[Julio Kia]

So, finally getting around to creating my showroom, been so busy doing mods...the car changes every week !.99% of all work carried out by myself.
So far...

Purchased January 2014 with 20,000 miles...and ZERO modifications. 2013 SXL
Exterior mods.
Quad projector HID projector retrofit, w/ Morimoto mini H1 high beam and STRi clear lenses on low beam.SXL housing converted to run switchbacks on position/indicator lights. RGB LED demon eyes in all 4 projectors.EXLed 2 way Sequential turn lights and white film. TRS RGB halo's on all 4 shrouds.
Opt7 2-way LED DRL/ turn signal strips over headlight.
ExLed LED turn signal module (K5OS)
Quad reverse light mod.(4 x 50w LED)
Hood, side roof panels wrapped in 3M 1080 gloss black vinyl, also window chrome moldings.
Debadged and rebadged with Custom painted (black/SWP) flying "K" emblems.
FNB rear diffuser painted SWP and black gloss.
Ebony black rear trunk panel w/ shapeways "Turbo" emblem,
Gloss black vinyl bumper protector (custom)
"Onjigu" rear wing spoiler painted SWP and gloss black.
Gloss black painted splash guards.
Roadruns V.1 front grille and custom billet lower grille.
Morris club front chin spoiler painted SWP & gloss black.
K5OS folding mirror module.
K5OS 50w cree reverse lights.(x 4)
Camily rear bumper LED's.
K5OS license plate bulbs.
20% tint on all but front windshield.
Switchable ghost/puddle lights w/ IR sensor on/off.
Front curb sensor with proximity alarm.
Custom side fender LED open mesh "turbo" vents.
Custom fog light retrofit with Ford fusion projectors, TRS Morimoto XSB switchback halo's & Diode Dynamics RGB H8 multicolor bulbs. Tinted lenses.
KK carbon fiber side skirts.( now painted SWP)
Shapeways custom SWP "Turbo" insignia.
Kabis red LED mirror glass repeaters.
Custom made Alumacore white front splitter.
Door hinge & latch covers.
Tinted tail lights( Night shades and 4 coats of 2K clear.)
Custom modified Ikon rear spats.
Custom modified OEM hood with Pontiac GT air exhaust vents (functional) and molded in functional Mini-Cooper front air scoop.

INTERIOR MODS.
Lloyds Luxe mats back and front w/ fitted matching metal heel plate.
KIA OEM "dead pedal" foot rest (matching factory pedals).
Rear console carpet match cover.
All bulbs replaced with LED.
Enhanced LED factory front door mood lights.
Silver "flying K" steering wheel emblem.
Korean center console w/ red LED cupholder lights.
Diode Dynamics blue "OPTIMA" LED mission plate.
SWP painted dash accents on cluster bezel and PS air vent and center console.
Gloss black refinished dash fascia's & door handle bezels.
New faces LED shifter knob.
SWP refinished door window switch trim panels front and rear with red metallic piping.
Red LED door catch plates.
Custom made triple pillar gauge pod with Pro sport boost and volt gauge and Snow WMI boost cooler control.
EXled red LED front dome "mood ring" light.
EXled front dome light diffusers.
Katzkin front and rear head rest covers "K5 " embroidery white on black.
K5OS Canbus control module.(remote start +automatic proximity locking/unlocking)
MINI 0906 Dashcam front and rear 1080p w/GPS logging. (hardwired)
Custom "Kinetic-Theta" acrylic battery cover.
LED "K5" door sill plates front & rear.
Custom painted engine cover shroud w/ Snow white pearl & gloss black and matching "K" emblem.
Custom SoCal garage Carbon fiber "D" cut steering wheel with SWP painted trim and metallic red accent piping.
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ENTERTAINMENT MODS.
JBL MS-A5001 Subwoofer amp with custom sub enclosures rear trunk housing and Rockford Fosgate PS3 12" subwoofer.
Premium Infinity/NAV package.

WHEELS AND SUSPENSION.
Custom air suspension set up with Aero sport bags over BC coil overs,Custom fabricated tophats using BC camber plates.
Twin polished 2.5 gallon tanks with dual Viar 444C compressors.
Custom trunk set up with plexiglass and multi-color LED. controller.
Electronic tank drain kit.
Air Lift performance V3H (height sensing) management with Bluetooth iphone app.
Oxigin concave 18, 19" x 8.5" 42ET with Hankook Ventus V12 EVO 245/35R19 rear, 225/35/19 front.
McGard black chrome splined drive lug nuts.
5mm spacers front, 10mm spacers rear (with extended studs).
Dual piston upgraded XG350 front brake calipers , Image detailed, painted and clear coated.
'k5' carbon valve caps.
Brake Performance front and rear drilled/slotted rotors.
Luxon front strut bar painted SWP/Black.
Massive Race-spec adjustable end links (front)

PERFORMANCE MODS.
Nameless charge pipe with Synapse BOV plumbed into throttle spacer.
Torque solution 75 durometer lower engine mounts.
Dual Saikou Michi oil catch cans w/steel braided hoses. PCV side custom converted to dual exit to maintain evacuation during boost.
Driven performance EVO PCV delete.
BTR Custom WMI tune 93oct.
HKS .M45XL racing spark plugs.
THETA 2 throttle body spacer w/3 ports (1X boost gauge, 1X BOV, 1x future meth nozzle)
Kinetic Motorsports cat-back exhaust, 3.5" carbon fiber/stainless dual tips and custom resonator added.
Nameless Midpipe.
Nameless Downpipe.
Custom modified 845 Motorsports 4" intake with custom modified 4" factory airbox.
KSR performance FMIC with SWP powder coated piping and white couplers.
AEM dryflow performance drop-in air filter.
KP traction control switch module.
Snow performance Stage II boost cooler system (dual nozzle)
Custom KSR performance IC outlet pipe w/ dual bungs for WMI.
Quality Power high output (250 amp) alternator swap.
Akrapovic type carbon fiber 3.5"exhaust tips.
HPS silicone radiator hoses (red)
2 X "FilterMag" magnetic oil filter magnets. SS300PR.
Derale 10000 stacked plate transmission fluid cooler.
Vitalin Pedal Commander Throttle response module.

 

[Julio Kia]

This weekends mods. Fitted the new Kinetic cat-back...sounds awesome !!...Did the rest of the interior pieces (Nav surround, door handle bezels, steering wheel surround ) in the high gloss black.
Just need to let it cure before fitting. Added a "little touch" to the front brake calipers and the Nav surround (under the clear coat so it feels like OEM ). Wired the Fog halos as DRL's, will now work without the position lights. Also tried placing the "turbo" cursive on the front grill.....painted in SWP of course !
Oh yes.....that is also a new freshly two-tone painted front lip !..just awaiting fitment.

 

[Scottmuffman]

Nice trunk spoiler!!

 

[Munky]

i'm not usually a fan of two-tone, but this one is very unique, and well done. Nice job!

 

[DJcuetip]

Very nice I'm liking your fog halos ! Mine are always off but this kind of mod would make me them on! Lol DIY?

 

[Izzy]

Looks Great :thumbsup:

 

[[email protected]]

Julio, by far your headlight and fog light combination is my favorite that I have seen. Awesome job and great looking ride. Makes me almost want to bake my headlights.....almost. Yes I am scared. Don't judge.

 

[JasonS]

Julio, by far your headlight and fog light combination is my favorite that I have seen. Awesome job and great looking ride. Makes me almost want to bake my headlights.....almost. Yes I am scared. Don't judge.

What he said Julio! haha Love the pictures, so keep em coming. I like the KIA Exhaust tips, they turned out quite well.

 

[SimiKfive]

Looks pretty good. Some of the places where there's black may not flow like I would do it but overall it's a unique look. You're obviously dedicated in making your build your own! :thumbsup:

 

[Julio Kia]

Big thanks for all the positive comments guys !...and thanks for looking....lots more to come !

---------- Post added 09-25-2014 at 07:14 PM ---------- Previous post was 09-24-2014 at 07:55 PM ----------

Julio, by far your headlight and fog light combination is my favorite that I have seen. Awesome job and great looking ride. Makes me almost want to bake my headlights.....almost. Yes I am scared. Don't judge.

Thanks Eric.....you should buy a used headlamp assembly off Ebay, (doesn't really matter if its beat up a little)...and go ahead and practice on that. You'll see its not really that difficult and may give you the confidence to build your own "awesome" set !!

 

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Big thanks for all the positive comments guys !...and thanks for looking....lots more to come !

---------- Post added 09-25-2014 at 07:14 PM ---------- Previous post was 09-24-2014 at 07:55 PM ----------



Thanks Eric.....you should buy a used headlamp assembly off Ebay, (doesn't really matter if its beat up a little)...and go ahead and practice on that. You'll see its not really that difficult and may give you the confidence to build your own "awesome" set !!

I just might have to do this once this house buying process is over.

 

[JasonS]

I just might have to do this once this house buying process is over.

Mine headlights are still for sale!

 

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Mine headlights are still for sale!

I know and after we move if you still have them, they are mine. Lol

 

[Julio Kia]

Kinetic exhaust will be here Wednesday !!!....going to be a busy weekend, also doing the high gloss black on door handle bezels and steering wheel trim !..plus other stuff...Also ordered my double "A" pillar pods....still looking at what gauges to put in there. Anyone use one of the multi scan OBDII gauges ??

 

[Julio Kia]

What he said Julio! haha Love the pictures, so keep em coming. I like the KIA Exhaust tips, they turned out quite well.

Those are gone to make way for the new Kinetic !.....may switch them back though..the kinetic tips seem a little small ??

 

[john`stamos]

I really like the interior good work!

 

[Julio Kia]

Now have all matching S/S pedals, foot rest and heel mat. The foot rest is an OEM Kia part from a Cerato ??? I think !.......the heel mat from Ebay . With the Lloyds mats being so plush, it bedded in really well and sits flush...looks like its factory !

Will add some daylight pictures soon.

 

[Munky]

I like that heel plate. I always wear down the carpets with my heels.

 

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I second what Munky said. I really like that heel plate. Shame it won't work with Weathertech.

 

[Irongoats]

Jesus man sweet mods wife would kill me after looking at this thinking "no you're not" haha