I got into a pretty decent race today with a tiburon. It was pretty decked out. I was pulling 100 mph in traffic when i see this white tiburon pull up behind me. I slow down and he guns it and i pursue. this was around 5 oclock in So CAl freeway 60. Traffic was decent, and we are pretty much flying by all the cars. I looked at my MPH and i was a bit over 120. By this time he pulled a bit away from me and I exited. I was in shock becuase this tiburon was probably at 130 when i quit to exit.

My question is, can tiburons go this quick? I was thinking that it was something charged(turbo/super) but it was quite fun.

 

Dont know persay, but I do know they got 6spds in there now, and their aftermarket parts market is growing dramatically and people are modding them like Civics.

Dixit

 

What year Max do you have? www.newtiburon.com has a timeslip section like the org. Some Tibs are running low 14's. Aftermarket is growing like to civic level. Turbos are almost ready for the tibs as well as superchargers. Alot of tibs are running mid to high 14's with bolt ons.

 

wow, one post with street racing AND 130mph chase stories in traffic...

 

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention. Don't do that again

 

according to Car and Driver(May 2002), a Tiburon GT equipped with a 2.7L V6 and 6 speed tranny will run 0-60mph time of 7.1sec, and 1/4mile time of 15.6sec@90mph. top speed is rated at 130mph.

this new Tiburon is faster than a Toyota Celica GT-S except for the top speed(131mph)....

this tiburon's going to be a pretty good competition against the new civic SIs and the Celicas...they already have a supercharger out, APEXi did a custom turbo kit for the 4 cylinder engine, and JT Autosalon came out with a wide body kit that looks really sweet...we'll see what happens..

 

the new v6 is faster but i tore a 2001 auto a new one when i raced it and i had 3 people in my car.

 

i swear taht guy had it charged. He pretty much had everything modded. Quite impressive. I have a 2K max. Well anyways.. it was quite a fun race.

 

well let's see...tiburon V6 has..181hp...you have 255hp....so unless you were transporting 3 'Andre-the-Giant's, go figure...

 

yeah i know but i really have about 245 and the people were about 200lbs each so i figured he could have at least made it a race.

 

222 HP

 

I hate to tell you, but the Tiburon does NOT have 181 HP. It was a nice big scam to improve their market/intrest share, and they got burned for it. Here's the real info quoted below:

"Completely redesigned for 2003, the Tiburon has progressed from a sporty economy hatchback to a legitimate sport coupe. And it's the sleekest Hyundai we've ever laid eyes on -- more than a few journalists have compared it to the Ferrari 456GT. The previous generation's 134-horsepower inline four will still power the base coupe, but Hyundai predicts that the volume leader will be the 170-hp Tiburon GT V6. Of course, this Tiburon will cost more than its predecessor, but you can still get into a GT V6 for less than 20 grand. Available features include a six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch wheels and a seven-speaker Infinity sound system. Note that the engines were originally rated for 140 hp and 181 hp, respectively; Hyundai downgraded the output for both in September 2002 (along with all of the other models in its lineup). To compensate, the company is offering owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage"

Not the first time we've seen over-rated HP figures, is it?

 

I raced an Autostick V6 tibby and had 3 car lengths on him in an 1/8 mile. With my 18's on.

This was at the track BTW

 

They are very nice cars and extremely nice looking, especially in the 20k price range. I test drove numerous models of cars with my father in law because he wanted a sporty car in the 20k range. We were able to narrow it down to the RSX and Tiburon. While the RSX had better fit and finish, the Tiburon was without a doubt the most fun to drive. Great road feel, a peppy and slightly torquey engine, great factory stereo and looked better. It kinda reminds me of a smaller supra in the looks department. With a supercharger and bolt ons, it's a fast little car. When the turbo comes out for the V6, your gonna need your bolt ons to keep up.

 

I absolutely agree with the above statement despite the HP rating thing they had. The car looks agressive, sounds good as hell at mid to high RPM, and goes pretty darn fast for $20K.

 

Errr, did the 2K1 even have an option for a V6? I thought that was brand new for the 2K2's?

 

You are correct. The V6 motor debuted in the 2K2 Tib.

 

yeah sorry i should have noted that i knew it was a 4 cylinder. there no was v6 in the old body style.

 

there are slow in stock form, but dont' know about it hooked up...

 

my question to you is why the fukc are you going 130mph IN TRAFFIC duma$$

 

Probably b/c he is a bit too immature to realize the full consequences IF something were to happen. I've NEVER street raced, but then again, I know better than to take unneeded chances with myself or my equipment.

 

i don't mean to be picking on anyone here....but how do you define street racing? i am sure almost everyone on this board has gone 80mph on the freeway when the legal limit is 55. now you might not think that's street racing but everyone driving along at 55 think you are.
or in the mountains. there will be signs that tell you the turns or curves should be taken at 25mph, or 35 or 45. but we all try to drive it above the "suggested" speed. isn't that street racing too?

oh yeah, the tiburon looks awesome.

 

im sure he has parents, he doesn't need us to be them also.

 

what about the new neon SRT-4 .... those care pretty damn fast... and are under 20k but when i went to dodge dealer... they were asking for 27k range.... damn what a mark up....

 

Are you serious?

The Sticker on the car is under 20...but they are asking 27...FOR A CHRYSLER!!?!?!?!?!?!

 

Nice try buddy, but I've never had a ticket in my life. I may go up to 10 over in a 65 or 70 MPH zone, but it's only so I don't get killed by the guys doing 90-100 here in Georgia. I've never been stopped, warned, or looked at twice by a police officer. And no, street racing is not going over the posted limit. Street racing is when two or more vehicles engage in a contest of speed over a given distance to determine a winner (if you want to get so damn technical). Don't make assumptions, especially when you really don't have the information you need at hand to make a logical assumption. I personally have the discipline and common sense to race where you are supposed to race...on a racetrack. Anyone who does otherwise is taking a chance. 130 MPH IS A BIG ****** CHANCE!

 

Taken from Yahoo News:

Consumer Reports Finds American-Made Vehicles Close Reliability Gap With European-Made Vehicles--as Japanese Continue to Set New Benchmarks for the Industry
Monday March 10, 5:56 pm ET
Hyundai now ranks among best 2002 brands for reliability


YONKERS, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2003-- Consumer Reports' annual 2002 auto reliability survey shows that domestic auto manufacturers continue to make solid gains in reliability and now build vehicles that are as reliable on average in the first year as those from European manufacturers. At the same time, the Japanese car companies continue to push the envelope by building more reliable cars than before and setting new benchmarks for the industry.
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CR's reliability survey also shows that Korea's Hyundai has made a striking turnaround during the past decade and--for the 2002 model year--ranks with the best Japanese manufacturers. In CR's latest survey, Hyundai tied Honda for second-place in reliability ratings for 2002s behind Toyota.

In a special analysis, Consumer Reports also examines long-term reliability of domestic, European and Asian vehicles from the model years 2000 and 1998. Knowing how such models are holding up is vital if you're deciding whether to keep an older car or if you're thinking of buying a used one. On average, CR found that three-year-old models had three times as many problems as the 2002 models; the 1998 models had about four times as many problems as the 2002s.

CR's 50th Anniversary April Auto Issue includes extensive vehicle reliability findings. The 50th Anniversary April Auto Issue is on sale March 11 through June 11. The magazine is generally available where magazines are sold and may also be ordered online at www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports surveys its readers annually to obtain detailed information on hundreds of different makes and models. The 2002 survey yielded responses on nearly 480,000 vehicles spanning eight model years--1995 to 2002. Owners told CR about problems they had during the preceding 12 months in 14 areas, ranging from the electrical system to the engine, transmission, and more. Using that data, Consumer Reports predicts reliability for new models and gives detailed problem rates for older models. CR's statistical analysis for each manufacturer are based upon the number of problems per 100 vehicles.

For the 2002 model year, the average for the industry was 18 problems per 100 vehicles, down from 21 problems per 100 vehicles in the 2001 survey. American and European-branded vehicles both averaged 21 problems per 100 vehicles. Asian manufacturers--which include both Japanese brands and Korea's Hyundai--averaged just 12 problems per 100 vehicles.

Toyota topped CR's reliability ranking, with just 10 problems per 100, down from 12 per 100 last year. Honda and Hyundai tied for second place, with 11 problems per 100 vehicles. Subaru had 13 problems per 100, and Nissan had 15 problems per 100. Mazda had 20 problems per 100 vehicles.

Among domestic manufacturers, Chrysler ranked best, with 20 problems per 100 followed by GM with 21 and Ford with 23. The 2002 models from all three domestic car companies showed improvements over last year's levels.

Among European brands, BMWs and Volkswagens had 20 problems per 100 vehicles while Mercedes-Benz had 22 problems per 100 vehicles.

In a similar analysis of foreign and domestic brands published in the April 2002 auto issue, Consumer Reports found that the average for all 2001 models was 21 problems per 100 vehicles. Models made by Japanese car companies averaged only 15 problems per 100. European- and American-branded vehicles averaged 23 and 24 problems per 100 vehicles, respectively.

Long-term Durability: How 3- and 5- Year-Old Vehicles Fared

CR's special analysis of model years 2000 and 1998 found that those vehicles are far more likely to have problems than new vehicles--and the consumer will have to foot the bill if the warranty has expired.

On average, model-year 2000 cars had three times as many problems as the 2002 cars: 55 problems per 100 vehicles. By the time the average car approached three years old, problems that were apparent when the cars were new--such as those in the electrical system and power equipment, or squeaks and rattles--were two or three times more common. Systems that were fine at the outset, such as brakes and cooling, started having some problems.

The best three-year-old models were the Acura RL, Honda CR-V, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Lexus ES300, Honda Civic, and Toyota Camry--all with fewer than 18 problems per 100. Worst: the Chevrolet Corvette; Ford Focus; Mercedes-Benz M-Class; Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, and New Beetle; and Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari--all with more than 90 problems per 100 vehicles.

The average five-year-old model had 78 problems per 100 vehicles, about four times as many as the 2002s. Their Achilles heel: electrical problems, which were seen five times as often as in new cars. The best 1998 vehicles were the Honda CR-V, Toyota Tacoma (4WD), Acura RL, Lexus ES300, and Honda Odyssey/Isuzu Oasis, all with fewer than 25 problems per 100 vehicles. Worst: the Cadillac Catera, VW New Beetle, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Dodge/Plymouth Neon, all with more than 140 problems per 100.

 

Well that's definitely not something I would have expected. It's good news, though. It shows that the quality of work is not necessarily related to the price of the product. Hopefully other vehicle manufacturers will be able to follow suit...

 

well put

 

yup it's crazy....

 

tiburon=hyundai=korean company=korean cars=unreliable

I really like the exterior of the new tiburon, don't get me wrong, but the interior...it's quite disgusting

 

It is quite intriguing how people have different tastes. I actually like the interior. The stock Infiniti system sounds nice. Looks like a basslink in the trunk.

 

lol... some of you guys are funny. Anyways, who are you to judge what is smart and what is dumb. To call other people names because of what they do makes you look just as dumb. Maybe i am "immature" but i guess i might as well be immature when i'm young, since you only have that one chance growing up. Most of you guys who call me dumb, ask yourself if youve ever done dumb things when you were younger. Anyways, no need to judge others. I just wanted to post my expierence with another tiburon. Also, its ok to have some fun in life, just dont have a stick up ur @$$.

 

My mom and dad used to have a newspaper add up on the refrigerator that said, "Quick, Quick, hire all the teenagers before they forget everything". Yes, when we were young we did stupid stuff. That's why we are telling you that you shouldn't do it. We learned what to do and not to do and just want to pass what we learned on to the younger people so they won't make those same mistakes. But in typical young person mentality, we get the, "you did it, why can't I". The goal in life is to evolve as a species, not stay idle or regress.

 

Hey, it's your choice, so go ahead and make it. If you get caught, or God forbid something happens to you or happens to anyone you get into a wreck with (due to your gross neglegence), and I didn't say anything, I'd be upset with myself. People like you are going to continue to do these things and post about them. That's fine and dandy. Every time I see something like this posted, I'll repeat my statement. And immaturity has nothing to do with your or anyone's age, as I made no assumptions on that aspect. I just said that you were immature. It's either immature or something else, and if it's something else, then you'll never grow out of it (I'm speaking of a total disregard for life in general). If you have no respect for life, human, or otherwise, then nothing said here will ever make a difference. Take that as you will, and please, don't kill anyone or yourself doing these stunts. You have no idea what taking a life or lives is like. I hope you never have to know.

 

korean cars=reliable now...

i couldn't believe it either..but apparently, on the newest survey, Hyundai was ranked 2nd among Asian manufacturers in reliablity tests(11 problems per 100 cars), which ties with Honda(not to mention this means our cars are now less reliable than a Tiburon ). guess they don't offer the 10 year warranty for nothing, eh? the #1 spot? Toyota/Lexus with 10 problems per 100 cars. i

FYI, BMW and Mercedes both had 20 problems per 100 cars. look who's unreliable now..

 

 

I couldn't close the trunk at all unless I slowly shut it then applied force. the whole center console fell apart when my friend got into the back seat and accidently hit it. he's big...

anywho...don't have much experience with it other than that. but, i certainly left with a bad taste in my mouth. who knows maybe this year was better.

 

rental cars don't count! who knows what people do to them!

 

No, it's not his choice. He was f-ing stupid for going that fast in traffic. I drive in traffic every day as does my wife with our 2 kids. Odds are he's not going to kill anyone muchless them, but odds also favor him hitting someone while he's being "young" and "dumb."

teddibear703, yes it's ok to have some fun in life but I said you were dumb because of th conditions under which you did what you did. Race the freakin' tiberon, I don't care. Go 130 in traffic and I hope your car goes SOLO off a bridge and stick in the earth like a lawn dart. Have I driven 130? Yes. Was there anyone around to kill something went wrong? No.