Launch Control

By Lance and Steve

Curious car guys talking car culture. Lance and Steve share what they know, and explore what they don’t.

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Launch Control episodes:

April 01, 2019 S1E10: The future of motoring with Adam Barrera of @highmileage
Is there hope for the future of motoring? Lance and Steve team up with special guest Adam Barrera of @highmileage, we talk about engaging cars, automation, ride sharing and what the next generation of auto enthusiasts may have to look forward to.
In case you didn't know, this recording was broadcast on Facebook Live! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to catch the next scheduled live event. (@launchcontrolcars on both platforms).
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1h 9min
March 25, 2019 S1E9: Overlanding Part 2 of 2 - Talking vehicles and mods with Guest Jason Criss of Rigs & Coffee Dallas
This is the second of two episodes where we are talking all about overlanding with the founder of Dallas Rigs & Coffee, Jason Criss. Today we're talking vehicles and mods. What rig do you need to get off the grid for a weekend?
In case you didn't know, this recording was broadcast on Facebook Live! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to catch the next scheduled live event. (@launchcontrolcars on both platforms).
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1h 6min
March 18, 2019 S1E8: Overlanding Part 1 of 2 - What is it all about? With Guest Jason Criss of Rigs & Coffee
What's with all the rooftop tents, steel bumpers, and recovery gear on every other 4x4 on the road these days? It's a little thing called "Overlanding" and we're here to learn all about it with the founder of Dallas Rigs & Coffee, Jason Criss.
In case you didn't know, this recording was broadcast on Facebook Live! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to catch the next scheduled live event. (@launchcontrolcars on both platforms).
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38min
February 18, 2019 S1E7: Build philosophy: Is it about the journey or the destination?
It’s the first episode after the Import a Car series. Lance and Steve discuss their take on car builds - is a project ever really finished? And if it is, what happens next - marry it or move on?
By the way, this recording was broadcast on Facebook Live! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to catch the next scheduled live event. (@launchcontrolcars on both platforms).
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47min
February 11, 2019 S1E6: Importing a Car: Taking it across the finish line! (Final steps)
It’s the finale of our Importing a Car series, where Steve shows Lance how to import a car from Japan under the 25 year rule. This episode takes you through the final steps so you can get the car out on the road and enjoy it. Of special note - insurance! What options are out there to protect your investment?
This was the first episode broadcast on Facebook Live! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you can catch the curious car guys live in their next recording session. @launchcontrolcars on both platforms.
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32min
January 21, 2019 S1E5: Importing a Car: From Japan with Love (Shipping and Legalizing)
It’s part 4 of our Importing a Car series, where Steve shows Lance how to import a car from Japan under the 25 year rule. This episode focuses on getting the car from Japan into your garage. Spoiler alert: there is a lot of paperwork, and the broker you selected (in the last episode) is going to be your best friend. They also weigh in on a listener question on which reliable, fun-to-drive, under $30k hatch would be best.
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48min
January 14, 2019 S1E4: Importing a Car: Getting it Home (Through Your Exporter and Broker)
It’s part 3 of our Importing a car series, where Steve shows Lance how to import a car from Japan under the 25 year rule.
In this episode, they get into the nuances of working with your exporter (who purchases the car and ships it) and broker (who receives the shipment and helps you clear customs) to get the car to your door. Topics include why you need an exporter, how to find a good exporter and broker, paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork. They also talk about Radwood Austin (2/23/19), Texas Gumball (3/31/19), Steve’s BringaTtailer auction “fail”, and the Supra - it’s not the same car, but is it the same value, and is that ok?
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41min
January 07, 2019 S1E3: Importing a car: searching the classifieds
It’s part 2 of our Importing a car series, where Steve shows Lance how to import a car from Japan under the 25 year rule.
In this episode, they explore different places to find cars in Japan, focusing on Japanese used car classifieds. Topics include translating the website, currency conversion, and optimizing your search.
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46min
December 31, 2018 S1E2: Importing a Car: is it for you? Where do you look?
In this series, Steve teaches Lance everything he needs to know to import a car from Japan under the 25 year rule. In this episode, they cover self awareness - what kind of car guy should you be to be a successful importer? Then they get practical on how to start the search for your JDM ride.
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40min
December 28, 2018 S1E1: Welcome to Launch Control!
They met because of a love for small Toyota sports cars. They bonded over a general love for cars and car culture. Welcome to episode 1 of Launch Control!
Lance Abraham and Steve Durman of Launch Control Media kick it off with a few answers to your burning questions. What is Launch Control all about and what can you expect over the next several episodes? (Hint - we're going to teach you how to import 25 year old cars from Japan all by yourself....and more!)
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15min

FAQs about Launch Control:

How many episodes does Launch Control have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.