New DD, replacing the Versa

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Kolk1
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I still have the Versa, but didnt want to end up with a OMG versa got sold, now I have to find a ride to the dealership, and all that crap, so I went ahead and picked up a new car today.

Its a R Spec Genesis. I went to the dealership expecting to buy a 2011 Sonata, because my buddy has one and I really like them. Ive always liked the Genesis but never really put a ton of thought into getting one, until I saw they had a used one with only 10k miles, and it was in my price range.

Main Upgrades for the R Spec:
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission

Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist

19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)

Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)

Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)

Torsen-type limited-slip differential

Quick-ratio hydraulic steering (2.7 turns lock-to-lock)


All in all, I love it so far, and its a HUGE upgrade from the Versa. It will get tint probably in the next week or so, after that, im going to start seeing whats out there for basic upgrades as far as adding Hp. Theres a reflash available for $500 that supposedly adds 70wtq and 30whp. So Ill probably look into that. Stereo wise, not sure if im going to reuse my amp and subs, and diamonds I already have, or wait awhile, sell my stuff, and pick up some Hertz speakers, and zapco amps.

Oh well, heres a couple quick pics I took today.

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i almost bought one of these before my S, I like them.
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Yep, these seem like awesome cars.
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These cars look pretty stealthy. I drove one and thought it was a nice car, but just wasn't my style. Enjoy it!
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Kevin, my brother has a black on black r-spec and I love it, his only mods so far are K-sports (dumped)and Megan dp but he's looking at a reflash, intake, exhaust and hard piping currently. With the k sports this thing rides so good 3 deep it's not even funny
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It looks good man. I really like what Hyundai did with those cars and the potential that they have. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Kolk1
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People are seeing 70wtq and 30whp with just a reflash, so that's going to be my first performance upgrade lol. First it's getting tint lol
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Very nice. White looks good.
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Nice man, I'm not the biggest fan of Hyundai's, but I'd definitely look at one of these.

I think saying it's a huge upgrade from the Versa is still understating it haha!
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Looks really good. Glad you got the 4 cyl instead of the v6.