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Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 8 2005, 04:19 PM

We've had a few punctured condensers and this will probably be some cheap insurance (compared to the $600 repair bill) against that happening to you!

Details:

I wrote up http://elantragtclub.tripod.com/elantra/id488.html but some folks can't find the mesh and I've been asked to do a 'group buy'. There's no need for a minimum # of participants so it doesn't really follow the normal GB idea.

Kits will be pre-cut plastic or aluminum mesh (as specified in the option)and include zip ties(I have white, black, dark red, and blue ties). Price includes shipping to US and Canada !! (I can look into shipping anywhere else.)

Grille pieces do NOT replace the stock grille - they're just added protection.

Pricing Disclaimer:
I readily admit that it would cost you a lot less to go to the store and get mesh and do this yourself, especially since my fellow Americans will be helping cover the shipping cost differences for any Canadian members.


New options added 08/10!! 2 new kit options, 1 material option. My parts source just added aluminum mesh. It's thin galvanized aluminum - natural aluminum color and shiny at the moment but will most likely dull over time.


Options: (prices in $US)
1a) 01-03 GT Air Dam --- $7
1b) 01-03 GT Air Dam + grille --- $8

2a) 01-03 GLS Air Dam --- $7
2b) 01-03 GLS Air Dam + grille --- $8

3a) 04-05 GT/GLS Air Dam and fogs --- $7
3b) 04-05 GT/GLS Air Dam and fogs + grille --- $8
3c) 04-05 GT/GLS Air Dam NO fogs --- $6
3d) 04-05 GT/GLS Air Dam NO fogs + grille --- $7

4) 10' of uncut mesh --- $6

You may add additional kits to your order for 1/2 price.
You may 'upgrade' to aluminum mesh for $2 more per kit.

Examples:
-- 1a shipped to Oregon = $7
-- 2b shipped to Toronto = $8
-- 3b+3b shipped to Cleveland = $12
-- 3c+upgrade shipped to Chicago = $8

Payment:
PayPal -- lydiasdad@yahoo.com (Sorry, no Credit or Debit card payments though.)

Please include your handle, car color, name, address, and what option(s) you want.

No PayPal? PM me -- I'll take a Money Order.

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Who's In:

1) Tirolerpeter 1b, 1b, 2b = $16 PAID SHIPPED 08/17
2) seankk 3b, 3b+ = $13 PAID SHIPPED 08/22
3) southpawboston 1b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/11
4) Devin 3b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/11
5) LJWcrash 3bx2 = $12 PAID SHIPPED 08/22
6) Bigs 3b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 09/02
7) thunderabeGLS 3c+upgrade = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/11
8) Subvibe9 3a, 3a = $10.50 PAID SHIPPED 08/31
9) ronjr 3b, 3b = $12 PAID SHIPPED 09/20
10) bikerPA 3b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/22
11) BloodJunkie 1b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/22
12) DittoGT 3b = $8 PAID SHIPPED 08/31
13) 2K2GT 1b+ = $10 PAID SHIPPED 09/19
14) hawker 3a = $7 PAID SHIPPED 09/19
15) mlumz 3b+ = $10

Posted by: blupupher Aug 8 2005, 04:35 PM

Kinda off topic, but is the stuff you bought aluminum or plastic? I can only find metal, and it is silver. Lookd at Ace, Lowes, and Home Depot.

Posted by: elantragt Aug 8 2005, 04:51 PM

Pretty sure it's the same stuff on my car and it's a black, flexible plastic. I also couldn't find it locally and had to order it online. I love it. Really easy to work with and does the job.

Gonzo is the guy who started the trend on his lower grill and I was the one who went one step further in "copying" him and added it to the upper grille too.

Posted by: Roydjt Aug 8 2005, 04:51 PM

It's plastic mesh. Metal will work as well, it's just a little trickier to deal with. I had no luck finding it at Home Depot, but Lowe's had it. I did it to my lower and upper grilles, and I am very pleased with the results!

-Roy

Posted by: Bobzilla Aug 8 2005, 05:38 PM

It's the plastic mesh. I have mine in the garage right now that gonzo cut out Sat night.

Posted by: seankk Aug 8 2005, 05:41 PM

ill take a set for the 04 airdam and fogs..

Posted by: southpawboston Aug 8 2005, 07:35 PM

count me in for set 1b

you've gotta be kidding when you say this is expensive. $8 shipped???!! anywhere??!! who in the world wouldn't think that's a bargain???

i'm happy to help subsidize shipping to my neighbors across the border if it means me getting insurance against another punctured condensor for $8. plus, it looks cool.

just one question-- i think you should be able to receive paypal payments regardless of how the sender tells paypal to withdraw funds. i.e., i should be able to paypal anyone with a paypal account, drawing on my bank account or credit card.

i'll send you a PM...

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 8 2005, 08:05 PM

It is plastic, just like the stuff I used in the DIY.

Posted by: ronjr Aug 8 2005, 08:15 PM

He is correct.

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 8 2005, 08:28 PM

Aaaaalllrightythen.

The info I see on PayPal's page says that I can't take credit or debit cards ... but withdrawals from bank accounts should be okay.

I'll update my first post.

Posted by: Devin Aug 9 2005, 01:34 AM

Count me in for 3b please! I'll sort out the moolah tomorrow, too tired right now. Thanks for gettin' this together Gonzo!

Posted by: LJWcrash Aug 9 2005, 01:40 AM

I'm in for two of the 3b's. With the way our roads always are around here, it's only a matter of time until this will save a lot of heartache.

Thanks for thinking of us!

Posted by: Bigs Aug 9 2005, 06:34 AM

Gonzo,

Expensive? Even for me in coin it's well worth it! You know why? No one has to bend down, take mesurements or just go under and cut to size. It's all done for us. That's a deal IMO.

The mesh is black right?

On a second note. Count me in for:

3b) 04-05 GT/GLS Air Dam and fogs + grille --- $8

Gonzo, again, thanks for putting this together!

Posted by: Cite 3 Aug 9 2005, 07:15 AM

i love mine...

i think i got the idea from Sir Gonzo of the House of three 7's.


of course im' sure everyone hates my GTR badge. hee hee.

Posted by: Bigs Aug 9 2005, 07:27 AM

Does it make it go faster? We don't hate it man!

I saw one of those badges... Hold on to your pants... On a modded CutlASS Supreme! Yep! A GTR CutlASS!

Sorry for the GOING OFF TOPIC but I had to.

Posted by: Cite 3 Aug 9 2005, 07:33 AM

no... it only makes it go faster if it has MESH .



YESH it doesh. MEsh ish da SHIZnitsh MANG.


da cutlassh is da hooptie KING.


i was watching lost in translation last night..

the japanese would call the Elantra.. / Lantra

Rantra.. .. so.. Rantra GT. .. = GT Rantra..

lol. hehe

Posted by: thunderabeGLS Aug 9 2005, 10:26 AM

excellent! thnx!

Posted by: Bigs Aug 9 2005, 11:31 AM

That's what I think also. A guy here at work says it shouldn't matter what method I use since I'm sending you cash! I know you said it was a personal accout but that shouldn't make a difference.

I'm quite reluctant in inputing my bank info online.

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 9 2005, 12:01 PM

To set up a PayPal account yo have to give them your bank info. They make two small deposits and you use those ammounts to verify the account ... at least that was the way it was when I set mine up.

I'll take an International money order in US funds though.

Posted by: Bigs Aug 9 2005, 12:51 PM

I just sent you the payment Gonzo! Hope it came out OK!

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 10 2005, 11:06 AM

NEW OPTIONS Added!! Check the first post.

It was brought to my attention by thunderabeGLS that at least some '05 GLS models don't have open fog surrounds so I added 2 new options there.



I also found some aluminum mesh in roll form. Details in the first post.

All members that have already placed orders will be contacted.

Posted by: Devin Aug 10 2005, 11:40 AM

Damn! Now I'm having a really hard time choosing the aluminum or the plastic. Decisions decisions.

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 10 2005, 11:45 AM

Personally I prefer the plastic as it's easier to deal with and will probably hold up better over time.

Posted by: RHINESEL Aug 10 2005, 10:55 PM

Is the closed fog surrounds the "no fogs" option?

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 10 2005, 11:18 PM

That's the one!

You could always take out the covers that are in there, but mine are open and there's still a plastic trim piece:

Posted by: Cite 3 Aug 11 2005, 07:34 AM

where'd ya get such nice neat little arrows.. lol

has anyone painted theirs yet?

i need to get new pics... such a gem of a find .. this gutter mesh stuff.. lol

Posted by: RHINESEL Aug 11 2005, 10:53 PM

This questions may have a simple answer but...

Are those plastic trim pieces easy to take off? I haven't changed my oil yet so I havn't had a roll under the car to check everything out. I like the open look alot more.

And if so.. Are the pieces cut for the black trim on your car by the foglights or is it one full piece of mesh?

Finally (I hope) are the blue zip ties light blue or dark? I have Moonlit Blue and I'll need to decide between blue and black.

Thanks.

Posted by: RHINESEL Aug 11 2005, 10:58 PM

Oh yeah, one more thing.

Would it be possible to get a pic of the aluminum? I wonder if it would look good with the chrome fog light surrounds...

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 11 2005, 11:00 PM

I have no idea.

I make separate pieces for the fog areas and the center. They overlap and get zip-tied together behind the plastic trim piece.

They're a royal blue that wouldn't stick out too badly against Tidal Wave.

Posted by: RHINESEL Aug 12 2005, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll check out my trim pieces and get back to you with my order.

Posted by: Gun5 Aug 12 2005, 05:04 PM

I have a 04 GT... on the biggest package what the hecks for the grill is that for the actual grill or the lower air dam stuff? confused!

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 12 2005, 06:54 PM

Your question is a bit confusing but I'll answer it as best I can.

The "biggest" 04-05 package (3b) consists of 4 pieces.

1 piece for the left fog, 1 for the right, and one for the air dam as seen here:


The "grille" piece goes behind the stock grille just as an extra measure against any small rocks or whatnot that might want to try to get in there.

Does that answer your question?

Posted by: Gun5 Aug 12 2005, 07:08 PM

ah got any pics of how its twisted on the stock grill? ill probably just get the lower dam part

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 12 2005, 07:11 PM

I know this isn't an '04 grille but this is the basic idea.

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 12 2005, 07:34 PM

I'm going to be out of touch probably all of this weekend and will reply to any messages on or by Monday.

Posted by: RHINESEL Aug 13 2005, 11:51 PM

Thanks Gonzo. I was in the hardware store and saw the gutter screen so I picked up a roll. Thanks for all the pics.

Posted by: thunderabeGLS Aug 15 2005, 02:58 PM

I received my package today! I would be putting it on during my lunch break today but it started raining really bad here.

Abrahan

Posted by: Devin Aug 15 2005, 10:29 PM

I got the kit today and installed it this evening once it got cooler. It looks awesome! I'm going to go down and grab a couple of those sticky zip tie mounts for the upper center of the air dam mesh strip, would I be able to find the mounts at my local Do-It Centre or do I need to go to a specialty shop of some sort?

Anyways, here are some pics:







It's hard to see the mesh in the grill in those pics so I'll try to get a close-up tomorrow when it's light out.

Posted by: southpawboston Aug 16 2005, 06:12 AM

wow, that looks really nice devin! looks as though hyundai should have included the mesh as stock!

you can get the zip tie mounts at any hardware store, probably in the fastener section. i know that home depot has them.

EDIT: hey gonzo, i received mine last night!! thanks!!! can't wait to put it on this weekend!

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 16 2005, 08:20 AM

Thanks Devin!! esp for the pics! Definitely looks good on black

Those should be fairly easy to come by. My sticky has popped off a few times and I've decided to be okay with that. I'll try to locate something to send to anyone else getting an 04-05 kit.

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I have received payments from LJWcrash and Tirolerpeter and I'll get those shipped Wednesday.

Posted by: Cite 3 Aug 16 2005, 08:25 AM

why in the world did hyundai leave that area wide open for rocks and gravel to shoot into your AC compressor.. lol

looks good mang.

Posted by: Devin Aug 16 2005, 10:58 AM

Thanks! I'll hit the Do-It Center first thing this morning and pick up a couple of the fasteners.


Thank you for making the kit and coordinating everything! It was a very easy installation, especially with the instructions from the DIY. Glad you talked me into the black plastic instead of the aluminum, I think on the black GT it looks better. Probably on the GLS with the chrome pieces the aluminum would pretty good though.

I'm just going to get a couple stickies for piece of mind, if they pop off I might glue them back on though - would that be a wise thing to do?

Posted by: Cite 3 Aug 16 2005, 11:06 AM

or you could drill a hole and use a zip tie .

on the 02's theres tons of holes for zip ties.

Posted by: Devin Aug 16 2005, 11:11 AM

There are two bars on the 05 that I could attach it to but the top half of the mesh would be bent backwards toward it and I want it to be up front. I'm not too hot on drilling holes, but compared to glue it may be the way to go. Anyways, that's later on down the road. Right now I'm going to try out the sticky zip tie mounts and see how they do. Thanks for the suggestion, Cite.

Posted by: BloodJunkie Aug 16 2005, 04:03 PM

put me down for 01-03 GLS air dam + grille. ill pay as soon as i get confirmation

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 17 2005, 06:58 PM

Okay... we're up to 11 orders. I've received payment on 6 of those and I know a few Money Orders are on their way, so all is going well there.

The 04-05 kits are the most time consuming, and also what I have the most orders for so I know what I'll be doing tonight!

Posted by: Bigs Aug 22 2005, 07:14 AM

Gonzo,

I should have the payment for you tomorrow. Man it takes time using the bank account!

Are you sending dark ties for people with dark cars?

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 22 2005, 08:19 AM

01-03 GLS is where the real concern for color comes in.

I'm mostly sending out black zip-ties.

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 22 2005, 11:49 AM

4 kits shipped today!

LJWcrash
bikerPA
BloodJunkie
seankk

Posted by: Tirolerpeter Aug 22 2005, 03:30 PM

OK....my mesh kit arrived today. So, since it didn't rain (despite looking like it would) this afternoon I installed the mesh kit. I did a bit of trimming on the ends of the air dam mesh so that it fit nicely in place using the black ties. I didn't use any ties at all for the actual grill. I removed the two 10mm nuts and the six phillips head screws that hold to grill to the brackets on the hood. I was able to slip the mesh holes over the plastic projections that the screws go into and did a small bit of trimming on the edges. I screwed it all back on, and it looks great.

I think it will definitely help protect the radiator and condenser core. And, while you really can't see it too much since my car is black, when you do see it, it looks really nice. Applause to gonzo777 for his initiative and effort in making up these kits!

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 22 2005, 04:27 PM

Good idea!

Posted by: Bigs Aug 23 2005, 07:38 AM

Gonzo,

The money has been transfered, I'm sending the cash!

Posted by: LJWcrash Aug 25 2005, 03:33 PM

Gonzo,

Got my kit today. Thanks for the red ties -- good of you to pick up on that in my PM, since I didn't figure out that I should have done it myself! Can't wait to get started on the project.

BTW, it's obvious that you devoted a lot of time, thought, and effort to putting these kits together for all of us who took you up on them. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thanks again for all your work on this!

LJWcrash

Posted by: bikerPA Aug 27 2005, 11:53 AM

Likewise. Mine showed up on Thursday, and I just installed them. The air dam and grille mesh went on perfectly; I'm going to wait until I have time to jack it up to install the '04 fog surrounds, but they look like a piece of cake. My radiator and I thank you for putting this together!

Posted by: thunderabeGLS Aug 29 2005, 05:42 PM

I finally put my mesh on yesterday...



I really like the metal finish against my black GLS.

I will try to get some better pix soon...

Posted by: gonzo777 Aug 30 2005, 09:45 PM

Lookin' good Abe!! Did the install go okay?


BTW:
DittoGT, Bigs, and Subvibe9 --- your kits are cut, boxed and in my car so they should ship tomorrow.

Posted by: thunderabeGLS Aug 30 2005, 09:47 PM

the install was a snap.

i even laid on the driveway for a bit just staring at the bottom of my car.

Posted by: hawker Sep 17 2005, 05:44 PM

I'm in for a 3a!

Thanks for getting this together

Posted by: gonzo777 Sep 19 2005, 10:19 AM

2K2GT and hawker -- you kits are in the mail!

Posted by: mlumz Sep 19 2005, 09:49 PM

Gonzo,

Will be needing an aluminum 3b kit sent to:

[Address removed]

I'll be paypalling you $10 in the next few days. (I just activated it to my bank account).

Mlumz

Posted by: gonzo777 Sep 20 2005, 10:40 AM

ronjr -- your kits are in the mail!

Posted by: Cite 3 Sep 20 2005, 10:44 AM

lol.. very successful gonz..

did you think it would have gone this well?

Posted by: Bigs Sep 20 2005, 10:59 AM

For the members, this is a great deal and well worth it! Shipping was fast for me!

Thanks Richard!

Posted by: mlumz Oct 3 2005, 06:14 PM

Richard,

Just got back into town and my kit was waiting for me. Looks great and just installed the fog section. It looks sweet.

*Warning* the alum kit is very sharp, and I was so anxious that I have a few battle scars from the mesh, but it is all worth it.

thanks

Posted by: Tirolerpeter Oct 3 2005, 08:11 PM

Hey Gonzo, you are really going strong here! Has this raised any money for the club, or are you just breaking even on materials and shipping? Really appreciate the time you have put in on this. I feel a lot better about my A/C and radiator having the mesh.

Posted by: southpawboston Oct 3 2005, 10:04 PM

i think the idea was that US and canadian members would pay the same price for the mesh, shipped. i think gonzo takes a loss for the canadians but created a price structure such that US buyers defray that loss. this way everyone pays the same price (quite reasonable), and the canadians don't have to pay more than it's worth to get it shipped to them.

and by the way, i'm LOVING having that mesh protecting my A/C condensor and radiator. it's totally stealth, and a snap (literally) to install. this should be on every XD owner's mod list!

Posted by: Bigs Oct 4 2005, 07:22 AM

It's going on this weekend!

Again, thank Richard!

Posted by: gonzo777 Oct 4 2005, 08:59 AM

Okay, so I've been a little behind on replies.

I had some idea ... esp since it's open-ended...


I didn't plan on making a bunch of money on this. I figured the prices to mostly cover expenses and then share what was left.

My average cost per shipment was $5.52, which of course does not include the time to get materials, cut the kits, box things up, and ship them out.

Of the "profit", some has been paid directly to Mitch (including some extra contributions that were made ) and some will go toward future contest prizes.

Bigs has been the only Canadian who has participated thus far, and honestly, it didn't cost any more to ship his. The only difference was that I had to go to the post office to ship it instead of going through the mailroom at work.

Like I mentioned though, until I decide to call it quits this is an open-ended opportunity.

I'm glad everyone has been happy with them.

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Oct 8 2005, 07:37 PM

Sent money on Pay Pal for 1b Red 02 GT grille and air dam. Black mesh w/ red zip ties.

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Oct 18 2005, 01:25 PM

Money sent on October 8th.... was is sent out yet?

Posted by: gonzo777 Oct 18 2005, 02:13 PM

I haven't forgotten about you .. well, except for when I HAVE had the opportunity to get it done. I apologize, and I'll do my best to get that out to you tomorrow.

Sorry.

Posted by: gonzo777 Oct 20 2005, 10:23 AM

Well I was sick in bed most of yesterday but it got out today.

In an attempt to make up for the delay I threw in an extra kit in aluminum mesh.

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Oct 20 2005, 12:49 PM

You didnt have to do that, but thank you. I was just wondering where it was. I attend a Military School and the mail system is horrible, i wasnt sure if i should start yellin at them or not. But thanks again, cant wait to throw it on.

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Oct 25 2005, 03:46 PM

Mesh came in today, thanks. If it wasnt raining i would have installed it already. hopefully i'll get it on tomorrow, cant wait

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Nov 3 2005, 08:08 PM

hey, quick question. i tried putting the mesh on the lower air dam. it wasnt a perfect fit. is that to be expected? im nervous about trimming it i dont wanna fuck it up, but after i removed the stock plastic, it was wider and the angles on the ends didnt match. let me know cuz i'll make a template of my stock piece and cut it if i have to. Just wasnt sure if anyone else had the same problem.

Posted by: n0c Nov 3 2005, 09:11 PM

^^My mesh is not perfect but that's because I am lazy lol. I just wanted protection so I left it like that. It's slanted and a little crumpled (because the zip ties are pulling on it) but it's not noticeable unless you look real carefully.

By the way, if you need more mesh, you can find them at Metropolitan Lumber Harware store.

Posted by: Doohickie Nov 3 2005, 09:16 PM

What kind of mesh did you use? I used glavanized metal intended for gutter guards and it works great and doesn't deform. It's really cheap, too- less than $5 worth does the whole air dam and grill area. I talked about how I did my mesh http://www.elantraclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4688&hl=.

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Nov 3 2005, 11:35 PM

i got the black plastic mesh from this thread.

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 4 2005, 08:37 AM

Removed what plastic? Everything should go BEHIND the bumper cover and you shouldn't need to remove anything.

Did you go by the DIY??

http://elantragtclub.tripod.com/elantra/id488.html

Posted by: NY2002ElantraGT Nov 4 2005, 05:17 PM

i have an 02 XD, the air dam is different. i thought this would replace the plastic piece. should i post pictures to explain?

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 4 2005, 09:17 PM

Replace, no. Supplement, yes. I apologize if you feel you were misled.

Posted by: 04 Elantra gt fan Nov 13 2005, 11:35 PM

im thinking i will buy one are you still selling them pre cut

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 14 2005, 08:13 AM

Yep!

Posted by: 04 Elantra gt fan Nov 14 2005, 06:10 PM

I have a 2004 elantra gt Black......I would like the black mesh in plastic with the black zipties.............can i just send a personel check to you ...........i want the whole package deal. how much would that be all together..............please get back to me asap........thanks

Posted by: peters73 Nov 15 2005, 06:59 PM

With my 2005 GT Sedan with the fog lights and the grill guard, what to I want to order?

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 16 2005, 07:19 AM

Well, 3b is a 4-piece kit. 1 for each fog area, one for the center air dam, and a piece for behind the grille.

Posted by: peters73 Nov 16 2005, 10:50 AM

I have fog lights installed on my car, the mesh goes behind the fog lights? Does it protect them?

I have a Tidal Wave Blue color on my 05 Sedan Gt, go ahead and put me down for one. What do I owe you for the 3b?

Thanks.

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 16 2005, 11:07 AM

http://elantragtclub.tripod.com/elantra/id488.html

3b = $8

Posted by: peters73 Nov 16 2005, 02:09 PM

Payment sent, thanks.

Posted by: 04GTboyVA Nov 16 2005, 05:17 PM

hey gonzo, how long is this gona last? if cite doesnt have good material can i get the 3b

Posted by: 04 Elantra gt fan Nov 16 2005, 08:12 PM

Gonzo money is on its way sent out a money order

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 17 2005, 09:29 AM

It's going on as long as I feel like doing it. At that point I'll probably offer to pass my templates on to someone else who wants to do it.

Posted by: 04GTboyVA Nov 17 2005, 10:58 PM

ok cool

Posted by: gonzo777 Nov 18 2005, 01:10 PM

Topic closed in order to promote fair advertising. These kits cost me about $5 in materials, box, and shipping so there wasn't much profit to share - but the club did get some and I do intend to donate some prizes once the contests get rolling again.

Yes, prices went up on a couple items, but if you've already paid OR you expressed interest or intent in THIS topic, then you get the prices listed in THIS topic.

Thanks everyone!

re-started here:

http://www.elantraclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5381