[fasteddiera64]

I'll skip the long story, but I ended up with this beauty from a family member. I had to put a fuel pump in it, now it's good to go!

So far, I'm really enjoying this car! It has some dings, but I may talk to a paintless dent repair place and see if we can fix it up a bit.

Good news is, it only has 52,000 Miles and it runs like new!

 

[Intruder]

Very nice! Welcome to the forums. Lots of good people with great advice. We like pictures and lots of them!

 

[fasteddiera64]

Very nice! Welcome to the forums. Lots of good people with great advice. We like pictures and lots of them!

She's more beat up than she deserves. But still a really nice car.

 

[dual-clutch]

Very nice looking Forte! Push button start? Cuz yeah...if not...it needs an immobilizer fob so the #kiatwats aka #kiaboys don't try to steal it.

 

[mobileterminaluser]

I'll skip the long story, but I ended up with this beauty from a family member. I had to put a fuel pump in it, now it's good to go!

So far, I'm really enjoying this car! It has some dings, but I may talk to a paintless dent repair place and see if we can fix it up a bit.

Good news is, it only has 52,000 Mike's and it runs like new!

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Koups look better 2 door & the name coupe/Koup doesn't go with 4 doors

 

[mobileterminaluser]

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I'd a rather have that small dent than the one some aholes left on my Koup trespassing & stealing junk.

Still kinda' hurts to see.

 

[mobileterminaluser]

Whenever you are gonna fix, DIY, repair, mod, upgrade. Post before, middle & after pics.

Also the website/merchant, store with part #'s you bought the parts from.

Nice koup.

 

[fasteddiera64]

Very nice looking Forte! Push button start? Cuz yeah...if not...it needs an immobilizer fob so the #kiatwats aka #kiaboys don't try to steal it.

Yes, push button start.

 

[mike1nw]

Nice. I like our sedan, but those coupes look better. 🙂
You should think about getting a catch can. With that GDI. I found one on Amazon for about $35. Heavy aluminum, plus it is vacuum- tight.

 

[fasteddiera64]

Nice. I like our sedan, but those coupes look better. 🙂
You should think about getting a catch can. With that GDI. I found one on Amazon for about $35. Heavy aluminum, plus it is vacuum- tight.

I ordered one from Ali Express. It wasn't a lot cheaper, and it takes longer to get, but I've actually had really good luck with Ali Express for stuff like that. It's the same Chinese stuff you get on Amazon, just a little cheaper. There's a lot of junk, too, but you kinda develop a filter.

 

[mobileterminaluser]

Ebay, Amazon sell the same items. Ebay has free shipping & Amazon only has free shipping over certain order.

catch cans helps in GDi.

 

[mobileterminaluser]

Welcome to the club.

HIDplanet.com (headlight/illumination)
DDMtuning.com (headlight/illumination)
Kiapartsnow.com (OEM/Factory)
Turbokits.com (aftermarket)
CARiD.com (OEM/aftermarket)
OptimaK5.com (OEM/aftermarket)
Theretrofitsource.com (headlights/illumi)
Ebay.com (
Amazon.com
Rockauto.com
Autozone
O'Reillys
Napa
Carquest
Pepboys
Advance auto
Walmart.
The above typed are all for throw away & Chineseium made parts & vehicle fluids.

Your local Junk/salvage yard for those "need it now bandaid last me for few weeks to save oem/factory" parts. Key remotes/key fobs, ECU/ECM, BCM, PCM, Multifuse, relays, engine, transmission fuel, exhaust.

Sensor, modules, remotes/key fobs & time consuming expensive parts always OEM/factory. OEM/factory engine oil filters (avoids problems & their cheap)

Pairing/syncing key remotes/key fobs to your vin/pin vehicle is a dealership only. Even the $5 to $8,000 snap on OBD2 automotive scanner will have trouble. Just buy dealership key remote/fobs & pay. Will save you hassles & money.

Owners manual can be purchased on Ebay, Amazon & your local dealership.

If you need specific info on your vehicle. The local Kia/Hyundai dealership parts dept can help. You can ask for info that paramount to make your DIY/repairs effective & efficiently.

I have several posts on my 1st gen Koup. Might give you some info/hints & or help.

Hope this helps

 

[mobileterminaluser]

I have a few posts on interior & exterior cosmetic/appearance & restoring pics. Check them out & see if they'll help.

 

[mobileterminaluser]

TAKE BEFORE, MIDDLE/DURING & AFTER PICS.

WE LOVE PICS

 

[RonFC]

Good to hear you are up to bringing her beauty back! Enjoy