[cars_crazy]

Originally Posted by aboveallkaran

First of all I would like to tell you the tyres are not that bad. My hankook lasted for 60000 kms. And I still replaced them with hankook optimo me02. These tyres are amazing. Have least road noise because they are directional. Sound from dashboard is obvious as I face the same issue. I have clocked 60000 kms. Still running excellent except few noise

Thanks mate. It just gives me more confidence in the purchase that this is a good car after all. About the tyres, good to know you find them as top quality stuff. And 60k on one set - wow! Have never managed that ever. Atleast not driving in Bangalore. Will check out the me02 model though when it's time to change them. My stock tyres though grippy have this road noise thing which is very irritating.
The dashboard thing, I have given up for now. Guess it's a huge one and it is expected to make such sounds with the clips and other restraints not sufficiently holding it in place.

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by cars_crazy

Thanks mate. It just gives me more confidence in the purchase that this is a good car after all. About the tyres, good to know you find them as top quality stuff. And 60k on one set - wow! Have never managed that ever. Atleast not driving in Bangalore. Will check out the me02 model though when it's time to change them. My stock tyres though grippy have this road noise thing which is very irritating.
The dashboard thing, I have given up for now. Guess it's a huge one and it is expected to make such sounds with the clips and other restraints not sufficiently holding it in place.

I bought hankook after a lot of researching. hankooks are known for longer tread life. A friend of mine managed 100000 kms on his TATA safari with hankook dynapro. Whereas safari is one of the most tyre eating vehicle. Normal Bridgestone last for 25000-30000 kms max

Hankooks are vfm too. Moreover it's sidewall is strong. I have never seen or heard a hankook with sidewall cut or damage. The tyre size on sonata is the same as skoda yeti which is a soft off roader. So we get the best of both worlds

[cars_crazy]

Thanks aboveallkaran. Very comforting indeed. Will not be hasty to get rid of them now :-)

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by cars_crazy

Thanks aboveallkaran. Very comforting indeed. Will not be hasty to get rid of them now :-)

I am just back from the hyundai service. Went there to replace front right door speaker under warranty as there was some distortion in it. I got the speaker changed but the new speaker which they installed sounds like a local speaker(however I checked it was the same as the previous one) it has no bass effects as compared to that of the left side of front door. Now in a confused state as to what to do. One more thing, the original speaker was fixed with rivets. Whereas the new one they fixed with screw. I don't think this would lower the bass. Need expert comments and suggestions.

[cars_crazy]

Originally Posted by aboveallkaran

I am just back from the hyundai service. Went there to replace front right door speaker under warranty as there was some distortion in it. I got the speaker changed but the new speaker which they installed sounds like a local speaker(however I checked it was the same as the previous one) it has no bass effects as compared to that of the left side of front door. Now in a confused state as to what to do. One more thing, the original speaker was fixed with rivets. Whereas the new one they fixed with screw. I don't think this would lower the bass. Need expert comments and suggestions.

OK. Hope the following is of some help:
1. If you are sure that the specifications of the speaker is the same as OE, then it's worth checking if the service guys did goof up in the wiring. In this model of sonata, normally the front speakers are components. Which means wiring and cross-overs have to be given due consideration.
2. If you think that is alright then there could be a problem with the speaker cone or magnet in the one you now have. Please check it for defects. A good check will be to see how it works when fitted on a test system outside your car
3. Not too sure about screw vs rivet. Mine I think is screwed to the door. But it can damage bass if the screw gets in contact with the speaker cone in any way.

Even am looking to change my speakers. Am going with plain JBL GTO 628 series 2 way speakers. At least that's what I have in mind. Will be testing them soon, so if that works for me, I shall let you know.

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by cars_crazy

OK. Hope the following is of some help:
1. If you are sure that the specifications of the speaker is the same as OE, then it's worth checking if the service guys did goof up in the wiring. In this model of sonata, normally the front speakers are components. Which means wiring and cross-overs have to be given due consideration.
2. If you think that is alright then there could be a problem with the speaker cone or magnet in the one you now have. Please check it for defects. A good check will be to see how it works when fitted on a test system outside your car
3. Not too sure about screw vs rivet. Mine I think is screwed to the door. But it can damage bass if the screw gets in contact with the speaker cone in any way.

Even am looking to change my speakers. Am going with plain JBL GTO 628 series 2 way speakers. At least that's what I have in mind. Will be testing them soon, so if that works for me, I shall let you know.

I had a talk with hyundai guys, there isn't any probability to mess up With the wiring system because its connected through socket throughout. The rivet hasn't damaged speaker because the speaker is well surrounded with protective covering. I am going to wait for a weeks time. Rear same side door speaker is also due for replacement. Will arrive in a weeks time. So will get it fixed first and then will solve this problem.

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by bigron

Finally , I have someone who has the same car i drive. I have a 2009 transform crdi AT. Bought it after selling the old superb. I am in love with this car. The car has done around 70,000 kms and is performing well.

Hi bigron I also own the same 2009 crdi at. My car delivers around 10 kms a litre in city and around 14-14.5 on highways. Regular diesel from BP or HP pumps. How to check whether my car came with a sub? I can see a grill on the rear tray but I am not sure whether its just a provision or there is actually a woofer? Kindly comment

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by cars_crazy

@Krish: so far I Am on free service mode so consumables and filters alone in the second service cost me about 5 k. But yes it can get expensive if we don't respect the car.
@bigron: That's some good information you gave me there. Should be careful when I drive fast. My biggest worry of them all is those 6 airbags. Guess insurance do not cover these unless we do a bumper to bumper but that too is valid only for first three years.

I got a 80000 kms or 4 years free service package with the car. So one service costs around 4-5k. How many free services you got?

[cars_crazy]

Originally Posted by aboveallkaran

How to check whether my car came with a sub? I can see a grill on the rear tray but I am not sure whether its just a provision or there is actually a woofer? Kindly comment

Very simple. Open your boot. Look directly under your grill on the real parcel tray. If you have a woofer you Will see a speaker magnet and the outside of the cone. If you just see a plate then you don't have one. To my knowledge the top end AT variant came with one.

[bigron]

@ karan - If you have the crdi AT transform , your car has a sub in it. as cars crazy mentioned , the top variant comes with 4 speaker , 2 tweeters and 1 sub. Also , any song with bass would make it clear if you have a sub or not.

[cars_crazy]

@ bigron: hey mate. Been a while. You said your car's done about 70k kms right? Would you share the same opinion about stock tyres like karan? Is it only me who feels the OE hankook is not all that great? Please let me know

[cars_crazy]

Originally Posted by aboveallkaran

I got a 80000 kms or 4 years free service package with the car. So one service costs around 4-5k. How many free services you got?

Wow, Is that all? That's dirt cheap considering you got a AT. Is it a diesel AT? I would have thought you Will spend atleast 2.5 k more per service. My bills for a manual is about 6 thousand, when I take her after every ten k kms

[bigron]

@ CC - Yea the car has covered around 70,000 kms. And if i remeber correctly , my hankooks lasted a good 50,000 kms. I liked the hankooks and wanted to get another set in 225 but could not source them so settled for pirellis. The average service which I get done every 8000 kms comes to around rs 8000.

@ karan - even i got all my 4 speakers changed under warranty. I too sometimes feel that the front speakers are much less powerful than they initially were but i have stopped thinking too much into it now.

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by cars_crazy

Very simple. Open your boot. Look directly under your grill on the real parcel tray. If you have a woofer you Will see a speaker magnet and the outside of the cone. If you just see a plate then you don't have one. To my knowledge the top end AT variant came with one.

There is a plate. No woofer. But my embera crdi had one. I am sure about it. Where can i get woofer for this car now?

[aboveallkaran]

Originally Posted by bigron

@ karan - If you have the crdi AT transform , your car has a sub in it. as cars crazy mentioned , the top variant comes with 4 speaker , 2 tweeters and 1 sub. Also , any song with bass would make it clear if you have a sub or not.

Thats what i was confused. The bass is superb but the woofer isnt visible. And now its confirmed it isnt there.