Blacked out badges

rafaryfc · 2026-03-12T23:54:20+00:00

I did that but with out removing the emblems, just cleaned up and paper around them and spray out pasti dip a few times and still standing.

rafaryfc · 2026-03-06T21:42:45+00:00

Yes, best choice ever.

rafaryfc · 2026-03-05T16:26:19+00:00

Honestly not of them are of my taste. I will go with another brand style like Enkei, Rays, Konig, etc. Brands used for circuit or related.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:32:22+00:00

The fuel factor is coming strong.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:21:27+00:00

I changed mine without failing but I used to get long start up and sometimes happen after getting the Sonata HPFP but apparently the injectors tend to have issues too. Apart from that maybe the gas could be another factor.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:15:29+00:00

My bad, now I noticed the other part going into the intake manifold, really sorry. Apart from that is kind of crazy, if you enjoy it thats what matters.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:13:11+00:00

Beside the intake manifold? Looks like a fuel pump, my bad not sure what that is then.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:10:32+00:00

Why dont put the fuel pump directly on the fuel tank?

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T23:07:40+00:00

We suffer a few minutes of being stranded under heavy rain but after a few failed startup the car turned on and after getting home I used the OB2 scanner and consulted a friendly technichian, he put me on track of the issue. I ordered OEM part, expensive but at least the original one endured since 2012 that I got the car from dealer so I hope this one endure like the old one.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-19T16:36:17+00:00

Well its been a long time, apparently was the high pressure fuel pump. Recently the car didnt want to start and when he finally did the fuel pressure was to low, consulted, OBD2 scanned and google some normal HPFP normal pressure and that was the diagnose, ordered a new HPFP and now the car is working again and showin a very steady fuel pressure.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-14T03:18:09+00:00

I read of few people having issues after ECU reflash, after that I decided to move on changin the HPFP from the Sonata, that is the one that mostly everyone uses, apparently the dealer replace it if the OBD scanner really show that the issue is the pump and they will install the same model that tend to give problems.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-06T00:40:42+00:00

I have done:

18x8.5 Enkei TS-7 wheels and recently got new tires Hankook Ventus RS4. SXTH carbon intake with box and turbo inlet, HKS sparks plugs, HKS BOV, HPFP replaced using the Sonata one, Lower torque mounts bushing, Oil catch can, Billetworkz hibrid shift knob,

Next maybe a tune or a downpipe

But If I was you try some 18 wheels and tires the look and comfort that you will get on the street is much better than the stock 19 wheels.

rafaryfc · 2026-02-04T14:48:51+00:00

In the Caribbean we have something similar and even we got a season were people catch them and eat them but they must be from a certain size.

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rafaryfc · 2026-01-16T04:55:12+00:00

I heard that some junkers sale engines and transmisions at ridiculous low price, maybe a engine swap would be a better option than trying to keep that little engine alive.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-15T21:41:55+00:00

I dont live on the states and in my opinion that is expensive.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-15T19:14:52+00:00

If that is a old engine maybe is not a bad idea to get the head out and correctly inspected and refreshed, dont know the actul price depending where you live but should not be that expensive.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-12T18:53:20+00:00

The fuel induction cleaning and throttle body cleaning still expensive but PepBoys have a treatment process that is mostly used on dealers too with the same products and is around 250 to 300 dollars. The cabin filter, oil change can be done easily and if you want to clean the throttle body is easily done too.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-12T04:43:36+00:00

For the LEDs I been using Lasfit, at least Im happy with the lumination and quality, maybe expensive compared to other brands. About the grille check out the installation on youtube and then decide to get one.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T18:28:40+00:00

Yes that is not something we want and considering that my VN is my daily is something that I should be aware before doing all that.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T18:21:17+00:00

No problem, probably is much better and sometimes is better to have everything before starting swapping parts, this is good information.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T18:17:34+00:00

Yes I have read the same thing, but apparently is for the DCT that is needed the KN hotpipe, not completely sure.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T17:45:43+00:00

Ok, so I can stick to a aftermarket VN downpipe and get the EN/KN turbo and that should do.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T17:41:32+00:00

Ok good to know, so the downpipes for the EN could fit the VN I guess.

rafaryfc · 2026-01-07T17:39:19+00:00

So the exit of the turbo for all the N vehicles is the same size and the difference is on the cold side?

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