{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"023 | My Mustang Was Slashed… Then This Happened at Laguna Seca","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/023-my-mustang-was-slashed-then-this-happened-at-laguna-seca","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/1091187bc/podcast/play/115854159/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-22%2Ff2d00dcf-97d4-cd8a-96da-d524c153df6b.mp3","description":"In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, I walk out to find my Mustang’s rear tire completely slashed — inside a gated community. I break down how we discovered the sidewall damage, changed the tire with my son, and dealt with the frustration of random car vandalism.We also continue the mini bike build with a brand-new 98cc engine swap. We talk through intake upgrades, mounting challenges, throttle setup, and what it really takes to bring a small engine project back to life.Then I finally modernize the Mustang with an Apple CarPlay stereo upgrade and backup camera install, and we get into some car audio nostalgia from the 6-disc CD changer era.To close it out, we break down the Laguna Seca red flag crash involving a tractor and two Nissan GT-Rs during a track day event. We discuss track safety rules, liability, and how track insurance works when something unexpected happens.If you’re into Mustangs, project builds, track days, motorsports news, or DIY car upgrades — this one covers it all.🔗 Follow & Connect🌐 Website:https://coolcarswithchris.com/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cool_cars_with_chris619/▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CoolCarswithChris619🎥 Courage’s YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheDriveNDad22In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we dive into a Mustang tire slashed incident, car vandalism in a gated community, diagnosing sidewall tire damage, changing a flat tire, and emergency tire repair. We also cover a 98cc mini bike engine swap, small engine upgrades, carburetor and intake mods, DIY project bike builds, and where you can legally ride a minibike. Plus, I break down a Mustang Apple CarPlay install, stereo upgrade, backup camera retrofit, and car audio nostalgia from the 6-disc CD changer era. Finally, we analyze the Laguna Seca track day accident, red flag racing rules, Nissan GT-R crash details, track safety procedures, track day liability, and how track insurance works in motorsports incidents.00:00 – 🚨 Intro: Mustang Slashed & Laguna Seca Tease02:05 – 🏕️ Camping Trip Recap06:40 – 🔥 Cold Night, S’mores & First Fish09:50 – 🏍️ Mini Bike Project Update14:10 – 🔧 98cc Engine Swap Explained19:20 – 🛠️ Intake Mods, Carb Talk & Build Challenges23:40 – 🚚 Big Trucks, Width & Parking Struggles28:18 – 💔 Discovering the Slashed Mustang Tire31:05 – 🔍 Sidewall Slash & Vandalism Realization33:40 – 🛞 Changing the Tire with My Son35:55 – 😑 The Donut Tire Was Flat Too37:30 – 🎵 Changing the Mustang Radio41:20 – 📲 Apple CarPlay & Backup Camera Upgrade45:30 – 🎶 6-Disc CD Changers & Car Stereo Nostalgia49:10 – 🏁 Laguna Seca Race Accident Begins52:00 – 🚜 Tractor Crash Under Red Flag56:30 – ⚖️ Who’s at Fault? Track Rules Breakdown1:02:30 – 🛡️ Track Insurance & Liability Debate1:08:00 – 🎙️ Final Thoughts1:10:45 – 🎬 Outro#Mustang #LagunaSeca #TrackDay #GTR #CarVandalism #EngineSwap #MiniBikeBuild #AppleCarPlay #CarUpgrade #Motorsports\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":12.08,"endTime":18.04,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"...zy because something horrible happened to the new Mustang.  Nobody crashed it quite yet. Nothing like that....","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Mustang is an iconic American muscle car known for its powerful performance and sporty design. It has a rich history dating back to the 1960s and remains a popular choice among car enthusiasts. 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