New Import Laws are here and turbo vs N/A.
About this episode
Exciting changes in Australian import laws are discussed, allowing enthusiasts to bring in previously restricted models like the GTR and various turbocharged vehicles. The crew debates the merits of turbocharged versus naturally aspirated engines, sharing personal experiences and preferences. They explore how modern technology has improved turbo reliability and performance, while also reminiscing about the charm of high-revving NA engines. The episode wraps up with a fun car quiz, testing the hosts' automotive knowledge.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Adrian, Alam, Ed and Scott discuss the latest with their rides, Scott fills us in on the new Import Laws, the boys debate over Turbo vs N/A and we do the car quiz.
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Nissan Gtrs
"Yeah. Which is, which is a big problem. Solved by GTRs from 2009, it'd be great. We've got, we're going ..."
Ford Falcon
"...se with you so far, I put a bonnet protect on the Falcon, okay? That was David. Yeah, I bought some rain g..."
Chevrolet Spin
"...I was like, look, here you go. Just take it for a spin. So they brought her back at like, 4:45."
Honda Civic
"...al updates. I did get the seat back from my Honda Civic. I'll make drop that off day for you know, so tha..."
Mitsubishi Colt
"...s a pretty uninspiring, Bunch as the 32 382 sedan Mitsubishi Colt 82. Uh, Ford laser just released Holden Gemini, t..."
Toyota Corolla
"... released Holden Gemini, that's and Pulsar Toyota Corolla. What Gemini was it? Was it like the one of the l..."
Nissan Pulsar
"...ord laser just released Holden Gemini, that's and Pulsar Toyota Corolla. What Gemini was it? Was it like t..."
Subaru WRX
"...ould be able to bring in a lot of special edition WRX has and STIs to now. Yeah look like somewhat 2009..."
Mazda Rx7
"I'll leave it to you guys. Because, like, the reason why I'm bringing this up is because I was looking at the original Honda NSX and in its Timeless facing up against like the GTR Supra RX-7, twin turbo, you know, Oh really powerful cars. It didn't have as much power as any of those cars but you know, you know, it still was pretty damn Weaponry on the on a racetrack or a Toge. So, Doesn't matter necessarily"
Toyota Supra
"...nd in its Timeless facing up against like the GTR Supra RX-7, twin turbo, you know, Oh really powerful ca..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...l, that's not Turbo. Whoa and look at it like the Land Cruiser you know, my mates just bought a 70 series Land C..."
Chevrolet Cruze
"...of people. I mean, not some cars, like the Holden Cruze is and things, but, you know, I'm not on most car..."
Honda S2000
"...ou know, flowing with the Cannons, like my mates, S2000 its unique. If you want the good sound, you're go..."
Subaru Liberty
"...rbos were coming in and not? Yeah. Um I'm on your Subaru Liberty be for I dropped years ago. It's better to say th..."
Lancia Stratos
".... What are three solutions question to the Lancia Stratos that? How many cylinders? This is go with three i..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...nness World Records bosses? Engine exchange of VW Beetle. Had a time of what? Like do we have to have an e..."
Mercedes-Benz SLK
"Ella. Where is somewhere in the UK? Hey Mercedes, SLK. Where was the question 8? The crossfire assemble..."
Opel Speedster
"...My wife, what two engines did the VX to 20 / Opel Speedster? The come out with. Don't look it up, Alice, don'..."
Lotus Elise
"... gets interesting that cop was based on the Lotus Elise, but they use that they use actually like a, like..."
Opel Astra
"...e a, like, General Motors engine. So they use the Astra turbo engine, the two later, and, and then a to p..."
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