{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S3 E65","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s3-e65","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/120683817/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-28%2F425081276-44100-2-7a6069cae4d0b.mp3","description":"Description\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":91.02,"endTime":94.22,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet SSR","url":"/cars/chevrolet/ssr","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/SSR_1_06-29-2019_1.jpg","quote":"...he good wheels in stock, like works, gram lights, SSRs, all sorts of good stuff. In case you're wonderin...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:ssr","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet SSR is a distinctive U.S.-market vehicle that blends a pickup-style body with a retractable-roof roadster concept. It’s a niche, attention-grabbing model, which is why it can come up in conversations about unusual or collectible cars. In the podcast, it’s mentioned alongside wheel brands, implying a focus on the car’s look and build details.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet SSR is a weird-looking car that mixes a truck and a convertible idea. It has a pickup-like shape but is meant to be styled like a roadster. The podcast mentions it in the context of customizing and parts like wheels.","imageAttribution":"SsmIntrigue (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":179.0,"endTime":186.0,"type":"concept","title":"buying a car sight unseen","url":"/glossary/buying-a-car-sight-unseen","quote":"I mean, there is cars out there.\n[181.1s] But buying a car sight unseen other than just the listing\n[186.0s] and then driving it across country, essentially,","canonicalId":"concept:buying-a-car-sight-unseen","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Buying a car sight unseen” means purchasing without physically inspecting it in person or verifying condition firsthand. For enthusiast cars—especially older ones with unknown history—it increases the risk of hidden issues.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means buying a car without seeing it or checking it yourself. With older cars, you can’t easily spot problems that might be expensive to fix later."}},{"startTime":192.3,"endTime":194.4,"type":"term","title":"unknown miles","url":"/glossary/unknown-miles","quote":"[192.3s] Yeah, there's like three.\n[193.7s] Unknown miles.\n[194.4s] There's three hells of being an automotive enthusiast.","canonicalId":"term:unknown-miles","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Unknown miles” refers to not knowing the car’s odometer reading or total usage. For older cars, mileage is a key clue to wear, so not having it makes condition and maintenance history harder to judge.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means the seller doesn’t clearly know (or won’t share) how many miles the car has. Without that info, it’s harder to estimate how worn things might be."}},{"startTime":260.2,"endTime":272.8,"type":"term","title":"EV crossover","url":"/glossary/ev-crossover","quote":"So the Ferrari Luce is a ugly abomination of an EV crossover that for the first time in my life... I still don't think I would like it.","canonicalId":"term:ev-crossover","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An EV crossover is a sport-utility vehicle (SUV-style) body that’s powered by an electric drivetrain rather than a gasoline engine. In this context, the host is criticizing how EV crossovers are often styled to look “electric” or “hybrid-like,” instead of using a more traditional Ferrari design language. The term matters because it ties the design critique to the vehicle’s powertrain category.","simplifiedExplanation":"An EV crossover is an SUV-style car that runs on electricity. The host is basically saying that EVs often get a certain look, and they don’t think that look is necessary. They wish the car could look more like a typical Ferrari instead."}},{"startTime":285.0,"endTime":317.58,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari Purosangue","url":"/cars/ferrari/purosangue","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/2023_Ferrari_Purosangue_3.jpg","quote":"But this is the same company that designed the Ferrari Pro Sangue, which in my opinion is one of the most gorgeous looking SUV... It is a super gorgeous looking car.","canonicalId":"car:ferrari:pro sangue","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":300.5,"endTime":317.58,"type":"concept","title":"why do EVs have to look like EVs","quote":"Yeah, why do EVs have to look like EVs? Did you see this thing? Yeah, this is atrocious... why couldn't they just do a typical like Ferrari design?","canonicalId":"concept:why-do-evs-have-to-look-like-evs","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is a design philosophy complaint: the host argues that EVs are being forced into a recognizable “EV look” rather than being designed with the brand’s own styling identity. In enthusiast terms, it’s about whether the powertrain should dictate the aesthetics, or whether designers should prioritize brand cues and proportions. The host’s proposed alternative is “typical Ferrari design,” using the Pro Sangue as proof of concept.","simplifiedExplanation":"The host is complaining about EVs having a similar look. They think designers are making EVs look like EVs instead of letting the car look like it belongs to its brand. Their point is that Ferrari could have made the Luce look more like a Ferrari."}},{"startTime":344.8,"endTime":352.4,"type":"term","title":"EV","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"I don't think there is a brand where I'd be like, man, that is a good looking EV. It looks like some weird like concept car out of like the 2000s.","canonicalId":"term:ev","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"EV means electric vehicle—cars powered primarily by electric motors and batteries instead of a gasoline engine. The host is saying they don’t think there’s a brand whose EV styling looks especially good to them, contrasting it with what they expect from familiar car design language."}},{"startTime":356.8,"endTime":368.34,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari Luce","url":"/cars/ferrari/ferrari-luce","image":"https://cdn.ferrari.com/cms/network/media/img/resize/6a14539107936f0021e85b31-ferrari_luce_front_3q_16x9_media?width=1300&height=730","quote":"The one thing I kind of giggle a little about... So the Ferrari Luce came out yesterday, I think it was, and everybody posted about it, including people that were on embargo","canonicalId":"car:ferrari:luce","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ferrari Luce is a newly discussed Ferrari model that’s being talked about as an EV. The hosts are reacting to its styling and how it compares visually to traditional Ferrari design cues. The mention also ties into the idea of embargoed previews—people seeing the car before public release.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ferrari Luce is a new Ferrari that people are already talking about, and it’s described here as an electric vehicle. The hosts are basically debating whether it still looks like a “real” Ferrari. They also mention that some people saw it early under embargo rules.","imageAttribution":"Ferrari Media Centre"}},{"startTime":363.2,"endTime":368.34,"type":"term","title":"embargo","url":"/glossary/embargo","quote":"including people that were on embargo and those that weren't, which is essentially people that already saw the car,","canonicalId":"term:embargo","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An embargo is an agreement where journalists or influencers are allowed to see a car before release, but they can’t publish their reviews or posts until a specific date/time. In auto media, it’s used to coordinate coverage so the launch gets a synchronized wave of attention.","simplifiedExplanation":"An embargo is basically a “don’t post yet” rule. People may be allowed to see the car early, but they’re required to wait until the embargo lifts before sharing their thoughts publicly."}},{"startTime":387.5,"endTime":412.6,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz AMG EV","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/amg-hammer","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/1993_Mercedes-Benz_500E_6.0_AMG_Hammer%2C_dashboard.jpg","quote":"Meanwhile, the people that were under embargo\n[390.6s] and did go on an influencer activation\n[393.2s] to go see a brand new Mercedes-Benz AMG EV,\n[396.8s] which is equally the same amount of shittiness","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:amg ev","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “Mercedes-Benz AMG EV” refers to an electric vehicle from Mercedes-AMG, the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. 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In car launches, it’s often paired with an embargo so posts go live at the same time.","simplifiedExplanation":"An “influencer activation” is when a car brand brings influencers in to check out the car and make posts about it. It’s part of the marketing push around a new launch."}},{"startTime":393.18,"endTime":396.76,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Amg","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/amg-gt","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/2016_Mercedes-AMG_GT-S_Edition_1_in_Selenite_Gray%2C_front_left.jpg","quote":"and did go on an influencer activation to go see a brand new Mercedes-Benz AMG EV, which is equally the same amount of shittiness","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:amg gt","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-AMG GT is a performance sports car built by Mercedes’ AMG division, designed for high-speed driving and strong acceleration. 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DIN is an industry measurement system for car audio and other in-dash electronics, so “single-DIN” tells you the physical height and compatibility with the dash trim and wiring.","simplifiedExplanation":"A single-DIN radio is a car stereo that’s built to a standard size so it fits in most dashboards. “DIN” is just the measurement system car audio uses, and “single” means it’s the smaller height version."}},{"startTime":493.8,"endTime":496.1,"type":"term","title":"amp on the back","url":"/glossary/amp-on-the-back","quote":"or maybe the amp on the back of the single din\nradio","canonicalId":"term:amp-on-the-back","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Many in-dash head units include an internal amplifier stage, sometimes described as an “amp on the back” of the radio. If there’s no sound, the issue can be wiring/connection-related or the amplifier circuitry inside the head unit failing.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “amp on the back” is the part of the stereo that boosts the signal so your speakers can play sound. If the radio powers on but you get no audio, that amp section could be broken or disconnected."}},{"startTime":507.4,"endTime":508.5,"type":"term","title":"bezel","url":"/glossary/bezel","quote":"It doesn't have a bezel around it, you can see the metal like tray that it goes into","canonicalId":"term:bezel","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A bezel is the trim ring or plastic/metal surround that frames an in-dash radio opening. 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Radios are often retained by spring clips or locking tabs that engage when the unit is fully seated, which is why the keys can lock in and then be difficult to remove.","simplifiedExplanation":"The metal tray is the bracket in the dashboard that the stereo slides into. Once it’s seated, clips can lock it in place, so it can feel like the stereo is stuck until you release the locks."}},{"startTime":511.6,"endTime":516.0,"type":"term","title":"key set","url":"/glossary/key-set","quote":"and I bought a key set on Amazon that had like 50 keys, all for different types of radios.","canonicalId":"term:key-set","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A radio “key set” is a set of specialized removal tools used to release the locking tabs on many in-dash head units. Different radios use different key shapes, which is why a multi-key set can be necessary when the exact model/brand of head unit isn’t known.","simplifiedExplanation":"Those “keys” are special tools that help you pull the stereo out. They fit into small slots and push the locking tabs so the radio can slide free."}},{"startTime":535.5,"endTime":538.3,"type":"company","title":"Pull and Motorsports","url":"/glossary/pull-and-motorsports","quote":"shout out to Philip, he FaceTime me trying to help me, he works at, or owns Pull and Motorsports","canonicalId":"company:pull-and-motorsports","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pull and Motorsports is referenced as the workplace/ownership of Philip, who helps troubleshoot the car’s audio removal issue. 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The key idea is that different chassis/platforms have different fastening points and structural rigidity around the dash area.","simplifiedExplanation":"“S chassis” is a nickname for a particular car platform (the underlying structure). The host is saying that on that kind of car, removing the front dash area would be much messier or more destructive. Here, they’re surprised their dash came out cleanly."}},{"startTime":745.6999999999999,"endTime":749.12,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Kid","url":"/cars/volkswagen/id-buzz","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/2023_Volkswagen_ID.Buzz_77kWh_Style_in_Lime_Yellow.png","quote":"And then all I found was the worst Volkswagen kid crimp connections I've ever seen in my life. I di...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:id. buzz","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen ID. 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