Why can't this be the new Top Gear presenter structure. I think these guys have so much chemistry together, I could listen to them for days talk about anything.
Chris Harris, Jonny Smith, and Alex Kirsten. Presenting and road testing. Guest appearances from Chris Cooper, maybe Jethro Bov.. and Taylor Hetherington for some dodgey car dealing antics. Written by Richard Porter, and Manish Panday. Directed by Neil Carey. Initially bankrolled by Neil Clifford, Edward Lovett. I'm sure Luca and Bernie have some spare cash needing to put towards a project. Not needing to be worried by production organisations...especially lefty woke ones.. Go on adventures in wonderful cars. Challenges, projects, barn finds, road trips, Pink or Brown...And of course have some fun and games with little shit boxes. First episode.. GT cars from the 90s. Vantages, Ferrari 456 Manuels, Sultan spec SL73. Of course Manish can keep the 456 Manuel after filming. :D. Ditch the EVs because even the big car manufacturers are starting the admit they're not financial viable without Gov subsidies. Have fun.
Investing in a luxury supercar like a Lamborghini can be an exciting but intricate financial decision. The value of these cars can appreciate over time, making them potential assets. However, maintenance costs and depreciation should be considered.
I couldn't agree more. In my case, I've been eyeing a Lamborghini Aventador as a passion investment. With my current financial standing, I'm contemplating whether it's a wise move. Any advice on how to approach this decision?
That sounds like an incredible choice! I'm intrigued as well and considering a similar move. Perhaps we should seek advice from a specialist in luxury car investments. Do you have any recommendations?
It's a pleasure to share insights. "Chris Ryan Stewart" has been instrumental in helping me understand the nuances of luxury car investments. I hope they can guide you all as well. Let's reconvene after our consultations and compare notes!
Thank you for the information. I conducted my own research and your advisor appears to be highly skilled and knowledgeable. I've sent him an email and arranged a phone call. His expertise is impressive, and I'm eagerly anticipating our conversation.
An ex-VW employee once told me, Japanese cars were designed to last for 500k miles regardless of how they are looked after. German cars are designed to last for 400k miles as long as you follow the instructions. Britain is obsessed with changing cars after 100k miles because of BL ....
We are both in our seventies and loved the film, plus on the way out there was an elderly couple, sitting next to us, and when asked if he had enjoyed the film, he answered he was at the race with his father, and remembered it fondly.
They have been so good BUT this episode has been the best to date. So natural, intelligent, thought provoking, so so good. I feel you are my pals, which is completely irrational!!!! Keep going guys, just brilliant.
How about the Lancia 1960 Flaminia that has 2 rear window wipers outside but what was even more interesting is the 2 internal rear window wipers to wipe off internal condensation on the rear window. So four wipers is the most impressive way to clean the rear window.
My 5 year old daughter was absolutely made up after meeting a couple of you on Sunday. She took her TWAT sunglasses to school which was a little frowned upon but never mind! Thank you for taking your time to make her feel special!
Camry estate and a few other Toyoya estates came with twin rear wipers .. call themselves addicts 🤣🤣 they need Ian from Hubnut on rear wipers.. perhaps best not mention Camrys to hlm though!
I have a 1991 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Gt Apex 20v (the best jdm car to ever be produced in my humbe opinion) has the best rear wiper, however you hardly ever need to use it. The aerodynamics of the car keep the rear window dry. And it's easy to use, just twist the wiper stalk.
Possible two car garage topic: Go back to when you fell in love with cars as a child and pick two cars, one exotic and one practical that were on sale when each of you were 10 years old. No budget restrictions.
The trend for post box shaped windows in cars today (low roof lines), has rendered rear wipers ineffective. The blade can only be about 5 inches long, and can therefore wipe a tiny proportion of the screen. Personally, I love rear wipers, My ML wipes the scree very well, and automatically wipes when I reverse when I have my windscreen wipers on....this is truly useful, as is the dipping passenger door mirror when reversing....practical items. I always replace all three of my wiper blades annually when the frosts finish, so I have never experienced Neil's issue of non-working rear wipers.
Totally agree about the early starts. I used to make sure I was in mid Wales (from Cardiff) Elan Valley in my Lotus well before 9am. Have your fun then head home quietly when the others are only just heading out. Ps for Neil nice stop off for trip to mid Wales is the Honey Cafe at Talgarth. Coast destinations in Mid Wales would be Aberaeron (Hotel on front for food) or lovely New Quay. We once drove from home near Cardiff to the hotel just for breakfast before then heading to Saundersfoot for a weekend break (would have only taken us 1.5hrs down the M4 but took the long route and far better roads…as you do).
@ChrisHarris: Will the podcast with Marino Franchitti about his involvement in the Ferrari movie be published as a CollectingCars podcast? And on a general note: a huge thanks to the 5 Addicts for giving us so much enjoyment (times 48 and counting)!
Every January the Porsche club take over the whole of Port Merion for a weekend it’s called Porsche Merion for the weekend. Brilliant. Cone next year Neil plus any other Addicts.
Neil Clifford, Agree Uniball all the way (Purple ink) which I've used for the past 21 years. I have secret stash as I always worry that they'll stop producing the purple ink.
Ships have the fast spinning glas (?) disk flush with the bridge’s window, throwing off all the (salty!) sea water. How about a couple of those on the read window of your car?
Two-car garage for next week. As it’s a recession year, you’re looking for two ‘under the radar’ cars - which won’t attract too much attention on the road. One must be a coupé / two doors (no convertibles), and the other a four-door saloon or SUV. As you are a very successful entrepreneur, the budget is unlimited. Both cars must on sale today / new, as safety is a concern. Choose the paint colours wisely.
For me one of them will be a Honda civic advance in Sonic grey without any other extras because its on sale at £39799. Any other single optional extra added including a change of colour will bump the car into the luxury car tax bracket for the next 5 years....😑
A good winter drive is from York to Whitby via A64 and A169 (over Fylingdales) great views across the North York Moors. Fish & Chips in Whitby and a pleasant drive home.
I lived in middle wales near Churchstoke but had family in Wiltshire One of the best driving routes I’ve used was ; come of the M5 at Worcester north and take A499 to Ombersley then left to Abberley then Right to Clows top and on to Cleobury Mortimer, on to Ludlow via clee hill . I used to drive it in an Audi RS4 B7 saloon .. wicked fun ! ✌️
Range Rover L405 rear wiper is ingenious in its operation quite frankly! Press the button, wash followed by a wipe then another wash (even tho you only pressed the button once)and a few wipes and then rest’s in the opposite position, then wipes again to remove drips! I believe this is called a smart wash/wipe. Also if front wipers set to auto then if they have been activated by rain when you select reverse the rear wipes automatically too!! Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect has wipers that are opposing ie, go to both A pillars from the middle. This also does the automatic select reverse wipe function. The best engineered wiper has to Mercedes-Benz eccentric sweep mono wiper found on the R129’s, W201, W204, W210, W202 and W208 (CLK) Models also. I am lucky enough to own all of the above vehicles so I am in wiper heaven Lol 🤘🏼😎
Thanks gentlemen for another epic Podcast for us Gear Heads. I hope you realize that for a good number of us, “your podcast is LIFE, everything else is just waiting” To quote a famous Steve McQueen comment to his wife regarding his love of going to the track to race on a weekend. Looking forward to next week’s edition!
Agree with Chris about driving to Portsmouth in the 90's, much more a pleasurable experience than it is now. The Devils punch bowl was a pain for traffic, but in the early morning had some lovely views. Fort Widley is next to Micks Monster burgers, with Fort Nelson further along Portsdown hill going towards Fareham.
Re rear windscreen wipers: I used to daily a Lancia Delta Intergrale Evo 1, with the rear roof spoiler set at almost a right angle to the roof line, obviously the only way to run it, in wet conditions the water being sucked up off the road behind the car was such was such massive cloud that the puny rear windscreen wiper had no chance of creating any rear visibility. Also other drivers running behind would be swamped in a huge rooster tail of spray 😙🚗💦💦💦💦
Best rear wiper I’ve used was the Porsche 987. Perfect for clearing the morning condensation off by the beach here in Southern California. No washer function. Headlight wipers however, trash.
It's so hard to find a road to enjoy free flowing driving (not treating it like a race track as some idiots do). Manish said about passing through Headington, where I live, to get to the Cotswolds, but hit traffic and the road restrictions for safety, and then you feel like the kids walking the treadmill in 'another brick in the wall'.
The podcasts just get better and better. I want to go on all the suggested winter day drives, loved the rubbish about rear wipers, and just adored the music selections, but was not sure, like the others, why Mr Lovett told us all about his Sunday lunch trip to Mayfair. Fantastic.
Manish, I couldn't agree with you more. I had a Monaco watch that ran impeccably, and despite the fact that I went surfing in it, wore it everywhere, in pools, skied (high altitude), etc, the watch was amazing. Then, for some unknown reason, I was persuaded to "get it serviced" as one of my mates said it would devalue. I collected the watch, went to Ibiza and was in the pool, and dipped my hand in, for 5 mins, and it was full of water! All those years - no issues, first service, and the link leaks like the Titanic. I barely wear the watch now.
Latest gen Fiesta has a small switch on the end of the wiper stalk with two speeds of intermittent. Not very exciting except a quick flick on and off produces a single swipe which is extremely satisfying. Especially on a grimey wet winter day like today.
Two car garage: Real life, Lots, and I mean lots of hard work and a bit of luck paid of and now a 10 y/o boy inside me is the happiest boy in the world becuase he will be able to assamble a dream two car garage (he never wanted anything more). He first fell in love with a car when he saw a sexy, bright red Maserati Granturismo that roared past him. My god that noise.... That day it was all over for him and his future wallet. The boy grew up as a real peteolhead, loving analog cars, manuals, naturally aspirated engines, hydraulic steering, etc. He always imagined actually driving the hell out of cars, rwd and awd. He knows a lot about the industry and the history of the brands. He learned to respect it and love it. Now that boy is a 30 y/o who has a budget of around 1 mil. I love to ski, it is an essential. I grew up whatching crazy Jon Olsson putting a Thule on Lamborginis and going skiing while doing donouts on snow and ice. Well, I intend to be a bit more civilised becuase I can have two cars in which I can do donouts, one to put a Thule on and go skiing, to often go travel with friends/familly, a practical car but it has to be something with petrolhead blood in it, something really cool and most importantly something that is a dream to drive. I have to mention, I have a thing for estates, I really am not into this whole SUV thing. I mean all the roads in the Alps are nicely mantained to be honest, theres no need for a stupid SUV. The second car sould be a dream poster sports or super car, no hyper car. Manual, as analog as it gets yet modern if there's such a thing. I dont have a problem with older cars either, contrary. Engine that makes the sky shake! A car that does not exceed 500/600hp. I could not care less for top speed, I care for driving pleasure. Something under the radar perhaps. A sunday car. If possible it would be good to have some money saved in order to invest in a garage itself, why not. Go on! English is not my native language, sorry for the possible mistakes. Thanks for possible suggestions and cheers
Audi 200 tuner could of been GTI Engineering and those wheels are likely to be ‘ATS style 22’ wheels. Definitely not Zenders. Car and wheel addict reporting for duty 😂. Great episode chaps
Whoever added the music to the Spotify list this week got Neil's choice wrong. He chose Hello Earth by Kate Bush which is a track on Hounds of Love but Hounds of love has been added instead. I didnt used to care but ive now become all Chris Cooper about things 😂😂👍
Some of the best roads up that way in Wales, beautiful scenery. Problem is all the cameras they're putting up. Trough of Bowland, the Dales, the borders... there's a lot passed Birmingham to do lids :P come up and say hello :D
32 minutes in, Berkhamsted cinema is "The Gatsby". And only "arty" films there. but a decent drink! Good episode by the way, from an old Berko resident
Great episode gents, longer the better! Simple 2 car garage idea from me. Unlimited budget, but the 2 cars are your cars for life these are the only two cars you could ever own or drive. The kicker is they must be cars that are for sale or have been for sale from collecting cars.
Rhossili beach looks incredible... For those looking for a more northern equivalent try Harlech beach just north of Barmouth. Fantastic drive out over the Pen y pass
Nothing annoys me more than a semi automated rear wiper while in reverse... I've spent all day trying not to use the wipers on my semi clean car to not have windscreen marks, to reverse in a space and it wipe for me without any washer fluid being used 😢😢
How very apt, early start this morning with the boys for a little North Wales blip around Snowdonia After departing for home I pressed play on the podcast for my weekly automotive content fix Loved the drive chat and when Neil and Chris talked so passionately about North Wales I was very much in the moment So much so when it ended I played Grace Jones, ELO and Kate Bush, apologies to Manish the song that sounded more like a part number went over my head Great work as per usual lads, been here since day one and love each episode more as the weeks, months and years go by x
2:40 The problem with the rear wiper is that you never seem to be able to buy them at the parts store in order to replace them. The front vipers you change all the time but not the rear ones.
Manish is right about the Ferrari movie. I didn’t learn anything about Enzo and there didn’t seem to be any change in his character by the end. In a way it had similar failings to Napoleon. Its focus was split between a love story and a battle (in this case a battle of 1000 miles) but lacked dramatic unity and integration. I’m glad he picked up on that piece of music from the Insider. Shoehorned. Chris also right about the big crash at the end - felt quite tastelessly handled. Perhaps they run out of money on the CGI budget? In any case it is the least ‘Michael Mann’ Michael Mann film, which is shame because his contribution to cinema has been epic.
Changing oil in your car is about the cheapest thing to do, but also a great insurance policy. My M-B has the same engine as your SL Chris H, and this engine is goof for galactic miles as long as you change the oil. Short trips, cold garages, starting up and moving around the garage puts a lot of fuel into the oil IMO. I have never 'run-in' a car, and never had a problem (oil consumption etc). I find that they are always faster cars if you spank them from new.
The new savagegeese video might be of interest. Not had the time to listen to it myself however appears to be 2 hours of car and hifi chat between a car guy and an audio guy.
Absolutely love the podcast but from someone who listens to it in the car driving whilst at work (community nurse) you’d think that after 48 episodes you’d realise that not everyone watches on TH-cam and so when you’re showing each other photos and pictures it can be a little frustrating not being able to see them! Also, worst rear wipers have got to be any Audi from 2005-2012 era and Volvos as well. Always droop eventually and look crap when sitting on bodywork. Keep up the great work.👍
Enjoyed seeing Chris Cooper’s sausage, with apt number plate, at the - fantastic - scramble on Sunday. Slightly disappointed it was on PS4 not Cup 2s … but it was chilly… Keep up the good work, these chats bring a lot of joy to a great many people. Must be many folk around the country like myself chuckling / nodding in agreement throughout the topics. Thank you 🏁
Topic suggestion; how to accept EPS (Electronic Power Steering). THE most important part of contact with the automobile has gone from tactile to disconnected, and making any enjoyment, at legal speed, difficult. How to get over this? I for one cant seem to enjoy anything made after ~2010-12 due to this...
Guys, can you do a tribute to Alpina at one of your coffee mornings. As you know 2024 is the last full year of the Alpina brand. I know you all love them, I own one and it would be amazing to get as many as possible together towards the end of the year to celebrate the brand.
Here is a question to discuss: what is high milage? Different cars bought for different use cases will have different ranges of attractively low or average milage. For others, old Mercs in particular, the higher the miles shown on the odometer and the more attractive it becomes almost like a badge of honour.
The last two cars I’ve owned (both German) have both had inoperable rear windscreen washers. The pump motor whirs away, but there’s no fluid. So I daren’t touch it in case it’s pouring out into the headlining 🤣
The Sunday Scramble was my first car meet as a fairly new driver. Took my mate and me to it in my shitbox Renault Clio Billabong spec😂 and it was the most fun I've had in a car so far. We purchased ourselves some lovely TWAT glasses that made us look even more like twats if that was even possible so thanks a lot for that Chris! I can't wait for the next one. What an event!
RS2 has separate washer reservoir behind a side panel in the boot/trunk. Agree the rear wiper operation is silly on that - they improved it on the subsequent model (ie B5 A4). I can’t agree with newer is always better though. Enjoying the pod gents 👍
It’s 1995 and you are a successful American banker living a double life in Tokyo. By day you need a car to be driven in that will impress both your clients and the general public, but be careful. This is the heyday of the Yakuza, and a large black limousine may give off the wrong impression. By night, you are an avid drifter and need a competitive yet discreet car to smoke the competition without being recognised. There are no practical concerns at all and no budget, so feel free to explore tuning possibilities. Discuss.
I’m always looking at older 911s . Some of them say rear wiper delete , as if it’s a plus point ! They are essential ! Who Gives a shit what they look like . EDIT: definitely do a hi-fi episode 👍🏻
Neil Clifford over the past year has become my idol... I hope to meet you at a car meet soon sir!
I love how he tells it how it is and isn’t afraid to give his opinion but he has such a positive outlook. Love the guy!
I’m strangely drawn to hats and glasses, myself now 😂
How many times do I have to shout, “Toyota Camry Estate?” Best twin rear wipers ever!
Forever because nobody else cares
It is pre-recorded
Just been watching the wipers part, and yes, Camry estate! 👍
@@Soarin8 Yes, I know. :)
I think its the only one?!
Why can't this be the new Top Gear presenter structure. I think these guys have so much chemistry together, I could listen to them for days talk about anything.
Chris Harris, Jonny Smith, and Alex Kirsten. Presenting and road testing.
Guest appearances from Chris Cooper, maybe Jethro Bov.. and Taylor Hetherington for some dodgey car dealing antics.
Written by Richard Porter, and Manish Panday.
Directed by Neil Carey.
Initially bankrolled by Neil Clifford, Edward Lovett. I'm sure Luca and Bernie have some spare cash needing to put towards a project. Not needing to be worried by production organisations...especially lefty woke ones..
Go on adventures in wonderful cars. Challenges, projects, barn finds, road trips, Pink or Brown...And of course have some fun and games with little shit boxes.
First episode.. GT cars from the 90s.
Vantages, Ferrari 456 Manuels, Sultan spec SL73. Of course Manish can keep the 456 Manuel after filming. :D.
Ditch the EVs because even the big car manufacturers are starting the admit they're not financial viable without Gov subsidies.
Have fun.
Investing in a luxury supercar like a Lamborghini can be an exciting but intricate financial decision. The value of these cars can appreciate over time, making them potential assets. However, maintenance costs and depreciation should be considered.
I couldn't agree more. In my case, I've been eyeing a Lamborghini Aventador as a passion investment. With my current financial standing, I'm contemplating whether it's a wise move. Any advice on how to approach this decision?
That sounds like an incredible choice! I'm intrigued as well and considering a similar move. Perhaps we should seek advice from a specialist in luxury car investments. Do you have any recommendations?
It's a pleasure to share insights. "Chris Ryan Stewart" has been instrumental in helping me understand the nuances of luxury car investments. I hope they can guide you all as well. Let's reconvene after our consultations and compare notes!
Thank you for the information. I conducted my own research and your advisor appears to be highly skilled and knowledgeable. I've sent him an email and arranged a phone call. His expertise is impressive, and I'm eagerly anticipating our conversation.
Best podcast ever. never want it to end. Don't hesitate to make them longer.
An ex-VW employee once told me, Japanese cars were designed to last for 500k miles regardless of how they are looked after. German cars are designed to last for 400k miles as long as you follow the instructions. Britain is obsessed with changing cars after 100k miles because of BL ....
We are both in our seventies and loved the film, plus on the way out there was an elderly couple, sitting next to us, and when asked if he had enjoyed the film, he answered he was at the race with his father, and remembered it fondly.
Best rear wiper … Waitrose Ultra Soft and great value in a nine pack
I just don't think these can ever get better when watching every week and yet you still managed it today,. Brilliant thank you!!
Mini Clubman had a rear wiper for each rear door.
Thank you!! I was screaming at my phone the entire time!
They have been so good BUT this episode has been the best to date. So natural, intelligent, thought provoking, so so good. I feel you are my pals, which is completely irrational!!!!
Keep going guys, just brilliant.
How about the Lancia 1960 Flaminia that has 2 rear window wipers outside but what was even more interesting is the 2 internal rear window wipers to wipe off internal condensation on the rear window. So four wipers is the most impressive way to clean the rear window.
the greatest podcast ever
My 5 year old daughter was absolutely made up after meeting a couple of you on Sunday. She took her TWAT sunglasses to school which was a little frowned upon but never mind! Thank you for taking your time to make her feel special!
God I love this podcast. Thanks chaps
Mid 90’s Camry wagon had 2 rear wipers, jeez I’m a sado for remembering that!
Camry estate and a few other Toyoya estates came with twin rear wipers .. call themselves addicts 🤣🤣 they need Ian from Hubnut on rear wipers.. perhaps best not mention Camrys to hlm though!
I have a 1991 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Gt Apex 20v (the best jdm car to ever be produced in my humbe opinion) has the best rear wiper, however you hardly ever need to use it. The aerodynamics of the car keep the rear window dry. And it's easy to use, just twist the wiper stalk.
Possible two car garage topic: Go back to when you fell in love with cars as a child and pick two cars, one exotic and one practical that were on sale when each of you were 10 years old. No budget restrictions.
The trend for post box shaped windows in cars today (low roof lines), has rendered rear wipers ineffective. The blade can only be about 5 inches long, and can therefore wipe a tiny proportion of the screen.
Personally, I love rear wipers, My ML wipes the scree very well, and automatically wipes when I reverse when I have my windscreen wipers on....this is truly useful, as is the dipping passenger door mirror when reversing....practical items.
I always replace all three of my wiper blades annually when the frosts finish, so I have never experienced Neil's issue of non-working rear wipers.
Totally agree about the early starts. I used to make sure I was in mid Wales (from Cardiff) Elan Valley in my Lotus well before 9am. Have your fun then head home quietly when the others are only just heading out. Ps for Neil nice stop off for trip to mid Wales is the Honey Cafe at Talgarth. Coast destinations in Mid Wales would be Aberaeron (Hotel on front for food) or lovely New Quay. We once drove from home near Cardiff to the hotel just for breakfast before then heading to Saundersfoot for a weekend break (would have only taken us 1.5hrs down the M4 but took the long route and far better roads…as you do).
Gotta love the NC finger point👉👉😂
@ChrisHarris: Will the podcast with Marino Franchitti about his involvement in the Ferrari movie be published as a CollectingCars podcast? And on a general note: a huge thanks to the 5 Addicts for giving us so much enjoyment (times 48 and counting)!
I've just purchased a 911 with a rear wiper and it's ...so cool, so gorgeous. The rear wiper completes the retro 930 look.
Every January the Porsche club take over the whole of Port Merion for a weekend it’s called Porsche Merion for the weekend. Brilliant. Cone next year Neil plus any other Addicts.
Neil Clifford, Agree Uniball all the way (Purple ink) which I've used for the past 21 years. I have secret stash as I always worry that they'll stop producing the purple ink.
Ships have the fast spinning glas (?) disk flush with the bridge’s window, throwing off all the (salty!) sea water. How about a couple of those on the read window of your car?
Two-car garage for next week.
As it’s a recession year, you’re looking for two ‘under the radar’ cars - which won’t attract too much attention on the road. One must be a coupé / two doors (no convertibles), and the other a four-door saloon or SUV. As you are a very successful entrepreneur, the budget is unlimited. Both cars must on sale today / new, as safety is a concern. Choose the paint colours wisely.
For me one of them will be a Honda civic advance in Sonic grey without any other extras because its on sale at £39799. Any other single optional extra added including a change of colour will bump the car into the luxury car tax bracket for the next 5 years....😑
Early Lancia Flaminia Sedans had twin rear window wipers.
Absolutely! First one that came to mind
Actually 4. 2 on the outside and 2 on the inside of the window
A good winter drive is from York to Whitby via A64 and A169 (over Fylingdales) great views across the North York Moors. Fish & Chips in Whitby and a pleasant drive home.
The early 90s(?) USDM Toyota Camry wagon had two full-size rear wipers!
I lived in middle wales near Churchstoke but had family in Wiltshire
One of the best driving routes I’ve used was ; come of the M5 at Worcester north and take A499 to Ombersley then left to Abberley then
Right to Clows top and on to Cleobury Mortimer, on to Ludlow via clee hill . I used to drive it in an Audi RS4 B7 saloon .. wicked fun ! ✌️
Know that road well, going to Snowdonia for weekends + though I only had a 1.3 Fiesta to do it in
Range Rover L405 rear wiper is ingenious in its operation quite frankly! Press the button, wash followed by a wipe then another wash (even tho you only pressed the button once)and a few wipes and then rest’s in the opposite position, then wipes again to remove drips! I believe this is called a smart wash/wipe. Also if front wipers set to auto then if they have been activated by rain when you select reverse the rear wipes automatically too!!
Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect has wipers that are opposing ie, go to both A pillars from the middle. This also does the automatic select reverse wipe function. The best engineered wiper has to Mercedes-Benz eccentric sweep mono wiper found on the R129’s, W201, W204, W210, W202 and W208 (CLK) Models also. I am lucky enough to own all of the above vehicles so I am in wiper heaven Lol 🤘🏼😎
Thanks gentlemen for another epic Podcast for us Gear Heads. I hope you realize that for a good number of us, “your podcast is LIFE, everything else is just waiting” To quote a famous Steve McQueen comment to his wife regarding his love of going to the track to race on a weekend. Looking forward to next week’s edition!
1957 Lancia Flaminia Berlina had QUAD rear wipers. 2 on the outside and twin on the inside of the glass.
Served a rear demister.
Agree with Chris about driving to Portsmouth in the 90's, much more a pleasurable experience than it is now. The Devils punch bowl was a pain for traffic, but in the early morning had some lovely views. Fort Widley is next to Micks Monster burgers, with Fort Nelson further along Portsdown hill going towards Fareham.
My MINI Clubman has dual wipers in the back, because it has the barn doors.
Re rear windscreen wipers: I used to daily a Lancia Delta Intergrale Evo 1, with the rear roof spoiler set at almost a right angle to the roof line, obviously the only way to run it, in wet conditions the water being sucked up off the road behind the car was such was such massive cloud that the puny rear windscreen wiper had no chance of creating any rear visibility. Also other drivers running behind would be swamped in a huge rooster tail of spray 😙🚗💦💦💦💦
Best rear wiper I’ve used was the Porsche 987. Perfect for clearing the morning condensation off by the beach here in Southern California. No washer function. Headlight wipers however, trash.
I look forward to seeing what hat will adorn Mr Clifford’s head every week.
Chris, can you please continue to share your Lancia dramas on TH-cam. Also, continue picking up spanners. It's funny.
It's so hard to find a road to enjoy free flowing driving (not treating it like a race track as some idiots do).
Manish said about passing through Headington, where I live, to get to the Cotswolds, but hit traffic and the road restrictions for safety, and then you feel like the kids walking the treadmill in 'another brick in the wall'.
Absolute fantastic drivel
The podcasts just get better and better. I want to go on all the suggested winter day drives, loved the rubbish about rear wipers, and just adored the music selections, but was not sure, like the others, why Mr Lovett told us all about his Sunday lunch trip to Mayfair. Fantastic.
Lamborghini were light years ahead with the Miura, the black louvres were aerodynamic, enabled rear vision and kept the glass clear.
Manish, I couldn't agree with you more. I had a Monaco watch that ran impeccably, and despite the fact that I went surfing in it, wore it everywhere, in pools, skied (high altitude), etc, the watch was amazing. Then, for some unknown reason, I was persuaded to "get it serviced" as one of my mates said it would devalue.
I collected the watch, went to Ibiza and was in the pool, and dipped my hand in, for 5 mins, and it was full of water! All those years - no issues, first service, and the link leaks like the Titanic. I barely wear the watch now.
Latest gen Fiesta has a small switch on the end of the wiper stalk with two speeds of intermittent. Not very exciting except a quick flick on and off produces a single swipe which is extremely satisfying. Especially on a grimey wet winter day like today.
Two car garage:
Real life,
Lots, and I mean lots of hard work and a bit of luck paid of and now a 10 y/o boy inside me is the happiest boy in the world becuase he will be able to assamble a dream two car garage (he never wanted anything more).
He first fell in love with a car when he saw a sexy, bright red Maserati Granturismo that roared past him. My god that noise.... That day it was all over for him and his future wallet.
The boy grew up as a real peteolhead, loving analog cars, manuals, naturally aspirated engines, hydraulic steering, etc. He always imagined actually driving the hell out of cars, rwd and awd. He knows a lot about the industry and the history of the brands. He learned to respect it and love it.
Now that boy is a 30 y/o who has a budget of around 1 mil. I love to ski, it is an essential. I grew up whatching crazy Jon Olsson putting a Thule on Lamborginis and going skiing while doing donouts on snow and ice. Well, I intend to be a bit more civilised becuase I can have two cars in which I can do donouts, one to put a Thule on and go skiing, to often go travel with friends/familly, a practical car but it has to be something with petrolhead blood in it, something really cool and most importantly something that is a dream to drive. I have to mention, I have a thing for estates, I really am not into this whole SUV thing. I mean all the roads in the Alps are nicely mantained to be honest, theres no need for a stupid SUV.
The second car sould be a dream poster sports or super car, no hyper car. Manual, as analog as it gets yet modern if there's such a thing. I dont have a problem with older cars either, contrary. Engine that makes the sky shake! A car that does not exceed 500/600hp. I could not care less for top speed, I care for driving pleasure. Something under the radar perhaps. A sunday car.
If possible it would be good to have some money saved in order to invest in a garage itself, why not.
Go on!
English is not my native language, sorry for the possible mistakes.
Thanks for possible suggestions and cheers
Citroen CX, concave rear screen didn't need a wiper. Ford fiesta mk1, separate rear washer bottle and it's own switch next to the heater controls
CX yes and 205GTI has its own rear bottle and control.
Brilliant as ever guys and mr Lovett nailed the 2 car garage 😜
Twin rear wiper setup on a production car, look at the 1992 to 1996 Toyota Camry estate. You won't regret it
Brilliant as always!
Neil Clifford is my spirit animal
Audi 200 tuner could of been GTI Engineering and those wheels are likely to be ‘ATS style 22’ wheels. Definitely not Zenders. Car and wheel addict reporting for duty 😂. Great episode chaps
Whoever added the music to the Spotify list this week got Neil's choice wrong. He chose Hello Earth by Kate Bush which is a track on Hounds of Love but Hounds of love has been added instead. I didnt used to care but ive now become all Chris Cooper about things 😂😂👍
A 1960 Lancia Flaminia has dual windshield wipers both on the outside and inside of the rear windscreen.
Some of the best roads up that way in Wales, beautiful scenery. Problem is all the cameras they're putting up. Trough of Bowland, the Dales, the borders... there's a lot passed Birmingham to do lids :P come up and say hello :D
Mini Clubman (F54) rear wipers. Finicky perfection.
Rear Wiper trivia - Land Rover Discovery 2 has synchronised front and rear intermittent wipers. Genius!
The highlight of my week!
I’m with Neil. Uni all the way☺️
Love the scramble! Please do a live event there next time!
32 minutes in, Berkhamsted cinema is "The Gatsby". And only "arty" films there. but a decent drink! Good episode by the way, from an old Berko resident
Great episode gents, longer the better!
Simple 2 car garage idea from me.
Unlimited budget, but the 2 cars are your cars for life these are the only two cars you could ever own or drive. The kicker is they must be cars that are for sale or have been for sale from collecting cars.
Best podcast ever imperfectly perfect with the Awsome 5
Rhossili beach looks incredible... For those looking for a more northern equivalent try Harlech beach just north of Barmouth. Fantastic drive out over the Pen y pass
A trip to Whitstable, Herne bay or Broadstairs, Margate in the Mk1 golf cabriolet in any season is a good day
Nothing annoys me more than a semi automated rear wiper while in reverse... I've spent all day trying not to use the wipers on my semi clean car to not have windscreen marks, to reverse in a space and it wipe for me without any washer fluid being used 😢😢
Now very nostalgic for riding motorcycles out of Portsmouth. I think you were talking about Fort Purbrook.
How very apt, early start this morning with the boys for a little North Wales blip around Snowdonia
After departing for home I pressed play on the podcast for my weekly automotive content fix
Loved the drive chat and when Neil and Chris talked so passionately about North Wales I was very much in the moment
So much so when it ended I played Grace Jones, ELO and Kate Bush, apologies to Manish the song that sounded more like a part number went over my head
Great work as per usual lads, been here since day one and love each episode more as the weeks, months and years go by x
If you're going to Snowdonia, ask nicely at Tanygrisiau power station to use the provate road up to Stwlan Dam.
2:40 The problem with the rear wiper is that you never seem to be able to buy them at the parts store in order to replace them. The front vipers you change all the time but not the rear ones.
The car for me at Bicester was that 80’s Zagato Aston. Love it!
Oh and I’ve had pneumonia this year too.
Manish is right about the Ferrari movie. I didn’t learn anything about Enzo and there didn’t seem to be any change in his character by the end. In a way it had similar failings to Napoleon. Its focus was split between a love story and a battle (in this case a battle of 1000 miles) but lacked dramatic unity and integration. I’m glad he picked up on that piece of music from the Insider. Shoehorned. Chris also right about the big crash at the end - felt quite tastelessly handled. Perhaps they run out of money on the CGI budget? In any case it is the least ‘Michael Mann’ Michael Mann film, which is shame because his contribution to cinema has been epic.
A great podcast for pen enthusiasts.
Also looking forward to Ed's new podcast - Lunching Addicts.
Changing oil in your car is about the cheapest thing to do, but also a great insurance policy.
My M-B has the same engine as your SL Chris H, and this engine is goof for galactic miles as long as you change the oil.
Short trips, cold garages, starting up and moving around the garage puts a lot of fuel into the oil IMO.
I have never 'run-in' a car, and never had a problem (oil consumption etc). I find that they are always faster cars if you spank them from new.
100% up for a Hi-fi/Turntable chat. Plenty of scope for allegories to cars too.
The new savagegeese video might be of interest. Not had the time to listen to it myself however appears to be 2 hours of car and hifi chat between a car guy and an audio guy.
Toyota Camry station wagon had a twin rear wiper setup, great entertainment as always
Absolutely love the podcast but from someone who listens to it in the car driving whilst at work (community nurse) you’d think that after 48 episodes you’d realise that not everyone watches on TH-cam and so when you’re showing each other photos and pictures it can be a little frustrating not being able to see them!
Also, worst rear wipers have got to be any Audi from 2005-2012 era and Volvos as well. Always droop eventually and look crap when sitting on bodywork.
Keep up the great work.👍
Enjoyed seeing Chris Cooper’s sausage, with apt number plate, at the - fantastic - scramble on Sunday. Slightly disappointed it was on PS4 not Cup 2s … but it was chilly… Keep up the good work, these chats bring a lot of joy to a great many people. Must be many folk around the country like myself chuckling / nodding in agreement throughout the topics. Thank you 🏁
Topic suggestion; how to accept EPS (Electronic Power Steering). THE most important part of contact with the automobile has gone from tactile to disconnected, and making any enjoyment, at legal speed, difficult. How to get over this? I for one cant seem to enjoy anything made after ~2010-12 due to this...
Guys, can you do a tribute to Alpina at one of your coffee mornings. As you know 2024 is the last full year of the Alpina brand. I know you all love them, I own one and it would be amazing to get as many as possible together towards the end of the year to celebrate the brand.
Harris says of two car garage, "Can we have some brevity?" Cooper launches into story. Ha!
Chris, let’s see how you get on without regular oil changes on the E61 M5 😂
Here is a question to discuss: what is high milage?
Different cars bought for different use cases will have different ranges of attractively low or average milage. For others, old Mercs in particular, the higher the miles shown on the odometer and the more attractive it becomes almost like a badge of honour.
The last two cars I’ve owned (both German) have both had inoperable rear windscreen washers. The pump motor whirs away, but there’s no fluid. So I daren’t touch it in case it’s pouring out into the headlining 🤣
top class hangover cure
The Sunday Scramble was my first car meet as a fairly new driver. Took my mate and me to it in my shitbox Renault Clio Billabong spec😂 and it was the most fun I've had in a car so far. We purchased ourselves some lovely TWAT glasses that made us look even more like twats if that was even possible so thanks a lot for that Chris! I can't wait for the next one. What an event!
I quite like my B5 Passat, droopy wiper and all...
Best rear wiper: 944, it helps a lot.
RS2 has separate washer reservoir behind a side panel in the boot/trunk. Agree the rear wiper operation is silly on that - they improved it on the subsequent model (ie B5 A4). I can’t agree with newer is always better though. Enjoying the pod gents 👍
Another certified addict classic ✅
It’s 1995 and you are a successful American banker living a double life in Tokyo. By day you need a car to be driven in that will impress both your clients and the general public, but be careful. This is the heyday of the Yakuza, and a large black limousine may give off the wrong impression. By night, you are an avid drifter and need a competitive yet discreet car to smoke the competition without being recognised. There are no practical concerns at all and no budget, so feel free to explore tuning possibilities. Discuss.
I’m sat here shouting MINI CLUBMAN!
Toyota Camry Wagon had twin rear wipers back in the day
The MINI Clubman has a twin wiper setup but it’s crap as the glass is too wide and not tall enough so you end up with stumps of wipers on the back
1:21:53 You got to love Chris!
Double rear wiper- the modern Mini Clubman.
Neil is so correct with the Uniball. Made by the Mitsubishi Pen Company as well.
I’m always looking at older 911s .
Some of them say rear wiper delete , as if it’s a plus point !
They are essential !
Who
Gives a shit what they look like .
EDIT: definitely do a hi-fi episode 👍🏻