Burton Hughes: 2013 Hyundai Genesis

Burton Hughes has always considered himself a bit of an underdog in life, so when he chose an unpopular platform to start modifying and received mockery from some peers, it only pushed him to take things to the next level. Today, his 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rspec is a show-worthy heavyweight, proving all of the nay-sayers wrong along the way.

Owner: Burton Hughes
Location: The Colony, TX
Vehicle: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rspec
Horsepower: 472 whp
Club: Team Outcast

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Burton Hughes
Instagram: @3.8t_rspec

Photography by Brandon Whitt.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Precision Turbo Generation 2 Billet 6266 Ball Bearing Turbo
Forge Blowoff Valve
TurboSmart Compgate 40
Turbokits Wastegate
Turbokits Custom Headers
Turbokits Front Mount Intercooler
Snow Performance VC-20 Controller
GFB Geforce II Boost Controller
Uniq Performance Stage 2 Radiator Shroud/Fans
Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator
ARK Performance Strut Tower Bar
Custom Ported and Polished Intake Manifold
Competition Clutch Stage 4
Devils Own Water/Methanol Kit
Pro Sport Gauges with Pillar Mount
Devils Racing WOT Box
ARK Performance Grip Exhaust
ARK Performance H-Pipe
BTRcc Tuned
Killer Glass Upper Radiator Hose w/ LEDs

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EXHAUST:
ARK Performance Grip Exhaust
ARK Performance H-Pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Snow Performance VC-20 Controller
GFB Geforce II Boost Controller
Pro Sport Gauges with Pillar Mount
Devils Racing WOT Box

DRIVETRAIN:
LSD diff

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WHEELS & TIRES:
InfiniteWerks RX5 wheels - 20x9 +18 (f), 20x11.5 -2 (r)
Federal Tire 595EVO tires - 225/35/20 (f), 275/30/20 (r)
InfiniteWerks aluminum extended lug nuts

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Air Lift Performance air struts
Air Lift Performance 3P management system

BRAKES:
R1 Concepts Eline Custom Engraved Rotors
R1 Concepts Performance Sport Series Pads

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EXTERIOR:
ARK Performance Solus Front Bumper
ARK Performance C-Fx Carbon Side skirts
VIS Racing AMS Carbon Fiber hood
VIS Racing VIP 2 Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Battle Aero Duckbill Spoiler
RK Sport Carbon Fiber Roof
G4 Werks - Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors
ATQ Coilover Covers
APR Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Custom Painted Engine Bay
Trenton Blue KPMF Wrap / Custom Paint.
Carbon Fiber Engine and Fuse Box Covers
UNR Wide Body Kit

LIGHTING:
El Stig Garage Retro-Built tail lights
Custom Quad Projector headlights Retro Built with Iron Man Shrouded Halos

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INTERIOR:
Corbeau Sportline RRB Seats
Corbeau 4 point Retractable Harnesses
Cipher Seat Belt Harness Bar
Custom Interior Carbon Fiber Dash/Console
Custom Interior Carbon Fiber Lower Door Panels
Custom Diamond Leather Floor Mats/Trunk Liner

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Kenwood DDX-6902S head unit
Hertz Mille Pro speakers

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COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Wekfest West Palm Beach 2017 - Best Hyundai of Festival
KDMF 2 - Best of Show
Import Faceoff Florida - Best KDM
Clean Culture FL - Top 25
Tuner Evolution Daytona Beach 2018 - Best KDM
StanceNation West Palm Beach 2018 - Best KDM

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"The car as a whole... the entire build has been such a joy and to me is very cohesive and not one mod is better than another."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Big turbo 2JZ swap

SPONSORS:
InfiniteWerks
R1 Concepts
English Touch Performance
Corbeau USA
Mishimoto

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
English Touch Performance
Tampa Autosports
Columbus Car + Audio
J. Nutter Designs

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