Car Chat
Sam Moores
Last episode 5 months agoThe Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores (@sammooresphoto). Video podcasts now over on the Car Chat Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg
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Episodes (254)
Phil McGovern | Caffeine & Machine - Opening A Second Venue
Phil McGovern joins me for a catchup and to discuss how things have evolved at Caffeine & Machine including the opening of their new site near to the Millbrook Bowl very soon. https://caffeineandmachine.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:07 - Recap from last time 15:13 - eSports community and sim racing 19:45 - Speeding 23:31 - New premises 30:40 - The slammed scene 31:41 - I Love You, Man 42:40 - Current challenges 55:56 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Wilson - The Man That Makes F1 Drivers FASTER
Step into the world of Formula 1 with our guest, Rob Wilson. As the coach behind 70+ F1 drivers and many world champions, Rob reveals the nuances of pushing the best to become even better. With a storied racing career himself, he's a true giant in the motorsport arena. This was a real personal highlight for me. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xZzu3HhXIOE Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 8:54 - Racing lairy cars 19:55 - Transitioning into oval racing 22:37 - Favourite racing series 29:27 - Developing a driving style 37:23 - Breaking down a lap 45:57 - Changes to Spa 48:51 - Driving modern race cars vs the classics 49:54 - Why is Max Verstappen so good? 54:44 - How to coach a champion 1:10:52 - Are F1 cars tailored to driving style? 1:12:56 - Slow vs fast corners 1:15:13 - Rob’s best driving tips 1:17:00 - 5 questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Mallock | RML Group - The Story Of The RML Short Wheelbase
Michael Mallock, CEO of RML Group joins me to discuss what goes on at this high performance automotive engineering company. We dig a into the history of RML along with lots of the cool projects taken on for OEMs and now their own RML SWB. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/n-tRXjYx53c https://rmlgroup.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:12 - Road car to race car development 08:26 - The Juke R 14:19 - British Touring Cars 17:17 - Nissan ZEOD 20:36 - Bespoke manufacturer projects 26:09 - The Short Wheelbase project 51:02 - Continuation series for manufacturers 58:04 - Working with EVs 1:12:21 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nigel Redwood | Revolution Race Cars
After a successful career in the business world and an extensive background in racing Nigel Redwood joined Revolution Race Cars as Head of Sales & Marketing to help sell rapid track weapons. We have a dig into his journey and also the nitty gritty details of the A-One 500SC and A-One 427 including what it's like to drive these cars. https://www.revolutionracecars.com/ https://www.instagram.com/revolutionracecars/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 06:05 - Aerodynamics while cornering 08:59 - What are they like to drive? 15:51 - Longevity and design 25:22 - Selling to the USA 28:14 - Revolution vs Radical 32:53 - Carbon Tub & Safety 41:05 - Racing at Laguna Seca 45:41 - Evolution of the Revolution 55:56 - Future of Revolution 58:50 - Nigel’s background 1:01:31 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Electrifying Classic Cars w.Steve Drummond | Electrogenic
Steve Drummond, founder of Electrogenic ( @ElectrogenicREV ) joins me to talk about electrifying classic cars, some of the issues and the massive opportunities for converting powertrains. Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/G9MKsk_6GVE https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/electrogenicrev/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:47 - Keeping up with technology changes 08:49 - Change in customer 14:34 - Range of cars and kits 28:01 - Battery tech and placement 36:20 - Export legislation 43:54 - Issues with charging 50:33 - EV in the military 57:01 - 5 questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Densley | TDF - Running F1 Cars And The TDF / One
This week, I'm thrilled to have James Densley from Tour De Force join me as we delve into the exhilarating world of running F1 cars. We'll explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with their powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance. https://tdf.co.uk/tdfone/ https://www.instagram.com/powerbytdf/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:28 - What’s it like to be a F3 mechanic 10:20 - Working at Mercedes F1 17:06 - Transition away from F1 21:15 - F1 work-life balance and logistics 25:05 - Transforming TDF 35:39 - TDF ownership & G-forces 50:36 - F1 vs a TDF 56:22 - Packaging 57:58 - The TDF process 1:01:44 - Current F1 thoughts 1:08:59 - Custom steering wheel controls 1:11:02 - Working on old F1 cars 1:14:58 - Price and inclusions 1:22:55 - Safety 1:31:13 - The F1 market 1:41:49 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Peter Charters | General Manager Of Maserati North Europe
Peter Charters is the General Manager of Maserati North Europe, I cornered him at a drive event recently for a chat about what Maserati are up to at the moment. Enjoy, Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Beaumont | Werke Magazine
Will Beaumont joins me for a chat about building a high end magazine and the life of a freelance automotive journalist. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/sFRxyNJF0to https://werke.site/ https://www.instagram.com/_werke/ https://www.instagram.com/will_beaumont88/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 8:29 - Why go freelance? 22:51 - Finding content for the magazine 34:45 - How long does it take to start a magazine? 45:36 - How do magazines make money? 53:37 - Two versions of the same magazine 55:57 - BMW opportunities 59:57 - Current BMW thoughts 1:21:04 - What’s the best era for cars? 1:33:24 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Modern Ferraris Are Getting Stolen w. Sid North
More of a news based podcast this week with Sid North. Let me know if you like this format and want some more. Follow Sid: https://www.instagram.com/sid.north/ Cheers, Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Cockell | 911 Rennsport - Building Bespoke 911 Restomods
Paul Cockell, the founder of 911 Rennsport joins me to talk all about his business making amazing 911 restomods. We've just been out for a drive in his demo and sit down for a chat about his journey and the cars along the way. https://www.instagram.com/911rennsport/ https://www.911rennsport.co.uk/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 11:40 - Customisation 16:19 - What’s the process? 29:26 - Paul’s collection 34:33 - Rennsport upgrades & development 38:24 - Sourcing parts 42:45 - G-series vs 964 46:45 - What makes a good restomod? 50:56 - What’s the future for Rennsport? 56:53 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seen Through Glass - Porsche, GT3s, Ferrari SUVs and More
Sam/ Seen Through Glass is back on the podcast for a catchup. We talk all about his journey with his 996, his new GT3. Life, podcasting and more. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LbDeuEUgYVk Check out Sam: https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglass https://instagram.com/seenthroughglass Enjoy, Sam 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Are we journalists? 11:09 - Porsche experiences 19:15 - The GT3 27:22 - The 996 30:58 - Sam’s adventures 31:36 - The future of transport 51:55 - Driving the Purosangue 1:01:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Hawley | Theon Design
I popped in for a catch up with Adam Hawley of Theon Design about what they've been up to since I last saw them in 2020. Check out the longer episode we did: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CM (episode 61) https://theondesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theonporsche/?hl=en Enjoy, Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Callow | The EV Expert - What Do You Need To Know?
In this we sit down with Tom Callow, a leading expert in the world of electric vehicles and the Head of Corporate Communications at Myenergi. Join us as we delve into the world of EVs, from discussing the difference between being a petrolhead and a car enthusiast, to exploring what happens when you run out of battery and how to rent out your home charger. We also learn about the lingo used in the industry and discover that bigger EVs are not always less efficient. Tom shares his insights on the decreasing cost of EVs and provides a detailed look into Myenergi's innovative products and services. Finally, we discuss the impact of EV chargers on the grid and end the episode with our 5 Questions segment. https://www.myenergi.com/ https://twitter.com/au_tom_otive Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 7:12 - Petrolhead vs Car Enthusiast 19:37 - What happens when you run out of battery? 30:21 - Rent out your home charger 44:03 - Learning the lingo 1:01:18 - Bigger EVs are more efficient? 1:24:20 - EVs are getting cheaper 1:38:52 - MyEnergy 1:49:43 - EV Chargers and the grid 2:03:21 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alain Visser | Lynk & Co - Redefining The Car Ownership Model
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co, an innovative automotive brand that aims to revolutionize the traditional car ownership model. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the concept of sustainability in car manufacturing and ownership, and how Lynk & Co is addressing this crucial issue by making car usage more efficient and practical. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YS2huzjhg2o We also explore the prevailing perception that more options equate to better choices, and how Lynk & Co's simplified approach to car options challenges this notion. Alain shares valuable insights on the benefits of their car lending system, which allows for a more collaborative and cost-effective approach to car ownership. Enjoy, Sam https://www.lynkco.com/en Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 3:57 - Lynk & Co 18:55 - Simplifying car options 22:11 - Pricing and insurance 32:15 - Where do the cars come from? 34:15 - The clubs 46:32 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matas Buzelis - Why An HPI Check Just Isn't Enough | Car Vertical
In this episode, we chat with Matas Buzelis about the automotive industry and how technology is impacting the way we handle and report on vehicle data. Matas shares insights on clocking an odometer, the importance of tracking damage history, and whether service reports should be digitized. We also delve into the challenges of reporting on EV battery information and explore the work of the Association of Automotive Intelligence. https://www.carvertical.com/ Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 9:22 - Clocking an Odometer 15:39 - Damage history 33:35 - Should we digitise service reports? 46:29 - EV Battery information for reports 1:02:36 - Association of Automotive Intelligence 1:05:41 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jonny Cocker | JCR Developments - Making A Manthey GT2RS Even Faster!
In this episode of Car Chat, we sit down with Jonny Cocker of JCR Developments to dive deep into the world of Porsche modifications and development. From the Porsche 911 Speedster to the 992 GT2RS, Jonny shares his expertise on the mods that make these cars even more impressive. He also talks about the challenges of sourcing development cars and the benefits of using Manthey kits. https://jcr-developments.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jcr_developments/ As the conversation progresses, we take a look at the new GT3RS and next-gen hypercars. Jonny also discusses the importance of lowered seat frames and spring kits in enhancing the driving experience in the Yaris GR. But the discussion doesn't stop there. Jonny shares his insights on future Porsche projects, the modifications made to the iconic 918, and the tools used in testing, including the centrelock wheel gun and tyre choice. To wrap things up, we ask Jonny the five questions. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - 911 Speedster Mods 11:30 - 992 GT2RS Mods 21:17 - Sourcing development cars 24:21 - Manthey kits 30:33 - The new GT3RS 37:41 - Next gen hypercars 47:01 - Lowered seat frames 49:52 - Spring kits 59:02 - Future Porsche projects 1:03:17 - 918 mods 1:05:45 - Centrelock wheel gun 1:11:57 - Tyre choice for testing 1:16:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sid North | Fifth Gear Recharged
Sid North is back on the podcast, a presenter, youtuber and car fanatic. We have a good old chat about what he's been up to and some of the interesting cars he's been driving. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbCtCG7BowpRvDSMI_ZR1w https://www.instagram.com/sid.north/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Catch up 07:39 - Cars are expensive 13:43 - Do manufacturers’ care about warranty? 25:27 - 5th Gear Recharged 33:45 - Hybrids vs PHEV 35:00 - EV Chat 47:12 - Sid pre-judges a Maserati 49:27 - The problem with the C63... 58:35 - 4 models for every manufacturer challenge 1:09:46 - Suspension change candidates 1:21:01 - Where are the fun cars? 1:25:25 - Sid driving silly cars 1:40:37 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Harrison | Praga Cars - Putting Youtubers In Racecars And The Bohema Hypercar
In this episode, we chat with Mark Harrison, Managing Director at Praga Cars UK, about what it takes to create a successful automotive brand. From working with journalists and YouTubers to the Praga Bohema. We delve into this new car and see what it's all about. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:25 - Working with Journalists 16:27 - Working with Youtubers 36:16 - The Bohema 1:00:08 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Bernardon - Designing Carbon Fibre For F1, Autonomous Vehicles And The Future Of Transportation And Urban Mobility
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Vice President of Strategic Automotive Initiatives at Siemens, to explore the intersection of automotive engineering and technology. Ed shares his insights on designing carbon fiber for F1 racing, the latest developments in autonomous vehicles, and how Siemens is shaping the future of city transportation. He also takes us through his experience working at Siemens and shares his perspectives on town planning for cars. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 9:15 - Designing Carbon Fiber for F1 17:12 - Working at Siemens 24:51 - Town Planning for Cars 34:39 - Autonomous Vehicles 1:18:27 - City Modes of Transportation 1:36:08 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Ingram - The Journey To Becoming A Rally Champion
Join us as we chat with rally driver Chris Ingram, the 2019 European Rally Champion, as he shares his journey and experiences in the thrilling world of rally racing. From securing sponsorship to developing his rally driving style, Chris takes us through the ins and outs of the sport. He reveals the intricacies of making pace notes, the differences in rally cars, and the costs involved in the sport. We also explore the exhilaration of rallying as a spectator sport and the adrenaline-pumping moments of wild moves and gymkhana. Chris also shares his fitness regime and how he copes with racing with a puncture before finishing up with our 5 usual questions. Enjoy, Sam Recorded Nov '22 Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 08:15 - Getting Sponsorship 13:21 - Rally Driving Style 16:24 - Making Pace Notes 30:28 - Differences in Rally Cars 34:46 - Rally as a Spectator Sport 37:47 - The Costs 41:25 - Wild Moves & Gymkhana 50:41 -The Crowds 57:38 - Fitness Training 1:08:06 - Racing with a Puncture 1:26:04 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ian Callum | Director Of Design For Jaguar, Land Rover and Now Callum Designs
Join us for an exclusive interview with automotive design legend Ian Callum, as we delve into his creative process and explore some of his most iconic designs. From the Nissan LM GT1 to Callum Designs, Ian shares insights on how he approaches car design and how design tools have evolved over the years. We also discuss the timelessness of car design and take a peek at Ian's personal collection. All this, plus five rapid-fire questions to round out the episode. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the masters of the automotive world! https://www.callumdesigns.com/ Instagram: iscallum Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 05:03 - Creative Process 12:22 - Nissan LM GT1 21:10 - How does car design age? 29:55 - How do design tools change how you design? 38:43 - Callum Designs 48:23 - Ian’s Collection 56:20 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Prosser | Automotive Journalist and Founder Of The Intercooler
On this episode of the show, we're joined by automotive journalist Dan Prosser to discuss a range of topics in the world of cars. We start off by chatting about the new Intercooler website and what it has to offer car enthusiasts. Then, we delve into the world of podcasting and discuss the ins and outs of building a successful show. Later in the episode, Dan shares his thoughts on building a YouTube brand and the importance of staying authentic and true to your own voice. We also discuss the differences between the 765LT and P1, and the new GT3RS. For car racing fans, we delve into the topic of using a sim to learn racing and the benefits it can offer. We also compare the GT3 and GT4RS and discuss their respective strengths and weaknesses. We wrap up the show by paying tribute to the recently retired Fiesta ST and discussing Sam's new electric vehicle. This episode is packed with insights and information for car enthusiasts of all kinds. Don't miss it! https://www.instagram.com/danpross86/ https://www.the-intercooler.com/ Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 07:23 - The new Intercooler website 10:13 - Podcasting 23:13 - Building a Youtube brand 33:06 - 765LT vs P1 44:02 - The New GT3RS 1:13:46 - Using a Sim to learn racing 1:27:19 - GT3 vs GT4RS 1:34:15 - RIP Fiesta ST & Sam’s New EV 2:08:36 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phil Morrison | Driftworks
Phil Morrison (@philmorrisondw) is the founder of Driftworks (@driftworks), a specialist street & racecar parts shop. Phil and the team have built some incredibly cool drift and road cars along the way including: - DW86 - An AE86 extensively modified and wide-bodied with a 720bhp 7.4L LSX V8 drift build. - A V10 Swapped E46 M3 - E30 M3 Track Car with an S65 V8 in it. - RWB Promodet 964 Porsche Turbo - GT1 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - And much much more Tune in to hear Phil talk all about his journey, building Driftworks, competing in drifting, building and choosing his personal cars and lots of Porsche chat along the way as well. https://www.driftworks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/driftworks/ https://www.instagram.com/philmorrisondw/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 10:56 - Getting Started in Drifting 19:51 - The DW86 31:51 - Driving Drift Cars vs “Normal” Cars 33:40 - The GT3 46:11 - Phil’s Collection 56:10 - The Murcielago GT1 1:07:29 - The YouTube Channel and Car Shows 1:29:35 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ollie Marriage | Head Of Car Testing - Top Gear
Ollie Marriage (@olliemarriage) is Head of Car Testing at BBC Top Gear. He joins me for a chat about his journey and some of the awesome cars he's driven along the way. Everything from an LMP1 car (how epic is that) to fully on rally cars, there is something for everyone in here. https://www.instagram.com/olliemarriage/ https://www.topgear.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 15:12 - Review Process 24:30 - Career Continued 28:42 - Writing Style Between Magazines 42:15 - Does the Experience Warp the Review? 48:15 - COTY 57:24 - Driving an LMP1 Car 1:08:59 - James Dean’s M3 1:16:41 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Bailey | SL Shop - Everything Mercedes Benz SL
I popped in to see Sam Bailey, founder of @slshopuk . SL Shop is a specialist focusing on the Mercedes SL doing everything from sales, restorations through to their own restomods. Sam is a serious car fanatic, we don't just discuss Mercedes and the business (although we cover most things you need to know about the various SLs). We also discuss his racing in Caterhams, a selection of the driver's cars he owns (lots of goodies in here) and the fact both of us have chosen an E63s wagon as our daily! Plenty for everyone so have a listen. https://www.theslshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/slshopuk/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 12:41 - The SL Models 20:27 - Working on Electronics and Old Parts 28:27 - What’s Hard to Restore? 35:41 - The Favourite SL 45:06 - Racing Experiences 56:24 - Customer Demographics 1:02:47 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices