Mods For Hyundai Sonata Gold - POSSIBILITIES ?

CarCode · 25th July 2008, 16:40

LOOKED EVERYWHERE NO CONCRETE RESULTS.

I own a similar looking car, 2003, golden colour sonata.

Have upgraded the alloys to 16", MCHLN ENRGY 205.

CURRENTACCESSORIES :

Dark Tints (20% Visibility)
Reverse Sensors (Rear view mirror digital display)

I AM LOOKING TO CHANGE:

Body-kit (if available or custom)
Wire mesh grill with emblem
The body color to a matte [carbon feel] white
Xenon headlamps (High & Low beam also fog-lamps if possible)
New steering wheel (Preferably with audio controls)
Install air filters, CAI, exhaust sys.
Suspension.

ADVISE for or against the above.
if yes, ideas, suggestions, contacts.

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1self · 25th July 2008, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarCode

I AM LOOKING TO CHANGE:

Body-kit (if available or custom)
Wire mesh grill with emblem
The body color to a matte [carbon feel] white
Xenon headlamps (High & Low beam also fog-lamps if possible)
New steering wheel (Preferably with audio controls)
Install air filters, CAI, exhaust sys.
Suspension.

ADVISE for or against the above.

if yes, ideas, suggestions, contacts.

tor

Hi there! Welcome to t-bhp!!

1. Body kit - well, the car is quite low already...i would'nt suggest it.
2. Wire mesh grill - the llok of the car will get spoilt...with all that chrome...if you have the vertical teeth-like grill, i would suggest you go for the horizontal grill (OEM) without the emblem...then it will look like a merc from certain angles...& it has LOTS of bling factor.
3. Body colour - See Viper performance (Jignesh)...he will guide you in the right direction.
4. Xenon lamps - any decent Mumbai car shoppe will have these. You will need H1 & H7 bulbs.
5. New steering wheel ....what about air bags?
6. Air filters, exhaust etc - see viper.
7. Suspension: as above.

.anshuman · 25th July 2008, 18:35

This is the last car i will think of giving such treatment,get some bling chrome alloys and let the car be like that.

GTO · 26th July 2008, 12:42

A free-flow, CAI etc. would be totally out of place on the Sonata. If there is one area that needs a performance enhancement, its the suspension. My drives in the last gen Sonata haven't been impressive, it feels like a boat! At high speeds, you could end up pukish.

Performance dampers and a tad stiffened suspension ought to be priority no.1!

aadix · 26th July 2008, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Performance dampers and a tad stiffened suspension ought to be priority no.1!

And not to forget, better tyres.

My suggestion, get a good set of classy looking alloy wheels and new tyres, a V6 grill and good tint.

these three will enhance the look of the car to a great extent.

m4ugr8 · 26th July 2008, 19:39

What are the possible Up-Size options for a Sonata Gold?? Currently my Sonata is on 205/65R15 rubber!!!

Looking for 16" or 17"

Akshay1234 · 26th July 2008, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4ugr8

What are the possible Up-Size options for a Sonata Gold?? Currently my Sonata is on 205/65R15 rubber!!!

Looking for 16" or 17"

well you will have a very limited choice in 16s so i suggest 17s. 225/50 r17 would be the best choice.

m4ugr8 · 26th July 2008, 21:42

Whats the PCD of the Sonata?? Type-1 GOLD??

autopsyche · 26th July 2008, 22:28

Sonata Gold on 17s, with 225/45 tires.

m4ugr8 · 26th July 2008, 22:29

Arush whats the PCD and is it a 4 Hole or 5 Hole??

autopsyche · 26th July 2008, 22:40

Sonata is 4 hole x 114.3pcd

Cyrus43 · 26th July 2008, 23:03

Arush, Is this your creation??? It was just put in the Wierd and Whacky mods section..

autopsyche · 26th July 2008, 23:07

Yup! that one was done from our place alright, i guess around 2 years back.... bodykit, hood, and wheels just as it is.

m4ugr8 · 26th July 2008, 23:25

Arush this is the Krome One right?? the one with two 15" Hertz Subs? I remember seeing this silver one in Faridabad when i was paying a visit to LBM!!! The Tyres look awful, its a wrong upsize or i dont know what!!! i am sure Arush cant do this!! Either this was re-moddified by some body else!!

But wasnt that painted Purple? Or is it a copy of your design?? People or i should say modifiers in Delhi are known to Copy your Designs!! I remember that i saw Lancer with the Nemesis Red and black paintjob or i should say stickers

, and the bodykit was same BUT the Fit and finish is best not discussed!!!

ART now how become a trademark in Delhi!! You ask anybody where did you car moddified and they have one answer "AUTOPSYHCE" thats a different story they cant pronounce it properly

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autopsyche · 27th July 2008, 00:18

Haha m4u, most of what you say is true. However this silver one is different from the krome (silver earlier then purple). Infact there are two more in delhi done by us with the same kit one in gold and one more in silver but i dont have pics of them. But all of them were done 2-3 yrs back, none recently.

25th July 2008, 16:40	#1
CarCode Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Mods For Hyundai Sonata Gold - POSSIBILITIES ? LOOKED EVERYWHERE NO CONCRETE RESULTS. I own a similar looking car, 2003, golden colour sonata. Have upgraded the alloys to 16", MCHLN ENRGY 205. CURRENTACCESSORIES : Dark Tints (20% Visibility) Reverse Sensors (Rear view mirror digital display) I AM LOOKING TO CHANGE: Body-kit (if available or custom) Wire mesh grill with emblem The body color to a matte [carbon feel] white Xenon headlamps (High & Low beam also fog-lamps if possible) New steering wheel (Preferably with audio controls) Install air filters, CAI, exhaust sys. Suspension. ADVISE for or against the above. if yes, ideas, suggestions, contacts. Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies. This topic has been moved to the appropriate section. Also, upload pictures ONLY to the Team-BHP Server. We thank you for your thread, and would appreciate you taking the effort to post in the correct section. We advise you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further. Last edited by GTO : 26th July 2008 at 12:41. Reason: See note in post
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25th July 2008, 18:35	#3
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	This is the last car i will think of giving such treatment,get some bling chrome alloys and let the car be like that.
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26th July 2008, 12:42	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,533 Thanked: 300,546 Times View My Garage	A free-flow, CAI etc. would be totally out of place on the Sonata. If there is one area that needs a performance enhancement, its the suspension. My drives in the last gen Sonata haven't been impressive, it feels like a boat! At high speeds, you could end up pukish. Performance dampers and a tad stiffened suspension ought to be priority no.1!
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26th July 2008, 19:39	#6
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	What are the possible Up-Size options for a Sonata Gold?? Currently my Sonata is on 205/65R15 rubber!!! Looking for 16" or 17"
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26th July 2008, 21:42	#8
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Whats the PCD of the Sonata?? Type-1 GOLD??
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26th July 2008, 22:28	#9
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Sonata Gold on 17s, with 225/45 tires. Attached Thumbnails
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26th July 2008, 22:29	#10
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Arush whats the PCD and is it a 4 Hole or 5 Hole??
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26th July 2008, 22:40	#11
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Sonata is 4 hole x 114.3pcd
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26th July 2008, 23:03	#12
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Arush, Is this your creation??? It was just put in the Wierd and Whacky mods section..
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26th July 2008, 23:07	#13
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Yup! that one was done from our place alright, i guess around 2 years back.... bodykit, hood, and wheels just as it is.
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26th July 2008, 23:25	#14
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Arush this is the Krome One right?? the one with two 15" Hertz Subs? I remember seeing this silver one in Faridabad when i was paying a visit to LBM!!! The Tyres look awful, its a wrong upsize or i dont know what!!! i am sure Arush cant do this!! Either this was re-moddified by some body else!! But wasnt that painted Purple? Or is it a copy of your design?? People or i should say modifiers in Delhi are known to Copy your Designs!! I remember that i saw Lancer with the Nemesis Red and black paintjob or i should say stickers , and the bodykit was same BUT the Fit and finish is best not discussed!!! ART now how become a trademark in Delhi!! You ask anybody where did you car moddified and they have one answer "AUTOPSYHCE" thats a different story they cant pronounce it properly . Last edited by m4ugr8 : 26th July 2008 at 23:31.
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27th July 2008, 00:18	#15
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Haha m4u, most of what you say is true. However this silver one is different from the krome (silver earlier then purple). Infact there are two more in delhi done by us with the same kit one in gold and one more in silver but i dont have pics of them. But all of them were done 2-3 yrs back, none recently.
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