#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

#89 Troels Vollersten: Zenvo Automotive (1200hp Drivers Cars)

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Troels is one of the founders and chief technical officer for Zenvo - A Danish hypercar manufacturer. He is responsible for the engineering in these crazy 1200hp drivers cars.

https://www.instagram.com/zenvoautomotive/

https://zenvoautomotive.com/

Audio Podcast:

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Hope You Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - Building Rallycross Cars

7:29 - Developing Supercharger Kits

10:44 - How did Zenvo Start?

14:31 - What was the goal for Zenvo?

25:16 - What’s the most challenging part of developing a hypercar?

27:45 - Zenvo Gearboxes

34:26 - The Zenvo TSRS

43:23 - Carbon Fibre Wheels

52:08 - What events are most successful for Zenvo?

55:24 - How much does a Zenvo cost?

56:44 - 5 Questions

#87 Jimmy Broadbent: Sim Racer / Youtuber / Commentator

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Jimmy Broadbent (@jimmy_broadbent is a sim racer, presenter and youtuber. We have a chat about his journey and bunch of topics along the way.

https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_broadbent

https://www.youtube.com/user/jimski10

Hope you enjoy,

Sam

Audio Podcast:

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Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

04:22 - Streaming and Gaming

07:06 - Sim Racing Steering Wheels

08:21 - How fast are you compared to e-sports drivers?

10:37 - What’s it like doing a 24hr Endurance Sim race?

16:19 - What’s your pinnacle Sim race?

18:57 - Direct Drive Wheels and Force-Feedback

23:37 - How does different sim software compare?

27:48 - Setting up a PC Racing Sim

34:14 - Racing a Praga

38:58 - Driving (and crashing) a Radical

41:28 - Driving on a track in the wet

44:01 - Heel and Toe on a Racing Sim

46:10 - What Praga are you racing?

50:10 - How does Sim racing compare to real racing?

59:11 - Can you use real racing to improve your sim setup?

1:04:10 - How to improve your sim racing times

1:08:11 - How do the different Sim games compare?

1:12:16 - What are you looking forward to in sim racing?

1:13:05 - VR and Sim Racing

1:15:50 - Getting involved with Gran Turismo

1:20:36 - Has being a commentator improved your confidence?

1:22:13 - Being a voice-over in the Gran Turismo games

1:25:12 - Jimmy’s GT-R’s

1:27:53 - Time Attack MX-5

1:35:02 - 5 Questions