Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026For the second year running, the little supercharged beastie completed the Le Mans trip without issue. She might not be the most refined car for the journey being a bit stiff and raucous....but it helps keep one awake on the return leg 🤣 Back to reality today....well, maybe after one more coffee 😁 191 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Decamped from Le Mans and successfully arrived at Le Shuttle.....not long until we'll be back in the UK, then the long drive to north Wales before I can finally sleep in a bed again 😁🤣 0130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026So that was Le Mans 2026....I DNF'd after dawn, as after my brief nap, the heat got to me, so I stayed in the campsite for the rest of the race 🤦 Staying tonight, but already itching to get on the road and back home to the animals and the growing backlog of work 😬🤣 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026It's dawn, and I'm on the ferris wheel....may need to pit soon 😴🤣 070 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Still awake, just....not quite sure how though 😁🤣 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026We're still going, just about. Took the bus to Arnage, and now currently working our way to Tetre Rouge.... definitely in need of more coffee 🤣 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Trackside at Porsche curves for the start..... absolutely melting in this sun 🥵😁 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026So,the birthday has been spent drinking, building my RC Beetle and getting briefly soaked. 10/10 would recommend 😁🤣 180 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 06/06/2026So, after an extremely stressful month with work, the old hound requiring surgery, and three of my cars developing engine issues.... finally we're ready for Le Mans, and with last year's chariot 😁 030 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026So yet again the Camaro is going to fall to go to Le Mans. She's decided that eating her bottom end bearings was preferable 🤦😫 So, I'm going to take the fully competition prepared, but ultra reliable MX5 instead.....which then decided to start misfiring on the way home. FFS 🤦 250 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/05/2026So Cammy's made it all of the 3 miles to her first show today 😂 Currently at Buckley Show representing Brenin Automotive and Steel Kustoms 😊 3202 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The first of many.... And oh my god, coming from hit hatches and Japanese cars, she's hilariously awful 🤣🤣🤣 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Taking a day off from the business to have a hoon on Clwyd Vale Motor clubs Spring Autosolo 😁 5181 0
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Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Complete change of pace today....needed a break from the business, so took the hound for a walk, and am now out for a semi-spirited drive in Risky 😁 Well, I'm currently sat at a café supping coffee and eating cake, but you know what I mean 😂 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Hell yeah! A few minor jobs to do, but Le Mans here we come baby! 4162 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Nearly 3 years of literal blood, sweat and tears come down to this....🤞 2232 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026After the fun of driving the 'vette yesterday, it's back to reality. Today's job is to make sense of the generic replacement loom, remove the crusty '78 Ford original....and then work out how to integrate the Cummins engine. 140 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 19/04/2026A slightly more chilled day today than yesterday....swapped to the RX8, had a bit of a play round north Wales and took Scrawn for a walk.....and now I'm finishing off painting the Camaros faded plastics before doing some testing on the Chevy Landy. So just a normal relaxing Sunday then...😂 050 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Amid all the Camaro exhaust excitement, I forgot to post this. The old boy who owns it had an issue with his electric windows....what are the chances that his local auto electrician was open on a Saturday, and is also a fellow Volvo owner ☺️ And fair play, his is in far better nick than mine 😁 030 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 18/04/2026As much as I wish I could be at #Rustival, instead I've got the next best thing happening.....a custom stainless exhaust system being built for the Camaro ☺️ 1131 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Gotta say a huge thank you to my main man @joehallenbeck.bsky.social for his awesome work on my previously blotchy and pinkish Camaro.....fair play fella, what a transformation 😎 Right, back to work on the Chevy Landy, need it done tonight....got a load of other jobs piling up already 😁 1102 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026So whilst @joehallenbeck.bsky.social is working miracles on the bodywork, I've pressed pause on wiring up the Chevy Landy Rover to attempt to freshen up the Camaros interior plastics ☺️ 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 06/04/2026No rest for the wicked ....today has been spent fitting gauges in a 60's Chevy C10, and replacing the crusty window trim on my own Camaro 😊 271 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 05/04/2026So that's my first week back being self employed, and I can honestly say it's the best decision I've made for a long time. A huge thank you to all at Steel Kustoms, my partner business, and to @joehallenbeck.bsky.social for both being my first customer, and for the help today. Time to chill now 😁 2242 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026After a great couple of years working the Welsh coast for the RNLI, I have hung up my lifejacket and resurrected Brenin Automotive.....specialising in everything electrical for primarily classic and competition vehicles. And my first customer was @joehallenbeck.bsky.social with his lovely 850 😊 0141 0
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Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 24/01/2026For today's job I've treated the MX to a set of Whiteline ARBs....a way overdue upgrade, as I've not had any bars fitted since 2018 🤦🤣 With the ITBs set up great last weekend , and the suspension now sorted, I cannot wait to get this out on track 😁 040 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Close to 150bhp at the flywheel, with a bucketful of linear torque.....this is going to be a riot to drive 😁 150 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Still setting the map up, but man this is terrifying 😬🤣 380 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Ok, let's see what the wee beastie makes.... assuming it holds together.....after all, I built it....😬🤣 140 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 04/01/2026When your only other options are a Volvo with a rear axle that needs a rebuild, or a supercharged Polo on semi slick track day tyres..... then an RX8 is a sensible winter car, right? 😬🤦🤣 190 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 27/12/2025So today was spent ticking off a couple of jobs on Risky and on the G40.... I'm pretty sure I've fixed the minor coolant leak on the RX8 and the G40 has had the supercharger belt tightened.....and oh man, is it ever an animal now it's getting full boost 😬🤣 170 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/12/2025"Risky" the RX8 had it's first proper day out on the Piston and Paned December run....and I have to say, what a car..... didn't miss a beat all day, and handles like a refined, grown up MX5 but with revvy and buttery smooth engine. An extremely thirsty one though 😬🤣 050 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Sooooo....a couple of weeks ago, a risky decision was made and this was acquired as a non runner after being stood for over 6 months. Yesterday it was MOTd, taxed, and she's back on the road again..... she's not perfect, but deserved saving....and that rotary engine is just awesome 😊 240 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025I also had a great run through Snowdonia and got the first snow of the winter under my tyres.....not quite sure they're the right tyres for this weather though 😬😂 091 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Had a great afternoon off heading up to Aber falls with Scrawn, and fair play, the old girl did well..... she'll sleep well tonight that's for sure 😊 030 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Well, as I've already bought my Le Mans '26 tickets, and it's my 50th next year I'd best get this darned Camaro on the road and fit for an epic European jaunt...... she's still fighting me though, and slowly chipping away at my finances and sanity 🤣 Today's job....ball joints...yay! 😬 040 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Despite coming close, I wasn't able to get the Mx5 ready for the rollers today, but at least my mate got his Beemer ready... unfortunately we've got a persistent misfire to try and cure. We think it's got a blocked injector though 🙄 181 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Don't you just love it when you buy a kit that you're assured works with the standard fuel rail.....yeah, right. I'm not naive enough to expect it to just bolt up, but there's no way this is going to work without major modification to both the rail and the throttle linkage 🙄🤦 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 11/10/2025So, I guess today's project is to put all those shiny new bits into the embarrassingly filthy Mx....I'm not expecting big power gains, but she's going to sound glorious ☺️ 150 0