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  1. 04-15-2009, 11:37 PM #1
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    Default RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts Formula D season with Nissan power

    I'm not usually one to post on drifting but this caught my eye.



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    When Rhys Millen debuted the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the season's first Formula Drift event at Long Beach, not all was what it seemed. When the factory-supported drift program was announced in February at the Chicago Auto Show, it was still in its formative stages. The original press release noted that the car would be powered by a stroked and turbocharged 4.1-liter version of Hyundai's Lambda V6 cranking out 550 hp. However, Hyundai didn't give final approval for the drift program with Millen's team until mid-January, at which point work began in earnest.

    The car shown in Chicago and later at the press introductions for the Genesis Coupe was a stock car with modified bodywork to show what the race car would look like. As it turns out, the three month span between program approval and the Long Beach event wasn't enough time to get a brand new car and powertrain ready. A reader sent us a tip letting us know that the car that ran in California did not, in fact, have a Hyundai engine installed. Read on to find out what happened.
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  2. 04-16-2009, 09:13 AM #2
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    I want to read on lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    I'm not usually one to post on drifting but this caught my eye.
    I was thinking the same thing....

    Say it ain't so, EJ

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  4. 04-16-2009, 11:02 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by GKtib®
    I was thinking the same thing....

    Say it ain't so, EJ
    Well, I figured that most of the time, stuff i post will get a responce from a handlefull of members. Maybe, then if i post this, some more will make their way here.

    Guess not.
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  5. 04-16-2009, 11:29 AM #5
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    I need to start posting more here. For as much as I am at Road Atlanta I need to start discussing it more.

    I love the look of the Drift Genesis, just hope they can get it where they want it by Atlanta next month.
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  6. 04-16-2009, 11:46 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ Maestro
    I need to start posting more here. For as much as I am at Road Atlanta I need to start discussing it more.

    I love the look of the Drift Genesis, just hope they can get it where they want it by Atlanta next month.
    What do you drive? Look for me at everything there lol, red Miata with roll bar and stuff.
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  7. 04-16-2009, 12:08 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    What do you drive? Look for me at everything there lol, red Miata with roll bar and stuff.
    I am usually there on my 4-wheeler, but now that I have no way of bringing it along I will be there in my Tib. Can't miss it.....

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    I want the engine to be ready I should say.
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    woo drift
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    Quote Originally Posted by matthewAPM
    woo drift
    this made me lol.
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    They had this car at the Concours D'Elegance in what was probably the most awkward juxtaposition in automobile history.
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    Aren't they running this car in Redline Time Attack as well?
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    Pikes Hill too.
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    Ugly bumper is ugly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ran
    Ugly bumper is ugly.
    You watch your tongue good sir!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ran
    Ugly bumper is ugly.
    says the guy who considered buying a Kia.......

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