RC K9

I know what DSMlink is, ha ha. Are you going off power gains and plugs? I know the stock knock sensor can be pretty much worthless to tune off of with ethanol...

Good grief. What system are you tuning this with?

This

It would just be so hard for me to spend $2k on a turbo.

Robert Proffit at PRI. http://www.priracingengines.com/index.html

Right, I was just pointing out that the potential issues you cited I think could be easily solved. I.E. a 6 bolt 4g63 from the factory that was dirty or had a bad batch of bearings would quickly fail. But that same 4g that was properly cleaned and had good bearing can easily hold double it's factory power output because of it's actual design. Now if the fundamental design of whatever 4cyl used in the Stinger/G70 sucks, then yeah, it would be pointless to ever try to make more power with it.

dees

Depending on the damage, I would think those issues could be taken care of with the aftermarket. Proper cleaning and new bearings, etc. I am more curious as to the overall design and it's abilities to make and maintain power. Thoughts on that?

Would ROCK. https://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/05/kia-k900-650hp-sema-2014/

I wonder what the power capabilities will be on a base model. I'm not even turned off by a rwd turbo 4cyl manual trans base model. Could be fun if it can handle mods/power like a 4g63.

I think the manual transmission only comes on the RWD 2.0T though Also, its a smaller car. Less room in the back seat and less cargo/storage/trunk space. Those would be kind of big factors for me since we have 2 kids. The positive aside from the ones already mentioned is it supposedly has stiffer suspension than the Stinger. Making it a little more fun on the road. 500lbs lighter could be pretty darn fun, especially if you did the mods listed in that Stinger video I posted and could get this thing to the 450-500whp area.

I wonder if e85 and a tad more boost could get it to the 500whp mark.

Yes, a lot of similarities...but a lot of differences as well. And yes, I am now in agreement that the G70 looks better than the Stinger. I think this is a secksey car...

All I have to add is that every time I see an ATS-V down here, I think it's one of the best looking cars on the road. I love seeing those things.

G70 has been looking purdy secksey to me lately too. Supposed to have a little stiffer suspension but less interior/cargo space than the Stinger.

lulz

Just saw my first one yesterday. Passed each other at 75mph outside Lubbock. Silver. I want one.

Was that a dude or a chic driving?

Don't rely on the Insurance Company to do all the work and wind up where you should rightfully be. If you really don't want to get screwed, you are going to need to do the legwork, or hire someone that will.

Here it is. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110639&highlight=total+loss I have also helped a few other people increase their return on various cars ranging from an extra $2500 on a 2G DSM, to getting the offer up on a built GT500 from $68,xxx to $99,281 iirc.

Pretty sure I have a thread somewhere on here on how to properly contest Ins Companies. I'll try to find it. Feel free to PM me.

I still haven't seen on in person down here :/

Fook that sounded noice and I dig the wheels. GLWS.