C.R.E.A.M. #80 - Murcielago Auction Result, Car Toilet Returns and We Made The Papers

The Audi RS6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, typically powered by a turbocharged V8 and tuned for fast, confident driving. When someone calls it a “fast RS6,” they’re usually talking about its strong acceleration and ability to stay composed at speed.

An auction is a sales process where cars are bid on by multiple buyers, and the winner is typically required to complete the purchase. In car auctions, the “winning” bid often means you’ve committed to buy, but the paperwork and payment steps can be more complicated than a normal dealership sale.

Financing means borrowing money to pay for the car, usually through a lender, with the buyer repaying over time. In the context of auctions, financing can affect whether the buyer can actually complete the purchase after winning the bid.

“Bid increments” are the step sizes by which bids increase during an auction. The speaker describes the bidding moving up in small jumps (like 110, 120, 130), which is how auctions typically ratchet toward the final price.

“Bidding” here refers to the auction process where buyers place increasing offers until the highest bid wins. Auction bidding can feel especially tense because the price can jump quickly in the final moments.

In the UK, a V5 is the vehicle registration document issued by the DVLA. It’s used to confirm the car’s legal ownership/registration details during a purchase and transfer process.

“Cat D” is UK insurance terminology for a vehicle that was damaged but considered repairable, typically with structural or major damage that makes it a write-off for insurance purposes. The key point for buyers is that the car may have a history of significant damage even if it’s been repaired and can look solid afterward.

“D registered” refers to the vehicle being registered after being categorized as a write-off (here, previously “cat D”). In practice, it means the car has gone through the legal/insurance process to be put back on the road, usually after repairs and inspections.

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a unique 17-character code assigned to a car. Checking a VIN can reveal the car’s history and records (like registration, ownership, and sometimes accident or auction history) tied to that exact vehicle.

“Car vertical” appears to refer to a vehicle-history data service used to run checks on a VIN. These platforms compile records from different sources to help buyers understand a car’s background.

“Running a check” means using the VIN (or other identifiers) to pull vehicle records from databases. For enthusiast and collector cars, this often helps confirm identity and uncover prior sales, registrations, or reported history.

“Collecting Cars” is an online marketplace/auction platform for classic and collector vehicles. When the speaker says the VIN check showed it sold there five years ago, they’re using that as evidence of prior ownership or sale history.

The speaker is referencing a “Supercar Driver” video as an external source to learn more about the car. For auctions and collector cars, videos can sometimes show details like condition, modifications, or identifying features that aren’t included in the auction listing.

MOT is a UK vehicle inspection that checks roadworthiness and emissions for cars and light commercial vehicles. If a car doesn’t pass, it typically needs repairs before it can legally be driven on public roads.

A tie rod is part of the steering linkage that helps transmit motion from the steering system to the wheels. If it’s worn or damaged, it can cause steering play, alignment issues, and unsafe handling.

Number plate bulbs illuminate the license plate so it’s readable at night and in low light. If they’re out, the car can fail inspection requirements and may be illegal to drive depending on local rules.

Cremors is referenced as a shout-out in the episode, likely a brand or organization connected to the hosts’ community or content. The transcript doesn’t provide enough detail to confirm what it is (company, event, or service).

Goodwood refers to the Goodwood estate in the UK, best known for motorsport events and track days. When enthusiasts say they “took it to Goodwood,” they usually mean driving or showing the car in a high-profile, track-oriented setting.

The TVR Tuscan is a British sports car known for its lightweight, driver-focused feel and classic TVR character. The podcast mentions taking a Tuscan out to Goodwood, which highlights how these cars are often enjoyed at events and track days rather than as purely daily transportation. It’s discussed because the Tuscan represents a particular kind of raw, engaging sports-car experience.

Carvert Call is mentioned as a sponsor and as a service the host used to check the car’s history. In this context, it appears to provide vehicle history information that can reveal damage classifications like “Cat C.”

“Cat C” is a UK-style vehicle insurance classification for a car that’s been damaged and deemed not economical to repair, but not as severe as the highest categories. It’s a major red flag because it often indicates structural or significant damage history and can affect future insurability and resale.

The “rear right quarter” is the body panel area at the back-right side of the car (often including the quarter panel and surrounding structure). Damage there can be more than cosmetic because it may relate to alignment and structural repair quality.

A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is a thorough check of a used car by a qualified mechanic before you buy. It helps confirm whether repairs are legitimate and whether there are hidden issues that a history report can’t fully reveal.

“Clocked” refers to odometer fraud—when a car’s mileage is rolled back to make it seem less used. It’s a common tactic that can hide wear and maintenance issues.

Interior cleaning is the process of cleaning the cabin surfaces—typically seats, carpets, door panels, and hard-to-reach creases. Enthusiasts often treat it as a step-by-step detailing job because grime can be embedded in fabric and carpet fibers.

“Hoover” here means a vacuum cleaner used to remove loose dirt, dust, and debris from a car’s interior. In detailing, vacuuming is usually the first step before deeper cleaning of seats, carpets, and crevices.

Carpet in a car interior is the fabric flooring that can trap dirt, spills, and stains. When the “first bit wouldn’t come off the carpet immediately,” it suggests the stain or embedded grime needed more effort or a different cleaning approach.

The Honda S2000 is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster known for its high-revving engine and balanced feel. In enthusiast circles it’s often treated as a “driver’s car,” so it tends to come up when people talk about fun, mechanical cars.

BYD is a Chinese automaker known for electric vehicles and batteries. In the segment, it’s mentioned as a company involved in the same kind of news/event being discussed.

X-Peng (XPeng) is a Chinese electric-vehicle brand. The hosts are comparing it to BYD while discussing a company that “did the James Bond thing,” implying a high-profile marketing or product moment.

“D9” in this podcast context appears to refer to a specific car model or concept associated with a distinctive open-seat design—described like a “Bond villain” style. The mention focuses on how the seat area opens and the dramatic presentation, which is the kind of feature that stands out in design discussions. Without more context, it’s best understood as a car noted for its unusual, attention-grabbing interior/entry design.

An in-car toilet is a proposed onboard sanitation system designed to let occupants use the restroom without leaving the vehicle. In this segment, the hosts discuss it as a patented technology rather than a widely available product.

A patent is legal protection for an invention, and it typically includes detailed descriptions of how the technology works. Here, the hosts say the company filed a patent for the in-car toilet technology, which limits what’s publicly known compared with a marketing launch.

A voice recognition system lets the car interpret spoken commands and trigger functions without using buttons or screens. In this segment, it’s being used as a way to control the hidden under-seat toilet.

In automotive contexts, “servicing” means scheduled maintenance or repair work performed to keep a system working correctly. Here, the speaker is treating the hidden toilet like a component that would require periodic upkeep.

“Interval two” sounds like a maintenance schedule step (a specific service interval) for a system, similar to how cars have scheduled service reminders. The speaker implies the toilet would have its own maintenance interval and that it’s already been done.

Heated seats use built-in heating elements (typically in the seat cushion and/or backrest) controlled by the car’s climate/seat controls. They’re designed to warm you up quickly, but they can require service if the seat system includes additional components like filters or air pathways.

The speaker is talking about a Land Rover Range Rover with heated seats. They’re describing a service procedure that involves changing a filter inside the seat system.

In this context, the “filter” is part of the seat’s air/conditioning system rather than the engine’s air filter. Filters in HVAC-related systems trap dust and debris, and if they’re hard to access, service intervals can be inconvenient.

Service station density is the number of fuel/service stations available relative to a population or area. In practical terms, it affects how easy it is for drivers to find fuel and basic services without detouring.

The Mazda MX-5 (Miata) is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster that’s popular for spirited driving and track days. In this segment it’s specifically described as a turbo MX-5 that suffered catastrophic engine failure.

A “flat shift” (often discussed as flat-foot shifting) is a driving technique where the driver keeps the throttle nearly pinned while shifting. On turbocharged cars—especially modified ones—it can increase stress on the engine and drivetrain if the tune and shift strategy aren’t set up for it.

The engine block is the main metal housing that supports the cylinders and houses the crankshaft and other internal components. If parts like connecting rods “go out through each side of the block,” it indicates a dramatic engine failure.

“Mapping” refers to tuning the engine control unit (ECU) with calibration tables that control fuel, ignition timing, boost targets, and other parameters. When the speaker says “when you’re mapping a car,” they’re talking about how the tune affects how the car responds to inputs like throttle and shifting.

The clutch is the pedal/assembly that disconnects the engine from the transmission so you can change gears. In performance driving, how you use the clutch (timing and amount of slip) can strongly affect engine speed and drivetrain stress.

Retarding ignition means the engine’s spark timing is delayed to reduce cylinder pressure and heat. It’s often used to protect the engine when the driver lifts off the throttle or during certain shifting strategies.

Boost is the extra air pressure created by a turbocharger or supercharger. Higher boost generally increases power, but it also raises stress on engine components, especially during hard launches or aggressive shifting.

“Rods” are connecting rods inside the engine that transmit piston motion to the crankshaft. Stock rods are the factory-strength parts; when boost and torque are pushed higher than intended, rods can fail.

Flat-shifting is a shifting technique where the driver keeps the throttle open (or near it) while changing gears. It can help maintain boost and reduce time off power, but it can also spike torque loads on the engine and drivetrain.

A torque figure refers to the measured torque output of the engine, typically shown on a dyno graph. Torque is a twisting force, and higher torque at certain RPM ranges can be more damaging to engine internals than peak horsepower alone.

RPM (revolutions per minute) is how fast the engine crankshaft spins. Revving to 8,000 RPM increases internal stresses and heat, which can worsen the consequences of already-high torque and boost.

“Raising the limit” refers to increasing an engine control limit (commonly the rev limiter or similar protection threshold). Removing or increasing factory protection can allow the engine to operate in ranges where components are more likely to fail, especially with high torque.

“Blew the engine” means the engine suffered a catastrophic failure—often from mechanical damage like bearing/rod failure or severe internal overheating. In this context, it follows aggressive torque/boost and shifting behavior that likely exceeded the stock components’ durability.

The Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG is a performance version of the A-Class, known for being a compact “hot hatch.” In this segment, the hosts describe it as visually aggressive (canards, wings, badges, stickers) and “spicy,” and they also discuss its drivetrain and engine output.

Canards are small aerodynamic fins mounted near the front of a car. They help manage airflow to improve stability and downforce, especially during cornering or at higher speeds.

In automotive terms, “wings” usually refers to aerodynamic spoilers that create downforce. More downforce helps keep the car stable and planted, particularly when accelerating or cornering.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a compact car positioned as an entry point to the Mercedes lineup, typically offered as a hatchback. It’s discussed here because someone recognizes the car’s shape from a photo—specifically noting that it “just looks like an A-class,” including the overall body proportions. That kind of comment usually relates to design identity and how quickly a model can be identified visually.

An AMG pack is an option package associated with Mercedes-AMG that typically adds performance-oriented styling and sometimes additional equipment. In this context, it’s used to explain why the A-Class looks more aggressive and “spicy.”

Four-wheel drive (4WD) sends power to all four wheels, improving traction—especially on slippery roads or during hard acceleration. Performance cars often use it to reduce wheelspin and keep the car controllable.

A four-cylinder engine has four combustion chambers in a single engine block. It’s often used in compact performance cars because it can be lighter and more efficient than larger engines while still delivering strong power when tuned.

A “getaway car” is the vehicle used to escape after a crime. Here it’s discussed as a playful question about what car would be best for escaping.

Rolls-Royce is a luxury car brand known for very high-end, expensive vehicles. In the segment, the hosts use it as a shorthand for “you look like you belong,” because arriving in a Rolls-Royce signals wealth and status.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a classic luxury flagship from Rolls-Royce, known for its smooth ride and elegant styling. It’s mentioned in the context of wanting a “Silver Shadow” look, with the speaker comparing it to the Phantom as a visual reference. Classic Rolls-Royces like this are often discussed for their presence and traditional grand-touring character.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the brand’s ultra-luxury flagship, built to deliver a very quiet, effortless ride and a commanding presence. The podcast mentions it alongside the Silver Shadow, suggesting a preference for that traditional Rolls-Royce styling and vibe. It comes up often because the Phantom is a benchmark for top-tier luxury and comfort.

The hosts discuss applying automotive sales language to artwork, treating art like a car listing (bids, offers, and “selling terms”). It’s a commentary on how auction/market dynamics and marketing phrasing can transfer across categories.

“GTA style” is a reference to Grand Theft Auto’s vibe of doing things in a chaotic, unconventional way. In this context, it’s being used as a metaphor for “cutting out the frame,” i.e., bypassing the usual presentation/structure.

A microcar is an extremely small, lightweight vehicle designed for basic transportation, usually with minimal power and simplified features. They’re often associated with post-war Europe and urban use, where parking space and fuel costs mattered more than performance. In this segment, the hosts use “microcar” to contrast it with more expensive cars and to set up a joke about “safe” money and “expensive taste.”

“D-badged” means changing or swapping the car’s badges so it appears to be a different model (for example, making an RS6 look like an A6). It’s often done for subtlety or to avoid drawing attention.

A “pop and bang map” is an engine calibration (tune) that intentionally creates loud exhaust pops and bangs, usually on overrun or gear changes. It’s typically achieved by adjusting fuel and ignition timing so unburned fuel ignites in the exhaust.

“Bangs on the shifts” describes exhaust crackles/pops that occur during gear changes rather than only on lift-off. This is usually controlled by the tune’s fueling/ignition strategy during the shift event.

The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size sedan that’s been produced for decades. In this segment it’s mentioned as the “getaway” car, implying it’s used to blend in rather than stand out.

RS 3 refers to Audi’s RS performance line for the compact A3-based platform. It’s a high-performance, track-capable version compared with the regular S 3 or A3.

The Audi S3 is a performance-focused compact hatchback that’s meant to deliver quicker acceleration and sharper handling than a standard A3. It often comes up when someone is deciding between “S” and “RS” versions, since the S3 is typically the more attainable performance step. In the podcast, the speaker’s interest in an S3 suggests they want a sportier feel without going all the way to the top-tier model.

BMW is mentioned as another German automaker whose “I4” model is also compared to the same “owl” styling joke. Here it’s a brand reference used for comparison rather than a deep dive into a specific BMW product.

The “C class” refers to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a mid-size executive sedan (and related body styles) positioned below the E-Class. The hosts are discussing its front-end styling and how it compares visually to other German cars.

The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan known for its distinctive front grille styling. In this segment, the hosts reference the A8’s mid-2000s “huge” grille as a design comparison for the car they’re discussing.

The Audi A5 is a luxury coupe/sportback line that shares Audi’s family styling cues. Here it’s mentioned alongside other Audi models as part of a period when they all had large, prominent grilles.

The Audi A7 is a luxury liftback/sportback model that often shares the same design themes as other Audi “A” cars. In this segment, it’s cited as another example of the mid-2000s era with a large, bold grille.

The Audi A6 is a mid-to-large luxury sedan that, like other Audi models, can share similar front-end design language. The hosts mention it as part of the same mid-2000s grille styling trend.

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are electronic light sources used in modern car lighting and lighting-style elements. Here, the hosts describe the grille area as having LED elements that appear as “slats,” which is a common modern styling trick.

A “light up grille” is a front grille area that uses integrated lighting (often LEDs) to create a glowing pattern or signature look. It’s usually part of the car’s exterior design language rather than a functional lighting requirement.

The rear bumper is the exterior impact-protection component at the back of the car. It’s often replaced and repainted after a low-speed collision, which can lead to visible paint-color differences versus the adjacent body panels.

A rear panel is a body section at the back of the car (like the quarter panel or tail section) that surrounds the bumper. If the bumper and the rear panel were repaired separately, their paint can end up not matching perfectly.

The hosts are asking whether these newer brands’ cars are electric. In automotive terms, “electric” usually means the car is powered primarily by an electric motor using a battery, rather than a gasoline engine.

The BMW 130i is a specific 1 Series variant (a model/trim name) known for its inline-six engine in many generations. Here, it’s mentioned as another BMW the speaker personally doesn’t like, even if they acknowledge it can seem “kind of cool.”

“S5” refers to the Audi S5, a performance trim of the Audi A5 line. It’s brought up as a benchmark for a more established, heritage-heavy performance choice versus newer alternatives.

The Kia Stinger is a performance-oriented liftback/sedan-like grand tourer from Kia. In this discussion it’s used as an example of a newer, less-established brand/model compared with more traditional “heritage” performance badges.

The BMW M3 is one of BMW’s most iconic performance cars, known for its track-focused heritage and multiple generations over decades. Here it’s referenced to explain the “heritage” feeling—buying an M car is seen as continuing a tradition that includes earlier M3s.

“M car” refers to BMW’s M division, which builds higher-performance versions of BMW models. The hosts are discussing how BMW M ownership can feel special because it’s tied to a long-running performance lineage (e.g., prior M3s).

The Ford Model T is an early, mass-produced car from Ford that became a landmark in automotive history. Mentioning it here is about “heritage” and how older cars can still influence how people think about driving character and design.

In car talk, “heritage” means a model or brand’s history—its roots, design lineage, and reputation over time. The hosts are contrasting cars with heritage against cars that don’t feel as connected to their past.

The hosts are describing a shift in car culture—how buyers’ expectations and preferences changed as Japanese cars became more common. It’s essentially a market-and-culture transition from earlier dominance by British and American brands.

The speaker mentions Nissan as an example of a Japanese car brand that built up a dedicated enthusiast following. In the US, brands like Nissan helped popularize Japanese models and parts of the broader “Japanese car scene.”

A hatchback is a car body style where the rear door lifts upward and the trunk area is part of the same opening. It’s often associated with compact cars and is commonly used as a starting point for brands expanding their lineup.

Rally cars are purpose-built or heavily modified vehicles designed for rally racing on mixed surfaces like gravel, dirt, and tarmac. The hosts are using “rally cars” as an example of how Japanese manufacturers expanded from everyday models into motorsport-focused performance.

JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market, meaning cars that were originally sold in Japan (or built to that market’s specs). When people say “90s JDM,” they’re usually talking about the 1990s-era wave of Japanese performance cars and their distinctive styling and engineering.

An engine swap is replacing a car’s original engine with a different engine (often from another car or a different configuration). It usually requires matching wiring, fuel, cooling, and mounting points, so it’s more than just “bolting in” a new motor.

A loom (more commonly “wiring loom” or “wire harness”) is the bundled set of wires that routes power and signals through the car. Engine swaps often require careful handling of the loom so connectors reach the correct sensors and modules.

Hoses are flexible tubes that carry fluids like coolant, fuel, and sometimes vacuum/boost depending on the engine. During an engine removal, hoses can be easy to mix up, so labeling helps prevent leaks or incorrect routing.