Our Far-Ranging Travels

Randy, Alex, Zac, and Howard discuss the undying popularity of the Lexus LFA and various Heritage Edition Ford GTs; Randy's experience at Tour Auto in Paris and the resulting aspirations for next year; Zac's recent adventures piloting hot kei cars in Japan, where the rain is slipperier than US rain and the car scene is otherworldly; hard-hitting questions about the JDM snack scene; the mysterious Edelbrock/Weber carburetor; Howard on seeing new parts of California in air-conditioned comfort on the 2024 Cal Mille, and the appropriate amount of prep time for an Alfa 1900 destined for such an event; opinion-gathering on the modern 935; the extensive requirements and eye-watering labor bill for an alignment on a 996 GT3 Cup car as compared to the street version; the endless, colorful expanse of Luft Air|Water, including a curious proliferation of pink; devising a new PTS-D color class for future Porsche shows; the sudden appearance of a Vector in its natural habitat; and the art of fending off chummy reserve inquiries.