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#1683 of 1724 2008 GS by vlbrooks Jun 11, 2008 (9:10 am)
Anyone know of a post or have info on how to get the dashboard off to install a radio in the base accent gs car? I cant find the screws or clips that hold it on around the a/c vents. thanks Replies to this message: mpattdu (Sep 08, 2008 12:51 pm)
#1684 of 1724 HIgh rpm by vlbrooks Jun 12, 2008 (8:05 pm)
I just bought a new 08 Accent 5 speed and it seems to tach really high. At 60 mph in 5th the tach is at about 3K and that seems high. I have never had a small car like this and just wanted to ask the group if this seems unusual or what. Any feedback appreciated. thanks vince Replies to this message: catasail (Nov 20, 2008 3:10 am) pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2008 4:18 am)
#1685 of 1724 Re: wife's 08 Accent [litesong1] by litesong1 Aug 01, 2008 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: litesong1 (Dec 19, 2007 12:04 am) From post # 1667, I talked of any possible extra pollution from the Accent vs either the Yaris or Honda Fit, if the Accent MPG weren't as high as the cars mentioned.   My wife drove her Accent thru a long winter & tough commute to 33MPG. Yaris & Fit may have beat Accent's numbers, but not by much, I don't think. Recently, my wife let me take Accent on day trips to e. Washington & Mt. Rainier over 1400, 3000, 4000 & 5500 foot mountain passes from sea level. Accent scored big, nailing 41.5, 42.6, & 45.2 MPG! Altho Accent has ~7% lower EPA MPG ratings than Yaris & Fit, Accent has acquitted itself very well in our own MPG race.
#1686 of 1724 Re: 2008 GS [vlbrooks] by mpattdu Sep 08, 2008 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: vlbrooks (Jun 11, 2008 9:10 am) I have a 2002 and just put in a new radio--might be similar on the 2008. There were two screws behind the pop-out cup holder. Had to push it in half way and peek in there to access the screws. Also had to remove the clips that keep the glove box from coming all the way out. Behind the glove box and up above and to the right of the gas pedal there are cables linked to the temp controls (two on driver side and 1 behind glove). Those needed to be disconnected. Then I just used a flat head screw driver to pry the entire front console off. If that doesn't help, you might find an answer at www.hyundai-forums.com or www.hyundaiforum.com.   Good luck!
#1687 of 1724 by 99whitegsi Sep 09, 2008 (2:35 pm)
hi there i have a 99 hyundai accent gsi, sadly its an automatic. but i would like to know what things i can do to make this thing fast as posible Replies to this message: kevperro2 (Sep 13, 2008 6:31 pm)
#1688 of 1724 Re: [99whitegsi] by kevperro2 Sep 13, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: 99whitegsi (Sep 09, 2008 2:35 pm) You would be money ahead to trade it for a car more suitable for speed. I used to have a VW GTI and it was a great pocket-rocket. It also had TONS of aftermarket performance items.
#1689 of 1724 Re: 2002 Accent... turns but won't catch [gsicuro] by coronaman Oct 30, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: gsicuro (Jun 15, 2007 8:14 am) May be a little late in reply, but it could be the CPS (Crank Position Sensor)   Mine was faulty, and failed to crank the odd time, then completely died one day. Takes about 20 minutes to replace yourself, but the part if around $100
#1690 of 1724 2002 Accent GS Parking Brake Play by tequilasmom Nov 11, 2008 (11:50 am)
Does anyone know how much "play" a parking brake is suppose to have? There is no info in my Owner's Manual about Parking Brakes - just a mention in the service section "parking brake should be inspected every 2 years". I have very low mileage so I need to go by the time (months) rather than the KM's.
#1691 of 1724 Re: HIgh rpm [vlbrooks] by catasail Nov 20, 2008 (3:10 am)
Replying to: vlbrooks (Jun 12, 2008 8:05 pm) I really like my 2007 hatchback, but this is something that they did wrong. You are right it is revving very high, but it gets great mileage. I am not sure why they made the car so that it could go to 20 mph in 5th gear and pull out fine. In the late 70"S cars reved like this for the power curve, but it does not seem to need to do this. I do not like to drive it over 65 because of the noise. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2008 4:18 am)
#1692 of 1724 Re: HIgh rpm [catasail] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 20, 2008 (4:18 am)
Replying to: catasail (Nov 20, 2008 3:10 am) I've noticed that the lower gears in my 2007 model also seem to be lower than previous cars I've owned. It must have something to do with changing engine designs and fuel economy, although the logic of it escapes me.   2nd gear seems as low as first used to

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