This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio titled “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
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Main Topics and Highlights

964’s Air Conditioning Gas Leaked Again [1:27]

• On a scorching hot morning, the 964’s AC was barely blowing cold air—it was almost just ventilation.
• Discussion about how often the AC gas tends to leak and the experience that replacing the evaporator and pipes didn’t change that cycle.
• Why different model years of the 964 require different refrigerants and the curious pattern of the AC failing around the same time each year.

A 991.1 with H&R Springs Installed [10:31]

• Viewer comments noted how they usually associate Porsche aftermarket parts with KW, Bilstein, or JRZ brands.
• Describing the feel of a 991.1 with stock suspension upgraded with H&R springs by comparing it to one of the owner’s other cars.
• Lowering the ride height affects not just appearance but the driving experience itself.

Tackling Flooded Roads Amid Heavy Rain and Earthquakes [13:52]

• This episode received many comments on recent heavy rain and earthquake damage, including updates from the storage company managing a trunk room in Chiba.
• Reflections on seeing cars speed through flooded roads and the risks involved.
• Why there’s a difference in passing floodwaters between combustion engine cars and EVs.

How Do You Handle Porsche Vehicle Insurance? [18:43]

• Answering a question from an owner with multiple cars about how they manage vehicle insurance—mostly adjusting coverage for less frequently used cars.
• Exploring how earthquake and volcanic eruption riders actually apply and whether they’re worth it for a Porsche, considering its value.
• Discussing strategies to reduce premiums by raising deductibles, with comments from other viewers doing the same.

Tesla’s High Insurance Premiums and the New Grand Front Osaka Location [25:32]

• Comparing insurance grades and premiums between a 987 Spider and a Tesla.
• Why many Tesla drivers tend to scuff their wheels, examining factors like tire profile and costly body repairs.
• Thoughts on Tesla opening a new outlet in the former Mercedes-Me location and how this impacts the import car power balance.

Taycan Cross Turismo Configuration Consultation [33:52]

• Live consultation with Mina building a Taycan Cross Turismo configurator for her next purchase—sparked by a desire for the E-Shift option.
• While deciding the body shape and grade was quick, picking a paint color that tops the current car took longer; gold wheels are a must.
• Viewers enthusiastically suggested colors, with one Paint To Sample (PTS) choice sparking a buzz on screen.

How Riding Solo Changed Impressions of the Turbo GT [50:15]

• Mina shares her thoughts after driving the Taycan Turbo GT solo in Okayama, discussing how her evaluation shifted from her previous experience.
• Diving into reasons behind the change—differences in driving conditions and evolving preferences.
• Notes on the connection between active ride systems and road feel; once you get used to it, you can’t go back.

Taycan Production Halt Rumors & the 992.2 Base Turbo Update [55:56]

• How Porsche has responded to rumors about stopping Taycan production.
• The delayed appearance of the 992.2 base Turbo model and whether it will feature T-Hybrid or purely gasoline power, sparking viewer interest.
• A look at how future exhaust sounds might evolve due to regulations.

Were You at Rokko This Morning? [56:55]

• A viewer’s comment during the stream about spotting the host earlier that morning.
• Talking about several laps in a 987 Spider without stopping at the observation deck and the reasons why.
• Unexpected feedback about how the car looked from behind while driving.