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Is size necessary???

Is size necessary???

Car Torque with Matty J Aug 26, 2025 77 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion unfolds as the hosts dive into car updates, project cars, and the evolution of vehicle sizes. Scotty shares his journey with his R31 Skyline turbo conversion, exploring options and parts availability, while David updates on his Honda finds and the challenges of selling unique models. The group debates the trend of larger vehicles and their implications on driving safety and experience, with humorous anecdotes and insights into the automotive world. The episode wraps up with a fun car quiz, testing knowledge on iconic car commercials and their soundtracks.

Topics: project cars turbo conversions car updates vehicle sizes safety features car commercials car quizzes Honda models R31 Skyline
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Toyota MR2
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Toyota MR2

"Yeah, correct. When I was doing the MR2, you get the HKS purple one."
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Honda Accord
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Honda Accord

"The, so the, uh, 88 Accord Si that was extracted from the garage across the ..."
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Toyota RAV4
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Toyota RAV4

"...hat bought them at the time. It was just like the RAV4 was, was as the Toyota, but it was such a good si..."
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Ford Ranger
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Ford Ranger

"...pdates with you? Oh, I'm driving a brand new Ford Ranger Wildtrak with a tradey tray on it."
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Jaguar Etype
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Jaguar Etype

"I don't know what he's doing. He's trying to do an E-type Jag. He's redoing."
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Ford F100
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Ford F100

"and moving on some cars. I tried to start the F100 the other day. So I have to get another battery f..."
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Dodge Charger
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Dodge Charger

"...ars. But I haven't had the battery hooked up to a charger for six months. Even though it was disconnected e..."
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Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry

"Updates with me. So Camry, we'll start with the Camry update. Got a new win..."
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Honda Civic
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Honda Civic

"...n actually fit bigger things in. Yeah, having had civics through the years, exactly right. I mean, I could..."
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Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Corolla

"... make it bigger and bigger and say, well, still a corolla. It's still what I really want, but I'll stretch ..."
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GMC Typhoon
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GMC Typhoon

"... I, you know, I had Mum's Civic Type R next to my Typhoon. And I kid you not, I think the Civic's wider."
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Honda Crv
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Honda Crv

"so you can see, trying that CRV the other day. I mean, you look over your shoulde..."
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Hyundai Venue
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Hyundai Venue

"... I'm trying to sell for her, she bought a Hyundai venue. She's scared to drive the thing."
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Ranger Raptor
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Ranger Raptor

"his current car is a, a Ranger Raptor, which is just bings and bongs at you."
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F-150 Raptor
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F-150 Raptor

"his current car is a, a Ranger Raptor, which is just bings and bongs at you."
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I30N
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I30N

"...hat's right. If you put it next to, let's say, an i30N, it's a lot bigger in every dimension."
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Toyota Hilux
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Toyota Hilux

"Scott. That was the Toyota Hilux. That is two points to you, Scottie."
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Suzuki XL7
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Suzuki XL7

"Rob. This is Dukie XL7. It's not correct."
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Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage

"David, you said Carnival. It was the Kia Sportage. Sportage."
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