The Radiator Arms

• Engines We Love (and Loathe)!

  After last week’s EV palate cleanser, we go full internal-combustion: what makes an engine sing, what spoils it, and why sound and feel still matter. From silky straight-sixes and shrieky V12s to rotaries, turbos, superchargers and the unloved diesels, it’s a grounded, good-humoured wander through the engines that shape car culture.Highlights:• Daily drivers to dream motors: Clio hybrid, R53 Mini JCW, Mercedes M104, K-series Rover, RS4 B7 V8 • Rotary reality: RX-8 specifics, LSD feel, “specific output” myths, and why weight balance matters • NA vs turbo vs supercharged: delivery, predictability, and why sound drives emotion • Affordable greats (<£20k): E9x M3 V8, S2000, VR6 TT/Golf, Lupo GTI, BMW ’90s/’00s straight-six • Diesel truths: PD stalwarts, Defender/Transit woes, Q7 V12 curiosity; torque vs entertainment • JDM icons: RB26, 1JZ/2JZ★ Featuring: • James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring • Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up ✉️ Contact us or submit your car: [email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #AutomotiveYouTube #CarCulture #CarCommunity #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Can EVs EVER Be SEXY and Cool?!

  How do we make EVs sexy — or is that even the right question?This week on The Radiator Arms James (JayEmm on Cars) is joined by Ant (SPORTZ N TOURING) and Will (Will the Plank) to argue about styling, sound, range anxiety, bargain EVs, and whether electric cars can ever capture a petrolhead's heart.★ In this episode we dig into:• Sexy EVs vs gimmicks: Renault 5 E-Turbo, Rimac, Lotus Evija, McMurtry Speirling and the EVs that actually look cool.• Fake exhausts, synthetic gearshifts, and whether added noise would make EVs feel more exciting (or just ridiculous).• Is Porsche’s electric Cayman make-or-break for EV sports cars? And will lightweight platforms like the Kōmā (Project V) ever get to market?• Accessibility & culture: cheap EVs as entry points, starter race series, and the idea that “sexy” is often just good design and affordability.📧 Got a story or an EV you want us to test? [email protected]🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here!Follow the hosts:• James / JayEmm on Cars — https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant / SPORTZ N TOURING — https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will / Will the Plank — https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank#TheRadiatorArms #EVs #ElectricCars #DaciaSpring #Renault5 #Rimac #CarPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Classic Car Mods: Improvement or Sacrilege?

  Are classic cars best left original — or can the right modifications make them even better?In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will debate where to draw the line between preservation and improvement.★ This week we cover:• Our time with the Nissan UK’s Datsun 240Z• The end of Will’s Bora-fronted Golf, and whether quirky swaps can add value• How subtle upgrades can transform classics without ruining their soul• Period-correct mods, resto-mods, stance culture, and where things go too far💬 What do you think?★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #ClassicCars #CarMods #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #ModifiedCars #CarCulture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• DIY vs Pro: Are You a REAL Car Person If You Don’t Fix Your Own Car?

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, Ant and Will dive into the age-old debate: are you really a car enthusiast if you don’t fix your own car? From DIY brake jobs on the side of the road to relying on trusted garages, we explore what it means to be “a real car person” in today’s world of finance plans, warranties, and increasingly complex cars.• Why some enthusiasts swear by DIY while others go pro• The role of finance, warranties, and modern tech in killing car DIY• Trust, safety, and the risks of letting someone else work on your pride and joy• Is “built not bought” really the ultimate test of being a car person?• Our own stories of mistakes, bonding moments, and learning through car projectsDo you love working on your own car, or do you leave it to the pros? Let us know your best (or worst) DIY car stories in the comments.★ Featuring:• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week laterhere.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarDIY #CarRepairs #CarEnthusiast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarCommunity #BuiltNotBought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• "TRACK DAYS" WHY JAMES GAVE UP ON THEM!

  Track days promise unforgettable thrills… and a few nasty surprises. In this episode, James and Ant break down what a track day actually is (vs. driving experiences vs experience days), why instructors and etiquette matter, how fast the costs and consumables add up, and the formats that give the best value — from PalmerSport at Bedford Autodrome to renting prepared cars, and even dipping a toe at the Nürburgring.• Track day vs. experience day: key differences and expectations• Where to go (MSV circuits like Snetterton, Brands Hatch, Donington, Silverstone)• Costs in the real world: tyres, pads, fuel, insurance/excesses• Why rental/corporate days (e.g. PalmerSport) can be better value than using your own car• Etiquette & safety: point-bys, passing zones, open pit lane vs. sessions• Racing Instructor wins: going faster and feeling safer• Nürburgring options: Rent4Ring and ring taxi passenger laps• Our idea of a perfect day, and why the people make it★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube.Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #TrackDay #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #CarCulture #Driving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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