Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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January 19, 2012 05:53 pm UTC
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Jakub Kowalczyk
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I had a 2002 Elantra a few years back, constant problems. I've replaced calipers all the way around, and they still seized. The subframe rotted out and had to be replaced despite the fact the car was rustproofed. The ebrake cables rotted out, the high pressure power steering line also rotted out. There were many other issues with it. The service I received at the dealer put me over the edge. I sold it and got a brand new civic. Not one issue, aside from two oil changes last year.
All cars have issues, I bought a Saab Turbo X 4 months ago. It seems like something breakes on it every other week. I've just ablut had it with it!
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Jakub Kowalczyk]
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January 26, 2012 03:36 pm UTC
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Kobie Mercury-Clarke
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^^^ Sorry to hear about your Turbo X. I haven't had any issues with my '04 9-3 at all.
I remember back in the day a buddy had a Hyundai Stellar. Drove it every day like he stole it, and it never failed. Ya it rusted out pretty quick, but mechanically the car was a tank.
My mom had a Civic, rusted out in a few years, engine died, then caught fire, had to be rebuilt, then died again, caught on fire again, got a new engine, same thing after a year or 2.
Cars are just like anything else, sometimes the bad ones sneak out of the plant, but that doesn't mean that the entire company's products are garbage.
1993 Talon Esi - Sold, and missed dearly 2004 Saab 9-3 Hirsch Tuned etc
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Kobie Mercury-Clarke]
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January 26, 2012 03:42 pm UTC
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Michael Lee
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^^^ Sorry to hear about your Turbo X. I haven't had any issues with my '04 9-3 at all.
I remember back in the day a buddy had a Hyundai Stellar. Drove it every day like he stole it, and it never failed. Ya it rusted out pretty quick, but mechanically the car was a tank.
My mom had a Civic, rusted out in a few years, engine died, then caught fire, had to be rebuilt, then died again, caught on fire again, got a new engine, same thing after a year or 2.
Cars are just like anything else, sometimes the bad ones sneak out of the plant, but that doesn't mean that the entire company's products are garbage.
You are a wise, wise man. Just like any other consumer product out there, some brands are better than others, but really it comes down to the specific MODEL and production methods. My cousin bought an LG fridge for her new place many years ago. Top of the line they said, so she paid top dollar. She also bought a lower end model line fridge for the house as well. (3 kids). That thing has been solid, no problems, but the LG top of the line fridge had problems with the rails from day 1. Design flaw. They had the rails changed out multiple times, since I worked at LG at the time I could provide them. Now they're stuck with it. Whoever lets these products out without making doubly sure there are no functionality defects should be fired. Same goes for cars and their R&D. How are there so many damned recalls? I'm not an expert, but don't they test for these types of things and test thresholds before deciding on which parts to use for a car?
1997 Eclipse GST/X Eat in small amounts. Otherwise be prepared to paint toilet bowls~ Mike Eng
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 11, 2012 12:29 am UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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Go for an FR-S much better car all around, and a not overly expensive either.
"Old Blue" 91 Talon TSi AWD "Super Enthusiast" 91 Talon TSi AWD Checkout DSMFAQ.com!
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 11, 2012 07:26 am UTC
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Salomon Ponte
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The new Genesis Coupes got bumped from 210 to 274hp, stock (in the 2.0T form, which is what I'm sure anyone here would get). They've got 2 main packages now, I believe. The 'R-Spec' or whatever it's called has all the go-fast goodies - Brembos, more aggressive suspension, LSD, etc. Best part is...a new Genesis Coupe is cheaper on insurance (by a noticeable amount) than a Mazda 3 (not Mazdaspeed 3, just the regular 3, although a MS3 is cheaper on insurance than a regular 3 too, for some reason). This holds true when comparing it to most cars.
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 14, 2012 04:15 am UTC
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Bradley Woodward
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bah, for the price give me the new subaru/scion. It's much lighter,and likely much better balanced
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 14, 2012 11:10 am UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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Bradley the car was built for balance and definitely is, much better handling too. I still strongly believe that Hyundai is the last place I will go for performance, I tried the 2.0T not to long ago and was really displeased, maybe I should go back now that they have bumped the horse power. My issue is that I like to feel the turbo after owning my Talon and I don't think that is desirable in consumer cars today.
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 14, 2012 10:18 pm UTC
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Bradley Woodward
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I agree, no turbo = no fun. There will be turbo/super charger kits for the BRX within the first model year.
The hyundai is a good idea just ended up as a heavy pig. I was with one on the track 2 weeks ago, thing was pretty fast, but not what I would call well balanced.
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 15, 2012 01:53 am UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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Is that confirmed Bradley, cause I have heard rumours and it does make sense, it is the time frame that I have not heard any official confirmation on when it will be out.
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 15, 2012 02:23 am UTC
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Bradley Woodward
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Not confirmed, but someone will figure it out. Subaru is not stupid, they would have made it easy to throw a turbo on there. I'm sure their long term plan is to sell a R-spec version at some point with a turbo, but the aftermarket will beat them to it.
$23k loaded is the cost of a mid level ford focus.
When my DSM gets hit by a truck it's pretty high on my list.
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Re: Genesis Coupe 2.0T 1/4 mile times & power
[Re: Michael Lee]
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June 15, 2012 12:45 pm UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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Yeah I hear you there, they did have an sti version at one of the auto shows so they are definitely working on it.
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