HeyJaredGearhaus
Gearhaus is a car podcast for anyone who loves speed, style, and stories from the streets and beyond.
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S5 E01: Building an Audi A5 That Can Outrun a Porsche 911 (opens the original)
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Gearhaus is back with Season 5, and we kick it off with one of Kenya’s most dedicated car builders: Melvin Mulanda. Melvin purchased an accident-damaged Audi A5 as a daily cruiser but later embarked on a 4½-year mission to chase 500+ horsepower. In this episode, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with Melvin to discuss the reality of unconventional car builds in Kenya. We discuss forging the 2.0L TFSI inline-4 engine, custom exhaust manifolds, massive turbo upgrades, fueling hurdles, and the terrify
Special Episode: 222 Days, One Land Cruiser: Driving From London to Nairobi (opens the original)
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What does it take to drive halfway across the world?In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla meet Sam and Em, better known as The Adventure Way, who spent 222 days driving from London to Nairobi in a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser.Through this special episode, we learn everything including preparation, border crossings, breakdowns, mechanical challenges, and the sheer determination required to complete a 20,000km overland roadtrip across two continents.Some of the things to expect:- The '76
S4 E11: Is Kenyan Manufacturing a Myth? The Truth About Local Assembly (opens the original)
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Can Kenya really build its own automotive industry? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla discuss the current state of Kenya's automotive sector, exploring local vehicle assembly, government policy, market trends, and what the future could look like for manufacturing in East Africa. From the realities of "Made in Kenya" production to Isuzu's market dominance, the conversation explores why local assembly has struggled to reach its full potential, whether government policy can change
S4 E10: What I Wish I knew Before Buying a Land Rover Defender (opens the original)
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If you've ever dreamed of owning a Defender, this might be the reality check you need. In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by CJ, a filmmaker and lifelong Land Rover enthusiast whose blood group is "Land Rover." From the unmatched heritage and undeniable cool factor to the constant battle against rust, leaks, and endless repairs, CJ shares what it's really like living with one of the world's most iconic 4x4s. Through stories from his own builds and years of ownership, w
S4 E08: Why NTSA’s New Instant Fine System is Completely Broken (opens the original)
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Is NTSA actually making our roads safer, or is the rollout creating more problems than it solves? In this episode, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by a special guest (the original Gearhaus host) to unpack one of the biggest topics in Kenya's motoring scene: the new NTSA instant fine system and the upcoming mandatory private vehicle inspections. While fair, automated traffic enforcement is something many motorists have supported for years, how it's been implemented in Kenya has raised serious co
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