Podcast Episodes

147: Inside the Art of Bespoke Engine Building

Whether it’s a bespoke quad-turbo V12 or a modified OE production engine, the fundamentals remain the same—we’re all looking for those extra gains. Italtecnica’s Riccardo Breda is here to break down …

Published on 2 hours ago

146: From Home Builds to Hypercars: Composites for Everyone

Composites might seem like the secret language of aerospace engineers and hypercar builders, but Gabriel Mountjoy from Common Fibers is here to break down those barriers. He’s out to prove that compo…

Published on 2 weeks ago

145: How to Avoid Wasting Thousands on the Dyno

It’s common for car enthusiasts to rush their car onto the dyno before it’s truly ready, only to have it strapped down and the tuner uncover a list of issues. Nothing kills the excitement of chasing …

Published on 4 weeks ago

144: Is a Retired F1 Car the Ultimate Track Toy?

Formula 1 represents the pinnacle of motorsport and James Densley along with the team at TDF Limited are breathing new life into retired F1 cars, transforming them back into the ultimate track weapon…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

143: DIY Motorsport Isn’t Easy But It’s Insanely Rewarding

No matter the stage of a build, most projects reach a point where giving up feels tempting. They demand grit and perseverance—and Karel Silha from Karel S Motorsport’s wild DTM-inspired M4 Time Attac…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Field Report: Why Your CAD Designs Don't Work

Designing an elaborate engine block or cylinder head in CAD is one thing, but actually manufacturing that design is another challenge altogether. In this video, we talk with Gerry from Crest CNC abou…

Published on 2 months ago

142: “Composites” aren’t just for high-end motorsport

“Composites” aren’t just expensive and elaborate carbon fibre parts for high-end race teams. It may be easier, more accessible, and cheaper than you think to get started in the composite game.

This we…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Field Report: A Clever Solution | 400HP 3-Cylinder G16E-GTS

The Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla are already cult favourites, and now they’re about to get even faster.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Field Report: Is a 940kg Toyota MRS the ULTIMATE Grassroots Racer?

"The closest we've got to a mechanic is a panel beater." - Has this group of friends on a budget built something quicker and more special than many big chequebook builds ever will be?

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

141: This Could Make or Break Your New Harness.

Forget the hype around “Mil-Spec” wiring — most builds don’t need it. Smart, fit-for-purpose materials and design can still deliver a reliable harness with great performance and aesthetics. 

This week…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago