Dec 04

Episode #036, 2009 Nissan GT-R 

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When Mr. White gets a lucky run, he sure makes the most of it. In this segment, the boys discuss Mr. White’s time in a Nissan GT-R. Torque-vectoring, AWD, cast aluminum structural components, just how many tens of thousands of dollars Nissan is eating on each GT-R sold, and the need to race this box at Le Mans. 

Duration: 50:40
Size: 41.20 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode036.m4a 

Duration: 50:40
Size: 46.42 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode036.mp3 

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Dec 04

Episode #035, Saleen    

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Mr. Blue, AKA Mr. Detroit, wanted to talk about Saleen, Hyde Park, and American Sunroof Corporation, ASC. ASC now owns the state-of-the-art niche assembly plant where the Ford GT was built. The boys discuss the potential for Saleen’s new S7 successor, which will sell for a lot less money. Mr. Black holds court about who actually developed the S7—it was an old friend of his. Also another foray into the distant past covering relations with Panoz Automotive development and how that planted so many ideas in the minds of Deeeeeeetroit engineers. Mr. Blue makes his point about Kenny Brown. And we all wish Steve Saleen the very best of luck in his new ventures, modifying various Detroit pony cars. 

Duration: 40:00
Size: 37.70 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode035.m4a 

Duration: 40:00
Size: 36.66 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode035.mp3 

 

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