Why the Mid-Engine Corvette Took 60 Years to Make

Why the Mid-Engine Corvette Took 60 Years to Make - Past Gas #97

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3 жыл бұрын

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Just a couple years ago, the world finally got its first Mid-Engine Corvette. Today on Past Gas, the epic, decades-long story of how we finally reached that point. It’s a story that starts with hiding out from the Nazis in a French brothel, and only gets wilder from there. What were the incredible experimental cars that Chevy scrapped, how did last minute business blunders hold the project back, and who were the geniuses who finally made it possible? It’s a mid-engine LEGEND on today’s podcast.
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@thatonedude5237 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can't do it without seeing their facial expressions

@55Aarronneedham 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree I stopped watching since they changed the format.

@kingofsludge7262 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah what’s up with that? Why?

@colbywilliams782 3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@MrBananaGunz 3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@flexinclouds 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know why they did this?

@maximgiroux3792 3 жыл бұрын

Week #3 of asking @pastgaspodcast of videotaping the podcast again it’s really not the same anymore

@amirnaim3675 3 жыл бұрын

The only reason I watch past gas on KZfaq instead of Google Podcasts is so I can watch your faces. But this is not what I wanted

@zztop7306 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I used to check daily for updates on this channel, legitimately loved the content. Now I can't watch (listen?) anymore. I was never a fan of podcasts because I enjoy visually watching something. This podcast spoiled me then decided to be like the majority of other pods. Too bad.

@MysteryMagee 3 жыл бұрын

I agree brother what the he'll lol otherwise I'll just watch on I heart radio and the KZfaq Chanel will fail?:/

@pr05teja59 3 жыл бұрын

relatable, i miss seeing their expressions

@ABurk2 3 жыл бұрын

I messaged Joe about it last week and he said there’s a lot of extra production that has to go into it and they don’t have a ton of extra time with everything else that have going on. Hard to argue with that lol. These bois are busy

@amirnaim3675 3 жыл бұрын

@@ABurk2 that's understandable

@jamessizemore7103 3 жыл бұрын

Man I wanna see the pictures of these cars

@dellolled 3 жыл бұрын

You can check out the CERV cars here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Engineering_Research_Vehicle

@brandonhoffman4712 3 жыл бұрын

instead you got a cheesy rendition of manny, moe, and jack (pep boys!)

@ryanoptekar7654 3 жыл бұрын

Day 77 of asking James to do an uptospeed on Top Gear

@martyshields863 3 жыл бұрын

This

@yeahitskimmel 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna have to start counting the days we've been asking for video again

@siggy6044 3 жыл бұрын

Up to speed on why there's no video for KZfaq viewers anymore 😔

@cheharrison7107 3 жыл бұрын

Really look forward to these shows, funny and educational. Really miss your faces and photos of the cars you're talking about. C'mon at least tell us why no vid.

@MysteryMagee 3 жыл бұрын

Agreeed either give an explanation or just stop all together mine as well:(

@DonutPodcasts 3 жыл бұрын

just for logistics, it takes so much more to edit a video than it does audio and it's not completely necessary. if you want to see our beautiful mugs let us know if you want us to do a live podcast tour in 2022!

@cheharrison7107 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonutPodcasts fair enough, as a channel you do turn out a lot of content, so must be super pushed for time. It's a real shame but understandable. Maybe keep in more of the guys random ramblings, there the funniest bits. #Numetal. 🤘

@the02subaru 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonutPodcasts the video part was so much better though, definitely feel like it’s be worth the work. Please go back to how y’all did them.

@eriknovak5452 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonutPodcasts ... But this was a KZfaq channel not a radio station, the whole reason we're here is to watch something

@BoomSquadCarAudio 3 жыл бұрын

love the pod cast bring back ur webcams

@mattriddiford7585 3 жыл бұрын

It's shit without the video, I'd actually listen to it on Spotify if I wanted this.

@captainpoptarts 3 жыл бұрын

Day 1 of asking why there is no video anymore.

@treshmiranda699 3 жыл бұрын

itd be nice to see picture of what theyre talking about, instead of having to google everything...

@nathanchildress5596 3 жыл бұрын

How many sticker packs do I have to buy for you guys to bring the video back? Help me help you to help us, Donut.

@DonutPodcasts 3 жыл бұрын

@nathanchildress5596 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! If that’s what it takes. I know it’s probably not you guys making the decision, it’s just a bummer. I’ve loved Donut since back before Up to Speed.

@jamessizemore7103 3 жыл бұрын

Day 1 of demanding you show your beautiful faces again pwetty pwease🥺

@DJbradchad 3 жыл бұрын

That moment when the CDC has to sponsor podcasts

@nickkindred6295 3 жыл бұрын

I love the show but the new format has turned me away completely. It was way more entertaining with the video feed

@ReverendNaughty 3 жыл бұрын

Love this episode, like I love my kids and New Balance Sneaks! But real talk (I think that’s what the kids say now) please start videotaping the podcast again. Every episode you don’t have video, God kills a kitten. Those poor kittens.

@poundsmcmurphy34 3 жыл бұрын

GOBBLESS

@antifascistskater 3 жыл бұрын

It's me. I'm God. I'm killing a kitten everytime we get a faceless podcast.

@YerZippersDown 2 жыл бұрын

@@antifascistskater shit really? I’ve been killing a kitten every time too. This is bad.

@secondchancecycles248 3 жыл бұрын

Past Gas, sponsored by the CDC. What a world we live in

@gnar3983 3 жыл бұрын

for real...

@corbenotton 3 жыл бұрын

There's no reason to subscribe on here when it's literally the same thing as listening to it on Spotify if they don't go back to the old format they will definitely loose people on here

@ryaneddy366 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a you tube pod cast needs pictures and live action

@80rae 3 жыл бұрын

Genuine question guys, why did you stop recording these? It's not like it's a full production, all you have to do is turn yalls webcams on. Love you guys and the podcasts but seeing yall is honestly half of the fun.

@DonutPodcasts 3 жыл бұрын

it is a full production, editing videos takes 10x as long as just audio, and most of our listens are on spotify/apple podcasts. not doing it to cause you any strife, just logistically more viable

@dead_fox 3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of us miss the cameras and the pictures that illustrate what y’all are talking about, like the cars for example, this was also the reason I watch/listen here instead of Spotify :( Nevertheless, very interesting subject, I knew very very little about the history of this car, I kind of don’t like it lol but the story behind it is neat

@turbo3sgte770 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I like the old format that they did where they would show pictures and you could see all three of them it just felt more Interactive

@jdm603jake 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you guys need the face cams. Honestly it makes the episode

@DiamondLuminousPine 3 жыл бұрын

Daaang, guys, hope you didn't tape too many of these ahead without video, cause it sure looks like that's where we're headed... back to video. Just sayin... I think the viewers have spoken.

@rickcupola6262 3 жыл бұрын

I'm stoked for a new HiLow! Thanks for announcing it for us!

@MysteryMagee 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the views are probably just from people clicking to see if it's another video podcast and then clicking off once they realize it's not...:/

@ryanoptekar7654 3 жыл бұрын

Day 197 of asking James to do an uptospeed on himself

@Old_school02 3 жыл бұрын

I love 80s hot hatches particularly like the Honda CRX and the Renno five turbo

@mr.pritchard67 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo and I love it. Great episode guys!

@DigBaddyTaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Day 1 of asking for more sweaty close-ups of James

@DigBaddyTaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Can't for gete heavy breathing either

@kevinsmith9121 3 жыл бұрын

But how many times did Nolan reload his glasses.... Uhg I won’t be able to sleep tonight 😖🤣

@haroldb2663 3 жыл бұрын

ok guys time to turn the cameras back on😁

@kerolosatef3628 3 жыл бұрын

That Bane reading is epic

@speedracer2please 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I love hot hatches but live in a US city, I just wouldn't want to try and park a sports car or truck around here lol. You guys really taught me to appreciate the Corvette though, and a whole range of cars outside my parking dimensions!

@flexinclouds 3 жыл бұрын

Drinking game.. Take 1 alcohol everytime Joe says house/home during his Peloton ad read😅 Also, bring back the video format.. everyone agrees👍

@siggy6044 3 жыл бұрын

I've only seen 2 C8s, both in the past week, and the 2nd one was while listening to this!

@mikev3999 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you dare EVER change that theme song. 😁

@jakobsmith5575 3 жыл бұрын

Still want a past gas on group b rally

@jamessizemore7103 3 жыл бұрын

My dad has a c5 zo6 and that thing is a ripper. I got to take it to prom in high school and got to drive it at a couple track days

@tmschaller 3 жыл бұрын

Just adding to the list of fans who prefer the show with video

@Snowcruizer 3 жыл бұрын

Your c8 video was how I found donut media😁

@starvalkyrie 3 жыл бұрын

Red October and Dark Knight, I definitely did a double take on the post date.

@tommybreeze5476 3 жыл бұрын

"The severe cockpit heat problems were causing a ton of issues and discomfort" Been there, man...

@turbo1438 3 жыл бұрын

Fire dup! Me: wondered if they'd go all the way back to Duntov Donut media: first thing bro

@armadillolover99 2 жыл бұрын

If I could have any American car, there’s 3 I would be hard pressed to choose between: 1. Duesenberg Model J (especially an SSJ) 2. C2 Split Window Sting Ray (only offered for one model year in 1963) 3. C8

@joeschmoe714 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed these podcasts when they were video taped, these last few episodes haven't kept my attention because it's just audio. I really hope that you go back to the previous format.

@williamst.george6381 3 жыл бұрын

Can we get the video back on KZfaq

@Sam-lr9oi 2 жыл бұрын

so is "Drive Hard" in pre-production yet?

@jessyhall9464 3 жыл бұрын

The geo storm also had a lotus tuned suspension.

@TechGaming45 3 жыл бұрын

Bd great if you showed pics of the cars...

@seanwebb995 3 жыл бұрын

Cool episode. I agree with everyone, just the audio kinda detracts from the story, and not as interesting. Of the corvettes, the C3 is definitely my favourite, even the later ones with the plastic bumpers. I like its looks the most, with its distinctive curves and buttresses and aggressive nose. Also, of the classic 'vettes, the one that I've seen the most. If I had one, I'd restomod it, outside, keeping it stock, but upgrading the suspension and brakes, plus upgrading the engine to give it respectable hsrpwr figures. With the C8, I really don't understand the hate towards it. Yeah, it's mid-engined, but it's not like the Porsche 911, that's a gentle evolution of the prev gen. Compare the C1, described by many motoring journalists as "all show and no go", and the C5-C7 that are much more like the US challengers of the European supercars it always promised to be.

@markgraves6441 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me corvettes are cool.

@OneSlowJuke 3 жыл бұрын

Removing the video portion is the equivalent to Nissan replacing the s chassis with the juke. And I own a juke...

@JamesD401 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with a lot Of people you guys should turn the camera back on it really makes and breaks the show

@concernedcitizen2766 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure that the CERV-1 slaps harder than the Beatles.

@faizanshaikh9178 3 жыл бұрын

Bring the video back

@joeschmoe5009 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo man, curb feelers on a catfish camaro! Someone go do it!

@jdmrustedricer6130 3 жыл бұрын

Rob dahm is actually building a rotory C8

@alexj.5207 3 жыл бұрын

The day will come

@bradwhite9785 3 жыл бұрын

I can't watch these podcast anymore with no video of you guys........

@adamcorey2811 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the marvel universe 😂

@MysteryMagee 3 жыл бұрын

Right like are we not doing video podcast anymore? It's cool if not just let us know man........

@alexj.5207 3 жыл бұрын

Its lonely without faces

@notserpmale03 2 жыл бұрын

pls bring back video ):

@kolinmartz 3 жыл бұрын

They really missed out on saying “reality is often disappointing”

@ewertbrosgolf581 3 жыл бұрын

Needs audio and video can't be just an audio podcast even if it is zoom it adds and aspect to the show that makes us connect more

@ninjasquirrel3615 3 жыл бұрын

You should look at doing the lancia vs Quattro story. With lancia being the last company to win wrc with RWD against 4wd. And the Toyota celica rally cheating, with the turbo inlet

@jamessizemore7103 3 жыл бұрын

Damn nolan explaining this flat head stuff could put Jeremiahs job at risk

@kingdrewxi3135 3 жыл бұрын

Skeet skeet skeet

@martinmiller3560 3 жыл бұрын

Yall should do a podcast on Von Gittin JR

@ashtonnelson2624 3 жыл бұрын

this how you build a corvette n***a COME ON SONNNNN

@ashtonnelson2624 3 жыл бұрын

also yall needa put your cameras back on it just aint the same w out your faces :(

@JesusOfPaign 3 жыл бұрын

I really don’t like corvettes that much, aside from the stingray. But holy shit the c8 is so nice, the euro super car look is so clean and the performance became so much better. Chevy outdid themselves.