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off topic a little but I was reading reviews of the 2012 Rspec and people are very happy with that vehicle . I know a few here have bought the older model . Just curious how stiff the suspension is the Rspec?
Saw my first one parked the other day....gotta say it was pretty stunning....
not that I'm looking to buy right now but....I would definitely buy one over an ES...and would def cross-shop with GS.
I test drove 2015 genesis v6 it was actually very impressive that it drove like german cars. Even though its pretty heavy sedan it drove very smooth with lots of power but only thing i didnt like was the interior quality. Thats why I got 2014 gs350 fsport instead. Lexus interior is almost same level as benz and probably better than bmw and audi but this new genesis still used cheap plastics. Hope hyundai to use very high quality materials at least in the genesis and the equus.
I test drove 2015 genesis v6 it was actually very impressive that it drove like german cars. Even though its pretty heavy sedan it drove very smooth with lots of power but only thing i didnt like was the interior quality. Thats why I got 2014 gs350 fsport instead. Lexus interior is almost same level as benz and probably better than bmw and audi but this new genesis still used cheap plastics. Hope hyundai to use very high quality materials at least in the genesis and the equus.
How about improved. Hyundai is still playing the value card and 'very high quality materials' would inflate the price and negate the purpose. Would you get an Equus if it were the same price as a LS, A8, XJ, 7-Series or S-Class?
I test drove 2015 genesis v6 it was actually very impressive that it drove like german cars. Even though its pretty heavy sedan it drove very smooth with lots of power but only thing i didnt like was the interior quality. Thats why I got 2014 gs350 fsport instead. Lexus interior is almost same level as benz and probably better than bmw and audi but this new genesis still used cheap plastics. Hope hyundai to use very high quality materials at least in the genesis and the equus.
Did you test the base model V6 or top trim Ultimate? From my experience the difference is interior quality between the 2 trim levels is night and day.
The angles are not that great but I wouldn't say the wheels horrible. CVT's are actually one of our best seller's and have won an award for the best wheel in 2014. We have seen them on everything from an Acura ILX to a Rolls Royce Phantom. We are proud of this design and happy offer something many customers love.
I am sure once the Genesis gets lowered and some decent pics were taken, it will show it's true beauty.
As one of Hyundai's latest arrivals, the new Genesis will be prominently represented at the SEMA Show, with the Koreans announcing their second tune today after the 550hp Ark Performance study.
Made in cooperation with Chicago-based design and customization firm Toka Marketing Group, the Steel Phoenix Genesis takes the stock 5.0-liter V8 and tacks on a Garrett twin turbo system complete with a full ARK Performance catback exhaust system, boosting output to 600hp.
The sedan also gets an AirRex digital air suspension system and sits lower to the ground on high performance Toyo rubber, shod in custom 21-inch COR 3-piece wheels, behind which you'll find a custom 8-piston front and 6-piston rear brake set up from Neo Motorsport.
To make it look the part, Toca fabricated an all-metal wide body design with matte and gloss black accents, with the body finished in steel metal paintwork. On the inside, the SEMA Genesis is said feature custom black leather seats with contrasting white stitching, carbon-fiber trims and a Rockford Fosgate sound system.
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
Custom Fabricated Twin Turbo Setup
2 Garrett GTX3067R Ball Bearing Turbochargers
2 TiAL GT30 Stainless Turbine Housings
2 TiAL MV-SA External Wastegates
2 TiAL QRJ Boost Control Valves
DT Performance Custom Manifold Design
Polished Inside/Out Stainless Steel Tubing
Earl’s Performance Plumbing Custom Oil Cooler System
ARK Performance Dual Exhaust System
Optima Batteries Red Top Battery (Main Battery)
Optima Batteries Yellow Top Battery (Suspension)
Earl’s Performance Plumbing Hoses, Hose Ends and Fittings
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS
AirRex Digital Air Suspension System
Custom 2-Tank / 2-Viair Compressor Setup
Custom Painted BASF R-M Red Candy 2
NEO Motorsport Forged Line Brake Kit
Front: 8-Piston Forged Caliper
380x32mm C-Cut Two-Piece Fixed Rotor
Rear: 6-Piston Forged Caliper
356x28mm C-Cut Two-Piece Fixed Rotor
Custom Painted Matte Black / Candy Red Calipers
21-inch COR Wheels Custom 3-Piece Wazara Wheels
Front: 21x9.5 (custom offset)
Rear: 21x11 (custom offset)
Custom Brushed Aluminum Gloss Black Finish Lip
Custom Matte Black Centers
Project Kics R40 Iconix Lug Nuts
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires
Front: 255/30/21
Rear: 295/25/21
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Custom Carbon Fiber Trim Panels
Custom Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim
BASF R-M Brushed Candy Red
Custom Alea Leather Stitched Seats
Dark Graphite Nappa Leather with Alveare Convesso stitching design
Custom Alea Leather Stitched Door Panels
Dark Graphite Nappa Leather with Alveare Convesso stitching design
Custom Alea Leather Stitched Center Console
Dark Graphite Nappa Leather stitched with white Serafil 2000 thread
Custom Alea Leather Stitched Headliner
Charcoal Ultrasuede with Prestige 50 Diamonds stitching
Custom Alea Leather Charcoal Ultrasuede Wrapped Interior Pillars
Custom Painted Headliner Parts
Custom Embossed Toca Signature Edition Logo in headrests
Prosport Gauges EVO Series Digital Gauges
EVO Wideband Air Fuel Ratio Gauge
EVO Electrical Boost Gauge
EVO Electrical Volt Gauge
Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade
500 Watt Class-BR Mono Amplifier
400 Watt Class-AD 4-Channel Amplifier
6.5-inch Power Series Component System
6.5-inch 2-Way Full-Range Speaker
10-inch Power T0 2-Ohm DVC Subwoofer
Custom Sub Enclosure
Custom Trunk Displaying Audio, Batteries and Air Suspension Hardware
Dynamat and Dynaliner Placed on Door Panels
Dynamat and Dynaliner Placed on Speaker Backs
Dynamat and Dynaliner Placed in Custom Trunk Setup
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Custom All-Metal Wide Body Kit
Wide Body Front Fenders w/Air Vent
Wide Body Rear Quarter Panel
Side Skirts
Molded Front Bumper
Molded Rear Bumper
ARK Performance Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
BASF R-M Paint Custom Grigio Silverstone Blend
BASF R-M Paint Gloss Black Accents
BASF R-M Paint Matte Black Accents
BASF R-M Paint Red Candy 2 Accents