Mad tyte KDM build

[audobon]

kay
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im proud.

[andybob]

Little update:

-Ordered Falken 912 205/40's all around yesterday
-Just ordered ARP extended lug studs and some new lug nuts
-Ordered 5mm spacers for all around.

This morning I went out and bought more supplies for cleaning up my wheels and getting them ready. Actually just about ready to head out to the garage and get to work.

Only thing I am lacking now is a fender roller from Ollie, but we're working on that. I hope to be done by next weekend, but that's going to be a bit of a stretch I think.

[apuapina]

i smell some euroline-ish wheels. nice to see someone actually does something to these buckets =D

[andybob]

Nice! I'm hopefully going home this weekend so I can grab that fender roller for you if you still need it.

I am def going to need it.

Let me know when you're back in Albany. I might drive out to pick it up this weekend if possible.

Currently looking for extended lug studs, new lug nuts, and spacers for all 4 corners.

And thanks for the positive responses guys. I can't wait to have it done.

[HooWybrow]

I **** you for not posting the faces.

So, so very much.

[Ollie]

Nice! I'm hopefully going home this weekend so I can grab that fender roller for you if you still need it.

[Yogi_Bear]

it looks great so far man. I never knew I could get excited about a Kia

[kbuss]

most dope KIA around? I think yes!

[Jesus Christ]

i love this, have you posted on any kia forums? they would shit themselves hahahaha

[andybob]

Time for a much waited and anticipated update.

Mah wheels are here:



So I ate some food quick, then set about test fitting.

The fronts fit pretty good overall, I think I am going to space them out 5mm so they sit juuuuust past flush.

Front:



The rears are hitting the coilover bodies. So I had some 3mmish washers I threw on and the wheel just clears the body. I like the fitment, but like the fronts, I think I am going to space them out about 5-8ish mm. I want just a dabble of poke but more or less flush so I can still ride low.

Rear:



More shots all around:







Once I get tires on and everything dialed, you'll all see the faces.

And just for the lols:

[andybob]

Did a little work today. Since I ran the coils all winter and they were subject to snow, salt, ungodly amounts of dirt, and whatever the fuck else, they were making a lot of noise when turning, so I decided to take them apart.

While I was at it, I figured why not drop all the fender liners front and rear and clean the dirt out of them too. Well, that turned into de-greasing the engine bay. de-greasing the underside of the car, and cleaning out behind the fender liners and bumpers. Then I figured while I was at it why not clean my K&N filter and service that too. Then I ended up changing the oil because I was in the "get shit done" mood.

I also took a close work at the rear quarters to see what'll have to happen to make my wheels fit. I'll need to shave the lip off, move the bumper mounts around a little, and basically make as much room as possible for the wheels. Given my OCD, this'll probably take much more time than it really should, but I don't want to fuck it up.

Anyways, I took a few pics of rebuilding my coils, so I might as well share them:

On stands: (the 2x6's are holding the control arms up so there isn't pressure on the cv shafts)



Coils out after a quick bath. I've had the coils on for over a year and they weren't even difficult to take apart after a winters worth of driving. The springs are a little rusty in spots, but overall I am satisfied with the coilovers.



All apart:



This is what was causing all my noise when turning. These surfaces should be a lot cleaner with a touch of grease so when turning the coil doesn't bind and make noise. Obviously you can see why I was hearing noise. I had to pry the plastic off the perches they were so froze on there with dirt.





So after cleaning everything and taking super fine sandpaper to any burr's on the perch or little plastic pieces, I threw a little grease on everything (per Megan's reccomendations) and threw everything together. Repeat for the other side, and done.



Tomorrow I just have to re-install the coils and throw the wheels back on. Then the waiting game continues for my new wheels.

Kind of a boring update, but I was in the mood to type.

[kbuss]

4 me looks pretty boring , needs stickers or some other small thingies to make it more interesting , well but thats just my opinion , good work on stance tought.

psshh.....load it up with stickers lol

pumped for the wheels to be on this!!

[Minuki]

Looking good man!

[Night Colors]

4 me looks pretty boring , needs stickers or some other small thingies to make it more interesting , well but thats just my opinion , good work on stance tought.

[coconutt]

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