Modifying my new 2023 Kia Seltos: Audio upgrade + few minor accessories
The pain area is with the stock headlights. Till now I have wasted 20k on the front’s lights with little satisfaction.
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As I took delivery of the Kia Seltos HTK Plus variant in Navratri, I had an itch for small updates to the car.
Accessories bought directly from the Kia Dealership:
- 7D Mats
- Mud Flaps
- Perfume
Accessories bought from outside:
- Steering Cover
- Car Duster
- Microfiber cloth
As the itching didn’t stop, I went to upgrade the speakers itself. Kindly note that no amplifier was installed which I planned for later (stupid mistake)
- Morel 4.m sound damping on doors
- Front Alpine type r2 2-way component speakers
- Rear JL Audio C2 2-way coaxial speakers
- Morel accudamp foam pads!
Some pictures of the damping:
The bad part of the audio upgrade:
My Learning: Never go for step-by-step upgrades as the problem remains there and though money is spent, there is no advantage.
Lastly, the next pain area is with the stock headlights. Till now I have wasted 20k on the front’s lights with little satisfaction.
Added 180W Excelite Led for both Projector and Fog Lamps (9500 each)
Fog Lamps are giving great output.
LED in Projector headlamps is a total failure.
Key Concerns: Projector Headlamp is unable to create a proper beam for the LED. Tried almost 2-3 companies but still little no light.
I have kept the LEDs with me but need guidance on how to make the most of the projector headlamp LED. As LED isn’t working in headlights, should I go for stronger Halogen bulbs? Any recommendations on these?
The dealer is asking to change the projector itself on the headlight, but I am not interested in going for any surgery at this stage.
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