Tuning the Hyundai Elantra in the xd and hd trim levels, as a rule, begins with flashing the ECU of the car's power unit. This is followed by modifications to the body and interior of the car. Let's find out what modifications the popular Korean model needs, and whether it is possible to modernize the car yourself.
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Both among specialists and among people who have only recently purchased an Elantra, there is constant debate about the advisability of performing chip tuning specifically for this model from Hyundai. Some argue that flashing is one of the most effective and simple methods to make a car more powerful and dynamic. The second, adherents of older methods of improving cars, consider chip tuning an extra reason to “dig” into electronics.
Hyundai Elantra with ECU flashing
I would like to immediately note that considering chip tuning a waste of time is a big mistake, and more and more Elantra owners are becoming convinced of this. What is the benefit of replacing the factory software on Hyundai, and what changes can we achieve in the process? Chip tuning of the Korean model has three main goals. Firstly, flashing should increase the engine power of the car. Secondly, as a result of the work, the torque should increase. Thirdly, the car should consume less fuel. The very principle of flashing an ECU is quite simple - instead of the program that was installed in the ECU by the manufacturer, new software is “uploaded”.
New utilities are usually released 1–2 years after the machine is released. The time difference is needed by the manufacturer in order to finalize errors and malfunctions in the standard software, which car owners most often complain about.
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In order for chip tuning not to harm the Hyundai engine control unit, but to make the car more powerful, you need to follow a few simple rules. Firstly, you need to make sure not just that the Elantra engine is working properly, but that it is in perfect condition. Before work, it is necessary to check each element of the power unit, replace filters and engine oil. Secondly, to work you need to prepare a licensed utility downloaded from the manufacturer’s resource. Specifically in the case of Elantra, you need to look for firmware on the Kefico Corporation website.
While on the main page of the resource, in the site search you must enter the ECU number, model, equipment and year of manufacture of the car. After that, in the search results you will find archives that you can download for free and reflash the Hyundai control unit with them. As practice shows, for the Elantra in the hd configuration, released in 2012, the firmware is ideal Kefico MOP658+, released in 2014. If you have a Hyundai with xd equipment, then the utility without the “+” mark 2014–2015 is suitable for it.
In addition to the software, we will also need:
- K-Line adapter;
- PAK Loader Combiloader;
- 3 USB adapters;
- computer with Windows XP;
- screwdrivers for removing the Elantra ECU.
Chip tuning Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai engine control unit is located under the steering wheel of the car. Remove the protective shield and unscrew the bolts holding the ECU. Next, we sit down at the computer and begin installing the drivers for the equipment we have. To do this, you must have installation disks for the adapter and PAK Loader. If you bought this equipment, but there were no disks included, it means that it is not licensed and should not be used.
After installing the utilities, we connect the unit to the computer, connecting the ECU and PC in parallel via the K-Line adapter and PAK Loader. For this we use USB adapters. Next, a folder with data about the Elantra unit will appear on the monitor. We open it and look for a file with the ending .pdf - this is the standard firmware that we will change. Then we unpack the new archive, indicating the final folder with the factory firmware. At this time, the PAK Loader will work, which should help us properly configure the operation of all Hyundai systems.
When setting up car systems, the first thing you should pay attention to is the transmission. Move the slider responsible for it 5 points to the right. This way the car will respond faster to gear changes. The next one will be the car suspension. The slider of this system needs to be moved 4 points to the right. As a result, the Elantra will become more rigid, will be more stable during sharp turns and will handle obstacles more confidently. It will not be superfluous to adjust the cooling system of the car’s engine. After chip tuning, the power unit will become hotter. By moving the cooling system slider 5 points to the right, you will achieve greater efficiency in this part of the machine.
After calibrating the parameters, we agree with the bootloader warnings and wait for the installation of the new utility to complete. As soon as the running line turns green, click “Ok” and close all programs. We disconnect the equipment and install the ECU in the Hyundai interior. After this, we check the operation of the car systems. To better feel the increase in power and increase in dynamics, it is best to immediately ride at high speed. This way you will quickly notice improved acceleration dynamics and a sharp increase in torque. The car's engine will sound more aggressive, but not too loud, which will please fans of powerful sports cars. In total, Elantra engine power will increase by 25%, torque will increase by 30%, and fuel consumption will decrease by about 10%.
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To make your Hyundai much more impressive, you can use a fairly popular method of external tuning - installing lights on the rims. Improving your car in this way is quite simple - for this you will need two LED strips, which must be attached to the front wheels of the Elantra. Let's look at a few simple methods for installing backlights using the 2014 models as an example.
The method of installing the backlight primarily depends on the configuration of your car. If you are the owner of an HD model, then there is a protective cover above the front discs of your car. Therefore, you need to act as follows. First, lift the front of the car and remove the wheels. After this, we take the diode strip and apply it to the outer edge of the casing. Next, mark the locations for the holes. They should be located at a distance of 5 cm from each other and have a diameter of no more than 1 cm. If you bought a tape with a self-adhesive base, then you need to peel off the lining and carefully glue the backlight to a clean, grease-free surface of the casing. If you have a different tape, you can secure it with plastic clamps.
Elantra wheel rim lighting
If you have an Elantra xd, then there are no protective covers over its wheel rims. Therefore, the best option would be to manufacture additional structures that will imitate casings. To do this, you need to find or purchase a thin and light metal sheet, mark the contours along which you will need to cut the product, and cut out narrow strips. Next, you will need to attach the homemade casings. To do this, we mount metal strips from the center of the wheel. To make it more convenient to install the product, you can remove the calipers and brake discs from the Elantra wheels.
The further sequence of installing the LED strip is the same as for Hyundai with pre-installed protective covers. After you securely fix the tape, you need to connect the backlight. It is best if you connect the wires to the ignition switch of your Hyundai. Thus, the backlight will light up immediately as soon as you start the car.
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Many Elantra owners choose all sorts of interior tuning options designed to make the driving process easier. At the same time, they often do not pay attention to those car parts that are already worn out and require urgent replacement or improvement. These elements include seats, the factory upholstery of which wears out very quickly and spoils the appearance of the entire cabin.
Before you start tuning, you need to select the material for the reupholstery. Alcantara is considered the most popular option today. This material costs a little more than suede and leatherette, but once you buy it, you will forget about the problem of reupholstering car seats for a very long time. In addition to the material, we will also need:
- flat screwdriver;
- a set of keys;
- thick needle;
- scissors.
Car seat upholstery with Alcantara
First you need to completely dismantle the Hyundai seats and take them outside. You need to be extremely careful, as in 2014 models the seats are secured using a double-sided clamp, which is very easy to damage. The seats of Elantra cars produced at other times are secured with bolts. After dismantling the parts, you need to clean the space under the car seats.
Next you need to remove the standard seat upholstery. To do this, use scissors to carefully cut the thread along the seam line of the fabric parts and put the cut pieces aside. Here, again, you should be very careful, since in cars with HD equipment, the lower part of the standard trim is fixed with plastic clips under the seats themselves. Therefore, you should not forcefully pull the material; you need to turn the seat over and unclip the clamps.
After this, lay Alcantara on the floor and apply cut pieces of standard fabric to it. We cut the new material according to the existing templates, and then sew them together. To do this, you need to use a thick needle and a special thread that comes with Alcantara. Once you have sewn the new covers and put them on the seats, you can install the seats back into the Elantra interior. The parts must be installed very carefully so as not to damage the fixing and tilting mechanisms.
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13.01.2018
Hyundai Elantra is a modern model from a famous Korean manufacturer that has the characteristics of a city car for the whole family. This car has been on the Russian market for more than ten years and has managed to gain considerable popularity among Russian car enthusiasts. In Russia, cars of the third, fourth and fifth generations are especially popular. External and internal tuning of the Hyundai Elantra will help car owners set their car apart from the crowd, giving it individuality, and improve some technical characteristics that affect driving performance.
Car tuning is a change in appearance or improvement of technical characteristics, comfort and safety through the installation of modified components and parts or improvement of factory ones.
With the help of tuning, you can give your car individuality, improve driving performance and supplement it with the necessary equipment. Recently, this area has been actively developing in Russia, and tuning Hyundai Elantra xd and Hyundai Elantra md is no exception.
Many owners want to make their car unique, so that its appearance differs from a production car from the assembly line. Hyundai tuning will allow you to achieve your goal. With it, you can literally change your car beyond recognition, give it a more modern and sporty appearance, and create a new, more comfortable environment in the cabin.
If you don’t know where to start to improve your car, you can find a huge number of photos of tuned cars on thematic websites on the Internet.
External tuning Elantra
Improving the appearance of your car is a fascinating and endless process. If desired, you can change everything from the wheels to the instrument panel. Thanks to the wide range of tuning parts sold in regular and online stores, you can carry out an almost complete redesign of the body and interior. External tuning of the Elantra is limited only by your imagination and finances. Some types of Hyundai tuning can be easily performed even by an untrained owner.
Applying various stickers, eyelashes, and protective overlays is the easiest way to change the appearance. Some other types of work may require minimal experience and repair skills. This may include the installation of new headlights, radiator grilles, spoilers, headlight tinting and others.
And finally, external tuning of the Hyundai Elantra, which affects driving performance, should be performed by experienced specialists in specialized workshops. This applies to the installation of aerodynamic body kits, reinforced body parts, ground clearance adjustment, and modification of parts that are related to the safety of the car. In turn, many of these types of work should have a positive effect on the behavior of the machine:
| Tuning of lighting devices | Improves light distribution and illumination of the road, increases the visibility of the car to other road users, improves visibility in bad weather conditions, includes installation of tuning headlights and optics, tinting |
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| Aerodynamic body kit | Improves the flow of the car by oncoming air, reduces movement resistance. This has a positive effect on handling, stability, fuel consumption and some other qualities of the Elantra xd, Elantra md, Elantra hd, Elantra j3 |
| Installation of improved radiator grilles | Allows the engine to cool more efficiently, which helps to increase the service life of it and some other related systems. |
All types of external tuning can add individuality to the car, but if you need a significant improvement in technical characteristics, you need to carry out chip tuning of the engine, modification of the suspension and exhaust system.
Chip tuning
With this type of improvement, the Elantra 3, Elantra 4, Elantra 5 can significantly increase power and reduce fuel consumption, although the latter will still depend on the driver and his driving style. Chip tuning is the replacement of the engine ECU (electronic control unit) software with a more efficient one, aimed at fine-tuning it to achieve an increase in torque and power. reducing fuel consumption, eliminating other shortcomings in its operation. Using a large number of sensors installed on modern Hyundai Elantra, the ECU control program can determine the state of many car systems, monitor the supply of fuel and air to the engine, and adjust their ratio for maximum efficient operation. Therefore, the Hyundai Elantra firmware can really greatly influence the performance of the car.
It should be noted here that achieving maximum efficiency of chip tuning depends on the driver. If he cannot use the new ECU settings, the car’s behavior may not improve.
This type of tuning of the Hyundai Elantra should be carried out only on a fully functional engine; before starting it, a comprehensive diagnosis of the Elantra engine should be carried out. If there are problems in operation, they need to be eliminated, otherwise the firmware may cause harm. In order to do chip tuning for Elantra xd, Elantra md, Elantra hd, Elantra j3, contact only experienced specialists. Only good equipment and high-quality software should be used for work. Otherwise, the ECU may break down and the car will need to be replaced, which is not a cheap pleasure.
The perfection and completeness of the style, in turn, will be created by individual decorative details: eyelashes on the front and rear lights, radiator grilles, and, of course, wheels. The latter can be exclusive, forged or cast, which will make your car truly memorable and recognizable.
When tuning the Hyundai Elantra 2012 Avante MD, special attention has recently been paid to such an area as installing alternative optics. It allows you to significantly save energy consumption and also has a long service life compared to classic headlights. Among other things, alternative optics have an original lighting design created by installing LED strips, which will make your car recognizable even in the dark.
The advantages of external tuning of the Hyundai 2012 are obvious, especially if you carry it out together with the GOS-Tuning company. After all, with us you can get extensive consultation on the proper selection of styling elements, install and paint body kit components for Hyundai Elantra, as well as implement the most daring ideas in the field airbrushing, autosurgery and other external transformations of the car body.
Re-equipment of factory vehicles can be divided into 2 areas: tuning and various styling. In the ObvesMag store you can buy accessories for the Hyundai Elantra 2002-2006, which will help make the car even more stylish. All drivers will be very pleased not only to stand out from others, but also to install indispensable devices for use. Buy tuning from leading Russian and foreign companies, and your eye will delight in the unique and fresh appearance of your car every day.
Nowadays, there is a huge variety of accessories available for tuning the Hyundai Elantra 2003-2005, and sometimes people ask the question: what should you pay attention to first? We are ready to offer, first of all, to buy something without which driving your vehicle cannot be very easy and convenient. It is very necessary to purchase car mats for the floor of each car; they will help prevent dampness and moisture penetration. In a modern car, not only is there a possibility of rust, but also possible electrical wiring failure, and this is an even more threatening prospect.
The second type of important modifications is the purchase of window and hood deflectors. Such tuning will protect the Hyundai Elantra 2004 from wind and stones. At ObvesMag we sell deflectors of individual shapes and types. For example, deflectors with stainless moldings: such accessories look very original.
Accessories Hyundai Elantra 3
The priority type of tuning for Hyundai Elantra 3, which our store offers, is the implementation of a steel body kit and aluminum sills. Car steps will help when landing and make the operation of cars as comfortable as possible. Without running boards, it will be difficult for children and older people to keep their shoes and clothes clean; without them, it is inconvenient to clear the roof of snow or use roof rails.
A reliable body kit made of iron will help protect the plastic and fenders of the car from contact with neighbors in a traffic jam and from other troubles. Many small accidents will go unnoticed with quality assembly and thick steel. Such tuning for the Elantra 3 is recommended when driving on poor-quality roads or in the dense conditions of a modern large city with an extremely large number of cars.
We also have on sale a huge number of accessories for tuning the interior and exterior of cars. Here you can order various covers for headlights, fender liners and hood stops. Each such accessory will make the appearance of your car more solid and attractive. You have the opportunity to install our tuning yourself or in our service center on the day of purchase. We will deliver tuning accessories throughout Moscow by courier or throughout Russia by logistics companies: it doesn’t take long, it’s convenient and reliable.
