2004ish Kia spectra
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2004ish Kia spectra
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May 29 2012, 10:07 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
So not that i'm going to buy one, but i was just wondering. What in common do they have with the elantras. Are they the same car with a different badge? Or do they only share a motor and trans?
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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May 30 2012, 12:28 AM
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Power Poster Group: Lifetimer Posts: 472 Posts Per Day: 0.08 Thanks Received: 13 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 20-April 08 From: Pluto IS a planet. Member No.: 5,961 Mood: Good |
Many others know far more than I about this. But...
I think the Spectra chassis lagged the Elantra by one gen, except mechanically. I know when I test drove the 2008 Elantra and my 2007 Spectra, the drivetrains were the same, probably including final drive ratio. I thought the trannies were the same, someone here once told me the trannie pans are different but I don't get down there that much so I know nussink. Looks are subjective, I prefer the taillamp treatment 2007-2009 vs the (I think) 2004-06. 2010 The two lines parted company mechanically when the Forte and the new 2010 Elantra debuted. Don't blame me if everything I've said is incorrect...I know nussink, nussink!! -------------------- |
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May 30 2012, 07:15 AM
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Proud GLT Owner Group: Lifetimer Posts: 21,140 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 633 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 11-March 05 From: Brownsburg, IN Member No.: 532 Mood: Hyper |
The last generation Spectra was an XD2 Elantra in disguise. all different sheet metal, interior etc, bust suspension and drivetrains were almost identical. THe Forte came out using the HD's suspension, but with different shocks/springs and hte Theta engines.
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May 30 2012, 11:34 AM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
So then it just a xd elantra then. Hmm thats good to know.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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May 30 2012, 01:29 PM
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EClub Live Chat for Life! Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,426 Posts Per Day: 0.28 Thanks Received: 126 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 12-February 10 From: gone Member No.: 8,215 Mood: Sick |
The Spectra was also available as a hatch in GSX trim. It looked like a sedan with something wrong that you couldn't quite put your finger on...then you realized that the trunk wasn't a trunk:
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May 30 2012, 01:55 PM
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Proud GLT Owner Group: Lifetimer Posts: 21,140 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 633 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 11-March 05 From: Brownsburg, IN Member No.: 532 Mood: Hyper |
Those (first generation Spectra) were based off the secondgeneration Sephia. It used a mazda-knockoff drivetrain built by Kia. They were a real pile of poo. drivetrains would last forever if you changed the t-belt and oil. rest of the car? Not so much.
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May 30 2012, 03:55 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
THe Forte came out using the HD's suspension, but with different shocks/springs and hte Theta engines. Just to put out the most accurate information I need to chime in. The Forte is based on the HD chassis but as you said the engine choices are different. The suspension setup and steering system are completely different as well. Basically the HD is setup for comfort. The Forte for sport. -------------------- |
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Mar 22 2014, 04:44 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Posts Per Day: 0.00 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 20-March 14 Member No.: 17,773 |
Those (first generation Spectra) were based off the secondgeneration Sephia. It used a mazda-knockoff drivetrain built by Kia. They were a real pile of poo. drivetrains would last forever if you changed the t-belt and oil. rest of the car? Not so much. Thanks so much guys for choosing the pic of my car She's still going after 13years that' I've owned her new She's still a work in progress since I started working on my medical career and picked up my other cars along the way, but no problem or issues on the engine-trans or Body Feel free to check her out and my facebook page if you would like, more up dated pics are up there through her life cycle. Youtube Page -------------------- |
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Mar 22 2014, 07:24 PM
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Unrustled Jimmy Group: Lifetimer Posts: 13,717 Posts Per Day: 1.95 Thanks Received: 166 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: neither here nor there, va Member No.: 165 Mood: Forgotten |
funny how the first gen interior looks alot like xd.. headlights and hatchback
there was some dude years ago who went all out with internals on his mazda base spectra -------------------- Oh no, I'm so sorry... the correct answer is The Moops.
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Mar 22 2014, 09:19 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Posts Per Day: 0.00 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 20-March 14 Member No.: 17,773 |
I had wanted to ask, if you guys were still using DSM parts or going full out DSM?
You know with the whole #Hyundai/Mitsu #Kia/Mazda/Ford This post has been edited by GSxellence: Mar 22 2014, 09:22 PM -------------------- |
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Mar 22 2014, 09:24 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
Not to much anymore. Lol.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Mar 22 2014, 09:36 PM
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funny how the first gen interior looks alot like xd.. headlights and hatchback there was some dude years ago who went all out with internals on his mazda base spectra I was in pull a part and saw a GT and wonder if the back seat would bolt up or at least be close enough. I really didn't feel like taking out the rear of the spectra hatch to find out. ( But black leather, and just get covers for my specV seats/ or replace with G20t (trying to find the black rears now for my SpecV/)would be a nice combo.... Tiburon seats feel great in my B15 Is the guy you're talking about, had a white spectra ( Kevo?)all motor, but is now boosting? or the Sephia 1st gen 95 (sold) and then got a spectra Gsx like my body style (kiakid)? I think they are all still on streetkiaz.com if not ont he facebook forums for streetkiaz and other kdmforums. I think we've all got other cars though. Not to much anymore. Lol. oh lol, Yea for the longest I was looking for a used Elantra GT sedan to do a Delta Swap. Gave up lol. But it was nice to see it done on youtube oh well I'm almost 30 so M45 S or Gen R-Spec Sounds good to me.. What happened to Sharkracing and all that stuff? (sorry I just fell off and seems people like my sister and others who have the new Elantra Limited don't give a damn about Stanced or boosting.. This post has been edited by GSxellence: Mar 22 2014, 09:40 PM -------------------- |
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