[steele]

Anyone checked out the latest Motor Trend? I just got mine today, there's a nice review of the '03 Tiburon GT in there. They like it! If you'd guys like, I can scan the article.


<hr noshade width=60% size=1 align=left>2k1 Super Silver Tiburon
5-speed manual
Option Package 5
TSR #114

 

[Beast]

PLEASE DO! <img src=/images/forums/snitz/smile.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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[steele]

BTW, it's on Pg. 64. Some interesting numbers - Weight (GT V6 M6) - 3023lbs (it's gained 100 lbs?)., 0-60 in 8.0 secs (est.), mpg - 18/26, 181hp/177tq.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Medium Metallic Blue
A4, 3.23's
All options except TCS
Mostly stock

 

[Beast]

dang, 0-60 in 8 seconds? What was all the talk about the 2003 Tib beating out the RSX-S at the SEMA?? RSX-S does 0-60 in under 7!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/disapprove.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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[Mach5]

i think thats false<img src=/images/forums/snitz/mad.gif width=16 height=16 border=0> 8sec is impossible


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[ConceptVBS]

I heard that cars can go faster after you use them a while.. that true?




<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>Your car is like fart, only your own smells nice.

 

[steele]

BTW, I won't be able to scan it until I'm at work tommorrow.

As for 8 secs 0-60 being wrong, ~8 secs sounds about right to me considering the power-to-weight ratio (similar to the current Tib), and gearing. But the 1/4 mile time should be much lower than the i4 Tib, and it will do considerably better on the highway with the V6. Remember, it's not a sports car, it's more of a "Grand Tourer".

But overall, the new Tib seems to be quite an improvent. If I hadn't found an incredible deal on an LS1, I'd definitely be in a new Tib right now.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Medium Metallic Blue
A4, 3.23's
All options except TCS
Mostly stock

 

[steele]

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
I heard that cars can go faster after you use them a while.. that true?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>Sort of. I've seen magazines do reports on this, and after some miles have been put on the engine, things just sort of "settle in" (trying to give the simplest explanation), yielding better performance. Nothing major, just maybe a few tenths off the 1/4 et. or 0-60.

My car is a good example. Our engines usually take almost 10k miles to really get broken in, and you WILL feel the car getting "stronger" as you drive it longer.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Medium Metallic Blue
A4, 3.23's
All options except TCS
Mostly stock

 

[MySilverTiburon]

dealer say(one who knows what they're talking about) there is NOOO power through the exhaust...even on V6....can't even feel a air coming out of the exhaust...sooo restrictive...


FIRST THING YOU DOO

I/H/E and you'll gain 20whp


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[4doorGL]

Actually MST, its already been dyno proven a cone filter will add 15hp.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>"Hey, if my prize is your foot up my arse... its still a prize.... " - <b>WhoopOi</b>

<a href="http://shop.hyundaiperformance.com">Shop.HyundaiPerformance.Com</a>, your one-stop shop for Hyundai performance parts (coming soon)

 

[steele]

I wouldn't doubt the comment about the exhaust. From the pictures I've seen, it looks very restrictive. Airbox looks restrictive, too. So with I/E, I'd guess an extra 20 peak hp (or more) is possible.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Medium Metallic Blue
A4, 3.23's
All options except TCS
Mostly stock

 

[Mister694]

i might have to get one of these if the dealer will work with me


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[Beast]

noob here

what is I/E...wait, intake and exhaust? and I got another noob question...

for a supercharger, is it a bolt that you just put in, or does it require minor hack and paste?

Also, is it a good idea to break in a vehicle with mods, or mod after you break it in?

Thanks for the help.


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[Maxx]

0-60 times are not as accurate as time over distance ( 1/4 mile for instance) when comparing speed between cars. They can be a little deceptive too. You can actually be behind another car even though you've reached 60 before it. I can
already feel some of you doing this <img src=/images/forums/snitz/uhh.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>....so heres an example:
Your car has a soft off-idle acceleration, doesn't really pull hard off the line. The other car your racing has better low-end torque and pulls better from the get
go. Your car is initially behind but starts to pull on the other one, reaches 60 a few tenths before the other car but has not yet pulled even. If you freeze-framed the race at that moment your car is slightly behind, but your 0-60 time is actually better. If you pull past before the 1/4 mile mark THEN you could be sure that your car was faster...in the 1/4 mile at least.
Look at a variety of cars that do, say, exactly 16 flat in the 1/4 mile...the 0-60 times will be fairly close, but may still vary a few tenths...even a half second. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/wink.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> The new Tib MAY have an 8 flat 0-60, (probably 7.7 after proper break-in) but that could still mean 15.7 1/4 mile...not too shabby.


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[Rudy H]

Well regardless of what anyone says...

The Tiburon will win its race off the line, or forget about it.

Though remember from 0-100km/h (0-60 mph) you will have to shift twice in the 6-speed.

Cars with a 5-speed transmission will only shift usually once. Therefore that 0.3 seconds or whatever it takes you to shift will make a difference.

Thing is though, when your running down the 1/4 I think the 6-speed will be picking up more ground then the 5-speed version once your past 90-100 km/h.

Can't wait till a GT 5-speed and GT 6-speed hit the red lights together. Should be very interesting.

(little side note. I think the 6-speed with a twin turbo setup that may have a bit of lag but overall a lot of power would be sweet as hell from what I heard from intial test drives of the 6-speed)


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>1999 Hyundai Sonata GL V6
H7 Blue Eurolite
GLS Chrome Grill
Custom Intake/Header/Exhaust
55 shot Nitrous Express

--no longer with me--
1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Was a brave soul when combating the evil forces.

 

[ConceptVBS]

I think your right smiley, what the tib loses in the 0-60 will surely gain in the 1/4mile..<img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0><img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>Your car is like fart, only your own smells nice.

 

[mateus1138]

Did the article give any numbers on the 4 cyl?


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>"Even in death we live!"

 

[lilshowoff3]

8secs? No way...that is to high..I have a slow ass 97 Sonata V6 and I have gotten my car to 60 in like 8.5 secs with an auto but manual shifting and going into the redline a little.


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[cheori99]

Nope nothing on I4.. Just a GT Version ^^*
It was a page long first test though..
I want some more Detailed worx!


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>NOW I AM STUCK WITH I4 -_-

 

[djryan2001]

Wait a second, shift 2 times? Most six speeds have the 6th gear more for a "overdrive" and higher top end speed, on most manual transmission,to include 6-speeds, second gear will always take you to around 60mph. Auto manufacturers do this on purpose to offer a better 0-60 time as that is what so many people look at. True it would be better for your 1/4mile time to have a proportional second gear but this usually not the case.


<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>If i have another civic with a 2' spoiler and fart can come up and rev on me i am gonna laugh so hard that his exhaust will quit rattling.

Edited by - djryan2001 on 02/04/2002 6:19:43 PM