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Top speed run.. Does the GT live up to the hype?

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Nice trip to open roads in Mexico.

Ran GPS app for accuracy.

The Korean Darling indeed does live up to the hype and I believe had a few extra in her but couldn't play at those speeds corning...


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How do I know if you didn?t just throw your phone across the field to capture that speed? lol.

Nice run though, wish I lived in Austin, Mexico too.
 
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How do I know if you didn?t just throw your phone across the field to capture that speed? lol.

Nice run though, wish I lived in Austin, Mexico too.
LMAO! As a lefty I have clocked my fastball way up there but @ 167....?
Can't lie, I'm not that awesome


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Awesome! What happened when you hit 167? Is your car lowered too?
 
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Awesome! What happened when you hit 167? Is your car lowered too?
Well as soon as she hit 167, unfortunately I had to let off as a corner came quickly and slid that @ 125 in the dark. Quite scary to say the least but me & her handled it
So yeah, slowly to 167 from about 160 but unless the governor shuts @ 167 I believe had a lil more.



Yeah man, stance enhanced.

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Stance is on point, H&R or Eibach?

Well as soon as she hit 167, unfortunately I had to let off as a corner came quickly and slid that @ 125 in the dark. Quite scary to say the least but me & her handled it
So yeah, slowly to 167 from about 160 but unless the governor shuts @ 167 I believe had a lil more.



Yeah man, stance enhanced.

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I did a couple of pulls to 130 but man 167 must have been a rush.
 
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Thanks bro, Eibach Pro.

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Did the install give you any issues, alignment still good? I plan to put the same springs on when the weather gets warmer here.
 
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I did a couple of pulls to 130 but man 167 must have been a rush.
Tested the strip @ 85 mph and super smooth with a few dips 20 yds apart, no biggie. Hitting those around 160 was a tad concerning, a heck of a rush for sure and thankful after that and the corner we stayed on the asphalt!

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Did the install give you any issues, alignment still good? I plan to put the same springs on when the weather gets warmer here.
No issues but more labor for the tech as thought from the get. Expect maybe 5-6hrs total labor.

Was told exactly in spec but plan to check soon as have some miles on the drop now.
Drives straight as an arrow tho so...

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Thanks for testing Kia's claims lol.

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It is governed at 167.7mph, nice that you found a road in Mexico to do it.[^]

You can see in this video it won't go pass 270km.
[video=youtube;tWQtkuTC-Xc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWQtkuTC-Xc[/video]
 
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From the video at top speeds the engine wasn't even close to redline, could easily do +180mph without a governor.
 

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Nice run, your Stinger looks great with the springs. [MENTION=551]Alpha_Sting1[/MENTION]
 
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If you get the 18" wheels from the factory you will be limited to 140 MPH due to the factory tires not rated for the higher speed.
 
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Thanks for testing Kia's claims lol.

Made this image for you [MENTION=551]Alpha_Sting1[/MENTION][raceflag]
Haha, welcome!

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It is governed at 167.7mph, nice that you found a road in Mexico to do it.[^]

You can see in this video it won't go pass 270km.
[video=youtube;tWQtkuTC-Xc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWQtkuTC-Xc[/video]
Thanks ATX, time for removal then

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