Slant Nose and Monterey

EP 257 Thank our people Notable Car Week Reveals Gunther Werks Flat Nose Recreation Specs: 1000 hp, 4.0L twin turbo, 2700 lbs Discussion: Pretty cool looking build Context: Gunther has come a long way in development Comparison: Singer also has a turbo study, but Gunther is making more powerful cars at this point 2026 Ruf Tribute Specs: 3.6L, 543 horsepower, 2800 lbs Production: Only 50-100 cars over next 5 years Availability: Likely already spoken for Also Featured: Ruf Rodeo - their take on the current Safari craze Car Week Chaos Discussion Reports: This year was one of the "rowdiest" car weeks Issues: People fighting and brawls Lots of car vandalism Attributed to younger generation attendees Host Commentary: "Get your shit together, your gen is looking like ass out there" Rally Season PSA Timing: Rally season approaching (end of August) Prep Reminder: Get cars buttoned up now Services Needed: Tires Brakes Alignment Support: Help your independent shops, book appointments early Warning: Don't be last-minute with rally prep Car Week Analysis & Future Current State Atmosphere: Described as "rich boy SOWO vibes" Scale: Massive crowds and exotic car turnout Problem Areas: Spontaneous gatherings (In-N-Out Burger with 100+ cars) Potential Solutions & Changes Prediction: Major changes coming after this year's issues Carmel's Position: City won't tolerate continued problems Current Structure: Most events require tickets Many are invite-only But public spaces still get overwhelmed Social Media Impact Assessment: Social media is "ruining stuff like this" Alternative Approach: Focus on smaller, intimate events that aren't "blown out" Personal Policy: Stopped attending events that have gotten too big and "lost their way" Discussion Points How does Car Week get control of the situation? Is it possible to avoid having a Car Week at all? The balance between accessibility and maintaining event quality