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Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #68 Tech Talk | Gold Leaf performance will make your ears bleed (and you'll be happy about it)Gold Leaf PerformanceI make no bones about the fact that I've been very lucky this past few years of building content, running a podcast and connecting with brands I respect, only for most of the time, that turn in to friendships.The Porsche culture seems to attract a lot of just good people. Martin and David are no exception. It just so happens they developed the most exciting modification for normally aspirated 981 or 718 Cayman's EVER.When the GT4 RS came out, despite having no need for a track biased car, I was...
2025-09-1948 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #67 Heritage | Ninemeister's founder Colin Belton on the 9m brand, building the 9mGT2 and giving Singer a leg up!NinemeisterSome episodes come about over a quick brew and a realisation that we're pals in waiting. Others whether it's because of logistics, scheduling or even personal reasons, it can take months, if not years to get locked in. You know what, that's OK! The important bit is that when we get it, we get a great episode that you people all love to listen to. The other thing that's almost entirely out of my hands is whether someone is willing to share their personal journey. Some people like me ol' mate Mike Brewer, are...
2025-09-041h 39
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #66 Tech Talk | Live event news and a deep dive on designing wiring from scratch with Level Motorsport WiringLevel Motorsport WiringWay back, when the RENN550 was being dreamt up, I started reaching out to companies that seemed a good fit. Whether it was the ethos of the company or someone that headed it up, I was carefully seeking out people that would appreciate being involved in something like a carbon bodied, Lotus chassis'd, Porsche inspired sports car. Well Matt was one of those people. From the aesthetic of his instagram page to his obvious obsession with perfection, it just made sense to reach out and build bridges.He couldn't have...
2025-08-221h 36
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #65 Heritage | KAMM Manufaktur on building the all carbon 912C and now the 912T!KAMM Manufaktur!Sometimes episodes take months, even years to organise and shoot. Others - like this episode with KAMM founder Miklós (Miki) Kázmér, came together during a spontaneous moment where I'd finished a magazine shoot for the Renngineering Cayman S/E and knew that Miki was setting up at Boxengasse's annual Megaphonics event. With a couple of hours gap between the end of the mag shoot for 911 and Porsche World and needing to be back at Boxengasse HQ for a Michelin pre-show meal I figured I'd try to lock in an episode rec...
2025-08-151h 29
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #65 Heritage | KAMM Manufaktur and building the 912C and now the 912T!KAMM Manufaktur!Some episodes are planned months, even years in advance. Others, like my conversation with KAMM founder, Miklós (Miki) Kázmér came together in a spur of the moment check in, knowing that he was setting up for @Boxengasse Megaphonics 2025 and, well I'd just finished a magazine shoot for the Renngineering Cayman!That meant that rather than have any pro gear, it was using mismatched audio recorders and in a public place with no ability to say shhhhh! What could have been a bit of a disaster, turned out to be...
2025-08-151h 29
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #64 Waffle | The BIG catch up! Mag features, shows, brand collabs and new projects underway!The BIG catch up!It's been a while... I know I know... the introduction says your weekly dose of Porsche culture and it's been anything other than weekly this year. There is a reason for all that though and this episode does a round up but also gives a proper explanation as to why that is. Despite being quiet on socials and almost as quiet on here and YouTube, it's been for a reason... Renngineering wasn't designed to just be a podcast or YouTube channel. It's always been about building the RENN550. At...
2025-08-0735 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #63 Heritage | Mike Brewer - HIS Porsche Origins StoryMike Brewer!There are some people that when you meet them, you either are impressed at their authenticity and how closely the on-screen persona matches the person you meet, or you feel a bit let down that it's an act. Well that's my take anyway.Of course there's a little turning it up to 11, but the man I've gotten to know over the past couple of years is pretty much the same guy you see on TV.Now on that... in the YouTube video episode coming out Saturday 3rd April 2025, I put a...
2025-05-011h 43
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #62 Waffle | Frank Cassidy is back! The ULTIMATE road trip guideFrank is back!It's been a while since Frank Cassidy has been on the pod. As I've said to him, our episode together is one of the ones that people mention to me most. Likewise, it's been an admission of Frank's that he enjoyed our chat more than any other "interview". Quotes because I try hard to avoid being an interviewer.Last time we caught up, Frank and I chatted about doing some episodes where it wasn't about him as a person, as we've done that, but actually our shared experiences. I suggested, based on...
2025-04-101h 13
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #61 Tech Talk | Modifying Cayman 987/981/718 - Renngineering LIVE! at Porsche Club Great BritainRenngineering LIVE!This latest episode was shot at Porsche Club Great Britain where in front a studio audience, myself and two other fairly knowledgeable owners break down our approach to our cars.We start off with Kai who owns a 2.0 base model 718 Cayman and went for a big power approach. For the 987 we've got Simon who competes in sprint events and hillclimbs so more of a focus on lightweight. I cover my car to an extent and talk about the specialness I've been trying to create with that car.We wrap up with...
2025-04-0356 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #60 Waffle | Fitting a GT4 RS intake to a 981 and going viral(ish) What was it like to install the Gold Leaf Performance 4RS intake on a 981?I didn't have a great deal of choice last week. I wore the same scruffy garage clothes for days on end, bounced from day job to the Renngineering Cayman build, and back again.I set myself the target of collecting and fitting the beautifully designed and made GT4 RS style intake system on my car within a week. A lofty goal, particularly because I'm absolutely anal about getting things right. Close just ain't good enough.I didn't quite hit...
2025-03-1319 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #59 Your Porsche Stories | Bruce Floyd, Brumos and the 250'000 mile 911Your Porsche Stories is BACK!I love these episodes. They don't happen as frequently as I would like (massive hint there) so if you have a really cool Porsche or there's a great family story behind it, or perhaps the car itself has a really great backstory - I want to hear from you. Drop me a DM or email and we'll find some time.Every now and again, I'll take the lead and when I see something cool, will reach out to the owner and invite them on. That's what happened with Bruce.
2025-02-271h 09
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #58 Heritage | Richard Tuthill - HIS Porsche Origins StoryFinally... FINALLY... The Tuthill Episode!We're back with a new season, and I wanted to kick this one off with a big bang. What's a bigger bang than a rally driving legend that is just crazy enough to build an 11000rpm aircooled 911, run an ice driving event and has time left over to build a modern take on the Porsche GT1, the Tuthill GT ONE.More than that though, the company itself carry out restoration builds, the SC RS, the 2.0 cup, and are again, just about mad enough to say yes to (almost) anything!
2025-02-201h 16
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #57 Waffle | What on earth is going on at Porsche?! Mick joins for a classic, certified, waffleMick jumps back on the good ship Renngineering. It's always fun us two getting together to rattle through what's going on in our lives but when Porsche release a do not drive statement just in time for a Waffle, it was always going to be good.We also gave our thoughts on the GT3 992.2 and the 911 Carrera T. A cabrio... really?!I hope you're all doing well. If you are get out and drive and if you can't do that, get planning a trip for when you can.Thanks for listening.
2024-11-0845 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #56 Heritage | Leyton Haus - What to do when you don't want to build a Singer 911 but that's kind of what you're starting with!??Picture this... you've found a car that sounds like a scam, but it's a Singer style shell, sat at Tuthill Porsche. It's reasonable money but you're taking it on, basically on trust. You then don't want to build a Singer tribute and go about building something yourself.That's what Paul Leyton did with this 911!Some people have a natural way about them, that makes you feel that nothing is worth getting too upset about, and that it'll all work out. Well this episode gives you about ten of those examples. The output from...
2024-10-311h 21
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #55 Tech Talk | Wrightune! Aircooled engines and choosing an engine for the RENN550A big personality from a big man! Some episodes you listen back to and find yourself smiling a big dumb smile. That's what this episode did. Partly because it was so useful for me to learn about air-cooled Porsche engines, or at least start that journey but also because he's such a good laugh to be around.You'll hear us talk about Chris and his dad's background in racing, including a Jacky Ickx Le Mans winning engine build, Chris's own motorsport career but also how he's part mechanically minded and part artisan. Like...
2024-10-1753 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #54 Waffle | The Comeback Kid!The comeback kidWhat a strange couple of weeks! With an episode that was difficult to record, difficult to edit, and difficult to put out, you couldn't make up the u-turn that came after.With that pause and reflection in the bank, and the need to buy a new daily runabout, particularly for the winter, it was looking more and more like buying a VX220 or Elise donor car for the RENN550 was going to be a 2025 thing.The budget for a donor isn't huge, with the early phase of the build but...
2024-10-1014 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #53 Waffle | The honest episode.The honest episode.I remember listening to Porsche Cooled with Michael Bath just before Renngineering started and hearing him talk about being tired and it being a pretty labour intensive thing to do, putting out a podcast weekly. Blindly positive, I thought how hard can it be!? Turns out there are two answers to that. If you have a team around you making it all happen and you can be the host, pretty sensible. However, if you're a pretty normal working guy or gal, and having to do it all, well that's intense. ...
2024-10-0342 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #52 Waffle | Mick IS a co-host, Porsche coming down hard on companies and what 100k Porsche?This week is a break in the big episodes and I grab Mick for some good old fashioned Waffle. With absolutely no planned conversation, we surprised ourselves and found that there was quite a bit to talk through.We start by trying to figure out what Porsche is trying to achieve by forcing brands that are woven in to the brand to no longer market their cars as a Porsche, even when they're built off one.We chat about Mick seeing the new 992.2 just last weekend and his first thoughts. That led us nicely on...
2024-09-1931 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #51 Tech Talk | The GOAT of Porsche interior trimmers - Dave The TrimmerI agonised over who to use for interior trimming.With any company I choose to use for my Outlaw Cayman, the hope is that I'll have a great experience so that when it comes to building the RENN550, I've got the relationships and trust in place to know the product at the end is what I'm looking for.I'm frustratingly difficult as a customer. I have such high expectations of people that it's rare that I'm completely satisfied. That's not to say everyone is awful. Far from it. But, companies are trying to make a...
2024-09-1234 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #50 Heritage | Hospital stays, racing in the 24 Hours of Daytona and owning a Porsche Carrera GT!? Flipping heck.Sometimes you get to speak to someone and wonder what living their life must have been like. Chatting to Graeme and his wife Kerry, at Porsche in the Park 2024, allowed me (and you) to get an insight in to that. At least a little bit...From crashing his first car and putting himself firmly in hospital after passing his driving test 20 days prior, to racing at Daytona, to the Porsche Championship and winning races (draws breath), to collecting and owning a Porsche Carrera GT, Graeme has the t-shirt(s), the cups and the...
2024-09-0551 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #49 Tech Talk | Founder of Hartech Porsche Barry Hart on his career and why you shouldn't panic when buying a 996/997Barry Hart. A name you may have heard but possibly not. Hartech... if you've owned a Porsche, or even thinking about an early model water-cooled P-car, it's highly likely you've heard the name.If you've listened for a while, you'll know that Renngineering isn't only about the tech side of Porsche ownership. It's about the people and culture that goes behind it. When you've been working on these cars as long as Barry Hart (78 years young), there isn't a lot you haven't seen before and don't know.He's forgotten more than I'll ever know.
2024-08-291h 07
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #48 Waffle | Mick and I catch up on Tuthill, PADM failures and the future of British Porsche clubs!We're back! Season 3 couldn't kick off without some good, old fashioned Waffle.We kick off with a general catch up and talk through the car park, given we've gatecrashed at Porsche Portsmouth, whilst Mick drops his car in for its THIRD PADM module since birth. After moaning about the one British part on the car, we get in to the chance to get back on the road, and how great our experiences are with Michelin tyres! With Michelin having recently collaborated with Renngineering, it has given us time to learn a little more about what...
2024-08-2246 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastSEASON 3 TRAILER!Well we're back! It's been a few months with essential taken out to shoot episodes and finish(ish) the Renngineering Outlaw Cayman!I hope what's in store is exciting. I can't wait to get episodes edited and out for you all to see.Don't forget to head over to YouTube and subscribe there for the full episodes with drive outs in some very very special cars.
2024-08-1510 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #47 Waffle | Mick and I talk all things 992.2 and I relax about not ruining my car (finally)Well after a short recess, Mick and I are back to talk about all things 992.2. But, before we do it wouldn't be a Waffle (trademark never going to be applied for) without a catch up.With Mick recovering from some kind of lurgy, I take a little pressure of him and chat through how I feel about the interior work on the Outlaw Cayman now I've had it back a week.This episode wraps up season 2 of the podcast and I'll be taking a short break for a holiday, before getting back to it and...
2024-06-0639 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #46 Waffle | Mick returns and forgets why he's there. We debate wild interiors and chew the fact over the future of F1He's back. You didn't ask for him and you got him anyway! Mick returns to the podcast to prop me up and review everything that's going on in the world of Porsche.We had intended on talking about the 992.2 launch, but in true Waffle (R) style, we failed miserably and ended up bantering with each other. We did, however, work through Kalmar Porsche and the option to take ANY P-car and make it a safari. We deep dived in to F1 post 2026 and fantasised over increased noise, compressed engine builds and seeing the small constructor...
2024-05-2344 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #45 Heritage | Duck & Whale Magazine founder - Lee Dean, and his journey to a fully immersed Porsche lifeThis week I'm joined by Duck & Whale Magazine, founder, editor and Porsche brand low key icon - Lee Dean. Lee is a bit of an enigma. You can tell from watching the content on YouTube, that he's a deep thinker and the passion for cars, but particularly the Porsche brand, runs through him.I had been wanting to chat to him for some time. In fact, his own 911 had been a source of inspiration for my own Porsche Cayman, particularly running the Group 4 wheels. Thankfully we both managed to carve out some time...
2024-05-161h 19
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #44 Waffle | Legends Drivers Club @ Goodwood walk around, Dave the Trimmer and shooting with WrightuneThis week covers a jam packed U,K. bank holiday weekend. The bulk of the episode looks at a review of the Legends Drivers Club event at the iconic Goodwood circuit. Considering how poor the weather was, some absolutely amazing cars came out, both classic and modern. That sums up the LDC events... inclusive. Inclusive in terms of people, and in terms of P-Cars. Also I cover plans for my Outlaw Cayman, and give a run down of the immediate plans, which included dropping the car to Dave the Trimmer in Bedford, for the most...
2024-05-0933 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #43 Waffle | FULL road trip review | Belgium / Nurburgring / Porsche Museum / Reims / Rouen F1 CircuitWhat a fun thing to do... To sit down and replay a road trip. Reflect on the high's and low's (there were both). To talk about what I learned from the Monaco/Route Napoleon/Col de Turini/Col de la Bonette and apply some of that to this year. You'll have to listen to find out if I managed to do it "better". A big big shoutout to Nathan, to Joe and B-roll Roger, and to the guys, David and Martin from Goldleaf Performance. Last year and doing it completely solo was fun but it...
2024-05-0250 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #42 Waffle | Live from the European road trip!It's hard shooting a road trip, being in the moment and then getting a podcast episode recorded, edited and out. So it's a couple of days later than planned but it's here!After five days on the road, I sat down with a good mate of mine and we talked about the trip so far, his Porsche experience and being mates for 25 years.It's been a fascinating road trip, and I give a sneaky peak in to one of the odd things that happened just that day. I'm definitely flagging though and ten...
2024-04-2747 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #41 Waffle | When modifying goes wrong! a Pre-Nurburgring trip special!This week's episode comes a day late! The unintended consequence of locking your Mac, mic, storage devices etc in the trunk/boot of your car and then BRICK the car!! Just days before the start of a massive road trip. I believe the phrase is "sub-optimal". So this episode picks up that story and talks about the prep ahead of that trip. I'll be documenting the whole trip as you can imagine but it makes sense to walk you through what the trip has shaped up to be. A mix of Band of Brothers tour and petrolhead...
2024-04-1945 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #40 Tech Talk | How do you make a car out of Carbon Fibre? Osport Design know how...I personally enjoy shooting Tech Talk episodes the most! They're all special but as an engineer, the opportunity to be inquisitive, ask seemingly dumb questions and have an expert teach me (and you) about what it takes to be an expert, and get a proper behind the scenes... It's a real privilege to do that.This weeks Tech Talk follows on from the previous Renngineering episode where I unveiled the RENN550 in much greater detail. You can see that on YouTube right now!It's about partnerships though, and I literally cannot do it on my...
2024-04-111h 19
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #39 | FULLY introducing the Renngineering RENN550 projectLast week the trailer for the RENN550 was made public. Today, I break down the design details and share some of the partners involved in creating what will be one of the few truly remarkable sports cars. It's a big statement, but in a world of huge horsepower, huge tyres and excess, the RENN550 stands alone. Lightweight, appropriate power and torque, low to medium grip. The car will be designed to feel urgent but move around on the throttle. To feel like a Porsche 550 Spyder but on steroids. The intention for this project...
2024-03-2838 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #38 Waffle | Caffeine and Machine "The Hut" opens, do you ever really finish a project car, and the RENN550 teaser trailer goes LIVE!After what feels like years, Caffeine and Machine open their new venue in the south of England, in the rolling Hampshire countryside, to a sell-out crowd. I got there for opening day to see it for myself and get a few minutes with the previous manager and their feelings on seeing it transition for a fairly stale pub, to heaven for petrolheads. It really does feel. like home.I pick up (again) the pricing and sales market for Porsche with some shocking discoveries. Pretty soon you'll be able to buy a Taycan for the same price as...
2024-03-2134 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #37 Waffle | Taycan Turbo GT at the ring, a hybrid 911, and Porsche Design and Porsche timepieces This week I pick up the buzz around the Taycan Turbo GT, along with a hybrid 911 and what that means. Gunther Werks, still finding a way to develop the 993 platform which blows my mind after all this time. There's also waffle around racing a Porsche Spyder RS against an AMG SL63 and how weird that match up is!I also talk about the exciting possibility of finally achieving the goal of a lead sponsor for the RENN550 project. The entire reason Renngineering exists is to build that car! Keep your fingers crossed for the channel that we...
2024-03-1443 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #36 Your Porsche Stories | James from Outlaw Gear and his guards red 911 SCJames Lee from Outlaw Gear smiles, a lot! It's infectious and I realised why when I met him in person at Boxengasse 2023. Surrounded by Porsche fans, in a stunning location just outside of the Cotswolds, and with a kaleidoscope of colour parked all around. When I stopped to check myself, I realised I had the same goofy smile.That's what this culture does to you. When you immerse yourself in it, surround yourself with good people and in Outlaw Gears case, create a business to bring yourself closer still. Nailed it.James talks me through...
2024-03-0738 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #35 Heritage | The Porsche 911 997.1 GT3 heading for the moon!Sometimes a car gains its own following. No one really knows how it happens, but the internet lights up with chatter. This 997.1 GT3 picked up its own fan club, not because of the spec or having some fancy PTS colour, but because of the miles the car has on it (currently 188000 miles). I originally met Henry, the owner, at Goodwood during the Flat6 show, but we had been chatting on and off over the few months prior. As usual with these shoots, what was clear is that the owner was as cool as the car...
2024-02-291h 11
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #34 Heritage | PJ Gibbons' SUPER SURVIVOR Porsche 356aIn this Renngineering Heritage episode, I pick up a conversation I initially had with PJ Gibbons after seeing his stunning war horse of a 356a, at a small car meet. PJ had picked a parking spot in front of some skips. When everyone else was focused on putting their car pride of place outside the front of Podium Place in Newbury, PJ knew the aesthetic would suit his car perfectly. That, to me... sums up PJ. Humble and relaxed. Minimum effort, but maximum style. I can feel the cringe emerging from PJ reading...
2024-02-2259 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #33 | Mick's back! We dig in to 2024 Formula 1, 997.2 generation 911's, and weighing in on EV's 🧇 Mick is back! We managed to grab a proper chunk of time to sit and record a whole waffle!Thankfully Mick also came armed to the gills with ideas for content to talk about. I never sell myself as a Formula 1 expert but it was fun to reflect on Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari. What that means, and whether he's going to eclipse Michael Schumacher and pick up his 8th Championship win.We also talk about the new hypercar from Red Bull and Mick managed to take me from muted interest to fascinated. Normally hypercars are...
2024-02-151h 16
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #32 Your Porsche Stories | You thought you knew about 996's... We go FULL nerdI'm back with another Your Porsche Stories episode this week. This time I grab some time with the ever so sociable Dan from Dan's Timeless Classics. We cover his history with engine conversions, the VW scene but really start to deep dive 996 aero kitted cars. The first water-cooled 911's and why they're so special. Dan isn't afraid of a punchy engine swap and what you'll hear about will probably surprise you!He recalls a very sweet story about how he came to own the car I was stood in front of that day...
2024-02-0854 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #31 Your Porsche Stories | An epic tale of love, music, dangerous road-trips and Porsche! WHAT AN EPIC!Michael Lenzi. What a legend. I pride myself on being able to bring a story to life. At least I try... Michael, this weeks Your Porsche Stories guest really can sell a story arc!Michael reached out late last year and after some back and forth we managed to sit down. Now, what I hadn't told Michael is that with the time zone difference, and me figuring it'll be 20-25 minutes as standard for a YPS episode, I held off having some food. Well an hour and a half later...
2024-02-011h 52
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #30 Your Porsche Stories | From a 964 to a 997.1, being older and still a petrolhead!This week I'm back with a new Your Porsche Stories episode with an older guy, still loving life and loving the Porsche brand.I met the chap, whose name I never managed to get, and the passion he had then and still has really came over.I also take a bit of time to update on some exciting news at Porsche in the Park where I'll be doing a LIVE Tech Talk with Hartech, that if you have tickets, you can come and watch it all happen. If you have questions you want me to...
2024-01-2534 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #29 Your Porsche Stories | Ross from New Zealand and his 1972 911T RestomodThis week I'm back with a new Your Porsche Stories episode with Ross and his 1972 911T that is anything but stock.Ross emailed in to Renngineering info@renngineering.com late last year and after a little shifting around to accommodate the time difference, we managed to catch up.What's beautiful about these sessions is that they're all very different. The experiences in building a car. Whether it's a group project or something of a solo effort. Whether it's all out nut and bolt or like my good friend Ajmal, a rolling restoration.The...
2024-01-181h 17
Renngineering - a Porsche podcast Episode #28 Your Porsche Stories | Andre from Legends Drivers Club (and an exciting announcement)As Renn Builds kicks off again on the YouTube channel, there's an opportunity to pick back up on another Your Porsche Stories episode. This time with good friend of Renngineering, Andre, of Legends Drivers Club fame.I also am able to start talking about the 2024 show season and my appearance and a LIVE Tech Talk episode in the morning and a Heritage episode in the afternoon. I say it in the podcast episode but this is uncharted territory. From here on in it's a case of excitedly trying stuff out to see what you as an audience...
2024-01-1119 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #27 Waffle | An overwhelming response to my latest YouTube video & and rounding off 2023In this roundup of the year, I talk about how much the latest YouTube video figures have blown my mind. Doubling subscriber figures in 24 hours is humbling!It isn't without its awkwardness though. Being so transparent about mental heath in a public setting obviously brings its own anxiety. Clearly I'm not about to become Andrew Tate's best mate (nor would I want to) but I'm committed to being a normal, open and honest person. If that means doing an Eminem and getting in there before anyone else can, then so be it.The reality is...
2024-01-0229 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #26 Waffle | Mick @GT4_Winchester and Nathan from Alpine F1 join for a good old pre-Christmas WaffleWelcome to a pre-Christmas Waffle episode!This weeks YouTube video was on a short episode on me building up my little VW Up! to be a little (very slow) road racer using a few choice Porsche parts!That video wasn't going to work on podcast platforms with its Timelapse's so I asked Mick who's appeared on the podcast a few times, and Nathan who kindly joined to talk about his motorsport career, all the way through to Formula 1.We headed down to the local pub for a properly overdue Waffle.If...
2023-12-211h 06
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #25 Tech Talk | RPM Technik on Manthey Racing, 959 restoration and customer relationshipsIn this episode, I catch up with Lydia from RPM Technik.Lydia and I got to know each other in the early days of Renngineering, and after sharing my dream, invited me to spend time with her for the day.One of the things we share a passion for is customer relationships.How to build them, how to maintain them and how they can help grow your business. Not only that but more often than not, those business relationships translate in to friendships. RPM Technik are class leading with this. Many of the...
2023-12-141h 09
Renngineering - a Porsche podcast Episode #24 Your Porsche Stories | Alex Nash's Porsche 356a restoration is a MASTERPIECE!!!In this Your Porsche Stories episode, after a couple of years of drooling over this fashion grey 356a, I manage to convince the owner, Alex Nash to shoot an episode so we can learn about this magnificent car.Not one to be outdone, this isn't a car that's treated like priceless art, which you'll learn as you watch the video. The episode was shot earlier in the year, during the first ever Renngineering Cars & Coffee event at Winchester Coffee Roasters.If you're a YouTube person, a video episode is available on YouTube right now with...
2023-12-0835 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #23 Heritage | A drug baron's Porsche and the history of AutofarmIn this episode, I sit down with Mikey Wastie, Managing Director of Autofarm.If you weren't aware already, Autofarm are located on the same site as Frank Cassidy in Bicester, at Boxengasse.A huge thanks to both Jon and Mikey for shuffling people out of the way and being the most accommodating team so far for a Renngineering shoot.In the episode we look back at Autofarm's brand, the values they hold dear to them and how the company's founder taught Mikey everything he knows; and some things he shouldn't!A...
2023-11-301h 09
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #22 Waffle | Mike Champion Engineering blows my ears & Richard Tuthill blows my mindThere's a gap between homebrew builds, small bespoke pro builders, the bigger outfits with full teams and one tracked minded race teams.In this episode I talk to both Mike Champion from Mike Champion Engineering who mixes it up between the bespoke pro builds and race cars with someone of a similar mindset but a bigger outfit, Richard Tuthill.Richard Tuthill is a rally driver. He's a car builder. Mate of Chris Harris's and produces some of the worlds best modified Porsche cars.There's a healthy middle slice of the Venn diagram with...
2023-11-2536 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #21 Renn Builds | Magnus Walker's STR2, vintage Porsche pics on eBay and buying back my old CaymanWhat. A. Week...At this point, I've really no idea what "going viral" means and it would definitely be a stretch to say the channel went viral, but it definitely jumped to a level I never expected. At the point of recording this episode it hit about 4000 but at the time of writing this, just a few days later, it's about 5600 views.I talk a bit about the Magnus Walker STR2 that made its way across the pond a few years ago and is now going up for sale here in Blighty! Fingers crossed it...
2023-11-1443 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #20 Renn Builds | Why my 911 Carrera T lasted only 2 months?!Last week, on YouTube, I fumbled my words and was in utter disbelief over purchasing my first Porsche 911!What I didn't say at the time though, is that the love affair was short-lived. Let's just say "it's complicated" and needs a proper explanation. So that's what this episode is all about.Oh and by the way, it gets better. This series was shot all the way through last year so you're getting the FULL story.If you’re a podcast kind of person, a slightly different episode is on all good podcast streaming se...
2023-11-0528 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #19 Waffle | Your Porsche Stories | Simon Jessop and his Guards Red 964This week it's a bumper content drop with the 2nd Renn Builds episode going live at 6pm GMT on the 29th October.Alongside that, and because on collecting my first Porsche 911, I was barely able to form words (head over to YouTube to laugh) I figured I'd release a Your Porsche Stories episode.This weeks episode is with someone I managed to have bumped in to at nearly every P-car event I've been to. Whether that's by chance, or we have the same taste in events, who knows. What I do know is that Simon...
2023-10-2940 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #18 | Renn Builds | 3 years with a Porsche Cayman 981Episode 18 | Renn Builds | 3 years with a Porsche Cayman 981I’m back! It’s been a few weeks and they have been hectic with shoots, so getting editing time has been tough (enough with the excuses I know).But, this week is the first Renn Builds episode which features either any personal project car of mine, and the RENN550.This episode is the origins story of how my 981 Cayman left the stable, came back and began to be modified. We pick up with it leaving and a three year look back on the Porsche 981 owne...
2023-10-2335 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #17 - Your Porsche Story | A road-trip story | The Zombieland CayenneEpisode 17 | Your Porsche Story | The Zombieland CayenneIn this episode I have a random encounter with the owner of a Zombieland/apocolypse Gen 1 Cayenne, complete with roof test, lift kit and A/T tyres.Driving through France in July on my epic solo road trip (content coming as a Christmas Special) I barely saw any P-Cars. Then pulling in to Reims Gueux circuit, I see this crazy Cayenne and had to chat to the guy. Turns out he was a properly nice bloke with an eclectic and large collection of cars!Not historically...
2023-09-1929 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcast Episode #16 - Your Porsche Story | Feature length special | Home Built by JeffEpisode 16 | Your Porsche Story | Home Built by JeffIn this episode I sit down and talk to Jeff of Home Built by Jeff fame.Jeff's channel has grown dramatically over the last few years and whilst he is incredibly humble, it's down to his energetic style and raw enthusiasm for trying something; anything!I'm a big fan of Jeff's which immediately comes across as I lose any sense of process and get straight in to the Porsche talk. On reflection that mimics Jeff's style. Do it and rework it later but learn along...
2023-09-101h 23
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #15 - The first Heritage episode! - Super collector & Boxengasse show creator, Frank CassidyEpisode 15! Heritage - Frank CassidyIt's fair to say that Frank Cassidy is well known in the U.K. Porsche scene. Whether it's from the outstanding annual event at Boxengasse HQ, Megaphonics, or from his own personal collection of P-Cars, whatever he does, it's carried out with the precision of a heart surgeon.Prior to my Niners Unplugged episode (available on the Boxengasse Niners Unplugged YouTube channel, I reached out to Frank to come to Bicester and meet with him.If you're new to Renngineering, you might have missed that there's a number...
2023-08-301h 07
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #14 Waffle - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 | Interviews with Manthey, Porsche, Singer and Guntherwerks!Waffle 14!Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023.Arriving on Thursday seemed like a sensible thing to do after three years of being there on the main days and this year was a stroke of luck after the downpour of Friday and cancellation of Saturday.For many this will be one to forget, very sadly.That stroke of luck however, led to some really interesting conversations.Nic joins me again on this one and you'll hear our take on lots of the P-Car elements of the show before I get in to conversations with...
2023-08-031h 11
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #13 Waffle - Flat 6! Part 2 of a 2 part special!Waffle 13!The second of the two episodes for Flat 6 at Goodwood.Barry... What can you say about him? He's a lovely guy and I really enjoy his company. It's very funny hearing him talk about cars he's never seen and has no Porsche community connection to. Everything is taken on face value with impressions.Maybe there's something in that?It's not all roasting cars though. We do get in to some of the real hits for both of us, including an absolutely stunning 1973 911 RS with some serious provenance.Enjoy!
2023-07-1748 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #12 Waffle - Flat 6! Part 1 of a 2 part special!Waffle 12!Finally, Flat 6 rolled around again. The wonderful Porsche event held a Goodwood race circuit, in West Sussex, not Hampshire as I incorrectly said! :DAnother busy day with loads of amazing show cars, mixed with enthusiast builds, topped off with a track day. It's a hard one to beat.This is part 1 of 2 on Flat 6. This episode catches up with old friends and new and part 2 is all about my lovely neighbour and good friend Barry. More on that next time...Guests this week are:Andre from Legends Drivers...
2023-07-0935 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #11 Waffle - Gustavo the 993, Flat 6, the alps trip and Mick, Henry and Paul talk about continental driving heroics!Waffle 11!We're closing in on this years Flat 6 show at Goodwood circuit and it felt like time to unearth the waffle from our previous visit.There are a few Flat 6 tickets left so don't miss out. It's really a great show.A surprise guest is Henry AKA Moonmiles, and he regales us with his almost VMAX attempt on a rainy autobahn.We also talk about Gustavo, Andy Brookes' recently departed 993.If you'd like to follow Mick, he's @GT4_Winchester and Henry is @moonmilesGT3If you'd like to support the...
2023-07-0149 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #10 Waffle - A bit of a relaunch and the first Your Porsche Story!We're back!OK, it has been a little while and this episode explains why. But, there's a renewed energy and focus. I share the reasons for the break and some of the plans for the future.It's also Episode 1 of Your Porsche Stories and I talk to Nic about his fully loaded Boxster S 718.f you'd like to follow Nic, you can do that over on his instagram @nicforbesgeorgeIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can by heading to patreon.com/renngineering and choosing to support one of the...
2023-06-2417 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #9 Waffle - The RENN550, Alex Nash's 356A, Frank Cassidy and Boxengasse...In this Waffle episode, Paul considers whether the Volkswagen Beetle chassis is the right direction and whether it's just too flawed for the RENN550, 550 Spyder Evocation build on the main Renngineering YouTube channel.Also in the episode is a great case of stumbling on a beauty of a story with Alex Nash's 356A and a 550 Spyder mid restoration.There's a bit of what's coming up event wise, and getting a buzz over the Boxengasse shoot!
2023-02-2623 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #8 Tech Talk - So you want to be in Formula 1 (Part 2)In the second part of this three part series, we catch back up with Nathan now he's moved from Radical to Alpine F1. We're incredibly lucky to have someone on the "inside" giving an insight in to what it takes, what the life is like and his golden hot tip for what to do...You absolutely don't want to miss this one.f you'd like to follow Nathan, you can do that over on his instagram @nathanjones19961911If you'd like to support the podcast, you can by heading to patreon.com/renngineering and...
2023-02-1150 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #7 Waffle - Silverstone Collecting Cars, Mick AKA GT4_Winchester joins and Connor picks up his first "proper" car.In this full length waffle episode, I join Mick in his 2020 Porsche 718 GT4. The first time I've ever been in a 718 GT4, and we chew the fat as we head up to Northampton, home of the world famous Silverstone circuit.We talk about everything from saving orangoutangs to the future of battery tech and what we think will win, EV's or synthetic fuels. We also reminisce over our first proper car as Mick's son, Connor, who's soon to join the channel himself, picks up his 2018 VW Golf GTi Mk7.5 (it's a peach...).Join us as...
2023-02-0459 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #6 Waffle - 992 GT3 collections, Strawberry Shortcake, what next for Harris? and 992.2 spy shots (ewwww)In this weeks waffle I pick up the conversation where we left off and talk more about how Chris Harris could have actually been really savvy and it might cost next to nothing to swap his GT3 for a GT4RS.I also give my thoughts on Sam Fane from Seen Through Glass's GT3 collection. I also share my thoughts on Matt Farah's "Strawberry Shortcake" Boxster Spyder.Finally I wrap up on the 992.2 spy shots floating about.
2023-01-2916 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #5 Waffle - Harris sells his 992 GT3 Touring?!In this episode I say "slide over to my DMs" far too often, give you all an update on my personal car, my 981 Cayman. I also talk about Chris Harris of Top Gear, EVO magazine, his YouTube channel Chris Harris on Cars. You know who Chris Harris is...What does it mean when someone in his position gets a no from a Porsche dealer? What does it mean when typically he hangs on to cars for the long haul and packed it off to Collecting Cars pretty quickly?I'd say slide over to my DM's...
2023-01-2017 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #4 Waffle - Get out and drive!In this, the first of the waffle episodes, I talk about mental health and how important just getting out and driving is for a petrolhead.These 10-15 minute episodes will come out fairly frequently.As part of Waffle, I'll be doing chats with other Porsche owners, and getting to hear about your Porsche Story. If you're interested in taking part, shoot me a DM over @renngineeringuk on Insta or email Renngineering@gmail.com and we can put a bit of time aside. If you're in the UK that might be in person at Podium Place...
2023-01-1311 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #3 Tech Talk - So you want to be in Formula 1 (Part 1)This episode we begin to dive in to what it takes to work in top tier motorsport. This is a three part series, beginning with Nathan and his journey from motorsport enthusiast to Formula 1 engineer.At the time of recording, you'll hear Nathan talk about how he's happy with his career at Radical. In part 2 of this series we learn how an opportunity presented itself that he just couldn't say no to. Finally, in part 3 we talk to Darren, who's working in formula motorsport for many years.Because both are incredibly busy, parts 2 and 3 are...
2022-10-2949 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #2 Tech Talk - Bahnsport PorscheIn this episode, I get to sit down with a Porsche Master Technician from the U.K. based Porsche Specialist, Bahnsport.During this feature length episode, we debunk myths around suspension set up, how to dial in the right geometry settings for your car, but also focus on what not to do!Scott from Bahnsport shares his personal story of how he came to work on cars, and the challenging road from excited youngster to one of the highest skilled Porsche engineers in the country.If you'd like to support Bahnsport and found...
2022-10-2244 min
Renngineering - a Porsche podcastEpisode #1 Welcome to Renngineering!Hello and welcome to the Renngineering podcast! I'm your host Paul and this is just a short introduction to the channel and what you can expert to hear.You can expect interviews with motorsport and Porsche experts called Tech Talk. You'll hear up waffle on about our own cars and what's happening in the car scene, that's Waffle. You'll also be able to keep up to date on our Porsche 550 Spyder Evocation build.Stay tuned for lots more.
2022-10-1401 min