Author Archives: CarCast

Zero-DS and Brammo Enertia

February 11, 2011

Harlan Flagg brings in a couple of electric motorcycles, the Zero-DS and the Brammo Enertia. Harlan is the owner of Hollywood Electrics, Los Angeles first electric motorcycle dealer. We take a look at a couple premier electric motorcycles and talk a bit about maintenance and cost. Then Adam takes a quick ride around the block looking for a nearby liquor store to rob.

You can find more information about these bikes at Hollywood Electrics, L.A.’s First Electric Motorcycle Dealership


Quick Link to the Main Episode

Hollywood Electrics


Video

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zTibaydxUs


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QMP Racing

February 4, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz take a field trip down to QMP Racing Engines. The Professors engine is on the Dyno and we find out what went wrong with it. It’s not all bleak as only a bit of work was needed to bring it back to life. Brad Lagman tells us the story. We jump right into the Dyno run and find out how the engine does. The week we are back with the Featured Car segment. Emily Hillebrand brings in something a bit more unusual, a 1960 Rambler American. Enjoy the show!


Episode Links

QMP Racing Engines
Hell’s Belles Car Club


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Episode Video

QMP Racing Engine – Dyno Pulls

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=937FywU4X7Q

Featured Car – Emily’s 1960 American Rambler

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYfYO0fHfw

1960 Rambler American

February 4, 2011

Emily’s 1960 Rambler American Custom is the Featured Car of the week. The Pink Rambler is a fun compact car from the 1960’s with a small few that have survived. Emily’s daily drive comes complete with the required Brodie Knob! Cool to check out a 60’s Econo car.

Don’t forget to check out Emily’s car club – Hell’s Belles


Quick Link to the Main Episode

QMP Racing Engines


Video

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYfYO0fHfw


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Tim Suddard – Grassroots and Classic Motorsports Magazines

January 28, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz sit down with Tim Suddard. Tim is the publisher of two great automobile magazines, Grassroots Motorsports and Classic Motorsports. These are true enthusiast magazines with no fluff. A nice conversation on vintage cars and racing ensues with all the usual diversions you have come to expect. Enjoy the show!

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Check out Classic Motorsports Magazine

Jerry Magnuson – Magnuson Superchargers

January 21, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz welcome Jerry Magnuson. Jerry is the founder of Magnuson Superchargers. Jerry talks about his start in the world of supercharging and of course Adam derails the conversation to some of Jerry prior jobs with Dan Gurney and other historic racers. Jerry brings in his 1932 Ford Roadster. It’s fitted with, as you might guess, a Magnuson blower. Chip Foose worked on the finished product and it’s called the ‘Magnatude’. Troy Ladd’s ’32 Roadster is the featured car this week is from the First CarCast Car-B-Que, Enjoy the show!


Episode Links

Magnacharger
Troy Ladd’s Hollywood Hot Rods


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Episode Video

Troy Ladd’s Roadster

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDl9qMiW7fc

Magnatude Video

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1bLR10iJLU

Magnatude

January 21, 2011

We have at Carolla One Studios Jerry Magnuson’s award winning a 1932 Muroc roadster, the Magnatude. This car has a Marcel body, with finishing touches by Chip Foose. It features a Magnacharged Chevrolet LS1, 6 Speed gearbox and a polished Kugel independent rear end. Jerry Magnuson did a bunch of the work as well, including the hidden headlights as well as many other details on the build.

Quick Link to Main Episode

Jerry Magnuson – Magnuson Superchargers


Video

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1bLR10iJLU


Jerry Magnuson’s ‘Magnitude’ Images

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Matt Farah – The Smoking Tire

January 14, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz have The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah on this week. Matt takes us back to his Go-Karting days and tells how he became interested in cars. Matt and Adam ramble about cell phone tips, vintage racing, and everything in between. Matt brings in his 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor for a CarCast walk around. Enjoy the show!


Episode Links

Matt Farah’s – The Smoking Tire

Ford Focus Rally


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Episode Video

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoO2LRwyG34