that figeting you feel is the low power struggling to lose grip. these cars do not have traction control.

 

A Hyundai Accent isn't high class enough for the to offer traction or stability control. :grin:  In the very near future they will since it's probably going to be mandatory in the US within a couple years, but as of now the only related technology you can get is ABS.

What model of car were you referring to?

 

That's a combination of traction and torque steer your feeling. I can only imagine how bad it would be if the accent had more power.

 

just get off the pedals a little. Torque steer and the Limited Slip differential are fighting each other.

 

Hmmm...he drives a Volvo...I think hes lost :whistling:

 

QUOTE (TwitchAutoSystems @ Mar 30 2010, 10:48 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308496

just get off the pedals a little. Torque steer and the Limited Slip differential are fighting each other.

we dont have a limited slip diff either. We only have an open diff. peg-leg burnouts only

 

QUOTE (ausom accent 9 @ Mar 30 2010, 11:57 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308526

Hmmm...he drives a Volvo...I think hes lost :whistling:

My 240 has less power, weighs more, is older, and yet still whips the accent. (not on topic though)


I you brake boost accents they can loose traction easily.

I'm only stuck driving this car for a week anyhow. Thanks for the replies

 

QUOTE (gigidy5 @ Mar 30 2010, 01:58 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308553

My 240 has less power, weighs more, is older, and yet still whips the accent. (not on topic though)

And looks like the box the Accent came in. LOL!

FYI, your 240 has more power than the Accent, not less.
240 = 117-hp and 136-tq from 2.3L
Accent = 110-hp and 106-tq from 1.6L

 

QUOTE (sYc @ Mar 30 2010, 02:03 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308555

And looks like the box the Accent came in. LOL!

FYI, your 240 has more power than the Accent, not less.
240 = 117-hp and 136-tq from 2.3L
Accent = 110-hp and 106-tq from 1.6L

pwned, noob.

 

QUOTE (sYc @ Mar 30 2010, 02:03 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308555

And looks like the box the Accent came in. LOL!

FYI, your 240 has more power than the Accent, not less.
240 = 117-hp and 136-tq from 2.3L
Accent = 110-hp and 106-tq from 1.6L

Pssssh. It's 21 years old. It dynoes 90 or so depending on how lucky you are.

Not for long though......

I'm not trying to diminish Hyundais here, just trying to find some cheap performance modifications so I don't get killed.
I like the Accent, it's cheap, cheerful, and quirky. :thumbsup:

 

Oh and it's curb weight is....
Sedan 3,022 lb (1,371 kg)

 

QUOTE (gigidy5 @ Mar 30 2010, 02:17 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308562

A wild HIPSTERSHOE appeared! (insert pokemon music here)

 

QUOTE (gigidy5 @ Mar 30 2010, 02:17 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308562

I'm not trying to diminish Hyundais here, just trying to find some cheap performance modifications so I don't get killed.
I like the Accent, it's cheap, cheerful, and quirky. :thumbsup:

You won't get killed if you drive within the limits of the car. Being an econobox, those limits are lower than a sports car. A good set of tires and stiffer springs will go a long way.

 

QUOTE (fonque @ Mar 30 2010, 12:41 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308536

we dont have a limited slip diff either. We only have an open diff. peg-leg burnouts only

odd, mine does |. burnouts, and I remember reading that the manual has a mechanical LSD, which is why it honks on dry surfaces and licks a large bag on slick.

 

I can say with reasonable confidence that the manual has no limited slip. it peg legs coming out of every turn on the autocross course.

yes I can spin both right off the line but if it had an lsd you would literally feel it pulling you through the turn.

 

Heh, LSD, I wish. On a car this cheap we won't even get an aftermarket unit.

 

QUOTE (TwitchAutoSystems @ Mar 30 2010, 06:52 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308657

odd, mine does |. burnouts, and I remember reading that the manual has a mechanical LSD, which is why it honks on dry surfaces and licks a large bag on slick.

No Accent has a LSD. If they did, you bet reviewers would have talked about it and I've read a lot of reviews before buying this car. It's an econobox, a LSD would add 1k to the sale price.

 

QUOTE (bloodninja @ Mar 30 2010, 02:39 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308569

A wild HIPSTERSHOE appeared! (insert pokemon music here)

I only wear them because they are incredibly thin

Makes it easy to drive a standard. My feet are 15s so I have to have thin shoes or else they get stuck on

 

A lot of cars "lose" power on the dyno. IIRC, someone here a long time ago dyno'd the MC Accent and found out we really only have ~84hp to the wheels on a stock Accent with stock wheels. So your 240's still faster even at 90 on the dyno.

 

QUOTE (Naky @ Mar 31 2010, 08:36 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308834

A lot of cars "lose" power on the dyno. IIRC, someone here a long time ago dyno'd the MC Accent and found out we really only have ~84hp to the wheels on a stock Accent with stock wheels. So your 240's still faster even at 90 on the dyno.

Wooo, go 240!

:w00t:

 

That's about right. A rated hp is taken from the flywheel under the best conditions. 20% drop by the time you reach the wheels is normal, which fits the 84hp.

 

I was under the impression that there was closer to a 15% drivetrain loss in a FF vehicle. More like 20% for FR. Then again, I could be mistaken.

 

heck, we should be happy we're getting any power down to the ground. Some Chromoly CV shafts, lightened flywheels, Aluminium Rims and rotors would help a ton. Lose the AC, PS and minimalist Alty, then we're styling. Big bucks to get back 20-25hp.

 

QUOTE (dafunk @ Mar 30 2010, 08:11 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=308694

Heh, LSD, I wish. On a car this cheap we won't even get an aftermarket unit.

Not sure, but this phantom grip may work.
http://store.phantomgrip.com/catalog/produ...;products_id=98

It list 1995-2006 for the accent and the 2006 accent should have the same tranny I'm guessing as the 2007+ accents as well.