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Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast
A Porsche podcast for everyday owners — Derek from ElevenAfterNine has conversations about buying, owning, and driving these cars in the real world. Honest talk from someone deep in the culture and interviews with people who live it too.
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- 34 - Are the Last Affordable Porsches Worth Buying? | Seacoast Specialist Cars
Are the last affordable Porsches actually worth buying? The Porsche 924, 944, 928, and 968 are some of the most overlooked cars in Porsche's history. They're often much less expensive than a 911, but are they genuine bargains or potential financial disasters?
To find out, I sat down with Tom Vagi, owner of Seacoast Specialist Cars in Candia, New Hampshire. Tom is an ASE Master Technician, former Porsche dealership service manager, longtime Porsche enthusiast, and contributor to 911 & Porsche World magazine.
Tom knows these cars inside and out, but his connection to them goes much deeper than working on them.
When he was 16, he fell in love with a black Porsche 944 Turbo with Can Can Red interior. Twenty-seven years later, he bought that exact car. He still owns it today.
We talk about what makes Porsche's front-engine transaxle cars so special, the differences between the 924, 944, 928, and 968, and which versions offer the most enjoyment for the money.
Tom also explains why he thinks the Porsche 944 S may be one of the most undervalued Porsches on the market, what a proper pre-purchase inspection should include, and why a cheap $5,000 Porsche can easily need another $15,000 to $20,000 in repairs.
And we get into a bigger question: Is an affordable Porsche you can drive every day actually more enjoyable than an expensive 911 you're afraid to take out of the garage?
IN THIS EPISODE
• Porsche 924 vs. 944 vs. 928 vs. 968
• Tom's incredible 944 Turbo ownership story
• Why Porsche's transaxle design works so well
• What makes the 944 Turbo special
• The differences between the 944 S, S2, and Turbo
• The overlooked Porsche 924S
• Porsche 968 Club Sport and special models
• Why the Porsche 928 is a completely different driving experience
• The cost of maintaining a Porsche 944
• Timing belts, torque tubes, and common problems
• Why service history matters more than mileage
• What to look for during a Porsche pre-purchase inspection
• The hidden costs of buying a cheap Porsche
• Parts availability and long-term reliability
• Why Tom thinks the 944 S is undervalued
• Porsche 968 prices and the used Porsche market
• Why affordable Porsches might be more fun to own
• The one Porsche Tom would keep forever
CONNECT WITH TOM VAGI
Seacoast Specialist Cars
Independent Porsche Service, Sales & Restoration
Website:
174 Raymond Road, Suite B
Candia, NH 03034
Phone: 603-782-0870
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CONTACT
Buying 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 YOU
Would you rather own a well-maintained Porsche 944, 928, or 968, or spend considerably more money on an older 911?
And if you own a transaxle Porsche, what's been your experience with reliability and maintenance costs?
Let me know in the comments. I read them!
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
#Porsche #Porsche944 #Porsche928 #ElevenAfterNine
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026 - 1h 11min - 33 - Can You Buy a Porsche Without Losing Money? | Nathan Merz
Can you buy a Porsche, drive it, enjoy it, and eventually sell it without losing a pile of money?
It’s something I hear constantly from Porsche owners, especially people who can only own one fun car at a time.
My guest this week is my friend Nathan Merz, owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars and one of the people I trust most when it comes to understanding Porsches and the market around them.
Nathan and I have known each other for more than a decade. I actually bought my first Porsche 356 from him.
This time I wanted to talk about something that affects a much larger group than serious collectors: how do ordinary enthusiasts move through different Porsches without making an expensive mistake every time they change cars?
We start with the word “flipping” and why it can describe very different people. Then Nathan explains why the most important financial decision often happens when you buy the car, why quality matters more than obsessing over a particular model or option, and why maintenance, insurance and other ownership expenses completely change the math.
We talk about accident history, Carfax, mileage, service records and Nathan’s idea of “free miles.”
Then we try to build a Porsche ownership ladder starting with someone who has $25,000 to $35,000.
Most importantly, Nathan makes the case that Porsche ownership shouldn’t become an accounting exercise. Protecting your money matters, but the entire point is still owning and driving a car that means something to you.
NATHAN MERZ
Columbia Valley Luxury Cars:
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https://cvluxurycars.com/category/porsche/
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https://www.instagram.com/cvlcporsche/
ELEVENAFTERNINE
Website and Porsche Buyer Consulting:
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Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh
CONTACT
Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 Can You Buy a Porsche Without Losing Money?
01:03 How Nathan and I Met Over a Porsche 356
06:19 What “Flipping” Actually Means
12:16 Should You Try to Avoid Losing Money?
18:29 The Money Is Made in the Buy
26:15 The Real Cost of Porsche Ownership
31:04 Quality Matters More Than Spec
38:27 Porsche Underdogs and Changing Values
42:24 The Financial Reality of Non-911 Porsches
44:34 Accident History and Carfax
54:11 Mileage and “Free Miles”
1:04:38 Service History vs. Mileage
1:08:58 The Best First Porsche for $25K to $35K
1:14:45 Base Boxster vs. Boxster S
1:18:59 Building a Porsche Ownership Ladder
1:23:23 The $35K to $70K Porsche Gap
1:26:33 Why Porsche Values Are Converging
1:30:41 The Case for the 996
1:35:00 Why 993s Are Still Selling
1:37:22 Wherever You Are in the Porsche Journey Is Okay
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 1h 37min - 32 - The Cheapest Way Into Air-Cooled Isn’t a Porsche | Eva Gregory, Hagerty - Be Differential Podcast
Want to get into air-cooled cars without spending Porsche money? Maybe the answer has been sitting right in front of us all along.
My guest today is Eva Gregory, Senior Manager of Marketing Partnerships at Hagerty, former Director of Operations at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, and host of the Be Differential podcast.
Eva's journey into classic cars started with a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that she bought to replace her daily driver. Was it a sensible financial decision? Absolutely not. But it became the car that taught her how to turn a wrench, diagnose problems, borrow tools, and eventually replace an entire engine after a friend ignored the oil warning light and seized it.
We also get into her Karmann Ghia, a car she compares surprisingly closely to the Porsche 356 driving experience. Having owned a 356 myself, along with a rather questionable $500 Porsche 914 project, and still driving my 1972 911T, I had plenty to contribute to the discussion.
But this episode isn't just about old Volkswagens and Porsches.
We talk about why classic cars get under your skin, whether learning to work on them makes ownership more affordable, and why some of our most miserable automotive experiences become our favorite stories.
Eva also shares her perspective on making car culture more welcoming, how motorsport audiences are changing, what Formula 1's Drive to Survive got right, why IMSA offers such incredible fan access, and what her work at Hagerty has taught her about the enthusiast community.
And of course, I ask Eva which Porsche she'd keep if she could own only one for the rest of her life.
If you've ever fallen in love with an old car that made absolutely no financial sense, this episode is for you.
CONNECT WITH EVA GREGORY & BE DIFFERENTIAL
Website:
https://www.bedifferentialpodcast.com/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@BeDifferentialPodcast
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https://www.instagram.com/bedifferentialpodcast/
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-differential/id1734341743
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CONTACT
QUESTION FOR YOU
Would you rather own an affordable air-cooled Volkswagen you can work on yourself, or save up for the Porsche you've always wanted? And if you've owned both, how different were the experiences?
Let me know in the comments. I read them!
If you enjoy conversations like this, please subscribe to ElevenAfterNine and give the episode a thumbs-up. It genuinely helps the channel.
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
#Porsche #AirCooled #Volkswagen #ClassicCars #ElevenAfterNine
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 59min - 31 - What Should You Buy Instead of a Porsche? | Everyday Driver
Is a Porsche really worth the money compared to the alternatives? And when is it not?
I sat down with Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver to tackle a question Porsche enthusiasts don't always like asking: Are we actually getting more enjoyment when we spend more money?
Paul and Todd have spent nearly two decades driving, comparing, and reviewing everything from Porsches and Corvettes to BMWs and Lotuses. They're also the guys behind one of my favorite automotive YouTube channels, the Everyday Driver Car Debate podcast, and some fantastic automotive films.
We start with Paul's first real sports car, a 1988 Porsche 928 S4, and work our way through the Porsche ownership experience, including why the cheapest or least powerful car might actually be the most fun.
We also get into Porsche's rising prices, the obsession with horsepower, why people are afraid to put miles on their cars, and whether some of the alternatives offer a better driving experience for the money.
IN THIS EPISODE
Paul's Porsche 928 S4 and the car that started it allWhy Porsche prices are getting harder to justifyAre base Porsches actually the smarter choice?The case for driving your Porsche instead of protecting its resale valueTrack days, Hooked on Driving, Watkins Glen, and Palmer Motorsports ParkCayman, Boxster, GT4, and the appeal of mid-engine PorschesPorsche versus Corvette and other alternativesHow much horsepower do you actually need?Finding a great driver's car for around $40,000Todd's experience owning a Porsche CayenneWhich Porsche would Paul and Todd keep?Their experience driving the legendary Porsche 959Paul and Todd have driven more cars than most of us will ever get near, and I appreciated how willing they were to challenge the idea that more expensive automatically means better.
CONNECT WITH EVERYDAY DRIVER
Website: https://www.everydaydriver.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EverydayDriver
The Car Debate Podcast: https://www.everydaydriver.com/
Hooked on Driving: https://www.hookedondriving.com/
CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE
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Podcast Episodes: https://shows.acast.com/eleven-after-nine/episodes
CONTACT
QUESTION FOR YOU
What's the most fun you've ever had in a car, and was it actually an expensive one? Would you rather have a base Porsche you can drive everywhere or a high-spec car you feel obligated to preserve?
Let me know in the comments. I read them!
If you enjoy conversations like this, please subscribe to ElevenAfterNine and give the episode a thumbs-up. It genuinely helps the channel.
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
#Porsche #EverydayDriver #ElevenAfterNine
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 1h 32min - 30 - Why the Cheapest Way to Ship Your Porsche Costs the Most
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 forever
GUEST: COREY FAY
AVI Transportation
IG: @boston_transporter
Corey@aviboston.com
Phone: 617-928-1188
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 1h 05min - 29 - Which Porsche Should You Actually Buy for the Money? | JayEmm on Cars
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 buy
JAYEMM ON CARS
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars
ELEVENAFTERNINE
Website & Porsche Consulting:
https://www.elevenafternine.com/
Main YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine
Podcast YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast
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https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh
Contact:
Buying 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 YOU
If 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 Want
03:14 Why a Cheap Boxster Can Be Enough
05:14 Are Porsche Owners Always Chasing Something Better?
08:00 Porsche Gatekeeping and the “Wrong” Porsche
10:57 Which Unloved Porsche Will Be Next?
15:11 Why the 986 Boxster Is Finally Having Its Moment
19:11 The Problem With Classic Car Values
21:16 Buy the Car You Always Promised Yourself
25:07 Best Porsche Under $20,000
27:32 986 vs. 987 Boxster
29:01 Have Modern Porsches Become Too Refined?
30:36 Best Porsche Around $50,000
34:06 The Forgotten Porsche 968
35:15 Best Porsche Around $135,000
36:30 Why the 991.1 GT3 Is Still a Great Buy
38:13 Manual vs. PDK
40:08 What James Really Thinks of the 911 S/T
41:27 911 S/T vs. a Cheap Boxster
43:35 The Porsche James Says to Avoid
46:54 Why the Panamera Turbo Disappointed Both of Us
50:36 What Makes Porsche Different?
54:29 The Forgotten Transaxle Porsches
55:07 944, 968 and 928
58:12 Porsche Model Numbers Make No Sense
1:02:08 Why the 944 Still Matters
1:04:16 Why Younger Enthusiasts Love Pop-Up Headlights
1:08:00 Why James Doesn't Love the GT4 RS
1:10:51 Derek's Disastrous First Day With a 944
1:13:48 Bringing JayEmm to Drive New England
1:14:30 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.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 1h 15min - 28 - The Porsche Worth Keeping Isn't the Fast One | Patrick Long & Jeff Zwart
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 12
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Town at Trilith
Fayetteville, Georgia
Tickets & Event Information:
https://luftgekuhlt.com/pages/luft-12
Luftgekühlt:
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https://www.instagram.com/plmotorsport/
FOLLOW JEFF ZWART
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https://www.instagram.com/zwart/
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CHAPTERS
00:00 What Makes a Porsche Worth Keeping?
02:13 Does Driving Great Cars Change What You Value?
05:30 Why Older Porsches Feel Different
06:28 What Makes a Porsche “Luft-Worthy”?
09:02 How Luftgekühlt Chooses Its Cars
11:40 Why Luft Is More Than a Car Show
12:26 The Cars Outside Luft Can Be Just as Good
15:38 Air-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled Porsche
16:08 How Jeff Zwart Designs a Luft Venue
17:39 What You Should Look For at Luft 12
20:39 What Luft 12 Is Celebrating
21:34 Can Luft Get Too Big?
24:37 Why Patrick and Jeff Stay Approachable
25:48 Jeff Zwart's 53-Year Porsche 914-6
27:28 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 Snow
36:37 The Problem With Saving Cars Instead of Driving Them
38:02 Does a Porsche Factory Racer Still Want to Drive Fast?
41:16 One Porsche for the Rest of Your Life
41:28 Jeff Zwart Chooses His 914-6
42:37 Patrick Long Chooses His One Porsche
44:26 Patrick's Case for Air-Cooled Porsche
46:08 Luft 12 and One Final Thought
46:45 “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.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 46min - 27 - Your Porsche Engine Has a Problem. Now What? | Jake Raby
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 one
GUEST: JAKE RABY
Founder, Flat Six Innovations / Raby Engine Development
FLAT SIX INNOVATIONS
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RABY AIRCOOLED TECHNOLOGY
Website:
https://aircooledtechnology.com/
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Your Porsche engine has a problem. Now what?
05:38 What separates a real engine builder?
17:59 Why Jake builds engines differently
25:05 How to choose a Porsche engine builder
32:10 Why water-cooled engine failures feel different
37:56 Jake: The 996.1 is better than the 964 and 993
47:54 My leaking 2.7-liter 911 engine
53:00 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 996
1:08:55 When engine failure becomes an opportunity
1:11:22 Jake's take on the cause of bore scoring
1:12:38 Low mileage versus hard-driven engines
1:16:04 How to keep your Porsche engine healthy
1:18:33 Why Jake says to drive your Porsche hard
1:28:58 The one Porsche Jake would keep
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 1h 35min - 26 - How Police Catch Speeders, And How to Beat Their Tech | Vortex Radar
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 DISCUSSED
Uniden R3
Uniden R4w
Uniden R8w
Escort Redline 360c
Valentine 1 Gen2
BlendMount
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IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 Meet Ariel Bravy
02:05 Radar detectors vs. laser jammers
05:03 How laser jammers work
08:14 Can police tell you're using a jammer?
12:00 K band, Ka band and false alerts
15:19 Radar detectors on back roads
21:26 Canyon driving
22:42 Why Waze matters
25:22 Best affordable detector
27:21 Why arrows matter
32:20 Best set-it-and-forget-it detector
34:29 Clean Porsche installations
40:35 Can countermeasures still fail?
42:22 Best radar detector for a Porsche
43:19 Aircraft speed enforcement
44:39 Who is winning the technology arms race?
45:46 What's coming next
47:32 If police see your detector
49:12 What to do if you get pulled over
Radar 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.
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 54min - 25 - Should You Actually Buy a Porsche EV? | Jonny Lieberman, MotorTrend
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?
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spikes-car-radio/id1247694648
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QUESTION FOR YOU
Would 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?
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Meet Jonny Lieberman
01:06 - Are Electric Porsches Actually Good?
02:30 - Taycan vs Audi RS e-tron GT
03:14 - The Problem With the Electric Macan
04:54 - Porsche’s Electric Cayenne Strategy
07:01 - Why Jonny Loves BMW’s Electric 7 Series
10:19 - 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 Conversation
29:38 - Jonny’s Tesla FSD Torture Test
31:20 - The Cybertruck and the Family of Skunks
33:29 - Porsche vs Tesla Driver Assistance
39:05 - Tesla and Rivian vs Traditional Automakers
39:46 - Why Porsche Won’t Use One-Pedal Driving
42:16 - Is Porsche Holding Onto the Past?
44:26 - Porsche Adds Fake Gears to the Taycan
46:42 - Do Fake Gears Belong in an Electric Porsche?
52:03 - Why Over-the-Air Updates Matter
54:08 - Tesla’s Hidden Software Advantage
56:08 - Volkswagen’s Software Problem
59:50 - Used Taycan Depreciation: Problem or Opportunity?
1:03:40 - Why Lucid May Survive
1:08:01 - 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 Ownership
1:18:19 - Jonny’s Favorite Porsche Ever
1:26:51 - The Best Porsche for $60,000 to $75,000
1:28:29 - 997 vs 991 vs Air-Cooled 911
1:31:06 - The Porsche Carrera T Jonny Loves
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 1h 33min - 24 - Stop Saving Your Porsche for Someday | Kris Clewell, Overcrest
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 Oregon
FOLLOW KRIS CLEWELL & OVERCREST
Overcrest:
https://overcrestproductions.com
Overcrest Rally:
https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/rally
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https://www.youtube.com/@overcrestproductions
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WATCH DAS ZIEL
Kris Clewell and Alex Nelson's cross-country film featuring Kris's 1972 Porsche 911:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGtKUcGBBwE
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 1h 03min - 23 - You're Probably Buying Too Much Porsche | PCA's Technical Director
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:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/porsche-club-insider/id1599573815
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QUESTION 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 Alban
01:50 - What Does "Base Porsche" Actually Mean?
03:13 - Why Manny Loves Base Models
04:54 - Building a Carrera T Before the T Existed
07:28 - Base Panamera vs Turbo S
09:55 - Why 95 Horsepower Can Be More Fun
11:43 - Rear-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive
16:13 - Which Porsche Options Are Actually Worth Buying?
20:52 - Comfort Seats vs Carbon Buckets
22:56 - The Problem With Sport-Tex and Alcantara
24:47 - Manny's Problem With Porsche Center Locks
28:33 - Inside the PCA 60th Anniversary Club Coupe
33:37 - Behind the Scenes With Porsche Designers
35:07 - Are Modern Porsches Too Fast?
39:29 - The Undervalued Porsche Manny Would Buy
42:42 - Why the Early Boxster Deserves Another Look
44:45 - Manual vs PDK
47:30 - If Manny Could Own Only One Porsche
49:01 - Driving the Porsche 918 Spyder
50:34 - Why Every Porsche Doesn't Need to Be the Fastest One
#Porsche #Porsche911 #Carrera #CarreraS #Porsche991 #PorscheBoxster #PCA #PorscheClubOfAmerica #ElevenAfterNine
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 51min - 22 - You’re Killing Your Porsche by Babying It | The Motor Oil Geek
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 GEEK
The Motor Oil Geek on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek
The 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-kit
PRODUCTS & 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, Costco
Oil filter
Purolator ONE — https://amzn.to/4glDxd7 — what Lake is currently running
Air 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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Welcome Lake Speed Jr (@TheMotorOilGeek)
02:00 - Lake's Custom Boxster & Sumabore Plasma Technology
05:30 - The 2% Bore Scoring Myth vs. Real Data (20,000+ Samples)
12:15 - How to Read Iron, Silicon & Aluminum Wear Metals
14:40 - Fuel Dilution: The Hidden Enemy of Your Engine Oil
22:50 - Top Tier Fuel & Injector Maintenance (Chevron Techron)
31:00 - Winter Storage & How Babying Your Porsche Kills It
37:20 - Air Filters: Why High-Flow Filters Cause Engine Wear
42:00 - Oil Filters & Mobile 1 Formulations Explained
50:30 - ZDDP vs. Molybdenum: Chemistry for Alusil & Lokasil Bores
58:00 - Cold Starts & Idling: Engine Damage at Low Temps
01:08:00 - Lake's Golden Rule for Engine Longevity
Disclosure: 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.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 1h 09min - 21 - Porsche Secrets From the Man Who Designed the 981, Carrera GT & Cayenne
Most Porsche owners know the cars. Very few ever get to hear how the decisions behind them were actually made.
My guest this week is Hugh Robinson, the former Porsche designer who spent 15 years inside Porsche during one of the most important periods in the company's modern history.
Hugh helped bring the original Cayenne interior to production, worked on the production interior of the Carrera GT, and created the design that became the 981 Boxster and Cayman.
And he has some stories.
We get into the internal decisions, arguments, compromises and engineering problems that shaped cars many of us now have sitting in our garages.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• Why Porsche believed in the Cayenne when many enthusiasts thought it would destroy the company
• How the Cayenne helped give Porsche the money and confidence to build cars like the GT3 and GT4
• Why Hugh thought Porsche should take the Cayenne racing at Dakar
• The real reason the Carrera GT was created alongside the Cayenne
• How the Carrera GT's famous high-mounted wooden shifter almost disappeared from the production car
• The engineering work required to save that shifter
• Why the 918 Spyder needed to debut before the 981 Boxster and Cayman
• Why Hugh deliberately wanted the 981 to stop looking like a smaller 911
• The single design decision that gave Hugh enough freedom to completely change the 981's shape
• What Hugh wanted on the 981 that Porsche would not approve
• Why he believes the Boxster should never be considered simply the Porsche you buy when you cannot afford a 911
• Hugh's ideal version of the 981 Boxster
• The color combination he originally imagined for the 981
• His defense of the controversial 996 headlights
• Why he believes the 996 and early Boxster are finally getting the appreciation they deserve
• The one Porsche Hugh would choose if he could put anything in his garage
This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on ElevenAfterNine. If you love Porsche design, the 981 generation, Carrera GT, Cayenne, 996, or simply want to know how these cars actually went from sketches and clay models to production, I think you're going to enjoy this one.
GUEST Hugh Robinson — Porsche design, 1999–2014
indiGO Technologies: https://indigotech.com
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Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com.
Porsche Consulting and Advice for Buyers and Enthusiasts.
CHAPTERS
0:00 — Introducing Hugh Robinson
0:47 — Joining Porsche in 1999: 1,500 people, three body styles
4:20 — Finishing the E1 Cayenne interior with VW
6:05 — "This is the car that will kill Porsche"
8:31 — Why the 356 was practical first
11:51 — The beer case is a design requirement
12:32 — The first Cayenne was a genuine off-roader
14:41 — The Dakar Cayenne that never happened
17:38 — Why the Cayenne is the reason you have a GT3
22:23 — Carrera GT: the counterweight to the Cayenne
24:07 — The production car had to match the show car
25:30 — "We're not doing another 959"
30:00 — The fight to keep the high-mounted shifter
34:11 — Making a race-car shift position actually work
37:05 — Why Porsche design is a team sport
41:26 — Why the 918 had to launch before the 981
46:00 — Designing the 981 as a junior supercar
52:44 — The Boxster is not a poor man's 911
55:20 — The one thing he lost on the 981
56:44 — The design competition: twelve models down to two
1:00:53 — The door skin trade and the roof gap
1:09:09 — Cabriolet roofs, the 991, and Targas
1:17:46 — The 981 Speedster humps
1:19:37 — The right color for a Porsche
1:22:40 — The 996 "runny egg" headlights, defended
1:34:37 — The underdog Porsches about to have their day
1:37:38 — One Porsche in his garage
1:44:00 — What he's building now at indiGO Technologies
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 1h 45min - 20 - The Porsche Upgrade Most Owners Waste Money On | Andy Hendriksen (While You're In There)
Porsche owners love upgrading their cars. But when does an upgrade actually make your Porsche worse?
Andy Hendriksen from the "While You're In There" YouTube channel joins me again for a detailed conversation about one of the easiest places to spend thousands of dollars unnecessarily: suspension.
We get into coilovers, OEM suspension, worn shocks, bushings, control arms, alignment, corner balancing, tires, ride height and the expensive parts Porsche owners are often convinced they need.
Andy has tried Bilstein, KW, KONI, Öhlins and plenty of factory Porsche setups across everything from the 993 and 996 to the 987. His conclusion might surprise you.
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⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 - Sunday Morning Catch-Up & Emergency Pancakes
01:29 - PCA Downeast Region "Porsches in the Park" & Dempsey Center
03:37 - Detailing Tools, Polishing Paint & Flow State
08:00 - How Do You Know Your Porsche Suspension Is Shot?
13:10 - How Worn Rear Suspension Ruins Front Steering Feel
16:40 - OEM vs. Aftermarket: Coilovers, Monoballs & Over-Adjustability
25:15 - DIY Mechanical Tips: Rust, Safety & The Spring Compressor Rule
31:15 - Why OEM Porsche Suspension Design Is Underrated
34:25 - The OEM-Plus Sweet Spot (987 Spyder Springs & Koni Sports)
37:15 - Ohlins Road & Track: The Ultimate Street Setup
39:55 - The Monoball Mistake: Why Solid Bushings Ruin Street Porsches
43:12 - Proper Alignment Mechanics, Kinematic Toe & Corner Balancing
49:50 - String Alignments vs. The $10,000 CSM Performance Laser System
56:30 - The Single Best Driving Upgrade: Tires & Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
01:01:17 - Guessing Andy’s New Mystery Porsche (Engine in Back, 3 Pedals)
01:06:38 - Introducing Elferlog: The Digital Maintenance Logbook for Porsches
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE & FEATURED LINKS
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• Track & Organize Your Porsche Records: https://elferlog.com
• CSM Performance Alignment Systems: https://csmperformance.com/
• Dempsey Center (Cancer Support Services): https://www.dempseycenter.org/
• PCA Downeast Region: https://der.pca.org/
Amazon links below. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using these links helps support ElevenAfterNine at no additional cost to you.
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Metric Crowfoot Wrench Set:
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Important: As Andy mentions in the episode, spring compressors deserve extra caution. Buy a quality tool and use it correctly. A compressed suspension spring stores a tremendous amount of energy.
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Questions, Porsche consulting inquiries or podcast ideas: 11afternine@gmail.com
If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and leave a comment below. I want to know what suspension is currently on your Porsche and whether you would stay OEM, go OEM-plus or install coilovers.
ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast channel and podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
#Porsche #Porsche911 #Porsche997 #Porsche996 #PorscheBoxster #PorscheSuspension #ElevenAfterNine #Elferlog #Ohlins #MichelinPilotSport
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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 - 1h 14min - 19 - Is Fister Exhaust the Best First Mod for Your Porsche? | Darin Fister
In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, Derek sits down with good friend and Porsche community icon Darin Fister, founder of FD Motorsports. Known widely for creating the legendary Fister Exhaust and the game-changing Goldenrod shift linkage, Darin shares his story—from fabricating in his driveway to building one of the most respected aftermarket names in the Porsche world.
We dive into how the Fister exhaust design was created, why build quality and tone matter over pure volume, how to eliminate cabin drone, and what makes these modifications the ultimate bang-for-your-buck upgrade for 993, 996, 997, and water-cooled Porsches alike.
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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Darin Fister
02:23 - Why Exhaust is the First Mod Every Porsche Owner Wants
03:30 - The History & Origin Story of FD Motorsports (2005 to Today)
08:20 - Customer-First Philosophy & Organic Business Growth
12:15 - Developing the Fister Exhaust Sound: Stage 1, 2, and 3 Explained
17:43 - 993 vs. 996 / 997 Exhaust Systems & Center Bypasses
22:33 - New R&D: Developing Exhaust Options for 996 / 997 Turbos
24:14 - Why Aftermarket Exhausts Drone & How Fister Prevents It
28:18 - DIY Installation Tips: How to Install a Fister Exhaust at Home
35:35 - Ceramic Coating (Cerakote) Benefits for Thermal Management
38:08 - The Origin Story of the Legendary "Goldenrod" Shift Linkage
44:30 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 45min - 18 - 7 Things a “Clean CARFAX” Isn’t Telling You
A "Clean CARFAX" report is supposed to give you total peace of mind—but it can easily give you a false sense of security. In this episode of Eleven After Nine, Derek breaks down 7 hidden secrets, red flags, and nuances hiding in plain sight inside vehicle history reports.
Whether you’re hunting for a Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman, or any enthusiast car, relying solely on a clean report can cost you thousands—or make you walk away from an absolute bargain.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why a "clean" CARFAX doesn't mean a car was never in an accident.The simple VIN swap trick unscrupulous sellers use to trick buyers.How to spot winter drivers vs. stored garage queens using service months.Why CARFAX frequently inflates ownership numbers (and how to verify the real count).What quick-lube shops vs. specialist mechanics reveal about a owner's ethos.How minor damage reports can actually create incredible buying opportunities.Derek's cautionary tale buying a 1982 911 SC and why a Porsche-specific PPI is non-negotiable.Resources & Consulting
Official Website: www.ElevenAfterNine.comBook 1-on-1 Car Buying Consulting: www.elevenafternine.com/consulting.htmlMain YouTube Site: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928
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00:00 – Intro & The Truth About CARFAX Reports01:21 – What History Reports Can (and CAN'T) See02:40 – Secret #1: The VIN Swap Trick03:47 – Secret #2: Decoding Salt States & Winter Driving Patterns05:07 – Secret #3: Why CARFAX Gets Ownership Counts Wrong06:17 – Secret #4: Service Location Red Flags (Quick-Lubes vs. Specialists)08:15 – Calling Shops & Reclaiming Records From Dealers09:30 – Secret #5: The "Repeated Visit" Pattern (Spotting Lemons)10:45 – Odometer Rollbacks vs. Simple Transposition Errors11:58 – Secret #6: Minor Damage vs. Minor Accidents (Where the Bargains Are)15:47 – Secret #7: The Cost of "Stories" When Reselling17:34 – Derek’s Cautionary Tale: The $12k Drooping 911 SC21:50 – Why Receipts Beat CARFAX Every Single Time23:15 – Wrap-Up & Final Buyer AdviceEnjoyed this episode? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below with your own CARFAX horror stories or hidden gem finds!
#Porsche #Carfax #UsedCarBuying #Porsche911 #ElevenAfterNine #PrePurchaseInspection #CarBuyingTips #PorscheLife
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - 29min - 17 - How Porsche Owners Accidentally Ruin Their Paint
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This week on the ElevenAfterNine Podcast my professional detailer answers the Porsche car care questions you email me most — paint correction, ceramic coating, PPF, proper washing, claying, tire shine, and why Porsche headlights are a restoration nightmare.
I sat down with Kris from Northeast Detailing in Hooksett, NH — the guy who's cared for my own cars for years, from Bertie (my 1972 911T) to a 100k-mile daily — to get straight, no-hype answers on how to actually protect and care for your Porsche's paint.
If you've ever wondered whether a new Porsche off the lot needs paint correction, how many buckets you really need to wash it, whether that "waterless wash" at the car show is scratching your paint, or why most shops refuse to film your headlights with PPF — check this out and leave comments below!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome Kris Cook from Northeast Detailing
02:05 – Transitioning from a High-Volume Shop to High-End Retail Protection
03:33 – What is New Car Protection?
05:15 – The Truth About Porsche Paint vs. Other Brands (Rams, GM, Lotus, & Tesla)
11:55 – What Actually Is "Paint Correction"?
13:10 – Detailing Vintage Single-Stage Enamel Paint (Derek’s 1972 Albert Blue 911T)
14:35 – The Hidden Danger of Cheap Paint Depth Gauges
16:39 – Shucking an Albert Blue 911 Across Europe (Shoutout to Susan!)
18:16 – The 1-Bucket Wash Controversy: Are You Ruining Your Clear Coat?
20:17 – Rinseless Wash (ONR) vs. Waterless Wash Explained
23:16 – Pro Drying Towels & How to Launder Your Microfibers
28:28 – How to Battle Hard New England Water Spots
32:23 – Clay Bars vs. Clay Towels: What’s the Difference?
41:46 – Tires, Matte Dressings, and the Myth of Tire Shine Damage
45:41 – Restoring Black Accordion Plastics and Smiles on Vintage Porsches
49:56 – Why DIY Headlight Restoration Kits Fail
53:15 – The Porsche Headlight PPF Trap: Delamination Secrets
58:42 – Wrap Up & Where to Find Northeast Detailing
#Porsche #CarDetailing #PaintCorrection #CeramicCoating #PPF
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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 - 1h 00min - 16 - The Real Reason Porsche IMS Bearings Fail—And How to Stop It
Is the Porsche 996 or early 997 a radioactive ticking time bomb, or is the internet completely blowing the IMS bearing issue out of proportion?
Today, we're cutting through the forum noise and going straight to the horse's mouth. I sit down with my friend Charles Navarro, the founder of LN Engineering—the company synonymous with fixing the infamous water-cooled Porsche intermediate shaft issues since the early 2000s.
We break down the actual engineering decisions behind the M96 and M97 engines, the brutal financial reality that nearly bankrupted Porsche in the '90s, and the real mathematical difference between a 1% and an 8% failure rate. Charles shares actionable advice for buyers and owners, explaining why garage queens are at the highest risk, how to properly update a non-serviceable bearing, and why he’d personally rather own an early water-cooled car over anything built post-2017.
If you've been too paralyzed by analysis paralysis to buy your dream 911, Boxster, or Cayman, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.
Stop waiting for life to begin. Get out and drive.
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► CHAPTERS
0:00 – Meet Charles Navarro of LN Engineering
02:21 – How a Russian Repair Shop Trained the Guru
04:43 – The Birth of the M96 Fixes
07:37 – Are These Engines Actually Junk?
10:33 – Why Porsche Switched to Water-Cooled (Emissions vs. Cash)
12:18 – The Accountants' Fingerprints: Designing the IMS
14:51 – Porsche Kindergarten: What an Intermediate Shaft Actually Does
17:05 – The 1% vs 8% Failure Rate: The Dual-Row to Single-Row Shift
22:21 – The Redesigned "Non-Replaceable" Bearing (06-08 Cars)
26:31 – Wives' Tales: Do High-Mile Cars Dodge the Bullet?
28:55 – Why Sitting is the Absolute Enemy of a Porsche
31:13 – The LN Ceramic Hybrid Solution Explained
34:47 – The Ultimate "One-and-Done" Pressure-Fed Fix
40:14 – What to Do If You Have a 997.1 Engine
43:19 – The Rear Main Seal (RMS) Myth & Factory Errors
48:29 – Can You Actually Hear An IMS Failing?
49:36 – The Real Costs: Parts, Labor, and the "While You're In There" List
54:26 – Oil Analysis: Blackstone vs. Speed Diagnostics
56:22 – Don't Run Away: Why the M96/M97 is Still Worth It
59:44 – The Nightmare of Modern Porsche Upkeep (Post-2017)
#Porsche #Porsche911 #Porsche996 #Porsche997 #IMSbearing #LNengineering #ElevenAfterNine #PorscheMaintenance #CarBuyingAdvice
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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 1h 02min - 15 - Why You Can’t Pull the Trigger on a Used Porsche
Buying a Porsche is the ultimate enthusiast dream, but let’s be honest: when it comes down to actually signing the paperwork on a 10, 15, or 20-year-old German sports car, absolute panic sets in.
In this episode, we address a brilliant question from viewer Twingo Ease that hits right at the heart of the enthusiast struggle: How do you justify spending $50k to $80k on an older Porsche when that exact same money can buy you a brand-new, highly reliable sports car with a factory warranty?
Before you run down to the dealership to buy a new BMW M2 or Toyota Supra, we need to talk about the brutal financial reality of absolute dollars, depreciation curves, and what happens after a car drops off the depreciation cliff. We’re breaking down the data, looking at the hard numbers, and giving you the honest truth about what you're actually paying for.
Stop waiting for life to begin. Get out and drive.
TIMESTAMPS
CHAPTERS
0:00 The question I could not stop thinking about
1:30 By the way, I have two YouTube channels
3:00 Why this is a completely rational question to ask
5:00 The honest part, the M2 and Supra hold their value
7:00 Where BMW really bleeds, the M3 and the M5
9:00 Why absolute dollars still favor a used Porsche
11:00 Free miles and why I stopped fearing the odometer
13:00 But Derek, a new car comes with a warranty
14:30 CPO, the best of both worlds
16:00 Reliability is really a maintenance history question
18:00 The part a spreadsheet cannot measure
20:00 Bertie, my 1972 911, and why she is still my favorite
22:00 The manual problem nobody wants to talk about
23:30 I drove my brother's 2026 M3
26:00 Just get off the bench and drive
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 - 23min - 14 - Porsche's $300 Suspension Cheat Code
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.
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.
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.
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Lemon Manuals (Free OEM Service Manuals): https://lemon-manuals.la914-6 Infonet (Classic Air-Cooled Workshop Manuals): http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htmFCP Euro DIY Guides: Check out @FCPEuro on YouTube for step-by-step Porsche maintenance.⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Catching up with Joe Finkel & FCP Euro Summer Rush01:25 – Confessions of a Porsche Poser: The Fister Exhaust Drama03:15 – The Oil Change Absolution (Driven DT40 Oil)05:05 – Wrenching vs. Time Management: Balancing Life & Projects06:37 – What Makes the Fister 997 Exhaust So Special?09:22 – Triple Zero "Rare Shades" Event: A Masterclass in PTS Colors13:48 – The $300 Suspension Cheat Code: 718 Control Arms on Older Porsches20:13 – Free Workshop Manual Hacks: Lemon Manuals & 914-6 Infonet26:30 – Left Turn: Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR Motorcycle Adventures)29:35 – Inside Porsche Parade at Lake Placid: Summer Camp for Adults32:41 – Baller Status: The Rain-Driven, Street-Parked Porsche 95934:00 – The Great Concours Debate: Art Pieces vs. Dirty Drivers44:30 – First Looks: The New Electric Cayenne & Macan Tech Specs46:39 – The 500-HP Cap: How Much Horsepower is Actually Usable?51:23 – GT3 vs. GT3 RS: Is the Aero Worth the Jump?53:16 – The #1 Specialized Porsche Tool Every Owner Needs in Their Garage1:03:30 – Outro & See You Next Tuesday!🎙️ CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine:
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Tell us in the comments: Are you a fastidious Concours cleaner, or are your Porsches wonderfully dirty from daily driving?
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 - 1h 04min - 13 - Stop Calling These Restomods | Zack Klapman (The Smoking Tire)
This week I sat down with Zack Klapman, co-host of The Smoking Tire and the man behind the Hilarious car-nerd game show Driver's Test, to map the whole restomod world for anyone who's new to it. We get into what these cars actually are, what they cost, and whether a one and a half million dollar Porsche can possibly be worth the money.
From there we wander, the way these talks do, into the Lexus LFA, the Audi R8, hydraulic versus electric steering, why modern engines keep grenading, and the most useful thing Zack said all night: power gets boring, and the base model is usually the smarter buy. If you've heard me preach that on this channel, you'll like where this one goes.
Zack has driven the stuff most of us only get to read about, and he talks about it like a normal person, which is the whole point of this show.
Also: Check out The Smoking Tire Live Show with the amazing Christian Hand!!!
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Chapters
0:00 Meet Zack Klapman
1:13 Why restomods, and who this episode is for
2:19 What a restomod actually is
4:36 Why a Singer or Gunther Werks isn't really a restomod
5:40 Singer's ethos vs Gunther Werks' ethos
7:34 What these cars actually cost
8:14 Is a 1.5 million dollar Porsche worth it
11:00 Driving a Singer, and the Lexus LFA comparison
14:40 The supercar the market never understood
16:46 The LC500, the R8, and great cars that stayed cheap
22:14 Hydraulic vs EPAS, and why "old is always better" is lazy
25:12 Porsche curmudgeon culture
28:08 Why modern engines keep breaking
32:00 The walnut blasting BMW story
35:01 What it's like to drive a million dollar car
37:20 Getting jaded, and Jay Leno's rule
39:49 The perfect horsepower number
42:18 Why the base model is usually the smart buy
45:49 The one Porsche Zack would actually buy
49:36 Is the Porsche market finally softening
51:00 Go watch Driver's Test
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 - 53min - 12 - I Waited 15 Years For My Porsche. Now I'm Scared To Drive It | Listener Q&A
Buying a used Porsche sight unseen, talking a cagey seller into a PPI, or finally landing the 996 you waited 15 years for and being too scared to drive it. This week on ElevenAfterNine it's a full listener Q&A: the nerves, the second-guessing, and the search fatigue that come with buying and owning one of these cars.
If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, drop a star rating and a few words in a review. Believe it or not, that goes a long way toward bringing the show to new people.
Chapters: 0:00 Why this Q&A
2:30 How fast do you move on a clean Cayman?
8:30 Is buying sight unseen actually crazy?
15:30 The seller won't let you PPI it
22:00 I finally bought my 996 and I'm miserable
28:00 Just drive the car
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#Porsche #996 #PorscheCayman #UsedPorsche #PorscheBuyersGuide #PPI #911
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 - 34min - 11 - 996 Turbo: The Porsche Worth the Risk | with Andy from While You're In There
The 996 Turbo is the most supercar you can buy for sports-car money — and the one a lot of people are still too scared to own. So Derek sat down with Andy from the "While You're In There" Youtube Channel to settle it: is the bargain-Turbo reputation real, or are those coolant pipes a clock you'll regret ignoring?
They get into the Mezger engine and why it sidesteps the IMS and bore-scoring drama, what these cars are actually like to drive once they're dialed in, and exactly what to look for before you buy one. Plus a detour into Andy's 987.2 base Boxster — the port-injected 2.9 nobody talks about — and the auction that sold it for nearly double.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Andy (While You're In There)
02:03 Why a base Boxster — twice
06:54 The 987.2 secret: the port-injected 2.9
12:48 Selling it: the auction that went 2x
18:32 Enter the 996 Turbo (2001, Forest Green)
21:06 Buying off the internet: cracked wheels & hidden costs
23:28 The coolant pipe problem, explained
26:57 Pin vs. weld
29:11 What it's actually like to drive
35:56 Buying a 996 Turbo: what to look for
41:20 Why the 996 is the underrated one
46:01 What's next for the Turbo + send-off
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#Porsche #996Turbo #911Turbo #Mezger #PorscheBoxster #ElevenAfterNine #WhileYoureInThere
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 - 49min - 10 - Nick Murray Is About To Upset Every GT3 Owner
Nick Murray joins ElevenAfterNine for a conversation about what's actually worth owning in the Porsche lineup right now — and his answer just might ruffle some feathers in the GT3 community.
We get into the Lemon Law saga that put Nick on the map, why most first-time buyers over-spec their cars, the options that are a complete waste of money (PDCC, we're looking at you), and why Nick says he'd sell a free GT3 to buy something he'd actually drive. Plus: why the current Carrera T might be the most complete 911 Porsche makes, the truth about the understated horsepower numbers on the turbocharged cars, and a 993 cabriolet love letter that'll make you rethink the "coupes only" crowd.
This one's for people who drive their cars.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome Nick (and the Casio calculator watch club)
02:30 The 991.1 that started it all: Nick's Lemon Law story
07:00 Picking up a broken car and the buyback fight
09:30 Why the video blew up — and why he didn't want it to
13:30 Becoming the Erin Brockovich of Porsche
16:30 Over-speccing your first Porsche (and what to skip)
17:30 PDCC: the expensive option nobody needs
20:30 Why dynamic chassis control makes passengers car sick
22:30 Deviated stitching, leather dashes, and other money pits
24:00 Speccing a new Carrera T: what you actually need
27:30 "If Porsche gave me a free GT3, I'd sell it"
30:30 GT3s on track vs. GT3s in real life
31:30 Base vs. S: the case for buying less car
36:30 The Plaid Effect and why the Turbo S gets boring
38:00 The slowest 911 you can buy (it's not what you think)
39:00 Why the base, T, and S are wildly underrated on horsepower
40:00 A $1,500 tune makes more power than a GT3
43:00 PDK vs. manual: the honest answer 46:00 The 4.0L Cayman/Boxster engine nobody talks about honestly
49:00 Nick's 993 cabriolet: the underdog love story
54:00 The time Nick cooked his 993 in his own garage
57:30 Why air-cooled cars refuse to die
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Tue, 26 May 2026 - 59min - 9 - Your Porsche Is Dying In The Garage (And You're Helping It)
We think we’re protecting our Porsches by keeping them tucked away, but we might actually be accelerating their demise. In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by Porsche Master Mechanic Joe Finkel from FCP Euro to debunk the myths of "garage queen" ownership.
From the "stasis" trap of battery maintainers to the hidden dangers of winter idling, we break down exactly why these cars need to be exercised—and how to do it without causing catastrophic engine damage.
In this episode, we cover:
The Battery Myth: Why "floating" your battery might be killing the plates.The "B-Word": Does Bore Scoring actually affect the 997.2 and 991 generations?Cold Start Danger: Why idling in your driveway is the worst thing you can do for your cylinder walls.The 194° Rule: The specific temperature you MUST see before driving hard.The "Secret Sauce": Joe’s specific oil and additive cocktail to keep bore scoring at bay.Connect with ElevenAfterNine:
Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastInstagram: @theelevenafternineBusiness & Consulting: ElevenAfterNine.comListen to the Audio Podcast:
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FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com (Home of the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee)Joe’s Oil Recommendation: Driven DT40 or Amsoil 5W-50 + Liqui Moly MOS2Timestamps (Chapter Markers)
00:00 – Welcome back to ElevenAfterNine
00:56 – Why Porsches "sit to death"
01:43 – The truth about battery maintainers and amperage
04:12 – The Winter Storage Debate: To start or not to start?
05:34 – How idling "bombs" your catalytic converters
06:15 – Cylinder Washout: How bore scoring starts in the garage
07:15 – The 194° (90°C) "Mash the Throttle" rule
08:29 – Don't "Lug" your engine: Proper hill-climbing technique
09:29 – Bore scoring on 997.2 and 991 engines (The MA01)
11:00 – The "Fingernail Test" vs. The Guitar Pick
14:06 – The 5W-50 "Secret Formula" for high-mileage Porsches
17:42 – Baselining your Porsche: Why trust no one
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Tue, 19 May 2026 - 20min - 8 - The 987.1 Porsche Cayman Drives Like a 993 — For 1/5 the Price
In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, Derek sits down with Jeff Lehman, author of
"A Porsche Enthusiast's Guide to the 987.1 2.7 Boxster and Cayman" and the
guy people actually trust on first-generation base Boxsters and Caymans.
Jeff recently drove a 993, his own 987.1 Cayman, and a 997.1 back-to-back —
and his takeaway flips conventional wisdom on its head. We get into why the
base 2.7 motor is more fun than people give it credit for, why the IMS and
bore scoring panic on 2007-2008 cars is overblown, and why the .1 cars
might be the last honest value play left in the Porsche lineup.
If you've ever talked yourself out of a Boxster or Cayman because it wasn't
an S — this one's for you.
📖 Grab Jeff's book on Amazon (proceeds go to car-related charities):
A Porsche Enthusiast's Guide to the 987.1 2.7 Boxster and Cayman
GIVEAWAY: Drop a comment and STAR rating for the podcast and we'll pick one listener to receive
a signed copy of Jeff's book, courtesy of Jeff himself.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Hook & Intro: Meet Jeff Lehman, the 987.1 savant
02:25 — Why focus on just one generation? The case for the 2.7
04:36 — Jeff's first Porsche: the 1976 912E
06:03 — Porsche history nugget: the original 356 was mid-engine
08:04 — Confessions of a reformed "S" guy
10:29 — Why base cars sound better (engine, induction, exhaust)
13:30 — IMS bearing & bore scoring on 2007-2008 cars: the real data
16:36 — The Blackstone Labs 3% figure & forum misinformation
18:36 — DIY-friendly? What you can (and shouldn't) tackle yourself
24:17 — Why these cars are still actually affordable
26:00 — 981 vs 987.1: hydraulic vs electric steering
28:30 — The big test: 993 vs 987.1 Cayman vs 997.1 back-to-back
32:06 — Power-to-weight: why the Cayman feels closer to the 993
35:00 — Do you really need more than 325hp?
39:50 — Why the .1 beats the .2: aesthetics, scarcity, and DFI concerns
43:01 — The perfect second Porsche
45:09 — Buying advice: spec, options, and the rear wiper
47:30 — PPI red flags and the importance of receipts
50:00 — Importing a Cayman from Canada (and the TPMS gotcha)
52:43 — Carrera GT design DNA in the 987.1 headlights
53:38 — Mods worth doing (and the Carniwal exhaust trick)
57:04 — Final verdict & the signed book giveaway
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Tue, 12 May 2026 - 1h 01min - 7 - Moving Up or Modding Out: The $10,000 Porsche Dilemma
This week on ElevenAfterNine, we’re slowing things down to tackle one of the most debated topics in the Porsche community: "Do I upgrade my car or upgrade the Model?"
Today, we do the math on the $10,000 Dilemma: Should you save that extra cash to jump a trim level, or should you spend it on the "Touchpoints" and "Soundtracks" that actually create the "Fizz"?
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Tue, 05 May 2026 - 18min - 6 - The Most Reliable Porsche You Aren’t Buying
Is the Porsche community sleeping on the best daily driver ever made? In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by my "brother from another mother," Angelo Scuderi.
Angelo isn't just a Porsche enthusiast; he’s the Service Director at Porsche of Nashua and a Goldmeister Master Mechanic. He’s the guy I trust with my own cars, and today, he’s dropping some serious truth bombs that might make you rethink your next purchase.
In this episode, we dive into:
The "Zero-Failure" Engine: Why Angelo has never had to tear down a 4-cylinder 718 motor in all his years at the dealership.The Daily Driver Myth: Why the 987.2 Cayman might be the best "bang-for-your-buck" Porsche on the planet.930 Turbo vs. The World: I tell Angelo why his dream 1979 Turbo is a "beautiful piece of crap" (and he explains why I’m wrong).Maintenance vs. Oil Changes: The critical distinction every owner needs to understand to save their engine.The Death of the Manual: Why the manual transmission is disappearing and what it means for the secondary market.Whether you're looking for your first Porsche or you're a seasoned Rennlist regular, this conversation is about the real-world usage of these machines—not just the spec sheets.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD I’m focused on creating the best content possible for the "regular" Porsche enthusiast, which means I don't have a ton of time for social media marketing! If you enjoyed this conversation, please:
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 - 54min - 5 - Never Pay For a Porsche Oil Change Again (The FCP Euro Loophole)
Is the "Lifetime Replacement Guarantee" at FCP Euro actually real, or is it too good to be true? Today, we’re joined by Joe Finkel, former Porsche Master Tech and current Porsche Product Manager at FCP Euro, to pull back the curtain on the ultimate European car ownership hack—including how to never pay for an oil change again—while diving into which specific Porsche models and years are actually the most reliable to own. Whether you’re a DIYer trying to save on the "Porsche Tax" or a 911 purist looking for the best-engineered parts, Joe breaks down the mechanics of the FCP program and shares his expert verdict on the 997.1 vs. 997.2 debate, the hidden issues with modern "plastic" engines, and the exact Panamera and Macan years that deserve a spot in your garage.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Oil Change Hack: How the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee (LRG) works for consumables.BMW vs. Porsche Engineering: A Master Tech’s honest take on who builds a better machine.The "Plastic" Problem: Why modern engines feel more "disposable."Reliability Guide: Why Joe thinks the 997.1 Carrera S is the sweet spot of the 911 lineage.Panameras & Macans: Identifying the common "Achilles heel" (like those aluminum timing cover bolts) and the specific years you should buy.-LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
FCP Euro Official Site: https://www.fcpeuro.comThe Lifetime Replacement Guarantee: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guaranteeFCP Euro YouTube (DIY Guides): https://www.youtube.com/@fcpeuro-CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE
Official Website: https://www.ElevenAfterNine.com (Send your questions here!)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineInstagram: @theelevenafternineSupport the Show: Please leave a worded review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us grow the community!New episodes every Tuesday! ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
#Porsche #911 #FCPEuro #Porsche997 #CarMaintenance #PorscheDIY #ElevenAfterNine #PorscheMacan #BMWvsPorsche #PorscheCulture
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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 - 47min - 4 - Bore Scoring Is A Myth? Blackstone Labs Porsche Data Revealed!
Do you want the actual data from the expert that disputes everything you have heard about Bore Scoring? Every forum, Facebook group, and "expert" corner of the internet would have you believe that if you own a water-cooled 911, your engine is a ticking time bomb. I’ve spent countless nights losing sleep over this—so I went straight to the source for the real numbers.
In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by Joe Adams of Blackstone Labs. Joe isn’t guessing; he’s looking at a database of thousands of Porsche engine samples. We break down the actual failure rates for the 996, 997, and 991 generations, and the results are not what you’ve been told.
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• Website: Blackstone-labs.com
• Podcast: Check out Joe on the Slick Talk podcast.
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 51min - 3 - Best $40k Porsche and is Porsche the Next Ferrari?
Is the "Everyman’s Supercar" disappearing? This week on The ElevenAfterNine Podcast, Derek dives into Porsche’s recent financial shift toward a "Value over Volume" strategy. With operating profits seeing a massive shift and a new focus on ultra-exclusive halo cars, we discuss the "Vacuum Effect"—how rising new car prices are sucking up the values of the 997, 991, and 981 generations.
Later in the episode, Derek answers a high-stakes listener question: If you have $40,000, should you buy a high-mileage 997.1 911 or a modern 981 Boxster/Cayman? We break down the "Loyal Friend" vs. the "Idiosyncratic Icon," the reality of the maintenance myth, and the one "Don't Settle" rule every first-time buyer needs to hear.
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Official Website: ElevenAfterNine.com (Send your questions here!)YouTube: ElevenAfterNine – Watch the new 991.1 vs 991.2 Gearbox Comparison!Instagram: @theelevenafternineSupport the Show: Please leave a worded review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us grow the community!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 30min - 2 - The Do's and Don’ts of Buying Your First Porsche 997
I just bought a 2005 Porsche 911 with 102,000 miles on it. And I'd do it again tomorrow.
In this episode I break down exactly what to look for — and what to run from — when buying a 997.1. IMS bearings, bore scoring, Carfax red flags, and why a set of cheap tires can tell you more about a previous owner than they ever would.
Whether you're actively shopping or just dreaming about it — this one's for you.
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 21min - 1 - A New Chapter | Big Things Are Coming - ElevenAfterNine
The drive continues. After an incredible year of building this community, I’m thrilled to officially welcome you to ElevenAfterNine. This is a new chapter focused on the honest, unfiltered, and educational Porsche content you’ve come to expect—just Derek, some fantastic friends & experts, and the machines we love.
We're taking the cars out, leaving the noise behind, and taking this show to levels you haven't seen yet.
Join the conversation:
Website: ElevenAfterNine.com (Leave a topic suggestion in the comment box!)Instagram: @theelevenafternineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNineElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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