This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving your Porsche.
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Main Topics and Content

Opening Talk [00:35]

• Resumed streaming after a two-week break. The previous session was canceled due to my younger daughter’s hospitalization for mycoplasma pneumonia.
• She was hospitalized for 4 nights and 5 days and received drip treatment with a special medicine.
• During the hospital stay, I was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep while staying by her side.

Three Mindsets for Buying a Porsche [06:26]

• A recently published article sparked a big response and a surge in views.
• The three mindsets: don’t envy others, focus on increasing income rather than just saving, and truly desire the car from the bottom of your heart.
• Emphasized the importance of strong desire and the actions that must follow.
• Explained the significance of getting closer to groups of successful people.

Interview Article for Tesla Owners Club Japan [41:13]

• Commissioned by Tesla Owners Club Japan to write an interview article.
• Planning to interview various Tesla owners including famous YouTubers and engineers.
• The goal is to convey Tesla’s appeal and features through the voices of its owners.
• Mentioned comparisons between Porsche and Tesla and highlighted the unique attractions of each.

Home EV Charging Equipment and Electricity Costs [44:33]

• Home charging equipment uses the same 200-volt power supply as air conditioners, making installation relatively affordable.
• Monthly electricity costs for two EVs (Taycan and Tesla) are about 15,000 yen.
• Pointed out that widespread adoption of regular charging is more important than fast charging.
• Also discussed challenges related to installing charging equipment in apartment buildings.

Ride Comfort and Performance of the Cayman T [52:51]

• Praised the Cayman T’s excellent handling and nimble driving feel.
• Noted the lack of low-end torque in the 2-liter engine.
• Advised that using the PDK in manual mode makes driving more enjoyable.
• Evaluated the balance between ride comfort and handling as very good.

Ideal Horsepower and Torque for Porsche [58:51]

• For naturally aspirated engines, around 380-400 horsepower is considered ideal.
• For turbo engines, about 350 horsepower is sufficient.
• Explained that ideal horsepower varies depending on the engine type.

Porsche Audio Systems [62:23]

• In sports cars like the 911 and 718, engine noise is loud, so audio system importance is lower.
• High-quality audio systems like BOSE and Burmester are effective in EV models.
• Pointed out that the audio experience in the Taycan is inferior compared to Tesla.
• Suggested that EV models especially should be equipped with premium audio systems.