Reload EP143 - Roots Classic 2025
About this episode
Episode 143 features Lee Maxwell, Nigel Lamont, and Connor McCann discussing their recent automotive adventures, including a surprise guest appearance by Stefan. They share stories about car shows, personal updates, and humorous anecdotes about driving experiences. The conversation touches on topics like the driver awareness course, car modifications, and the challenges of navigating Northern Ireland's roads. The hosts also delve into the latest automotive news, including Volkswagen's naming strategy for electric vehicles and the rise of manual transmissions. It's a lively episode filled with camaraderie and car culture insights.
Volkswagen Bora
"... the same. Where like the T-T and the R32 and the Bora is all a big head cast piece."
Nissan R32
"...iling arm is the same. Where like the T-T and the R32 and the Bora is all a big head cast piece."
Renault Twingo
"because the weather's better. But I saw Renault Twingo's, Mark I Fiestas, old Clio's. That's amazing, Mark I Fiestas are still kicking around"
Chevrolet Nova
"I used to love going to see old golfs, old Novas, 106s I got. Novas, I've noticed."
Peugeot 106
"I used to love going to see old golfs, old Novas, 106s I got. Novas, I've noticed."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...Which looked a bit like the Renault version of my Jetta. Yes."
Volkswagen Tiguan
"...s talk that they will adapt like the Golf and the Tiguan and Passat, eventually. So it's like a soft switc..."
Volkswagen Passat
"... they will adapt like the Golf and the Tiguan and Passat, eventually. So it's like a soft switch over to e..."
Rolls-Royce Phantom
"News I have came out this week, a story about the Phantom F1 driver. Yes, the car."
Ferrari 360
"So for a long time now, he's had the Ferrari 360 and old man beigey gold color on the L.I.M.s,"
911 Porsche Gt3
"...hed and the interior was a cream leather with the Porsche GT3 like alien head seats on that."
Volkswagen Caddy
"...s I seen was our friend Tony has a, it's a Mark 1 caddy pickup with a 20 valve turbo and it's recently ch..."
Suzuki Swift Sport
"... now, them Swifts. They're all going to be on the Swift Sports. I remember the Swift GTIs were just bought"
Volkswagen Gtis
"...g to be on the Swift Sports. I remember the Swift GTIs were just bought by Club Monroeys."
Mini Classic Mini
"...even though it's not driving. The owner crashed a classic Mini and then didn't want to drive older cars"
Ford Ranger
"... got too many gears? I went and test drove a Ford Ranger this week with my cousin as he's looking to buy o..."
Honda Civic
"for stuff like that. You're a big civic guy. Mm-hmm."
Renault Williams Clio
"Tree. William's Clio or... I'll get you."
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