A newbie guide to modifying your coupe.

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Re: A newbie guide to modifying your coupe.

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thedupleman wrote:Ark racing Ariel.

Much shortened "bee sting" Ariel will replace the enormous fishing rod fitted by Hyundai.

Available from Performance Coupe with site discount ---> http://www.hyundaicoupeownersclub.co.uk ... .php?f=290
These haven't been available from PC for years, contacted them to enquire a couple of years ago but was told they wouldn't be replenishing stock (don't know why they don't update the website... :confusion-shrug: )
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Thanks for updating
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Anyone recommend a good Air induction kit that doesn't cost the earth :-)
Ive seen then on ebay from £18 to £250 Ive seen some that put the filter straight to the intake manifold and then a pipe going up to it which I didn't realise you could do and others with long pipes to the air cone??
Also any good shorter aerials that are easy to replace the one I have which is like flagpole hahahaha
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Jobs for the noob, I recommend the Snorkus mod + Panel filter (K&N / Pipercross).

Makes breathing easier which helps with throttle response.
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BionicSi wrote:Anyone recommend a good Air induction kit that doesn't cost the earth :-)
Ive seen then on ebay from £18 to £250 Ive seen some that put the filter straight to the intake manifold and then a pipe going up to it which I didn't realise you could do and others with long pipes to the air cone??
Also any good shorter aerials that are easy to replace the one I have which is like flagpole hahahaha

If you handy with a hacksaw DIY it. You can buy aluminium intercooler tubing off ebay for a few £ per section but it will need modified to suit (hence the hacksaw). Just be sure to burr off any loose metal after cutting it. I'm currently waiting on some to be delivered so I'll do out a quick guide when it comes. The ducting, clamps and joints come to about £50. You need to buy the filter on top of that but both K&N and Pipercross do generic cone filters costing anything from £20 - £40. There is also a RAMAIR one that seems to come up a lot on eBay. Have no idea if its any good or not to be honest but it looks ok. Personally I bought a foam mushroom type filter so that the foam can be removed, cleaned, reoiled and reused.
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Glen M wrote:
BionicSi wrote:Anyone recommend a good Air induction kit that doesn't cost the earth :-)
Ive seen then on ebay from £18 to £250 Ive seen some that put the filter straight to the intake manifold and then a pipe going up to it which I didn't realise you could do and others with long pipes to the air cone??
Also any good shorter aerials that are easy to replace the one I have which is like flagpole hahahaha

If you handy with a hacksaw DIY it. You can buy aluminium intercooler tubing off ebay for a few £ per section but it will need modified to suit (hence the hacksaw). Just be sure to burr off any loose metal after cutting it. I'm currently waiting on some to be delivered so I'll do out a quick guide when it comes. The ducting, clamps and joints come to about £50. You need to buy the filter on top of that but both K&N and Pipercross do generic cone filters costing anything from £20 - £40. There is also a RAMAIR one that seems to come up a lot on eBay. Have no idea if its any good or not to be honest but it looks ok. Personally I bought a foam mushroom type filter so that the foam can be removed, cleaned, reoiled and reused.
The mesh filters should be cleanable too.
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Mmmmm Ill look out for a guide as my DIY skill have people running for the hills :-D
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BionicSi wrote:Mmmmm Ill look out for a guide as my DIY skill have people running for the hills :-D
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How did you get a picture of my attempt of fitting HID :-D
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A first mod that is very cheap (Sub £8) is a square front number plate, really changes the way the front of the car looks.

Another is painting the brake calipers (Sub £7). Most people go for red but go for which ever colour you like.

Last on my extra cheap but effective list if painting your alloys Black, or any other colour you like.
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thedupleman wrote:I thought it might be good to have a place where newbies could refer to for their first simple modifications.
If members could list here different easy mods they have done this would help,also list what newbies shouldn't do,that way we will have a comprehensive guide that will hopefully steer them correctly!

I recommend-

Headrest embroidery-which convieniently is done by my company lol.
It's easy to get just send your headrest covers off,costs 30 quid(20 if prestige member) nothing to it but looks factory done.

I don't recommend-

Thinking about any sort of chipping for power or buying anything off eBay for power without checking
Got any examples of your company's work mate? I might me interested :)


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Tons of it round here
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Are you on Facebook
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thedupleman wrote:Are you on Facebook
Yes mate :)


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Look for
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thedupleman wrote:Look for
The headrest embroidery man
Cheers mate, will do!


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the mod that just about everyone does is thew gen 3.5 front end conversion. easy to do and make a real difrence
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Here you go Simon an example of Darren's work

Like this
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and here :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Had my red (terracotta) headrest done as above when rebranding car. Look great and brilliant service from thedupleman.
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Dodge wrote:Here you go Simon an example of Darren's work

Like this
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Cheers mate - looks good! Deffo on my list :)


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smokebelch wrote:
Lucky13 wrote:I'm a newbie, and will be going for Tomato (aston style) bonnet and boot, and wheel centre.
good luck with the wheel centre mate.....not found one anywhere, been told they were never made :doh:
Still i found these mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:

http://www.ebayshopkorea.com/main/view? ... 1906785760
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