Renngineering – Details, episodes & analysis

I agonised over who to use for interior trimming.

With any company I choose to use for my Outlaw Cayman, the hope is that I'll have a great experience so that when it comes to building the RENN550, I've got the relationships and trust in place to know the product at the end is what I'm looking for.

I'm frustratingly difficult as a customer. I have such high expectations of people that it's rare that I'm completely satisfied. That's not to say everyone is awful. Far from it. But, companies are trying to make a profit, so you either pay for that last 2% of quality with 80% more outlay. Or you accept great, but not perfect, as the end result.

The other part of it, is the person behind the company. What are they like? Are they good to their staff? Are they willing to stand behind their work, or come up with excuses, or worse, lie... Yes, by the way I've had that during the Cayman build.

The great news is that Dave, of Dave The Trimmer, ticks all the boxes.

I first saw Dave's 964 at Flat 6 show at Goodwood Circuit. I was bowled over. I'm sure most people look at his Guards Red, low AF 964 and take a peak at the interior and think it's nice... and move on.

I spent 15 minutes just looking at the interior alone. Trying to get my head around how he managed to ghost fade pasha on grey Alcantara. How the stitch was arrow straight and even at every seam.

Then I spoke to him and he humoured the perfectionist in me. No... scratch that...reverse it... he seemed to enjoy the challenge.

It's fair to say that throughout the process of designing the trimming plans for my car, we didn't quite get on the same page. But there was trust on both sides.

The result? It's a show stopper. People seem to appreciate the aesthetic of the Outlaw Cayman, but go nuts for the interior.

I just can't wait to see what he does with a Lotus/550 Spyder hybrid. It's going to be wild.

I'll take a moment to thank you all for listening so far. I appreciate all of you and always welcome your comments, questions and thoughts. Just drop me a DM or email.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

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Flipping heck.

Sometimes you get to speak to someone and wonder what living their life must have been like. Chatting to Graeme and his wife Kerry, at Porsche in the Park 2024, allowed me (and you) to get an insight in to that. At least a little bit...

From crashing his first car and putting himself firmly in hospital after passing his driving test 20 days prior, to racing at Daytona, to the Porsche Championship and winning races (draws breath), to collecting and owning a Porsche Carrera GT, Graeme has the t-shirt(s), the cups and the scars to prove all.

I said it before, but I'll say it for the bleachers... The cars are cool, but the people are cooler.

Grab a coffee. Put your feet up and settle in.

I'll take a moment to thank you all for listening so far. I appreciate all of you and always welcome your comments, questions and thoughts. Just drop me a DM or email.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #carreragt #porscheinthepark #gt2 #daytona24 #911 #classiccars #sportscar #modifiedcars #luftgehkult #outlawcayman

It's hard shooting a road trip, being in the moment and then getting a podcast episode recorded, edited and out. So it's a couple of days later than planned but it's here!

After five days on the road, I sat down with a good mate of mine and we talked about the trip so far, his Porsche experience and being mates for 25 years.

It's been a fascinating road trip, and I give a sneaky peak in to one of the odd things that happened just that day.

I'm definitely flagging though and ten points if you noticed the continuity error of saying episode 44 when it is actually 42. I'm sure no one will notice though :)

The full trip breakdown is coming next week but don't forget to head to insta for all the update posts along the way.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #modifiedcars #roadtrip #eurotrip #nurburgring #bandofbrothers #stuttgart #porschemuseum

This week's episode comes a day late! The unintended consequence of locking your Mac, mic, storage devices etc in the trunk/boot of your car and then BRICK the car!! Just days before the start of a massive road trip.

I believe the phrase is "sub-optimal". So this episode picks up that story and talks about the prep ahead of that trip. I'll be documenting the whole trip as you can imagine but it makes sense to walk you through what the trip has shaped up to be. A mix of Band of Brothers tour and petrolhead heaven. I'm actually writing this whilst episode 3 is on...

I can't wait to get on the road now. I've got the nervous jitters. That feeling in your stomach that is a mix of excitement and nerves, that only comes when an adventure is about to start. I really hope you'll join me on the trip.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #modifiedcars #roadtrip #eurotrip #nurburgring #bandofbrothers #stuttgart #porschemuseum

I personally enjoy shooting Tech Talk episodes the most! They're all special but as an engineer, the opportunity to be inquisitive, ask seemingly dumb questions and have an expert teach me (and you) about what it takes to be an expert, and get a proper behind the scenes... It's a real privilege to do that.

This weeks Tech Talk follows on from the previous Renngineering episode where I unveiled the RENN550 in much greater detail. You can see that on YouTube right now!

It's about partnerships though, and I literally cannot do it on my own.

That's where people, and companies like Osport come in. By working closely, suddenly some of these really technically difficult problems can be solved.

This episode is on carbon fibre production.

Let's face it, everyone loves a bit of carbon fibre. You see it everywhere, from F1 cars to a roll of sticky back stuff on eBay. Please don't by that tat...

But even when it's real carbon, there are quality differences between mass produced low quality and relatively cheap parts, and motorsport or supercar quality. Osport design and produce high quality carbon fibre parts to some of the biggest household name Porsche companies (and others) out there!

It's an honour to have them on board and I really hope you enjoy the conversation.

The intent with Renngineering is to produce a low volume sports car, tailorable for any market (LHD/RHD/Central position). Additional sponsorship is being sought so please do get in touch if you've listened to this podcast and feel your brand is aligned to Renngineering.

As a potential partner, options for system/build contribution, product, and financial, are all options.

For more information, please contact: info@renngineering.com

I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #lotus #lotuselise #osportdesign #carbonfibre #carbon

Last week the trailer for the RENN550 was made public.

Today, I break down the design details and share some of the partners involved in creating what will be one of the few truly remarkable sports cars. It's a big statement, but in a world of huge horsepower, huge tyres and excess, the RENN550 stands alone.

Lightweight, appropriate power and torque, low to medium grip. The car will be designed to feel urgent but move around on the throttle. To feel like a Porsche 550 Spyder but on steroids.

The intention for this project is to reimagine the Porsche 550 Spyder silhouette. Capitalising on the beautiful shape and dimensions, however, using latest technology materials and construction to create a road-going sports car that embodies everything from both yesteryear and today.

There are three key design acknowledgements.

- Lotus 111 chassis as a platform to build upon.

- Carbon fibre composite body construction.

- Aircooled Porsche derived powertrain.

The intent is to produce a low volume sports car, tailorable for any market (LHD/RHD/Central position). Additional sponsorship is being sought.

Options for system/build contribution, product, and financial, are all options.

For more information, please contact: info@renngineering.com

This episode and many to come are proudly supported by new lead partner XHYPE. I'll be talking more about them in forthcoming episodes.

I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find the XHYPE at: @xhypehq on Instagram and www.xhype.co.uk

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porsche #supercar #renngineering #reengineering #RENN550 #restomod #classiccars #sportscar #carbonfibre #aircooled #lotus #lotuselise

After what feels like years, Caffeine and Machine open their new venue in the south of England, in the rolling Hampshire countryside, to a sell-out crowd. I got there for opening day to see it for myself and get a few minutes with the previous manager and their feelings on seeing it transition for a fairly stale pub, to heaven for petrolheads. It really does feel. like home.

I pick up (again) the pricing and sales market for Porsche with some shocking discoveries. Pretty soon you'll be able to buy a Taycan for the same price as a bottle of nice whisky!

The @outlawcayman modifications start to draw to a close and by the end of the year, it'll be on long-term hiatus as the RENN550 gets going. Not before some choice interior changes though.

Finally, I pick up the thread on the RENN550 and talk about the fact that RIGHT NOW, the first teaser trailer for the build is live on YouTube. I'll be shooting a watch back video this weekend for a Sunday launch where I'll go in to all the detail and begin to talk about who the partners for the build are and schedule in the partner Tech Talk's already shot.

This episode and many to come are proudly supported by new lead partner XHYPE. I'll be talking more about them in forthcoming episodes.

I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find the XHYPE at: @xhypehq on Instagram and www.xhype.co.uk

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#xhype #xhypehero #porschemoment #porsche #911 #classiccar # #renngineering #taycan #hybrid #porschedesign #reengineering #caffeinemachine #dontbeadick #cultofmachine #feelslikehome #porsche911 #outlawcayman

This week I pick up the buzz around the Taycan Turbo GT, along with a hybrid 911 and what that means. Gunther Werks, still finding a way to develop the 993 platform which blows my mind after all this time. There's also waffle around racing a Porsche Spyder RS against an AMG SL63 and how weird that match up is!

I also talk about the exciting possibility of finally achieving the goal of a lead sponsor for the RENN550 project. The entire reason Renngineering exists is to build that car! Keep your fingers crossed for the channel that we can make it happen.

Being almost as much a horology fan as I am a car fan, I talk about the back history of the Porsche Design brand, the Chronograph 1, and my excitement around finally replacing my lost (sold) grail watch.

This episode wraps with a re-issue of the first ever Your Porsche Story for those new listeners that haven't managed to binge the eighteen months worth of previous content.

I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find the Outlaw Gear at: @outlaw_gear on Instagram.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porschemoment #porsche #911 #guntherwerks #classiccar #aircooled #renngineering #taycanturbogt #hybrid #spyderrs #watchcollector #porschedesign #chronograph #reengineering #boxengasse #flat6 #savethemanuals #porsche911 #outlawcayman

James Lee from Outlaw Gear smiles, a lot! It's infectious and I realised why when I met him in person at Boxengasse 2023. Surrounded by Porsche fans, in a stunning location just outside of the Cotswolds, and with a kaleidoscope of colour parked all around. When I stopped to check myself, I realised I had the same goofy smile.

That's what this culture does to you. When you immerse yourself in it, surround yourself with good people and in Outlaw Gears case, create a business to bring yourself closer still. Nailed it.

James talks me through his ownership experience so far, and plans for the future.

I really hope you enjoy the episode. Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find the Outlaw Gear at: @outlaw_gear on Instagram.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porschemoment #porsche #911SC #outlawgear #classiccar #aircooled #renngineering #reengineering #boxengasse #flat6 #savethemanuals #porsche911

Sometimes a car gains its own following. No one really knows how it happens, but the internet lights up with chatter. This 997.1 GT3 picked up its own fan club, not because of the spec or having some fancy PTS colour, but because of the miles the car has on it (currently 188000 miles).

I originally met Henry, the owner, at Goodwood during the Flat6 show, but we had been chatting on and off over the few months prior.

As usual with these shoots, what was clear is that the owner was as cool as the car! Initially I had attempted to bring together the previous owners to talk through the cars entire life. That would have been cool right!? Sadly, despite efforts, it wasn't to be.

Thankfully, Henry and I settled down in Autumn 2023 in his garage, pretended it wasn't really a bit too cold to do a shoot and ran through his backstory, only to find out that his first car was a Porsche!

It's not the only cool car he had but you'll have to tune in to find out what.

I really hope you enjoy the episode. From the shoot, to the conversation, to the drive out, to the edit. I'm working hard in the background to make small improvements every time I release content.

Your encouragement, comments and feedback really keeps me going.

You can find the Moon Miles GT3 at: @moonmilesgt3n on Instagram.

You can find Renngineering at: @renngineeringuk on Instagram. @renngineering everywhere else, including all good podcast streaming services.

If you want to be on Your Porsche Stories or Heritage then DM me or email info@renningeering.com

If you're interested in collaboration or sponsorship to support the RENN550 then info@renngineering.com

The likes, shares, comments and subscribers really do make a difference to me. The quicker the channel gets monetised, the quicker the RENN550 gets built. The what??? You’ll see... Enjoy!

#porschemoment #porsche #porsche911gt3 #997gt3 #moonmiles #highmiles #highmileagehero #renngineering #reengineering #gt3 #clubsport #flat6 #porsche997 #savethemanuals #porsche911