Very Vehicular

Mike Burroughs is back… and he’s got some gripes! If you didn’t already know him from StanceWorks; or indeed for his legendary F40 and K-swapped 308 projects, you may remember Mike as one of our earliest guests alongside Ferrari expert Victoria Bruno. It seems only right to bring him back on and throw him the mic - he’s got some things to say! (Oh, and stop asking him when the F40 project will be done!). Apart from *cough* that project… Mike has plenty of other fascinating projects, and he even gives us a sneak peek of what’s in the pipeline. Beyond the metal, Scotto and Mike get borderline philosophical on this one, it’s a ripper. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode
190E Evo 2 - Episode with Pat
Surprising Dad with a Norton Commando
Keith Black Camaro Article - Stanceworks
The Little Red Racing Car - Book
Ultrace - StanceWorks
Ron & Vin Topic Roulette Episode - Very Vehicular
Victoria Bruno & Mike Episode - Very Vehicular

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@BrianScotto 
@321ActionAction

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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound 

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:23 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions
02:00 - Mike Burroughs Returns
02:41 - Ferrari’s Cease & Desist… that Mike Swore Wouldn’t Happen
03:44 - All Anybody Asks Mike About is the F40 Project
05:06 - What’s Shaking with the K-Swapped 308?
13:40 - Rundown of All the Projects
15:19 - Sneak Peek: Tracking Down a VERY Special Camaro
24:09 - The Reality of Building for YouTube and Burnout
31:12 - Authentic Build Philosophy
41:21 - StanceWorks Origin Story
44:43 - Pivoting to YouTube
49:58 - Could There be a StanceWorks Archive Book?
51:51 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
54:08 - Scotto & Mike: One Fateful Day Under a Bridge
01:01:45 - Family TV Legacy Connection
01:05:17 - Perhaps OnlyFans?
01:06:24 - Is There Ever Going to be Enough Time to Finish all the Projects?
01:11:05 - Audi Deadline And Camaro Plan
01:12:36 - Dream Cars And Thinning Herd
01:25:25 - Format Experiments: Return of the Video Essay?
01:32:22 - Ultrace Impressions
01:37:56 - Why Car Shows Feel Broken
01:39:30 - What Does it take to get Invited to Treffpunks?
01:41:33 - A Date with Riverside Chattanooga
01:48:46 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools
01:50:11 - Do You Miss Taking Photos?
01:56:03 - Mk1 Rabbit Love
02:01:28 - Mike’s Gripes: The 911
02:15:22 - Ferrari Luce - Thoughts on EVs?
02:30:18 - What Brings you Joy as a Car Nerd?

The Ballast Boys are Back … again! Who doesn’t love a hang with the boys and quickly becoming regulars on Very Vehicular, Ron Zaras and Vin Anatra are here to play a little Topic Roulette with Scotto. Without giving too much away, the gang dive into the issues facing car culture, reveal some lukewarm takes (his own words!) and as ever, give each other a healthy dose of shit-talk. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode
Why British Plugs Are the Best
Car Colors and the Recession
Flock Cameras in Troy, NY
Flock Cameras, Jalopnik
Andy Wilman’s Lucky Pants

@Vin_tra
@Roncar
@AntiLag
@BrianScotto 
@321ActionAction

Partners:
Vyper Industrial
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Heatwave Visual
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound 

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction
[email protected]

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:37 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions
02:17 - Return of the Ballast Boys
04:48 - One Car, One Track
15:53 - Is California Car Culture Dying?
29:08 - Perfect Day as a Car Nerd
38:37 - What Car Sold Today is a Future Classic?
53:06 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
55:33 - Good Tires / Crap Car?
01:01:46 - Does the Manual Transmission Still Matter?
01:22:05 - What Car Do You Wish Your Favourite Automaker Made Today?
01:37:01 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools
01:38:18 - Flock Cameras Vs Car Culture
01:47:15 - Are Muscle Cars Still Cool
01:57:48 - Silver Cars, Yes or No?
02:05:39 - Could Top Gear Exist Today?

Joining us this week on Very Vehicular we have Stephan Papadakis! From his earliest beginnings in the SoCal RC hobby scene, to his record-shattering years as a legendary figure of the drag racing world, arriving on the mountain top as race team owner and all-around engineering wizard, we find out: is there anything Steph Papadakis can’t do? Scotto gets the deep backstory on the game-changing FWD drag cars that shattered records (first into the 9s!) and how those cars came to be. It’s a tale stranger than fiction! We find out all about Steph’s move into drifting - again, innovating, taking names and shaking things up. Of course, there’s always time left over to opine on the state of motorsports, youtube, takeovers, and what’s next for Stephan. Enjoy! 

@PapadakisRacing
@StephPapadakis
@BrianScotto 
@321ActionAction

Partners:
Vyper Industrial
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Heatwave Visual
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound 

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction
[email protected]

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:34 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions
02:11 - RC Car Origins and the Racing Mindset
07:48 - From RC to Real Cars
14:46 - SoCal Street Racing Era
20:26 - Import Drag Racing Breakthrough
25:09 - First FWD Tube Chassis Civic
29:52 - Wheelie Bars Explained
35:40 - Tech Arms Race and Limits
38:25 - A Whole New Plan - Ready for SEMA?
39:14 - Fortin Brings the Drivetrain Magic
40:33 - Getting into the Low 8s
40:54 - Fast and Furious Boom
44:01 - Hey, Who Killed the Music? When the Scene Faded
47:45 - Sponsors: FCP Euro & Wera Tools
50:01 - Getting the Wandering Eye… for Drift
53:55 - Enter, Tanner Foust
58:46 - Scion TC Controversy & the Letter of the Rules
01:01:24 - A Toyota Racing Developed NASCAR Truck V8?
01:08:57 - Arms Race Team Era
01:16:22 - What Happens When Tech is Allowed to Judge?
01:19:03 - Motorsport - How to Save the Show
01:23:43 - A Plea for Diversity in Racing
01:27:11 - Snack Cart by Vyper Industrial
01:28:36 - Fixing the Drift Show
01:31:43 - Drift Masters vs FD
01:33:44 - Car Culture Health Check
01:35:59 - Tech Boom vs Regulations (and the EPA)
01:41:37 - Takeovers and Youth Scene
01:45:27 - YouTube Success Formula
01:50:43 - Escaping the Creator Treadmill
01:52:49 - What’s Next for Steph?

It’s time for a change up and after exploring several Top 5 lists, we thought it was high time to settle the WORST modding trends of the last decade. Who better to find the definitive ranking than Zack Klapman of The Smoking Tire and returning deviant and partner in mischief Mister Zachary (Zac Mertens). This episode may hold the record for the most censorship beeps ever featured on the show in its entire run to date (and yes.. Producer Nick did cry in legal many times) but to get the full skinny, go check out the Patreon - you never know what you’ll hear over there. For now, time to find out if you are one of the modding elite, or a common style criminal. Only Firing Order has the answers - enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode
Tesla Downgrading Brakes - The Brake Report 
The 950 HP Switzer E900 GTR - /TUNED
Zack’s Impressive Notes

@TheRealZackKlapman
@Mister_Zachary
@BrianScotto 
@321ActionAction

Partners:
Vyper Industrial
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound 

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction
[email protected]

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:30 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions
02:08 - Meet the Zacs and the Rules
07:12 - Find the Pre-Show on Patreon
09:07 - Zack K’s List
27:47 - Zac M’s List
47:23 - Sponsors: FCP Euro & Wera Tools
49:47 - Scotto’s List
01:08:56 - Blindspots (from Patreon)
01:19:07 - Picking Final Five
01:27:42 - Snack Break by Vyper Industrial
01:29:31 - Ranking the Worst Mods
01:40:36 - The Worst Five!

This week we’ve got something a little different for you: Scotto is answering your questions! We’ve received so many good questions from all of you that we may have to do a second round at some point. Scotto gives some long-awaited updates on a few pressing issues – Cough his car collection cough! Meanwhile, if you’ve got any questions of your own, please post them in the comments and as ever, enjoy!

@BrianScotto 
@321ActionAction

Mentioned in this episode
Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD - https://amzn.to/4cKngwo
Jon Chase Studios - Dstroyr - https://jonchasestudios.com/

Partners:
Vyper Industrial
FCP Euro
Heatwave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound 

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction
[email protected]

00:00 - Welcome to Scotto’s Q&A
01:22 - What Is Your One Car Solution?
07:48 - Future Popularity of Different Car Eras?
15:35 - If You Could Rebuild Your First Car, What Would You Do Differently?
19:18 - What Would You Do if You Were the Head of Audi Marketing?
26:34 - What Were Your Gymkhana Inspirations Outside of Automotive?
33:18 - In Hindsight, Would You Have Done Anything Differently in Your Career?
40:08 - How Did You Find Your Creative Voice and Keep it?
47:31 - Thinking of Starting a Brand - Does the Market Need it?
53:29 - How’s Farm Life?
59:11 - How Are You Processing Your ADHD?
01:12:05 - News on Upcoming Projects