Munky's '09 F24S

Munky · Oct 5, 2008

Traded in the Elantra for a 2009 Sonata GLS. Ebony Black, loaded, 4 miles on the clock.

I was aiming for the Limited, but they wanted at least $5,000 down, and I couldn't pull that. It's probably for the better, anyway. My monthly payment on the Limited would have been $120 more than what I'm paying for the GLS.

Here's the juicy details:

MECHANICAL

* 2.4L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine
* Continuous variable valve timing (CVVT)
* 5-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission w/OD
* Shift interlock system
* Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC)
* Front wheel drive
* Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/gas shocks
* Independent multi-link rear suspension w/gas shocks
* Front/rear stabilizer bars
* 16" steel wheels w/covers
* P215/60R16 all-season tires
* Compact spare tire
* Engine-speed-sensing pwr steering
* 4-wheel disc brakes
* 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist

EXTERIOR

* Body-color bumpers
* Body-color body-side moldings
* Body-color heated pwr mirrors
* Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
* Body-color door handles

INTERIOR

* Cloth seating surfaces
* Front bucket seats w/active head restraints
* Rear 60/40 split-fold seats w/outboard headrests
* Dual tier console w/fixed armrest, storage, (2) cupholders
* Reat center armrest w/(2) cupholders
* Center console mounted 12-volt pwr outlet
* Full floor carpeting
* Door sill scuff plates
* Tilt steering wheel
* Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip odometer, digital clock
* Warnings-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, trunk open, brake, check engine
* Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
* Pwr windows w/driver auto up/down, pinch protection, lockout
* Pwr door locks
* Remote keyless entry system w/alarm
* Remote fuel/hood release
* Cruise control
* AM/FM/XM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, i-Pod/USB/aux inputs, (6) speakers
* In-glass antenna
* Air conditioning w/cabin air filter
* Rear window defroster
* Locking glovebox
* Cloth door trim
* Map pockets
* Assist grips
* Lighting-inc: dome, ignition, glovebox, map
* Seatback pockets
* Rear coat hanger

SAFETY

* 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist
* Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
* Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
* Front/rear side-curtain airbags
* 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
* Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters
* Childproof rear door locks
* Emergency internal trunk release
* Lower anchors & upper tether anchors (LATCH)
* Energy-absorbing steering column
* Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC)
* Shift interlock system
* Front/rear crumple zones
* Body-side reinforcements
* Hood buckling creases & safety stops

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING

* City 21/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)

Here's some cell phone pictures I just took:

Stock Projectors FTW!

Got it for $22,800. $3,125 down. ($2,000 rebate for buying an '09; $500 rebate for trading in a Hyundai; $750 cash)

exdtuner · Oct 6, 2008

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Congrats on the car!

Qyn · Oct 6, 2008

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lol... heat shielding FTW!!!!!!!!!!

Nice retirement ride, Munky.

cbogg · Oct 7, 2008

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The "hesitation" should go away the more you drive it. From what I understand, the trans control part of the computer will learn your driving habits, and adjust shift points and what not accordingly, if you beat it, it'll shift higher, if you drive it like you're 90, it'll shift lower for fuel economy, right now, it's probably just learning how you drive it and it's confused

. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's how it was explained to me when I started selling these things awhile back, it makes sense though.

Munky · Oct 13, 2008

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Took my first road trip in it this weekend. I went to my dad's house on the north side of Milwaukee. 565.7 miles, 10:16 total driving time. (There and back).

I filled up in Noblesville, drove to my dad's and had exactly half a tank when I got there. I filled up again on the way back in Merrilville, IN, with a little under a 1/4 left. (426.2 miles).

This car is awesome.

hyunelan2 · Oct 13, 2008

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Munky said:
Took my first road trip in it this weekend. I went to my dad's house on the north side of Milwaukee. 565.7 miles, 10:16 total driving time. (There and back).

I filled up in Noblesville, drove to my dad's and had exactly half a tank when I got there. I filled up again on the way back in Merrilville, IN, with a little under a 1/4 left. (426.2 miles).

So what was your mpg calculation?

cbogg · Oct 13, 2008

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She's nice on the highway right? Gots ta beat the 'lantra in terms of comfort. I love my car on the highway, she cruises at 80+ all day with no problems, just not so comfy after the first hour or two.

Munky · Oct 13, 2008

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cbogg said:
She's nice on the highway right? Gots ta beat the 'lantra in terms of comfort. I love my car on the highway, she cruises at 80+ all day with no problems, just not so comfy after the first hour or two.

Oh yeah. You can't hear any engine drone, the seats are actually comfy. It's like driving a cloud.

Poopsicle · Oct 13, 2008

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Man, I want a Sonata too. Except I want mine with a 5-speed manual.

i8acobra · Oct 13, 2008

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It holds 17.7 gal. A little under 1/4 would be about 4 gal. left. We'll call it 13.5 gallons used... 426 miles... about 31.5 mpg.

So, he's getting low 30's on the highway.

Cypher · Oct 13, 2008

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the hesitation you feel is likely the fly-by wire TB. I can't stand them, but congrats!

SilverElantra · Oct 27, 2008

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i had the option to buy an 06 sonata v6 fully loaded for 18k when i bought my elantra. my dad bought the sonata though so i wanted the elantra. he actually bought the sonata after to me cause he couldnt let me have a newer car and loved how fast the sonata v6 was.

Matrixloader · Oct 27, 2008

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congratz! looks nice and nice choice of color.

now start modding. http://www.koreanautoimports.com/st...mports.com/store/index.php?cPath=31_289&osCsid=0226b598dc50445b25082320df4b6484

Munky · Nov 10, 2008

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Crappy cell phone pictures of the first modification; 15% window tint.

slyderdai · Nov 10, 2008

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dayyyyyaaaaam! that looks so good Cory. Just needs a set of rims and you are set.

Side note I was at Blue knob auto yesterday and they have an 06 v6 GLS with 50k on it for 10 grand. the XD might be traded if this chick doesn't buy it soon.

Fox · Nov 10, 2008

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Looks beautifull!
Amazing how a tint looks good on a black car

bdiggy · Nov 10, 2008

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Looking good bro.

Poopsicle · Nov 11, 2008

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Question for Munky: You looked at the GLS and Limited, why didn't you check out the SE model?

Munky · Nov 11, 2008

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Poopsicle said:
Question for Munky: You looked at the GLS and Limited, why didn't you check out the SE model?

I wanted the Limited at first, because it was the best they had. But the down payments for the Limited and SE were too high for me..so I went with the GLS.

Spectre · Nov 13, 2008

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I had the chance to pay cash for a 2006 V6 Sonata but I didn't want to spend all of my money. I ended up buying this Elantra after I test drove it. I said it once and I'll say it again. Until I test drove that Elantra I never thought that I'd ever buy one. The V6 Sonata was super nice though and was quick. My parents have a 2005 4 cyl Camry that has plenty of power and is very quiet. No doubt your Sonata is the same.

Munky · Dec 17, 2008

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Got my 5000K HID's in the mail yesterday.

The ballasts on this kit are SMALL...pictures to follow tonight.

Pete03GLS · Dec 17, 2008

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is this the apexcone kit?

Munky · Dec 17, 2008

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Pete03GLS said:
is this the apexcone kit?

No, I bought this kit from AJ (hyundaifixer) before the Apexcone kits went on sale.

Pete03GLS · Dec 17, 2008

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ahh ok, cool. well get on it n get them pics man!!!!!

Munky · Dec 20, 2008

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Good news for you HD owners...my Sonata used H11b bulbs up until yesterday, now I have an H11 5000K HID kit.

Modifications from H11b to H11 were extremely simple, as long as you don't mind modifying a small part of your headlight assembly.

Here is the inside of my Sonata's headlights before the conversion. This uses the H11b bulb, which has two prongs sticking out of the side to slide into that connector. If the HD headlight assemblies look like this, then you can do the same thing I did.

I took out those three screws holding in the H11b base:

I then slid the bulb connector off of the base:

I broke off those tabs, which will essentially turn that base into a normal H11 base, allowing any normal H11 bulb to screw into it.

Drilled holes..

Ran wires...

Pictures of the ballast...it's a small one.

Mounting locations..

Comparing stock headlights to HID's...

The pictures of the end result had to wait, but I'll get some tonight.

slyderdai · Dec 20, 2008

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Daaaaaamn Cory Good job! That looks awesome.

2002 GLS · Dec 21, 2008

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Looks nice! Do you have a nice cut off line? How is glare? Thinking that the lights are in projector lamps, they should look almost factory-ish. I was thinking about doing this to the Xg... but never did.

cbogg · Dec 21, 2008

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Modding the snotnota already. We all knew this was coming. Now that I'm not familiar with the h11 style anything, why do those tabs interfere with the bulb?

Munky · Jan 12, 2009

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cbogg said:
Modding the snotnota already. We all knew this was coming. Now that I'm not familiar with the h11 style anything, why do those tabs interfere with the bulb?

Because, the H11b is shaped weird. The prongs that make contact stick out to the side, and slide right into that connector. Taking that connector off makes more room, but the H11 bulb still cant screw into the base without removing the tabs that hold the connector as well.

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Okay, here's the first issue I have with this car, and I can't figure it out:

About 4 weeks before I put my HIDs in, my right signal stopped blinking. It still works, it just stays on, no flashing. My left one works fine, and both work fine with the hazards on. But by itself, right won't work. (Note the fact this happened before the HID kit was put in, it's already eben tested and proven the HID's are not the cause of this issue. Thankfully!)

I've taken it to the dealer on two separate occasions, and it's still having this issue. First time they told me the bulb was blown...second time they told me the contacts for the bulb weren't set right. Both visits were free of charge, but that's 4 total hours I'm not getting back.

Now, here's the weird part...after the two visits, the turn signal works some of the time. Usually only when it's warmer out, or my car is warmed up. When it's cold out, or my car isn't warmed up, it will stay on like before.

Any ideas?

hyunelan2 · Jan 12, 2009

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I'd change out all the bulbs on the right side (both front and rear). There may be a bulb that is not blown, but is semi-screwed-up so that it is not drawing enough current, and the car thinks you have a blown bulb. The no-blink is there to tell you there is a burned out bulb.

Munky · Jan 12, 2009

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Sounds reasonable to me. I'm changing out my DRL's to a white led, might as well change them then.

2002 GLS · Jan 12, 2009

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Munky said:
Sounds reasonable to me. I'm changing out my DRL's to a white led, might as well change them then.

The Sonata has Day time running lights? :luvlove:

Munky's '09 F24S

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