manufest 1st Gear May 13, 2017 Share May 13, 2017 Hey may I know what is that circular button switch for? I accidentally discovered it, switched it on and off but still dunno what it controls. Referred to manual, they didn't label such a button. Pls enlighten me if you know what this button is for. Thanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manufest 1st Gear May 13, 2017 Share May 13, 2017 20170513_085448.jpg Hey may I know what is that circular button switch for? I accidentally discovered it, switched it on and off but still dunno what it controls. Referred to manual, they didn't label such a button. Pls enlighten me if you know what this button is for. Thanks! Sorry pls ignore. It's for my front sensor. Haha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 13, 2017 Share May 13, 2017 (edited) Sorry pls ignore. It's for my front sensor. Haha! I was about to write that it was for your front sensor... hahaha... they should have used the blank panel where the blind spot detector switch is... haiz... actually look better and look original... just buy a blank panel switch from Ebay or Taobao... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39893111 Does it affect us? Thanks for the link bro! Wow!!! Haven't seen you for ages... I think includes our cars too since our cars are manufactured in Korea... but all not significant issues my feel although the news article didn't exactly specify what was faulty with those parts... vacuum pipes, fuel hoses, parking brake lights, and other parts... not exactly specific. And also not specific about the dangers that can be posed by failure of these parts... This link below indicates engine defects - specifically metal debris in the engine which can lead to loss of power. This pertains to an earlier recall... but specific only to the US I think. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hyundai-motor-recall-idUSKBN17903Z But this is for the Theta engines, which are GDIs... so this doesn't affect us. We use the older Nu MPI engines... http://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/8376/hyundai-recalls-nearly-1000000-cars-over-faulty-seat-belts This is for seatbelts earlier this year... but only for the older Sonata model, and the current model hybrids and hence don't affect us as well... Overall recall history for all Hyundai models in USA: https://www.edmunds.com/recalls/hyundai.html Edited May 13, 2017 by teomingern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambot 1st Gear May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 Some pictures of the new Sonata that I took at the Hyundai Motorstudio 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 (edited) Just saw a black Sonata turning into Jurong West Street 65, near my home... shout out to the bro here driving that car... I think it was a Monday night, almost 8.30 pm or thereabouts... I was driving behind you, grey Sonata sunroof model, along Ave 4 to the filter to Street 64... I turned into Street 65 but you didn't make it as the lights turned to amber as I crossed the junction. Oh, that's me! SFR. Yours is SLB? I saw your car turning into the carpark gantry on several occasions. Cheers. Edited May 17, 2017 by MGP17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 I have travelled close to 300km from about 25km. Just pumped 1st full tank tank yesterday. According to the system, full tank can over 640km. Cheers. Congrats on your new ride. But the mileage seems rather high at 25km upon car collection.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 In Jurong area, I sighted 3 generations of Sonatas. NF, YF and LF. Hope to see later part of the year or next year the LF facelift in the area too. Congrats on your new ride. But the mileage seems rather high at 25km upon car collection.. Thanks. Maybe used for joy ride and testing. Glad that whoever drove it didn't damage it more than I did on the 1st week - scratched the front left rim. Cheers Some pictures of the new Sonata that I took at the Hyundai Motorstudio The facelift is really sporty looking. I believe it will win over some fans. I like the colour of the leather. Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 In Jurong area, I sighted 3 generations of Sonatas. NF, YF and LF. Hope to see later part of the year or next year the LF facelift in the area too. Thanks. Maybe used for joy ride and testing. Glad that whoever drove it didn't damage it more than I did on the 1st week - scratched the front left rim. Cheers The facelift is really sporty looking. I believe it will win over some fans. I like the colour of the leather. Cheers. Woah!!! Scratch left rim already... just one week bro... heart pain lar... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 Woah!!! Scratch left rim already... just one week bro... heart pain lar... Yup. Very painful. Initially thought I hit the front bumper. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 17, 2017 Share May 17, 2017 Oh, that's me! SFR. Yours is SLB? I saw your car turning into the carpark gantry on several occasions. Cheers.Yes yes! That's me! Ha ha.... so we're neighbours...Yup. Very painful. Initially thought I hit the front bumper. Cheers.Komoco can repair it for a fee... might be cheaper outside... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 18, 2017 Share May 18, 2017 Yes yes! That's me! Ha ha.... so we're neighbours... Komoco can repair it for a fee... might be cheaper outside... Hey hello neighbour! Such coincidence and pleasant surprise. Good to know someone in the area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 19, 2017 Share May 19, 2017 Hey hello neighbour! Such coincidence and pleasant surprise. Good to know someone in the area. Ha ha ha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 22, 2017 Share May 22, 2017 Is anyone interested in flashing the ECU? If I'm not mistaken, without turbo, the gains will be like 5%-10% in hp? I know in the past Harmony Motors was the so-called specialist for Korean cars' ECU flashing. Any comments are welcome. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 22, 2017 Share May 22, 2017 (edited) Some pictures of the new Sonata that I took at the Hyundai MotorstudioDefinitely more sporty... I prefer more elegant though... I guess it's an age thing...Is anyone interested in flashing the ECU? If I'm not mistaken, without turbo, the gains will be like 5%-10% in hp? I know in the past Harmony Motors was the so-called specialist for Korean cars' ECU flashing. Any comments are welcome. CheersWorth or not? Cos where in the engine rev band do you get the extra power? Usually at the redline? Edited May 23, 2017 by teomingern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGP17 Clutched May 28, 2017 Share May 28, 2017 Definitely more sporty... I prefer more elegant though... I guess it's an age thing... Worth or not? Cos where in the engine rev band do you get the extra power? Usually at the redline? I read that it increases hp by about 5% to 10%. It is usually done for those cars with turbo. Accordingly, the current hp is not optimized to make it more reliable and lesser wear and tear. Not sure how true. But if the piston cycles more leading to higher wear and tear likelihood, then yes, probably. But again I have limited knowledge. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 28, 2017 Share May 28, 2017 Ah I see... for me... I'm the risk averse type... so I usually drive my car stock... won't modify the car in any way, even adding accessories... unless it's the official part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manufest 1st Gear June 8, 2017 Share June 8, 2017 Do you all find any big difference between eco mode and normal mode? Personally I can't feel much of a difference in driving experience or fuel economy between the 2. But I just put to eco when cruising on expressway or downslope for what it's worth haha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear June 9, 2017 Share June 9, 2017 Do you all find any big difference between eco mode and normal mode? Personally I can't feel much of a difference in driving experience or fuel economy between the 2. But I just put to eco when cruising on expressway or downslope for what it's worth haha...Yes got difference... quite significant for me in terms of driveability... eco keeps the RPMs as low as possible, and changes up as quickly as possible... the engine mapping and throttle mapping is different I feel... normal is more powerful but the fuel consumption is definitely higher... I lose about 0.5 km/L on average on normal mode compared to eco. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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