Episode 91 - Food Truck Frenzy

EPiSODE 91

 

Welcome to the automotive podcast that does not require a special license to listen to… unless you live in australia.  

 

On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches…  

• Want some shaved ice?  A hot dog?  How about a hamburger?  We might have a business opportunity for you.

• AI is taking the wheel…  Literally

• Sideshows and joyrides…  It must be summer.  

 

All that and more on This episode of Throwin’ Wrenches. 

 

Thanks for listening.  To join in on the fun of the show, just email us at [email protected] or post a review on itunes to be heard around the world!

 

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About your hosts:  

Daryl Scott - If dicks-list were a bingo card… he would surely be screaming bingo a few times a season.  He’s got too many cars and too few shows…  But that wont stop him from looking for a new show whip

 

Eric Stahl - If you’re hungry for adventure, the man across the studio from me is your sherpa. Outdoor adventures, off-roading trips, autocross racing or just grilling up some spicy breakfast tacos. He’s the Indiana Jones of Illinois… he’s Eric Stahl. 

 

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Projects

Eric: Oil leak on Treehugger.  Don’t use universal tools!!!!

Ready for colorado

2 sets of tires for 2 cars…  im broke

Throttle body cleaning on green celica.

 

Daryl: Working on the Volvo driveshaft. 

 

Enjoying my junk for the time being. 

 

Solara brakes DONE. Top FIXED. Interior CLEANED.

NEW SEGMENT!  ONe time only!

 

Full Time, Part time or Side Hustle.

 

We joke all the time about our retirement job.  More often than not, we find ourselves looking being a Good Humor salesman…  Remember them?

 

They all have wheels… And some of motors… so it all counts for Throwin Wrenches.

 

Similar style to Race Daily Kill…  I want to know what your opinions are on these three different levels of food trucks… Would you quit your day job and make this the full time gig…  Maybe its something you might do part time?  What about a straight side hustle?

 

What are your choices for…  Full time, Part time or Side Hustle?

 

(A side hustle is a secondary job or small business that someone has in addition to their main career to earn extra money or fulfill a passion. Side hustles can offer more freedom and control than part-time jobs, allowing people to choose when and how many hours they work, and to pursue activities that align with their interests. Some people may eventually turn their side hustle into their primary career.)

 

NEWS:

 

WORLD:

All Cars in Europe To Be Fitted With Speed-Limiting AI Tech Due to New EU Rule

The system slows the vehicle by temporarily reducing engine power rather than applying the brakes suddenly.

Taking from the New York Sun, which is so laden with popups and subscribe buttons…  I had to switch sites!!!!  This next part is lifted from teh US SUn page!

 

ALL cars will now have to be fitted with speed-limiting AI tech due to new EU rules.

The new gadget can, in some cases, slow the vehicle down for you if it catches you breaking the speed limit.

Speed-limiting tech will be required on all EU cars from todayCredit: Getty

Intelligent Speed Assitance (ISA) systems became a legal requirement for motors across the EU as a law passed two years ago came into effect on July 7.

ISAs make use of AI, GPS data and even onboard cameras to assess your speed in real time as you drive along.

The system will then intervene if you go above the limit it has worked out for the road you are on.

For example, the system can assess things like road markings to determine whether you are in a 20mph or 30mph zone.

From there, there are three types of ISA which firms could opt to install, with each offering different levels of intervention.

First of all, informative ISAs only result in a warning message and sound to alert the driver that they are breaking the limit.

One level up from that is the supportive ISA, which works by increasing the upward force on the accelerator pedal to try and make it harder for drivers to speed up.

Finally, intervening ISAs are the most active, with the system actually slowing the vehicle down, whether the driver wants it to or not, until it goes back under the limit.

 

NATIONAL:

As sideshows gain popularity, police try a range of tactics to stop them in their tracks

JUNE 26, 20245:00 AM ET

HEARD ON MORNING EDITION

Martin Kaste

Depending on where you live, you may have already heard of street takeovers: impromptu events, usually at night, in which drivers of muscle cars take turns doing donuts in intersections for cheering crowds.

In Alabama, the police refer to it as "exhibition driving." Birmingham officer Mark Jones says it's hard to miss.

"You can see the smoke from them burning their tires from several blocks away," he says.

Police say the phenomenon grew during the pandemic, but it isn't new. Filmmaker Yakpasua Zazaboi encountered it 25 years ago as a young man in Oakland. Californians call the events "sideshows," and he says it helps to understand the original slang.

"When you see young fellas pulling up in their cars and they're trying to look cool," he says, "the way that you kind of lean back and towards the side -- it was generally called 'sidin.' "

And he says the sideshow is just a show of show-offs. People showing off their souped up cars, along with elements of style and fashion. He says it was "love at first sight" for him.

"[It was] hundreds if not thousands of black faces, all getting along together, all having fun in the middle of the night," he says.

But sideshows also disrupt traffic, disturb neighbors and endanger lives. Spectators make a game of crowding in as close as they can around the spinning cars, and the resulting collisions are prime viewing on social media.

 

For coastal automobile dealers, contingency planning for severe tropical weather is muscle memory. But higher insurance premiums are an added pain point this year, some said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an 85 percent chance of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. It expects 17 to 25 named storms. Dealers told Automotive News they are confident in their hurricane readiness, though they plan to closely monitor the weather.

Source: Automotive News

 

Local News:

Stolen car joyrides lead to multiple underage arrests in Peoria

by: Sam Godby

Posted: Apr 23, 2024 / 04:22 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 23, 2024 / 04:22 PM CDT

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three 15-year-olds are now in the Peoria Juvenile Detention Center and one in the hospital after officers stopped two cars that were reported stolen early Tuesday morning.

According to a Peoria police news release, officers saw two cars traveling south on Western Avenue around 4:30 a.m. One was excessively speeding and the other car following had a missing passenger window. Both cars were reported stolen.

One car stopped near AutoZone on W. Proctor while the other continued south. Three 15-year-old boys were inside the stopped car. Officers detained and interviewed the three at Peoria Police Department before they were charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and possession of a cannabis. The driver of the stolen car was also cited for no driver’s license.

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The second car attempted a left turn on SW Jefferson Street. When the driver saw police, he abandoned the car and ran.

He was taken into custody after a brief chase, being taken to a local hospital for a hurt ankle.

When released, he will be arrested and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center for possession of stolen motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, obstructing police and possession of burglary tools.

 

 

 

Super Car News Search: 

Australian Supercar Drivers Will Need Special License

South Australia state will require anybody with a car with more than 0.168 hp/pound to take an additional test.

Orad and track BY MIKE DUFF PUBLISHED: JUL 16, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

Younger drivers in the United States are already familiar with the restrictions brought by graduated licensing, with the grindingly slow graduation from provisional, probationary, or intermediate status to the glorious freedom that comes with a full license. From that point onwards, you are free to drive any car you can afford and insure.

Now one Australian state is set to impose new restrictions on all drivers wanting to drive the most powerful cars, regardless of their age or level of experience. From December this year, anybody in South Australia wanting to operate what is categorized as an Ultra High Powered Vehicle (UHPV) will have to take and pass an additional test to earn a new U-License. Failing to do so will result in a fine of up to $2500 Australian if caught in a qualifying car; that’s nearly $1700 at current exchange rates. Get caught a second time and you face up to a year in jail.

Earning the U-License will be done through an online training course followed by a test; there is no practical element to prove any level of driving skills. Much of the course is reportedly dedicated to explaining the function of active safety systems.

 

Cars of the Weak  

 

Eric: .

das

 

Daryl: 1991 Buick Reatta Convertible - $20,000

https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1991-buick-reatta-108880

 

Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to present this 1991 Buick Reatta convertible. Its red exterior is turns heads while the tan leather interior offers a touch of elegance and sophistication. Under the hood a 3.8 liter V6 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This Reatta is equipped with power features including power brakes power locks power seats power steering and power windows all designed to provide you with a convenient driving experience. 

 

For your comfort the Reatta comes with air conditioning and the AM/FM radio provides a variety of entertainment options for your journey. The manual convertible top is easy to operate allowing you to enjoy the open air at a moments notice. The car also features seatbelts. The leather interior adds a touch of luxury to this classic car. This 1991 Buick Reatta convertible is a blend of classic style and modern convenience offering a unique driving experience. Dont miss the opportunity to own this classic Reatta.