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The Konig Wheels team host a weekly podcast that includes industry guests, automotive-related talk and stories, industry information, wheel information, car trends, racing, drifting, grassroots motorsport happening and so much more! All guests have some connection to the Konig brand, however, the focus is on cars, racing, and what being a car enthusiast is all about! From car sponsorships to, wheel tech, to car tech, to all forms of professional racing and grassroots motorsports, the Behind The Wheel podcast will take you behind the scenes with drivers, teams, and important people involved with some of your favorite race and event series such as Formula Drift, and Gridlife. Tune in for a fuel-filled, octane boosted look at anything and everything automotive-related and for conversations that go deep into car culture while providing you with access to some of your favorite automotive personalities.
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When does a build become too nice to daily drive? Is just driving to your local corner store a risk these days? Do you live in fear when driving your pride and joy? This one's for you!
The post Is your build too nice/expensive to drive? appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
In this episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast by KONIG, Matt & Scott break down the return of the 2025 Honda Prelude. With 2,000 units selling out immediately in Japan, all eyes are now on how it will perform in the U.S. market.
The post Will the new Honda Prelude FLOP? 🤔 appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
In this episode of KONIG’s “Behind the Wheel” Podcast, we get real about JDM legends and ask the question no one wants to answer out loud: Are we paying for performance... or prestige?
The post The “R34 Tax”… Are these JDM Legends worth the $$$? appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
In this episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast from Konig Wheels, we’ve got Scott, Nick, and Matt - three car guys hanging out and talking about their current builds, what parts they're throwing on, and where their projects are headed.
The post Build your car for YOU, not for anyone else appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
From navigating unfinished builds to assessing the quality of modifications, we discuss the challenges and rewards that come with taking on a project that wasn’t originally yours. Whether you’re considering buying a project car or already in the process, this episode offers valuable insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.
The post Buying someone else’s PROJECT CAR… 🤔 appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Thinking about tuning your ride or doing an engine swap? Not all states are created equal when it comes to car mods. In this episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast, we dive into the best—and worst—states in the U.S. for modifying your car.
The post Does California have it the WORST for enthusiasts? appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
We caught up with the Justin and Julian over at Uniclutch recently for an episode of the Behind the Wheel podcast. In the episode, we discussed all things clutches, both for street and racing applications?
The post Universal Clutch Kits make things a lot easier Ft. Uniclutch appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Remember when car enthusiasts lived on message boards, not Instagram? In this episode, we take a nostalgic ride back to the era of Internet forums — the OG hub for gearheads to share knowledge, source parts, document builds, and argue over engine swaps.
The post Before the Algorithm: the Golden Age of Car Forums đź’€ appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
I think all of us can agree that when you pull into pretty much any grocery store parking lot, you're bound to be met with a sea of SUVs, usually all either white, silver, or black in color.... what is going on? Are the soccer moms taking over officially now, or do Americans just feel safer driving bigger cars? Do we really need all that space?
The post Why do Americans love SUVs so much? appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Ever wonder how some of these aftermarket companies in motorsports get their start? You'd think most of them start with an idea... maybe a potential opportunity to fill a niche gap in the market...
The post From Formula 1 & Military Tech to making the BEST SHIFTER EVER… w/ Russell  ACUiTY Instruments ​ appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
On today's podcast episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast, we dive into the age-old question: Would you buy a someone else's project car? Additionally, does modding your car decrease the value of your vehicle when it comes time to sell? Are there some mods that could be installed that can potentially increase the car's value or is that just an ambitious pipe dream?
The post ​Would you buy a MODDED car? | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Altezza taillights, lambo doors, SPINNING RIMS.... There's a long list of trends of the 1990s and 2000s that we all witnessed within the car community over the years. Whether you loved them, or hated them - let's talk about them!
The post ​Car Trends…. love em’ or hate em’ | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
In this episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Caleb Quanbeck! Caleb and Scott dive into his E46 drift build, what it’s like running a two-man team this season with Jackson Meade, and how his exciting partnership with Walther arms came to be.
The post ​Caleb Quanbeck talks E46 Drifting, Walther Arms partnership​… | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
There aren't many people like Jimmy Broadbent out there. If you're a fan of his channel, you'd know that Jimmy is one of those YouTubers who has successfully made the jump from Virtual Motorsport to Real Motorsport...
The post ​Will your wheels get more expensive? | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
There aren't many people like Jimmy Broadbent out there. If you're a fan of his channel, you'd know that Jimmy is one of those YouTubers who has successfully made the jump from Virtual Motorsport to Real Motorsport...
The post ​ Jimmy Broadbent (SIM Racer / YouTuber) LOVES CARS + RACING | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Ever wonder why we discontinue wheel designs? We've gotten the question a lot, so let's dive into some of the reasons why we discontinue wheel designs in general, the challenges of making a new wheel, and why a "re-introduced" design never really works.
The post Discontinued Wheels…. meant to stay in the past? | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
the 8HP is ZF Friedrichshafen's 8-speed automatic transmission, and it's been making waves lately in the car community thanks to TurboLamik's Transmission Control Unit (TCU) - an advanced transmission controller that allows you to control the ZF transmission in 8 modes, varying from basic automatic to race-style sequential.
The post ZF 8HP is the BEST auto transmission ever made… w/  Turbo Lamik | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Join us to break down the pros and cons of vinyl wrap vs. paint—helping you decide which option is best for your car. They discuss cost differences, durability, customization potential, maintenance, and even how each option affects resale value.
The post Is VINYL WRAPPING your car worth it? | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
Names like "Honda Prelude" and "Acura RSX" are starting to re-enter the market as OEMs continue their push of re-introducing old legendary names back to enthusiasts looking for a new car.
The post OEMs Bringing Back Iconic Names (RSX, PRELUDE, MR2) | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
In this episode of Konig's Behind The Wheel, hosts Scott Weiss and Nick Reginato break down the ever-popular term Restomod—what it means, how it differs from classic restorations and custom builds, and why it's become a favorite among car enthusiasts. Whether you're new to the concept or deep into the world of modified classics, this episode is packed with insights straight from the team at Konig Wheels!
The post But… is it a RESTO-MOD? | Behind the Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.
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