ttribe's German-Kimchi-Then-German-Then-Blow-Up-Engine-Then-Fix-It Journey Thread
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That's fucking wheirdh.
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In an effort to make lemonade out of the lemons life recently handed me...I began modding the Genesis. Re-badged and added an after-market lip spoiler to the trunk.
Before:
The "H" removed and lots of clean-up to do:
Goof Off to the rescue:
Adhesive gone, now new scratches to address:
Scratches (mostly) gone; Scratch-X, polish, wax:
New trunk badge:
Rear lip spoiler installed:
My son helping me install the new steering wheel badge:
Steering wheel badge:
After:
Before:
The "H" removed and lots of clean-up to do:
Goof Off to the rescue:
Adhesive gone, now new scratches to address:
Scratches (mostly) gone; Scratch-X, polish, wax:
New trunk badge:
Rear lip spoiler installed:
My son helping me install the new steering wheel badge:
Steering wheel badge:
After:
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Wow the wings really make the car stand out. Looks great.
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Genesis . . . one of the finest automobiles on the road.
Great job ttribe. It's all in the details!
Great job ttribe. It's all in the details!
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Nice job, I gotta say that it's probably the Hyundai I would buy if I was going to (I think the Equus is pretty ugly, and more car than I'll probably ever need). The badges and lip spoiler really add to a Genesis. One thing I would say that is a small detail are to do those chrome bulbs for the rear blinkers. Probably not a huge deal since you never look at them and the lens design covers it mostly, just that on my car I couldn't stand the amber bulbs in my aftermarket taillights so I put the chrome ones in and it looks a hell of a lot better. Just my
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Nice job, I gotta say that it's probably the Hyundai I would buy if I was going to (I think the Equus is pretty ugly, and more car than I'll probably ever need). One thing I would say that is a small detail are those chrome bulbs for the rear blinkers. Probably not a huge deal since you never look at them and the lens design covers it mostly, just that on my car I couldn't stand the amber bulbs in my aftermarket taillights so I put the chrome ones in and it looks a hell of a lot better. Just my
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I love how almost every Genesis I see on the road has the Hyundai badge swapped out
Why did you dump the M5?
Why did you dump the M5?
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Looks great!
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Dude, what an improvement! Love the new badges and lip spoiler. Nice work TT! Funny how you "downgraded" and it's still a car I'm incredibly envious of.
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ttribe (06-24-2012)
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ETA: Found the answer. Pricey - http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...1&postcount=11
Thanks.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by ttribe; 06-24-2012 at 11:19 AM.
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I've been test driving so many things I cant decide. Are there many differences between the 2010 and 2011 Genesis sedan? The 2010 4.6L is more in my budget.
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Ditto to that statement. I'm still rocking an 04 TSX with no AC for the second year in a row. Acura/Honda just can't fix it....
I've been test driving so many things I cant decide. Are there many differences between the 2010 and 2011 Genesis sedan? The 2010 4.6L is more in my budget.
I've been test driving so many things I cant decide. Are there many differences between the 2010 and 2011 Genesis sedan? The 2010 4.6L is more in my budget.
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ttribe (06-24-2012)
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Your ass looks great Tim
I met up with my friend today who has the 3.8 Sedan. It's so comfy
I met up with my friend today who has the 3.8 Sedan. It's so comfy
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Creating a new brand is extremely expensive. The cost gets passed on to the consumer. That makes a Genesis significantly more expensive to give you what? Exclusivity? I'll pass.
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It's alright T, there are plenty fish in the sea. You have a great gen, I'd love to have that in the garage. One day you'll be behind the wheel of an F10.
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I do not support this decision
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FYI - if you buy a Genesis don't expect an exceptional dealership experience. Between the Acura and the BMW during the past 6 years, I'd become rather used to getting loaner cars every time my car was in for something. Apparently, those days are over for me for the time being. (first-world problems, but killing me)
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Weird. My girlfriend's '11 Elantra had some issues and they gave her a '12 Genesis.
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sucks..
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no more m5 avie? hurts too much?
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damn T, you sound really depressed.
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Edit: Now after I post this I realize the mood change
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ttribe (06-25-2012)
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Loving the new badges and spoiler, already liking the direction your headed and expect to see good things out of this thread in the future hahha. Hopefully for the benefit of all us you catch the mod bug a little bit. As for those bulbs have you considered switchback LED's? Had them on my first TL and they worked great. http://autolumination.com/switchback.html I've ordered some stuff from here before, never a bad experience.
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Loving the new badges and spoiler, already liking the direction your headed and expect to see good things out of this thread in the future hahha. Hopefully for the benefit of all us you catch the mod bug a little bit. As for those bulbs have you considered switchback LED's? Had them on my first TL and they worked great. http://autolumination.com/switchback.html I've ordered some stuff from here before, never a bad experience.