Supercar Connection

Supercar Connection

Bringing you conversations from across the Supercar Industry. Your hosts Gavin and Joe sit down with supercar owners, modifiers, sellers, and everything in between to give look inside of the world of Supercars. If you love fast exotic cars, you'll love this show! New Episodes Mondays! Follow us: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

  1. 1d ago

    The Problem With Corvette Owners Nobody Wants to Admit | SCC PODCAST | 133

    Ferrari might have just signed their own death warrant. We break down why their newest car is the nail in the coffin for the brand, why McLaren is forcing GTS purchases on W1 buyers, the 750S vs 765LT debate, our recent California rally from Monterey to Santa Monica, and what's next from BRABUS including the BODO. 0:00 The hot take that started this episode 0:30 Why the C8 Corvette is both overrated AND underrated 3:00 Sub-3-second 0-60 is a gift to the car world 6:00 What makes a "supercar" — production numbers vs performance 9:00 The C8 owner status problem 12:00 When C8 pricing climbs, the comparisons start hurting 15:00 The $5M rotating collection + $15M house fantasy 18:00 Realistic collector setups 21:00 California rally: Monterey to Santa Monica on Highway 1 24:00 Rally etiquette — letting fast drivers lead, no showboating 27:00 The multi-car group launch dynamics 30:00 Big Bear canyon driving with Gavin in the max 33:00 Next rally planning — Pacific Northwest vs East Coast 36:00 The McLaren 788 HSH (High Sport) leak 39:00 US is the biggest hyper/supercar market right now 42:00 The Florida family with W1, 765, 750, and 720 allocations 45:00 The 750S vs 765LT debate — which is actually faster 48:00 Rally tip: know the crowd before you launch 51:00 East Coast roads we want to drive next 54:00 Malibu vs Angeles Crest — which road for which car 57:00 The speed-tail rear design nobody's talking about 1:00:00 Brabus availability + the Boto teaser 1:02:00 Brabus at Quail and Pebble Beach 2025 DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

    1h 3m
  2. May 19

    His Supercharged R8 Blew Up… So He Added Twin Turbos | SCC PODCAST | 131

    Wheel Pros RVP Jared Greenlese discusses blown engines, Porsche dealer markups, and a 1400HP twin turbo R8 built for Crown Rally chaos, this episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. We sit down in Palm Springs during Crown Rally West to talk insane builds, daily driving ridiculous horsepower, rally stories, and what happens when “good enough” is never enough. 00:01:10 Crown Rally West intro, Hoonigan, and Ken Block discussion 00:07:20 Gymkhana stories and defining what makes a supercar 00:09:00 Fast & Furious influence and early modified car culture 00:11:00 Choosing the Audi R8 over Porsche, McLaren, and NSX 00:13:00 Porsche GT3 allocation and dealer markup insanity 00:16:20 Lamborghini ship fire story and instantly modifying the R8 00:19:10 Ferrari F12 / 812 discussion and twin turbo exotic philosophy 00:21:00 1400WHP R8 setup and why twin turbo R8s are cult cars 00:26:20 Full evolution of the R8 build from stock to extreme 00:30:40 Blown engine story and rebuilding the car with twin turbos 00:38:00 Crown Rally culture, near-crash moments, and spending $14K fixing the car mid-rally 00:44:10 Why Crown Rally feels different from GoldRush and other rallies 00:49:20 Transmission upgrades, reliability, and how expensive builds spiral 00:55:30 The emotional side of car culture, success, and why enthusiasts build cars 01:00:30 “Big boy cars,” Corvette vs Porsche debate, and rally-worthy supercars 01:07:30 Why McLarens are becoming the enthusiast favorite over Lamborghinis 01:14:50 Manual cars, daily drivability, and fitting in exotic cars 01:18:15 McLaren engineering philosophy vs Lamborghini design philosophy 01:24:20 C7 Z06, Viper, and the best “brutish” performance cars for the money 01:29:35 Guest Questions DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast

    1h 34m
  3. May 12

    Goodbye PPF? The Founder Disrupting Supercar Customization | SCC PODCAST | 130

    We sit down with the founder of Peel Clear, Arash Sayadirad, the peelable paint system that's quietly disrupting the wrap, PPF, and plastic-dip world. After seeing Joe's 992 GT3 RS sprayed in Palladium Gold Metallic, we had to know how it works, what it costs, and why shops are turning out cars at $2,750 instead of charging PPF prices. 0:00 Meet Arash, founder of Peel Clear 1:30 What peelable paint actually is 3:00 An 8-year journey to build a disruptor 6:00 Why ceramic process and finishing matter 9:00 The problem with vinyl, wrap, and plastic dip 12:00 How shops get certified and DIY questions 15:00 The waterborne system that changes everything 18:00 OEM paint on top, gloss, satin, and matte top coats 21:00 The real cost: $550 to $700 per vehicle 24:00 Peel Clear vs PPF: sandable and polishable 27:00 No more wrapping edges or door jambs 30:00 The Cybertruck wrap-peeling problem 33:00 Shop pricing: $2,750 turn-and-burn economics 36:00 Custom fades, color shifts, and carbon effects 39:00 California regulations and why waterborne wins 42:00 Inside the actual paint layers (base, color, clear) 45:00 Damage repair: spot fixes without full removal 48:00 Joe's real experience with his GT3 RS 51:00 The Ghost Squadron and Christian von Koenigsegg connection 54:00 Why painter training makes this scalable 57:00 The marketing strategy behind the growth 1:00:00 6,000 leads from Saudi Arabia 1:03:00 Vinyl to PPF to Peel Clear: the industry evolution 1:06:00 Pearl finishes and brushed carbon effects 1:09:00 McLaren 750S and Porsche dealer showroom installs 1:12:00 How Arash thinks about social and scroll behavior 1:15:00 Dubai, Casey Neistat, and going global 1:18:00 Limited edition cars and appreciation drivers 1:21:00 Custom red carbon and real-world stories 1:24:00 Joe's RS color, Alex AC's setup 1:27:00 Why presence and sound drive appreciation DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast

    1h 30m
  4. May 5

    The Best Supercar Value Under $150K Right Now | SCC PODCAST | 129

    Gavin and Joe break down whether six-figure Mustangs and the C8 Corvette are reshaping what "supercar" actually means, then run a tier list across the McLaren 570S, 650S, AMG GT R, and Porsche GT3 to find the best value plays under $150K. They also dig into the real cost of supercar ownership, what you actually lose at sale, what maintenance costs hide, and which cars are worth the trade-off. 0:00 Six-figure Mustangs and the new pricing reality 3:00 Ford-Shelby licensing economics 6:00 The badge tax: when does a Mustang become a supercar? 9:00 Mustang GTD and track-focused factory builds 14:00 The C8 Corvette tier debate 18:00 Mustang lineup vs Corvette positioning 21:00 Tier-list framework: ranking the value plays 24:00 Why the C8 pricing is actually fair 30:00 Reliability concerns in modern supercars 33:00 The 675LT halo effect on the entire McLaren brand 36:00 McLaren 570S: driving feel vs the price 39:00 Performance vs reliability trade-offs 42:00 Who actually buys an AMG GT R 45:00 The $110K-$140K price tier breakdown 48:00 650S Spider as a sleeper value play 51:00 McLaren steering feel and driving experience 57:00 650S reliability knocks and ownership reality 1:00:00 Porsche build quality holding up over time 1:03:00 Corvette Z06 vs Huracan: highway speed showdown 1:09:00 The worst luxury SUV on the market right now 1:15:00 Huracan and STO market dynamics 1:18:00 Real loss when selling an exotic 1:21:00 Hidden maintenance costs that wreck ownership DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

    1h 23m
  5. Apr 28

    Corvette Is A Supercar… And The Market Proves It | SCC PODCAST | 127

    The current exotic car market, from whether the Corvette deserves supercar status to why models like the McLaren 650S, 600LT, and Maserati MC20 may represent some of the strongest value opportunities right now. We also break down real-world buying strategy, auction dynamics, and which cars deliver the best combination of performance, driving experience, and long-term upside. 0:00 Market speculation vs real enthusiasts 2:30 Getting back into car news & industry trends 4:05 Is the Corvette actually a supercar? 6:15 C8 Grand Sport vs Stingray – is the upgrade worth it? 10:20 Who is actually buying base model Corvettes? 13:30 ECU tuning challenges on modern supercars 15:10 Porsche 992 GT3 RS tuning potential 17:20 Why McLaren the driving feel stands out 18:45 650S vs Ferrari 488 – which is the better buy? 20:00 Dealer techs vs independent specialists 23:40 What is the best supercar under $225K? 26:00 Maserati MC20 debate – underrated or risky? 30:05 Auction strategy & how dealers really make money on exotics 33:15 Why the entire exotic car market is rising 36:00 Why the McLaren 600LT may surge in value 40:20 Best driving experience formula 45:00 MC20 design, value proposition, and mod potential 55:30 Why the $100K–$150K market is lagging behind 1:02:00 Speculation vs real demand in the collector car market 1:20:05 Reliability costs and long-term ownership considerations DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

    1h 23m
  6. Apr 28

    Why a $5K Miata Is More Fun Than a $500K Supercar feat. Cam Casey | SCC PODCAST | 128

    Cam Casey is back! We get into everything from the future of content and AI to wild car takes, collecting, and what actually makes a car fun to own and drive. 0:00 Intro + Cam Casey Returns 5:00 Live Streaming vs AI Content 10:30 Collecting Cars vs Collecting History 16:00 Big Picture Thinking: Technology, Time & Perspective 22:00 Aventador Ownership After 1 Year 28:00 Car Collection Updates + Raptor Off-Road Story 34:00 Car Market Talk: Where Values Are Heading 40:00 What Cars Will Be Worth Millions? (F40, SVJ, etc.) 46:00 Cheap Cars vs Supercars (Miata Debate) 52:00 Why Cheap Cars Can Be More Fun to Drive 58:00 What Actually Makes a Car “Fun”? 1:04:00 Corvette ZR1 vs Hypercars Debate 1:10:00 Driving Feel vs Speed: What Matters More? 1:16:00 Cheap Manual Cars Under $10K 1:22:00 Car Market Strategy: What to Buy Right Now 1:28:00 Investment Mindset: Cars vs Other Assets 1:34:00 Final Car Takes 1:38:00 Closing Thoughts DRIVE EXOTICS WITHOUT LOSING MONEY: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Cam https://www.instagram.com/camcasey/ Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

    1h 41m
  7. Apr 14

    Are Porsche GT3 RS Prices Getting Out of Control? | SCC PODCAST | 126

    We sit down with a Porsche insider to break down why models like the GT3 RS, GT4 RS, and GT2 RS have become some of the most in-demand enthusiast cars in the world. From paint-to-sample hype to collector market trends, we discuss what drives Porsche’s. We also debate whether today’s exotic car prices can realistically hold, or if the market is heading toward a correction. 0:00 Intro 1:36 Considering buying a GT3 RS 3:05 Paint-to-Sample demand explosion 7:20 Special Wishes & ultra-custom Porsche builds 14:15 Why Porsche has such a strong cult following 18:05 How Cayenne, Macan & Boxster expanded the brand 23:20 Cayman, GT4 RS & Spyder RS driving experience 30:30 GT4 RS vs GT3 vs GT3 RS comparison 31:50 Are GT cars getting too expensive? 36:00 How social media influences car popularity 39:05 Ferrari 458 appreciation 43:15 Are exotic car prices in a bubble? 47:05 F40 vs F50 vs Enzo debate 50:05 Most underrated Porsche models 55:30 Hypercar spotting & peak car era 1:12:40 Market price vs MSRP explained 1:16:00 Flipping, speculation & the future of exotic values 1:28:30 Collector mindset vs driver mindset 1:39:30 Where the Porsche market is heading 1:47:30 Final thoughts on GT3 RS values JOIN THE SCC COLLECTIVE: https://collective.supercarconnection.com JOIN OUR PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/supercarconnection Follow us: Max https://www.instagram.com/pushingporsches/ Gavin https://www.instagram.com/sccgavin/ Joe https://www.instagram.com/sccjgm/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SupercarConnection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/supercarconnectionpodcast X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

    1h 51m
4.2
out of 5
15 Ratings

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Bringing you conversations from across the Supercar Industry. Your hosts Gavin and Joe sit down with supercar owners, modifiers, sellers, and everything in between to give look inside of the world of Supercars. If you love fast exotic cars, you'll love this show! New Episodes Mondays! Follow us: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/supercarconnection/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarconnection X | https://twitter.com/SupercarConnect

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