Tim's Darkhorse.

cruiserfied · **February 17, 2016, 12:09:13**

Its common knowledge of my love for the Accents. Also well known is that i plan on dropping a 2lt Beta2 into a 3dr LC Accent.

Yesterday Dad delivered a very exciting package. The box it came in is a bit bulky but the engine, gearbox, wiring etc have arrived.

2001 XD Elantra 2.0lt non-cvvt 5-speed.
Get this baby stripped and scrap the shell and then i can start looking for another Accent to swap it all into.

Plan is swap it in with bare minimum work to get everything running sweet then start modding for performance. I would also like to try get it engineered and registered too. Would help alot for testing but more interested in making it fast so rego'd is optional.

asathorny · **Reply #1: February 17, 2016, 12:18:35**

Good luck Tim

cruiserfied · **Reply #2: February 17, 2016, 12:38:33**

Thanks Asa.
Will be a slow process and hopefully it doesnt end too soon like the previous Accent which i found had a bent firewall. Wasn't cost effective to repair and was a 5dr so gave me the excuse to scrap it and go the 3dr which is my preference.

CraigB · **Reply #3: February 17, 2016, 13:17:27**

Sounds like a good starting base Tim

and now the fun begins

Looks like it came with some alloy's too.

cruiserfied · **Reply #4: February 17, 2016, 13:33:16**

Thanks Craig.
Yeah some 15" 5-spokes. Funnily enough they're the same rim the old Accent came with in 13" lol. Auscar i think is the brand and i kept them as the tyres only had 2000km on them. Unfortunately the Elantra is 4x114.3 and the Accent is 4x100 so not a straight swap, but future plans are Veloster Turbo brakes with 5x114.3 stud pattern so that'll be another set of rims. Maybe some 16" minilites.

CraigB · **Reply #5: February 17, 2016, 14:07:34**

Oh! that's a shame with the sizing.

Minilites are good, as long as they're the modern ones and not the old magnesium type, I had the 13's on my Mini

Enkie's and Koya's are nice lite wheels too.

cruiserfied · **Reply #6: February 17, 2016, 20:33:17**

Yeah i've browsed through each of their websites. I do like one or two of the Koya's. Cant remember liking any Enkie's.

CraigB · **Reply #7: February 18, 2016, 08:22:00**

I forgot about the Advan racing wheels if you haven't seen them, they're made by Yokohama and have a few nice styles http://www.yokohama.com.au/ADVAN-Wheels.aspx

cruiserfied · **Reply #8: February 18, 2016, 13:21:05**

Had a look. Only really liked the GT 5-spoke.

Had another look at Enkie, like the Kojin thats about it.

Koya i like the R5. Same or similar to your current rims?

Hmmmm i think i see a pattern emerging hahaha. Koya ranks top because the transitions are smooth. I dont like sharp angles and steps too much. Not a deal breaker but not as nice as smoothness.

CraigB · **Reply #9: February 18, 2016, 16:15:38**

Quote from: cruiserfied on February 18, 2016, 13:21:05

Koya i like the R5. Same or similar to your current rims?

Hmmmm i think i see a pattern emerging hahaha. Koya ranks top because the transitions are smooth. I dont like sharp angles and steps too much. Not a deal breaker but not as nice as smoothness.

A bit different to mine below, those Advan GT's are nice but 19" and 20" I don't think would fit unless your ripping off the inner guards and flaring the outers ( that'd look sik )

cruiserfied · **Reply #10: February 19, 2016, 09:49:54**

So no, nothing like yours lol.

Didnt even look at sizes to be honest, not serious enough just yet. They do 18's which wouldnt require too much work.
If i was building just for street jollys the 19's 20's would be sweet. Im probably going with 16's, maybe 17's.

cruiserfied · **Reply #11: February 19, 2016, 09:56:29**

Did a bit this arvo.

asathorny · **Reply #12: February 19, 2016, 10:06:35**

Oh a man after me own heart.... Get the apprentices on the job

Excellent

Dazzler · **Reply #13: February 19, 2016, 10:08:31**

Quote from: cruiserfied on February 19, 2016, 09:56:29

Did a bit this arvo.

Brilliant

cruiserfied · **Reply #14: February 19, 2016, 12:03:35**

They go alright

CraigB · **Reply #15: February 19, 2016, 12:13:09**

A few more years and you'll be able to kick it back in a deck chair with a beer while the girls do the mod's and services

cruiserfied · **Reply #16: February 19, 2016, 12:46:35**

Screw that...........they can have their own to build along side me.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #17: February 20, 2016, 11:26:00**

That's great.

I went wrong somewhere - two daughters, neither into cars.

cruiserfied · **Reply #18: February 21, 2016, 09:35:31**

Took the girls out to Oakburn Park to watch the come and try day.
Ashlee (eldest) was loving it even though it was early and only at half pace. Unfortunately Ellie isnt well as i found out and we had to leave 40min after arriving so didnt get to see any full attack runs. She wasnt kidding either, had to pull over to throw up halfway home so i've been on spew duty most of the day. Missus throws in sympathy if she has to deal with it lol.

Dazzler · **Reply #19: February 21, 2016, 10:43:05**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 20, 2016, 11:26:00

That's great.
I went wrong somewhere - two daughters, neither into cars.

At least one of mine is into cars in a big way! :-)

cruiserfied · **Reply #20: March 13, 2016, 12:53:27**

Spent a little more time on the Elantra. Not much though too bloody hot in the sun at 37*c. If i left a tool in direct sun for more than a minute i couldn't hold onto it.

Anyway, all wiring, hoses, cables etc removed previously. Removed P/S pump, altenator, A/C pipes and driveshafts today. Only thing left before yanking engine/trans is exhaust and engine mounts. Probably have it out next weekend if i get time. Forcast is much cooler too

cruiserfied · **Reply #21: March 13, 2016, 12:56:48**

Next door neighbor asked me last weekend what year Accent i wanted. Turns out a mate of his has a 3dr Manual with a blown motor he would be giving away

he was going to find out exactly what it is and let me know but i didnt see him this weekend to chase him up.

Will definately be hassling him first chance i get lol.

CraigB · **Reply #22: March 13, 2016, 13:08:12**

Cant knock that back, a free car

hopefully it's not in the same condition as the last one

cruiserfied · **Reply #23: March 13, 2016, 20:29:04**

Quote from: CraigB on March 13, 2016, 13:08:12

Cant knock that back, a free car hopefully it's not in the same condition as the last one

Always a concern but i figure for the price its a great source of spare parts if nothing else lol.

cruiserfied · **Reply #24: March 25, 2016, 11:31:14**

No news about the Accent yet. Still working at that but heres some pictures of some real progress.

elantraelite · **Reply #25: March 25, 2016, 11:45:59**

Loved my XD Elantra with HVT the Beta is an awesome motor. Bought it brand new and took good care of it. It was a little rocket, got that car up to 200 a few times on a back road (yes I know, this forum condones speeding, yudder, yudder)

The Gonz · **Reply #26: March 25, 2016, 11:49:40**

Quote from: elantraelite on March 25, 2016, 11:45:59

... this forum condones speeding ...

It does?

cruiserfied · **Reply #27: March 25, 2016, 11:52:04**

Quote from: elantraelite on March 25, 2016, 11:45:59

Loved my XD Elantra with HVT the Beta is an awesome motor. Bought it brand new and took good care of it. It was a little rocket, got that car up to 200 a few times on a back road (yes I know, this forum condones speeding, yudder, yudder)

Yeah its no secret my love of the Beta2. I just love love love my Accents. Figure combine the two lol.
Had my old LC kiss 200km/h between Mullaley and Tambar Springs once was maxed out downhill. Should be easy with the 2lt in the Accent.

beerman · **Reply #28: March 25, 2016, 12:13:15**

That's not bad, I had an EL Falcon that allegedly hit a rev limiter at 180.....

elantraelite · **Reply #29: March 25, 2016, 20:32:59**

Quote from: cruiserfied on March 25, 2016, 11:52:04

Quote from: elantraelite on March 25, 2016, 11:45:59
Loved my XD Elantra with HVT the Beta is an awesome motor. Bought it brand new and took good care of it. It was a little rocket, got that car up to 200 a few times on a back road (yes I know, this forum condones speeding, yudder, yudder)

Yeah its no secret my love of the Beta2. I just love love love my Accents. Figure combine the two lol.
Had my old LC kiss 200km/h between Mullaley and Tambar Springs once was maxed out downhill. Should be easy with the 2lt in the Accent.

Definitely will be quicker with the Beta

Got my old X3 Excel Twin Cam up to 160 and she was out of puff