Hey, guys - first time poster here.

I've only been living in Perth a few months but have decided it's time i give myself a bit more freedom and get around to buying a car.

I haven't bought a brand new car before so this is all new territory for me. I would absolutely love to get an i30!!!

As i need an auto i would probably be looking at the...

Following on from discuusions in the "3 months too long to wait" topic.....

I have just got off the phone from the dealership where I purchased my i30.

They told me that what they are telling all of their customers to do is to go in (say at the 1000km free service) and say that they need a second remote so that their partner/friend/whatever can pick the car up after...

Hey guys,

Just asking for some tips...

How do I get the smallest amount of fuel to be eaten when driving I30? What is your experience? In what RPM - At what gear level? What speed?

I have petrol I30 (1.4) and so far my average combined (driving in town, mountanis and on highways too) consumption (after drivin 1500km only so far) is 6.8 - 6.9 litres per 100km.

Have had our i30 1.6l crdi for about six months now and am very pleased with it. I have always serviced my own vehicles (often in remote areas) and have plenty of experience with diesel 4wd's in particular. However, looking at the i30 engine bay, I can't see how to easily spin off/on the diesel cartridge filter as it has a 'shroud' around it. Is there some sort of trick to...

Hi there,

I have had my I30 from new for around 9months now. It is yet to do 6k and I seems to be having some problems which the dealers cant fix!!!!.

1. There seems to be a flat spot on the engine when cruising at low speed. It seems to happen for a few seconfs then seeems fine.

2. Rear seatbelt audible warning. This sounds when I have too...

Hi guys,

I just got my new I30. Everything is nice, great so far. Top notch default/' '' />

I just didn't know one thing - I was surprised that the trip computer is not able to show Immediate Fuel Consumption. This is what I really wanted...

I have probably one of the first released i30 SR manaul petrol cars, purchased in Australia December 2007.
Since new we have had a problem with it stalling on rollout, you have to rev the engine to stop it from stalling.
When we told the dealer where we purchased the car about it months later, he said that there is a software update to fix the problem and to get the new software at our...

Hi iPartners,

I noticed in an early i30 brochure that a sunroof will be available in 2008. Does anyone know if it is an option yet in Australia?

cheers,
G

Guys, i got a new question for ya...

With new I30 I ordered - purchased Safety Matrices (to prevent stealing of Al - discs) for Wheel Discs. I realised that on each wheel - on my Aluminium Wheel Discs there are only 4 matrices, but there are 5 spots for the matrices to be put.
I'd like to ask you - Does it have to be like that? Is it OK? Or should I have 5 matrices...

Since Im new to owning a diesel vehicle, I got into a discussion with a friend of mine who has been driving trucks for many years, yes the truckies are going to be striking for a couple of weeks and I dont blame them at all, but thats another thread perhaps.

Time to stock up on groceries is my advice.

NEVER let your car run low on diesel, not only does it overheat the fuel...

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Friday saw us perform final tuning and then testing of the i30CRDi PCM upgrade. We have a couple of these cars now and have been performing testing in the pair of them to speed up the R&D process. As of today we are able to announce the i30 CRDi PCM upgrade available to the general public for...

Greetings all.

I have an I30 SLX petrol manual (only had it a couple of weeks).

In every brochure or online review I have seen on the I30, the trip computer seems to be an easy-to-read white or light blue readout on a darker blue background.

On mine however, the writing is a darkish blue on a black background. Needless to say, it's really hard to read,...

We have clocked around 36,000 km's on our SR i30, we had to get new tyres as the fronts were getting down and one of the left hand rear tyre wire belting let go and made it very unsafe, these were Hankook 225/45/ 17 tyres.

We went to replace them wiyh Maxxis tyres and thats where the problem was noticed, none of the wheels were true, they all had a degree of buckling in them, one...

has anyone here upgraded the i30 turbo to make it go quicker ?

things like bigger intercoolers, or different turbo's ?

i'm just wanting to know how much you can play with them.

Cheers

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Just want to know if I can use the standard iPod USB cable to connect my IPOD 5th gen (IPOD video) to the USB connector and to listen through it to the music. I'm not...

Hi all, up early here, i'm going to drive the i30 to work, as i have to go to other side of Sydney to a friends after work to pick up parts, for a friend thats coming up from Melbourne Friday.
so as i'll use one of the motorways i can test cruise control but traffic will be heavy, but moves at about 80kph too 100kph just have to watch sometimes as slows down fast but don't ask me...

The throttle on my i30 diesel auto stopped working at a busy intersection yesterday (Friday). Managed to creep the car to the edge of the road. A hairy experience in heavy traffic and rain.

Called the RAC who inspected and called a tow truck. Vehicle taken to a nearby Hyundai dealer. They reported all OK mid Saturday morning. Said they had found a "lose wire" bid me fare well...

Hi all,

I just imported an I30 Extreme 1.6 petrol full options from KOREA. The user manual is available but in Korean! I don't understand. So I need your help. Pls send me this I30 user manual in English if you have. Here is my address email : hcm77han@gmail.com. Thanks very much for your help!

Another win for the i30:

http://racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Int...ars+on+the+trot

Hi,

Are there any anonymous browsers on this site who have recently purchased an i30 in the "land of the Kiwi"

Please show yourselves.. we would love to have some feedback from you.

Or other countries too for that matter...

And don't forget to visit / join our i30 club..

phpbb88.com/i30ownersgroup

Rgds,

I had a cruise control fitted by my dealer pre-delivery. It has just broken down for the second time in 3,000kms. Indicator light goes out, fuse is intact.

On both occasions it has quit at the automatic entry gate to a public car park in Perth CBD. Two different car parks.

I don't suffer coincidences like that easily. I think there is spurious radiation being generated...

Say for example i removed the particle filter of my i30 1.6 diesel what would happen? Power loss? More smoke? would it damage the engine?
Any help is much appreciated
Cheers i30man

Hi Everyone...

As some of you may remember, I've been around these forums for a few months, and was keen on the i30. And now, I've just bought one! i30 SX in petrol, manual, in silver, with rear spoiler! Got it at a kick-**** price! I get it in about 15 working days, which is about 3 weeks. Can't wait!!!

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From reading postings on this subject there seems to be a wide variation in fuel consumption.

Can you post your best and worst over the next few weeks and against each the type of driving i.e. town, motorway leisure, mixed etc

If enough enter details I'll collate and do a summary posting at the end of May.

This way we'll see if figures given by Hyundai...

Hi from Greece !!!
Does any one install so far a HID kit in i30 ????
Also some reviews for aftermarket alloy wheels ???
Thanks

Hi All,

Since the launch of the i30 I have seen many "performance mods" (I use that term loosely) on Ebay for diesel vehicles, my understanding is these mods boost the fuel pressure at the rail and that is pretty much it...

Some of these so called performance modules cost in the hundreds (if not over a thousand) of dollars.

I am not interested in those,...

Checking my engine oil after 4880 miles, engine cold and overnight, I see that it has just moved to below Max.

Does anyone have any stats on oil useage for 1.6 diesels?

Reading the Handbook it mentions engines with the Particulate filter.
Do UK models have this as this will effect the oil to use?

Picked up my brand new vivid blue i30 CRDi SLX this morning, bright and early of course!

Lovely car, as we all know.

Spent most of the morning playing around with the USB interface trying to get a handle on how it works, and optimising a 120GB Western Digital portable USB drive to work with it the easiest way.

My aim is to get it working with about 30GB...

Playing around with the radio settings today, does anyone know what SDVC and Scroll do in the menu?

I didnt get a radio manual, only an i30 owners manual.

If the battery is removed, does a PIN have to be entered to get the radio working again?

A dealer has offered to show me a car, does anyone know where the build plate is located?

I cant tell if its an 07 or 08, couldnt find it in the engine bay, on the door jamb or in the glove box.

Even the owners manual doesnt state where its located.

Does anyone know?

ok as you guys know our turbo is similar as KIA CEED and we share the same turbo ... so what i did i research on i30 turbo and find that specs of turbo that we use.

GENERAL INFO
Turbo Brand: Garret Honeywell
Turbo Model: GT1544V (GT15V)
Garret Parts #: 740611-0002
Hyundai Parts #: 28201-2A400
Bearing: Journal
Cooling: Oil

Hi Guys,

I'm hittin the sack or it'll be Friday! But b4 I go can anyone hear a turbo whine or whistle when they give their Crdi a rev... One of my previous work vehicles was a 2.5 Turbo diesel Ford Courier and one of the few good things about it was the Turbo noise (usedto sound like the cops were on yur tail)

How come we don't get one of those (or is my...

Now the i30 has been on sale for 10 months in UK and as long in Oz has any member heard if there are any recalls yet?

Hi, this is my first post here lol.

My Husband and I were looking at the i30 online last night and were very interested in it. I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me about the car.

Firstly, how many anchor points does the car have? We will be needing 2.

Will there be enough space for 2 car seats and a booster seat across the back seat?

Hi Everyone,

Have updated the Flyer I prepared earlier to reflect our new URL etc...

So (for new members..) the idea is to print a handful to have in your car for when you spot an i30 in a car park or the like. Just slip one under the wipers and hopefully "pull" a few new members. Imagine we might not do better than say 1 in 10 as not everybody is a car fanatic.

For a while now, I've heard a sort of clicking/switching sound coming from just behind the steering column or somewhere around there.

It almost sounds like a thermostat switching on/off or the sound that usually accompanies a warning light coming on.

Just wondering if anyone else has heard anything similar and maybe knows what it is?

Hi guys.. i took a picture of i30 turbocharger when i installing new intercooler.. interesting fact that the i30 turbo has the same turbo as KIA ceed turbo as shown in pics the have KIA PARTS # as well as Hyundai PARTS #, but the good things is , The turbo is GARRET HONEYWELL

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Hey,

Jus wondering if anyone was able to source a iPod connector cable under $115.00.
I have just purchased a I30 and just found out that you need to purchase an additional cable.

If anyone could help !!

Just read an article at goauto.com.au which stated that the i30 is the first Korean car that scored five stars crash test rating by the ANCAP along with the new Lancer. That's a good new default/' '' /> It's interesting that in europe it was given only 4 stars.

Hi guys,
Most of our entries in this forum seem to be pretty positive. default/thumbsup.gif' 'thumbsup.gif' />
Thats stands to reason as we here for the most part own and love our i30"s.
I just thought it would be interesting to list some of the thing we love about our...

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By MARTON PETTENDY
THE increasing disparity between petrol and
diesel pump prices due to soaring demand for
diesel fuel in Asia has dramatically increased
the length of time it takes to recoup the extra
cost of purchasing diesel cars, a GoAuto
investigation has revealed.
The retail price of diesel in Sydney last week

Ive been to my dealer today to ask when is the first shipment of I30 coming in and he said July. I nearly cried on the spot. default/crying.gif' 'crying.gif' /> default/crying.gif' 'crying.gif'...

Hi Folks,

Dave has kindly parted with some of his own folding stuff to pay for our own domain....

The good news is...If it's ok with you guys...

We would have a better and easier to find web address

i30Ownersclub.com

With no adds

Have total control

No relying on a third party (that can't provide guaranteed...

Does anyone know if there is a workshop manual available for the i30 yet or know when/if one will be available?

When I had my Accent I would go to but i30 not listed as this is US site.

With the 5 year warranty I wouldn't attempt any repairs but if anything does goes wrong I like to know what it is so I can compare my diagnosis with what the dealer says....

How can you tell when your car was built?

I have a sticky "plate" by the door latch, passenger side with letters and numbers on.
Is this the "build" plate?
If not where is it?

If so how can I interpret the info and find out when my i30 as built.

On my car it came with black underbody protective seal but where the exhaust runs by the rear wheel there is none, just the body paint.

The dealer check other cars they had on display and they were the same.

Is this the same on all I30's?

...the VW Golf TDI!

Drive had this to say about the i30 CRDi in summary:

The engine is world-class, the build quality good, the space efficiency of the design impressive and the pricing - as always - unbeatable. But the dynamics are flawed. A set of grippier tyres is needed, as is the Protectz safety pack. You will feel better about having your nearest and dearest in...