Dunsfold is the UK airfield-turned-racing venue where the Top Gear track is based. Itβs a popular location for filming and for track-style driving events, which is why the hosts talk about unloading and staging a car there.
The βTop Gear trackβ refers to the specific test/filming circuit used by the Top Gear show at Dunsfold. Itβs often used for controlled driving, so it becomes a practical substitute when a carβs schedule goes sideways.
The Dodge Charger is a large American car thatβs built for strong acceleration. People talk about it because it can feel sporty without being a race car. In the episode, itβs mentioned alongside a comment about not needing special battery charging.
A trickle charger is a gentle battery charger that slowly keeps the battery full. It helps a car start reliably without you having to charge it aggressively every time.
Jump starting means using another battery to give your car enough power to start. If you have to do it every time, the battery or the carβs charging system may be having trouble.
Term
instrument crust cluster
The βinstrument clusterβ is the dashboard screen/gauges that show things like speed and warning lights. If you jump start the car the wrong way, it can sometimes cause electrical problems in the dashboard electronics.
Bump starting means getting the car moving and then engaging it so the engine starts without using the starter motor. It usually only works on manual cars and doesnβt fix the real cause if the battery keeps dying.
Term
power packs
βPower packsβ are portable devices that can give a dead car enough power to start. If they donβt work, it usually means the connection isnβt good or the battery/electrical system is in worse shape than expected.
The Lamborghini Aventador is a very high-performance supercar from Lamborghini. Itβs known for being fast and visually dramatic. In the episode, itβs mentioned because someone brought their Aventador to the event.
The Volkswagen Lupo is a small Volkswagen hatchback. Itβs being name-dropped to show how different it is from a supercar in terms of money and everyday ownership.
A misfire means one of the engine cylinders isnβt firing correctly. When that happens, the car may run rough and the dashboard will usually show a warning like the check engine light.
On a V-engine, cylinders are split into two sides. βLeft and right bankβ means the problem is showing up on both sides of the engine, not just one.
Coil packs help create the spark that lights the fuel in the engine. If theyβre weak or failing, the engine can misfire and the car will warn you with a check-engine light.
The Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance supercar made by Lamborghini. People talk about it because itβs an early model in Lamborghiniβs modern supercar lineup. In the episode, itβs referenced as the βDiabloβ era of parts and design.
The BMW X5 is a luxury SUV, meaning itβs a bigger family-style vehicle with a comfortable ride. Itβs made to be practical for daily driving and also feel more βsportyβ than a basic SUV. The episode references it as a car someone could jump into quickly.
A misfire is when the engine doesnβt burn fuel correctly in one or more cylinders. It can feel rough and can sometimes be a sign somethingβs wrong with fuel, spark, or mixture.
Fab Speed makes aftermarket exhaust parts. An βX-pipeβ is a shaped section in the exhaust that helps gases flow differently and can make the car sound more intense.
βSports catsβ are performance-focused catalytic converters. Theyβre meant to let exhaust gases pass more easily than stock, which can improve flow and change the sound.
A cold start is when you start the car after itβs been parked for a while. The engine is still βcold,β so it runs differently at first, and the exhaust can sound louder.
Those βpops and cracklesβ are the little bangs you hear from the exhaust. They usually happen when fuel/air doesnβt burn perfectly in the engine and instead ignites in the exhaust.
Term
tips
In exhaust talk, βtipsβ are the visible outlet ends of the exhaust system. Tip size and shape affect how the exhaust plume looks and can slightly influence perceived sound and flow characteristics.
Here, βshaftβ means the part of the exhaust pipe that sticks out. People talk about it like itβs part of the exhaustβs look and presence at the back of the car.
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a classic Lamborghini supercar with a V10 engine. Here, the host mentions it because they were nervous about working on it, unlike the current car theyβre tinkering with.
A coolant pipe is a hose/pipe that moves the carβs cooling fluid around the engine. If itβs damaged, the car can run hot, so itβs something youβd want to fix.
A door strut is the support that helps your car door open and stay where it should. If itβs worn out, the door wonβt move smoothly or hold position well.
A clutch is what lets you shift gears on a manual car without grinding. It wears out over time, so if you donβt know when it was last replaced, that can be a concern.
An engine crane is a lifting tool used to raise an engine out of the car. The point here is that some jobs need a different kind of lift setup, not just a crane.
An A-frame is a big workshop lifting stand shaped like a triangle. Itβs used to safely lift heavy parts like an engine in a way a normal hoist might not handle.
This means pulling the engine and gearbox out together as one unit. Some cars are built so tightly that separating them first is harder or not practical.
Term
every 20,000 miles
Theyβre talking about how often big, expensive repairs show upβlike a rough mileage schedule. Itβs not a universal rule, but itβs a way to estimate when major work might be due.
The Honda S2000 is a small two-seat convertible sports car. Itβs known for an engine that revs very high and feels exciting to drive. In the episode, itβs mentioned as an older car thatβs no longer around.
The Pontiac Solstice is a small two-seat sports car. Itβs meant to be fun to drive without costing as much as a supercar. In the episode, itβs mentioned by name, alongside a seasonal wordplay.
The TVR Tuscan is a British sports car. People like it because it feels very raw and exciting to drive, with a strong V8 engine and a βno-frillsβ attitude.
Heat shielding is a protective cover that keeps engine-bay heat from damaging things nearby. Here, its clips failed, and the shield ended up falling onto a hot part and catching fire.
Coil pack leads are the wires that connect the ignition system to the coils. If theyβre damaged by heat or fire, the engine may misfire or not start.
The footwell is the space inside the car where your feet go. If something goes wrong near the floorβlike a small electrical problemβit can show up there.
Term
AC
AC means the carβs air conditioning. They mention it because it was very hot, and they were keeping the doors closed at the time.
Hack Engineering is a car shop that worked on the hostβs car. The context suggests they did some kind of upgrade or prep work before the car was returned.
βModsβ means modificationsβchanges you make to a car. The host is saying their BMW M3 has some planned upgrades.
Term
2DC CSL kits
A βkitβ usually means add-on parts to change the carβs look. Here, the host is talking about a CSL-style kit and getting it finished in the right green color.
The Golf is a compact car model that comes in many different versions. In the episode, the speaker talks about certain Golf models being problematic and says they should have learned from earlier experiences. Itβs a reference to a specific Golf situation, not the entire model line.
The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors is a small hatchback with four or five seats and doors that make it easier to get in and out. Itβs built for everyday driving and parking convenience. In the episode, itβs mentioned in connection with sporty-looking, modified versions.
The Suzuki Swift Sport is a sportier, more performance-focused version of the regular Suzuki Swift. Itβs a small hatchback thatβs meant to feel more exciting to drive, not just get you from A to B.
βEvo 5β is the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Itβs a rally-bred turbo car that was built to compete in motorsport, not just to be a normal street sedan.
Rally Barbados is a car-racing event in Barbados where drivers compete on rally stages. Here, theyβre saying one of their cars was built specifically for that kind of rally competition.
βRust workβ is fixing corrosion on the carβbasically cutting out the rusty parts and repairing the metal so itβs solid again. Itβs especially important on older cars that have seen wet roads or salty conditions.
βSpy shotsβ are pictures people take of a car prototype while itβs out testing. The car is often covered up so you canβt see the final design yet.
Term
SV
βSVβ is a Lamborghini badge that generally means a hotter, more performance-focused version of the car. Think βmore track-readyβ compared to the regular model.
A hybrid system means the car uses both a gas engine and an electric motor. When you try to make a convertible, the car still has to be strong and fit all the hybrid parts, which can be tricky.
A βC7 Corvetteβ is a specific generation of the Chevrolet Corvette. Itβs the version people mean when they talk about the newer, more modern Corvette era.
The Lotus Emira is a modern sports car from Lotus. Itβs meant to be fun to drive and still feel lightweight compared to many other cars. The episode mentions Lotus sharing updates about it.
The Audi RS 3 is a sporty, high-performance version of a compact Audi. Itβs designed to feel quick and fun while still being a normal-size car. In the episode, the speaker mentions it as a reference for wheel style.
The Lamborghini Reventon is a rare, limited supercar from Lamborghini. Because itβs limited, itβs often treated as a special collectible model. The episode talks about it as being the best of the options being discussed.
The Ferrari F8 is a high-end Ferrari supercar. Itβs the kind of car people buy when they want something very fast and very expensive, and the episode is comparing it to other newer Ferraris.
The Ferrari 296 is a newer Ferrari supercar. In the conversation, theyβre saying you could start with a 296 and then spend a lot of money to make it even wilder.
Term
BR25
BR25 sounds like a nickname or shorthand for a specific car the hosts are waiting to see. In this clip, they donβt explain what it stands for, so we canβt be sure which car they mean.
A V8 is an engine type with eight cylinders. In this conversation, theyβre comparing it to a V12 and talking about what engine would match the intended vibe/look.
A V12 is an engine with twelve cylinders in a V layout. Theyβre saying a V12 would have been ideal, but they didnβt have one that matched what they wanted.
The Ferrari 458 is a famous Ferrari supercar with an engine in the middle of the car. Here, theyβre talking about making something look like a 458, meaning the 458βs look is the goal.
A βresto-modβ is when someone keeps the look of an older car but upgrades it with newer parts. In this case, theyβre talking about modifying a newer Ferrari so it visually resembles a 458.
The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a modern Ferrari supercar with a powerful V8 engine. They mention it because theyβre talking about what kind of Ferrari someone should want or receive.
Your drivetrain is the βpower pathβ that takes engine power and sends it to the wheels. Theyβre saying the drivetrain has to be updated too, not just the look.
The Ferrari Testarossa is a famous older Ferrari supercar. Itβs known for its very distinctive look and high performance. In the episode, itβs mentioned as a design reference point.
The Ferrari 812 Competizione is a very high-end Ferrari supercar with a big V12 engine. People mention it when they want to talk about extreme performance and a car thatβs meant to be driven hard.
Motel 300V is a type of engine oil. Theyβre recommending it for track-style driving because itβs designed to stay effective when the engine gets very hot.
The Audi RS6 is one of Audiβs fast, performance-focused cars. Theyβre saying they used the oil in an RS6 because itβs meant for hard driving and high temperatures.
Aeration means air bubbles getting into the fluid. If engine oil foams or bubbles during hard driving, it can lubricate less effectivelyβso oils that resist aeration help protect the engine better.
Viscosity is how βthickβ a fluid is. For engine oil, staying thick enough when things get hot helps it keep lubricating the engine and reducing wear during hard use.
Motelβs RBF660 is a brake fluid made for harder driving. The idea is that it can handle higher temperatures without boiling, so your brake pedal stays more consistent. That helps when youβre braking hard and the brakes get very hot.
The boiling point is how hot the brake fluid can get before it starts to boil. When it boils, the brakes donβt work as sharply and the pedal can feel soft. A higher boiling point means it can handle hard braking better.
Villa dβEste is a well-known car event in Italy, held near Lake Como. Car companies often use it to show off special cars and concepts. The hosts say this BMW Alpina concept was revealed there.
Injectors are the parts that spray fuel into the engine. If theyβre not working right, the car can run poorly, so testing them helps figure out whatβs wrong.
A pinch bolt is a bolt that clamps something tight by squeezing it. Theyβre talking about one on the RS6 that holds part of the suspension/control-arm area, and itβs the part that was taking time to get sorted.
The Peugeot 206 is a popular small car from Peugeot. Here, theyβre talking about a viral-looking βPeugeot 206β that people thought was fake, but the host says it actually exists in a museum.
βD9β sounds like a specific car or project name mentioned in the episode. The speaker is talking about making ads for it, but the details of what it is arenβt explained in the snippet. If you share more context, the exact car can be identified more clearly.
The Ferrari LaFerrari is a very high-end supercar from Ferrari. It uses hybrid technology along with a powerful performance setup. In the episode, itβs mentioned as one of the famous Ferrari models being discussed.
The Ferrari F40 is an old-school Ferrari supercar thatβs famous for raw speed. It uses a twin-turbo V8 and is considered one of the most iconic Ferraris ever made.
The Ferrari F50 is a supercar made by Ferrari. Itβs an older, rare, high-performance model. The episode mentions it as a car the speaker hadnβt been familiar with before.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK is a Mercedes model thatβs known for a sporty, coupe-style look. In the episode, itβs mentioned as a βCLK DTM,β which indicates a version connected to racing. The speaker is reacting to it as something notable.
The Jaguar XJ220 is an older supercar from Jaguar. Itβs known for being extremely fast and for being a rare, famous model. The episode shows surprise and excitement when it comes up.
The L322 Range Rover is a specific generation of the big, luxury Range Rover SUV. People often talk about it because itβs comfortable and has lots of different versions, so youβll see unusual color combinations and trims.
The Pontiac Grand Am is an American car model made by Pontiac. Here, itβs brought up because the host is talking about which cars 50 Cent actually had versus which ones were just shown or associated with him.
The Pontiac Grand Prix is a mid-size car made by Pontiac. Depending on the year, it can be more performance-oriented or more comfort-focused. In the episode, itβs brought up as part of a list of Pontiac cars someone mentioned owning.
The Cadillac Escalade is a big luxury SUV with a comfortable, upscale interior. Itβs designed for people who want space and a premium feel. The episode mentions it as one of the cars that showed up.
The BMW 760 Li is a top-tier BMW 7 Series luxury car with a longer wheelbase. The hosts mention it as part of a celebrity car lineup, noting it had big wheels and an upgraded sound system.
BMWβs βMβ versions are the high-performance models. The X5 M is a faster, sportier version of the regular BMW X5 SUV. Here, the host is showing an X5 M that looks heavily modified with extra lights and body add-ons.
Fog lights are extra lights on a car meant to help you see better in bad weather. The host is saying this car has more than one fog light setup, and it looks unusual.
A diffuser is a part under the car that helps air flow smoothly underneath. In this case, the host is saying the car has lights mounted near that underbody aero area, which is not typical.
Canards are small add-on fins on a carβs front that are meant to help the carβs airflow. Theyβre often used to make the car look more aggressive and, in some cases, help it handle better at speed.
Rain lights are extra lights that help other drivers see you better when the road is wet and visibility is worse. Theyβre especially common in racing so cars stand out to each other in bad weather.
Aftermarket wheels are wheels you buy from a company other than the car brand. People change them for looks, or to fit different tires and improve how the car behaves.
Term
Maxton looking kit
A βkitβ here means aftermarket body parts that change the carβs look and airflow around it. βMaxtonβ is a company that makes these kinds of add-on aero/styling pieces.
βWetsβ are special tires made for rainy track conditions. They help the car grip and push water out from under the tire so it can brake and turn better.
A βmanual swapβ means someone changes a car that originally had an automatic transmission to instead use a manual gearbox. It usually takes a lot of parts and tuning to make everything work together.
Term
tool shifter
Theyβre talking about a shifter setupβbasically the parts that let you shift gears like a manual. The point is that someone added a manual-style shifter to a car that usually isnβt manual.
βGatedβ means the shifter has specific gear positions you move through, like itβs guided into place. Itβs the kind of feel youβd expect from a manual gearbox.
The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is a Ferrari thatβs shaped like a wagon but still has Ferrari performance and style. The hosts are also pointing out that itβs usually not a manual-transmission car.
The Ferrari FF is an earlier Ferrari model that helped set the formula for the GTC4 Lusso. In this discussion, itβs mentioned as the earlier version that the Lusso evolved from.
Concept
manual transition
Theyβre talking about converting a car to shift like a manual. Since the car usually isnβt manual, this sounds like a modification someone did after buying it.
Term
simulated
Here, βsimulatedβ means the car is pretending to be a manual. You still get up/down gear changes, but the car is doing the mechanical work for you.
An βup paddleβ is the little lever on the steering wheel you pull to shift into a higher gear. It tells the car to change gears for you.
Term
actuating
βActuatingβ means the car is using your paddle input to trigger the action that changes gears. Itβs the carβs way of saying βdo the shift now.β
All-wheel drive means the car can send power to more than one axle. In this case, theyβre saying the car may turn that system off in a high gear to avoid issues at speed.
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a small, sporty Alfa thatβs built to feel quick and nimble. Itβs mid-engine, meaning the engine sits near the middle of the car to help it handle better.
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a regular Alfa Romeo model, but it was built using parts and engineering that came from General Motors. Thatβs why someone might say it doesnβt feel as βAlfaβ as other Alfa models.
A mid-engine car puts the engine closer to the middle of the vehicle instead of the front. That can make the car feel more balanced and easier to handle.
Term
Fauslander
βFauslanderβ sounds like a specific reference the hosts are using for an engineering/design influence. Theyβre basically saying Alfaβs identity is connected to that idea, especially around how the car is laid out.
Term
BUSO
βBUSOβ sounds like a nickname or shorthand for a performance engine reference. The speaker is saying they expected Alfa to be associated with that kind of performance.
The Lotus Elise is a small two-seat sports car designed to be light and fun to drive. It focuses more on handling than on luxury features. The episode uses it as an example of a car type that feels sporty and compact.
A "carbon tub" means the main structural part of the car is made from carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is light and strong, but it costs a lot, which is why cars with it can stay expensive.
Theyβre saying the weight you see in specs can be based on a βstripped-downβ version of the car. Real cars weigh more once you include fluids, people, wheels/tires, and all the electronics.
Term
1.9 meters wide
Theyβre pointing out the carβs widthβabout 1.9 metersβwhich matters for parking and fitting in narrow spaces. The joke is that itβs wide even though the car is small.
βDSG fartsβ is a joking name for the crackling or popping noises some cars make. On DSG cars, it often happens when you lift off the gas, and itβs basically the exhaust doing little bursts of sound.
The Golf R is the fast, performance version of the Volkswagen Golf. The conversation is basically saying the sound they heard sounded like a turbo four-cylinderβsomething youβd expect from a car like the Golf R.
This is the distinctive sound you hear from a turbo engine with four cylinders. The turbo changes how the engine breathes, so the noise can be pretty recognizable.
The Alpine A110 is a small, lightweight sports car thatβs famous for feeling quick and agile in corners. Here, itβs mentioned as the better deal compared to another similar-style sports car.
Theyβre describing a plan where you donβt keep repairing a troublesome car. You just use it until it breaks, then you replace itβsomething thatβs only realistic if you can afford the repeated cost.
This is a high-performance Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon. The host is talking about the older C63 that used a big V8 engine, and how unusual it is to get that kind of power in a family-friendly wagon.
An RS4 is Audiβs performance version of the A4. The host is basically saying theyβve seen so many of them lately that they donβt feel as special anymore, but theyβd still like to drive one.
The BMW 3 Series is a luxury car thatβs meant to be comfortable but still fun to drive. It comes in different versions, including high-performance models. In the episode, itβs part of a comparison involving an older M3.
The E92 M3 is a BMW M3 from the E92 generation. Itβs well-liked because itβs a classic rear-wheel-drive βdriverβs car,β and the host is saying itβs the one theyβd pick above the alternatives mentioned.
βUrβ is a German word fans use to mean βoriginal.β Here, itβs being used to talk about the earliest, classic version of an Audi modelβlike the first S4/S6 style people chase.
β20 valveβ means the engine has 20 valves in total to help it breathe. βTurboβ means it uses a boost system, which can make the car sound more dramatic when you accelerate.
Term
C3
βC3β is a code fans use to mean a specific generation/version of a car body. Here itβs being used to say which Audi 90 theyβre talking about.
Audi made cars called the 100 and the 200. In this conversation, the host is saying that the βC3/C4β labels theyβre using point to those Audi models, and that different countries used different names.
Audi 5000 was the name Audi used in the U.S. for a version of the Audi 100/200. The host is also saying people used βAudi 5000β as slang for leaving.
The Audi 200 is a larger Audi sedan that was offered with different engine options. In the episode, the speaker talks about which versions were available and focuses on the higher-performance βQuattroβ setup. Itβs mentioned as something the speaker wants to own one day.
βQuattroβ means the car has all-wheel drive, so it can send power to more than just the front or rear wheels. In the episode, the speaker is talking about an Audi 200 with a Quattro setup and says itβs their dream. The main point is that itβs the all-wheel-drive version they want.
β2.2 Quattroβ means an Audi with a 2.2-liter engine and Audiβs all-wheel-drive system (quattro). The host is saying they didnβt get that bigger-engine version where they lived.
Carbon ceramic brakes are a premium brake setup that can handle hard driving without losing stopping power as quickly. Theyβre often lighter and can stay consistent when you push the car.
βPole positionsβ sounds like a reference to a specific type or brand of racing seat. The host is basically saying the car has cool, track-focused interior parts.
Wider arches are modifications to the body panels around the wheel so the car can fit wider tires and look more aggressive. Itβs a common way to change stance and clearance.
The BMW M3 CRT is a special M3 meant to feel more like a race car. The host is saying the carβs back-seat setup is similar to that track-focused, bucket-seat vibe.
BMWβs CS versions are βmore track-focusedβ versions of certain M cars. The host is comparing the carβs layout to that kind of performance-oriented spec.
Anti-lag is a turbo trick that keeps the turbo βspooled upβ even when you lift off the gas. That way, when you press the throttle again, the car responds fasterβsometimes with dramatic noise.
Term
locking
Here, βlockingβ likely means the car is using a traction aid so power goes to the wheels that can grip. It helps the car launch without spinning its wheels as easily.
Horsepower is how much power the engine can make. β1800 horsepowerβ is an absurdly high numberβthis is the kind of car thatβs been heavily modified to be extremely fast.
LIVE
Tip can always be bigger. The bit that sort of the public sees.
Exactly. The showstopper is the tip.
This car is nine degrees of beans.
I have a controversial take.
Oh, don't even say it. No, no, no. Don't speak.
No, no, no, no. I...
Hello and welcome back to the 85th Cars Rule Everything Around Me podcast
with myself Edwin. Will to my left, Benjamin to behind the camera.
And this time, a special guest, not in the form of a human,
him, but behind us, if you're an audio listener, is sitting the big M.
The big yellow guy.
We will get onto that very shortly. Actually, you know what?
Let's get straight into it. At the beginning of all of these podcasts,
we answer a question with a Cars Rule or Ruin this week.
We haven't actually done a podcast in maybe two weeks,
because we've been waiting for Barbados Ben to get back from his holiday,
bloody selfish guy. And then we've... We have to film two podcasts tonight,
so the next podcast will also... And why's that?
Because I'm going away. Wow.
To Barbados, don't know.
No, to Disney World. Will, let's get into it.
What is it?
The game's here. It's actually been here for about a week now.
Is it? Almost a week.
You're in Barbados.
You missed out because you were sunning up in Barbados on the private jet.
It's actually a tough one on the PJ.
Yeah, it was. You missed out. We'll get to it.
We'll get to it.
You missed out on a solid week of things happening.
But yeah, it came last Tuesday ahead of schedule, thanks to the RS6.
The RS6 failed on the day, so we had to go and send...
When we were at Dunsfold, we hired out the whole Top Gear track.
RS6 on the day said, you know what?
Sod your day. Sod all the money you've spent.
I'm ruining it. So then we had to get this expedited.
Have it picked up earlier than I wanted and brought to the Top Gear track,
which to be fair was very cool.
It was very cool.
Because I hadn't heard this car start.
I knew it ran. I'd been told it had run and it'd been serviced and whatever else,
but I'd never heard it run.
And I had no idea what it was going to drive like,
but we put it in the middle of the runway at Dunsfold, unloaded it,
saw it for the first time since the auction.
It was about a month afterwards, I think, and went for a first drive.
It was quite cool.
It was quite cool. It didn't go quite...
It went smoothly in the way that nothing really went wrong.
I did find out that morning from the storage company, they went,
oh, just so you know, the battery is like really dead, like so dead.
We didn't even bother putting it on a trickle charger.
So like, yeah.
And they said, once you turn it off, even if you've driven it for a while,
it's dead again.
It's dead.
You can't start it again.
So you need to jump it every single time you turn it off.
And that went well.
That went well.
So I think we had to...
Because again, we were doing a little bit of filming here and there.
And again, I still don't know the mechanical, how well this car is.
So I was like, okay, we're turning it off and on and jump starting it all the time.
And there's a couple of risks.
Apparently, I've heard the most of your logos.
Apparently, you can jump start them, but there's people have said online,
don't do that.
You'll frazzle your instrument crust cluster and they're about six grand.
And that's probably if you can find one.
So I was like, okay, I'm going to bump start it.
That was quite funny.
We killed two power packs trying to jump start this a few times
because the connection wasn't too good.
And we had to get it started because we had to raise the nose
in order to get it back on the trailer, in order to get it back here.
So the car was running.
We were done with filming for the day.
So we said to Ali, who does transport for us,
do you want to back it up into the trailer while it's still running?
Because if we turn it off, we have no jump packs.
It's not going to work.
And he was like, yeah, no, let's do it.
We'll get it on one.
He got in the car, put it in reverse installed it.
Yeah, so I just went, oh, for God's sake.
And so we immediately tried a load of different stuff to get it to start.
And we were like, no, it's fine.
We'll just push it onto the trailer.
It was too low to go on the trailer.
It needed a nose lift to come up.
Ben, how do you get the nose lift up?
Electric.
Yeah.
With the engine running.
So with five people, we bump started.
Bump started.
Bump started surprisingly well.
Yeah.
It was actually quite good.
And then reversed it onto the trailer.
And also even that, it's a big car.
Yeah.
And the trailer was an enclosed trailer.
Ali bought his enclosed one.
And that's a fairly big trailer, but it is a squeeze in there.
And it only really fits with the mirrors folded in.
And for whatever reason, my car has no rear view mirror.
So that makes it that many years ago.
So I was going purely off of Ali's instruction,
but we got it on, brought it back to the unit.
It's been here since.
So now I'm sort of working through bits to try and get it back on the road.
But it is here.
But it is here.
And I honestly can't stop looking.
I know the Glado was cool, but it is completely out my mind now.
No.
We had a Glado on the day as well.
Yes.
And it was...
It didn't.
It did nothing for me.
Obviously, it's a cool car to see.
And it is a part of my car history now.
But this...
No, this was even.
Now, I'm not trying to be mean.
The Tom from Horsepower Hunters, because he did bring his car.
He brought his Aventador.
And Ben, that's why Ben's very sad,
because there was an Aventador on the Top Gear track,
and Ben was not there for it.
But even in comparison to the Aventador, this had the vibe.
It's got...
And the Aventador's got presence, and it sounds good,
but there's something about this.
This...
And yeah, it hasn't...
I don't think it ever will sink in.
Where have you got...
When was the most emotional?
First of first time.
There was too many other people around us to shed a tear.
That's what that's...
I sent everyone else away, because I said,
this needs to be just a little...
Do you know what?
I got quite emotional when we were on our first drive.
It was quite...
It was really surreal.
It was a bit weird, because again,
also because it got rushed a bit.
It's...
This one's been weird, because this car...
I've waited a little while as well.
Like, it's waited however many years to get to actually doing this.
It'd be way ahead of schedule.
And then having that like month-long period of like...
Nothing.
A watt.
There were so many little issues.
I was like, I kept getting pushed back a week,
a few days, another week, another few days.
But then finally, it's here.
So yeah, it has been...
There's been a...
On my way home, in the 600 pound off from Ayo,
I would drive home and I'd be like,
I have a Mercedes.
It's on finance, trust me.
It's finance to the tits.
But there was a Mercedes going to the TDC unit.
Also, for anybody that's worried that we're going to lose it our way,
earlier on, it was in the car park.
There was 600 pound off from Ayo,
Lamborghini Mercilago, Volkswagen Lupo.
Don't worry.
Not changing.
I was like, I just can't afford anymore.
Yeah, that's kind of it.
Really, to be fair, that's kind of maxed out.
But yeah, mad surreal.
I'm less scared of this car than the Gallardo.
You know what?
I kind of hear that, even us working on it,
when we worked on the Gallardo, I was scared of it.
But now that I know that this car's...
Like, this is your car.
It's not a stepping stone.
This is your car now.
It's also, hey, confirmed to me that...
Well, I knew the choice would be right,
because it is what it is.
But I thought, is it going to be...
Am I going to be worried about doing anything touching it?
But because it's a little...
Again, it's worth way more money.
So, and everything on it costs more money.
But the car is rougher.
Whereas the Gallardo was like,
you've got this immaculate service history.
Yeah, the front end was PPF.
The paint was immaculate.
So I was always a little bit...
Even though I didn't want to be,
I was always a little bit like,
oh, is he going to get a stone chip?
Is this going to happen?
Whereas with this, not that I'm going to abuse it,
but I feel a bit more...
I've already had all the fuses out.
Having a look at it, because my back wings didn't go down
but 4Cs you go out and you know you're not singing.
Yeah, unless you go to wherever the other $8,000.
To the one man who's collected all of the right headlines.
There's a small Italian town somewhere.
It's just 8,000 alpha 4Cs.
Must be the US, surely?
Yeah, I think there's a lot of US.
Will, what's yours?
Wait, are you in a state of...
No, because you have been looking at things.
I have been looking at things,
but I can't do anything at the moment.
I'm just buying tires.
Are you still on that RS6 game?
And pipes.
Yeah.
You still like that?
I was still like an RS6, but the thought of owning an RS6
alongside of Mercy Argo could kill a man.
I think you're done.
Yeah, that could.
Like there's one bad month away from losing your house.
Gone.
Like just losing a place to live.
Blown smooth off.
Like you're just living in a car at that point.
You can't drive a house.
RS6 is tempting, but C6 is as we know are cheap,
but I don't think I could ever own one of those.
Because they're just too painful.
I had a thought the other day that if someone was super well off,
they could buy an Audi RS6 like ours, a C6 V10,
drive it until it breaks and then just buy another.
That would be better.
You'd be better off doing that.
If you were like silly money to just keep doing that.
Or run it on a sort of rotation where that one goes in,
you buy another.
Like normally that will break.
That one goes in.
You get your other one back.
You probably want like three.
So just when, because when one's in for downtime,
the other one might break.
So you need that third to just fall back on.
Just break.
And then you've got hundreds of thousands of pounds.
And you could be all in for like 25 grand.
Yeah.
A base.
Three of them.
But RS6 would be cool as a bit of a daily thing.
But again, I'm a little way off that.
C63 estate still, still there.
It's just such a cool, that idea of having a 6.2 liter crazy estate car.
Never happening again.
That would be cool.
RS4s I've gone off a little bit.
I think it's because we've been surrounded by certain...
Taylor's now got an RS4 event.
Alex had the saloon which has now gone and now has another event.
So I've seen a million of them.
And even though I haven't driven one, I've lost.
I've lost.
It's not special.
They've lost some of that specialness.
And I'm like, no one knows about them.
But I'm like, yeah, I don't know.
I'd like to drive one.
But I have a feeling I'll drive one.
And I'll say an E92 M3 is better than this.
And that would be my final one is an E92.
It's just one of those.
Comes around every so and so.
It's like Christmas.
Comes around once a year.
We're never ready for it.
My dad's got one.
It was like a cat D.
I think it was a cat D.
What could it be?
Cat C.
Don't know.
He will break me.
It was crash damaged in some way.
And he got it on eBay.
Quite cheap for it.
It was like an LE500.
So the limited edition one.
And that's just a very nice car.
Really nice car.
And just the noise it makes and the way it looks.
We saw one today at lunch.
Just lovely.
Beautifully.
And no doubt we'll see many at Monterey Carwick.
Oh, yes.
Which we're going to for the first time.
We are going to.
I think there was one or two there.
Do you remember?
No.
No.
No.
Never.
I just hope to see at least one while we're out there.
But yeah, that would be my one.
Edwin.
I desperately want an Audi, an Ur, S4 or S6.
Ur means what Ben in German?
Ultra rare.
It means original.
It's the shortened of the word original.
The original S4 and S6 are a 2.25 cylinder turbo.
They call it the 20 valve turbo, but not 1.80.
And they are, I want it for the noise.
I want a slab.
I want a slab of Audi 90s.
You probably don't even know what I'm talking about.
Do you?
I want it to mount.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Because they're a C3.
Yeah.
I actually do.
Well played, Ben.
I actually do know what it took them out.
I don't know anything about them.
I can visualize.
Yeah, I know.
C3 and C4.
C3 is my favorite.
That is an Audi 100 or 200.
Or if you're American, it's an Audi 5000, which is...
That's what they called it in the US.
They called it that.
And that's also, there is a slang term that when you say,
I'm Audi 5000, that means I'm leaving.
Okay.
Because I'm out of here.
That's actually what that is.
That is a classic that they had to give the Americans go,
oh, we can't just go with one number.
It's bigger.
It's got to be the 5000.
5000.
They simply won't understand it.
So, Audi 5000s in the UK were our equivalent, 100, 200 C3.
We never got with the big engine, the 2.2 Quattro.
That will be my dream.
But I don't know if we can do it.
If I can do it in terms of dealing with all of the swap stuff.
So, a URS6, saloon.
Oh, I want one so badly.
I want one so badly.
In fact, you met a guy called Aaron from Retro Garage,
who you might know on Instagram.
You met him at the Continental thing.
He then said, oh, I'm going to be at this event,
at Bista this weekend.
There's the Great British Jag show thing.
And I drove down there simply to talk to him about these cars.
And say, if you find one, can you tell me where it is?
Because I want one.
Because he chewed my ear off about Audi's,
and I realised how little I know about Audi's.
And I just said, Edwin would like to speak to you.
And then I did.
And now I really want one.
So, a wagon is cooler.
I get it.
It's wagon.
Wagon stuff is cool.
But I want the saloon.
I'm a saloon man.
I have been feeling Audi's recently.
Do you know what?
This needs to be studied.
The RS6, it presents itself and goes, I'm going to mash you up.
Like, I'm going to mash you up.
And you go, yeah, no, I know.
But I do like you.
You are cool though.
I do think you're quite cool.
MRC, actually.
Yes.
Really got it up me.
Because there were two Audi's at MRC that both built by Doug.
But they've been sat for a little while.
It's quite sad.
But they're just so cool.
One is an RS4 B5 event that's just so cool.
It's got RS4 B7 or B8 carbon ceramic brakes on the front.
It's got pole positions.
It's unbelievable.
But then just tucked over the back, there is an S4.
But it would have started as an S4.
It started as an S4 B5.
Which is the saloon.
Yeah.
But it's had like the wider arches put in that would have,
it would have had if it was like an RS4.
It's just sat so perfectly.
And it's got pole positions in the front.
And then he's like grafted in two pole position bucket seats
into the back seat.
So it's almost like the, like the M3 CRT.
So cool.
Or the M3 M5 CS.
And oh God.
And I just thought, all I have is images in my head
of those cars launching on YouTube.
Yeah, exactly.
Anti-lag and then locking, launching down the road.
With a Polish plate or something.
This has a thousand brake, doesn't it?
An eight second video.
Nothing really, like the dashboard doesn't work.
Probably.
And nothing else works.
But it is got 1800 horsepower or something.
I would like to own something like that.
Yeah.
So maybe, maybe some Audi's in the future.
And an Alpha for Ben.
Sure.
I think we will wrap it up there.
We need to go and film another podcast now.
So if we're dressed the same next week,
you'll have to ignore that.
Thank you very much for listening to this episode
of The Cream Podcast.
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About this episode
Cars Rule or Ruin kicks off with a chaotic week of track logistics and car problems: an RS6 schedule hiccup, a dead car that needed constant jump starts, and even a Renault Clio βset on fireβ that left them with βno working cars.β Between repairs, they compare supercar βpresence,β debate Alfa ownership and identity, and get deep into ignition coil-pack costs and DIY fixes. The episode also swings into news and rumorsβRavuelto roadster talk, plus Ferrari/Lambo one-off chatterβand ends with more track plans and listener thanks.
