Ah man, it's been so long I forgot that I read who actually manufactured it. If I'm not mistaken, it's actually B&M Racing, which is a quality manufacturer and another reason I went with OEM.
Ah yes, found it:
2010-2013 Kia Forte Sport Shifter
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2010-2013 Kia Forte Sport Shifter for the Sedan, Koup and 5-Door six-speed models (manual transmission with SX trim-level). This accessory was designed and engineered by B&M Racing for Kia Motor America! B&M Racing put its professional grade engineering to full use and created the Kia Forte Sport Shifter for car enthusiasts. What the top-quality Kia Forte Sport Shifter does is create an amazingly smooth shifting experience by reducing the traction and timing of the shift throw. The quality is guaranteed by the stainless steel stick assembly, the CNC machined aluminum pivot and roller bearing all created under the precision of the procuts CAD (computer-aided design). Installation of the Kia Forte Sport Shifter is aided by the detailed installation instructions that come packaged in your purchase. Naturally, we encourage the installation be done with someone with experience or a professional.
- Manufacturer Part Number: U8190-1M000
- Applicable Model Years:
- 2010-2013 Forte Sedan (Manual Transmission, 6-Speed SX trim level)
- 2010-2013 Forte Koup (Manual Transmission, 6-Speed SX trim level)
- 2011-2013 Forte5 (Manual Transmission, 6-Speed SX trim level)
