gerardoleroy 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan How long have you owned your Elantra? Since new, almost 6 years now. Is there anything special, unique, or different concerning the history of your Elantra? It is one of the few Elantras out there with the Astrel body kit. Honestly, what was your intention when you bought your Elantra? I had a 1997 Elantra and wanted an upgrate so I trade it for the 2002 Elantra. To be honest the '02 looks better but the '97 was way faster. What was your intention after discovering EXD (or other Hyundai forums)? I wanted to build the XD better looking than my '97 and I did. I was lucky to find this forum, it helped me a lot when I was looking for bodykits. In one word describe the style of your Elantra. Unique. It has the look of a rally car which I like. Many people don't like the rear wing but I do and that's all it matters. Who helped modify your Elantra? I do all the work on my cars and motorcycles but there was a guy from Tampa that helped me eliminate the check engine light when I put the headers on. Thanks evil and BColeman is a great guy too we had good times driving around town. What do you like most about your Elantra? The way it looks. What do you like least about your Elantra? It's not too fast. What modification is next for your Elantra? None. On a scale from 0-10, how would you rate your Elantra? 8. Most commonly, what do people say about your Elantra? "WOW! Is that really a Hyundai?" Who is allowed to drive your Elantra? Not too many people, I think Brian and Evil did but I don't remember. What is the most outrageous thing you have wanted to do to your car that you have not been able to do? Maybe a turbo, but not anymore. What kind of car did you own (or drive) before your Elantra? Too many to list, but this is my third Hyundai. Realistically, what kind of car is next? Well it's hard to say. I'm not into cars any more since I got my GSXR 1000 and hit 184 MPH I got hooked. Time will tell. Modifications Exterior: Astrel body kit Hyperwing rear spoiler Clear sidemarkers Interior: Tiburon pedals Tiburon leader shift knob SR white face gauges Pillar pods Shift light JVC head unit Boss speakers Boss 700 watts amp Alpine 12" sub Engine: Tiburon cold air intake Cheap ebay headers (not so cheap back then) 2 1/2 pipe with magnaflow muffler Shark racing strut bar Optima battery Ground wires Hood risers OEM heavy duty clutch Suspension/Brakes: Eibach springs KYB struts Drag racing wheels DR-8 Kumho escta tires 215/45/17 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