
About this episode
Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog law in CA might be a good thing; an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how to adjust something; and we answer Patreon questions including:
- How much stereo is too much?
- Which car will hipsters gentrify next?
- ZR1 or used McLaren ?
- Are new gears worth it?
- The right sports car for a flatter landscape is...
- Will "blob" cars ever return?
- Does Aston Martin need a G-Wagen?
- Are my tires really too old?
- Can you DIY a Singer-style restomod?
- How do I find a trustworthy car shipper?
- And more!
Recorded March 6, 2026
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