01-19-2012, 11:47 PM
Not sure how many of you have me on FB, but in the fall I drove a non-turbo Veloster from home to my camp and back, posted a few pics. It NEEDS a turbo to move. It has one of the narrowest powerbands I've ever driven. The clutch and gearbox are decent (6-speed manual!) and the brakes are willing, but the suspension needs more damping and a little bit tighter rebound control.
Overall, as a starter sport compact it's a good ride - once the turbo shows. Otherwise, it's a neat-looking, gas-saving hatch with no real soul or enjoyment to it off the line. At speed, it's livable.
Overall, as a starter sport compact it's a good ride - once the turbo shows. Otherwise, it's a neat-looking, gas-saving hatch with no real soul or enjoyment to it off the line. At speed, it's livable.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.