Hello from North Carolina.

Maddratt · **July 14, 2011, 15:46:02**

Hello everyone, My name is Jim and I purchased my 2011 Elantra Touring SE Manual, in Chilipepper Red w/ Tan interior, about 2 weeks ago. Found the car by accident, just as I found this forum by accident. Was originally looking for a smaller 5 door for my back and forth to work / bicycle hauling needs, but happened upon a fully loaded Touring in my local Hyundai dealers lot and my interest was peaked. Then, knowing I am a cheapskate, they said they had a GLS 5-speed still in prep on the back lot for about $5000 less. So took it for a spin and loved it. There was a big power difference compared to the 02 VW 1.8L 5-speed Turbo I traded, but I am not worried about impressing anyone and this car handles great. It will work nicely on my move to California next March!

So now goes the process of turning my new Touring into my own creation! Will be using this forum for lots of help and questions. Already had the dealers add the aftermarket permanent roof rack, which looks better than stock IMHO, and also added aftermarket cruise control. I would preferred wheel mounted controls, but not available on my model, so I have a stalk added under my turn signal stem that controls my cruise. It works quite well, so no complaints. Now to find some stock Hyundai 17" wheels to replace the steel 15"s on my car and better cover for my steering wheel, as I do not care for the feel of the stock GLS wheel and a new manual shift knob, as it has the same feel as the steering wheel. OK, enough about me, thank you all for your time and future help!

Jim

rustynutz · **Reply #1: July 14, 2011, 15:57:57**

Welcome to the club, Jim.....

bumpkin · **Reply #2: July 14, 2011, 16:54:07**

Welcome Jim

Sent from my HTC Wildfire

asathorny · **Reply #3: July 14, 2011, 17:05:28**

Jim I think you'll be happy with the car and happy with the club, it's a pretty much flame and troll free safe zone.

Are ya gonna post some piccies of the car for us?

eye30 · **Reply #4: July 14, 2011, 20:28:16**

Welcome Maddratt aka Jim.

Dazzler · **Reply #5: July 14, 2011, 21:05:17**

Welcome Jim.. Interesting 1st post..

Like to see a photo with the different roof racks..

Some dude

put a video on here showing how easy to put a spoiler on the wagon and the new Sonata (17") alloys fit the touring too

(but probably a bit expensive for a tight a$$ with new 17" tyres to match)..

Maddratt · **Reply #6: July 15, 2011, 03:05:27**

Thank you all for the kind welcome. I will upload a pic or two of the Touring with the roof racks as soon as I find my dig cameras power cord to recharge it. But, I have a cell pic of the day I brought it home before I had the roof racks and cruise control installed.

Alasama · **Reply #7: July 15, 2011, 05:34:13**

Welcome, Jim,
Since you got the roof rails, it will be perfect if rear spoiler & 17" are installed.

Dazzler · **Reply #8: July 15, 2011, 11:25:07**

It is interesting Chillipepper Red seems to be the most popular colour in North America

asathorny · **Reply #9: July 15, 2011, 11:53:23**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 15, 2011, 11:25:07

It is interesting Chillipepper Red seems to be the most popular colour in North America

It looks very like my 'Shine Red', if ya wanna drive over to mine we can park them side by side and see just how close the match is

Be careful tho, there a puddle of water on the way

Ozbrum · **Reply #10: July 15, 2011, 12:31:06**

Welcome mate

looks like you've got day time running lights from your photo.

Dazzler · **Reply #11: July 15, 2011, 12:58:22**

Quote from: Ozbrum on July 15, 2011, 12:31:06

Welcome mate looks like you've got day time running lights from your photo.

Really? I thought they were just chrome bumper strips..

(I could be wrong

)

Maddratt · **Reply #12: July 15, 2011, 15:53:46**

Here are the updated pics with the aftermarket roof rack. Sorry tis a bit sunny out!

2i30s · **Reply #13: July 15, 2011, 23:48:45**

welcome aboard.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: July 15, 2011, 23:50:26**

Pictures are fine thanks (and they are chrome strips not daylight running lights)

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #15: July 16, 2011, 00:29:43**

G'Day Maddratt, welcome to the club from a member Down Under. I'm sure you'll find the forums both interesting and helpful. So helpful, I've even found an avatar for you

Alasama · **Reply #16: July 16, 2011, 03:58:15**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 15, 2011, 23:50:26

Pictures are fine thanks (and they are chrome strips not daylight running lights)

Yeah, and the rails look different, but really nice.

Maddratt · **Reply #17: July 16, 2011, 05:48:06**

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on July 16, 2011, 00:29:43

G'Day Maddratt, welcome to the club from a member Down Under. I'm sure you'll find the forums both interesting and helpful. So helpful, I've even found an avatar for you

I like it! And will use it! Thanks Mongrel and thanks all!

SRT Metro · **Reply #18: July 17, 2011, 10:15:20**

Hi Jim,
Welcome to the club!

Ozbrum · **Reply #19: July 18, 2011, 14:29:46**

Yes you are right Dazz

Chrome strip and sunny day in Carolina

Nothing could be finer

Quote from: Ozbrum on July 15, 2011, 12:31:06

Welcome mate looks like you've got day time running lights from your photo.

DJHARRY73 · **Reply #20: August 01, 2011, 17:20:36**

Quote from: 2i30s on July 15, 2011, 23:48:45

welcome aboard.

Welcome aboard take a look at my pics I live in Florida