mycarforum: KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 19

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Pic, pic

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Here you go. Didn't have a lot of time to take many pics. Busy playing around with all the gadgets in the car and enjoying the ride� [:p]

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Edited by Smartiecm, 17 August 2015 - 11:07 PM.

nice pic! btw is that metal stream?

I think the car looks nice no matter what is the color..

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Here you go. Didn't have a lot of time to take many pics. Busy playing around with all the gadgets in the car and enjoying the ride�

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sweee, congrat !!...mine aso metal stream but my SE told me no stock, gotta wait till next mth� [:(] �
Yours is the SX model right??

Hi Guys:

Have been enjoying my ride for 8 months and only set-back was the radio signal quality.� On-Off good and bad and got worse when go JB.� Though of installing external antenna but so-far didn't see any K3 doing that..am I the only 1 having this problem? Can I go back C&C to fine-tune? Do share your experiences please:D

Think my car would be delayed as C&C think major cock up in approving loan and insurance for many of their customers rushing in this bidding ending Wed. Heard they have urgent meeting just. Ha. For me not so urgent but pity those need car urgently due to scrap etc... though mine is coming soon next month.

Think my car would be delayed as C&C think major cock up in approving loan and insurance for many of their customers rushing in this bidding ending Wed. Heard they have urgent meeting just. Ha. For me not so urgent but pity those need car urgently due to scrap etc... though mine is coming soon next month.

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cannot be right? they don't process that much orders compared to other ADs and simple things like this can mess up? anyway loan approval only takes half a day, even if now I go book a car, it's still possible to go for COE tomorrow for other ADs like TC & BM. I think it's just an excuse by the SE.�

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cannot be right? they don't process that much orders compared to other ADs and simple things like this can mess up? anyway loan approval only takes half a day, even if now I go book a car, it's still possible to go for COE tomorrow for other ADs like TC & BM. I think it's just an excuse by the SE.�

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agree. loan approval is dependent on DBS or whichever bank your loan is with. the documents are simply scanned over to DBS, and if they have any additional documents needed, DBS themselves will contact you directly.

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Insurance doesn't take much time if u sign up with AIG in their package. You just get a cover letter anyway when u get the car. the real insurance certificate only gets sent to you about a month later.

anyone can share some insights on the FC for K3 SX? That's the only consideration holding me back..

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agree. loan approval is dependent on DBS or whichever bank your loan is with. the documents are simply scanned over to DBS, and if they have any additional documents needed, DBS themselves will contact you directly.

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Insurance doesn't take much time if u sign up with AIG in their package. You just get a cover letter anyway when u get the car. the real insurance certificate only gets sent to you about a month later.

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Now bank never called me at all and it is over 1 week plus when I signed on 07/08... My bro bought from Honda last Sunday. Got call from them, delivery 14/09.. Non guaranteed COE. Settled liao. Ha no COE, they are so confident. Looks like my car cannot arrive around my birthday while my bro received it for his birthday haha.

my bank loan no issue oso leh. the bank nv even call me or wat. mayb becos my salary always go into dbs.

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tml gg to collect my kar liao hahaha jin happy

my bank loan no issue oso leh. the bank nv even call me or wat. mayb becos my salary always go into dbs.

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tml gg to collect my kar liao hahaha jin happy

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Ha,

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My salary goes OCBC due to high interest. They only have DBS and Maybank. But cannot be so slow. Saturday they say still have 80 applications on hold including mine.

Hi, anybro know if any shop in spore sell tis Logo-

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Hi, anybro know if any shop in spore sell tis Logo-

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just get them from ebay/taobao and you will probably be paying 50% less than any local shop

Hi, anybro know if any shop in spore sell tis Logo-

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just get them from ebay/taobao and you will probably be paying 50% less than any local shop

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Now bank never called me at all and it is over 1 week plus when I signed on 07/08... My bro bought from Honda last Sunday. Got call from them, delivery 14/09.. Non guaranteed COE. Settled liao. Ha no COE, they are so confident. Looks like my car cannot arrive around my birthday while my bro received it for his birthday haha.

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twins with your bro?

ur bro never convince you to buy honda or the other way round :)

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twins with your bro?

ur bro never convince you to buy honda or the other way round :)

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No lar difference 2 days birthday. Ha I prefer my K3 as it feels more upmarket than the Honda.

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No lar difference 2 days birthday. Ha I prefer my K3 as it feels more upmarket than the Honda.

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great choice and taste hehe

anyone can share some insights on the FC for K3 SX? That's the only consideration holding me back..

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Hey Rockfall, to me, upfront, if you are concerned about FC, look away. After ~ two months, my average FC is 8.3l/100km, or 12km/l, just like that the Sales Exec told me during her sales pitch. FC is not awesome, but I must say that the car as a whole is great.

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Main point: Don't focus on the K3's FC :)

Hi, anybro know if any shop in spore sell tis Logo-

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I bought my logos from qoo10 but not the type you show but is of the K emblem. inclusive steering and 4x sports rim emblem everything.

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Hey Rockfall, to me, upfront, if you are concerned about FC, look away. After ~ two months, my average FC is 8.3l/100km, or 12km/l, just like that the Sales Exec told me during her sales pitch. FC is not awesome, but I must say that the car as a whole is great.

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Main point: Don't focus on the K3's FC :)

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Yes, agreed.� On paper on 14km/l....actual will be lower.�

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FC is not even in my top 3 reason for getting K3...lol.�

my bank loan no issue oso leh. the bank nv even call me or wat. mayb becos my salary always go into dbs.

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tml gg to collect my kar liao hahaha jin happy

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Congrat :a-happy: ��

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Juz gotten notice from my SE that my car is fitting the Euro HU + those�other stuff. Hopefully can collect by this weekend.�

So happy to see many more K3 owners and to-be owners in this thread. Welcome!

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I bought my logos from qoo10 but not the type you show but is of the K emblem. inclusive steering and 4x sports rim emblem everything.

ok noted , tks. So far i see malayisa �has wat im looking for (K3) and is cheaper then Ebay.
taobao dont have apparently� [confused]

sweee, congrat !!...mine aso metal stream but my SE told me no stock, gotta wait till next mth� �
Yours is the SX model right??

Yes. SX Sport. When I made the booking, my SE told me I got the last metal stream for this batch.

Don't worry. Good things are worth the wait. It will be your turn soon!

my bank loan no issue oso leh. the bank nv even call me or wat. mayb becos my salary always go into dbs.
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tml gg to collect my kar liao hahaha jin happy

Congrats! No need to be emo liao. Haha

Hi, anybro know if any shop in spore sell tis Logo-

Got the more premium quality one from ebay $3x

Got the more premium quality one from ebay $3x

This one look nicer. Hw u change de logo?

This one look nicer. Hw u change de logo?

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Taobao one is cheap, but got the cheapo feel..somehow. -_- �
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Haha..share share.
I wrap a cloth around a useless cash card/credit card also can. Den slowly slot in. To "cut" away the 3m tape behind..when you manage to slot in abt 3/4, u can simply pull out e logo. Den clean away the 3m tape on e body before pasting e K logo. Hope it helps...lol..

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A picture speaks a thousand words.. Picture courtesy of boobic

many King Long sedans running around Singapore i see hehe...

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but actually the K logo does look nice la in real life. reminds me more like the famous "L" Logo rather than the King Long buses keke....

Yes. SX Sport. When I made the booking, my SE told me I got the last metal stream for this batch.

Don't worry. Good things are worth the wait. It will be your turn soon!

yeaaa thanks� . hopefully dont wait until end sep man � [drivingcar]

Yes. SX Sport. When I made the booking, my SE told me I got the last metal stream for this batch.

Don't worry. Good things are worth the wait. It will be your turn soon!

yeaaa thanks� . hopefully dont wait until end sep man � [drivingcar]

Update.�

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My bank loan approved which I expected but a formality.

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Now balance my insurance before I can bid for the COE closing today.

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Insurance a bit problematic due to transfer of NCD to my name.

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many King Long sedans running around Singapore i see hehe...

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but actually the K logo does look nice la in real life. reminds me more like the famous "L" Logo rather than the King Long buses keke....

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I do agree look like the famous "L" . wonder if it makes pple give more face when switching lane .. =D

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Update.�

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My bank loan approved which I expected but a formality.

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Now balance my insurance before I can bid for the COE closing today.

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Insurance a bit problematic due to transfer of NCD to my name.

Transfer of NCD under my name was quite hassle-free. Approved in 2/3days Just need to provide proof (in terms of receipt) to show you are the one �"maintaining" the expense.. eg Petrol bills receipt, insurance bills receipt, road tax receipt etc

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I do agree look like the famous "L" . wonder if it makes pple give more face when switching lane .. =D

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Transfer of NCD under my name was quite hassle-free. Approved in 2/3days Just need to provide proof (in terms of receipt) to show you are the one �"maintaining" the expense.. eg Petrol bills receipt, insurance bills receipt, road tax receipt etc

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any bro/sis successful in this round COE bid?

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any bro/sis successful in this round COE bid?

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The price of COE Cat A keeps inching up... man...

Super stress driving the car. Suddenly feel my car width n length increase a lot. Change from swift to this

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Nice ride!

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Edited by flashbang, 19 August 2015 - 08:19 PM.

Super stress driving the car. Suddenly feel my car width n length increase a lot. Change from swift to this

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Congrats on getting your ride!

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Congrats on getting your ride!

Haha ty. Saw a lot of new car waiting for owner today. But a lot is normal version.

Edited by Julietta, 19 August 2015 - 10:41 PM.

Super stress driving the car. Suddenly feel my car width n length increase a lot. Change from swift to this

�Gratz.. Been 1month+.. still trying to handle with the change in judgement etc.. not a hatchback but sedan...�

Managed to secure my COE within 1 bid along with my bro also 1 bid too and called to make arrangement for collection end of the month though I do not want to collect it anytime soon partly due to the hungry ghost festival.. [:p]

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any bro/sis successful in this round COE bid?

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Ha me lor :)

Edited by Dark_flan, 19 August 2015 - 11:59 PM.

�Gratz.. Been 1month+.. still trying to handle with the change in judgement etc.. not a hatchback but sedan...�

If ask me do parallel parking think I will die.

Anyone bought Kia K3 SX steering wheel cover, car mats, boot mats, car seat covers or door visors from Taobao so far?

Can share?

why need steering wheel cover? it is already nicely leather wrapped hehe....floor mat i am happy with the free ones from C&C. never buy seat cover cuz i like the ventilated seats hehe... cover liao den no more ventilation?

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so the only thing i bought was the mat for the car boot. very cheap lo... less den $5.

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http://world.taobao....m?fromSite=main

Super stress driving the car. Suddenly feel my car width n length increase a lot. Change from swift to this

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Of course. There is a difference of about half a metre in length here... the Swift is a very small car.

But I'm sure you will get used to it... and your passengers will praise you for giving them extra space [grin]

Whats the px now after last coe?

Edited by danzo, 20 August 2015 - 02:14 PM.

$95.8k + 16k topup to $67k rebate? Hmm interesting hedge, if coe stays ard $57.5k, you would get back almost $10k!

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hehe his post was from july 2014.�

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hehe his post was from july 2014.�

Opps haha. But interesting hedge though.

Edited by danzo, 20 August 2015 - 02:16 PM.

thanks julietta~

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our family secured our sports model about 2 weeks ago, totally didn't expect first bid to get since we went for non-guaranteed. with the usual freebies but we did squeeze for additional magnetic window shade thing.

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but metal stream out of stock so gotta wait till sept�

Edited by PeiJiaLing, 20 August 2015 - 02:48 PM.

Haha ty. Saw a lot of new car waiting for owner today. But a lot is normal version.

Your collect from where?� Ubi or Leng Kee?�� Bw, congrat on your ride

Your collect from where?� Ubi or Leng Kee?�� Bw, congrat on your ride

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collect from leng kee there. reach there at 4pm, 6pm then left the place. still nd to guide u on how to use the function.

thanks julietta~

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our family secured our sports model about 2 weeks ago, totally didn't expect first bid to get since we went for non-guaranteed. with the usual freebies but we did squeeze for additional magnetic window shade thing.

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but metal stream out of stock so gotta wait till sept�

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gxgx. the waiting part is very painful LOL

Edited by Julietta, 20 August 2015 - 04:23 PM.

Hey folks, congrats for getting your new car.

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Be careful when turning kerbs - the rim can gash. I got some scratches due to being too close to the inner circular ramp. I recommend small convex mirrors to help guide you.

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Super stress driving the car. Suddenly feel my car width n length increase a lot. Change from swift to this

Quick, sell it! Stress no good!!

Any K3 owner with Eurostyle HU can advise whether you managed to change the backlight brightness for night mode?

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I realise that after I change the brightness, the setting will revert back to default of 50 after engine restart. Only night mode setting got problem. Changing the day mode brightness is ok though.

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Not really a big problem but just want to see if it is just me or is the Eurostyle software bug.

Hey folks, congrats for getting your new car.

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Be careful when turning kerbs - the rim can gash. I got some scratches due to being too close to the inner circular ramp. I recommend small convex mirrors to help guide you.

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I never hit the kerb on my existing car ever after I change my rims over 3 to 4 yrs on my existing car as I always had the habit to lower my mirror when turning tight turns with high kerb. Think my next car no exception. Car ready for collection but purposely delaying the date as I still have time with my existing car.�

Quick, sell it! Stress no good!!

Will sell it after 6yrs hahaha

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I never hit the kerb on my existing car ever after I change my rims over 3 to 4 yrs on my existing car as I always had the habit to lower my mirror when turning tight turns with high kerb. Think my next car no exception. Car ready for collection but purposely delaying the date as I still have time with my existing car.�

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hehe i also have a little kerb rash on my rims too from the MSCPs... i think the sports rims are less forgiving to turning errors compared to normal tires. lucky i could DIY fix and sand/smoothen the affected area and respray gloss lacquer on it.

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I may buy that blindspot mirror for tight turns too.... anyone has suggestions if the circular ones or the triangle/square ones are better/more practical?

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hehe i also have a little kerb rash on my rims too from the MSCPs... i think the sports rims are less forgiving to turning errors compared to normal tires. lucky i could DIY fix and sand/smoothen the affected area and respray gloss lacquer on it.

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I may buy that blindspot mirror for tight turns too.... anyone has suggestions if the circular ones or the triangle/square ones are better/more practical?

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Mainly the profile is too low so almost all kerb can hit the rim.�

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For me, I did not hit kerb but mount kerb haha.

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hehe i also have a little kerb rash on my rims too from the MSCPs... i think the sports rims are less forgiving to turning errors compared to normal tires. lucky i could DIY fix and sand/smoothen the affected area and respray gloss lacquer on it.

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I may buy that blindspot mirror for tight turns too.... anyone has suggestions if the circular ones or the triangle/square ones are better/more practical?

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�Round one seems better for me. Cause can turn and adjust the angle.�

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Mainly the profile is too low so almost all kerb can hit the rim.�

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For me, I did not hit kerb but mount kerb haha.

I have done both! I also did some polishing to make it look better using 3M foam sander.

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I also have small round mirrors costing about $4. They work well for me.

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hehe i also have a little kerb rash on my rims too from the MSCPs... i think the sports rims are less forgiving to turning errors compared to normal tires. lucky i could DIY fix and sand/smoothen the affected area and respray gloss lacquer on it.
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I may buy that blindspot mirror for tight turns too.... anyone has suggestions if the circular ones or the triangle/square ones are better/more practical?

I'm using round ones. Those that can rotate one.

I kana kerb rash on 3 of my wheels in 1 month after i collected my car.�

very angry at myself and i drove to hurry tyre and polish all haha. 20bucks per rim.

Want to sayang your car is ok, bros... but as always, don't let yourself become the car's slave... always it should be the car slaved to you [bounce2]

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Mainly the profile is too low so almost all kerb can hit the rim.�
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For me, I did not hit kerb but mount kerb haha.

I mount kerb on 1st day Liao lol

Hi guys! I just ordered a SX Metal Stream ytd! Was told will receive it latest Oct! So excited!

I mount kerb on 1st day Liao lol

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Anyone changed out the original rims and fit back in other rims before collecting their new car?

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I wanna use my current car rims but the SE don't have answer for me on how to do it...

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Plan was to take out the current rims and swop with the K3 rims => K3 use my current rims, old car use K3 rims.

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This also applies to the other stuff I wanna dekit too.... amp, sub etc....

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Thanks to all for your kind advice....

some pics to share of my latest purchase from taobao :)

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