{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Let The Modding Resume!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/let-the-modding-resume","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/26cqkbfc3gviiv9t/Letthemodsresume.mp3","description":"The weather’s warming up and the roads are finally drying out—which means it’s prime time to wrap up those long‑overdue mods. What projects are you finishing this season? Nick’s juggling upgrades across his bike, the Storyteller Van, and possibly a rack upgrade for the Ranger Raptor. Dan confesses his F‑150 Raptor is a certified mall crawler, so he’s leaning into practicality with airbags for towing, while the Bronco still has a long list of unfinished upgrades. Brian drops back in after some travel to hang out, share a few favorite roads, and talk about his time with Raptor Junkies—along with some hard‑earned tips on how not to be a total newb.\n \n\nThe Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!\nNot an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans\nLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts! \nLeave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873!\nWe're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!\n\n \n \n \n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":30.3,"endTime":40.0,"type":"term","title":"Supermoto","url":"/glossary/supermoto","quote":"He said best road and he's I've done this road on a highway on Maui, but on a Supermoto. Oh\n[36.4s] That's what I'm talking about. Yeah. 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