Tariff and EPA enforcement update with SEMA

All ready this year, Tariffs have started to have an effect on both Auto Manufactures and the Automotive Aftermarket.There has also been a fair amount of confusion around possible changes in the way that the EPA is going to enforce regulations as well which has left shops and enthusiasts alike with questions.SEMA is always at the forefront of any of these changes that affect the Automotive Aftermarket, and on this episode of the podcast, we have a conversation with Karen Bailey-Chapman who is the Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs for SEMA.We go over the current best information on these topics, and at the end we also talk about the issues around the Right to Modify vehicles that may be the next big challenge for the industry.If you would like to see more information about the topics we discuss, here are links to resources on SEMA's website:https://www.sema.org/advocacyhttps://www.sema.org/advocacy/tariffshttps://www.semagarage.com/Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

The 2026 Subaru Outback and Outback Wilderness have now been revealed. But Subaru has another new car up their sleeve.The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EVThis looks a lot like a Legacy Wagon of old, but this new EV will be both the most powerful and fastest Subaru ever if it actually hits the advertised performance markers of 375 hp and a zero to 60 time of 4.3 seconds.In this episode we talk about those new vehicles, and what it means that Subaru is set to build an EV with this level of performance...What does this mean for the STI? Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

There is a good chance that you know Dewey from IAG's Thursday Thing. Or Devin Giles from Professional Awesome.But did you know that these two guys (and James Houghton) have now formed another Podcast called Heat Exchanger where they talk about everything that is going on in Grid Life.Devin and Dewey have been building cars and driving competitively for a long time now, and for this episode, I wanted to pick their brains about where they would start out now, having done all that they have done, and knowing what they know.If you have been thinking about getting out to the track more, and especially if you are thinking about competing, give this a listen. There is a ton of good information here for you.Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!For more on what Dewey and Devin are up to, make sure to check out their Podcasts here:https://open.spotify.com/show/3AHKdpHieVMBD7zIIUEJdahttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zfW8Q3aut0Adr6oj67IiFhttps://open.spotify.com/show/43TNLQ142rz9o0PPoso097

When a car is fun to drive and fast on track, it doesn't typically stay a secret for long. As a car gets a reputation with enthusiasts, they quickly become more expensive because they are more sought after.With the lack of new fun cars to choose from at a reasonable price for the last couple of years, there has been a lot of focus on cars that are 5 - 10 years old. It can certainly seem like all of the good options have been picked through and are not as affordable as they should be.But are there some good track cars left that everyone has forgotten about?This is the topic of discussion today with Mike Pettiford of Go 4 it Racing.Maybe there are still some diamonds left out there.Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

Damien Bradley of Team Legacy UK is entered to run the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He will be piloting a 1992 Legacy that has been setting hill climb records in the UK.Damien has been working with Roger Clark Motorsports, AET Turbos, and Alcon brakes and many others through the years as he developed and improved his Hill Climb Monster, and we had the opportunity to chat with him about competing in Time Attack, Hill Climbs across the UK, and what it means to him to be able to compete in the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb.Be sure to follow Team Legacy UK on Instagram and Youtube for all the latest as they get ready to Race to the Clouds in just a few months!https://www.youtube.com/@UCXp2U31MvKNalY7a8zy3hvg https://www.instagram.com/teamlegacyuk/https://www.teamlegacyuk.co.uk/Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

There are a ton of things to consider if you are looking for a new car. Do you want a car or an SUV? What transmission are you looking for? What features do you definitely want? And what features do you want to avoid?On this episode of the Flatirons Syndicate Podcast, we have Mike Pettiford as a guest, and we talk about all of these questions and more. Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!For more information about Go 4 it Services, follow this link to their web-site:https://www.go4itservices.com/

Tanner aka Smeedia is back on the podcast! In this episode, we catch up with him on the progress of his RSTi build, and we end up talking about hard to find Subaru parts, old Vs. new cars and the direction that we see Subaru moving in.But we also have big news. Flatirons Tuning is now Smeedia's primary sponsor for Subaru parts!We go over the details of that here, and you can now support both Flatirons Tuning and Smeedia by using his coupon code on our site for OEM Subaru or RCM parts!Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

As we sat down to record this episode, the 24 Hours of Daytona had just happened, so we start out talking about the race this year. Endurance races like Le Mans, Daytona, and 24hrs of the Nürburgring are getting more popular every year it seems so we talk about the appeal and the challenge of endurance racing. Also Auto Manufacturers have now appealed to the NHTSA for Emergency Braking Systems like Subaru's Eyesight to not be mandatory. Cost is one reason, but we talk about some other reasons that this move might make sense. Here is a link to the article mentioned in the episode: https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-braking-will-save-lives-automakers-want-to-charge-extra-for-it/ If you would like to follow Mike Pettiford and Go 4 It Services and Go 4 It Racing, here is a link to his website: https://www.go4itservices.com/ Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

Just a few weeks in the 2025, and there has been a flurry of Subaru news. At the Tokyo Auto Salon, the new S210 STI was revealed, but it is based on the WRX S4 and is the first "S" car to use a CVT transmission. How does this compare to the previous "S" series cars? The new 2026 Outback has been leaked, and it is a big change from the current design. The problem is it looks almost exactly like the Forester and Ascent. They all look like very similar SUV's... So what does this tell us about the direction that Subaru is moving for the future? Is there anything for the Subaru Enthusiast to be excited about? Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

Now that we have the WRX TR Brembo brakes and Cusco Zero 3-G Gravel suspension on our VB WRX, we needed to get our Subaru out onto its natural habitat... A dirt road. Carter and Jon take the car out to shake it down, and talk about first impressions of the car with these parts installed. If you would like more information about the brakes, here is a link to them on the Flatirons Tuning web site. https://www.flatironstuning.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=flatirons%20tuning%20wrx%20tr%206-pot Once we are ready to release the Cusco Zero 3-G suspension we will put a link here as well. Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!