Zero Lift

We take a moment to catch up Jared on what our fellow Zero Lifter has up to. We discuss Formula 1 cancelling the Imola GP due to heavy flooding and maybe the start of silly season. Jared's back with us to share his upcoming aspirations to build a time-attack car and we help him narrow down a good starting chassis. We also revive a ZL classic: "What I Wish I was Driving!" Thanks for listening and we will be getting back to more regular updates soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zerolift/support

Forgive our absence! We're back and joined by a guest hailing from the temple of speed that is Monza, Italy. Davide of K&Y Fob is with us this week to talk about his journey making custom one-off mementos for car lovers, and his own lover affair with his Porsche 356. From F1, to custom bags and leather key fobs, to cooking brakes on a mountain pass, enjoy Davide's colorful trip down memory lane. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zerolift/support

We have a very special episode this time; we talk shop with the ever-stylish, internet blog and automotive photography pioneer, Dino Dalle Carbonare of Speedhunters. We talk about how he got into cars, his experiences working on one of the most recognizable car blogs of all time, and the state of the scene in Japan today. Dino has a new channel, Dino DC, on youtube so be sure to check it out! link below: Dino DC - YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zerolift/support

We generally try to keep our episodes around 1 hour in length, but we had too much fun talking cars with Danny of RMC Miami, one of the coolest and most interesting modified car dealerships in the business. Get settled in as we talk about importing cars, what it takes to run such a unique business, and some of the more special cars Danny has come across through his work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Today we chat with Nate Vosburg, owner of two Japan-shop built 911's who had the crazy experience of being an apprentice under Nakai-san at RWB, not once, but twice! Enjoy this trip down memory lane talking about the German performance sub-culture in the land of the rising sun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We have a very special edition of Zero Lift this week, Mid Night Racing Team (otherwise known as the infamous "Midnight Club") enthusiast Andy Carey joins us to talk about his personal experiences with the team and dispels some outrageous myths and rumors surrounding the team and era of high-speed racing in Japan. Join us as we discuss his unprecedented access to the legendary and secretive racing team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Have your BOSS coffee and canned corn soup warmed up! This week we have Josh (@natsustory on tiktok) who worked media & marketer with 7tune as a guest to talk about our shared experiences in Japan and visiting the legendary Tatsumi PA. We chat about the awesome cars and machinery, the various characters that could be found on any given night, and the very special scene we had the luck to be part of. Closing out we revive "Scrap, race, daily" with noteworthy cars from our Tatsumi days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We kick off our interview season with a Skyline GTR owners chat surrounding a fairly simple concept: How do you modify a legend? keep it true to its name but still add some new technology. We're joined by RevMatch Podcasts' very own BCNR33 Owner Mike for a discussion into what John and Lenny have done to their BNR32 GTRs, and what direction he wants to take in bringing the car to his ideal level of performance. Listen and play along in our GTR challenge game as Lenny has too much mezcal while John's in the driest place on the planet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We close out the 2022 F1 season talking about the Interlagos GP and more interestingly, John's trip to Abu Dhabi to watch the closer and Seb's last race in person! John talks about his experience attending the GP, while he and Lenny analyze the track action and make picks for next year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After an off week, we catch back up by talking about the recent 2022 SEMA car-show in Las Vegas, THE largest car shows in the United States. We talk about our top wins and fails of the show, the inconvenient truth about building cars for big money sponsors and manufactures and why uber-expensive cars are boring. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

This week we discuss the EPIC F1 race at COTA, Lenny remains dominant at F1 sim lap times, and surprise: Ryan continues to complain about Lewis Hamilton. Afterwards John leads a round of "What I wish I was driving" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

This week we mercifully give F1 a rest to talk about John crashing in the desert, Lenny maintains his F1 sim-time reign of terror, and we give you a crash course on race-car aerodynamics. We did our best to not go too deep into science, but you will learn what lift and drag are. To close out we play, "Scrap, Race, Daily" with cars that have note-worthy aerodynamic packages. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After a very wet and wild Suzuka GP, Ryan goes on a rant against the FIA, we talk about how hard Suzuka is to drive (and John is slow), and proclaim Verstappen's dominance in 2022. Following we play a miniature Japanese edition of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

John drones on about fake cars in his living room, we take a look at NISMO's planned GT4 spec 400z race car, and we cover the bumper-car match that was the Singapore GP, Viva Checo! At the end we play a GT4 edition of "scrap, race, daily" and Lenny tries to understand Porsche's naming conventions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Lenny inveigles the others into yet another 80's racing era discussion, this time revolving around Group C & the Sauber-Mercedes C9. Turbos, Le Mans 24hr race, and top speeds so high they had to make the circuit slower. Pure excess. As a kicker, Ryan picks a car your aunt would drive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We finally get back up with John after he found an apartment. We talk about the new Toyota GR Yaris vs GR Corolla, as well as what John's been up to on his adventure. We close out by playing, "Scrap, Race, Daily" with the vehicles John has been in so far in the Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

As John roams the Arabian desert, Ryan and Lenny breakdown a rather humdrum Monza GP. Redbull dominates another race, Toto's Max clone makes his debut and the Monza curse lives on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Running short on time, we do a quick review of the F1 race in Zandvoort Netherlands mere hours before John rolls out to Saudi Arabia. Ryan continues to fan-girl Max Verstappen, while Lenny continues to gag at Ferrari's baffling race strategy. We couldn't fit in a game for time constraints, but they'll be back soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

John cries about people calling his car a replica, Ryan is offensive, and we talk about the weekend's race at Spa, Max dominating, and Ferrari shooting themselves in the foot (again). We close out with Lenny leading "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We invite not one, but TWO prior guests! After a brief talk about Monterrey Car Week, we talk about the wacky cars on John's dream list to buy after he finishes working in Saudi Arabia. Afterwards, John hosts a hard mode of "What I wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Ryan disrespects legendary JDM rotaries, Valteri Bottas rides a mountain bike, and we FINALLY do a 2-wheel episode and talk about the world's greatest race, the Isle of Mann TT. Following, we all pick our ideal vehicles to drive the TT course with. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After meandering and talking about NorCal, expensive batteries, and surfing; we take a look at the history of Red Bull and how they got into F1 racing and break-dancing. At the end John leads a sunny, cop-drama version of "What I Wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After the Hungarian Grand Prix, F1 will be taking a month long siesta. We cover the race and the recent developments in F1, followed by a hyper-car edition of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Following our coverage of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we cover the tragic and historical split between CART and IRL in 1996, which devastated the popularity of open wheel racing in the United States. Afterwards, John leads a cheeky version of "What I Wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We talk about some neato Hyundai EV concepts prior to jumping into the origins of one of the oldest tracks in the world, the Indianapolis Motor-speedway and the Indy 500 race. This is precursor to our next episode discussing the great Indy racing CART/IRL split of 1996 which set American motorsport back decades. At the end Lenny hosts "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After going long in the F1 race, we get around to talking about the Mclaren F1, or as John puts it, "the most superlative performance car ever made." Prior, we gloss over the F1 race in Austria, and STUPID expensive racing seats. To close out John leads "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Well, we were going to cover the greatest road car ever made, but went so deep covering the Silverstone F1 race that we stayed there. It was a crazy race and we have a lot to say. Afterwards, Lenny cheats at "What I wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We talk about the recent controversy between Nelson Piquet and Lewis Hamilton, and whether some words translate from Portuguese, the 2022 Goodwood festival of speed, and energy reclamation in EV's. At the end we play a Goodwood inspired round of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We talk about the Canadian Grand-Prix, the absurdly priced Pro-drive 22B recreation, and delve into the nuts and bolts of 4-wheel steering. At the end Ryan stumps Lenny and John in "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

After a brief F1 recap, John goes deep down the rabbit hold of the 1963 Grand Sport Corvette in honor of his recent purchase. Following the Corvette buffet, we do a 1960's race car edition of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

John talks about his week one experience with his new C2 Corvette Grand Sport, and Ryan specs out his fantasy civic for dad/track duty. Lenny ends by stumping Ryan and John on "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We review the Monaco Grand Prix, take a peek at the upcoming Delorean EV, and have an in-depth talk about the utility (or lack there-of) of engine gauges. Afterwards John hosts a classic rendition of "What I Wish I Was Driving" and teases some big news --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We take a casual look at the confusing web that is premier league sports-car racing. We talk a little F1, and play a 2000's GT1 edition of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We had too much fun with Jared so we invite him back on the show to talk about his time as a navigator doing off-road truck racing. Ryan calls out Lenny, and then Jared hosts "What I Wish I was Driving" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Today we host Lenny's old friend Jared, Owner/Technician at "The Toy Shop" based out of Orange County, California. We ask about his experiences working in a shop and what got him into cars in the first place. Afterwards we play a Toyota inspired edition of "Race, Scrap, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Ryan sobers up and talks about Porsche and Audi's entry into Formula 1, John talks about the real dyno test of Holley's April Fool's Sky-ram intake, and Ryan FINALLY gets the F-150 Lightening in an episode. Afterwards John hosts a very 90's, very American edition of "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Ryan judges George Russell and Tesla prior to us talking about what makes your car's suspension work and how to go about changing/upgrading it. After the discussion Ryan picks a car for "What I Wish I Was Driving" that no-one cares about. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Today Ken joins us as we discuss the new GR Corolla (which is super rad), and awkwardly transition into talking about roll racing and why it's weird. Lenny finishes up by leading us on a retro edition of "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We talk about the greatest hypercar manufacturer in the world, Koenigsegg. From free-valve to direct-drive, what makes them better than any other car in the world? Then John drops the ball playing "What I Wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

By popular request we talk about LS swaps and why they're cool, and how they even came to be a thing. Then we play "Scrap, race, daily" with 3 cars we would potentially swap. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We host our first ever guest on Zero Lift , the great, often mentioned, Ken! We talk new EV's, off-roading, and hate on Lenny's choice in vehicles. John then leads a guest focused edition of "What I Wish I was Driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

F1 IS BACK! And so is Ferrari. We discuss the shocking 2022 Bahrain GP, news about Maserati being an EV company, and John picks not one, but two cars for "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We discuss the history and lineage of a unique and often misunderstood car manufacturer: Maserati. Lenny leads a relevant edition of "What I wish I was driving". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Ryan's obsession with thinking BMW drivers are jerks prompts a talk on BMW's in general and what we like/dislike about the brand. John picks his 3 favorite BMW's and offers them up for "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Formula 1 is starting to heat back up and the cars are bouncing! We discuss the recent aerodynamic changes that caused some consternation during testing, as well as the new liveries. Then Lenny picks 3 track-day specials for "Scrap, Race, Daily" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Lenny reviews a highly modified MK7 VW GTI he recently drove through the hills of NORCAL, John gets emotional on FWD cars with torsen style differentials, then picks a meta car for "What I wish I was driving" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

John steps on a soapbox and talks all about transmissions and what magic happens when you move a shifter or push a clutch. Lenny leads a very exotic edition of "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

We take a look at the new 400Z; what it is, why it's cool, and compare it with the other great Japanese sportscar revival; the A90 Toyota Supra. Afterwards Lenny crushes in "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Inspired by Ryan ruining "what I wish I was driving" we each pick a concept car from years past and discuss what made it noteworthy. Then we take those same 3 and play "scrap race daily" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

The finale in our 2-part WRC Group B series. We cover the 1984-86 seasons, the tragedies and follwoing ban on the Group B class, and questionable politics of FISA and its president, Jean-Marie Balestre. Ryan redeems himself by picking a "What I wish I was driving" car that you can actually buy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Part 1 of a 2 part series talking about the most legendary rally racing in history, WRC Group B. In this episode we talk about the formation and background of WRC that led to the adoption of Group B rules, as well as the 1982 and 1983 seasons. We finish with Ryan picking an invalid car for "What I wish I was driving." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support