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Hyundai Elantra Accessories and Modifications
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I can't see this modification doing too much harm since it is similar to putting a cold air intake or cone filter.
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Ron
Does anyone know where I can find a full size (not the lip) 2002 Elantra GT rear spoiler and how much the approx. cost might be.
For music lovers, I have installed the Blaupunkt Tampa Bay CD51 receiver and Blaupunkt IDC-A09 IN DASH 5-CD changer. They fit nicely and colors perfectly coordinate with the interior and purple dash. The units plus installation was around $400 and is worth it. Might post some picture soon.
Reading above, it seems that a lot of people have taken out thier old CD player. If you have one laying around and are willing to ship it, let me know what you would like for it.
Thanks.
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Keys on 03 Elantras can be made at anylock shop --they do not have a microchip & cost $3-5.
Cheap way to improve the steering wheel feel: The steering wheel can be nicely upgraded with a $35 leather cover from Wheelskins.com. It fits perfectly & makes wheel about 50% thicker, gripper, & softer. Stitching it on is a bit tedious, but not terribly difficult -- just be sure to count the # of holes on BOTH sides of the cover as you go around the spokes. Takes about 45 minutes =/- 10 minutes.
If you are at all interested in Elantra up grades, I urge you to check out elantraxd.com for extensive information on Elantra performance and modifications.
Available at JEGS for $118. Kit B&M # 45119
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Thanks, enjoy the drive.
Does it affect the warranty?
Where can I get the rear sway bar kit for better handling?
Anyone install the strut tower brace on the front and/or rear. Was this worth the money? ($85 each)
Just bought '03' GT with moon roof option only. No ABS, for $13995.00 out the door. (that's what I wrote the check for. Is that good?)
Happy motorin'
My questions are: should I try to get the resonator box out, or shall I stick to the current, easy mod. Will removing the resonator make a big difference in getting colder air or is the filter box getting enough cool air? Also, why does the resonator have a hose connecting to it that loops up towards the engine? I could also try to attach a tube to the filter box that will end up at the wheel well. However, because of limited space it will be slightly narrower. Would this help?
Thanks for the answers
Andres
This is a class 1 hitch which is not designed for towing. I bought it to attach a bike rack.
It fits perfect. All you have to do is get under the car, remove a couple of bolts that are there for this purpose, clamp it to the loopy thingy below the license plate, and presto. Fifteen minutes
is all it takes. The htich comes with very clear instruction.
Andres
Second, I know that they make Cold Air Intakes for this car for around $150.00. I'm not showing my car so I'm not very concerned with appearances. However I found that using 2 inch PVC worked perfectly for making my own cold air intake. (I did paint it black). I used a K&N filter at the end which is inside the front fascia at the front of the fender well.
If you or anyone else is interested, I will provide the exact specs for making one including the K&N filter #. (I ordered it on line for $33. Again, it's not pretty but I'm not showing it)
The whole thing will cost about $41 including the filter. It will plug right into the existing flex tube coming off the throttle body using the same clamp.
Does anyone know how much more the engine vibrates with the aluminum crank pulley?
Also, I found the sway bar form an '03' Tib at a junk yard through the internet. The bar, bushing, caps, bolts, and shipping for $65. Check it out. Just type "used hyundai parts" under Google and start looking.
I bought my Tib rear sway bar, bushings and new nuts from Jay Montigny for $75.
So what did you save?
So that is $57.84 minus$41 = savings of $16.84. PLUS it is custom fit right into the front fascia to get the coolest air available and is somewhat protected from the elements requiring less cleaning.
I priced a new one with all the stuff at around $130 from my local dealership. Did your $75 include shipping? I'm in MI so Jay would have to ship from CA.
Your cost $75.00 minus my cost of $65.00 = savings of $10.00
Total savings = $26.84 (uglier cold air tube but K&N filter, used swaybar). I still think I got a good deal.
I recently put a set of 16 x 6 American Racing Wheels style 193, 5 spokes, with 205/50 16" Kumho KH11 on my GT 4dr. I also dis-assembled the brake calipers and painted them red with High Temp engine paint.
First, the handling improved 3 fold.(I have yet to install the rear swaybar) It is a vast improvement with markedly quicker steering. Whereas before, the car was extremely reluctant to turn in and maintain a line while conering, and body roll was daunting, it now corners flatter and sticks to a line. Though it is still reluctant to turn in, it is far less so than before. I can't wait to install the swaybar. I expect it improve even more.
The Kumho tires are, so far, great. Very predictable at the limit. Very predicatable beyond the limit. I've had the car in a drift a couple of times. It is very stable and easily controlable. We'll see what happens after the swaybar.
The red calipers look pretty good behind the 5 spoke wheels.
Still waiting for the aluminum crank pulley to arrive from the (vehicle's) Homeland. (purchased through Shark Racing)
My mods so far:
1) B&M short shift kit
2) 03 Tib rear sway bar
3) K&N panel air filter
4) Two Tone Fiamm Horns
5) Black 17" antenna
6) Roadmax xenon low beams
7) Fumoto oil change valve
Favorite two mods are the short shift kit and Tib sway bar. Car looks stock but is fun now! Enjoy.
On a tame road test, I don't see a tremendous difference. Not like when I changed to the 16 x 6 rims and KUHMO tires. (dyslexia and poor typing skills)
I did not change the "plastic" end links however. I did not see the there would be enough lateral or torsional stress on them to cause them to break. I guess I'll see about that. At this point, with the wheels and tires and the swaybar, I don't think I would change the camber setting. I have not noticed a tendency towards oversteer yet.
Got the tib pedal pads and footrest today. What a bargin. New from the dealer: $30. Tried to get them from junk yards but appearantly the word is out and there has been a run on them.
Fumoto valve is waiting in the PO Box. It seems maybe this may have been an impules purchase as the threads are deeper on the 03. Maybe simply the convenience will make it worth it. I never had a problem getting a little dirty changing oil but I own it now.
I'm considering the short shift kit, but I'm pretty happy with the shifter now. Not great but not rubbery like many others.
Has anyone found, 1: a "test pipe" to remove the back cat? 2: a performance muffler that doesn't hang low and have a ridiculously large tail pipe?
Are the performance increases worth the time and money?(I know about the emissions laws and possible warranty issues, but I'm just looking to "test" the cat.)
I'm still looking for anyone who has installed an aluminum crank pulley. It is supposed to free up horsepower, but I'm a little concerned about increased vibrations.
So far, love every mile I've put on it.
Is there an aftermarket way to make the center dash lights blue/purple?
I have not researched it very much further because the bulbs are clear but the lighting is a very muted greenish, which means that what appears white while unlit in the daylight actually has some coloring to it when illuminated from the rear. So, trying to find purple light bulbs or coloring the existing ones will likely not produce the look of the dash.
You will not find a better bargin on the market. You may have needs that this car cannot meet, but for what you get, it's awesome.
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you may be out of luck with getting a genuine hyundai cruise control unit if that's what your dealership said. but before exploring aftermarket solutions, i would ask one or two other hyundai dealerships if they would install the hyundai unit...and if so, maybe for less than you've been quoted. are your quotes for aftermarket units? that does sound high to me. if you do go with an aftermarket unit, make sure it's gauranteed to work smoothly and maintain an even speed. a while ago, i installed an aftermarket cruise control in my car (not my elantra) and you could feel the car speed up and slow down, very annoying. i ended up removing it and lived w/o cruise, until i got my elantra GT. the factory hyundai cruise control works flawlessly.
I like the look of 17"s better but don't know how rough the ride will get with 45 series tires.
Also, there should be more affordale choices with 16" tires since I'm guessing I'll have to buy a Z rating at 17" even if I don't need them.
Consumer Reports testing showed minimal increases in handling going from +1 to +2.
Please post your thoughts/experience with this.
Thanks,
But that is not to say some of them are not running 17's.. depends on how you drive, how you load up your car, and road conditions.
Most recommended are:
205/50 16's
205/50 17's
ElantraStan
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There's also a handy calculator that tells you speedo discrepancy with your tire/wheel combo (e.g. while the 195/60-15s would read 75mph the 205/50-17s would read 78mph.)
those are my wheels on that site.... I have since lowered my car with eibach springs...
Another thing to check is to make sure the battery is positioned properly--hard to tell with those button batteries.
Thanks!
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