soullesselantra 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan How long have you owned your Elantra? A year and a half. Is there anything special, unique, or different concerning the history of your Elantra? Not that I'm aware of, but it has been close to crossing the US judging by where it was shipped from and where I've been with it. Honestly, what was your intention when you bought your Elantra? My intentions were to have a car that would be good for a family, and something that I could still play around with and have some fun. And NOT to have a Civic... What was your intention after discovering EXD (or other Hyundai forums)? When I first came to EXD and saw the variety of styling differences done with the same parts (grilles, interior panels, and the like) I started researching what I wanted to do to my Elantra based on what was already done, and getting new ideas for things that I can do to set my car off even more. In one word describe the style of your Elantra. Peppy. Who helped modify your Elantra? I did all the work on my car, but I've had some "moral support" from my girlfriend and my buddies Cory (MunkyMofo) and Travis (greywolf6984). What do you like most about your Elantra? The basic fact that it doesn't look like anything else around town and the looks on peoples faces when they realize that yes, it is a Hyundai. What do you like least about your Elantra? Wheel hop, road noise, and those POS factory tires. What modification is next for your Elantra? Two tone paint running black underneath the body line wrapping around to the bottom "lip" of the front bumper and the decklid with silver pinstriping to set it apart (and to cover what is expected to be a wicked tape line...lol). On a scale from 0-10, how would you rate your Elantra? 7... it has room for improvement. Most commonly, what do people say about your Elantra? "Wow, I never expected you to say that was a Hyundai..." Who is allowed to drive your Elantra? My girlfriend Amanda drives it because I won't let her into the drivers seat of my SVO. What is the most outrageous thing you have wanted to do to your car that you have not been able to do? Chop the top about 3-4 inches and put the AWD Tuscon drivetrain into it. What kind of car did you own (or drive) before your Elantra? 2001 Nissan Frontier XE King Cab. Realistically, what kind of car is next? I think I am done buying cars for a while since I got my SVO, but in the event I would need to buy one, if I can't find a Tidal Wave GT hatchback, I'm getting another Mustang... and Amanda will be getting her own car, not driving mine... Modifications Interior: Painted dash and door panel trim Blue dome and map lights Red gauge, ashtray, lighter, keyring, and HVAC illumination Exterior: KDM Clear Corners Blue city lights EXD License plate frame and decals E-Bay fiberglass grille with matched hood trim (Featured on Racing Raven's XD2 grille auction) Factory badging removed Custom badging on decklid 17" Fusion RE-7 wheels wrapped in Hankook tires Audio/Video: JVC Head unit 2 Orion Cobalt 10" Subwoofers Backseat headrest on front seats Torch Series by Digital Audio 450W amp Engine/Performance: Custom Short Ram Intake Modded slave cylinder B&M Short Throw Shifter Megan Racing Muffler Suspension: 19.2mm GK Sway bar Springtech Springs Click here for more information about this months Car Of The Month owner.

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