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Removing some words does not make one think he/she is driving something more expensive than it really is. After all, they are the one paying the note on it. About the only thing it does is make folks ask WHAT he's driving.
Come on Derrel...you're stretching a bit.
Not really.
Out here, where such a large percentage of the vehicles on the road are MBZs, many people play the game of trying to drive a less expensive 'C' class model and hoping that people will think it is a more expensive model.
Many people with the relatively less expensive 'E' class cars do the same thing.
It has nothing to do with how much the person is paying for their vehicle but
what they are trying to make others think their vehicle actually costs.
Just how many 'S' class cars does a person see where the model letter badging has bee removed?
Actually, to answer your question...a lot of S-Class owners, 7 & 5-Series owners...all remove the badging off the trunk lid.
Yes, there will be some that will do the whole debadging thing for the purpose you're stating, but...MOST do it because it looks good.
Just because you don't or wouldn't do it doesn't mean that the reason everyone else does it is just to make others think they have a more expensive car than it really is. Before you go running around stating why folks do it, why don't you take a poll so you can have accurate information, rather than personal opinion...you might be surprised at how far off you could very well be.
Same screws. Easy job. You need a stubby screwdriver, or a 1/4 Inch driver with a screwdriver bit.
I see that there are seven screws that hold unit in place.
How can you reach them without removing bumper?
I have removed top black plastic cowl over radiator but that doesn't appear to give access to screws.
Any help would be appreciated.
Pat
I would think that the purpose of the Forum is to give members as much information as possible.
Are you suggesting that if a member had information regarding a concern of a Forum participant, they should not share it if that information came from a different forum?
Doesn't make sense to me.
A screwdriver bit in my 1/4 inch drive was a necessity.
The finished project looks great.
Thanks
There are 7 screws holding the grill.
I purchased grill from DreamKa4u.com.
Price was $99.00 delivered.
As I needed Sage Green (M9) I ordered pearl gray and paid $90 to have painted.
The install required removing the black plastic cover behind the grill. (Plastic Screws). Next removing the 2 10 mm bolts securing the top of the bumper cover to the sheet metal near the top sides of the radiator. Pulling the bumper cover forward after slightly raising it to release it from the pins next to the bolt holes gives access to the back of the grill.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver bit in a 1/4 inch drive to unscrew the seven screws. Some cursing helps to feel the screw heads. Reverse the process to install.
The cursing took most of the 1 hour to complete the job,
Is he better at cursing?
It just proves that smart thinkers buy Hyundai.
Or is it that we are cheap? I can't remenber,
Speaking of smart, your purchase of the grill from Dreamka4u @ $99.00 delivered sure beats the hell out of Korean Auto Imports @ $149.00 + shipping.
My mama only raised one dumb kid, but I can't think which one it was.
Can you find the post I put in last year on removing and installing the 'grill' and post it for these folks? Due to all the 'new' headings and sorting I have no idea of where it might be.
Thank you
Jim101
Your post number 2172 in the 2006 Azera Forum is the one that I followed to perform the grill switch.
It was very informative, and I thank you.
I was only confused about the thought of removing the bumper, not realizing that you meant only releasing the top part of the bumper cover.
Try it sometime!
If so what brand did you use, and how was the installation?
Pastor Shaun
Korean Auto Imports
KSPEC Performance
Seoulful Racing
Pastor Shaun
Pastor Shaun
PS. I may add a "I'm With Fred" bumper sticker
The other upgrade I would be interested in hearing about would be to replace the current front brakes with a 12" drilled rotor and two piston calipers.
While we know the Azera was not built as a sport sedan, I would think these mods would move it pretty far in the direction of a very solid sport sedan, all for around $3,200 in parts.
Azera Suspension Upgrade
Azera On The Track: High Speed Driving
I think I will probably go with the recommendations via the link supplied as to upgrading brake pads first, although the cross drilled 12.0 rotor and dual piston calipers are calling to me.
I replaced my rear pads with ceramic pads already, when I replace the fronts again...they'll get the ceramic upgrade as well. Not sure if I'll do the cross drilled 12" rotors and dual pistion calipers, but we'll see.
Checked my cabin air filter after 1 year and 20K miles.
Small amount of dirt.
I used air hose and blew in out and it looks like new.
I paid about $30 at the dealer (they had to go and ORDER the part) and later, dirty filter in hand for measurements, went to the internet and found nothing of comparable size, so I went to Lowes and bought a top-quality (rated at 1700 whatevers) home AC air-handler disposable filter for about $20, one big enough to give me FOUR Azera-sized filters, after I cut it down into four parts and seal the edges with some duct tape. In about another 8k miles or so, I'll do the deed and see how it works, but if it's good enough to trap 98% of the "cat dander" and the like, I think I'll be pleased with what it does in my car's cabin... :shades:
You'll need to drill down under Hyundai 2006 - ACC Cabin Filter - Azera
Pastor Shaun
It took about 20 minutes per wheel. Best way to get to the screws is to remove the wheel then install the Mud Guards.
If you can change a tire you can install them.
Pastor Shaun
There is an easier way to install the mud guards. I bought mine through the dealer right after I bought my 06 Azzy Ltd.
Get out your small ratchet and fine the size that fits the phillips screw bits for your drill. Put the bit in the socket and use that as a "wrench" to remove the old screws and put in the new ones. For the front wheels, turn hard to the right to do the right guard and hard to the left to install the left guard. You don't need to remove the wheels.
Agreed!
Mine took about 15 minutes to install all four.