Gearhaus

Hold On, We're Going To The Moon! | Rupal Racing

29K views · 4d ago · 1:36:36

Guests: Rupal Racing, Karan Rupal

What does it take to push a race car beyond its limits? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with Karan Rupal of Rupal Racing to explore the engineering, persistence, and passion behind one of the scene's standout builds.

Surviving 10 Years on Two Wheels as a Lady Biker in Nairobi

9.1K views · 1w ago · 1:15:48

Can you survive 10 years on two wheels on Nairobi’s chaotic roads? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with veteran biker Shiku to discuss what it takes to travel on Kenya’s roads on a motorcycle. We discuss the long-running tension between car drivers and motorcycle riders, road safety, protective gear, and the realities of daily traffic on two wheels.

Is This Rebuild Still Worth It? A Build vs A Swap

6.4K views · 2w ago · 1:05:37

Can a three-month Nissan Patrol rebuild really take a year? Filmed late at night beside the stripped-down chassis, the conversation looks back at how far the Patrol project has come and what it takes to bring an old vehicle back to life.

Car Questions Women Are Too Afraid to Ask

6.9K views · 3w ago · 1:21:46

In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with Diana and Purity to answer some of the most common car questions, maintenance myths, and mechanical issues that many women, and plenty of men, may feel too awkward or unsure to ask.

I Lost 3 Tires Deep in Mt. Kenya - Murmet's Diaries

14K views · 1mo ago · 1:28:42

Guest: Murmet's Diaries

What does it take to overland across Africa in a classic Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla sit down with Zach to talk about what African overland travel is really like. From road-tripping in a Toyota Prius to taking an 80 Series Land Cruiser through Zambia, Namibia and Northern Kenya, he shares what he has learned along the way.

Building an Audi A5 That Can Outrun a Porsche 911

39K views · 1mo ago · 1:36:20

Gearhaus is back with Season 5, and we kick it off with one of Kenya’s most dedicated car builders: Melvin Mulanda. Melvin purchased an accident-damaged Audi A5 as a daily cruiser but later embarked on a 41⁄2-year mission to chase 500+ horsepower.

World's Biggest Roadtrip in Kenya.

226K views · 1mo ago · 1:56:25

130+ cars. 300+ drivers. One massive convoy to Malindi. What started as a roadtrip grew into one of the biggest convoys ever documented in the world! Gearhaus Roadtrip III took us on a 1,650 km+ Kenyan roadtrip across the Kenyan coast, starting from the heart of Nairobi and going all the way to the beautiful shores of Malindi.

We Almost Got EATEN By Lions In Africa

11K views · 2mo ago · 1:17:54

What does it take to drive halfway across the world? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla meet Sam and Em, better known as The Adventure Way, who spent 222 days driving from London to Nairobi in a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Is Kenyan Manufacturing a Myth? The Truth About Local Assembly

5.9K views · 2mo ago · 1:37:26

Can Kenya really build its own automotive industry? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla discuss the current state of Kenya's automotive sector, exploring local vehicle assembly, government policy, market trends, and what the future could look like for manufacturing in East Africa.

Topics: News · Policy

What I Wish I knew Before Buying a Land Rover Defender

17K views · 3mo ago · 1:09:56

If you've ever dreamed of owning a Defender, this might be the reality check you need. In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by CJ, a filmmaker and lifelong Land Rover enthusiast whose blood group is "Land Rover."

Blind Review: He Can Identify Any Car With His Hands

3.6K views · 3mo ago · 1:26:01

Can you identify a car without ever seeing it? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla meet Julio, the world's only blind car reviewer, whose unique approach to reviewing vehicles has earned him international recognition.

You Should Buy a BMW - Gearhaus Hangout With BMW Owners

7.9K views · 3mo ago · 1:20:58

Is owning a BMW really a financial nightmare in Kenya, or are we maintaining them all wrong? In this episode, Kalasinga and Vanilla head to the BMW Connect event at Inchcape, where they're joined by members of the BMW Owners Club Kenya to separate fact from fiction about BMW ownership on Kenyan roads.

Why NTSA’s New Instant Fine System is Completely Broken

4.9K views · 3mo ago · 1:14:59

Is NTSA actually making our roads safer, or is the rollout creating more problems than it solves? In this episode, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by a special guest (the original Gearhaus host) to unpack one of the biggest topics in Kenya's motoring scene: the new NTSA instant fine system and the upcoming mandatory private vehicle inspections.

Topics: News · NTSA

Which Cars Are Kenyans Actually Buying? - REAL DATA!

4.9K views · 3mo ago · 1:13:45

Is Kenya a copycat nation when it comes to cars? Which vehicles are actually selling, and why is the "Kimani/Auntie" car stereotype still so common? In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla are joined by Anthony from Car 360 to answer these questions using real market data.

El Gapo: The 600HP Audi TTRS Build That's Going for a 9-Second Run - Part 2

6.5K views · 4mo ago · 1:06:08

Guest: El Gapo

In this second episode of our two-part series with Jeremy Mwendwa (aka El Gapo), Kalasinga and Vanilla pick up right where the heartbreak left off. After the Masaku TT tire split and a frustrating serpentine belt failure, Jeremy reveals the impulsive, "on-the-moment" decision that led him to buy the Audi TTRS and how a matching watch and his daughter’s approval sealed the deal.

Topics: El Gapo