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#76 of 103
air intake by redptc
Oct 26, 2007 (5:32 pm)
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Anyone come up with ideas to improve the air intake on a 2007 Amanti? Seems like these engines starve for air. Always looking for ideas. My local kia dealer has 3 2008 Amanti`s all about the same price as a 2007.
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Re: air intake [redptc] by billh6
Nov 02, 2007 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Oct 26, 2007 5:32 pm)

I'm not sure what you mean by air intake. Not overheating, is it? Mine does seem to hesitate when I put the pedal to the metal but I was told it was caused by the transmission.
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Re: air intake [billh6] by redptc
Nov 02, 2007 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: billh6 (Nov 02, 2007 7:13 am)

I should have said a cold air intake, hooking up to the thottle body. The regular intake is above the radiator bolted to the radiater brace.The intake looks very small. Seems to me it should be bigger.But who knows. Try using the manual shift lever when you floor it.It goes like a bat out of h---.
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Re: air intake [redptc] by billh6
Nov 08, 2007 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Nov 02, 2007 1:01 pm)

I've had a situation where the electronic stability light keeps coming on and when I push the button to turn it off (thinking it got hit) nothing happens. I took it in and they said they will order a replacement part (not sure what he was talking about) but the little Korean tech said he's not seen that in other vehicles. I'm bringing back tomorrow to install (wasn't in stock). That's the only thing I've experienced. Lovin' it.
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changing headlight bulbs. by redptc
Dec 21, 2007 (1:10 pm)
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I have a 2007 AMANTI, i want to put in better head light bulbs can`t see how to do it with out tearing the front end off the car.Anyone know of a better way to change the low beam bulbs? If anyone is interested the U.S. sales of new AMANTIS in NOV. 2007 was 138.Between JAN.2007 &NOV. 2007 5,396 cars.
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Re: changing headlight bulbs. [redptc] by billh6
Dec 27, 2007 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Dec 21, 2007 1:10 pm)

No, sorry but I would not know what to do about changing the bulbs. But I was shocked that they sold 5400, as I have NEVER, EVER seen one newspaper ad, one TV or radio commercial, not even a billboard or draped canvas sign at a deal talking about the Amanti. I guess it's word of mouth. It has gotten good reviews also.
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Re: changing headlight bulbs. [redptc] by mikewellsesq
Dec 29, 2007 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Dec 21, 2007 1:10 pm)

Are you talking about replacing the bulbs with something like the Silverstar bulbs? Or are you considering replacing the bulbs with a high-discharge (HID) system? Replacing the bulbs is described in the owner's manual.You may have to remove the plastic cover under the hood above the headlights to get at the bulbs. I can' imagine why you would have to tear apart the front end to do this.
 
It is weird that there is zero advertising for the Amanti.
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Re: changing headlight bulbs. [mikewellsesq] by redptc
Dec 30, 2007 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: mikewellsesq (Dec 29, 2007 6:32 pm)

I want to install the silverstar bulbs in my AMANTI. I have read the owners manual,but the bulbs are not easy to get at.The right side has a w/washer bottle in the way and the left side has a battery in the way.The left side looks easy to change. But the right side is more difficult.Just want advice from someone who`s done this before.The reason you have to take the front sheet metal off is the shop manual say`s that how you remove the headlight assy.(besides i have big hands) ...
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Re: changing headlight bulbs. [redptc] by magmax
Mar 09, 2008 (11:03 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Dec 21, 2007 1:10 pm)

I don't know where you live but if you're anywhere near the Canadian border, just drive across, find a Kia dealer and ask about installing the HID Xenon lights that are standard on the Canadian models. They just plug right in but they won't be cheap. Why we get those but don't get a 6-CD changer even as an option is beyond me.
 
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Sold the Amanti by magmax
Mar 09, 2008 (11:14 pm)
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A year ago in January I traded my 05 Amanti for an 07 and after I'd done it I enjoyed the more powerful engine, the better handling, and the new grille and taillights. I really missed the rain sensing wipers, 6-CD changer, heated rear seats, and the chrome eyes for a trunk net to fasten to, all items that had been removed from the car for the 2007 year in Canada. The Canadian market cars also don't offer the adjustable pedals and their prices are at least $5000 out of whack with the US prices. I wrote the company but received no reply. So I decided to quit Kia. If they can't make a car for me I won't buy a car from them. I traded my Amanti in on a Mercedes E class, took a hit on depreciation, but now have a car that is amazing in every way and one whose manufacturer didn't remove all sorts of little items from its standard features list. Too bad, Kia. But they sold only about 15 cars per month in Canada so they probably didn't care. Consumer Reports says that the reliability has dropped to below average so it's probably a good time to get out now before things start to go wrong. That's the end of the story of Kia and me.
 
MagMax

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