【Livestream Recap】Vol. 65: Spyder RS Order Status, Porsche Tires and Color Choices, Plus Watches

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Here’s a recap of the latest episode of the *Welcome Home, PORSCHE* livestream radio show.
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Topics and Highlights

Spyder RS Order Status [05:57]

  • Production is complete, and the car is now in transit
  • Information in Porsche’s tracking system may not match the car’s actual status
  • Production photos aren’t available in every case, and the process varies by factory
  • Could delivery be expected around May?

How to Choose a Dash Cam [18:09]

  • A screen-free model is recommended to avoid distracting brightness at night and unnecessary on-screen information
  • One option is to get a Cellstar model through Japan’s hometown tax donation program, which offers local products in return for donations
  • A front-and-rear camera kit lets you view footage through a smartphone app
  • Installation is straightforward on models such as the 981, 991, and 718, so you can fit it yourself

Choosing Tires [24:02]

  • A Michelin fan, with the Pilot Sport 4S as a particular favorite
  • Pirelli tires are decent too, though they seem to age more quickly
  • Michelin tires are light, well-balanced, and notably round
  • The Cup 2 tires fitted to the new RS are likely to be replaced soon

Porsche Spring Festival (PSF) [26:42]

  • An event that brings Porsche owners together
  • Planning to sit this one out
  • Exhibiting would mean being tied up for a long time, which doesn’t suit his personality

Choosing Options for a Porsche 992 [35:29]

  • The Smoker’s Package isn’t necessary, in his view
  • In the 992, it mainly adds a small storage compartment styled like an ashtray, so there’s little need for it
  • With a manual transmission, there’s no need to worry about your elbow hitting anything

Choosing a Porsche Color [39:09]

  • Panamera Grey looks different in person than it does in photos, and its appearance changes with the lighting and surroundings
  • A comparison with GT Silver and Speed Yellow
  • Why it’s worth considering how a color will look in photos when choosing your Porsche

The Appeal of the Air-Cooled Porsche 964 [44:03]

  • Well suited to winter driving, with a distinctive heating system that creates a cozy warmth
  • The Tiptronic transmission is easy to use and durable
  • Easy to drive around town, with all the charm of a classic car
  • Unlike modern air conditioning, its warmth seems to spread throughout the cabin

What Non-911 Classic Porsches Are Like [47:56]

  • Models without a rear engine feel more like the Mercedes cars of their era
  • They drive very differently from a 911, with a more sedan-like character
  • They occupy a distinctive place in the Porsche lineup
  • They have the qualities of a grand touring car

A Passion for Watches [52:18]

  • Regularly wears IWC Ingenieur models and Grand Seiko watches
  • Appreciates the smooth movement and precision of mechanical watches
  • Interested in design-led watches such as the Bulgari Octo
  • Also keeping an eye on relatively new brands like Norqain

The Porsche Design Watch Made for the 718 Spyder RS [1:05:26]

  • A customizable watch available exclusively to 718 Spyder RS owners
  • Personal touches include an engraved vehicle identification number and a design inspired by the car’s wheels
  • Priced at around ¥1.5 million to ¥2 million
  • Considering it as a keepsake to mark the purchase of the car

Hiro

I am Mina’s husband. I don’t drive cars as fashion or a status symbol. I like cars that are fun to drive, well engineered, and that let you feel what the people who built them intended. I love long-distance touring, and I believe a car only counts when you drive it. On days off I travel around Japan in our cars. On the blog I mainly write test-drive reports and touring notes, and I also look after the...

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