In today’s episode, we sit down with Ralph Barbosa and Luis to discuss how they achieved buying their dream of owning their ideal vehicles and their journeys as car enthusiasts. Ralph shares his deep passion for cars, which began with painting them during his younger years. His success in stand up comedy eventually enabled him to purchase his dream car, a 1971 Hakosuka GTR.

Join us as we unpack the inspiring stories of these two Texas born car enthusiasts.

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00:00 Intro

01:41 How Ralph Got Into Cars

03:13 How Ralph Barbosa Started Painting Cars

06:44 What Are Some Of The Hardest Colors To Paint

08:06 Ralphs Favorite Color To Paint

10:16 The Most Important Step In Painting A Car

10:25 Ralph Barbosa's Most Difficult Process In Painting

10:59 How Ralph Met Luis

11:57 How Luis Learned About Cars

12:33 Ralphs Thoughts On Youtube Mechanics

15:17 What Sparked Ralph Barbosa's Interest In Cars

18:45 Ralpha Barbosas Favorite Cars

19:15 Why Ralph Barbosa Likes Chevys

21:47 Why Luis Loves Nissans

22:41 How Luis Car Caught On Fire

25:26 Why Ralph Barbosa Loves Nissans

30:58 Why Ralph Barbosa Left Auto Body Work

33:08 Ralph Sells His First Car

35:04 How Ralphs Ambition Lead To His Success

37:22 Luis Passion For Cars

38:10 Ralph and Luis Difference In Opinions

39:09 Ralphs Taste For Expensive Things

40:30 How Ralph Barbosa Buys His Cars

41:04 Ralph Barbosas Nissan 240sx

43:45 Ralpha Barbosas Skyline GTR

46:47 Ralph Buying An R34

48:36 Ralph Barbosa's Views On Money

50:30 How Ralph Barbosa Maintains His Cars While On Tour

52:54 Ralphs Financial Advice For Buying Cars

56:43 Ralph Meeting Comedians Who Are Into Cars

57:04 Ralphs Favorite Comedian Of All Time

59:05 Ralph Barbosa and Dave Chappelle Roadtrip

01:00:09 Ralph and Luis Favorite Car To Drive

01:02:26 Whats Next For Ralph And Luis

01:08:04 Ralph and Luis Making Car Content

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