Road to dat fitment..

[_AnGeL_]

Sup guys? I'm a noob when it comes to stance, so be easy on me haha. I started off with a 2011 Kia Forte5 EX model, and it has progressed from there. It has a few mods, wheels, front bumper swap, retofitted projectors, etc, but I'm trying to get into the stance scene. I plan on going with some XXR 530 18x8.75 et20 and go moar low once I get those wheels.

It's going to be a slow thread (college budget ).

Started off like this, lowering springs & left over wheels from my previous ride (20" )


Then a front bumper swap, OEM Forte Koup bumper & plastidipped the 20's


Vinyl roof & mirror wrap, matte black


Sold the 20's, thank god lol. Rolling on stocks for a bit


New wheels, 18x8 et40 ... I got antsy since I'm impatient as fuck and bought these


Retrofit and how it sits now




I have those wheels up for sale now so I can get the 530's. Hoping they sell ASAP, so I can order the XXR's and go moar low.

Mods:
Koup front bumper swap
Eibach lowering springs -1 coil
18x8 et40 wheels
Vinyl wrap roof and mirrors
Retrofit headlights
Tinted tail lights
EZ lip
Bunch of stickers for the mad HP

Oh, and I.C.E.
Clarion NX501 headunit
Pioneer components
Cadence txa3004 for mids & highs
Digital Designs 1508 x2 subs
Sundown Audio saz1500d for subs
0ga wiring throughout
G31 yellow top in spare wheel well (cuz who needs a spare wheel?)

That's a quick break down of my car, I'll hopefully be getting a real front lip this month and new wheels and more low soon.

[Evil Panda]

I am interested to see where this goes.

[_AnGeL_]

Thanks, I've also been contemplating some spacers for current wheels, but idk.

If I did the spacers I'd also like to get a narrower tire for some strech, where as if I buy the XXR's I can just use my current tires.

[aLaFleur]

That's some good progress. Im in to see where it goes.

[FunfGang]

I'm digging it so far!

[Jorge]

Really liking this so far actually. Worried by the 20s initially but looking very good now. Unsure on tinted tails.

[_AnGeL_]

Thanks guys!

[_AnGeL_]

How big of a spacer do you guys think I would need if I go that route?

[_AnGeL_]

I took some measurements over the weekend. A 5mm spacer would put me flush with the fender, I'm thinking a 5mm up front and a 10mm in back for now, at least until I can get the XXR's.

[P78]

this is different

i'll look into this next time

[_AnGeL_]

Seen a set of the xxr 530 on another Forte and I'm not really feeling them.

I'm been doing some searching and I'm really liking the MB Weapon's, possible staggered set up, 18x8/9 front et30 rear et38, will give me some poke, nothing too outrageous (which I like). The price on the MB's is really good too.

Otherwise, I have been looking at some ESM wheels (BBS LM reps) which I REALLY like, but they are pricey (for me at least).

[244Brick]

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[Tupers]

That's by far the meanest Kia I've ever seen, love it

[andybob]

Looks good so far.

When it comes to wheels, take your time, search, and don't be afraid to wait for the perfect set. I waited over a year for the right wheels to come along. Also, by the time you screw around buying new Rota's or XXR's you can buy a used set of legit wheels. I bought my wheels from VR Wheels but other good sites are Apt. 9 Wheels, Memory Fab, and the Zilvia forum. Lots of used wheels on Zilvia for decent prices and I think they would fit assuming the Forte is 5x114.3.

[Francois Dillinger]

i dig the current look minus the smoked tails and wheels.

follow andrew's advice, he knows a thing or two about kias