Ultimate Sleeper.

K2737 · 02-15-2004, 08:28 PM

1996-1997 Kia Sephia LS/GS

Why do you ask?

The Kia Sephia arrived in 1994 using the 1990-94 Mazda Protege platform underneath with a Lotus returned suspension. That was the good part. The bad part was the anemic 88 hp four. Kia fixed that in 1996 by dropping the engine and transmission from the Mazda Miata directly into the Sephia. This means that any aftermarket engine mods that fit a '96 Miata will also fit here. Best of all are the prices: a good GS can be had for $1500.

neato huh?

AznGA · 02-15-2004, 10:08 PM

hmm..never knew that.
Ya now those things can smoke our cars.

Static · 02-15-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by AznGA
hmm..never knew that.
Ya now those things can smoke our cars.

I need a gun and a bullet...

AznGA · 02-15-2004, 10:39 PM

To kill me?

Static · 02-16-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by AznGA
To kill me?

No, myself... Freaking Kia is faster than a GAGT

ZakkWylde470 · 02-16-2004, 09:55 PM

I'd rather ride my bike that cost MORE than the ****ing car does.....

Mike3800 · 02-17-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by K2737
1996-1997 Kia Sephia LS/GS

Why do you ask?

The Kia Sephia arrived in 1994 using the 1990-94 Mazda Protege platform underneath with a Lotus returned suspension. That was the good part. The bad part was the anemic 88 hp four. Kia fixed that in 1996 by dropping the engine and transmission from the Mazda Miata directly into the Sephia. This means that any aftermarket engine mods that fit a '96 Miata will also fit here. Best of all are the prices: a good GS can be had for $1500.

neato huh?

That's just as sleeper as a 1998 or older Hyundai Elantra. There are many people running those with 4G63T engines. You know... Mitsu used to own Hyundai.

Mike3800 · 02-17-2004, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by K2737
1996-1997 Kia Sephia LS/GS

Why do you ask?

The Kia Sephia arrived in 1994 using the 1990-94 Mazda Protege platform underneath with a Lotus returned suspension. That was the good part. The bad part was the anemic 88 hp four. Kia fixed that in 1996 by dropping the engine and transmission from the Mazda Miata directly into the Sephia. This means that any aftermarket engine mods that fit a '96 Miata will also fit here. Best of all are the prices: a good GS can be had for $1500.

neato huh?

Is that only 96 and 97 Kia?

K2737 · 02-17-2004, 10:04 AM

Pretty sure, you can always pop the hood and see what engine is in other years though.

VTECSiGAH8R · 02-17-2004, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Static
I need a gun and a bullet...

That can be arranged.

02-19-2004, 05:46 PM

OMG i dont belive i actually read this thread ... its a KIA, its like when we race the SRT-4 club, its a neon! I believe that its not just how fast your car is, but how many girls are gonna be like blingbling Kia or blingbling GAGT? When i had my 99 gagt everyone loved it .... too bad i sold it for a TA ... if i knew the SC was coming out for it i would of kept it... oh and that body kit was sweet too ... oh well, the ws6 was better in the long run until I test drove a wrx ... AWD makes all the difference. Nothing like drifting in a parking lot to cause excessive smiling.

AznGA · 02-19-2004, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Subydude
OMG i dont belive i actually read this thread ... its a KIA, its like when we race the SRT-4 club, its a neon! I believe that its not just how fast your car is, but how many girls are gonna be like blingbling Kia or blingbling GAGT? When i had my 99 gagt everyone loved it .... too bad i sold it for a TA ... if i knew the SC was coming out for it i would of kept it... oh and that body kit was sweet too ... oh well, the ws6 was better in the long run until I test drove a wrx ... AWD makes all the difference. Nothing like drifting in a parking lot to cause excessive smiling.

That's why you buy it as a beater. But smoking other cars with this car will be priceless.

Sleepwalkr · 02-19-2004, 09:03 PM

.... and then we can drop an LS6 motor into a Gremlin and have an even more awesome car!

ZakkWylde470 · 02-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Sleepers have to be somewhat cool to begin with. Something like an Eclipse that's bone-stock on the exterior but that has retarded amounts of money into the engine/suspension.

K2737 · 02-19-2004, 10:06 PM

yeahhh umm Let me guess you think a Lightning is just an F150 right? Man I am so sick of this crap. and just to add OMG I can't belive i am responding to you! From what I just read it seems to be that the only thing you care about is what other people think about your car. I think your into cars for the wrong reason buddy.

Quote:

Originally posted by Subydude
OMG i dont belive i actually read this thread ... its a KIA, its like when we race the SRT-4 club, its a neon! I believe that its not just how fast your car is, but how many girls are gonna be like blingbling Kia or blingbling GAGT? When i had my 99 gagt everyone loved it .... too bad i sold it for a TA ... if i knew the SC was coming out for it i would of kept it... oh and that body kit was sweet too ... oh well, the ws6 was better in the long run until I test drove a wrx ... AWD makes all the difference. Nothing like drifting in a parking lot to cause excessive smiling.

AznGA · 02-19-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Subydude
OMG i dont belive i actually read this thread ... its a KIA, its like when we race the SRT-4 club, its a neon! I believe that its not just how fast your car is, but how many girls are gonna be like blingbling Kia or blingbling GAGT? When i had my 99 gagt everyone loved it .... too bad i sold it for a TA ... if i knew the SC was coming out for it i would of kept it... oh and that body kit was sweet too ... oh well, the ws6 was better in the long run until I test drove a wrx ... AWD makes all the difference. Nothing like drifting in a parking lot to cause excessive smiling.

So you think the chicks dig the fugly WRX?

MafiatRomo · 02-20-2004, 12:42 AM

at the end of the day.....it's still a KIA

K2737 · 02-20-2004, 08:41 AM

AznGA · 02-20-2004, 12:03 PM

I love when people say it's a Kia, Hyundai, Daewoo, Neon at the end of the day, some bull**** like that. It's funny that the only people that say Korean cars are ****ty are the ones that have never owned one. And there are couple members here that have been happy with them. It's nice to have a sleeper like this just because there are so many people that stereotype.

fschambe · 02-20-2004, 01:51 PM

problem with this sleeper is that you can't wake it up! =P

02-15-2004, 08:28 PM	#1
K2737 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester/Rome NY Age: 36 Posts: 524 Vehicle: '01 GA SE	Ultimate Sleeper. 1996-1997 Kia Sephia LS/GS Why do you ask? The Kia Sephia arrived in 1994 using the 1990-94 Mazda Protege platform underneath with a Lotus returned suspension. That was the good part. The bad part was the anemic 88 hp four. Kia fixed that in 1996 by dropping the engine and transmission from the Mazda Miata directly into the Sephia. This means that any aftermarket engine mods that fit a '96 Miata will also fit here. Best of all are the prices: a good GS can be had for $1500. neato huh? __________________ - adam - '01 GASE

02-16-2004, 09:55 PM	#6
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	I'd rather ride my bike that cost MORE than the ****ing car does..... __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

02-17-2004, 10:04 AM	#9
K2737 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester/Rome NY Age: 36 Posts: 524 Vehicle: '01 GA SE	Pretty sure, you can always pop the hood and see what engine is in other years though. __________________ - adam - '01 GASE

02-19-2004, 09:03 PM	#13
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	.... and then we can drop an LS6 motor into a Gremlin and have an even more awesome car! __________________

02-19-2004, 09:56 PM	#14
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	Sleepers have to be somewhat cool to begin with. Something like an Eclipse that's bone-stock on the exterior but that has retarded amounts of money into the engine/suspension. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

02-15-2004, 10:08 PM	#2
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	hmm..never knew that. Ya now those things can smoke our cars.

02-15-2004, 10:39 PM	#4
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	To kill me?

02-19-2004, 05:46 PM	#11
Subydude Guest Posts: n/a	OMG i dont belive i actually read this thread ... its a KIA, its like when we race the SRT-4 club, its a neon! I believe that its not just how fast your car is, but how many girls are gonna be like blingbling Kia or blingbling GAGT? When i had my 99 gagt everyone loved it .... too bad i sold it for a TA ... if i knew the SC was coming out for it i would of kept it... oh and that body kit was sweet too ... oh well, the ws6 was better in the long run until I test drove a wrx ... AWD makes all the difference. Nothing like drifting in a parking lot to cause excessive smiling.

02-20-2004, 12:42 AM	#17
MafiatRomo Me and My Girlfriend AKA: Remus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dearborn, MI Age: 36 Posts: 375 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	at the end of the day.....it's still a KIA __________________ It's Comming along...slowly...but surely...UPDATED 9/16/03! http://www.cardomain.com/id/mafiatromo2003

02-20-2004, 08:41 AM	#18
K2737 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester/Rome NY Age: 36 Posts: 524 Vehicle: '01 GA SE	__________________ - adam - '01 GASE

02-20-2004, 12:03 PM	#19
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I love when people say it's a Kia, Hyundai, Daewoo, Neon at the end of the day, some bull** like that. It's funny that the only people that say Korean cars are **ty are the ones that have never owned one. And there are couple members here that have been happy with them. It's nice to have a sleeper like this just because there are so many people that stereotype.

02-20-2004, 01:51 PM	#20
fschambe **** every day! AKA: Fred Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: E Patchogue, NY Age: 39 Posts: 346 Vehicle: 05 Dodge Magnum RT AWD	problem with this sleeper is that you can't wake it up! =P

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