Kia Forte Koup and Sedan Forums - All Forums

What do you think of the Kia Trackster?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:50 -0500

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http://kiatracksterforum.org/thread-2.html

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windshield problems?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:02:41 -0500

I just bought my new 2012 sedan last Monday. I really want to love it, I do, but I can't see out of the windshield!! I have changed my contact lens prescription, bought new glasses, worn my old ones, adjusted my seats, etc - but I get sick looking out of it! I thought I was nuts until my 7 yr old son noticed it, too. I googled this problem and see that some people seemed to have an issue with the 2011 (?) Optimas. Is anyone else having this issue?

Please be patient with me - if this has been a problem and there is a previous post about it, I apologize - I searched for it, but my head hurts so much from my drive in, that its hard for me to concentrate on the screen.

Super Bowl Kickoff Special by TWM Performance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:05:22 -0500

The TWM Performance 2012 SUPER BOWL Kickoff Special is here!!!

Regardless if you’re a Giants or Patriots Fan, or if you won't even be watching the BIG GAME this Sunday, we're offering a special discount SITEWIDE in celebration of Super Bowl XLVI! KICKOFF your Super Bowl weekend by sending us an email at sales@twmerformance.com to get YOUR Kickoff Special!

***Important***

You MUST use “Super Bowl Kickoff Special” as the email suject in order for us to process it and send you your Exclusive Offer! If you do not use this title as the email subject, then we cannot guarantee that you will receive a code for this year’s Super Bowl!

The Kickoff Special will be active until Sunday February 5, 2012 at 11:59pm! Discounts are applicable on all products found at:

Short Shifters - TWM Performance Short Shifter Store
Shift Knobs - TWM Performance Shift Knob Store

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email at sales@twmperformance.com!

Jordan
Team TWM Performance

Free Sirius Radio

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:30 -0500

FREE Sirius Radio from Feb 1 through Feb 14 !!! Just push the button..
Pass it on...

Limited Time Offer for the Kia Forte by TWM Performance

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:59 -0500

**** TWM Performance Kia Forte Short Shifter LIMITED TIME Offer ****

Hi Everyone,

Are you looking for a deal on a Short Shifter for YOUR Forte? If so, wait no longer! For a limited time only, we are giving away a FREE item with every order that includes a Kia Forte Short Shifter!

Don’t miss out on this special email in offer and order your Short Shifter TODAY!

****IMPORTANT****

Please note that this incredible deal will open right now, February 1, 2012 and will expire one week from today; February 8, 2012!

In order to get in on this limited time offer, send us an email at sales@twmperformance.com letting us know that you want to get in on the Special Email In Offer for the Kia Forte! You will then find out what mystery part you will be receiving for FREE! In addition, we will give instructions on how to place your orders once the DEAL closes on February 8, 2012!

For those of you who are unaware of why our Kia Forte Short Shifter is known as the BEST in the community just take a look at what it offers:

Features:

- 25% throw reduction
- 0.5" height reduction
- Shifter CNC machined of solid steel
- Reverse lockout CNC machined of aircraft grade aluminum
- TIG welded for maximum durability
- Improved reverse lockout mechanism
- Available with base and cable bushings
- Compatible with the stock shift knob or a TWM weighted shift knob
- Lifetime warranty included

Fits:

- 2010+ Kia Forte (6-speed)

So if there was a time to drastically improve the shifter in YOUR Kia Forte, it would be right NOW!

Check out our website for more details and photos regarding our Kia Forte Short Shifter:

- 2010+ Kia Forte

Feel free to ask any questions you may have by posting in this thread, sending us a pm, sending us an email (sales@twmperformance.com), or by giving us a call toll free at 1-877-655-0540.

Thanks!

Jordan
Team TWM Performance

Shift Knob Threaded Insert Install DIY

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:05:43 -0500

Hey Everyone,

Here is a quick DIY on how to install a TWM Performance Universal Shift Knob. We often get questions on how our system works, so we thought it would be a good idea to make an online DIY so people can see how easy it really is to make this simple mod. This straightforward modification will not only enhance the look of your interior, but also improve your shifting experience!

Legal Disclaimer

TWM Performance is not responsible for the misuse, incorrect installation, or failure of any product we sell.

TO PROTECT USERS FROM INJURY OR DEATH, THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS. Autocrossing, track events, and high speed driving are all dangerous activities - always drive responsibly and safely.

Here is a list of the supplied parts:

• TWM weighted shift knob
• Threaded aluminum insert
• Height adjuster set screw
• Low profile jam nut
• Special install tool

Step #1

Ensure that your parking brake is engaged inside the car. Unscrew stock shift knob by rotating counter clockwise.

Step #2

If you want to install your TWM shift knob at the lowest setting possible, please proceed to step 4. If you have a reverse lockout compatible shift knob, please also proceed to step 4.

You can adjust the height of the TWM shift knob with the height adjuster screw and special tool provided with the shift knob. Many combinations are possible to find the perfect height you need for the shift knob. Insert the height adjuster screw inside the shift knob first then use the special tool to install the height adjuster screw at the desired height.

Step #3

Test the height of the shift knob by sliding it over the shifter shaft. Adjust the height with the special tool if necessary. You will need to leave approximately 1” inch of free threads at the bottom of the shift knob to cover the aluminum insert and low profile jam nut when the shift knob is threaded on to the insert.

Step #4

If you have a shift knob with no logo/engraving, you don’t have the jam nut, proceed to step 5.

If your shift knob has a logo or engraving: Once the desired height for the shift knob is determined, thread the low profile jam nut all the way down to the bottom of the threads on the shifter shaft. There is no need to tighten it at this point, simply thread it down by hand.

Step #5

Thread the supplied aluminum insert on to the shifter shaft by hand with the hex end facing up.

Keep Scrolling!!

Step #6

Now lightly tighten the aluminum insert on to the shifter shaft. A 15mm wrench can be used to tighten the insert. The insert should only be snug on the shaft, do not over tighten.

Step #7

Thread the shift knob on to the aluminum insert until you experience resistance, this is the point where the aluminum insert encounters the height adjuster set screw or the end of the inside threads if you did not use the height adjuster screw. If you have a shift knob with no logo/engraving, you are done! If you want to re-adjust the height of the shift knob, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Step #8

Pictured to the left is the point where the insert encounters the top of the inside of the shift knob (or the height adjuster screw) and it stops turning. Notice how the TWM logo (or shift pattern) on the shift knob is not aligned correctly. Make a note of how much the shift knob needs to be backed off to align the engraving (or logo), in this case it needs to be backed off slightly less than ¾ turns.

Please note that it is impossible to thread the insert deeper to align the engraving, the insert MUST BE BACKED OFF COUNTER CLOCKWISE.

Step #9

Unscrew the shift knob leaving the aluminum insert in place on the shaft. This will allow access to adjust the jam nut and insert to set proper engraving or logo alignment.

Step #10

Pictured to the left is the insert in it’s final resting position once it has been backed off counter clockwise to ensure proper engraving alignment. Continue to hold the insert in this position.

Step #11

While still holding the insert in place, thread the jam nut up the shaft (counter clockwise) until it touches the bottom of the aluminum insert.

Step #12

Still holding the insert in position with the 15mm wrench, use a 9/16” open ended wrench to tighten the jam nut up against the bottom of the insert. Do not tighten the insert down as this will change the logo orientation. Simply hold it in position while tightening the jam nut from below. The jam nut is tightened against the insert by rotating counter clockwise.

Step #13

Re-install the shift knob and tighten down by hand. If the insert was adjusted correctly the engraving will line up properly. If the logo does not quite line up properly, remove the shift knob and repeat steps 8 to 12 to adjust the insert and jam nut to line it up. Only minor adjustments should be required at this point.

PLEASE NOTE: if you re-adjust the knob, loosen the jam nut FIRST by holding the aluminum insert with a 15mm wrench and rotating the jam nut CLOCKWISE. Do not loosen the insert first, simply hold it with the wrench and loosen the jam nut to maintain approximately the correct orientation of the insert.

DONE!

If you have any other questions or concerns you can post in this thread or send us a PM and we will be more than happy to help you out with your Shift Knob install!

Jordan
Team TWM Performance

Always hot cigarette lighter

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:05:03 -0500

Quick question, and hopefully a quick fix.

I want to make my cigarette lighters "always hot" for my 2011 5-door. I tried using a jumper wire from the clock fuse to the cigarette fuse. No luck. Any ideas which fuses are always hot? Or is there another way I should be doing this?

Thanks a million!

Blue 2011 Kia Forte 5-Door SX (Lots of Pics)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:33:29 -0500

Just a few quick pics of my Forte. I'll be sure to post clean ones later. Took pics didn't realize how dirty it was.
Mods: M1 Abrams Gunmetal Shift Knob
K&N Drop in (soon SRI from turbokits.com)
Eibach Pro Kit Springs
DDM HID Headlights
DDM HID Foglights (waiting for delivery)
ARK Test Pipe
Waiting on delivery of RRM LW Pulley

And just one of my last car, RIP....

Fortes in New Jersey

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:48:55 -0500

Hey, just wondering if there are any Fortes in the New Jersey area. I've had my SX Hatch for a year now, although not my favorite car I'm still tweakin' it. Eibach springs in, M1 Abrams gunmetal shift knob, K&N drop in, and Roadruns Grille. Also ARK Test Pipe. If anyone's interested, within the next couple weeks I am heading up to West Chest PA to get a tune by seoulful racing, maybe they would give us a discount if more cars showed, just a thought.

Other places besides Shark Racing.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:32:58 -0500

Does anyone know of any other place that sells Kia oem accessories or parts other than Shark racing? They seem way over priced.

Questions about Exterior Mods

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:22 -0500

So I got my new 2012 Ebony black on black Koup about a month ago. I'm trying to find different Ext mods to make it look even sharper. if you all have any thoughts on what to do to make it pop let me know.

Plans:

Black out Tail lights

5% tint all Around ( i have a sticker to allow it)

Debadge

Working on a design for paint scheme... Tho might keep it pure black instead...

Trying to keep it darker... thinking paint scheme would me the titanium color to match the wheels.

Light will be under it for sure.. prolly going white or green I think May change color tho.

Havent seen many if any pictures of Ext mod'ed Koups

Mudguards & Shark fin installation pictures!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:58:39 -0500

Hi everyone,

Yesterday my VisualGarage Mark II Sharkfin arrived, so this morning I got out my masking tape and installed it. I also never posted pictures of my mudguards actually on the car, so I thought I'd bundle them into this thread...

Sharkfin in box:

Mudguards:

(apologies for the dirt, I took these pictures after driving home from a road in the middle of being resurfaced...yeah...)

Antenna before:

Antenna after:

Took about a month to get here but so far I am very pleased. No loss of radio reception at this time.

Drivers Seat Lever K Emblem

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:31:20 -0500

What do you think..

Thoughts on these LED taillights?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:54:42 -0500

Hi Forum,

I was browsing E-bay this morning while making breakfast and noticed these rear LED taillights for Forte sedans. While I can't find any information on them outside of the E-bay listing itself, I really like the amber coloured tail-lights, in my personal opinion they are safer than red turn signals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kia-Forte-Cerato...575wt_1163

Thanks,

Smudgey

Severely Abbreviated Tread Life

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:16:34 -0500

I own an '10 SX Koup with the 215 45/R17 Goodyear LS Eagle rubber. The vehicle has just over 23,000 km and the tires are almost completely worn. The vehicle is not abused and I've followed the recommended schedules for rotation. I'm really disappointed with the service life of these tires, especially considering that they're Goodyear rubber, not brand X. Has anybody else encountered similar problems?

--Official Kia Forte Shift Knob Thread--

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:34:47 -0500

We're always curious to see what kinds of Shift Knobs people are rocking in their interiors; so don't be shy and post up a picture of YOUR shift knob!

After some research we've noted that our best seller for the Kia Forte is the Type R in Stainless Finish.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com

POST THEM UP!

TWM Performance Base Bushings Explained --- Come Learn!

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:25:48 -0500

**** TWM Performance Base Bushings --- What are they and what do they do? ****

Truth be told, there is a lot more that goes into making the perfect shift assembly than the average consumer may believe. Most people suppose that once you throw in a short shifter and a nice heavy shift knob, you’ve exhausted all of the possibilities to improve upon your shift feel. This is simply not true, and it is even more so when dealing with your typical, modern cable actuated shifter.

Cable actuated shifters often feel more spongy or vague than their rod shifter counterpart simply because of their complexity. In a cable actuated shifter, there are multiple points between the shift knob and the shift actuator on the transmission where large rubber bushings are used and often offer generous amounts of flex. This flex is transmitted directly to the shifter as a sloppy vague feel.

So now the question persists, what can I do to improve upon this vague feeling past your typical short shifter and shift knob modification? The answer comes in the form of superior bushings; both on the base of the in-car shifter assembly, and directly where the linkage meets with the transmission. For the sake of this thread, we will concentrate on the shifter Base Bushings.

Base Bushings are the best bang, for your buck!

It should be noted that for every cable actuated shifter, we offer base bushings! Essentially, our base bushings are precise CNC machined aluminum bushings that replace the soft and flexible OEM bushings that attach the shifter assembly to the floor of the vehicle. The result is a completely different shift feel. Due to the fact that aluminum won't flex like rubber, your shifter will feel much more solid and precise.

The most noticeable difference after installing TWM Performance base bushings is the definition of the "H" pattern. What we're referring to here is the gates in the shifter. With this added feel and gate definition, locating and selecting gears is easier than ever before.

So don't wait to come check out all of our applications!

Feel free to ask any questions you may have by posting in this thread, sending us a pm, sending us an email (sales@twmperformance.com), or by giving us a call toll free at 1-877-655-0540.

Thanks!

Jordan
Team TWM Performance

TWM Performance Base Bushings Explained --- Come Learn!

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:25:33 -0500

Mods???

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:24:49 -0500

Has anyone found where you can buy some after-market KIA accessories cheaper than from the dealer? I am looking for mud flaps, bug deflector, etc for my Forte 5 EX

Performance Upgrades

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:13:04 -0500

I am a brand new member with a 2010 2.4 L Kia Forte SX sitting at 98000 KM. My warranty will be gone early next year and I want to do some upgrades. I really want to know what are the best bang for your buck upgrades. Everything on her is exactly as it was when it came from the factory and I want to go fast but do have a limited budget. Any info would be awesome. Also, if anyone know the best way to change a wheel stud on this beast that would be great.