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Post by mcc on Mar 18, 2011 22:22:25 GMT 8
Just did the HID conversion for the main & fog light @ PMW. Oh boy, K5 can't use the normal ballast, it won't light up. Got to use those conti canbus type, much more expensive.....
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Post by mcc on Mar 18, 2011 23:16:51 GMT 8
Yap,u r right! Good observation n guess.. Satin metal, silver n pearl white is good looking too. bro, ur ride ;D www.facebook.com/kia.insider#!/photo.php?fbid=10150091495420079&set=pu.134719905078&theater
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Post by mcc on Mar 18, 2011 23:20:34 GMT 8
currently only K5 got satin metal color option... ;D
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Post by samash on Mar 19, 2011 18:40:06 GMT 8
U noticed this thead oni both of ur....discussing...haha So how much u spend on the HID? n got pic?if sui sui I will copy cat....
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mcc
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Post by mcc on Mar 19, 2011 20:08:05 GMT 8
hahaha, we will be the rare species till the next shipment of k5..... ;D Look for clarke, nice & friendly guy. He has been in the HID business for more than 7yrs and is one of the premium merchant here, you can view his works in this link. sgkiaclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=premiumsponsors&action=display&thread=9755If you take the good bulb (Korean) should be in the range of $300+, main & fog will be more than $600 (both using canbus ballast). Our K5 needs some modification on the bulb bracket, it is not a straightforward installation. He gave special discount as I'm his 1st k5 customer, took him quite a while to explore and trying out different ballasts. The next k5 installation will be fast as he already know how to do it. He will ensure the focusing & leveling is done proper before hand over the ride to your
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Post by mcc on Mar 19, 2011 20:14:21 GMT 8
I've replaced all the KIA emblems with "K" (total 7pcs), DIY ;D There are many designs for Optima in Korea & US, do a search in ebay if u r interested ;D
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Post by samash on Mar 20, 2011 13:42:53 GMT 8
did u go for the kia meet up? u mention the kia emblem I can't find anyone who sell in set of 7 woh....eBay sing?
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mcc
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Post by mcc on Mar 21, 2011 8:51:05 GMT 8
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Post by mcc on Mar 21, 2011 10:20:37 GMT 8
Aiya, hope that compatible wif other phone too. I got itouch so nv plan for iphone if not my itouch will be put to sleep inside the drawer for the rest of his life haha...somemore given gf! bro, attached HP compatible list with k5 headset Attachments:
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Post by samash on Mar 21, 2011 15:55:51 GMT 8
thank bro.....u really did Ur homework...Hehe
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Post by myxilplix on Mar 28, 2011 9:08:00 GMT 8
Hi mcc, do you happen to know what the headlight bulb size/type is? I am planning on upgrading the standard bulbs only, not installing HID kit.
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Post by mcc on Mar 28, 2011 10:01:26 GMT 8
Hi mcc, do you happen to know what the headlight bulb size/type is? I am planning on upgrading the standard bulbs only, not installing HID kit. Welcome bro, collected ur K5 already? K5 is using H11 bulb for it headlight. There is pole light housing, but with no bulb as we are using the daylight LED for day & pole (dual function)...Think it should light up if inserted into the pole light housing.... Just a feedback if u want extra lighting on ur K5
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Post by myxilplix on Mar 28, 2011 17:14:32 GMT 8
Thanks for the info mcc. Yes, i collected the car about 9 days ago. 1k servicing due in the next few days.
Thanks for the feedback on the pole lighting, i might look into that in time. For now just want to replace the stock headlight bulbs with Osram Night Breakers
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Post by mcc on Mar 28, 2011 22:32:17 GMT 8
Thanks for the info mcc. Yes, i collected the car about 9 days ago. 1k servicing due in the next few days. Thanks for the feedback on the pole lighting, i might look into that in time. For now just want to replace the stock headlight bulbs with Osram Night Breakers no problem bro ;D U hv chosen which color ya? C&C forgot to install the solar film on my K5 did it during the 1st servicing. Do check if there is rike cool decal on the rear window.... By the way, when your wiper set to auto mode, does it swipe when u start the engine? Mine will at times, the mechanic says it is normal wor.....
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Post by samash on Mar 29, 2011 3:27:37 GMT 8
I heard the wiper issue thru some website but I cant recall....it will b auto wipe when u start up. If it wont damage the wiper then is ok but I doubt so...haha
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Post by samash on Mar 29, 2011 3:30:41 GMT 8
Paisei missing fir quite some times...somerthing happen...sigh! Anyway I going collect my ride on 31th this month...
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Post by mcc on Mar 29, 2011 9:10:36 GMT 8
I heard the wiper issue thru some website but I cant recall....it will b auto wipe when u start up. If it wont damage the wiper then is ok but I doubt so...haha actually I'm not worry abt the wipers....I'm worry abt scratches on the windscreen..... Now I dun put the wiper on auto mode....
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Post by mcc on Mar 29, 2011 9:14:11 GMT 8
Paisei missing fir quite some times...somerthing happen...sigh! Anyway I going collect my ride on 31th this month... 2 more days ya ;D do check for the rike cool decal in case C&C forget again just like my case..... kekeke
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Post by samash on Mar 29, 2011 14:34:54 GMT 8
Paisei missing fir quite some times...somerthing happen...sigh! Anyway I going collect my ride on 31th this month... 2 more days ya ;D do check for the rike cool decal in case C&C forget again just like my case..... kekeke
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Post by samash on Mar 29, 2011 14:52:29 GMT 8
Yap noted will check!...damaged on any parts is painfull
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Post by myxilplix on Mar 29, 2011 21:03:54 GMT 8
no problem bro ;D U hv chosen which color ya? C&C forgot to install the solar film on my K5 did it during the 1st servicing. Do check if there is rike cool decal on the rear window.... By the way, when your wiper set to auto mode, does it swipe when u start the engine? Mine will at times, the mechanic says it is normal wor..... Osrams have no colour to choose, just maybe slightly whiter than normal bulbs. I don't like white lights, useless in heavy fog or rain. Yes my car has the solar film installed which is nice, but looks very oily between the film and window layers. Checked another k5 at c&c during collection and it also looks the same, very oily looking. From far you don't notice or up close at certain angles but when you stand next to the car it's very obvious. This applies for both rear windows and the rear windscreen. SE advised if it doesn't clear within two weeks to let him know as the film is under warranty. Looks like it's not clearing up so i'll be asking him about it soon. If the wipers are on auto they seem to swipe once on startup which i don't like, so i just leave them off.
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Post by samash on Mar 30, 2011 8:25:29 GMT 8
no problem bro ;D U hv chosen which color ya? C&C forgot to install the solar film on my K5 did it during the 1st servicing. Do check if there is rike cool decal on the rear window.... By the way, when your wiper set to auto mode, does it swipe when u start the engine? Mine will at times, the mechanic says it is normal wor..... Osrams have no colour to choose, just maybe slightly whiter than normal bulbs. I don't like white lights, useless in heavy fog or rain. Yes my car has the solar film installed which is nice, but looks very oily between the film and window layers. Checked another k5 at c&c during collection and it also looks the same, very oily looking. From far you don't notice or up close at certain angles but when you stand next to the car it's very obvious. This applies for both rear windows and the rear windscreen. SE advised if it doesn't clear within two weeks to let him know as the film is under warranty. Looks like it's not clearing up so i'll be asking him about it soon. If the wipers are on auto they seem to swipe once on startup which i don't like, so i just leave them off. Hi, I think mcc means what colour is ur ride? He want to find kaki...hehee
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Post by tempus77 on Mar 30, 2011 12:25:41 GMT 8
Managed to get mine with the 0.99% loan, so it's all good. Not really keen on the sunroof, as I don't get to use it much in Singapore. The main gripe I have is only one exhaust, instead of dual exhaust pipes that are standard for the 2.4l version.
Also thinking of changing my headlamps to HID Xenon ones. Was told that since the headlamp holders are already HID-ready, all I need to do is swap out the bulbs.
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Post by tempus77 on Mar 30, 2011 12:35:43 GMT 8
So wats the goodies u got from kia? I got a complimentary upgrade for my rike cool (to platinum) and 3M mats
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Post by myxilplix on Mar 30, 2011 21:11:57 GMT 8
Hi, I think mcc means what colour is ur ride? He want to find kaki...hehee My car is metallic brown.
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