Why these are the BEST JDM Cars of ALL TIME - TST Podcast

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  • @TheSmokingTirePodcast
    @TheSmokingTirePodcast  10 місяців тому +76

    Do you like this new topic-focused format? Let us know!

    • @josephkelly4893
      @josephkelly4893 10 місяців тому +4

      Truth be told, love listening to you two gents talk about anything, free form or on topic is great. BTW Mat the Bentley vid was great, what a great score, the daily of a man of culture.
      Peace

    • @thatguy-oz9ib
      @thatguy-oz9ib 10 місяців тому +4

      I’m in the paint booth painting a car listening to you guys. Love this format!

    • @Heyitsallgoodman
      @Heyitsallgoodman 10 місяців тому

      Literally will listen to anyone (that doesn't have a zoom remote call) but this is a new fun format.

    • @matteugenio
      @matteugenio 10 місяців тому +1

      Digging having a main topic for the crew shows! First bit it catching up with recent events/news then jumping to the main topic is great!

    • @christophcollier
      @christophcollier 10 місяців тому

      I dig banter - topics are cool - LA anecdotes are killer. Zingers are appreciated.

  • @ehcantremember3360
    @ehcantremember3360 10 місяців тому +72

    I’m 22 and headlight glare is awful. It’s not just an age thing

    • @The_Stanman
      @The_Stanman 10 місяців тому +3

      Headlights have gotten so much brighter over the past couple decades. Then they're misaimed and it sucks.

    • @holden998able
      @holden998able 10 місяців тому +2

      Complete agree! I have a Sudan and contintly think people are flashing their high beams

    • @almeida8x
      @almeida8x 10 місяців тому +2

      Another 22 y/o that seriously struggles with the glare from new headlights. I wish there was some regulation on it and also part of the state safety inspection covered how your headlights are aimed for the people that get aftermarket ones.

    • @KarmaticEvolution
      @KarmaticEvolution 10 місяців тому +2

      Especially the Model 3 like Zach mentioned and also Toyota’s, they are not aimed properly.

    • @ehcantremember3360
      @ehcantremember3360 10 місяців тому +1

      @@KarmaticEvolution acuras are horrendous too. So are a lot of new Hondas. And tall trucks and SUVs. And some Mazdas. And and and and lol

  • @nam.justin
    @nam.justin 10 місяців тому +21

    1:31:42 Zack being in a improv class makes me so happy.

  • @mmontgomeryy
    @mmontgomeryy 10 місяців тому +22

    I dig this format. Some casual catch up at the start + specific topic is a nice balance.

  • @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241
    @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241 10 місяців тому +14

    35:43 topic start

    • @domporter3355
      @domporter3355 8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you cause anything before that sucked. Nobody cares about dudes wife like samn

  • @cencio_1976
    @cencio_1976 10 місяців тому +2

    5:30 Alex is really amazing, I think you should invite him on the podcast and talk about EVs and hybrids, he's very down to earth and one of the most prepared and knowledgeable car reviewer around. He also lives off grid, a very interesting person.

  • @mapko15
    @mapko15 10 місяців тому +11

    What if that prius guy bought his own stolen cat back lol now that would've been great

  • @benpenagonzales6014
    @benpenagonzales6014 10 місяців тому +4

    I had a civic type R ep3. The early 00s bread van looking one. They handle so great and are so practical and you have the gear stick up on the dashboard. That would be a cool cheap import for you guys in the US.

  • @HJW018
    @HJW018 10 місяців тому +3

    1. R34 GT-R Z-Tune,
    2. Mazda RX-7 Veilside
    3. Toyota Supra
    4. Honda NSX
    5. Toyota Century

  • @isaaccan3155
    @isaaccan3155 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m a truck driver and often drive late at night. I’ve been complaining about headlights for 15 years.

  • @BuckyDoneGun
    @BuckyDoneGun 10 місяців тому +3

    The first gen Amarok isn't related to the Touareg, it's a full body on frame truck, but no low range transfer case (except in one Australia only model). The second gen however is platform shared with Ford and is a Ranger underneath, and available with the 2.3 Ecoboost, so presumably would be much easier to sell in the US.

  • @colnagog6026
    @colnagog6026 10 місяців тому +5

    I've been rocking "the yellows", a al "Br-angelina in Mr. and Mrs. Smith", for years for night driving. Cuts the glare, while being too dim. I just leave a pair in all my cars.

  • @lucasbarzee2000
    @lucasbarzee2000 Місяць тому

    I had rented a 2020 mustang convertible that was a couple of years old at the time that had the same issue with the rear quarter windows. Had to push them up by hand really frequently.

  • @WestsideCollectorCarStowage
    @WestsideCollectorCarStowage 10 місяців тому +1

    Ivan Capote, Miguel Flores, and Christian Pelphrey walk into a bar. When they emerge hours later, all that remains in the parking lot are a 986 Boxster, a 991.1 Carrera S, and a Mustang GT350. Which car belongs to each person?

  • @stevemartegani
    @stevemartegani 10 місяців тому +1

    As someone who has worked at dealers and independent shops as a Service Advisor here in Cali, I can speak on the Cat converter thing...
    You need to run either the OEM cats or a CARB approved cat in California. The Smog stations have the part numbers that match the vehicle, and they need to be printed on the cats. If you buy a non-CARB third party Cat, you basically wasted your money and will have to buy one of those other two options. The CARB cats sometimes need an exhaust shop to weld/install them since they are universal for multiple models sometimes.
    A WAY better example I've seen first hand than the Prius, is the 2004+2005 Legacy/Outback PZEV model, which is a Cali only car with special cats and fuel lines. The Cats when the pandemic started and prices of Palladium and such skyrocketed, went up to $9,000!!! Yes, that much for the OEM cats, and those cats fail prematurely. I explicitly tell people to AVOID those years of non-Turbo Legacy/Outbacks, unless you want to do a full WRX/STI swap which is probably cheaper LOL! Those cars themselves are worth $5,000 MAX in mint condition low miles.
    Right now, the MSRP for the two cat sections of that car are $3,188 + $3,694 according to Subarus parts software. Madness. The Non-PZEV OEM cats from a couple years early are just ~$1500 or so same as that Prius mentioned, which I would consider to be innexpensive for factory cats.

  • @thomasbassett5475
    @thomasbassett5475 8 місяців тому

    I live in the LA area and I have seen at least 5 Dodge Challenger RT 392s on Turo renting for about $60 a day if you rent it for the week and they are practically brand new. To find cars like these you have to use a computer, not your phone and make your search area cover Ventura to Riverside to San Diego basically give yourself a 200 mile radius and you will find lots of cool cars for a good price. Also you need to search 2 or 3 days in advance at the bare minimum with 7 being perfect. Try to start your rental on a Monday if possible because that's when there are more cars available. The closer you move to the weekend there seems to be fewer choices. And if you already have great car insurance, save yourself their rental insurance which I hear is a pain in the ass. Most people renting cars on Turo have lots of other cars because it's a business for them. Their cars are mostly brand new and very well priced. It's the people with one car only that try to charge you up the ass and have lots of stipulations about what you can do with their cars and they try to monitor you throughout your entire rental. These are the people I avoid just on principal no matter the price. There have been lots of complaints from renters claiming they were being charged for damages that were already there and should not be considered damage. Also, make sure you show up on time at pick up and drop off with a full tank of gas and clean to avoid any problems with them. I use Turo all the time and drive a different new car every week.

  • @evalonious
    @evalonious 10 місяців тому +1

    9:21 You'll see that a lot in Miami. Also, The dude who bought the Pierce Arrow Firetruck. (Mobile Water Theme Park for Birthday Party's 😂❤🏁)

  • @romeyrome32
    @romeyrome32 10 місяців тому

    1-R34 Skyline Z tune and 1971 Skyline 2000 GT-R
    2-Acura NSX R
    3-Nissan Cedric/Gloria
    4-Nissan Silvia S15
    5-Toyota Century and Chaser

  • @matchsticks4
    @matchsticks4 8 місяців тому

    DTS & Cammisa had a great discussion on our current headlight issues, esp in the US, on a recent Carmudgeon pod

  • @TonyWang
    @TonyWang 10 місяців тому +2

    My model 3 headlight are pointing all the wrong directions. There's a way to adjust it in the car but I still haven't done it yet 😞

    • @TheSmokingTirePodcast
      @TheSmokingTirePodcast  10 місяців тому +2

      You can adjust it in the car, like on the tablet? Or does it require a screwdriver? - Zack

  • @matchsticks4
    @matchsticks4 10 місяців тому +1

    Richard Hammond did a good piece on the NSX Type-R on Top Gear that went into detail on the changes from the standard one, esp in re weight savings

  • @Ryan_Morrow
    @Ryan_Morrow 10 місяців тому +4

    Nsx-r is an alcantara dash!!! Single pane rear partition glass. Lighter front windshield. Lightweight bliss

    • @youngmaestro4153
      @youngmaestro4153 10 місяців тому

      Wow idk that, are the rear and front windshields made of a different material?

  • @cozza819
    @cozza819 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't think the 22b body was ever used in WRC from my memory. I think it was built to commemorate the success of their rallying.

    • @jamesrichards5601
      @jamesrichards5601 10 місяців тому

      Correct. Much like the Nismo 400R, It was a celebration of their effort, not a homologation car.

    • @cozza819
      @cozza819 10 місяців тому

      @@jamesrichards5601 Thanks for confirming. I think it's one of those massive misconceptions.

  • @aspiratedaloha2946
    @aspiratedaloha2946 10 місяців тому +1

    This deep dive was awesome

  • @BKetch
    @BKetch 10 місяців тому

    I think part of the headlight problem is headlights arent aimed properly from the factory. I've had a few family members come to me asking why they get flashed all the time in their new car. I always say check your headlight aiming. After they finally check they report back that after adjusting it they dont get flashed as much.

  • @PhilDagostino
    @PhilDagostino 10 місяців тому

    Topic Idea: best corvette generation excluding C8

  • @HoonTV
    @HoonTV 10 місяців тому

    Great video Matt - Lets talk Barras one day!

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 10 місяців тому

    +1 for the metion of Sunny GTi-R.
    A good friend of mine owned one and I've also owned one. There's still two around in my town, both owned by Nissan tragics like myself :D
    Little rocketships they are, but became pricy to keep on the road because of parts availability.
    Would own one again though!

  • @7suarezf
    @7suarezf 10 місяців тому

    topics are good but the catch up conversations you share with us are also good

  • @mapko15
    @mapko15 10 місяців тому +1

    Guys top rank literally has a Japan inventory where you can see all of the cars for sale in Japan including no less then 5 different R34

  • @awillis84
    @awillis84 10 місяців тому

    For your kitchen timer watch, what about an alarm instead of a chrono? I have a 60s bulova alarm with a second crown that operates the alarm hand. Having the alarm connected to the minute hands instead of hours might be possible

  • @BuckyDoneGun
    @BuckyDoneGun 10 місяців тому

    Underrated: the non-GTi-R, mildly hot N14 Pulsar/Sentra/Sunny models. GTI 3 doors with either SR18DE or SR20DE, SSS 5 door with SR20DE. Cheap, reliable, fun to chuck around, no worry about blowing up the gearbox like in a GTi-R. Honourable mention for the Sentra GT Cup cars from NZ - road legal spec race cars. 1600cc, cage, ready to race one make series. Sought after now as they mostly got raced to death.

    • @fraserwright9482
      @fraserwright9482 10 місяців тому

      But a very NZ viewpoint Nissan's were built in Wiri. It would be like me recommending a Clio 2.0 Cup to you in NZ. A basic bitch car in Europe, but if you own a Renault in NZ it's a niche thing and not something you find bits at pickapart. The US and North America they only got the NX1600 in the N14 platform. Here in Europe the JDM people are like the American car owners in NZ. Having the steering wheel on the wrong side is part of the appeal to people who want to show they are different.

  • @shingoose6197
    @shingoose6197 10 місяців тому

    I've always really wanted A Quiet Greatness, but it has unfortunately been out of my financial reach. I hope they make a more affordable version in the future. Myron is a wonderful follow and I love chatting with him.

  • @NoClassic
    @NoClassic 10 місяців тому +2

    The Prius guy likely just purchased a non OEM or CARB compliant version of the part. I doubt it was stolen or used.

    • @spacepxl
      @spacepxl 10 місяців тому

      Agreed, probably an aftermarket generic cat that doesn't do as much work as the oem one, which is why it would trip the CEL.

  • @grantfahey4439
    @grantfahey4439 10 місяців тому

    I had a 97 Probe GT automatic in high school....it was okay, but the transmission was terrible. Also, the US cars got the KL03 2.5 V6 with 160hp, while everyone else got the KLZE with 200hp.

  • @dan.r9220
    @dan.r9220 10 місяців тому

    Cat got stolen in my gen 2 prius. Totaled the car becase when i brought it into a shop they said the only way to fix it and pass emissions (i live in CO) was to put on an OE cat that was going to cost 3500 dollars for the whole install. 1500 bucks sounds like a decent price to me.

  • @not_super_street
    @not_super_street 10 місяців тому +1

    I have found myself wearing sunglasses when I drive at night a lot lately, I know I shouldn’t, but it’s the only way I can drive with my eyes open

    • @trahar6257
      @trahar6257 10 місяців тому

      I use to love driving at night on road trips because there’s so much less traffic but it’s almost unbearable now with even normal cars blinding me let alone some of the crazy bro dozers and semi trucks with 10 high power LEDS on for no reason

  • @PhilRectangle
    @PhilRectangle 10 місяців тому

    The R32 was so good, it got banned from Australian Touring Car racing because nothing else could keep up.

  • @eliaswreford4523
    @eliaswreford4523 7 місяців тому

    If you have a long commute get a 2014 Lexus LS. Then if you really want, get yourself a Turo GT500 for your rental fleet.

  • @Themayseffect
    @Themayseffect 10 місяців тому

    34:06 there's a Prius specialist in LA that does cat installs for cheap that passes smog.

  • @user-uv3cs4ox8s
    @user-uv3cs4ox8s 10 місяців тому +1

    Ill add a vote for the ITR sedan.
    Possibly because I have one...

  • @RockyMountainz
    @RockyMountainz 10 місяців тому +1

    24yrs old listening to this while washing my 20' GT500 I would never ever turo it lmao 🤣 that's asking to be -1 Shelby in ur garage

  • @uncledriver4054
    @uncledriver4054 10 місяців тому

    1:40:13 rent it out for birthday parties. Kids love firetrucks

  • @tonys.568
    @tonys.568 10 місяців тому

    My 2023 honda civic manual LX only has adaptive radar cruise. You cannot turn it off. It can be a pain in the ass most of the time… Braking and acting crazy. I would like to have the option to turn it off or not have it.

  • @nathangreen900
    @nathangreen900 10 місяців тому

    Thats how it was coming from my e36 coupe and getting my 92 Jaguar vanden plas. Which is surprising how similar it is to the Bentley with Connolly leather and wood. My door locks look the same and i have those floor mats as well.

  • @Excessive03
    @Excessive03 9 місяців тому

    A red 93 Ford Probe GT just like cover car, was the first car I bought. Fun car

  • @jahnemann
    @jahnemann 10 місяців тому

    I almost ALSO purchased a vintage looking firetruck for 5,000. I live in the city and street park. My neighbors would try and burn my house down assuming I did it. Luckily, I'd know exactly how to solve that problem.

  • @Nightmaretyrant
    @Nightmaretyrant 10 місяців тому

    Had a Pug 205 for awile, as far as french cars go, pretty good! Actually better made then I expected but the EF Civic which I have also owned is basically same concept but executed better. The Pug may be better suited to rougher back roads though but it was Dog**** on the highway.

  • @john-vy1ml
    @john-vy1ml 10 місяців тому +3

    Adam lz has a great collection of jdm cars.

  • @ragweedmakesmesneeze
    @ragweedmakesmesneeze 10 місяців тому

    Re 50k 3 car garage: I tried to buy a 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid this past summer. Dealer wouldn't take $38,000...well, they did 6 weeks after I walked away and sold it to someone else. sigh.

  • @tjkelner01
    @tjkelner01 10 місяців тому

    Air cooled cloth seats could be done with perforations via laser cutting as done in clothing.

  • @starfox_wr-45e93
    @starfox_wr-45e93 10 місяців тому

    I think you guys meant the Peugeot 205. The 206 is cool, but the 205 is the one people rave about.
    I've owned a few examples of both models.. and let me tell you, the 205 can be a feisty mf 😅
    Not driven a CRX, but I imagine it's similar experience with less 'playful puppy biting' of the 205, but with added revs.
    I'd be torn between the CRX and EK9 too. Good Choices.
    I'd def have another 205 gti ( ..but only at the price I used to pay 20 years ago, not this x20 nonsense of today 😂)

  • @simonpoudrette
    @simonpoudrette 7 місяців тому

    MK7 GLI manual have adaptative cruise control

  • @seldoon_nemar
    @seldoon_nemar 10 місяців тому

    That weird steering feel Zach is talking about is just a really bad alignment of lmao. Someone probably hit a curb good and it never got fixed

  • @TommioRS
    @TommioRS 10 місяців тому

    Subaru had turbo's for years and year before the 90`s. The 90-94 Subaru Legacy SS/Turbo was the last turbo subaru until the bug eye came out. BTW the 90-94 Subaru legacy turbo came with the EJ22T the grand daddy of the 22b EJ22G motor. SO the gen one Legacy is total god tier in Subaru land.

  • @TunerGuy_90
    @TunerGuy_90 10 місяців тому

    🖤🖤🖤 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka for me!!! The birth of Godzilla. Classic, simple, beautiful, timeless!!!

  • @pedromeggiolaro
    @pedromeggiolaro 10 місяців тому

    My friend has a Del Sol Transtop here in Brazil, it's a fabulous car.

  • @Themayseffect
    @Themayseffect 10 місяців тому

    Headlight glare is so bad i sometimes wear sunglasses at night in certain traffic conditions. Definitely not an age thing. Everyone i talk to complain about it.

  • @bradclash
    @bradclash 10 місяців тому

    Love the S15. I regret selling mine

  • @bobsmyth6706
    @bobsmyth6706 10 місяців тому

    What watch are you wearing?

  • @amagine1
    @amagine1 10 місяців тому

    Speaking of headlights. Does every Toyota, particularly the corolla, with HID based lighting have a bad flicker?
    At first i thought it was juat that i was coming down hill or something on other cars so i was seeing their light at a odd angle. However, it does not seem to matter, but it typically is only Toyota vehicles that i see it on. Corollas, Siennas, and some trucks. Rarely, almost never on the Camary

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan 10 місяців тому

    S15 is on my list for sure

  • @twistedsneaks1932
    @twistedsneaks1932 10 місяців тому

    guys my car is an just an e39 and a new gen gmc anything blinds the shit out of me and they always have the fog lights on for no reason smh.

  • @ChrisStack22
    @ChrisStack22 10 місяців тому

    Surprised your parents don’t register their cars in SC instead of CT. CT charges property taxes on cars, and it was advantageous for my parents to change their residency to FL and spend 181 days out of CT which avoids CT income tax, and then all three of their cars are registered in FL which saves $$$ in property tax on the cars.

  • @AmjadJDM
    @AmjadJDM 8 місяців тому

    +1 Zack, f***ING glare from Teslas is the worst!!

  • @AllSpeed
    @AllSpeed 10 місяців тому

    lights are brighter for on-coming cars but the quality of the light for the driver is worse. full size trucks like the f150 tested poorly in actual lighting testing.

  • @youngmaestro4153
    @youngmaestro4153 10 місяців тому

    NSXR is JDM GOAT

  • @johnmac609
    @johnmac609 10 місяців тому

    that del sol targa top fucking robot arm retriever.... or whatever the fuck... was wild

  • @jamiegoddard1899
    @jamiegoddard1899 10 місяців тому

    Did Matt mean the ‘Honda’ NSX Type R?

  • @fishtigua
    @fishtigua 10 місяців тому

    The Sport-Wagon was Nissan at their most bonkers. My Dad's mate had the Silvia, we just laughed at his mid-life crisis car.

  • @anantachydrupamayam1718
    @anantachydrupamayam1718 4 дні тому

    No Supra, no 300ZX, no RX7, seriously ?!

  • @Mister_Typo
    @Mister_Typo 10 місяців тому

    Not a patron, don't it anymore, but I still have the dash cluster for my '91 civic hatch that had 425+km on it... 265k miles doesn't sound as good though 😂

  • @SteveReeves-sb9gf
    @SteveReeves-sb9gf 10 місяців тому

    Matt is such a yes man! Lol

  • @Perceni
    @Perceni 10 місяців тому

    Zack do your own thing, youre way more objective and not a snob. You try to hold back your true opinion or match Matt's just to not disagree with him even when you can clearly see you don't agree.

  • @fraserwright9482
    @fraserwright9482 10 місяців тому

    23:00 Therapy with a stranger or this?

  • @vision2002
    @vision2002 10 місяців тому

    You wanna see the real Lionhart country, drive a few miles down Slauson where I live...

  • @jjohnbowie
    @jjohnbowie 10 місяців тому

    Nah facts headlights on new cars now are ridiculous, even most bulb replacement advertise some stupid super bright visibility that's unnecessary, I'm struggling to find a yellow light glove replacement for my 2000 xicix

  • @hoverlogix5554
    @hoverlogix5554 10 місяців тому

    Hello 👋 Toyota GT 2000 The Greatest JDM car as you Know!

  • @bryankendall6685
    @bryankendall6685 10 місяців тому

    maybe i missed something, why cant the prius guy just put the correct cat on and register it?

  • @AABB-kh9eb
    @AABB-kh9eb 10 місяців тому

    1 top JDM car - Ferrari J50

  • @whoopdemtricks
    @whoopdemtricks 10 місяців тому

    He bought the wrong fire engine. Priority get it in red first

  • @conspicuoustraverser7375
    @conspicuoustraverser7375 10 місяців тому

    We Crewsin, baby

  • @glennantram9047
    @glennantram9047 10 місяців тому

    @TheSmokingTirePodcast
    Daily - 2012 Lexus IS350 $13k
    Sports - 2014 NC Mazda MX5 $17k
    Classic-ish - 2006 Porsche Cayman S $20k

  • @piersdenney
    @piersdenney 10 місяців тому

    GM trucks are THE worst for headlight aim and power.

  • @rvne3959
    @rvne3959 10 місяців тому

    I find that new Toyotas also glare really badly. But Teslas are the worst.

  • @jdmandsuch6739
    @jdmandsuch6739 10 місяців тому +1

    Let the comments commence! Lol

  • @Drake5153
    @Drake5153 10 місяців тому

    R34 V-SPEC II Nur
    NSX-R
    RX7 Spirit R
    Evo 6 Tommi Makinen Edition
    Toyota Century

  •  10 місяців тому +2

    Honda 2000

  • @mugdays
    @mugdays 10 місяців тому

    What's the point of a "top 5" list if you aren't picking your ACTUAL top 5?

  • @robertstahl8835
    @robertstahl8835 10 місяців тому

    Some of y'all just need to go buy a seat in a lemons race.

  • @conspicuoustraverser7375
    @conspicuoustraverser7375 10 місяців тому

    I'm here

  • @MikeyCommentsAlot
    @MikeyCommentsAlot 10 місяців тому +11

    aCtUaLlY FiRsT

  • @atarijones5056
    @atarijones5056 10 місяців тому +2

    Dud i just kisten to this fool tell peoole that the bmw v10 us no good and they should buy a old corvette lol people who would buy a bmw v10 is not driving a corvette which is one of the most horrible cars to look at new or old but thats the same dude that tells his listeners that a kia or a hyundai is better than a bmw when we know those cars or junk that lasts 2 years.guess thats the reason for the smaller audience every year but he hasnt figured out that its him talking nonsense 😂😂😅