Show Notes
In this episode of the Redline Republic Podcast (Episode 13), we ask the question a lot of people in the Irish car scene have been thinking — has TikTok ruined car culture?We dive into how the car scene has changed over the last few years, from JDM builds and unique project cars to modern trends where everything is starting to look the same. We talk about modified cars in Ireland, Volkswagen builds, JDM cars like Silvia and Chasers, and why “stage 2” and “stage 3” builds don’t really mean anything anymore.There’s also a discussion around the best first cars under €5K, cheap fast and reliable cars, and whether cars like the Toyota Corolla (E12), VW Golf, and Jetta are still the best options for new drivers. We also get into window tinting, running a small business, dealing with customers, and the reality of trying to make money in the car scene.As always, this episode is heavily based on your comments, so expect a mix of car talk, Irish humour, random tangents, and real opinions on everything from TikTok trends to the future of the modified car scene.If you’re into cars, the Irish car community, JDM builds, German cars, or just enjoy a proper unfiltered car podcast, this is the episode for you.
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