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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
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What are the best EVs yet? Is charging getting better? Can the grid handle it? Which electric pickup would win in a cross-country race? Are batteries recyclable? All that and more with Kyle Connor. Kyle Connor is a YouTuber in command of a whopping 17 different channels. He focused on EVs, covering the space comprehensively. He has road tripped, to…
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There are some cars out there that seemed like a good idea at the time but ended up failing. There are other cars that seem crazy on paper and were even worse in metal, but got built anyway. Today we're talking about 10 of history's automotive moon shots that failed to take hold. From odd propulsion choices to super cars that didn't deliver, overpr…
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Top 10 Cars for Your Buck (New and Used)
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What's the best bang for your buck right now, new or used? We've got ten cars you can buy that are a great value for the most fun and performance. 5 used cars, 5 new cars. Spoiler alert: the answer is not Miata. We'll explain why. Plus, Matt talks about the all new Porsche Panamera's crazy dancing suspension and what it means for speed; we also dis…
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Top 5 GT Cars w/ Christian James Hand
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We're listing our top 5 Grand Touring cars ever with our favorite British transplant, music expert Christian James Hand. Also, he and Matt got a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sphere in Las Vegas AND saw the U2 show. A verbal description doesn't do the show justice but it will make you want to attend. Plus Q&A includes: How the 911 name is similar a…
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Lightning Lap was Nuts w/ Tony Quiroga
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What's faster around a track: a NASCAR or an 800HP Gymkhana car? Tony Quiroga knows. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver magazine. He's here to talk about the newest Lightning Lap, his favorite LL cars over the years, and more! Recorded February 21, 2024 Read it here: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a46575000/lightning-lap-2024/ Check…
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Top 5 British Roadsters w/ Morgan Designer Jon Wells
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Morgan is a legendary company and for good reason. Yes, the cars are made of wood but the company has continued along while so many small companies have gone to rest. Jon Wells has that job so many of us covet: car designer. With a very brief stop at TVR, Jon went right from university to the design department of Morgan, becoming part of the team t…
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Top 5 Muscle Cars; Bentley broke; Q&A
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What's a muscle car? What are the top 5 of all time? That's what we're discussing today. From the '60s to present day and every decade in between, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have their own lists. Do any overlap? Do their cars fit the definition of muscle car? We'll see. Plus, Matt's used Bentley is back in the shop. Recorded February 12, 2024 Use …
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The Cult of the GT-R w/ Ryan ZumMallen
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Why are Nissan GT-Rs so coveted? Why was it illegal to import them? Why did Japan build them in the first place? All that and more is covered in the excellent book, "Cult of GT-R, A Story of Crime, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Car". It is a detailed history of the Nissan GT-R, Japanese manufacturing, Japanese car culture, the world of im…
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What's the collector market up to? Will GT-Rs ever take the place of pre-war Brass Era cars? Gord Duff is the man with answers. He is the Global Head of Auctions for RM Sotheby's. If anyone knows what's going on with car collecting trends, it's him. https://rmsothebys.com/en/home/specialists/gord-duff/509891 Recorded February 7, 2024 Head to factor…
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Jonny Lieberman (Top 5 Euro Tuners)
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Jonny Lieberman is here to talk about his time street-driving the new Porsche GT3 RS, his drive in the crazy Guntherwerks Prototype, and our main topic: our five favorite European Tuner Cars. Plus questions about how much money you need to be a car enthusiast; why to keep your sports car when the snow comes; a good affordable bourbon; Audi S3 vs Go…
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman go through their respective Top 5 cars that were sold to the Japanese Domestic Market only. Then we answer LOTS of Patreon Q&A Other topics include: adventures with Turo; the Bentley paint correction; a Prius that somehow failed smog. Recorded February 1, 2024 “Get 20% off Groove Life products with my link: groovelife.co…
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Crew Show (Macan EV, Broken Ferrari AGAIN, CT Diff, Q&A)
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After an unfortunate surprise in the Koenig Ferrari, we're recording a podcast! We have plenty to talk about!! The Koenig Ferrari is a wild, weird thing. Supercar tuner differences Electric Macan configurator Cyber Truck differential update Scott Wiener wants to set a 10MPH speed limiter in CA Q&A Recorded January 26, 2024 Use Off The Record! and A…
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Crew Show: WRX TR Review; Bentley repair costs; Zack flies an EV; Broken Ferrari
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We tried to drive a modified Ferrari; a deep-dive review of the 2024 Subaru WRX TR; what's it cost to repair a Bentley?; Zack's flight in an electric aircraft; Q&A Recorded January 23, 2024 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offth…
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When is a Car "Safe Enough?" w/ Philip Koopman
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When is a car "safe enough"? Turns out it's not such a simple answer. From a lack of software oversight to self-certification issues to more recalls (from every company) than you could imagine, building cars is challenging, especially as ADAS systems get more common and complicated. Phil Koopman is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon Universi…
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Parker Nirenstein is the creator and host of Vehicle Virgins, a popular YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers. He joins us to talk about YouTube, work/life balance, cars he's owned, and more Recorded January 15, 2024 Say goodbye to harsh smoke and coughing attacks by shopping the smoothest pipes, bubblers, bongs and more at https://www.th…
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Shima Hamidi - Why We need Smaller Lanes
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Shima Hamidi is a transportation planner and a smart growth advocate. She is an expert in measuring urban form and its quality of life impacts. Shima has been published extensively on walkability, non-motorized transportation, public transit, housing and transportation affordability, public health, life expectancy, upward mobility, and traffic safe…
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Racing driver and car show creator, Patrick Long, joins us to talk about: - The literal pain of high-g race cars - Racing in Le Mans - Waiting nearly 2 decades to get his first watch - The Porsche 911 S/T - Driving a car with portal axles and no steering shaft - Why differentials can make a difference - Expanding his car shows Luftgekühlt and Air/W…
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David Zipper - Mobility, Cities, Technology
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Should we be able to go 100MPH? Should we have speed limiters, walkable cities, bike in the winter, or even be allowed to buy certain cars? All that and more on this podcast with David Zipper. David is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between transportat…
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Magnus Walker drove a 911 powered by an F1 engine, a 917 in the snow, snuck down to the LA river with a West Coast art icon, braved the desert of Australia, explains his new Jaguar project with The Kyza, and shares the ups/downs of driving a luxurious relic. Let CrowdHealth help with your healthcare needs. You can get started today for just $99 per…
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Nicole Johnson is a badass in so many ways. She was the first female to land a backflip in competition IN A MONSTER TRUCK. She was the first woman to cross the finish line at King of Hammers; 2x Rockcrawling Champion; competed in short course off-road racing; holds the title for most racing wins by a Rookie in a single season of Monster Jam. Nicole…
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Jason Cammisa brought a binder full of facts to settle some misunderstandings (and drama) surrounding the Tesla Cyber truck. Recorded December 15, 2023 Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Visit OmahaSteaks.com, take advantage of 50% off sitewide plus use promo code TIRE at checkout to get that EXTRA $30…
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Betim Berisha of BBI Autosport nearly died
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Betim Berisha on keeping gas cars - and himself - alive. Betim is the owner of BBI Autosport, one of the premier Porsche shops for performance, maintenance, and custom builds. BBI has built several Pikes Peak winners, savagely fast runway cars, and the Hoonipigasus. Recorded December 8, 2023 https://bbiautosport.com/ @bbbiautosport Thanks to Better…
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The Cyber Truck / Watch Contest Winner / The Prius
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Hanna Farah joins us to announce the winner of the Nodus watch from the BetheMatch.org fundraiser; Matt and Zack have a surprising review of the new Prius Prime; charging in Florida doesn't make sense; and we analyze the Cyber Truck in regard to Matt's past statements, it's current abilities, and what it means for the future. Recorded December 11, …
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Eric Wind is one of the world’s leading experts in vintage watches. Eric founded and owns Wind Vintage, a company he started in 2017 that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors around the world. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Special…
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Crew Show from the Mustang Dark Horse
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Matt and Zack talk about their drive in the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse; how it compares to a Camaro SS 1LE; whether or not Ford can sell a Safari Mustang; whether or not the GT350 should have had a DCT option; our experience with the Prius Prime; and we answer Patreon questions. Recorded November 29, 2023 Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code ti…
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Kristen Lee on China's Mexico takeover, why a Goodwood might not work in the U.S., fountain pens vs knives, expensive houses vs expensive cars; and more. Recorded November 13, 2023 https://www.motortrend.com/staff/kristen-lee/ China's EV Takeover of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi3bdofoQXw Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/tire and use co…
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Driving the LV F1 Tracks; Cayenne S review; Us on Television?
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Pigeon Forge; Dollywood; driving the Aston Martin 707 on the Las Vegas F1 track; a review of the new Cayenne S and the return of its V8; plus Many Qs and As Why do exotics cars have battery issues? How do we feel about holiday music? How does Geely's sale of Volvo stock effect things? The flow state Will we return to television? Which physical butt…
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Doug DeMuro on the car market, auctions, his weird Mercedes, the convertible G-Wagon, why he is done buying supercars, and more! Recorded November 13, 2023 Get hundreds of dollars in free accessories with any Lectric eBike purchase this holiday, including America’s best-selling eBike, the XP 3.0. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model fo…
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Frequent guest Jeff Glucker returns for a whiskey-fueled discussion on: his rooftop tent problems; filming Head-2-Head on Motor Trends; the limited edition watch mistake; crashing yachts; getting stuck in your garage; guitar addictions; when rarity doesn't matter; project car update; and more! Recorded November 10, 2023 https://hooniverse.com/autho…
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We have the Kyza himself live and in studio! Khyzyl is a vehicle designer with an inspirational story and designs that tend to go viral very quickly. He's started in the digital space as a video game vehicle designer, but his creations also exist in the metal in the form of body kits and complete cars. From concepts to body kits to resto mods, his …
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MC20 info; Matt Meets Shark Tank; our Vegas Racing Experience
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We drive the Maserati MC20 Cielo back from the canyons and tell you a few things we left out of the video review; Matt tells us about his evening at the Grand Seiko event and dinner with Kevin O'Leary; and our incredible trip to Las Vegas to race very small cars. Recorded November 6, 2023 Sign up for Be the Match Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and …
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How to Make a Watch (Brand) w/ Nodus Watches
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Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok are the founders of Nodus Watches, a small watch brand that makes great looking, unique watches that don't cost a kidney. It was Nodus that reached out to Matt to collaborate, resulting in the amazing "Canyon" watch that sold out in minutes. A second run, now with a new color, is coming soon. On this show we talk about w…
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What's an "Exotic Car"?; IG Troll; Q&A
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Matt's Delica gets a wing clipped; the NSX fights mother nature; an Audi RSQ8 trolls us online; we debate the definition of "flying car" and we answer questions from our amazing Patreon members. Topics include: - How we define an "exotic car" - Which engines best represent the cylinder count (3-16) - Color vs options - How PCOTY winners have aged -…
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Doug Tabbutt of Switch Cars (w/ Arne Toman) on the Car Market
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Doug Tabbutt is the founder and owner of Switch Cars, an exotic and sports car dealer based in Ohio. Doug has been in this game for a long time and knows the ins and outs of your favorite cars. We sit down and talk about the state of the collector market; why not every car is a "blue chip" investment; what speculating has done wrong; a VERY strange…
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On this episode, Jonny teaches us about driving the very first Porsche; driving a weird Jaguar up the Goodwood hill; we plan a Jaguar XJS project car; why GM deserves more credit; why the new Mercedes SL is a flop; and why you shouldn't buy a Fiesta ST; and so much more. Jonny Lieberman is a longtime writer for Motor Trend, co-host of "Spike's Car …
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Confusing M8 Comp; Privatest of race tracks; Mustang vs Mustang; more
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Matt is back from the Road and Track drive across New York, in which he got very confused by the BMW M8 Competition, and experienced the greatest back yard in the world. Zack went to Tennessee and learned what BMW 2002s share with the Ferrari F50. We discuss the social norms of public chargers and then answer Patreon questions about: How to upgrade…
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Roger Farah returns! His two previous appearances -dense with advice for both business and life- were fan favorites. While on the Road & Track drive with Matt, they sat down to talk about business and answer Patreon questions about : Corporate espionage How to invest in private companies Light bulb management moments Raising children vs managing em…
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Larry Kosilla is one of the most famous and skillful automotive detailers on Earth. He's also the founder and owner of AMMO NYC detailing products, which developed its own formulas to take care of every part of your car. Matt and Larry talk about modifying Audi R8s, developing businesses, what Genesis is doing, and answer Patreon questions. https:/…
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Corvette E-Ray Review; Crazy Aussie Invention; New 0-60 Record
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman give us a detailed review of the Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid Corvette; discuss a clever Australian student who made a bolt-on system that could change the automotive landscape; Zack mistakes Switzerland for Sweden; we look at Tesla' latest money-maker; and answer Patreon questions about: What is the "right" kind of …
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Escalade V Review; Moto Guzzi Active Aero; CyberTruck Auction; Q&A
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Matt gives us his review of 3 days in the Escalade V at a heavy metal festival; there's a new motorcycle tester in the garage; Zack saw a CyberTruck auction get out of hand; and we discuss the validity of obscure electric hypercar brands. Then we answer Patreon questions about: Using all-seasons on race tracks Aggressive monitoring when using Turo …
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Jens Svedrup - Chairman of Zenvo Automotive
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Jens Sverdup is the Chairman and CCO of Zenvo Automotive, the Danish hypercar builder. He's been in the supercar industry for 25 years, spending time at Pagani, Koenigsegg, Rimac, Czinger, and now Zenvo. On this episode we talk about what he learned at each of his previous posts, what drew him to those companies (instead of flash-in-the-pan competi…
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BAC Mono Review; 911 GT3 R; Bad Giugaros; THAT Truck
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On this episode, Matt Farah reviews the insane single-seat BAC Mono; we discuss a strangely modified Rivian truck; go over the content of the new Dollop episode. Then we answer Patreon questions covering: Why to buy an Acura NSX What were some of legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's BAD designs? Our favorite generation of Mercedes AMG wagon …
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Crew Show: Nissan Z NISMO and 911 S/T; Sterrato Drifts; Q&A
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Matt gives us his review of the Nissan Z NISMO (and a few other cars from "Road & Track's PCOTY") ; Zack reviews the marked-up Porsche 911 S/T; and we answer Patreon questions including: What cars do you wish were bigger or smaller? Can a manual swap redeem the Alfa 4C? Should I lower my car? Ugliest exterior: best interior ratio? Will EV coupes be…
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Are You Garbage? - Hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley
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It's Kevin Ryan and H. Foley! They're the hilarious hosts of the incredibly popular podcast, "Are You Garbage?", a funny interview show where they sit down with your favorite comedians and actors to find out if they're classy or just straight up trash. We talk about their car history; how the show got started; nitrous; Philly pastimes; snow shovel …
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Alex Roy just did a very interesting cross-country drive with his mom. We talk about the present world of automated driving; Arizona vs SF, the cones, what Waymo did right, etc. Alex has a theory on why converting cars to EV could be a good thing for driver engagement. Why there aren't cannonball records in Europe. When will AI be put to a vote? Ho…
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UAW Strike; 3-wheeled Surprises; Fizziest Cars 2
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the UAW strike; make a correction about hydrogen; give an update on the new storage facility and its upcoming events; take a deep-dive on their test of the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot R. Then they answer Patreon questions about tire selection; the fizziest car for someone who's driven a lot of fizz; where Hublot …
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Fizzy Cars; VW vs VW; Lithium; and the Radio
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Matt tells us about his weird experience on morning radio; we have an update on the reality of affordable Ferrari manual-swaps; and we answer questions about: The fizziest car for under $80k Why the Mk7 VW was better than the Mk8 A giant pile of lithium has been found When turning TCS off actually helps How Tesla and Porsche are not the same Car-re…
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Surprising Curb Weights; Watch Giveaway; Water Racing
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What cars are surprisingly heavy or light? The WCCS gets a car show The rules of the Nodus watch giveaway Matt went sailing When you shouldn't replace your FST with an Integra Type S Toyota's Century concept Cities with the worst drivers And more! Recorded September 8, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September…
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Sneaky Cobra Tires; Small to Big Engines; Manual Swap Ferrari; Q&A
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Zack tricks his dad into some tires; we discuss the biggest range of engines you can get in a single model of car; Matt's new building might have cooler cars than the old one; the Polaris slingshot is getting a second try; and we answer Patreon questions about: Is it "cheap" or simple to manual swap a Ferrari? Which of our automotive opinions has c…
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Aloisa Ruf is a mechanic, driver, and photographer and the daughter of Alois Ruf, the famous mind behind some of the fastest and most exciting Porsches ever made. She has become an integral part of the company and as you'll hear in this show, her knowledge and passion for the cars and brand is unquestionable. Recorded August 25, 2023 https://www.ru…
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