The new ride

[Boosted FC]

Nice Optima!! Tell me, your 6 was the V6 model? manual or automatic? How was the performance in comparison to this Optima?

I'm interested in seeing the 2nd gen 3.7 V6 model run against the turbo Optima/Sonata.

Thanks. My 6 was the V6 5speed model. Comparing the 1st gen 6 to the Optima, I'd take the Optima anyday, everyday. It's sporty and luxury wrapped up in one package.

[cinco]

Nice Optima!! Tell me, your 6 was the V6 model? manual or automatic? How was the performance in comparison to this Optima?

I'm interested in seeing the 2nd gen 3.7 V6 model run against the turbo Optima/Sonata.

Thanks. My 6 was the V6 5speed model. Comparing the 1st gen 6 to the Optima, I'd take the Optima anyday, everyday. It's sporty and luxury wrapped up in one package.

next time im up there i want a spin in it
(remembers FC going like hell with a blown seal)

acesingh
why would it matter comparing a first gen 6 which is about 10 yrs old to a new optima?

[Boosted FC]

Nice Optima!! Tell me, your 6 was the V6 model? manual or automatic? How was the performance in comparison to this Optima?

I'm interested in seeing the 2nd gen 3.7 V6 model run against the turbo Optima/Sonata.

Thanks. My 6 was the V6 5speed model. Comparing the 1st gen 6 to the Optima, I'd take the Optima anyday, everyday. It's sporty and luxury wrapped up in one package.

next time im up there i want a spin in it
(remembers FC going like hell with a blown seal)

acesingh
why would it matter comparing a first gen 6 which is about 10 yrs old to a new optima?

Just let me know next time you're here.

[acesinghit]

Nice Optima!! Tell me, your 6 was the V6 model? manual or automatic? How was the performance in comparison to this Optima?

I'm interested in seeing the 2nd gen 3.7 V6 model run against the turbo Optima/Sonata.

Thanks. My 6 was the V6 5speed model. Comparing the 1st gen 6 to the Optima, I'd take the Optima anyday, everyday. It's sporty and luxury wrapped up in one package.

next time im up there i want a spin in it
(remembers FC going like hell with a blown seal)

acesingh
why would it matter comparing a first gen 6 which is about 10 yrs old to a new optima?

I am more interested in the handling, steering response and overall drive feel. I drove a local Optima 2.0 just recently and I found it inferior to the as you put it 10 yrs old mazda 6. Perhaps the USDM 2.0 turbo is a whole different ball game vs our non turbo available here.

[Boosted FC]

The 6 had Racingbeat swaybars, AWR endlinks and was sitting on Megan COs. She rode on rails. As of right now, the Optima is only sitting on Eibach lowering springs. Ku nd of hard to compare them. I will say that even though the Optima is just on lowering springs, she handles exceptionally well.

[acesinghit]

^^^would your motor be the same as in the Genesis 2.0T? I understand it has roots from the Mitsubishi EVO X? If so then you have excellent potential more so than the mazdaspeed 6.

[Yeo]

I am more interested in the handling, steering response and overall drive feel. I drove a local Optima 2.0 just recently and I found it inferior to the as you put it 10 yrs old mazda 6. Perhaps the USDM 2.0 turbo is a whole different ball game vs our non turbo available here.

The n/a Optima in the US is a 2.4 rated at 200hp... the 2.0 we get is the 2.0t rated at 274hp, same as the Hyundai Sonata.

[Boosted FC]

^^^would your motor be the same as in the Genesis 2.0T? I understand it has roots from the Mitsubishi EVO X? If so then you have excellent potential more so than the mazdaspeed 6.

It is.

[Mr.Bollywood]

Aye bro how the car going?

[eurotuner]

I am more interested in the handling, steering response and overall drive feel. I drove a local Optima 2.0 just recently and I found it inferior to the as you put it 10 yrs old mazda 6. Perhaps the USDM 2.0 turbo is a whole different ball game vs our non turbo available here.

The n/a Optima in the US is a 2.4 rated at 200hp... the 2.0 we get is the 2.0t rated at 274hp, same as the Hyundai Sonata.

In trinidad???????????????

[gastly369]

^^ Nope

[Boosted FC]

It's been going really good. Installed a Prosport OCC the other day. Just waiting on my Injen intake to arrive then onto exhaust.

[Mr.Bollywood]

Cool bro glad it's going great! Keep us updated bro !

[Boosted FC]

Pics of the Prosport OCC.

[Morpheus]

That's a pretty OCC.

Thank God for the pics because I was like "OCC? Burr?"

:roll:

[Mr.Bollywood]

Same here first thing I thought of when I heard occ was orange county choppers but then realised it was oil catch can xD

[Boosted FC]

Pics installed on the engine.

[acesinghit]

Would the dealer void your warranty if/when they see these upgrades? Also if you do your own servicing/oil changes would it also void warranty?

[Soul Collector]

Holy crap that is a beautiful car.

[Boosted FC]

Would the dealer void your warranty if/when they see these upgrades? Also if you do your own servicing/oil changes would it also void warranty?

Let's just say that it pays to be on the Service Manager's good side. And to answer your other question, we have a '12 SX 2.0t w/72k miles on it. Motor sludged to hell and back. Aftermarket oil filter on it. Kia is not covering the engine. Sucks for that customer.

[Boosted FC]

Holy crap that is a beautiful car.

Thanks man. Appreciate it.

[mitsu_chick941]

dat colour is hawwwwwwwwwwt

[Boosted FC]

My other hobby

[Mr.Bollywood]

My other hobby

50 caliber bullet?

[Boosted FC]

5.56 for my AR-15

[Mr.Bollywood]

Oh okay. ... Brb googling ar-15

[Ted_v2]

Juh. That's a stopper

[Boosted FC]

Not really, but my Mossberg 500 tactical 12ga is. Lol

[Razkal]

jesus h christ man.
i weep for the sob that tries to steal your sheit!

[Mr.Bollywood]

jesus h christ man.
i weep for the sob that tries to steal your sheit!

seconded 0_0