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Topics and Highlights

The A/C Has Lost Its Refrigerant Again in the 964 [1:27]

• On a scorching morning, the A/C in the 964 was barely blowing anything but air.
• How often does the refrigerant leak out? Even after replacing the evaporator and lines, the owner feels the problem keeps coming back.
• Different model years of the 964 use different refrigerants—and for some reason, the A/C seems to stop working around the same time every year.

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

• A viewer says KW, Bilstein, and JRZ are the names that come to mind for Porsche aftermarket suspension parts.
• How a 991.1 with its standard suspension and H&R springs felt on the road, compared with one of the cars in the owners’ collection.
• Lowering a car changes more than its appearance—it can transform the ride and handling, too.

Heavy Rain, Earthquakes, and Driving Through Floodwater [13:52]

• Several viewers shared messages about damage from heavy rain and earthquakes. The hosts had also received an update from the company managing their storage unit in Chiba.
• What always comes to mind when they see cars charging at speed into flooded roads.
• Why driving through floodwater can affect gas-powered cars and EVs differently.

How Do You Insure Your Porsche? [18:43]

• A viewer asks how people with multiple cars handle comprehensive insurance. The hosts have adjusted coverage on the cars they use less often.
• What earthquake and volcanic-eruption add-ons actually cover—and whether they make sense given the value of a Porsche.
• Raising the deductible to lower premiums, plus comments from viewers who do the same.

Tesla’s High Insurance Costs and a New Location at Grand Front Osaka [25:32]

• A comparison of the insurance ratings and premiums for a 987 Spyder and a Tesla.
• Why Tesla owners often scuff their wheels, from low-profile tires to the cost of body repairs.
• Reflecting on Tesla opening a new location at the former Mercedes me site—and how the balance of power among imported car brands is shifting.

Choosing a Taycan Cross Turismo: Configuration Advice [33:52]

• Mina talks through her next-car dilemma live while configuring a potential replacement. It all started when she found herself wanting the e-shifter.
• The body style and trim were easy to narrow down, but choosing a color that could top her current car proved much harder. Gold wheels, though, are non-negotiable.
• Viewers suggest color after color, until one Paint to Sample (PTS) option gets everyone excited.

Driving the Turbo GT Solo Changed the Impression [50:15]

• Mina shares her thoughts after driving the Taycan Turbo GT alone in Okayama—and explains why her opinion changed from the first time behind the wheel.
• Digging into the reasons reveals differences in driving conditions and a shift in personal preferences.
• They discuss the sense of road contact from Active Ride—and how hard it is to go back once it becomes your new benchmark.

Rumors of the Taycan’s Discontinuation and the Regular 992.2 Turbo [55:56]

• How Porsche has responded to rumors that Taycan production could be discontinued.
• The regular 992.2 Turbo has yet to appear. Viewers are wondering whether it will have a T-Hybrid system or a conventional gasoline engine.
• What emissions regulations could mean for exhaust sound in the future.

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

• A viewer comments during the livestream that they spotted one of the hosts that morning.
• A look back at a morning spent doing a few laps in the 987 Spyder—and why they didn’t stop at the lookout.
• An unexpected comment about how the car looked from behind.