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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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So I own a 2000Accent GT and I'm planning on doing alot to my ride... I'd like to know what's the best thing to do first to my Accent. So far I have no mechanical problems with my Accent.... at all.
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Have you done New Wheels yet? That's always one of the 1st mods to make the ride different looking...

Here's a set of wheels to look at...
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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I totally skipped that... I sure did... I'mrolling on17" konig incident on 205/40R17 wrapped in kumho ecsta ASX speed rating W.... i soon plan to put konig unknown on 215/35(or30)R18falken tires
 
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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I like the Konig rims, they have been out for along time and still in business and that means alot when your looking for rims:

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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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You want to make it faster? I/H/E would be a start. I know they make turbo's for the 1.6L too.
 
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Oh yeah definitely going for the fast lane.... not too many shops here have Hyundai parts which upsets me so I have decided to buy Tiburon parts and mod them and see how they work.... but I don't wanna waste money....
 
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Check out these websites...
www.evofusionusa.com
www.sharkracing.com
www.kspec.com

They've got some great parts for accents. Also, keeping the weight low on the Accent is key to speed in them. I raced my 2003 for nearly two years in SCCA pro solo 2, and simply removing the 25 lbs. worth of spare tire and jack saved me almost 5 seconds at the track. I also striped out the A/C to save weight as well.
 
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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i can do the spare an jack but its too hot in texas to remove the a/c.... but illl chance it
 
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