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Faraday's "Future"; Top 5 Entry Watches; Countach Engine Problem

Faraday's "Future"; Top 5 Entry Watches; Countach Engine Problem

The Smoking Tire Jul 24, 2025 123 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion kicks off with the hosts promoting their upcoming live podcast events in Texas. They dive into a review of the Mazda 3 with a manual gearbox, highlighting its smooth driving experience despite its modest power. The conversation then shifts to the Intersect Watch Show, where they share their top indie watch picks. The episode also touches on various topics, including the Faraday Future's peculiar design choices, the challenges of importing car parts, and humorous anecdotes about TV shows and cars. The hosts engage with listener questions, offering insights on car choices and personal experiences.

Technical Too Afraid to Ask
Mazda 3
Navigator84 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Mazda 3

"...m the Intersect Watch Show. Zach and I review the Mazda 3 in manual gearbox, that's right. Last stick, Mazd..."
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Ferrari 599
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ferrari 599

"...she was driving Ferrari, brand new V12 Front Engine Ferrari. I think it was either, I think it was a 599 at the time."

The Ferrari 599 is a high-performance sports car with a powerful V12 engine. It's designed for both speed and comfort, making it suitable for long drives.

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BMW M5
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BMW M5

"I just got out of the M5 touring that you gave me and there's just so many weird buttons and shapes."

The M5 Touring is a fast and luxurious station wagon made by BMW. It combines the comfort of a family car with the performance of a sports car.

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Term

LSD

"But there is like, it is reasonably engaging to drive. There isn't an LSD in this one. So it's not, you know, it's not super sporty."

LSD means limited-slip differential, which is a part of the car that helps the wheels get better grip on the road. If a car doesn't have it, it might not handle as well when turning or driving fast.

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Mazda Cx50
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Mazda Cx50

"Yeah. It also rides better than the CX-50 Meridian edition we had. Yeah."
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Term

tramlining

"...but it doesn't tram line as much as, you know, GD500 when it would do that."

Tramlining happens when a car's tires get pulled by the grooves in the road, making it feel like the car is swerving. It can make driving feel less stable.

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Term

PDK

"That cup holder's not a problem at all in the PDK car. In the PDK car, that doesn't, that car a couple is all right."

PDK is a type of automatic transmission used in Porsche cars that helps change gears quickly and smoothly, making the car feel more responsive.

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Acura NSX
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Car

Acura NSX

"...f you don't have a passenger. That's the accurate NSX move. Right."
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Toyota Prius
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Toyota Prius

"...like, oh man, I don't, I don't really want like a Prius or something like. I need something that's like k..."
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Part

clutch helper spring

"...If there's like some clutch helper spring or something, you just take out and all of a sudden there's clutch feel."

A clutch helper spring makes it easier to press the clutch pedal, which helps in changing gears smoothly. It can improve how the clutch feels when you're driving.

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Ford Explorer
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Explorer

"...cker, but it's basically their version of a Rolex Explorer 2. But it's this like gray like DLC coating on th..."
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Toyota Tundras
IFCAR (Public domain)
Car

Toyota Tundras

"... yeah, so there's these different colors of these tundras. Apparently,"
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Ford Expeditions
Noah Wulf (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Expeditions

"...lks behind this brand go on a lot of long camping expeditions, camping trips,"
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Part

aviation-inspired seat belts

"He got me some aviation-inspired seat belts, which sounds very fun. The wheels came back from powder coat."

These are special seat belts that are made to be similar to those used in airplanes. They are usually safer and more comfortable than regular car seat belts.

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Part

powder coat

"The wheels came back from powder coat. They look good."

Powder coating is a way to paint metal parts by using a special dry powder that gets baked on. It makes the metal look nice and helps protect it from rust.

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Part

suspension

"and when you saw it, it had suspension on it."

Suspension is the part of a car that helps it ride smoothly over bumps and turns. It includes springs and shock absorbers that keep the car stable.

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Car

Faraday Future Faraday FX Super One

"The Faraday Future Faraday FX Super One, which is the most Chinese name shit. The big story with this, because for people listening to the audio, don't worry, you won't be left out."

The Faraday FX Super One is a new electric car from a company called Faraday Future. It's designed to be high-tech and luxurious, similar to other electric cars but with its own special features.

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Land Rover Discovery
Kirill Borisenko (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Land Rover Discovery

"and a guy driving a dish, a discovery dish, you know, satellite installation van, rear ..."
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Car

Toyota Toric

"...a couple driving a TORIC. And it was just like,..."

The Toyota Toric is a small car that many people use for daily driving. It's known for being dependable and good on gas.

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Volkswagen Golf
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Volkswagen Golf

"Those are vertical. People load golf bags vertically like that, I guess. I guess."
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FF 01
Gordon Leggett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

FF 01

"...they're FF 01. Yeah. So that was the, that was the one that they sold 12 of."

The FF 01 is a special electric car made by a company called Faraday Future. It's a concept car, which means it's more of a prototype to show what the company can do, and they only made a few of them.

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FF 91
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Car

FF 91

"That's, oh, that's FF91."

The FF 91 is a luxury electric SUV made by a company called Faraday Future. It's designed to be high-tech and compete with other expensive electric cars.

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BMW M3
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Car

BMW M3

"We got a few cars. West Side is this M3. Eric's M3 is going to end if this goes up tomorr..."
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Porsche Boxster
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Boxster

"...we got a really nice 7,000 mile boxster GTS in a venturene with a chalk interior manual gearbox. 7,000 miles, really good, good clean DME report,..."

The Porsche Boxster GTS is a sporty car that is fun to drive. It's known for being fast and handling well on the road, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts.

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Term

one owner car

"service history, one owner car. Very nice."

A one owner car means that only one person has owned the car since it was bought new. This can be good because it usually means the car was taken care of better.

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Term

service history

"service history, one owner car. Very nice."

Service history is a record of all the work done on a car, like oil changes and repairs. A good history means the car has been well taken care of.

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Term

PTS

"It was not PTS in 2021 when this was new, but it is PTS now."

PTS means 'Paint to Sample'. It's a way for car buyers to pick a unique color for their car that isn't usually available.

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BMW Z4M
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW Z4M

"And then we just put this one up, Z4M Coop, in Subang bronze, rare color."

The BMW Z4 M Coupe is a sporty car that offers great performance and handling. It's a special version of the Z4, which is known for being fun to drive.

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Term

driver plus

"...good, clean, honest, I'll call it a driver plus."

'Driver plus' means the car is good enough to drive regularly and enjoy, not just to look at. It's a term used to describe cars that are fun to use and in good shape.

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Term

Subang bronze

"...you do not see a lot of Subang bronze. The last, like, 25 on bat have been silver, black or white."

Subang bronze is a special color for cars that not many vehicles have. It makes the car look different and can be more appealing to buyers.

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Term

restored

"And I was like, I am having a car restored. I shipped my engine to Italy."

When someone restores a car, they fix it up to look and work like it did when it was new. This can include painting, fixing parts, and making it run better.

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Part

engine

"I shipped my engine to Italy. They're rebuilt it."

The engine is what makes the car go. When someone rebuilds an engine, they take it apart and fix or replace parts to make it work like new again.

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Audi RS6
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Car

Audi RS6

"Timmey ranked the following cars based on engagement as drivers cars. M5 touring RS6 Porsche Cayenne GTS."

The Audi RS6 is a very fast and powerful car based on the Audi A6, known for its sporty look and advanced features.

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Porsche Cayenne GTS
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Porsche Cayenne GTS

"Timmey ranked the following cars based on engagement as drivers cars. M5 touring RS6 Porsche Cayenne GTS."

The Porsche Cayenne GTS is a sporty version of the Cayenne SUV, which is a luxury car that can go fast and is comfortable to drive.

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Chevrolet Malibu
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Car

Chevrolet Malibu

"... time I drove an RS6 on the road was years ago in Malibu. I remember it being stiff."
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Audi RS6 Avant
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Car

Audi RS6 Avant

"I remember it being stiff. The RS6 Avant GT, I drove, had great turn-in in dynamics for be..."
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Lamborghini Kuntosh
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Car

Lamborghini Kuntosh

"...ike. Uh, heaven forbid, something happened to the Kuntosh. What would I buy at Pebble for equal value?"
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Car

Couragey T

"Couragey T's, Doug spent 1.6 on his."

The Couragey T is a luxury sports car that many people want to own. It's expensive because it's known for being fast and having great features.

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Porsche 356
Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Car

Porsche 356

"...e touring car. You could buy a fabulous, fabulous 356 speedster or a 356 coupe and get into like events..."
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Concept

Colorado Grand

"...and get into like events like the Colorado Grand and stuff."

The Colorado Grand is a fun car rally where people drive classic cars through beautiful scenery in Colorado. It's a popular event for car lovers.

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Concept

Emory Outlaw cars

"...You get an Emory car. You get one of those crazy Emory Outlaw cars. That'll get you in the club there."

Emory Outlaw cars are special modified versions of the Porsche 356 that have been upgraded for better performance and style. They are popular among car enthusiasts.

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Car

Porsche Carrera T

"...ah, you can get a little mile. You can get a 2018 Carrera T for less than that because our friend, Dean Del R..."
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Toyota Land Cruiser
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Car

Toyota Land Cruiser

"... Doug Dumiro said, the Infinity QX80 looks like a land cruiser that's under water. That's pretty funny."
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Infiniti QX80
Bull-Doser (Public domain)
Car

Infiniti QX80

"Doug said, Doug Dumiro said, the Infinity QX80 looks like a land cruiser that's under water. Tha..."
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Infiniti Q45S
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Car

Infiniti Q45S

"...of a more popular competitor? Almost all Infinity Q45s were just worse version of Lexus LS400s."
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Lexus Ls400S
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Lexus Ls400S

"...most all Infinity Q45s were just worse version of Lexus LS400s. Except the very first one, the very first Q45"
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Land Rover Range Rover
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Land Rover Range Rover

"... is the, the Ford Explorer flagrantly copying the Range Rover design? Yes, yeah."
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Chevrolet C8
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Chevrolet C8

"job of... We did a, in a way, C8 Corvette Ferrari. But not, it's its own thing."
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Ford Bronco Sport
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Car

Ford Bronco Sport

"It is a, um... Bronco Sport in Bronco. Bronco Sport in Bronco."
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Chrysler 300
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Car

Chrysler 300

"...lly, I'll counterpoint that. I think the Chrysler 300 in many ways was more attractive than the Rolls-R..."
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Rolls-Royce Phantom

"...any ways was more attractive than the Rolls-Royce Phantom at the time. Just from a pure, you know, in 05 wh..."
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Tesla Model X
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Tesla Model X

"...to open the doors and hit you in the head, like a Model X. Security features."
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Chevrolet Camaro
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Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"...and now what? So, like, if I could get out of the Camaro into a vet, you know, and take that eight grand"
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BMW E46
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Car

BMW E46

"Okay. She's been eyeballing E46 330 CI's and a similar E90."
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Porsche 911
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Car

Porsche 911

"I mean, 911 in a fun color. If we're given it's a,"
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Shelby Cobras
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Car

Shelby Cobras

"And I bet you this GT 40 is a great fucking time. And just like Cobra's, there's plenty of people who would love the experience of feeling like you're in Lamar"
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

"...fit Cyclone says, am I overreacting by saying the GT3 RS is overrated? I'm going to Cars & Coffee."
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Lamborghini Gallardos
Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Lamborghini Gallardos

"...ys seen Tedson Motors? They're essentially taking Gallardos and giving them the singer treatment."
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Mclaren Gt
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Mclaren Gt

"... a front engine Aston Martin. Or it looks for the McLaren GT. That's it."
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Subaru Brzs
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Subaru Brzs

"and I'm trying to sell him on the finer points of Miata's and BRZ's, et cetera. Any metaphors to help explain fast car slow?"
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Mazda Miatas
Yaktatel (Public domain)
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Mazda Miatas

"and I'm trying to sell him on the finer points of Miata's and BRZ's, et cetera. Any metaphors to help explain fast car slow?"
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Rivian R1T
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Car

Rivian R1T

"That's a very good one. Used R1T quad motor prices are in the 40s with five years ..."
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Ferrari 308
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Car

Ferrari 308

"...i Yelpa was designed to directly compete with the Ferrari 308 with the same transverse V8 engine,"
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Porsche Turbo Se
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Car

Porsche Turbo Se

"...we probably would need a- I would need a Panamera Turbo SE hybrid with the, you know-"
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Porsche Panamera
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Panamera

"... I think we probably would need a- I would need a Panamera Turbo SE hybrid with the, you know-"
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Ford Ranger
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Ranger

"And then I would- Ranger Raptor Or introduce the kid to going outside into..."
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Ford F-150 Raptor
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Car

Ford F-150 Raptor

"And then I would- Ranger Raptor Or introduce the kid to going outside into the wo..."
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Cadillac CT4
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Cadillac CT4

"...ld you choose for long-term use Integra Type S or CT4 Blackwink? Both great."
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Audi 5000
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Car

Audi 5000

"...- Everybody knows that when someone says I'm Audi 5000, that's-"
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