Carnival Upgrades

**IJD180** · July 22nd, 2003 12:14 PM

Ive got a 2000 Kia Carnival LS AT with 88'000km with a few upgrades like

3M tint
Crimestopper Alarm
Audio/Video System
Additional Sound Deadening
Hella Horns
100watt headlights
Dunlop Tires
7 Seater Conversion
Trailer Tow bar

Im now interested in replacing the shocks. Feeling ko due for replacement na rin sila anyway. Iba na ang ride niya. Im looking for shocks that would provide a better highway ride for my kia.

Any owners out there with experiences replacing shocks. What do you recommend for the Carnival? How much?

Any other useful/nice upgrades you can recommend?

**woodfire** · July 22nd, 2003 01:20 PM

shocks? why not try Bilstein! its track-record has been well established here in tsikot.com posters!

as it is, it seems that your rig is well set-up'ed!!!

try adding some bio-diesel for better emission!

oh yeah, welcome to tsikot.com!!!

**kimpOy** · July 22nd, 2003 01:28 PM

buti na lang at napalitan na ang tires
bilstein would be nice
DVD na ba yung A-V mo?

**IJD180** · July 22nd, 2003 01:28 PM

woodfire,

Thanks for the quick reply
How much for a set of bilsteins?
Where can I find them and have it installed?
Any specific model you recommend?

**IJD180** · July 22nd, 2003 01:33 PM

Yup, its a DVD audio/video system.

No 5.1 surround sound just stereo sound only, pero pwede na for long trips.

**OTEP** · July 22nd, 2003 11:33 PM

Try looking for Freeman or Auto Xer dito sa boards. They sell Bilstiens.

**mikey177** · July 23rd, 2003 09:46 AM

IJD180,

Welcome aboard. Sorry, I can't recommend any upgrades. I just wanted to ask about what sort of additional sound deadening you installed in your Carnival. I have a 2002 model, and although I am comfortable with the already low noise level inside the cabin, its never a bad idea to aspire for a more quiet ride.

**woodfire** · July 23rd, 2003 12:14 PM

Originally posted by IJD180
woodfire,

Thanks for the quick reply
How much for a set of bilsteins?
Where can I find them and have it installed?
Any specific model you recommend?

email Ferman Lao at auto_xer*yahoo.com
they'll supply and install at R-Fusion Shop. Landline is 7243921 or 7243822.

**benchph1** · July 23rd, 2003 03:29 PM

Welcome to tsikot! im also a kia carnival owner. feel free to share insights with us.

**IJD180** · July 23rd, 2003 03:58 PM

Mikey177,

The additional sound deadening in the Kia was necessary to stop my A/V subwoofer and door speakers from vibrating the metal body panels creating unwanted sounds. A rubber/asphalt sheet was installed in the inside of the doors and rear hatch. And an additional layer of carpet was installed in the flooring by seatmate.

so far no vibrations yet.