From 2JZ-GTE-powered hot rods to flame-throwing V8 Ford pickups and a Suzuki Samurai transformed into a drift-spec Altezza in just seven days, Calvin de Souza doesn't do ordinary.His builds are bold, chopped, candy-painted, and unapologetically loud, yet beneath it all lies a level of engineering precision that might just surprise you.In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with the renowned custom car builder to find out what drives a man who has made a career out of turning scrap metal into outrageous, head-turning machines.This is not just a conversation about cars. It’s a conversation about vision, fabrication, rebellion, and building machines that refuse to be ignored.Guest: Calvin De SouzaFollow Gearhaus on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhausInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2IGearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.

Long before dyno graphs and big-budget builds became common, KunChris was pushing boundaries and converting a naturally aspirated Subaru Legacy into a turbocharged street missile that embarrassed cars far above its class.

In this first part, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit with KunChris to discuss the origins of Kenya’s Subaru tuning scene and the story behind the legendary "Mama Legacy."

We talk about:

• How he got into tuning
• The early days of Kenya’s car performance culture
• Building Mama Legacy from the ground up
• Crazy road trips with fellow enthusiasts
• What truly makes a "driver’s car?"
• Why some cars feel special, and others don’t

This is Part 1 of a multiple-part series where we explore tuning philosophy, motorsport, and the technical side of building fast but reliable cars.

If you’re a Subaru fan, a tuner, or just someone who loves proper driver’s cars, do not miss this one!

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KunChris: https://www.instagram.com/kunchris/

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From touring humanity's cradle at Koobi Fora with an 8-month-old baby to conquering the sand dunes of Namibia's Empty Quarter, the chief Nomad takes us on a journey through building one of Africa's most daring overland communities.

In the second part of this two-part episode, wakilinomad (as he's popularly known) shares the adventures of traveling to some of the most remote parts of Kenya, the lessons he's learned on the way (including why A/C is king when overlanding), and also some of his best destinations, both past and future.

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wakilinomad: https://www.instagram.com/wakilinomad

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From touring humanity's cradle at Koobi Fora with an 8-month-old baby to conquering the sand dunes of Namibia's Empty Quarter, the chief Nomad takes us on a journey through building one of Africa's most daring overland communities.

In the first part of this two-part episode, wakilinomad (as he's popularly known) shares how his fledgling dreams of building a tour company were nearly crushed by the COVID pandemic. But like a dune rising grain by grain, he built himself into a towering nomad. He weighs in on the Land Cruiser debate and reveals why his first vehicle for the road was a Mitsubishi Pajero.

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wakilinomad: https://www.instagram.com/wakilinomad

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Thinking of buying a hybrid in Kenya? They say hybrid cars are "good for the environment," but are they also good for your wallet or your sanity when the mechanic gives you a bill that could pay the country's entire debt?

In this episode, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by hybrid expert Nyambura the Motorist to answer the burning question: are hybrids really made for Kenyan roads, or are we just paying more for quiet engines?

We also discuss:

• How hybrid cars handle the different conditions of Kenyan roads
• The real costs and challenges of owning a hybrid car
• Our ranking of the best hybrid brands for the Kenyan market

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Nyambura the Motorist: https://www.instagram.com/nyamburathemotorist

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