Car Chat

Joe is back (@joeachilles). We have a chat about what he's been up to and a whole host of machinery along the way including the new M3 Touring, E46 M3 CSL, his M2 and much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/jI-P26o6GFMSupport The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintIf you want to find Joe's original podcast it is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/02-bmws-and-more-with-joe-achilles/id1432553826?i=1000419748349Hope you enjoy, Sam Follow Me On Social Media:InstagramTwitterYoutube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Jaconelli ( @Romans International ) heads up buying and marketing at Romans International, a car dealership specialising in supercars and hypercars. When I popped in to visit they had 2 veyrons, a laf, an enzo, cgt, 918 and so much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/It_CY3x3xuU https://www.romansinternational.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy, SamShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro + Where did it all start?04:45 = Are there certain things on cars that help sell them? 06:26 = Using social media to help customers and increase sales10:20 = "Launch Editions"12:50 = Will you modify cars for customers? 13:59 = What's it been like during the coronavirus period? 15:55 = Do you own most of your stock? 18:31 = Are cars over list these days? 26:36 = Low mileage cars30:02 = Pricing in the future32:28 = Some of the cars in stock35:37 = The Ferrari 812 and prices41:23 = Have you come across many cars just missing key items from the spec sheet? 52:12 = Are you interested in electric cars? 55:33 = The Gordon Murray T.501:07:27 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raz (@rokenr) is a Youtuber and car enthusiast who's specialty has always been Mercedes models but is rapidly branching out. We welcome him back to the podcast for a catchup and a chat about the latest Mercedes releases (S Class and AMG GT Black Series) along with his new Porsche 992 Turbo S. If you would like to know Raz's story head back to episode 29 when we first had him on: https://youtu.be/BtDHMoI9qgoHelp Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy, SamShow Notes: 0:00 = Intro1:01 = How has lockdown been for you? 3:36 = 2020 Audi RS45:52 = Raz's new 992 Turbo S12:10 = The new SL14:32 = What's the difference between 991 & 99219:01 = What are the main differences between 992 Turbo S and 4S?22:25 = Where are my Porsches29:48 = New S Class43:45 = AMG GT Black Series51:37 = New BMW M356:05 = Hybrid Cars57:45 = The Honda E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hawley (@theonporsche) is the man behind some really quite amazing Porsche 964 builds. A car designer by trade he has now turned his skills into creating perfect panels and an overall design that just looks "right". We have a dig into what makes him tick and the cars he has created. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CMhttps://theondesign.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy,SamShow Notes:00:00 = Intro00:50 = It's all about the details06:41 = Why did you choose a 964 as a base and even a Porsche to begin with?12:47 = What have been some of the biggest struggles? 13:52 = How useful has 3d modelling been? 18:04 = In the event of a small accident what is it like to fix carbon fibre? 18:42 = Is this your perfect 911? 20:24 = What are the spec options on the car? What can you change? 23:40 = What is your response if someone has an extremely wacky project they want to make? 25:48 = What are some of your favourite design elements of the car? 30:46 = What cars are you into? 35:39 = What is a typical customer? 44:40 = OEM +52:31 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Stephenson (@frank.stephenson.official) is an automotive designer widely known for his design work at Mini, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and McLaren.He has designed:New Mini, New Fiat 500, BMW X5, Maserati MC12, Ferrari FXX, Ferrari F430, McLaren 12C up to 720s and P1 and the list goes on. A really interesting guy and a lover of all things design, we have a great chat about his journey before finishing off with some of his current projects outside of the automotive realm. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/W6SL8WDSfmMMake sure to check out the film about Frank's life on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81184189Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 01:36 = Intro + Backstory04:45 = What does a design director do?10:45 = Is it difficult to maintain that initial form and design direction throughout a15:31 = Are you an innately curious person?16:52 = Starting a new design language at McLaren18:49 = How do you create a design that will look good today but also in the future?23:56 = The McLaren P1 and how McLaren has shifted to performance led design28:40:00 = Manufacturers creating cars to fill niches without creating desirable products.35:18:00 = Do you think we'll see some radical changes in car design with driverless cars?38:06:00 = Autonomous flying vehicles and the future of mobility46:05:00 = 5 Questions56:59:00 = The Cybertruck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Porter (@sniff_petrol) is the man behind the satirical blog "Sniff Petrol", writer of many automotive books, Evo columnist, script writer for Top Gear / The Grand Tour and much more. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/EQRZ1wrjjz4Follow Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sniffpetrolThe Smith & Sniff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/smith-and-sniff/id1507539214Sniff Petrol:https://sniffpetrol.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy the Podcast.Cheers, Sam Show Notes:00:00:00 = Intro and bio00:04:50 = Starting Sniff Petrol00:12:56 = How did you get into writing?00:31:30 = The best way to enjoy a car is from another car.00:34:50 = The 997.2 RS00:44:07 = Quiet start and Italian politicians00:46:13 = Getting a job on Top Gear00:57:03 = Writing TV scripts and why Clarkson is so good01:03:23 = Refining scripts and hours and hours of Top Gear footage01:10:15= Smith & Sniff01:16:16= Are you on set when they film an episode?01:19:30 = Have you had some particularly hairy moments on set?01:23:29 = The license plate saga01:28:30 = Was the move over time to appeal to a wider audience intentional?01:34:01 = Were you involved in The Grand Tour from the beginning?01:42:22 = The Medium Sized Book Of Boring Car Trivia and self publishing01:53:45 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is a commercial automotive / car culture photographer from LA who is also behind the Hoonigan Autofocus youtube channel. A sick photographer and a nice guy too, I really enjoyed this chat about photography and cars. Check out the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/FoCdfo74lN0Larry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_chen_foto/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammooresphoto/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy it too,Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Lambert is the Caterham Chief Motorsport and Technical Officer. We have a chat about the Caterham racing program and all of the things that make Caterham such fun cars to drive and race. Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/1H0wwA25nAAhttps://instagram.com/caterhamcarsltdFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoHope you enjoy the video.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did it all begin?4:03 = Caterham Academy / Scholarshop7:05 = The rungs of the racing ladder16:37 = Do the competitors generally stay in a category?18:54 = How does the driving experience change between each car?21:09 = What tyres do they run on?25:57 = Value in racing34:40 = Keeping the racing closer by limiting ability36:01 = What does a race weekend look like for you?40:21 = Do most drivers work on their cars?44:14 = How would you spec your perfect Caterham?48:46 = What are the different gearbox options?53:22 = Do you think a Caterham encourages you to get a bit over excited on the road?55:26 = Setting up a Caterham?59:38 = The Lego Caterham1:03:36 = The future of Caterham with electric?1:09:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olly Bryant (@ollybryant) is a professional racing driver and driver coach who mainly races in classic and gt3 cars. He has raced a massive variety of classic cars including Cobras, 911s and GT40s. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/90IjGo9_GEoOlly's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ollybryantHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did you get into cars? 1:24 = The early years3:54 = GT Racing10:00 = How does racing at LeMans compare to other endurance races?14:11 = What is the cost of a GT endurance race?17:55 = What would you like to see going forward in WEC?20:52 = The difference driving a GTE vs a GT3 car?25:22 = Historic Racing26:44 = Different styles of going fast30:13 = How does a road 911 compare to the race versions. 35:17 = If you could only go to one European track to race what would it be?35:39 = What have been the most memorable classic cars to race?37:14 = What's it like to race a Cobra?40:54 = Why does the new RSR sound odd?43:20 = Where would you point someone who wanted to get into historic racing? 55:30 = Do you play on a Sim?1:08:41 = Did you have to do neck training when you were racing GT?1:16:00 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Williams (@craig_williamsav) was the founder of Vmax and is a Director of the Auto Vivendi Supercar Club where members pay an annual fee to have access to the latest greatest supercars. We have a chat about high speed runway events and the inns and outs of running a supercar club.https://www.autovivendi.com/https://www.instagram.com/auto_vivendi/If you'd like to support the podcast check out our patreon page: https://patreon.com/sammooresorBuy Sam a pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy, SamShow Notes: 0:00 Where did it all begin? 2:06 = The start of Vmax4:56 = What tricks did people employ to go faster?5:35 = Did anyone miss the braking zone?8:07 = Do people come back for more Vmax's?10:43 = What does Vmax look like now?12:42 = When did the Autovivendi involvement start?13:35 = What is Autovivendi?14:40 = How much does it cost? 16:43 = The car list22:31 = What are the most popular cars?24:02 = How do you decide what cars to buy?28:55 = Are some brands more reliable than others?29:50 = Why don't you have classic cars? 36:01 = What events do you put on?38:25 = What are the standout public car events for you?39:58 = Has anyone bought a membership as a gift? 41:14 = How do you vet people? 42:06 = Do you have any electric cars? 42:54 = What part of the job drives you out of bed in the morning? 45:32 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices