Cobra, Porsche 911 Turbo, Goldberg’s Garage and more.
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A lively discussion about the evolution of the automotive industry, focusing on the balance between electric and gas-powered vehicles. The hosts reflect on their personal projects, including a garage build and a Porsche 911 Turbo restoration. They debate the challenges manufacturers face in adapting existing platforms for new technologies and the importance of listening to customer preferences. The episode wraps up with thoughts on upcoming automotive trends and a look back at the year's highlights.
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Ram
"the demise of the letter car or the quote unquote attempted resurgence of the Dodge slash Ram brand."
Ram trucks are big pickups that people use for work or towing. They’re known for being strong and reliable.
Ram is a brand of pickup trucks and commercial vehicles, originally part of Dodge. It focuses on rugged, work-oriented trucks.
Dodge
"the demise of the letter car or the quote unquote attempted resurgence of the Dodge slash Ram brand."
Dodge makes cars and trucks that are popular in the U.S., especially muscle cars like the Charger and Challenger, as well as trucks like the Ram 1500.
Dodge is an American automobile brand known for its muscle cars, pickups, and SUVs. It was founded in 1900 and has a long history of producing performance-oriented vehicles.
Cobra project
"the Cobra project was super interesting. The, the 15 or 20 different rounds of garage stores..."
The Cobra project is a special effort to make a faster, more powerful Mustang car. It’s like a racing version of the regular Mustang.
The Cobra project refers to the development of high-performance versions of the Ford Mustang, famously known as the Mustang Cobra. It involves extensive engineering to boost power and handling.
oil filter
"Changed the oil the other day, a oil filter."
The oil filter cleans the engine’s oil so it stays clean and doesn’t damage parts inside.
An oil filter removes contaminants from engine oil, protecting internal components and ensuring smooth operation.
oil level gauge
"Lev, the oil level gauge is not working."
It tells you how much oil is in your engine so you can know when to add more.
A sensor that measures the amount of oil in the engine’s reservoir and displays it to the driver.
float
"The float must be there's something, something going on with it."
It moves up and down with the oil level to help the gauge show how full the engine is.
The float is a buoyant component inside the oil level sensor that rises and falls with oil level, triggering the gauge.
Ford F-250 Grenadier
"[1540.0s] Wanda's. [1541.0s] Love in her F 250 more than anything in the world along with her grenadier. [1545.0s] Yeah, she got the NES to grenadier."
The F‑250 is a big Ford truck that can haul heavy loads. The Grenadier was a special version of this truck made for certain markets, known for its sturdy build.
The Ford F‑250 is a heavy‑duty pickup truck, and the Grenadier was a specific trim or variant produced mainly for the UK market in the 1970s and early 1980s. It featured a robust chassis and was popular for commercial use.
Porsche 911 Turbo
"[1628.0s] 92, 9, 11 turbo. [1631.0s] I mean, in 91 and 92, they made like 3200 of them."
It’s a special edition of Porsche’s famous 911 sports car, made in the early 1990s. It has a turbocharged engine that gives it extra speed and power, making it very popular among car lovers.
The Porsche 911 Turbo is a high‑performance variant of the iconic 911 sports car. The 1992 model belongs to the 964 generation, featuring a twin‑turbocharged flat‑six engine and a distinctive rear spoiler.
Lamborghini
"Like, you know, for me, just for fun, there are certain, like Lamborghini, it's like a mirror or something that pops up."
Lamborghini makes very fast, fancy cars that are often seen in movies and on the road. They’re famous for their sharp designs and powerful engines.
Lamborghini is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer known for high-performance, exotic models such as the Huracán and Aventador.
Ford Mustang (Fox Body)
"I'll get an email or certain Fox body muscles. I'll get an email about it."
The Fox Body Mustang is a classic American muscle car that many people like to modify for better speed and handling. It’s known for being easy to work on.
The Fox Body Mustang refers to the third generation of Ford’s iconic muscle car, produced from 1979 to 1993. It’s celebrated for its lightweight chassis and tunable performance.
Tesla Cybertruck
"Yeah, listen, the cyber truck, it was the first cyber truck on bringing a trailer."
It’s a big, electric truck made by Tesla that can haul heavy loads and has a very sharp look.
The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric pickup truck introduced by Tesla, known for its futuristic design and high towing capacity.
1974 Pantera GTS
"I sold the 74 Pantera GTS."
The Pantera GTS is a fast, American sports car from the 1970s. It had a big V8 engine and was known for its speed.
The Pantera GTS is a mid‑engine sports car produced by the American manufacturer Pantera. The 1974 model was part of the first generation, featuring a powerful V8 engine and lightweight chassis.
Porsche 280ZX
"[2091.0s] We sold a 79 Dots in 280 ZX."
The 280ZX is a classic Porsche sports car from the late 1970s and early 1980s. It has a flat‑six engine and is known for its performance and style.
The Porsche 280ZX is a mid‑engine, rear‑wheel drive sports car produced from 1978 to 1982. It features a 3.0‑liter flat‑six engine and was Porsche’s flagship model during that era.
Group 2 racing cars
"[2114.0s] One of the wide body big, you know, group two cars."
Group 2 cars are racing versions of everyday cars that were allowed to have some changes, like bigger wheels and better brakes, for competition in the 1970s and 80s.
Group 2 was a set of FIA regulations for modified production cars used in touring car racing from the early 1970s to mid‑1980s. Cars had limited modifications and were often wide‑body for better aerodynamics.
Bringer Trailer
"[2125.0s] So I mean, is Bringen trailer the place that?"
Bringer Trailer makes big trailers that are used to haul heavy loads. They’re known for being sturdy and dependable.
Bringer Trailer is a manufacturer of heavy‑duty trailers and towing equipment, known for robust construction and reliability in commercial transport.
Barrett Jackson
"It's probably not what Barrett Jackson is known for."
Barrett Jackson makes custom cars that are often shown at car shows. They rebuild and redesign classic cars to look new again.
Barrett Jackson is a renowned custom car body shop based in California, famous for high‑end restorations and bespoke builds.
Gooding & Company
"Now, if we take, we look at something like broad arrow or gooding or RM,"
Gooding & Company runs car auctions where people buy and sell old or special cars. They are known for selling very valuable vehicles.
Gooding & Company is a prestigious auction house that specializes in classic and exotic cars, often selling rare vehicles to collectors.
battery technology
"Like, it's our new battery technology. And anyway, they're still moving forward with the electric."
Battery technology means how the batteries in electric cars are made and improved. Better batteries let cars go farther and charge faster.
Refers to the advancements in electric vehicle batteries, such as higher energy density, faster charging, and longer lifespan.
platform
"So the EV would be a clean sheet of paper. Platform, right? The existing platform would continue as a gas engine car..."
A platform is the basic structure and parts that a car uses. Many cars can share the same platform to save cost.
A vehicle platform is the shared architecture of chassis, powertrain, and components that multiple models can use.
gas engine car
"The existing platform would continue as a gas engine car, but only for like the GT4..."
A gas engine car uses gasoline to run its engine, unlike electric cars that use batteries.
A vehicle that runs on a gasoline internal combustion engine as opposed to electric or hybrid powertrains.
EV
"[2541.0s] It's going to be an EV."
An EV is a car that runs on electricity from batteries, so it doesn't use gasoline or diesel.
EV stands for Electric Vehicle, a car powered entirely or primarily by electric motors and batteries instead of internal combustion engines.
SRT
"[2550.0s] So maybe we're going to have an SRT version down the line,"
SRT is a brand that makes sporty, powerful cars with big engines and fast performance.
SRT (Street & Racing Technology) is a performance brand of Stellantis, known for high‑output engines and aggressive styling in models like the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
frunk
"They didn't design this thing with a big frunk"
A frunk is a storage area at the front of an electric car, where the battery or motor usually sits.
A frunk is a front trunk, the storage space in the front of an electric vehicle where the engine would normally be.
touch screen
"We were talking about car companies got so kind of over their skis with like touch screens and everything's there."
A touch screen is the big, flat display in your car that you can tap with your finger to change music, navigation, or the air conditioning settings.
A touch screen is a display that responds to finger or stylus input, allowing users to interact with the car’s infotainment and climate control systems directly on a flat panel.
AC vent
"And what we were griping about is the AC vents and cars now are like, you don't touch them. They're, you have to use the touchscreen to move them or use, like you can't just get in and move the AC vent if it's blowing on you."
The AC vent is the little hole in your car’s dashboard that lets cool or warm air reach you. Some newer cars let you change where the air goes using a screen inside the car instead of pulling on a lever.
An AC vent is a small opening in the vehicle’s interior that directs airflow from the climate control system toward occupants. Modern cars often have electronically controlled vents that can be adjusted via a touchscreen or steering‑wheel controls.
power mirrors
"And the power mirrors which are on every single door are no longer on the door."
Power mirrors are the side mirrors that move automatically when you press a button inside the car, so you don’t have to adjust them by hand.
Power mirrors are electrically actuated side‑view mirrors that can be adjusted from inside the vehicle, often with memory settings for driver and passenger.
range extenders
"[2911.0s] But you're going to have the optional range extenders, [2913.0s] a little gas engine that can go under."
A range extender is a little gas engine that powers the battery of an electric car when it runs low, so you can keep driving longer.
A range extender is a small gasoline engine that runs only to charge the battery of an electric vehicle, extending its driving range without driving the car directly.
onboard range extender
"[2928.0s] And the ram charger with the onboard range extender, [2931.0s] the generator."
When a fully electric car runs out of battery, a little engine can turn on to make more electricity so the car can keep going.
An onboard range extender is a small gasoline or diesel engine that runs only to generate electricity, extending the driving range of an electric vehicle when its battery is low.
Lexus
"through the Lexus premium sound system"
Lexus makes fancy, comfortable cars that are like the high-end version of Toyota. They’re known for smooth rides and good tech.
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota, known for high-quality cars and advanced technology.
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