Best the other auto DIY Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 17: Rae Ripple | In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 46:08

11M ago46:08

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek chats with influencer, author, plasma cutter and stunt rider, Rae Ripple. Hear all about Rae’s upcoming projects, her partnership with Harley Davidson, and how tow truck driving helped her get into making art with a plasma cutter. She also talks about her 1989 F-150, a…

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Ep. 16: Mister Cartoon | In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 39:09

1y ago39:09

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage has a conversation with Mister Cartoon, Los Angeles-based tattoo, airbrush and graffiti artist. Hear him talk about his favorite vehicle makes and models, growing up around car shows as a kid and how “custom culture” impacted him as an artist. The…

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Karim Omara’s Electric Fleet 45:14

1y ago45:14

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In this episode of DIY EV Chat we're headed back across the pond to chat to Karim Omara all the way from California. Karim has a pair of incredible EV-swapped vehicles, a classic 1973 Beetle and an E60 BMW 5-series - the Chris Bangle designed car that still splits BMW enthusiasts. Karim's car is even more controversial now that it is powered by a m…

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Ep. 15: RESTORED and Turnin' Rust - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 55:16

1y ago55:16

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage chats with Wyatt, Christian and Lance Bush, a family with two channels where you might have seen them: RESTORED and Turnin Rust. Hear the tale of rescuing an American Rambler from an engine bay full of hay, the impact of YouTube on their family (a…

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Ep. 14: Matt's Off Road Recovery - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek chats with Matt Wetzel of the YouTube channel “Matt’s Off Road Recovery”. Hear Matt talk about the types of vehicles he and his crew rescue the most, the ideas that inspired Off-Road Games, and the reasons he loves the Chevrolet Corvair. Also, can a project ever really…

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Greg Muszynski (Good Enuff Garage) and the Lexus-Powered GMC ‘Electruck’ 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

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In this 20th episode of DIY EV Chat (!) we head across the pond to chat to Greg Muszynski of Good Enuff Garage about his Lexus GS450h-powered GMC truck, and his upcoming Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf. Hear how Greg got started with DIY EV swaps, the challenges he had along the way, his favourite tool, and what's next for his projects. Go check out Greg's …

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Ep. 13: "Dirthead Dave" David Chappelle - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks with “DirtHead” Dave Chappelle, from the YouTube channel DirtHead Shed. Hear Dave talk about how he found his way into fabrication, why he loves the O’Reilly paint aisle, and how he sabotaged his own vehicle as a teenager so he could land his first pickup. Also, …

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Alex Meek and the EV-Swapped E46 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

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Alex Meek is a car guy. In fact, his whole family are petrolheads! So why did he build an electric BMW E46 Touring using parts from a Mitsubishi Outlander? Find out in the latest episode of DIY EV Chat.By Tom Cheesewright

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Alister Brown and the Electric Freelander 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

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It's back! A new season of DIY EV Chat where I interview other people who've built their own battery-powered vehicles and the brilliant people who enable our crazy hobby. In this episode I chat to electric Land Rover Freelander builder and car alternator enthusiast, Alister Brown - also known as AliBro over on YouTube, where he has documented his b…

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Ep. 12: Speed Bump Garage - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage (and his son, Bentley from Little Grip Garage) talk to another father-and-son duo: Kent and Jack from the YouTube channel “Speed Bump Garage”. You’ll hear about their favorites: favorite cars, car movies, tools, even their favorite aisles at O’Rei…

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Ep. 11: Kevin Tetz - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 1:15:05

1+ y ago1:15:05

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to painter, instructor, and builder Kevin Tetz. Hear stories about Kevin’s rock ‘n’ roll days, his transition to paint and body work, and how he started with a ’49 GMC truck and a can of spray paint. There’s also a new segment—the Dorman Mystery Box—and some talk…

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Ep. 10: Tracy Lawrence - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to long-time country recording artist Tracy Lawrence. Hear Tracy talk about his favorite stuff to sing (and to listen to), the part he couldn’t find anywhere in town until he stopped by an O’Reilly Auto Parts store, and his own venture into …

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Ep. 9: Steve Dulcich - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 44:19

1+ y ago44:19

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to MOPAR journalist, professional wrencher and YouTube host, Steve Dulcich. Hear about Steve’s favorite aisle at O’Reilly Auto Parts (”where you go to have fun”), the high-mileage first car his brother tried to talk him out of buying (but he still owns), and the …

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Ep. 8: Jessica Bieri - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 38:42

2y ago38:42

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In this episode of “In the Aisles”, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to his better half and CEO of Vice Grip Garage, Jessica Bieri. Together, they travel through the years with stories of Geo Prism drag-racing, various off-road adventures, and the price of a family night at the movie theater. After meeting in sixth grade (at which point Jessica ga…

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Ep. 7: James Taal - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 23:40

2y ago23:40

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to “Jack Stand Jimmy”—mechanic, builder, drag racer and burnout connoisseur James Taal. James talks about his first experience as a fourteen-year-old racing his dad’s ’64 Chevy Nova, his suggestions on how to get into racing if you’re not already, and how he woul…

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Ep. 6: Dan from DD Speedshop | In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 46:36

2y ago46:36

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to Dan from the YouTube channel DD Speed Shop, based in Manitoba, Canada. Dan covers his love for “Tri-Five” Chevies (even using one as a snow plow), the difficulty of getting parts in Manitoba, and a few answers to vehicle-restoration questions from viewers. You…

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Ep 5. Puddins Fab Shop | In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 50:23

2y ago50:23

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into in the aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to Jacob from the YouTube channel Puddin’s Fab Shop. Hear Jacob discuss his journey from jet engine mechanic to “I wasn’t cut out for customer service.” He talks about his work on Datsuns, box trucks and Internationals, his dream of owning a ’64 Impala Wagon, and…

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An Electric Jetski?? DIY EV Chat with Jamie Marley 31:07

2y ago31:07

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Jamie Marley is one of the founders of Second Life EV Batteries, providing second hand batteries to EV-swappers all over the country. But he's also a time-served marine engineer with a deep interest in EV and hybrid power trains for watercraft of all sizes - including his Outlander-powered jetski! Jamie is available for consulting in the marine sec…

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Ep. 4: Ethan and Edwin from Grind Hard Plumbing Co - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 56:41

2y ago56:41

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks with Edwin and Ethan from Grind Hard Plumbing Co, the fabricators of wacky vehicles of all kinds—not the least of which are souped-up Mattel Power Wheels. Hear the guys talk about Subarus they rolled, their pink Barbie Mustang, and an allege…

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Ep. 3: Liv Scaffidi - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 48:21

2y ago48:21

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You never know what—or who—you’ll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to “Canadian Carburetor Dragon” Liv Scaffidi of the YouTube channel GNARLY SPEED SHOP. Liv talks about her love for vintage hot rods, muscle cars and Pontiacs, her plan to someday do a cross-country road trip in her Tempest, and her decision…

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Ep. 2: Tony Angelo - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 45:57

2+ y ago45:57

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In this installment of “In the Aisles”, Derek talks to professional drift racer, stunt driver and former Hot Rod Garage host Tony Angelo of the YouTube channel “Stay Tuned”. Hear Tony talk about how he first got interested in drifting (even before it became popular in America), the evolution of “fast” cars in recent decades, and how he came to purc…

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Ep. 1: Jared Pink - In the Aisles w/ Derek Bieri 1:14:00

2+ y ago1:14:00

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In this first-ever episode of “In the Aisles”, Derek talks with Jared Pink of the YouTube channel “The Questionable Garage”. At the time of their conversation, his channel had nearly four hundred thousand subscribers, and continues to grow steadily. Among other topics, Jared answers a few questions from viewers, gives advice on how to prioritize pr…

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An efficient and reliable Mazda RX-8? Make it electric! 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

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The Wankel rotary engine used by Mazda is a wonderful thing. It's compact and it's powerful. It makes a wicked howl when it's on song. Unfortunately, it doesn't always last that long. Which is how Steve Pilcher ended up with a nice-looking sports car and no engine sitting on his parent's driveway. Stumbling across the DIY EV community, he decided t…

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An electric Porsche for £10k? Paul Young built one. 27:36

2+ y ago27:36

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A Tesla-powered Porsche Boxster, built at home and now a daily driver. Fancy one of those? Paul Young did it all in his garage. In this episode of DIY EV Chat, I Paul and I talk Tesla-power, buying cars on eBay, and the criticality of a good set of crimping tools to any DIY EV project. If you like this, please do like and subscribe.…

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The creator of SimpBMS, Tom De Bree 28:36

2+ y ago28:36

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In episode 12 of DIY EV Chat, I speak to Tom De Bree, the man behind the SimpBMS battery management system on which so many of us rely in the DIY EV community. We talk about how Tom got started, the evolution of SimpBMS, and his new products now that he's focused on his own business. You can find out more about Tom's new products and projects at ht…

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My Wife Thinks I'm Tom Silva | #108 49:04

2+ y ago49:04

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Ok guys...we know ... we know. It's been a looong time since our last episode; but hey, better late than never! On this episode we're catching you guys up and then talking all about those high demands our wives place on us to complete a project to Tom Silva standards! Tim's master bathroom remodel has become one such project. Support the show…

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Is it Worth it? | #107 57:41

3+ y ago57:41

57:41

Sometimes doing a project yourself just isn't worth it. Or is it? We're talking through the decision making process of getting things done. Maybe the risk vs reward just isn't adding up. Or maybe you weigh all the options and it's worth doing it yourself. Tim talks about hacking an IKEA wardrobe and Josh's table saw of death. The bonus segment is b…

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Christmas Gift Guide 2021 | #106 43:41

3+ y ago43:41

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WE'RE BACK! Yes, it's been a minute since our last show and an even longer minute since Dave and Josh were on. BUT, it's better late than never and we're back delivering that quality You can, man. podcast content with our 3rd Annual Christmas Gift Guide! Listen in as we catch up on life including our joint trip to the great state of Hawaii! 2021 Gi…

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A Conversation with Singer/Songwriter, Jason Wilkes of NBC's The Voice | #105 1:02:40

4y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

What's it like to be a career musician? What's it like to be a contestant on NBC's The Voice?!? I sat down with singer/songwriter Jason Wilkes (aka Wilkes) to find out. Listen in as we discuss his music career, the struggles of being a creative, life priorities, what defines success, the ins/outs of being on The Voice, working with Blake Shelton, a…

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Burning the Ships - A Startup Journey, Two Years In. | #104 50:42

4y ago50:42

50:42

What's it like running a startup company? What goes into creating an innovative educational financial literacy platform? Guests of the show, Drew Scholtens and Ted Waller are founders of the Marietta, GA based fintech startup company, OinkChing. They've both left the comfort of traditional jobs to pursue the high risk/reward journey of entrepreneur…

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What You Should Know About Lumber (and current pricing) | #103 1:04:20

4y ago1:04:20

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Have you felt intimidated going to the lumber yard not knowing the basics? Have you wondered what's really behind the astronomical increase in lumber prices over the past year and half? I've got the Vice President of Peach State Lumber Products, Bert Scarbrough on the show to give you the proper know-how! Bert has decades of experience including co…

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Carburetors that Never Flood? Is Fuel Injection Even Better? 36:01

4y ago36:01

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In today's episode, the guys talk about who actually invented the carburetor and how it works. Then they discuss the different types of carburetors (up-draft, side-draft, down-draft) , and all the different types of fuel injection (batch fire, sequential, multiport, throttle body, direct injection). Get the details in today’s episode of Engine Nois…

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What You Should Know About Your Car's Filters with FRAM | #102 39:28

4y ago39:28

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How much do you know about your car's filters? I've got a filter expert, Nathan Mades from FRAM on the show this week to give you the proper know-how! There's oil, air, fuel, and cabin air filters along with a few others you don't normally think about. What does each do and what are the differences in quality? We specifically mentioned a recently r…

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State Vehicle Inspection Pro Tips, Tricks and Secrets! 25:58

4y ago25:58

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In today's episode, the guys talk everything state vehicle inspections! They even reveal some tips, tricks and secrets that you may not have known. Get the details in today’s episode of Engine Noise Podcast! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise podcast is sponsored by 1A Auto quality auto parts and TRQ After M…

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A Conversation with Professional Photographer Kevin Liles | #101 1:18:24

4y ago1:18:24

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Our guest this week is Atlanta Braves team photographer, Kevin D. Liles. This episode is a continuation of what I'm unofficially calling the career series. Here's Kevin's bio pulled from his site, www.kevindliles.com Kevin D. Liles is a documentary, commercial, and sports photographer based in Atlanta. Kevin specializes in creating narrative, layer…

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Patent Trolling the First Automobile and The History Of The Drivers License 26:17

4y ago26:17

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Jeremy and Matt talk about George Seldon's epic patent trolling on the first automobile, how Henry Ford shut that patent down, and the history of the drivers license! Who had it first? Find out in today's episode! Get the details in today’s episode of Engine Noise Podcast! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise …

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The WHY behind the name | #100 31:58

4y ago31:58

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Episode #100! Why is it called, You can, man.™? I answer that question with my good friend, Julian on this week's show! Julian has a lifetime of home renovation knowledge and really helped me along my DIY journey. He would say, "What one man can do, another can do." That's where I came up with the name, You can, man. Julian mentioned a book that he…

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Where is Miss Belvedere? - Buried 50 Years Underground!? 25:58

4y ago25:58

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Can a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere serve as a time capsule and survive being buried 50 years underground? Find out in this episode of Engine Noise Podcast! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise podcast is sponsored by 1A Auto quality auto parts and TRQ After Market parts.…

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Riding Lawn Mower Overhaul | #099 35:06

4y ago35:06

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Thinking of getting a riding mower but don't have the cash? Maybe you just want a hobby mower to learn more? You should buy an older model in need of a little TLC! On this week's show, Tim and guest Brandon talk through the basic components of riding lawn mowers and what it takes to overhaul one. Tim mentioned a helpful resource with tons of lawn t…

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So Many Deals! The Cheapest and Most Expensive Cars on EBay! 24:22

4y ago24:22

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So many bargains! In today's episode, Jeremy & Matt filter through eBay's cheapest and most expensive recently sold vehicles. You'll be surprised at what they find! Mustangs? Ferraris? Get the details in today’s episode of Engine Noise Podcast! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise podcast is sponsored by 1A Au…

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Ditching Your 9 to 5 and Creative Real Estate Investing with Brad Woodall | #098 36:15

4y ago36:15

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Having thoughts of ditching your 9 to 5 for something you've got a drive and passion for? Our guest this week, Brad Woodall did just that and is now a full-time real estate investor. Listen in to learn something about creative real estate wholesaling and hopefully gain some inspiration along the way. Support the show…

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Cars That Are Trucks! El Caminos, Brats, Rampages, Rabbits, Rancheros & More! 23:57

4y ago23:57

23:57

El Camino's, Ranchero's, and Brat's oh my! Listen to Jeremy and Matt talk about these and a bunch of other UTE'S in this episode! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise podcast is sponsored by 1A Auto quality auto parts and TRQ After Market parts.By Jeremy Nutt, Matt Lanteigne, Torin Johnson

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Facebook Group Shoutouts, Part 2 | #097 38:25

4y ago38:25

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It's been a minute since we highlighted some of the things the YCM community has shared on our Facebook group page! Our little community has been steadily growing and it was due time to do a few shoutouts to some contributors. Tim wrapped up the show with an interesting brief history of Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, TN. Support the show…

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The History of On Board Diagnostics OBD1 OBD2 CAN-Bus 26:29

4y ago26:29

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In this episode, Matt and Jeremy discuss the history of OBD I, OBD II, and Can-Bus. Get the details in today’s episode of Engine Noise Podcast! Engine Noise Podcast drops on the 1st and 15th of every month! Engine Noise podcast is sponsored by 1A Auto quality auto parts and TRQ After Market parts.By Jeremy Nutt, Matt Lanteigne, Torin Johnson

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