06 Oct 2023 / By Peter Kelly

101: What’s the Best Engine Platform to Learn Tuning On? [PODCAST]

101: What’s the Best Engine Platform to Learn Tuning On? [PODCAST]

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As every JDM fanboy knows, Nissan Skyline GT-Rs are fast — the question is, with the right knowledge and skills behind a GT-R, just how fast can these iconic 90s machines go? So far, the answer to that question is 6. 37 at 224mph.

29 Sep 2023 / By Peter Kelly

100: Want to Get Your Car Handling Better Than Ever Before? Listen to This. [PODCAST]

100: Want to Get Your Car Handling Better Than Ever Before? Listen to This. [PODCAST]

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Are you sick of playing the guessing game when it comes to setting up the suspension and tyre systems in your race or road car? If you’ve ever felt like you’re throwing alignment adjustments, damper settings, and spring rate changes at the pit wall just to see what sticks when...

22 Sep 2023 / By Peter Kelly

099: What Makes Bosch Motorsport Electronics So Good (And So Expensive)? [PODCAST]

099: What Makes Bosch Motorsport Electronics So Good (And So Expensive)? [PODCAST]

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What’s the difference between a high-end professional motorsport ECU from Bosch and the consumer-level stuff we’re more used to dealing with from manufacturers like MoTeC, EmTron, or Haltech? Does your race car really need motorsport-specific ABS, or will the factory equipment do the job just fine? And why does the...

15 Sep 2023 / By Peter Kelly

098: Need a Custom Part? This Is How You Get It Made. [PODCAST]

098: Need a Custom Part? This Is How You Get It Made. [PODCAST]

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Have you ever needed to get a part custom-made and been shocked at just how much it cost? In this episode of Tuned In, we sit down with Dan Melling from Kiwi CNC to find out exactly what’s involved in making bespoke one-off parts — from the initial measurements to...

09 Sep 2023 / By Peter Kelly

097: Building a Sema Standout With Cheap Tools & the Internet. [PODCAST]

097: Building a Sema Standout With Cheap Tools & the Internet. [PODCAST]

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The Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ platform is extremely popular in the enthusiast market for plenty of reasons. It’s simple, it’s rear-wheel-drive, it handles, it’s cheap — and there are few platforms out there that have the kind of aftermarket support that the ZN6 has.