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Slab Days, Snap-On & The State Of Modern Cars | Redline Republic Podcast #21

1 h 5 min · 16. juni 2026
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In Episode 21 of the Redline Republic Podcast, we get into the state of modern cars and ask the question: what happened to car design? We discuss whether new cars are actually getting uglier, the rise of slab days, the future of the Irish drift scene, and whether there will ever be a true replacement for the Lexus IS200. We also talk about buying your first car, building vs buying modified cars, Snap-On tool debt, CB radios, and plenty more along the way. As always, expect plenty of opinions, questionable takes, and the usual automotive tangents. Let us know your thoughts in the comments: * Are modern cars getting worse? * What car could replace the IS200? * Are slab days worth it? * Would you build your first car or buy one already modified? Follow Redline Republic Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for weekly automotive podcasts, car culture discussions, drifting, rallying, modified cars and everything in between. #redlinerepublicpodcast

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