New member here - 2009 KIA Optima LX

[jkalber87]

http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=180&ai_id=2466
They are pricey for coilovers.

Maybe look into a bag setup with schrader valves to keep it cheap.

Here is some inspiration, this is a pre update Lotze/Optima.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888457.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888458.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888459.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...1220888460.jpg

How much will your typical bag setup run? I mean if coilovers are going to run me $1,600...I might as well pay extra and get it bagged right?

[rice4life]

http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=180&ai_id=2466

They are pricey for coilovers.

Maybe look into a bag setup with schrader valves to keep it cheap.

Here is some inspiration, this is a pre update Lotze/Optima.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888457.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888458.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888459.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii167/jaesikyu29/mycar1220888460.jpg

[jkalber87]

thanks for embedding the image like that

[244Brick]

[jkalber87]

Pics of car?

Welcome to StanceWorks

Here you go. Nothing special, just a bone stock KIA Optima LX.

http://imgur.com/DhBpMMf

[jkalber87]

Those are minor so its ok. IDK about mirror visors, but its a step.

I think you are on vsc too right? Have you decided on suspension yet?

Yeah, I was weary on the mirror visors but decided to go ahead with the buy. It was raining all day yesterday and my mirror did get water droplets all over them so If this visor does its main purpose, I'll be happy with the $11 purchase

As far as vsc, I don't quite know what you mean by that abbreviation

Still not sure as far as suspension goes. I wouldn't even know where to look to be honest with you. My previous car was a 2002 Honda Civic Si and there wasn't really ever a problem for me finding suspension/coilovers etc for the civic. This KIA on the other hand though, I'm having a hard time finding a legit company that offers a good suspension setup for my car. If you have any recommendations for me, please share.

[jasonklee]

Pics of car?

Welcome to StanceWorks

[244Brick]

Those are minor so its ok. IDK about mirror visors, but its a step.

I think you are on vsc too right? Have you decided on suspension yet?

[96CD7]

dont do eet...

[jkalber87]

Welcome and very nice choice. I always liked that body style optima, not as much as the brand new ones, but none the less, welcome from another KIA owner. 2013 Sorento over here.

I used to work at KIA Motors Inc. I LOVED the new Sorento's, all around awesome SUV.

Went ahead and ordered some exterior accessories for the Optima. Nothing crazy, taking this build one thing at a time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181016631970?item=181016631970&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

and

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151063747309?item=151063747309&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

[cereal black]

Welcome and very nice choice. I always liked that body style optima, not as much as the brand new ones, but none the less, welcome from another KIA owner. 2013 Sorento over here.

[jkalber87]

Hello everyone

I recently purchased a 2009 KIA Optima LX and looking at getting into the whole Stance/VIP scene. Previous car was a 2002 Honda Civic Si with k20a2 motor swap