The car is relatively mild, for now. Mods include K&N drop in filter with the air box hogged out, Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, rally tires, lights,(Hella 500's), GPS, gutted interior. Future mods include a full CARS spec cage, TerraTrip rally computer, seats, harnesses and MORE SKIDPLATES. We plan on doing RallySprint with the car, and maybe Targa Newfoundland if funds permit.
It has proven to be VERY reliable, and if anyone wants to dis KIAs, then I suggest you go compete in your Honda, and see how that works. Tinny/light = fast = delicate. Seriously though,it's not what you drive, but how you drive it.
The Nav rallies haven't been too hard on the car. She does have a few RallyCross scars, but that's cool. Still my daily driver.
Plans include sourcing a new tranny(no synchros left.), and turning the old one into a dogbox.
Also, plan on building solid motor mounts. Rockin' her old donk in the cradle tends to eat up flex pipes and broke the shifter housing once.
If you're in Nova Scotia, and want to get involved in Rally, check out our club at bluenoseautosport.ca
Recently landed a sponsorship deal with KFX Performance, so please be sure to check them out for all your Kia performance needs. www.kfxperformance.com
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