AVANTS PODCAST
The Lumpsucker.. or McMurtry Spéirling Pure!
In spite of what we think, the McMurtry Spéirling Pure is not in fact related to the Lumpsucker fish.
Lightbars on Supercars and a Doozy of a Day at Singer
So many mods happened in the last few weeks and Dan took a trip to see how Singer makes the million dollar sausage!
Lee Luna Keeps the Quality Going at Metropolitan Detail
Avants and this podcast have a long history with John Kleven and Metropolitan Detail and now Metropolitan has moved on to the capable hands of Lee Luna.
Buying a Car is as Easy as You Make It
Is buying a car still hard for you? It doesn’t have to be!
Turbocharging Vs Supercharging, FIGHT!
We tackle one of the oldest arguments of all time, turbocharging versus supercharging!
Cars Don't Belong Underwater and Neither Do Car Loans
Uh oh! More car buyers than ever are in a pretty rough spot right now due to Covid ADM pricing.
The Functional Touch of the Perfect Floormats from Inhabit Design Works
This week we met up with Jon Hickman and Brian Glass, the partners behind Inhabit Design Works.
Hack the Planet! Or at Least Your Car
Did you know your car probably has a ton of features that are just hidden away in the software and not enabled?
Flaming Grinders, Flaming Ladas, and Even Some Not-So-Flammable Moments with Rory Carroll
This week Rory Carroll joins on the show to talk about his life in the automotive industry.
The Scottsdale Auction Attendees Didn't Get the Memo
Apparently no one told anyone at Scottsdale auction week that inflation and interest rates have gone crazy, because sales figures were nuts.
Just Go Buy a Truck Already
We have driven everything from the terrible compact commuter death traps of old to some of the latest hypercars and just about everything between and we still think a truck is the right answer for most of you.
The Burden of Being a Car Person
Have you ever considered what life would be like if you weren't into cars? Can you imagine just walking out to your driveway and only caring that the thing in the driveway got you from point to point efficiently and safely? Yeah we can't either.
Class is in Session with Wryann Van Riper
This week we welcome Automotive Instructor at Clackamas Community College, Wryann Van Riper!
Crawling Through Arizona and Crawling Right Back
Now that Dan is able to mostly breathe again, we regroup for the new year to encourage you to get out there and drive!
Merry Christmas and Don't Forget the Batteries!
If you didn't get a Porsche GT3RS for Christmas like some of the Avants members, maybe you got a battery powered one. If so, we recommend some Lithium batteries.
The New 4Runner Crashes!
Toyota’s highly anticipated new 4Runner has finally launched on the Toyota website! People were so excited that the traffic crashed the configurator. We talk about the new 4Runner, the not-so-shameful minivan, and naming your car.
Christmas Gifts Every Car Enthusiast in Your Life Will Want
Are you all ready for Christmas this year? Didn't think so, but we've got your back!
Avants...Utah?
Nick's windshield remains a blurry mess, the death (or rebirth?) of Jaguar conversation continues, the poor man's stethoscope reveals a potential engine issues on the Ranger Raptor, Nick's still talking about Moab, Liberty Walk molests a Miura, and we need to open an Avants in SLC.
The Worst Rebrand in Automotive History!
This week we discuss what is without a doubt the single worst rebrand in automotive history, Black Friday deals, diving for Porsche parts, how not to clean your glass, and more!