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Higu · 02-26-2011, 04:36 PM

So after getting rid of the Mustang, I got a sensible, cheap daily. I was satisfied, for about a week. Now I am planning more odd things to do to this wagon. But for now I'll show you guys some pictures

It's a 2000, 4 door, 4x4, Auto.

115k on the dial

motorvated · 02-27-2011, 03:40 PM

Hmm..ill keep an eye on this! I like small, lifted SUVs

twastheglow · 02-27-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higu

Future 'Plans'

(these are just vague for now)

3inch Suspension Lift (including all suspension pieces I need)
31inch Tires (prolly mud boggers)
Some tow hooks
Stinger Front Bumper
Light bar
Intake
Exhaust
Header
Top end rebuild
Boost
New trans once the old one blows from the boost
I'm good for now

I like this.

Higu · 02-27-2011, 05:59 PM

Took it down a pot hole ridden dirt road today. It handled it ok, better than the 'Stang did, but I def need some better suspension pieces for it to be real fun. Here are some pictures, and a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhM5Z6LJoVY

OutToWinPAHC · 02-27-2011, 06:11 PM

Your video title says off road, but you clearly were on the road. lol had to say it. Hmm could be fun, but how will the bottom end like boost, and does anyone make trans parts for these?

Higu · 02-27-2011, 06:21 PM

The bottom end as far as I can find, is the same as the 3FE mazda motor. The top end just has weaker parts, but its the same thing otherwise, so I'm pretty sure i can source things for it. As for trans parts, i don't know. Boost is near the end of the line though, so i have time to figure it out

fightinchunk · 03-01-2011, 12:25 AM

this is a ****ing joke. right?

Higu · 03-01-2011, 01:44 AM

I'm sorry I can;t get a uber jdm or cool ride Sam. It was free. Deal with it

mr_eh · 03-01-2011, 02:55 AM

Higu · 04-11-2011, 01:38 AM

Indeed. Here are some videos taken to see how the Kia performs stock in a decent off road setting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF3ClMOhbTc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSuAJ1Y83Tc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicbiVa5iPA

Bates · 04-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Thought the Kia wasn't running. It's fixed?

Higu · 04-11-2011, 05:12 PM

yea hit was a neg battery cable. still need those sensors though. getting em soon

Bates · 04-11-2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higu

yea hit was a neg battery cable. still need those sensors though. getting em soon

Ah alright cool. Glad it is running again.

Higu · 06-20-2011, 08:14 PM

Some random pics why not

Also rear seats are out for transporting goods. Surprising amount of room without them in there

daewoo · 06-20-2011, 09:06 PM

i actually like this thread

Higu · 06-20-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daewoo

i actually like this thread

evomike · 06-20-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fightinchunk

this is a ****ing joke. right?

Sadly no

lownslow95 · 06-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higu

strat · 06-20-2011, 10:02 PM

good luck with it...

my wife had a 99 and it was a piece... it jumped time after the idler pulley on the waterpump broke off the housing. father in law decided that an interference motor can jump time and just be put back together. needless to say it never ran right after that. (not that it ran well to begin with) after we got rid of it, i heard that it jumped time at least 2 more times... LOL

Higu · 06-20-2011, 10:13 PM

It is a serious piece. But IDGAS, it gets me around, and I have my fun with it. I still have to replace an O2 sensor, and I need to change the valve cover gasket, but whatever. I prolly won't, it's just not worth it.

02-26-2011, 04:36 PM	#1
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	Higu's 2000 Sportage So after getting rid of the Mustang, I got a sensible, cheap daily. I was satisfied, for about a week. Now I am planning more odd things to do to this wagon. But for now I'll show you guys some pictures It's a 2000, 4 door, 4x4, Auto. 115k on the dial

02-27-2011, 03:40 PM	#2
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Hmm..ill keep an eye on this! I like small, lifted SUVs __________________ TST....where everybody swings on nuts.

03-01-2011, 02:55 AM	#9
mr_eh Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Member #1149 My Ride: Zenki S14 - Sold the SRT4 iTrader: (1)	__________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. no thread for current s2000.

06-20-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	Some random pics why not Also rear seats are out for transporting goods. Surprising amount of room without them in there Last edited by Higu; 06-20-2011 at 08:36 PM.

06-20-2011, 09:06 PM	#15
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	i actually like this thread __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

02-27-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	Took it down a pot hole ridden dirt road today. It handled it ok, better than the 'Stang did, but I def need some better suspension pieces for it to be real fun. Here are some pictures, and a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhM5Z6LJoVY

02-27-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Your video title says off road, but you clearly were on the road. lol had to say it. Hmm could be fun, but how will the bottom end like boost, and does anyone make trans parts for these?

02-27-2011, 06:21 PM	#6
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	The bottom end as far as I can find, is the same as the 3FE mazda motor. The top end just has weaker parts, but its the same thing otherwise, so I'm pretty sure i can source things for it. As for trans parts, i don't know. Boost is near the end of the line though, so i have time to figure it out

03-01-2011, 12:25 AM	#7
fightinchunk Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Millburn, NJ Member #5306 My Ride: 92 SR S13 vert, 05 LGT Built 2.3L hta68 iTrader: (0)	this is a ****ing joke. right?

03-01-2011, 01:44 AM	#8
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry I can;t get a uber jdm or cool ride Sam. It was free. Deal with it

04-11-2011, 01:38 AM	#10
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	Indeed. Here are some videos taken to see how the Kia performs stock in a decent off road setting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF3ClMOhbTc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSuAJ1Y83Tc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicbiVa5iPA

04-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#11
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	Thought the Kia wasn't running. It's fixed?

04-11-2011, 05:12 PM	#12
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	yea hit was a neg battery cable. still need those sensors though. getting em soon

06-20-2011, 10:02 PM	#19
strat Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #21071 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport iTrader: (1)	good luck with it... my wife had a 99 and it was a piece... it jumped time after the idler pulley on the waterpump broke off the housing. father in law decided that an interference motor can jump time and just be put back together. needless to say it never ran right after that. (not that it ran well to begin with) after we got rid of it, i heard that it jumped time at least 2 more times... LOL

06-20-2011, 10:13 PM	#20
Higu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Member #15710 My Ride: 2009 Mazda6i Touring 5AT iTrader: (0)	It is a serious piece. But IDGAS, it gets me around, and I have my fun with it. I still have to replace an O2 sensor, and I need to change the valve cover gasket, but whatever. I prolly won't, it's just not worth it.

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