【Livestream Recap】Vol. 65: Spyder RS Order Status, Porsche Tires and Color Choices, Plus Watches
Published: 2025.01.27
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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
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