# S3 E07: Why a Subaru Master Tuner Bought a BMW - The KunChris Story (Part 2)

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Podcast: [Gearhaus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gearhaus-7485108)
Published: 2026-03-04T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gearhaus/episodes/S3-E07-Why-a-Subaru-Master-Tuner-Bought-a-BMW---The-KunChris-Story-Part-2-e3ftogg
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Duration seconds: 6242

## Resource

What is the philosophy behind tuning, why do many builds fail, and what does it actually take to make reliable power from Subaru platforms?In Part 2 of the conversation with KunChris, Kalasinga and Vanilla move from the origin story into the technical world of tuning and high-performance builds.We also explore a surprising chapter in his journey - his decision to buy a BMW M135i, a very rare car in Kenya. Despite the reputation BMWs have for reliability issues, his ownership experience has been overwhelmingly positive.We talk about:- The philosophy behind tuning Subarus- Common mistakes people make when modifying cars- Why reliability depends more on the build than the badge- Why KunChris chose a BMW M135i- The myths surrounding BMW ownership- Advice for anyone considering buying a BMW- Some of the wild builds KunChris has worked on, including the fastest 100–200 km/h Subaru in AfricaThis episode is an in-depth exploration into performance engineering, car ownership realities, and the mindset behind building truly fast machines.If you’re a Subaru fan, a tuner, or just someone who is looking to start their BMW ownership journey, do not miss this one!Guest:Christopher: https://www.instagram.com/kunchris/Follow Gearhaus on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhausInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2IGearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.

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