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BootpTraphik · 12-12-2010, 06:06 PM

Hey guys,

It's been a while since I've been on this forum. I could no longer wait for Toyota to release the FT-86, so when I graduated college I went out and replaced my crappy Cavalier. Don't worry, I still dig the FT-86 a lot, such a beautiful car! Nevertheless, I picked up my Genesis Coupe in October and am loving it! So I decided its about time to share some pics and start talking on the FT-86 board again. Enjoy!

Car: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 - Silverstone Silver
Mods: Not much yet, other than a K&N filter, Strut Brace, and some LED footwell lighting. Getting some CF pieces soon + reflash, CF SRI, Luxon Sway Braces, Rims/tires, exhaust... basically the bolt on works!

Mind the winter tires/rims, its cold here now.

2jz-gte4life · 12-13-2010, 12:55 AM

was there something wrong with your old car?

Or you just wanted a new car and couldn't wait, lol.

RWDJunkie · 12-13-2010, 03:18 AM

Interesting. Glad you're enjoying it.

Weird choice on the wheels to be honest. I mean, it doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to me.

R_E_L · 12-13-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RWDJunkie

Interesting. Glad you're enjoying it.

Weird choice on the wheels to be honest. I mean, it doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to me.

im guessing he didnt want to spend too much on a set of wheels for his winter tires that's all.

either way congrats on the genesis its a slick car!

BootpTraphik · 12-13-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by R_E_L

im guessing he didnt want to spend too much on a set of wheels for his winter tires that's all.

either way congrats on the genesis its a slick car!

Lol, you got it man. Its winter and snowy here so I picked up some Hankook iPikes on 17s. Skinnier tire with a taller sidewall for the winter. They are just cheap alloy rims.

For summer rims I'm looking at 275/35 19 in the rear and 245/35 19s in the front, not sure on rims yet so can't decide offset, but they gotta be tight!

Yeah, my old car wasn't gonna make it through winter, needed too much work to justify keeping it for another year. So I put it down, and bought my GC.

Can't wait till spring to start some modding and perhaps some lapping at the local track!

ryude · 12-13-2010, 08:06 PM

Hey congrats on the new car. I know a few people with GC's and they look so bland until you mod the car. Anyway, I hope the car keeps you happy

BootpTraphik · 12-13-2010, 08:18 PM

Wheels and coilovers make all the difference...

NESW20 · 12-14-2010, 01:04 AM

sway braces? seriously?

RWDJunkie · 12-14-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BootpTraphik

Lol, you got it man. Its winter and snowy here so I picked up some Hankook iPikes on 17s. Skinnier tire with a taller sidewall for the winter. They are just cheap alloy rims....

There we go! That's the answer to the question I was going to ask next. I was going to ask why you didn't just buy winter tires for the stock wheels. It's all good.

FYI: I'm not used to the cold, so I have no winter knowledge. So for me, there are no stupid questions regarding anything winter related. :happy0180:

ryude · 12-14-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BootpTraphik

Wheels and coilovers make all the difference...

BootpTraphik · 12-14-2010, 07:10 PM

Yes indeed sway braces, they just look cool + there's nothing wrong with increased stiffness (that what she said!). For example (from a fellow GenCoupe member):

Picture those, but Kawasaki Green, to match the strut brace. Its actually a pretty cheap mod to do, less than $300 I believe.

As for that picture in the previous post, yeah thats a pretty good stance. I'm not a fan of the "hella flush" look with excessive camber. But I do believe a drop is necessary when putting bigger fatter tires on, keeps that ugly wheelgap at bay lol.

Thanks for the kind words though!

BootpTraphik · 12-14-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ryude

Looks like the Stillen Cat-Back Exhaust too, its on my list as well.

ryude · 12-14-2010, 10:05 PM

That's not hella flush, it's just 1.5" D2 Coilovers.

BootpTraphik · 12-14-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ryude

That's not hella flush, it's just 1.5" D2 Coilovers.

Yep, sorry I meant I don't like "hella flush" in general, not stipulating that the GC pictured was like such lol. I would like a setup like what is pictured, nothing excessive, just good looking.

12-12-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
BootpTraphik loading in progress Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: Genesis Coupe 3.8 M/T Location: Southern Ontario, Lake Erie Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New Car... Couldn't wait for Toyota Hey guys, It's been a while since I've been on this forum. I could no longer wait for Toyota to release the FT-86, so when I graduated college I went out and replaced my crappy Cavalier. Don't worry, I still dig the FT-86 a lot, such a beautiful car! Nevertheless, I picked up my Genesis Coupe in October and am loving it! So I decided its about time to share some pics and start talking on the FT-86 board again. Enjoy! Car: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 - Silverstone Silver Mods: Not much yet, other than a K&N filter, Strut Brace, and some LED footwell lighting. Getting some CF pieces soon + reflash, CF SRI, Luxon Sway Braces, Rims/tires, exhaust... basically the bolt on works! Mind the winter tires/rims, its cold here now. __________________ BootpTraphik Resident GenCoupe lurker and FT-86 fan

12-13-2010, 12:55 AM	#2
2jz-gte4life Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 1995 Toyota Supra Location: Toronto Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	was there something wrong with your old car? Or you just wanted a new car and couldn't wait, lol. __________________

12-13-2010, 03:18 AM	#3
RWDJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: P.O.S. Location: On earth Posts: 239 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting. Glad you're enjoying it. Weird choice on the wheels to be honest. I mean, it doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to me. __________________

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BootpTraphik loading in progress Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: Genesis Coupe 3.8 M/T Location: Southern Ontario, Lake Erie Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheels and coilovers make all the difference... __________________ BootpTraphik Resident GenCoupe lurker and FT-86 fan

12-14-2010, 01:04 AM	#8
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sway braces? seriously? __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-13-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
ryude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: Volkswagen GTI Location: Louisiana Posts: 466 Thanks: 6 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey congrats on the new car. I know a few people with GC's and they look so bland until you mod the car. Anyway, I hope the car keeps you happy

12-14-2010, 07:10 PM	#11
BootpTraphik loading in progress Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: Genesis Coupe 3.8 M/T Location: Southern Ontario, Lake Erie Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes indeed sway braces, they just look cool + there's nothing wrong with increased stiffness (that what she said!). For example (from a fellow GenCoupe member): Picture those, but Kawasaki Green, to match the strut brace. Its actually a pretty cheap mod to do, less than $300 I believe. As for that picture in the previous post, yeah thats a pretty good stance. I'm not a fan of the "hella flush" look with excessive camber. But I do believe a drop is necessary when putting bigger fatter tires on, keeps that ugly wheelgap at bay lol. Thanks for the kind words though! __________________ BootpTraphik Resident GenCoupe lurker and FT-86 fan

12-14-2010, 10:05 PM	#13
ryude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: Volkswagen GTI Location: Louisiana Posts: 466 Thanks: 6 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's not hella flush, it's just 1.5" D2 Coilovers.

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