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Rob in Japan and answering your questions

Rob in Japan and answering your questions

Car Torque with Matty J Apr 21, 2025 100 min
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About this episode

Rob shares his experiences from Japan, discussing the unique driving culture and car scene he encountered during his trip. He highlights visits to iconic locations like the Toyota Museum and the Grand Prix, expressing both excitement and disappointment about certain aspects. The conversation also touches on automotive projects and updates from the hosts, including car maintenance challenges and upcoming events. Listeners can expect a mix of personal anecdotes, car culture insights, and engaging banter among the hosts.

Topics: car culture in japan driving experiences toyota museum automotive projects car maintenance updates
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Holden Commodore Waggon
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Holden Commodore Waggon

"...sn't a great week for cars because I had my son's Commodore waggon in having the the Togo release button looked at a..."
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Honda Accord
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Honda Accord

"...solutely not. Other than that mate, that's the 94 Accord last week while I had the Commodore being fixed a..."
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Nissan Micra
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Nissan Micra

"...hey did. And you know, it's something. Any Tiger, Micra and Hothouse Green Commodore writer will tell you..."
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Toyota Crown
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Toyota Crown

"Yeah. So did you say? On the crown, have you got a crown as well? Yes, I've got a 19..."
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Toyota MR2
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Toyota MR2

"...that, but that's another story. Then I've got the MR2 going in next week to get its remain done. New cl..."
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Audi S6
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Audi S6

"...rade lap. No, I didn't see the parade S. Six 60s. S6 sixties. Sorry I I interjected. Sorry."
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Ferrari 12
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Ferrari 12

"That's. That's right. And it just, it's always boggled my mind because like, that's how it used to be. I remember Ferrari 1-2, Ferrari 1-2, Ferrari 1-2 and and and Schumacher and and and, you know, would be going hammer and Tong like they'd be going at it on the on the on the track, you know, pretty."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"... meant to have it all talking about having an all Mustang race series in Australia next year. Really. Yeah,..."
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Ford Ranger
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Ford Ranger

"...'s where my wife went ended up. I'd like a a Ford Ranger series. They did that for a while, didn't they? I..."
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Ford Falcon
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Ford Falcon

"...t's a hero to some look. Probably AGT, probably a Falcon GTHO because yeah, there are only 1500 made and t..."
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Honda NSX
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Honda NSX

"...ecause they're all replicas at this point. Own an NSX and give to Scottie his 34 GTR back. Yeah."
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Nissan Gtr
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Nissan Gtr

"...this point. Own an NSX and give to Scottie his 34 GTR back. Yeah. Scottie Doe. Does that mean all the c..."
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Mazda Rx7
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Mazda Rx7

"...'s work, David. Yeah, for Maddie I'd give him AFD RX7. Oh yes. And it'll be the last edition, Bathurst ..."
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Corvette

"...re in the old school youths is just going to be a Corvette Stingray. Yeah, OK. Which again, similar sort of"
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Lexus LFA
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Lexus LFA

"...B because everyone knows I'm going to pick Alexis LFA out of everything, but like I'm going to be a bit..."
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Toyota 86
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Toyota 86

"... to crush a so no, I'm going to crush a Toyota, a Toyota 86, not an A not an A 86, but like a like, you know,..."
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Volkswagen Golf Gti
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Volkswagen Golf Gti

"...er. And and I was I was going to say, you know, a Golf GTI, but that would be too obvious. So I'll grab some..."
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Toyota Supra
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Toyota Supra

"... like real Halo cars, GTH OS 2 door Rexes and and Supras. So because it's not Halo enough, I want to say s..."
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Volvo C30
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Volvo C30

"...re they're. Very pretty. And that's where the the C30 which. Was that that hatch? Version that that had..."
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Toyota Celica
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Toyota Celica

"... in. I'll give you .5 for that. Yeah, it's in the Celica. It is in a Celica. I'll give you .5. I know exac..."
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Mazda B
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Mazda B

"...tion is what was it based on? It was based on the Mazda B 2600. Yeah, I'll pay that."
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Honda Prelude
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Honda Prelude

"..., that's the one. Yeah. Question #7 The new Honda Prelude will be offered with approximately how many trans..."
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740 Volvo 740 Turbo
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740 Volvo 740 Turbo

"...uous link you could possibly have to something as Volvo 740 Turbo. Mind you, very low pressure turbos too, by the w..."
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Saab Turbo
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Saab Turbo

"... have went straight to Saab. I would have went to Saab Turbo. That's that's where I would. Have went see that ..."
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Volvo 850
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Volvo 850

"... to have a quick look and see what the prizes for 850 Volvos and 7:40 Volvos are actually going for at ..."
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