Guy Martin & Mat Armstrong's SUPER CAR Mechanic - Audi R8 Mastermind - Ricky Elder

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Join us for an exhilarating episode of our podcast, as we dive under the hood with renowned supercar tuner and master mechanic, Ricky Elder of Reperformance. Listen as we rev up the details of his astonishing work on Mat Armstrong Audi R8 and Guy Martin's motorbikes, a stunning showcase of engineering prowess and mechanical genius.
    Ricky Elder, hailed as the 'mechanic maestro' for his unparalleled tuning skills, unpacks his journey from the garage to the pinnacle of supercar performance enhancement. We delve into the thrilling specifics of how he transformed the Audi R8 for Armstrong, breaking records and redefining the boundaries of automotive capability.
    Whether you're a car enthusiast, an aspiring mechanic, or a fan of Mat Armstrong and Guy Martin, you don't want to miss out on this episode! Ricky Elder's inspiring story, paired with a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of a supercar, guarantees a compelling listen.
    Tag along for an amazing ride with Ricky Elder in a tale of power, speed, and revolutionary engineering. This is a conversation that will fuel your passion and set your mind racing. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more automotive stories!
    @REPerformanceUK

Komentáře • 106

  • @kartakis
    @kartakis Před 11 měsíci +33

    Ricky is not only a great tuner and master mechanic but also a great and decent person! Ricky and the whole team at REPerformance are top guys, super knowledgeable, friendly, honest and always willing to help, without seeing the customers like walking wallets (as some other workshops do)! I am very glad that I came to know Ricky and the team and he is looking after my cars! I cannot say enough great words for these guys!

  • @danofficial117
    @danofficial117 Před 3 měsíci +4

    The way he talks about his family 👌🏻. He’s already successful with his family that everything else comes 2nd 👏🏻

  • @sportzntouring
    @sportzntouring Před 11 měsíci +27

    Ricky is the R8/Audi/Lamborghini:V10 Whisperer... He's the guy I trust with my 1-of-333 R8 GT... Straight talking, no nonsense, tell you how it is, got the answers every time! I've now got even more respect for him after seeing this. Great job on the podcast!

    • @bryanscott2072
      @bryanscott2072 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Absolutely no sly bragging in that comment at all 😅

    • @sportzntouring
      @sportzntouring Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@bryanscott2072ha ha, not intentionally lol 😅

    • @GT380man
      @GT380man Před 2 měsíci

      I stumbled on Ricky’s channel a year ago and immediately knew “this guy knows his onions”.
      Sounds like he & I had similarly unmentionable upbringings.
      That can make or break a person. I got help & I offer a prayer of thanks to them most days.

  • @grahamclifton5849
    @grahamclifton5849 Před 12 dny

    By a country mile, Ricky's interview & mat Armstrong's are the peak of interest in my eye's.
    Genuine blokes who have started with nothing & built through sweat & tears & real inspirational business plan & succeeded.

  • @grahamw9446
    @grahamw9446 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Just started following Ricky, fast becoming one of my favourite channels on CZcams. A genuine and down to Earth bloke, he's not arrogant, just honest, wish more people were like that in this often fake world we live in.
    Just watched a few of your Pod Casts, deserved a subscription and hopefully more people will realise and follow. Excellent channel Ben, keep up the good work mate 👍

  • @westy1620
    @westy1620 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Could listen to Ricky all day. Proper down to earth bloke who loves just to chat about engines etc.

  • @trrize
    @trrize Před 10 měsíci +5

    What an inspiration interview Rick deserves all the success he gets

  • @k4o5sfc
    @k4o5sfc Před 7 dny

    Great! This podcast I love.. Ricky’s such a humble guy.. love watching his channel

  • @eddiewhitehair9755
    @eddiewhitehair9755 Před 5 měsíci

    Binge listening these pods as driving today, this is the best one yet, such a genuine bloke

  • @alansheard553
    @alansheard553 Před 11 měsíci +5

    What a great interview, to see Ricky in a completely different light, the ups and downs of building his business. Suprisingly finding someone with views on life similar to mine. Him not being ashamed to say you are the best at something. As I was told many years ago, never underestimate yourself and don't mistake confidence for arrogance.

  • @paulwilkinson4501
    @paulwilkinson4501 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Ricky and RePerformance always make the week better. Love the vids and content, genuine guy 👊💪👍👍

  • @patrickodwyer6845
    @patrickodwyer6845 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Ricky is such an insightful guy and a big inspiration. Great podcast.

  • @EdDarter
    @EdDarter Před 10 měsíci +2

    Only recently started following REPerformance and love watching Rickys YT videos. Clearly incredibly skilled, talented and hard working with his heart in the right place. Great interview and an interesting insight in to how he's got to where he is.

  • @kevinthorn808
    @kevinthorn808 Před 9 měsíci

    Ricky is a very rare person these day's ... genuine ... his CZcams channel is always a pleasure to watch ...he could talk about the different colours of dog turds and people would still watch .

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog Před 8 měsíci +2

    Always great to listen to Ricky, seems, sounds, talk like a top, top, bloke. Many congratulations to you, Kate and the kids. Keep well 🏁🙏👍

  • @LOGOASSASSIN
    @LOGOASSASSIN Před 9 měsíci +2

    Awesome. I used to make the Audi TV commercials, it was a blast. I wish I knew how to build cars though!

  • @Drewski911
    @Drewski911 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I don't normally watch podcasts, but that was excellent 👌 Really intriguing to hear Ricky's amazing stories, and how he succeeded to get where he is today!

  • @UpandDownRacing
    @UpandDownRacing Před 4 měsíci

    He put it so well "it's about people" great podcast thanks.

  • @eightbysixteen8144
    @eightbysixteen8144 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Only just discovering you guys. This genuine honest chat is priceless. Thank you for breaking through the bullshit.

  • @richardhughes6904
    @richardhughes6904 Před 11 měsíci +1

    What a fantastic interview, honest, open and inspirational.

  • @MrTim360
    @MrTim360 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video
    Ricky Elder is an absolute legend.
    Hard work gets it done.

  • @steinwaydoyle
    @steinwaydoyle Před 11 měsíci

    Absolutely one of the best interviews I've ever seen. He explains the grit and drive it takes to go into your own business and keep the doors open on a day to day.
    I watch the Reptuning videos but I now have even more respect for Ricky as a genuine person, family man and husband. Keep up the awesome work 👏 in everything you do in life

  • @user-dg5qy9vq1u
    @user-dg5qy9vq1u Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ricky is so refreshing . Brilliant video.

  • @kevinmcg6747
    @kevinmcg6747 Před 11 měsíci +1

    First visitor to the podcast and delighted to see it involved Ricky, what a character. Cheers, Kevin.

  • @CrazedCrittic
    @CrazedCrittic Před 11 měsíci +2

    This was brilliant on both sides. Very well matched interview and a great incite into how Ricky built up his business. Ricky if you ever hit hard times look me up. You've come too far to lose it all.

  • @AutoBeta2T
    @AutoBeta2T Před 10 měsíci

    A great interview. I always watch the REP vids on YT so its nice to have this further insight into Ricky and hear his very sage view on life - which I think is spot on.
    Cheers 😊

  • @tunnel7
    @tunnel7 Před 10 měsíci

    Ricky is just an amazing bloke and his team are amazing and his Queen holds it all together for him I wish him all the success in the world he truly deserves it thanks for this vid m8 given us an even deeper insight to his life and business.

  • @andybayliss3333
    @andybayliss3333 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great podcast , follow Ricky's channel and this just come on haven't been able to take my eye off it for a hour . Keep it up lads

  • @NickyLong89
    @NickyLong89 Před 4 měsíci

    Love Ricky, he’s a great lad. Talks a lot of sense and is very down to earth. Admire him greatly after coming from nothing to where he is now. Stumbled across his channel about a year ago through the algorithm of bikes. I have very little interest in cars any more but always watch his content.

  • @garysimpson8860
    @garysimpson8860 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Can’t really find the words to describe how good it was to watch this upload apart from fantastic love listen to the stories and what goes on behind the scenes of running a business 👍

  • @philiphawkins4684
    @philiphawkins4684 Před 13 dny

    Mat Armstrong leaning on electronics comes to mind.

  • @mrniceb8727
    @mrniceb8727 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great podcast Ricky is a great mechanic i love watching all his vids

  • @AlJa-rb5hj
    @AlJa-rb5hj Před 23 dny

    Such a fascinating guy, found him via Matt, subscribed, enjoyed immensely

  • @mosestaukobong5937
    @mosestaukobong5937 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great podcast. Super motivational

  • @mikerf900
    @mikerf900 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video, I follow Ricky and REPerformance and it's really interesting to learn about his past and about his total commitment to business, but more importantly his family...his honesty and passion is amazing .,👍

  • @markt5426
    @markt5426 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I see Ricky has given a very interesting and honest open conversation of the "highs and lows" from his beginnings to his present day. He has shown by sheer termination and extremely hard work, that it has paid off with his success and his own "brand name" is esteem within the performance name's of the car manufacturing world....... Now that's impressive. 👍👍

  • @evorobin
    @evorobin Před 10 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyable podcast & totally relatable regarding the highs and lows of running your own business 👏

  • @Gray736
    @Gray736 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great podcast!

  • @danielmarshall4587
    @danielmarshall4587 Před 6 měsíci

    Fantastic video and interview gentlemen thank you, very good camera work and excellent audio.

  • @hendrix2478
    @hendrix2478 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks for getting back... Ok, Best ok luck.. Amazing idea with the van studio. I subscribed.

  • @Maksimov1337
    @Maksimov1337 Před 6 měsíci

    Ricky's an absolute legend, listened to the podcast to the end while doing some work on my own stuff and it's been inspirational. Based car choice as well with the LB Celica!

  • @karlbush2627
    @karlbush2627 Před 10 měsíci

    Enjoyed this

  • @garybocking4541
    @garybocking4541 Před 10 měsíci

    Very interesting podcast, nice one!

  • @Steviegtr52
    @Steviegtr52 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the insight to your history. Great video.
    Steve.

  • @ianabercrombie5170
    @ianabercrombie5170 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I could listen to RE all day , so entertaining

  • @stephenbottomley8878
    @stephenbottomley8878 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome podcast really enjoyed it

  • @mstar011
    @mstar011 Před 10 měsíci

    love ricky such a sound guy. He is the kidn of guy you love to have around and have a great chat and be your best mate.

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev Před 11 měsíci +2

    Of course we know who Ricky is. He built the engine for the fastest Skoda at Bonneville!

  • @mitchsvideos
    @mitchsvideos Před 10 měsíci +1

    Had me at the opening line!

  • @kevinslater150
    @kevinslater150 Před 10 měsíci

    Just watch ur video , loved it pal I was so alike when I own my own garage as a mechanic , I hated cars loved bikes , ur views weee same as mine , I’ve left motor trade now an went work elsewhere, but also work for Pirelli for bsb , love it more than any motor ! Keep up the great vlogs m8 an come say hi if at any bsb round pal 👍👍

  • @fattyshtc
    @fattyshtc Před 10 měsíci

    Such a great great guy inspiring.

  • @rossjuniper3610
    @rossjuniper3610 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Came across very well, especially in the later part of the interview.

  • @simonsherwood7169
    @simonsherwood7169 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent 👌,love it

  • @patrickyoung3503
    @patrickyoung3503 Před měsícem

    I really enjoyed this podcast . You both speak at brake neck speed & I could bearly follow the line of conversation. Both of you are very skilled at what you do . I had subscribed & looking forward to more of the same .

  • @dnbtit
    @dnbtit Před 10 měsíci +1

    I took my R8 down to Swindon a few years back for carbon cleaning, Ricky was a top bloke and plenty of nice motors in there to gawp at

  • @jamesgarrard4361
    @jamesgarrard4361 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Guys ,a great interview about the realities of the tuning game in the uk,well done ricky i take my hat of to you ,balls of steal

  • @floridahummer
    @floridahummer Před 10 měsíci

    REP, is a fantastic channel.

  • @classicraceruk1337
    @classicraceruk1337 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I thought I was the only one who came straight off the track and drove home, still had my leathers on. Never realised how quick as I was going until I arrived home. Through the lanes from Brands to Hastings. Also had a funny one end of race again at Brands, shut off changed down headed into paddock and lifted my visor, big mistake!!!!

  • @OccasionalCommenter24
    @OccasionalCommenter24 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I remember the ‘specialisms’ meeting well Rick! 😂

  • @k4o5sfc
    @k4o5sfc Před 7 dny

    Success… is what makes you smile the most. You could have 10p 10g or 10mill, it just come down to that feel good factor.

  • @patrickjoyce4766
    @patrickjoyce4766 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Anan honest assessment on life Ricky keep it up

  • @mart1ngunn95
    @mart1ngunn95 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Ricky's such a good guy, the technical knowledge of engine building he has is unreal
    If you read this Ricky, you're an inspiration mate

  • @Lozzman7575
    @Lozzman7575 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good luck to ricky an whatever he dose ❤

  • @mikephelan563
    @mikephelan563 Před 10 měsíci

    I have to take my hat off to you Ricky, I was unsure of the first couple of vids that I watched, you came across quite cocky. But actually you can be like that as you have the knowledge to back it up.
    Great stuff.

  • @smcdetailing7921
    @smcdetailing7921 Před 10 měsíci

    Soo much to relate re the business and Covid etc. Very similar to me. Covid I was litteraly working 24hrs a day 7days a week just to keep up. But you have to do what I takes to pay the bills.

  • @Obsid_Ian
    @Obsid_Ian Před 8 měsíci

    You should leave links to your guest's if they CZcams channel if they have one.

  • @hendrix2478
    @hendrix2478 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great video. One little thing. Let the guest speak and don't butt in so much. ❤

    • @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast
      @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast  Před 11 měsíci +2

      To be fair this was filmed months ago. Since then i have had more training pn how to structure and speak better! Check out one of the last couple of episodes before this and they should be very different 😃

    • @djohh3057
      @djohh3057 Před 11 měsíci

      Yep, god gave us two ears and one mouth

  • @CraigMansfield
    @CraigMansfield Před 11 měsíci

    I know who he is, and I hope he gets the recognition that he deserves. He seems to be only really for the people in-the-know.
    Mat and Freddie are jovial and really admirable workers, but this guy really knows his shit. :D

  • @GT380man
    @GT380man Před 2 měsíci

    Ricky’s business mentor is right. While you might have to run your business off your bank account, you may have to initially, knowing you’ve got to get out of that trap asap.

  • @brodie661114
    @brodie661114 Před 10 měsíci

    "Success comes from the work nobody see's you do"

  • @minatormyth
    @minatormyth Před 10 měsíci +1

    He is not as good guy as some of you think.
    But I won't air laundry publicly.
    But that's life.

  • @ironmantooltime
    @ironmantooltime Před 11 měsíci

    Davlar!

  • @swisstoni2913
    @swisstoni2913 Před 10 měsíci

    44:00 ... 2nd time to the channel. I'm glad you apologised for butting in, it's a fucking pain in EVREYONE'S arse!

  • @nikolaszikakis1046
    @nikolaszikakis1046 Před 9 měsíci

    Did Ricky owned a yellow mk2 leon cupra featured on CZcams???

  • @63melvyn
    @63melvyn Před dnem

    I can’t find this chaps Webb site

  • @CraigMansfield
    @CraigMansfield Před 11 měsíci

    why did the engine break? Dodgy spark plug and a misfire? What gets damaged in that instance, that can't be fixed?

  • @samdub
    @samdub Před 11 měsíci +1

    Haven’t we already seen this?

    • @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast
      @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi mate yes this one was released on the old fishing channel and then lost when we moved over. Thought it deserved a proper edit and a place on the channel for the future etc!

  • @thedetailingdoctor5746
    @thedetailingdoctor5746 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great podcast. Been following Ricky for a while now! If your after more automotive business owners stories pop me an email. I had some pretty serious mental health issues and was homeless for 10 years. 5byears ago I finally got my shit together started my business and absolutely nailed it. I’d love to get my story out there and give some inspiration for other homeless people.

  • @tomredman5411
    @tomredman5411 Před 3 měsíci

    Ricky success to me is going wild water swimming in wildboarclough every summer and it cost zero ..not a parking warden anywhere.🌈✌️

  • @runningon-dinosaurs1569
    @runningon-dinosaurs1569 Před 8 měsíci

    Only thing with brining your residential property in to your business is when you sell up for your retirement you can end up paying capital gains tax on any increase / profit on the property value. There are ways around it by buying the property through a self investment pension. Like so many things in business it’s vital to work from scratch with a trustworthy accountant. Either way good luck mate, anyone with your work ethic will always succeed.

  • @jeremyflowers8908
    @jeremyflowers8908 Před 10 měsíci

    Lol: My Mum had a 70's Celica ST.. Nothing ever went wrong with it.

  • @benhansen542
    @benhansen542 Před 11 měsíci +1

    TA celica a man after my own heart 😂 the mustang of jdm

  • @deadprivacy
    @deadprivacy Před 10 měsíci

    I done a 230 mph skoda...

  • @benrobertson3624
    @benrobertson3624 Před 10 měsíci

    Such an interesting podcast.
    Listen more and talk less would be better.

  • @BaldBloke
    @BaldBloke Před 10 měsíci

    For a pissy little small town, Swindon has a ridiculous amount of car dealerships. (Fish Bros or Dick Lovett everything)

  • @kavaautomotive
    @kavaautomotive Před 3 měsíci

    The ginger lad just interrupts and makes pointless comments, let the person being interviewed actually speak and finish a sentence

  • @johnnygallagher9083
    @johnnygallagher9083 Před 4 měsíci

    Interesting discussion but terrible host,always interrupting and taking points back to himself

    • @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast
      @RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey Johnny! This was one of my first episodes and i agree i was terrible. Please could you give one of the latest episodes ( 6 months on ) a try like the mike brewer one as the comments would suggest i have come a long way and maybe give some feedback on that. Kind Regards Ben :)

    • @patgreen6902
      @patgreen6902 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcastgreat response mate. Took the harsh criticism and turned it round . Most folk would just get pissed off

  • @davidhill431
    @davidhill431 Před 10 měsíci

    This presenter needs to stop rubbing his face and talking over the guests

  • @ktmnorfolk3215
    @ktmnorfolk3215 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Got a lot of time for Ricky. Great guy & videos. One of the best pods this 👌🏽🫱🏻‍🫲🏼