Here’s a recap of the latest livestream from *Welcome Home, PORSCHE*.
Whether you’re commuting, heading to class, or out for a drive in your Porsche, we hope you’ll enjoy listening along.
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Topics and Highlights

A Chat About Driving Gloves [0:50]

• The conversation starts with Mina’s Kazama driving gloves, which she’s worn for around five years. They were a gift, and she’s used them every day ever since.
• After her old pair finally wore out, she tried a budget pair from Amazon and shares what they were like to use.
• Viewers also chime in with their favorite gloves, including Kazama, Lezax, and Nissan OEM gloves made for the Fairlady Z.

Side Protectors for Bucket Seats [11:24]

• A look at protectors that help shield bucket-seat side bolsters from scuffs when getting in and out. They’re fitted to the bucket seats in each of the hosts’ cars.
• They discuss customization options, including a choice of stitch colors, and where to position the protectors. Judging by the conversation, plenty of bucket-seat owners use them.

Driving the 718 Spyder RS Again After a Month in the 987 Spyder [17:53]

• After spending about a month and roughly 1,000 km behind the wheel of a 987 Boxster Spyder, Mina shares her impressions of returning to the 718 Spyder RS.
• Using a food analogy, she describes the RS’s character and asks whether it’s the kind of car you’d drive every day or save for special occasions.
• Comparing it with the 987 Spyder brings the meaning of the “RS” badge into sharper focus.

Is the Spyder RS’s Manual Soft Top a Hassle to Operate? [20:58]

• Before buying, she was convinced the manual soft top would be “a total pain.” Now that she owns and drives the car, she shares her honest take.
• The discussion also covers a handy aftermarket parking cover and a “sunshade mode” for hot days, where you remove just the rear section and drive.
• The car feels quite different with the top up versus down. If you’ve never tried driving with it open, it’s well worth a go.

Porsche Spyder Generations Compared: A Highly Subjective Five-Point Rating [32:50]

• Based on firsthand driving experience, the 981 Boxster GTS, 987 Boxster Spyder, 981 Spyder, 718 Spyder, and 718 Spyder RS are each rated on a five-point scale.
• The five categories are light-footedness, driving enjoyment, thrilling fun, speed, and ride comfort. Each model has clear strengths and trade-offs.
• They also reveal which car surprisingly gets their vote for the best sound.

Should You Trade Your 981 Boxster GTS for a Spyder? [48:44]

• A viewer asks for advice: they’ve always wanted a Spyder, but worry they’ll regret selling their current Boxster.
• They weigh the all-around practicality of a daily driver against the thrill of a special-occasion car, and consider a two-car combination that offers both.
• They also discuss how to answer a question many car enthusiasts hear at home: “Why do you need several cars that are so similar?”

A Flurry of Sales Calls from McLaren, Plus the Artura and Ferrari 296 GTB [55:19]

• After several years of silence, McLaren called with a sales pitch—and it seems several people on X received calls at around the same time.
• They talk about used prices for the Artura Spider, which has caught their attention, as well as the highly regarded 570S and 540C.
• The conversation turns to the Ferrari 296 GTB and which used hybrid supercars might be worth a closer look.