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What accessories are you planning to add?
09-09-2009, 10:32 PM
Post: #1
What accessories are you planning to add?
I am having the windows tinted (35% all around except the windshield) this Friday.

I'm also planning on getting the WeatherTech all-weather floor mats before it starts snowing here so hopefully they come out by then. This will enable me to keep the carpeted floor mats clean of salt and dirt during the winter months.



The car comes with so much standard there isn't much to add.

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09-20-2009, 10:39 AM
Post: #2
Re: What accessories are you planning to add?
i wish i could tint 35% all the way around. tinting laws that vary by state are quite ridiculous! perhaps an hid headlight conversion kit, not that the stock headlights are lacking, i just find hids to be especially useful during the winter months and for sighting the occasional deer roaming about at night. oh, and some new wheels/tires; 195/65/15 is just too small to look good on such a great looking car.
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09-26-2009, 02:06 PM
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Re: What accessories are you planning to add?
TJ are those floor mats an exact fit/replacement of the stock carpet ones? Where are you getting them, im running out of time before winter hits and have been looking all over for some that fit right
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09-26-2009, 09:19 PM
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Re: What accessories are you planning to add?
They all-season floor mats (exact fit ones) aren't available yet however I am hopeful they will be out before winter.

I thought about checking the Elantra floor mats since the cars are similar.

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12-22-2009, 11:30 AM
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RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
I've already tinted the windows and put on my snow tires (on the stock rims). I replaced my key with the switchblade style key (Ebay $20 free shipping) but still plan on doing a few more things to my car.

I will get new summer rims, probably a black or dark grey to go with the Titanium body color. I'm also interested in getting the auto-down windows that will allow you to open all 4 windows from the remote and they also will automatically roll your windows up or down with a tap of the button. Possibly the auto folding side mirrors too.

Otherwise, I'm loving the car and all of the features that come on the Forte SX already!
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12-22-2009, 12:15 PM (This post was last modified: 12-22-2009 12:18 PM by KoupCoupe.)
Post: #6
RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
For the sedan the cargo tray is a nice addition...I also have the cargo nets in both my sedan and Koup. For US owners the splash guards add to the appearance -- I have them on both too. Can't beat the new Kia sedan spoiler -- that's a real nice addition.

       

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01-01-2010, 09:42 PM
Post: #7
RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
Getting windows tinted tomorrow. 35% in the rears and thinking 50% for driver and pass windows. I'm thinking 35% in the fronts will make me uncomfortable driving at night? I once drove a loaner car a few years back that had dark tints on driver window and I thought it was difficult at times to see things at night.

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01-01-2010, 11:35 PM
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RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
1. Taillight mod
2. Changing the badges (eBay seller has front & rear "K" logos for $35 shipped, steering wheel $20 shipped)
3. factory mud flaps
4. gas hood hinge
5. Underhood light (My homebrew mod)
6. Interior LED mood lighting - color changing (My homebrew mod, finalizing design now)
7. Lightweight pulley from Roadracemotorsports (Bought, didnt install it yet)
8. Window tint in spring
9. Subwoofer
10. (secret for now) misc trim mod
11. "Eyeliner" LEDs in white
12. The $29 HID lamp kit another user posted
13. Heated REAR seats. Trying to do it with cheap parts, will have to wait until spring

You guys are gonna like #10. A LOT. *heehee* waiting on parts.

Current original mods I'm working on:
1. iPod dock for console from an aftermarket iPod cable
2. Mood Lighting - one color (done)
3. Mood lighting - multi colors (done, trying to rework to make it cheap)
4. Exterior lighting front (secret) parts on order
5. Exterior lighting (secret)
6. Exterior lighting (secret)
7. Illuminated front badge (different design)
8. Push-to-change-color LED dome lamps (use plans from #3)
9. Removing silver SX rim inserts (someones already done it, looks great!)
10. Rewiring fog lamps to stay on with brights (dimmuborgir91 beat me to it)
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01-02-2010, 07:43 PM
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RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
system and tinted taillights hehe... maaaybe a light tint on the headlights too...

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01-02-2010, 11:06 PM
Post: #10
RE: What accessories are you planning to add?
I want to tint my taillights too.....where are you ordering your stuff from?
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