Newbie to forum.

[kramerpage]

Hello to all!
Just purchased a black 2006 optima. Ready to do mods. Been searching the site today.
I have the infinity stereo that must go since it sounds really poor.
Hope to draw from your knowlege since I am new to Kia.

First mod will be blue leds located in the following locations;
front floor
rear floor
cup holders front and rear
and all over head and door lighting.

Will post pics upon completion.

[KnifeyMcShanker]

Welcome to the forum

Let us know any time and we'll be glad to help you out with your mods. I hope you like fabricating things yourself, you're not going to find a huge amount of bolt-on mods for Optimas.

[kramerpage]

Originally Posted by KnifeyMcShanker

Welcome to the forum

Let us know any time and we'll be glad to help you out with your mods. I hope you like fabricating things yourself, you're not going to find a huge amount of bolt-on mods for Optimas.

Yes I see that. I did my 2006 Mazda 6 last spring. Had the car apart for a month. It came out great.

This car is for my wife.

I cannot even find window vent shades for the optima

LEDS
STEREO SUBS/AMPS/satilite radio with sharkfin antenna
FULL WINDOW TINT
DEBADGE
FRONT GRILL
COLLUM PILLAR COVERS
Is in the works now.
When I install the stereo and leds I like to pull all the seats, center console, and do all the wiring at once so I am reading a ton of post to get ideas from people.

I called the dealer for black rubber factory mats and they were 129 dollars. Wow. I held off untill I get more info on the web sites. I bet those mats are not selling too fast.

I have all day today to investigate the car. I have it in the garage were its warm.

Thanks for the welcome!

[KnifeyMcShanker]

You can get a grille and pillar covers at kspec.com and koreanautoimports.com

[kramerpage]

Originally Posted by KnifeyMcShanker

You can get a grille and pillar covers at kspec.com and koreanautoimports.com

Kspec has vent shades in chrome. Just what I wanted. Hey thanks alot for the info. Great site.

[Tuminatuh]

You don't like the Infinity that comes in the EX Optima's?

I personally love my stereo (I don't use it much unless I am on the highway), but I can't blame you if you want a bit more oomph.

Keep us updated on any car mods you do! We are here to help so, if you need any help/suggestions, just feel free to ask!

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

- Tum

[kramerpage]

Originally Posted by Tuminatuh

You don't like the Infinity that comes in the EX Optima's?

I personally love my stereo (I don't use it much unless I am on the highway), but I can't blame you if you want a bit more oomph.

Keep us updated on any car mods you do! We are here to help so, if you need any help/suggestions, just feel free to ask!

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

- Tum

Tum,
I think someone burnt up the stereo. Its not the wattage but the destortion that ruins a good stereo. The voice coil overheats from the destortion.The front right speaker rattles as if it were blown. I know they sound good because I test drove a new model.
When I tear out the center console and stereo pillar I will find out what makes the stereo tick. Does it use an external amp? I want to retain the head unit and add a PAC line level convertor and send four low levels to the trunk. Install Infinity kapas and instal a 12 inch sub. Thats alot of wiring.

[Tuminatuh]

Originally Posted by kramerpage

Tum,
I think someone burnt up the stereo. Its not the wattage but the destortion that ruins a good stereo. The voice coil overheats from the destortion.The front right speaker rattles as if it were blown. I know they sound good because I test drove a new model.
When I tear out the center console and stereo pillar I will find out what makes the stereo tick. Does it use an external amp? I want to retain the head unit and add a PAC line level convertor and send four low levels to the trunk. Install Infinity kapas and instal a 12 inch sub. Thats alot of wiring.

Hmmm, indeed.

I believe the amp is the CD-player itself. I may be wrong, but I believe that all the Kia's are that way (once again, I may be wrong).

Good luck to ya... and let us know how it turns out!

- Tum