Tatsu333's 2006 Hyundai Tiburon Tuscani

2006

Hyundai

Tiburon Tuscani

Yellow

Owned since brand new in December 2006. Only 91,000 km's as of September 2017. I nearly traded it in for a 2017 BRZ with the performance pack, but I honestly liked the way my car felt all-around better, which really surprised me.

I've *almost* done every mod I want on the car, and it's just about perfect for me. Handling is really balanced (just a few more tweaks to alignment at a track day this summer, and it should be perfect), power is proportional to the traction available, throttle response is almost immediate. There are only a few performance mods left that I'm interested in doing, and they've all been purchased - just waiting on delivery or installation. Other than that, I'll only be doing minor cosmetic mods / updates to keep it fresh.

Only thing I wish this car had that it doesn't (and I can't add) is steering wheel controls for the radio...

AEM cold air intake, RRM tapered big-bore throttle body, NGM Stage-IV upper intake manifold, Shark Racing phenolic intake manifold spacer, DC Sports stainless-steel headers w/Magnaflow high-flow cat, Injen SES cat-back exhaust with Magnaflow mid-pipe and custom vacuum-actuated single-to-dual exhaust valve, Colt Cams Stage-1 TriFlow cams, Hydra Nemesis 2.7 standalone ECU

Quaife ATB differential, Valeo single-mass flywheel conversion, System Upgrade short shift kit

Dyno'd at 170 WHP / 172 TQ before cams and Hydra. VERY rich A/F ratio in the midrange. Engine mods at the time were CAI, NGM Stage IV upper intake manifold, DC Sports stainless-steel headers with Magnaflow high-flow cat, Injen SES cat-back with Magnaflow muffler in midpipe and left side muffler blocked off, and NGM "200 WHP" reflash.

Various bits & pieces were stock on the Tuscani trim in Canada - multigauge, silver dash & door trims, metal pedals and dead pedal. I added the KDM passenger cupholder, KDM brushed metal "Tuscani" door sills, and Diode Dynamics LED light conversion kit.

Maybe: Re-upholster seats?

Diode Dynamics HID low beam conversion, LED side marker bulbs and LED license plate lights, Hirschmann 9" antenna on custom Miata/Tiburon hybrid base...other than that, totally stock!

Coming Soon: Stock rear diffuser section painted matte black

Maybe: Euro FL1 headlight housings with clear reflectors or FL1 headlights with V5 Angel Eyes

Pioneer AVH-MV290BT double-DIN touchscreen digital media player with stock speakers and backup camera

Coming Soon: Pioneer or Sony double-DIN Android Auto head unit

H&R Springs with Koni adjustable strut inserts (currently at 7/8 turn front / 1-1/2 turns rear), Hyundai Mobis front strut brace

XG350 12" 2-piston front brakes, Stoptech braided stainless-steel brake lines, Stoptech slotted rotors (front) / Centric premium rotors (rear), PosiQuiet ceramic brake pads (front and rear)

Alignment: Front camber -1.0 degrees / toe to factory specs, Rear camber -1.4 degrees / toe to factory specs

Coming Soon: G2 2-stage epoxy brake caliper paint (black)

Fast Wheels FC04 17x8 ET35 wheels with 225/45R-17 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 (inflated to 37 psi front / 32 psi rear)
Bridgestone Blizzak DMV2 225/45R-17 snow tires on stock 17" wheels (soon to be switched to Enkei RS-7's)