Car Chat

Alex (@sharkwerks) is a founder of the Shark Werks Porsche tuning shop in LA. Most notably known for their 3.9l and 4.1l 997 GT3 RS conversions and exhaust systems.Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/ATC1khz9T2Uhttps://instagram.com/sharkwerkshttps://www.sharkwerks.comHope you enjoy, SamBuy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 0:00 - Intro3:58 - How did Shark Werks Start?19:02 - Chasing Horsepower23:22 - Setting Up Suspension31:30 - Shark Werks Fixing Common Porsche Issues44:03 - Shark Werks Research Process49:40 - Engine Upgrades and Reliability56:09 - Porsche GT41:18:48  - Turbo vs. NA Porsches1:21:48 - Experiencing High Horsepower 911’s1:30:42 - What are the differences between the Shark Werks Engines?1:38:06 - The 718 GT41:40:38 - Centrelock Wheels Going Wrong1:43:30 - Changing Gears with a Gated Shifter1:46:51 - Differences in 911 Generations1:49:54 - Porsche and Manual Gearboxes1:58:22 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Broadbent (@jimmy_broadbent) is a sim racer, presenter and youtuber. We have a chat about his journey and bunch of topics along the way. Check out the youtube vid: https://youtu.be/SnC-17tF05Yhttps://www.instagram.com/jimmy_broadbenthttps://www.youtube.com/user/jimski10Hope you enjoy, SamSupport The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 - Intro04:22 - Streaming and Gaming07:06 - Sim Racing Steering Wheels08:21 - How fast are you compared to e-sports drivers?10:37 - What’s it like doing a 24hr Endurance Sim race?16:19 - What’s your pinnacle Sim race?18:57 - Direct Drive Wheels and Force-Feedback23:37 - How does different sim software compare?27:48 - Setting up a PC Racing Sim34:14 - Racing a Praga38:58 - Driving (and crashing) a Radical41:28 - Driving on a track in the wet44:01 - Heel and Toe on a Racing Sim46:10 - What Praga are you racing?50:10 - How does Sim racing compare to real racing?59:11 - Can you use real racing to improve your sim setup?1:04:10 - How to improve your sim racing times1:08:11 - How do the different Sim games compare?1:12:16 - What are you looking forward to in sim racing?1:13:05 - VR and Sim Racing1:15:50 - Getting involved with Gran Turismo1:20:36 - Has being a commentator improved your confidence?1:22:13 - Being a voice-over in the Gran Turismo games1:25:12 - Jimmy’s GT-R’s1:27:53 - Time Attack MX-51:35:02 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny (@cocker_jonny) is a professional racing driver and founder of JCR Developments. They make exhausts and other parts for a variety of marques but specialising in high end parts for Porsches.Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/dymkA_Vs1tUhttps://www.jcr-developments.com/https://instagram.com/jcr_developmentsHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 - Intro06:00 - Driving T-Cars11:56 - Carrera Cup17:51 - Driving Race Cars Before Legally Driving on the Road21:47 - How do You Get Racing Sponsors?25:37 - British GP and ALMS43:53 - The Difference Between a “Gentleman Driver” and a Pro50:09 - Driving in the British GP 2018-201956:21 - JCR Developments1:04:54 - Is there a Noticeable Difference between a Stock GT3RS vs. JCR Exhaust?1:13:58 - What has JCR done with the GT4?1:25:59 - Bolt-on Tips and Exhaust Volume1:45:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry Catchpole ( @Henry Catchpole )is an automotive journalist writing and producing videos for various magazines and websites. We have a chat about all things cars and Henry's journey to date. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/4_3Rfu-gsrchttps://instagram.com/henrycatchpoleHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 - Intro 11:46 - What were you doing when you first started at Evo? 16:32 - What are some memorable moments when testing? 23:43 - What was the review process at Evo? 35:43 - Starting to host videos at Evo 40:24 - Hosting videos on Carfection 42:20 - What is Carfection? 46:47 - What is it like driving high-value cars? 54:14 - Thoughts on RestoMods? 1:02:37 - Evo vs AutoCar on the M2 CS in COTY 1:05:59 - Have you had RestoMods on COTY? 1:07:31 - Old cars on new tires 1:13:02 - Experiences in Rallying 1:17:28 - What is it like driving a rally car on the road? 1:22:31 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is the founder and CEO of Rodin Cars (@rodincarsofficial), a successful business man that has turned his attentions to building the fastest track car on the planet. A single seater that will be faster than an F1 car. They currently make 2 cars. The Rodin Fzed and the Rodin FZero.Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/tgh9F1ZbkTghttps://rodin-cars.com/Hope You Enjoy, SamSupport The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 - Intro04:32 - The start of Rodin Cars08:51 - Ferrari Challenge10:14 - Racing History before Rodin13:24 - In-house Engineering14:45 - Setting the Goal for Rodin Cars19:08 - How Have the Cars Evolved?23:25 - The Engines27:42 - Reliability34:11 - How do they compare to Road Cars?44:30 - Living in New Zealand45:16 - Buying a Rodin50:57 - Downforce & Driving Aids58:38 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I got Mark Lyon - Director of GTO Engineering on the line to discuss their new vehicle, codenamed "Moderna". Mark tells us all about this exciting new car.Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/52_7Oizm0OYMark's first episode: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uMhttps://www.gtoengineering.com/https://www.instagram.com/gto_engineering/Hope you enjoy, Cheers, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro01:32 = Where did the idea for the project come from?03:48 = Under what regulations is the car being built?05:22 = How far are you through the process?06:15 = The engine08:28 = Weight09:24 = The interior11:12 = What will people use it for?12:02 = Luggage space? + Are there customers already?12:52 = What has the feedback been like from customers?14:09 = Gearbox and the joys of 3 pedals15:11 = What do you love about driving a car that this will deliver?16:00 = Is it quite a difficult long process to make something that lives up to modern standards, doesn't leak, everything works etc. 16:59 = The price17:18 = When will see that first car?19:20 = Modern cars only being tested on track because they don't work on the road21:22 = Suspension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Prior (@autocarmatt) is an automotive journalist and the Editor At Large at Autocar. We have a chat about his journey and a tonne of topics along the way. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/16tJRGNFgt0https://instagram.com/autocarmattHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 = Intro, the beginnings of Autocar and what do you do?08:16 = Do you get a level of enjoyment out of reviewing the more boring cars?13:00 = Road testing and silly behaviour18:40 =  How fun do you find electric cars?23:52 = Tyres sometimes emit more particulates than the engine. 25:54 = How do you feel about Restomods vs Modern Supercars34:40 = GT8638:41 = C1 Racing and driving slow cars fast47:54 = Car of the year and mismatched competition53:45 = Quickfire best car in each category58:08 = Fixing a broken car and then selling straight away59:38 = Do many journalists buy new cars vs second hand?1:04:20 = Finance1:19:01 = 765LT vs Ferrari1:21:33 = McLaren Artura and Turbo Hybrids1:27:20 = Modern cars are still better but they just don't get made how I'd like them. 1:31:30 = How fast does a car really need to be?1:37:10 = Toyota is cool1:40:00 = 5 Questions1:52:56 = Buying spitfires over hypercars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert ( @Robert Mitchell ) is the owner of Apex Nuerburg, a rental car company and experience centre based at the Nurburgring. He's an interesting guy who pretty much only drives his supercars on the Nurburgring. We have a long discussion about business, renting cars at the ring and what it's like to run the cars that he does.Check out the video: https://youtu.be/7NuYcpHu-NAhttps://www.apex-nuerburg.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/rmitchell248Hope You Enjoy, SamSupport The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro + Backstory + America17:58 = Over to Germany19:28 = Mitchell Consulting26:15 = Finding the Nurburgring30:36 = A business at the 'Ring33:51 = The first rental car39:55 = What is it like running cars only on the 'Ring?43:10 = Porsche vs Ferrari vs McLaren running costs48:24 = Current cars...53:36 = Introduction to Schirmer builds and the BMW collection1:01:32 = How much have you had to adjust the Supercars for Nurburgring life1:07:04 = The 620r and why it was nearly amazing but not quite1:13:45 = 'Ring Taxis + Manthey Racing1:30:25 = High speed runs, world records and SSC Tuatara1:42:02 = How do we define a production car2:01:10 = My track car dilemma 2:14:30 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sam ( @Seen Through Glass ) is an automotive youtuber and back on the podcast for the second time. We have a chat about what he's been up to including his purchase of a 40th Edition 911. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/dfNvwZj5Ek4Sam's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglassHope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro03:32 = The new studio12:08 = New cars + Litchfield 911 T15:08 = The new 911 (40th edition) and buying used cars37:08 = Have you been driving it much39:34 = Reviewing cars47:57 = Alpine A11055:48 = 550 Barchetta57:45 = 812 GTS1:02:53 = SF901:18:52 = Yaris GR1:35:11 = Restomod vs historically accurate1:41:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices