Just ordered a paddle shift kit for my GT-L on the bay (back in stock now). $109 plus $44 shipping. Will let you know once I have fitted it ..read more

** I have just gotten information about the 2025 KIA K4 which will replace the Kia Forte. The K4 looks very similar to the K5 and is just a little bit smaller. I thought this might be of interest to forum members. ** I am passing along the URL to a Motor Trend magazine article about this topic... https://www.motortrend.com/features/2025-kia-k4-vs-k5-specs-features-comparison ..read more

High Flow Intercooler Charge Air Tube Assembly: This 2” (51mm) air tube replaces the OEM charge air tube that is reduced down to 40mm in one section. Replacing the OEM 40mm charge air tube with a 51mm air tube will eliminate the restriction. The photo below illustrates the restriction in the OEM tube: Since you are just replacing the OEM parts and not modifying these parts, you can save the OEM tube and reinstall it prior to bringing in... DIY .. Replacing the Restrictive Intercooler Charge-Air Pipe with a High-Flow Pipe .. Parts and Photos Here > ..read more

When I buy a car or bike, I usually intend to keep it at least 10 years. Sometimes, I sell it earlier. Sometimes, I keep it longer ..read more

Heard it through the grapevine that K5 production has been halted at the Georgia plant to make way for EV9 production. K5s will no longer be made in the U.S.! BOO! /\ /\ /\ This used to say: "We manufacture Telluride, Sorento, K5 and Sportage ..read more

Hey guys. Just heard for the first time about issues with the K5 tank expanding too much and basically blowing the back seat off its mounts. Anyone have any better info? Thanks Joe ..read more

Since the Magnaflo exhaust on the 2nd GT was a surprise and was a bit to loud with some drone, I decided to add some sound deadening material into the trunk. I had previously used this type material before, I figured it was a inexpensive option that may make some difference.. I ordered 2 boxes (10ea) AmazonBasic 14.5 sheets and a roller (I had previously used a old wall paper roller). You need to remove the carpet and then the spare and jack kit. It took a little over a hour and was... Trunk sound deadening with aftermarket exhaust ..read more

Hey newbie here. Just got a K5 and im loving it. The only thing I dont like is the distance to empty right above the speed. I catch myself constantly looking at it. Is there a way to make this go away ..read more

Kia revealed the new K4 at the New York Auto Show. It's going to come as a fastback/sedan first and then a hatchback will be coming as well. https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/medi...ct-sedan-with-more-room-segment-above-tech-an A new name for an all-new next-generation compact sedan set to upend the segment with new standards for design, technology and... What do you think of the Kia K4 ..read more

FYI ... This bulletin provides information to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome garnish trim and the C-Pillar chrome garnish trim on certain K5 vehicles produced from May 1, 2023 through September 29, 2023, which may be loose due to an insufficient lamination layer. ............................................................ Well, my 2024 K5 GT was produced within this period and the chrome garnish (chrome strip) under the center area of the rear window has been loose from day-one. Here... Technical Service Bulletin: Trunk Lid and C-Pillar Garnish Replacement (SA552 ..read more