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Sportage
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 2:52 pm
by dumbdunce
wrong and broken. sorry if it's a ruffisaverylonelypersonwithnothingbettertodo.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/fledgling666
Re: Sportage
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 3:56 pm
by DamTriton
Yeah I know the guy. For progress on his SAS try
here.
Only thing he has "broken" is the inner needle bearing of one of his hubs, allowing the CV to shit itself through vibration. Recent radiator probs as well but I suppose you get that in Texas heat after 8 yrs with crappy water to fill your radiator with.
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 4:21 pm
by Area54
Why do you say wrong?
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 4:52 pm
by dumbdunce
it's like trying to make an offroader out of a corolla. it's just not natural
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 4:58 pm
by Area54
What difference do they have to a Vitara?
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 5:13 pm
by dumbdunce
who said anything about vitaras??
sorry for the confusion - I'm impressed, the man has nuts of solid rock - I mean 'wrong' like 'fully sick'. I wouldn't do it to a sportage to start with because I know the aftermarket support just isn't there - I like being able to walk into ARB and say '2 air lockers please' and knowing they'll have them in stock on the shelf - not something I have to dream about for years. doing it all yourself from nix is ballsy. economically suicidal, but gutsy.
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 5:29 pm
by Area54
dumbdunce wrote:who said anything about vitaras??
sorry for the confusion - I'm impressed, the man has nuts of solid rock - I mean 'wrong' like 'fully sick'. I wouldn't do it to a sportage to start with because I know the aftermarket support just isn't there - I like being able to walk into ARB and say '2 air lockers please' and knowing they'll have them in stock on the shelf - not something I have to dream about for years. doing it all yourself from nix is ballsy. economically suicidal, but gutsy.
You're dead right there. Wife has a sportage, thing has been 100% reliable for us, only thing that has stopped me from modding it is having to be a philanthropic pioneer in the development area. I had a contact in Sydney that had a competing sportage, but he gave up and got a gu. It will happen, but yeah, only the most basic of aftermarket items will be available.
Hey Gary, have you seen those flares from Talon? (no I'm not taking the piss either) Saw some on a sportage up here a while ago. Any progress on the fully bolt in lift kit? (suspension)
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 6:14 pm
by DamTriton
Area54,
Have you got a link to those flares? Still need something up front to make me legal.
The spring lift has been in for a while, still playing with wire diameters/number of turns equations for the front, but gradually getting it down to what I want. Takes about 4-6 weeks for every attempt, then drive it/test it and try again.....
A
link you may be interested regarding aftermarket products.
I've had it out with the Vic Zook guys once since the lift/tyres have gone on, and didn't disgrace myself.
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 6:25 pm
by Gonzo
Area54 wrote: I had a contact in Sydney that had a competing sportage, but he gave up and got a gu.
arh, so you know Nicholas too?
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 6:59 pm
by Area54
Yeah Gonzo, met him about 4 years ago at battle of the states comp.
Gary, I was able to track the flares down from my local bodykit supplier, they were cheap too, around 400 bucks for front and rear, straight from the Talon catalogue.
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 9:24 pm
by paultherocksta96
Hey Gary what ratio's do you have in your diffs. I'm interested to to see if they'll fit my rocsta it's got 4:11's and it would like to crawl a bit slower . I'll try the wreakers to see if the bolts and splines are the same. I've found alot og Mazda parts cross over but I haven't tryed Kia yet. When I spock to Asia they said this is all they do unless you get a deisel and they have 3:9 worse
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 9:34 pm
by paultherocksta96
Sorry 4.88 in mine and 4.33 in the smokey type.
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 9:49 pm
by DamTriton
paultherocksta96 wrote:Hey Gary what ratio's do you have in your diffs. I'm interested to to see if they'll fit my rocsta it's got 4:11's and it would like to crawl a bit slower . I'll try the wreakers to see if the bolts and splines are the same. I've found alot og Mazda parts cross over but I haven't tryed Kia yet. When I spock to Asia they said this is all they do unless you get a deisel and they have 3:9 worse
As far as I can make out 4.778:1 (from the Kia Global site, and other sources) but according to the brochures 4.625 or so...but there again the brochure said I had a 65 litre tank. It is only 60 litres....
As far as compatability I am not sure who originally made Asia's third members. If it was Mazda, you could look around at some RX7's R/P's for the rear and MX5's for the front (Mazda corporate diffs). Click on the thread I left for Area54 above re lockers and other aftermarket bits and keep your ear to the ground. It would be useful if you could visually compare the 3rd's to see if they are the same as the Sporty (I reckon they might be), or post some pics here and I'll compare them to what I have.
The ducks guts would be to get a lower low ratio tcase gearset, would maintain roadability and give a bit more grunt to the lower speeds.
You can go too slow though... (1 meg WMV file)
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 10:12 pm
by paultherocksta96
That vid is scarey to close.
My diffs are made by mazda and are dana copies. Crawler gears would be good but I'm not holding my breath. I just need more grunt so I'm thinking about a bolt on belt driven supercharger with a clutch on the front for when I come to somthing step
About $250 from an import wrecker.
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 11:12 am
by greg
Is there anyone that isn't linking to my little video?
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 3:21 pm
by DamTriton
greg wrote:Is there anyone that isn't linking to my little video?
Nope!!!
One little indiscretion.............
Even made it to 4x4wire........
Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 3:30 pm
by greg
GaryInOz wrote:greg wrote:Is there anyone that isn't linking to my little video?
Nope!!!
One little indiscretion.............
Even made it to 4x4wire........
Oh well - don't feel too bad about it mate - after all - we all know you won't find any 4x4 action footage of a kia
Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 7:41 am
by DamTriton
greg wrote:GaryInOz wrote:greg wrote:Is there anyone that isn't linking to my little video?
Nope!!!
One little indiscretion.............
Even made it to 4x4wire........
Oh well - don't feel too bad about it mate - after all - we all know you won't find any 4x4 action footage of a kia
Yeah, they're gone quicker than you can get your camera out
Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 10:27 am
by greg
GaryInOz wrote:greg wrote:GaryInOz wrote:greg wrote:Is there anyone that isn't linking to my little video?
Nope!!!
One little indiscretion.............
Even made it to 4x4wire........
Oh well - don't feel too bad about it mate - after all - we all know you won't find any 4x4 action footage of a kia
Yeah, they're gone quicker than you can get your camera out
Note: Three alternate comebacks available.
1.
Might i suggest trying the southland carpark then - there's quite a few speedbumps in there - that should slow things down a bit.
2.
I guess that's what happens when you drive a car with no gearing options.
3.
Next time ask your mum to pack the groceries in the back a bit slower then.
Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 10:50 am
by DamTriton