Lee Olund: 2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Lee Olund got involved in the scene in 2006 after he bought a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. He started going to car meets and made quite a few good friends, some of which he still hangs out with to this day. Olund was out of the scene for a few years, and after he and his wife bought a house, he started looking for a new car. "I originally had no plans to get back into the scene and modify my car," mentions Olund, "I just wanted a cheap sporty hatch that I could have a little fun in but still have warranty." A 2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo was soon found on their driveway.

Olund went out for a cruise one night and ended up going past where his old crew used to hang out. "I had lost touch with all of them when I left the scene," states Olund, "it turned out they were all still meeting there and it was like I had never left." Needless to say, one thing led to another and the modifying bug was back!

"I owe so much to my wife with this build as she has supported me with it every step of the way," mentions Olund. His wife has helped with most of the installs and added her creative edge into the build. "I also wouldn't be where I am today with this build if it wasn't for the help of some of my closest friends - my buddy Steve of Wingnut Garage, was who given me the inspiration to do a graphic."

As a kid Olund was a huge transformers fan. "I have remained a huge fan and wanted to express my passion through my car," mentions Olund. He decided to go bold and added a graphic of a Transformer to the driver and passenger sides of the Veloster Turbo. "I wanted my car to make a statement, in addition to a conversation starter."

Owner: Lee Olund
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Horsepower: 200 whp (estimated)
Club: For Honour

SOCIAL

Facebook: /lee.olund
Instagram: @autobotvt

Photography by @Karlg.p, @staytuned___, @syncler, @rvt39, Lee Olund.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • Injen short ram intake
  • Turbosocks FMIC with red powder coated pipes by The Wheel Clinic
  • Turbosmart Vee Port Pro BOV
  • Mishimoto oil sandwich plate
  • Baffled oil catch can

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EXHAUST

  • Magnaflow 2.5" catback exhaust with 4" tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Autometer Cobalt gauges - vac/boost, oil pressure and volt

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • Work Equip 05 wheels - 17x9.5 +20 (f), 17x10.5 +20 (r)
  • Nitto Neo-Gen tires - 215/45R17 (f), 225/45R17 (r)

BRAKES

  • Red painted callipers

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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Uniq Performance rigid collars
  • Uniq Performance front strut tower bar
  • Torque Solutions lower engine mount inserts
  • Ark GT-S lowering springs
  • KYB rear shocks

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EXTERIOR

  • SoCal Garage Works ERG style carbon fiber widebody kit
  • Blacked-out Hyundai emblems
  • Debadged trunk
  • Blacked-out rear reflectors
  • SoCal Garage works front tow hook
  • Tinted windows 35% front, 25% rear
  • Hella horns
  • Chopped front grill to expose FMIC
  • PWJDM rear tow hook
  • Vortex spikes
  • NRG carbon fiber canards
  • Teckwrap Snow mint wrap
  • "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" embossed in Cybertronian lettering on rear bumper
  • Eyelids with embossed Autobot emblem that illuminates when marker light is on
  • Optimus Prime and Megatron Graphic
  • Tinted taillights and highmount
  • Yellow tinted fog lights
  • Carbon fiber PPF'd

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LIGHTING

  • RGB interior and exterior underglow

INTERIOR

  • Custom rear seat delete
  • Custom Autobot red/gold shift knob
  • Custom A-pillar triple gauge pod

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FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The wrap/graphic - it really helped bring the whole build to life and stand out in a crowd."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • Coilovers
  • New spoiler
  • Front lip
  • Side splitters
  • Hood

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SPONSORS

  • Wingnut Garage
  • Socal Garage Works
  • The Wheel Clinic
  • Detail Garage Edmonton

SHOPS & MECHANICS

  • Wingnut Garage - Steven

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