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titanium

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Titanium is a strong metal that’s lighter than steel. Car makers use it to make parts that are both tough and light, which helps cars go faster.

Technical Definition

Titanium is a lightweight, strong metal often used in high-performance cars for components like chassis parts, body panels, or engine parts to reduce weight while maintaining strength.

Hear It Discussed

"it contracts really nicely to TI, which is the chemical symbol for titanium, which is an important metal in our world."
The complete history of The Intercooler #310 The Intercooler 30:34

"Well, it's going to be all titanium. Titanium? You could cut that whole thing out of a block of titanium and it wouldn't cost that much."
Beverly Hills Car Club Founder Alex Manos on Classic Cars Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 06:02

"I mean it's no wonder that those things are two hundred million dollars or two two two million dollars you know but it's it's I think it's the reason is is because there's just such care attention..."
C7 Corvette, Porsche 930 & Car Trailers: Towlos Startup 🏎️🔧 To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 43:45