Having a Fun Car in Your 20s Vs 30s
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Dakota returns from South Korea with first-hand driving impressions of the all-electric Genesis GV60 Magma. The team debates the merits of this 601-horsepower performance EV, highlighting its aggressive styling, functional aerodynamics, and simulated gearbox that mimics an internal combustion engine. They also discuss quirky interior details, like the crystal ball shifter, and how the GV60 Magma compares to other EVs on the market. Additionally, they touch on the challenges of sourcing Japanese aftermarket parts and invite listeners to share their builds.
Enjoy the podcast every Friday? Support it by getting your car mods at https://bit.ly/4vtk1kyHow is modding your car in your 20's different then your 30's? We learned quite a bit. Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota cover that and more on the 70th episode of season 3 of the MartiniWorks Podcast! #cars #podcast #automotivePick up our Coffee here! https://bit.ly/3PIFl6JA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://bit.ly/4ecbfAKShop Motegi wheels here https://bit.ly/4vp7VcgShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://bit.ly/4fnfqM8Check out the main channel! @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels
Genesis GV60 Magma
"We got to try out the new Genesis gv60 magma and what is that for us peasants? It's genesis has a new line of like performance luxury vehicles that they're calling magma"
This is a special, ultra-fast version of an electric SUV made by Genesis (Hyundai's luxury brand). It is painted bright orange, has over 600 horsepower, and is designed to look and drive like a high-end sports car instead of a quiet family cruiser.
The GV60 Magma is the high-performance flagship variant of Genesis's all-electric crossover, serving as the debut model for their 'Magma' performance sub-brand. It features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain pushing 601 horsepower, lowered suspension, wider track, and aggressive aerodynamic enhancements like functional canards and a rear wing.
Hyundai Genesis
"Seoul, uh, which was which was very fun with genesis. We got to to try out the new Genesis gv60 magma ..."
The Genesis is a luxury car brand created by Hyundai. They make high-end, comfortable sedans and SUVs designed to compete with expensive European luxury brands.
The Hyundai Genesis started as a premium luxury sedan and coupe lineup before Hyundai spun 'Genesis' off into its own standalone luxury brand. The brand focuses on competing with established European luxury marques by offering high-end technology, striking designs, and performance-oriented models like the Magma series. It represents a major shift in how South Korean automakers are perceived in the premium segment.
canards
"So the front looks like a normal ICE car good and it looks sick. It's got factory canards that are functional"
These are small, wing-like fins attached to the front corners of a car's bumper. They help push the front of the car down toward the road using wind pressure, which helps the car steer better at high speeds.
Canards (or dive planes) are small, triangular aerodynamic wings mounted to the front corners of a vehicle's bumper. They are designed to redirect airflow upward and outward, creating localized downforce on the front axle to improve high-speed front-end grip and stability.
Dodge Challenger
"... like those three Yeah slots like the whole lower challenger grill, you know like they didn't need to put that..."
The Dodge Challenger is a large, two-door sports car made by Dodge that is famous for having a very loud, powerful engine. It is designed to look like a classic muscle car from the 1970s but with modern technology inside.
The Dodge Challenger is an iconic American muscle car known for its retro styling, powerful V8 engine options, and straight-line performance. It pays heavy homage to its 1970s ancestor, featuring a wide, aggressive stance and a distinctive front grille design. It is frequently discussed in car culture for its imposing presence and tire-shredding horsepower.
Toyota A90
"In such a controlled tight area go as fast as they're going And then they go and they turn and they're doing like a 90 degree turn onto the the ramp onto the ship and the ship ramp Is a 115 ton"
The Toyota Supra is a fast, two-seat sports car made by Toyota. It is famous for being fun to drive, looking very sleek, and being popular in movies and video games about car racing.
The Toyota Supra is a legendary Japanese sports car, with its fifth generation (A90) developed in partnership with BMW. It is highly celebrated in the automotive community for its tuning potential, sharp handling, and rear-wheel-drive dynamics. It is a frequent topic of discussion due to its rich heritage in pop culture and motorsports.
Nissan R34
"... would look a little different like I do love the r34 The s15 kind of fell in our lap the arc say defin..."
The Nissan Skyline is a famous high-performance car from Japan. It is highly prized by collectors and car fans for its advanced technology, speed, and frequent appearances in racing movies.
The Nissan Skyline, particularly the GT-R variants like the R34 mentioned in the context, is one of the most revered Japanese performance cars of all time. Known as 'Godzilla,' it combined advanced all-wheel-drive systems with the highly tunable RB26DETT twin-turbo engine. It gained legendary status worldwide through motorsports, video games, and pop culture.
Honda S2000
"...p that got put in your pocket. Yeah, and then the s2000 was kind of a hopeful dream"
The Honda S2000 is a small, two-door convertible sports car. It is loved by car enthusiasts because the roof folds down, it is very lightweight, and the engine is designed to spin incredibly fast to make its power.
The Honda S2000 is a legendary two-seater roadster produced to celebrate Honda's 50th anniversary. It is famous for its high-revving naturally aspirated engine, perfect 50:50 weight distribution, and precise six-speed manual transmission. It remains a highly sought-after enthusiast car due to its pure, analog driving experience.
shooting brake
"I would say it would probably have more There probably be more shooting brake cars in here I would I would probably go go that way."
This is a fancy automotive term for a sporty, sleek station wagon. Instead of looking like a boxy family car, it has a sloping roofline that makes it look more like a stretched-out sports coupe with a hatchback trunk.
A shooting brake is an automotive body style that originated as a custom carriage for carrying hunting parties and gear. In modern terms, it refers to a sleek, premium station wagon with a more rakish, coupe-like rear roofline compared to a traditional, boxy wagon.
Chevrolet C5
"... thing So instead of getting the b5 s4. I got the c5 a6 Um, well, everybody was buying 350 z's. I got ..."
The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous American two-seat sports car built for high speed and quick handling. It has been around for decades and is easily recognized by its low, sleek shape and loud engine.
The Chevrolet Corvette is America's premier sports car, spanning eight generations of high-performance engineering. Depending on the generation discussed, it transitioned from a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout to a modern mid-engine supercar competitor with the C8 generation. It is highly regarded for offering world-class performance at a fraction of the price of European competitors.
BMW E92
"When people were going big into The e92 I got an e55 amg. So like I always tried to get l..."
The BMW 3 Series is a popular luxury car that comes as a sedan or a two-door coupe. It is designed to be comfortable for daily driving while still feeling fast and sporty when turning corners.
The BMW 3 Series is the benchmark compact executive car, renowned for balancing luxury with sporty driving dynamics. The 'E92' generation mentioned in the context refers to the coupe version produced from 2006 to 2013, which introduced turbocharged power to the lineup. It is a staple in car culture for its excellent chassis tuning and aftermarket support.
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
"When people were going big into The e92 I got an e55 amg. So like I always tried to get like the thing..."
The Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG is a comfortable, high-end luxury sedan that has an incredibly powerful, supercharged engine hidden under the hood. It looks like a sensible business car but can accelerate as fast as a supercar.
The Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG is a high-performance luxury sedan, most famous in its supercharged V8 (W211) generation produced in the mid-2000s. It was known as an absolute 'muscle sedan,' combining executive comfort with immense straight-line speed that could rival contemporary supercars. It is highly regarded as a modern classic sleeper car.
Mazda Rx8
"...d of like that and you know the our goal with the rx8 is It's kind of a niche niche car"
The Mazda RX-8 is a sporty four-door car where the small back doors open backward to make it easier to get into the back seats. It uses a unique spinning rotary engine instead of standard pistons.
The Mazda RX-8 was the successor to the RX-7, featuring a naturally aspirated Renesis rotary engine and a unique quad-door layout with rear-hinged freestyle doors. While it offered excellent handling and practicality for a sports car, it struggled to match the straight-line speed of its predecessor. It remains a niche enthusiast car due to its unique engineering and high maintenance requirements.
Ferrari Ff
"the sport turismo because it's a shooting brake wagon and then my dream car is a Ferrari ff"
This is a unique, practical supercar made by Ferrari that features a hatchback-style roof and four seats instead of two. It also has a massive 12-cylinder engine and a special four-wheel-drive system so it can be driven in the snow or rain.
The Ferrari FF (Ferrari Four) is a grand tourer introduced in 2011, famous for being Ferrari's first production model with a four-wheel-drive system and a shooting-brake body style. It is powered by a front-mid-mounted 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 651 horsepower, allowing for high-speed grand touring with room for four adults and luggage.
Scion Frs
"...nd then I think I went to you know, I went to the frs and I was like, okay I did all the ebay parts the..."
The Scion FR-S is a small, affordable two-door sports car. It was built to be lightweight and highly responsive when steering, making it a favorite for people learning how to drive on race tracks.
The Scion FR-S (later sold as the Toyota 86) is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru. It was designed to bring affordable, pure sports car dynamics back to the market, focusing on handling and driver feedback over raw horsepower. It is one of the most popular modern platforms for aftermarket modification and track day enthusiasts.
Bentley Continental Type
"...head over to martiniworks.com And hand it over to continental type Started her off final round show me what you got ..."
The Bentley R-Type Continental is an extremely rare, expensive, and elegant luxury car from the 1950s. It was built to be the ultimate comfortable car for long-distance road trips across Europe.
The Bentley R-Type Continental, produced in the early 1950s, is one of the most elegant and exclusive grand tourers ever created. It was designed to carry wealthy passengers across Europe at high speeds in absolute luxury, featuring lightweight aluminum bodywork and a powerful inline-six engine. It remains a highly valuable and historically significant masterpiece of post-war automotive design.
1999 Mazda RX-7 Type RS
"We have a 1999 Mazda rx7 type rs Oh Initial jb. This is his damn 99 maza rx7. So the story here is absolutely incredible."
This is a highly sought-after Japanese sports car from the late 1990s. Instead of a normal engine with pistons that go up and down, it uses a unique 'rotary' engine that spins. The 'Type RS' was a special, track-focused version sold only in Japan with better brakes and suspension.
The FD-generation Mazda RX-7 is a legendary sports car powered by the 13B-REW twin-turbocharged rotary engine, celebrated for its lightweight chassis and near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution. The late-model 1999 'Type RS' was a Japan-exclusive trim featuring upgraded Bilstein suspension, larger brakes, 17-inch wheels, and a power bump to 276 horsepower.
Datsun 240Z
"...tter stock body than wide body number one dots in 240z number two fd rx7"
The Datsun 240Z is a classic, vintage two-door sports car from the 1970s. It is famous for its long hood, short rear deck, and for proving that Japanese sports cars could be both beautiful and fun to drive.
The Datsun 240Z (sold as the Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan) is a legendary sports coupe introduced in 1969 that revolutionized the sports car market. It offered sleek styling, reliable inline-six performance, and an affordable price tag, successfully challenging established European sports cars of the era. It is highly prized today as a foundational classic Japanese collector car.
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