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Mustang FX; Grand Tour Cast; Cheap Goodwood Revival (sort of)

Mustang FX; Grand Tour Cast; Cheap Goodwood Revival (sort of)

The Smoking Tire Jun 10, 2025 94 min
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About this episode

Zach and Matt return from their respective trips to discuss the new Ford FX Fox-body tribute Mustang, their experiences at a vintage race, and the latest news in the automotive world. They share thoughts on the Grand Tour's new hosts, debate the merits of classic car insurance, and reminisce about their own automotive journeys. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and insights into the current state of car culture, making for an engaging listen for any automotive enthusiast.

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Ford Mustang

"... the new Ford FX Fox-body tribute package for the Mustang. We talk about our friend's Thomas and James from..."
Concept

Ford FX Fox-body tribute package

"...we have some thoughts on the new Ford FX Fox-body tribute package for the Mustang. We talk about our friend's Thomas and James from Throttle House getting a gig on the Grand Tour..."

The Ford FX Fox-body tribute package is a special version of the Mustang that honors older models made between 1979 and 1993. It usually has unique looks or features that remind fans of those classic cars.

Car

BMW M3

"That, you know what that is? That is a 3,000 mile E46 M3. Yeah. Yeah. Its value is in its pristine mix."

The BMW E46 M3 is a sporty car made by BMW, known for its speed and handling. It's a popular choice among car enthusiasts.

Car

BMW E46

"...That, you know what that is? That is a 3,000 mile E46 M3. Yeah. Yeah. Its value is in its pristine mix...."
Concept

Thunder Hill

"...it was California Thunder Hill. They did a 25 hour, they did a 25 hour, one minute race because they wanted it to be the longest race, I think in the United States..."

Thunder Hill is a race track in California where long races happen. One of the famous events there is the 25-hour race, which is really challenging for drivers and teams.

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LED headlights

"...we had, uh, like high quality LED, Holly headlights, but we like two of them on our Ford Ranchero. And those did dick. Yeah."

LED headlights are a modern type of car light that lasts longer and uses less energy than older types. They are brighter and help you see better at night.

Car

Ford Ranchero

"...we like two of them on our Ford Ranchero. And those did dick. Yeah. Yeah. What you're out. Remember what I did V.I.R."

The Ford Ranchero is a type of vehicle that looks like a car but has a truck bed in the back. It was made by Ford and is known for being useful for carrying things while still being fun to drive.

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302 engine

"It has a 302 that's punched out to 331. It's pretty spicy."

The 302 engine is a type of V8 engine made by Ford that is popular for its good mix of power and fuel efficiency.

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fuel pump

"...because I put in a fuel pump that was too big. It was flowing too much fuel and it was circulating that hot fuel back into the tank."

A fuel pump helps get gasoline from the tank to the engine. If it's too strong, it can cause problems like overheating the fuel.

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fuel system

"...this was like a very new situation because he had put in a new fuel system and I told him the story about busy."

The fuel system is what gets gasoline or diesel from the tank to the engine so it can run. It has parts that help store the fuel and make sure the engine gets the right amount it needs to work properly.

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transmission cooler

"...they go to O'Reilly's. They buy a transmission cooler. And they put that in the fuel return line in the truck bed."

A transmission cooler is like a little radiator for your car's transmission. It helps keep the fluid cool so that the transmission doesn't get too hot and break down.

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Bugatti Veyron

"... it. But that sounds new to me. Me too. Maybe the Veyron has one. I don't know. Did it work? It did. Cool...."
Term

green flag

"...10 minutes before green flag. Green flag goes car drives an hour and 20 minutes until the driver can't handle the heat anymore..."

A 'green flag' means it's time to start racing. When you see it, you can go as fast as you want.

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suspension

"...this thing's like 2700 pounds. Yeah. Suspension. However, they did this. It's great..."

The suspension is what helps your car ride smoothly by absorbing bumps in the road. It keeps the tires in contact with the ground for better control.

Concept

Lemons racing

"And like lemons is so fun. If you are, if you're a mid-pack car, so we're class C..."

Lemons racing is a type of car race where people use cheap and sometimes broken cars. It's all about having fun and being creative rather than just trying to win.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"And then, you know, a Corvette C5 goes by at like a 20 mile per hour delta."

The Corvette C5 is a sports car made by Chevrolet that was built between 1997 and 2004. It's known for being fast and fun to drive.

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Ford Thunderbird

"... like a 20 mile per hour delta. Yeah. There was a Thunderbird out there that I had amazing battles with like I'..."
Term

brake

"...I was trying to figure out if I could break later to like shave some time because we can get to the times in a moment. And I break a little too late..."

Braking is what you do to slow down or stop your car. You press the brake pedal, and it makes the car slow down.

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locked up the tires

"...I locked up the tires. And then in the moment I went, oh, I've locked up the tires. I need to release..."

When you lock up the tires, it means the wheels stop turning while you're trying to brake. This can make the car slide and hard to steer.

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clutch pedal

"...cutting off fuel leak occasionally clutch pedal breaking..."

The clutch pedal is what you press to change gears in a car with a manual transmission. If it breaks, you can't shift gears, which can make driving difficult.

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throttle

"...the throttle stop thing I snapped off by accident and had to pull back in because the throttle wouldn't return but wouldn't go down. Yeah. Oh, cool..."

The throttle is a part of the car that controls how much air goes into the engine. If it's not working right, the car can have trouble speeding up or slowing down.

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manual rack

"...it's a manual rack. You know, and so many turns locked to lock. Like you can do little slides and you feel like you're a god..."

A manual rack is a steering system where you have to turn the wheel yourself without any help from a motor. It can give you a better feel for the road but might be harder to steer, especially when going slow.

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dive bomb

"...I don't want to dive bomb. It's too early in the day. What if someone turns in? I was very like trying to protect the car too much..."

Dive bombing is when a driver tries to pass another car by going really fast into a corner. It's risky because it can cause crashes if not done carefully.

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endurance race

"...it was an endurance race. It's the kind of thing that people criticize doing when they've never driven a borrowed race car. Yeah. Yeah. We're driving a borrowed race car..."

An endurance race is a long car race where drivers try to go as fast as possible for many hours. It's about keeping the car running well and not just going fast for a short time.

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horsepower

"...If you have something with decent horsepower, the mountain will come to Muhammad, hubby. Yeah. That's a good point..."

Horsepower tells you how powerful an engine is. The higher the horsepower, the faster and more powerful the car can be.

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V8

"...Because I saw how much work Sam Smith put into that 2002 vintage race car and seems very complicated for that engine to try to go fast and let's go V8..."

A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V shape. It's powerful and often found in fast cars, giving them good acceleration.

Car

Suzuki Verona

"...ttle little dicey. Very tight. And then I went to Verona, which is an extremely underrated city. I can't b..."
Car

Ford Fox Body

"Did you see this Ford FX package that they did for the last time? I saw it. And I saw some some outlet... I am a huge fucking Fox body fan."

The Ford Fox Body is a type of car platform that Ford used for models like the Mustang. It became popular because it's lightweight and can be modified easily, which many car enthusiasts love.

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Ford Mustang GT

"...And there's a Fox body font on the dash. See that Mustang GT? That's the Fox body font. Is anything with the g..."
Term

gauge cluster

"Is anything with the gauge cluster? That would be like the last one. Well, they already had that."

The gauge cluster is the area in front of the driver that shows important information about the car, like how fast you're going and how much gas you have left. It's important for keeping track of your car's performance.

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Shelby Cobra

"... 1993 GT wheels. They don't look like the fucking Cobra wheels. They don't look like any Fox body wheel a..."
Car

Mitsubishi Lancer

"...at could work because it's, it's Tommy Mac and in Mitsubishi Lancer stuff. But yeah, the teal in the white is a white..."
Car

Alpine A110

"...Ben C from France, who shipped his Alpine A110 to a new, the new one, the current one. Yeah, the new one. Shipped it to the East Coast..."

The Alpine A110 is a small sports car that is fun to drive and has a classic look. The new version was made to celebrate the original model from many years ago, combining old-school style with new features.

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Alfa Romeo 4C

"...where opinions are hugely divided. Very true. Alpha 4C. Yeah. There are people who I generally trust about things who have said they like that car..."

The Alfa Romeo 4C is a small sports car that is very light and quick. It's designed for people who love to drive and want a car that feels very responsive and fun on the road.

Car

Audi RS4

"...e o slow. I'm considering a color change to my B7 RS4. Would you do a paint or a wrap? It's a driver wi..."
Car

Subaru WRX

"...my buddy's WRX, he immediately corrects me and says it's not a WRX, it's an STI. That's that's both great and I'm so annoying."

The WRX STI is a special version of the Subaru WRX that's built for speed and performance. It's known for being fast and great for driving on different types of roads, especially in races.

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Subaru WRX STI

"...it's not a WRX to STI. Oh my god, you suck. That's so funny..."

The WRX STI is an even faster version of the WRX, designed for racing and high performance. It has more power and special features that make it better for racing.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS

"...'d be the most insecure. Like if you if you had a GT3 RS and someone said he drives a 911, would you be, w..."
Car

Porsche 911

"... if you had a GT3 RS and someone said he drives a 911, would you be, was that I think that person might..."
Car

Ferrari 458 Speciale

"If someone has a 458 special and they go, oh, he has a 458, that person's not going to get shitty about it because you're being called rich either way."

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a faster and more powerful version of the regular 458 sports car. It has special features that make it better for racing and performance driving.

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Toyota Corolla

"... Yeah. Likewise, anything above that. I wonder if Corolla, like you are, right? G.R. Corolla, especially if..."
Car

Toyota GR Corolla

"Likewise, anything above that. I wonder if Corolla, like you are, right? G.R. Corolla, especially if you get the, what's the addition of the M? I forget. Oh, the Marisa. Marisa. You know, if someone's like, oh, they have a Corolla and you have to"
Car

Fiat Pandas

"...you're not going to believe what it is. STIs. No. Fiat pandas. She wants a Fiat panda now. Of course, she can't..."
Car

Mercedes-Benz GLE

"...stels, Matt. Yeah, definitely. There's a Mercedes GLE coupe parked in front of the hotel. And Hannah go..."
Car

Jeep Wrangler

"...ou. Whoa. Complicate and add weight. Found a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon final whatever the fuck edition is an eye..."
Car

GMC Hummer Evs

"... know, here's what's crazy for money. I bet early Hummer EVs from the same price less value for money. Early l..."
Car

Tesla Cybertruck

"...st to shit on it to shit on it. The first edition Cybertruck because it was shipped without the things that ma..."
Car

Alpina B3

"... or at least most of it actually. NK says, if the Alpina B3 was available in the US, would it be a popular op..."
Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"...li up the 33 for drive on NBC Sports. He was in a Camaro one Ellie and I was in that car and I personally ..."
Car

Ford Bronco

"... cheeks, clapping cheeks, clapping cheeks, right? Bronco Raptors now hovering around 60 K used, which is a..."
Car

Ford F-150 Raptor

"clapping cheeks, right? Bronco Raptors now hovering around 60 K used, which is a lot of..."
Car

Ford Ranger

"... that. Maybe, maybe the Raptor, uh, the, the, the Ranger Raptor, you know, was really eating into a lot of..."
Car

Ford Ranger Raptor

"... that. Maybe, maybe the Raptor, uh, the, the, the Ranger Raptor, you know, was really eating into a lot of it. I ..."
Car

Ford Bronco Raptor

"..., was really eating into a lot of it. I mean, the Bronco Raptor was very expensive. It was really, really expensi..."
Car

Hummer H1 Hummer

"...aid, I think in the review and when I reviewed an H1 Hummer for Doug, like the Raptor has the same, or the Ra..."
Car

Land Defenders

"...a reliability thing. There is. But also it's fun. Defenders are sweet. They're when they're working. Yeah. Re..."
Car

BMW M2

".... There's a few options there. Yeah. But also the M2 competition is a lovely car. That would be a bett..."
Car

Nissan R35 Gtr

"...e next one's good too. Are the final years of the R35 GTR overpriced? Yes! Yes! Yes! The market for non-NIS..."
Car

Porsche 911 Turbo S

"...wer, but the asking price is in line with a 991.2 Turbo S. Honestly, production numbers. There's just selli..."
Car

Volkswagen Eos

"...ld BMW like four series ones, the Volkswagen, the EOS, the EOS, like some of those four-seater retracta..."
Car

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

"...the 9.11 T convertible and then I drove the Aston Vantage Roadster, which has like seven layers and was actually qui..."
Car

Subaru Brzs

"...s a little louder. It's a UV hoodie. Okay, I hate BRZs looking for a plus one for my BRZ. Okay, a new da..."
Car

Ford Gt350S

"... for sure. That's a great sweet spot. Can you get GT350s for 55 now? Yep. Yep. That's so fun. GT350s, abso..."
Car

Acura Tsx Sport Wagons

"...od. I think I'm being haunted by 2010s eras Acura TSX Sport wagons. Yeah. I don't know why this is happening to me b..."
Car

Pontiac Vibes

"...more than more than you normally would. I saw two Pontiac vibes white park next to each other the other day and I..."
Car

Pontiac Two Pontiac

"... LA more than more than you normally would. I saw two Pontiac vibes white park next to each other the other day..."
Car

Fisker Oceans

"... rad wood surprising. Um, I'm starting to see uh, Fisker Oceans being driven by Ubers. Yeah. Someone sent us a me..."
Car

Ford Gt

"... lighter at the front end. It's basically a Ford, Ford GT motor in there. All right. That's the one, but, b..."
Car

Ford F150

"what is it? It's basically the difference is it's a greed value insurance, right? If you go by a new Ford F-150 and you call up progressive and you say, I've bought a new 2025 Ford F-150, here's the VIN number. They give you a quote, right? If you then get into a crash,"
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Lamborghini Kuntosh

"..., haggardy. I have just bought a 1985 Lamborghini Kuntosh 5,000 QV. I would like to ensure it for $700,000...."
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