Hey friends – it's Chris, and welcome to the very first episode of Cool Cars with Chris! I’ve been dreaming about doing a car podcast for over 20 years, and now it’s finally here. In this premiere episode, I sit down with Courage, a fellow car enthusiast and dad who’s turned his Hyundai Elantra N into a legit performance machine – while still handling school runs and road trips.
We talk about why he chose the Elantra N over a Golf R or BMW, what it’s like owning a fun car as a dad, and how he managed to sneak a JB4 tune past California emissions. We also get into turbo lag, active exhaust systems, dyno results, E85 blends, and the real-world practicality of a performance sedan.
If you’re into affordable performance cars, dad builds, Hyundai N-Series tuning, or just love hearing about cool rides from real people – this one’s for you.
🚗 Full 4K ride-along video is available on YouTube
🚨 Got a cool car and live in San Diego? I want to feature YOUR car on the podcast. Let’s go for a ride – hit me up!
00:00 – 🎙️ Intro: Why This Podcast Exists (and What Makes a Car “Cool”)
00:46 – 🛠️ Chris’ Car Content Journey: From Dreams to Garage Goals
01:07 – 🚗 Defining a Cool Car (Spoiler: You Know If You Know)
01:47 – 🙌 Show Concept: Real Cars, Real People, Real Conversations
02:13 – 🎥 Audio vs Video: What You’ll Hear vs What You’ll See
03:04 – 👋 Meet Courage: Today’s Guest and His Hyundai Elantra N
04:10 – 📦 From Turo to Ownership: How Courage Discovered the N
05:34 – 👨👧👦 Dad Life Meets Car Life: The Perfect Family Performance Car
06:13 – 💸 Chris’ $200 Hyundai Story (and Budget Builds)
07:47 – 🧰 Mod Talk: Intake, JB4 Tune & the Slippery Slope
09:02 – 📈 Dyno Numbers + Power Gains Explained
10:37 – ⛽ Fuel Nerd-Out: E85, Octane Learning & MPG Trade-Offs
12:05 – 😩 Annoyances & Quirks: The Elantra N’s Flaws (Yes, It Has Some)
13:19 – ⚙️ Turbo Talk: Lag? Not Really. Let’s Get Technical
14:01 – 🔍 Direct Injection, Boost Gauges & Engine Tech Talk
15:25 – 🔊 Active Exhaust Systems: Loud Mode vs Stealth Mode
17:09 – 🔧 Stock Exhaust... or Is It? Future Plans + Exhaust Dreams
18:45 – 🧨 X-Pipes & Custom Sound: Chris’ Z Car Experience
20:00 – 🚙 If Not This Car, Then What? Courage’s Other Top Picks
22:09 – 🔄 Acura Integra Type S vs Civic Type R vs Elantra N
24:58 – 🧠 What This Car *Means* to Courage (Not Just a Ride)
26:15 – 👶 Kids, Cars & Keeping the Passion Alive
27:05 – 🧢 BMW Talk: Are They Overrated? Plus Some Hyundai Backstory
29:05 – 🏎️ Genesis Coupes, Zs, and the Real Definition of “Cool Car”
30:12 – 💬 Neighborhood Reactions & Real-World Cool Factor
31:05 – 🎥 Time to Ride: Let's Go for a Spin in the Elantra N
31:20 – 📣 Wrap-Up: Get Featured, Subscribe, and Drive Safe!
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