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11-07-2009, 10:15 AM
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#1 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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| Genesis Coupe 2.0T R spec
So basically a stripped out version of the 2.0T GT/Track
You save $3000 in the states and it's lighter
but you keep the brembos, LSD and the bigger wheels   Quote:
However, at a savings of $3,000, you can guess that there are going to be some sacrifices. In the name of weight savings, Hyundai has dropped some of the creature comforts, such as the automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents, steering wheel audio controls, and Bluetooth hands-free calling system. We're thinking this is more of a cost-saving measure, because none of these components really seem to weigh all that much.
Meanwhile, the stripped-out Genesis still retains heavier creature comforts such as air conditioning, power steering, a six-speaker audio system with iPod compatibility, and power windows.
The R-Spec is available only in red, black, and white and should start hitting dealerships this month
| Damn did they really have to take out the trip computer? >.<
Personally this isn't bad for a daily since even though it's "stripped out" it's still got the same suspension and a/c so comfort-wise should be about the same unlike a GT3RS,
Whats your take? Would you rather have an extreme lightweight model with roll down windows, a/c delete, 18" wheels, no stereo etc.?
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11-07-2009, 10:33 AM
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#2 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Are they ever gonna bring it for sale here in Canada?
Personally I like this car but If they had gone more "extreme" weight shedding (A/C, pwr windows, etc) I would of hated it mainly because I wouldn't have enough money then to get another car as a daily driver.
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11-07-2009, 10:37 AM
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They didn't say how much weight they saved. It would be a huge factor. I mean if its only 100lbs then is it really worth losing all that stuff? It's not really worth it unless its 300lbs or more.
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11-07-2009, 10:42 AM
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#4 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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^It's about 70 pounds, but mainly to save $
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11-07-2009, 11:36 AM
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not bad
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11-07-2009, 11:58 AM
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11-07-2009, 12:29 PM
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so sad that this is what the consider a stripped out version
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11-07-2009, 04:56 PM
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^If you look at it that way, yes, but if you take it as an economical, mod-able, daily drivable, track car it's actually not half bad, Actually makes more sense than getting the base 2.0T to me
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11-07-2009, 06:23 PM
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They should offer the car with and without ac as option. Same thing with power steering
Seems like a decent price like the evo rs if someone wants to bring it to the track.
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11-07-2009, 08:14 PM
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i'd stick with the GT and keep the things they remove.
Audio steering wheel removed,, thats like taking of <5 pounds -_-
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11-07-2009, 08:19 PM
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lol that's not exactly "stripped out"  | |
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11-07-2009, 08:27 PM
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removing the trip computer is called "stripping out"? what a joke.
I agree to make power steering and a/c an option, or remove them altogether. that would help Hyundai make a lot more money off this stripped out model.
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11-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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did you really compare a genesis to a GT3RS? really?
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11-09-2009, 01:10 PM
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so maybe it's not really "stripped out", but getting the LSD and the brembos while paying the base model price is not bad right? the idea appeals to me anyway.
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11-09-2009, 01:57 PM
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I actually wouldnt mind losing all those electronic gadgets for saving 70lbs and $3000.
Although having a trip computer would be handy.......meh, can definitely do without.
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11-09-2009, 01:57 PM
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base model price - 3000 too I'd hit it. Whoever packaged this is a genious. compared to whoever packaged the S2000 CR is a fucking idiot.
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11-09-2009, 02:26 PM
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#17 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Yup for the price of the base you get better wheels, lsd, and brakes
Which for a typical RS member can't even be considered a trade off for stuff like cruise control, and steering wheel controls...
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11-09-2009, 02:45 PM
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#18 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by hk20000  base model price - 3000 too I'd hit it. Whoever packaged this is a genious. compared to whoever packaged the S2000 CR is a fucking idiot. | Well you're also saying whoever packaged the GT3RS and F430 Scurderia are idiots too.
And I agree with you. 
Why the hell would anyone pay MORE for LESS?
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11-09-2009, 03:47 PM
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#19 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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To go faster...
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11-09-2009, 03:54 PM
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#20 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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+ the curb appeal of a gt3rs vs a regular gt3...
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11-09-2009, 07:47 PM
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#21 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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when is the R spec hitting the dealers?
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11-09-2009, 09:42 PM
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#22 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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I wouldn't call this "striped" but i really like this package.
Everything they are taking out, I would never really use anyways.
Except for music control and trip computer, but those are really just a bit more convenient. Easy to go without.
These are a great trade off for those brembos, wheels, and the LSD.
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