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2018 Kia Cerato K3 / Forte (BD Series) + 2021 Facelift


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Space constraints or just cost cutting?

 

Obviously a cost cutting measure.   

 

A smaller batter is cheaper.

 

The metal base plate holding the battery is larger than the 45Ah battery and can accommodate a larger 66Ah battery.

 

In a way, these car manufacturers  are sabotaging consumers because some car buyers are unaware they have such a tiny battery commonly used in a 1,000c car, and proceed to install HID lamps, some fanciful cabin lighting or ICE and they get a flat battery in months.

 

Even without mods, these small batteries usually flat out just after the 12 months warranty.

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Obviously a cost cutting measure.

 

A smaller batter is cheaper.

 

The metal base plate holding the battery is larger than the 45Ah battery and can accommodate a larger 66Ah battery.

 

In a way, these car manufacturers are sabotaging consumers because some car buyers are unaware they have such a tiny battery commonly used in a 1,000c car, and proceed to install HID lamps, some fanciful cabin lighting or ICE and they get a flat battery in months.

 

Even without mods, these small batteries usually flat out just after the 12 months warranty.

Really......so sure....

My SX is coming to 1 year old?

Still swee swee.

Obviously a cost cutting measure.

 

A smaller batter is cheaper.

 

The metal base plate holding the battery is larger than the 45Ah battery and can accommodate a larger 66Ah battery.

 

In a way, these car manufacturers are sabotaging consumers because some car buyers are unaware they have such a tiny battery commonly used in a 1,000c car, and proceed to install HID lamps, some fanciful cabin lighting or ICE and they get a flat battery in months.

 

Even without mods, these small batteries usually flat out just after the 12 months warranty.

In addition, with my road trip 70% highway. 3/4 tank could cover around 470km.
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Really......so sure....

My SX is coming to 1 year old?

Still swee swee.

In addition, with my road trip 70% highway. 3/4 tank could cover around 470km.

You're driving highway mostly... so the alternator got enough time to re-charge your battery... like that battery is usually quite good...
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You're driving highway mostly... so the alternator got enough time to re-charge your battery... like that battery is usually quite good...

As long as you service your car on time, don't worry.

Kia Pandan highly recommended.

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Obviously a cost cutting measure.

 

A smaller batter is cheaper.

 

The metal base plate holding the battery is larger than the 45Ah battery and can accommodate a larger 66Ah battery.

 

In a way, these car manufacturers are sabotaging consumers because some car buyers are unaware they have such a tiny battery commonly used in a 1,000c car, and proceed to install HID lamps, some fanciful cabin lighting or ICE and they get a flat battery in months.

 

Even without mods, these small batteries usually flat out just after the 12 months warranty.

My battery lasted almost 2 years, even with my dash camera on parking mode (albeit with a voltage cutoff).

 

That is quite decent enough to me.

 

But ya i did change to a battery with more amperage.

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may i know how is the typical blackvue 2ch dashcam installed in the cerato by c&c? does it permanently plug into one of the 12V socket? how is the power cable managed? hidden or messy?

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may i know how is the typical blackvue 2ch dashcam installed in the cerato by c&c? does it permanently plug into one of the 12V socket? how is the power cable managed? hidden or messy?

It’s permanent tap to the fuse box, should be cigar socket fuse if I didn’t see wrongly. So when car is not powered on, the dash cam will not have power. The cable management is done very nicely, hidden, open the fuse box on driver side then u can see, they even use a fuse tap connector with separate fuse.

Btw if u interested to upgrade it to WiFi model. Blackvue running a promo For quite some time now, trade in your cnc foc one and top up 100 bucks to get 590W.

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Kia Forte wins J.D. Power APEAL award for compact car segment

04 Aug 2019

 

Kia has also been named the highest ranked mass market brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for the fifth consecutive year.

Usually how many days in advance will your SE in C&C notify you that car is ready for collection?

3 working days.
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Itâs permanent tap to the fuse box, should be cigar socket fuse if I didnât see wrongly. So when car is not powered on, the dash cam will not have power. The cable management is done very nicely, hidden, open the fuse box on driver side then u can see, they even use a fuse tap connector with separate fuse.

Btw if u interested to upgrade it to WiFi model. Blackvue running a promo For quite some time now, trade in your cnc foc one and top up 100 bucks to get 590W.

$100 for front and back? Where to do the trade in
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$100 for front and back? Where to do the trade in

Yes, 100 for front/back. Tradehub 21, the main distributor office. google “blackvue trade in deal” to find out more.
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Anybody knows what is the price cycle and carriage charges to change the stock rims from 15 inch to 16/17 inch stock rims?

 

Why not ask them??

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Anybody knows what is the price cycle and carriage charges to change the stock rims from 15 inch to 16/17 inch stock rims?

 

impossible... i asked before last time...

jus go carousell and see... or find 4x SX owner to buy SX spare tire...

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impossible... i asked before last time...

jus go carousell and see... or find 4x SX owner to buy SX spare tire...

Thanks for sharing. Haha cos was thinking of using service credits to buy. Then I guess I will just stick to my rims or maybe look at aftermarket ones
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