Redline Republic | Automotive and Car Culture Talk

This week on Redline Republic, we're joined by Aaron from MD Motorsport!

We chat about how Aaron got started as a mechanic, his obsession with Hondas, building performance engines and turning his passion into his own business.

From his early days messing around with cars to building serious motorsport engines, Aaron shares plenty of stories, lessons learned along the way and some strong opinions on the Irish car scene.

We also get int...

This week we're debating replica cars and whether they're ever worth the same money as the genuine thing. We also attempt to put together our top 10 cars since 2000, with a bit of help needed from the listeners.

Dan nearly swaps the Amarok for a C35 Laurel, Badger develops an interest in Ladas, and we chat about a few questionable car purchases along the way.

Let us know what you think of replicas and what cars deserve a spot in our ...

+This week we somehow end up having a full debate over whether diesel cars can actually be classed as sports cars, with the GTD taking most of the abuse.

We also talk about modern cars having far too much going on, loud exhausts apparently causing anxiety, what the first thing you do after buying a car is, and a few other completely unnecessary tangents along the way.

As always, let us know who you agree with because one of us is def...

This week we get into whether EVs are actually the future, how much horsepower is too much for a road car and somehow end up talking our way through old Hondas and the cars we wish we could still buy for sensible money.

Badger also tells the story of getting a bus across the country to buy a Golf when he was far too young to be doing it, only for the car to break down on the way home and the Gardaí to end up getting involved.

We also...

Episode 34 of the Redline Republic Podcast!

Dan is straight off the plane from Warsaw, so we start with the Drift Masters final, including one of the worst judging calls we’ve seen, the drivers refusing to continue and the decision eventually being overturned.

From there, we get into whether people are spending less on modifying cars, why budget lip kits are becoming more popular, and whether paying extra for the likes of Maxto...

Dan finally got the Corolla back out for 86 Fest, and somehow it actually survived the day. Mostly.

We chat about the track day, the problems that came with it, and why we’re now seriously considering buying an E10 Corolla for the XLI Cup.

We also get into the cars we regret selling, some of the absolute bargains we used to own, and whether the car scene has changed over the years. Are people still as into cars as they used to ...

Our first ever Cars & Coffee somehow actually worked… and we’re still trying to process it.

This week we’re joined by Michael from the Limited Slip Differences Podcast for a proper two-hour car-scene conversation covering everything from our first Redline Republic event and raising over four figures for charity, to 500hp Sierras, Saab engine swaps, Altezzas, old-school modified cars, podcasting, burnout, gatek...

This week we’re getting ready for our first ever Cars & Coffee — and, as usual, we’re probably far less prepared than we should be.

We clear up a few misconceptions about our apparent hatred for Mk6 Golfs and EP Civics, talk about whether modifying a car can eventually make it worse to drive, and somehow end up debating bags vs coilovers.

Dan also comes away from the Drift Games Bash wanting a drift car, we deci...

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Episode 30 somehow starts with Cars & Coffee preparations and ends up questioning whether bus drivers are real and whether ChatGPT is working for the people trying to stop alternators being fitted to electric cars.

We talk about the ridiculous rise in old car prices, including the days of €50 K11 Micras, whether Supras and R34s are actually...

Episode 29 of the Redline Republic Podcast!

This week we finally announce the details for our first ever Redline Republic Cars & Coffee, taking place on August 30th at Toro United Football Club C15 AE98 near Navan, with money being raised for Nobber Cancer Support Group. We also talk about the first merch drop, a few ideas for prizes on the day and why there’ll be absolutely no messing at the event.

After that, we get into ...

Badger is back from Tenerife this week, and somehow a holiday story ends with four e-scooters doing 25km/h on a motorway. We catch up on what we’ve been at, Dan finally makes the jump from a Logitech to a MOZA R5, and somehow get sidetracked into toll booth disasters, aquaplaning on the motorway and some questionable public toilet stories.

Then we get into the actual car chat, are people far too obsessed with horsepower? We ta...

This week we’re joined by Cathal from Next Gen Trades Ireland to talk about the huge shortage of skilled tradespeople in Ireland, apprenticeships, getting into the motor trade and why a trade can open far more doors than people realise.

We also get into Cathal’s own background in the car scene, some of the rare Japanese cars he’s owned over the years, Group D, how Irish car culture has changed, whether social media...

This week, we finally start rating your cars after getting far more submissions than we expected.

We go through everything from E11 Corollas and Nissan Bluebirds to S-chassis, Subarus and some properly unusual builds, while trying to decide what deserves a place near the top of our new rating system.

We also talk about fake Recaros, cheap wheels, why brakes are often ignored when people chase more power, the lost art of the €200 fiel...

This week, we’re talking about why buying the newest registration doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting the best car, and why condition, specification and service history matter far more than the number on the plate.

Dan gives an update on the Amarok and what could replace it, with everything from a PS13 to an AE86 entering the conversation. We also discuss the essentials of a genuinely good daily driver, includi...

This week on the Redline Republic Podcast, we're talking about the cars that deserve to make a comeback, from DC2 Integras and Mk4 Golfs to classic Volkswagens and everything in between.

We also react to a €20,000 automatic Lexus IS200 that's listed for sale and ask the question... has the used car market completely lost the plot?

On top of that, we dive into Marketplace madness, modified car prices, the struggle of finding a good ex...

If you could only own ONE car brand for the rest of your life... what would you choose?

In Episode 23 of the Redline Republic Podcast, we put Toyota and BMW head-to-head to build the ultimate dream garage. From JZX100s and Land Cruisers to E36s, M3s and M5s, we debate which manufacturer we'd choose if we could only drive one forever.

We also chat about the cars that first got us hooked on the automotive world, why older cars are ofte...

This week on the Redline Republic Podcast we're back after a packed weekend of motorsport, road trips and questionable decisions.

We kick things off with a recap of the Donegal Rally weekend before moving on to one of the biggest Driftmasters events we've seen in a long time. We discuss Connor Falvey's incredible run, Dave Egan's breakthrough performance, and why Mondello was absolutely buzzing from start to finish.

We also dive into...

Donegal Rally weekend is unlike anything else in Ireland.

In this special bonus episode of the Redline Republic Podcast, we're joined by Walshunit and Tinelli to talk about the cars, the crowds, the stories and the absolute madness that takes over Letterkenny every June. From first experiences of Donegal Rally weekend to CB radio stories, favourite memories, survival tips for first timers and plenty of completely unplanned tangents ...