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Please Stop These Car Mods

Please Stop These Car Mods

MartiniWorks Podcast Aug 28, 2025 56 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion with special guest Lars Beck dives into the world of underrated car models and modifications that enthusiasts love. The hosts share their passion for cars like the Fiat 500 Abarth and Lexus IS 300, exploring what makes them surprisingly enjoyable despite their quirks. They also touch on the challenges of teaching manual driving, the nuances of brake systems, and the excitement of upcoming events like Final Bout. The episode balances humor with insightful automotive knowledge, making it a fun listen for anyone interested in car culture.

Topics: underrated cars manual driving brake systems car modifications car shows drifting events Fiat 500 Abarth Lexus IS 300 Final Bout Mazda Speed 3
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Fiat 500
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Car

Fiat 500

"Yeah. Fiat 500 Abarth. You're speaking my language."
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Dodge Neon
IFCAR (Public domain)
Car

Dodge Neon

"And I love them. They sound like a Dodge Neon SRT-4s. Surprisingly, I was able to fit in one."
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Is300
Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Is300

"It's crazy. I would say, what about the Lexus IS 300? Yeah, yeah."
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Toyota Prius
TTTNIS (CC0)
Car

Toyota Prius

"Lars, you got any? Yeah, for me, the new Prius has no business looking the way it does. Oh, yeah..."
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Toyota Corolla
TTTNIS (CC0)
Car

Toyota Corolla

"... one's stunning. I think it looks better than the Corolla even. And that's a good looking car."
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Buick Regal GS
MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Buick Regal GS

"I got a weird one. The Buick Regal GS. So it's kind of like the spin on like the old li..."
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Mazda Speed
Bull-Doser (Public domain)
Car

Mazda Speed

"Yeah. I would say another one is the Mazda Speed 3. Oh yeah."
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BMW 328D
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW 328D

"...e, I don't think they make any more but I had the 328D wagon. Oh, that's right."
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Scion Tc
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Public domain)
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Scion Tc

"...ly, I'm sad Alex isn't here to hear this, but the Scion TC, that car shouldn't be good. That is good because..."
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Ford Ranger
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Ranger

"I learned they aged well. In a Ford Ranger. Oh."
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Ford Mustang GTD
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Mustang GTD

"And then when I was like 17, I had a Mustang GT, automatic though. And I wanted to trade it."
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Ford Bronco
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Bronco

"...e you violent. Like fucking riding like a bucking Bronco. Dude, I just remember him doing that like three ..."
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BMW M3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW M3

"I was doing time attack of course in the M3 and every time we changed something on the car, i..."
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BMW M5
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW M5

"...rive it there last year because I just bought the M5. And I'm pretty sure none of that's going to happ..."
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Datsun 510
sv1ambo (CC BY 2.0)
Car

Datsun 510

"... the other 10% rascals that take it even further, 510s are a great option. Or maybe I should say 9%."
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Toyota Supra
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Toyota Supra

"...o do some ride-alongs. And I guess I've driven my Supra on that. Not drifting, but just go carting around..."
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BMW M2
Wikisympathisant (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW M2

"Sure. I remember parking the M2 back there one of the years. It's, it's, it's a l..."
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