What brand of vehicle manufacturer do/would you drive?

[PeteC]

Just out of curiosity, does Hyundai make their own engines of is that strange size of 2.7 outsourced from someone else? Pete

[pharvey]

Just out of curiosity, does Hyundai make their own engines of is that strange size of 2.7 outsourced from someone else? Pete

Good question Pete - I have been told they do, but I have reservations on that. Car manufacturers to me share a damned site more than they let on IMHO. I am told by several people working in the field in China, that on the chassis for example (fabricated/manufactured in Chongqing), Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Honda all share exactly the same on certain models (not to mention countless Chinese manufacturers also no doubt)!

On the 2.7 V6, I also thought this was a bit of a strange size, but later discovered also shared with several manufacturers - Hyundai, Ford, Audi, Chrysler etc. I'm not sure whether this is limited to the Chinese/Asian market or not.

[Moles]

prcscct:

Just off to test drive the PS today,did you get the modifications to brakes and suspension done by mitsubishi.If not where and roughly how much did they cost.
thanks

[Winkie]

I just re-did the entire suspension of my PS. Already had 18" wheels so put larger disks on the front, disks on the back, new springs and shocks, gas assist on the front. Totally different vehicle. Before in turns you would get a lot of uncomfortable lean, no more. The brakes were also spongy and faded with quick stops, no more. All I have to do now is take out the diesel and put in a 427 V-8, then I have a real runner. Pete

Pete, I'd really lik eot have details of what you changed, where and how much it cost. I've a PS too, and would love to have better stopping and turning ability.

[PeteC]

Pete, I'd really like to have details of what you changed, where and how much it cost. I've a PS too, and would love to have better stopping and turning ability.

My better half is looking for the receipt now...seems she has misplaced it. It was a Bangkok based 4WD specialist company who came out to Pattaya to a company I use there for other things. If you go direct to them in Bangkok, it should be cheaper without the middleman mark up. Will revert more once found....... I have to head to BKK tomorrow for a funeral and other things so if she doesn't find it tonight, it will be after the weekend.

In the interim, as mentioned I already had changed to 18" wheels so changed to larger front disk brakes using the existing Mitsu calipers. If you still have your 16" wheels, you really need to do nothing unless you just want a better quality disk. Changed the rear drum brakes to disk. Added heavy duty, non-gas shocks to the back. Added automatic gas assist shocks to the front. Heavy duty coil springs all around. My 'lean' when cornering was much worse after I changed to the 18" wheels. I guess I changed the center of gravity. The new springs help greatly but there is still a little lean. Of course, speed is the factor. I'm OK now on looping expressway/tollway ramps at 80-85K without feeling like I'm falling out the door. The difference in braking is phenomenal. Pedal is now stiffer and not mushy and you actually have confidence you'll stop when and where you want to. Mitsu's answer to my initial concern about a soft pedal, which never got firm, and long stopping distances was "....all Mitsu brakes are like that...." Pete

[icebear]

BMW 520 I, 1998 Model. Still going strong