{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"You're Driving The Wrong Car","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/you-re-driving-the-wrong-car","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/118144062/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-8%2F421661438-44100-2-ab35357db6c48.mp3","description":"Enjoy having the pod every Friday? Keep it going by modding your car at https://martiniworks.com/You're driving the wrong car. Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to talk about what they learned between all the makes and models they've owned over the years. We also cover our favorite ways we've used our cars and some breaking news in the industry! Sit back, relax, and hang with the boys on the MartiniWorks Podcast. #cars #automotive #podcastPick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-autoCheck out the main channel! @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":85.1,"endTime":92.6,"type":"term","title":"airlift","url":"/glossary/airlift","quote":"So if you're looking for a discount on airlift performance air suspension kits, we have those over on martiniworks.com","canonicalId":"term:airlift","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Airlift” here refers to Air Lift Performance, a brand known for air suspension systems. 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