I personally don't like a lot of chrome on cars. I prefer the GLS grill over the other ones with Chrome. But that's just me. I do think it looks nice but it's doubtful I'll go through all the trouble adding it. I might get those 'performance' springs from Shark Racing though. I'm still thinking about it. I just can't decide how much worse the ride will be and if i'm willing to deal with it or not.
I do think these SE rims look FAR better than the cheap GLS hubcaps, that's no surprise though.
I do have to admit that the gearbox in my Sonata isn't very good for performance driving at all. It often grinds when I shift quickly and just generally does not perform very well. I think the throttle dampening has a lot to do with it, I think the throttle inputs are translated to the car completely which causes the issue. I can shift REALLY fast and I think by the time I lift the throttle to make the shift the computer is too delayed which causes the problems. I'm not saying I shift faster than the computer can handle, I think the computer is just designed to smooth throttle inputs to probably increase longevity and general emissions control.
I'm still happy with it, I just wish it didn't have the throttle dampening, it would be wayyy better. But I also the the auto sucks even more in the sonata so I'm cool with my manual. The 'paddle' shifters are a joke, and the car appears to be upshift happy sometimes. People who want to drive with 'performance' really just need to get a manual and shift it slowly.
But with the new tires when I shift into 2nd the trans hits really hard, the tires used to spin a good amount in the 1-2 shift but now with better traction it does not and it feels awful in the car like something is going to break. I drive my cars hard though.
