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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/21/2008 1:53:39 PM

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The trouble I see it is there doesn''''t seem to be an overdrive in the 5 speed.

5th gear is overdrive:
- 1st = 3.615
- 2nd = 2.053
- 3rd = 1.370
- 4th = 1.031
- 5th = 0.837
- Reverse = 3.583
- Final gear ratio = 4.056

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/21/2008 11:31:08 PM

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Then the final drive is too high. There is only 500 rpm difference between 4th and 5th.

But thanks for the numbers.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 5:19:19 AM

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Then the final drive is too high.

You should call Hyundai and let them know their engineers and designers are wrong. Maybe next time they will consult you first.

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There is only 500 rpm difference between 4th and 5th.

Actually, there is a 669-rpm difference.
60-mph in 4th gear = 3558 rpm
60-mph in 5th gear = 2889 rpm

Remember, this is a small displacement 4-cyl engine with limited torque. You don''t want the rpms too low. Those engine make power and are more efficient at higher rpms.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 9:04:34 AM

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I tried calling them but they only take calls from you apparently.....

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 11:20:53 AM

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I tried calling them but they only take calls from you apparently.....

I forgot about that. I''ll call them on your behalf and make sure they take you calls from now on.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 11:25:31 AM

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I''ve thought about calling them. My Festiva had a 1.3L motor with a 5 speed. 4th and 5th were both OD and the car ran great, easily getting 45 mpg. The gear ratios on the Accent''s 5 speed transmission are way to close for the most efficient economy. There is plenty of torque multiplication on this car. I didn''t buy this car for its quarter mile performance.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 12:08:43 PM

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I''ve thought about calling them. My Festiva had a 1.3L motor with a 5 speed. 4th and 5th were both OD and the car ran great, easily getting 45 mpg. The gear ratios on the Accent''s 5 speed transmission are way to close for the most efficient economy. There is plenty of torque multiplication on this car. I didn''t buy this car for its quarter mile performance.

The last Festiva was in 1993 (it was called the Aspire after that). It had a curb weight of 1797-lbs and a 63-hp 1.3L engine rated at 35/42 mpg (source).

The 2008 Accent has a curb weight of 2467-lbs and a 110-hp 1.6L engine rated at 27/32-mpg (source).

The Accent is 670-lbs heavier than the Festiva. That''s like driving your Festivia around with three extra 220-lbs guys. I''''ll bet you wouldn''t get 45-mpg in your Festiva with all that extra weight. Plus, the Festiva had a better fuel economy rating to begin with.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 12:16:00 PM

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I guess I''''ll continue with my plan of going to taller tires then.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 12:33:31 PM

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Taller tires will throw your speedo and odometer off. They will both be inaccurate and therefore, you won''t know the true mileage.

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RE: 2008 Hyundai Accent GS (3dr) - 7/22/2008 12:36:57 PM

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I know that. But if the degree of error is known then the actual mileage can be extrapolated.

Whast''s the 14" tire width stock?

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