On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk a dumb GR supra engine swap, Emma Maersk (Taycan Turbo S) vs Model S P100D Ludicrous Raven data scandal, the 10 years of R35 GTR and a german SUV nearly matching its 'ring time, FCA PSA $43B merger, Japanese gov't celebrating the history of the Z car, and can we solve street parking? Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eri...
Nov 10, 2019•57 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk Motortrend's dyno of the C8 vette and apparent understated power numbers, the Honda urban EV we aren't getting moves to the category of 'we might actually get it' due to internet buzz, Fluid Motor Union dyno tests two 2000 BMW M5s with 275,000 miles difference on the engines to see what the loss actually is over time, Morris brings its J type delivery van back as an electric throwback to milk persons, 2JZ fanboys need to shut up sooner or later ...
Nov 03, 2019•58 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk Beer with the Clownshoes Mango Koelsh, and a Lake Superior Kayak Koelsh, we talk patreon, and a Patreon topic with types of driveways and what we do and don't like - Worst crossover of all time is on sale today, EV swaps will soon become as easy as a small block V8 swap, FIVA announces EV swapping ruins classic status of vehicle, MX-30 mazda concept represents first EV offering to come, it's a 35.5kWh CUV. SEMA sues the government over small bat...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk new episode structure moving forward, Florida man at it again with his Flinstones mobile, the debate over what is the cutest pickup truck in the world rages on, Infiniti sales slumping 43% month over month this year, Mercedes and its awesome closet manual transmission offerings lasted through 2015 in the USA believe it or not. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbi...
Oct 20, 2019•57 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk JCCS with Jana, Dihatsu actually winning the auto show with their happy, adorable new models. Dinan engineering mistakenly brags about the new X5M's curb weight, we question why anyone wants a CRX, BMW recalling a vehicle of another make, the Mirage gets a fabulous facelift and has its best US based sales month ever, and Mazda returns with the Rotary engine. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channe...
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Tesla OS version 10.0, adn people smashing their cars in to stuff with advanced summon, Mitsubishi and their internal HQ naptime quiet rooms, We cover the obvious fact that a low charge EV can run out of battery charge just like a low fuel gas car can, Aston martin is making a nasty CUV called the DBX with AMG power, and the F30 wears its badge. Literally. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/chann...
Oct 05, 2019•40 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, Erik gives an update on the unfortunate warm beer situation, Ryan covers JCCS and terrible free car calendars. some maniacs sectioned a 2CV in to a Messerschmit lookalike, We found a US man potentially ballsier than Duncan Pittoway, and MAP finally scatters the new honda 1.5 liter turbo engine at 480 wheel torque. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: htt...
Sep 30, 2019•54 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, a patreon ride (2004 BMW E60) dies at the hand of an idiot, and we find a replacement, the Suzuki MightyBoy is the only pickup youll ever need, Rental car challenge answer gets revised real time for Ryan, and the new LandCruiser Namib iis the ultimate truck. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-115940933 Carbitrage iTun...
Sep 25, 2019•46 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we cover HIN 2019, MAP's PG2 2019, Ryan makes a correction on Scott Manley, SemaSAN and the california exhaust noise law, some maniac putting a silverado V6 in a grand national, Nascar yikeses out of the NRA, BMW shows us the ugliest kidney grilles yet with the concept 4, Japanese shop now outfits Mercedes V12s with hand built equal length headers, and the Model S gets a lap record for 4 door sedans around Laguna Seca. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co...
Sep 21, 2019•48 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Toyota's new small car platform known internally as GA-C, the LEAST desirable collector cars in today's climate, Nissan announcing a new EV CUV with swastikas for wheels, the KP61 Starlet obliterating the AE86 in high priced 80s toyotas, and we talk about two amazing camper vans, the Hymer Mercedes sprinter and the Ford Big Nugget Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXl...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we mourn the loss of the Fiat 500 as FCA officially axes the model for North America, people not leaving enough room for right turners, or leaving room and not taking proper advantage of said space to turn, Bugatti modified a Chiron with a boat tale and does a one-way 300mph speed run, Toyota chief engineer comes back at MR2 talks with a more toyota parts bin oriented take, Porsche taycan (Emma Maersk?) finally lifts veil, and by god shes a heavy gal - ...
Sep 09, 2019•51 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk Cars and Caves august, the cars that pulled off early DOT safety bumpers the BEST (and worst), Florida man at it again filling 5 gallon home depot buckets with gas, big old body kits coming back in to period builds and mainstream popularity, Ridiculous Midwestern propensity to driving long distances, and the most Jewish car Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitra...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 20 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we invite a listener, Ryan Rask on the show to help us cover the basic questions, the Isuzu Elf, Audis commitment to bringing the RS6 avant to the USA while BMW does away world wide with the M5 touring, Ryan gets angry about Toyota considering Porsche DNA for its MK4 MK2, Jessi combs tragically dying in a high speed run, and we finish off looking at a lovely EV concept called the Nobe! Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: ww...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 12 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk all things 124 (Fiat 124, W124 Mercedes!) Audi's well marketed butt half baked E-Tron SUV wins favorable crash test scores, but still cant match the much lighter, cheaper and smaller model 3 Tesla. the Goldfinger DB5 sells for a massive 6,35Million dollars, How would we feel about wagons if they were popular, Toyota has a new color, clearly named by Mercedes-Benz, and we tell you what the classiest supercar is. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co...
Aug 21, 2019•45 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Mercedes calling it's V class van a 'sedan', making us wonder what their next roadster will be marketed as, likely a unimog. ZF, BMW (amongst others) largest transmission supplier leans in to BMW publicly for stipulating no transmission oil changes on their transmissions which require 100kM service intervals, Honda falls from Ryan's grace once more as all of their interesting product falls to other markets exclusively. Jaguar offers a $3,000 ...
Aug 19, 2019•48 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Nissan killing a powertrain option and cab configuration of the Titan we weren't even aware of, how to FULLY BUILD a Fiat 124 spider Lusso, a sweet Swedish startup that will sell you some pull out tail light coolers for your VW Amorak pickup truck, and Mahindra slated to open a second very large facility in Michigan if it wins the USPS contract, adding over 2,000 jobs to the distressed Flint. We say bring it on! Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreo...
Aug 14, 2019•45 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk Porsche Taycan reveal and specs, Great wall motors and Mini running in to continual regulatory issues with their EV collaboration, Tesla owners banding together to file a frivolous lawsuit over corrected battery range indicators, the MX5's 30th birthday and a fancy italian birthday party, a Nissan red sport 3 liter twin turbo gets a manual swap, and Acura is broken so we fix it! Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: w...
Aug 11, 2019•50 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, Jana finally comes back on and tells us about a car debate for a PSEO student looking for a crossover, a Utah dealership offering free Vapes with Focus RS purchase, Ryan covers the Mitsubishi Debonair, The GR Supra launch editions are finally being delivered, and some of the markups are ridiculous, so we discuss what we would buy with that money. We also talk Car Shop Glow VIP shop bringing the heat with a time attack car. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreo...
Aug 05, 2019•54 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast we talk Tesla removing free supercharging from grandfathered in cars, Nissan's profit is down over 98% year over year, and Ford's prototype electric F150 pulls a billion pounds. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-115940933 Carbitrage iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carbitrage/id1363759412 Carbitrage Twitc...
Jul 31, 2019•43 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk ZF's modern take on the GM Hydramatic precursor 'Powerglide' two-speed automatic transmission, but this time for EVs, VW killing off the last US available manual station wagon with the all-trac's demise, A quick show recap of Pazzaluna wheels of italy under the crazy moon, Street machine nationals, and Brian Redmond vintage at Road America presented by Hawk Performance, and now is the time to buy a manual C7 - the C8 is released, it's mid-engine...
Jul 28, 2019•38 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we invite Darren Brooke to chat with us before his move to the rust free PNW! Join us for the tangents and questions, then we talk about either mile drag racing! Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-115940933 Carbitrage iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carbitrage/id1363759412 Carbitrage Twitch: www.twitch.t...
Jul 20, 2019•1 hr 33 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we discuss the demise of the step side pick up truck bed, how to bring it back, Erik's newest acquisition in New York, VW axing the beetle (forever, this time), Trump administration rolling back CAFE fuel economy requirements, Jack Beruth's push for a $10k FWD beater pickup platform aimed at new drivers, and Duncan Pittoway's S76 fiat has swayed Erik to the dark side as new benevolent overlord. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Yo...
Jul 18, 2019•42 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, Ryan and I talk butt buckering single master cylinder issues on old cars, the M2 competition actually being FASTER than the double clutch automatic around a track, the sleeper value collectible cars that you should buy now, sleep on, and sell now Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-115940933 Carbitrage iTunes: https://...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we ask what car we would import from out of country for the pre 1965 only event Back to the 50s, Erik outlines an easy way to tell how reliable a car is before doing any other research, Ryan talks the man in the high castle show once again, VW licensing the MEB electric car platform to Ford Europe and China, another V160 MK4 Supra sells deep in to the 6 figure range, and its not even stock, BMW Gags us with an X7 pickup truck concept, Forza gaming night...
Jul 10, 2019•45 min
On this episode of the Crarbitrage podcast, we talk the unfortunate passing of Lee Iococca at 94 years of age, BMW adding radioactive hatred to its massive new corporate kidney grilles, Goodwood festival of speed is now running, the Honda urban E is even better than we had hoped, but we're still not getting it in the USA, MN C&C july review as a spectator, and stranger things brings a continuity issue right off the bat in the new season. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitra...
Jul 07, 2019•46 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk political corruption and gov't seizure vehicles in south africa, BMW 335is now getting in to the $3,000 range, re cap of the Modest 100 and Minneapolis Mile car shows of the weekend, BMW turning down Alpina's i8 for a very strange reason, the best and worst US only Japanese brand vehicles of the rad era, Pikes peak good and bad. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Car...
Jul 02, 2019•51 min
On this episode of the carbitrage podcast, we take a look at the Avalon drift car with a hand brake in the center console cupholder, we talk Back to the 50s 2019 recap, Erik's hectic month of clutch jobs and deferred maintenance, Ryan talks a car from 1907 that ran sub 10 second 0-60 times, the BMW Z8's laundry list of standard accessories, a Formula E car with a washing machine motor as its main power unit, and the final Corvette C7 (and front engine corvette) rolls off the auction block for ch...
Jun 30, 2019•43 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we give props to a group of Indiana car enthusiasts that mapped out a 175-mile charity focused version of the Nurburgring Nordschleife on IN roads, Ryan plugs Good Omens on Amazon Prime, I talk about being a MASSIVE cock by accident with Summon and a restaurant in the model S, Mitsubishi is giving us a new raider instead of a faster mirage, some lunatic put a ford 300 i6 in to a Mazda RX8, and we do a 'car debate' only to settle on Miata is always the a...
Jun 21, 2019•42 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we're back! Back to the 80s happened, MAP Proving grounds 1 happened and the super obtuse waffle house drive is also complete. CRVs, the menace to society that they are have now gone too far, hitting Tracy Morgan's new Veyron just minutes after taking delivery. Clutch break in. Do you do it, and if so, how? Forza selling out bigtime and turning in to kid's game with Lego addition pack, and Bentley has officially been able to make it's small Manhattan ap...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk Tesla's pickup truck and what we think it will be like or should be after Elon's 'sub-50k tweet'. MN has a booming and excellent lowrider scene, we show off just one of the better examples, Apple releases major update to CarPlay (which is shockingly available on 90% of new vehicles in the USA) allowing split screen tasking, Ryan covers Bug Out and meeting Bruce Myers of the Myers Manx at an excellent aircooled VW show, and more Ghosen news! Carb...
Jun 09, 2019•44 min
