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Post by guardian on Nov 10, 2010 21:50:55 GMT 8
Extract from 8flo insight To most, the words ¡°Type R¡± will instantly bring up thoughts of Civics, Integras, NSX and other Hondas. The South Korean at Kia are working on changing this. Introducing the Kia Forte Koup Type R. Using inspiration from the Koups that competed in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge last year, Kia, in partnership with Kinetic Motorsports, developed this matte grey sports version of their stylish two door. Featured at the SEMA 2010, the Type R comes with a sleek spoiler, and mostly a widebody that enhances the already seducing lines of the Koup, turning the lifestyle-ish coup¨¦ into a muscular brawler Of course, looks only are far from being sufficient, so the Koup is fitted with big 18-inch BBS RG 18-inch forged aluminum wheels, racing parts for the suspension, a composite clutch disc, a modified braking system and changed gearbox ratios. No details have been given about engine enhancements so far, but, seeing the block, the Koup R will be powered by either the 2L or the 2.4L engine (for the US market). To complement the package, the interior too has been treated with some racing spirit with improved ergonomics for the driver such as custom seats and doors, a short shifter provided by Kinetic Motorsports, carbon fiber inserts and new pedals.
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Post by numo on Nov 10, 2010 23:28:38 GMT 8
Great job on the body kit! Hope can reach our shores.
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Post by koupgabes on Nov 11, 2010 9:25:44 GMT 8
Nice Nice.. Bery Nice!!
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Post by guardian on Nov 11, 2010 12:15:00 GMT 8
Appeal to me as a decent performance sports car without spending much as compare to STI and EVO. I hope.
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Post by ceratopia on Nov 11, 2010 20:15:22 GMT 8
Looks nice with the matt body colour... as for the spoiler, I better not comment.....
Cheers!
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Post by johnnyg on Nov 12, 2010 18:38:55 GMT 8
NICE ! Finally it's out.
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 13, 2010 10:51:08 GMT 8
decent performance sports car which mean just can see cannot run rite. sport car should be have performance ma
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Post by nite2nite on Nov 13, 2010 10:53:27 GMT 8
Onli interested in the change gear ratios... hope to find a solution... lol
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 13, 2010 11:43:06 GMT 8
Onli interested in the change gear ratios... hope to find a solution... lol yet the is inportment
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Post by Gordini on Nov 15, 2010 13:47:27 GMT 8
The problem with this Koup is that it's developed in the US, by Kinetic Motorsports, an American tuner, and I'm ready to bet that they're gonna keep it for themselves (or that somehow, local rules and regulations are gonna prevent it from reaching our island... so IF it reaches production (remember it's still a prototype) the only way to benefit from any of these upgrades will be to import from the US ($$) and then to install locally (I bet LTA's gonna love that)...
but at the same time, has any of this really prevented die hards to live their passion?
the most we can do is try to gleam as many info about it as we can, gather the favouite mods list, head down to a trusted mechanic and pressure him to do something for us. If we have enough people asking for it, they might just give in...
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Post by Gordini on Nov 15, 2010 13:49:54 GMT 8
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Post by tanjm348 on Nov 16, 2010 8:37:42 GMT 8
Hi Ben...Good to see you on board the forum. In case you dunno me...I'm John Tan To the Rest, Guys this is Ben, whose team covered our photo-shoot, and will be feature in 8flo magazine.
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 16, 2010 10:32:51 GMT 8
ok great....
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Post by nite2nite on Nov 16, 2010 11:59:00 GMT 8
Welcome to Team Koup... Ben aka gordini
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Post by Gordini on Nov 17, 2010 3:45:38 GMT 8
Thanks for the welcome bros! I have the pictures of the photo shoot ready already.. All I need is the write up, then you all can enjoy the pictures hehehee (no pressure John ;D) I think one or two have leaked on our facebook page tho...
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