Love these just ordered a pair. Only wish you had 1, showed installing the LED headlights, and 2 mentioned that they change the bulb type from H11 to H7. Had to reorder the led lights but other than that you showed how insanely easy it is to do yourself.
@@FT099 do you have a instagram account Before I see these headlights I ordered led high beam and low beam so I can send you picture if I bought the right one
@@christianbarrera1093 Man i would send you the link but they are now about $500 and up, I don't know why. Maybe it was a sale that time or something like that. I bought it from Ebay.
@@Capo8758 thanks for your response. And yeah theyre super expensive. I feel like I drive a mercedes Benz, not a kia. I paid $459 USD plus the $189 of shipping. You can imagine how much I paid. But I think its worth it. They really revamp the style of the forte.
Just bought and installed it on my car..the only bad thing is drl doesnt light up automatic...need to switch on the small light...meaning rear light will light up too
@@FT099 You have a Canadian Kia Forte, DRL is required in Canada, @DCPLN probably has a U.S. Kia Forte, which did not get DRL's. Newer generations did get a DRL, but that was recent.
Glad you posted this video. I was looking into getting these exact same lights and wondered about the quality of them. Have you had any issue with them yet, as far as general problems or the lens housings dont stay adjusted after a little time?
Everything is okay still. It comes with all the bulbs you need. But be prepared to upgrade them as they arent so bright. At the very least, be prepared to adjust them to point up. Out of the box they point down really close in front of the vehicle.
The assembly comes with bulbs, but they are the dim yellow kind. So you may be able to upgrade them to LED if you want. All the bulbs you see installed came with the assembly.
Thinking about doing this for my 2010 Kia Forte Ex. Do the light controls, such as the parking and headlight nob work the same? How do those controls factor in the led strips? Also high beams, does pushing the lever forward activate the high beam?
It all works with the stick. It's a little better actually. The low beam stay on when you turn the high beam on, so you get a bit more light. The CCFL light turns on with you turn the parking light on.
I'm going to be getting a set of those headlights like those for my 2012 Kia Forte but I'm just curious do they work really good and are they were really worth the money to buy them and did anybody have any problems with their headlights like those I would really appreciate if someone could answer thank you
I got it on eBay years ago. Search 2011 Kia Forte Headlight on there. There are gonna be several of the same type of light in the results. Huge price variance lol They're likely all the same but check the description to be sure. Mine is still working after all these years.
@@FT099 because i did that... and i found a lot... i also found some G3 called and they had a vs photo with your model i was lost... so i am not sure which one to peak from all of them that actually works out of the box like yours. maybe a Brand name or product code you had back If you can find them would be very helpful. Glad to hear you are still happy with them. i have Xeon lamps but i want new headlights. i hope they will fit and that the clips for the lamps are exactly the same with the stock. thanks for your reply.
Yes, it did. Came with two H7 bulbs. They're the cheap kind. Good to upgrade right away. Edit: actually, they came with all bulbs. The turn signal, low beam, high beam, everything.
@@BassBoostedMusicYTB yup, Low Beam is H7, high Beam is H1 on my unit. My daytime running light is not LED. It is CCFL, stands for Cold Cathode Florescent Lamp. Way cooler than LED in my opinion. It is similar to how Neon lights work. Cannot be replaced unless you know how to fix it and re-fill it with the appropriate gas and such. I'm not sure on the details.
@@FT099 i sure hope so, i cant think what would be different. I bought this Kia Cerato 2012 hatch ( same colour blue as your coupe ) because of that fantastic front end. It looks so much better than the new models. :D
You can. The problem I faced in this new light and the original light was that the housing is not very big. Most LED lights have a large heatsinks assembly at the rear, which takes up a lot of space. The ones I found on Amazon would probably have not fit inside. You could leave the dust cap open so the space at the back is extra, but then not only do you get dust in there, but you also get water. Not recommended to leave dust cap open. If you find a small light, or a light that uses those flexible metal ribbon type heatsinks, it might fit. I haven't tried it with those. The reason why they need the heatsink is cuz they produce extra heat. I'm afraid it might overheat and maybe melt the plastic? Maybe I'm overthinking it. Try it and let us know.
Well not much success with led bulbs so I went with Philips racing vision 150 they look very bright and do a good job on there but I noticed when u shut the headlights on u have drl I dont have that option in mine I got the same housing you have not sure why it wont work tho
Love these just ordered a pair. Only wish you had 1, showed installing the LED headlights, and 2 mentioned that they change the bulb type from H11 to H7. Had to reorder the led lights but other than that you showed how insanely easy it is to do yourself.
Just plug and play?
Yes
@@FT099 I just wanna order this thing immediately I wanna make sure it’s plug and play😂
Yup, plug and play. As the other person mentioned, it has H7 bulb, so if you are upgrading the new one to LED, order H7 LED.
@@FT099 do you have a instagram account Before I see these headlights I ordered led high beam and low beam so I can send you picture if I bought the right one
I bought the same ones. It looks so much better with them.
Where did you bought it?
@@poedoh5453 EBay for $230
@@Capo8758 send the link plsssss!! I have them on my car, but the driver side halo burnt out so i want to replace them
@@christianbarrera1093 Man i would send you the link but they are now about $500 and up, I don't know why. Maybe it was a sale that time or something like that. I bought it from Ebay.
@@Capo8758 thanks for your response. And yeah theyre super expensive. I feel like I drive a mercedes Benz, not a kia. I paid $459 USD plus the $189 of shipping. You can imagine how much I paid. But I think its worth it. They really revamp the style of the forte.
I used a pair of pliers to gently get the bulb to turn. It is righty tighty lefty loosy.
Just bought and installed it on my car..the only bad thing is drl doesnt light up automatic...need to switch on the small light...meaning rear light will light up too
Hmm maybe they changed the wiring. My DRL lights up on its own.
@@FT099 You have a Canadian Kia Forte, DRL is required in Canada, @DCPLN probably has a U.S. Kia Forte, which did not get DRL's. Newer generations did get a DRL, but that was recent.
Mine too i have kia forte 2011 hatchback drl doesn’t work on auto
Glad you posted this video. I was looking into getting these exact same lights and wondered about the quality of them. Have you had any issue with them yet, as far as general problems or the lens housings dont stay adjusted after a little time?
And also do the headlights shine better or as well as the stock ones?
Everything is okay still. It comes with all the bulbs you need. But be prepared to upgrade them as they arent so bright. At the very least, be prepared to adjust them to point up. Out of the box they point down really close in front of the vehicle.
Ok awesome. I already have HID replacements for them so that wont be an issue. Thank you
Hello, do you still happen to remember how to adjust them? My forte came with them and dunno how to adjust them.
So just to understand better so I still need to buy the bulbs or do they come with the pair of headlight lamps?
The assembly comes with bulbs, but they are the dim yellow kind. So you may be able to upgrade them to LED if you want. All the bulbs you see installed came with the assembly.
I love them but Im honestly not sure what to search for online to find them. Any chance you remember the name of them?
www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Halo-LED-Bar-Style-for-2010-2013-Kia-Forte-Forte-Koup-Black-Headlights/273693216313
Question. Is the Led lights replaceable if it one day goes out?
All kias have some engine noise on start up mine doe too do the head light make a difference I saw same pair for 400 bucks is it worth it ?
Thinking about doing this for my 2010 Kia Forte Ex. Do the light controls, such as the parking and headlight nob work the same? How do those controls factor in the led strips? Also high beams, does pushing the lever forward activate the high beam?
It all works with the stick. It's a little better actually. The low beam stay on when you turn the high beam on, so you get a bit more light. The CCFL light turns on with you turn the parking light on.
You should have done that outside in the light. Could not see much of nothing
Just installed these in my koup. Having a little trouble adjusting them any suggestions
I'm going to be getting a set of those headlights like those for my 2012 Kia Forte but I'm just curious do they work really good and are they were really worth the money to buy them and did anybody have any problems with their headlights like those I would really appreciate if someone could answer thank you
Where did you buy these from? Lools great! Thanks for the video!
I wanna kno too
@@thekidd2189 I got mine through ebay afterwards. Just need to buy separate led bulbs too
any link or product code for this?
I got it on eBay years ago. Search 2011 Kia Forte Headlight on there. There are gonna be several of the same type of light in the results. Huge price variance lol They're likely all the same but check the description to be sure. Mine is still working after all these years.
@@FT099 because i did that... and i found a lot... i also found some G3 called and they had a vs photo with your model i was lost... so i am not sure which one to peak from all of them that actually works out of the box like yours. maybe a Brand name or product code you had back If you can find them would be very helpful. Glad to hear you are still happy with them.
i have Xeon lamps but i want new headlights. i hope they will fit and that the clips for the lamps are exactly the same with the stock.
thanks for your reply.
how do the side marker bulb come out
How do I turn off the daytime running lights on a Kia Forte?
You can't. That's the point.
Did it already came with the bulbs? I'm receiving mine in couple of days and I wanted to put HID's in it
Yes, it did. Came with two H7 bulbs. They're the cheap kind. Good to upgrade right away.
Edit: actually, they came with all bulbs. The turn signal, low beam, high beam, everything.
@@FT099 The low beam is H7 and high beam H1? Just to be sure because I have to buy my HID kit soon
And does the LED DLR is changeable incase it burn out ?
@@BassBoostedMusicYTB yup, Low Beam is H7, high Beam is H1 on my unit.
My daytime running light is not LED. It is CCFL, stands for Cold Cathode Florescent Lamp. Way cooler than LED in my opinion. It is similar to how Neon lights work. Cannot be replaced unless you know how to fix it and re-fill it with the appropriate gas and such. I'm not sure on the details.
@@FT099 And was the beam pattern great ? Great Alignement too or you had to adjust them ?
I have a question, what is the name of the focus and where can I buy it and I have been wanting to get it for a long time, can someone help me🥺✨
I found them on Amazon, arriving Wed www.amazon.com/dp/B09W2JQXXQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
im guessing and hoping these fit in the 2012 forte/cerato hatch ?
Not 100% sure about the hatch. Check if the oem part number for the light assembly is the same across the variants. If it is, you're good.
@@FT099 i sure hope so, i cant think what would be different. I bought this Kia Cerato 2012 hatch ( same colour blue as your coupe ) because of that fantastic front end. It looks so much better than the new models. :D
Would this fit a 2012 forte sedan? Looks great!
Yes, it will. It should fit the 2-door and the 4-door.
Can I put led bulbs in it for low beam or no?
You can. The problem I faced in this new light and the original light was that the housing is not very big. Most LED lights have a large heatsinks assembly at the rear, which takes up a lot of space. The ones I found on Amazon would probably have not fit inside. You could leave the dust cap open so the space at the back is extra, but then not only do you get dust in there, but you also get water. Not recommended to leave dust cap open. If you find a small light, or a light that uses those flexible metal ribbon type heatsinks, it might fit. I haven't tried it with those. The reason why they need the heatsink is cuz they produce extra heat. I'm afraid it might overheat and maybe melt the plastic? Maybe I'm overthinking it.
Try it and let us know.
@@FT099 thank you so much that was very useful I ordered the housing and led lights that were cheaper to see if they will work I'll keep you posted
Well not much success with led bulbs so I went with Philips racing vision 150 they look very bright and do a good job on there but I noticed when u shut the headlights on u have drl I dont have that option in mine I got the same housing you have not sure why it wont work tho
cant i fit a 3.0 projector ?
is the installation pretty much the same as you remove the stock ones ?
Yup. Same.
@@FT099 so theres no cutting or additional wiring needed? and where did u get the lights?
@@fatalberto587 No cutting. No additional wiring. Ebay.
Where do I buy these
Got em off Ebay few years ago.
Those Lights are Ugly.
Mr E I’m just here to see how they’re removed but you’re right.
This stuff drives me nuts. If your going to do a video and you can’t talk your way through it, DON’T do the f**king video.
You need me to talk to you and explain about undoing 4 bolts?