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#100 David Pook | Life 110 (Tuning Alpine A110s)

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David Pook is a specialist in vehicle dynamics, having worked previously for JLR SVO Division bringing you cars such as the Project 8. He founded Life 110 to bring that knowledge and consequently products to the Alpine A110.

Life 110: https://www.instagram.com/alpine_life110

https://life110.co.uk

Hope you enjoy,

Sam

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Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

02:29 - What is Vehicle Dynamics

10:40 - Designing Cars for Local Roads

18:50 - David’s Career in Vehicle Dynamics

26:09 - Modelling Ride and Handling

42:19 - What was the Ethos of JLR SVO

59:17 - Life110

1:16:16 - Perfecting the A110

1:30:03 - Jaguar Project 8

1:35:42 - The Future of Life110

1:39:25 - 5 Questions

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

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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

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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