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miata · 02-17-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark

LOL 201hp is not enough for power hunger people.

I meant those who like Veloster but have been holding out for the Turbo model.
As I typed that I knew someone would say what you said.. LOL.

Dark · 02-17-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by miata

I meant those who like Veloster but have been holding out for the Turbo model.
As I typed that I knew someone would say what you said.. LOL.

LOL Gotcha. With that size and power, it will make a fun commuter. Now people would cross shop this and GTI.

blacknbean · 02-17-2012, 02:36 AM

kinda want. have to wait for the reviews and maybe see it in person, but seems like it would make a good DD. then later on pick up a frs and make it track/weekend warrior car.

SUB-FT86 · 02-17-2012, 07:57 AM

The only thing the Veloster turbo got over the FR-S is torque and features. That's not enough for me as I am not a fan of the styling or FWD platform. Also the turbo should be much heavier than miata's non turbo model. I think it will be 2,950 lbs.

fernan2 · 02-18-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by miata

Gee thanks..
Anyway, I blacked out the front grille today with 3M carbon fiber film.

can you post more pics??? thanks.

tranzformer · 02-18-2012, 11:23 PM

So rumors are the Veloster Turbo starts at $21,500 (w/ dest $22,280).

suprachica79 · 02-19-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

So rumors are the Veloster Turbo starts at $21,500 (w/ dest $22,280).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

Veloster Turbo will start at $21,500

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2012/02/2013-hyundai-veloster-turbo-to-start-at-21500.html

Hmmmmm

Nice of you to read

no_name · 02-22-2012, 02:05 PM

The blacked out grill with the yellow looks really good. Nice job.

Does anyone know if the Hyundai 1.6 Turbo runs on 87 octane?

HitTheGas · 02-22-2012, 02:59 PM

uncomfortable flat seats, cheap materials

elantra based suspension

no thanks

& i know how it looks is subjective, but the FR-S looks way sexier imo. veloster is pudgy & awkward. FR-S is sleek & sharp.

Mr.Jay · 02-22-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no_name

The blacked out grill with the yellow looks really good. Nice job.

Does anyone know if the Hyundai 1.6 Turbo runs on 87 octane?

yea the engine can run on 87 but with reduced numbers

miata · 02-22-2012, 09:17 PM

Mr.Jay · 02-23-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by miata

woah it makes 201 on 87? does it make more on prem?

Quentin · 02-23-2012, 03:07 PM

Torsion beam rear suspension, FWD, and no LSD? I'll take multilink rear, RWD, and standard LSD of the FR-S, thanks, even if it is $3k more expensive. All those items are worth $3k. Not driving something with the looks of a Veloster with its jacked up 3 door configuration is worth another $3k.

Heck, I'd buy another GTI again before I'd consider the Veloster. It at least had a great looking interior, fantastic plaid seats, and was quite practical in the 2 box shape instead of this over-stylized mess of form over function.

miata · 02-23-2012, 03:25 PM

Anyone considering FRS for autoX or track use should not seriously consider Veloster.
For normal street use multilink rear suspension or LSD doesn't do anything unless you break the laws and/or drive like an a$$hole.
If you buy a FRS, at least participate in autoX and tell me the rear suspension and LSD are necessary. If you don't you are just spending $3000 more for low feature car.

02-22-2012, 02:05 PM	#134
no_name Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2005 Hyundai Accent Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 306 Thanks: 27 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The blacked out grill with the yellow looks really good. Nice job. Does anyone know if the Hyundai 1.6 Turbo runs on 87 octane? __________________ GT86: "This car has two steering wheels: one is circular, the other is operated with the right foot."

02-22-2012, 02:59 PM	#135
HitTheGas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Left Coast Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	uncomfortable flat seats, cheap materials elantra based suspension no thanks & i know how it looks is subjective, but the FR-S looks way sexier imo. veloster is pudgy & awkward. FR-S is sleek & sharp. __________________

02-22-2012, 09:17 PM	#137
miata Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2006 Miata 5 spd Location: wa Posts: 300 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	__________________ 2006 Miata

02-23-2012, 03:25 PM	#140
miata Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2006 Miata 5 spd Location: wa Posts: 300 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Anyone considering FRS for autoX or track use should not seriously consider Veloster. For normal street use multilink rear suspension or LSD doesn't do anything unless you break the laws and/or drive like an a$$hole. If you buy a FRS, at least participate in autoX and tell me the rear suspension and LSD are necessary. If you don't you are just spending $3000 more for low feature car. __________________ 2006 Miata

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SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	The only thing the Veloster turbo got over the FR-S is torque and features. That's not enough for me as I am not a fan of the styling or FWD platform. Also the turbo should be much heavier than miata's non turbo model. I think it will be 2,950 lbs.

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Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 685 Thanked 813 Times in 435 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Torsion beam rear suspension, FWD, and no LSD? I'll take multilink rear, RWD, and standard LSD of the FR-S, thanks, even if it is $3k more expensive. All those items are worth $3k. Not driving something with the looks of a Veloster with its jacked up 3 door configuration is worth another $3k. Heck, I'd buy another GTI again before I'd consider the Veloster. It at least had a great looking interior, fantastic plaid seats, and was quite practical in the 2 box shape instead of this over-stylized mess of form over function.

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