{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69d39d9207bc2cbfc7a37727/6a39e1947b6a25ccae6b31cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Porsche's $300 Suspension Cheat Code","description":"<p>We are back with Joe Finkel from FCP Euro! In this episode, we tackle a brilliant factory suspension \"cheat code\" for water-cooled Porsches, bring you boots-on-the-ground stories from Porsche Parade, and discuss the absolute baller move of street-parking a $2M Porsche 959 in a rainstorm.</p><p><br></p><p>But first... Derek has to confess his sins. After preaching the gospel of DIY wrenching, a nightmare of rusted exhaust manifold hardware and a crazy schedule forced him to do the unthinkable: he outsourced his Fister exhaust install and DT40 oil change.</p><p><br></p><p>Once the guilt is cleared, Joe breaks down how Porsche silently updated older lower control arm blueprints to mirror modern 718 geometry—and how you can score this massive handling upgrade on a budget. We also debate the \"500-HP cap\" for usable street performance and name the #1 diagnostic tool every owner needs in their garage.</p><p><br></p><h2>🛠️ WEBSITES &amp; RESOURCES MENTIONED:</h2><ul><li><strong>Lemon Manuals (Free OEM Service Manuals):</strong> <a href=\"https://lemon-manuals.la\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://lemon-manuals.la</a></li><li><strong>914-6 Infonet (Classic Air-Cooled Workshop Manuals):</strong> <a href=\"http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm</a></li><li><strong>FCP Euro DIY Guides:</strong> Check out @FCPEuro on YouTube for step-by-step Porsche maintenance.</li></ul><h2>⏱️ CHAPTERS:</h2><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Catching up with Joe Finkel &amp; FCP Euro Summer Rush</li><li><strong>01:25</strong> – Confessions of a Porsche Poser: The Fister Exhaust Drama</li><li><strong>03:15</strong> – The Oil Change Absolution (Driven DT40 Oil)</li><li><strong>05:05</strong> – Wrenching vs. Time Management: Balancing Life &amp; Projects</li><li><strong>06:37</strong> – What Makes the Fister 997 Exhaust So Special?</li><li><strong>09:22</strong> – Triple Zero \"Rare Shades\" Event: A Masterclass in PTS Colors</li><li><strong>13:48</strong> – The $300 Suspension Cheat Code: 718 Control Arms on Older Porsches</li><li><strong>20:13</strong> – Free Workshop Manual Hacks: Lemon Manuals &amp; 914-6 Infonet</li><li><strong>26:30</strong> – Left Turn: Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR Motorcycle Adventures)</li><li><strong>29:35</strong> – Inside Porsche Parade at Lake Placid: Summer Camp for Adults</li><li><strong>32:41</strong> – Baller Status: The Rain-Driven, Street-Parked Porsche 959</li><li><strong>34:00</strong> – The Great Concours Debate: Art Pieces vs. Dirty Drivers</li><li><strong>44:30</strong> – First Looks: The New Electric Cayenne &amp; Macan Tech Specs</li><li><strong>46:39</strong> – The 500-HP Cap: How Much Horsepower is Actually Usable?</li><li><strong>51:23</strong> – GT3 vs. GT3 RS: Is the Aero Worth the Jump?</li><li><strong>53:16</strong> – The #1 Specialized Porsche Tool Every Owner Needs in Their Garage</li><li><strong>1:03:30</strong> – Outro &amp; See You Next Tuesday!</li></ul><h2>🎙️ CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine:</h2><ul><li><strong>Podcast:</strong> Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.</li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> @ElevenAfterNine</li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> @theElevenAfterNine</li><li><strong>Contact:</strong> www.ElevenAfterNine.com</li></ul><h2>🏁 GUEST &amp; PARTNER LINKS:</h2><ul><li><strong>Joe Finkel &amp; FCP Euro:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.fcpeuro.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.fcpeuro.com</a></li><li><strong>Fister Exhaust Systems:</strong> https://fdmotorsports.net/fister-sport-exhaust/ / Darren Fister</li><li><strong>Vintage Sports Restoration:</strong> Bedford, NH (Thanks, Chris!)</li><li><strong>Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR):</strong> <a href=\"https://ridebdr.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ridebdr.com</a> (Thanks Tim!)</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Make sure to <strong>LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE</strong>! </p><p><br></p><p>Tell us in the comments: Are you a fastidious Concours cleaner, or are your Porsches wonderfully dirty from daily driving?</p>","author_name":"Derek"}