Episode #195 - Budget Rally Challenge Post Mortem
About this episode
A lively recount of the Sierra Rally and the $3,500 budget car challenge highlights the trials and triumphs of prepping and racing budget vehicles. The hosts share detailed stories of mechanical failures, last-minute repairs, and spirited driving on challenging mountain roads. They discuss standout cars like a DeLorean and a Ford Probe GT, the camaraderie of the rally community, and plans for future automotive challenges. The episode wraps with a nostalgic automotive ad quiz and reflections on car modifications, maintenance, and the joy of rallying on a budget.
In the world of rallying with your friends, there are no losers, only winners. However, in the world of rally budget builds with your friends, turns out there are indeed winners and losers. Find out which of your mildly tolerable podcast hosts is which in this post DWA rally breakdown-i-sode.
Hyundai Santa Cruz
"...f the transmission because it towed from fricking Santa Cruz with the axle not seated."
Porsche Carrera T
"...o, we had a silver one. But no, that car's yellow Carrera T. That's close. Yeah, that car is insane."
Porsche Boxster
"That he said that Cayman or the Cayman. The Boxster, same thing, was four seconds like a lap quicker ..."
Porsche Cayman
"The car performed great. Not a spark. Yeah, the Cayman GT four. At one point it was on like a single lan..."
Chevrolet Spark
"The car performed great. Not a spark. Yeah, the Cayman GT four. At one point it was on..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"Yeah, dude, stupid, fast. Anyway, Corvette Z06. What else is in our group?"
Delorean DMC-12
"...r cars. First and foremost, someone was hooning a DeLorean. I saw that, dude."
Ford Probe
"...ut there, Tika. Yeah. So he had the original Ford probe GT turbo. Oh, yes, I've met him."
Ford Mustang
"...t, like, I don't know, the current gen dark horse Mustang or some shit. And I think that probe was in the v..."
Honda S2000
"Do we want something dumber? Do I feel comfortable taking something like the S 2000 on on a on a track day, right?"
Ford Ranger
"...of any compact higher than Toyota Chevy S 10 Ford Ranger. New wide clearance, torsion bar independent fron..."
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