Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? - The Ford Focus Forum

**Hitokiri** · 11-03-2009, 09:03 PM

Kia now has an entry in the Koni Challenge. I like this. I like this ALOT..Go underdawg!

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...inetic-for-10/

**OmniFocus** · 11-03-2009, 09:47 PM

SaWHEET!

Cue bitching about Korean cars in 3....2....1....

**2focusd** · 11-03-2009, 09:55 PM

I hate Korean cars!

They're useless and only broke-ass college kids ever buy them!

-Brian

**bustonit** · 11-04-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2focusd

I hate Korean cars!

They're useless and only broke-ass college kids ever buy them!

-Brian

Not any longer

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W8 · 11-04-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2focusd

I hate Korean cars!

They're useless and only broke-ass college kids ever buy them!

-Brian

So much irony in this post.

**TimBrown** · 11-04-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2focusd

I hate Korean cars!

They're useless and only broke-ass college kids ever buy them!

-Brian

I was almost ready to reply to this... and then I clued in.

And by reply, I mean start frothing at the mouth.

**wilko** · 11-04-2009, 08:24 AM

Looks great. That will get some heads turned about the Forte, especially if they do well in the series...

Now where is the 2008-2009 Focus. I'd like to see it in the series too.

**Focusfre4k** · 11-04-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wilko

Looks great. That will get some heads turned about the Forte, especially if they do well in the series...

Now where is the 2008-2009 Focus. I'd like to see it in the series too.

you expect ford to actually care about our appetite for cars? dream on man

**brads03zx3** · 11-04-2009, 09:40 AM

I've thought about Kia being the series before, though not this model. I like this idea better. Their build quality and reliability has surpassed other manufacturers, and there is nothing like an endurance race to prove that.

**Focusfre4k** · 11-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Why did I just get an idea to buy a brand new Kia...

Kia - 9k
coilovers - 1k
built motor - 4k
wheels/tires/brakes - 1k
look on others faces as it blows by them on the track - priceless

**TimBrown** · 11-04-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focusfre4k

Why did I just get an idea to buy a brand new Kia...

Kia - 9k
coilovers - 1k
built motor - 4k
wheels/tires/bakes - 1k
look on others faces as it blows by them on the track - priceless

Like really good cookies?

**Focusfre4k** · 11-04-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TimBrown

Like really good cookies?

exactly!

**Hitokiri** · 11-04-2009, 10:27 AM

For Ford to sponsor someone in the Koni Challenge, we need someone to step up and volunteer to drive and work on the car. Someone that has some money on them to run the car and hopefully Ford can do the rest.

**AJAx** · 11-04-2009, 10:43 AM

The Kia Forte is the only good looking car they have.

**bigdaddyzx3** · 11-04-2009, 10:51 AM

I disagree.

Look out, here come the Koreans!

**blueovaldave** · 11-04-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitokiri

For Ford to sponsor someone in the Koni Challenge, we need someone to step up and volunteer to drive and work on the car. Someone that has some money on them to run the car and hopefully Ford can do the rest.

There are several strong Mustang teams currently in the Koni Challenge series. I don't think Ford would do a full factory backed effort since they are giving support to several teams. I also think they have their hands full with the Mustang Challange currently.

**hatched** · 11-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Love it.
Love it.
Love it.

**sleeperlove** · 11-04-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focusfre4k

Why did I just get an idea to buy a brand new Kia...

Kia - 9k
coilovers - 1k
built motor - 4k
wheels/tires/brakes - 1k
look on others faces as it blows by them on the track - priceless

That kia will likely be more like coilovers ~5k
Engine ~10k
Brakes~500 ( gotta use stock equipment in most cases)
wheels 1k
tires 1k
Cage 5k
Development time $$$$$$$$$k

**wilko** · 11-04-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyzx3

I disagree.

Look out, here come the Koreans!

In the spring, I expect to see school children getting under their desks once the season kicks off.

**wilko** · 11-04-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focusfre4k

you expect ford to actually care about our appetite for cars? dream on man

You know, I field one my self; if I had Bill Gates married to Oprah Winfrey money...

**Garrison** · 11-04-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2focusd

I hate Korean cars!

They're useless and only broke-ass college kids ever buy them!

-Brian

My father and sister both own kias, and my father is a very successful musician and my sister is an elementary school teacher. I dont think think they are broke-a** college kids, just smart buyers.

**OmniFocus** · 11-04-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Garrison

My father and sister both own kias, and my father is a very successful musician and my sister is an elementary school teacher. I dont think think they are broke-a** college kids, just smart buyers.

Brian drives a Tiburon.

**sleeperlove** · 11-04-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilko

You know, I field one my self; if I had Bill Gates married to Oprah Winfrey money...

With that kind of money you would be figuring out how to make one competitive in F1

**Chalz** · 11-04-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyzx3

I disagree.

Look out, here come the Koreans!

Try not to step on them this time.

I've been saying for a while that my little bro's Spectra 5 has great chassis dynamics. I was wondering why it was taking this long to get something out on the track.

As for Ford needing someone committed to representing, well...I can think of 4 people (and 7 cars) right off the top of my head that have most definitely put the time, effort, and money into a Ford vehicle that would be very competitive in this race. Ford has different priorities right now, methinks.

**brads03zx3** · 11-04-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

That kia will likely be more like coilovers ~5k
Engine ~10k
Brakes~500 ( gotta use stock equipment in most cases)
wheels 1k
tires 1k
Cage 5k
Development time $$$$$$$$$k

Just because the compass360 cars have $10k in their engine doesn't mean everybody else does. The scion engine is bone stock with a supercharger (~$4k) plus tuning, the cobalt engines run stock 'charger with a couple aftermarket goodies and tuning (though they have more modifications than any other car in the ST class if I'm not mistaken).

But yeah, the koni dampers are ~$7k (yes, more than our Motons). Oh, and the Kia Forte is not $9k, it starts at $16,595.

Forte $17k (though actually free from Kia)
Cage $5k
Seat/belts other safety $3k
Wheels $3k (because you can't have one set)
Tires $2k/weekend
Suspension $8k
Engine $5k
Brakes $400/weekend
etc.

11-03-2009, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hitokiri Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Back In Central Wisconsin (I Miss Milwaukee) Posts: 3,651	Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? Kia now has an entry in the Koni Challenge. I like this. I like this ALOT..Go underdawg! http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...inetic-for-10/ __________________ I pretend to text in awkward moments... '01 Rainforest Green ZX3 - Procharged w/ Focussport Stealth Exhaust, FC 65mm TB, 42 lbs injectors, retuned SCT chip and Clutchmasters Stage 3 clutch - 200 HP/170 TQ to the ground

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11-04-2009, 08:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY. Posts: 2,191	Re: Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? Looks great. That will get some heads turned about the Forte, especially if they do well in the series... Now where is the 2008-2009 Focus. I'd like to see it in the series too. __________________ - Bill

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Focusfre4k I pay 5 dollar! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OR Posts: 3,294	Re: Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? Why did I just get an idea to buy a brand new Kia... Kia - 9k coilovers - 1k built motor - 4k wheels/tires/brakes - 1k look on others faces as it blows by them on the track - priceless __________________ 2008 Focus coupe - current 2005 Focus ZX5 - gone, but not forgotten "you could walk around with an overpriced slow Mac in a manila folder and be like "Yo, check this out, aww yeah, you didn't think there was a laptop inside but there was!!!""- Ducman Last edited by Focusfre4k; 11-04-2009 at 10:12 AM.

11-04-2009, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hitokiri Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Back In Central Wisconsin (I Miss Milwaukee) Posts: 3,651	Re: Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? For Ford to sponsor someone in the Koni Challenge, we need someone to step up and volunteer to drive and work on the car. Someone that has some money on them to run the car and hopefully Ford can do the rest. __________________ I pretend to text in awkward moments... '01 Rainforest Green ZX3 - Procharged w/ Focussport Stealth Exhaust, FC 65mm TB, 42 lbs injectors, retuned SCT chip and Clutchmasters Stage 3 clutch - 200 HP/170 TQ to the ground

11-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
AJAx Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Re: Who Said Kia Can't Road Race? The Kia Forte is the only good looking car they have.

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