5d ago
Justin North joins us to tell us about the origins of Off The Line Performance, his earlier career in engineering, why he got into Subaru and other platforms such as the GR Corolla and much more. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Dec 15
Brian Tooley and Rick Crawford join us at the PRI Tradeshow to their history, their current designs and upcoming projects, and of course the recent private equity deal for Brian Tooley Racing High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Dec 10
Grayson Merica AKA OTL Grayson joins us to share stories from his time at Off The Line Performance, how he got involved and of course modding Subarus from mild to wild. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Intro 00:56 Off the Line Performance, Subarus & Shop Workflow 03:10 Subaru Owners, Mod Culture, and Projects 06:12 Power Packages and Customer Goals 10:22 Which Car to Start With? WRX vs STI: Upgrades and Costs 22:54 600HP Builds, Engine Management and Standalones 29:39 FA24 and Corolla Platforms 43:34 Events 52:25 The FRS Story 01:13:57 IS300 JZ Swap Build 01:26:13 STI Concept & Subaru's Future
Dec 3
Derric Carter joins us to share his entrance into Trans AM, his love for Fords and racing them, and of course the challenges along the way. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Intro 02:34 Racing, Instructors & Racing Community Support 07:20 Ford Loyalty, Salvage and Flipping Cars 13:13 From HPDE to NASA, First Wrecks, How Track Insurance Works 22:53 Trans Am Debut & Podium Surprise, Making a GT500 Trans Am Legal 31:44 Favorite Tracks & Racing Experiences 40:06 Supercharged vs. Twin Turbo GT500s, and Motec 50:25 Affordable Upgrades: Tires & Brakes, Weight Reduction & Racing Modifications 01:17:47 Unique Hauling & The Portable Lift
Nov 26
We made our way to Martiniworks HQ to have Dustin Korth on, who is a diesel truck enthusiast in more ways than one. We touched on his role at Martiniworks, his love for dirt racing and road rally's as well. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Nov 19
Gary Rude and Brian Hawk of Patience Metal Fab come on the show to recap their awesome SEMA builds, what changes they've made to the shop in the last year, and of course their upcoming projects. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Nov 12
Chase Lautenbach, Co-Founder of Street Car Takeover joins us to share some origin stories, his experience with incredible street cars, racing at events and of course hosting them as well. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Nov 5
Arne Toman of Cannonball Garage joins us again for another episode to tell us more about specializing in Mclarens, more cannonball stories, and more, more. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 29
Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Valentino Perez to talk about his 1500+ horsepower civic that he competes with at various events such as Import vs Domestic, Texas 2K, and more. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 22
We make our way back to Hochman Fabrication and Speed to have Ben back on the show. The Evo has been through some changes, the shop has massively expanded, and it's almost time to part for World Cup: Import vs Domestic. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship your car with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 20
Join us as we discuss Brians "Ute," Kurts off roading Toyota project, Dan's grocery trip to a fancy grocery store in his EV (what's happened to him by the way?), and Haris's various updates. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 15
Britt Casey Jr. is a professional racecar driver who's had experience in IMSA, spec Miata, TCR and more, while also being a coach at the Autobahn Country Club. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Aerodynamic Fundamentals: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/aerodynamics-fundamentals/?c=MINN Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 8
Martin Musial of AMS Performance joins us to tell us about what it takes to manufacture parts at a high quality level consistently, what it takes to chase a record, and about the S58 and VR30 platforms. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship with Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Oct 1
Connor Anderson most well known from his courses at the High Performance Academy joins us to provide insights into his career which has taught him much about manufacturing, whether it is automotive related or not, 3D printing and scanning, and of course custom parts for vehicles. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course 3D Printing Course Here: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/practical-3d-printing/?c=MINN Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package VIP Course available here: https://www.hpacademy.com/vip-package/?c=MINN Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship Your Car With Sure Thing Logistics: http://surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Sep 24
Arne Toman is a Cannonball record holder, having done the New York to California trek many times, he is also founder of Cannonball Garage, where they specialize primarily in servicing and modifying Mclarens. Arne is also one of the founder of AMS Performance. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Sep 17
Chad Anderson and Josh Estey join us to share the stories behind their vehicles, their careers in drifting and some insights into finding success within the sport. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide 3D Printing Course Here: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/practical-3d-printing/?c=MINN Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship Your Car With Sure Thing Logistics: surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Sep 10
Jake Minard of Jem Sport joins us to talk about tuning with Link Ecu and Motec, a bunch about Ecoboost swaps, drifting, and some how... tuning helicopters? High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Sep 3
Adrienne Peters joins us to share her story of her career in motorsports, Chevrolet Performance and of course her latest roll as VP of marketing at RaceTech. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net/ MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 29
Aaron Miller of Nth Moto joins us again to show off the latest trophy in their camp, updates on their builds and event results, some more insight into the development of the Viper platform and a bit about Ford GT's. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! SureThingLogistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 27
Mark Mcdonald of G-Force Fab joins us to share stories from his world of fabrication, including insights into the Hoonitruck truck build, international projects and more. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 20
Clay Stephens of 6XD Gearbox joins us to teach us a bit about their product, sequential transmissions, the creation of the 6XD standard gearbox, the XTD gearbox, and the MTX transaxle. In addition to a bit about himself as well. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Sure Things Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 14
Luis de Leon of Fueltech USA joins us to share stories about Fueltechs history, his own passion for cars, racing, and much more.
Aug 12
No Tune Necessary is the Minnoxide casual series where we take a break from interviews, and talk about... car stuff? Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 7
Bill Cohron of Power Hungry Performance joins us to talk about the origins of PHP, the 7.3 and other diesel platforms and the diesel aftermarket as a whole. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Aug 6
Carson Berman of Gtechniq North America joins us to share some of his experiences and knowledge in the world of vehicle protection and ceramic coatings. He dives into a variety of products and compounds to help us understand what makes sense and when. High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jul 30
Ron Mowen and Howard Tanner of Vengeance Racing join us to share how they joined forces, the creation of the business and what platforms they've worked on over the years, and of course a good bit about racing. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jul 25
Quentin Reese of the Reese Brother Race Cars crew joins us to talk about the wide variety of race cars they build and compete with, what goes into them and more. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jul 24
Garrett Reed AKA AmericanMuscleHD joins us to share stories about his journey, the projects he is currently involved and what he has been able to accomplish as an influencer in automotive media.
Jul 16
Andre Simon is a co-founder of High Performance Academy, known for his tuning and racing history with decades of knowledge in the automotive world. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jul 14
Greg Banish is an author, and OEM level calibrator and aftermarket enthusiast with over 2 decades of experience in the world of vehicle calibration.
Jul 9
Luke Walker joins us to talk about his "Cyber Runner" build, pre-runners in general, fabrication, and about his drift build. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jul 2
Shaun Visser and Gordon Heidacker join us to talk about some things Mopar, some things GM. From the Viper platform to developing the Plymouth prowler and more.
Jun 23
No Tune Necessary is an automotive podcast where we take a break from interviewing folks in our industry to have a good time discussing various things going on in the car world. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jun 18
John Doc joins us to talk all about drag racing. With a wide range of experiences in small tire, big tire and a variety of costs he's done it all. He also talks about his YouTube journey and the giveaways he used to do before it was trendy. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jun 11
bdullah of ProWire joins us to share his journey in building ProWire and drag racing. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Wiring Courses Link: https://hpcdmy.co/MinnoxideWiring Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Jun 4
Vinny Gigilo and Miller Coakley join us to share stories about some Ford fuel stories, the upcoming GTD adventure and of course road rallies. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
May 28
Henry Pitzer joins us to tell us stories of his IS300, his RX7, his automotive career which includes Cicio Performance, Hendrick Motorsports, being on a show and so much more. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
May 21
Dave Van Epps of Sonderwerks joins us to talk about upholstery, classic Porsches, and restoration. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
May 14
Mark of Company 23 Joins us to talk all things Subaru, product development, and insights into his switch from a large corporation to a small business. Support those that support us! 3D Modeling and Design Courses Here: https://hpcdmy.co/MinnoxideFab High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
May 7
Kasey Kromshroeder joins us to share her stories of being behind the wheel of a monster truck, some off roading fun, and some insight into her fabrication business. Support those that support us! High Performance Academy: Fabrication Courses link: https://hpcdmy.co/MinnoxideFab Other HPAcademy Courses: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
May 1
Nathan Shaw joins us to talk about various drag racing, his Nova build and what went into it, and about his shop which is predominately fabrication focused. Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Apr 28
The NTN crew discusses a number of topics such as totaled vehicles, Pro Lite race trucks, off-roading, Fords forgotten projects and more. Support those that support us! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Apr 23
Aaron Stehly joins us to share his experiences in the road race world, the Volkswagen race cars he has had, and share some insights about Koni shocks. Support those that support us! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Apr 16
Adam Petersen is a high performance transmission builder based out of Minnesota, specializing in a variety of models for various purposes. Support those that support us! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package More Bigger Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt
Apr 10
Jacob Stevenson joins us again to share updates on his foray into the rental car world, plus shares some stories on media projects since then. Support those that support us! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Apr 2
Ryan Wheeler AKA Lambo_Dadd joins us to share stories such as buying Stradman's Rolls Royce Limo, the various Lamborghini's he has had over the years and insight into suing an insurance company. Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Mar 27
Adam Mueller AKA Minneapolis Mopar joins us to share stories of previous builds gone wrong, how Nth Moto saved his passion for modified vehicles, and more. Support those that support us! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package 00:00:00 Intro 00:12:48 Some Business Talk 00:24:21 2018 Dodge Demon 00:30:49 Procharged Gen 2 Viper 00:38:18 Almost Stock... And Getting A Gen 5 Viper 00:50:24 Chasing 60-130s 01:02:55 Driving and Maintenance of High-Horsepower Cars 01:28:02 Evolving Twin Turbo Vipers 01:52:47 Describing the Experience of a Twin Turbo Viper 02:06:59 Balancing Modifications for Drag Racing Performance 02:13:39 The Journey to Owning a Viper GTSR 02:20:43 Choosing the Right Build for a Twin Turbo Viper 02:46:22 Outro
Mar 20
Gus Erikson AKA DCT_E36 joins us to share some awesome stories where he gives insight into his 1000HP E36, the M50 platform as a whole, some other stories including carbon monoxide poisoning and much more. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Mar 10
Antonio Calvo of Calvo Motorsports joins us to talk about the world of twin turbo Vipers and V10s, where he stands on the racecar and street car debate, the important of safety, and much more. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Mar 7
Brandon and Tiana of Accelerated Racing Solutions join us to talk all about why they almost exclusively use MoTec, their passion for grudge racing, and of course when they were on the Netflix show, Fastest Car. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Mar 5
Haris, Dan, Caleb, and Alex discuss TX2K plans, road tripping a Rivian, and recapping the recent Austin, Texas trip which had quite a few stories. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Feb 28
Lance Lucas and Matt Bryant of Cobb Tuning join us to give insights into what goes into developing products for an old or new platform. They go into depth on what really happened during the EPA lawsuit and how they handled it (and why). We also learn a bit more about the tuning and security side of things. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Feb 20
Carl Thomas of Twin Cities Performance joins us to share some insight in his world of building GM platforms, racing at road courses and drag strips, and of course tuning. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Feb 13
Brandon Baker and Christian de Saint Preux join us to share what Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has been up to in the LS/LT aftermarket, building C8 Corvettes (most notably the E-Ray and Stingrays), and overall platform development as new cars and models come out. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package
Feb 6
Alex Chud and Andy McPherson join us to share stories of a 2400+ horsepower F150 build, Honda's and Mitsubishi's, and of course tuning whether it's stock ECU or standalone. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off!
Feb 4
The NTN crew talks about the Corvette Middle finger moment from Daytona, Dan walking through a car wash, the literal birth of the RS3 and more. Tune in. Or don't. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com 5% off "Minnoxide5" or code "Minnoxide" for Free Shipping! Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off!
Jan 30
Matt Zurbrick of 5 O' Clock Garage joins to share the story of Hurricane swapping his 2018 Dodge Demon. He also shares the story of when The Grand Tour came to Detroit and how he played a hand in the success of that episode. Matt tells us about the road course he built, M1 Concourse. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Jan 23
Greg Banish of Calibrated Success joins us to share some insight in the differences between the OEM world and the aftermarket including approaches to calibration. He also discusses the differences between everyday tuning and calibrating for every day use. Emissions is another topic discussed as length in this episode Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Jan 21
Join us in our new series where we talk about... car stuff? From the new C8 ZR1 to Ram TRX's getting keyed and more, this is No Tune Necessary. Tune in, or don't. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Jan 16
Nick Plocienik joins us to share some insights into racing his Camaro, his Porsche GT3 Cup Car, and more. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Jan 9
Andy Graham, owner of BoltsAndNuts.Com joins us to share stories about the creation of BoltsAndNuts.Com, working with large YouTubers such as Cleetus McFarland, AdamLZ, Whistling Diesel, TJ Hunt and more. Special thanks to RacingJunk.Com for hosting us in their booth for this episode. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com - Code Minnoxide for free shipping! Save 10% on a BoltsAndNuts.Com order using code MINNOXIDE10
Jan 2
Ashley Vaughn joins us to share her journey on her background in cars, how she got into content creation and some insight into sponsor pursuits.
Dec 27, 2024
Ryan and Deena of Apex Turbo join us to share their journey in creating the unique fastener free turbo that has led to records being broken all while staying class legal. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Dec 18, 2024
Kyle Nelson, Co-Founder of MAPerformance joins us to share the story of the creation of MAPerformance, the FDSM project, and what it takes to build a sizable business in the automotive world. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Dec 11, 2024
Shawn of TunedByShawn and DRSC Automotive joins us to share some fun stories of the vehicles he has tuned and worked on, and of course some insight to his love for Haltech. Support those that support us! Haze Performance: https://hazeperf.com Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com
Dec 4, 2024
Justin White and Ed Armbruster join us to share their knowledge on the LS/LT platforms, tuning, building in a way to make them fast and last, and some fun stories as well.
Nov 27, 2024
Simon Sigier of Sigier Motorsport joins us again to talk about race cars, what an optimal setup may look like when it comes to the road course, and of course the KTM X-BOWS.
Nov 13, 2024
Ben Kaminsky of SEMA Garage joins us to share some more helpful insight into what SEMA does for our industry, emissions and regulations in general and what might be down the pipeline. Learn more about SEMA Garage here: https://www.semagarage.com/
Nov 6, 2024
Joanna Lacobelli Reid joins us to share some stories racing her Mustang, Coyote Swaps and more. Follow Joanna here: https://www.instagram.com/that1320chick/ Learn more about the Jack Frost Auto Museum here: https://www.jackfrostautomuseum.com
Nov 4, 2024
Mirza Grebovic joins us to share the journey of obtaining a career in the automotive industry in Detroit. He also shares some details behind the Blackwing projects that led to some of the greatest Cadillacs ever made.
Oct 30, 2024
Sam Barros of Power Labs Tuning and Nostrum High Performance joins us to talk about the world of director injection, how top tier injectors are made, the variety of fuel use we see in the aftermarket, tuning in general and of course Nissan GTRs
Oct 23, 2024
Bryan Hayes of Haze Performance joins us to share his history which includes being at MAPerformance, and how he created Haze Performance which specializes in mandrel bends, performance exhausts and more.
Oct 16, 2024
Asa Gladstein, the new owner of Crown Rally joins us to share about the future of the event, what will happen to Squad Driven, and ultimately how the purchase happened overall.
Oct 9, 2024
Jeff Schwartz, Owner of Schwartz Performance shares the story of the creation of Schwartz Performance, some projects including the Hellcat swapped Corvette, some of the land speed records he has to his name and of course chassis and restomods.
Oct 2, 2024
Ben Hochman of Hochman Fabrication and Speed joins us to share his journey in the Evo platform, where he has currently at the time of recording set the record for worlds fastest Evo. We also discuss Apex Turbos, the 4G63 platform in general, and other various topics.
Sep 25, 2024
Ricky and Dom of Rada Race Lab join us to talk about the creation of Rada Race Lab, including all of the platforms they work on and why they uphold themselves to a high caliber of quality.
Sep 18, 2024
Alastair Scully and Patrick Gruszka join us to share their experiences in Nitrocross and the journey along the way.
Sep 16, 2024
Kurt Thomas of ORE Off Road joins us to discuss how he made the switch to Off Roading after years of drifting and the creation of ORE. We discuss various platforms and other topics relating to the off roading.
Sep 11, 2024
Dani Platteter of Imola Motorsports joins us to to share a bit about the shop and the variety of supercars and European cars they have seen and serviced.
Sep 9, 2024
Ron Hinshaw from North Speed and Restoration joins to share some insights into the world of Restomods, Restorations and more.
Sep 4, 2024
Dan AKA GunnItGarage and I discuss some of the lessons learned from the podcast over the many episodes we have done. Thank you.
Aug 28, 2024
Andre Simon of High Performance Academy joins us for our first remote podcast to discuss the nuances of chasing records, the creation of High Performance Academy and where the passion for education comes from.
Aug 21, 2024
Aaron Miller of Nth Moto joins us to discuss a number of topics, mostly pertaining to the world of twin turbo vipers. This includes the records Nth Moto holds, some history of their builds of the years, and of course the various applications a twin turbo viper may be suited for. Aaron also shares his own history and journey as well.
Aug 19, 2024
David and Braxtin join us again to share some stories, the development of their line and what went into it, and some insight into the latest trends in the detailing trends which may or may not be best for everyone.
Aug 14, 2024
Max Odegaard joins us to discuss the process of building his drift truck. He also shares the progress and behind the scenes on the builds he is currently working on at Patience Metal Fab. Max gives an in depth reality as to why he ended up on the career path he did.
Aug 7, 2024
Austin and Alexis join us while attending Powercruise USA to chat about Civics and Cobalts! Two cars that are unlikely contenders to give V8s quite the challenge.
Jul 31, 2024
Antonio Della Polla joins us to share his knowledge in the world of rotaries, the various types and of course which are the most sought after. He also shares his knowledge of the Miata world, another platform he specializes in.
Jul 24, 2024
Kyle Larkin makes his return to the Minnoxide podcast where we discuss his role at JWP Automotive while continuing to grow his brand, Lurk Tuning. A number of topics are discussed regarding methanol injection, how the car scene has changed, how various platforms have their quirks and features and more.
Jul 17, 2024
Jarrett from Bowen Built and Mike from Roush Motorsports join us to talk about the recent Optima Ultimate Street Car event that took place at Road America. They also discuss what goes into making a Mustang a great contender for autocross and road course situations and more.
Jul 10, 2024
Jay Horta AKA Car Bodega joins us to discuss our recent weekend at Road America for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Jay shares how he's become more involved in servicing his own cars especially after receiving an astronomical quote for what turned out to be a simple job. Since, he has been excited to continue pursuing the track life.
Jul 3, 2024
The most familiar faces from the Ratified Motorsports camp come on to discuss all of the various platforms they own and work on. This includes Evo's, Audi RS3s, G80 M3s, Nissan GTRs and a whole range of vehicles beyond that. Big power and fun conversation in this episode!
Jun 24, 2024
While at the North Star Speed Summit, Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, and Aign "Money" Eel join us to talk about some fast Hondas and what it takes to get to the level they are at.
Jun 17, 2024
Greg Schmidt from Bad Influence Garage joins us to share various stories from his racing career. Which include his racer history and the experiences (good and bad) he has had with them. We also discuss a variety of events locally and across the nation.
Jun 10, 2024
In association with the BIR Performance Driving School and RaiseAHood, we have our first collaborative effort with the driving school to gather the experience from instructors, novices, and other experts.
Jun 3, 2024
Becca and Stephen join us to talk about their journey in the world of DAZA's, including the trials and tribulations they've had to go through to get to where they are today, which includes Becca winning TX2K earlier this year.
May 28, 2024
Davion and Omar join us while at the Powercruise USA event to talk about their builds, their businesses and how they've developed their cars for their purposes.
May 20, 2024
Bryan Hawk and Gary Rude of Patience Metal Fab join to share various stories ranging from the origins of Patience to the many types of builds they have worked on. This includes an EV swapped Porsche, a Renault rally build, a Camaro build for wheel to wheel action and more.
May 13, 2024
We visit John Mo Huber of JFB Off Road down in the outskirts of Chicago to talk about the incredible builds he and his team produce. From putting Hellcat and Demon motors into Jeeps to Restoring classic Bronco's with a modern twist, they do it all. Check out their website here: https://jfboffroad.com/ Want to listen to the podcast elsewhere? Visit here: https://www.minnoxide.com/ Sign up for the newsletter for alerts, wallpapers, and giveaways: https://minnoxide.ck.page/newsletter
May 6, 2024
Ben Kurzhal joins us to share about his various builds and projects he has done over the years. His Current one being a Rb26 Swapped GTO, in addition to other fun builds he has done and is planning to do.
Apr 29, 2024
Michael Petersen, CEO of RaiseAHood and also a driving instructor, joins us to share some of his advice for novices going into their first track day.
Apr 22, 2024
Bryce and Jorge join us to talk Mopars and Euros. Bryce has put in significant work on the 5.7 Jeep which is now over 1,000 AWHP, and Jorge shares his experience being a part of Minnesota Performance as well.
Apr 15, 2024
Jose and Matt join us to share their stories in the world of fabrication. They tell us about their personal projects and some of the work they've done in the prior roles and current careers.
Apr 8, 2024
Jeff Storms join us to share some of his background in the Minnesota car community. He goes into detail on the ownership of his 1 series BMW, making close to 600 horsepower, and of course his Noble M12 GTO 3R.
Apr 1, 2024
Caleb joins us to recap the craziness of TX2k 2024, which included him getting pulled over three times in an hour, and other various activities. He also shares some stories from the street scene events he has attended and the various builds he has had including a 1400 HP Z06, an SRT Jeep, Trackhawk, and GT500.
Mar 25, 2024
Adam joins us to do what he does best - having a good time. He tells us his background in cars which includes his twin turbo gen 3 Dodge Viper. He also takes us back to the creation of crown rally and how he was involved with it and what may be coming on the horizon.
Mar 19, 2024
Kevin Van Voris hosts us in his camp while we attended TX2K. We discuss how ownership of the new Demon 170 has been going, his old Demon which was totaled, and of course the passion and business that has lead to his success. Photo credit for thumbnail to Instagram: Cambered_Lenz
Mar 11, 2024
Omar Aguillon, owner of Nightfall Performance joins us to share his journey in building four digit Corvettes. From dropping out to a few difficult builds on other platforms he eventually became knowledgeable in the Corvette platforms and has since opened his own shop as well.
Mar 4, 2024
Jake Bird joins us again 60 episodes later to talk about how he has managed to keep the lights on at his business, Automotive Alterations, after narrowly escaping death twice from the motorcycle accident that cost his arm, and almost his livelihood.
Feb 26, 2024
Paul Rode joins us to share a number of awesome experience he has had over the years. Ranging from local events to those around the world such as Crown Rally and the Gumball 3000. He takes us through the adventures shared in his Z28 Camaro and memories he is responsible for creating in young car enthusiasts.
Feb 20, 2024
Joe joins us to talk about the various adventures he has had in his Mustang build, including the joys and difficulties of owning a high horsepower car. He also shares the story of when his wheel broke towards the end of a run at a drag strip. He get's a bit into the kind of work he does particularly on BMW and Minis in the Fargo area.
Feb 12, 2024
Alex joins us to share his journey in the world of motorsport. He goes into detail on how he got behind the wheel of a GT4 and had a competitive season before being taken out later in the 2022 season with extensive damages. He also discusses how training on iRacing with his simulator has improved his skills and knowledge drastically.
Feb 5, 2024
Tam joins us to share some of the various aspects of the car community he has been a part of. It ain't about going fast or being the showiest, just about having a good time.
Jan 29, 2024
John and Kyle join to share an in depth look into the VIP and show car world. They've traveled all over the country and have won countless trophies with their tastefully done builds. They also share a bit about Drive Cartel.
Jan 22, 2024
Jason Anderson from Janderson Heads joins us to share the intricacies of building heads for high performance vehicles. From vintage Mini's to drag strip monsters he has done it all. We go into quite a bit of detail in this episode and it was an absolute blast to talk shop.
Jan 15, 2024
Tim Roman joins us to share his in depth journey in putting together the worlds first AWD S550 Mustang. He goes into detail describing how he chose the parts he used (and didn't use) for a project he's been wanting to do for decades.
Jan 8, 2024
Michael Petersen joins us again to talk tires! Why winter tires are worth the cost, how sway bars affect a vehicle and why, traction as a whole, and the upcoming Performance Driving School classes at Brainerd International Raceway.
Jan 2, 2024
Dave joins as the first guest of the new year to share some exciting updates. Since the last episode Dave has completed his twin turbo Mustang which now makes more than 1000+ horsepower to the wheels. He still plans to autocross, drag race and road course this build as well. He also has since become the owner of his own shop, which has and will continue to put out some sweet builds. The shop is known as DRSC Automotive.
Dec 28, 2023
Michael Morgan joins us to share the difficulties of getting a brand new racetrack built and what goes into putting a proposal together. He also shares the experiences he has had running autocross and drifting events at various locations. Michael also goes into detail on the highs and lows he has had in building "Gramps"
Dec 21, 2023
Charles Mayne joins us for an episode to talk largely about marketing in the automotive world. Charlie was crucial in the growth of the MAPerformance social media platforms and ultimately their overall online success. He also discusses the creation of the content and also how people in the car community can have success in getting sponsors for their vehicles/channels.
Dec 18, 2023
Jarret Bowen, Owner of Bowen Built joins us for an episode to talk Ford and more. He's been servicing and building Fords for years and is one of the few that can work on Ford GT's. Jarret also has experience in trackside support for his clients so we discuss that as well.
Dec 14, 2023
Kamil Witkowski, Owner of SimRacing Chicago joins us to share an in depth look into the world of sim racing. He shares the development of his studio which hosts 10 simulators, including 2 mobile sims he has well. We discuss what the future looks like in a rapidly growing industry, and some misconceptions individuals may have when it comes to tuning a simulator.
Dec 11, 2023
Mike and Eric from Drag n Drive addiction join us to share the creation of Drag N Drive Addiction, which documents many of the drag and drive style events around the country. We discuss the various types of cars and racecars that participate, the rules followed for the events, and much more.
Dec 7, 2023
Tim DeCesaro joins the podcast to share his journey in the automotive world which was one well traveled. He shares stories from his time at Optima Batteries and some deals he has been a part of as a result. He also shares some of the motorsport and automotive events he has been able to attend over the years as well.
Dec 4, 2023
Braxtin and David from City Wide PPF come on the podcast to share their experiences in the detailing space. This includes creating their own detailing line designed with the Mid-West climate in mind. They also share the experiences they've had with ceramic products and what circumstances to use various offerings. And of course, the never ending debate of wax vs ceramic.
Nov 30, 2023
Steven Kojack joins us to share the origins of the Deutsche Car Club, his experiences with the B58 platform, the events he hosts, and ultimately all things BMW.
Nov 27, 2023
Mike Johnson comes back to talk superchargers and Mustangs! With over 200 pulls on his new ESS setup, Mike goes into detail how it compares to his previous Vortech kit. We also talk about the bang for buck that the new ten speed Mustangs provide. Mike also shares his experience on acquiring sponsors.
Nov 22, 2023
Jacob Stevenson, most commonly known as the owner of Golden Peaks Productions joins us to share some of the details of filming Banging Gears, the highs and the lows of the rental car business, and of course the creation of GoldenPeaks Productions.
Nov 20, 2023
Erik Blume comes on the podcast to discuss how he became a freelance photographer, particularly in the automotive, portrait, and wedding spaces. He also shares some of the experiences he has had on crown rally and Texas2K, and of course his Chrysler SRT 300 which has been a never-ending project in it's own special way.
Nov 13, 2023
Simon Sigier joins us as the final interview at SEMA to share a bit about his career in the racecar world. He touches on the education he had, some of the teams he has worked for, and eventually the creation of Sigier Motorsport. We also get into some details regarding the KTM X-Bows, and how his relationship with KTM kicked off.
Nov 12, 2023
Trevor Jameson AKA "MotionAutoTV" joins us to share the creation of his YouTube channel and how he turned it into a lifestyle. We get into some of the builds he has done, the overall model of giving away cars, and much more.
Nov 8, 2023
Rob Hoover joins us to share his journey with his latest project... putting a Bentley on a Hellcat. He also shares his background working at Monster Energy as well, which allows him to do some cool stuff in the motorsports world. We also discuss the Formula Drift Ridealong he arranged for the Carmmunity crew, which was done in RTR Mustangs piloted by Vaughn Gitten Jr, AdamLZ, and Chelsea DeNofa.
Nov 6, 2023
Nick Caloroso joins the first Minnoxide podcast recorded at SEMA. He tells us a little bit about SEMA and its purpose, the Future Leaders Network, his position with Driven Lighting Group (owned by Wheel Pros), and some insight into the development of awesome products in the automotive lighting industry.
Nov 2, 2023
Luan joins us to share his experiences he has had in the automotive world, many of which involve track days, the overwhelming majority being at Road America. He also shares his experience with track insurance after crashing his Camaro, his chats with Chevy engineers, and his overall (recent) love of GM vehicles.
Oct 30, 2023
Sam joins us to share his experiences in getting into the automotive world, including his journey with Mohs Performance, and the events he has attended.
Oct 23, 2023
Travis Steward joins us to share some of the adventures he has had in the car world especially when it comes to rallying across the country with Crown Rally.
Oct 16, 2023
Asa Gladstein AKA "The Squad Father" joins us to share his experience in the car community. From the days of interning with Crown Rally to his own multi-day events going down the eastern seaboard, Asa has seen it all. He also shares some of his experience in the car rental world and other aspects of his businesses.
Oct 9, 2023
Michael Petersen, Co-Founder of RaiseAHood, joins us for another episode dedicated to understanding vehicle dynamics. As a former engineer at Ford, he is able to discuss these topics at length to educate us on rotational forces, aerodynamics, emissions processes, braking, and so much more that relates to the casual or dedicated car enthusiast.
Oct 2, 2023
Pierro joins us again to give us some insight into how his race season went, either with on road courses or autocross events. He gives us some more in's and outs into how he has improved and how he plans to grow especially going into wheel to wheel racing in the future.
Sep 28, 2023
Dan Deckard AKA GunnIt Garage joins us to share his stories many of which regard being a Ford enthusiast. We spend some time talking about his previous 5.0 Mustang build designed to be as similar to the 2020 GT500 as possible before blowing 2 motors. He also shares how he got his salvage title GT500 for a steal of a deal, and making it Mystichrome as well. The gang recaps the entire Carmmunity rally including the track day at the famous Road America.
Sep 21, 2023
Jacob Jorgenson joins us to share the adventures he has had in the world of drifting, most of which has been with his LS7 swapped 350z. He also shares some details of his 20+ car collection which showcases his taste for many different types of cars, though many happen to be Nissan.
Sep 18, 2023
Kyle Larkin, who is a R&D Specialist at MAPerformance and a vehicle tuning professional joins us for a second time to give us an in depth dive into what it takes to tune vehicles. We range from the very basics to some nitty gritty topics that apply to any and all vehicles. We talk about air flow, what boost is, working with OEM systems and standalones, knock, and so many more topics. The Man of Many Maps has much to share on this one!
Sep 14, 2023
Jim joins us to share his experiences he has had over the years in the automotive world, much of which has been through his career at TPIS. Having started working on cars at the early age of 13, Jim has over 30 years of experience when it comes to working on LS, LT1, classic Japanese, and various other platforms. We touch on many details about various aspects of automotive performance which gets into the weeds at times.
Sep 11, 2023
Mo AKA BoostedMPLS joins us to share his growth in the car community. What started off as a love for the Volkswagen community turned into a need for speed. Eventually upgrading to a R35 GTR and picking up a LS Swapped RX7, Mo embodies someone who has a passion for all things car. We also discuss his YouTube and overall content creation, which also includes a fun video of him getting pulled over on Tail Of The Dragon
Sep 7, 2023
Trae comes back to share his successes in the world of drifting after a recent event that resulted in him placing second. He explains the journey he has had so far and how he has gained skills in the sport with plans to pursue it further. Trae also goes in depth on the story of his B5 Audi that burned down the at beginning of the car season.
Sep 4, 2023
Tyler joins us to share his background in the Toyota world, with his passions ranging from his Soarer to his new GR Corolla. We also get to learn a lot more about importing cars into the United States (R34 included!), and how one may get an imported right hand drive car into Minnesota.
Aug 31, 2023
AJ joins us to share his story within the car community where he is most known for Eurocharged Minneapolis and AJ's Garage. He explains how he got into flipping cars and grew to have the dealer model he has today. He also shares how Eurocharged Minneapolis has grown over the years. He also shares the stories of the various vehicles he has had over the years as well.
Aug 28, 2023
Rathana AKA "Rat" joins us to share his journey of how he has become known for building cars, especially some fast Audi's. He takes us through his past where he learned how to wrench working alongside his dad. We also discuss how how he created Ratified Motorsport and what is next for him, his brand, and his team.
Aug 21, 2023
Jen joins us for this episode to share her journey in the detailing world. As one of the most experienced detailers in Minnesota with years of experience, she shares her knowledge with those around her to create a positive community in the detailing space. She tells us her story of how she got into detailing, how she grew her business to be where it is today, and what is next to come.
Aug 14, 2023
Dylan Pride joins us to sharing his journey of how he got into drifting and has progressed in his journey over the years. From LS to 1JZ swaps he has developed experiences in various builds in order to dial in his skills. We also go on a (legendary) rant about tracks shutting down around the country and some interesting solutions to keep our tracks around.
Aug 7, 2023
Michael Petersen joins us to educate us on how the company he co-founded (Raise A Hood) combines artificial intelligence with knowledge of seasoned mechanics to help save the average Joe potentially thousands of dollars on vehicle repairs. We also discuss the decade he spent at Ford Motor Company, where he was as part of team that engineered the SN95 powertrain. Michael shares some advice and stories regarding getting your car on the track, and how he is an instructor at Brainerd International Raceway.
Jul 31, 2023
Kyle joins us for an amazing episode where we get into the nitty gritty of research and development of aftermarket parts and tunes for various types of vehicles. He also takes us through the builds he has done for Alex Martini, TommyFYeah's Evo, and Dustin Williams 400z. We also finish up by starting at the beginning of how he ended up doing what he does and how he initially got into cars as well through working on Hondas.
Jul 24, 2023
Alex joins us to share some of the stories he has had over the years in his Talon and Evo. From rallying across the country to on the track adventures this episode was a blast.
Jul 17, 2023
Derek Stinton joins us to share his automotive journey over the years and how he eventually came to own his current C6 Corvette "Racecar" after owning several others before "the one." He also shares details about the challenges of dropping over 100 pounds to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Jul 10, 2023
Sam joins us to give us some insight into the build of his 1992 Audi S4 and the journey it has been on over the years. He also tells us some stories he has had attending events locally and abroad.
Jul 3, 2023
Erik returns to the Minnoxide podcast to provide us an update on his 1967 Datsun Roadster restomod which has since hit the road for its shakedown. He also gives us his feedback from the F1 event he attended in Montreal. Erik shares some details regarding Cloud 9 Rentals.
Jun 26, 2023
Cody joins us to discuss how he got his start as a photographer/videographer in and out of the car scene. He's built a number of regular clients that allows him to have a diverse portfolio of exciting work.
Jun 19, 2023
Jacob and Jack join us halfway through their 19 day road trip across the United States and Canada which they have been doing in the new Nissan 400z. They share some of the exciting moments they have had while on the road, and the experiences they have had with people along the way. They also share past experiences when it comes to private photoshoots and filmmaking. Jacob gets into depth on how he has gotten to where he has and the challenges that come with being a full time creative.
Jun 12, 2023
Alec joins us for our 23rd episode of the Minnoxide podcast to share his journey in the detailing world. Over the years Alec built a reputation as one of the go-to detailers for supercar owners due to his quality but also his mobile capabilities. We also get deep into the 75hard program Alec recently completed and the results that came with that.
Jun 5, 2023
Join us as Tyler Joseph of Saint Nordic tells about his journey in the automotive customization world. As one of the go-to lighting and electrical experts in Minnesota for enthusiasts local and abroad he shares customer success stories, and the challenges he has had to get where he is at today. He has grown rapidly over the last few years and has aspirations of being even more nationally recognized as his business continues to scale.
May 29, 2023
On this episode, we really dive into what this show was created for. To get to know people "beyond the meet." While we touch on a few automotive related topics, Sean and Haris have an at length conversation with Tyler Ray about his experience in the MMA world, in addition to his experiences helping locals run shows at a high level.
May 22, 2023
Chazz and Jess join us to discuss the many cars they have had over the years and which ones stacked up to be the best. Such as their high power Porsche 911, the C7 Z06, the BMW M5 CS and many more. We also discuss their upcoming events they will host and/or attend such as Pistons and Protein and the Battle of the Brands. Somehow, we get into the creation of Minnoxide as well.
May 15, 2023
Terry joins us for an episode as we discuss a number of topics regarding the adventures we've had and will have. This includes the rallies we have done and the rally community and the upcoming event in Monaco Terry will experience through a Ferrari program. We touch on some of the great new cars we are seeing manufacturers put out and a number of other topics.
May 8, 2023
Ben joins us to discuss the exciting lifestyle being a captain for a large airline and the adventures that come with being in such a position. We also discuss some of the stories with the R8, which is his dream car, some of which proved to be eyebrow raising. Ben also touches on the recent adoption of the bodybuilding lifestyle and some of the ways it has benefited his overall health.
May 5, 2023
Derek joins us to give us some insight into his photography journey and the creation of Nightfall Visuals. We also go down memory lane on some rally events we have had that have gotten a little chaotic. We also go into a long discuss regarding the best possible rally.
May 1, 2023
Blake joins us for this episode to tell us about some of the experiences he has had rallying, and how he aims to improve the rallying world through connectivity, safety, and in so many other ways. He also tells us about some of his other tech projects and how he has made it meet in the middle with his passion for cars. We get to hear his perspective on the largest group buy of Viper ACRs, all of which were highly customized and true one of ones.
Apr 24, 2023
One of the most well known event organizers in the state of Minnesota, Daniel Balto, joins us for an episode where we go over his current venture Carmmunity. We touch on the app itself and the events associated with it while also discussing Daniels origins within the car community itself. Naturally we talk about his Evo and everything that had to be done to get to the Banging Gears set as well. A lots of memory lane also takes place on this episode where we discuss the fun adventures we have had on previous rallies, some of which included Daniel's events as well.
Apr 17, 2023
Join Sean and Haris as they get to know Emily, who is the creator of Minnesota Girls Modified which is a local community of female car enthusiasts. We touch on the adventures she has had with her vehicles over the years and some of the crazy moments that come with working on your own cars. We also touch on the future of car enthusiasts and just how much EVs will take over the world.
Apr 10, 2023
Join Sean and Haris as they interview Jake Bird, owner of Automotive Alterations in Minnesota which a shop specializing in detailing, ceramic coating, wraps, and more. Jake has been involved with altering cars for years, and has taken a big step from being an employee to owning his own business. He takes us through the ups and the downs and what it really takes to be a business owner in the car community. We also touch on his Pandem R32 build which is a work in progress that will eventually be an extension of not just his shop, but also himself.
Apr 3, 2023
Dave Rasmussen joins Haris and Sean for the 12th episode of the Minnoxide podcast. They discuss Dave's background in building and racing cars for over two decades. Dave is by far the most technical guest we have had on this podcast so far and it was a blast to learn how he has taken care of his customers in addition to make his Mustang incredibly capable at running autocross, drag racing, and road coarse events. Join us for one heck of an episode.
Mar 27, 2023
On episode 11, join Sean and Haris as they interview 3 guests from Colorado while at TX2K. They discuss a number of topics mostly revolving around content creation in many different forms in addition to growing your brand. With 5 total people on the microphones, the topics range all over the place but eventually finish with everyone choosing their daily vehicle, their track car, and their show care.
Mar 20, 2023
Sean and Haris recap the remainder of the TX2K weekend which included a Mustang absolutely taking off with 4 wheels off the ground, the night scene of the Texas community during TX2K, and what a proper takeover looks like in the car scene.
Mar 17, 2023
On todays episode, we recap the events that have taken place during TX2K. Sean and Haris have had an eventful week, and it is only Friday... that said, we dropped the Durango. Literally. We saw a very special gated Gen 2 R8 which also had twin turbos. We discuss the quick behind the scenes tour we had at Mclaren where we saw a 1 of 15 720s GT3X. Overall, checking out the local scene has been a blast!
Mar 13, 2023
Mike Johnson joins us to discuss the notorious orange Mustang that has grown quite the following in last year. He takes us through the build of the 10 speed 5.0 which often catches people by surprise if they don't recognize the car and its reputation. Mike describes his journey from the Subaru life into the world of V8s and why it suits his purposes. We also discuss the perception of being seen as cocky (despite being an easygoing individual) and how he uses his Mustang for "research" purposes against stage 2 Subarus, angry CTSV owners, and more. The discussion also compares the street racing versus tracking racing lifestyle and the opportunities that have arose ever since the switch. The group also discusses how the following grew so rapidly and how others can do so as well.
Mar 6, 2023
For Episode 7, join us as we get to know Trae AKA SingleTurboNoggy. We discuss the timeline of his high horsepower build in preparation for TX2K and the time crunch he is facing. He also takes us through the history of picking up his Mitsubishi Evo through a snowstorm which has them stranded in the middle of the Dakotas. We touch on his experience at banging gears where he gets to meet the likes of AdamLZ and other YouTubers who are an inspiration for his lifestyle and his content. Trae also shares how he was destined to become a car enthusiast where he explains in detail how his father inspired him to be the JDM/German car loving enthusiast he is today.
Feb 27, 2023
On today's episode, featured guest Brian DuBose AKA Caddi.Daddy takes us through his epic DIY project CTSV. He tells us about the goals for the build and some of the struggles that have come with putting a big ol' turbo in. In addition to that, Brian tells us about his capabilities to make merch for himself and other influencers, in addition to how he has grown his social media platforms to be that they are. In addition to his personal businesses and aspirations, he is also the director of marketing for the Minnesota Car Enthusiast Club (MNCEC).
Feb 21, 2023
Join Haris and Sean for another episode of the Minnoxide Podcast where we chat with Pierro Pucci about his experience on and off the track. We discuss his builds, how he dials them in, and what he has done to see success in just a few years of actively learning. While the majority of success on track days is the result of mental sharpening and growing your skillset, we also touch on what basic mods someone can do to maximize their performance around a circuit. We also briefly touch on his work at Pucci's Garage, and what projects he has been working on. The podcast finishes with some F1 predictions as well.
Feb 14, 2023
On today's episode, featured guest Bryce Bjerke is the brains behind Fat Cat Performance and now a full time Mopar expert at Moh's Performance Motorsport. Bryce has years of expertise and knowledge when it comes to working on and tuning Mopars specifically Gen 3 Hemi's. Join us as we dive deep into what makes this platform unique and special compared to its rivals, and how to make them even faster.
Feb 6, 2023
For episode 3, Trevor Skarie of Shred Design Co. walks us through his design process for the projects he undertakes, much of it automotive related. He also takes us through the importance of speaking the same language as your clients to ensure the end result is what everyone wants. In addition to creating artwork for his freelance clients and Platinum Automotive Wraps, he is a talented musician creating original music while also working on passion projects that provide opportunities for other locals to be recognized.
Jan 30, 2023
The second episode of the Minnoxide podcast features our first guest, Eriks.Garage, who talk's about a number of topics from his first cars to the latest edition of a McLaren 570s. Touching on a history of his modified cars and how his tastes developed, especially being around the car scene during his childhood in Japan.
Jan 23, 2023
In the first installment of Minnoxide, Haris and Sean discuss the ERay and why it could be the beginning of American prosperity on the global level. They touch on the electrification of cars and why it may or may not be justified. Price scalping by sellers and resellers is still prominent but slowly becoming less and less. They also touch on why Cadillac and Andretti absolutely should enter the world of F1.