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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [targettuning]
by flytedhy
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May 23, 2006 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (May 22, 2006 5:53 am)
Hyundai DOES NOT use an antenna amplifier on the Tucson like you mentioned, that is incorrect. So you can defend Hyundai all day, thats obvious, you just can't seem to get the facts correct, thats obvious also. Since I'm qualified to talk about these vehicles in technical terms, it may be best for you to have discussions with others who enjoy more general non-technical issues. No offense meant, were just talking on two levels of knowledge here.
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- #27 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [flytedhy]
by targettuning
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May 30, 2006 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: flytedhy (May 23, 2006 10:21 am)
It is a fact that several other model Hyundai's do/did use an amplifier... both of my Santa Fe's had them. In mid year 2004 Hyundai eliminated the "in the rear side glass" antenna in favor of a stubby rubber stick on the roof. Maybe ( you can probably confirm this) they also eliminated the amplifier at that time. The Tucson also has that rubber stick antenna so I guess if Hyundai eliminated the amp with possible better reception using the rubber stick then it does not have one. Go ahead use technical terms, I'll keep up. Note to host.. is this OK?
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- #28 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [targettuning]
by richtex
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Jun 04, 2006 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (May 30, 2006 8:11 am)
Just brought home a new Tucson Limited last Saturday. We are enjoying all the bells & whistles. On the antenna/amplifier issue, there IS an amp in the back under the cargo area, but I believe it is a stereo amp (for sound) and not an amplifier to boost the signal coming from the antenna. I think the sound quality is very good; the equalizer pre-sets (Classic, Jazz, Rock) are not that great to my ear but once you adjust the sound yourself using the treble/midrange/bass, it sounds good. 
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- #29 of 51
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Re: Equalizer, & Amp
by mikdee
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Jun 05, 2006 (3:36 am)
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Replying to: richtex (Jun 04, 2006 6:53 pm)
I found the sound to be better without using the equalizer, deeper bass. By the way, you have to train it to use the EQ settings, sometimes if you put a CD in, or change the radio station, the EQ setting won't pop up, you have to set it, but once you do, it will automatically remember that setting for that CD, or station. Yes, the amp in the back gives it the Oomph! something the Santa Fe never had,,, lol
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- #30 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [targettuning]
by nakeydog
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Jun 07, 2006 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (May 30, 2006 8:11 am)
The Hyndai Tucson 2005 has an amplifier it is in the trunk underneath the spare tire area.
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- #31 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [nakeydog]
by targettuning
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Jun 07, 2006 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: nakeydog (Jun 07, 2006 8:16 am)
Be advised that there may be potentially 2 (two) types of amplifiers...it can either be a signal amp. designed to boost AM/FM signals from the antenna before reaching the radio where they are further amplified. This normally boosts weak signals into a useable strength. The result of this is the radio may find and keep distant or low power stations better and longer. The second type, as noted, is an amp. for the sub-woofer in the premium sound package. It powers the sub woofer. You can have one or the other or both. All good except Hyundai has, according to Garp, eliminated the antenna amp. so therefore their sound systems are sub-standard i.e. poorly designed
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- #32 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [targettuning]
by nakeydog
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Jun 10, 2006 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Jun 07, 2006 9:26 am)
So then the amp is actually for the subwoofer? All I know is that at 2 weeks I changed the speakers, they were horrible! I have a 6 CD changer, cassette, AM/FM Radio and I guess it could be better but it is acceptable. But the speakers that came with the LX which is the most expensive Tucson should have been better.
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- #33 of 51
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Re: Catalytic Converter skid plate installed backwards at factory [nakeydog]
by targettuning
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Jun 12, 2006 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: nakeydog (Jun 10, 2006 5:15 pm)
Based on the expert opinion of another poster Hyundai eliminated the antenna amplifier for the Tucson. Earlier Santa Fe's had one. So yes, the amp is for the subwoofer. Almost all manufacturers do not use the absolute "audiophile rated" best components for either the radio or the speakers. Obviously high end car manufacturers..BMW..Mercedes..Lexus etc. who can charge $50-60 or $70,000 use better components but since perhaps 80 or 90% of buyers are not audiophiles the factory set-up is fine and for those who feel it could sound better well...there is a complete after market for them. It is a place for manufacturers to save a few bucks and MOST people won't notice.
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