Don Allen wrote:
> Matt,
>
> They're not design elements as the dent severity varies from sample to
> sample. And, from some answers to my query on Edmonds.com, it seems
> that only the '05 and '06 Elantras have them. The '04 and earlier model
> years do not.
>
> OTOH, I don't think it's an accidental dent either. In each case, the
> dent lines up with the center-most plastic plug on the underneath side
> of the rocker panel. These plugs are similar to those that Zeibart
> uses to cover holes drilled for rustproofing. I wonder if the '04 and
> earlier Elantra's had these? And, I also wonder if this is done at
> port, rather than at the factory.
>
> Since the position of the dent, not the severity, is exactly in the
> same location on the right and left side rocker, it leads me to believe
> it's caused by some tool jig, possibly used for punching (or, drilling)
> the holes.
>
> I just find it hard to believe that Hyundai would deliver cars this
> way, so I will be very interested to see what the local dealer says
> this week.

Is the paint damaged? I can't believe they would be punching holes in
the sheet metal after the car was painted. If the paint isn't damaged,
what is the problem? Are these dents easily visible?

Matt

 

Matt,

No -- absolutely no paint damage. No problem other than the
realization that the dents are present - certainly more mental
OCD-based than anything!

And, yes, the dents are easily visible when you look underneath the
rocker panel. Plus, if you view the rocker from the side from a 10
foot distance or so, you can see the edge of the dent as well.

It's no major problem of course, but I'm just wondering "why"? Maybe
Hyundaitech will have an answer?

 

Matt,

No -- absolutely no paint damage. No problem other than the
realization that the dents are present - certainly more mental
OCD-based than anything!

And, yes, the dents are easily visible when you look underneath the
rocker panel. Plus, if you view the rocker from the side from a 10
foot distance or so, you can see the edge of the dent as well.

It's no major problem of course, but I'm just wondering "why"? Maybe
Hyundaitech will have an answer?

 

Matt,

No -- absolutely no paint damage. No problem other than the
realization that the dents are present - certainly more mental
OCD-based than anything!

And, yes, the dents are easily visible when you look underneath the
rocker panel. Plus, if you view the rocker from the side from a 10
foot distance or so, you can see the edge of the dent as well.

It's no major problem of course, but I'm just wondering "why"? Maybe
Hyundaitech will have an answer?

 

No answer from me. I could provide some speculation, but you and Matt have
done a good job with that already.

 

No answer from me. I could provide some speculation, but you and Matt have
done a good job with that already.

 

No answer from me. I could provide some speculation, but you and Matt have
done a good job with that already.