Shawn Flindall wanted to dive into the KDM scene, but he also wanted to do it in a unique way that suited his own personality and style. After deciding on a 2016 Kia Rio LX+, he was motivated by the popularity of the KDM niche in the car scene, and began transforming his compact Korean hatchback into a unique ride of his own.

Owner: Shawn Flindall
Location: Port Hope, ON
Vehicle: 2016 Kia Rio LX+
Horsepower: 138 whp
Club: StaticLows

SOCIAL

Facebook: Shawn Flindall
Instagram: @staticlows

Photography by Shawn Flindall, @spokephotos.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• AF Dynamic Cold Air Intake
• NGK Iridium Plugs
• Spec D Oil Catch Can
• KDM Tuner Rad Hose Kit
• KDM Tuner Throttle Body Spacer
• Evilla Motorsports Carbon Fiber Rad Cover
• Carbon Hydro Dipped Engine Cover
• Carbon Hydro Dipped Relay Cover
• Chrome Fender/Bay Bolts
• Blue Engine Bay Glow
• SickSpeed Radiator & Oil Cap
• SickSpeed Horns

EXHAUST

• Evilla Motorsports Cat-Less Mid Pipe
• Evilla Motorsports Magnaflow Axel-Back Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Volt Gauge
• Oil Temp Gauge
• Oil Pressure Gauge

WHEELS & TIRES

• JNC 034 20+ Wheels
• RTX Chrome Tuner Lugs
• Nexen SU1 N’Fera Tires 195/45/16
• Metallic Purple Calipers

BRAKES

• DBC SS Drilled Rotors
• DBC Brake Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Evilla Motorsports Strut Bar
• Evilla Motorsports Lower Interior Hatch Bar
• Evilla Motorsports Torsion Bar
• Evilla Motorsports Mid Interior Hatch Bar
• Wasp Racing Coilovers
• Rear Collars/Perches Removed (rear)
• Megan Racing Camber Bolt Kit

EXTERIOR

• Wrapped in Avery Satin Metallic Purple
• Front Splitter Lip
• Splitter Support Rods
• Side Splitters
• Rear Diffuser
• Rear spoiler
• Front Tow hook
• Carbon K Emblems
• Aftermarket Korean Headlights
• LED conversion
• Tinted Tail Lights/Third Brake/reflectors
• VMS Shorty Antenna
• 1” Hood Spacers
• Front & Rear Wiper Delete
• Rear Window Vents
• Front Fenders Rolled/Pulled
• Rear Fenders Rolled

LIGHTING

• Aftermarket Korean Headlights

INTERIOR

• Cipher Auto Seats
• Cipher Auto 4 Point Harnesses
• Custom Seat Brackets
• Cipher Auto Harness Bar
• DND Performance Steering Wheel
• DND Performance Coilover Shift Knob
• Tsurikawa Heart Handle
• Carbon Fiber/Silver Pedals
• Galaxy Wrapped Shifter Boot
• Galaxy Wrapped Pillars
• Galaxy Wrapped Headliner
• Matte Black Double Din Head Unit Kit
• Rear Seat Delete
• False Rear Floor Wrapped in Black Fabric
• Amp Rack in Spare Wheel Well
• 5- Panel Wink Mirror
• LED Light conversion
• 3 pod Gauge Cluster

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

• Sony Double Din Head Unit
• MTX Thunder Pro Audio 6.5” Component Speakers
• MTX Thunder Pro 6.5" 3-Way Mid Speakers
• MTX Thunder Pro2 10" Subwoofers (2)
• Bassworx Inverted Sub Enclosure
• 1800w Kenwood Amplifier
• 1800w Amplifier Kit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"I honestly do not have a specific favorite modification, I just love the overall look of the Static Rio and how everything is coming together to complete my vision. Another favorite part of this project is the people I have met who have helped get the car to where it is today!"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• New wrap color
• LED taillights
• Hatch-mounted wing
• Boost, or N/A rebuild, ECU tune
• More aggressive wheel/stance setup

SPONSORS

• Optimum Wraps
• Evilla Motorsports
• Cipher Auto