What have you done to your Forte/Cerato/K3 today?

4746 Views 176 Replies 19 Participants Last post by Deuce-treyfortay.Gt, 3 d ago

Intruder

Discussion Starter · 7 mo ago

This type of thread has been done on a few forums I’ve frequented over the years. It’s generally become one of the more popular threads.

Basically, what have you done for your car lately? No matter how mundane - like washing it - or how spectacular - full coilover swap, tell us! And also, include photos if you can!

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Steve g

· #121 · 1 mo ago

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Not sure why I did this... a member here did the install awhile back and it always stuck in the back of my mind. I just liked the idea of such an aftermarket appearing part to actually be OEM with a part number to prove it. Sometimes ya just gotta do things just because.. at least it adds some color to my car right?

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Hamster-GT

· #122 · 1 mo ago

Steve g said:
Not sure why I did this... a member here did the install awhile back and it always stuck in the back of my mind. I just liked the idea of such an aftermarket appearing part to actually be OEM with a part number to prove it. Sometimes ya just gotta do things just because.. at least it adds some color to my car right?
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Everytime I order parts like this one and the struts rings, the dealers I order from cancels the order. Oh well.

Steve g

· #123 · 1 mo ago

Hamster-GT said:
Everytime I order parts like this one and the struts rings, the dealers I order from cancels the order. Oh well.

Me too! You must dig deep in the dark bowels of eBay. OR Hollywood Kia in Florida. But unfortunately most of the fun stuff is from Hyundai.

The Cheese

· #124 · 1 mo ago

Intruder said:
Appears correct. Here’s a pic I just took
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There’s more shadow in your gap than mine. Noontime AZ sun!

Thank you for taking the time. I'm also glad to see the area without a badge. So thanks for that too!

Mine is def shadowed. It's under the carport.

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Meliel1

· #125 · 1 mo ago

The Cheese said:
That kia logo looks nice. Can I get a closer shot of it please? Why not do the same to the front one?

I got the front bumper cover back on. Car is in one piece again! Test drive went well. No surprises.

Appointment next week to get the radar unit programmed and calibrated. Along with the 6K service.

I'd like to ask about the panel gap shown below. I can't remember if it was this big before. Thanks.

I did the front badge as well. I’ll get a picture when I can up close.

pahiker

· #126 · 1 mo ago

Cleaned the windshield wipers, the black stuff that came off was impressive 😄

ForteGT2

· #127 · 1 mo ago

Steve g said:
Not sure why I did this... a member here did the install awhile back and it always stuck in the back of my mind. I just liked the idea of such an aftermarket appearing part to actually be OEM with a part number to prove it. Sometimes ya just gotta do things just because.. at least it adds some color to my car right?
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The Cheese

· #128 · 1 mo ago

Meliel1 said:
I did the front badge as well. I’ll get a picture when I can up close.

Ah. For some reason I read the post wrong. I thought you were doing different things to the front n back badges. I was confused.

I installed the "K3" badge on the trunk lid. Along with a red "2" add-on for the GT badge.

I also placed some silicone coasters. I'll post pics tomorrow.

JPZ9385

· #129 · 1 mo ago

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2023BD

· #130 · 1 mo ago

Well I was a big spender today and decided to fill up with 93 octane. I missed the little boost it gives under full throttle.

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Meliel1

· #131 · 1 mo ago

2023BD said:
Well I was a big spender today and decided to fill up with 93 octane. I missed the little boost it gives under full throttle.

I’ve been running 93 for months. Car loves it.

Hamster-GT

· #132 · 30 d ago

I set my dampers to a softer setting after watch MotoIQ videos on damper settings. I'm glad I did.

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Steve g

· #133 · 29 d ago

I installed the powerflex engine and trans upper bushings because all of you are doing it and I felt left out. Yeah you guys are right it does make a big difference, it feels the way it should have from the assembly line in the first place.

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2023BD

· #134 · 29 d ago

Steve g said:
I installed the powerflex engine and trans upper bushings because all of you are doing it and I felt left out. Yeah you guys are right it does make a big difference, it feels the way it should have from the assembly line in the first place.

I have not put mine back in yet. How much did you take off the metal plate for the transmission insert?

Steve g

· #135 · 29 d ago

2023BD said:
I have not put mine back in yet. How much did you take off the metal plate for the transmission insert?

None, once I saw how easy it was to r&I I wanted to try it unmodified first because I couldn’t tell where there could be any interference. I do hear the sound under very specific conditions, maybe 5% or less of the time during my one hour test drive. If I really punch the throttle from a dead stop the metal plate slams into whatever it’s hitting and stays there till I let off. But I don’t abuse the car like that normally. So unless it gets worse I’m leaving it as-is.

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Intruder

Discussion Starter · #136 · 29 d ago

Steve g said:
But I don’t abuse the car like that normally. So unless it gets worse I’m leaving it as-is.

Yeah, I DO abuse my car regularly so I had to do the plate mod or it would’ve driven me crazy

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Intruder

Discussion Starter · #137 · 29 d ago

I put some air in the tires this morning. Car started to feel mushy in corners so I checked the pressures. Put about 2-4 psi in, depending on the tire.

Man I need some suspension stuff

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noturbonoproblem

· #138 · 29 d ago

Intruder said:
Yeah, I DO abuse my car regularly so I had to do the plate mod or it would’ve driven me crazy

Same here. With the 2.0L, it's so slow you kinda have to drive it like that! Lol

Intruder said:
I put some air in the tires this morning. Car started to feel mushy in corners so I checked the pressures. Put about 2-4 psi in, depending on the tire.

Man I need some suspension stuff

Also need suspension stuff. Driving my '90s Volvo with talkative hydraulic steering has made me realize how dead the EPAS is in these cars. Need to help solve the isolation issue with stiff lowered suspension

JoelB

· #139 · 28 d ago

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Not sure if I must post here, on DIY or performance modification... because it is a mix of all!

I bought my 2016 Koup SX by the end of March.
Presentation here:

www.forteforums.com

New member from Canada (Québec)

Hi everybody, Long time I did not write on a forum! First, be indulgent, my native language is French and I'm really not bilingual. So, I just bought a 2016 Kia Forte Koup SX (not luxury) with manual transmission and with 108000Km. I will take delivery next Friday. I'm waiting for a new car...

www.forteforums.com

www.forteforums.com

It was supposed to be a "temporarly" car, by waiting a GR86 that never arrived, so, because I put a lot of money in the Forte, I deceided to keep it... until I will decide to change again.

What I did since I bought it:

Bought "summer" wheels and tires. Falken Azenis RT660 235/45R17 on Fast Wheels FC4. They weight 8lbs less EACH than "flower wheels" with winter tire on them.
Replaced all fluid/oil, excepted the one in the AC.
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced ball joints and top plates (that solves a noise problem in front end)
Replaced bearings at each corner.
Replaced many brake parts (hoses, calipers, pads, rotors)
Upgraded the front brake by following this:

www.forteforums.com

Interesting big brake mod using Hyundai OEM parts.

I would like to share how to do a big brake upgrade using Hyundai OEM parts. I found the brakes too awful on the 2nd gen Forte so I looked into this and found this mod on Korean sites.. Lot of auto mechanic shops in Korea do this mod on the forte or K3. They call this "National Brake", it is...

www.forteforums.com

www.forteforums.com

- Installed a GodSpeed Project springs set.
_ Installed a Evilla stut bar
- Installed a Evilla short shifter.

Many of replacements that are not an upgrade have been made a "preventive maintenance".
I did not have any historic about the car and as I will go on track for lapping, I wanted to be sure to have all in very good shape.
Some pictures.

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Steve g

· #140 · 28 d ago

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Not sure if I must post here, on DIY or performance modification... because it is a mix of all!

I bought my 2016 Koup SX by the end of March.
Presentation here:

New member from Canada (Québec)

Hi everybody, Long time I did not write on a forum! First, be indulgent, my native language is French and I'm really not bilingual. So, I just bought a 2016 Kia Forte Koup SX (not luxury) with manual transmission and with 108000Km. I will take delivery next Friday. I'm waiting for a new car...

www.forteforums.com

It was supposed to be a "temporarly" car, by waiting a GR86 that never arrived, so, because I put a lot of money in the Forte, I deceided to keep it... until I will decide to change again.

What I did since I bought it:

Bought "summer" wheels and tires. Falken Azenis RT660 235/45R17 on Fast Wheels FC4. They weight 8lbs less EACH than "flower wheels" with winter tire on them.

Replaced all fluid/oil, excepted the one in the AC.

Replaced spark plugs

Replaced ball joints and top plates (that solves a noise problem in front end)

Replaced bearings at each corner.

Replaced many brake parts (hoses, calipers, pads, rotors)

Upgraded the front brake by following this:

Interesting big brake mod using Hyundai OEM parts.

I would like to share how to do a big brake upgrade using Hyundai OEM parts. I found the brakes too awful on the 2nd gen Forte so I looked into this and found this mod on Korean sites.. Lot of auto mechanic shops in Korea do this mod on the forte or K3. They call this "National Brake", it is...

www.forteforums.com

- Installed a GodSpeed Project springs set.
_ Installed a Evilla stut bar
- Installed a Evilla short shifter.

Many of replacements that are not an upgrade have been made a "preventive maintenance".
I did not have any historic about the car and as I will go on track for lapping, I wanted to be sure to have all in very good shape.
Some pictures.

I never knew the koup came with a 6 speed manual.

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