The Elantra N is an awesome car. The Type R is a special car. If you have the money go for the Type R or even the ITS. If not, grab the Elantra and no matter which you choose you'll be extremely happy. Yes ive driven all 3 multiple times. I chose the type R but everyone has different preferences and budgets. The fact that we have the Golf R, GTI, Type R/ Type S, Si, Elantra N, GR Corolla, WRX, etc to choose from right now is pretty cool.
As someone who owns an FL5 Type R (and has owned 2 ENs), I would probably buy an EN if my primary purpose was tracking the car. Less expensive, better stock cooling, and I'd be less upset about rock chips and dings. As a daily the EN is killer too, but for me the hatchback + transmission + looks + resale make the Type R worth the extra $
I enjoyed the review, great job overall. The screen shot of the settings in the EN said the eLSD was in Normal not sport and the ESC was also in Normal and not sport nor off. No problem but there is a lot of control left that wasn’t explored. The comments about feeling that eLSD more in the EN was definitely due to the settings. I have an EN and run it on track every week. It is pretty impressive for the money, and stock it is covered under 10 yr warranty if left stock. I changed mounts, pads, brake fluid and those weak points let it work big tracks
Im a very happy owner of a FL5 Type R, but in a world where the FL5 or FK8 didn't exist I would gladly own an Elantra N. Full credit to Hyundai for what they've done with the N lineup.
To be fair, that’s every car with an LSD. Getting a diff in my Abarth gave me crazy grip, it made me seriously wonder why they don’t just include it in the car from the factory.
@@BrodeyDoverosx there is a pretty significant difference between a clutch pack e-lsd and a traditional LSD though. But I agree that both are huge improvements over open diff
What a great time to be into attainable and fun to drive cars! This era reminds me very much of the late 90’s early 2000’s. I recently had to replace a modified 19’ VA WRX due to a tree falling across the roof, and the shopping experience was FUN! I cross shopped everything that checked off my boxes for a manual transmission, 4 door, performance oriented daily driver with cargo space and room for 4 adults if needed. The more expensive option won due to a variety of factors, and after test driving or disqualifying because of “interior cheapness or lack of rear seat comfort” I decided on the 24’ Integra S. So many great choices for all budgets and driver engagement preferences! Enjoy this special time.
The children arguing about which car is better are the toxic part of car culture. Like come on do something better with your life. They're cars made by someone else that you can choose to buy with money (or not), they don't have to be your personality
I love how clean the car is. I love how clean it is literally and how clean it looks. People could learn something by seeing how people like Will cares for his cars.
I just bought an Elantra N, and basically was sold through some of your videos. The car is seriously undervalued. I got the DCT, because I already own a Miata. Which I was watching Patty’s Miata videos because I wanted to build mine like his. Well life changed, I bought the Elantra. If you use Octane Learning, which is a pain it is incredibly fast for stock. You could tune, but that’s not stock. I do drive my Miata more, simply because I can keep it a long time and keep it in good condition.
And you really gotta be careful when you tune there's already cases of Elantra N warranties being denied so you better be ready to shell out thousands if something happens. For Honda I'd risk it but Hyundai eh yeah keep it stock it's already fun for most as is.
@@Duran762 those warranties were denied because kids beat the shit out of them, do money shifts, and put piggy back tunes on them. There are mods that don’t void your warranty, but things that are going to stress your engine like adding a tune will likely void your warranty. Honestly, if you modify your car. You better be ready to take that risk.
I’ve owned a couple Type Rs and I have an Elantra N now. The EN is an amazing car, the CTR is better sure but not by much! I love both, hard to argue with the EN for the price
Our Elantra N has been killing most CTRs at Gridlife and Superlap Battle on the West Coast. Those CTRs are far more horsepower, big aero and much wider tires. From a daily driving perspective, go with what you want. You will be happy with either. For the track, we’re happy to be killing it. Sub 2 Buttonwillow. Sub 1:30 at Big Willow. 1st place street class at Gridlife Time Attack Big Willow and hold the record for the fastest Gridlife Time Attack Big Willow FWD car so far.
Any plans to review the 24 EN? Not much has changed but still curious your thoughts. Your video helped convince me to purchase a 23 EN last year and I love it Awesome video btw, love seeing your Type R
Pretty good laps. A bit hard to do a direct comparison of lap times when the EN is making more power, while the type r has a significant braking advantage with Paragon pads. Still great to see and a fun watch
I think 8 times out of 10, I would buy the N. Use the roughly $13,000 you saved to improve the mounts on the N, sticky tires and buy a beater for a daily.
Idk if a CT4V blackwing is really a natural progression for everyone. They cost as much as 2 Elantra N. But I certainly wish I could justify buying one lol. My retirement account isn't fat enough yet.
Accounting for inflation and considering the power these things make they're cheaper than older hot hatches. But yeah, future kids won't be able to afford future hot hatches.
Wait, so from factory 279hp at the crank the tune bumped it to 330ish WHP? So with drivetrain loss, it's a 100hp gain from factory from just bolt ons and a tune? Were they really that undertuned from the factory?
Was looking at a Type R this weekend and they wanted +$10k over MSRP/$57k......would be +$60k before it was all said and done. I literally laughed at that price....NO WAY would I EVER pay +$60k for a Type R! Type S is $52kMSRP! Told them Most I would pay is MSRP out the door and they said they haven’t sold one for less than $50k yet....except for an employee🤔 Now I am looking at the EN and the GRC.....just waiting to see what they try on the GRC.....🤔A 2025 EN is looking better and better.....
Would you go to the track? If not, I'd say GR86. If so, the Elantra N is certainly better out of the box. In fact, it needs zero mods to track reliably for YEARS.
@@bicicapturaAs long as you aren’t too tall. I was looking at a GR86 until I sat in one....knee was hitting the e-brake/steering wheel. Also, the cup holder was in a weird place, right where my elbow would rest. Now I’m looking at the EN or the GRC. This Elantra looks cool! Was looking at a Type R until the dealership said +$10k over MSPR😂Laughed at him! +$60k (by time all is said and done) for a Type R.....they are out of their minds! Type S is $52k MSRP.....
As far as feeling like your sitting high in the seat, did you push the lever up and down on the left, to adjust seat height? Not sure if you did that, but i have to everytime i get in it after my wife drives it, cause she adjusts it to sit higher
I own a 23 manual EN, and wish to improve the shifter feel. Would you mind explain a bit more of what the car has done regards to that? What bushing or mount do I need to change and add? Thank you so much!
@@ZONE3965 I see! Really appreciate that my friend :) Boomba transmission bracket bushings, and powerflex purple lower mount bushings (for engine? Or trans?)
Why does it feel like he’s trying so much harder in the Type R? Lots of steering corrections and tire screeching. Elantra N “hot laps” look like a Sunday cruise in comparison
@@williamrori1274 lol I feel you man. Great stuff though, keep up the good work. Looking to get an Elantra in the next year or so, will definitely be looking back at your mods videos etc.
@@williamrori1274 Yes for sure. I own a Kia Forte Gt right now, it’s kinda fun, but I can just tell then Elantra N is just wayyy better. Thank you for the response man and stay safe.
Yeah but you have to take into account how much cheaper Hyundai produces their cars for. They own and make all of their material and steel production, their own shipping, etc. HYundai will always be able to undercut the competition with that. They also took the base elantra body and put on some side skirts and a wing. The Honda only shares front doors and a roof with the civic. The interior quality and overall refinement are also night and day. Even things like the aluminum hood vs the heavy steel one on the Hyundai. The Elantra would be pushing close to the CTR price if they put a custom wide body kit, 265 wheels, brembos and upgraded all of the materials. You really cant beat the price of the elantra, but the Civic isn't really that bad when you think about the extra stuff that got put into it. Plus the resale difference alone is pretty big. My 22 EN with 45k miles KBBd for 21-24 when I went to trade it in. That's a HUGE loss in just under 2 years. Can barely find a 2017 CTR for MSRP
@@vjdfl5u r arguing with someone who uses 0-150-0 as a metric 😂 don’t need to try this hard Monkey think monkey do, they buy cars for straight line numbers but in reality they are both great cars and I prefer the type R
@@vjdfl5 I don't buy cars to enjoy based on a 2 year loss. I'm not a dealer. The Type R is not worth 46k plus a 10k market adjustment. My 21 Supra 3.0 was 46 certified with 6k miles and blows them away in every single category. As well as my 20 Camaro SS 1LE. I've owned many imports. S2000, FD, Z turbo. So I'm not biased but over 50k for 230whp is goofy.
@Sonic_1000 lol nobody said anybody bought it for the good resale. It's just a bonus. Resale also is part of value, so you cant pretend to care about value and disregard resale lol. Weird how it's rated number 1 by every publication and beat out the elantra every single time they've been compared if it wasn't worth the money lmfao
@@vjdfl5 If you think it's worth 10 to 15k more than an Elantra N that's a fanboy issue. The slightly used market has way better options. But I guess V6 Camaro performance for over 50k is cool 👌
Nope, not even close. They run about a 1:10 lap time. The overall record is 59.73 seconds, set by a full-on race car. m.th-cam.com/video/qBYsIgn3eaE/w-d-xo.html
Love the topher… his weekly type R purchase justification video … for the 10th time type R v Elantra N… conclusion is always Elantra N is great but type R is higher quality steers better, looks better, more power, has a better shifter, better suspension, better seats… then do one hot lap in the Elantra N and run the civic type R all day until you fluke a quicker lap.. :)
I would hope the Type R is better.....freaking dealer wanted +$57k for it when I went to look at one this past weekend. +$10k above MSRP. these dealers are insane! That thing would have been +$60k after all said and done🤯 Type S is $52k MSRP! Now I’m looking at the EN or the GRC. Just waiting to see what the dealer tries on the GRC.... Hope that you and yours have a good one.
In your debrief 2 part you mentioned the GR/BRZ as car that need to do some mods in order to be track worthy. Well isn’t the ND3 even more so considering the stock suspension isn’t suited for track at all?
Well the things for the GR/BRZ are more so that you don't explode the engine, or brake fade into a wall. The ND2/3 Miata just has soft suspension haha - not optimal, but obviously not "required" for track use.
I had a 2018 fbo fk8 made 400hp and 367trq loved it just was too much to build up and when I got into my car now I have 24En and have loved it ever since more smile more benefits.
People keep forgetting the elantra N actually has a bigger turbo than the fl5 BUT smaller than the fk8. So potential is on par on both (not really as type r has more aftermarket but the N is getting there.)
Hopefully Will can chime in. If his wheel width theory is correct does it make this test that TireRack conducted inherently flawed? They didn't speak much about tire pressures at all. th-cam.com/video/1MDq23scaWw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=udKBmYwoq77t5b4t
As much as hyundai is trying they still don't have that repertoire that would make any buyer feel comfortable about the quality and longevity of their vehicles
@@williamrori1274it doesn’t mean anything. My mates front screen cracked which was a factory defect on the i20n and they told him to go through his insurance but ended up going in their with a GoPro to put them on Facebook but they fixed it at the end. Rather quality reliability over the bullsheet warranty numbers.
I somewhat agree, but the way things are going now, even Toyota and Honda aren't what they used to be. Turns out that requiring cars to have more electronics than the space shuttle means more things go wrong. Some of those 90s cars were built to last forever.
The savagegeese comparison on same track, same day, same tyres, same driver, had the type r and Elantra N line ball.. this video is just a few hackers having a run round the track
IMO 265s on the rear of a FWD without (or basic) aero is way overkill, I'd probably stop at like 235s, maaaaybe 245s (and keeping wider boots up front). Would also get the balance pretty nice and get the rears warmed up more nicely, more predictable. Would also allow you to run a softer rear if you have coilovers and swaybars, which would make the car more stable on bumps and braking, whilst still getting the rotation.
Based on what information are you basing this on? Modern fwd cars are tuned with more oversteer built in and running a staggered tire is going to lose grip to wider tires on how these cars are designed
@@toddallison4390 They only oversteer a fair bit on cold tyres, they all push a little once tyres are warmed up. Staggered makes both the warming up phase and the warmed up phase more predictable. I have a Veloster N (one of the nicer handling FWDs no less) I full sent on track a few times sooooo, got a pretty good idea. Also drove a bunch of Hondas. Always needed to run overly high rear pressures to try and get a bit more rotation, even with camber bolts... Maybe would have been ok with camber plate but nothing reliable or not overpriced for that car back then. Dunno about now. Defo would have needed the camber tho. In the end stock is stock and it might depend on the car, but if I were to say put coilovers and swaybars, I'd do it with staggered in mind so I dont have to run an overly stiff rear end to compensate FWD being FWD. As I said, just more predictable overall, and more stable on bumps and braking. Obviously you cant look at racecars since they just follow a rulebook. But if you look at FWD Time Attack cars, most of the fast ones tend to run staggered, especially on the top end of performance (wide tyres).
It's not if your goal is racing. You want to run the widest wheel and tire package physically possible. I have a street set of 18x9's with 245 RT660's and guess which setup is significantly faster? The 265's, obviously.
@@williamrori1274 Have you not read ? I mentioned on the rear of a FWD specifically, you still run wider up front. You'd think "more grip = faster" but in the end you run the rear end so stiff on a modified FWD that you're removing that grip anyway, just in a much sketchier way than just running narrower tyres. With that said, wider isnt always faster depending on the car. Something like a stock-ish eaarly Miata for example (light and slow). 225/9 is faster than running 245s on a fast track, and just about the same on a tight track assuming you run 10" rims. Anyway, I'm not pretending I know it all but as far as I know nobody's offering counter arguments here and I'm talking from personal experience at, I'd like to think, pretty high level so 🙃
@@WilliamLevesqueineX Yeah and that's fine. Obviously sharing AIM data is pretty hard in the TH-cam comment section, but these cars have NO issue with rear rotation at all. I've already tried running my 18x9.5 265/35/18's up front with my 245's out back and I was slower (seen in the data traces) in nearly all sectors at Waterford Hills. This isn't a 90's Honda, square is absolutely the fastest setup for these.
Hyundai is defo getting better but I wouldn’t say everything. They still gotta become a household name when it comes to reliability. They do kill it in tech and design department for sure.
Astonishing how far FWD sport sedans have come. Such fun on both track and street!
Thanks Topher, good video.
The Elantra N is an awesome car. The Type R is a special car. If you have the money go for the Type R or even the ITS. If not, grab the Elantra and no matter which you choose you'll be extremely happy. Yes ive driven all 3 multiple times. I chose the type R but everyone has different preferences and budgets. The fact that we have the Golf R, GTI, Type R/ Type S, Si, Elantra N, GR Corolla, WRX, etc to choose from right now is pretty cool.
Totally. Nobody will be disappointed with any of the choices. I've owned the N and now the Type R and both are a blast. I wouldn't trade back though
I would love to own both. Best priced DCT from the elantra and have the best affordable manual via fl5.
A type r is embarrassing I dreamed of one when I was 10 😂
@KaxEdit your previous comments show that you're still 10
How would you choose between a fl5 and gr Corolla
The elantra n owner is such a cool guy. He knows his shit. Respect. Both were great but for some reason i prefer elantra N more.
As someone who owns an FL5 Type R (and has owned 2 ENs), I would probably buy an EN if my primary purpose was tracking the car. Less expensive, better stock cooling, and I'd be less upset about rock chips and dings. As a daily the EN is killer too, but for me the hatchback + transmission + looks + resale make the Type R worth the extra $
Love the Elantra N such a performance bargain.
The collab I didn’t know was gonna happen but we needed
I enjoyed the review, great job overall. The screen shot of the settings in the EN said the eLSD was in Normal not sport and the ESC was also in Normal and not sport nor off. No problem but there is a lot of control left that wasn’t explored. The comments about feeling that eLSD more in the EN was definitely due to the settings. I have an EN and run it on track every week. It is pretty impressive for the money, and stock it is covered under 10 yr warranty if left stock. I changed mounts, pads, brake fluid and those weak points let it work big tracks
Im a very happy owner of a FL5 Type R, but in a world where the FL5 or FK8 didn't exist I would gladly own an Elantra N. Full credit to Hyundai for what they've done with the N lineup.
The N's lsd really makes it feel like an awd car out of the corners when i drove it. i was very impressed
To be fair, that’s every car with an LSD. Getting a diff in my Abarth gave me crazy grip, it made me seriously wonder why they don’t just include it in the car from the factory.
@@BrodeyDoverosx there is a pretty significant difference between a clutch pack e-lsd and a traditional LSD though. But I agree that both are huge improvements over open diff
Yeah, the N diff is actively shunting power to the outside wheel, it feels way different to a mechanical lsd
Loveeee it when the OG topher drops a vid
What a great time to be into attainable and fun to drive cars! This era reminds me very much of the late 90’s early 2000’s. I recently had to replace a modified 19’ VA WRX due to a tree falling across the roof, and the shopping experience was FUN! I cross shopped everything that checked off my boxes for a manual transmission, 4 door, performance oriented daily driver with cargo space and room for 4 adults if needed. The more expensive option won due to a variety of factors, and after test driving or disqualifying because of “interior cheapness or lack of rear seat comfort” I decided on the 24’ Integra S. So many great choices for all budgets and driver engagement preferences! Enjoy this special time.
The Ns feel like underdogs. It must be fun surprising others at track events.
@@ZONE3965 I surprise people all of the time on the streets with my VN fbo EN turbo swap especially the v8s
The children arguing about which car is better are the toxic part of car culture. Like come on do something better with your life. They're cars made by someone else that you can choose to buy with money (or not), they don't have to be your personality
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And they’re both amazing cars.
I love how clean the car is. I love how clean it is literally and how clean it looks. People could learn something by seeing how people like Will cares for his cars.
I just bought an Elantra N, and basically was sold through some of your videos. The car is seriously undervalued. I got the DCT, because I already own a Miata. Which I was watching Patty’s Miata videos because I wanted to build mine like his. Well life changed, I bought the Elantra. If you use Octane Learning, which is a pain it is incredibly fast for stock. You could tune, but that’s not stock. I do drive my Miata more, simply because I can keep it a long time and keep it in good condition.
The DCT is the better transmission
And you really gotta be careful when you tune there's already cases of Elantra N warranties being denied so you better be ready to shell out thousands if something happens. For Honda I'd risk it but Hyundai eh yeah keep it stock it's already fun for most as is.
@@Duran762 those warranties were denied because kids beat the shit out of them, do money shifts, and put piggy back tunes on them. There are mods that don’t void your warranty, but things that are going to stress your engine like adding a tune will likely void your warranty. Honestly, if you modify your car. You better be ready to take that risk.
@@juliansutton5819 Hyundai will go out of there way to make sure that warranty is not claimed. So yeah dont tune unless u got that good money
I’ve owned a couple Type Rs and I have an Elantra N now. The EN is an amazing car, the CTR is better sure but not by much! I love both, hard to argue with the EN for the price
Our Elantra N has been killing most CTRs at Gridlife and Superlap Battle on the West Coast. Those CTRs are far more horsepower, big aero and much wider tires. From a daily driving perspective, go with what you want. You will be happy with either. For the track, we’re happy to be killing it.
Sub 2 Buttonwillow.
Sub 1:30 at Big Willow.
1st place street class at Gridlife Time Attack Big Willow and hold the record for the fastest Gridlife Time Attack Big Willow FWD car so far.
Is this the one that got a 1:40.8 at laguna seca?
@@gabed6686 yeah. And that was without an ecu tune.
Too bad it looks so incredibly ugly.
@@Justin-lc1xz I thought the same but it has really grown on me.
@@Justin-lc1xz the R looks like an accord
Any plans to review the 24 EN? Not much has changed but still curious your thoughts. Your video helped convince me to purchase a 23 EN last year and I love it
Awesome video btw, love seeing your Type R
Yep, we’re going to try to get one in this summer 👍
@@TheTophercould u also review 24 sonata hybrid limited?
No difference.
Pretty good laps. A bit hard to do a direct comparison of lap times when the EN is making more power, while the type r has a significant braking advantage with Paragon pads. Still great to see and a fun watch
that really stepped out at 7:10 or so... it was only like 50 mph.
that was a moment lol...you can see halfway through I remembered, "oh yeah, floor it!"
I think 8 times out of 10, I would buy the N. Use the roughly $13,000 you saved to improve the mounts on the N, sticky tires and buy a beater for a daily.
The stock tires on the N are super sticky. Those Michelen Pilot Sport 4s are nuts.
@@ebbonrogers9834type R comes with those too so not rlly a comparison
@@30hours51 I'm aware. He just said he would use the 13,000 price difference for sticky tires.
The N is a dailyable car. The Type R is something best kept in a garage for resale value preservation.
@@paulklp8262Bullshit, ctrs are widely know for being dailables
Love my Veloster N just need a Miata to go along with it in the Stable.
I daily my EN and my FL5 is for shows or weekend drives.
Idk if a CT4V blackwing is really a natural progression for everyone. They cost as much as 2 Elantra N. But I certainly wish I could justify buying one lol. My retirement account isn't fat enough yet.
The type r's first mod is 10k markup
future kids will drool over these and think this was the peak FWD affordability era
I think that era was actually about 10-15 years ago, in the days of Cobalt SSs and Mazdaspeeds. The current crop are not that affordable anymore
@@hs5942 future kids wont be able to afford a toy version of these let alone a real car
Accounting for inflation and considering the power these things make they're cheaper than older hot hatches. But yeah, future kids won't be able to afford future hot hatches.
I have long craved for a Honda Civic Type R race track video from the Topher. Here it comes!
I will take EN ALL DAY❤
Topher pushing the hell out of two performance hot hatches? Oh yeah. I love this video.
Wait, so from factory 279hp at the crank the tune bumped it to 330ish WHP? So with drivetrain loss, it's a 100hp gain from factory from just bolt ons and a tune? Were they really that undertuned from the factory?
Elantra N is great, Type R is also great but a lot more special with better driver feelings
Savageese, topher, tedward, all bought a CTR as well
Joe Raiti too!
Was looking at a Type R this weekend and they wanted +$10k over MSRP/$57k......would be +$60k before it was all said and done. I literally laughed at that price....NO WAY would I EVER pay +$60k for a Type R! Type S is $52kMSRP! Told them Most I would pay is MSRP out the door and they said they haven’t sold one for less than $50k yet....except for an employee🤔
Now I am looking at the EN and the GRC.....just waiting to see what they try on the GRC.....🤔A 2025 EN is looking better and better.....
That Elantra N sounds amazing.. walauweh..
Only if that Elantra N equipped with same pads.. it will be bonkers
I'm getting one of these next year, not really sure which yet. If the fl5 type r used market comes down might opt for that one.
Honestly the N is more fun to drive
That one wheel spin out of the corner is ashame. For honda
How would a base 718 manual compare to the type r?
As a first manual car what is the better pick ? Gr86 or Elantra N ?
The N would be easier. It has rev matching , hill assist, and the ECU applies extra throttle on take off to help you take off from a dead stop.
Would you go to the track? If not, I'd say GR86. If so, the Elantra N is certainly better out of the box. In fact, it needs zero mods to track reliably for YEARS.
@@ZONE3965 thanks
@@williamrori1274 yes thanks! the Elantra definitely is a best do it all vehicle! that's the one I want!!!
@@bicicapturaAs long as you aren’t too tall. I was looking at a GR86 until I sat in one....knee was hitting the e-brake/steering wheel. Also, the cup holder was in a weird place, right where my elbow would rest. Now I’m looking at the EN or the GRC. This Elantra looks cool! Was looking at a Type R until the dealership said +$10k over MSPR😂Laughed at him! +$60k (by time all is said and done) for a Type R.....they are out of their minds! Type S is $52k MSRP.....
I've always liked the look (not feel though) of glossy shifters more than matte or metal, just me?
As far as feeling like your sitting high in the seat, did you push the lever up and down on the left, to adjust seat height? Not sure if you did that, but i have to everytime i get in it after my wife drives it, cause she adjusts it to sit higher
Yeah I'm 5'8" and I actually sit up REALLY high. I bet he could have went down a bunch.
@TheTopher slightly off topic but is that an Omega Speedmaster moonwatch on your wrist?
I own a 23 manual EN, and wish to improve the shifter feel. Would you mind explain a bit more of what the car has done regards to that? What bushing or mount do I need to change and add? Thank you so much!
Change the transmission bracket bushings and replace the bottom trans mount. Both very cheap and easy to do.
@@ZONE3965 any advise of what brand to buy? Or where to purchase?
@@Tifosi5716 I got the boomba trans bracket bushings and the powerflex purple lower mount bushings. There's videos on YT on how to replace both .
@@ZONE3965 I see! Really appreciate that my friend :) Boomba transmission bracket bushings, and powerflex purple lower mount bushings (for engine? Or trans?)
Saw a video on a track prepped new GTI, wonder how it compares to these two.
Why does it feel like he’s trying so much harder in the Type R? Lots of steering corrections and tire screeching. Elantra N “hot laps” look like a Sunday cruise in comparison
Not his car.
Definitely more of a raw experience.
Cuz he owns the type R so he’s more familiar
That diff! Elantra front end more planted and it's tuned more for oversteer. The R was understeering a bunch.
Did those wheels fit on the Elantra N with everything else stock? Or did he do things like camber bolts?
For 18x9.5 ET45 I'd recommend front camber bolts (maxed).
I’ve been looking for Will, only saw him a couple of time on the Patty Boy channel. Does he have his own Elantra n channel?
I do not, I hate being on Camera lolol
@@williamrori1274 lol I feel you man. Great stuff though, keep up the good work. Looking to get an Elantra in the next year or so, will definitely be looking back at your mods videos etc.
@@btchidz You can't go wrong with them man. They make crazy good power and are just such a good driver's car for the money
@@williamrori1274 Yes for sure. I own a Kia Forte Gt right now, it’s kinda fun, but I can just tell then Elantra N is just wayyy better. Thank you for the response man and stay safe.
@@williamrori1274so sad you selling the N but im happy at the same time you upgrading.
Weds wheel supremacy
now having driven a modified manual n and seeing its potential, which transmission would you take manual or dct?
DCT is the faster of the 2. I am sure most will say , but manual is more fun.
Wouldnt that high-flow cat knock the elantra out of scca time trial street class?
I run T3 now, unsure if that part made it into the video. But yes, I've been running Tuner class since I've had the downpipe.
Love both the N with a DCT is faster 0-150-0 and 10k dollars cheaper. Type R tax is crazy
Yeah but you have to take into account how much cheaper Hyundai produces their cars for. They own and make all of their material and steel production, their own shipping, etc. HYundai will always be able to undercut the competition with that. They also took the base elantra body and put on some side skirts and a wing. The Honda only shares front doors and a roof with the civic. The interior quality and overall refinement are also night and day. Even things like the aluminum hood vs the heavy steel one on the Hyundai. The Elantra would be pushing close to the CTR price if they put a custom wide body kit, 265 wheels, brembos and upgraded all of the materials. You really cant beat the price of the elantra, but the Civic isn't really that bad when you think about the extra stuff that got put into it. Plus the resale difference alone is pretty big. My 22 EN with 45k miles KBBd for 21-24 when I went to trade it in. That's a HUGE loss in just under 2 years. Can barely find a 2017 CTR for MSRP
@@vjdfl5u r arguing with someone who uses 0-150-0 as a metric 😂 don’t need to try this hard
Monkey think monkey do, they buy cars for straight line numbers but in reality they are both great cars and I prefer the type R
@@vjdfl5 I don't buy cars to enjoy based on a 2 year loss. I'm not a dealer. The Type R is not worth 46k plus a 10k market adjustment. My 21 Supra 3.0 was 46 certified with 6k miles and blows them away in every single category. As well as my 20 Camaro SS 1LE. I've owned many imports. S2000, FD, Z turbo. So I'm not biased but over 50k for 230whp is goofy.
@Sonic_1000 lol nobody said anybody bought it for the good resale. It's just a bonus. Resale also is part of value, so you cant pretend to care about value and disregard resale lol. Weird how it's rated number 1 by every publication and beat out the elantra every single time they've been compared if it wasn't worth the money lmfao
@@vjdfl5 If you think it's worth 10 to 15k more than an Elantra N that's a fanboy issue. The slightly used market has way better options. But I guess V6 Camaro performance for over 50k is cool 👌
Can a GT500 or the Z06, since they’re both the most American track-focused cars nowadays, make a sub minute lap in that track?
Nope, not even close. They run about a 1:10 lap time. The overall record is 59.73 seconds, set by a full-on race car.
m.th-cam.com/video/qBYsIgn3eaE/w-d-xo.html
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@@Sayu2x yeah, I’m sorry
The F1 style lights on the speedo in the Type R 😍😍😍
I thought you totally disable traction control without doing the pedal dance in the CTR as long as you are in +R mode?
There's still a bit of rear pad drag around corners in +R mode, unfortunately.
@@TheTopher after I commented I looked it up and read that.
Can see your braking alot deeper with the ctr and staying on the throttle more in the corners. Wish you were scared to do that in EN
I’d like to see you track a Kona N on a short track.
Love the topher… his weekly type R purchase justification video … for the 10th time type R v Elantra N… conclusion is always Elantra N is great but type R is higher quality steers better, looks better, more power, has a better shifter, better suspension, better seats… then do one hot lap in the Elantra N and run the civic type R all day until you fluke a quicker lap.. :)
I would hope the Type R is better.....freaking dealer wanted +$57k for it when I went to look at one this past weekend. +$10k above MSRP. these dealers are insane! That thing would have been +$60k after all said and done🤯 Type S is $52k MSRP! Now I’m looking at the EN or the GRC. Just waiting to see what the dealer tries on the GRC....
Hope that you and yours have a good one.
Was waiting on this one
i love hyundai elantra N
You should do Acura type S versus Type R
He needs to get the Hyundai n performance brakes pads
CSG pads is all you need in the N
Oh I have track-pads. This video was taken WAY earlier in the year and unfortunately I didn't have the car fully ready when he texted me.
Awesome! This has been much anticipated by me to see another direct comparison like this.
In your debrief 2 part you mentioned the GR/BRZ as car that need to do some mods in order to be track worthy. Well isn’t the ND3 even more so considering the stock suspension isn’t suited for track at all?
Well the things for the GR/BRZ are more so that you don't explode the engine, or brake fade into a wall. The ND2/3 Miata just has soft suspension haha - not optimal, but obviously not "required" for track use.
Well for the experience of tracking I’d still rather a rear wheel drive but these are great cars.
I used to agree with you. These two cars are insane though.
I would love to see some modded GR Corolla track stuff too!
Love N performance but not the look and size of the EN. I’d still prefer the VN.
Considering how many Hyundai owers on YT are having issues I'll take the Type R.
Your spellings have issues. Can you fix that first?
Price point is wild
Can you do one as well with the FK8?
I had a 2018 fbo fk8 made 400hp and 367trq loved it just was too much to build up and when I got into my car now I have 24En and have loved it ever since more smile more benefits.
i want to see you drive a modded veloster n next!!!
The dct would be better for the track for the n
Weights more plus has a heavy sunroof that increases the center of gravity.
Two things that hurt agility.
same same but different
People keep forgetting the elantra N actually has a bigger turbo than the fl5 BUT smaller than the fk8. So potential is on par on both (not really as type r has more aftermarket but the N is getting there.)
lol here’s someone who does not know about turbo size, purpose for the car, and when different turbo sizes kick in
@@da-yh3uy im pretty sure i know🙂
@@commentmancommentman1658 na you dont
@@commentmancommentman1658but you don’t though.
Hopefully Will can chime in. If his wheel width theory is correct does it make this test that TireRack conducted inherently flawed? They didn't speak much about tire pressures at all. th-cam.com/video/1MDq23scaWw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=udKBmYwoq77t5b4t
As much as hyundai is trying they still don't have that repertoire that would make any buyer feel comfortable about the quality and longevity of their vehicles
They do have the longest factory warranty out of any OEM, which should help quell those fears.
@@williamrori1274it doesn’t mean anything. My mates front screen cracked which was a factory defect on the i20n and they told him to go through his insurance but ended up going in their with a GoPro to put them on Facebook but they fixed it at the end. Rather quality reliability over the bullsheet warranty numbers.
I somewhat agree, but the way things are going now, even Toyota and Honda aren't what they used to be. Turns out that requiring cars to have more electronics than the space shuttle means more things go wrong. Some of those 90s cars were built to last forever.
I mean they’ve been ranked higher than Honda and Toyota for a couple years now. New Hyundais are a different breed nowadays
@@Stevie4171 no they haven't
Hyundai won
FIRST:
Shaun🦉 of NYC🗽
Now after that tune the EN AND CTR WITH SAME BOOST!
Manuals don't do Elantra N's any justice. DCT is significantly better in this car.
In any car but takes off some enjoyment.
@@slasheerr946 That's just like, your opinion, man
The savagegeese comparison on same track, same day, same tyres, same driver, had the type r and Elantra N line ball.. this video is just a few hackers having a run round the track
One is a great car that is bullet proof. The other is a good car for the money but won't last
Add the 55hp tune to type r and add breaks to the N to be apples to apples and N gets demolished
IMO 265s on the rear of a FWD without (or basic) aero is way overkill, I'd probably stop at like 235s, maaaaybe 245s (and keeping wider boots up front). Would also get the balance pretty nice and get the rears warmed up more nicely, more predictable.
Would also allow you to run a softer rear if you have coilovers and swaybars, which would make the car more stable on bumps and braking, whilst still getting the rotation.
Based on what information are you basing this on? Modern fwd cars are tuned with more oversteer built in and running a staggered tire is going to lose grip to wider tires on how these cars are designed
@@toddallison4390 They only oversteer a fair bit on cold tyres, they all push a little once tyres are warmed up. Staggered makes both the warming up phase and the warmed up phase more predictable.
I have a Veloster N (one of the nicer handling FWDs no less) I full sent on track a few times sooooo, got a pretty good idea. Also drove a bunch of Hondas. Always needed to run overly high rear pressures to try and get a bit more rotation, even with camber bolts... Maybe would have been ok with camber plate but nothing reliable or not overpriced for that car back then. Dunno about now. Defo would have needed the camber tho.
In the end stock is stock and it might depend on the car, but if I were to say put coilovers and swaybars, I'd do it with staggered in mind so I dont have to run an overly stiff rear end to compensate FWD being FWD. As I said, just more predictable overall, and more stable on bumps and braking.
Obviously you cant look at racecars since they just follow a rulebook. But if you look at FWD Time Attack cars, most of the fast ones tend to run staggered, especially on the top end of performance (wide tyres).
It's not if your goal is racing. You want to run the widest wheel and tire package physically possible. I have a street set of 18x9's with 245 RT660's and guess which setup is significantly faster? The 265's, obviously.
@@williamrori1274 Have you not read ? I mentioned on the rear of a FWD specifically, you still run wider up front. You'd think "more grip = faster" but in the end you run the rear end so stiff on a modified FWD that you're removing that grip anyway, just in a much sketchier way than just running narrower tyres.
With that said, wider isnt always faster depending on the car. Something like a stock-ish eaarly Miata for example (light and slow). 225/9 is faster than running 245s on a fast track, and just about the same on a tight track assuming you run 10" rims.
Anyway, I'm not pretending I know it all but as far as I know nobody's offering counter arguments here and I'm talking from personal experience at, I'd like to think, pretty high level so 🙃
@@WilliamLevesqueineX Yeah and that's fine. Obviously sharing AIM data is pretty hard in the TH-cam comment section, but these cars have NO issue with rear rotation at all. I've already tried running my 18x9.5 265/35/18's up front with my 245's out back and I was slower (seen in the data traces) in nearly all sectors at Waterford Hills. This isn't a 90's Honda, square is absolutely the fastest setup for these.
Hyundai is just so much better in everything! Hyundai is a brand with great history 🥰
If I wanted a little history, I'd drive your old beater.
Hyundai is defo getting better but I wouldn’t say everything. They still gotta become a household name when it comes to reliability. They do kill it in tech and design department for sure.
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Tork tune >> SXTH lol. Just get a tune that won’t hiccup at all..
hyundai elantra not reliable. gimme the R
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