As cars become more and more complex and ECU reflashing technology becomes more advanced, the gap between sticking with a vehicle’s factory computer and going to an aftermarket standalone only gets narrower and a little less clear. On this episode of Tuned In, we dive into this topic, along with many others, with PCMTec’s Roland Harrison.Use “PCMTEC50” to get 50% OFF our HPA Practical Reflash Course: https://hpcdmy.co/reflashbAs a co-owner and founder of PCMTec, Roland is extremely well verse...

109: The Gap Between Reflashing and Standalone is Only Getting Smaller!

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14 minutes of race car build tips & experiences.Money. No matter how much we have, no one likes to or wants to waste it. A motorsport application will cost precisely the amount you budget for it, plus some more. In this interview, some tips are discussed on how to trade a bit of your time to make better decisions for your build and your wallet, even if you don't intend to do all the physical work yourself.Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-...

Field Report: Is This 'Future You'?

Is 3D printing going to replace CNC machining in the near future?Even your Mum has probably heard of 3D printing at this point, but what’s not so well understood — even by enthusiasts — is just how quickly this technology is advancing, and what's now possible when it comes to making your car faster, stronger, and more capable. One person helping to push that technological envelope is this week’s guest, Joe Dopkowski of 3D Systems.Use “3D50” to get $50 OFF our 3D Modelling & CAD for Motors...

115: Print Final Parts, Not Just Prototypes!

Brake boosters—why don't you find them on race cars? Are motorsport ABS systems harder to use than your OWM setup?Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inAshley Field of 909 Motorsport answers these questions and more in relation to aftermarket ABS systems like those offered by Bosch Motorsport along with how easy they are to install, if OEM components can be used and most importantly how ABS can only regulate the braking power you give it meaning...

Field Report: Why Do Pro Racers Remove Brake Boosters?

If replica wheels are just as good as the genuine articles like many claim, why don't we see them used in top-tier motorsport?Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inKosumi Wakana from Rays Japan answers this question and more on rim stiffness/compliance, how to identify a replica wheel and where to find help if you can't, along with some of the manufacturing options available to wheel manufacturers like Rays.

Field Report: Are Genuine Wheels Worth It?

If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you’re probably already aware of this episode’s guest and the various projects his channel is involved in — most famously “Project Binky”, a classic Mini running a Toyota Celica GT-Four engine and AWD driveline.Richard Brunning from Bad Obsession Motorsport joins us to down a few cups of tea, talk motorsport, and run through the ins and outs of neverending project cars, the business of operating a popular automotive YouTube channel, and much more.Use “BAD1...

109: The Gap Between Reflashing and Standalone is Only Getting Smaller!

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