2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

**fast lane** · July 2nd, 2008 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by mqavila

Guys, do they still sell the models that have the lever to disengage the footbrake? I thought all 2008 models already use the footbrake itself to engage and disengage, meaning you press fully once to engage and press a second time to disengage (no more hand-levers to the left of the steering wheel)?

Kasi, with the new foot release, I can't imagine coming out of a slope without backing up first... because if you have to use your left foot to disengage the brakes, you won't be able to use it for the clutch at the same time to ensure that the car will move forward without sliding back down first... argh, i cant seem to explain it properly...

Anyhow, all of this is in my head because my Carens is an A/T but I would really appreciate it if someone could put my head back on properly with what I'm envisioning as a slight problem with foot coordination with the M/T with a footbrake foot release...

if it is M/T with footbrakes here's what i do

to dis engage and prepare to move upward/forward

pic 1
press the brake with the right foot, then disengage the foot brake with the left foot

pic2
then transfer your left foot to the clutch pedal, put the stick into first gear

pic3
then try to move your right foot making it horizontal with your right toe portion on the brake and the bottom part of your right foot on the gas pedal, then slowly releasing the brake while depressing the gas at the same time somewhat tricky but it should do the job

OT: i often do this with our other car before since it always dies if i don't press the gas pedal, same thing also on slope, i press the brake and gas pedal at the same time to stop the car from rolling down and for the engine to continue runnig by pressing the gas pedal at the same time

**parakitoJDM** · July 2nd, 2008 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by fast lane

if it is M/T with footbrakes here's what i do

to dis engage and prepare to move upward/forward

pic 1
press the brake with the right foot, then disengage the foot brake with the left foot

pic2
then transfer your left foot to the clutch pedal, put the stick into first gear

pic3
then try to move your right foot making it horizontal with your right toe portion on the brake and the bottom part of your right foot on the gas pedal, then slowly releasing the brake while depressing the gas at the same time somewhat tricky but it should do the job

OT: i often do this with our other car before since it always dies if i don't press the gas pedal, same thing also on slope, i press the brake and gas pedal at the same time to stop the car from rolling down and for the engine to continue runnig by pressing the gas pedal at the same time

sir mqavila & fast lane,
thanks for your response...wow para ka pala nag- "HEEL & TOE" pag ganito...so I.M.O. parang mas okay yung 2007 Model (yung kasi na test ko sa Kia Pasay....) with the Footbrake pedal release via a hand lever (near left hand side of Steering wheel) when starting off from a slope. so u don't roll-down kasi u can still have ur right food depressing on the Brake Pedal?

**vinrem** · July 2nd, 2008 10:02 PM

Congrats sir Valskie01 on your new ride!!!

dumadami na tayo....kelan na tayo mag-tayo ng carens club???

**ace8tan** · July 2nd, 2008 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by bingski

Do I need to call them up for an appointment or I can just show up. Sa Saturday na ako pupunta. What time sila open?

Sir Ace8Tan up to when po yung promo nyo sa PMS and ano ang inclusion?

Thanks!!!

hi mam... i think un promo sa service un ung kia clinic... ksi as of now ala naman kmi bagong promo pwera lan un panibagong price increase.... hahaizz! another bad news for us sales executive... ksi sportage crdi nag increase ulit... un d mabentang sorento na 1.5 naging 1.6m pero may lalabas na bago na sorento binalik lan nila na 5 seater and few accesories... then un picanto nag price increase nrin from 510-540.... onte nalan katapat na ng vios zzzzz.... d q b alam kung anu pinagggwa nila sa market ng kia... buti nalan un carens d nag increase.... un sportage katapat na ng crv and rav4... ang service namin nagoopen ng 8:00am nag close 5:00pm.. masmaganda kung 8am kau pmnta para unang ggwin... congrats sir hanren finally !!! hehe 4months in the making ata tau noh sir! hehehe! sup sir jarx nabuhay ahh!!! lpt k na pmnta signet for 5t service... si sir robie matagal pa... sira net ni sir robie d makapag online hehehe! si ms marga nalan! dpt makuha nyo nrin carens nyo mam!

**wayward** · July 2nd, 2008 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by parakitoJDM

sir mqavila & fast lane,
thanks for your response...wow para ka pala nag- "HEEL & TOE" pag ganito...so I.M.O. parang mas okay yung 2007 Model (yung kasi na test ko sa Kia Pasay....) with the Footbrake pedal release via a hand lever (near left hand side of Steering wheel) when starting off from a slope. so u don't roll-down kasi u can still have ur right food depressing on the Brake Pedal?

a more simplified solution...nothing a sizable piece of rock or block of wood cnt handle hehehe jk...

kinda cumbersome pala ang parking brakes ng new models

**seymorebutts** · July 2nd, 2008 10:35 PM

regarding footbrake, my SA told me na yung engage/disengage by foot ay sa high-end model lang i.e. EX, pero yung LX ay engage by foot tapos ang release nya ay hand lever near the steering wheel, i cant confirm for LX A/T, this is for 2008 models.

**PLUSPEED** · July 3rd, 2008 12:49 AM

congrats sir valskie. kala ko nissan gl na kunin nyo

**icemancm** · July 3rd, 2008 02:23 AM

1. JuneT, Taguig, White LX A/T, Acquired April 2, 2007
2. ojela61, taguig, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, January 3, 2008 acquired
3. Mschumacher, Valenzuela, '07 Cherry Black LX M/T, CRDi, March 28, 2008 (corrected from 2007 to 2008 pala)
4. vinrem, bacolod, cherry black LX M/T- diesel, November 2007
5. mqavila, Quezon City, White EX A/T CRDi, 06 June 2008
6. bingski, Quezon City, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, December 11, 2007
7. silicon, Quezon City, volcanic red LX a/t CRDi, October 26, 2007
8. SalManila, Mandaluyong City, White EX A/T CRDi, April 2008
9. alvin314159, Pasig City, Black LX AT CRDi, May 2008
10. itlog na pula (mari), sta. rosa, laguna, white EX AT CRDI, December 2007
11. P0chie, Tayabas Quezon Prov.: Indiglo Blue LX M/T CRDI, Dec 8, 2007
12. comp08, Dasmarinas Cavite, Fine Silver LX M/T CRDi, May 17, 2008
13. seymorebutts, bataan, urban gray, LX M/T CRDi, May 2008
14. yhanyhan, san fernando, pampanga, aqua blue, LX A/T CRDi, April 2008
15. erick1, quezon city, cherry black,ex a/t crdi, oct 2007
16. Bobby <Suvfan> Cainta, Red, LX, A/T, Crdi May 8, 2008
17. neil (crichton) Paranaque, Red LX A/T GAS, June 13, 2007
18. Bluebeard, Alabang, Aqua Blue EX A/T Crdi, Jan 18, 2008
19. j_avonni, Quezon City, Cherry Black, LX, AT, CRDi, November 2007
20. jap_nice, Binan, Indigo blue, EX, AT, CRDI, April 2008
21. wiper,sn juan,volcaniicred, lx m/t,crdi,jan.2008
22. mondot, Roxas City Capiz, LX M/T CRDi Urban Gray,May 30,2008
23. altd white EX a/a crdi carens project 4 May 2008
24. magnus, aklan,2008 lx m/t CRDi white, Dec.16, 2007
25. jovill, q.c., 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDI A/T, June 4, 2008
26. b0gart, las pinas, 2007 Volcanic Red LX CRDi M/T, Dec 14, 2007
27. wayward, Iloilo City, LX M/T Crdi white
28. wavecxs, San Pedro, Laguna, LX m/t crdi fine silver, November 2007
29. yagbolz, Imus Cavite, 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDi A/T...07 June 2008
30.ronaldlph, Kamuning, QC. 2008 Urban Gray LX CRDi A/T..28 June 2008
31. Hanren, Baguio City, 2008 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, June 28, 2008
32. Kevin, Muntinlupa, 2007 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, May 2008
33. Tailhook, Legazpi City, Cherry Black LX CRDi M/T, June 20, 2008
34. Jarx, Paranaque, Clear White LX CRDi A/T, March 2008
35. valskie01, sta. ana manila, Fine Silver EX CRDI, July 2, 2008
36. icemancm, las piñas, Fine Silver LX CRDi A/T, June 27, 2008

**icemancm** · July 3rd, 2008 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by Tailhook

Had no place to permanently place the amp so I opted to place it on top of the sub enclosure. Its not as nice and as clean as other installs, but it'll do since I didnt want to forego with the availability of cargo space should I need it later on. By the way, thats me giving my best smile.

Nice Setup sir... Why not place the amp under the front passenger seat... tapos quick release terminals for your sub box, so in case gagamitin last row pwede tanggalin sub box and still have your amp powering your front set... Just my 2 cents.

**Tailhook** · July 3rd, 2008 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by icemancm

Nice Setup sir... Why not place the amp under the front passenger seat... tapos quick release terminals for your sub box, so in case gagamitin last row pwede tanggalin sub box and still have your amp powering your front set... Just my 2 cents.

I already thought of putting the amp under the front seats. The problem is that there is an aircon vent there and I was afraid the sub or the wirings might interfere with the airflow. Besides, it would have been a complicated install if I opted for that.and yes, the sub box has quick release terminals just in case I need the cargo space.