Went on my First Evening Drive with the New Genesis

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:25 • Filed to: Hyundai Genesis

Got a tad bit sideways... It was awesome! And I'm more in love than I thought I could be! I will post a Oppo review sometime soon. Big thanks to all of you guys and Tom McParland (AutoMatch) for helping me out.

It's the R-Spec model. Any owners have any tips/recommendations?

For Genesis owners, I figured out how to fully turn the TSC off: hold the "TSC off" button for 3+ seconds to disable the braking as well as the power cut. Just pressing the button only disables the power cut off.

DISCUSSION (27)

Brian Silvestro > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:27

Nice! Can't wait to hear about it.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:28

2.0T or 3.8L?

Nothing > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:29

Congrats, I like the Genesis Coupe. I seriously thought of one when I got my ST. In the end, the desire for 4 doors beat out the coupe.

Tom McParland > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:31

Awesome! great color...badass looking car. Glad I was able to help...make sure you post a 30 day comprehensive review and I will flip it over to Car Buying.

N51fanatic > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:32

be careful disabling the TSC and wrapping it around a pole.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Tom McParland
07/21/2014 at 21:36

I was going to use the same Jalopnik review point review if that's cool?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
07/21/2014 at 21:37

3.8

Tom McParland > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:38

Whatever you want...it's your post. But a Jalopnik style review would be really cool.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > N51fanatic
07/21/2014 at 21:38

I need to take it autocrossing soon so I can find the limit, but yeah I should be extremely careful till (and probably even after) then.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 21:44

Dammit.... aaaand the R Spec is back in the running. Now Im torn between that, the FoST and 500 Abby

Kailand09 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 22:08

Nice! If I wasn't a bit of a Chevy fan, I'd probably choose the GC out of the sports cars in its range. In fact, because it is less common than a Camaro, I'd almost buy it over a camaro anyway.

Looking forward to your review!

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
07/21/2014 at 22:09

don't forget the new WRX; I was torn between that, this, and the BRZ

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 22:11

Stahppp

RWDNodak > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/21/2014 at 22:19

Congrats, I've had your car's little brother(2.0) for about 2 months now, and I love it. My only complaint is the Transmission, my last car was a '92 Integra (22 years old) and I don't know if I'm spoiled or what, but IN that car rowing through the gears was smooth and seamless, In the Genesis I feel like the transmission is fighting me every time I shift. I've already asked the dealer about it once, and he said maybe it needed to get "Broke In" and that I should bring it back once i have 2500 miles on it...That's coming up soon

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > RWDNodak
07/21/2014 at 23:03

I've heard complaints that the Genesis' transmissions are clunky, and I find that to be true especially around 1st, 2nd gear. I don't really mind though, it feels more industrial to me which I like.

I drove the 2.0T, the turbo was fun

GoliathRex > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
07/21/2014 at 23:13

Abarth! cheapest, best sound, largest smile.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > GoliathRex
07/21/2014 at 23:16

So far it has the highest points. There's an emerging after market and I'm pretty sure I could wash and detail it in like 2 hours max

GoliathRex > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
07/21/2014 at 23:41

and park easily, and get great mileage and women will actually like your car

Henry Diesel > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/22/2014 at 00:51

I require more pics!

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Henry Diesel
07/22/2014 at 06:21

this is cause you asked, more to follow in the Oppo review post

quarterlifecrisis > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/22/2014 at 09:47

I drove a friend's GC, 3.8, 3 pedals, etc. I was really impressed. Like, really impressed. And the brembos were fantastic.

Enjoy your new purchase!

Alex B > Tom McParland
07/22/2014 at 09:49

I'm so confused. I thought you were a different person than Automatch Tom up until now. Now I know your the same person. :)

Tom McParland > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 09:52

Same person...I needed to use my real name for official Jalop blogging purposes. :)

Kanaric > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/22/2014 at 11:43

Glad you like the car, i put serious thought into buying one. Especially since the V6 in reviews matches Nismo Z numbers on track and drag. Bought a Mustang GT instead though....

Is this turbo or V6?

Kanaric > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
07/22/2014 at 11:46

I drove the Genesis and WRX before I bought the Mustang GT. You made the right choice between BRZ, Genesis, and WRX. Especially since you got the V6.

I had a '12 WRX before and the new WRX wasn't bug enough of an improvement for me and I wanted a V8 since I never had one before. If the Genesis had a V8 I would of bought it.

sketchcat > GoliathRex
07/22/2014 at 14:00

rolled out of San Francisco on the lower deck of the new Bay bridge right next to one last week.

it has a nasty raspy note to it. sounded great. I was surprised how much i enjoyed listening to it.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Kanaric
07/22/2014 at 17:55

3.8 v6