Downtime With Downstar

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Marcus DiSabella the owner of Heel Toe Auto. This is Marcus second time on the podcast. Last time we discussed his journey in the Honda community and how he started Heel Toe Auto. This time we wanted to just talk about life and these wild times. It was refreshing to know that Marcus and I share so many ideas and the energy is great. Heel Toe Auto is also the sponso...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Mike G! Mike G is a long-time Honda enthusiast and owner of an iconic build called "Tank". If you are a Honda guy, you know this car. Mike is a die-hard enthusiast and he has been since the early 90's. As a kid he was in the stands for Papadakis most famous races and still you can catch him at every Eibach Meet with his son Kenji right next to him. It was great to...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Joe Panela the drive of Alpha K. Alpha K is an EK which Joe races in the All-Motor class. This EK is show car quality with the power to back it up. Joe has come a long way from wrenching with his good friend Ryan in their teens to having a full pit crew racing at some of the biggest events in the nation. Please make sure to show Joe some love and if you enjoy this...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with my old friend Gregg Bucell of KuroWorks. KoruWorks is a shop based in Atlanta that focus on JDM drift builds from start to finish. I recently ran into Gregg at Grid Life Atlanta late last year and it was a breath of fresh air. It's a good feeling running into old friends where you can share memories of more simple times. Please show Gregg and KoruWorks some love an...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with @Pawz One . Pawz One is a rap artist with over 10 years under his belt. He has traveled the world perfecting his craft. I became aware of him at a Griselda show in LA a few months back. Out of the 15 or so openers, he really had a presence which caught my eye. Talking to him, I realized that he is a very passionate person with a message. Please make sure you show P...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Jordan "Bo" Harris! Jordan is an Oxnard native born and raised with a very interesting story. From a one-bedroom apartment which he shared with his father and brother Brandon to professional security for Logic, he has made quite a life for himself. Jordan is also a music artist which he has a great passion for. Make sure to check out his song "Caroline" (https://yo...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with Ejay Cruz of The Parables Podcast. Ejay is an entrepreneur and a go-getter. He has been on his podcast hustle for about 2 years now and has spoken with some very impressive guest such as Randall Pitch of Live Fit, pro-skater turned Real Estate guru Mikey Taylor, Alex from Sheepey and much more. I wanted to pick Ejay's mind on how 2020 has been for him and the...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Brian Mabutas of Eat Sleep Race. Brian is the founder of Eat Sleep Race along with Fast Kids Club and also works at OGS Solutions which host the world-famous @HDAY . Brian is a hustler and a creative. He is such a passionate person and it shows in everything he does. Please make sure to show Brian some love and if you enjoy this podcast please tell a friend! **Supp...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with the legends Ross and Prep. It's been so long since all 3 of us were together. Ross is still a super-dad and Prep is still fishing every chance he gets. Make sure to show the boys some love and if you enjoy this podcast please tell a friend! **Supported by @HeeltoeAuto ** Guest: @BadFishCartel @Ross0me @DowntimeWithDownstar @Downstar @Frank_Downstar

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with Chris of Kingpin Machine. Kingpin Machine specializes in high-performance suspension components. You can find his spherical components on many of the fastest Hondas out. I caught Chris live a few times on Instagram and I was interested to hear more. Chris has a great story and a passion for what he does. Please make sure to show Kingpin Machine some love and i...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Russ from Acuity Instruments! Acuity Instruments started off with just an upgraded TPS sensor for the RSX back in 2016. Today they are a leading manufacture in the late model Civic community. With Russ engineer background, there is much detail put into each product that Acuity produces. Please show Russ some love and if you enjoy this podcast please tell a friend!...

Hey, everyone! Today we had RC back in town for some work we're doing here at Downstar. This is a short one but there's a lot to say in it. Please make sure you show RC some love and if you enjoy this podcast, please tell a friend! **Supported by @HeeltoeAuto ** Guest: @RCG_Motorsports Downstarinc.com Hyperurl.co/Downstar @DowntimeWithDownstar @Downstar @Frank_Downstar

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with my buddy Chubby from Atlanta. Chubby and I always have great conversations and I respect his point of view so I wanted to have him on to discuss current events happening in Atlanta right now. Please make sure to show Chubby some love and if you enjoy this podcast, please tell a friend! **Supported by @HeeltoeAuto ** Guest: @Chub624 Downstarinc.com HyperURL.co/Downs...

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Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with Tristian Church of Stage Motorsports in Wilmington, NC. Tristian is the owner of Stage Motorsports which is a parts retailer for the import community. Tristian is also a very high ranking member of NvUS car club. I have know Tristian for quite some time now and it was great to sit and chat with him. Please make sure to show Tristian some love and if you enjoy...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with my best friend TJ! TJ is no stranger to the show but since COVID hit, we haven't had a chance to sit and chat. Please make sure to harass @Tmoney805 and tell him to get the Corvette! If you enjoy this episode please tell a friend! **Supported by @HeeltoeAuto Guest: @Tmoney805 Downstarinc.com Hyperurl.co/Downstar @DowntimeWithDownstar @Downstar @Frank_Downstar

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with my boy RC from RC's Garage. RC is know for building some of the cleanest Hondas in the past 10 years. He had had his builds on numerous issues of Honda Tuning along with the cover of Super Street Honda Issue. RC has an eye for detail and the way he approaches builds is impressive. RC is also one of my good friends and it's always a blast just to hand out with...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with my boy Zoe from Nyce1's. Zoe is a videographer who documents the race community in a very unique cinematic story-telling way. Zoe and I always have deep conversations off-air and with the recent killing of George Floyd by the hands of the police, we decided that a conversation needed to be had. It is very important that we tackle theses touch subjects and have...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with Christian Perez of @Honda Vlogs . Christian has a very unique way of approaching content and that is what gravitated me towards his channel. He has a segment called "The Honda Recap" where he does a weekly show about the Youtube Honda community and highlights the creators. When I first seen the show, I knew that I wanted to get to know Christian more. Please m...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Mr Bitchez himself, David “Prep” Mesa. David the owner of Bad Fish Cartel which is lifestyle fishing brand. He has a true passion for fishing and it shows. Please show Prep some love and if you enjoy this podcast please tell a friend!
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Hey, everyone! Today we sat with the OG Myles Bautista. Myles was part of the foundation of what we call the Honda Community today. He was breaking records before most of us looked twice at a Honda. Myles passion to go fast lead him into the famous JG Engine Dynamics where he started a turbo-craze through the streets of SoCal. From JG, Myles worked for Turbonetics and shortly after started the OG...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with the #1 guest ever on DTWD, my wife Ashley Garcia! For all the vets, you know how Ash gives it up! It has been a long time since we had Ash on the podcast and with us entering a new chapter in life I felt it was only fitting to have her bless the 170's. And... TODAY IS HER SPECIAL DAY!!! Please wish Ashley a happy 30th birthday and make sure to follow her at @A...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with the living legend Stephan Papadakis of @PapadakisRacing! Stephan has been into sport compact tuning since the early 90's where he had a huge part in the growth of the Honda community that we love today. He is famous for being the first to break a FWD into the 9's which set his career in an upward route. After leaving drag racing in 2004, he started drifting an...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Eddie Lee of Titan7 Wheels! Eddie is an OG in the import community who has been in the culture since High School. In 1998 he started working for Mackin Industries which lasted 18 years. Mackin Industries is the exclusive NA dealer of Volk Wheels. While at Mackin, Eddie along with his team helped propel the Volk brand to what it is today while popularizing the famou...

Hey, everyone! Today we sat down with Steven Ocasio! Steven is a YouTuber from Brooklyn NY. Steven is heavy in the Honda community and has been putting in the work for not only his channel but his Civic build. I have been friends with Steven for a few years now and I love his energy. We had a great conversation and I hope you all enjoy. Please show @Steven Ocasio some love and if you enjoy this po...