{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"156. The Pile Up EP34: House Cleaning","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/156-the-pile-up-ep34-house-cleaning","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP34.mp3?dest-id=1059140","description":"This week we catch up with listener write in's, project's and some stupid SEMA emails.   Cougar II  McKinley's  Warrior Recorded @iapdx  Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare  Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare  Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter  Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":12.0,"endTime":13.0,"type":"car","title":"Byd Seal","url":"/cars/byd/seal","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/BYD_Seal%2C_IAA_Open_Space_2023%2C_Munich_%28P1120203%29.jpg","quote":"...t engine class. But that class we weren't putting seals on and we'd already  cleaned it. But if you're ac...","canonicalId":"car:byd:seal","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BYD Seal is an all-electric sedan from the Chinese automaker BYD, known for its modern design and advanced electric powertrain technology. It represents BYD's push into the competitive electric vehicle market with a focus on range, performance, and affordability. The mention of 'cleaned it' and 'class' might relate to its position in the electric vehicle segment or maintenance considerations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BYD Seal is a new electric car made in China that runs only on electricity instead of gas. 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Make their little turn that they're supposed to do.\"","canonicalId":"part:lifter","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Lifters are engine components that transfer motion from the camshaft to the valves, enabling them to open and close properly. Proper lifter function is essential for engine performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lifters help open and close the engine's valves so the car can run smoothly."}},{"startTime":21.0,"endTime":22.0,"type":"term","title":"calipers","url":"/glossary/caliper","quote":"\"Oh yeah. No, I'm, I'm just admitting to everybody that I've yet to put my calipers...\"","canonicalId":"term:caliper","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Calipers are part of the disc brake system that squeeze the brake pads against the rotors to slow or stop the vehicle.","simplifiedExplanation":"Calipers are parts that press the brakes to help stop the car."}},{"startTime":23.0,"endTime":24.0,"type":"part","title":"clutch","url":"/glossary/clutch","quote":"\"And it's got a new clutch. It's got hitters. George really put some work into it...\"","canonicalId":"part:clutch","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gears.","simplifiedExplanation":"The clutch helps you change gears by connecting or disconnecting the engine from the wheels."}},{"startTime":28.0,"endTime":29.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford Model","url":"/cars/ford/model-t","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/1924_Ford_Model_T_Flivver_IAA_2023_1X7A0610.jpg","quote":"...the 41, and I think that's the one that sort of nobody wants because it says known among enthusiasts as the fat Fords. 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It was not a regular car you could buy.","imageAttribution":"FotoSleuth (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":30.0,"endTime":31.0,"type":"car","title":"Plymouth Cuda","url":"/cars/plymouth/cuda","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/%2770_Plymouth_%27Cuda_%28Auto_classique_Caf%C3%A9_Intervallo%29.JPG","quote":"...big back window, except it doesn't look weird like the Cuda.","canonicalId":"car:plymouth:cuda","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Plymouth Barracuda is a classic American muscle car known for its distinctive styling, including a large rear window. 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It has evolved through multiple generations, often celebrated for its combination of speed, handling, and value. The mention of a 'backend of the Corvette type style' likely refers to its recognizable rear design cues that influence other cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous fast car from America that many people love because it looks cool and goes really fast. When someone talks about its 'backend style,' they mean the way the back of the car looks, which is very unique and easy to recognize.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":31.0,"endTime":32.0,"type":"term","title":"wire wheels","url":"/glossary/wire-wheels","quote":"...it's got jag vibes with the wire wheels.","canonicalId":"term:wire-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Wire wheels are a type of wheel design that uses many thin spokes made of metal wire. 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