{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"200 Episodes Of Minnoxide","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/200-episodes-of-minnoxide","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tms3na77j3nbtah9/200_audio_exportsa5ohj.mp3","description":"Episode 200 brings back the OG co-host Sean Bryant for a brief recap of the last 200 episodes — where the show started, where it's been, and where it's heading next.\nTake your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com\nCode \"Minnoxide5\" for 5% off\nHigh Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide\nUse code \"MINNOX\" for 55% off ANY course\nUse Code \"MINVIP\" for $300 of the MINVIP Package\nTuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com\nCode \"Minnoxide\" for 5% off! Ship With\nSure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net\nMORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt\n0:00 - Intro\n9:20 - Grid Life, Minnoxide Origins & Team Stance Out\n13:55 - Getting Hands-On and where the show is going\n19:00 - Pro Stock and enjoying more motorsports\n21:30 - Niche Motorsports, Bikes & Why Drag Racing Is the Most Relatable 24:45 - Cheating vs. Snitching, Trophy Trucks, Choppers & Sand Dunes\n33:30 - SuperFast Matt, Land Speed Cars & The Twin-Viper Engine Build 40:30 - How Ep. 67 Broke Me & Future States/Shops to visit\n46:40 - Best Advice From 200 Episodes & Favorite Guest Moments\n59:00 - Show Car Deep Dive, Manual Supercars & the Carrera GT Debate\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":142.67999999999998,"endTime":149.38,"type":"car","title":"2021 Audi RS6","url":"/cars/audi/rs6-avant","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/2019_Audi_RS6_Avant_4.0_Front.jpg","quote":"I got my dream car. I got checked off the daily. I got an Audi RS6. Oh, I was like, \"what is that? 2021 Audi RS6.\" ... I think it's just a little bit more refined with the V8 twin turbo makes 600 crank and then it's all wheel drive.","canonicalId":"car:audi:rs6 avant","priority":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi RS6 is a high-performance wagon/sedan from Audi’s RS line, known for combining big power with everyday usability. In this segment, the host highlights the 2021 Audi RS6’s twin-turbo V8 and all-wheel drive as the reason it fits a “daily” role.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi RS6 is a fast, performance-focused Audi that’s still practical enough to drive every day. 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It helps the car grip the road better, especially in bad weather or low-traction conditions."}},{"startTime":205.7,"endTime":217.6,"type":"term","title":"rear wheel drive","url":"/glossary/rear-wheel-drive","quote":"Well, that's your mistake on the G80 though. You got you got the rear wheel drive one. No, that's not a mistake. That is on purpose.","canonicalId":"term:rear-wheel-drive","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rear-wheel drive (RWD) sends power primarily to the rear wheels, which can make a car feel more “connected” and lively during acceleration and cornering. Here, the hosts argue that a rear-wheel-drive M car is more fun than an AWD setup.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rear-wheel drive means the engine’s power mainly goes to the back wheels. 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