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Hi Guys...

 

Just booked a Korean (Rio) 1.5 Sedan M ..... at a mediocre "hamster" power of 108 @ 6K RPM there is more than ample space for a boost .... [:/]

This hamster is Pretty much what i can afford ....working in a "Khiam Kanna" company [furious] .....anyways...Mods Suggestions? [rolleyes]

 

Just in case any bro out there who has had experience in Korean Mods or performance parts ....comments and KangTao's are very much welcomed..

 

Chao!

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Hi Woverine! Welcome to MCF [:)]

 

You can get the K&N drop-in air filter for your Rio, can feel the better throttle response immediately! [thumbsup]

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Neutral Newbie
Hi Guys...

 

Just booked a Korean (Rio) 1.5 Sedan M ..... at a mediocre "hamster" power of 108 @ 6K RPM there is more than ample space for a boost .... [:/]

This hamster is Pretty much what i can afford ....working in a "Khiam Kanna" company [furious] .....anyways...Mods Suggestions? [rolleyes]

 

Just in case any bro out there who has had experience in Korean Mods or performance parts ....comments and KangTao's are very much welcomed..

 

Chao!

 

Am driving a Korean too (Daewoo Lanos 1.5 M)

 

The cheapest mod you should go for would be to install the surbo* to complement your air-filter [thumbsup]

 

Check out more details from the surbo site at www.surbo.net

 

 

*Disclaimer - I am not related to the inventor of the surbo nor do I collect any commission from those who eventually install the surbo [angel]

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The surbo discussion also in MCF at : http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3322

 

I think the obvious mod are

- spark plugs, get Denso?

- power cables? this one I have no idea what is good

- K&N filter

- Install PowerPass (see: http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=875 .... it shuts ur air con compressor when you need the acceleration)

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Bro, welcome to MCF! Glad to see U getting in the mix [thumbsup]

 

Join our meetup once Ur Rio comes along and let's give it some TLC and optimizing [nod]

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woof, get a GTi or M or Type R badge to stick on the boot door. Instant 1/2 hp increase ... hahaha ...

 

juz kidding ...

 

actually almost book the Rio h/b last may. test drove it & power quite ok to me, even with 4 adults since car weight is less than 1 tonne. imagine 108hp for 1 tonne ... wouldn't be exactly a 'hamster' i suppose when compared to many cars in terms of hp/kg. hmm, may be can start a thread to see what u guys have in terms of hp/kg ...

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OIC, sorry got no time to watch movie [blush]

Becoz I knew this name is from West Europe. so just curious, no other meaning. [sweatdrop]

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Eh, my 1.6 is lesser powderful than yours 1.5 ok, so what "hamster" power you talking??

 

Just kidding, welcome to MCF and enjoy your car! [:)] My advice would be to try it stock for awhile first, you may just be satisfied with it, and your wallet (as well as any dependants) will be grateful...

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Eh, my 1.6 is lesser powderful than yours 1.5 ok, so what "hamster" power you talking??

 

Just kidding, welcome to MCF and enjoy your car! [:)] My advice would be to try it stock for awhile first, you may just be satisfied with it, and your wallet (as well as any dependants) will be grateful...

 

True, but once you have tried some cheap simple enhancements, you would be even more satisfied [thumbsup]

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Hi Guys...

 

Just booked a Korean (Rio) 1.5 Sedan M ..... at a mediocre "hamster" power of 108 @ 6K RPM there is more than ample space for a boost .... [:/]

This hamster is Pretty much what i can afford ....working in a "Khiam Kanna" company [furious] .....anyways...Mods Suggestions? [rolleyes]

 

Just in case any bro out there who has had experience in Korean Mods or performance parts ....comments and KangTao's are very much welcomed..

 

Chao!

 

Mediocre "hamster" power ? [crazy] Hallo, fren, like dat, ah, my 1.6 (100@3800-ish) can be considered earthworm-powered, overweight toad liao.... [bigcry][bigcry]

 

Ha-ha....anyway, welcome to MCF - you've come to the right place with your queries..... [thumbsup]

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Bro, welcome to MCF! Glad to see U getting in the mix [thumbsup]

 

Join our meetup once Ur Rio comes along and let's give it some TLC and optimizing [nod]

 

ya! ya! ya! Just like my KIA Carens... growing from a little kitten to a little tiger now .... [:p]

 

Ist thing to do : ground that car! [nod] right?

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Hallo, fren, like dat, ah, my 1.6 (100@3800-ish) can be considered earthworm-powered, overweight toad liao.... [bigcry][bigcry]

 

Maybe we should re-name your car "toad-y" then... [laugh]

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Eh, my 1.6 is lesser powderful than yours 1.5 ok, so what "hamster" power you talking??

 

How can U say this. This morning I was in CTE toward Bk merah, a black foucs sedan with great speed (at least 100km/h) along from CTE tunnel to SGH junction, very impressed the power focus man [thumbsup] , & also was a lady driver. [gorgeous]

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