mycarforum: KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 41

Hi all, newbie here .. my first new car .. booked last week and supposed this week coe is the first bidding week.. if the ad did submit a bid i shld be able to see it in https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg ?

I bet you wouldn't believe it...just pump my petrol last night...distance travelled from last full tank = 659km, petrol pump = 40.52L..that work out to be 16.26km per litre or 6.15L per 100km...with abt 80% highway driving. This is by far my best FC among the six full tank pump..average of 6 full tank pump works out to 14.13km per litre..

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I think the record was 744km per tank clocked by another bro here.....

Hi all, newbie here .. my first new car .. booked last week and supposed this week coe is the first bidding week.. if the ad did submit a bid i shld be able to see it in https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg ?

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Congrats.. and welcome to the family!

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Standby for poisons....

Hi all, newbie here .. my first new car .. booked last week and supposed this week coe is the first bidding week.. if the ad did submit a bid i shld be able to see it in https://ocoe.lta.gov.sg ?

Yep type ur I/C number can c oredi

Need to be patient with the website... tends to lag during the intense bidding period from 2-4 pm. Especially the last 15 min.

Just look at the windscreen properly if there is any tiny bubbles.

The fc will get worst as time goes by. I ever hit 6.8L/100km during run in. But now only 8.6L/100km.

There is no silent and grippy tyres. Grippy always comes with noise. But better grippy tyres have less noise. Can try Goodyear F1 A2 or Conti Sport Contact 5.

Your fuel consumption gets worse after run-in cos you tend to push the car harder lar... same for me... learning to rein in my right foot and get better fuel consumption.

Booked a slot with Ace gt. Ceremic pro 9h
Anybody else has this issue? The nexan tyres can cause mini vibrations ah

Okay, cool. Keep us posted. :)

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I think the record was 744km per tank clocked by another bro here.....

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Congrats.. and welcome to the family!

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Standby for poisons....

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got many poisons here?�hahaha will tio nagged if change or buy too much things.

tot wanted to change the tires, brought this up with wife and was immediately shot down. saying previous car is nosier.

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the rest like if change then will void warranty with the AD?

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Yep type ur I/C number can c oredi

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thanks bro.

got many poisons here?�hahaha will tio nagged if change or buy too much things.

tot wanted to change the tires, brought this up with wife and was immediately shot down. saying previous car is nosier.

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the rest like if change then will void warranty with the AD?

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thanks bro.

I m doing PPS today....the only poison I m spending on :XD:

I m doing PPS today....the only poison I m spending on

which are you doing ? please share photos when you are done :)

K3 can only buy direct from KIA or any shop say in UBI area can already?

K3 can only buy direct from KIA or any shop say in UBI area can already?

what a question

How come ppl complain about the noisy nexan tyres?

I dont feel anything noisy while driving.

I booked last 2 Fridays and got it.

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did you book the SX or the EX version?�

did you book the SX or the EX version?

SX.. bright silver.

This round COE jumped $6000 right? Still can get your COE? Wow!!! Next round prices are really going to jump... let's see the papers on Sat... sweat...

I notice the RPM is higher on K3 compare to Vezel when driving, on cruising around 80KM/H K3 is around 2 while Vezel is 1.3 and when I pick up speed/changing gear its hitting 3 while Vezel is at most 2/2.5. This should account for the higher FC? If we adjust the idling RPM will it impact the drive/power?

My Rikecool bubbled after 1 week, went back, they 'fixed' for me....hopefully it wont happen again. Attitude wise they r ok but I guess some bros r rite here on choosing other options for solar film

It's the gearbox. Cvt

I notice the RPM is higher on K3 compare to Vezel when driving, on cruising around 80KM/H K3 is around 2 while Vezel is 1.3 and when I pick up speed/changing gear its hitting 3 while Vezel is at most 2/2.5. This should account for the higher FC? If we adjust the idling RPM will it impact the drive/power?

My Rikecool bubbled after 1 week, went back, they 'fixed' for me....hopefully it wont happen again. Attitude wise they r ok but I guess some bros r rite here on choosing other options for solar film

It's the gearing ratios. To save fuel, the top gear ratio can be geared higher (in this case 6th gear). This means that at cruising speeds, the RPM is lower and fuel is saved. But it also means that the gear ratios between the 1st to 6th would be quite widely spaced out. And that would mean that pick up is poor. The total or final gearing ratios are a function of engine power, and the manufacturers can only play around with the spacing between gears, and so with only 129 bhp on tap for the Vezel, you can't expect tall fuel saving gearing on 6th gear and good pick up through the first five gears. Some manufacturers try to 'cheat' by spacing out the gearing differently by gearing the first two or three gears closer for better pick up but it usually results in a flat spot for 4th and 5th gears. Which means that when you need to overtake a cruising speeds, you find that the car is rather unresponsive and the RPM climbs sky high yet the car isn't really accelerating much.

Basically for all 1.6 L cars, the engine power is limited to 130 bhp now, all of them will drive similarly... how fast you can pick up depends on the gearing ratios and how prepared you are to step on it. If you check out the gearing ratios for a set of Japanese and Korean and Continental 1.6 L engines, they're all within a certain ballpark.... can't run away from the physics.

It's the gearing ratios. To save fuel, the top gear ratio can be geared higher (in this case 6th gear). This means that at cruising speeds, the RPM is lower and fuel is saved. But it also means that the gear ratios between the 1st to 6th would be quite widely spaced out. And that would mean that pick up is poor. The total or final gearing ratios are a function of engine power, and the manufacturers can only play around with the spacing between gears, and so with only 129 bhp on tap for the Vezel, you can't expect tall fuel saving gearing on 6th gear and good pick up through the first five gears. Some manufacturers try to 'cheat' by spacing out the gearing differently by gearing the first two or three gears closer for better pick up but it usually results in a flat spot for 4th and 5th gears. Which means that when you need to overtake a cruising speeds, you find that the car is rather unresponsive and the RPM climbs sky high yet the car isn't really accelerating much.

Basically for all 1.6 L cars, the engine power is limited to 130 bhp now, all of them will drive similarly... how fast you can pick up depends on the gearing ratios and how prepared you are to step on it. If you check out the gearing ratios for a set of Japanese and Korean and Continental 1.6 L engines, they're all within a certain ballpark.... can't run away from the physics.

Thanks for the reply....I m a manual car person hahaha.....so its always under my control.....this is what I like abt manual car....guess old man hv to change with times....all auto car these days

This round COE jumped $6000 right? Still can get your COE? Wow!!! Next round prices are really going to jump... let's see the papers on Sat... sweat...

Yup. The first bid my SE placed for me was quite near the final result. He made 2 revisions after that and I managed to secure it.

SX.. bright silver.

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ohh what freebies did you managed to get from them?

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Edited by Tianz16, 09 June 2016 - 12:49 PM.

ohh what freebies did you managed to get from them?

Eurostyle, solar film and thinkware dash cam. My SE wanted to give me PPS also but eventually can't cos I did overtrade. Something about the company has to pay extra for overtrade or something so can't give me the PPS.

The 1.6l cars I drove previously also rpm 2-2500 at 80kmh.. so k3 abt there.. bezel 1300rpm at 80kmh? Seems very low..I would presume bigger capacity cars only rev lower at this rpm/speed bec their engine capacity is bigger.. rpm when revving will be high, depends on your footing.. Mine abt 2.5k before auto trans change gears.. I wouldn't take too much notice of the rpm or fuel consumption, just enjoy the ride...

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I would think so too, mine is also around there. 1300 sounds quite low for a 1.5L Vezel... anyway FC wise should not be a big difference.

Eurostyle, solar film and thinkware dash cam. My SE wanted to give me PPS also but eventually can't cos I did overtrade. Something about the company has to pay extra for overtrade or something so can't give me the PPS.

Their PPS is not good anyway. Better do it outside.

Their PPS is not good anyway. Better do it outside.

Yeah that is what I am planning to do. Pay a little more but get a better quality. Thinking of doing ceramic pro 9h.

anyone can share what is the process like after the bidding is successful ?�

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Like what the AD will do in terms of the registration of car, sending for inspection then handling over?�

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once the registration is done that is when your COE starts? and if the AD is slow is handing over its just your lost ?�

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thanks.

Yeah that is what I am planning to do. Pay a little more but get a better quality. Thinking of doing ceramic pro 9h.

all these coating, need to go back regularly to touch up? how often would you need to go back to workshop

all these coating, need to go back regularly to touch up? how often would you need to go back to workshop

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Am not too sure yet, but I have a habit of not washing my car regularly (for the current one) so I figured doing coating will be good to maintain the paintwork and prevent it from becoming dull looking. Did you do coating for your car?

all these coating, need to go back regularly to touch up? how often would you need to go back to workshop

I did CS-2 and "touch up" is not necessary. Just normal washing will do. Done CS2 for 2 weeks now , so far so good. Excellent hydrophobic and gloss and car does not gets dirty easily. Only washed once in 2 weeks. After rain there's no water marks and dirt.

If have budget, go for ceramic pro 9h. Mine was on it since 2014 and still looks as great as day 1. Many has been giving good comments and has shared on how the product has helped owners. Most importantly, they are not pushy to sell any packages.

Just chanced upon a interesting post and share here.
http://www.mycarforu...mend/?p=5832434

Guys.. In earlier thread i saw some of u installing rs chip.. May i know any reviews of it?

If have budget, go for ceramic pro 9h. Mine was on it since 2014 and still looks as great as day 1. Many has been giving good comments and has shared on how the product has helped owners. Most importantly, they are not pushy to sell any packages.

Just chanced upon a interesting post and share here.
http://www.mycarforu...mend/?p=5832434

That depends also on how often you wash your car.

anyone can share what is the process like after the bidding is successful ?

Like what the AD will do in terms of the registration of car, sending for inspection then handling over?

once the registration is done that is when your COE starts? and if the AD is slow is handing over its just your lost ?

thanks.

Relax... just wait for your SE, they won't cheat you one lar...

I would think so too, mine is also around there. 1300 sounds quite low for a 1.5L Vezel... anyway FC wise should not be a big difference.

1300 RPM for a 1.5 L non-turbo engine sounds wrong... doesn't have enough torque.

Ceremic Pro makeover done today. Photo taken and edited by me.�

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Ceremic Pro makeover done today. Photo taken and edited by me.�

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wow..nice! where did you did the PPS and how much?? Thinking of doing it as well when I collect my car.

[thumbsup] �The PPs looks fantastic on your red car....Congratulations.

wow....KIA K3 price was updated. :a-bang:

wow..nice! where did you did the PPS and how much?? Thinking of doing it as well when I collect my car.

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Thanks! I did it with Ace GT, the extreme package heh. Damage was ~$1.5k

wow....KIA K3 price was updated.

woah 100,999 for 6 bid G with 50k rebate. now no more 2 bid guaranteed?

Edited by bronzy, 14 June 2016 - 12:53 PM.

Thanks! I did it with Ace GT, the extreme package heh. Damage was ~$1.5k

Is it good?

woah 100,999 for 6 bid G with 50k rebate. now no more 2 bid guaranteed?

Hmm looks like they adjusted again , this morning is 100,999 and 107,999 , now back to 98,999 and 105,999

Hmm looks like they adjusted again , this morning is 100,999 and 107,999 , now back to 98,999 and 105,999

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it looks more certain COE is driving upwards... and they are pumping more $�into the subsequent�bids...

it looks more certain COE is driving upwards... and they are pumping more $�into the subsequent�bids...

nomatter how, the market is not so good now, need to see how thier pumping skills...

Hmm looks like they adjusted again , this morning is 100,999 and 107,999 , now back to 98,999 and 105,999

should be to clear the remaining few to prepare for new face-lift.

should be to clear the remaining few to prepare for new face-lift.

but for SX it actually went from 98k to 108k b4 they move it back to 106k all in one day. to clear stocks..shouldnt they keep prices low

but for SX it actually went from 98k to 108k b4 they move it back to 106k all in one day. to clear stocks..shouldnt they keep prices low

price change within same day is a weird move ^.^ typo?

�The PPs looks fantastic on your red car....Congratulations.

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Thanks!! I think my photog skills played a part� [rolleyes]

Is it good?

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So far so good, but not sure yet. Love the hydrophobic effects though!

but for SX it actually went from 98k to 108k b4 they move it back to 106k all in one day. to clear stocks..shouldnt they keep prices low

still clearing ma ? or the sales de tactic very good .. tell me last 2 or 3 that they have le when i booked with them..

anyone got told that car delivery is delayed coz their supplier dont have stock for the eurostyle headunit and either take first do tt later or wait till month end to collect with everything done ?

I think they're trying to cope with the surge in COE premium... trying time for everyone.

hi all,

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my K3 now in 20 months now...

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I notice that my k3 fuel consumption deteriorating now�... especially since the�last 30K services at Kia.

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on the meter, use to be 8.6l/100km.... now around10.3l/100km...

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is there something wrong? Anyway, some route changes (additional)�from my usual one... more HDB areas.. could that be one of the reasons?

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By the way, tires, battery, wiper all need to change soon since it is coming to 2 years...

Edited by Hybridcar, 16 June 2016 - 04:55 PM.

hi all,

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my K3 now in 20 months now...

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I notice that my k3 fuel consumption deteriorating now�... especially since the�last 30K services at Kia.

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on the meter, use to be 8.6l/100km.... now around10.3l/100km...

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is there something wrong? Anyway, some route changes (additional)�from my usual one... more HDB areas.. could that be one of the reasons?

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By the way, tires, battery, wiper all need to change soon since it is coming to 2 years...

i have the same problem too.

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Used to be able to go ard 580km per tank, now around 480-490.

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same route, same pattern lol.

still clearing ma ? or the sales de tactic very good .. tell me last 2 or 3 that they have le when i booked with them..

anyone got told that car delivery is delayed coz their supplier dont have stock for the eurostyle headunit and either take first do tt later or wait till month end to collect with everything done ?

Yup! Mine. My SE told me head unit not in stocks. Can collect first then fix the head unit when I do my first servicing, but I asked when will the stocks arrive, he said end of the month. So likely I will collect the car first then when the HU is in at the end of the month, I will send back to fix.

About the stocks, my SE told me that the colour I want is the last unit left. Not sure if they still have plenty more stocks of the other colours.

Just impressed by the effects of PPS after one month, still good and glossy and good hydrophobic

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i have the same problem too.

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Used to be able to go ard 580km per tank, now around 480-490.

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same route, same pattern lol.

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Lol... i'm not alone liao....

Just impressed by the effects of PPS after one month, still good and glossy and good hydrophobic

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Which company and what application was this again?

i have the same problem too.

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Used to be able to go ard 580km per tank, now around 480-490.

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same route, same pattern lol.

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480 per tank is... not the full 50l but about 45 right? (assuming you top up once fuel remaining is about 5l)

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my K3 now in 20 months now...

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I notice that my k3 fuel consumption deteriorating now�... especially since the�last 30K services at Kia.

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on the meter, use to be 8.6l/100km.... now around10.3l/100km...

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is there something wrong? Anyway, some route changes (additional)�from my usual one... more HDB areas.. could that be one of the reasons?

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By the way, tires, battery, wiper all need to change soon since it is coming to 2 years...

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More hdb surely will make a difference. also the way you drive as you get more and more used to the characteristics of the car also makes a difference.

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after 1 year +, my driving style and confidence with this car is getting faster and faster, and yes the FC goes down to about 10/100km too. However when i take note to drive for better FC, i can go back the 7-8km / 100km i used to get.

Yeah agree... you tend to push the car harder as you get more familiar... not so heartache to push the car. And your fuel consumption will just slide... ha ha... my experience... before my 1K servicing, I could get 11+ km/L for my Sonata... after that it was never better than 10.8 km/L, in fact usually 10.4. So I moderated my driving style and it's back to 11-12 km/L.

lol i tried moderate, its stuck at ard 480 - 490. i just live with it lol

Which company and what application was this again?

480 per tank is... not the full 50l but about 45 right? (assuming you top up once fuel remaining is about 5l)

CS-2 Titanium.

hi all,

my K3 now in 20 months now...

I notice that my k3 fuel consumption deteriorating now ... especially since the last 30K services at Kia.

on the meter, use to be 8.6l/100km.... now around10.3l/100km...

is there something wrong? Anyway, some route changes (additional) from my usual one... more HDB areas.. could that be one of the reasons?

By the way, tires, battery, wiper all need to change soon since it is coming to 2 years...

My experience.

Korean car fc deteriorate quite quickly.

When it's new. U can get amazing fc

But as time passes... FC of cars like altis will shine.

Just impressed by the effects of PPS after one month, still good and glossy and good hydrophobic

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How is your washing? Just wash with normal car shampoo and dry? Got add wax?

Hi all! Collected my car today, came with the thinkware front camera. Im sorry if this has been asked before, possible that i go somewhere to do an add on for a rear camera? Thanks in advance.

How is your washing? Just wash with normal car shampoo and dry? Got add wax?

After PPS, dirt tends to stick less and car not so dirty. Only washed once a week at CS-2 for $15. Lazy to wash myself. But if self wash will be quite easy though due to its hydrophobic. I was told that PPS cannot come to contact with wax. It will deteriorate the coating. So no need to wax. The shine always come back after wash.

After PPS, dirt tends to stick less and car not so dirty. Only washed once a week at CS-2 for $15. Lazy to wash myself. But if self wash will be quite easy though due to its hydrophobic. I was told that PPS cannot come to contact with wax. It will deteriorate the coating. So no need to wax. The shine always come back after wash.

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I just did my first manual wash after PPS.

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Maybe I noob but some shit stains cant come off leh.�

I just did my first manual wash after PPS.

Maybe I noob but some shit stains cant come off leh.

What PPS are you on?

Will C&C void our warranty by installing ICE?

Will C&C void our warranty by installing ICE?

They won't. It's ok. Cos just take out and plug in. Unless you do extensive re-wiring.

After PPS, dirt tends to stick less and car not so dirty. Only washed once a week at CS-2 for $15. Lazy to wash myself. But if self wash will be quite easy though due to its hydrophobic. I was told that PPS cannot come to contact with wax. It will deteriorate the coating. So no need to wax. The shine always come back after wash.

If wax can deteriorate the coating, then the coating is not of good quality. Mad detailer, the resident detailing guru, will agree with this

After PPS, dirt tends to stick less and car not so dirty. Only washed once a week at CS-2 for $15. Lazy to wash myself. But if self wash will be quite easy though due to its hydrophobic. I was told that PPS cannot come to contact with wax. It will deteriorate the coating. So no need to wax. The shine always come back after wash.

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When will be a good time to go CS2 to wash? Long queue?

When will be a good time to go CS2 to wash? Long queue?

Best to go after 5pm. For me once I went at 3:30pm Long queue.

If wax can deteriorate the coating, then the coating is not of good quality. Mad detailer, the resident detailing guru, will agree with this

It's not necessary to wax a PPS. It's 2 different things. PPS bonds to the paint surface but wax only lays on top without bonding. If u want to wax your car then not suitable to do PPS.

Just did up the ICE set up for my ride.
Front 2 way Focal 165KR
Rear Coaxial Focal R165C
Hertz HDP5 ch amp
Hertz 300.5 box woofer
STP soundproof double layer x 4 doors.

Enjoying the superb sound quality.

Just did up the ICE set up for my ride.
Front 2 way Focal 165KR
Rear Coaxial Focal R165C
Hertz HDP5 ch amp
Hertz 300.5 box woofer
STP soundproof double layer x 4 doors.

Enjoying the superb sound quality.

finally someone joined the club. :P

Anyone knows how to remove petrol stain? I realised i got a stretch of petrol stain at the petrol tank area. I believed is those staff tt help me pump petrol when done didnt do properly, leaving a drippimg stretch of petrol. Just t realised last night only. I tried to wax away but not able to.

Anyone knows how to remove petrol stain? I realised i got a stretch of petrol stain at the petrol tank area. I believed is those staff tt help me pump petrol when done didnt do properly, leaving a drippimg stretch of petrol. Just t realised last night only. I tried to wax away but not able to.

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I use this product and it works. Should be available at NTUC.

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soft-99-meta-clean-liquid-wax-530ml-3600

finally someone joined the club. :P

What's your set up bro? I'm thinking to install Mosconi DSP.

Anyone knows how to remove petrol stain? I realised i got a stretch of petrol stain at the petrol tank area. I believed is those staff tt help me pump petrol when done didnt do properly, leaving a drippimg stretch of petrol. Just t realised last night only. I tried to wax away but not able to.

I only used car shampoo and micro fibre cloth to rub. And it came off. After that I don't allow pump attendant to pump for me as they always drip onto my paintwork.

Just did up the ICE set up for my ride.
Front 2 way Focal 165KR
Rear Coaxial Focal R165C
Hertz HDP5 ch amp
Hertz 300.5 box woofer
STP soundproof double layer x 4 doors.

Enjoying the superb sound quality.

What was the damage?

What's your set up bro? I'm thinking to install Mosconi DSP.
I only used car shampoo and micro fibre cloth to rub. And it came off. After that I don't allow pump attendant to pump for me as they always drip onto my paintwork.

Passive setup bro

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I didnt want to change the head unit as cannot fully utilise the steering controls.

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Rockford P1 sub

Mosconi AS100.4 4 channel amp

Micro Precision 3 series 2 way

Rear speakers I just change a normal one cant remember the brand.

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Was considering to add a processor but I think I just save the $$. The only main difference now is i cant my sub comes from the rear instead of the front so it doesnt sound good to me.

Anyone knows how to remove petrol stain? I realised i got a stretch of petrol stain at the petrol tank area. I believed is those staff tt help me pump petrol when done didnt do properly, leaving a drippimg stretch of petrol. Just t realised last night only. I tried to wax away but not able to.

try using polish or other cleanser.

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After pump next thing can use those water on the side of the pump to wash the area b4 driving off.

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if u stay near north west area, i can lend u to try if can remove so u dun have to buy one cos u dun use it often. My bottle used for years.

Edited by Enzomatrix, 20 June 2016 - 02:20 PM.

What was the damage?

$3k.

Passive setup bro

I didnt want to change the head unit as cannot fully utilise the steering controls.

Rockford P1 sub
Mosconi AS100.4 4 channel amp
Micro Precision 3 series 2 way
Rear speakers I just change a normal one cant remember the brand.

Was considering to add a processor but I think I just save the $$. The only main difference now is i cant my sub comes from the rear instead of the front so it doesnt sound good to me.

try using polish or other cleanser.

After pump next thing can use those water on the side of the pump to wash the area b4 driving off.

if u stay near north west area, i can lend u to try if can remove so u dun have to buy one cos u dun use it often. My bottle used for years.

Correct bro. Now my bass comes from the rear. Front seems like no bass. I'm considering Mosconi DSP which cost $780.

$3k.
Correct bro. Now my bass comes from the rear. Front seems like no bass. I'm considering Mosconi DSP which cost $780.

yea, my prev ride i change the HU and was able to get the sub to come from front. now it comes from rear lol. But for that sake to get a processor, i think not worth the $$ and my ears not so sensitive for SQ :P

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Together with the HU and steering control module I spent 4k+ for the equipments on my prev ride, 150 to dekit and 280 to install back on this ride so not intending to upgrade any further for now :P

Thanks for the reply.

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personally, i tried shampoo and wax but to no avail. Maybe my wax not strong enough. I used FW-1 wax but not able to remove it.

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Prolly need go look for stronger wax.�

yea, my prev ride i change the HU and was able to get the sub to come from front. now it comes from rear lol. But for that sake to get a processor, i think not worth the $$ and my ears not so sensitive for SQ :P

Together with the HU and steering control module I spent 4k+ for the equipments on my prev ride, 150 to dekit and 280 to install back on this ride so not intending to upgrade any further for now :P

How about the SQ apart from the sub bass? I'm afraid that after adding processor might be no difference.

How about the SQ apart from the sub bass? I'm afraid that after adding processor might be no difference.

if u r using stock HU, there will be difference. Was told our HU do not support the cabling so they use hi-low converter unlike after market HU.

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On top of this, if we run passive using the twitter at stock position, the sound are all deflected at the windscreen. With processor u can better "tune". If u wan better, u can change ur HU as it's the source.

Thanks for the reply.

personally, i tried shampoo and wax but to no avail. Maybe my wax not strong enough. I used FW-1 wax but not able to remove it.

Prolly need go look for stronger wax.

Wax cannot work bro. You have to use polishing paste.

if u r using stock HU, there will be difference. Was told our HU do not support the cabling so they use hi-low converter unlike after market HU.

On top of this, if we run passive using the twitter at stock position, the sound are all deflected at the windscreen. With processor u can better "tune". If u wan better, u can change ur HU as it's the source.

Just installed Helix DSP with Director controller. After tuning by my audio shop, the SQ is superb! Different instruments clearly differentiated. Punchy and tight bass at the front. Sound stage at the centre dash. Good processor, no regrets. Totally one sky and one ground.

Anybody knows whether the navigation system include Malaysia map? Tks.

Stock honk is way too soft. Not that I like to honk but for safety reasons, you need a louder honk most of the time.

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I also upgraded my previous Forte to Hella. Thinking of upgrading my current ride also.

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I changed my stock horn to Borsch EC-6, after I search/compared a few horns & models. I always throw out stock horn - no damn good - compromise my safety and safety of fellow road users. Recommend this horn to you. Loud enough. No overkill. And low price. I saw avail AutoBacs S$50.00cts. For everybody's safety , this money you cannot don't spend

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Just installed Helix DSP with Director controller. After tuning by my audio shop, the SQ is superb! Different instruments clearly differentiated. Punchy and tight bass at the front. Sound stage at the centre dash. Good processor, no regrets. Totally one sky and one ground.

with processor complete difference la bro. so how much u install it for?

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centered at dash? u didnt tune it to center at driver side?�

Stock honk is way too soft. Not that I like to honk but for safety reasons, you need a louder honk most of the time.

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I also upgraded my previous Forte to Hella. Thinking of upgrading my current ride also.

yea the stock horn is beep beep type :P

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Upgraded it back to the one i dekitted from prev ride.

Edited by Enzomatrix, 21 June 2016 - 10:29 AM.

I changed my stock horn to Borsch EC-6, after I search/compared a few horns & models. I always throw out stock horn - no damn good - compromise my safety and safety of fellow road users. Recommend this horn to you. Loud enough. No overkill. And low price. I saw avail AutoBacs S$50.00cts. For everybody's safety , this money you cannot don't spend

Please share how they install? Need to down bumper? Or just remove the centre grille top?

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Thx! Bosch is one pc or 2 pc. Same tone like hella bm if i am right. Please confirm... Thanks.

Looking to change oso. safety!

Please share how they install? Need to down bumper? Or just remove the centre grille top?

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Thx! Bosch is one pc or 2 pc. Same tone like hella bm if i am right. Please confirm... Thanks.

Looking to change oso. safety!

mine remove the cover of the bumper and the grill to access the horn.10mins job.

Chim...

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mine remove the cover of the bumper and the grill to access the horn.10mins job.

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Chim...

let the ws do, u juz haf to sit n watch

I'm always concerned with the bumper alignment when they remove it and then put it back. Those clips are always very easy to spoil or break.

with processor complete difference la bro. so how much u install it for?

centered at dash? u didnt tune it to center at driver side?

yea the stock horn is beep beep type :P

Upgraded it back to the one i dekitted from prev ride.

Helix DSP $950
DIRECTOR (remote commander) $580
Remote holder $30
A pair of dunno what RCA cables for better SQ $380
Total : $1940.

It's tuned centered at driver, (time alignment). I mean that the singer is like in front of me instead of inside the speakers.

lol rich leh u

lol rich leh u

Not rich la. Do it good one time and enjoy throughout the lifespan of the car.

Anybody knows whether the navigation system include Malaysia map? Tks.

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If it is the same Eurostyle HU provided by C&C similar to the Lancer, yes mine comes with Malaysia map.

Posted in new Kia 2017 thread before finding this.. Anybody can recommend on where can I get good and reasonably cheap K3 boot mat? Thanks..

Posted in new Kia 2017 thread before finding this.. Anybody can recommend on where can I get good and reasonably cheap K3 boot mat? Thanks..

I bought mine taobao for 22...ok only...not really happy with the quality....but its jus a mat

I bought mine taobao for 22...ok only...not really happy with the quality....but its jus a mat

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Can consider.. PM me the link or seller?�

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I remember got one shop near leng kee there, but cannot dig out exact info..�

Can consider.. PM me the link or seller?�

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I remember got one shop near leng kee there, but cannot dig out exact info..�

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Sharing my first full tank FC, calculated from distance travelled and top up in fuel:

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km/l = 13.7

l/km = 7.3 (7.5 shown in car)

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Estimated 80% highway, and I think I have been quite lenient on the pedal.

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Good? Bad? Comments?

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My Borsch EC 6 I've used, delightfully, > one decade. Two tone hone. So two pcs. Easy: 1) Lift bonnet 2) Remove black plastic shroud between grill & radiator. 3) Put hand in & remove stock horn. 4) attach connectors & 1 more pc extension wire. 4) attach mount new horns

Can easy diy. But u got no tools, no short pc wire, no connectors. Any shop can do easy job. Not cost much.

What brand u buy u biz. But helpful hint: many dead drivers on the road cannot see cannot hear - use 2-tone horn is good for tone deaf zombies. But fair to everyone - just loud enough without jarring everyone else

need to put relay?

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EC6 got relay?

Sharing my first full tank FC, calculated from distance travelled and top up in fuel:

km/l = 13.7
l/km = 7.3 (7.5 shown in car)

Estimated 80% highway, and I think I have been quite lenient on the pedal.

Good? Bad? Comments?

That's quite good..my first full tank consumption was 14.5km/L or 6.89L/100km..ard 80% highway driving too..quite close to mine..

Average of 7 full tank consumption : 14.1Km/L or 7.13L/100km...mine previous car (Altis) was 14.7Km/L..so it is pretty close to what I used to get..

That's quite good..my first full tank consumption was 14.5km/L or 6.89L/100km..ard 80% highway driving too..quite close to mine..

Average of 7 full tank consumption : 14.1Km/L or 7.13L/100km...mine previous car (Altis) was 14.7Km/L..so it is pretty close to what I used to get..

Wah how u guys get so good FC? my first tank was 9.1l/km means around 11km/l and second tank was 9l/km also around 11km/l ...now onto my third tank ....and jus change to synthetic engine oil after 1k servicing ....will hope it gets better....and for servicing think pls dun chose eunos one....they give me present! (a dent) [furious]

Edited by EWander, 23 June 2016 - 10:52 AM.

need to put relay?

EC6 got relay?

EC 6 no need relay. Our car already has a relay for horn. Does anyone where our horn is located? A bro says it's located in the grille but it's not. Saw on YouTube it's located inside the driver side wheel fender.

EC 6 no need relay. Our car already has a relay for horn. Does anyone where our horn is located? A bro says it's located in the grille but it's not. Saw on YouTube it's located inside the driver side wheel fender.

hmmm our car has a relay. Seriously? usually they dont.

why ec6 no need relay? under power? hmmmmmm

Yup, good price for Kia K3.

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So beautiful, right?

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Xe oto Kia K3

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hmmm our car has a relay. Seriously? usually they dont.

why ec6 no need relay? under power? hmmmmmm

Our car has relay. It's inside together with the fuse box in the engine bay.

Just read CNA business news and saw below headings "Luxury cars take back seat to Kia in JD Power quality study"

REUTERS: For the first time in 27 years, a nonluxury brand, Kia Motors, scored tops in the annual initial quality study of new vehicles sold in the United States by J.D. Power, the business consultancy said.

Just read CNA business news and saw below headings "Luxury cars take back seat to Kia in JD Power quality study"

REUTERS: For the first time in 27 years, a nonluxury brand, Kia Motors, scored tops in the annual initial quality study of new vehicles sold in the United States by J.D. Power, the business consultancy said.

How reliable are the findings?

If anyone wants to give away or sell K3 16inch stock rim. Drop me a PM. Thanks

Wah how u guys get so good FC? my first tank was 9.1l/km means around 11km/l and second tank was 9l/km also around 11km/l ...now onto my third tank ....and jus change to synthetic engine oil after 1k servicing ....will hope it gets better....and for servicing think pls dun chose eunos one....they give me present! (a dent)

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Not very useful to compare with different people unless you roughly know their driving profile. Someone who drives highway a lot will get much better FC than someone who drives in urban, even if you are heavy foot on the highway vs light foot in urban.

Our car has relay. It's inside together with the fuse box in the engine bay.

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Thx!!!! i will diy then.... get hella hahahahah

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