Out of Spec Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Switching From Tesla to Porsche Taycan, New Cybertruck Photos, Drivetrain Bias Jun 09, 2022

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Logan is back! And we get super nerdy with Porsche Taycan. Back in episode 12, he laid out his Taycan order, and now we have his ownership thoughts 6 months in! Of course Ben can relate and contrast to his Taycan, and they discuss autocross, track time, and all the specificities of Porsche options. Logan talks about the transition from Tesla to Taycan and all the associated nuances, benefits, and bugs. The all new CarPlay is discussed, Cybertruck photos are dissected, and Ben rants about drivetrain bias!

Logan: @loganrodrian.design

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EV Talk With Dave Conner, Kyle’s Dad! May 29, 2022

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This week, we have special guest Dave Conner, Kyle’s dad! We talk all about his vehicular history and what led him to eventual EV ownership. He’s had many cars and loves to dive into understanding the technology underneath. We also dream of future cars, maybe some coming sooner than we thought! You can find him road tripping his IONIQ 5 (or whatever he owns next) in the Eastern US.

Find Dave:

@outofspecdave

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Kyle Orders A Tesla Model S Plaid May 17, 2022

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We jump right in to Kyle’s F-150 Lightning driving experience. The Pro is a heck of a value, if you can track one down! Kyle has also joined the Range Rover Classic ownership experience, sharing in the fun Mike and Ben have experienced. We’ve been off-roading the Colorado ZR2, and Kyle drove a Plaid with no yoke! He also drove the new Cayenne PHEV, and Jordan spent some valuable time with the BMW i4 M50. We’ve been busy!

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Mercedes GLS, Lexus LX 600, Acura NSX Type S, Mini Cooper SE 6 Months Owned, Range Rover Artwork May 05, 2022

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Forrest is back! And tells us all about his experience with the Lexus LX 600. Jordan compares that to the GLS he’s been driving. Everyone drools over the Acura NSX Type S, Forrest and Jordan’s choice in supercar. Mike recaps his 6 month Mini Cooper SE ownership, and Ben shows off his Range Rover art! Thanks for joining in!

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Hydrogen Mirai deep dive! Toyota BZ4X Impressions, Selling Cars, Rivian Torque Vectoring! Apr 28, 2022

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The crew is back, and we kick it off with previewing an impressive offer for the Tesla Model 3 and Boxster. We then shift to Kyle’s in-depth impressions on Toyota BZ4X and Mirai. He experiences hydrogen filling and driving and shares his thoughts on its place in the industry. We also talk about ADAS testing and all the things we’ve been driving, including off-roading tests with Rivian R1T! Thanks for joining in!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:22 - Selling Cars

00:11:36 - Toyota BZ4X

00:26:45 - Toyota Mirai

00:52:18 - Car Trivia!

00:57:48 - ADAS Testing

01:00:14 - Mercedes GLS

01:07:25 - Honda Civic

01:11:06 - Rivian Torque Vectoring

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Brian Whalen (@BriansQuestionableDecisions) Apr 21, 2022

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This week, we have special guest Brian Whalen, owner of the infamous Ferrari 308 that has seen more ground than most humans! We talk all about his adventures, his trials and tribulations, and his vehicular history. Though he still owns most of them! Tune in for nomadic stories that will make you want to impulse-buy a questionably-maintained masterpiece and drive it from sea to shining sea.

Find Brian:

IG: @briansquestionabledecisions

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Zack Klapman (Producer/Co-Host, The Smoking Tire) Apr 18, 2022

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This week, we have special guest Zack Klapman, producer and writer for The Smoking Tire. We dive into his career trajectory, from arriving in LA to playing a critical role in the Smoking Tire and work with /Drive. We talk about being in the automotive media, the cars we’ve been driving, and discuss the scope of upcoming EV brands. We’ve spent time with Rivian, Taycan, Tesla, and other seemingly successful EVs in the market, but what concepts will never arrive on our streets and in our driveways?

Find Zack:

T: @zackklapman

IG: @therealzackklapman

…and everywhere The Smoking Tire exists!

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Rivian R1T Upcoming Updates, EV Race to Vegas, Tesla vs. Electrify America, ADAS Hogback Trials Apr 14, 2022

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Zach and Will join Kyle and Jordan to talk about Will’s R1T buying and ownership experience, being the first Northern Colorado owner! Zach then recounts with Jordan what it was like to not quite win the Race to Vegas, but the breakdown of charging infrastructure was interesting! Plus we talk about ADAS testing and all the things we’ve been driving. Thanks for joining in!

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Kia EV6 & Sorento, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Genesis G70, we’ve been busy! Apr 07, 2022

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The crew is back to discuss everything we’ve been driving, testing, and reviewing the past few weeks. The list is long! Drag racing the South Korean brands, drooling over Swedish options, and even complimenting the Leaf! It’s a wild time, thanks for joining.

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Tyler Parker (Creator, Realistick) Mar 31, 2022

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This week, we have special guest Tyler Parker, creator and founder of Realistick, a YouTube channel based around car reviews and other automotive content. In fact, we ran into him in Fort Collins because he is in the middle of a 6,000 mile road trip series in his 1996 Mustang! We talk about logistics of YouTube, reviewing cars, and the future of combustion and electrification. We even debate the potential of manual transmissions in electric vehicles, plus much, much more!

Find Tyler at Realistick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Realistick

Tyler’s Instagram: @tpark3030

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