The Wrong Phone for the Job
About this episode
A lively discussion covers the pitfalls of using phones as dash cams, highlighting vibration damage and heat issues, with tips on proper mounts and memory cards. The hosts delve into dash cam tech, GoPro uses, and the importance of external microphones for better audio. They also share insights on Washington State's new license suspension law and the value of fighting traffic tickets. The conversation shifts to tool upgrades, compact toolkits for different vehicles, and car care tips like ash removal. Finally, they explore the challenges of buying new cars, debating models like the Corvette, Audi, Porsche, and GM’s zero series, balancing performance, cost, and practicality.
The new iPhone 17 is here! New cameras, faster processor, and still terrible as a dashcam. We talk about why you probably don't want to use it as one, why action cameras don't work that well either, and more about choosing the right tool for the job. Speaking of tools.. Dan got more tools. We know, you're all shocked.
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Cobra 427 Cobra
"...iest car I've ever driven was a back draft racing 427 Cobra. I've never been in a vehicle that wanted to kill..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...hat. That says a lot too, with your experience in Corvettes, especially your Corvette. Yeah, yeah, yeah, noth..."
F-150 Raptor
"to and waterproof what I did on my Gen 2 Raptor and is I this. Yeah. So I mounted"
Ford Ranger
"look it up the ones that were in the ranger Raptors for the oh yeah those"
Ford Bronco
"...tool bag you have that goes in the Raptor and the Bronco was different than the one"
Porsche Cayenne
"same camp as you. She's thinking Cayenne. Yeah, I'd be a great one. I would still say the"
Honda S2000
"last episode before somebody said I should get the S 2000, which may which surprised me,"
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