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Plans for Fuji Speedway and Concerns About the Temperature [01:29]

• Planning to visit Fuji Speedway next week, with concerns about the temperature. Had a tough experience with snow in the past.
• The weekly forecast predicts a low of 2°C and a high of 18°C, making clothing choices tricky.
• Planning to go with two cars: the Taycan Cross Turismo 4S and the Taycan Turbo GT.
• Discussed the recall related to Taycan battery charging, which limits charging to 80%.

Circuit Practice Experience Using a Simulator [08:12]

• Experienced a professional-grade simulator at the car shop “Xebius” in Nishinomiya.
• Received direct coaching from former Porsche Carrera Cup driver, Mr. Uemura.
• The pro’s driving style was different from what I imagined—smooth, deliberate, and well-balanced without sudden moves.
• Valuable specific advice like “turn the steering wheel when neither the accelerator nor brake is pressed” was very insightful.
• Learning circuit driving from a pro is the fastest way to improve, rather than self-teaching.

Choosing a Child Seat [24:37]

• Experience using child seats from brands like Recaro and Britax Römer.
• Booster seats are convenient as children grow, and easy to transfer between different cars.
• Compact options like the Smart Kids Belt are handy for travel.
• Using protective mats helps prevent damage to the car’s seats.
• High-quality child seats keep kids comfortable and less fussy during rides.

Driving Impressions of the Fairlady Z [31:36]

• The engine delivers 420 horsepower with a lively revving character, but feels less powerful compared to the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
• Traction is weak, and even light throttle inputs easily cause wheel spin.
• The suspension lacks damping and struggles with road surface irregularities.
• The automatic transmission is slow in normal mode but sharpens up in sport mode once the oil temperature rises.
• The higher ride height makes it practical for daily use, allowing parking without worrying about tire stoppers.

Test Drive Impressions of the Jimny [50:01]

• Took a test drive in a friend’s Jimny (kei car version) and was pleasantly surprised by its quality.
• Feels solid for a kei car, like an SUV version of the Swift Sport.
• Equipped with a 4-speed automatic, it delivers smooth starts and unexpectedly strong power.
• The doors don’t feel flimsy like typical kei cars; they’re well-built.
• The ride quality resembles the Mercedes G-Class, with excellent off-road capability.

Introducing PCCM to the Porsche 993 [59:37]

• Basic navigation functions are possible even on the small PCCM screen.
• The biggest advantage of PCCM is improved sound quality, especially when paired with Porsche Classic’s new speakers.
• Android users can use Ottocast and similar apps, though operating on the small screen can be a bit tricky.
• PCCM blends in well with the car’s design, maintaining an authentic look.