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Matt Quick

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Episode Appearances

The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · May 5, 2026

Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review

“Working on Project Mercedes (Benzito); discovered bushings failure, underbody bracing issues, and trailer damage requiring welding.”

Replica vs. Recreation vs. Continuation vehicles—legal and philosophical distinctionsAdvanced driver monitoring systems and impaired driving prevention technologySkip-shifting racing technique and unconventional downshifting strategies
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 30, 2026

Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update

“Handling E55 donor car restoration and custom project assembly in Tennessee”

Dodge Durango Hellcat track performance and limitationsBrake system engineering and thermal management in performance vehiclesAutonomous vehicle decision-making and traffic interaction
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 23, 2026

CMS Motorsports is Making AMG Dreams come True

“Performing engine swap and suspension work on host's 500E cabriolet; known for manual transmission conversions”

Pre-merger AMG vehicle restoration and authenticationEngine swaps: 113 5.5L into 124/126 chassisFiberglass vs. steel body kit construction and durability
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