2007 Kia Optima Build Thread / Progress So Far Exhaust Components For Parts Store

Author Dalbo 30 Mar 2026

2007 kia optima derby build ep 1 A few months ago, we brought our 2007 kia optima (2.4l, 135k miles, all sched maint always done) into a shop cause of a slight grinding noise that'd been developing. First time driver demolitionmissions 26.6k subscribers subscribe

Coolant Pump - 2007 Kia Optima

2007 Kia Optima Build Thread / Progress So Far Exhaust Components For Parts Store

Join the discussion on the 2007 kia optima on carbuzz Unfortunately, we seem to have a lot of these threads popping up lately, i would like a single thread to discuss engine failures and what people have. Explore community threads, share insights, and read owner's reviews on performance, features, and reliability.

Only doing the basics required for this car to survive the derby abuse.

Optima forums is the community to discuss the kia optima as well as custom kias and all the accessories to personalize your kia! We found that most optima factory suspension setups need tweaking, a few degrees of toe (set some toe out to improve cornering or use toe in for better. So far i like it It is the 2.4l 5 speed lx

Nice pep for a 4 cylinder What kinda things should i be looking out for What kinda things could i do to it to. I currently own a 2006.5 optima with the 2.4l

Rear Spring & Shock Absorber - 2007 Kia Optima

There is no adjustment to kia's arrangement (put away your screwdriver for the lash adjustment and closed end wrench for the lock nut)

The adjustment procedure consists of first. I was so impressed with just 1 layer that i decided to do a layer of damplifier pro and ok pro on top of it, that took another weekend as i wanted to do the firewall as well which was the most. Kia newb in the houston, texas area hey It's my first kia, and so far.

I have a relatively small build list because i just want to make this optima a nice show worthy car that can still be fun I’m happy to take any recommendations This subsection is strictly devoted to discussions regarding kia optima performance tuning, upgrades, and builds All other general engine discussions should be in the optima engine and.