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CartNarcs STORMS Spike's Car Radio!

CartNarcs STORMS Spike's Car Radio!

Spike's Car Radio Feb 25, 2026 67 min
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The conversation dives into the all-new Subaru Uncharted, an electric SUV blending features of the Crosstrek and Tesla Model Y, praised for its affordability, off-road capabilities, and user-friendly tech. The hosts share first impressions, highlighting its 338 horsepower, 273-mile range, and thoughtful design details like dual-sided storage compartments. The episode also features a guest from CartNarcs, adding a unique twist to the show. Alongside car talk, there's a humorous review of a dual-sided 'dick laser' flashlight, blending automotive enthusiasm with lighthearted banter.

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Car

Subaru Uncharted

"...at this. Guess what? This is the brand new Subaru Uncharted. And guess what? Your friend Spike Fursten is th..."

The Subaru Uncharted is a new car made for people who like to go on adventures and explore. It has new technology and is built to handle different kinds of roads. People are interested because it fits with Subaru's style of making tough, useful cars.

Car

Subaru Crosstrek

"...iving. That's imagine Tesla Model Y and a Subaru Crosstrek had a baby. Ew. I mean, ew. I swear to you, when..."

The Subaru Crosstrek is a small SUV that can drive well on different kinds of roads, including dirt and snow. It's easy to use every day and good for people who like to go outside and explore. People like it because it is reliable and safe.

Car

Tesla Model

"...imagine Tesla Model Y and a Subaru Crosstrek had a baby. Ew. I mean, ew. I swear to you, when you drive this and you look inside of this car..."

The Tesla Model Y is a small electric SUV that runs on batteries instead of gas. It has lots of space inside and is good for people who want a clean, quiet car.

Car

Volkswagen Beetle

"...back in the day, like a Volkswagen Beetle wasn't an inexpensive thing, but they didn't cheap out. It was still like a nice product. That's how I feel about like the Crosstrek..."

The Volkswagen Beetle is a small, round-shaped car that lots of people know because it looks very different from other cars. It has been popular for many years.

Term

horsepower

"...And so if you, yeah, if you can get that in this and also isn't it like 375 or 380 horsepower?"

Horsepower tells you how powerful a car's engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster or accelerate quicker.

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frunk

""That is not a frunk. That has all got equipment in there, so you can't use that for storage here.""

A frunk is a storage space in the front of an electric car where the engine used to be. Sometimes, this space is used for other parts, so you can't put stuff there.

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wireless charging pads

""In the middle console there, you have two charging pads, just like the Tesla Model Y. And guess what? They work, but your phone doesn't bounce around.""

Wireless charging pads let you charge your phone in the car without plugging it in. You just put your phone on the pad and it charges by itself.

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CarPlay

""It's all great. Carplay immediately connects,""

CarPlay lets you use your iPhone on your car's screen so you can get directions, make calls, or listen to music easily and safely while driving.

Term

0-60 time

"they're rating it zero to 60 and 4.4 seconds, but actually it's quicker. So probably like a four second to 60 car."

0-60 time tells you how fast a car can go from stopped to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to see how quick a car feels when you press the gas.

Car

Tesla Model 3

"I mixed it up with a model three on the 405. Some guy didn't know what it was. And he was like, I'm going to show you and pet. And I just blasted him in a model three."

The Tesla Model 3 is a fully electric car that goes fast and can drive a long way on a single charge. It's popular because it's high-tech and fun to drive.

Term

EV

"Yeah. Definitely going off road. So EVs are tremendous off road because it's all about like immediate low end torque."

An EV is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It can start moving very quickly because its motor gives power right away, which helps when driving on rough or steep roads.

Term

torque

"So EVs are tremendous off road because it's all about like immediate low end torque."

Torque is the power that helps a car move or climb hills. When a car has a lot of torque, it can go up steep or rough roads more easily.

Term

downhill assist control

"It's got grip control, downhill assist control, snow dirt, deep snow modes."

Downhill assist control helps the car go down steep hills slowly and safely without you having to use the brakes a lot.

Term

grip control

"It's got grip control, downhill assist control, snow dirt, deep snow modes."

Grip control helps the car keep its tires from slipping when the road is slippery or rough. It makes driving safer and easier in snow or dirt.

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ground clearance

"I don't know about the ground clearance. Doesn't look like it's true. You know, rocks are a combination of torque and ground clearance."

Ground clearance is how high the bottom of the car is from the ground. Cars with higher ground clearance can drive over bumps and rocks easier.

Term

Race Deck

""Do you be like, what is it? Stupidity. People watch this. Anyway, race deck. Race deck. Happy anniversary. I hope your anniversary is happier than mine. Race deck can handle vehicle rolling loads in excess of 80,000 pounds, doesn't chip, Palestine, 33 patents to choose from. You're going to see them everywhere. Every time you go into a place where they race the cars, you go down to the Indy Long Beach Grand Prix. Every little racer has race deck in it. This guy with the MR2 has race deck and you have to have""

Race Deck is a special kind of floor used where race cars are kept and worked on. It is very strong and can hold heavy cars without getting damaged, so it's popular at race tracks and garages.

Car

Porsche 356

"...uy some shop at race deck dot com, use code spike 356 for 15% off and free shipping. And we thank you,..."

The Porsche 356 is an old and special car made by Porsche a long time ago. It was one of the first cars they made and is known for being light and fun to drive. People talk about it because it started Porsche's tradition of making great sports cars.

Car

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 SE Performance

"This is the 2026. Mercedes AMG GT63 SE Performance. That's a lot."

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance is a fast and fancy car with four doors. It uses a mix of gas and electric power to go really fast and handle well, making it special among luxury cars.

Term

Green Hell

"Calour. Green Hell. Is that really what it's called? Yeah. Green Hell. Really? Yeah, Guru Hold. Because Jackie Stewart said the Nurburgring is Green Hell."

"Green Hell" is a nickname for a very hard and famous race track in Germany called the Nürburgring. It's called that because it's surrounded by lots of green trees and is tough to drive on.

Concept

Nürburgring

"Because Jackie Stewart said the Nurburgring is Green Hell."

The Nürburgring is a famous race track in Germany where car makers test their fast cars because it's very hard to drive. It's also called the 'Green Hell' because it's surrounded by lots of trees and is tricky to drive.

Car

BMW E63

"...it right now. But this one, so it's related to an E63, which has been out of production since 2023. Bu..."

The BMW 6 Series is a nice and fast car that looks stylish and is comfortable to drive. The E63 is a version that was made until recently and is liked for being both powerful and smooth. People talk about it because it is a fancy and fun car.

Car

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

"...I called Mercedes and said, you guys are crushing it right now. But this one, so it's related to an E63, which has been out of production since 2023..."

The Mercedes-Benz E63 is a fast and fancy car that is part of the E-Class family. It was made until 2023 and is known for being both comfortable and powerful.

Car

BMW M5

"...And like you look at like an M5, I like the M5. It makes 717 horsepower. It's a V8 with a plug-in hybrid, 738 pound feet of torque..."

The BMW M5 is a fast and sporty version of a regular BMW 5 Series car. It has a strong engine and some models use a mix of gas and electric power to go faster.

Car

Porsche Panamero

"... a plug-in hybrid, 738 pound feet of torque. The Porsche Panamero Turbo S E hybrid, V8 hybrid, 771 horsepower, 750..."

The Porsche Panamera is a fancy car with four doors that goes very fast and is comfortable inside. The Turbo S E-Hybrid version uses both gas and electric power to make it even stronger. People talk about it because it is both quick and nice to ride in.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"...e, the only other car that does that is like the Corvette ZR1. It's just madness. How does that compare to ..."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous fast car from America that looks cool and goes really fast. The ZR1 is a special version that is even more powerful and exciting to drive. People talk about it because it can compete with very expensive sports cars.

Car

Bugatti Veyron

"...w does that compare to the original Bugatti, the Veyron? Well, the Veyron did a 1,000 pound feet of torqu..."

The Bugatti Veyron is a super-fast and very expensive car that can go faster than almost any other car. It has a lot of power and is known for being very special. People talk about it because it is one of the fastest cars in the world.

Term

3.7 kilowatts

"...you can plug it in, but it only charges at 3.7 kilowatts. So it's actually faster just to put it in sport mode and let that charge the battery..."

3.7 kilowatts means how fast the car's battery can get charged when plugged in. It's a bit slow, so sometimes driving the car can charge the battery faster.

Term

quarter mile time

"...quarter mile, 10.5 seconds. So like, like a Porsche Turbo S..."

Quarter mile time tells you how fast a car can go over a short straight distance, about a quarter of a mile. Faster cars have lower times.

Car

Porsche 911

"...ds. So like, like a Porsche Turbo S. Yeah, yeah. 911 Turbo S is about, the old one, I haven't driven t..."

The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that looks unique and is fun to drive. The Turbo S is a very fast and fancy version that many car fans admire. People talk about it because it has been popular for many years and drives really well.

Term

battery capacity (kilowatt hour)

"...a small battery. It's like a six kilowatt hour battery or something like that."

Battery capacity is how much power a car's battery can hold, which decides how far it can go on electricity alone.

Car

Ford Bronco

"...t in Santa Monica has a parking garage where the Bronco is just right there with a cement and and the Ine..."

The Ford Bronco is a big car that can drive on rough roads and is good for outdoor adventures. It looks a bit like older cars from the past but has new features inside. People like it because it can go places regular cars can't.

Brand

NHTSA

"crashed it. Sorry. So the NHTSA does look look for on the government, you know, NHTSA.gov,"

NHTSA is a government group that checks how safe cars are by doing crash tests and making rules to keep drivers safe.

Car

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

"look for an S class. You'll never have never crashed in this class. They just they just don't"

The S-Class is a fancy and comfortable car made by Mercedes-Benz, often used by people who want a very nice and safe car.

Car

Toyota Camry

"basically any of us might have to do less crash testing than a Camry. You know, it's cool."

The Camry is a common and dependable car that many people drive every day.

Car

Ineos Grenadier

"I was going through the Ineos manual and the first couple pages have the Grenadier pub there."

The Grenadier is a tough and simple SUV made by Ineos, meant for driving in rough places.

Car

Ssangyong Musso

"...y have a little kind of old fashioned almost like Musso and Frank's right top of the menu drawing of the..."

The Ssangyong Musso is a pickup truck that is good for carrying things and is not very expensive. It is mostly sold in some countries and is useful for work or everyday tasks. People might talk about it because it is different from more famous trucks.

Part

bucket seat

"One thing real quick about being in it, it has a really comfortable bucket seat. We didn't, you didn't shoot the interior."

A bucket seat is a special car seat shaped to hold one person comfortably and keep them in place while driving.

Car

Mercedes-Benz Eclass

"the, we could do that if you want. Take a second to shoot the interior. Open it up and go ahead. It's funny because again, it's related to the 2017 E-Class. So it's an old school throwback Mercedes interior. They don't look like this anymore. Now the interiors are all giant screens."

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a fancy and comfortable car that many people like for everyday driving. The 2017 version has nice technology and feels very smooth. People talk about it because it is a good example of a luxury car.

Part

touchpad

"Okay, Jack, the touchpad, you see the touchpad? Okay, you see how it's flanked by buttons on either side?"

A touchpad is like a small screen or pad in the car that you can touch to control things like music or navigation.

Term

turbo

"everyone else, they put turbos on a V8 and it just sounds awful."

A turbo is a part that helps the engine make more power by pushing more air into it.

Brand

AMG

"And somehow like AMG and AMG alone, everyone else, they put turbos on a V8 and it just sounds awful. AMG just sounds better."

AMG is a special part of Mercedes that makes cars faster and more powerful, especially their V8 engines.

Term

all wheel steering

"The all wheel steering, it makes it so maneuverable. It's so easy to park."

All wheel steering means the back wheels can turn a little to help the car turn better and park easier.

Car

Seagulls

"...ber we had those little huts, remember? With the seagulls on them. The seagull was on the chimney. It was c..."

The Seagull is probably an old or special car or symbol that people remember from the past. It might have been part of a place or a design that was popular long ago. People talk about it because it brings back memories or is interesting.

Car

Audi R8

"..., but it does come up here in this one. That's an Audi R8, right? Yeah. Well, sir, I'm out of the N word n..."

The Audi R8 is a very fast and cool-looking car that is made to drive quickly and feel exciting. It has its engine in the middle, which helps it go well around corners. People like it because it is both strong and easy to use.

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