ElantraXD - Car of the Month

themanfriday

Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan

How long have you owned your Elantra?

I have owned my elantra since July 2001.

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

It was acctually a gift I bought my wife for our wedding (wink, wink...).

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

To get a car I liked, saw the potential and really wanted but, had to get the okay from the lady.



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

To learn everything I can to hook my ride up. Also, meet other people that had the same interest I had in this car and other Hyundais.

In one word describe the style of your Elantra.

Mine.

Who helped modify your Elantra?

I did everything myself with a little help from members of my car club Unlimited Visonz.



What do you like most about your Elantra?

The potiential and ride. People tend to be amazed with all that I have done and plan to do. They even mistake the car for other high mod cars.

What do you like least about your Elantra?

The unavailability of specific mods for the XD. You have to find parts from other cars that are compatible.

What modification is next for your Elantra?

Total suspension.



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

10. Because it's mine.

Most commonly, what do people say about your Elantra?

"I like your WRX, A HYUNDAI???? How much are you spraying? Your not!!!????? Wow! thats fast for a Hyundai"

Who is allowed to drive your Elantra?

Only the closely trusted not to hit it. The wife and.......no! Sorry just me.

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

Total engine swap or port and polish of everything.



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

BMW.

Realistically, what kind of car is next?

Hyundai. I am an Hyundai fan.

Modifications

Appearance:
Customed HP Design 17"x 7" Wheels
SR Billet Alluminum Oil Caps
EVO 3 Body Kit
Red LED Underbody Kit
Red LED washer Nossles
CRC rear Wing
SR EXDian emblem
5% Window Tint

Interior:
7 Colors 5" Tachometer Gauge with Shift Light
Red and black interior lighting
Red light foot pedals

Engine:
Custom GEN II 3" Air Intake
OBX Exhaust Cam Sprocket
KDM Intake Cam Sprocket
All pulleys by OBX
Shark Racing (SR) BBTB
Optima Redtop Battery
ZEX Hyperformance spark plugs
SR re-mapped ECU
OBX Racing Headers
OBX Stainless Steel SUS-304 Dual Bazooka Muffler with DTM Tip
Red Nology Hotwires

Suspension/Drivetrain:
H&R Springs
EXEDY stage1 Clutch
SR Light weight Flywheel
SR Front Strut bar
RS type short shifter
Clutch Spring/Slave Cylinder Modification


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