CarCast+Edmunds - Issues with the Edmunds Ford Performance Supercharged Mustang Dark Horse
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The discussion highlights the Edmunds Top Rated awards, focusing on standout vehicles like the Honda Civic Hybrid and Hyundai Palisade. The Civic Hybrid impresses with its fuel efficiency, comfort, and well-thought-out interior design, making it a favorite for daily driving and road trips. The Hyundai Palisade is praised for its luxury-like interior, spaciousness, and excellent value in the three-row SUV segment, even rivaling more expensive luxury brands. The hosts emphasize practical features, comfort, and overall driving experience as key factors in their recommendations.
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Honda Civic
"...es that I was kind of expecting, definitely Honda Civic Hybrid. I think that car is just the most bang f..."
The Honda Civic Hybrid is a small car that uses both gas and electricity to save fuel and help the environment. It's a good choice if you want a car that's easy to drive and doesn't use a lot of gas.
The Honda Civic Hybrid is a well-known compact car that combines fuel efficiency with reliable performance. It has been popular for offering an economical and environmentally friendly option in the compact car segment.
Hyundai Palisade
"...m glad it took the overall award was the Hyundai Palisade. I got one the end of last year as you guys were..."
The Hyundai Palisade is a big SUV that can fit a lot of people and stuff inside. It's comfortable and has nice features, making it great for families or anyone who needs more space.
The Hyundai Palisade is a midsize three-row SUV praised for its spacious interior, upscale features, and strong value proposition. It has won awards for its overall quality and is a popular choice for families needing extra seating.
Ford F150
"in a three row SUV and surprisingly didn't feel as large as I thought it was going to. Now I drive an F 150 daily, so everything kind of feels smaller than me, but even people I were with were going, is this a three row?"
The Ford F-150 is a big truck that many people use every day. It's strong and can carry heavy things, making it useful for work or just driving around town.
The Ford F-150 is one of the best-selling full-size pickup trucks in the U.S., known for its durability, towing capability, and versatility. It's a common daily driver for many and often used for both work and personal use.
Land Rover Range Rover
""They're like, this is like a Range Rover in here. And it's, I mean, it is just, it is so nice.""
The Range Rover is a fancy SUV that is very comfortable and good for driving both on and off roads. People like it because it has nice materials and lots of features.
The Range Rover is a luxury SUV produced by Land Rover, known for its combination of off-road capability and upscale features. It has set a high standard for luxury SUVs with premium materials and advanced technology.
three row SUV
"First of all, we're talking about a three row SUV that starts at about 45,000."
A three row SUV is a big car with three rows of seats so more people can ride inside, usually seven or eight people. It's good for families or groups.
A three row SUV is a sport utility vehicle that has three rows of seating, allowing it to accommodate more passengers, typically seven or eight. These vehicles are popular for families and those needing extra passenger capacity.
Hyundai Genesis
"...g right now. I've got a press car and I've got a Genesis GV 80 coupe. Right."
The Genesis GV80 coupe is a fancy SUV made by Hyundai’s luxury brand. It’s comfortable and has lots of high-tech features, perfect if you want a nicer car with space.
Genesis is Hyundai's luxury brand, and the Genesis GV80 coupe is a premium SUV that combines elegant design with advanced technology and comfort. It represents Hyundai's push into the luxury vehicle market.
Genesis GV80
"You know, which is interesting because I'm driving right now. I've got a press car and I've got a Genesis GV 80 coupe. Right."
The Genesis GV80 is a fancy SUV that’s comfortable and safe, made by Hyundai’s luxury brand. It’s good if you want a nice car with plenty of space.
The Genesis GV80 is a luxury midsize SUV offering elegant design, advanced safety features, and a comfortable interior. It marks Hyundai’s strong entry into the premium SUV market under the Genesis brand.
electric vehicle (EV)
"Well, when you when you get into something like EV, it's it's not that complicated to make an EV go fast,"
Electric vehicles are cars that run on electricity instead of gas, so they can be very quick and smooth to drive.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cars powered entirely or primarily by electric motors using energy stored in batteries, offering instant torque and often quicker acceleration than traditional combustion engines.
Genesis GV60
"We haven't seen that with the Genesis GV 60, which is the smaller EV, which is shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the EV6."
The Genesis GV60 is a small electric SUV made by Genesis, which is Hyundai's fancy car brand. It uses the same basic design as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, so they are kind of like siblings.
The Genesis GV60 is a compact luxury electric SUV from Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand. It shares its platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, making it part of a trio of vehicles built on the same electric vehicle architecture.
Kia EV6
"which is shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the EV6."
The Kia EV6 is an electric SUV made by Kia. It shares its design with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60, so they are like family cars.
The Kia EV6 is a compact electric crossover SUV built on the same electric vehicle platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60. It offers competitive range and performance in the EV market.
Hyundai Ioniq
"which is shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the EV6."
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric SUV made by Hyundai. It uses the same basic design as the Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6, so they are similar cars.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a compact electric crossover SUV built on Hyundai's dedicated electric vehicle platform. It shares its architecture with the Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6.
Cadillac Escalade
"...gs like that, without getting big into, you know, Escalade. Right, I think that would make the difference f..."
The Cadillac Escalade is a big, fancy SUV that can fit many people and has lots of nice features. It’s often seen as a luxury car that makes a strong impression.
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV known for its bold design, spacious interior, and advanced technology. It's often discussed as a symbol of American luxury and status in the SUV market.
BMW X6
""Was that BMW? No, it was a BMW X6.""
The BMW X6 is a type of car that looks like a mix between a tall SUV and a sporty car with a slanted roof. It started a trend where SUVs look sportier and less boxy.
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV known for pioneering the 'SUV coupe' design, which combines the higher ride height of an SUV with a sloping roofline typical of coupes.
Mercedes-Benz CLS
"...Mercedes started the kind of crossover coupe with CLS, the coupe sedan thing. Yeah, the BMW dude first..."
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a stylish car with four doors that looks like a sports car but works like a regular car. It’s fancy and comfortable inside.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a luxury four-door coupe that helped popularize the crossover coupe design with its sleek styling and premium features. It blends sporty looks with sedan practicality.
four-door coupe
""like CLS and then CLA were always considered four door coupes. I always hated the four door coupe because to me, coupe was always sort of""
A four-door coupe is a car that looks sporty like a two-door car but actually has four doors so more people can get in and out easily.
A 'four-door coupe' is a marketing term for a car that combines the sleek, sloping roofline of a coupe with the practicality of four doors, blending sporty design with everyday usability.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
""like CLS and then CLA were always considered four door coupes. It's funny if you go to the Mercedes website now, the CLA is listed as being a sedan," "
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a smaller fancy car that looks sporty but has four doors like a regular car. It was called a 'four-door coupe' but now is just called a sedan.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a compact luxury sedan that was initially marketed as a four-door coupe, blending sporty styling with sedan practicality. Recently, Mercedes-Benz has reclassified it as a sedan.
Bmw M
"...try, but in the world of super wagons, you know, BMW M five wagon, Mercedes has their AMG wagon, their ..."
The BMW M Coupe (E36) is a small, sporty car from the 1990s that’s fun to drive and looks different from regular cars. People who like cars often think it’s special.
The BMW M Coupe (E36) is a rare and sporty version of the 3 Series from the 1990s, known for its unique styling and engaging driving experience. It is often appreciated by enthusiasts for its performance and classic design.
Audi Rs
"...their AMG wagon, their E class AMG wagon and the Audi RS six and has just been just great looks, you know..."
The Audi RS e-tron GT is a fast and fancy electric car that doesn’t use gas. It’s made to be exciting to drive and very comfortable inside.
The Audi RS e-tron GT is a high-performance electric sedan combining Audi’s sporty RS heritage with a fully electric powertrain. It offers impressive acceleration, luxury features, and cutting-edge technology.
rear spoiler
"You're right. And then the rear spoiler."
A rear spoiler is a part on the back of a car that helps keep the car steady when driving fast by changing how the air moves around it.
A rear spoiler is an aerodynamic device mounted on the back of a car to reduce lift and improve stability at higher speeds by disrupting airflow.
duck tail spoiler
"Yeah, a little bit of a duck tail spoiler."
A duck tail spoiler is a special kind of spoiler on the back of a car that looks like a duck's tail and helps the car stay steady when driving.
A duck tail spoiler is a specific style of rear spoiler that extends upward and outward from the trunk, resembling a duck's tail, often used to improve aerodynamics and add a classic sporty look.
hybrid
""Yeah, and it's a hybrid now, which I know. Now, this is the part this is the part that I don't like. I agree. I I wish it was just a hybrid or or not.""
A hybrid car has both a gas engine and an electric motor. It uses both to save gas and pollute less.
A hybrid vehicle uses two or more types of power, typically combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
BMW M5
"... And so, you know, I feel this way about the BMW M5 touring as well, where it's just like you've got..."
The BMW M5 is a fast and fancy car with four doors, so it’s good for families but also fun to drive really fast. It’s like a sports car that you can use every day.
The BMW M5 is a high-performance luxury sedan that blends powerful engines with refined handling and upscale interiors. It's often discussed for its ability to deliver sports car performance in a practical four-door format.
Porsche Taycan
"...ing because you buy EVs like my lightning Porsche Taycan, anything that's out there and they go, listen, ..."
The Porsche Taycan is a fast car that runs only on electricity, so it doesn’t use gas. It’s made by Porsche, a company known for sporty cars, but this one is better for the environment.
The Porsche Taycan is a high-performance electric sports car that combines Porsche’s driving dynamics with zero-emission technology. It is significant as one of the first fully electric vehicles from a traditional sports car maker.
Audi RS5
"...is, you know, let's say you're driving your Audi RS5 and you're driving from LA to San Francisco. You..."
The Audi RS5 is a fast and fancy car that can drive well in all kinds of weather because it has special all-wheel drive. It’s good if you want a car that’s both quick and comfortable.
The Audi RS5 is a high-performance version of the A5 coupe, offering powerful engines, Quattro all-wheel drive, and a luxurious interior. It's often praised for its balance of speed, comfort, and everyday usability.
Ford Mustang
"... of eighties, nineties stuff, Camaros, you know, mustangs. And for a long time, there's been heights suspe..."
The Ford Mustang is a classic fast car that lots of people know and love. It looks cool and is fun to drive, making it one of the most famous cars in America.
The Ford Mustang is a legendary American muscle car famous for its performance, style, and cultural impact. It has been a staple in the sports car world since the 1960s and remains a popular choice for enthusiasts.
Chevrolet Camaro
"... a long time, a lot of eighties, nineties stuff, Camaros, you know, mustangs. And for a long time, there'..."
The Chevrolet Camaro is a cool, fast car that looks sporty and has been popular for many years. People like it because it’s fun to drive and has a strong engine.
The Chevrolet Camaro is an iconic American muscle car known for its aggressive styling and strong performance. It has a long history and is often compared to rivals like the Ford Mustang in discussions about sporty cars.
crank horsepower
"And it's supposed to bring the power up to about eight hundred and ten horsepower is the advertised crank horsepower."
Crank horsepower is how much power the engine makes before it loses some power going through the car's parts like the transmission and wheels.
Crank horsepower refers to the engine's power output measured at the crankshaft before any losses from the drivetrain. It is typically higher than the power measured at the wheels.
wheel horsepower
"which should probably get you, I don't know, about six seventy at the tires. Yeah, it's about six. I think we calculated it to be about six sixty six seventy at the tires."
Wheel horsepower is how much power actually gets to the car's wheels to make it move. It's less than the engine's power because some power is lost along the way.
Wheel horsepower is the actual power delivered to the wheels, measured on a dynamometer. It is usually lower than crank horsepower due to drivetrain losses.
BMW M4
"...as beating a lot of cars. It was beating the BMW M4 competition. It beat the nine eleven Carrera S, ..."
The BMW M4 is a small, sporty car that’s fun to drive fast and handle corners well. It’s good if you want a car that’s exciting but also works for daily driving.
The BMW M4 is a compact high-performance coupe that offers sharp handling and powerful engines, often competing with other sports cars like the Porsche 911. It's known for blending everyday usability with track-capable performance.
re-gap the spark plugs
"when you install this supercharger on a five liter V8, you have to re-gap the spark plugs in order for all of it to work correctly. And we learned that when it was installed, the spark plugs were not correctly re-gapped."
Re-gapping spark plugs means making sure the little gap inside the spark plug is the right size so it can make a good spark and help the car run well.
Re-gapping spark plugs means adjusting the distance between the electrodes to the correct specification. This ensures proper ignition and engine performance, especially when modifications like superchargers are installed.
catalytic converter
"there was like hot fuel getting into the cat and melting it from the inside and that's what caused all these problems to happen."
The catalytic converter is a part in the car's exhaust that cleans the bad gases before they leave the car. If too much fuel gets inside, it can get damaged or melt.
A catalytic converter (cat) is an emissions control device that reduces harmful gases from the engine's exhaust by converting them into less harmful substances. It operates at high temperatures and can be damaged by unburned fuel.
sensors
"We had to get a spark plug, sensors, sensors. Yeah, it fried the two sensors."
Sensors are little devices in a car that check how the engine and other parts are working and tell the car's computer to keep everything running smoothly.
Sensors in a car monitor various engine and vehicle parameters, sending data to the engine control unit to optimize performance and emissions.
running rich
""because, you know, again, it's it's running rich. It's not running lean.""
When an engine is running rich, it uses too much gas and not enough air. This can make the car smell bad and waste fuel.
Running rich means the engine is burning more fuel than air, resulting in unburnt fuel in the exhaust. This can cause poor fuel economy, bad smells, and potential engine issues.
running lean
""It's not running lean.""
Running lean means the engine uses too much air and not enough gas. This can make the engine run hot and cause damage.
Running lean means the engine is burning more air than fuel, which can cause higher combustion temperatures and potential engine damage like detonation.
detonation
""It's not really a lot of detonation going on.""
Detonation is when the fuel in the engine explodes too early, making a knocking noise and possibly hurting the engine.
Detonation is an abnormal combustion event where fuel ignites prematurely in the engine cylinder, causing knocking sounds and potential engine damage.
spark plug gap
""But I'm curious on the spark plug gap was. Was it just an accident and overlooked by the installer? Or was the was. Were the instructions that came with it incorrect?""
The spark plug gap is how far apart the two ends of a spark plug are. If it's not right, the engine might not run well.
The spark plug gap is the distance between the center and ground electrode of a spark plug. Proper gap size is critical for efficient ignition and engine performance.
pistons
"Like you said, you know, we were melting pistons and the supercharger was screwed up."
Pistons are parts inside the engine that move up and down to help the car run. If they melt, it means the engine got really hot and damaged.
Pistons are cylindrical components inside the engine's cylinders that move up and down to compress air and fuel, creating the combustion that powers the engine. Melting pistons indicates severe engine damage due to overheating or detonation.
bearings
"And, you know, like, you know, rods are bent, cranks, bearings like now."
Bearings are small parts that help engine pieces move smoothly without rubbing too hard. If they break, the engine can get damaged.
Bearings in an engine support rotating parts like the crankshaft and allow smooth movement. Worn or damaged bearings can cause engine failure.
rods
"And, you know, like, you know, rods are bent, cranks, bearings like now."
Rods are parts inside the engine that connect moving pieces together. If they get bent, the engine can break and stop working.
Rods, or connecting rods, connect the pistons to the crankshaft and transfer the pistons' motion to rotate the crankshaft. Bent rods indicate serious engine damage, often requiring engine rebuild or replacement.
cranks
"And, you know, like, you know, rods are bent, cranks, bearings like now."
The crankshaft is a part that helps turn the engine's up-and-down movements into spinning that moves the car. If it's damaged, the car won't run right.
Cranks refer to the crankshaft, which converts the pistons' up-and-down motion into rotational motion to power the vehicle. Damage to the crankshaft is a major engine problem.
engine replacement
"...we might have to buy a new engine for this thing. You know, and it's it's it's I think it's a path that a lot of people could realistically take."
Sometimes if an engine is too broken, you need to take it out and put in a new one so the car can work again.
Engine replacement is the process of removing a damaged engine and installing a new or rebuilt one. It is often necessary when engine damage is severe and repair is not cost-effective.
dealer installation
"We had it installed at a Ford dealer. You know, it's not like we did some kind of thing in our garage and made it ourselves."
Dealer installation means the car shop that sells the car put the new parts on it, so it's done right and safe.
Dealer installation means having vehicle parts or modifications installed by an authorized dealership, which can ensure proper fitment and may preserve warranties.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
"It doesn't feel like it has eight hundred horsepower. I mean, we used to own a Shelby GT 500 in our long term fleet. And that thing felt fast all of the time, all of the time."
Ford is a big car company that makes many kinds of cars and trucks. Some of their cars, like the Shelby GT500, are very fast and popular with people who like powerful cars.
Ford is a major American automaker known for producing a wide range of vehicles from trucks to performance cars like the Shelby GT500. The brand is often discussed in terms of its powerful engines and iconic models.
Shelby GT500
"It doesn't feel like it has eight hundred horsepower. I mean, we used to own a Shelby GT 500 in our long term fleet. And that thing felt fast all of the time, all of the time."
The Shelby GT500 is a very fast version of the Ford Mustang with a powerful engine that makes it go really quickly. It’s made for people who want a super sporty car.
The Shelby GT500 is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, equipped with a supercharged V8 engine delivering over 700 horsepower. It is known for its aggressive performance and track-ready capabilities.
Rivian R2
"... are happening in the coming weeks. Look for the Rivian R2. That'll be a big one, for example."
The Rivian R2 is a new electric truck that will be smaller and easier to afford than some other electric trucks. It’s designed to be good for both city driving and outdoor adventures.
The Rivian R2 is an upcoming electric pickup truck expected to offer advanced technology and off-road capability at a more accessible price point. It represents Rivian's expansion into smaller electric trucks.
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