EP #028 Tyler Wallace Industry Things

<p>In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off welcoming guests and talking through Mike’s first missed episode before diving into a mix of pop‑culture car talk — from Joe Rogan and Blink‑182 to Matt Farah and Jason Camisa’s legendary V8 manual comparisons.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation shifts into the realities of modern car ownership and service: lifetime fluids, valve adjustments, hidden costs, Haldex maintenance, transmission intervals, and the lessons learned from air‑cooled engines. The guys break down alternator failures, brake jobs, ABS module headaches, and the constant tug‑of‑war between customer expectations and technician integrity inside dealership life.</p><p><br /></p><p>Things take a turn as the crew explores Venice, unexpectedly falls in love with a Kia Picanto, and compares small‑car fun across cultures. They revisit mountain‑road driving, speed‑camera culture, and the journey from high‑school intern to confident Volkswagen tech.</p><p><br /></p><p>The episode ramps up with RWD A4 conversions, A7 suspension mods, stance culture, motorsports influence, and the essential qualities young technicians need to thrive. The guys close with EV training, oscilloscope fundamentals, engine‑building knowledge, dealership challenges, tool‑truck debates, and a look at passion projects — including a Mk2 GTI and future builds on the horizon.</p><p><br /></p><p>A packed, high‑energy episode full of shop wisdom, cultural stories, technical insight, and pure enthusiast passion.</p><p><br /></p><p>www.slamvagen.com</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>IG Socials -</p><p>@sir.tylerwallace</p><p>@slamvagen</p><p>@3pedalspodcast</p><p>@karrehaus</p><p>@kap0ne </p><p>@danjpendleton </p><p>@jen_bensen</p><p>@drive.werks</p><p>@send__it</p>