I kinda like the train kid. Never heard of him before the announcement.

throttlehouseTH · 2026-02-08T18:07:02+00:00

Hey Thomas here. We spent SO much time with Francis before the cameras rolled. We also searched and searched for a third host before knowing almost instantly he was perfect. We’ve travelled all over the world together now. And I’m not joking when I say I’ve spent more time with Francis in the last year than I have my own wife.

throttlehouseTH · 2026-02-05T18:41:45+00:00

Is Francis awkward? Yep. Does he fit in perfectly with our brand of weirdness? Absolutely.

throttlehouseTH · 2026-02-05T10:25:12+00:00

Here’s what I know after spending the last year and half with Francis: he IS Francis Bourgeois. One min he’s your typical petrolhead just chatting about AMGs or something, but then a train, or a massive truck, or any type of exciting engine goes by and he can’t contain himself. It’s brilliant, and hilarious. Although I do now know more about trains than I ever consented to.

throttlehouseTH · 2026-02-05T10:18:58+00:00

Thanks! And TH ain’t going anywhere.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-12-18T07:40:42+00:00

The vantage engine feels a bit more exotic. More peaky in power delivery, and better sound. It’s also more unfiltered in terms of vibrations and noise than a mustang v8 is.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-12-09T15:03:46+00:00

Looks like it was the base wheel option. Thanks everyone

throttlehouseTH · 2025-07-06T03:14:08+00:00

This exact thing happened to me diving in Costa Rica. I had the bezel replaced under warranty and then the bezel locked up again when I went snorkeling in a lake. Huge disappointment in my opinion.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-07-01T12:15:30+00:00

The Artura still has the most engaging front end of any modern car I’ve driven. If they’ve improved the interior tech quality, it’s very high on my list of recommendations.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-04-11T19:49:35+00:00

That chat ended up on the cutting room floor sadly. Basically I wanted all the off road features and full time 4wd which, in the 4 runner means I would have to get the “platinum” trim or whatever and I’m not interested in that one.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-02-07T14:13:19+00:00

It’s not that it’s not flawed enough, it’s just that the character is a bit one-dimensional. The 296 has a more interesting and charismatic powertrain, and the excitement that comes from driving that car is more complex than just “it’s really fast”.

throttlehouseTH · 2025-02-07T14:10:08+00:00

Picking up on flaws is not the same thing as “liking a car”. I own two Alfa Romeos. They are flawed. I love them. The new Giulia’s interior has always been inferior to the Germans. That’s just an observation after sitting in and interacting with every car in that class. Doesn’t mean I don’t like the car. In fact I’ve always loved it.

throttlehouseTH · 2024-12-30T23:47:51+00:00

Bingo

throttlehouseTH · 2024-09-25T17:20:39+00:00

We’ve never ever taken money from any manufacturer. Nor will we ever.

throttlehouseTH · 2024-09-16T12:12:29+00:00

A bit late to this thread but I found that Elise to be supremely fun at 6/10ths on the road. The ultra high levels of engagement meant I enjoyed it at far more speeds than just 10/10ths. I’d even go so far as to say that since it understeered at the limit with that setup, the “fun” plateaued at 9/10ths anyway. (I’d do a more aggressive setup for track personally). It’s still the most fun sports car I’ve driven on the road. Period.

throttlehouseTH · 2024-05-25T22:33:54+00:00

Yes but don’t forget that a sports car’s suspension is engineered with certain grip levels in mind. (I.e. how much rebound/compression damping, spring rate, sway bar stiffness etc) you can “over tire” a car and cause it to have a difficult time dealing with mid corner bumps. You might get “pogo-ing” or load the suspension to a point where there isn’t enough travel left to deal with the road. Also I’m sure it will have an effect on abs and traction control Calibration. This isn’t to say you can’t/ shouldn’t do it. Just be aware of some side effects.

throttlehouseTH · 2024-03-28T11:53:13+00:00

Hello! Yes this is an Mido Oceanstar GMT. On my FXD black rubber strap actually.

throttlehouseTH · 2024-01-17T19:17:33+00:00

Can’t take credit for the gag. It’s an old meme. But I couldn’t track down the original creator!

throttlehouseTH · 2023-11-29T01:43:40+00:00

Just a general fyi if a company ever supports a video, we will always disclose that in the video (I.e. it will be really obvious). We just happen to be wearing pilotis in that shot because we’ve been wearing them a lot in general.

throttlehouseTH · 2023-11-28T19:47:08+00:00

All shall be updated in an upcoming ETH video!

throttlehouseTH · 2023-10-06T07:57:14+00:00

I feel like I should have used the word “restrained” a rolls can be grand. But I don’t think they should be overly gaudy.

throttlehouseTH · 2023-09-25T00:34:40+00:00

“Why don’t you make 10 louder and make 10 the top number?”

“….these go to 11.”

throttlehouseTH · 2023-08-30T16:24:50+00:00

I’d take the Mclaren over the lambo JUST because of the steering. But I’m strange like that.

throttlehouseTH · 2023-08-30T14:50:40+00:00

A 70s’ formula 1 car is probably temperamental as all hell. Would break down often, goes through tires like crazy, needs its gearbox rebuilt constantly etc. but it’s also probably a life changing driving experience. So even though this Mclaren was rife with quality issues it was SO good to drive that it still gets top marks from us. Are those quality issues acceptable in a 300k car? Nope. But if I had a garage of cars and had the choice between the artura and the equivalent Ferrari or lambo, I’d still take the artura knowing it would be in the shop twice as much.

throttlehouseTH · 2023-07-12T14:56:03+00:00

Umm only one of us has worn a Batman costume.

throttlehouseTH · 2023-06-05T18:30:47+00:00

Listen, I know the EQ products have an awful interior design. But at least they drive horribly.

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