{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Restoration Trends & Parking Lot Problems","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/restoration-trends-parking-lot-problems","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71830355/050226.mp3","description":"Join us as Dave and the crew talk about the latest trends in automotive restoration! We are breaking down which classic models from the 80s and 90s are being gobbled up for modern resto-mod builds. Plus, we share a few parking lot mishaps including the wild story of a lifted truck that didn't quite see the Lamborghini in its path. You wont want to miss this on Let’s Talk Cars Radio! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-cars-radio--5026292/support."},"annotations":[{"startTime":131.6,"endTime":145.7,"type":"concept","title":"restomots","url":"/glossary/restomots","quote":"So if you had a guess what, just give me three or five of the top cars that people are gobbling up from the eighties, early eighties to late eighties that they are now trying to get a hold of and they want to do like restaurmots. They want to\n[145.7s] give it all new technology, but you know it still had that old look to it.","canonicalId":"concept:restomots","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A restomod is a restoration that’s updated with modern technology while keeping the original look and character. 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In this case, the host says it seemed to be a misfire, which can happen when the engine isn’t burning fuel correctly."}},{"startTime":1750.0,"endTime":1753.4,"type":"term","title":"missfire","url":"/glossary/missfire","quote":"[1750.0s] like came on. It's just indicated a missfire. Couldn't figure\n[1753.4s] out why because it had plugs and stuff put in it last year.","canonicalId":"term:missfire","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A misfire is when one or more engine cylinders fail to ignite properly during combustion. That can trigger the check engine light and often causes rough running, hesitation, or reduced power; the host mentions they couldn’t immediately figure out why after plugs were installed.","simplifiedExplanation":"A misfire means part of the engine isn’t firing correctly, so it doesn’t burn fuel as it should. That can make the engine run rough and can turn on the check engine light."}},{"startTime":1758.1,"endTime":1760.92,"type":"term","title":"moisture","url":"/glossary/moisture","quote":"[1753.4s] out why because it had plugs and stuff put in it last year. I don't know if it was just\n[1758.1s] the it was kind of misty in the morning, so like that I got a little moisture.","canonicalId":"term:moisture","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Moisture can interfere with ignition and combustion, especially when it gets into areas like spark plug wells or ignition components. The host suggests misty morning moisture might have contributed to the misfire they saw.","simplifiedExplanation":"Moisture is just water in the air or on parts. The speaker is wondering if damp conditions that morning could have caused the engine to misfire."}},{"startTime":1801.5,"endTime":1813.3,"type":"term","title":"lift kit","url":"/glossary/lift-kit","quote":"Yeah, but you don't know like lift kit like he did two inch eight inches.\n[1806.0s] Speaker 3: Uh no, that was a.\n[1808.0s] Speaker 2: Five and a half hid which basically like a six inch slift kit that was on that truck, So it sat up kind of high and stuff.","canonicalId":"term:lift-kit","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A lift kit raises a truck or SUV’s ride height by changing suspension components. The segment contrasts “smaller” lifts with more extreme lift setups, which can make the vehicle sit very high and change how it drives. Lift kits are often discussed in terms of cost, fitment, and how they affect real-world drivability.","simplifiedExplanation":"A lift kit is a set of parts that raises a truck or SUV higher off the ground. People do it for looks or clearance, but it can also change how the vehicle handles. In this story, the lift is part of why the truck is getting attention in parking lots."}},{"startTime":1807.96,"endTime":1813.24,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/1994_Ford_Bronco%2C_Rear_Right%2C_06-16-2020.jpg","quote":"...uck, So it sat up kind of high and stuff. Now, my Bronco that I had had a smaller lift kit and that was ju...","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Bronco is a rugged SUV built for off-road capability, and it’s especially associated with a “sit up high” driving position. In the podcast, it sounds like the discussion is about lift kits and how the Bronco was modified for more ground clearance and a tougher stance. That kind of customization is a common reason the Bronco comes up in enthusiast talk.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Bronco is an SUV designed for off-road driving. It often sits higher than many regular cars, and some owners add lift kits to make it even taller. In the conversation, they’re talking about how that changes the look and off-road ability.","imageAttribution":"SsmIntrigue (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2622.7,"endTime":2625.9,"type":"term","title":"seat belt","url":"/glossary/seatbelt","quote":"Speaker 4: I don't want to take away your thunder, but my noise is just like that. But you know, like when\n[2622.7s] you don't do the seat belt and it makes like that ding ding ding.","canonicalId":"term:seat-belt","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A seat belt is the restraint system that keeps occupants from moving forward during a crash. Many cars have a seat-belt reminder that triggers an audible chime when the driver (or passenger) isn’t buckled.","simplifiedExplanation":"Your seat belt is what keeps you from flying forward in a crash. Cars often beep or ding if you’re not buckled so you remember to fasten it."}},{"startTime":2709.2,"endTime":2712.0,"type":"term","title":"Engine light","url":"/glossary/engine-light","quote":"Speaker 4: But if it's a check.\n[2709.2s] Speaker 4: Engine light, it's a screaming catt you know, you pop a tire, It's like a cartoon explosion.","canonicalId":"term:engine-light","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “engine light” is the dashboard check-engine warning, triggered when the car’s engine/emissions system detects a fault. It can range from minor issues to problems that need prompt diagnosis, so the car may also store diagnostic trouble codes.","simplifiedExplanation":"The engine light is a warning on your dashboard that something in the engine or emissions system needs attention. It doesn’t always mean the car is about to break, but you should get it checked."}},{"startTime":2712.0,"endTime":2716.0,"type":"term","title":"pop a tire","quote":"Speaker 4: Engine light, it's a screaming catt you know, you pop a tire, It's like a cartoon explosion.\n[2720.0s] Speaker 3: That just keeps geting off.","canonicalId":"term:pop-a-tire","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pop a tire” is slang for a tire failure where the tire suddenly loses pressure. Modern cars may respond with warnings (and sometimes audible alerts) depending on the system and how quickly pressure drops.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Pop a tire” means the tire suddenly fails and loses air fast. 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