N-fluence: Greg Bauchat's 2020 Hyundai Veloster N

N-fluence: Greg Bauchat's 2020 Hyundai Veloster N

If the road is less traveled, doesn’t that just mean there’s more to discover along the way? Greg Bauchat has been traveling the KDM road for over six years now, and along the way, he’s been helping to catch the aftermarket up with the awesome platforms on offer. As such, his Veloster N serves as the inspirational testbed to influence the community he cares so much about.

Since building a 2013 Veloster Turbo for SEMA, and having a blast doing so, Bauchat knew that another would be in the cards for him at some point. With Hyundai launching the potent N version to compete with the likes of GTIs and Type Rs, this was the perfect time to hop back into the model. Being the owner and operator of SoCal Garageworks didn’t hurt either. Many of their carbon fiber offerings can be found on the car, like the engine cover and radiator shroud under the hood, as well as the steering wheel and trim in the interior.

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Not everything on the Veloster is local, however. Upgraded seats from the 2021 model and mirror covers have been brought over from South Korea, and the Japanese SA-25R WedsSport wheels are an “overseas exclusive” finish. One of the most defining features on the car is absolutely the vinyl wrap, which makes the Veloster look like it’s been through a few rounds of Death Race with scars and tales to tell. The “dirty style” design comes courtesy of TTStudio, all the way in Russia.

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Alongside the wrap, Bauchat’s favorite thing about the N is the way it lays out. Since the model was so new, there wasn’t a lot on the market for air ride, so Bauchat looked to Universal Air Suspension to put together a custom kit. Once installed and dialed-in, this Veloster N became the first in the world to be riding on bags.

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“My biggest influence is the community,” Bauchat says. “The community is what helps keep me inspired and influenced my decision to continue building Hyundai cars.”

In a world of influencers, we think that Bauchat and his Veloster N are the best kind. We and the KDM community can’t wait to see what’s next.

Greg Bauchat's 2020 Hyundai Veloster N is featured in PASMAG #163. CLICK HERE to order.

2020 PAS 163 Supra Tech Car Audio 11 00

Photography by Tyler Cates Photography (@tylercatesphotos)


ESSENTIALS

Owner: Greg Bauchat
Location: Moreno Valley, California, USA
Vehicle: 2020 Hyundai Veloster N
Horsepower: 270 HP
Club: Team Hybrid

SOCIAL

Facebook: /socalgarageworks
Instagram: @socalgarageworks

ENGINE

  • SXTH Element (4-inch carbon fiber intake system, turbo upgrade inlet)
  • AirTec (oil cooler, front-mount intercooler)
  • Bisimoto dyno ECU tune
  • SCGW carbon fiber (engine cover, fuse box cover, radiator shroud)

EXHAUST

  • AFE down-pipe
  • ARK Performance mid-pipe

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

  • WedsSport SA-25R wheels - 19x8.5 (f/r)
  • Pirelli P Zero tires - 235/35 R19 (f/r)
  • R1 Concepts BBK - 6-pot caliper & 356-mm disk (f), 4-pot caliper & 345-mm disk (r)

SUSPENSION

  • UAS custom air suspension kit
  • Air Lift Performance 3P management
  • VIAIR dual 444c air compressors
  • 4-gallon spun aluminum air tank
  • AirRideEquipment air suspension installation 

EXTERIOR

  • TTStudio custom vinyl wrap
  • DH Graphics wrap installation
  • APR carbon fiber splitter
  • ADRO carbon fiber side skirt extensions
  • VIS AMS carbon fiber hood
  • Hyundai KDM mirror covers

INTERIOR

  • SCGW carbon fiber (steering wheel, shift knob, interior trim)
  • Hyundai KDM 2021 Veloster N seats

AUDIO

  • JL Audio (10-inch 10W6v3-D4 subwoofers (2), HD900/5 amplifier)
  • Focal door speakers (f/r)
  • Audio Concepts custom trunk install

SPONSORS

  • ARK Performance
  • APR Performance
  • R1 Concepts
  • ADRO USA
  • Pierce Motorsports
  • KDM Tuners
  • DH Graphics
  • AirRideEquipped
  • SoCal Garage Works
 

PHOTO GALLERY

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