This article summarizes the recent live stream radio show titled “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
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Main Topics and Content

Common Issues with the 964 and the Journey of Our 964 [6:22]

• Introduction of the meticulously compiled “Common 964 Issues List” by viewer Portes, a labor-intensive piece verified by multiple AI systems.
• Reviewing one by one which of these issues our owned 964 has experienced so far.
• Insights on dealing with air-cooled classic Porsches, including stories about how replacing the DME relay, air conditioning performance, and suspension upgrades drastically changed the driving feel.

Is the Soft Top Sagging on the Spider RS Just “Aging Wear”? [15:53]

• A viewer planning to buy a Spider RS asks about the sagging fabric part that secures the rear soft top.
• The dealer explained it away by saying the tension is lost because the top has been repeatedly removed and reattached.
• We compare this claim with the actual fabric condition of our owned 987 Spider RS and discuss how to interpret that explanation.

“No Oil Changes Except Emergencies” at Porsche Centers [19:20]

• A viewer shares an experience of being turned away when trying to get an oil change for their 911 during inspection, told it’s only for “emergencies.”
• We speculate on what exactly qualifies as an emergency oil change.
• Another viewer confirms receiving similar responses from Porsche centers.

Should Tiptronic ATF Be Changed? Are Blockages Real? [21:02]

• A viewer wonders whether to change Tiptronic transmission fluid after 80,000 km of no replacement.
• Discussing a common rumor that old cars’ ATF changes can cause oil line blockages.
• Sharing a long-time enthusiast’s perspective on automatic transmission fluid changes and the validity of such rumors.

What Kind of Car Is the 991.1 Carrera 4S? [27:30]

• A viewer asks, “What’s your impression of the 991.1 Carrera 4S?”
• We revisit personal experiences with the 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS and a rental 4S in Germany.
• Discussing the different driving dynamics between rear-engine Carrera/S and the 4S versions, and how things evolved with the 992 generation.

Finally Applying Glass Water Repellent Coating on the Taycan [32:46]

• After a terrifying drive in the rain at night with Mina’s Taycan, unable to see through the windshield properly, we finally applied a hydrophobic coating.
• Discussing the longevity of Keeper’s coating and changes from fluorine to silicon-based products.
• Maintenance tips you can do yourself: preventing wiper chatter and a trick using molybdenum spray to clean rubber parts.

Test Driving the Mazda Roadster MSPR [44:15]

• A review of driving the lottery-only MSPR borrowed from an owner. Differences in equipment versus the stock Roadster: Recaro seats, 2000cc engine, adjustable suspension.
• The decisive differences felt while driving compared to the normal Roadster, with an analogy describing its unique tuning flavor.
• Imaginings on what tweaks might further transform this current, untouched example.

Center of Gravity Differences Between the Roadster and the Boxster [55:21]

• Reflection on a sometimes unsettling, fleeting instability felt while driving the Roadster, exploring its cause.
• Examining differences from the Boxster family through the lens of “where the center of gravity lies.”
• Diving deep into a lower-body driving sensation, drawing parallels with the Chinese martial art concept of “dantian.”