Renngineering - a Porsche podcast

by Renngineering - Paul Mahy-Rhodes

Season 2

Episode #40 Tech Talk | How do you make a car out of Carbon Fibre? Osport Design know how...

I personally enjoy shooting Tech Talk episodes the most! They're all special but as an engineer, the opportunity to be inquisitive, ask seemingly dumb questions and have an expert teach me (and you) about what it takes to be an expert, and get a proper behind the scenes... It's a real privilege to do that. This weeks Tech Talk follows on from the previous Renngineering episode where I unveiled the RENN550 in much greater detail. You can see that on YouTube right now! It's about partnerships though, and I literally cannot do it on my own. That's where people, and companies like Osport come in. By working closely, suddenly some of these really technically difficult problems can be solved. This episode is on carbon fibre production. Let's face it, everyone loves a bit of carbon fibre. You see it everywhere, from F1 cars to a roll of sticky back stuff on eBay. Please don't by that tat... But even when it's real carbon, there are quality differences between mass produced low quality and relatively cheap parts, and motorsport or supercar quality. Osport design and produce high quality carbon fibre parts to some of the biggest household name Porsche companies (and others) out there! It's an honour to have them on board and I really hope you enjoy the conversation. The intent with Renngineering is to produce a low volume sports car, tailorable for any market (LHD/RHD/Central position). Additional sponsorship is being sought so please do get in touch if you've listened to this podcast and feel your brand is aligned to Renngineering. As a potential partner, options for system/build contribution, product, and financial, are all options. For more information, please contact: info@renngineering.com I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #lotus #lotuselise #osportdesign #carbonfibre #carbon

S2 · E40

Apr 11, 2024

1:19:36

Episode #39 | FULLY introducing the Renngineering RENN550 project

Last week the trailer for the RENN550 was made public. Today, I break down the design details and share some of the partners involved in creating what will be one of the few truly remarkable sports cars. It's a big statement, but in a world of huge horsepower, huge tyres and excess, the RENN550 stands alone. Lightweight, appropriate power and torque, low to medium grip. The car will be designed to feel urgent but move around on the throttle. To feel like a Porsche 550 Spyder but on steroids. The intention for this project is to reimagine the Porsche 550 Spyder silhouette. Capitalising on the beautiful shape and dimensions, however, using latest technology materials and construction to create a road-going sports car that embodies everything from both yesteryear and today. There are three key design acknowledgements. - Lotus 111 chassis as a platform to build upon. - Carbon fibre composite body construction. - Aircooled Porsche derived powertrain. The intent is to produce a low volume sports car, tailorable for any market (LHD/RHD/Central position). Additional sponsorship is being sought. Options for system/build contribution, product, and financial, are all options. For more information, please contact: info@renngineering.com This episode and many to come are proudly supported by new lead partner XHYPE. I'll be talking more about them in forthcoming episodes. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find the XHYPE at: @xhypehq on Instagram and www.xhype.co.uk You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #lotus #lotuselise

S2 · E39

Mar 28, 2024

38:08

Episode #38 Waffle | Caffeine and Machine "The Hut" opens, do you ever really finish a project car, and the RENN550 teaser trailer goes LIVE!

After what feels like years, Caffeine and Machine open their new venue in the south of England, in the rolling Hampshire countryside, to a sell-out crowd. I got there for opening day to see it for myself and get a few minutes with the previous manager and their feelings on seeing it transition for a fairly stale pub, to heaven for petrolheads. It really does feel. like home. I pick up (again) the pricing and sales market for Porsche with some shocking discoveries. Pretty soon you'll be able to buy a Taycan for the same price as a bottle of nice whisky! The @outlawcayman modifications start to draw to a close and by the end of the year, it'll be on long-term hiatus as the RENN550 gets going. Not before some choice interior changes though. Finally, I pick up the thread on the RENN550 and talk about the fact that RIGHT NOW, the first teaser trailer for the build is live on YouTube. I'll be shooting a watch back video this weekend for a Sunday launch where I'll go in to all the detail and begin to talk about who the partners for the build are and schedule in the partner Tech Talk's already shot. This episode and many to come are proudly supported by new lead partner XHYPE. I'll be talking more about them in forthcoming episodes. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find the XHYPE at: @xhypehq on Instagram and www.xhype.co.uk You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #xhype #xhypehero #porschemoment #porsche #911 #classiccar # #renngineering #taycan #hybrid #porschedesign #reengineering #caffeinemachine #dontbeadick #cultofmachine #feelslikehome #porsche911 #outlawcayman

S2 · E38

Mar 21, 2024

34:28

Episode #37 Waffle | Taycan Turbo GT at the ring, a hybrid 911, and Porsche Design and Porsche timepieces

This week I pick up the buzz around the Taycan Turbo GT, along with a hybrid 911 and what that means. Gunther Werks, still finding a way to develop the 993 platform which blows my mind after all this time. There's also waffle around racing a Porsche Spyder RS against an AMG SL63 and how weird that match up is! I also talk about the exciting possibility of finally achieving the goal of a lead sponsor for the RENN550 project. The entire reason Renngineering exists is to build that car! Keep your fingers crossed for the channel that we can make it happen. Being almost as much a horology fan as I am a car fan, I talk about the back history of the Porsche Design brand, the Chronograph 1, and my excitement around finally replacing my lost (sold) grail watch. This episode wraps with a re-issue of the first ever Your Porsche Story for those new listeners that haven't managed to binge the eighteen months worth of previous content. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find the Outlaw Gear at: @outlaw_gear on Instagram. You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #porsche #911 #guntherwerks #classiccar #aircooled #renngineering #taycanturbogt #hybrid #spyderrs #watchcollector #porschedesign #chronograph #reengineering #boxengasse #flat6 #savethemanuals #porsche911 #outlawcayman

S2 · E37

Mar 14, 2024

43:53

Episode #36 Your Porsche Stories | James from Outlaw Gear and his guards red 911 SC

James Lee from Outlaw Gear smiles, a lot! It's infectious and I realised why when I met him in person at Boxengasse 2023. Surrounded by Porsche fans, in a stunning location just outside of the Cotswolds, and with a kaleidoscope of colour parked all around. When I stopped to check myself, I realised I had the same goofy smile. That's what this culture does to you. When you immerse yourself in it, surround yourself with good people and in Outlaw Gears case, create a business to bring yourself closer still. Nailed it. James talks me through his ownership experience so far, and plans for the future. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find the Outlaw Gear at: @outlaw_gear on Instagram. You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #porsche #911SC #outlawgear #classiccar #aircooled #renngineering #reengineering #boxengasse #flat6 #savethemanuals #porsche911

S2 · E36

Mar 7, 2024

38:38

Episode #35 Heritage | The Porsche 911 997.1 GT3 heading for the moon!

Sometimes a car gains its own following. No one really knows how it happens, but the internet lights up with chatter. This 997.1 GT3 picked up its own fan club, not because of the spec or having some fancy PTS colour, but because of the miles the car has on it (currently 188000 miles). I originally met Henry, the owner, at Goodwood during the Flat6 show, but we had been chatting on and off over the few months prior. As usual with these shoots, what was clear is that the owner was as cool as the car! Initially I had attempted to bring together the previous owners to talk through the cars entire life. That would have been cool right!? Sadly, despite efforts, it wasn't to be. Thankfully, Henry and I settled down in Autumn 2023 in his garage, pretended it wasn't really a bit too cold to do a shoot and ran through his backstory, only to find out that his first car was a Porsche! It's not the only cool car he had but you'll have to tune in to find out what. I really hope you enjoy the episode. From the shoot, to the conversation, to the drive out, to the edit. I'm working hard in the background to make small improvements every time I release content. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going. You can find the Moon Miles GT3 at: @moonmilesgt3n on Instagram. You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #porsche #porsche911gt3 #997gt3 #moonmiles #highmiles #highmileagehero #renngineering #reengineering #gt3 #clubsport #flat6 #porsche997 #savethemanuals #porsche911

S2 · E35

Feb 29, 2024

1:11:23

Episode #34 Heritage | PJ Gibbons' SUPER SURVIVOR Porsche 356a

In this Renngineering Heritage episode, I pick up a conversation I initially had with PJ Gibbons after seeing his stunning war horse of a 356a, at a small car meet. PJ had picked a parking spot in front of some skips. When everyone else was focused on putting their car pride of place outside the front of Podium Place in Newbury, PJ knew the aesthetic would suit his car perfectly. That, to me... sums up PJ. Humble and relaxed. Minimum effort, but maximum style. I can feel the cringe emerging from PJ reading this. The reality is though, there is something easy about real style. It’s a case of the harder you try, the worse at it you are. I learned a lot from the shoot. I found a new friend. I had my first ever drive in a Porsche 356. I found that the expectation of a wallowy, marshmallow of a car couldn’t have been further from the truth. PJ never claims the car is a show queen, nor does he want it to be. The car needs coaxing in to life. In fact, in the last few days he messaged me to say that his six year old fixed it. I really hope you enjoy the episode. From the shoot, to the conversation, to the drive out, to the edit. I feel like my work improved dramatically. You can find PJ Gibbons and Classics at the Clubhouse at: @pj_gibbons on Instagram. @classicsattheclubhouse You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including YouTube. If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories, then DM me or email info@renningeering.com The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #porsche #porsche356 #classiccars #survivor #outlaw #classicporsche #aircooled #patina #luftgekuhlt #wbcc #westberkscarsandcoffee #356a #classicsattheclubhouse

S2 · E34

Feb 22, 2024

59:41

Episode #33 | Mick's back! We dig in to 2024 Formula 1, 997.2 generation 911's, and weighing in on EV's

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🧇 Mick is back! We managed to grab a proper chunk of time to sit and record a whole waffle! Thankfully Mick also came armed to the gills with ideas for content to talk about. I never sell myself as a Formula 1 expert but it was fun to reflect on Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari. What that means, and whether he's going to eclipse Michael Schumacher and pick up his 8th Championship win. We also talk about the new hypercar from Red Bull and Mick managed to take me from muted interest to fascinated. Normally hypercars are so far from being related to normal people that I can't get emotional about them. Some of the detail around the engine and aero design is unreal. We also spend an inordinate amount of time talking about EV's! The anti-hero. The balance between necessity and reality when thinking about how doable running an EV is as an only car. There definitely seems to be a jump in interest, but not for proper range figures, for such a wobbly financial market surrounding them. We wrap up with a challenge! What Porsche should you get for 30-40k GBP. You'll have to tune in to find out our recommendation. If you're enjoying the podcast and YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. I'm human and it takes an enormous amount of time with precisely zero income to sustain it all. In order to build the RENN550 I'll need to be monetised and you can help! All you need to do is hit up the link in the bio and head to YouTube and subscribe, maybe even watch an episode or two. You can be on Your Porsche Stories just be emailing Renngineering info@renngineering.com or DM'ing me on Instagram @renngineeringuk I'll be back next week with another episode. Until then... thank you. Let me know what you think about this episode and the series so far. You can find Renngineering at @renngineeringuk on insta and @renngineering everywhere else. The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You'll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #restoration #911 #renngineering #porsche #modification #cayman #reengineering #GT4RS #restomod #hartechporsche #997 #carreragt #Formula1 #redbull #997.2 #arcticsilver #996 #986 #RB17 #drivetosurvive #EV

S2 · E33

Feb 15, 2024

1:16:19

Episode #32 Your Porsche Stories | You thought you knew about 996's... We go FULL nerd

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I'm back with another Your Porsche Stories episode this week. This time I grab some time with the ever so sociable Dan from Dan's Timeless Classics. We cover his history with engine conversions, the VW scene but really start to deep dive 996 aero kitted cars. The first water-cooled 911's and why they're so special. Dan isn't afraid of a punchy engine swap and what you'll hear about will probably surprise you! He recalls a very sweet story about how he came to own the car I was stood in front of that day and why it's a keeper. I feel like we only began to scratch the surface so no doubt I'll have Dan back on the podcast to talk more about his plans how he's creating a buzz in the U.K. Porsche scene when it comes to taco rear wings on 911's. If you're enjoying the podcast and YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. I'm human and it takes an enormous amount of time with precisely zero income to sustain it all. In order to build the RENN550 I'll need to be monetised and you can help! All you need to do is hit up the link in the bio and head to YouTube and subscribe, maybe even watch an episode or two. You can be on Your Porsche Stories just be emailing Renngineering info@renngineering.com or DM'ing me on Instagram @renngineeringuk I'll be back next week with another episode. Until then... thank you. Let me know what you think about this episode and the series so far. You can find Renngineering at @renngineeringuk on insta and @renngineering everywhere else. The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You'll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #restoration #911 #renngineering #porsche #modification #cayman #reengineering #goldleafperformance #GT4RS #restomod #hartechporsche #997 #carreragt #tacotuesday #aerokit911 #arcticsilver #996 #986

S2 · E32

Feb 8, 2024

54:45

Episode #31 Your Porsche Stories | An epic tale of love, music, dangerous road-trips and Porsche!

WHAT AN EPIC! Michael Lenzi. What a legend. I pride myself on being able to bring a story to life. At least I try... Michael, this weeks Your Porsche Stories guest really can sell a story arc! Michael reached out late last year and after some back and forth we managed to sit down. Now, what I hadn't told Michael is that with the time zone difference, and me figuring it'll be 20-25 minutes as standard for a YPS episode, I held off having some food. Well an hour and a half later, with my stomach groaning but fascinated and not wanting to go, we started to wrap up. Yes ladies and gents, a mega episode. Michael talks about his crazy first experience of three people wedged in to a 914, his chance opportunity to the Porsche factory with his travel companion and seeing an unguarded sea of 959's, all the way through to his ownership experience of his two Cayman's and his GT3. It was a joy to listen to it all back through editing and I'm sure you'll find it just as enjoyable. If you're enjoying the podcast and YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. I'm human and it takes an enormous amount of time with precisely zero income to sustain it all. In order to build the RENN550 I'll need to be monetised and you can help! All you need to do is hit up the link in the bio and head to YouTube and subscribe, maybe even watch an episode or two. You can be on Your Porsche Stories just be emailing Renngineering info@renngineering.com or DM'ing me on Instagram @renngineeringuk I'll be back next week with another episode. Until then... thank you. Let me know what you think about this episode and the series so far. You can find Renngineering at @renngineeringuk on insta and @renngineering everywhere else. The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You'll see... Enjoy! #porschemoment #restoration #911 #renngineering #porsche #modification #cayman #reengineering #goldleafperformance #GT4RS #restomod #hartechporsche #997 #nurburgring

S2 · E31

Feb 1, 2024

1:52:56

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