New Car... Couldn't wait for Toyota

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by ryude

2.0T/274 hp/87 octane/34mpg - It's obviously tuned for a sedan

Mitsubishi/Chrysler/Hyundai have jointly developed engines for a long time now, some parts change but the main design stays the same.

I'm not really ripping on Hyundai, just pointing out that Mitsubishi did most of the serious engineering on the motor.

The GC to me and most car guys is an Impreza. BK could be 'Badass Korean'?

The thing with Hyundai for me is kind of the same issue I have with Ford. I really respect what they're doing industry-wise (improvements, performance, not needing a bailout, etc...), but for some reason (purely emotional I guess) I would never buy one.

And my biggest problem with Hyundai specifically is their recent styling always seems like it would have been spectacular if they had stopped a couple steps sooner than they did. This applies mostly to the Genesis coupe and the new Sonata. Really, really close to a great looking car, but too much extra 'stuff'. I don't know, just rambling I guess...

[ryude]

Originally Posted by Dimman

I'm not really ripping on Hyundai, just pointing out that Mitsubishi did most of the serious engineering on the motor.

The GC to me and most car guys is an Impreza. BK could be 'Badass Korean'?

The thing with Hyundai for me is kind of the same issue I have with Ford. I really respect what they're doing industry-wise (improvements, performance, not needing a bailout, etc...), but for some reason (purely emotional I guess) I would never buy one.

And my biggest problem with Hyundai specifically is their recent styling always seems like it would have been spectacular if they had stopped a couple steps sooner than they did. This applies mostly to the Genesis coupe and the new Sonata. Really, really close to a great looking car, but too much extra 'stuff'. I don't know, just rambling I guess...

Always great to look at something from another person's perspective. I understand now what you're saying, and I sort of agree.

It's like looking at a new smartphone on a carrier you hate, awesome phone just wish they would have made it for my carrier

[BoostJunkie]

Originally Posted by ryude

Did you also know that the engine block inside the Mitsubishi Evo X, Caliber SRT-4, and the Genesis Coupe Turbo are all made & designed by Hyundai?

I'll let you know on my opinion of the Evo X after the first weekend I'n January, I'm going to SoCal to visit my brother in-law and we are gonna take a ride I'n his fairly new Evo X

[ryude]

I'm jealous, I love Evolution's they are without a doubt a beast.

[BoostJunkie]

I drove my buddies IX I'n AR it was like 600whp it was nasty, but i have no clue about the X other then info and what's been said, I just hope it's still fairly stock so I can give a reasonable summery, but slightly elevated wouldn't be bad either

[BootpTraphik]

Ugh, so yeah, I got rear ended today on the highway. I stopped in time to avoid hitting the guy in front of me, but the guy two cars back did not, pushing the car behind me into my bumper.

Its cracked, but not too serious.

Full body kit time?

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by BootpTraphik

Ugh, so yeah, I got rear ended today on the highway. I stopped in time to avoid hitting the guy in front of me, but the guy two cars back did not, pushing the car behind me into my bumper.

Its cracked, but not too serious.

Full body kit time?

Damn, how many days you have it before this? That sucks.

[ryude]

Originally Posted by BootpTraphik

Ugh, so yeah, I got rear ended today on the highway. I stopped in time to avoid hitting the guy in front of me, but the guy two cars back did not, pushing the car behind me into my bumper.

Its cracked, but not too serious.

Full body kit time?

I'd try to get a agent to write you an estimate check, get it fixed for as cheap as possible and use the extra money towards mods.

[BoostJunkie]

Originally Posted by ryude

I'd try to get a agent to write you an estimate check, get it fixed for as cheap as possible and use the extra money towards mods.

What he said

That sucks man, I had my soup for about a month before some lady hit me I'n my passenger from fender, she had no insurance and it was I'n a parking lot(private property) so basically I got screwed

[NESW20]

damn, that sucks. my truck recently got hit while a family member of mine was driving it. took out the front bumper and left front suspension.

it's going from this:



to this:


except obviously i'm not painting my tuck white...

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by NESW20

yeah, i had to google them. seem kind of to me. i can think of numerous other places where the money would be more useful before getting those.

Strut brace/bar, I've heard of that.

Sway bar, I've heard of that too.

But a sway brace? That's news to me....lol.

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by BootpTraphik

A CF wrapped GT wing would be nice, or fog light surrounds. That grill is nice too.

Why not buy a real CF GT wing?

[BootpTraphik]

Yeah, I only have 6k kilometers on the car, bought it in the end of October. I've been talking to the guy that initiated the whole transfer of kinetic energy. He is willing to work out a non-insurance deal, like pay me the price of an OEM bumper and install. I'd rather not tell my insurance, they like to make excuses for making a 22 yr old pay more than I already do, no matter if I am at fault or not.

@ Dragonitti,

True I could buy a real CF wing, or I could wrap one myself. Haven't made up my mind yet cause I'm not jumping on a wing at the moment.

@NESW20

Do it, that would make your truck super sick.

[NESW20]

oh, there's no question. bumper either shipped Friday or will ship tomorrow. it should be on my truck by christmas. i saved a ton by doing the bumper labor myself. the rest of the insurance money will go toward a new suspension (roughly 2.5" lift).