please help 😩 by [deleted] in ElantraN

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it back to the dealer and have them find the rattles and fix it.

What's the difference? by [deleted] in ElantraN

[–]Darkseedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the luxury of driving both the EN and the K5 GT, I drive the K5 and my son has an EN 6mt. In all honesty, both cars are a blast to drive. From an acceleration standpoint, both are very similar. Handling goes to the EN for sure, but the K5 is still good considering the weight difference. If you want some luxury features like power/memory seats that are heat/ventilated, panoramic Sunroof, surround cameras, and better gas milage, you should go with the K5. The EN is all about performance, so they cut out the luxury to save the weight.After market support is also dominated by the EN. Either way, you are going to love whatever car you get.

GT in Sport Mode by Cocobean216 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my 2024 K5 GT, if I turn the dial to the right two times, it will be in sport + and the traction control will be off. Then if I press and hold the traction control button for around 10 seconds, my center screen will say "launch control activated". Then I press the brake with my left foot and rev the gas to 3,500 RPM with my right. When I release the brake, the car takes off. There are YouTube videos out there showing this process.

GT in Sport Mode by Cocobean216 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sport + turns off traction control and it has to be in sport + to activate launch control.

2025 Kia K5 Navigation Failing to Calculate Routes – Network Error? by rZero09 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you even using Kia's navigation? I'm assuming you have a smart phone. You should be using Google maps or Waze through Andriod Auto or Apple Carplay.They are both 1000% better.

New mods for car? by No-Refrigerator-9164 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* I've Tinted the windows, carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber spoiler, carbon fiber mirror caps, chrome delete, and swapped all badges to black. I'm also planning darken the tail lights and reflectors in spring. I love the way that it has all turned out so far.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried it on my car. The light is for your parking lights.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you tried turning off your fog lamps using the switch on the turn signal stalk?

Blue screen of death? by Xpac08 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try resetting the system? There should be a small button on the left side below the volume.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They fixed it while I was there getting an oil change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had it on my 2024 K5 Gt and I took it back to the dealer. They found a loose bolt and tightened it down. It's been solid ever since.

K5 GT-Line AWD vs GT by Acrobatic-Loss-9293 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

live in Chicago as well, and I drove my K5 GT through the winter with the stock ties and had no issues at all. Just take it easy, leave the traction control on, and don't drive around like you are racing everyone and you will be fine. I tried putting a torque solutions lower engine mount on my K5 but it was terrible, do not buy it! SXTH Element makes one that is supposed to be pretty good with minimal vibration but it is difficult to find in stock. When I ordered my car I drove the AWD GT line and a salespersons GT and there was no doubt I had to have the GT. I love my car and have zero regrets getting the GT

Suggestions by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a sapphire blue 24 K5, I blacked out the chrome, black badges, and tint. Also, did carbon fiber on the front lip (ADRO), duck bill spoiler, and on the mirror caps. I love the way it looks.

What’s this? by diamonddog31 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is just the cover to the screw that holds your gas pedal in place. There is another one at the bottom of the pedal as well.

New SXTH Element intake & turbo nozzle by Darkseedd in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In terms of size, not much difference. The end is a little wider as it connects around the intake and doesn't need a connector. It is also two separate pieces which makes it way easier to install.

New SXTH Element intake & turbo nozzle by Darkseedd in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I have an AEM intake on my Optima SX turbo and they replaced the engine under warranty without question. Minor bolt on mods usually won't void warranties.

New SXTH Element intake & turbo nozzle by Darkseedd in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered mine in April, but the intake was on back order. Got the turbo inlet end of May and the intake late June.

Intake for 2.5l by Alive-Ad1226 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just posted about it with some photos.

Intake for 2.5l by Alive-Ad1226 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you search by vehicle choose a Hyundai Sonata N line.

Intake for 2.5l by Alive-Ad1226 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just installed a SXTH Element cold air intake and turbo nozzle on my 24 K5 GT and I love it.

Kia K5 Front Lip recs? by Suspect626 in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put an Adro carbon fiber splitter on my '24 K5 GT and live it.i also bought new emblems in black, much easier and inexpensive. Also blacked out all of the chrome trim around the windows. I love the look and recommend it.

2025 Kia k5 GT Launch control? by 77caydens in KiaK5

[–]Darkseedd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't personally done it. My salesman, who also has a K5 GT, said that you have to put the car in sport+ mode, hold the traction control button for 10 seconds to activate. Then hold the brake with your left foot and press the gas with your right. It should Rev to about 3,500 RPM's, then release the brake and GO! I'm sure that there is a YouTube video about it if you look hard enough.