The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo

This week Steve Dinan purveyor of all things BMW joins us to talk about how he got into the business and the current state of BMW tech.  Of course we touch upon the history of BMW but we spend a long time discussing how factory turbocharging has unleashed new potential and where things may be going in the future.  We discuss the realities of research and development, Steve defines "Turbo Lag" for us and using vacuum in the crankcase for power increases. 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 Jan 20141h 38min

This week we welcome back our friend Duncan Ende (@DuncanEnde) who has recently taken the helm of a Prototype Challenge car in the IMSA TUDOR Championship series driving for RSR Racing.  This week we discuss the virtual wasteland that is Indianapolis, GTD Cars, the gorgeous new C7R, what it's like to drive an open cockpit racecar in the wet, and Duncan's Le Mans ambitions.  Additionally we touch on blinding shift lights, Bob Ross, the drunken outfield of Sebring, Veyrons, Koenigsegg's crazy cam-less cylinder heads, Rolex's and Matt outlines the most efficient way to pick up a stripper.  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

22 Jan 20141h 14min

So... this week as we wrapped up recording and I attempted to save the recording (like the reckless asshole I am) GarageBand promptly started throwing a fit and ultimately destroyed the second half of the recording.Since we got a solid hour of podcasting in before the recording was trashed I decided an hour of a quality podcasting was better than none.Those problems aside, this week we welcome Travis Langness of Edmunds to the podcast table.  We review the Range Rover LWB, Travis talks about Edmund's long term 2005 CLS65 AMG and we discuss the controversy surrounding the Fiesta ST vs BMW E46 M3 video. 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 Jan 201457min

This week we welcome back our good friend Jeff Glucker of Hooniverse and American Detours to help us close out 2013.  We discuss Jeff's W123 Mercedes Hemi swap "The Wombat", Thad buys himself a brand new Fiesta ST, Matt geeks out on Back to the Future and Chris manages to knock his mic over mid show. We also touch on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, the Lamborghini Countach and we list the favorite cars we drove over the course of the year. 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 Jan 20141h 34min

This week we sit down with Carlos Lago (@caroloslago) of MotorTrend and Ignition to talk about just about everything.  The topics are varied and this one comes in at over 2 hours so here's what we covered.Lamborghini AventadorInfotainment Stacks and why don't manufacturers just give us USB and BluetoothMerceded SLS AMG BlackPorsche 991 TurboFocus ST vs. Fiesta STC6 Police Chase here in Los AngelesReckless driving habits in the canyons.MotorTrend's 240 SX projectViper vs. C7 CorvetteTurbo GMC Canyon Porsche 918Chevy SSCadillac CTS V-SportThe Russion version of Everybody Loves RaymondThe new Mercedes SLDragon JeepAutomated manual transmissions vs. dual clutch transmissions 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 Jan 20142h 5min

This week we announce the winners of our 100th episode giveaway. 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

25 Dec 20134min

This week we welcome Mr. Regular and The Roman from Regular Car Reviews if you don't know them yet you should; we find them absolutely hilarious. This week we cover morning zoos, Nissan Stanzas, Wilford Brimley, La Forzas, Dodge Rams, bukkake, Grand Nationals and generally dive into the depths of utter depravity.  On a markedly more somber note we address the untimely passing of Roger Rodas and Paul Walker whom we knew to varying degrees but unanimously respected. If ever there were a time to dedicate an episode in memorandom it is most definitely now. 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

18 Dec 20131h 53min

Afte nearly two years of podcasting we reach our 100th episode.  Beyond the milestone we also celebrate the delivery of Matt's long awaited DeLorean.  In this episode we cover the Rolls Royce Wraith, the 2015 Mustang, Turbo BMW E30s, the "troubles" in Ireland, sturdy redneck genes and Lambo doors.  Additionally Zack does his take on the film Snatch while we all immitate Michael Caine and the Queen Mum.Thanks for listening, the ride is just beginning. 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

11 Dec 20131h 51min