Stock 05 4-door Accent:First Step??? - Hyundai Performance Forums

Kiyoshi17 · 11-16-2006, 06:51 AM

i have an 05 Accent and am a complete noob to modifying cars. someone suggested that i change the exhaust system first. is that right? and if so does anyone know of a specific exhaust system that works well.

Flury · 11-16-2006, 09:58 AM

First off welcome the boards. When you ask for opinions here be prepared for OPINIONS lol. That being may i say IMO (in my opinion) there are few things that are worse than seeing a car with zero visible mods. to the exterior but the car has 400 $ in exhaust you can hear and see. Now there is a logical order to these things...just depends on what you call logical

lol. Always remember it's YOUR car - do what you want. Find what you're most interested in...research it.. then start there. Ie do want looks alone...speed.... a combination. Let me shut up here but a good starting point is from the bottom up and front to back. Wheels tires + suspension. Or youll end up like me...spread thin. Welcome aboard again. Cya

Marc

Kiyoshi17 · 11-24-2006, 05:48 AM

I actually want to get a mix with both looks and speed. I wanted to change my tires and brakes. im not quite sure what brake pads to get. i wanted to get some brembo ones but cant find any for accents.

Flury · 11-24-2006, 01:40 PM

Yeah all i've done to my brakes so far is paint the calipers....so i haven't looked too far into it. I know there are a lot of guys who just upgrade to better OE pads like Kevlar and mean green stuff....then there are brake swaps and rotors and all kinds of neat things if you have the money.

Kiyoshi17 · 11-29-2006, 06:23 PM

i was also wondering if steering wheels are universal. i want to buy a sparco steering wheel but im not sure if it will fit the accent.

attist178 · 11-29-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiyoshi17

i was also wondering if steering wheels are universal. i want to buy a sparco steering wheel but im not sure if it will fit the accent.

I beg you...please keep your stock steering wheel. Cars come with airbags for a reason...just ask Adam (atrimble2001) if you need support for my plea.

But to each his own, I guess. Welcome to the boards! Happy tuning!

Flury · 11-30-2006, 12:38 PM

Oh artist be fair now. You know as well as i do your face acts just as well as an airbag.

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Friendly advice is all were giving. Airbags go with restraints -go with better brakes -go with better tires- go with better suspension. The steering wheel...while looking good i admit....goes with the wing...goes with the stickers...etc.
But no steering wheels arent universal. There are usually specific models within a brand for a car. And on top of that- if needed -you gotta get hubs and spacers and mounting kits. It varies widely by application. Im sure you could find a bolt off bolt on somewhere though. Gluck with whatever you do but consider the advice.