Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TheKNOWNsoldierX

Location: Binghamton, NY

Vehicle Info

2006 Kia Rio

Bought: Nov, 2007

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed115mph
  • HP110
  • Weight2600lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • Custom Intake 

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Nankang Tires 
  • Konig Wheels 

Ratings

    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 14, 2009

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Ron’s Kia Rio

  • Currently 3.3428571428571 /5 Stars.
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Please rate my car and comment, I'll do the same for you! Worklog at the bottom.

 

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

Sitting proud in California with new tints.

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

Side view of the tints. 15% is pretty dark.

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

Bird's view.

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

MMM. Nice clean back end...

 

Wheel Installation:

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

Without Carbon Fiber Inserts or center caps installed.

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

Proof of 205-40-17 (and proof of nasty brakes that need painting as well)

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio


Here are the interior night shots...

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

 

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

 

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

 

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

 

TheKNOWNsoldierX's 2006 Kia Rio

 

 

Completed Work:

08/13/2009: Sun Tint in Santa Rosa beautifully Tinted my rear windows to 15% and it looks awesome. Pictures soon.

06/03/2009: New Rear Window installed and hatch door repainted after the rear defroster was broken.

05/18/2009: Installed brand new Konig 17" Rims with 205-40-17 Rubber.

05/05/2009: Replaced OEM 881 3000k Halogen Fog Lights with Sylvania Silverstar 4000k 893 Bulbs.

04/30/2009: Installed performance spark plugs and partially Debadged the rear by removing the "Rio5" and "SX" Logos. Started custom grille project.

03/06/2009: Installed Custom mount to dashboard for PDA. Pics Soon!

02/28/2009: Installed new Pioneer DEH-1100MP CD/MP3 Player

01/29/2009: Replaced OEM H4 3000k Halogen Headlights with Sylvania Silverstar 4000K Bulbs.

04/08/2008: Washed up with new pictures from a good camera, in the SUN!

03/13/2008: Added FM Direct Adapter to Sirius Radio & More Pics!

03/08/2008: New, Custom Cold Air Intake is complete!

03/07/2008: Converted Dome/Map/Hatch lights to custom made SUPER-BRIGHT LEDs.

03/06/2008: Wrapped Some of the Hoses under the hood.

02/29/2008: Added Some Vinyl Decals (nothing too large or annoying)

02/28/2008: Customized Exterior lights (driving and license plate lights). Pinstriped the hood.

02/21/2008: Custom carpeted the bottom of the hatch (trunk?) area.

01/29/2008: Neons Under the Dashboard

12/01/2007: Installed Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate 4 Receiver

11/30/2007: The Day I brought her home with me. 19,100 miles.

There are LOTS of plans for future upgrades, and as you can see by my work log I keep busy, but I decided to leave it a secret until they are completed.

Page 1: You Are Here
Page 2: Progress as of 04/08/2008
Page 3: Stock Photos

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ned4sped  

Posted by: ned4sped

05/08/2009 07:59PM

I like how you have the drak tint in that back and kinda continued it into a vinal into the hactback very nice touch. Check out my 2002 Rio its still in the mist.

Enekuda  

Posted by: Enekuda

03/15/2009 06:28PM

Hey just a quick update... i got the custom CAI finally complete and a new OBX filter on. i have a few new things on the Future mod's page(6) that i ordered and as soon as they get here ill put them on and snap a few pic's. also got bored and decided to spice up the stock plastic rims a bit. got the new fuel pump in but no pic's yet. feel free to stop by and drop a comment on what ya think!

Enekuda  

Posted by: Enekuda

02/25/2009 09:36PM

nice rio man, check out mine perhaps drop a comment and rate me! keep me posted on future mod's and ill return the favor!

hitman2007  

Posted by: hitman2007

01/11/2009 10:57AM

Dude I like the color, I also had the engine computer moved in order to allow a larger custom intake and moved the battery forward. It weird seeing your car cuz its mine 2 years ago...lol! Keep it up. We get to do custom cuz the aftermarket parts are scarce or just dont exist. Great job! 5 stars!

Khorinus  

Posted by: Khorinus

08/24/2008 09:25AM

Nice Rio. I don't know how you managed to fit that CAI in between the battery and the fuse relay box. Too much trouble for me. I'm saving for an exhaust. Do you happen to know what that electronics chip harness is for (located near the throttle body above the intake)?

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Member ID: TheKNOWNsoldierX

Location: Binghamton, NY