C.R.E.A.M. #102 - One Final Richard Porter Song, Rapper's Coupes, and More Microcars
Summary
William and Benjamin discuss their recent car troubles, including a steering issue with the Clear and extensive repairs needed for the Clio, while debating the importance of preventative maintenance. They also cover the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 special edition, rumors of a smaller V12 for the Lamborghini Revuelto, and the use of DLSS 5 to enhance retro racing games. The episode concludes with a humorous debate on why rappers frequently misuse the term "coupe" to describe convertibles.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: American Horror Story 13
Intro: Hosts William and Benjamin
Clio shifter issues and reverse gear problems
VAG specialist diagnosis and cost estimates
Maintenance habits and oil level checks
Sponsor: Anthropic and Claude AI
Clio repair status and lowering kit plans
Dips visit and engine rebuild updates
Valve sound and driving awareness
The rule: Don't fix, just sell the car
Sponsor: CarVertical and viewer story
Gaming: DLSS and retro game remasters
Sponsor: American Horror Story 13
Gaming: Forza 4 and Gran Turismo 4
Mercedes V8 special edition and flat-plane crank
Rumors: Smaller V12 and Euro 7 emissions
Debate: Definition of a coupe vs convertible
Viewer story: Prepped Audi Q5 with lights
Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage
Undercover police cars and blue lights
Mystery car: Grekav and micro cars
Merch release update and event details
TV: Slow Horses and car references
Music: Album reviews and listener calls
Music: Dar Punk and Attractors at Night
Car conspiracy: Uber driver behavior and robot taxis
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