Local KIA Forte featured on Canibeat

[Hermin]

He sold those wheels. He has new ones on the way. Car is dope.

[DontHate]

No one besides me sees the irony that the 2 people complaining about the functionality of this car have civic and vtec in their name?

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

[Nerdsrock22]

No one besides me sees the irony that the 2 people complaining about the functionality of this car have civic and vtec in their name?

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

Why is that ironic?

[DontHate]

Why is that ironic?

It's not, any vtec is basically the best platform for a car built for functionality.

[1civic]

No one besides me sees the irony that the 2 people complaining about the functionality of this car have civic and vtec in their name?

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

Check my join date again, then check it again... Maybe if you look one more time!! Get the picture yet?



I don't give a fuck about stance, offset, hard parking, IMO if you can't afford real mods then don't bother!!

[Vteckidd]

No one besides me sees the irony that the 2 people complaining about the functionality of this car have civic and vtec in their name?

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

Screename is older than you, ive been Vteckidd for like 18 years.

[.blank cd]

No one besides me sees the irony that the 2 people complaining about the functionality of this car have civic and vtec in their name?

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

Ironic that someone posting about functionality is posting from a Samsung Galaxy S3

[Vteckidd]

It's not, any vtec is basically the best platform for a car built for functionality.

you misunderstand what "functional" means.

Im not hating on anything, any car can have functional mods that make it more enjoyable to drive, more aesthetically appealing , faster, etc.

This car has air bags , which dont particularly make me go WHOA, but in the case of this photographer who works/runs/owns a site or mag that caters to people into that style, I understand it.

[Vteckidd]

Ironic that someone posting about functionality is posting from a Samsung Galaxy S3

LOL WINNAR

[DontHate]

Check my join date again, then check it again... Maybe if you look one more time!! Get the picture yet?



I don't give a fuck about stance, offset, hard parking, IMO if you can't afford real mods then don't bother!!

So the only REAL mods are the ones you support? If it isn't performance, it isn't a mod?

Ironic that someone posting about functionality is posting from a Samsung Galaxy S3

Don't understand this at all, you must be an Apple fan? Posting from my 2012 i7 Macbook Pro now if that's better.

[Nerdsrock22]

So the only REAL mods are the ones you support? If it isn't performance, it isn't a mod?

Some people aren't into visual mods, nothing anyone can do about it.

Don't understand this at all, you must be an Apple fan? Posting from my 2012 i7 Macbook Pro now if that's better.

Significantly.

[DontHate]

Some people aren't into visual mods, nothing anyone can do about it.

But don't bash those who are. Or complain that someone took PICTURES of a car that looks good. Making a race video of this car? No. But I don't understand how you can complain about a feature on a beautiful, unique car.

[Nerdsrock22]

But don't bash those who are. Or complain that someone took PICTURES of a car that looks good. Making a race video of this car? No. But I don't understand how you can complain about a feature on a beautiful, unique car.

Those that dislike will likely continue disliking ad nauseam.

[Sol-Badguy]

Ironic that someone posting about functionality is posting from a Samsung Galaxy S3

Hey, hey. You struck a nerve.

[quickdodge®]

What do you think he should have added to be feature worthy?

Andy, don't bother with that dude's comment. What Carlos is doing is what needs to be done. Create diversity. It's sad that some people just want to see the same thing over and over again.

He is literally the only Forte in the world with this type of setup.

I thought his was the only one in this country because, if I remember correctly, there are a couple in Europe that are also on air bags.

[quickdodge®]

This thread is exactly what I was talking about as to one reason this site has the bad rap.

[KyleG]

My favorite car right now. Yes, favorite. And the owner is a really cool guy.


If the car had wheel gap or 'fake wheels' the arguement right now would be for him to 'have moar low' and get 'real wheels'.

Always something.... lol

[Julio]

The car is beautiful and great pictures.. If this was my Car.. And I was still into modding cars.. I wouldnt consider this car to be " there " yet.. I would keep this car exactly like it is with the exterior, wheels, lip, air bags.. Looks to have some sort of widebody work on it., exterior is on point.. To be Elite..needs, a nice stereo, although this car is to parking lot pimp, I would boost it.. And some interior work, LIGHT interior work.. Nothing stupid. Just my personal opinion.. But car is pretty dope.

[.blank cd]

Hey, hey. You struck a nerve.

I WUV U

[KyleG]

I would boost it..

I heard this was in the works...

[Nerdsrock22]

I thought his was the only one in this country because, if I remember correctly, there are a couple in Europe that are also on air bags.

I checked with him several times before putting that. He's claiming first ever. I'd be interested to see another.

[RL...]

Its a lowered car with some shitty stanced wheels and a carbon hood?

that is feature worthy now? Am I missing something

That's all it takes to be featured now, man. lol

The car is clean and all, but I'm not a fan of the wheels either, or bagging anything other than a big body luxury car

[1civic]

I bought a Daewoo, soon to be the next feature car!! WUT WUT.. Diversity at it's finest!!



*logs out*

[DontHate]

What does 1civic actually drive

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

[mistergou]

I like the car it looks great! and great pics also!

[quickdodge®]

I heard this was in the works...

I, for one, hope not.

What does 1civic actually drive

Don't feed it, dude. It really is pointless.

[boostedb16]

i personally love this car and to me the wheels could be worse. i dont really see any reason for all the bitching about it. good job on the pictures also.

[DontHate]

It's a dope car. Saw it and met him at the Barrett Parkway meet one night.

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

[Sammich]

I don't give a fuck about stance, offset, hard parking, IMO if you can't afford real mods then don't bother!!

EXACCCCCCCTLY your meaningless OPINION, so take it and stfu with it, because it's irrelevant as to this webzine's feature. I never understand with some sites, particularly this one, why it's straight bashing because you dont like it, instead of appreciating the craftsmanship that a person takes to build/mod a nice clean vehicle. This is what teh car scene is about, everyone has differing taste as to what they like, but everyone appreciates vehicles and anytime you hear of a car/truck/bike meet everyone is antsy to go to one, but always critical about dumbshit. Just stfu and appreciate the scene for it's diversity and stay in your lane

[boostedb16]

EXACCCCCCCTLY your meaningless OPINION, so take it and stfu with it, because it's irrelevant as to this webzine's feature. I never understand with some sites, particularly this one, why it's straight bashing because you dont like it, instead of appreciating the craftsmanship that a person takes to build/mod a nice clean vehicle. This is what teh car scene is about, everyone has differing taste as to what they like, but everyone appreciates vehicles and anytime you hear of a car/truck/bike meet everyone is antsy to go to one, but always critical about dumbshit. Just stfu and appreciate the scene for it's diversity and stay in your lane

exactly. one reason i try not to post anything about a car that is not my taste or my style. i basicly like all types but if it dont suite me then i dont bother saying anything because its not my car. as far as this car goes, its more than a car with wheels and bags. go back and find his build thread, a lot more than that has been put into this car, more than most can say about theres and a hell of a lot more than mine.

[quickdodge®]

instead of appreciating the craftsmanship that a person takes to build/mod a nice clean vehicle.

I disagree here. You don't have to like or even appreciate another person's ride. Not for the sake of this hobby. But a dislike for something can be tactfully represented.

exactly. one reason i try not to post anything about a car that is not my taste or my style. i basicly like all types but if it dont suite me then i dont bother saying anything because its not my car.

There's nothing wrong in commenting on a car that doesn't suit your style. Just be cool with it. I've done that many times...even on this car. There are a few things I don't like about it, I mentioned them, tastefully, gave the owner a thumb's up and moved on.

Again, not everyone is going to like everything and not everyone has to. But it is imperative that people just be respectful either way.

[boostedb16]

There's nothing wrong in commenting on a car that doesn't suit your style. Just be cool with it. I've done that many times...even on this car. There are a few things I don't like about it, I mentioned them, tastefully, gave the owner a thumb's up and moved on.

Again, not everyone is going to like everything and not everyone has to. But it is imperative that people just be respectful either way.

well said. most of the time i dont feel its my place to dislike someones car, i mean i will ask why about something but normally i just dont say anything.

[1civic]

Respect the work, Hmmm... Ok!!



Later!

[e.mury]

[Elbow]

Ok. I didn't really want to go here, but lets all get in our time machine and head on back to 2009 for a stance vs track argument.

The function of this car is to be a daily-driven show car. It will never race, never appear to race, and will never see a track. It's an automatic KIA Forte for the love of God.

Canibeat is a stance blog. We feature stanced cars. I've been wanting to feature a non-Genesis KIA/Hyundai for awhile, because its a brand new scene that very few people are involved in. This car is currently the most advanced and innovative stanced KIA in the world AFAIK.

If this car was an Civic Si and was modded the same way, would it be featured? Absolutely not.

1. Unique car.
2. Quality parts/build
3. Correct stance

Those three together will usually get you a feature on any stance site.

I have to add this, when I and many other people say it's not functional, that doesn't mean it should function on the track. If you need to change a route or modify your driveway entrance for your slammed car, your car is not functional. That's just my own opinion of course and I personally could care less what people want to do.

As for the car in question, the Forte looks better than many other cars in its class, or older Civics with a similar wheel setup. I don't think it's ugly or anything, not my cup of tea with the whole 90s poke thing and tire stretch but I don't even remotely care for the whole "stance" scene so of course it wouldn't be my cup of tea.

[C230K]

I guess I need to air bag and stance my benz

[DontHate]

At least it didn't blow up

[Samsung Galaxy S3]

[civicturbo10]

This Kia reminds me of the VIP style that has been emerging although it's not a 4 door lux sedan which seems to be the entry into this VIP style.

VIP
Japanese Cars show 2011 (part 3) - YouTube

VIP
BLACK 2 VIP Car Meet - YouTube

Guys there is nothing wrong with the wheels. It's not ugly as you guys make it out to be. There reminiscent of the AMG hammer wheels that came out a while back. When they first appeared i have no idea, but i'm sure i was a kid when they did. If there was another wheel that his are similar too i have no clue, but the AMGs come to mind. His are simple, elegant, deep dish and blend well towards his "VIP" style that i think he's trying to portray. If, he isn't then i don't know.
Within the VIP style i like most deep dish wheels and some I don't. But his wheels are certainly not ugly. They look great b/c there deep dish. But, I can show you ugly wheels.

AMG hammers
17" MERCEDES AMG HAMMER STYLE WHEELS + MICHELIN/PIRELLI TYRES | Wheels, Tyres & Rims | Gumtree Australia Darebin Area - Preston

Ugly american racing rim
Mike's Miata Blog

more, ugly wheels
Worst Wheel I've ever seen! - Club Lexus Forums

[Tommy_T]

Great shots Andy.

[Black R]

What I like about this car is the amount of work to makeout a metal wide body. :thumbup: