RANGE ANXIETY by Martin Donnon: Recent Episodes

Martin Donnon

A look into the High Tech world of Automotive Tuning by Martin Donnon. Funny at times, controversial at others, Martin will bring you the highlights of an illustrious career spanning 30 years in Automotive Development and Tuning. A must for any car-buffs young and old!

Martin and Paul hit the strip at The Bend Dragway for some heads up action!

All hail the king! The Ford Falcon BARRA turbo engine.

Getting down and dirty with the Tesla Cybertruck specifications pre-release!

Getting the best out of the 2020+ Toyota Hilux on the dyno!

Our bloopers!

Taking a look at a Harrop Supercharged Commodore!

So why is the price of petrol out of control?

Taking a look inside the Holden GM L77 V8 Engine

The truth about lithium batter fires without any clickbait!

Delving deep into tuning the Nissan Note hybrid

Going hands on with a Toyota Landcruiser LC200 on the dyno!

Mythbusting performance engines!

Testing the Tesla Boombox function in public

Recipe for the ultimate trackday warrior R35 GTR

Custom tuning the Toyota Hilux N70 tradie workhorse

Inside Australias most iconic Nissan R33 GTR

Taking a deep drive into the Nissan Note hybrid

Getting the low-down on Ford Ranger ECU tuning!

Final part of our workshop tour experience on the dyno!

A look inside this great workshop!

Converting a diesel London Cab into an EV!

Building a fast and reliable R35 GTR street car

The end of the Model S, goodbye, farewell, and thanks for all the fish!

The second installment of the Tesla Model S sad demise

The final curtain call for the Tesla Model S in Australia

Elon did what?

Getting inside our favourite GTR - the R33 GTR LM

Our final installment in the American Trucks series

Getting deeper into the American Truck platform.

Martin and Paul are the Good Ol Boys with an American Truck session

The final chapter in our R35 History installment

The second part of our epic R35 GTR run-down!

Going through all the differences in R35 GTRs over a 16 year life!

Going through Paul's data and setup in detail!

Going through an amazing Roll Racing spec GTR

Paul does a sneaky and goes Roll Racing!

Did Redbull Racing really have a hand in the design of the Nissan Leaf?

Is the Chevrolet Corvette C7 the best Corvette ever?

What is really underneath a Tesla?

The lads get to grips with the legendary AMG V8 and compare it to our Aussie Monaro

Ever wanted to know how a Peter Brock Polariser works? Check this out!

The R35 is a wonderful car coming to a less than wonderful end!

Martin and Paul go through what makes his Holden Commodore VF SS with Harrop 2300 supercharger a 'Tesla Killer'

The first of our video series now available on our Podcast channel!

The transition has begun

Fancy doing a conversion?

Hatches and other musings

Blowers, burnouts, and boofheads

Leaky old shitters and soulaki

Sometimes driving yourself is better

Rub a dub dub road-rooters in the tub

Martin and Paul get together one last time for 22.......

Remember to put some tension on the NUTS

Smells like......

Restrooms and chargers.....

Horsey Horseless comes to town

Finish HIm!

It's not hard to stay clean you know

Cow Haulers vs Chicken Truckin Men

You are Cheese Wizzle, you are.

Tastes off, throw it out.

When the going gets tough!

All the way into the 4 figure zone

Then why is all the good stuff so expensive?

Messy Shitty Setups apply within

As above!

Just who is ripping off who?

Its all in the induction. True!

Another one bites the dust.....

Paul goes to the Rolls on the low-down

It's not as easy as saying don't turn traction off.....

ICE cars now get the eye in the sky......

Martins take on the sub 100k coupes right now

They have us by the balls and they know it!

I'm alright no need to worry about me!

Wish them luck!

The supply chain is coming for your build!

Getting it done with very little margin for error

August 24th 1997

What will your car be worth in five years time?

Turbos and LS engines

Fake it till you don't make it....cut this one short in the interests of quality.

When fuel leaks are all the rage!

Drag Racing and Yiros

So what is a warranty anyway?

Martin goes all Road-Rooter on Paul

The new Dodge Daytona has a fart cannon!

The boys redefine the sport

There is a new King in town....apparently

Welcome to the new Range Anxiety game show!

Sometimes you just wish you hadn't sold them...

Professors and Panel Gaps

Big Paul and Martin go deep dive on what things really cost!

So what is the real reason Big Paul and Martin haven't slugged it out on the track?

Paul and Martin go head to head on transmissions

Transmissions. Blessing or curse?

Big Paul on bringing his car to the world!

Blocking chargers and testing the new Mic with a tasty out-take at the end!

That sweet sweet taste!

In a car factory far far away

I just can't wait to get back on the road again......

The world is full of social media fakes

Pinks up for grabs!

Facial hair and hillclimbs rule the roost

Holdens and Disco Balls

Rub a dub dub

Big Paul is dreaming again!

Here comes series three!

Welcome to our 200th Epicast!

Cool cars from the best TV shows!

The Mountain calls!

Punching on with the car

Boom!

There is nothing worse. Period.

Everything you need to know about drag......

Smashing myths, creating legends

Or is it the best?

The funeral march for print media hits top speed

When the old ICE banger ZAPS you!

Bad things come in big packages

The Hamster is out the bag!

Road-Rooting Road-Warriors

When it smells like SOUL.....

All the new things we just learned!

Everyone needs a flat-bed

Are generally a bunch of gronks......

I don't see no horns boy!

We have John back for a second chat!

By all suggestions Martin has totally lost his mind

Just like the title says!

Paul is back in town!

You might have one and not even know it!

For you and me baby....and petrol!

So older is better.....right?

Marsh, Warney, and Babe all gone in 48 hours.....

Cars will go adverse when you need them most....

Paul messes up the time capsule!

Since when does a car have soul?

Let's all get real here!

And boy can they get hungry!

Not much really!

Harry and Lloyd modding cars......

Please don't say it's so!

Our history of shit-boxes

Is there anything worse than paint on a car?

It's all fun till......cars turn boring.

Off we go again!

When Babe goes all Squircle on us

We ambush Australias original GTR legend

Talking Trucks and not giving f....s

Above all keep your cool!

Here Kitty Kitty

Take your boat out down the coast

And drop top Kompressors

What does Santa have in his sack? Babe knows.....

Make sure you can get back out!

Rhonda the Honda and other fun facts

Adblue and the Flat Earth society

The boys share cars. How cute!

Gimme all your project lovin....

When a Frog porks a Pig

When swapsies aren't great

Always good with Big Paul right?

If you are going to ride then learn how!

Just wiggle that nose Pauly.....

Have shovel will root

Why can't we have good things?

Supply chain problems to look out for

Why so noisy?

He is coming for you Big Paul!

Give the block a split......

It's all about to go bad in a big hurry

Big Paul gets ready for a cleaning....

Not just for kids!

Lessons from the Home Tuner

Why is everything (going to be) so hard?

The future of Lambos and modifications

He loves it!

Bye bye GTR been great knowing ya!

Budget budget budget

Don't get high on your own supply

Big Paul's big ideas

Dyno dyno dyno. Oi oi oi

What we like about cars.....

One two three o'clock four o'clock rock!

Dodge it and Bodge it

Stuff goes wrong on big drives!

You know it!

Get it right, it's your safety!

Wuhan Kaboomski

Give the boys a couple of bottles of Bin Juice.....

Cars that sound cool not by Baristas

Who gives a funk?

Some bad news for the Big Three

Dem boys are shootin' the breeze again

No one you'll see is smarter than he!

Get them up to 200 degrees boy......

Is it really a Mini-GTR?

Who wants to be part of our team?

Here we go again!

Auf Deutsch sie bitte!

3...2...1....BANG

Paul wins Best In Show!

Ugly car mods be like lyf

Liar liar pants on fire........

Rain drops keep falling on Paul's head

The world is full of Peckers.....

Back in the saddle for Season 2!

Thank you for all your support....and THE END.....or....

Just a little bit longer.....

Ford vs Ferrari 2021 spec

Big Paul jumping to attention.....

Martin has been a busy bee!

One LS and a side of Barra to go.....

Sometimes all you need is a little force

Are Electric Pick-ups really a good idea?

The USA makes the best cars in the world. FACT!

Big Paul starts to get serious!

When Vloggers are lyf

Stop resisting! The new Land Cruiser is King....

Because Meme-Shields matter!

He's a demon on wheels....

Watch out for Custom Grinds and Boogers!

Mummas don't let you babies grow up to be Cowboys....or Tuners.....

Exploding cars and anxious range

What, when, and where do you get one?

Winner winner chicken dinner

One Warm Fuzzy for three Dads

Hydrogen powered vehicles. Waste of time?

Nervous times cranking a fresh combo into life!

It's a fact - most English cars are rubbish

Rotten dirty diesels and Book-Club

Last of the Gladiator sports....truly

Whatya goin to do when they come for you?

Roll Racing and Steamroller tyres

The stack is falling

A day of wonderful grass roots motorsports

Leave classics classic as Martin would say

In Santa Monica preferably.....

New game, new rules

When everything big is small again

It's alive and driving!

Back in the saddle again!

When too much really is too much

It's Valentines day at the track

Getting it done one job at a time and well!

Fun facts and a new co-producer!

So how did we go?

Want to learn something new?

Covid, Cars, and don't pick on Richie.

Nothing left to do but push hard!

Its time to go to Japan!

Big Paul is back to talk about his project......righto!

Important fact - Martin loves V8s!

Saviour of the Universe

How to balance a ball on your nose - NOT

So just how did Martin come up with that transmission fluid?

2020 Report card and more!

Your asked for it. You got it! The king of kings returns.....

The cool days of aftermarket specials and dentistry.

How to take a pic of your car and train Alsatians.....

When you wish upon a star!

Non-working mods are quite Polarizing!

Martins list of dogs with fleas that he has owned!

Beware. Leave the cool stuff in place!

The good ol days of the wild wild west!

Brocky and the Boys

Just another day at the track with Martin

Newton vs Streckeisen. IT'S ON!

Pizza Boy the Lock Down and Pelican Poop

The gentle old art of SKIDS by Dave

Big Paul gets to ask Martin the tough questions

When too much is never enough....for some.

Have laptop will charge! Martin investigates Home Tuners.

Ever wanted to be a 'Diesel Daddy'? Martin says don't!

The art of turbocharging a previously NA engine explained

Banter makes the racer faster!

OTA is coming and you better be ready for it!

All the goss on the GMH Holden plant in this special guest episode!

So you want to buy an R34 GTR? You should listen to this

Cars never fix themselves, unless their name is Christine......

Please don't go to the Candy Shop. You might upset Marty!

Once upon a time when engine conversions were cool......

Martin gets put to the test. Listen to what he has to say!

Martin digs deeper into the Blue Oval Brigade and continues TUNER WARS!

Martin takes us on a make-believe story of race car cheats he may or may not have been involved in

Martin takes a deeper look at the issues you may face when pushing the limits of an R35 GTR

Martin takes us through the good and bad (mainly bad) of POPS, BANGS, and CRACKLE TUNES

Sunday afternoon prank with Lisa Donnon explores the latest in self-driving tech

Ok Blue Oval Brigade its your turn! The background of the XR6 Turbo scene starts here

Want to know what makes the new TESLA MODEL S PLAID tick? Listen to Martins predictions!

In a rare treat Martin speaks to the Godfather of the Rotary Engine in Australia - Mr Lance Ridgway! Starts out with some history then turns into an explanation of Rotary Engine modification that would have made Felix Wankel proud! GO THE ROTORS!

Martin interviews one of Australias national treasures - famous local racing identity Nick Streckeisen. In this episode you will learn what it sounds like when a 'sand trap goes off'. I kid you not.

The much asked for and long awaited episode on SLASH AND BURN tuning methods with a little bit of HOLY GRAIL thrown in for good measure!

What should you look for when tuning your pride and joy? Martin gives us a serious run-down and talks about the workshop-cycle.

You asked and Martin delivered. Ever thought about spending your hard-earned on an old Porsche 911 to bring your child-hood wall posters to life? Well don't.

Martin sits in the middle this time and goes through the good, the bad, and the ugly of electric cars.....if you ever wanted to understand the hype then this is a must listen!

Martin discusses some of the finer moments from the last of the 'Street Machine LS1 Drag Nationals' in 2008. If you know.....you know!

Martin talks to the well known Lisa Donnon about her automotive experiences and her mechanic father,. He married her for a reason right?

Martin take us through the heady days of 'Exotics in the Outback' in an iconic Holden Monaro. Such a great car, such a great time!

This is getting good now! Martin talks us through the turbo battle on the LS1 and explains some of the background of the cars that you enjoy today.

Martin takes us to The Bend International Raceway for 'Roll Racing 3' a social motorsport phenomena that is taking Australia by storm.

Martin talks us through the R35 GTR - at listeners request! If you ever wanted to own one of these iconic cars then make sure you have a listen!

Martin steps us through the 'good old days' of internet forums, arguments, drag racing, and really good times!

This week Martin talks about 'Hot Chips' and not the kind you eat! Back when EFI tuners were EFI TUNERS!

Martin explains why EV adoption is the key to a 'Bad-Ass' "Super-Cool' future automotive culture

In this new Episode of Range Anxiety Martin talks us through the history of Skyline GTR Racing in Australia and has a little peek into the future!

How the Modern Performance Car scene - as we know it - started in Australia