The Avants Podcast

The Burden of Being a Car Person

Have you ever considered what life would be like if you weren't into cars? Can you imagine just walking out to your driveway and only caring that the thing in the driveway got you from point to point efficiently and safely? Yeah we can't either. We discuss the idea of how to convert those people in your life to the dark side with us. Also, does anyone know actually want the new EV Charger? Anyone? We can't find a single person who actually does and we're genuinely curious if any of you do. Give us some good reasons to check it out! Speaking of the worst of the worst, we explored Doug Demuro's Doug Score list to see the best and the worst. What is the worst car you've ever driven? https://www.dougdemuro.com/dougscore

Class is in Session with Wryann Van Riper

This week we welcome Automotive Instructor at Clackamas Community College, Wryann Van Riper! Wryann tells us about how he went from the industry to teaching, his many very cool project cars, his love for flying, and how you put a motorcycle engine in your classic Mini! 

Crawling Through Arizona and Crawling Right Back

Now that Dan is able to mostly breathe again, we regroup for the new year to encourage you to get out there and drive! Dan crawled through the Arizona mountains in the BRaptor, Nick finished the prep on his Ranger Raptor and picked up a new toy, and we have a ton of fresh Avants events coming up to get you excited for 2025!

Merry Christmas and Don't Forget the Batteries

If you didn't get a Porsche GT3RS for Christmas like some of the Avants members, maybe you got a battery powered one. If so, we recommend some Lithium batteries. We already planned our next Moab trip, Nick mods his Ranger Raptor, Dan gets ready to mod the F150 Raptor, and more automotive news. 
If you're still looking for that very last minute gift, an Avants membership never fails! 

The 4Runner Crashes!

Toyotas highly anticipated new 4Runner has finally launched on the Toyota website! People were so excited that the traffic crashed the configurator. We talk about the new 4Runner, the not-so-shameful minivan, and naming your car. 

Christmas Gifts Every Car Enthusiast in Your Life Will Want

Are you all ready for Christmas this year? Didn't think so, but we've got your back! We've got some great last minute recommendations for all budgets for the car enthusiast in your life. None of these links are affiliate links; this is just the stuff we love that we think make great gifts. 
$50 and Under 
$20 - Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set 
$50 - GOOLOO GT160 Tire Inflator 
$40 - Baofeng GMRS Radios 
$14-50 - Griots Garage products
$20 - Milwaukee Goatskin Leather Work Gloves
$22 - Scrubs in a Bucket 
$17 - Lexivon Torx Bit Socket Set 
$11 - RJ45 Panel Flush mount 
$27 - INIU Magsafe Charger 
$40 - 800Pcs Waterproof Automotive Electrical Connectors 
$25 - Door Slot Mats for cupholders 
$13 - 2 pack Eraser Wheels 
$100 and Under
$99 - Kershaw Leek Carbon EDC Pocket Knife (BIFL) 
$99 - Gooloo GT4000S Jump Starter 
$50-100 - QuadLock Phone Case and Mount
$99 - Husky Mechanics Tool Set 
$99 - OnX Elite Membership
$70 - The LTT Screwdriver 
$60-80 - Brothers PT Label Maker 
$65 - 2x10 Ratchet Straps 
$70 - TP-Link Tapo Camera 
$70 - Bose Sound link Micro 
$200 and Under-
$150 - Griots Garage Cadillac of Creepers 
$150-$400 - Avants Membership!
$160-$325 - Morrflate Compressors and hose kits
$90-500 - Viofo or Vehicle Specific DashCam
$199 - Milwaukee Blower and batteries or similar for your preferred tool brand
$120 - Bose Sound Link Flex 
$160 - Mackie 5” Bluetooth Studio Monitors 
$200 and Over: 
$300-$750 - DJI Drones at Costco 
Avants Partner Gift Cards - Metropolitan Detail, Park Place Auto Salon, Accutint, HKP Customs, and more! 
Driving School - DirtFish, ProFormance, Turn2
A night out at Salish Lodge and Spa - 15% off for Avants! 
$450-$700 - Uniden R7 or R8 Radar Detector 
Michelin or BF Goodrich tires at 15% back for Avants members!
Of course, STEK - tint, PPF, etc. 
$160-$500 - Traxxas RC Crawler in 1/18 or 1/10 scale!  
 

Avants...Utah?

Nick's windshield remains a blurry mess, the death (or rebirth?) of Jaguar conversation continues, the poor man's stethoscope reveals a potential engine issues on the Ranger Raptor for Nick, Nick's still talking about Moab, Liberty Walk molests a Miura, and we need to open an Avants in SLC.
We're getting ready for our upcoming Gift Guide episode and we would love to hear from you! What's on your list this year? Let us know!  

The Worst Rebrand in Automotive History!

This week we discuss what is without a doubt the single worst rebrand in automotive history, Black Friday deals, diving for Porsche parts, how not to clean your glass, and more!