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THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:00 PM

Nothing special. It's a 2011 Kia Optima SX. Tint hopefully coming in the next month. I may debadge it. Not sure yet. There's no aftermarket, but Shark Racing is working on some stuff that will hopefully be out in the coming months. Want to do a photoshoot type set with it. And the dealer sticker is already taken off the back.

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:02 PM

More pics!

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:04 PM

Sorry. First post did't take my pics. I edited.

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:06 PM

Looks pretty sleek. Specs? I know nothing about these.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:11 PM

2.0ltr. turbo GDI 274hp at 6,000rpm and 269fpt at 4,250rpm. 6 speed auto.

Nothing spectalular. But not bad for a family sedan.

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TOOTH

2.0ltr. turbo GDI 274hp at 6,000rpm and 269fpt at 4,250rpm. 6 speed auto.

Nothing spectalular. But not bad for a family sedan.

Pretty impressive actually. So what would you like to do with it?

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:20 PM

It's my first turbo so I have a lot of learning to do. And honestly, since the car is a first year model, I'd like to see how it holds up stock. Kia hasn't had the best rep. Even though they've come along way in the last 5 years since they were bought by Hyundai. I know Shark Racing is going to be making a cat back. Hopefully someone works on the ECU. It's an electronic wastegate, so I don't know how that really works. I believe it's running 17 PSI. So I'm just seeing what comes out and what works. I also have a 16 month old, so the funds aren't there all the time. And I certainly don't want to be the first to do anything with it. I may not even do anything except exhaust and if they design an intake system. As long as it's not obnoxious sounding.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:22 PM

And new wheels and tires once these wear down. The stock tires suck. they are some bad Nexens.

OMGz Turbo · 04-12-2011, 10:22 PM

I really like these now. Idk why but i do

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TOOTH

It's my first turbo so I have a lot of learning to do. And honestly, since the car is a first year model, I'd like to see how it holds up stock. Kia hasn't had the best rep. Even though they've come along way in the last 5 years since they were bought by Hyundai. I know Shark Racing is going to be making a cat back. Hopefully someone works on the ECU. It's an electronic wastegate, so I don't know how that really works. I believe it's running 17 PSI. So I'm just seeing what comes out and what works. I also have a 16 month old, so the funds aren't there all the time. And I certainly don't want to be the first to do anything with it. I may not even do anything except exhaust and if they design an intake system. As long as it's not obnoxious sounding.

If I had $1 for every time I said that. hahahaha

Personally, I think lowering it, some wheels, an exhaust and a more aggressive tune would be perfect.

lownslow95 · 04-12-2011, 10:24 PM

It's not bad, for a KIA. But those wheels are ugly.

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TOOTH

And new wheels and tires once these wear down. The stock tires suck. they are some bad Nexens.

Beat me to it.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

It's not bad, for a KIA. But those wheels are ugly.

They're a lot better than the other option on the car. I actually think they look decent for stock rims in person.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:28 PM

There's going to be a lot of waiting for things to come out. The turbo models have only been out for about 3 months. I bought one of the first ones in Bucks County.

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TOOTH

There's going to be a lot of waiting for things to come out. The turbo models have only been out for about 3 months. I bought one of the first ones in Bucks County.

Gives you time to get some money together.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by twastheglow

Gives you time to get some money together.

Haha. Very true. Definitely tinting it. Already got the quote from Shades of Gray. I guess that's a start. Haha.

accordguy04 · 04-12-2011, 10:34 PM

Kia is on their ****! Sat in one of these at the Lehigh valley auto show. So nice! Congrats on the pick up.

JST2KWIK · 04-12-2011, 10:36 PM

no idea these had almost 300hp. Like the looks of these, have only seen one on the road so far

twastheglow · 04-12-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by accordguy04

Kia is on their ****! Sat in one of these at the Lehigh valley auto show. So nice! Congrats on the pick up.

I agree. They're totally stepping up their ****.

THE TOOTH · 04-12-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by accordguy04

Kia is on their ****! Sat in one of these at the Lehigh valley auto show. So nice! Congrats on the pick up.

Thank you. Actually thought I'd be getting flamed for buying a Kia. I love it. Handles great and great throttle response for a sedan.

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THE TOOTH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #630 My Ride: 2011 Kia Optima SX iTrader: (0)	2.0ltr. turbo GDI 274hp at 6,000rpm and 269fpt at 4,250rpm. 6 speed auto. Nothing spectalular. But not bad for a family sedan. __________________ You Can't Handle THE TOOTH! Fear Korea! 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.

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THE TOOTH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #630 My Ride: 2011 Kia Optima SX iTrader: (0)	It's my first turbo so I have a lot of learning to do. And honestly, since the car is a first year model, I'd like to see how it holds up stock. Kia hasn't had the best rep. Even though they've come along way in the last 5 years since they were bought by Hyundai. I know Shark Racing is going to be making a cat back. Hopefully someone works on the ECU. It's an electronic wastegate, so I don't know how that really works. I believe it's running 17 PSI. So I'm just seeing what comes out and what works. I also have a 16 month old, so the funds aren't there all the time. And I certainly don't want to be the first to do anything with it. I may not even do anything except exhaust and if they design an intake system. As long as it's not obnoxious sounding. __________________ You Can't Handle THE TOOTH! Fear Korea! 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.

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THE TOOTH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #630 My Ride: 2011 Kia Optima SX iTrader: (0)	And new wheels and tires once these wear down. The stock tires suck. they are some bad Nexens. __________________ You Can't Handle THE TOOTH! Fear Korea! 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.

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THE TOOTH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #630 My Ride: 2011 Kia Optima SX iTrader: (0)	There's going to be a lot of waiting for things to come out. The turbo models have only been out for about 3 months. I bought one of the first ones in Bucks County. __________________ You Can't Handle THE TOOTH! Fear Korea! 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.

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