We Need More Cool Cars in Movies and TV
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Dan and Nick dive into the lack of cool, functional factory off-road vehicles in the US compared to other markets, sharing their frustrations with Ford's limited Ranger Raptor options and praising Toyota's Trail Hunter. They discuss their challenging project of modifying their Raptors' headlights, the benefits of catch cans for direct injection engines, and the resurgence of unique car brands like Spiker. The conversation shifts to nostalgic car movies and TV shows, lamenting the decline of authentic automotive culture in media and debating the potential for reboots and new car-centric films.
What was your favorite car movie? Do any of you have your movie car?! We're talking about movie cars, tv cars, and what we think is missing from movies that needs to come back to reignite car culture a little.
It sounds like Spyker is going to be making a comeback in spite of their seemingly endless legal battles. Spyker holds a special place in our hearts as being a truly unique automobile and we're hoping their comeback stays true to the soul of the brand.
We also follow up on previous conversation about oil catch cans and why you might actually want one and talk about what movie and tv car shows actually should come back.
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Ford Ranger
"...kes me mad. Obviously, you know, we talk about my Ranger Raptor and Ranger. We've talked about it for a lo..."
F-150 Raptor
"...mad. Obviously, you know, we talk about my Ranger Raptor and Ranger. We've talked about it for a long time..."
Toyota Tacoma
"...sically anything to a Lexus GX or a forerunner or Tacoma. I mean, refrigerators, air compressors all just ..."
Ford Bronco
"...if you remember taking apart the front end of the Bronco, yeah, there's a billion pieces up there. Yeah, a..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...ry SUV. I was looking at I was part price out the Land Cruiser just out of curiosity. And we're 65 or 70. Like f..."
Bronco Raptor
"...cle. Now, yeah, like from the factory, that's the Bronco Raptor all the way across the board. The best you can po..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...ship verbatim. Not only that, but they're doing a gladiator with a bobbed bed. So it's a shorter bed. Hey, th..."
Ford Expedition
"...h textured fender flares, maybe some 33s like the Expedition Tremor, yeah, or the Explorer Tremor, which are b..."
Ford Explorer
"...some 33s like the Expedition Tremor, yeah, or the Explorer Tremor, which are both nice vehicles. But you kno..."
Dodge Charger
"cars, especially with the modern charger. Like you wouldn't hear it coming"
Challenger Hellcat
"Apparently, they are launching a new Hellcat. Good. Yeah, gas powered,"
Dodge Challenger
"looks pretty good. I think it's a challenger and charger. Yeah, challenger"
Ford Mustang
"amazing car scenes like when he jumps the Mustang basically destroys it."
Porsche 928
"car movie like the Portion 928 in weird science or 16 candles,"
Porsche 944
"science or 16 candles, the Red Portion 944, the Portion in Dirty Viz or in"
Toyota Supra
"whole computer system. Was it a Supra? No, I think it was a Mitsubishi"
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