+400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
Originally Posted by yamaha6611
it was not intended to be an ignorant comment, just an IMHO one...
i just see kia as being a car that is thrown together, and then has a bunch of plastic that will fade in about 5 months convering it.. kinda like every other half *** made car (hyundai) being an example.. i worked with kia's, hyundai's and every other used car you can think of for the last year and a half.. i have personally seen countless times a kia with 10K miles on it that had faded headlights, and 3 of the 4 windows would barely go up, and if they went up they didnt even sit right. i just think, for the money.. honda makes a great hatch that will last forever, and with a setup like that be fast as hell also. lol, just imo . not meaning to be rude. everyone to their own cup of tea.
good luck man
i just see kia as being a car that is thrown together, and then has a bunch of plastic that will fade in about 5 months convering it.. kinda like every other half *** made car (hyundai) being an example.. i worked with kia's, hyundai's and every other used car you can think of for the last year and a half.. i have personally seen countless times a kia with 10K miles on it that had faded headlights, and 3 of the 4 windows would barely go up, and if they went up they didnt even sit right. i just think, for the money.. honda makes a great hatch that will last forever, and with a setup like that be fast as hell also. lol, just imo . not meaning to be rude. everyone to their own cup of tea.
good luck man
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
Originally Posted by txdohczc
to say kia is a shitty car is a little bit much considering they passed most jap cars in overall quality. i just quit working for a kia dealership and i would honestly buy one if i cared more about their styling. but they are suposed to come out with a 2dr optima turbo. will they idk but if they do i will sign the papers for a turbocharged 100k mile waranty
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
well if you modify a kia only the part affected directly by the modifications will not be covered. say you install an exhaust and your transmission goes. they will still cover it
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
Originally Posted by vincentek9
holy crap this is going to a monster *** kia! LOVE THE BUILD!!!
When is this beast going to be running, I'd like to see numbers.
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
Originally Posted by wafflesincars
No wonder you love hondatech, you're the king of useless dickstroking posts.
When is this beast going to be running, I'd like to see numbers.
When is this beast going to be running, I'd like to see numbers.
I should have some updated pics this weekend of the chassis and block.
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Re: +400hp 02 Kia Spectra GS - Build Thread
Fully independent adjustable coilovers.
Freshly painted wheels and side skirts
V-band short exhaust. Going to up it to 3.5" now. Dump right out the side of the front bumper.
-16an radiator lines
10gal RCI cell
Cage main hoop
LOOOOOOOOONG overdue update. Have not touched the car in the last much since I will be moving in another month, let alone the holidays. A ton of parts have come in from the 8-pt. cage to fuel delivery and cell components. I have been too busy to give a recent update. The car has been in the garage a year now, so my hopes are to at least start it sometime this summer. I'm taking advantage of it being up and it is officially the streetable drag car, so nothing is being held back on this build. Over the next few weeks I'lls tart getting a lot more fabrication pics/updates.
