Author Archives: CarCast

Jim Kirby of LA Prep

August 10, 2013

Former movie stunt driver and Cannonball Run participant Jim Kirby talks about how he got into the movie business. He also tells us about his company that builds and modifies vehicles so unique shots can be filmed inside cars. His crew take apart a seemingly stock Acura.

http://www.laprepinc.com/
http://lapreptransport.com/

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

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httpv://youtu.be/fKSQsCLzJ1k
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCjiNBiEUaQ

Lamborghini Aventador & Your Questions

August 3, 2013

We check out the 691hp Lamborghini Aventador and take some of your questions from Twitter and Facebook. Check out pics and video of the Aventador at http://www.CarCastShow.com

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

httpv://youtu.be/ByfWvQiroJ0

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In-car cameras by ReplayXD

Corky Coker & His ’54 Buick Century

July 27, 2013

Corky Coker, car lover and the head of Coker Tires comes in to talk tires (aka “tars”) and wheels. He also brings us a mildly customized ’54 Buick Century that he took on the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour.

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

www.cokertire.com
www.honestcharley.com

httpv://youtu.be/WGExCndet3Y

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Bodie Stroud Returns!

July 20, 2013

Fabricator and custom car builder Bodie Stroud returns to talk about some of his new builds and business ventures. Plus, he presents Adam with a custom-painted carbon fiber race helmet. Then we go outside to check out a 510 hp Range Rover.

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

Bodie Stroud’s 68 Camaro Build For Tim Allen
Range Rover Supercharged Website
Lotus Europa Basketcase Listing

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httpv://youtu.be/Vw5ILLadsxQ
httpv://youtu.be/2e8vFp4nsmg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BjtvJe_PjY

Auctions America California Collection Preview

July 13, 2013

Alexander Weaver of Auctions America joins us in studio to talk about their upcoming auction in Burbank, August 1st – 3rd. And he brought us two cars from the auction — a 1958 Dual-Ghia convertible and a 1974 BMW 2002 tii Touring Alpina.

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

Links to:
http://www.facebook.com/auctionsamerica
Auctions America California Auction
Dual-Ghia Auction Listing
BMW 2002 Alpina Listing

httpv://youtu.be/0DsUJg8zXuc

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Fontana 2013 Vintage Race & Mercedes C63 AMG

July 6, 2013

Adam talks about running his Datsun BRE 510 at Fontana a few weeks back. We look at some pics and review the race footage. Then Motorator Matt does a quick tour of the Mercedes C63 AMG.

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

httpv://youtu.be/GtX3tpjmZ7s
httpv://youtu.be/XmXReRkzHGM

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Lake Speed Jr. of Driven Racing Oil & Jaguar XKR-S

June 29, 2013

Lake Speed Jr. returns! He is a certified lubrication specialist and an oil monitoring analyst. He is one of around 200 people in the whole world with both certifications. In other words, he is an oil geek. We discuss synthetic oil and the effects of ethanol on parts. Plus we check out the Jaguar XKR-S!

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

httpv://youtu.be/hle9zxmCKA0

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Gale Banks Pike’s Peak Preview

June 22, 2013

The great Gale Banks returns to talk turbo and give us sneak peek at his preparations for Mike Ryan’s Freightliner semi that is about to do the Pike’s Peak hillclimb. Then we step outside to see the new Ford Explorer twin turbo.

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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana

httpv://youtu.be/Gi6L-Z-oLE0
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CmOPmEU670
httpv://youtu.be/bcoN-f-i_yA
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tBHHVZEQU0

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