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Featured Girl: August 2008 - Melissa
Residence: New Brunswick, Canada
Age: 20
Relationship Status: Taken
Vehicle: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon SE
| How did you first get involved in the car/Hyundai scene? |
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Well, I've always, always been into cars! Ever since I was a kid...I used to sleep with dinky cars!! As weird as that sounds, they have just always been of interest to me. As soon as I got my licence I automatically fell in with a crew of people that were also interested in the scene. Since then I have met tons of people!! And as far as the Hyundai scene, well I got my first car when I was 16. A 95 sunfire, and it was enough for awhile but didn't fulfill my need for a nice sports car. That's when I had spotted the first gen Tiburons and fell in love. I had wanted one for about a year before I bought mine and finally found the perfect one that was just calling me! I've had it for 2 years now.
| Is it difficult and if so, how do you handle being in a male dominated sport? |
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Haha...well it's not too bad. I live in a smaller city so I know pretty much everyone in the scene around here. It's actually not too bad being a girl in the scene, if anything I think the fact that I mod my car and know alot of stuff about cars actually makes it pretty easy to fit in even if I dont know anyone. And I pretty much have the attitude that I dont care what anyone has to say about my car. I'll say something right back, so that helps.
| What percentage of Import models do you think actually know how to tune cars? |
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Hhmmm....I don't really know. I'm not even sure how many import models would actually own an import car! But if I had to take a guess, maybe 20-25%. I really have no idea.

Definitely would have to say the newest style Toyota Supra! I absolutely love those cars.
| What are some of your other hobbies and interests? |
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Working! HaHa...that's not really a hobby but it's what I spend all day Mon-Fri doing! I also like to make beaded jewelry. I sell it kind of on the side, and I have a big job for a party coming up where I have lots of jewelry to make and can earn lots of money, as well.
| Should some of the big car shows (HIN, NOPI, etc) have a Female Tuner class? |
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Yes they definetly should! I think that would be a good way to draw more girls into the scene and maybe give them a little motivation.
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