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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 [email protected] Phone: 617-928-1188 ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: ElevenAfterNine.com YouTube: ElevenAfterNine Instagram: Instagram Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify: Spotify CONTACT [email protected] ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Instagram: 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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: https://luftgekuhlt.com/ FOLLOW PATRICK LONG Website: https://patricklong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plmotorsport/ FOLLOW JEFF ZWART Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zwart/ FOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: 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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Website: https://flat6innovations.com/ RABY AIRCOOLED TECHNOLOGY Website: https://aircooledtechnology.com/ ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: 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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 https://amzn.to/46QpszJ Uniden R4w https://amzn.to/4r486cb Uniden R8w https://amzn.to/4xO3hGx Escort Redline 360c https://amzn.to/4A8aClH Valentine 1 Gen2 https://amzn.to/3SHQar8 BlendMount https://amzn.to/4gOpApm FOLLOW VORTEX RADAR Website: 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/@VortexRadar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vortexradar/ X: https://x.com/VortexRadar FOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: 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: [email protected] 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. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LIEBERMAN Driving With Jonny: https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnylieberman/ MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.com/author/451144/jonny-lieberman Jonny’s Official Links: https://linktr.ee/jonnylieberman The InEVitable: https://theinevitablepodcast.podbean.com/ Spike’s Car Radio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spikes-car-radio/id1247694648 CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine Website and Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Eleven After Nine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: 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 [email protected] 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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Overcrest Podcast: https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@overcrestproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcrestproductions 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 ElevenAfterNine Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Contact: [email protected] ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 one CONNECT 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/id1599573815 PCA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/porscheclubofamerica PCA Tech Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZmxzg99WQxxBgFOwP1r5O6yfBGTRIsA CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE: Website: https://elevenafternine.com/ Porsche Buyer Consulting: https://elevenafternine.com/consulting.html YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine Listen to Eleven After Nine: https://shows.acast.com/eleven-after-nine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh CONTACT: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE Website, Porsche Consulting & More: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Eleven After Nine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Contact: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & consulting: https://elevenafternine.com Main channel: https://youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast channel: https://youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/theelevenafternine Business: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. -------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS -------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------- 🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE & FEATURED LINKS -------------------------------------------------- • 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. Quality Spring Compressor: https://amzn.to/4yXh1Q7 Metric Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4xnqDSM Metric Crowfoot Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/4wKsvVO 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. -------------------------------------------------- 📲 CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE -------------------------------------------------- Main YouTube Channel: YouTube @ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube Channel: YouTube @ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: @theelevenafternine Website and Porsche Consulting: www.ElevenAfterNine.com Questions, Porsche consulting inquiries or podcast ideas: [email protected] 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. --------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH FD MOTORSPORTS: Website: https://fdmotorsports.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdmotorsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fdmotorsports CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE: Website: https://elevenafternine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: @theelevenafternine --------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ELEVENAFTERNINE: ElevenAfterNine is an automotive community platform, podcast, and channel dedicated to celebrating Porsche culture, owner stories, mechanical insights, and authentic technical discussions with the top voices in the Porsche ecosystem. #Porsche #FisterExhaust #FDMotorsports #ElevenAfterNine #Porsche911 #Porsche993 #Porsche997 #Porsche996 #Goldenrod #PorscheSound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & ConsultingOfficial 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 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Timestamps00:00 – 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All product links below** 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! GEAR & PRODUCTS MENTIONED My affiliate links. No change in price to you, helps out ElevenAfterNine! Optimum No Rinse & Big Red Sponge 2.0 Combo Kit https://amzn.to/4fbg25D Optimum No Rinse (rinseless wash) https://amzn.to/3R9w7B2 Optimum Hyper Seal (drying aid) https://amzn.to/4haeqf6 Optimum Big Red Sponge 2.0 https://amzn.to/4gAJRit CarPro PERL (tire & trim dressing) https://amzn.to/3R4LzhR Black Wow Pro (trim restorer) https://amzn.to/3SSze0N The Rag Company gauntlet drying towels https://amzn.to/4aOHhlp FIND AND SUPPORT KRIS Northeast Detailing — Hooksett, NH (603) 668-1881 220 Whitehall Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106 Follow Susan’s European Adventures: "Once in a Blue Car" on Instagram/Facebook https://www.susansilberberg.com/ FOLLOW & WORK WITH ME Website: www.ElevenAfterNine.com YouTube: youtube.com/ElevenAfterNine YouTube: youtube.com/@elevenafterninepodcast Instagram: @theelevenafternine Audio Platforms: Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Porsche Consulting and Advice for Buyers and Enthusiasts New episodes every Tuesday. If this helped, hit subscribe and I'll keep showing up! Thank you to the listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ► CONNECT WITH CHARLES & LN ENGINEERING LN Engineering Website: https://lnengineering.com/IMS Solution Info: https://imssolution.com/Follow LN Engineering on Instagram: @lnengineering━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ► SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE Subscribe to the Podcast Channel: @ElevenAfterNinePodcastFollow on Instagram: @theelevenafternineOfficial Website, Consulting, & Gear: www.elevenafternine.comListen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ► 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.