Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rock_it

Location: Sydney, AU

Vehicle Info

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight1249lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • A'PEX Gauges 
  • MOMO Pedals 
  • MOMO Shift Knob 
  • Recaro Seats 

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Pirelli Tires 

Car Audio & Video

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    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Random Exterior Shots

Not much to say here. Car is still in as good condition as the day I drove it off the lot back in 97. It is standard Dynastic Blue (mica).

rock_it's 1997 Hyundai Sonata


Total Stock Shot Excluding the window tint at 20%.

I have started some custom work on my front bumper. Not much has really changed, but there are a few subtle differences. I have an EVO VI kit for the car, but have to customise it to fit, so this is still a work in progress.
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Here are all my random shots: -

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I love the Y3 lights ... I think the Y3 has the best lights of all Sonata's.

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I have found some clear indicators for the front guards, & am 100% happy with the fit & the look. Here are some before & after shots: -

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The other thing I wanted to do was get some Alteza style clear tail-lights. The only problem being is that no one supplies them for my car, so I gave up on that idea. I did see some clear lenses, which I would have to install myself, but as everyone seems to go for clear lights I thought I would try something a little different.

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rock_it's 1997 Hyundai Sonata

Love the look of black tint. :)

rock_it's 1997 Hyundai Sonata

The only other difference is the brake callipers shown above. I took inspiration from Brembro.

Now for all the latest pics

I decided that after 8 years, my car deserved some new rims. It is a welcomed change from the alloy tri-star mags, which have been on the car since I bought it in 1997. These new rims are also 17" instead of the 15"s.

Next thing is to drop it a little, but will see how it goes.

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Wheels Before - After

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I have installed T&P Pro Coil Overs, which were imported straight from Korea. They are fully adjustable and are a great product. The ride is so much better then the stock suspension I was running. I think this is as low as I will go though.

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And the rims to show you how low it is now.

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Well, this project is officially over. The car is getting stripped, and the engine being prepped for the transplant into the Evo. Here are the last shots ever of the Sonata. From my garage, and on its journey to the mechanics. I made sure the number plates were off so I could give her a fitting goodbye.

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ruly07  

Posted by: ruly07

12/05/2007 09:26PM

hey man i uploaded some new pics of my car check it out. was it hard to change the gauges?

ruly07  

Posted by: ruly07

11/30/2007 11:57PM

hey man ive been trying to get some white gauges for a 2001 hyundai sonata but ive had no luck. where did you get yours? i need the same ones...

street_racin  

Posted by: street_racin

03/14/2007 07:47PM

thats a preet sweet sonata i jsut got a 97 yesterday...all stock for now just straight v6 any ideas with out turbo charging it to make it better looks engine that sorta shit? let me know also check out the few pics of my malibu later man

SwATcHGuY  

Posted by: SwATcHGuY

11/09/2006 09:14AM

Wow~~~~~ Very nice, i'm newcome in sonata turbo gruop,
Your ride very powerful, i also will improving my ride,
Nice to meet you.

kxwhite  

Posted by: kxwhite

06/09/2006 02:14AM

that is a pretty sweet engine swap! the 06 eclipse are NA, hopefully some turbo kits will be availbe soon.

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Member ID: rock_it

Location: Sydney, AU