M5 Touring Review; 715HP 911T Drive; Car Thieves!

Matt is back from the Road and Track drive across New York, in which he got very confused by the BMW M8 Competition, and experienced the greatest back yard in the world. Zack went to Tennessee and learned what BMW 2002s share with the Ferrari F50. We discuss the social norms of public chargers and then answer Patreon questions about:   How to upgrade your 2013 Mustang Boss 302   When it's time to trade it in for a 2019 GT PP2   Cars with the biggest differences between trim levels   Bucket list watch conversations   Whether you should crossover or pickup truck   And more Recorded October 24, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at Martinsville on Sunday October 29th at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

24 Okt 20231h 42min

Roger Farah returns! His two previous appearances -dense with advice for both business and life- were fan favorites. While on the Road & Track drive with Matt, they sat down to talk about business and answer Patreon questions about :   Corporate espionage   How to invest in private companies   Light bulb management moments   Raising children vs managing employees   Riding in fast cars with Matt   Dream cars   More Recorded October 19, 2023 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:30 PM Eastern on NBC.  Visit BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month.  Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

20 Okt 20231h 11min

Larry Kosilla is one of the most famous and skillful automotive detailers on Earth. He's also the founder and owner of AMMO NYC detailing products, which developed its own formulas to take care of every part of your car. Matt and Larry talk about modifying Audi R8s, developing businesses, what Genesis is doing, and answer Patreon questions. https://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYChttps://ammonyc.com/ Recorded October 16, 2023  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:30 PM Eastern on NBC.  Visit BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month.  Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

17 Okt 20232h 14min

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman give us a detailed review of the Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid Corvette; discuss a clever Australian student who made a bolt-on system that could change the automotive landscape; Zack mistakes Switzerland for Sweden; we look at Tesla' latest money-maker; and answer Patreon questions about:     What is the "right" kind of car enthusiast   Why people leave their high beams on   Camaro vs Corvette for a first-timer's track car   Why Porsche's JD Power quality reports have dropped so much since 2021   Comparing car magazines   And more!https://www.drive.com.au/news/australian-uni-electric-motor-hybrid-car-invention/The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Recorded October 11, 2023 Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

13 Okt 20231h 26min

Matt gives us his review of 3 days in the Escalade V at a heavy metal festival; there's a new motorcycle tester in the garage; Zack saw a CyberTruck auction get out of hand; and we discuss the validity of obscure electric hypercar brands.Then we answer Patreon questions about:   Using all-seasons on race tracks   Aggressive monitoring when using Turo   A good, used 4x4 that isn't boring.   Cars we loved driving but wouldn't own   Cars who maintain strong value despite driving like garbage.   And more! Recorded October 9, 2023 The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

10 Okt 20231h 43min

Jens Sverdup is the Chairman and CCO of Zenvo Automotive, the Danish hypercar builder. He's been in the supercar industry for 25 years, spending time at Pagani, Koenigsegg, Rimac, Czinger, and now Zenvo. On this episode we talk about what he learned at each of his previous posts, what drew him to those companies (instead of flash-in-the-pan competitors), and what Zenvo's incredibly powerful products are doing to separate themselves from the competition. https://zenvoautomotive.com/ Recorded October 3, 2023  Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at the Charlotte ROVAL on Sunday October 8th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use CODE: TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

5 Okt 20231h 14min

On this episode, Matt Farah reviews the insane single-seat BAC Mono; we discuss a strangely modified Rivian truck; go over the content of the new Dollop episode. Then we answer Patreon questions covering:Why to buy an Acura NSXWhat were some of legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's BAD designs?Our favorite generation of Mercedes AMG wagonWhether car companies will go back to making manual wagons at allOur least-favorite UX in cars todayWhy you should always bore your engine outand more! Recorded October 2, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at the Charlotte ROVAL on Sunday October 8th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use CODE: TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

3 Okt 20231h 52min

Matt gives us his review of the Nissan Z NISMO (and a few other cars from "Road & Track's PCOTY") ; Zack reviews the marked-up Porsche 911 S/T; and we answer Patreon questions including: What cars do you wish were bigger or smaller?Can a manual swap redeem the Alfa 4C?Should I lower my car?Ugliest exterior: best interior ratio?Will EV coupes become more common?Are we in the new Bangle era or BMW's demise?XC60 air suspension vs V60 OhlinsWould you ever build your own engine at the factory?And more!Recorded September 29, 2023 Watch the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday October 1st at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC.Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

29 Sep 20231h 20min