Daniel Carlson wanted to take his daily driver to the next level, so his Genesis Coupe went under the knife. With a reworked body design and a healthy dose of engine mods for more power, the car has been completely transformed.
Owner: Daniel Carlson
Location: Canyon Country, CA
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
Horsepower: 400 whp
Club: N/A
SOCIAL:
Instagram: @genesis_racer
Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Daniel Carlson.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Bored out intake manifold
Turbonetics 64mm turbocharger
FMIC
Up-pipe
Downpipe
X-over piping
Forge blow-off valve
Injen intake
Deatschwerks 1000cc injectors
NGK Stage 1 spark plugs
Grimmspeed gaskets
EXHAUST:
ARK Performance Grip cat-back
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
BTR ECU tuned
AEM air/fuel, boost, pressure gauges
DRIVELINE
Limited slip differencial
Exceladyne rear differencial bushings
WHEELS & TIRES:
Ace Alloy Convex - 19-inch
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Ark DT-P coilovers
BRAKES:
Brembo brakes
EXTERIOR:
Vega conversion kit
M&S Karat side skrits
Debadged w/ Genesis wing emblems
LIGHTING:
Spec D headlights w/ Audi LEDs
Spec D Spyder taillights
XK underglow
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Racewars - 3rd place Best Korean
Hot Import Night - 1st place Best Hyundai
Clean Culture - Top 50
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"The front bumper is my favorite modifcation.
It's made of high-quality duraflex and unavailable in the USA; it's very well-crafted with OEM-spec fitment. I get asked everyday if it's an Aston Martin and where I got the front bumper from."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
"Fender flares or Remake full widebody kit, forged pistons, vinyl wrapped."
SHOPS/MECHANICS:
EFI tuner bethel CT installed exhaust
Turbokits Watertown CT supplied parts
Route 53 for the body paint - Danbury, CT
