{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Reload EP0153 - Are Cars Too Good?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reload-ep0153-are-cars-too-good","audioUrl":"https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2289794612-veedubboy-122195539-reload-ep0153-are-cars-too.mp3","description":"On EP153 we start to notice cars are coming out of hibernation and we discuss if new cars are too good and are killing the aftermarket industry.\n\nEnjoy!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":483.6,"endTime":486.0,"type":"term","title":"three cylinder engine","url":"/glossary/three-cylinder-engine","quote":"[483.6s]  06 1200, you know, three cylinder engine. Fairly reliable engine.","canonicalId":"term:three-cylinder-engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A three-cylinder engine is a smaller, lighter engine configuration than four- or six-cylinder setups. In modern cars it’s often used to improve fuel economy, but it can feel a bit rougher depending on tuning and maintenance.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means the engine has three cylinders. It’s usually smaller and can be more efficient, but some people notice it feels less smooth than bigger engines."}},{"startTime":501.1,"endTime":506.9,"type":"part","title":"door","url":"/glossary/door","quote":"[501.1s]  And then somebody reversed into the door and wing. [503.4s]  Well, not say who. And they needed fixed. [506.9s]  I'd got a wing for it. I hadn't yet got a door.","canonicalId":"part:door","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “door” is the outer body panel and door assembly that provides access to the cabin. In collision repairs, doors are often replaced or repaired along with hinges, latches, and alignment to ensure proper sealing and fit.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “door” is the main entry panel you open to get into the car. After a side impact, it may need repair or replacement so it closes properly and seals against water and wind."}},{"startTime":501.1,"endTime":506.9,"type":"part","title":"wing","url":"/glossary/wing","quote":"[501.1s]  And then somebody reversed into the door and wing. [503.4s]  Well, not say who. And they needed fixed. [506.9s]  I'd got a wing for it. I hadn't yet got a door.","canonicalId":"part:wing","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “wing” is the outer front or rear fender panel on a car body. It’s a common collision-repair part because it’s exposed and can be damaged by impacts, often requiring replacement or repainting.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “wing” is the metal panel on the side of the car (like the fender). If someone hits the car, that’s one of the parts that often gets dented and needs fixing or replacing."}},{"startTime":605.0,"endTime":607.6,"type":"concept","title":"scrap","url":"/glossary/scrap","quote":"Well, put it this way. What's that thing worth in scrap, 200 quid? Possibly.","canonicalId":"concept:scrap","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Scrap value is what a non-running or heavily damaged car might be worth to recyclers by weight. When people discuss “what it’s worth in scrap,” they’re often deciding whether repairs make financial sense versus parting it out or sending it to a yard.","simplifiedExplanation":"Scrap value is what you can get if the car is basically too damaged to fix and gets recycled. It’s often used to judge whether it’s worth repairing or not."}},{"startTime":636.6,"endTime":638.0,"type":"part","title":"clutch","url":"/glossary/clutch","quote":"And they'll stick a clutch and flywheel on it.\nYeah.\nSo if you want really good mark sex golf, hit me up.","canonicalId":"part:clutch","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A clutch is the driveline component that connects and disconnects the engine’s power from the transmission. When it wears out, shifting and driving feel different, and it can start slipping or grab.","simplifiedExplanation":"The clutch is what lets the engine power get sent to the transmission. When it’s worn out, the car can feel like it won’t shift smoothly or it may slip under load."}},{"startTime":721.7,"endTime":774.11,"type":"term","title":"compressor","url":"/glossary/compressor","quote":"I only have one compressor... And it's swap it out kind of thing. I'd actually like to run two compressors","canonicalId":"term:compressor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A compressor is a pressurized-air device used to power pneumatic tools and some shop equipment. In a garage context, having more than one compressor can reduce downtime and improve how quickly you can run multiple tools at once.","simplifiedExplanation":"A compressor is a machine that makes compressed air. That air can run tools in a workshop, like air guns or impact wrenches."}},{"startTime":792.3,"endTime":837.15,"type":"term","title":"subwoofer","url":"/glossary/subwoofer","quote":"So I wanted the sub in under the partial shelf support...","canonicalId":"term:subwoofer","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A subwoofer is the speaker designed to reproduce low bass frequencies. In car audio, the subwoofer’s enclosure (like the fiberglass sub box) strongly affects how it sounds and how efficiently it plays bass.","simplifiedExplanation":"A subwoofer is the speaker that makes the deep “boom” sounds. Where and how it’s mounted—especially the box it sits in—changes the bass quality."}},{"startTime":823.7,"endTime":828.5,"type":"term","title":"fiberglass resin","url":"/glossary/fiberglass-resin","quote":"Mix your fiberglass resin, paint it on, put your fiberglass matting on...","canonicalId":"term:fiberglass-resin","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fiberglass resin is the liquid binder used with fiberglass mat to create a hard composite. When it cures, it turns the layered material into a rigid shell suitable for custom enclosures.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fiberglass resin is the “glue” that hardens fiberglass into a solid form. 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Here, it’s being used to protect the carpet while they’re doing some kind of covering or sealing."}},{"startTime":873.0,"endTime":878.5,"type":"term","title":"duct tape","url":"/glossary/duct-tape","quote":"So once I had the tape on, I put a layer of masking tape, [873.0s] and then I put a layer of duct tape because I thought, [875.1s] well, at least that's waterproof compared to masking tape.","canonicalId":"term:duct-tape","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Duct tape is a strong, cloth-backed tape often used for temporary repairs and sealing. The speaker is choosing it over masking tape because they believe it will be more water-resistant for the job.","simplifiedExplanation":"Duct tape is a very sticky, tough tape people use for quick fixes. They’re using it here because they think it will hold up better against water than masking tape."}},{"startTime":896.03,"endTime":900.0,"type":"term","title":"wax","url":"/glossary/wax","quote":"And then the plan was to wax it and then put your fiberglass on so it doesn't stick and makes it nice and easy to remove.","canonicalId":"term:wax","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In car detailing, wax is a protective coating applied to paint to add gloss and create a sacrificial layer against dirt, water, and light contaminants. It can also make certain materials easier to remove if you’re doing temporary work on the surface.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wax is a protective layer you put on car paint. It helps the paint look shiny and makes it easier to clean later, and sometimes it helps other materials come off without damaging the paint."}},{"startTime":921.8,"endTime":928.1,"type":"company","title":"Auto Finesse","url":"/glossary/auto-finesse","quote":"So there was a thing of auto finesse, ceramic spray on wax. I thought myself that should do the job and ceramic would be even better.","canonicalId":"company:auto-finesse","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Auto Finesse is a detailing brand known for car-care products like sprays, waxes, and ceramic-based coatings. Mentioning it helps listeners identify the specific product line used for paint protection in the episode.","simplifiedExplanation":"Auto Finesse is a company that makes car detailing products. In this case, they’re talking about one of its wax/coating sprays used to protect the paint."}},{"startTime":955.2,"endTime":998.1,"type":"term","title":"silicone","url":"/glossary/silicone","quote":"...has silicone in it. Silicone prohibits fiberglass resin from setting and it was still sticky... I'd wiped the silicone stuff off the back of it. And then it hardened.","canonicalId":"term:silicone","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Silicone contamination can prevent fiberglass resin from curing properly. If silicone is present on the surface (or in a product used near the repair), the resin can stay tacky and fail to set, making the job much harder.","simplifiedExplanation":"Silicone can mess up fiberglass repairs because it stops the resin from hardening. If it gets on the surface, the patch can stay sticky and won’t cure right."}},{"startTime":1024.3,"endTime":1030.0,"type":"term","title":"fiberglass body kits","url":"/glossary/fiberglass-body-kits","quote":"...people are. [1027.0s] and then fiberglass body kits and things. [1029.1s] And Jack commented on my video today...","canonicalId":"term:fiberglass-body-kits","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fiberglass body kits are aftermarket exterior parts made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic. They’re often used to change a car’s appearance or add aerodynamic components, but they require careful fitting, trimming, and finishing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fiberglass body kits are add-on car parts made from fiberglass. People use them to change the look of a car, but they usually need a lot of careful work to fit and finish properly."}},{"startTime":1200.2,"endTime":1220.1,"type":"part","title":"amplifier","url":"/glossary/amplifier","quote":"I haven't got an amplifier for it yet. [1201.9s] And then I sort of thought it was like...","canonicalId":"part:amplifier","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An amplifier boosts audio signals so speakers can play louder and with better control. In car audio, you often need an amplifier matched to the subwoofer and/or speakers to get clean sound without distortion.","simplifiedExplanation":"An amplifier is what powers the speakers. Without one, most car head units can’t push enough power for good bass or volume."}},{"startTime":1235.2,"endTime":1236.9,"type":"brand","title":"Kenwood","url":"/glossary/kenwood","quote":"Ah, there was Kenwood was, it was black. [1236.9s] I had Genesis amplifiers that were like brushed aluminium.","canonicalId":"brand:kenwood","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Kenwood is a major car audio manufacturer, especially known for head units and speakers. The transcript is comparing styling—Kenwood being described as black—while discussing different amplifier brands.","simplifiedExplanation":"Kenwood is a well-known brand for car audio, like radios and speakers. Here it’s mentioned as another brand people used for amps and head units."}},{"startTime":1302.3,"endTime":1305.0,"type":"concept","title":"specced","url":"/glossary/specced","quote":"Some of the cars come specced with like Bang and Olson, you know, real good gear and you're just going, this is fantastic.","canonicalId":"concept:specced","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Specced” is shorthand for “specified” in car-buying and build contexts—meaning the car is ordered or configured with certain options. Here, it means the vehicle is configured with a premium audio package.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Specced” just means the car was built with certain options. In this case, it’s saying the car includes a better sound system."}},{"startTime":1560.5,"endTime":1572.4,"type":"part","title":"caliper","url":"/glossary/caliper","quote":"...I got the front passenger side caliper off. I didn't realize that the brake wear sensor was still attached, but by that stage, I had the whole caliper and carrier off and it was in my hand, just attached by this little wire.","canonicalId":"part:caliper","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A brake caliper is the clamp that holds the brake pads and squeezes them against the rotor to create stopping force. In this segment, the host removes the front passenger-side caliper and carrier, then realizes it’s still connected by a sensor wire.","simplifiedExplanation":"The caliper is the part that squeezes the brake pads against the brake disc (rotor). They took it off, but a wire was still attached."}},{"startTime":1636.0,"endTime":1639.2,"type":"term","title":"transmission jack","url":"/glossary/transmission-jack","quote":"[1636.0s] lowered the car on the ramp [1637.2s] with the transmission jack under it. [1639.2s] Oh, here, that would have been a great.","canonicalId":"term:transmission-jack","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A transmission jack is a specialized floor jack with a narrow, adjustable saddle designed to lift and position heavy drivetrain components like transmissions. It provides better control than a standard jack when working under the car.","simplifiedExplanation":"A transmission jack is a stronger, more controllable jack used to lift heavy parts under the car. People use it when they need to position something precisely, like a transmission."}},{"startTime":1796.5,"endTime":1798.2,"type":"term","title":"engine light","url":"/glossary/engine-light","quote":"Then the engine went from light to come back on, turned out to be one of the auxiliary pumps. 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It prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking so you can maintain steering control and reduce stopping distance on many surfaces.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is a safety system in your car’s brakes. When you brake hard, it helps stop the wheels from locking so you can steer instead of sliding."}},{"startTime":2252.0,"endTime":2254.97,"type":"concept","title":"Sunday drivers","url":"/glossary/sunday-drivers","quote":"On the way back up, it was like micro.\nSunday drivers.","canonicalId":"concept:sunday-drivers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Sunday drivers” is a slang term for people who drive more slowly and casually, often on weekends when traffic is lighter. It matters because slower driving can increase travel time and create bunching behind them.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Sunday drivers” just means drivers who go slower and take it easy, usually on weekends. That can make traffic feel worse even if there aren’t many cars."}},{"startTime":2264.5,"endTime":2276.7,"type":"concept","title":"overtake","url":"/glossary/overtake","quote":"I was like, if I knew this road better, I could probably be ready to overtake. But to be honest with you, there's no where really to pass safely.","canonicalId":"concept:overtake","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Overtake” is passing another vehicle on the road. The key point here is that safe overtaking depends on having enough sight distance, road width, and time to complete the pass without forcing oncoming traffic to react.","simplifiedExplanation":"Overtaking means going past another car. It’s only safe when you can see far enough ahead and there’s enough room to finish the pass without risking a head-on situation."}},{"startTime":2346.3,"endTime":2354.1,"type":"part","title":"lowered","url":"/glossary/lowered","quote":"There was a lowered Tesla on what I imagine were like 21s or 22s. It sat really, really nice.","canonicalId":"part:lowered","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Lowered” refers to reducing a car’s ride height, usually by changing suspension springs/struts or using coilovers. It affects wheel fitment, handling feel, and ride comfort, and can increase the chance of scraping if not set up carefully.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Lowered” means the car sits lower than stock. People do it for looks, but it can also affect ride comfort and ground clearance."}},{"startTime":2349.1,"endTime":2352.4,"type":"term","title":"21s or 22s","url":"/glossary/21s-or-22s","quote":"There was a lowered Tesla on what I imagine were like 21s or 22s. It sat really, really nice.","canonicalId":"term:21s-or-22s","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“21s or 22s” refers to wheel diameter—21-inch or 22-inch rims. Larger wheels often come with shorter sidewall tires, which can improve visual fitment but may reduce ride comfort and increase sensitivity to potholes.","simplifiedExplanation":"That’s talking about the wheel size—21-inch or 22-inch rims. Bigger wheels can look great, but they can make the ride harsher and be easier to damage on rough roads."}},{"startTime":2433.8,"endTime":2436.57,"type":"term","title":"Diesel","url":"/glossary/diesel","quote":"It's criminal down south. 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The speaker argues that as the market gradually moves away from ICE cars, demand for traditional performance/tuning parts can weaken.","simplifiedExplanation":"“ICE” means gas/diesel cars with traditional engines. The speaker is saying that as those cars get phased out, it becomes harder for tuning brands to sell the same kind of sporty parts."}},{"startTime":2779.89,"endTime":2784.4,"type":"brand","title":"Volkswagen","url":"/glossary/volkswagen","quote":"And like they pushed like that busy pushed Volkswagen massively in the US\n[2784.4s]  and they've decided to bring it back at a point when there's barely a car you could drive.","canonicalId":"brand:volkswagen","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Volkswagen (VW) is a major automaker known for compact cars like the Golf and its performance variants. 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