Ep.399 The boys are back in town.
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Ep.399 The boys are back in town. The Revival Motoring Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Ep.399 The boys are back in town.

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Ep.399 The boys are back in town.
Chevrolet Nova
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Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova is a car model from Chevrolet. It’s a name people often associate with older American performance cars. In the podcast, it’s mentioned as a recognizable car reference, even if they’re not being precise about the exact wording.

A class
Car

A class

They’re talking about the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a small car you’d normally see as a commuter. They also hint at a sportier AMG-style version, which is the performance-oriented side of Mercedes.

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cars and coffee

“Cars and coffee” is a casual car meet where people show up with cars, hang out, and talk. It’s usually more about chatting and looking than organized racing or judging.

EK9 type R
Car

EK9 type R

“EK9 Type R” is the Honda Civic Type R (the EK9 generation), a hot hatch that’s famous for being a driver-focused, high-revving front-wheel-drive performance car. People often compare it directly with other JDM icons like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution because both are considered “pure” enthusiast cars.

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Mitsubishi build quality

“Build quality” is basically how well the car feels put together—how tight the fit is and how nice the interior and controls feel. The host is saying the Mitsubishi feels really well made.

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bov

“BOV” stands for blow-off valve. It’s part of a turbo system that releases pressure when you let off the gas. That’s why turbo cars sometimes make a loud “whoosh/pssh” sound.

Evo five
Car

Evo five

“Evo five” means the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V. It’s one of the classic versions of the Evolution line that people love for its turbo performance and rally heritage. The host is basically saying the Evo V looks and feels cooler than the other one they’re looking at.

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fog lights

Fog lights are extra lights on the front of a car meant to help you see better in bad weather. Here, they’re talking about them because the fog-light setup changes between Evolution versions.

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wing

A “wing” here means a spoiler on the back of the car. It can change how the car looks, and on performance cars it’s also there to help with airflow.

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JDM

JDM means “Japanese Domestic Market.” It’s a label for cars that were made for Japan first, and people use it to talk about how “Japanese” a car feels or looks.

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handbrake

The handbrake is the parking brake. It’s what keeps a car from rolling when you’re parked, and here it’s being used as a comparison.

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air ride

“Air ride” means the car’s suspension can be adjusted using air. People use it to lower or raise the car for looks or events.

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custom measure wheels

“Custom measure wheels” appears to mean custom-sized wheels (and possibly custom offsets/fitment) to achieve a specific stance or clearance. Wheel fitment is critical because the wrong width/offset can cause rubbing or poor handling.

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lines of credit

This is about borrowing money from a bank—basically having access to funds when you need them.

Ford Ranger
Car

Ford Ranger

A Ford Ranger is a pickup truck. It’s made for carrying things and handling tougher roads than a normal car. People talk about it because it’s a useful, real-world vehicle.

Brand

BBS

BBS is a company that makes aftermarket wheels for cars and trucks. They’re known for making wheels that look good and are built for real driving, not just show.

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16 inch wheel

A “16 inch wheel” just means the wheel is 16 inches across. That size changes how the tire sits and can affect how rough or smooth the ride feels over bumps.

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5 and 6 lug

“Lug” is how many bolts/studs hold the wheel onto the car. If the wheel has the wrong lug pattern, it won’t bolt on correctly.

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cast

“Cast” means the wheel is made by pouring metal into a mold. How it’s made can affect how strong the wheel is for rough driving.

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33s

“33s” usually means very large off-road tires around 33 inches tall. Bigger tires can look great, but they can also require more clearance and can stress parts more.

Ford Mustang
Car

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is a sports car made by Ford. It’s known for being fun to drive and for having different performance versions. People mention it when they’re waiting for updates or news about it.

Porsche 911 Sally special
Car

Porsche 911 Sally special

The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car from Porsche. “Sally special” is a special, custom version made to match a character from Pixar’s Cars, and it became a big deal because it sold for a lot of money at auction.

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one off

A “one-off” means there’s only one of that car. Here, they’re describing a unique, custom Porsche 911 made for the movie tie-in.

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auction

An auction is where people bid against each other to buy something rare. They mention an auction sale to show how expensive this special Porsche became.

Brand

Toy Story five Porsche

They’re talking about a special Porsche made to match the Toy Story movies. It’s basically a custom, limited-collector car concept tied to the characters.

Porsche 911 Carrera T
Car

Porsche 911 Carrera T

The Porsche 911 Carrera T is a stripped-down, more driver-oriented 911. Here, Porsche uses it as the starting point for a custom tribute car with a specific style theme.

Porsche Carrera T
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vinyl graphics

Vinyl graphics are basically stick-on decals. They’re saying these cars don’t use decal stickers for the design—so the look is done some other way, like paint.

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Sonder Wunsch

Sonder Wunsch is Porsche’s way of doing very custom, made-for-you styling and finishing. It’s the program behind the extra hand-work and unique details on these special cars.

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bespoke craftsmanship

“Bespoke” means custom-made for that specific person or car, not something you’d get off the shelf. Here it’s describing the kind of detailed, custom work—especially the paint—that makes the car unique.

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pressed real denim fabric into the wet paint

They’re making the paint look textured by physically pressing real denim into the paint while it’s still wet. That way, the fabric’s pattern gets “locked in” as the paint dries, creating a denim-like surface effect.

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Targa

“Targa” is a specific kind of open-top roof design. It lets you drive with the top open, but it’s built to keep the car strong and safe compared with a simple full convertible.

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pearl overlay

A pearl overlay is an extra paint layer that uses pearly pigments. It makes the color look like it changes slightly with light, giving the finish more depth and sparkle.

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cobalt blue metallic rocker panels

Rocker panels are the lower side panels of the car, near the bottom. “Cobalt blue metallic” just means the paint is that blue color and has a shiny, metallic look.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Car

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a special, track-oriented version of the 911. Here, it’s being used as the platform for a themed car, so the big spoiler and the paint/graphics are part of the “Buzz” look.

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Y-Set package

A “package” here means a bundle of options or parts that come together on the car. The “Y-Set” part is just the name of that bundle for this Porsche setup.

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exterior graphics

Exterior graphics are the stickers or painted designs on the outside of the car. Here, they’re part of the character theme and are placed to look like specific details from Buzz Lightyear.

Brand

Levi edition jeeps

This is a special Jeep made with Levi’s branding. Instead of a normal paint job, it’s styled to look like denim—down to denim material pressed into the finish.

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compression

Compression means squeezing something smaller. In cars, it can refer to the part of the engine cycle where the air/fuel mixture gets squeezed before it’s ignited.

Chevrolet Camaro
Car

Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is a sports car from Chevrolet. It’s designed to be fast and exciting, especially in performance versions. It comes up a lot when people talk about classic and modern muscle cars.

Dodge Challenger
Car

Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger is a muscle car. It’s built to feel powerful and look distinctive. People mention it when they’re talking about popular performance cars.

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turbo four bit engine

It’s a four-cylinder engine that’s boosted with a turbocharger. The turbo helps the engine make more power by pushing extra air into it.

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All wheel drive

All-wheel drive means power goes to all four wheels. That usually helps the car grip the road better, especially in rain or on slippery pavement.

Toyota Celica
Car

Toyota Celica

The Toyota Celica is a sporty Toyota car, usually a coupe. People often talk about it because it’s a classic model that’s fun to drive. In the podcast, it’s mentioned as something notable that someone didn’t expect.

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snap oversteer

Snap oversteer is when the back of the car suddenly loses traction and swings outward quickly. It can happen when you change throttle or load the tires in a certain way.

Toyota Supra
Car

Toyota Supra

The Toyota Supra is a sports car from Toyota. It’s known for being quick and fun to drive. The podcast mentions it in relation to price, which helps people judge if it fits their budget.

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T-top

A T-top is a roof style where part of the roof can be removed or opens up, leaving a T-shaped support. It’s meant to make the car feel more open to the air.

Toyota GR Corolla
Car

Toyota GR Corolla

The Toyota GR Corolla is a sporty version of the Corolla, but in a hatchback body style. It’s made to be fun to drive, especially on challenging roads. The podcast is talking about what it might cost and what features people expect.

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hybrid

A hybrid uses both a gas engine and an electric motor. The electric part can help the car move more smoothly or efficiently. In this clip, they’re wondering if the new car might use some form of hybrid tech.

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mule vehicles

A mule vehicle is basically a test car. Companies use it to try out new parts and layouts before building the real production version. The body might look different or be a “cover” while engineers test the important stuff underneath.

4Runner Forerunner
Car

4Runner Forerunner

The 4Runner is a Toyota SUV made for rougher roads and outdoor use. It’s designed to handle things like dirt roads better than most regular SUVs. The podcast is bringing it up as part of that kind of SUV conversation.

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engine is in the back

Putting the engine in the back changes how the car’s weight sits. That can change how it drives—how it grips the road and how it turns. The guys are pointing out this detail because it hints at a major design choice.

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extend the wheelbase

Wheelbase is how far apart the front and rear wheels are. Extending it can make the car feel more stable and can help with space inside. They’re saying the prototype’s layout required a longer wheelbase to fit the new design.

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Audi

Audi is a car company from Germany. Here, they’re talking about a new Audi supercar concept and how it looks.

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supercar

A supercar is a very high-performance, high-cost sports car, typically with advanced aerodynamics and strong acceleration. In this segment, “supercar” is used as a category for the Audi reveal the hosts are reacting to.

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Tron way

“Tron way” means they’re imagining a futuristic, tech-looking style—like the glowing, sci-fi vibe from the movie Tron. They’re using it to describe the kind of look they want the car to have.

Audi Etron
Car

Audi Etron

The Audi e-tron GT is an electric Audi that’s meant to feel like a sporty “grand tourer.” Here, they’re basically saying the new car should take some design cues from it.

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production prototype

A “production prototype” is basically a test car that looks and behaves very close to the real version that will be built for customers. The hosts are saying it’s not just an idea—it’s getting close to the real thing.

R8
Car

R8

The Audi R8 is a high-end supercar. It’s the kind of car people recognize right away, and here they’re basically debating whether what they’re seeing is really an R8 and what Audi should do with it.

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headlights

Headlights are the lights at the front of the car. They’re saying the car got a lighting update—usually a small refresh to how it looks or how well it lights the road.

Tesla Cybertruck
Car

Tesla Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck. It looks very different from most trucks, with sharp, angular styling. People talk about it a lot, including how it looks in different colors.

Concept

ultra cars are not cool

They’re talking about what kinds of super-expensive exotic cars people think are “cool.” The point is about trends in what buyers (especially younger ones) want to be seen driving.

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Production will be capped at 499 units

They’re saying the company will only build a limited number of these cars—499 total. Limited production is usually done to make the car feel more special and harder to get.

R34 GTR
Car

R34 GTR

The R34 GT-R is a famous Nissan sports car that became a legend for being fast and grippy, especially in launches and corners. Saying it’s being “re-released” usually means Nissan is bringing back the idea in a new limited run.

Nissan R34
Car

Nissan R34

The Nissan Skyline is a sports car model line from Nissan. The podcast is talking about the R34 GT-R version being re-released, which is a popular and collectible variant. They mention the date because it matters for when people can get it.

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rolling resistance

Rolling resistance is how much “effort” it takes for a tire to keep moving. Tires with higher rolling resistance make the car use more energy.

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tread life

Tread life is how long the tire’s grip surface lasts before it wears out. Short tread life means you’ll replace the tire sooner.

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aftermarket tires

Aftermarket tires are replacement tires you buy after the car is already built. They’re not the exact tires that came from the factory.

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Pilot Sport Cup 2s

Pilot Sport Cup 2s are a performance tire made for strong grip, often with a more track-oriented design. They usually prioritize handling and traction over long tire life.

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Advan AOs

Advan AOs are a performance tire model known for good grip and handling. Tires like this often wear faster than more “efficient” tires.

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AO 52s

AO 52s is a specific version of a performance tire the host likes. The discussion suggests it’s the kind of tire that prioritizes grip over long life.

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Potenza

Potenza is a performance tire line from Bridgestone. It’s usually built for grip and handling, not maximum tire longevity.

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four S

“four S” sounds like another tire model in the host’s list, but the transcript is unclear. They’re basically saying some tires are more extreme than others.

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REZ

“REZ” sounds like a tire model name, but the audio text here is too unclear to be sure which exact tire they mean. The host is listing performance tires they like.

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one RS

“one RS” is likely a tire model the host likes, but the transcript is too unclear to confirm the exact tire. They’re comparing different performance tires.

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contact sports

In this context, “contact sports” is a metaphor for tires that are aggressive and grip-focused. The host is contrasting extreme performance tires with more efficiency-oriented tires, implying the former may be less compatible with tread-life/rolling-resistance rules.

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hubcap

A hubcap is a cover on the center of a car wheel. If it’s missing, the wheel looks more “bare” and different.

Tesla Model
Car

Tesla Model

The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV/crossover. It’s a common Tesla model, so people can often recognize it by its shape. The podcast is basically saying something looked like it, but wasn’t exactly the same.

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B pillar

The B-pillar is the metal post between the front and back doors. If it gets damaged, it can affect how safe the car is in a crash and how strong the body is.

Honda City
Car

Honda City

The Honda City is a small Honda car that’s popular in some countries. Here, they’re discussing a newer electric version and talking about what it would be worth if it cost around $40,000.

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EV

EV means electric vehicle. It’s a car that runs on electricity (an electric motor) instead of using gasoline.

Honda E
Car

Honda E

The Honda E is an all-electric Honda meant for city driving. The hosts are talking about how far it can go on a charge, using miles and kilometers.

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fully electric

“Fully electric” means the car uses electricity from a battery only. You don’t use gas, and how far you can drive depends on how much charge is left.

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home charging

Home charging is when you plug your electric car into a charger at your house. It’s usually the easiest way to keep the battery topped up for daily driving.

BMW E30
Car

BMW E30

The BMW 3 Series is a luxury car that’s meant to be comfortable but still fun to drive. The podcast mentions an older version called the E30, which is a well-known model. People bring it up because it’s recognizable and popular with car fans.

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