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Episode 442: 2025 Lexus IS 500, Space Shuttle Tire Testing Robot

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Benjamin Hunting explains why the Lexus IS 500's fantastic V8 engine is ruined by its poorly tuned, outdated chassis.

Benjamin and Sami review the 2025 Lexus IS 500, criticizing it as a disappointing mismatch of a great V8 engine in an outdated, poorly tuned platform. They also dive into a fascinating NASA story about using a modified remote-control tank to safely deflate explosive space shuttle tires.

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