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30 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

It's crusty. It's old. It's broken | Wiper Motor Upgrade

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This wiper motor is old, crusty, and more importantly, not designed for a modern PDM. Let's fix that. In this video, we tear down our old Toyota FJ40 wiper motor and rewire it to function with a MoTeC PDM (Power Distribution Module), which switches power instead of ground.

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30 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

3D Scan and Model Your Own Car Parts

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Tired of measuring, cutting, and hoping it fits? 3D scanning takes out the guesswork and can save you hours of trial and error on your next sheet metal project. Here's how it works from initial scan to final weld.

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29 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The 3 Secrets To PERECT Suspension Performance

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Did you know 70% of your suspension performance comes from this. According to MCA Suspension’s Josh Coote, 70% of what makes your car handle well comes down to the damper valving, not just spring rates or shock brand.

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22 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How To Win (At Motorsport)

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1 man. 1 car. Over 20 track records. Going it alone in international time attack competition isn't easy, but Feras Qartoumy has clearly mastered the art of DIY racing with his global record-setting Corvette and is here to share some of his experience so far.

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18 Jul 2025 / By Brad Smith

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

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“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.

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15 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

"You Don’t Want 1,000 HP on the Street”

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Could you swap a turbo over in 30 mins or less to go between 800hp and 1500hp for street vs track?

Herman from Platinum Racing Products walks us through the thinking behind his personal Nissan RB26 street build, including how he’s achieving true 3.

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04 Jul 2025 / By Brad Smith

141: This Could Make or Break Your New Harness. [PODCAST]

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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.

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02 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why Your CAD Designs Don't Work

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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 about what it takes to turn complex billet and cast designs into reality.