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This week: California approves new tire regulations affecting rolling resistance and wet grip standards, phasing in starting 2028, and what it actually means for enthusiasts versus retailers. Then a full recap of Formula Drift Round 6 in Seattle, including James Deane's early exit against Matt Field, a razor close battle between Adam Elzey and Brandon Sorensen, and podium results with Fredric Aasbo and Conor Shanahan. Plus a quick note on a subscriber dip tied to a giveaway bot wave, an Evo 9 turbo and head gasket update, and shoutouts to Donut Media, Jimmy Oaks, and Adam LZ.

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Kicking off a new series: prjct.NEWS. A weekly recap of what happened in the car world, because I have been buried in drift content and missing everything else. I asked Claude for five stories from the past week and reacted candidly, no script, just genuine reactions and my two cents.

This week: Monterey Car Week kicks off, Formula Drift Indianapolis gets rained out with a historic PROSPEC win, Bugatti reveals a one off worth eight figures, the next Camaro gets delayed and might go four door, and a Porsche owner buys back the car she built decades ago.

Got a story you want covered next week? Reach out and let me know, link or enough info to find it and I will add it to the list.

prjct.POD is part of PRJCT, an automotive lifestyle brand covering builds, drift, and car culture across YouTube and audio platforms.

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In this episode of prjct.POD, we start with car culture—but it doesn’t stay there for long.

We get into Cars & Coffee, building project cars, and planning content at real car meets, then spiral into everything from Formula Drift and racing events to GTA 6, gaming, and the future of car culture in digital spaces.

It’s part car podcast, part real-life conversation—covering what it actually looks like to build cars while juggling work, life, and everything in between.

Topics in this episode:

•  Car meets and Cars & Coffee culture 
•  Project builds (Evo, E36, and more) 
•  Creating content in the car scene 
•  Formula Drift and motorsports 
•  GTA 6, Forza, and racing games 
•  Random debates, hot takes, and off-topic moments 

If you're into cars, builds, automotive culture, or just real conversations that go wherever they go, this is the one.

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In this episode of prjct.POD, we sit down with the builder behind BSG Speed & Fab — a self-taught fabricator and welder who turned a passion for cars into real, hands-on builds.

Starting with a 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX at just 16 years old, he learned everything the hard way: building parts, breaking engines, and figuring it out in the garage. That foundation led to full custom fabrication work, including an ambitious twin turbo 454 build targeting serious horsepower.

We break down what it actually takes to get into car building, including:
 – How to choose your first project car
 – Bolt-on mods vs custom fabrication
 – Learning welding from scratch
 – The reality of DIY builds and mistakes
 – Building power the right way (and avoiding costly failures)
 – Balancing car builds with content creation

This conversation goes beyond surface-level car talk — it’s about process, problem-solving, and building skills over time.

Whether you’re just getting into cars or already deep into your own build, this episode offers practical insight into how real garage builds come together.

Featuring: BSG Speed & Fab
 Hosted by: prjct.GARAGE

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Season 1 of prjct.POD wraps up the only way we know how — sitting in lawn chairs, sweating in the garage, with an Evo 9 MR behind us.

In this episode, John and Justin talk about what’s next for the podcast as Season 2 kicks off: a new mobile setup, taking the show to Cars & Coffee, track days, and bringing on guests from across car culture.

We cover:

• Why project car ownership = financial pain (and why we still love it)
• Our dream guest list: BigTime, Throtl, Hert, and more
• What Color should I go with for the Evo: Gunmetal gray, matte purple, or anime-inspired paint?
• Updates on the 1K subscriber giveaway and how you can join in

If you’re into Mitsubishi Evos, drift builds, tuner culture, or just the laughs and struggles of project cars, this is the perfect season finale before we shift gears into what’s next.

👉 Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode of prjct.POD.

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In this special on-the-road episode, we dive into the Fast & Furious franchise like never before—from heated opinions on which film reigns supreme (2 Fast 2 Furious? Tokyo Drift?) to the bold claim that Brian O’Conner might be coming back for the final film.

We speculate how it could happen (CGI? AI? His brother?), reflect on Paul Walker’s emotional send-off, and pitch a downright hilarious nursing home spinoff featuring Dom and Brian in wheelchairs.

Plus, we tease huge upcoming guests and a raffle for our YouTube subscribers. Don’t miss this ride.

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Before YouTube car builds and viral swaps took over the internet, there was a wild, chaotic era of car TV — and it shaped everything.

In this episode of prjct.POD, we look back at the shows that defined early 2000s car culture: Pimp My Ride, Top Gear, Horsepower TV, Overhaulin’, Monster Garage, Orange County Choppers, and more.

We talk about the practical (and often totally impractical) builds, how ridiculous some episodes got (lava lamps?!), and how today’s creators — from Hoonigan to Mighty Car Mods to Donut Media — built on that legacy.

Then we shift gears to modern YouTube. Why do low-budget garage builds sometimes outperform high-production channels? What makes a car video “sticky” in 2025? And where does prjct.Garage fit into all of this?

🎧 Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or trying to build a car YouTube channel yourself, this one’s for you.

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We hit 100,000 views on our TikTok post asking “Where the f**k is Leon?” and this bonus episode is all about it. We dive into fan theories, wild comments, and hilarious hypotheticals on why Leon disappeared from The Fast and the Furious after just one movie.

From “he’s running the sandwich shop now” to “he joined the military and saw that Fiero in space,” the comments did not disappoint. We read through some of the best (and most ridiculous) ones, unpack a few Fast & Furious conspiracies, and even pitch ideas for a Racers' Edge photo booth in our dream garage.

Favorite fan theory:
“Leon’s been making tuna sandwiches this whole time—tuna, no crust.”

👉 Got your own Leon theory? Drop it in the comments or hit us up on TikTok.
 🎧 Subscribe for more chaos, car culture, and project garage talk.

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Everyone’s got opinions on buying a prjct car, but most miss the reality of busted budgets, bad advice, and rookie mistakes. In this episode, John and Justin break down the real-world process of choosing your first prjct car—from what not to do when browsing Marketplace, to the myth of finding “the perfect platform.” They dive into advice from BigTime's recent video and challenge common takes around genre, budget, and aftermarket support. Whether you're building for drift, time attack, or just wrench time on weekends, this is your no-BS guide to picking a car that won't break you before it breaks down.

💬 Topics include:
✔️ Why your first prjct car shouldn’t be based on genre
✔️ Budget vs. community support—what matters more
✔️ Learning to wrench before learning to mod
✔️ Why most “cheap” cars are cheap for a reason
✔️ How to not get starry-eyed when car shopping

🎧 Tune in and remember: prjct.Garage—where we fk it up, not just on the cars.**

Let me know if you want a shorter version for Apple Podcasts or to include hashtags and tags for YouTube/Spotify.

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In this episode of prjct.POD, we go full deep dive on Project Reanimate—Justin’s long-awaited E36 revival. From a bare chassis to a turbocharged vision, we walk through his entire build plan: paint strategy, bodywork choices, engine bay cleanup, full motor rebuild, tucked wiring, roll cage and interior styling, and even how he's embedding a Raspberry Pi-powered digital cockpit. With over $9,000 in parts stacked and more to come, this isn’t just a project—it’s a resurrection.

We talk:
 ✅ Fiberglass fender fails and why paint comes first
 ✅ Engine warpage woes and future turbo dreams
 ✅ Interior build with rare Hurricane-pattern Vader seats
 ✅ OEM+ vibes with race car intentions
 ✅ The color-coded plan: neon green + NRG purple accents

This is a blueprint for anyone dreaming big on a budget, and a perfect listen if your project car has been sitting a little too long.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you wrench!

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