Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

You just bought your dream Porsche. You got a great deal, arranged transportation, and now you're waiting for it to arrive.But do you actually know who's transporting your car?And what happens if it never shows up?I've shipped quite a few Porsches over the years, but there's a lot about the transportation business I've never fully understood. Why can two companies quote thousands of dollars apart for the exact same trip? Is enclosed transportation always better? What happens if your car gets damaged?And how do you know the company you're hiring is legitimate?To get some answers, I sat down with Corey Fay of AVI Transportation, who specializes in transporting high-end, exotic, and collector cars.Corey has moved everything from Porsche GT3 RS models and Lamborghinis to a Formula One car driven by Carlos Sainz. He's also witnessed some pretty unsettling things happening in the transportation industry.We discuss brokers versus actual carriers, why the cheapest shipping quote might be a terrible idea, how to verify a transporter's insurance, and why allowing a dealership to arrange shipping can sometimes create problems.Then we get into the really disturbing stuff: fraudulent transportation companies, cars disappearing, and a GT3 RS that suffered extensive damage during a routine tow.This conversation changed how I'll approach shipping a Porsche in the future.IN THIS EPISODE• Open vs. enclosed Porsche transportation• Soft-sided vs. hard-sided enclosed trailers• Brokers vs. carriers and why the difference matters• Why shipping quotes vary by thousands of dollars• How to verify a transporter's credentials and insurance• The risks of dealership-arranged transportation• What to inspect when your Porsche arrives• How car shipping scams work• Why expensive cars sometimes disappear• The GT3 RS towing disaster• Why every Porsche owner needs a trusted transporter• The Formula One car Corey transported• The one Porsche Corey would keep foreverGUEST: COREY FAYAVI TransportationIG: @boston_transporterCorey@aviboston.comPhone: 617-928-1188 ELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite & Porsche Consulting:ElevenAfterNine.comYouTube:ElevenAfterNineInstagram:InstagramApple Podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotify:SpotifyCONTACT11afternine@gmail.comElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

What Porsche should you actually buy for the money?It’s probably the question I get asked more than any other. Do you buy a Boxster or Cayman? Stretch for a 911? Go older? Newer? And at what point does spending more money actually get you a better Porsche?To help answer it, I sat down with James Martin of JayEmm on Cars. James has driven an absurd number of cars over the years, from cheap sports cars to some of the most expensive and desirable Porsches ever made.We start with a simple budget and work our way up.James thinks Porsche owners can get caught in a constant search for the “better” car, when the cheaper car sitting next to it might actually be more fun. We talk about why the 986 Boxster may finally be having its moment, why good examples are disappearing, the Porsches enthusiasts unfairly look down on, and why some expensive modern Porsches simply don't work as well on the road.We also get into the 944, 968 and 928, Porsche gatekeeping, manual vs PDK, the Panamera Turbo that disappointed both of us, the GT4 RS, 911 S/T, and why James believes the right Porsche is ultimately the one that makes you want to drive it.IN THIS EPISODE• The best Porsche around $20,000• 986 Boxster vs 987 Boxster• Why cheap 986s may not stay cheap forever• The best choices around $50,000• Cayman R, 997.1 and Porsche 968• Why James recommends the 991.1 GT3 at a higher budget• Manual vs PDK• Why the 911 S/T works, and where it doesn't• The Porsche James says disappointed him most• Why both of us were underwhelmed by the first-generation Panamera Turbo• Why the Porsche 928 surprised James• The forgotten 944, 968 and transaxle Porsches• Why James doesn't love the Cayman GT4 RS• Why expensive doesn't always mean better• Porsche gatekeeping and the “wrong” Porsche• Why the car you actually want may be the one you should buyJAYEMM ON CARSYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCarsELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite & Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhContact:11afternine@gmail.comBuying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at www.ElevenAfterNine.com.QUESTION FOR YOUIf you had $50,000 to spend on one Porsche today, what would you buy?00:00 What Porsche Should You Actually Buy?01:08 Buy the Porsche You Actually Want03:14 Why a Cheap Boxster Can Be Enough05:14 Are Porsche Owners Always Chasing Something Better?08:00 Porsche Gatekeeping and the “Wrong” Porsche10:57 Which Unloved Porsche Will Be Next?15:11 Why the 986 Boxster Is Finally Having Its Moment19:11 The Problem With Classic Car Values21:16 Buy the Car You Always Promised Yourself25:07 Best Porsche Under $20,00027:32 986 vs. 987 Boxster29:01 Have Modern Porsches Become Too Refined?30:36 Best Porsche Around $50,00034:06 The Forgotten Porsche 96835:15 Best Porsche Around $135,00036:30 Why the 991.1 GT3 Is Still a Great Buy38:13 Manual vs. PDK40:08 What James Really Thinks of the 911 S/T41:27 911 S/T vs. a Cheap Boxster43:35 The Porsche James Says to Avoid46:54 Why the Panamera Turbo Disappointed Both of Us50:36 What Makes Porsche Different?54:29 The Forgotten Transaxle Porsches55:07 944, 968 and 92858:12 Porsche Model Numbers Make No Sense1:02:08 Why the 944 Still Matters1:04:16 Why Younger Enthusiasts Love Pop-Up Headlights1:08:00 Why James Doesn't Love the GT4 RS1:10:51 Derek's Disastrous First Day With a 9441:13:48 Bringing JayEmm to Drive New England1:14:30 The Most Overrated Driving Road in America?ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

What makes a Porsche worth keeping for the rest of your life?Patrick Long has raced some of the fastest and most important Porsches ever built. Jeff Zwart has spent decades racing, photographing, filming and living with them. Yet when I asked each of them to choose just one Porsche for the rest of their lives, neither chose the fastest car.We talk about why older, slower cars can sometimes deliver more of a driving experience, whether you can modify an air-cooled Porsche until you remove what made it special, why Jeff still drives his cars through snow, and how a Porsche becomes a keeper.We also spend plenty of time talking about Luftgekühlt!With Luft 12 coming to Town at Trilith outside Atlanta on October 10, Patrick and Jeff take us behind the scenes of how they choose the cars, why the venue matters so much, what makes a Porsche “Luft-worthy,” and why a beat-up old 912 with a great story can sometimes be more interesting than a priceless museum piece.And Jeff explains why, after 53 years together, his Porsche 914-6 would still be the one car he keeps.And for anyone heading to Luftgekühlt 12 in Atlanta on October 10, let me know. After this conversation with Patrick and Jeff, I moved a few things around and I’m planning to make the trip down as well.LUFTGEKÜHLT 12Saturday, October 10, 2026Town at TrilithFayetteville, GeorgiaTickets & Event Information:https://luftgekuhlt.com/pages/luft-12Luftgekühlt:https://luftgekuhlt.com/FOLLOW PATRICK LONGWebsite:https://patricklong.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plmotorsport/FOLLOW JEFF ZWARTInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/zwart/FOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite & Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhContact:11afternine@gmail.comCHAPTERS00:00 What Makes a Porsche Worth Keeping?02:13 Does Driving Great Cars Change What You Value?05:30 Why Older Porsches Feel Different06:28 What Makes a Porsche “Luft-Worthy”?09:02 How Luftgekühlt Chooses Its Cars11:40 Why Luft Is More Than a Car Show12:26 The Cars Outside Luft Can Be Just as Good15:38 Air-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled Porsche16:08 How Jeff Zwart Designs a Luft Venue17:39 What You Should Look For at Luft 1220:39 What Luft 12 Is Celebrating21:34 Can Luft Get Too Big?24:37 Why Patrick and Jeff Stay Approachable25:48 Jeff Zwart's 53-Year Porsche 914-627:28 Can You Modify an Old Porsche Too Much?30:32 Can a Restoration Remove a Porsche's Character?33:57 What Makes a Porsche a Keeper?34:26 Why Jeff Drives His Porsches in the Snow36:37 The Problem With Saving Cars Instead of Driving Them38:02 Does a Porsche Factory Racer Still Want to Drive Fast?41:16 One Porsche for the Rest of Your Life41:28 Jeff Zwart Chooses His 914-642:37 Patrick Long Chooses His One Porsche44:26 Patrick's Case for Air-Cooled Porsche46:08 Luft 12 and One Final Thought46:45 “How Did the Car Make You Feel?”Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com.ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

What do you do when your Porsche engine starts leaking, making noise, showing signs of bore scoring, or simply reaches the point where you have to decide whether to keep driving or tear it apart?Jake Raby of Flat Six Innovations joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about Porsche engine problems, rebuilds, upgrades, M96/M97 failures, air-cooled engines, bore scoring, IMS issues, and what owners should know before spending serious money.We start with one of the biggest questions Porsche owners face: How do you know when an engine actually needs to come apart?Jake explains what separates a true engine builder from a general repair shop, what questions you should ask before handing over your engine, why flat-rate work can be a warning sign, and why he believes standards and discipline matter more than speed.Then we get into the engines themselves.Jake explains why he considers bore scoring advanced wear rather than a traditional failure, why he believes some engines may effectively be born predisposed to it, and why low-mileage cars can sometimes concern him more than cars that have been driven hard.We also talk about my own 1972 911T and its leaking 2.7-liter engine. Do I leave it alone? Reseal it? Rebuild it? Make it bigger? Or put the engine aside and install something completely different?And yes, Jake also makes one statement that will probably start an argument: after owning and working on plenty of both, he believes the 996.1 is a better all-around car than the 964 or 993.Other topics include:• When an oil leak actually becomes a reason to open an engine• Rebuilding stock versus upgrading while you're in there• Why Jake rarely puts an engine back exactly as Porsche built it• 3.2-liter air-cooled engine swaps• LS V8 swaps into 996s• What Jake thinks of modern M96/M97 engine conversions• IMS bearing failures• Bore scoring and cylinder wear• Why some low-mileage Porsches may need more work than you expect• Why Jake says you should fully warm up your Porsche, then drive it hard• The Porsche Jake would keep if he could own only oneGUEST: JAKE RABYFounder, Flat Six Innovations / Raby Engine DevelopmentFLAT SIX INNOVATIONSWebsite:https://flat6innovations.com/RABY AIRCOOLED TECHNOLOGYWebsite:https://aircooledtechnology.com/ELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite & Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhContact:11afternine@gmail.comCHAPTERS00:00 Your Porsche engine has a problem. Now what?05:38 What separates a real engine builder?17:59 Why Jake builds engines differently25:05 How to choose a Porsche engine builder32:10 Why water-cooled engine failures feel different37:56 Jake: The 996.1 is better than the 964 and 99347:54 My leaking 2.7-liter 911 engine53:00 When is an oil leak bad enough to fix?57:58 Rebuild it stock or make it better?1:02:53 LS V8 swaps in a Porsche 9961:08:55 When engine failure becomes an opportunity1:11:22 Jake's take on the cause of bore scoring1:12:38 Low mileage versus hard-driven engines1:16:04 How to keep your Porsche engine healthy1:18:33 Why Jake says to drive your Porsche hard1:28:58 The one Porsche Jake would keepElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

How do police actually catch speeders today, and how much protection can a modern radar detector, laser jammer, or Waze really give you?I sat down with Ariel Bravy, the man behind Vortex Radar, one of the biggest sources for real-world radar detector, laser jammer, dash cam, and countermeasure testing.We cover radar vs. laser, K band vs. Ka band, why laser is so hard to detect, how laser jammers work, and how modern detectors filter false alerts from cars and automatic doors.Then we get into what matters for enthusiasts: the best setup for back roads, highways and canyon driving, whether directional arrows are worth it, how Waze fits into the picture, what happens with instant-on radar, clean installations for a Porsche, and what Ariel would buy today.We also talk about moving radar, laser, photo enforcement, aircraft enforcement, and the next generation of systems designed to be harder to detect.RADAR DETECTORS DISCUSSEDUniden R3https://amzn.to/46QpszJUniden R4whttps://amzn.to/4r486cbUniden R8whttps://amzn.to/4xO3hGxEscort Redline 360chttps://amzn.to/4A8aClHValentine 1 Gen2https://amzn.to/3SHQar8BlendMounthttps://amzn.to/4gOpApmFOLLOW VORTEX RADARWebsite:https://www.vortexradar.com/Best Radar Detectors:https://www.vortexradar.com/best-radar-detectors/Best Laser Jammers:https://www.vortexradar.com/best-laser-jammers/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadarInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/vortexradar/X:https://x.com/VortexRadarFOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite & Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhContact:11afternine@gmail.comIN THIS EPISODE00:00 Meet Ariel Bravy02:05 Radar detectors vs. laser jammers05:03 How laser jammers work08:14 Can police tell you're using a jammer?12:00 K band, Ka band and false alerts15:19 Radar detectors on back roads21:26 Canyon driving22:42 Why Waze matters25:22 Best affordable detector27:21 Why arrows matter32:20 Best set-it-and-forget-it detector34:29 Clean Porsche installations40:35 Can countermeasures still fail?42:22 Best radar detector for a Porsche43:19 Aircraft speed enforcement44:39 Who is winning the technology arms race?45:46 What's coming next47:32 If police see your detector49:12 What to do if you get pulled overRadar detectors, laser jammers, and other countermeasures are regulated differently depending on where you drive. Check applicable state and local laws before purchasing, installing, or using any equipment.Some product links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Porsche makes some very good electric cars. But are they actually the best EVs? I wanted to answer that question with someone who has driven nearly everything.Jonny Lieberman is Senior Features Editor at MotorTrend, host of Driving With Jonny, co-host of The InEVitable, and a regular on Spike’s Car Radio. He has driven everything from early Porsche 911s to the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach with the Manthey kit around the Nürburgring.And Jonny has opinions.We talk about what Porsche gets right with the Taycan, Macan EV and new electric Cayenne, where Tesla, Rivian and Lucid are ahead, why Porsche still refuses to embrace one-pedal driving, and whether removing the engine and sound takes away part of what makes a Porsche feel special.We also get into one of the most interesting opportunities in the Porsche market right now: depreciation. When a Porsche that originally cost well over $100,000 can suddenly be bought used for $40,000 to $50,000, should Porsche enthusiasts start paying attention?CONNECT WITH JONNY LIEBERMANDriving With Jonny:https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonnyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonnylieberman/MotorTrend:https://www.motortrend.com/author/451144/jonny-liebermanJonny’s Official Links:https://linktr.ee/jonnyliebermanThe InEVitable:https://theinevitablepodcast.podbean.com/Spike’s Car Radio:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spikes-car-radio/id1247694648CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNineWebsite and Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineEleven After Nine Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhCONTACT11afternine@gmail.comBuying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com.QUESTION FOR YOUWould you buy a heavily depreciated used Taycan, or would you spend the same money on a gas-powered Porsche?And if Porsche eventually makes the Boxster and Cayman electric, can they still feel like real Porsches?CHAPTERS00:00 - Meet Jonny Lieberman01:06 - Are Electric Porsches Actually Good?02:30 - Taycan vs Audi RS e-tron GT03:14 - The Problem With the Electric Macan04:54 - Porsche’s Electric Cayenne Strategy07:01 - Why Jonny Loves BMW’s Electric 7 Series10:19 - Did Porsche Bet Wrong on EVs?11:18 - What Happens to the Electric Boxster and Cayman?13:40 - Can an EV Still Feel Like a Porsche?18:08 - When Did Engine Sound Become So Important?25:19 - Can Porsche Make an EV Feel Special?27:40 - Tesla Full Self-Driving Changes the Conversation29:38 - Jonny’s Tesla FSD Torture Test31:20 - The Cybertruck and the Family of Skunks33:29 - Porsche vs Tesla Driver Assistance39:05 - Tesla and Rivian vs Traditional Automakers39:46 - Why Porsche Won’t Use One-Pedal Driving42:16 - Is Porsche Holding Onto the Past?44:26 - Porsche Adds Fake Gears to the Taycan46:42 - Do Fake Gears Belong in an Electric Porsche?52:03 - Why Over-the-Air Updates Matter54:08 - Tesla’s Hidden Software Advantage56:08 - Volkswagen’s Software Problem59:50 - Used Taycan Depreciation: Problem or Opportunity?1:03:40 - Why Lucid May Survive1:08:01 - Did Porsche Enter the EV Market at the Wrong Time?1:11:05 - Why Should Anyone Buy a Porsche EV?1:12:43 - Which Taycan Generation Should You Buy?1:16:10 - The Secret to Successful EV Ownership1:18:19 - Jonny’s Favorite Porsche Ever1:26:51 - The Best Porsche for $60,000 to $75,0001:28:29 - 997 vs 991 vs Air-Cooled 9111:31:06 - The Porsche Carrera T Jonny LovesElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Most Porsche owners spend years worrying about mileage, paint, value, and keeping the car perfect. Kris Clewell has put well over 100,000 miles on his 1972 Albert Blue Porsche 911T, driven it across the country, taken it down roads most owners would never consider, and he thinks we may be missing the point.Kris is the co-founder of Overcrest, host of the Overcrest Podcast, photographer, filmmaker, writer, and one of the people whose work helped shape the way I think about old cars and road trips.He also happens to own the same year and color Porsche as I do, a 1972 Albert Blue 911T.What started as a conversation about those two cars turned into something much bigger.This ended up being one of my favorite conversations I've had on ElevenAfterNine. If you own a Porsche, an old car, a motorcycle, or anything else that gives you an excuse to go somewhere, I think there is something in this episode for you.The car isn't the point. What you do with it is.IN THIS EPISODE• More than 100,000 miles in Kris's 1972 Porsche 911T• How cheap Volkswagens eventually led Kris to Porsche• Rebuilding his first 911SC himself• The $150,000 offer that almost bought his 911• Why his kids are one reason he may never sell it• Why he drives a valuable air-cooled Porsche on gravel• Why Kris considers paint a wear item• Cars as tools for exploration• Why you shouldn't waste the "in-between"• Driving, solitude, and flow state• The emotional moment that created Overcrest• What makes an Overcrest Rally different• How Kris scouts routes to create real experiences• The incredible Renault Le Car story from rural OregonFOLLOW KRIS CLEWELL & OVERCRESTOvercrest:https://overcrestproductions.comOvercrest Rally:https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/rallyOvercrest Podcast:https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/podcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@overcrestproductionsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/overcrestproductionsWATCH DAS ZIELKris Clewell and Alex Nelson's cross-country film featuring Kris's 1972 Porsche 911:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGtKUcGBBwEElevenAfterNineWebsite & Porsche Consulting:https://www.elevenafternine.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Contact:11afternine@gmail.comElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Are Porsche owners spending thousands more for performance they can barely use?This week on ElevenAfterNine, I sit down with Manny Alban, former National President and current Technical Director of the Porsche Club of America, to talk about why the "base" Porsche may actually be one of the smartest and most enjoyable cars in the lineup.Manny has driven an enormous range of Porsches, from base Carreras and Boxsters to GT cars, Turbo S models, the 918 Spyder, and just about everything in between. His take surprised me. When Porsche sends cars to PCA for testing, the base models are often the ones everyone wants to drive.We get into what happens when you start adding horsepower, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, carbon buckets, center locks, Sport-Tex, PASM, Porsche Sport Exhaust and other expensive options. At what point are you improving the car, and when are you simply buying more Porsche than you can actually use?We also talk about two used Porsches Manny believes are up and coming.IN THIS EPISODE:Why Porsche doesn't actually call the Carrera a "base 911"Why PCA testers often prefer the least expensive versionBase Carrera vs Carrera S vs GTSWhy lower horsepower can make a Porsche more funRear-wheel drive vs all-wheel driveWhich Porsche options Manny always recommendsWhy carbon bucket seats may be the wrong choiceManny's problem with Sport-Tex and Alcantara steering wheelsWhy he thinks Porsche center locks make little sense on a street carThe story behind PCA's 60th Anniversary Club CoupeHow modern stability systems make today's Porsches easier to drive fastWhy modern Porsches may simply be too fast for public roadsWhy the 991.1 Carrera may be one of today's best Porsche buysWhy buyers shouldn't automatically fear an early BoxsterManual vs PDKThe one Porsche Manny would choose if he could only have oneCONNECT WITH MANNY AND THE PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA:Porsche Club of America:https://www.pca.org/PCA Insider Podcast:https://podcast.pca.org/PCA Insider on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/porsche-club-insider/id1599573815PCA YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/porscheclubofamericaPCA Tech Tactics:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZmxzg99WQxxBgFOwP1r5O6yfBGTRIsACONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE:Website:https://elevenafternine.com/Porsche Buyer Consulting:https://elevenafternine.com/consulting.htmlYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternineListen to Eleven After Nine:https://shows.acast.com/eleven-after-nineApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhCONTACT:11afternine@gmail.comQUESTION FOR YOU:Would you rather own a well-optioned base Carrera or spend the extra money for a Carrera S or GTS?Let me know below. I'm especially curious to hear from anyone who has owned both.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Meet Manny Alban01:50 - What Does "Base Porsche" Actually Mean?03:13 - Why Manny Loves Base Models04:54 - Building a Carrera T Before the T Existed07:28 - Base Panamera vs Turbo S09:55 - Why 95 Horsepower Can Be More Fun11:43 - Rear-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive16:13 - Which Porsche Options Are Actually Worth Buying?20:52 - Comfort Seats vs Carbon Buckets22:56 - The Problem With Sport-Tex and Alcantara24:47 - Manny's Problem With Porsche Center Locks28:33 - Inside the PCA 60th Anniversary Club Coupe33:37 - Behind the Scenes With Porsche Designers35:07 - Are Modern Porsches Too Fast?39:29 - The Undervalued Porsche Manny Would Buy42:42 - Why the Early Boxster Deserves Another Look44:45 - Manual vs PDK47:30 - If Manny Could Own Only One Porsche49:01 - Driving the Porsche 918 Spyder50:34 - Why Every Porsche Doesn't Need to Be the Fastest One#Porsche #Porsche911 #Carrera #CarreraS #Porsche991 #PorscheBoxster #PCA #PorscheClubOfAmerica #ElevenAfterNine

Could babying your Porsche actually be shortening the life of its engine?This week on Eleven After Nine, I sit down with Lake Speed Jr., better known as The Motor Oil Geek, for a conversation every Porsche owner should hear.Lake is a Certified Lubrication Specialist, Oil Monitoring Analyst, Porsche owner, founder of SPEEDiagnostix, and one of the people behind the development of Driven Racing Oil. He has spent years studying used oil samples and what they can tell us about engine wear.We start with one of the most debated issues in the Porsche world, bore scoring.Is the commonly quoted 2% bore-scoring rate really the whole story?Lake explains what he found after looking at thousands of oil samples, why elevated iron, aluminum and silicon matter, and why a single oil analysis tells you far less than watching the trend over several oil changes.Then we get into the part that surprised me most.FIND LAKE SPEED JR. / THE MOTOR OIL GEEKThe Motor Oil Geek on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeekThe Motor Oil Geek on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/themotoroilgeek/SPEEDiagnostix:https://www.speediagnostix.com/SPEEDiagnostix Oil Analysis Kits:https://www.speediagnostix.com/collections/oil-analysis-kitPRODUCTS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Nothing here is sponsored. Lake receives nothing from any oil or fuel brand and said so on the record. Links marked ★ are affiliate links — same price to you, small commission to me. See the disclosure below.Motor oil Driven DT40 — https://amzn.to/4wyUgQ3 — what I run in the 997 Driven DI40 — https://amzn.to/4g4RWLS — for direct-injection engines Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 X4 — Lake rates this one highly ⚠️ Note: Mobil 1 sells several 0W-40s and they are not the same oil. The Euro FS 0W-40 shears out of grade quickly per Lake's data. Check the exact product before you buy.Fuel system Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner — https://amzn.to/4cJSl3U — one bottle, one tank, roughly once a year Top Tier fuel brands: Shell V-Power, Exxon and Mobil Synergy, Chevron, CostcoOil filter Purolator ONE — https://amzn.to/4glDxd7 — what Lake is currently runningAir filter No link on purpose. Lake's advice is to use a high-efficiency OEM-spec filter, avoid aftermarket high-flow filters, and follow the factory replacement interval rather than changing early.NOTE: Always verify the oil viscosity, specification, filter and maintenance requirements for your exact vehicle. Products discussed during the episode were not presented as universal recommendations for every Porsche engine.CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINEWebsite, Porsche Consulting & More:https://www.elevenafternine.com/Main YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineEleven After Nine Podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZhApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928Contact:11afternine@gmail.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Welcome Lake Speed Jr (@TheMotorOilGeek)02:00 - Lake's Custom Boxster & Sumabore Plasma Technology05:30 - The 2% Bore Scoring Myth vs. Real Data (20,000+ Samples)12:15 - How to Read Iron, Silicon & Aluminum Wear Metals14:40 - Fuel Dilution: The Hidden Enemy of Your Engine Oil22:50 - Top Tier Fuel & Injector Maintenance (Chevron Techron)31:00 - Winter Storage & How Babying Your Porsche Kills It37:20 - Air Filters: Why High-Flow Filters Cause Engine Wear42:00 - Oil Filters & Mobile 1 Formulations Explained50:30 - ZDDP vs. Molybdenum: Chemistry for Alusil & Lokasil Bores58:00 - Cold Starts & Idling: Engine Damage at Low Temps01:08:00 - Lake's Golden Rule for Engine LongevityDisclosure: Lake led development of Driven Racing Oil and I run DT40 in my 997. He isn't paid by me and this episode isn't sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no cost to you. Nothing Lake recommended was influenced by that.