ElantraXD - Car of the Month

ArunSenior04

2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan

How long have you owned your Elantra?

I have owned my XD since summer of 2005.

Is there anything special, unique, or different concerning the history of your Elantra?

I think I'm one of the few XDs with angel eyes.

Honestly, what was your intention when you bought your Elantra?

Cheap, reliable, great-on-gas transporation.



What was your intention after discovering EXD (or other Hyundai forums)?

To learn about how to do things myself.

In one word describe the style of your Elantra.

Simple.

Who helped modify your Elantra?

Myself, Evan, Sean, and Jim. (ADMIN note: Teamwork!)



What do you like most about your Elantra?

The great gas mileage.

What do you like least about your Elantra?

The easy-to-chip paint.

What modification is next for your Elantra?

Maybe a ported intake manifold.



On a scale from 0-10, how would you rate your Elantra?

7.5. There's still a few other things I would like to do to it.

Most commonly, what do people say about your Elantra?

"Very clean."

Who is allowed to drive your Elantra?

Just me, and people I trust. LOL.

What is the most outrageous thing you have wanted to do to your car that you have not been able to do?

Nitrous.



What kind of car did you own (or drive) before your Elantra?

A 1990 Ford Probe GL. I actually really loved that car.

Realistically, what kind of car is next?

I've always liked the Mazda 3 sedan. Hopefully, I can get one after I get out of school.



Modifications

Exterior:

Painted Headlights
Clear Side Markers
OEM High Spoiler
Custom White Angel Eyes

Interior:

Painted Interior Pieces
Velvet Door Panels
Reverse Glow Gauges
Tiburon Multi Gauage w/ Bros Glow Overlays

Audio/Video:

Pioneer 3700 MP3/WMA Player w/ Remote
Infinity Reference 6.5" Component Speakers (REF-6010CS)
Infinity Reference 6"x9" Three-Way Speakers (REF-9613I)

Suspension:

Shark Racing Front Strut Bar
Tiburon GT 19.2mm Rear Sway Bar
15" OZ Rally Wheels

Engine:

J2 valve Cover
3" Cold Air Intake
Painted Engine Pieces
Custom 8GA Ground Wire Kit
OBX Underdrive Pulley
Fidanza Cam Gear
NGK V-Power Spark Plugs
NGK Spark Plug Wires
Hotshot Headers
Stock 2nd Cat and Resonator
2.25" Crushed Bent Catback Exhaust
2.25" In/Out Borla XS (A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po-gLhlB29k">Video)
Magnaflow Tip

Click here for more information about this months Car Of The Month owner.

Click here to Return to the Forum · Click here to return to COTM Archive Page