Edmunds: How Would You Mod the Genesis Coupe?
Mark Takahashi of Edmunds Blogs writes about his recent trip to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, just outside if Las Vegas. There, he was treated to a Genesis Coupe, a willing instructor, and lots of open tarmac in three flavors: A racetrack, a short autocross, and a skidpad. Suffice it to say, he had fun, while his tire-destroying mayhen piqued his interest in modding the car. His thoughts? It needs the V8 from the Genesis sedan, a stiffer suspension with wider tires and a more aggressive front bumper. Me? I’d take the 2.0T R-Spec, shove a huge turbo on there with some nice tires, and go for a weekend of racing at my local track. To hell with the warranty, you have to pay to play. Read on to his thoughts, here.
[Source: Edmunds Blogs]
It’s a fair assumption that the Genesis will be the Coupe-du-jour for the tuner and track crowd for a while for many good reasons (a low price being one of the biggest). On the track, the Coupe’s short wheelbase, taut suspension and quick steering provide a level of confidence and immediacy that is on par with a BMW’s 1 Series. Keeping the Genesis’ nose pointed just where you intend is easy as tapping your right foot.
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