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Old 09-15-14, 07:03 PM
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Still, if you want the full neo–Lexus LS400 rolling-bank-vault experience, get the V-8.
Seeing that this is exactly what I'm looking for. Sounds like a car I should drive.
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Old 09-15-14, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Seeing that this is exactly what I'm looking for. Sounds like a car I should drive.
Test drives can't hurt
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Old 09-16-14, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
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.
they just don't look right on that car IMO.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
they just don't look right on that car IMO.
i think in that pic they're just too big and the offsets are off (and the car needs a drop).
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Old 09-16-14, 01:47 PM
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Yeah I agree, its not the wheels so much as the wheels on that particular application.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Seeing that this is exactly what I'm looking for. Sounds like a car I should drive.
Indeed, those qualities are becoming increasingly harder & harder to find in vehicles nowadays..

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Old 10-22-14, 10:19 AM
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Default Hyundai's Toca Edition Genesis Twin-Turbo V8 for SEMA has 600HP


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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
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/10/hyu...esis-twin.html
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That's A LOT of mods. Wonder how much that project cost hah
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Old 10-23-14, 06:23 PM
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omg that must have cost a bundle.
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Old 12-18-14, 04:15 AM
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Just picked up 15 Genesis 3.8 AWD Ultimate, MSRP $52,800 for a family member.
I still have 14 GS AWD Luxury, MSRP $60,800.

How good is Genesis, I am going to let that family member drive my GS and I will drive Genesis.

Headsup display showing blind spot, lane keeping info, as well as nav, dynamic cruise info. While on a highway, it feels like I am surrounded by tech de force. Power pick up is nice, not as good as GS but GS is not that great either anyway. Quietness and vault like feeling, GS falls short. Handling, GS wins. Ride smoothness, almost tie but Genesis wins even with GS's adjustable damping. Audio, Genesis wins. Navigation and its interface, Genesis wins. Comfort access on all 4 doors, GS wins. 3 zone climate control with rear audio control, GS wins. Fit quality, I want to say GS wins but GS had wind noise from day one and rattling within a week which I still deal with. Genesis, vault quiet.

Will have to drive Genesis more for long term comparison, but initial impression, Genesis has done a remarkable job this time around. Just as GS got praise from media with 13 model, Genesis deserves every bit of praise it got in my opinion.
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Old 12-18-14, 05:29 AM
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GS14AWD, thanks for your comparison and review!
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Old 12-18-14, 08:59 AM
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Great pickup GS14AWD, good to see the comparison from a GS owner.
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Old 12-18-14, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GS14AWD
Just picked up 15 Genesis 3.8 AWD Ultimate, MSRP $52,800 for a family member.
I still have 14 GS AWD Luxury, MSRP $60,800.

How good is Genesis, I am going to let that family member drive my GS and I will drive Genesis.

Headsup display showing blind spot, lane keeping info, as well as nav, dynamic cruise info. While on a highway, it feels like I am surrounded by tech de force. Power pick up is nice, not as good as GS but GS is not that great either anyway. Quietness and vault like feeling, GS falls short. Handling, GS wins. Ride smoothness, almost tie but Genesis wins even with GS's adjustable damping. Audio, Genesis wins. Navigation and its interface, Genesis wins. Comfort access on all 4 doors, GS wins. 3 zone climate control with rear audio control, GS wins. Fit quality, I want to say GS wins but GS had wind noise from day one and rattling within a week which I still deal with. Genesis, vault quiet.

Will have to drive Genesis more for long term comparison, but initial impression, Genesis has done a remarkable job this time around. Just as GS got praise from media with 13 model, Genesis deserves every bit of praise it got in my opinion.
Not surprised, it really is a great car...
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Old 12-18-14, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GS14AWD
Just picked up 15 Genesis 3.8 AWD Ultimate, MSRP $52,800 for a family member.
I still have 14 GS AWD Luxury, MSRP $60,800.

How good is Genesis, I am going to let that family member drive my GS and I will drive Genesis.

Headsup display showing blind spot, lane keeping info, as well as nav, dynamic cruise info. While on a highway, it feels like I am surrounded by tech de force. Power pick up is nice, not as good as GS but GS is not that great either anyway. Quietness and vault like feeling, GS falls short. Handling, GS wins. Ride smoothness, almost tie but Genesis wins even with GS's adjustable damping. Audio, Genesis wins. Navigation and its interface, Genesis wins. Comfort access on all 4 doors, GS wins. 3 zone climate control with rear audio control, GS wins. Fit quality, I want to say GS wins but GS had wind noise from day one and rattling within a week which I still deal with. Genesis, vault quiet.

Will have to drive Genesis more for long term comparison, but initial impression, Genesis has done a remarkable job this time around. Just as GS got praise from media with 13 model, Genesis deserves every bit of praise it got in my opinion.
What audio system does the Genesis have? It's better than your 835-watt 17-Speaker ML system?
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Old 12-18-14, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
What audio system does the Genesis have? It's better than your 835-watt 17-Speaker ML system?
The Genesis Sedan has a Lexicon Sound System. Interestingly, both Lexicon and Mark Levinson belong to the same parent company (Harman International Industries)

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Anyways, there is a Genesis Sedan with 5.0 liter engine with HTRAC ALL WHEEL DRIVE



Unfortunately, the only market where the 5.0 HTRAC AWD is sold is Canada

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