Switchback LED install on Space Ghost 2020 Forte GT

[@mrblue289]

I've seen a lot of VA folk doing tasteful mods to their Forte GT. Absolutely love how these look. Hello from Loudoun 👋

[@gearguy70]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@ephraimzachariah5921]

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[@lucasalexzander8988]

@Ephraim Zachariah instablaster :)

[@ephraimzachariah5921]

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[@ephraimzachariah5921]

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[@kristinepiper2675]

Great work guys. Funny getting these installed today auto elect just rang me. "How in the hell do these fit", told him to watch this vid. So a big thanks.

[@gearguy70]

Awesome, glad it could be of help

[@wilmerlugo859]

Hello friend, how are you. A friend's question? You know that the original plug has a 3-wire connector and you installed a 2-wire plug, it is black and red. Which cables should I connect to the double connector?

[@gearguy70]

The kit comes with a harness where you plug your daytime running light, I used an add a fuse to connect that harness. The other side was plugged into the factory harness albeit with the swapped plugs. The 2020 GT here has a 2 wire plug for its turn signals

[@wilmerlugo859]

@@gearguy70 The connection that you cut is the factory connection. How much cable do you cut to the connector? I have a 2020 kia forte

[@gearguy70]

I didn't cut much, the pig tail I purchased has some extra wire, so I cut enough in the event I had to redo the factory connector I could without stressing the cables. So Id say I cut about 3" to 6", but added about the same from the purchased plug

[@amigo__8959]

Where can i see more photos of your beautiful ride? I’m really interested in those wheels they look awesome

[@gearguy70]

IG K3_spaceghost She will be posting more pics soon

[@xB2KxRewindZ]

Could you make a video of how it looks while driving at night? I’d imagine you can see a lot further down the road, especially with the upgraded fog lights and the drls/turn signals!

[@gearguy70]

Ill see if I can soon

[@nekronik]

Im just trying to find the bulbs you used for the fog lights

[@kristianvazquez9034]

Hello. What's the bulb size for the fog lamps? I have a 2020 forte gt and would like to replace them with some led kit

[@gearguy70]

I believe its H11

[@jaytoolazy1083]

i have a forte lxs do you think its possible for me to install side mirrors with the blinkers on em ?

[@gearguy70]

I am unsure, you'll need to see if the harness is compatible. Otherwise, you'll need to do a custom install

[@dj4monie]

First of all, thank you for the video. I just my car back from the body shop and I need to take it back because they didn't wire it up and the hood is slightly misaligned. Regarding the wiring, if you want them to come on with the DRL's inside the headlight housing use the yellow wire to tap into OEM DRL harness? From there the rest is simple to understand.

[@braylin2005]

Question. I need to replace the grill part with the red accents. Hit a flying rock and have a hole now. Did you have to recalibrate the sensor that’s built into the bumper for the adaptive cruise?

[@gearguy70]

No, I did not. If I am not mistaken the sensor is mounted to the bumper and was not removed

[@chromedreams8184]

Hey man the lights look sick can I get a link to the item and also what part would I have to trim to install this with it fitting

[@gearguy70]

These are the ones I bought as of the time of this video was taken www.ebay.com/itm/For-19-21-Kia-Forte-Sedan-Daytime-Running-LED-Fog-Lights-With-Turn-Signal/324419372043?pageci=8818baf5-f43e-4747-a554-a00515c81a77 The part is what seems to be an air duct/cover that goes one before installing the light in after installing the main trim piece. In the vid you'll see where I trimmed it. Has to be done on both sides

[@johnyboy3606]

How did you get power for both lights , did you splice the two power lines together so when ones connected they both are, or did you just need to add two fuse adapters for each line ?

[@gearguy70]

The kit comes with a harness, I just use an "add a fuse" onto a spot in the fuse box that had ignition on.

[@firstnamelastname3558]

Very neat car. Well done. Something about having fun with little turbo econo box cars compared to going out and buying some super expensive luxury vehicle.

[@gearguy70]

Indeed

[@Bhalong05]

Hello i like your car. We have same car just different color. Could you please tell me how you to turn off the drl lights without cutting the wire. Thank you.

[@gearguy70]

Well, the way it is installed right now they never shut off until you shut the car off. So they are always on.

[@trejonclark6015]

I pull my E brake up a notch. They turn off

[@jeaholland]

Hey man, have you replaced the stock fog light bulbs with leds?

[@gearguy70]

yes, you can see the box at some point in the vid, got them on amazon

[@firemouth72kd]

@@gearguy70 can you post a link to the led fog lights...I'm picking up my forte gt tomorrow and the first thing I want to do is change out those bulbs...mine is white also...beautiful car btw

[@gearguy70]

@@firemouth72kd they are no longer on sale, they were recalled and I got replacements, but the box was a generic box with no brand on it. The original brand was CougarMotors on amazon. They may have the new one already out

[@gearguy70]

@@firemouth72kd I believe these are the ones, www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-Upgraded-Headlight-Replacement/dp/B07P4LD24W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=cougar+motor+led+fog+light+9006&qid=1630177681&sr=8-3 It says they don't fit, but I believe the foglight is a 9006, correct me if I am wrong

[@firemouth72kd]

@@gearguy70 thanks a lot...I'm loving my gt ...awesome little car

[@ricoe3288]

First off...congrats on that mod...awesome 👌...wish you did a more define video for slow people such as myself 🤣...and lastly I'm usually not a music complainer but ...DUDE!! Had me turning volume up turning volume down back and forth 😖...anyway love the look wish it didn't need resistors ...above my skill level..keep the mods coming.

[@randy7425]

Yeah the resistors had me like "uh oh" idk if I wanna do this lol If you can do a detailed video on how you worked that out it would be great!

[@gearguy70]

Sorry about the music, like mentioned, I had trouble recording this and lost some footage. This also caused audio issues, and I tried to balance the sound channels to try and make it even. More mods coming, the wife loves these lights.

[@gearguy70]

It easy to install really, the kit comes with the resistors in a nice pre packed box. I bought some off the shelf connectors to swap the plugs on the resistors and on the car itself, while I was replacing the plug on the resistor, the signal/yellow wire from the new light was spliced in and connected to the red wires on the plug and resistor. @7:12 shows how it was wired

[@randy7425]

@@gearguy70 is swapping the plugs on the resistors needed?

[@gearguy70]

@@randy7425 depends on which ones you get with your kit. in my case, the plugs on the resistor did not match the car at all, and I had the bumper apart and was not going to order some online, so I just went to auto zone and got a set of replacement bulb plugs and swapped them out. You could get away with just swapping the ones on the resistor pack to match the car if you can find them.

[@morekeena2395]

Hey, someone just hit my car last week and crunched my headlamp assembly. Do I have to take off my bumper to change the headlight assembly? Sick ride by the way. I love my Kia Matt Forte! Go Bears!

[@gearguy70]

Yes, in order to swap it out, it needs to be removed. If you're feeling lazy, you can undo all top bolts, and the ones inside the wheel wheels and the bumper should slide off just enough to get the headlight. Although I don't recommend it cause it could damage the clips under the bumper

[@morekeena2395]

@@gearguy70 thanks gear guy!

[@LiuMoon13]

I see you got a 10 amp fuse on the new circuit guessing the entire circuit is 10 amps as well or the left is 5 amps and the right is also 5 amps correct?

[@gearguy70]

I believe so, the add a fuse had fuse in it and then I just replaced the one that was on there and placed it in the add a fuse

[@LiuMoon13]

@gearguy70 my lights have two 5 amps (one for each side) I run them in series to that circuit. Do I add to that circuit the 5 amp or 10 amp fuse since both the left and right are 5 amps each?

[@gearguy70]

@@LiuMoon13 honestly, I do not know. I ran what the lights came with. The signal lights themselves are powered by the factory signal wire, the connection with the add a fuse is only for the DRL if I am not mistaken

[@FoosFoodReviews]

How did you take off the chrome piece and what wrap did you use? Thanks! Ghost is looking awesome!

[@gearguy70]

The chrome piece is held with a couple screws, just removed them. As for the wrap, its either avery or 3m cant remember. Thanks!

[@orlandomartinez4440]

I need help I have these headlights but the four little pointy parts won’t won’t work only the center lamp works

[@gearguy70]

What 4 pointy parts? You mean you can't get the turn signal to work?

[@orlandomartinez4440]

@@gearguy70 I’m talking about the main headlight it has for little points around it and they won’t turn on for me

[@borryx401]

@@orlandomartinez4440the day time running lights your speaking of.

[@DanSully-u3p]

I need those wheels. What are they ? You have a link ?

[@gearguy70]

Konig hypergrams, 18x8.5 +35mm offset

[@mytagstatus2062]

how i can on daylight running light with headline at same time.

[@gearguy70]

@@mytagstatus2062 not sure I understand. The new signals were installed using an "add a fuse" pig tail. And were connected to a fuse that is on when the car is on only. So no matter what, as soon as the car turns on. The lights are on

[@wIzKid16100]

Any problem so far? Is everything good

[@gearguy70]

No issues with mine

[@CasstroAlexx]

@gearguy07 - Are the low/high beams 9005 and H7 bulbs? Need confirmation before I finalize my Amazon purchase

[@gearguy70]

Oh, I dunno of the top of my head, I did not change the hi/low bulbs on the car

[@codacain2201]

I’d like to know which exhaust do you have on your GT if you don’t mind me asking

[@ZOfFamine]

I'm bummed that item isn't available anymore I just got my 21 Forte ex+ and I want to do this. I also cannot find another one that "fits 2021" unless they are fairly universal.

[@gearguy70]

Try searching similar terms on ebay and you might find another seller

[@yasserata91]

I've a 2019 forte LXS is there an easy way to replace the normal mirrors with blind spot mirrors?

[@gearguy70]

I do not know, you would need the sensors that are used for the mirrors to let you know

[@acgylk432]

Where did you bought your fog light ? And this light

[@gearguy70]

You can find the fog lights on amazon, and the DRL LEDs on ebay

[@Se.gen8]

How bright is this on the road lol

[@gearguy70]

Not too bad. Its aimed down so acts more as a DRL/foglight

[@Se.gen8]

Ya I purcahse the led drl driving light them forte fronts amazing

[@gru-ninja]

You were able to disable the OEM DRLs while still still keeping the OEM running lamps? Which fuse would I pull or modify to disable them? It seems like the GT is the only Forte trim that does not use the turn signals as running lamps.

[@gearguy70]

Didnt disable the OEM running lights. Just wired these up with the included harness to work as such. The fuse pulled is just a random sensor fuse that turns on only when the car turns on. And basically its an add a fuse , so I am still running power to whatever the fuse was

[@gru-ninja]

@@gearguy70 Did you have the parking brake on when you started the car? The standard DRLs are around the headlight, and they did not turn on after cranking the starter. Which number fuse did you pull?

[@gearguy70]

@@gru-ninja id have to go back and check. But like I said, the fuse was not removed perse, and add a fuse plug wasn used which lets me use keep the original fuse and add and extra circuit. Quite possibly, the Parking brake was on which may be why they didnt turn on. The lights turn on before any other lights because the way the fuse they are plugged into turns one when the car is turned on, not with the lights. So they stay on no matter what you do with your headlights. In the future, Ill try to wire them into the DRL on the headlight

[@Bruce74748]

what led did you use for the actual fog lights? can you link them?

[@gearguy70]

I got them on amazon, but as of a few weeks back, they were recalled and taken off the market, I had to return mine after they sent replacements

[@carolinatravels]

Any advice for someone who doesn’t have time install the lights themselves? Where could I go for someone to install this for me?

[@gearguy70]

Usually a body shop can help you install these

[@markmclendon5834]

Not bad, a lot of work but I think I like. I’m in Chantilly what part of VA are you?

[@gearguy70]

Im near Fredericksburg

[@Mundo564]

How did you wire the lights?

[@gearguy70]

just splice in the yellow wire into the red one on the resistor pack included with the lights, and plug that resistor pack into the car. The rest of the harness goes to switched on 12v power source and a ground. @7:12 shows the wiring

[@andresvillarroel6835]

Hi.! Do u know the OEM part number of the front Grill? And the # of the bulbs for all the front lights? Thanks!!

[@gearguy70]

I do not, for the bupbs. Check the owners manual. It should list them

[@HawkAPedia]

I am getting a 2020 Current Red GT. These lights look sick!!! What part of VA are you in? Im richmond Area

[@edwinmoreno1409]

hey i was wondering what the specs are on the wheels your running

[@gearguy70]

They are konig hypergrams 18x8 +45 offset with factory size tires. The car is actually running tue stockers right now cause of winter. After it warms up, we will be putting tue Konigs back on

[@celsorivera6108]

dude your car looks awesome!! where did you get the lights??

[@gearguy70]

Thanks! I got them on ebay

[@ItsYeis]

yooo 🔥 link to fog light bulbs? i want to switch mine to led

[@gearguy70]

You can find them on ebay. There is a link to the lights in the comments

[@CoffeeNCruising]

Where did you get the lights from?

[@gearguy70]

Found them on ebay. There is a link somewhere in the comments below

[@عبدالوهابمرعي-ض1ر]

What is the size of your wheels?

[@gearguy70]

18x8 +45 offset

[@deletingsoonbye]

That looks dope.

[@FireFoxFD343]

Link for these?

[@gearguy70]

You can find them on ebay. I posted the link to one of the earlier comment

[@zackb8976]

Where did you get the head light lamps

[@gearguy70]

You can find them on eBay, switch back DRLs

[@5.02valve8]

Do you have to change the intake back to stock every time it’s taken in for service ?

[@gearguy70]

I dont take it off

[@5.02valve8]

@@gearguy70 so you voided your warranty or your dealer doesn’t care ?

[@gearguy70]

@@5.02valve8 it does not void warranty. These type of mods do not cause any harm to engine, not its current function. Look up the aftermarket magnusson act. If you look in the warranty booklet you'll see that as pong as you do not touch your emissions systems, or open up the engine youre good. Also dealer needs to prove that your mod caused a failure in order not to warranty it

[@anthonyb6963]

🔥🔥🔥

[@NasirPremier904]

Love the content

[@gearguy70]

Thanks!

[@mroddydawg]

I love those

[@haliet1289]

I want this done to mine !!!!

[@MrTubeniko]

Obviously this will need canbus units. Also no need to take the entire front bumper off I had replaced the original and I just went underneath (albeit I only changed the indicator housing)

[@gearguy70]

Not sure what you mean, bumper cover needs removal cause the trim piece needs to be replaced and getting it off the bumper is a pain. Not hard, but you have to wrestle it a bit. Also some trimming was required

[@jsar5409]

Lmao that link has the lights listed at $5k now

[@gearguy70]

Then dont use it. Just do a search on ebay for led drl

[@gearguy70]

Must be a typo

[@jsar5409]

@@gearguy70 yeah I'm gonna look for an alternative. Just thought it was funny lol

[@gearguy70]

@@jsar5409 it is, contact the seller, it has to be a typo

[@TheJoeeReflex]

@@gearguy70 still 5k

[@mroddydawg]

Needs a shot of that at night

[@champstewart1211]

Nice video hated the music

[@Ayo-Eggy]

hi , how do you take out the fog lights ? counter clockwise or clockwise ?

[@gearguy70]

Counter

[@Ayo-Eggy]

i tried felt like i was gonna break it lol

[@gearguy70]

@@Ayo-Eggy if you can take a look, there is a lock tab preventing you from removale, rotate oposite to that

[@Ayo-Eggy]

@@gearguy70 thanks again:)

[@gearguy70]

@@Ayo-Eggy no problem

[@chacekucharski3741]

How did you get your check fog light to turn off after the led fog light swap? I never got a solution.

[@gearguy70]

The ones I bought have internal resistors. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H6NZ7BA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@trejonclark6015]

Where did you get the headlight bulbs from ?

[@gearguy70]

Amazon, there are several