In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we’re diving deep into the world of Hyundai N performance, YouTube car content, and what it’s really like to mod your daily driver.

Our guest this week is Courage, better known as The Driven Dad — a car YouTuber who’s built a passionate following by sharing his experiences with his 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, family life, and the growing N community.

Courage breaks down everything from his first cosmetic mods to advanced JB4 tuning, dyno results, drone videography, and the realities of balancing YouTube growth with car culture.

If you’re a car enthusiast, Hyundai N owner, or aspiring automotive creator, this is a must-listen.

🔧 What We Cover

• 🚗 How The Driven Dad started his YouTube channel with a Hyundai Elantra N

• 🧰 His first mods: window tint, DRL overlays, intake, body kit & Enkei wheels

• ⚙️ JB4 Piggyback Tune explained — how it adds power safely

• 🧪 Dyno results: 320WHP from a tuned 2.0L turbo

• 🎥 YouTube strategy: balancing long-form, shorts & storytelling

• 🚁 Drone footage and the best gear for cinematic car content

• 📈 What creators can learn from YouTube’s algorithm

• 🎧 Why podcast discovery is so different from YouTube

• 🏁 Drag strip racing, traction issues & real-world performance

• • ⚠️ The truth about warranties, tuning risks, and smart modding

  🧠 Key Takeaways

  • The Hyundai Elantra N is one of the most tunable and fun daily drivers on the market.

  • JB4 tuning offers performance gains while staying reversible for smog and warranty reasons.

  • YouTube content thrives on consistency, creativity, and early video clarity.

  • Drone videography can elevate your car content — and you don’t always need a big setup.

• • Modding comes with risks — but also huge rewards when done right.

  
  

  00:00 🎬 Introduction – Courage returns to talk Elantra N & YouTube

  00:46 🚗 Meet The Driven Dad – How Courage built a channel around his Elantra N

  02:26 💡 Starting a Car YouTube Channel – Why Courage began filming his N car

  05:00 🤯 Daily Driving the N – Comfort, noise, suspension & why it’s not for everyone

  08:46 📹 YouTube Content Strategy – Vlogs vs tutorials & balancing personality

  13:00 🚁 Drone Footage & Gear Talk – Rules, drone tips, and cinematic shots

  20:00 🎯 The Importance of Hooking Viewers – Structure, intros, and strategy

  30:00 🧰 Performance Mods – Intake, body kit, side skirts & wheel upgrade

  38:00 🧪 JB4 Tuning Explained – Boost, safety, sensors & piggyback setup

  47:00 📈 Dyno Results – 320whp from a tuned 2.0L Elantra N

  50:00 🏎️ Drag Strip Runs – FWD traction issues, tire talk & manual shifting

  54:30 🧾 Final Thoughts – Mileage, warranty, and service visits

  
  

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