219: LIVE Drive - C8 Corvette Z06

Peter is joined by long time friend and listener Paul where he is presented with a C8 Corvette Z06 - NOT the ZR1! Paul explains the difference between the Z06 and the ZR1. Paul outlines how he specced this model, talked about the Z07 Track option pack. The boys then go for a drive and let the Z06 loose. WAIT until you hear THAT sound!!!!! Follow us on Instagram and email us at [email protected]

Peter, Tom and Fytos Security return from SEMA in Las Vegas slightly under the weather. The trip started with a slight delay from Sydney in the Qantas lounge and the Ford Transit moments began with a shitty Chevy Express with high miles and a faulty door. Plenty of road tripping and food talk as Tom led the way with his stomach. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram.

Peter Ross and Halil are back together recording from Quattro. Halil went viral with his fastest HSV GTS-R. Ross got rid of the BMW XM and ordered a new Range Rover Sport. Halil has Police problems. Follow us on Instagram and email us [email protected]

Peter and Tom the Roving Reporter congratulate Peter's nephew James to the world. We look at what type of car James will be driving in 16 years time on his L's. Tom recently returned from Phillip Island and reports on the race meet. Follow us on Instagram and email us [email protected]

Peter is joined by Avo in his 1987 BMW M3 E30 Left hand drive original and unmolested vehicle presented in Alpine Weiss. This Euro derived M3 has a dog leg 5 speed gearbox and shares only 3 common parts to a standard E30 3 series. It came standard with a trip computer and seat heaters for a car that is almost 40 years old!!! Follow us on Instagram and email us [email protected]

Peter and Tom go through Simon Heptinstall's 1001 Cars You Must Drive Before You Die from the Year 2000. Tom went to the Car Wash Expo. Tom talks about the time he drove a Koenigsegg in Adelaide. Follow us on Instagram and email [email protected]

Zac joins Peter and Tom to talk about the modifications to is Australian delivered Toyota Starlet. A turbo is being fitted to the naturally aspirated 1.3 litre engine. The boys asked where all the imported turbo Starlets went. News this week includes Recaro going bankrupt and BBS wheels becoming insolvent. Tom drives a Tesla Model X. Peter is a fan of auto-braking and Tom wants to build his own seat cooling system. Follow us on Instagram and email us [email protected]

Listener George reached out to Peter seeking advice for his next purchase. His AMG E63s arrived and Peter could not wait for a LIVE Drive episode. Join George and Andreas as they discuss with Peter what other options were considered and why did George pick the AMG. Follow us on Instagram and email us [email protected]

Peter and Ross return from holidays and talk about their car hire stories. How old is too old for a rent a car? How do you deal with flat tyres in Greece? Peter tried ocean swimming. Follow us on Instagram and send your email to [email protected]

Peter, Tom the Roving Reporter and Security are joined by Zak who recently competed in the Australian Production Car Class at The Bend Motor Circuit in South Australia in his rad prepped BMW 1M. Zak explains scrutineering and specific rules in the pits. We look at how you learn a track. Zak also introduces "Neil" - is Peter a Neil? Follow us in Instagram and email your questions [email protected]