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opr917
12-29-2007, 01:18 AM
Hi !!
First post, although I've been lurking now for a while... :D

I have an 05 Elantra GLS Hatchback automatic (35K miles), I wish I had bought a manual... see, Initially this car was going to be for my wife (thus the automatic) but she changed her mind and got a a minivan.

I really like my Elantra but I wish that it was faster... her minivan (Quest) smokes me all the time :mad:

So far I've installed a SRI and a free flowing muffler (stock headers and cats).


I'd like to get 17" rims, but since I work in Michigan (read a lot of snow) I guess it's not practical to have 17" so I guess I will need to live with my 15"'s and Bridgestone Potenza's.

My only complain at this point is that when in reverse I hear this "bsssssssss" sound coming from the rear brakes... once I go forward it just goes away... it started at around 32K.

I'm very happy to join this community !.

killab823
12-29-2007, 01:55 AM
welcome to the forums!

after reading your post maybe that busted rear rim has something to do with that "bsssssss" noise coming from the rear brakes?

i'd replace the busted rear rim then head over to the dealership and complain about the noise and i'm sure you can get it fixed under warranty :D

SilverElantra
12-29-2007, 05:30 AM
welcome to the board and remember search is ur friend, will save you from the monsters that lurk on these forums and trust me they are here.

KeWLKaT
12-29-2007, 05:41 AM
Welcome buddy! Hatches are the best!

opr917
12-29-2007, 10:24 AM
Thank you for the welcome !

Hatches are the best! Yessssssssssss :D

It looks so cool and it's soo practical !

opr917
12-29-2007, 10:28 AM
welcome to the board and remember search is ur friend, will save you from the monsters that lurk on these forums and trust me they are here.

Hmm... yes, I noticed that... makes you search twice :rolleyes:

bdiggy
12-29-2007, 11:25 AM
Welcome aboard man.

rusto85
12-29-2007, 09:20 PM
Welcome and yes I also agree hatches are the best.

only1db
12-29-2007, 10:17 PM
welcome...kewl is right...hatches are the ****!!

SuperGLS
12-30-2007, 12:23 AM
Welcome to EXD.

opr917
12-30-2007, 12:38 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome! :thumbsup:

NY2002ElantraGT
12-31-2007, 12:53 AM
welcome to the club where hatchback members are cooler than the sedan members!

SuperGLS
12-31-2007, 01:07 AM
welcome to the club where hatchback members are cooler than the sedan members!

Hahaha! Good one. I'll have to ban all hatch owners for a week because of that.

KeWLKaT
12-31-2007, 01:19 AM
Pfft don't hate on us for truth James ;)

Freddy Krueger
12-31-2007, 03:05 PM
Hahaha! Good one. I'll have to ban all hatch owners for a week because of that.

Pfft don't hate on us for truth James ;)

@ SuperGLS: I'm with you 100%!!!

@ KeWLKaT: :tongue: :tongue: :D :D :D Are you still gonna be my Friend?





@ Openaloza: Welcome on board!!!

soullesselantra
12-31-2007, 03:12 PM
the rear brake sound might be something hanging up in the automatic adjustment process...

Tx_boy
12-31-2007, 03:53 PM
Welcome and sedans are better cause hatchbacks look like fatchicks!!!!!