Graphite 2019 Kia Forte/Cerato GT

rodrigob · Jan 19, 2020

Hi! I have a '19 LX and the fitment on your wheels is amazing. Are those 19x8.5 +40? Also, did you do anything aside from the eibach lowering springs?

Arith · Jan 26, 2020

rodrigob said:
Hi! I have a '19 LX and the fitment on your wheels is amazing. Are those 19x8.5 +40? Also, did you do anything aside from the eibach lowering springs?

Yes, that's a good eye you got. I believe I ended up with +45mm offset as I didn't want to risk rubbing nor having to roll the fenders. And sure enough, no rubbing so it was a good decision.

My last two cars I ended up going with coilovers as it provides more control over the ride height, but this time around I couldn't do my research in time before getting the Eibachs.

I asked every single seller and they could not confirm that coilovers for the previous generation nor any other Kia or Hyundai application could fit (I later found out that the suspension for the Hyundai Elantra 2015+ AD will fit this generation Cerato/Forte).

So in the end I just settled for the Eibach springs, which were a +40mm front and back, although to me it was more +40mm front and about +30-35mm rear. But this evened out the front and rear fender gap.

Sorry, I digress. To answer your question, the Eibach lowering springs are the only thing I've done to the suspension.

Arith · Feb 1, 2020

Thanks to Tristen from Cherry Tuning & Performance, just got something called RaeChip installed. I was looking into the ECU flash tuning, but Tristen said it would require unlocking the ECU's bootloader, which would pretty much void my engine and ECU warranty. With another 7 years left on warranty, it was too much to forfeit.

But he recommended an alternative called RaceChip

RaceChip Australia

Australian Reseller for RaceChip interceptor performance chips.

www.cherry-tp.com.au

Which is essentially a boost controller that doesn't require fine tuning like a universal HKS boost controller. But it was only the third of the price of ChipTuning, a piggyback setup. At the moment it dialed to the mid-way setting, and I'm to leave it for 3-4 days while the ECU gets adjusted. After that I can dial it to the max where it will increase boost. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

rodrigob · Feb 4, 2020

Arith said:
Yes, that's a good eye you got. I believe I ended up with +45mm offset as I didn't want to risk rubbing nor having to roll the fenders. And sure enough, no rubbing so it was a good decision.

My last two cars I ended up going with coilovers as it provides more control over the ride height, but this time around I couldn't do my research in time before getting the Eibachs.

I asked every single seller and they could not confirm that coilovers for the previous generation nor any other Kia or Hyundai application could fit (I later found out that the suspension for the Hyundai Elantra 2015+ AD will fit this generation Cerato/Forte).

So in the end I just settled for the Eibach springs, which were a +40mm front and back, although to me it was more +40mm front and about +30-35mm rear. But this evened out the front and rear fender gap.

Sorry, I digress. To answer your question, the Eibach lowering springs are the only thing I've done to the suspension.

Thanks you! It's beautifully done.

Arith · Feb 5, 2020

Arith said:
Thanks to Tristen from Cherry Tuning & Performance, just got something called RaeChip installed. I was looking into the ECU flash tuning, but Tristen said it would require unlocking the ECU's bootloader, which would pretty much void my engine and ECU warranty. With another 7 years left on warranty, it was too much to forfeit.

But he recommended an alternative called RaceChip

RaceChip Australia

Australian Reseller for RaceChip interceptor performance chips.

www.cherry-tp.com.au

Which is essentially a boost controller that doesn't require fine tuning like a universal HKS boost controller. But it was only the third of the price of ChipTuning, a piggyback setup. At the moment it dialed to the mid-way setting, and I'm to leave it for 3-4 days while the ECU gets adjusted. After that I can dial it to the max where it will increase boost. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

It's been a few days already, so I've dialed up the setting to the max. Pretty good extra boost at mid to high end. The car would kind of run out of puff at the mid range, but now it pulls strongly. But essentially this is a boost controller so there's no change during cruising or everyday driving. It's only when the turbo kicks in when you can feel it.

Arith · Feb 5, 2020

Definitely recommended if you don't have the budget for a full on piggyback system or don't want to worry about the warranty flashing the ECU.

theStarllord · Feb 8, 2020

What throttle controller did you use? Also, the car looks beautiful mate!

jjforte20 · Mar 23, 2020

Question! First off, beautiful car! Love everything about it! My question regards about lighting, do you have (white LED) turn signals? For my second question, what did you do to your grille to remove the chrome because your grille looks absolutely amazing! Could you also send me links to all your cosmetic parts? Thank you for your time! much appreciated!

Togrul193 · Apr 6, 2020

Hello. Nice forte =)
please tell me where i can buy same eibach springs? do you have link or part number pls?

automobileimageediting · 2020-04-15T08:53:22-0400

Really nice car,Thanks for sharing!!!

Josep2326 · 2020-08-29T15:15:30-0400

hey there! do you have a profile instagram?
too see more of your car it´´s realy cool!

Arith · 2020-08-31T17:59:44-0400

Josep2326 said:
hey there! do you have a profile instagram?
too see more of your car it´´s realy cool!

Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I try to avoid social media if I can. I should though because there are a lot of little details that I don't post up. Some of them are on another post for some reason.

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