Nick bought a kei truck, and somehow we're all pretending this is going to remain a simple project.
This week we're joined by Brian and Megan as Nick introduces the newest addition to the garage: a 1998 Subaru Sambar. It's right-hand drive, four-wheel drive, has a five-speed with a crawl gear, a surprisingly huge bed, and just enough practicality to justify something that absolutely did not need to be justified.
Naturally, we're already talking about wheels, bedliner, tint, hauling motorcycles, kei vans, engine swaps, and whether we can put the Sambar in the back of another truck with the Grom in the back of the Sambar. Truckception.
We also get an unfortunate update on Brian's Corvette E-Ray. After a transmission replacement and a long stretch in the shop, Chevy is discussing buying the car back. That's a tough outcome for a car he genuinely loves, but when you spend more time troubleshooting a car than driving it, sometimes you have to know when to move on.
Dan also shares a very close call caught on his dash cam that turned into a good reminder of why everybody should probably have one. And with winter coming, we revisit another recurring piece of advice: four-wheel drive is great, but there's still no substitute for actual winter tires. You can watch a Honda Fit almost slam into Dan's bumper here: https://youtu.be/P-Sy0sas5VE
Plus: weighting the back of your truck, driving a kei truck through a drive-thru, elk in North Bend, sovereign citizens, questionable engine swaps, why unfinished projects tend to become permanent projects, and a preview of some seriously strange builds coming to the show.
Small trucks. Big projects. Our usual bad ideas.
As always, don't just get there. Enjoy the drive.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
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Nick bought a kei truck, and somehow we're all pretending this is going to remain a simple project. This week we're joined by Brian and Megan as Nick introduces the newest addition to the garage: a 1998 Subaru Sambar. It's right-hand drive, four-wheel drive, has a five-speed with a crawl gear, a surprisingly huge bed, and just enough practicality to justify something that absolutely did not need to be justified. Naturally, we're already talking about wheels, bedliner, tint, hauling motorcycles, kei vans, engine swaps, and whether we can put the Sambar in the back of another truck with the Grom in the back of the Sambar. Truckception. We also get an unfortunate update on Brian's Corvette E-Ray. After a transmission replacement and a long stretch in the shop, Chevy is discussing buying the car back. That's a tough outcome for a car he genuinely loves, but when you spend more time troubleshooting a car than driving it, sometimes you have to know when to move on. Dan also shares a very close call caught on his dash cam that turned into a good reminder of why everybody should probably have one. And with winter coming, we revisit another recurring piece of advice: four-wheel drive is great, but there's still no substitute for actual winter tires. You can watch a Honda Fit almost slam into Dan's bumper here: https://youtu.be/P-Sy0sas5VE Plus: weighting the back of your truck, driving a kei truck through a drive-thru, elk in North Bend, sovereign citizens, questionable engine swaps, why unfinished projects tend to become permanent projects, and a preview of some seriously strange builds coming to the show. Small trucks. Big projects. Our usual bad ideas. As always, don't just get there. Enjoy the drive. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Leave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873! We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!

Nick bought a kei truck, and somehow we're all pretending this is going to remain a simple project.
This week we're joined by Brian and Megan as Nick introduces the newest addition to the garage: a 1998 Subaru Sambar. It's right-hand drive, four-wheel drive, has a five-speed with a crawl gear, a surprisingly huge bed, and just enough practicality to justify something that absolutely did not need to be justified.
Naturally, we're already talking about wheels, bedliner, tint, hauling motorcycles, kei vans, engine swaps, and whether we can put the Sambar in the back of another truck with the Grom in the back of the Sambar. Truckception.
We also get an unfortunate update on Brian's Corvette E-Ray. After a transmission replacement and a long stretch in the shop, Chevy is discussing buying the car back. That's a tough outcome for a car he genuinely loves, but when you spend more time troubleshooting a car than driving it, sometimes you have to know when to move on.
Dan also shares a very close call caught on his dash cam that turned into a good reminder of why everybody should probably have one. And with winter coming, we revisit another recurring piece of advice: four-wheel drive is great, but there's still no substitute for actual winter tires. You can watch a Honda Fit almost slam into Dan's bumper here: https://youtu.be/P-Sy0sas5VE
Plus: weighting the back of your truck, driving a kei truck through a drive-thru, elk in North Bend, sovereign citizens, questionable engine swaps, why unfinished projects tend to become permanent projects, and a preview of some seriously strange builds coming to the show.
Small trucks. Big projects. Our usual bad ideas.
As always, don't just get there. Enjoy the drive.
The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!
Not an Avants member? <a href="https://www.avants.com/member-plans" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.avants.com/member-plans</a>&nbsp;
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!&nbsp;
Leave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873!
We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!

466: Small Truck, Big Man: Nick Bought a Kei Truck

We're back for a new year! Dan's not entirely dead in spite of sounding mostly dead and Nick forgot how to use a mic.

We're back for a new year! Dan's not entirely dead in spite of sounding mostly dead and Nick forgot how to use a mic.

We're back for a new year! Dan's not entirely dead in spite of sounding mostly dead and Nick forgot how to use a mic.&nbsp;

And We’re (Mostly) Back!

Dan and Nick talk about their break while Dan was sick and then out of the country.

Episode 11 - And We're (Mostly) Back!

We discuss the absolute essentials everyone should carry in their car all the time and a few extras.

We discuss the absolute essentials everyone should carry in their car all the time and a few extras.

We discuss the absolute essentials everyone should carry in their car all the time and a few extras.&nbsp;

The Stuff You Need In Your Car

We discuss the absolute essentials everyone should carry in their car all the time and a few extras. 



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Episode 10 - The Stuff You Need In Your Car

Nick and Dan talk about their favorite places to meet up with their car friends. The perfect podcast for an upcoming long weekend!

Nick and Dan talk about their favorite places to meet up with their car friends. The perfect podcast for an upcoming long weekend!

Nick and Dan talk about their favorite places to meet up with their car friends. The perfect podcast for an upcoming long weekend!&nbsp;

Where We Go And Why You Should Too

Nick and Dan discuss the places they go that are car friendly.

Episode 9  - Where We Go And Why You Should Too

You probably know Kevin's cars, so it's time to get to know our friend Kevin!

You probably know Kevin's cars, so it's time to get to know our friend Kevin!

You probably know Kevin's cars, so it's time to get to know our friend Kevin!&nbsp;

Kevin Beech

Kevin has a fascinating car collection and is a great friend. You've probably seen him around, so get to know him!

Episode 8 - Kevin Beech

Nick and Dan discuss the ultimate PNW Supercar, if you could only pick one.

Nick and Dan discuss the ultimate PNW Supercar, if you could only pick one.

Nick and Dan discuss the ultimate PNW Supercar, if you could only pick one.&nbsp;

The Ultimate PNW Supercar

We interview to newbies to the PNW car scene, Amanda and Chad Townes.

We interview to newbies to the PNW car scene, Amanda and Chad Townes.

We interview to newbies to the PNW car scene, Amanda and Chad Townes.&nbsp;

Chad and Amanda Townes

Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. The Avants Podcast is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! The Avants Podcast focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.

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