Episode
What It Takes To Build A 600HP Audi TTRS : El Gapo Part 2
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- Gearhaus
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
In this second part of our deep dive with Jere, we pick up right where the heartbreak left off. After the Masaku TT tire split and a frustrating serpentine belt failure, Jere reveals the impulsive, "on-the-moment" decision that led to the acquisition of the Audi TTRS—and how a matching watch and his daughter’s approval sealed the deal.What’s in this episode:The TTRS Struggle: Fixing a "broken" car isn’t as easy as it looks. We talk through the journey of replacing turbo cores, manifold cracks, and the elusive vacuum actuator leak that kept us from making power.The Build Philosophy: Why we don't just "buy a new kit." Jere explains the strategy of optimizing what you have before building the block, upgrading the transmission, and chasing those 9-second quarters.Knowledge is Power: A candid discussion on why being "mechanically inclined" isn't enough. J shares his secrets for researching builds—from spending hours in Audi forums to being active in 30+ Facebook groups.GTR vs. RS7 vs. TTRS: Which one wins for pure driving satisfaction? Jere explains why the GTR's "raw and visceral" feel beats the refined, effortless power of the RS7 every time.The Future of Kenyan Racing: We get serious about the shift from cornering to drag racing, the upcoming events in August, and the critical need for better safety and spectator discipline as cars get faster.Follow Gearhaus on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhausInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gearhaus/id1839239303WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2IGearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.