{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"I almost bought an ultra rare Acura NSX","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/i-almost-bought-an-ultra-rare-acura-nsx","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16496127-i-almost-bought-an-ultra-rare-acura-nsx.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!We had a great interview last night with Matt Pratt from Top Coat Garage (https://www.instagram.com/topcoatgarage/) and learned a ton about the car painting process. 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Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.4,"endTime":12.2,"type":"car","title":"Honda NSX","url":"/cars/honda/nsx","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/1995_Honda_NSX_Type_T.jpg","quote":"But yeah, back in the day, the older NSXs with the flip-up lights, you know, even when you get to like the newer version, like the O5s with the, you know, projector headlights...","canonicalId":"car:honda:nsx","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda NSX is a mid-engine sports car that was first introduced in 1990. The 2005 model features updated styling and technology, including projector headlights.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda NSX is a sports car known for its performance and design. 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It's famous for having special headlights that pop up when you turn them on, and it’s known for being both fun to drive and practical enough for everyday use.","imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":12.2,"endTime":17.0,"type":"term","title":"projector headlights","url":"/glossary/projector-headlights","quote":"...even when you get to like the newer version, like the O5s with the, you know, projector headlights and all like, I mean, that is just a car I still dream to have...","canonicalId":"term:projector-headlights","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Projector headlights are a type of headlight design that uses a lens to project a focused beam of light, providing better illumination and visibility compared to traditional headlights.","simplifiedExplanation":"Projector headlights are special car lights that shine a bright, focused beam. They help drivers see better at night."}},{"startTime":54.1,"endTime":63.8,"type":"term","title":"Laguna blue","url":"/glossary/laguna-blue","quote":"...it was an O5 NSX with 47,000 miles on it, it was painted Laguna blue, I mean it came Laguna blue, original...","canonicalId":"term:laguna-blue","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Laguna blue is a specific paint color offered for certain car models, known for its vibrant and eye-catching appearance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Laguna blue is a bright blue color that some cars are painted. It's known for being very attractive."}},{"startTime":63.8,"endTime":72.2,"type":"part","title":"Comtec exhaust header package","url":"/glossary/comtec-exhaust-header-package","quote":"colors, that's one of 900, but this one also had a Comtec exhaust header package on it.","canonicalId":"part:comtec-exhaust-header-package","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Comtec exhaust header package is an aftermarket performance upgrade that enhances the exhaust flow from the engine, improving power and efficiency. It typically replaces the factory exhaust headers with higher-performance components.","simplifiedExplanation":"An exhaust header package is a set of parts that helps the engine get rid of exhaust gases more efficiently. This can make the car run better and faster."}},{"startTime":72.2,"endTime":76.2,"type":"term","title":"supercharged","url":"/glossary/supercharged","quote":"It wasn't a supercharged one, but it was still a really rare one that made it like one of 300, a super rare.","canonicalId":"term:supercharged","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A supercharged engine uses a mechanical compressor to force more air into the engine, allowing it to burn more fuel and produce more power. This results in improved performance compared to naturally aspirated engines.","simplifiedExplanation":"Supercharging is a way to make an engine more powerful by forcing extra air into it. 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