Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast

Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast
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Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast

  1. 2d ago

    Is Your Project Car Ever Going To Be Officially "Finished?"

    Matt and Nick talk about why project cars are almost never truly complete. As new technology, new parts, and new ideas come along, there’s always something else you could add, upgrade, replace, or improve.

  2. Sep 2

    SMILES per MILE: Here's why driving a slow car FAST is more fun...

    Matt and Nick break down why lightweight sports cars like the Mazda Miata and Honda S2000 often deliver more SMILES PER MILE than high-horsepower beasts like the Toyota Supra or Dodge Hellcat.

  3. Aug 19

    Buy AMERICAN for your next build?

    When the movie hit theaters in 2001, it didn't just become a blockbuster—it introduced an entire generation to a world of cars, tuning, racing, wheels, and underground car culture.

  4. Aug 5

    Buy AMERICAN for your next build?

    Nick and Matt discuss the resurgence of compact performance trucks and why enthusiasts are excited again. From icons like the GMC Syclone and Ford SVT Lightning to Ford's new Maverick Lobo & 300T, we explore what's driving the renewed interest in fun, practical trucks.

  5. Jul 22

    Buy AMERICAN for your next build?

    We're talking about the state of American muscle cars in 2026. Despite changing regulations and the industry's shift toward electrification, manufacturers like Dodge and Ford are still delivering high-horsepower performance cars that keep the muscle car spirit alive.

  6. Jul 8

    OVERRATED "JDM Legend"? (Trigger Warning)

    We debate some of the most iconic Japanese performance cars ever built and decide which ones are actually underrated, which ones have become overrated, and which models deserve a second look.

  7. Jun 24

    America's car scene has a problem…

    For decades, America was considered the epicenter of import tuner culture. From packed parking lots and late-night street meets to the glory days of magazines like Super Street and Import Tuner, the U.S. helped shape modern car culture as we know it. But has that changed?

  8. Jun 10

    Would you put a TEMU performance part on your car? | REAL vs. FAKE

    Is using “KNOCKOFF” parts off TEMU or AliBaba acceptable for your build in 2026? Let’s dive in. Knockoff aftermarket parts are everywhere in 2026. A quick search on TEMU or Alibaba can uncover products that look almost identical to parts from respected brands like Acuity, Skunk2, Spoon, HKS, and more—often for a fraction of the price. So what’s the catch? In this episode, we compare genuine aftermarket performance parts against the cheap copies flooding the market. We break down where the money goes, what separates a reputable manufacturer from a copycat, and whether the savings are actually worth the risk. Because while many of these parts are manufactured in Asia, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re made in the same factory, with the same materials, tolerances, testing standards, or engineering behind them. The results might surprise you. Would you run a knockoff part on your build? 2026 Behind the Wheel Podcast | All Rights ReservedThank you for tuning in, and if you enjoy our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE! We’re on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeartRadio, and we always upload our full video interviews on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/konigwheels (we’d love for you to subscribe there as well!) Thank you for listening! https://podcast.konigwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BTW-361-are-KNOCKOFF-parts-acceptable.mp3   FOLLOW: Konig’s Instagram: @konigwheelsusahttps://www.instagram.com/konigwheelsusa/ More on the Konig Behind The Wheel Podcast and to SUBSCRIBE:podcast.konigwheels.com The post Would you put a TEMU performance part on your car? | REAL vs. FAKE appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast.

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