Jonathan Ward | Icon 4x4 - Taking The Art Of Resto-Modding To The Next Level

August 23, 2021 in Podcast, Specialists

Jonathan Ward of Icon 4x4 (@icon4x4) is on the podcast to talk about restomodding classic cars. A man of many fascinations, from pristine authentic restorations to adopting the latest aerospace tech and hand made leather goods.

https://icon4x4.com

https://www.instagram.com/icon4x4

Hope you enjoy,

Sam

Audio Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/carchatpodcast

Support The Podcast:

https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint

Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

12:10 - Starting TLC 4x4 & ICON 4x4

19:59 - Jonathan’s Design Process

30:57 - ICON Design Philosophy and Process

51:21 - Jonathan’s Side Projects

1:04:37 - Being a Craftsman in the Modern Era

1:27:49 - Building a Team

1:40:22 - 5 Questions

#88 Alex Ross : Shark Werks - 3.9L and 4.1L GT3 RS Conversions and more

April 20, 2021 in Porsche

Alex (@sharkwerks) is a founder of the Shark Werks Porsche tuning shop in LA. Most notably known for their 3.9L and 4.1L 997 GT3 RS conversions and exhaust systems.

https://instagram.com/sharkwerks

https://www.sharkwerks.co

Hope you enjoy,

Sam

Buy Sam A Pint:

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

3:58 - How did Shark Werks Start?

19:02 - Chasing Horsepower

23:22 - Setting Up Suspension

31:30 - Shark Werks Fixing Common Porsche Issues

44:03 - Shark Werks Research Process

49:40 - Engine Upgrades and Reliability

56:09 - Porsche GT4

1:18:48 - Turbo vs. NA Porsches

1:21:48 - Experiencing High Horsepower 911’s

1:30:42 - What are the differences between the Shark Werks 3.9L and 4.1L Engines?

1:38:06 - The 718 GT4

1:40:38 - Centrelock Wheels Going Wrong

1:43:30 - Changing Gears with a Gated Shifter

1:46:51 - Differences in 911 Generations

1:49:54 - Porsche and Manual Gearboxes

1:58:22 - 5 Questions

Car Chat Podcast #48: Matt Farah | The Smoking Tire

June 01, 2020 in Podcast, Journalists

Matt Farah (@thesmokingtire) is a freelance automotive journalist from LA, hosting The Smoking Tire Podcast, making videos on his youtube channel and writing articles for magazines such as Road & Track. He also now has a car storage business in LA called Westside Collector Car Storage. You can also find the podcast on itunes etc under "Car Chat"

Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokingtire/

Matt's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingTire

https://www.westsidecollectorcarstorage.com/

Hope you enjoy the podcast,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:43 = Where did it all begin?

05:20 = Working at Gotham Dream Cars

22:14 = Drive

27:14 = One Takes

38:24 = 992 Turbo thoughts

44:58 = The Safari 911