Crossthreaded Podcast

We asked you whether you'd rather have a tricked out Jeep that never goes off road or a souped-up track car that never goes to the track and you responded. 

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Welcome back, guys! In this episode we get into our latest video series, plus VW's Pikes Peak triumphs and legal problems. Also: Jim goes karting and is (predictably) terrible at it.

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In this episode we get to our Le Mans Picks. We hope we get to enjoy a little of the race, but as long as we're hoping, why not hope that Macron will fly us to the race next year? It could happen!

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We also address a few questions, like, is it better to spend $500/mo on a car or on a better home location?

When would you want to turn off traction control on an AWD car? Car Talk covered this: https://www.cartalk.com/content/when-should-you-turn-traction-control

Thanks to everyone for listening. We will talk to you on the next episode in 2 weeks!

Tonight we begin with a viewer question from Adam Ward. He also included some Douglas Adams HHGTTG jokes which we always appreciate. Thanks, Adam!

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President Trump reportedly poised to ban German luxury carmakers from US market: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/05/31/president-trump-may-ban-german-luxury-carmakers-us-report/658745002/

A $523 monthly payment is the new standard for car buyers? And loans for 5-7 years? WHAT? NO. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/31/a-523-monthly-payment-is-the-new-standard-for-car-buyers.html

In this episode we first hate on the Jeep Wrangler a bit, then get on to some Canadian hijinks, and finally answer our friend Adam's question about the Exocet. Thank you for listening!

Canadian man changes his gender to get cheaper car insurance thread on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/alberta/comments/8fsqos/i_saved_15_or_more_on_car_insurance_by_switching/

Thanks for joining us on yet another podcast. On this episode, accolades and some shade toward the Prancing Moose of Sveden, plus some motor racing talk AND your questions (which you did not provide) answered!

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WeatherTech's Carbon Fiber license plate frame $125: https://www.weathertech.com/carbon-fiber-license-plate-frame/

Britain's safest car is the Volvo XC90 with no road deaths in 16 years: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/15/britains-safest-car-revealed-no-road-deaths-16-years/

Goodyear Asked A Judge To Call Jalopnik And Request They Not Publish Documents On Its Dangerous RV Tire: https://jalopnik.com/goodyear-asked-a-judge-to-call-jalopnik-and-request-we-1825120219

How Goodyear Hid Evidence Of 'The Worst Tire Made In History' Linked To At Least 9 Deaths: https://jalopnik.com/how-goodyear-hid-evidence-of-the-worst-tire-made-in-his-1822200424

Rumblings that the MGU-H won't be in F1 engines in 2021, opening the door for more engine manufacturers maybe: https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/sprit-limit-2019-angehoben/

Thanks for joining us again! We are very busy this year because Jim has taken on a big challenge for himself work wise but we still want to bring you podcasts.

Thank you to our patrons! Leonard Wörteler, Robin Mullen, James Walsh, Kirk B. Olson, Justin Dougherty, Jason the Black Panther   

Roadkill leaves Youtube, keyboard warriors collectively shit their cargo shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seuPuSI1CTE

Mazda leads and sets lap record at Sebring: http://www.racer.com/mazda-motorsports/item/148145-mazda-leads-and-sets-lap-record-at-sebring

Alpha Romeo Sauber best looking livery for this year's Formula 1: https://www.sauberf1team.com/photos/c37-launch

Stadium Super trucks Adelaide Race 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlKRK2QqtaY

Thanks as always, guys!

Tonight we say goodbye to our team's 24 Hours of Lemons racing car, with trackside audio.

And we thank our patrons of course. Support these shenanigans on Patreon here and be like these fine people: http://patreon.com/crossthreaded

We also have an interview with auto journalist Eric Rood, aka The Rusty Hub. Find his work on Hooniverse here: http://hooniverse.com/author/eric-rood/

Superbowl Dodge ad used MLK speech which discouraged commercialism: https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2018/2/4/16972220/martin-luther-king-dodge-ram-super-bowl-ad

At this point it's old news, but we get into the F1 grid girls discussion. They're going to use Grid Kids instead: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/42950040

Our buddy Ian was one of our first podcast guests. He returns to tell us the tale of racing the 50th anniversary running of the Baja 1000 desert race.  It's quite a story and we're absolutely thrilled that we were able to catch Ian on his way to a kid's birthday party to tell us all about it. Listen in for one hell of a ride. 

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We are so pleased to be back after a long holiday break. Thank you for all your shout outs about the podcast, and thank you one billion times to our patrons for supporting us.

In this episode, Jim shows off his work-in-progress Adam Carolla impression and we get into this year in IMSA sports car racing with team Mazda and why you should be a fan.

Thanks for listening!

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Telenav announces in-car advertisements: http://investor.telenav.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1053312

Mazda in IMSA, mixed results: http://autoweek.com/article/imsa/mazda-prototype-team-enduring-mixed-results-imsa-roar-24

24 Hours of Lemons at Road Atlanta wrapup from Roadkill written by our good buddy Eric Rood: http://www.roadkill.com/24-hours-lemons-winners-road-atlanta/