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2021 Elantra SEL Build Blog

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Purchased a 2021 Elantra recently so here is My build log!
As for my plans,They are mostly cosmetic at the moment:
Changing the Halogen Lights to LED (Done)
Changing the ELANTRA Truck Lettering (Done)
Changing the Hyundai logos to black (Done)
Adding Rear Window spoiler (NOT PLANNED)
Adding Trunk Spoiler (Done)
Changing Marker Lights/Brake Lights/Turn Signals from Incandescent to LED (Done,)
Exhaust Swap (Done)

Later down the line I do plan for real performance upgrades to the engine,adding a small turbo with a tune,but i worry about the CVT and its insanely tight limits

So uh...sit tight because money sucks so this might be a slow blog
 
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I started off by swapping those sad Halogen Projectors for LED lights
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Insanely easy and the instructions for doing this can be found here
 
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Today I changed the Trunk lettering from Chrome to Black,matched the tinted signals and the wheels pretty well
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Removal was pretty simple,just use masking tape to mark where the lettering goes
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You can use fishing line to separate the letters from the adhesive,and then peel the remaining adhesive with your hand,wiping the surface down with isopropyl alcohol.
 

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I love what I see going on with the aesthetic changes of yours and the red limited Elantra I've seen on here.

I have a cyber grey preferred (Canada), that I've also been doing similar things to.

So far I've -
Wrapped the roof Glossy Black
Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors (An aliexpress cover on)
Blacked out logos (An aliexpress cover on)
Blacked out "ELANTRA" emblem (Plastidip)
Various interior trim covers from Aliexpress (Door handles, door and Dashboard accents)
Vinyl wrapped bottom interior of doors
Smartliner Floor Mats

Next up looking to tint the rear windows and switch up some of the lights to LEDs.

Will post my pictures of my own maybe some time and very interested to see your updates :).
 
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I asked Lamix-x (They made the turn signal films I use) for replacements since the originals didn't fit right and they sent replacements right away, here is the result
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I think they turned out really good and I highly recommend them!
 
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I have a Limited so am mostly LED already. Are you planning or have changed the license plate and center-brake lights? I'm looking into those as they appear to be very easy. Just wondering about proper reflector support for the center-brake to keep the light even.
If you do change the turn signals, will they require load resistors?
 
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Alot has happened since i last updated!
I added LED brake lights and license plate lights as well as added an underglow kit
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I havent installed the resistors to fix the warning light for my brakes,thats the next goal
 
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Also i had to fix my crappy initial wiring for my underglow kit
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it was very annoying to do but makes me feel way better about the setup and its longevity
 
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I keep forgetting things!
I also installed a new exhaust!
I removed the Muffler and swapped the resonator for a BlackWidow Neighor-Hater resonator
 
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Installed a spoiler yesterday, I do not expect any performance gains from this as its mostly just an aesthetic mod
Here is the amazon link for those wondering DuckBill Spoiler
The quality seems good and the adhesive is holding very well, the spoiler is designed for the CN7 so it follows the bodylines
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I love your dual exhaust. Been searching around for a kit but nothing showed up. Could you show the items you bought for the exhaust and give me the number of the shop that did the work? I'd love to put something simmilar and could be faster for the shop if they already have a list or the scheme of the end.
 
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Hey boss I know you contacted me on Instagram, I am sorry there is no ready made exhaust kit here, it is a complete custom build.
The only thing that was outright purchased by me as an individual project was the Black Widow Neighbor-Hater muffler.
The shop that did the build is Americas Speed Shop ,they are based in Rhode Island. you can reach them through Instagram