Car Chat

This week, I'm thrilled to have James Densley from Tour De Force join me as we delve into the exhilarating world of running F1 cars. We'll explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with their powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance.

https://tdf.co.uk/tdfone/

https://www.instagram.com/powerbytdf/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

04:28 - What’s it like to be a F3 mechanic

10:20 - Working at Mercedes F1

17:06 - Transition away from F1

21:15 - F1 work-life balance and logistics

25:05 - Transforming TDF

35:39 - TDF ownership & G-forces

50:36 - F1 vs a TDF

56:22 - Packaging

57:58 - The TDF process

1:01:44 - Current F1 thoughts

1:08:59 - Custom steering wheel controls

1:11:02 - Working on old F1 cars

1:14:58 - Price and inclusions

1:22:55 - Safety

1:31:13 - The F1 market

1:41:49 - 5 Questions

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Peter Charters is the General Manager of Maserati North Europe, I cornered him at a drive event recently for a chat about what Maserati are up to at the moment.

Enjoy,

Sam

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Will Beaumont joins me for a chat about building a high end magazine and the life of a freelance automotive journalist.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/sFRxyNJF0to

https://werke.site/

https://www.instagram.com/_werke/

https://www.instagram.com/will_beaumont88/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

8:29 - Why go freelance?

22:51 - Finding content for the magazine

34:45 - How long does it take to start a magazine?

45:36 - How do magazines make money?

53:37 - Two versions of the same magazine

55:57 - BMW opportunities

59:57 - Current BMW thoughts

1:21:04 - What’s the best era for cars?

1:33:24 - 5 Questions

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More of a news based podcast this week with Sid North. Let me know if you like this format and want some more.

Follow Sid: https://www.instagram.com/sid.north/

Cheers,

Sam

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Paul Cockell, the founder of 911 Rennsport joins me to talk all about his business making amazing 911 restomods. We've just been out for a drive in his demo and sit down for a chat about his journey and the cars along the way.

https://www.instagram.com/911rennsport/

https://www.911rennsport.co.uk/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

11:40 - Customisation

16:19 - What’s the process?

29:26 - Paul’s collection

34:33 - Rennsport upgrades & development

38:24 - Sourcing parts

42:45 - G-series vs 964

46:45 - What makes a good restomod?

50:56 - What’s the future for Rennsport?

56:53 - 5 Questions

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Sam/ Seen Through Glass is back on the podcast for a catchup. We talk all about his journey with his 996, his new GT3. Life, podcasting and more.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LbDeuEUgYVk

Check out Sam:

https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglass

https://instagram.com/seenthroughglass

Enjoy,

Sam

0:00 - Intro

1:24 - Are we journalists?

11:09 - Porsche experiences

19:15 - The GT3

27:22 - The 996

30:58 - Sam’s adventures

31:36 - The future of transport

51:55 - Driving the Purosangue

1:01:25 - 5 Questions

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I popped in for a catch up with Adam Hawley of Theon Design about what they've been up to since I last saw them in 2020.

Check out the longer episode we did: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CM (episode 61)

https://theondesign.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theonporsche/?hl=en

Enjoy,

Sam

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In this we sit down with Tom Callow, a leading expert in the world of electric vehicles and the Head of Corporate Communications at Myenergi. Join us as we delve into the world of EVs, from discussing the difference between being a petrolhead and a car enthusiast, to exploring what happens when you run out of battery and how to rent out your home charger. We also learn about the lingo used in the industry and discover that bigger EVs are not always less efficient. Tom shares his insights on the decreasing cost of EVs and provides a detailed look into Myenergi's innovative products and services. Finally, we discuss the impact of EV chargers on the grid and end the episode with our 5 Questions segment.

https://www.myenergi.com/

https://twitter.com/au_tom_otive

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

7:12 - Petrolhead vs Car Enthusiast

19:37 - What happens when you run out of battery?

30:21 - Rent out your home charger

44:03 - Learning the lingo

1:01:18 - Bigger EVs are more efficient?

1:24:20 - EVs are getting cheaper

1:38:52 - MyEnergy

1:49:43 - EV Chargers and the grid

2:03:21 - 5 Questions

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Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co, an innovative automotive brand that aims to revolutionize the traditional car ownership model. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the concept of sustainability in car manufacturing and ownership, and how Lynk & Co is addressing this crucial issue by making car usage more efficient and practical.

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YS2huzjhg2o

We also explore the prevailing perception that more options equate to better choices, and how Lynk & Co's simplified approach to car options challenges this notion. Alain shares valuable insights on the benefits of their car lending system, which allows for a more collaborative and cost-effective approach to car ownership.

Enjoy,

Sam

https://www.lynkco.com/en

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

3:57 - Lynk & Co

18:55 - Simplifying car options

22:11 - Pricing and insurance

32:15 - Where do the cars come from?

34:15 - The clubs

46:32 - 5 Questions

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In this episode, we chat with Matas Buzelis about the automotive industry and how technology is impacting the way we handle and report on vehicle data. Matas shares insights on clocking an odometer, the importance of tracking damage history, and whether service reports should be digitized. We also delve into the challenges of reporting on EV battery information and explore the work of the Association of Automotive Intelligence.

https://www.carvertical.com/

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

9:22 - Clocking an Odometer

15:39 - Damage history

33:35 - Should we digitise service reports?

46:29 - EV Battery information for reports

1:02:36 - Association of Automotive Intelligence

1:05:41 - 5 Questions 

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