IAG Thursday Thing EP.96: Tuner Terms! WTF does that mean?

In this special Thanksgiving episode, the crew dives into Subaru's legendary Gymkhana builds—from Ken Block's iconic cars to Travis Pastrana's wild new BRAT. Are these extreme Vermont Sports Car creations still relatable to everyday enthusiasts, or have they become pure spectacle? Dewey even brings in his 6-year-old son Oliver for his expert take on what makes these builds cool!The conversation shifts to celebrating a championship-winning season, with heartfelt shout-outs to the sponsors, tuners, and unsung heroes who made it possible. Jordan shares updates on his Emtron build, Warranty talks suspension setup and winter tires, and the team reflects on what they're most thankful for this year.Plus: Black Friday sale hints, team dynamics, and why chasing experiences beats chasing power/mods every time.

The full story behind our 2025 Grid Life Street Mod Championship season. After the struggles of 2024, we came back with a vengeance - 8 events, 5 straight wins, 7 lap records, and the most reliable car in Street Mod.In this extended season recap, Dewey, Dylan, Graham (Boosted Performance Tuning), and Forklift break down everything that happened behind the scenes: building our first sequential transmission, solving the turbo issues at Road Atlanta, the data analysis systems that changed everything, and that incredible rain-soaked victory at Pitt Race.Topics covered:Sequential transmission development and tuning challengesEvery event breakdown from CMP to Pitt RaceTechnical upgrades: suspension geometry, power steering, front diffThe criticism we faced and how we proved everyone wrongBehind-the-scenes logistics and team dynamicsOur systematic approach to data analysis and driver feedbackPlans for 2026: electronic wastegate, motorsport ABS, and morePlus: Terrible steak dinners in castles with Bucky Lasek, windshield explosions, trailer disasters, and why 38°F is the perfect temperature for Pitt Race.This isn't just about winning - it's about the work, the team, and the process that made it possible.#GridLife #TimeAttack #StreetMod #Subaru #Championship #Motorsports

We're introducing the newest member of the IAG team - Robert, a Subaru veteran with over 20 years in the industry! From building his first Bug Eye in 2002 to owning 70+ Subarus, Robert brings serious expertise to both performance builds and off-road setups.In this episode we dive into:Robert's journey from Fast & Furious-inspired dealership tech to time attack buildsThe REAL story on sleeved vs closed deck EJ blocks (spoiler: sleeves always drop)Why you should NEVER tow your race car with a Subaru AscentFA24 swaps: Are they worth it in 2025?Early 2000s Subaru tuning with Open Source and Top SpeedTravis Pastrana's sick new Gymkhana Brat at SEMAInternational Subaru scene differences (UK, Australia, Japan)Robert's insane car collection including a carbon-heavy WRX STI time attack carPlus: We're planning a Vegemite taste test, dreaming about Subaru utes, and announcing a future safety equipment episode with the pros from Gingerman Raceway.Whether you're building your first track car or your fifteenth, this episode is packed with hard-earned knowledge from guys who've been there and broken that.Got questions? Hit us up at [email protected]

Episode 102 of IAG Thursday Thing brings the heat! Dewey and Warranty dive into Subaru’s shocking reveal of two STI concepts — the electric STI E and the gas-powered STI B — and debate whether the brand can still deliver that raw, driver-focused magic.From horsepower speculation to pricing predictions, they unpack everything enthusiasts are buzzing about and what this could mean for Subaru’s future.Then, the guys switch gears to relive their Tale of the Dragon trip — a winding mountain adventure full of high-speed turns, mechanical insights, and emotional moments behind the wheel. Dewey’s BRZ, a Porsche Cayman, and a few suspension tweaks later, they rediscover what makes driving feel alive.Topics include: Subaru STI B & STI E concept breakdown Engine + drivetrain predictions Real talk on performance car pricing Tail of the Dragon trip stories & car setup lessons The emotional connection that makes a car more than just metalBuckle up — this one’s part car talk, part therapy session for Subaru nuts.

The IAG Thursday Thing crew is back—and this episode has everything. Dewey, Dylan, and the team return from a wild weekend at Gridlife’s Pit Race with stories of chaos, competition, and redemption. From mechanical failures and near crashes with an LMP car to a rain-soaked comeback that sealed their fifth win and a new track record, this one’s a ride.The crew dives deep into the drama: technical gremlins, tense on-track moments, and the high of clinching victory under pouring rain. Plus, they give well-deserved love to “Forklift,” the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the entire operation running.To close things out, they discuss Subaru’s bombshell—two new STI concept cars, one electric and one hybrid—and what it means for the brand’s future.

It’s the 100th episode of the IAG Thursday Thing, recorded live from Grid Life Pitt Race! The crew celebrates the milestone with X Games legend and rallycross driver Bucky Lasek and Nick from Subimods, diving into a full season recap packed with laughs, lessons, and race-day chaos. From power steering nightmares and record-chasing laps to wild Midwest Festival stories and the ever-growing Subaru community, this episode captures the best of grassroots motorsport.The team reflects on what makes Pitt Race such a gem (and why losing it hurts), shares track-day tips, and talks about the balance between festival energy and on-track focus. It’s raw, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes stories from the pits — perfect for anyone who loves racing and the Subaru scene. Topics include:Subaru track and drift buildsGrid Life highlights (CMP, Road Atlanta, Midwest, Road America, Lime Rock, and more)Racing struggles, team camaraderie, and community growthThe future of grassroots motorsport and the fate of Pitt RaceWe will have a video recording we are uploading WITH this on here and YouTube also!

It's that time of year! The temps cool a bit, trees are nice, and were looking to take some nice fall drives. Here are a pile of tips to help you at this time of year!Also if you want to name the cat COMMENTS HERE!!! Any other submissions will be ignored!!!

THE NEWS!!!! There was a bunch the last few weeks so it needed it's own episode. Listen in, learn some stuff and have a good time doing it!

We did it again! We locked up the 2025 Gridlife Street Mod Championship in grand fashion at Autobahn, an event we weren't even supposed to go to! Let's chat about that and chat about Randy's first time at a Boxerfest event! Good times!

Ever hear something a tuner or someone who might know a thing or two (or sometimes people that THINK they know a thing or two) and wonder "WTF DOES THAT EVEN MEAN? We today we clear that up! Graham from Boosted Performance Tuning does the community a solid and explains a TON of terms tuners and those with tuning knowledge use and explains them in a way pretty much anyone should understand. This is a great one for beginners and old heads who need a refresh alike.Let us know if we missed any in the comments!