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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [billh6]
by mikewellsesq
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Jul 17, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: billh6 (Jul 17, 2007 11:41 am)
Is it a good price? I don't know of anyone else importing the grille, and let me give props to Korean AutoImports for this: I finalized my order for the grille on a Saturday, and I received the grille by USPS at about 6:00 p.m. EDT Monday. The other parts have to come from Korea, and will take longer (I think they get deliveries from Korea in about 14 days). What makes the grille worth the price is how much it improves the looks of the car, I still can't get over how good the front end looks now. The American grille is just so plain and down-market; I really don't understand why Kia won't import it with the Opirus grille. If they want to have a "sport" version of this car, with stiffer springs and shocks, etc., then put on a stainless steel mesh grille and some discreet body fairing.
Bottom line: I think it is a great value in that your car suddenly looks like it cost $10,000.00 more than you paid for it!
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [mikewellsesq]
by redptc
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Aug 16, 2007 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Jul 17, 2007 3:13 pm)
Look on e-bay for your 2007 OPIRUS gill. I bought one from no.1 korean parts i paid $189.00 + postage got it in about 6 days. Anyone know how many Amantis` were sent to the U.S.A.? 
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [mikewellsesq]
by redptc
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Aug 16, 2007 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Jul 15, 2007 8:44 am)
Where did you get the GH380 letters +. 
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [redptc]
by billh6
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Aug 17, 2007 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Aug 16, 2007 1:54 pm)
Not very many. Last time I checked units sold it was like 248 or something. I live in Orlando and so far only seen one other, and it had a Texas tag. I heard that Hyundia is making them hold up on advertising and sales, choosing to put the Azera out there. I am definitely going to get the Opirus grill. I do not like the grill that's on it.
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [redptc]
by mikewellsesq
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Aug 17, 2007 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Aug 16, 2007 1:54 pm)
I got the GH380 lettering from Korean Auto Imports. They don't list them in the catalog, but they will order the Opirus badging as a kit for you on request, or as individual pieces. I have competed the exterior re-badging project, and I have photos up at my CarSpace page. The car looks fantastic! I whole-heartedly recommend the Opirus grille and badging to make your Amanti look more distinctive and mysterious. Korean Auto Imports are very reliable and they go the extra mile for you.
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [billh6]
by mikewellsesq
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Aug 17, 2007 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: billh6 (Aug 17, 2007 11:09 am)
redptc: Here's a grill pic for you.
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [mikewellsesq]
by mikewellsesq
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Aug 17, 2007 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Aug 17, 2007 3:42 pm)
More bandwidth wastage! Here's a shot of the Opirus center wheel cap installed:
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [mikewellsesq]
by redptc
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Aug 17, 2007 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Aug 17, 2007 3:42 pm)
NO PIX GOT TO ME. DON`T KNOW WHAT`S WRONG. 
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [redptc]
by mikewellsesq
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Aug 17, 2007 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Aug 17, 2007 6:15 pm)
Try reloading the page, the pictures are working for me now.
I'll try again:
Or, try this link:
http://www.carspace.com/mikewellsesq/Albums/mikewellsesq%27s%20Album/Opirus_Fron- t.jpg/page/photo.html#pic
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Re: Re-badging '07 Amanti to Opirus [mikewellsesq]
by mikewellsesq
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Aug 17, 2007 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Aug 17, 2007 6:47 pm)
Well, that is weird. The pictures do show up in Safari on my Mac, but not in Internet Explorer on a PC. I'm going to have to check some help files about posting photos on this board.
The link above will let you see my gallery on CarSpace, my re-badging photos are there.
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