3 Pedals Podcast

Al and Dan sit down with Mike Palumbo for a deep dive into his automotive life, dealership career, and the cars that shaped his passion. The episode opens with Dan and the wild story behind his 1973 Audi Fox, followed by early plans for its future build. From Volkswagen training to shifting market trends, the guys explore how the industry has changed for enthusiasts.

Al shares hybrid‑car headaches, Dan's Michelin‑dinner memories, and Mike's childhood moments that sparked his obsession with cars. The conversation moves through his first ride—a 1999 Saab 9‑3—his long history of Saab ownership, and the OEM+ era of the Mk4 Jetta. They break down the evolution of his Platinum Grey Jetta project, the jump from CC to Golf R, and his current GLI, complete with wheel‑hunt stories and garage dreams.

The crew digs into Mike’s decade in dealership sales, ethics in retail, memorable trades, and the transition into fleet management. Things wrap with discussions on balancing work and family, rekindling automotive enthusiasm, Mike’s picks for best and worst car brands, manual vs. auto, lease vs. finance, favorite car‑show memories, annoying customer behaviors, dream‑car budgets, and listener feedback for future episodes.

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Al and Mike sit down with Jon Holso. The episode kicks off with current car projects and early memories before diving into the Ford Focus days—first mods, sneaking past dad, and the moment European styling and deep‑cut modifications took over, complete with the infamous sticker.

They move into the Mazda 6 era with manual‑trans fun, air‑ride experiments, and the car’s eventual send‑off. From there, the conversation shifts into turbo power with the GTI, the jump to the Arteon, and the tuning addiction that followed. The guys explore the charm of Kei‑trucks, their utility, and the Home Depot adventures that come with owning one.

Things get sentimental with the restoration of a beloved Ford Ranger, followed by stories of Subaru Loyale, Volvo 264s, and Detroit’s unique car scene. The episode wraps with reflections on sports, family, and how automotive passion evolves over a lifetime.

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Al and Mike welcome guest Dan Sawyer for a wild ride through car culture, personal chaos, and decades of automotive stories. The episode kicks off with softball championship drama and hybrid‑car headaches before shifting into AWE Touring exhaust impressions, and Mike’s escape from a brutal Honda Civic crash.

Dan breaks down his journey through 26 different cars, from spray‑painted wheels and a roofied 21st birthday to Manchester nightlife and vintage audio setups. The crew dives into restoring a South Carolina E46, Dan’s JDM era with the 240SX and STI, and the 350Z, WRX, and Silverado gas‑job saga. They revisit Mk5 R32 memories, H2O chaos, and multiple accidents that shaped Dan’s automotive life.

Things escalate with hockey‑puck fixes, reckless passenger stories, unforgettable street races, and New England car‑meet culture. The episode wraps with Dan’s arrest for reckless operation in a GTR, reflections on longevity in car culture, new business ventures, and a final look back at the massive car list that defined his journey.

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Al, Dan, Mike and Ethan kick off the episode with fresh car updates and a warm welcome to guest Ethan McCammon. Things start with Al's attempted Mk3 import and the hard‑learned lessons in due diligence, followed by stories of learning mechanics the old‑school way with Mk2s and junkyard treasure hunting.

Ethan walks through his career path, school experience, and time at EFI Motorsport before the crew dives into a chaotic diesel Rabbit drive to the Unity show. They get into the charm of “automatic 2‑liter” Mk3s, CIS systems, and the passion that keeps the Mk2 community alive.

The conversation expands into engine swaps, Mk4 reliability, rare Golf models, and the thrill of driving a G60 Rally. Ethan shares his Capri Green Mk2 rallycross build, winter prep with ice‑racing setups, and Audi B3 adventures. Things wrap with Hot Wheels collecting, wheel restoration, and a laid‑back outro to close out the episode.

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Al, Dan, Mike Richie and Dylan kick off the episode with recent car sales and the realities of flipping, followed by a mechanic’s guide to selling used cars the right way. The crew dives into the hunt for a rust‑free ’84 GTI, dream builds from the Allroad to the B5 RS4, and the frustrations of FedEx delays and work‑life balance.

They explore Dylan’s journey from dirt bikes to Audis, the addiction of flipping cars, and the harsh truths of owning a used B5 S4. The conversation shifts into why Audi never turbocharged the VR6, how modern cars became disposable after 2018, and the daily grind of flat rate, HR headaches, and dealership life.

Richie shares his path from gas station work to HVAC while the guys recap a Vegas trip full of questionable driving habits. They talk about how kids slow down projects, workplace drama, highway horror stories, and a cross‑country adventure in a gated‑manual R8. Things wrap with Caddy pickups, Transporters, new RS5 styling, luxury‑home work, the future of Tesla FSD and car subscriptions, hidden ownership costs, healthcare frustrations, and unforgettable car deals at Krispy Kreme meets

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Al , Dan, Mike and Marc kick off a packed episode with early‑week repair chaos, unexpected visitors in customer cars, and a look at Taycan performance tuning. The conversation quickly shifts into Marc Swanson’s journey toward owning EFI Motorsport, touching on warranty battles, European market trends, and the realities of keeping modern performance cars alive.

The guys dig into sourcing rare parts for older Audis, Mark’s deep Audi history, and Volkswagen’s shifting market direction. From unattainable dream Audis to the mechanic jobs everyone hates, the episode moves into legendary builds like the Coupe Quattro V8 and the wild speed stories that came with it.

They break down post‑COVID manufacturing changes, cost‑cutting impacts, and how affordability has shifted across icons like the Porsche 911 and Corvette C8. The crew also explores high‑performance V8 swaps, the future of manuals, emissions challenges, and the culture behind ice racing.

Things wrap with Lemons racing stories, hillclimb and drag‑racing records, shop culture, tuning solutions, and the growing popularity of E85.

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In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off with listener appreciation before diving straight into a week packed with Marketplace madness, new‑car hunts, and unexpected adventures. Ben’s new bullnose Ford sets the tone, followed by the search for a reliable daily driver that leads to picking up a Honda CR‑V.

From there, things escalate quickly: Dan’s wild Marketplace trade involving a skid steer, the infamous washer/dryer saga, and a string of deals that prove buying and selling online is never boring. The guys shift gears with stories from the Italian Alps, exploring low‑power manuals, European roads, wagons, and the differences in car culture abroad.

The conversation expands into the future of cars, personal automotive dreams, and a deep dive into underrated imports and VW models. They break down Volkswagen’s evolution from the Mark 3 and Mark 4 era to the TT, then pivot into American manufacturers — their hits, misses, and the factors behind their decline.

The episode wraps with a look at EV market challenges, regulatory pressure, and final thoughts before closing out with listener engagement and community updates.

A fun, story‑driven episode blending Marketplace chaos, European driving adventures, industry insight, and pure enthusiast passion.

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In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off welcoming guests and talking through Mike’s first missed episode before diving into a mix of pop‑culture car talk — from Joe Rogan and Blink‑182 to Matt Farah and Jason Camisa’s legendary V8 manual comparisons.

The conversation shifts into the realities of modern car ownership and service: lifetime fluids, valve adjustments, hidden costs, Haldex maintenance, transmission intervals, and the lessons learned from air‑cooled engines. The guys break down alternator failures, brake jobs, ABS module headaches, and the constant tug‑of‑war between customer expectations and technician integrity inside dealership life.

Things take a turn as the crew explores Venice, unexpectedly falls in love with a Kia Picanto, and compares small‑car fun across cultures. They revisit mountain‑road driving, speed‑camera culture, and the journey from high‑school intern to confident Volkswagen tech.

The episode ramps up with RWD A4 conversions, A7 suspension mods, stance culture, motorsports influence, and the essential qualities young technicians need to thrive. The guys close with EV training, oscilloscope fundamentals, engine‑building knowledge, dealership challenges, tool‑truck debates, and a look at passion projects — including a Mk2 GTI and future builds on the horizon.

A packed, high‑energy episode full of shop wisdom, cultural stories, technical insight, and pure enthusiast passion.

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In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off with Corvette debates and Marketplace finds before diving into Adam’s origin story — from early MMI days to joining Golen Engine and helping shape some of the most respected LS, V8, and Jeep 4.0 stroker builds in the industry.

The conversation explores Golen’s role in powering Formula Drift, the trust and precision behind high‑performance engine building, and the hard lessons learned from lifter failures, and the realities of pushing engines to their limits. The guys highlight Eli Lucier’s turbo LS setups, Renegade Porsche swaps, and the global impact of Golen’s craftsmanship as knowledge gets passed from one generation of builders to the next.

Things get personal as Adam shares project‑car aspirations, balancing engine work with creative side hustles, and the unexpected harmony between horsepower and houseplants. The episode wraps with a look at why a C4 Corvette is the next big project, a deeper dive into Formula Drift and the racing world, and final thoughts to close out the conversation.

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In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew digs into one of the most dramatic chapters in automotive history: Dieselgate. From corporate deception to the long-term fallout, they unpack how the scandal reshaped Volkswagen and the entire industry. The conversation then shifts into the darker side of chemical giants with a look at the blood‑stained legacy behind DuPont.

Timmy’s Jazz Blue Mk3 takes center stage next, kicking off a repair saga that leads straight into a nine‑hour roadside disaster at Waterfest. The guys revisit axle swaps, police encounters, and the quirks of driving Mk3s and Mk2s through a full year of New England chaos.

They break down the Passat GT as a parts‑bin special with surprising potential, explore VW’s decline and loss of its enthusiast base, and celebrate the unique, underrated Northeast VW scene that kept the culture alive. The episode closes with a discussion on how Volkswagen can reconnect with enthusiasts, the dealership struggle of servicing older VWs, and a final wrap‑up to close out Part 2.

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