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The Red One

ForteSX2.4 · Nov 29, 2020 · Updated Apr 3, 2021
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ForteSX2.4 · Nov 29, 2020 · Updated Apr 3, 2021
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General Information

Name
The Red One
Year
2021
Make
Kia
Model
Forte GT
Color
Currant Red
Packages
GT2
History
Purchased 5 Nov 2020
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Modifications

Drivetrain
Takeda Stage 2 open Intake, SXTH Element Intercooler Kit (Larger Intercooler, larger Hot Pipe, and larger Cold Pipe), Velossa Tech Big Mouth Intake.
Interior
Red Shift Paddle Extensions, Powered mirror W/Homelink and Compass.
Exterior
Kia Mud Guards, Chrome fog light covers (ebay)
Audio
Stock
Lighting
Stock, Sylvania 9006 Cool White Halogen fog light bulbs.
Exhaust
Evilla Motorsports Axle-back exhaust. Evilla Motorsports mid-pipe exhaust.
Wheel and Tire
Stock

Comments

ForteSX2.4

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Next to install...
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Auto dimming mirror with homelink and compass installed

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Wifeismad said:
How was the install? Was it a pain or plug and play?
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A little work. The instructions were clear - you have to remove the side windshield trim panel and the lower instrument panel cover.

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Installed Evilla Motorsports axle back exhaust. NICE sound!

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Will be adjusting the exhaust after it goes through some heat "cycles"...
 
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And the mod bug bites again...

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SXTH intercooler installed:

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Velossa Tech Big Mouth Intake:

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Added some ebay bling:

Now it looks different from every other Forte on the road (for now)...

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