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An abrupt dive into automotive culture. No need for intros, just straight to talking about cars, motorsports, and anything automotive.... more
FAQs about Cold Start:How many episodes does Cold Start have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
January 27, 2026Automotive Would You Rather Part 2The guys are back with more difficult decisions of Automotive "Would You Rather?" In this episode, they get a little more... eclectic in their comparisons. Decisions get harder and arguments get fiercer as they try to come to an agreement of which car would be the better choice. Listen to hear how Sylas and Todd made their decisions, and see how your opinions stack up. And remember, if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice! Cold Start Hint: Is that the car or the truck? Answer to Episode 48 Cold Start: 1979 BMW M1 Procar Racecar...more42minPlay
January 20, 2026The History of the BMW M1 ProcarThe BMW M1 is an iconic car within the BMW lineage because it represented the beginning of ///M and was the first time that BMW created a car specifically for racing and then turned it into a street car. The guys talk about the story of the M1 Procar, the racecar version, and its rise to fame in the late 1970's and how a rule change in homologation almost terminated the project but actually resulted in one of the greatest single make racing series of all time. The M1 Procar series will go down in motorsport history as one of the best "Plan B" decisions ever made. Cold Start Hint: Designed by the Italians, powered by the Germans Answer to Episode 47 Cold Start: 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL...more44minPlay
January 13, 202650 Years of BMW Art CarsBMW celebrated 50 years of art cars in 2025, so Todd and Sylas decided to reflect on the 20 official cars that make up that collection and talk about their significance in the automotive community. What started in 1975, turned into an iconic blend of art and motorsports throughout the decades but some were more iconic than others. The guys talk about their favorites and even touch on some of the art cars that some may have never known about. They also may get a little philosophical on what art really means -- listen, and find out! Cold Start Hint: Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na Answer to Episode 46 Cold Start: Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series...more56minPlay
January 06, 2026Automotive Would You Rather?We have all played the game "Would You Rather?", so the guys decided to play the automotive equivalent: pitting automotive icons against one another to see which would reign supreme in their dream garages. See what cars they can agree upon -- easy choices -- and where some more questionable choices have to be justified. Cold Start Hint: It has a V8 with an accent Answer to Episode 45 Cold Start: Straight Piped 2000 Honda Civic...more49minPlay
December 30, 2025How to Ruin Your Car with ModsYou took a perfectly good car and did what to it?!? Modifying your car is almost a must as a car enthusiast but there is most certainly the right way and the wrong way in changing things on your car. Todd and Sylas go through a list of the automotive "no no's" when it comes to modifying your car. If Dante Alighieri was a car enthusiast, he would categorize levels of hell based on these horrid modifications. So if you're an offender of bad modifications, just leave them in 2025 and remember that sometimes the better mod is no mod at all... keep it classy.Cold Start Hint: The rev bomb king Answer to Episode 44 Cold Start: Dodge Charger with Notifications turned on...more47minPlay
December 23, 2025Cars Need Ad Blockers NowThe new age of technology is upon us, and you might be scared to find out how much your car knows about you. Privacy and cyber security are not the first things you think about when you think about cars, but it may be time to start paying more attention to those Terms & Conditions agreements when setting up your new car's infotainment system. Now that modern cars are connected to the internet, it changes the way we engage with our cars and most importantly how the manufacturers are engaging with their consumers. In this episode, dive into the world of the technologically advanced automobiles and learn how modern cars are becoming more computer than machine, and how this affects us as car enthusiasts.Cold Start Hint: Your Stellantis car has an update Answer to Episode 43 Cold Start: Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh...more55minPlay
December 16, 2025Is Downforce Ruining Motorsports?Todd and Sylas get into a heated debate on whether downforce makes for better or worse racing. There has been a long pursuit of making racecars more efficient through the air and utilizing more downforce to making them faster around a track – but does that make for better racing? There are two forms of philosophy when it comes to what makes racing exciting: the first is that the technology and engineering of the cars is the forefront of the entertainment and seeing what is possible; the second is taking the variable of the car out of the equation and putting the drivers at the forefront. Both have their benefits and downsides, you decide if you are team aero or not.Cold Start Hint: World Standard LMDh Answer to Episode 42 Cold Start: 2019 Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 F1 car...more51minPlay
December 09, 20252025 Formula 1 Season RecapA lifelong motorsports fan, Sylas finally made a personal breakthrough in 2025 and became a dedicated Formula 1 racing fan. His connection to F1 started back at the US Grand Prix at COTA in Austin, and his passion for the sport has only increased ever since. Todd couldn't be happier about infuencing Sylas into becoming passionate about the premiere league of formula car racing. During this recap of an exciting F1 season, hear the guys' reflections on what was exceptional about 2025 in terms of drivers, teams, and racing -- and their insights about the evolution of this top tier of open wheel formula motorsports. Cold Start Hint: From Minardi the team to Lindblad the driver Answer to Episode 41 Cold Start: BMW 8 series Gran Coupe...more51minPlay
December 02, 2025Turmoils of TuroHave you ever wondered what type of car enthusiast puts their fun car online for strangers to borrow? Todd and Sylas look to answer that question as they explore the online world of Turo rentals. What they found was way more than they bargained for, as the descriptions for fun enthusiast cars all seemed to be weirdly grandiose and heavy-handed. Come along for the journey as we survey the odd landscape of how "car enthusiasts" describe their cars to potential renters. Listener warning: some of these are hard to listen to; you have been warned.Cold Start Hint: A G16, or an 8GC Answer to Episode 40: Jim Russell F3 Racecar...more28minPlay
November 25, 2025The Flying Husky Racing Origin Story"Track Days Are the Best Days"® is the official trademark and slogan of Flying Husky Racing, a group we assembled for the first time back in 2020, when going to drive at the racetrack was one of only the activities we were able to do under the heavy restrictions imposed by COVID. This group of track drivers and car nerds evolved into a club of automotive enthusiasts, bringing together elements from racing, track days, car meets, and totally unrelated events to share epic experiences together. This is the story about how we brought world-class driving coaches, programmed themed days on track, a fleet of open wheel racecars to share and spread capability, and a great group of people committed to doing good while having fun, all to make the recipe that make "FHR" events unlike any other track days around. Enjoy this discussion where Sylas and Todd get into the details of how it worked and what makes it all so special. Cold Start Hint: FHR's not-a-rental-car rental car Answer to Episode 39: 1985 Chevy Cavalier...more1h 3minPlay
FAQs about Cold Start:How many episodes does Cold Start have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.