The Smoking Tire

This week we welcome Thad Norman from Hypercar Development joins us to talk about their insane 3 turbo compound McLarens.  Matt drove one of their cars several months back and came away thoroughly impressed.  Beyond McLaren's Thad shares a lot of knowledge on how warranties are affected by ECU tuning, the ins-and-outs of dyno accuracy and just how modular the McLaren lineup is. 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

Jeff Segal has been a professional racing driver since his early 20s, racing Ferraris, BMWs, Maseratis, and now the new Acura NSXGT. He joined us while in town to race at the Long Beach Grand Prix, to talk about car setups, simulators, tuning challenges, and a whole lot more. This was a great show, and we wish him luck on April 8th.  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

In a rare Saturday morning podcast Bill Caswell drops by to catch up. Its been about a year since Bill had been on the show and we caught up on the life of North America's favorite rally nomad. Matt drives a few classic Alfas along with the 1LE Camaro, Bill shares stories about the spotty build quality of his Exige and we all look forward to Grid Life. 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

A rare ealry morning podcast brings Dax Shepard to the show to promoto CHiPs (out March 24).  Dax rolled up in an E63 wagon which of course instantly ingratiated him in the house that smoke, tires and low-brow humor built. We learned how Dax's mother built a thriving automotive event business during his formative years, how many Hypermotards it takes to film a feature and that Kristen Bell is surprisingly cool with Dax launching their family in the air on a sand rail.   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

Joined once again by Betim Berisha of BBI Autosport we talk all things Porsche, Matt's ailing Mustang, the eery calm of pro drivers, why 996 projects are a headache and deep suspension geekery.  Plus Matt gives us his take on the new Lincoln Continental. 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

This week Thad and Tom are in town for some undisclosed business and we're joined by Aaron Gold (@AutoNerd).  Aaron and Matt are fresh off the Lexus LC 500 launch in Hawaii, the Tesla Model X is rife with issues, my Fiesta is an electrical mess and the model T proves more reliable than both. 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

Today's guest: Marcus Vandenberg, from the YouTube car show Roads Untraveled. He gets to drive lots of awesome JDM cars we don't see here, including maniacally powerful swapped vehicles. We talk about how he got his start, some of the crazy things he's driven, big engines in little cars, M3 and Mustang updates, and a whole lot more. Check out their podcast too, Roads Untraveled, on Shout Engine.  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

This week we're joined by Alex Bernstein (@Bernooo_1m) fomerly of 0-60 Magazine, Rides Magazine, European car Magazine and now man of general automtoive media indepdence (i.e. hustling various gigs). Alex is an old friend that Matt caught up with at the Michelin PS4S launch in Palm Springs.  Alex has a fairly extensive history of super modified cars including a bonkers e46 and his current "mild" 335 sedan at round 500HP but built with many M3 parts. In addition Matt shares his most recent track tale with the Baruth brothers, Sam Smith and Travis Okulski. Also, my Fiesta ST is a sparking mess of electrical failure. 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

Guest this week: Armin Balg, a man who loves M3s, as long as they've been questionably maintained. Friend and exceptional /DRIVE camera operator, he has owned 3 E36 M3s, and recently bought an E46 that was full of surprises. He graces us with his tales of woe, while Matt talks about driving the Dinan M2, driving the M1, first M5, and other news.  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

Joined this week by a Byron Bowers (@byronbowers) a Comedy Store regular by way of Atlanta along with a voice you should all be familiar with at this point Jon Klein (@jonathon_klein) of Automobile Magazine. Byron shares stories from his life in Atlanta, the comedy scene, his recent trip to Cuba and his affinity for german iron.  Meanwhile Jonathon does his usual thing and shares his experience in the Scarbo Performance SVF1. 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