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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Default Good-Bye Scion Life! New car :) Video Pg 7, 11/10 :)

Well.. ive been here for about 3 years now. Did everything i wanted to do to the car then sadly spun a bearing in the motor. Anyways.. its time for a new project car! I decided to go with a 2010 Hyundai genesis coupe R-spec. So far i have about 200 miles on the car and i love it! If anyone is interested, i can post more pictures

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So far i have my HKS bov installed along with a block plate for the factory bypass. I also have installed a 3in o2 housing off the turbo. This car has alott of potential!

I will still be on scionlife for a little while yet. i still have a few parts from mine to get rid of

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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nice upgrade. the genesis is growing on me.
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Thanks man! You should go test drive one.. They are very solid feeling and alot of fun!
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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they seem pretty fun to drive. only if i wasn't in school.....
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Nice car! are those the 19" track rims?
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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i would change my car but i just dont want to start over with the payments (((
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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nooooooooo.
nice car
nooooooooooooo, you don't have to leave... there is nothing saying that if you don't have a scion you cant be on the forum....

i love the interior of those cars..
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Only thing I dont like about them is the shift **** and the stock 2.0's straight line performance. That motor is dying to be retuned! lol anyways awesome car dude and you should stay apart of the forum and keep us updated on its progress!
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Yes the R-spec comes with the 19' track wheels along with a LSD and 14' brembo brakes in the front and rear. The car really does need a retune. Thats along with a full exhaust are my next upgrades .. And i might stay apart of this community. Its been a good experience
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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good choice. for right now its the best alternative imo
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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Thank you.. i am very happy with the car!
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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what parts are you selling =)
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I'm jealous.
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the gen coupe is definitely a nice car but there has been something about the styling I don't like that I can't quite put my finger on..

either way..nice choice man..enjoy the new ride
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14'' rotors front & rear? Thats nuts!
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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looks nice.
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how much was it total
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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I love those cars! (i dont think ive ever said i loved a hyundai before!) i think the genesis might be my next new car purchase!
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good luck
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
the gen coupe is definitely a nice car but there has been something about the styling I don't like that I can't quite put my finger on..

either way..nice choice man..enjoy the new ride


The way the rear window swoops down beneath the front window. Weird styling but unique



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