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Nicko said:
Hi, I was wondering where you got your slimline Weathershield from? I can't seem to find any that have the C-Pillar bit
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The eBay seller I got them from no longer sells them but I did find this:

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How long have you had them and how are they holding up? Any issues to know about?
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For anyone wondering what seems to be the only black design K3 C-Pillar plate you can order looks like, here it is. Just installed it today and in my opinion has a really drastic change for the look of the car for such a small cosmetic piece. Can't say it was cheap though. Purchased on Amazon for around $110 AUD. I will be changing the Weathershield covers to ones that come with the C-Pillar piece to make it look more flush.
 
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View attachment 85415 For anyone wondering what seems to be the only black design K3 C-Pillar plate you can order looks like, here it is. Just installed it today and in my opinion has a really drastic change for the look of the car for such a small cosmetic piece. Can't say it was cheap though. Purchased on Amazon for around $110 AUD. I will be changing the Weathershield covers to ones that come with the C-Pillar piece to make it look more flush.
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Actually I did find a very limited edition carbon fiber one that was quite extreme. I ordered a set, but never got the chance to fit them on yet because it requires removing the quarter panel potion of the weather shield. Plus I was too lazy to paint them gloss black as I don't want any carbon on the car. But it looks like the seller might have sold out as it's no longer listed:

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For Kia Forte K3 2019-2021 Carbon Fiber Side Vent Window Scoop Louver Cover 2pcs | eBay

Fit for Kia Forte K3 2019-2021. Include: 2pcs. APPLICATION--Provide a premium and stylish decor for your car, cover existing scratches and decorate your car. For Nissan. For Toyota. For Cadillac. For Hyundai.
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Arith said:
Actually I did find a very limited edition carbon fiber one that was quite extreme. I ordered a set, but never got the chance to fit them on yet because it requires removing the quarter panel potion of the weather shield. Plus I was too lazy to paint them gloss black as I don't want any carbon on the car. But it looks like the seller might have sold out as it's no longer listed:

www.ebay.com

For Kia Forte K3 2019-2021 Carbon Fiber Side Vent Window Scoop Louver Cover 2pcs | eBay

Fit for Kia Forte K3 2019-2021. Include: 2pcs. APPLICATION--Provide a premium and stylish decor for your car, cover existing scratches and decorate your car. For Nissan. For Toyota. For Cadillac. For Hyundai.
www.ebay.com


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I saw them and wasn't to big of a fan. I really wanted the ones you have on your car currently. I guess I could buy the silver set and spray paint them black. But the ones I got will do for now.
 
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Nicko said:
Can I ask why you replaced the racechip with a JB4 instead and also what model it was as I'm looking at getting the top model (RaceChip GTS).
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Like the Xforce exhaust and the BFG BOV, I like the ability to adjust. The JB4 allows you to change maps, fine tune a custom map, and basically tweak some settings for your driving style. It's controlled by an app on your phone so I can adjust it on the fly inside the car.
The Racechip GTS allows adjust from the phone as well, but the most you can do dial the power up or down. Plus I hated their price structure where you would only get max power increase from their GTS model. They de-tune the power output when you buy their lower models like the RS.
 
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Arith said:
Like the Xforce exhaust and the BFG BOV, I like the ability to adjust. The JB4 allows you to change maps, fine tune a custom map, and basically tweak some settings for your driving style. It's controlled by an app on your phone so I can adjust it on the fly inside the car.
The Racechip GTS allows adjust from the phone as well, but the most you can do dial the power up or down. Plus I hated their price structure where you would only get max power increase from their GTS model. They de-tune the power output when you buy their lower models like the RS.
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Did you own the GTS model? If so did you notice a good difference in power output compared to stock
 
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Nicko said:
Did you own the GTS model? If so did you notice a good difference in power output compared to stock
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Naw, I had the RS model. The GTS model is a bit overpriced IMO. But the RS was good while I had it. It did provide a bit more boost than stock so the car had more push. Yes, nothing beats an ECU flash tune but I wasn't ready to risk the 7 year warranty just yet.
But the Racechip is a good solution for those just wanting to plug and forget and not wanting to fiddle with the settings.
 
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