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Member ID: specrnovus

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

Last updated: Dec 06, 2007

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specR’s Kia Spectra

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specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 19
is my ride's nickname. It is based on 2004 KIA Spectra 1.6L, 5-door hatchback, 4-speed automatic transmission with Novus bodykit for MALAYSIAN market.

This is how the stock specRnovus looks like...

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 1 specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 16

These pics were taken at Fraser's Hill, one of highland resorts in Malaysia.

Appearance Mods
Ford Falcon GT-P by FPV Australia has become my inspiration for modification. Below are the pix of inspiration.

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 2 specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 3

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 7 specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 8

Nice huh?

I know my KIA Spectra 1.6L is teeny puny in terms of performance compared to the 290kW Ford Falcon GT-P 5.0L, probably I can just imitate its appearance. As a start, body sticker was custom-made.

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 5 specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 6

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 4

My ride's nickname also was printed on the body sticker.

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 11

The yellow plastic at the headlamp was removed and sprayed black.
specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 74

Angle eye was custom-made to the headlight to give beemer look-a-like
specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 17 specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 18

Cool huh? Unfortunately no pix were taken when the yellow plastic thingy was removed.

Vortex generator was added for fun

specrnovus's 2004 Kia Spectra Kuala Lumpur, MY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, RS-R Exhaust, Custom Header, K&N Intake, Custom Engine Electronics - 12

Future mods? Matching bodykits and bigger wheels of course :-)

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Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY