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

Nicolas Brown is the President of McLaren Automotive for the Americas. On this show Matt sits with him to discuss:How McLaren can survive making only sports carsHow McLaren can survive forced electrificationNic's car history and how he got an awesome jobWhat his personal dream 3 car garage would beHow McLaren deals with their reputation for poor reliabilityRecorded August 20, 2023Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM 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/TSTTweet 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 Aug 20231h 9min

When Gas is Better then electricity; ICON Bronco Explained; which car we would re-body; the BEST Mod for your sports car (no matter who made it), and more! Recorded August 14, 2023 Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM 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

24 Aug 20231h 29min

How long would it take you to rebuild a McLaren engine? What if you wanted to upgrade from a 3.8L to a 4.0L? AND it needed to be ready for Jay Leno to safely drive? An easy process? Hardly. Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez and Arne Toman share the stressful tale.Recorded August 14, 2023https://www.instagram.com/therealtavarish/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAhDxNNUDhi78tMXVGBUaQhttps://www.cannonballgarage.com/ It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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

17 Aug 20231h 36min

Betim Berisha owns BBI Autosport, one of the premier Porsche tuners in North America. From mild to truly wild, they do it all. On this episode we talk about building race cars; the changing oil change; tolerances; Hoonipigasus; and more. Recorded August 10, 2023 https://bbiautosport.com/ It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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

15 Aug 20231h 22min

The Lamborghini has new problems; we explain the one problem with the Lotus Emira Turbo; and Matt goes deeper on the Spyder RS. Then we answer Patreon questions including:Rat rod vs PaoPress access that wowed usWhen it's time to buy a track carSell, Fix, or PrayThe definition of "light" these daysWhich practical SUV we'd buy for $50kAnd more Recorded August 9, 2023  Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. 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. Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/   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 Aug 20231h 26min

Actor Joey Lawrence may be famous for his role in sitcom hit, "Blossom", or the Brotherly Love Podcast, but he a car enthusiast through and through.On this episode we learn about the first car he drove; the cool af first car he ever bought; his taste in turbocharged Japanese cars; what he changed about his Viper; the Mercedes-AMG he dreamt about as a kid; which ones he ended up buying; his Ferrari choices; the modifications he chose; what he thinks about EVs, BMW's current designs, and more.Recorded August 7, 2023https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherlyLovePod Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. 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. Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/    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

8 Aug 20231h 22min

We discuss our time with the Bentley Continental GT Speed; Nissan's odd choices with the new Z Nismo; Porsche reveals its newest version of the GT3, the 911 ST; Australia has a new license requirement for owners of fast cars; and some old classifieds to make you cry. Then we answer Patreon questions including: should I take the summer tires off my SUV; defining "motoring" vs "driving"; what watch to get if you're not that into watches; a better 4x4 than an overpriced 4Runner; what is Volvo's future without wagons; and more! Recorded August 2, 2023Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. 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? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast 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 Aug 20231h 51min

While Matt was in Germany to drive the new Spyder RS, Porsche brought out a bunch of their museum cars! A 959; 964 Clubsport Prototype Study (1 of 1), 1985 3.2 Clubsport Prototype (not built until 1987 and with significant changes) and a few more. Then we talk about why our roads get repaired as poorly as they do! 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. Patreon questions include: The wrong tires to put on your McLaren; whether or not Honda-swapping your Mini is a good idea; what we think of the newest Ford GT; some motorcycles we've never ridden; foot slippage during heel-toe; ugly cars with beautiful interiors; the AMC that had an interior made of pants; and more! Recorded July 31, 2023 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.  Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Spotify:Apple Podcasts:Google Music:Web player: #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

1 Aug 20231h 48min