Shop Chronicles

Shop Chronicles is our new series where we show you what we are working on in our shop.

  1. 8HP Update - Shop Projects in October 2026

    8HP Update - Shop Projects in October 2026

    It has been a while since we have updated you on some of the projects that we are working on, and some of you have been especially eager to hear about

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  2. Spectating Rally Colorado 2026

    Spectating Rally Colorado 2026

    For Rally Colorado this year, the whole Flatirons Tuning shop went out to spectate.  We got take in the whole race from a fan's perspective and actually

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  3. Our 2026 run up Mount Washington

    Our 2026 run up Mount Washington

    The 2026 Climb to the Clouds is the inaugural event for our 2024 WRX project car that is now being turned into a fully caged Race Car!

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  4. How Much Built? Turning our VB WRX Into a Race Car

    How Much Built?  Turning our VB WRX Into a Race Car

    Our 2024 VB WRX just ran up Mount Washington in the Climb to the Clouds, and we are about to finish the build to turn this into our next Rally Car.

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  5. The Story of our Race Week - Pikes Peak - 2026

    The Story of our Race Week - Pikes Peak - 2026

    The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for 2026 has been in the books for a couple of months now.

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  6. Our VB WRX is headed to the Mount Washington Hill Climb

    Our VB WRX is headed to the Mount Washington Hill Climb

    The Mount Washington Hill Climb was first run in 1904, and it pre-dates even the Indianapolis 500 and Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

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  7. Can you install an 8HP Transmission into a Subaru? Part 1

    Can you install an 8HP Transmission into a Subaru?  Part 1

    The ZF 8HP automatic transmission is quickly getting the reputation as the transmission that can do anything.  It is a planetary gear style automatic

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  8. Which Bypass Valve is best for you? - Diaphragm or Piston?

    Which Bypass Valve is best for you? - Diaphragm or Piston?

    If you are looking at getting a new Blow-Off or Bypass Valve for your car, you are most likely trying to decide between one of two types.

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