MysticElf 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback How long have you owned your Elantra? I have have the car about 1 year and 5 months. Is there anything special, unique, or different concerning the history of your Elantra? Nothing really, just had one owner before me which was the dealership that I purchased it from. Honestly, what was your intention when you bought your Elantra? When I purchased the Elantra, I just wanted a cheap car to drive around while I'm stationed here at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. What was your intention after discovering EXD (or other Hyundai forums)? By the time I found my home at EXD, I had already had a few mods but, needed more info on other choices. In one word describe the style of your Elantra. Original. Who helped modify your Elantra? Just me and a few shops. What do you like most about your Elantra? Handling, just three mods completely changes the cars reaction! What do you like least about your Elantra? The bodykit. I wish it was something else other than fiberglass. What modification is next for your Elantra? Dual exhaust. On a scale from 0-10, how would you rate your Elantra? 8 or 9 because there are a few things I need to touch up. Most commonly, what do people say about your Elantra? "I love your doors!" or "It's a Hyundai!?...It looks like a WRX." Who is allowed to drive your Elantra? Only me. The wife will have to get her own car. What is the most outrageous thing you have wanted to do to your car that you have not been able to do? Suicide the rear doors. What kind of car did you own (or drive) before your Elantra? I was in Japan for the past four and a half years and drove my Japanese ex's Mitsubishi Minica. Realistically, what kind of car is next? Probably an SUV style, not sure which one. But that's only because the wife wants one for when we have a kid. Modifications Interior: Racing seats with 3-point harness Exterior: Evo 3 Body kit 7" foglamps dual-chambered Blue LEDs in top chamber of foglamps Universal hood scoop Universal spoiler Z3 Fender inserts Ixion Grille Motegi 17" MR7's PIAA ICE for rear license plate Custom paint job (White added on top of stock TidalWave Blue) Vertical Door Hinges Electronics: Pioneer Premier DEH-P760MP w/ add-on for Ipod to be controlled through head unit Rockford Fosgate Punch AMP (P5002) Two Rockford Fosgate Punch (P2) Suspension: Hyundai Tiburon Stock Rear Anti-Roll Bar (19.2mm) Rear Strut Bar Custom AirBag Suspension with pillar and gauges Click here for more information about this months Car Of The Month owner.

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