8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying A Genesis Coupe!
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Today I'm going to talk about 8 things I wish I knew before buying a genesis coupe! Unfortunately this car isn't perfect and a lot of the imperfections I learned about after I bought the car so I figured Id let you guys know some things you need to be aware of!
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You are the only person to mod a 3.8 genesis and have it slower then stock.
Lmaooo
😂😂😂
Lol
How's that possible 😂
@@ineedandrenaline smaller fuel injectors😂
I’ve had zero problems with my Genesis leaking water anywhere. The car has been flawless with no mechanical issues, runs and drives great! My car is a 2013 2.0t bought in July of 2012, 72,000 miles so far. Anytime it is wet outside, I never leave the traction control on, it is terrible when on. My car has been one of the best purchases I have made in years on a car.
2013 really seems to be the pinnacle for the Genesis. I see a lot of owners with older and newer ones with complaints. Early the 2013. I have a 2013 3.8 GT. I have had no issues.
Same here no issues w mine
So when it’s raining ur supposed to turn off tc?
@@mohammedabudirab219 yes, if you are stopped and try to accelerate, the car won’t move if you are on a slick area. I have almost been rear ended numerous times trying to just get moving through a intersection. In my experience, if it is wet or below freezing, turn off TC. It is habit with me to start car and just turn off TC.
@@scottp4862 appreciate it boss, but I live in cali so rain won’t really be a problem.
Also what are some common problems that this car has? If u don’t mind telling me
Driven over 20k miles in under 1.5 years and not a single issue, and I push my shit harddddd
I swear every drive I can’t help but pop my genny ATLEAST once and do a 1st gear pull to 6-6.5k rpms it just sounds too good 🥵
@@hass6366 It's too fun not to ughh lmao
I am German and you can believe me or not but what you call pushing hard is normal driving here in Germany. You push your car hard when you go for at least 1 hour constantly above 150 miles per hour. Ok due to the traffic density it is not so often possible but some times Sunday morning you can have fund driving real fast.
@@habi0187 that's because the Germans don't mess about and kick ass. You've got those fantastic Autobahn s over there.I know I've been on them . 😎👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
@@williamjohnson6517 germany does not kick ass you can’t have any car modifications and most of the autobahn have speed limits
Anyone who isn't happy with their headlights, to start off, if you bought your car used, make sure your headlights are the correct ones your trim model can standard with or not. If any changes are made before you bought the car, find out what those changes were. There's a lot of modification about what some people call an "upgrade", and a few of these things are not proper upgrades: HID kits placed into a headlight made for halogen bulbs, 99% of all LED "bulbs", and certain aftermarket headlight assemblies brands that look cool but perform absolutely horrendous as headlights. You all have already seen these aftermarket headlight assembly brand names for sale online at some point in your life, and probably know someone who has bought a set.
HID lighting, especially cheap quality brands, of which there are many, destroy the internal optics of halogen headlights over time, and if you continue their usage long enough, you will completely burn off the reflective coating that makes your headlights work. LED bulbs in general just don't work well in a projector style optics of headlight. With the exception of Morimoto and maybe Diode Dynamics brands, I've seen testing of a handful of LED products that are like the majority out there, which perform WORSE than the halogen bulbs you're replacing them with.
The flashier looking aftermarket headlight assemblies that do not look like OEM headlights, often ones that come with halos or some type of LED strip inside, are very cheaply assembled through and through, and will either very early on or later in time lose their ability to adjust their aim down the road. Which can cause them to droop downward and never allow you to adjust them back up again because they're built so cheap.
The only appropriate options that really work are from worst to best: one of the very few good LED brand names, buying OEM HID headlights, and customizing a set of halogen headlights by replacing the internals with an aftermarket projector (led or hid). Fortunately for the BK2, the last and best option has a couple variations in price and performance that make the process as easy and painless as possible to do yourself.
Also I found my headlights to be aimed down at the road too far for some reason as well. After adjusting mine, it helped some but I found my internals are too far gone due to one of the already mentioned causes above from the previous owner. I don't mean to sound like a know-it-all, but I have been studying automotive lighting for several years now in my spare time, And I wish to spread the correct knowledge to everyone who is looking to improve their nighttime visibility.
I had the exact same water leak. Remove the wiper arms, the wiper tray thing and there’s a metal shield thing on the passenger side wiper area. It blocks the air duct for the air box in the glove box. The OE seal drys out and leaks. Remove it and put a bead of silicone over it and be generous. Put it back together and no more leak
So would you recommend this car? Its reliable? And is it a good drift car
The headlights on my genesis where very low also, they cut off very close to the car. You can just raise them with a screwdriver, there is an arrow in the top headlight that shows where to insert the screwdriver. Turn it only about 2 times, to high and you will blind people
Just got a 2011 3.8 Track!!! thank you fir the videos bro, it was stressful saving up and waiting for a good genesis on the market. thanks for the content
Regarding your headlights, from the factory they are aimed low. Use the adjustment screws to raise them. Did that during my first week. Helped a lot. New bulbs will make it even better.
How do you do that
@@luissantiago6170 you need a long Phillips head screw driver. Pop the hood and look on top of the headlight above the low beam. There is a hole and some arrows. Insert Phillips and turn. One way is up, the other down. Find a wall at night to help you aim. Just don't go too high and blind oncoming traffic.
Thats the great thing about sunroofs, seems like no matter the car they always have a issue sooner or later with the drains leaking water into the car. My old Lincoln LS had the same issue until I finally tore the siding apart and fixed it
About your passenger side leaking, look into the tubes that drain your sunroof! My buddy’s G37 had the same issue, changed the plug in the firewall and fixed it🤙🏼 Also, with the headlights. I got upgraded bulbs and have no issues, your projectors are adjustable! So you can point them farther up!
Yeah, I was going to say the same thing. For one such as me who doesn’t have the Sunroof, there’s still a tube channel that aligns the roof of the door well (since the windows have no rubber sealing) and have to watch out for leaks in the back seats. So far no issues though.
Definitely agree with the rattles. Ever since installing my isr catback, it’s so loud the vibrations increase the rattles even more😂
your AC drain hose underneath the car is clogged or have dirt inside , just stick a metal hanger inside the hole to clean it and that should fix your leak passenger side . i had the same problem :)
Where all my 2.0 turbo guys at 👀
I'm 2.0t but on the kia side with my k5 optima lol 😂
2014 2.0T here
2010 BK1 2.0t here :)
2013 2.0T JUST BOYGHT IT U ALREADY KNOW
@@oprahslosthusband7406 got the same year too
Your headlights may have an auto adjust feature for going uphills and stuff. Look for a sensor on the driver rear lower control arm. If it has one you can get the lights adjusted with a scanner at dealer or other shop. If it doesn’t have these like mine then your can get the height physicallyadjusted at most shops or easily do it yourself
The side passenger floor board. Thats where the AC line is, you'll need to get a air hose and stick it up the AC line and spray air into it. To release the blockage. Thats what causing it. Really common on Hyundais brothers.
I've had the same genesis for years, same model, none of these problems ( minus creaking in winter backing out of driveway curb from cold glass). But I'm not sanding and taking apart my car
thank you for going over the traction control. I watched a few reviews mentioning it but none demonstrated it like you did.
i didn't notice the raddles in my door panels till yesterday but its only when i put my windows down in that exact area
I bought my 2013 2.0 brand new and had almost no problems with it for 7 years right up until it got totaled a couple weeks ago. From day 1 the front end rattled any time you go over bumps or railroad tracks which was kind of annoying but I ignored it for the most part, and during winter when it was -40 for 2 weeks straight the passenger side door latch broke so I had to get that replaced. I ended up buying a 2016 3.8 R spec within a week of my accident because I love the genesis and I really don't want a mustang, camaro, or charger and aside from those and the BRZ there aren't a whole lot of options for RWD manuals. So hopefully this one serves me well, but I've noticed that the shifting doesn't feel smooth, usually going into third gear. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with it so far and it sounds nice but doesn't feel much more powerful than the 2.0.
The traction control is SO fucking terrible though, holy shit is it ever dangerous to leave on. When I first got the car I was driving around one day and I was gently accelerating (and I do mean gently) around a corner and because there was so much sand in the lane (yay spring melt) I had a tiny bit of wheel spin and it immediately cut the power and I almost got rear ended because of it. I never drive with it on, the very first thing I do when I turn the car on is turn off that fucking traction control and then it drives just fine. Even the stability control doesn't kick in that often so in the winter I can play around a bit, I actually had no idea you could turn that off.
The 2016’s are pretty rare. I believe the final production run was under 1000.
350/370z
I also have a 2016 and it just flies. The shifting issue may be a problem with the transmission bracket at the lower back of the tranny. It flexes to much making the shifting into 2nd and 3ird sluggish or not at all. Other Genny owners have had the same problem and replacing that rear bracket with an aftermarket one is all they did to fix it.
Yes, I do the same thing when I start mine. Turn off the TC and SC. EVERY TIME.
Even with the tcs/stability off. Accelerating after/through a turn, it jerks in a way like it's losing power from no traction and then kinda weird revs as it tries to get the power back to go. Hard to explain haha but I feel you'll understand
Fuel pump issues. OEM fuel pumps are crappy
@@iamsammiedee Don't let the gas go below a quarter or else the pump gets exposed. The gas keeps the pump cool. Low fuel causes the pump to over heat.
Taking off panels and putting foam behind them helps the rattle. The foam absorbs vibration and sound. But be careful, small critters can find a home if you won’t seal it right .
I have a 2015 3.8 with only 50k on it and one thing I really wish I knew about these cars is the massive problem they have with oil and carbon buildup. Low oil from previous owner has caused a rod knock. I’m replacing the crank and rod on it now and will have a nice new engine when I’m done. Majority of the videos I’ve seen on these cars have been about silly cosmetic issues. Not much on engine issues. I still love the car and will keep it. Just going to keep a watchful eye on oil and carbon this time. Thanks for posting your mods they help me figure out the best course of action for fancy stuff
Any direct injection engine has carbon buildup issues. Get an oil catch can and help that problem out.
Man thank you so much for this video, VERY informative. I have a Veloster and I would like this Genesis, super cool
Its the trunk seal itself and weld seams at the top of the trunk, that issue is on the sedan.
All the issues mentioned are already fixed by the community.
I live in sunny cali so I've never had this problem with leaking but on the few days it's rained out here my passenger side has been completely dry. However my wheel well in the trunk has gotten wet before lol
The headlights on my bk2 were pointed straight at the ground too. You can adjust them and point them up quite a bit, still not great lights but you can see better than before
had mine stock 5 months, engine blew, swapped it, auto trans went. Sold it and bought an acura rsx and slam gears at redline everyday and not a single issue. my genny had so many issues that all seemed to be extremely common, like the annoying spot weld creak
For your Headlights. Did you lower it? If so, they are pointing down, because of the auto leveling device, that is attached to the Rear Driver Lower Suspension Arm. Raise the lights with the adjustment screws up front. I had the same issues, after lowering it.
Regarding your headlights, you can adjust them and yes get better bulbs but also I have a optima and we have a tbs regarding the reflective material on the inside. It disintegrates. Maybe look into that also for the gen.
My 2015 Ultimate hasn'thad a single problem except a flaw in the back seat leather. Bought it new and after 6 years still looks new.
I live in CA and garage my car so luckily I don’t have these problems but I do notice some water gets into the sides of my headlights when I wash my car. Also my leather seat bolster wrinkles too easily. It showed creases the first week I bought the car and this is with me being careful getting in and out of it.
I can confirm all of this the passanger foot well didn’t happen to me but definitely check the sunroof drain hoses there should be 4 of them the one that goes to the rear driver side was clogged in my car
dude this car is SO SICK I want one so bad, and your hair in this was super cool too ngl
Daddy Brian here to help.
Leaking floorboard: sunroof drains. Pull the panel and your drain tube will be exposed. Do a water test and that will determine if it’s leaking or not.
Tail light fix: there’s 6 ways to fix this. 1. New tail light seals. 2. ATQ tail light seals. 3. Clear silicone. 4.new tail light plastic gaskets 5. Re tighten tail light nuts. 6.pull out trunk drain seal
Headlights: our headlights are adjustable in 2 ways. Do a simple headlight alignment test and adjust accordingly
Creaking: you’re own your own on that one: there’s multiple weld spots that could break causing the creaking.
To get power out of the 3.8: it’s not hard because there’s plenty of support to make power out of the 3.8. But it is expensive, way more expensive than making power out of 2.0.
TC problems: auto TC on and off is finicky. For 6 speeds it’s a breeze to turn off fully. Autos have a tcu that basically has a fail safe to still cut power. You need a tcu tune to turn it off. (Only sfr has) For 6 speeds it’s not as complicated. Hold down for 10 seconds and it’s off completely.
I will say that a sfr tune for 6 speeds does mess up idle for a lot of people as well as throttle response. You’ll have to contact sfr if that happens and most of the time they blame it on the customer for having bad mods so just a FYI.
Ayeeeee plus 1 for this comment!!
Literally everything you said is true. Subscribing to your channel bro 🙏🏼 you got some good videos also
+1 for this comment 🙏🏼
To fix the spare tire water leek you have to run a bead of silicone at the top of the taillights and it fixes the problem
Or new gaskets
Yeah that's what I did. Simple fix.
Yep. Did that on my 13 rspec, problem solved
Atqauto.com sells reusable gaskets with lifetime warranty. They also sell other things that greatly improve the car
Spend the $100 and get a ATQ taillight gaskets. They will last forever and guaranteed to work
As stated in your other video. The leak is from your sunroof drainage lines.
Good thing I never got the sunroof and change all the headlights. Must have are transmission mount, Differential bushings and engine leash. I had to fix the trunk leak. Great Video !
The rattle on the doors happens on mine too lol I thought it was the pillar but I also think is plastic on plastic from the door panels rubbing the dash or something like that.
Facebook group I’m in also thinks it’s the same. Someone has a video of themselves putting their hand on the door panel outside of the car and it ceases. So something is definitely loose to where it’s tapping.
Took mine to the dealer the drain hose connected to the front windshield came off they fixed it and never had another issue
here's another tip: YOU WANT LSD (Limited Slip Differential) and not an open diff. the LSD is on Track/Ultimate/R-spec model. The open diff is on the base models and premium models.
what about grand touring models?
@@odness3365 open diff
Love the vids man! 👍
I have a bk1 and bk2 genesis coupe and I’ve never had any problems with water leaking inside the car or trunk
You definitely hit it right on the button about the traction control and how it really is dangerous when you need to cut in front of someone .
If that traction control was on a motorcycle you would die
@@beans4269 Easiest death!
Yep I deal with it all the time and it’s stressful. Coming from a mustang gt with no TC (broken) it is a learning curve lol
@@sebastiangraham001 I always turned traction control off as soon as I turned my mustang on😂
These coupes are plenty fast and run great if you're an old geezer like me. The headlights on mine are foggy with numerous cracks as well, but it doesn't affect visibility at night. I've never noticed any leaking, but did just recently notice a bad smell coming from inside the car so that may be the problem. These cars are also VERY HEAVY. It would be nice to figure out some way to remove about 500 pounds.
I put the rear back rest down, and noticed that the rattling sound is much louder so my conclusion is that it's coming from the trunk area.
Another problem is visibility behind you, or in the blind spots. This is a problem with a lot of newer cars, but I think it's particularly bad with these cars as well.
They also burn a lot of oil. Instead of looking for an idiot light to alert you to this phenomenon, you will hear a rattling sound when starting the engine. Check the dipstick, and 9 times out of 10, it's low on oil. if you use full synthetic, it doesn't happen quite as soon, but it will still happen eventually.
Wow. I have a 2013 and I love it. Next to the '69 Cougar RX7 I had in the late 70s, it's the most beautiful car I've ever owned. And I've never had a leak anywhere. I've also had no issues with rattling/creaking at all and my sunroof still works great. I only have three issues with the car. The first is that the touch-screen on the head unit is terrible. You have to press hard and it's incredibly unresponsive which makes it totally useless. I can buy a new head unit so that's not really a problem. The second, and one that drives me crazy, is that the paint on the fake hood vents has come off in blotches, so it looks like there's bird sh*t all over them. The third is that the engine doesn't have as much pick-up as I'd like. Once it gets going and the turbo kicks in it's fine. I consider the first two issues to be minor and I really don't know how to resolve the third. All in all, the car has been great. I really think you got a lemon. I've had lemons in the past and it was awful. I'd like to add that I think your car looks really hot - much nicer than mine which is totally stock.
Watching your video now hit different now that I got my own genesis coupe 😏😎
The passenger side water is from your sun roof drain being clogged. It's pretty common. I have a base model BK2 (no sunroof) and I have never had any problems.
Also, the "door creaking" sound (and maybe the floor board sound) you are taking about is the front fender welds breaking after time (you mentioned subframe welds, I'm not sure if you meant fender welds and got confused,) this is a well known common issue. You'll have to take it to a body shop and have them take the fender off to fix the welds.
We have a different issue as drivers without the sunroof. That same channel can cause leaks in the backseats if not properly taken care of or monitored.
@@FatalFist the back seat water is usually trickling down from the trunk through the tail light seals. I sealed mine with silicone and weather stripping and haven't had a drop of moisture since. That was a year and a half ago.
I used 3m tape for the tail lights I taped the top of the lights on my 2011 2.0t gencoupe haven’t had a problem since then Also a lot of vibration especially when the ac is on but still a good car and fun to drive also don’t have issues with cold weather or rain that much I live in south Texas
I got alphaspeed to raise rpms to 1k and my gen with ac on idles perfect no vibration with megan trans mount.
Ryt on man! Thank you for the Video bro! I literally went 2 days ago and told the dealership I could would be back this weekend to trade in my GMC Sierra,
But, thanks for the Heads up on 8 things that yes pretty Mynute, however all what you listed brother is ALL things I agree with you 💯 !! And, I absolutely Hate Raddling while driving! That would drive me crazy or pissed lol! Thanks again for the Video man, it was VERY HELPFUL & INFORMATIVE ! Thanks again but yeah I'm gonna have to pass on one! Sry, Genesis but this man was just being honest! Thanks again man!
Oh, by the way Your Genasis is honestly really nice 👌 👍! But, im all about that SMOOTH RIDE so maybe a New Yukon GMC! IM gonna check it! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HONESTY! And, I hope nobody trys to be immature!
For your Honesty! Man, if only ther were more ppl who would give an HONEST opinion! I mean think of how many people that would help! Anyway, mybad bro lol my Medicinal Edibles get me to write ✍ a dang Novel!
Mybad man!
Zack!
How much did you get your car for and how many miles were on it?
Hello there! Firstly, I want to express my admiration for your channel. Secondly, let's talk about the headlights - it's no secret that they may not be the best. To address this issue, I opted for a Bi-Led projector kit. What I love about it is that you can seamlessly install it on the stock headlights, achieving an OEM look.
The Bi-Led projector kit comes with high beam functionality, and by aligning it with the wiring for the stock reflector high beam (Side note: I also incorporated a high-quality LED bulb for enhanced performance) this combination results in an impressive light output, especially in dark driving conditions. Importantly, the low beam doesn't blind oncoming traffic thanks to the perfect cut line on the projectors.
To put things into perspective, I also own a new BMW X5 with laser lights, and I must say that the new Bi-leds on the Genesis hold their own against the BMW's lights. While it's not the most budget-friendly solution (around $300-$400 for the kit plus LED bulbs for high beams and fog lights), the security gained and the peace of mind when driving at night make it a worthwhile investment.
I own a 2015 Ultimate 3.8 and let me give some perspective from the later generation.
1. Thank god someone mention the leaks! I haven't experienced the spare tire leak, but my trunk does contain a great amount of condensation. The worst though is the leaky floor board. Mine is from the driver side though. I recently changed my fender liners and thought that may have been the cause but even before that there was a surprising number of leaks and when I recently cleaned, I had to use some Clorox wipes to kill some mold from the rear driver-side carpet.
2. The paint on mine has been doing well, but I experience the same issue with the black hood vent accents. It's not the paint chipping. You go through the auto car wash and choose the ultimate package that includes wax. Those white lines are baked-in wax with a toothpick it's possible to scrub some of it out, but eventually you give up. Consider a hood swap or replacing the vents. Try not to go through mechanical carwashes often. My paint is fine, but if you look closely, you can see light swirls.
3. Related to 2. The stock rims. You've switched to aftermarkets but if you would have kept stocks you would see a similar issue as your paint. Car washes and pressure washers can crack the clear coat, allow air and water to seep under the paint and eventually flake it away in patches. My genny is turning into a cow at the hooves. This is a common issue reported on forums and its an issue that's seen in the interior with all of the "chrome" accents. They begin to flake away with enough contact with the abrasion of constant touch and the oils on the skin. First the opaque coat, then the chrome. then they're black, just like the stock rim.
4. I don't have much creaking except on slow turns around steep corners. No idling rattle, BUT there is a strange hum from my axels after a long period of med-hard braking, such as coming off of the interstate and into a red light.
5. Traction control is an annoyance, I've fishtailed many times in my first year of ownership, but Stability control is a beast you don't want to awaken. Turn off the traction if you want to burnout, definitely turn off stability if you want to do anything aggressive. My father took my car to show off to his coworkers a few months after I got it. (this is my first car and he co-signed for me). A younger coworker got inspired and bought the last 2016 model on the local lot. He ran into a traffic pole a month later. Trying to speed through a light, he wasn't accustomed to the 4k rpm wake-up power, oversteered because he lost a bit of control, got into a fight with the SC because he didn't know what it was, and ended up on the corner of an intersection wrapped around a traffic light pole. He was fine.
6. I replaced my headlight bulbs early cause one burned out. They work well, but I can tell one is higher than the other. I didn't know you could adjust that under the hood, so I had to realign them. Maybe take a look into your headlight alignment. There's plenty of videos out there on how to measure and adjust it using simple tools and tape on walls.
Overall, this was Hyundai's first real sports car where they were trying to change their image. Build quality dramatically improved, but since their inception Hyundai has always been known as the "cheap car company." "Luxury for less" "Corner Cutters." They've come a long way, but they just learned how to best mask those cost cutting measures. In ~2 years you'll start noticing areas of poor build quality. I love my girl and your channel inspires me to upgrade her, but (like in your recent videos) you sit down and think of the cost of squeezing more power out of her and realize it's not worth it. She's not the best hardcore tuner unless you have the money. Throw on some bolt-ons and have fun, she's a damn good drive, but don't expect to set new track records.
What’s an SC? You mentioned.
@@mairena2000 stability control
I have 2015 r-spec manual red color and I absolute love it. any one know how to upgrade the radio to a new one with taking all the center things?
WIth the Solo Performance Exhaust, do you also have the Ark Test Pipes? Or, is it better to just install the Solo Performance Exhaust without the test pipes?
just bought a 2010 4 days ago, will keep an eye out for these things. only thing ive noticed so far is the traction control. mine is a 3.8 6spd. if tcs is left on from 4th gear on i cant press the gas pedal more than 10 percent down. anything more than 10 percent and the tcs starts flashing and i loose all acceleration until i release the gas pedal. tcs off, acceleration is fine.
When I think I’m done fixing my gen then I blow the head gasket 🥲🥲
I never had any leak on the floors but i did have water coming in at the rear pillers
My 2013 track had water in the trunk and I actually managed to starve it of oil doing like 3 donuts. I had to replace to whole 3.8 engine. I ended up trading it in and getting a 21 Mazda 3 turbo hatch. I mostly miss the exhaust sound though.
Vehicle Evolution also determined a part between the axel and wheel where it’s super loose which causes the car to shake a little at higher speeds. I forget the part’s name but thought about doing that myself since if I go 80 and up, I can feel the steering wheel rattle a little.
Where do i find the fix for this
@@valenciaxentertain8781 Follow Vehicle Evolution and look through his library. I forget what the video title was but it was fairly interesting to watch and listen to.
Your car was in a wreck before. You have to assume your headlights aren't aimed properly. Theres a screw to aim the lights housing on the top of the light
I must be the luckiest bk2 3.8 owner ever but I haven't had a single one of these issues. 2013 3.8 61k miles
So I used to drive a 1989 mercedes 190e 2.6. No traction control, rear wheel drive, only 160 (roughly) horsepower. This most recent Monday, I hit an ice patch on an on ramp to a highway and did a 180 into oncoming traffic and got slammed by a semi truck. Fortunately I'm not dead, nor do I have anything broken somehow. But i have some ptsd and my dream car is gone, I've always loved the gene coupes but all these problems you've pointed out, while the creaking and leaking is frustrating, a lot of the issues seem like "non-issues" to your average daily driver. As the owner of this genesis, could you say that the traction control won't ultimately kill me lol?
I have a 2013 that I have had since 2013 and did not have the passenger side problem but I did have water where my spear tire is. I do have a creaking from the passenger side wheel well. My paint is ok for a 9 year old car. My sun roof has always worked for me. I do HATE the traction control too
The only thing that has annoyed me ever since it started happening 1 year ago is a rear window rattle...which apparently happens even to lexus/bmw/Mercedes lol so it's not just my gen but the rear window rattles, no...not the bottom or wheels, but the window...I need to reseal it but imma just add silicone lol
Ive never had any water leak problems except the taillights never inside the front floor thank god i dont have a sun soof
I also have a 3.8 Track Genny and I’m part of a Genesis Coupe Group in So-Cal, something we’ve all noticed with 30-40% of Gennys is a transmission issue. I’m not sure if you’ve had that issue but it’s starting to happen with mine where I can’t shift from 2-3, 4-5 at a certain RPM because it like has a delay and sounds nasty.
I’m in that same group, there was a post about door rattles too
Did you get it fixed? My couple had the same issues and 3 places I went to said it needed a rebuilt transmission that would cost way too much. I’m thinking about getting a used transmission with 40k miles on it and swap it out.
Mine wouldn't down shift out of 5th i got it home let her sit for 4 days and on day 5 it was back to normal
It's all related to that rear tranny bracket. It's to weak to handle the torque. Replace it.
pull the other loaver off, and make the towhook less loud then id drive it. sounds cool
Your headlights self adjust. They are probably way low. Mine are bright like daylight. You disconnected the battery and get a phillips driver. By each headlight u see a adjustment hole. Adjust your headlights up while on low beam. Get them where u need them. Hook battery back up and off as you adjust to get where u want. Bright as shit bro.
I have a 2010 Genesis Coupe GT V6 MT and I never had the problem of the passenger side floorboard getting wet when it rains and neither is my trunk where the spare tire is located. My headlights are also perfectly fine and lights up the road nicely (I have the Xenon HID). The 4th issue, rattling noises, I do have that but not until the car was around 7 years old and 85k miles. The 5th issue, paint, I also have but not peeling but rather fading on the door handles, the lip spoiler, the shark fin antenna and now the roof (100k miles). The paint on the hood, bumpers, doors, trunk, fenders and quarter panels are still fine, just normal fading but still very shiny after washing. The 6th issue is a non issue for me since I have no need for extra power. The 7th issue is again and non issue for me. My sunroof has never given me any problem. It has always worked with no leaks or squeaks. The 8th and last issue, traction control, I have a different issue. Sometimes it will turn off by itself that I have to turn off the engine if I want it on to reset it. My other issue is the *rev limiter.* It cuts off power as soon as I reach redline, even with the traction control off, and it's annoying.
Hii! Did you have any issues with creaking noises when driving casually in the car?
after watching this i feel so much better about my car haha mine creaks too
How long is the Genesis? I have a Mazda6 and I don't like it because its so long, it looks like a sailboat. I checked online and the genesis is about 11 inches shorter than the Mazda6. Is the Genesis a long car?
I love mine no issues so far!
How's it handling
Hey Ethan you think u could share where u bought ur carbon fibre spoiler
Clean the vent close to the hood, then use silicone to glue the plastic between the hood and window
The drain lines from the sun roof may be clogged causing the water issue inside the car.
Right now I have a 4g eclipse, but there's a sick gene coupe across the street from me and I love it. Kinda wanna get one later
Hey bud I’ve been looking into getting one what would be a no go price point on mileage the one I’m looking at has 160,000 on it an was wondering how much longer it has before it croaks . Hit me up if you have any info much love .
Why you got something to not dislocate your shoulder when getting your seatbelt? I need that contraption
I don’t know about the Genesis but my 06 Mustang had the same leaking issue, basically Ford had built a water drain area between where the hood and windshield meet and down in the gap there are 2 gaskets that the water is supposed to drain out of , but those gaskets get full of crap like dried grass and pine needles and shot and when it rains it basically filled the drain area with water until it enters your car through the cabin filter and floods out your passenger side. Maybe Genesis did something similar
Your headlights can be fixed their should be an area near each headlight where you can put a screwdiver etc in and raise and lower where your headlights aim
sounds like you got a reconstructed title or a Salvage one? And yes you can just adjust the setting on your headlights to point up a bit
Dynamat the door panels. Fixes the rattles I had to do the entire door after adding my Focal K2s
thank you for this it helped me a lot to decide to get a genesis or not
Thanku for all the info...i was thinking about this car, but i think i will go with Volvo or Lexus
Your sunroof drain tube is probably blocked in which would cause the water leak on the floor
My genni never leaked into the passenger nor my spare tire area filled with water
Traction control is a pain man i got a 2.0t rspec and it just cuts all throttle
I have a 2014 coupe 3.8 ultimate never had a problem with leaking
The angles of the headlights are completely adjustable. Although it's strange that they were seemingly all sold like that
Get your steering column checked out might solve the creaking problem
I’m ngl I don’t have these problems with mine but I did get mine brand new so idk what’s up with yours
Lookin into getting one for a winter beater buying m3 in the summer
Had a hyundai genesis 2010 3.8 for 10 years and never had a single problem with the car as long as you keep up with maintenance there will be no issue
Had an 04 Sonata that had a similar problem with the spare tire area.
Im planning on purchasing a Genesis Coupe 3.8 in 2025. Is it still worth it?
try using dynamat or soundskins for your doors and or trunk it'll reduce vibrations and creaking and increase audio sound
Great looking car i always loved the Gen Coupes both 2.0t and v6 but man those fake hood vents still have me baffled... is it really that hard? Also the gauge pod placement makes no sense and still dont get why they put gauges somewhere you cant see lol
I have the same thing with my headlights I need new bulbs.
Im having a probkem with the break lights not the fuses or bulbs