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« on: July 23, 2009, 10:44:24 AM »
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http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2009/07/20/rhys-millen-driving-in-a-genesis-coupe-sets-new-record-at-pikes-peak/
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 01:16:41 PM »
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thats great news, the Genesis Coupe is doing great in USA, I hope it will be sold here next year, but thats unlikely.
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2009, 01:53:25 PM »
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Was looking for a video of this ...

This isn't it but you get the idea...

I like the sound of a nice V8 (But this sounds pretty good too...)

http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/first-video-of-rhys-millens-hyundai-genesis-
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2009, 04:24:42 AM »
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Have a look on youtube there is a few amatuer videos of his Pike's peak run.  Dazz I think in that video it still has the Nissan VQ engine in there.  He had to use it for testing and the first round of Formula D, as the adapter wasnt ready for the trick HKS gearbox.  Its all sweet now, he has had the Lambda engine for a while now.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=147566
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2009, 04:29:36 AM »
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Wonder if it still sounds as good... mrgreen 

I'll check the videos out....
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2009, 04:58:23 AM »
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The Lambda sounds a bit raspier and more metallic in my opinion.

p.s. why did my post say nuisance instead of n i s s a n?  weird
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2009, 05:29:16 AM »
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Quote from: LuciferDarklord on July 24, 2009, 04:58:23 AM
The Lambda sounds a bit raspier and more metallic in my opinion.

p.s. why did my post say nuisance instead of n i s s a n?  weird


I reckon a mischievous little pom has been playing with the swear filter...
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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2009, 05:32:47 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2009, 02:21:25 AM »
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfF55LIxZo4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfF55LIxZo4</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMuFnaKCuaQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMuFnaKCuaQ</a>
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2009, 02:36:35 AM »
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Just a question ..  how would the Genesis compete with a new Nissan GTR? icon_razz
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2009, 03:35:54 AM »
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Standard GT-R vs Standard Genesis?  GT-R would annihilate it.  Rhys' Genesis would kill a standard GT-R fairly convincingly i think.  I think a 370Z would be a closer match for the Genesis, from what I've seen I think the Z is a little quicker and sharper.  Genesis standard is set up for seppo tastes in suspension - ie marshmallow.
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2009, 03:51:07 AM »
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Thanks L-D .. A bit of a mischievous question I think... icon_wink   

This house has a foot in both camps... biggrin
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2009, 05:28:02 AM »
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If they were both on sale in Aus and my missus wouldnt murder me for buying one - I'd personally pick the Genesis over the Zed.  I've seen quite a few instances of late model Nissans pooing themselves in embarrassing ways.  Nissan used to be the king of bullet-proof drivetrains - but not anymore.  Looks like the Zed is quite a bit quicker than the Genesis tho - and even beats a V8 Mustang.  Sorry Daz I know you love the Tiida but I cant help but thinking the frogs have ruined the Nissan over-engineering of the past.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77MstcS02Z8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77MstcS02Z8</a>

Some old-school Nissan over-engineering from NZ;  Standard VL RB30 Block and crank, aftermarket rods and pistons, standard RB26 Head casting, 1 huge turbo!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb7Y6X1kMkA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb7Y6X1kMkA</a>
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