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Do you have an '06 Azera and if so how many miles are on her??
I do have an '06 and it turned 54K this past weekend...still runnin strong I might add! Wassup?
What is the build date on your 2006? :confuse:
That will be found on a plate located on the pillar between the drivers door and the rear door.
The reason for asking:
I'm trying to determine if Azeras built before Dec. 05, 2005 have different
and better quality factory shocks than those later built vehicles.
I suspect from your discription of your ride, that you may have an earlier built vehicle. :surprise:
Thanks in advance.
See post 1002 under Azera 2007.....Appears strut mounting assembly replacement solved the problem there....
I hate the pinstriping because you never know what it will do. If you really want the pinstriping, take it back and have them replace it. If not...use a hair dryer, detailer's spray and a soft plastic blade to scrape it up.
The Azera is also my 3rd Hyundai and from the looks of things, the Genesis Coupe may be #4 in our garage. I would go with the sedan, but...we don't need two large sedans and the Azera is paid for.
Do yourself a favor and go test drive the Genesis before you pass judgement. As much as I love my Azera, the Genesis is definitely head & shoulders above it.
I am the recent buyer (May 08) of a used 2006 Azera Limited, production date Nov. 2005; miles at purchase about 20K, it was traded in with about 17,500, but was driven for a while by the Financial Manager at the HONDA dealer where I puchased the traded-in Azera (traded for smaller Honda, not an Accord). Traded by a gentleman in his early 70's (I'm in early 60's); he was looking for better MPG for his road trips. I know who he is and have talked to him personally here in town.
I am new to the "forums" and have been educating myself concerning ALL aspects of the Azera. It appears the "hot issue" for 2006/2007/ and maybe part of 2008 Azera's is the suspension/front strut problems.
Yesterday I went to the local Hyundai dealer for some additional conversation (have already picked their brains on other minor issues/education efforts on other visits), regarding what was the "as built" configuration of this Azera, the "bill of material BOM" for the front stuts.
Low and behold the original part numbers for the "early" built 2006's is the current replacement part. That is the 54611 - 3L040. The TSB for this issue is/has replaced "tonking" struts (when accomplished) pulling out the 3L041's, and putting in the original part numbers. The parts manager also answered by question has to "what P/N" what be used for repair/replacement, if needed, on my Nov.2005 production date car, and it still would be the 3L040.
He researched is "purchased" data base (includes customer out of pocket, and warranty purchases), and NO struts have been transacted by this dealer for any Azera being serviced. In other words, no customer has either complained, or won their argument with them that would have lead to a "strut replacement outcome". The parts manager is/was aware of the "tonking/noise" complaint that out there in the world of Azera's. But again, has not had the need to issue "replacement stuts" for any reason.
I am aware that "Upper Strut Mount" P/N 54630 - 3L100 has been declared has a possible fix in this issue of "3L041" strut complaints. Possible that one or both components have been part of the problem.
OK, what about my early production Azera and its ride? No, it is not always the smooth ride over some of the rougher city streets, or repaired roads. I don't have the "tonk/clunk" that the later production cars have had. My research indicates this Azera ride will never be as mushy as say an old "boat Mercury or big Ford, or other big GM boat. My experience is the HONDA Accords right at times just as rough. Matter of fact, Consumer Report states that is their only finding on the Accord, and Odessey Vans, they both ride rough.
Regarding MPG on my Azera. I did a road test with newly full tank (auto shutoff), and reset computer MPG, and entered Interstate Highway for a 100 mile ride and did 27.9/28.0 MPG. My experience with city driving is yes only about 14MPG, maybe up to 17 if I add some "upper miles city driving" with it. So I'm looking at about 22 MPG average, not really that bad.
Thanks, Retired Dad
Took my '06 in yesterday to get the pinstriping replaced..took about an hour and they did a good job...the striping is silver to match the wheels....Also, drove a Genesis Premium..black on black..good power and the seats were more supportive that the Azera, but the sticker was $40k...I was thinking about tradng my '06 in, but they wouldn't deal...it only has 12k miles on it...I don't really need the large car, so I'm going to look at the G 37S coupe....Premium gas, but more fun....
We bought new 2006 Azera and so far have 40,000+ miles. Last month the underside plastic panel fell down while driving. Made helluva racket. I tied it up with wire and the next day wife took it to dealer and they replaced it with no hassles. The plastic area around the 2 front screws holding it in place broke away.
The whole time at the dealer was less than an hour, no charges, all warranty work and parts.
First time I've heard or the radio problem though.
From our experience the Azera's warranty claims are alive and well, its a no hassle deal at Groppetti in Visalia, Calif.
We'll buy another when the time comes.
Vick
I never had a problem with my radio, but my clock was messed up within the 1st week and of course, it was replaced with no fuss or muss.
If you drove the Genesis that was $40K it had to be the 3.8 w/Tech Package. Personally, I would pony up the extra $2K and get the 4.6 w/Tech Package and get a whole lot more!!!
Be patient, they'll be dealing soon enough.
Well...the service department looked at it and found the seal around the fog light lens had failed. So...they ordered a new one and will be replacing it when it comes in.
I haven't seen this as an issue (meaning I haven't really seen anyone else post this problem), but just something to keep an eye on should you start realizing your fog lights seem to be going out on you for some strange reason.
Did you replace your driving lights with after market bulbs??? I think earlier that you were going Euro yellow....Also, do you pull the front wheel and remove the fender liner to access the driving lights??? I used the Luminex yellow film on the drivers ...same stuff that the ALMS cars use..Gives it a nice Euro look..I got 2 bulk sheets and it cost less that $20...very easy to apply...
Actually...you don't have to pull the wheel off, whichever side you're working on, turn the front wheels the opposite way. Then you just pull the wheel well liner apart from under the lip of the fender to gain access behind the fog light.
How durable is that Luminex?
Also, I would love to see some pics of how the lights look with the yellow film over them.
If you are driving during the day time, and someone behind you has their high beams on, the "Auto" dimmer does not work.
Is there a way to dim the rearview mirror in a "Manual" mode?
Thanks, Jerry
Have you seen the new comparosion tests in Oct 08 Automobile Mag for the Genesis...???? Interesting what they had to say about the suspension...
Okay, just came from reading it online. Well...pretty much says what Hyundai has said all along...they've made a luxury sedan. Great highway cruiser, but far from being a sport sedan. The funny thing, folks are expecting it to be a sport sedan simply because of the RWD and the power output. No...Hyundai has never made the mistake that Nissan did by putting the sport sedan tag on their car and trying to live up to it. While the Genesis may get knocked for high speed cruising, I can almost guarantee you that for the average driving that most do on a daily basis, the Genesis more than delivers a compliant, comfortable ride that most won't complain about.
did you move forward on the yellow tint material for your driving lights ???
I ordered and installed the yellow plastic for the fog lights. Made a template, cut out the plastic, put it on like I would a window tint and it looks great plus protects the glass. Once again, I'm happy. BYE.
"I've done; the replaced front shocks . . . "
Have you indeed found some other than stock replacement front shocks for our Azeras? :confuse:
Or are you referring to TSB 07-50-007?
Questions are:
How far have you been since the 040s were installed?
Do you have any of the porposing, wallowing, oscillating
and or galloping that many others are complaining about? :confuse:
Delfin
Q# 2; It's rock solid, I enjoy taking it into triple digits, (right time, right place) the ride is so good. My neighborhood has a lot of weight transfer corners, but I haven't allowed myself to push it into an oversteer/understeer mode. I guess my desire to keep the shinny side up is to much. And a couple of other things please:
Let us all remember a great American racer was laid to rest this past weekend: Phil Hill. And:
Being a retired fireman I ask of you all reading this that you remember to put your flag out to honor those who died 9/11/01. Thanks.
I have a 2006 black Azera. What would you say are some mods that are inexpensive and easy to do that make a difference in either performance or appearance? I have on my list a rooftop BMW style antenna and possibly painting the brake calipers. Any other mods you would recommend that are easy and inexpensive?
Thanks in advance for your ideas.
Performance-wise...well, the car already has a cold air intake system, but you might want to go with a shorter version, if you wanna work with the original system, maybe try a K&N filter. You can install a front strut brace to help with the handling, upgrade the brakes to ceramic pads (rockauto.com has Akebono ceramic pads for under $60/pr.)
A couple of websites (if you don't already know) are:
Korean Auto Imports
Seoulful Racing
I mean...sky is the limit, the question is...what do you consider to be too expensive and how much of a change are you looking for? Visit my page and you can see some of the things I've done with mine so far.
Good luck!!!
Did you lower your '06 by cutting the coils??? If so, did it affect the tire positioning or alignment??? camber/caster/ etc...
I saw a reference to the strut brace. It was only around $100, but I wonder if that really boosts handling enough to be worth the cost.
Has anybody done anything with lighting? Also, has anybody de-badged the Azera? I was thinking about removing the H from the back and the Hyundai and the limited from the back. I noticed, however, that under the "Hyundai" badge the paint was flat and not glossy. If I removed the badge, I'd have a 10 inch rectangle of flat black which would be noticeable. Oddly, under the "Limited" it was the normal glossy paint.