This article summarizes the recent live stream radio show of “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
Feel free to enjoy it during your commute, school runs, or as a driving companion inside your Porsche.
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Main Topics and Highlights

Porsche Software Issues [04:45]

• Many Tesla Model 3 owners express, “What were other cars even like before?”
• From an engineer’s perspective, Porsche’s infotainment system has many problems
• High failure rates and slow response in app-to-car connectivity and climate control operations
• The “Track Your Dreams” feature often shows bugs, such as indicating the car is “still at sea” even when delivered

Purchasing the Porsche Martini Racing Jacket [11:22]

• A reversible jacket bought as a matching set by the couple
• Extremely warm with excellent insulation
• The Martini Racing logo placement differs between men’s and women’s versions
• New designer introduced more everyday-friendly designs

Customizing the SL at Oda Auto [25:43]

• Upgraded SL400’s hard drive to SSD to reduce failure risk and improve speed
• Daytime running lights (eyeliner style) set to 100% on, with rear lights off by design
• Fixed off function for the idling stop system
• The president of Oda Auto is a meticulous craftsman with great attention to detail

Common Traits Between the Spider RS and SL [38:56]

• Despite very different characters, both share a satisfying feel at low speeds
• Between 20km/h and 60km/h in city driving, the sensation is more “pleasurable” than just “fun”
• Smooth acceleration with minimal lag or jerkiness
• Reaffirming the importance of low-speed driving, which accounts for 80-90% of daily use

How Fuel Efficiency Regulations Affect Driving Feel [43:14]

• Modern cars shift up too early to improve fuel economy
• Multi-gear transmissions (7-speed, 8-speed) sacrifice driving enjoyment
• Models from around 2015-16 were easier to drive at low speeds
• Older 4-speed Tiptronic ATs (like the 964) offer smoother, more engaging driving

If You Could Only Own One Porsche, What Would You Choose? [56:15]

• Hiro’s pick: the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet as the ultimate single Porsche
• Prioritizes versatility and the joy of open-top driving on mountain roads
• The GT3 Touring’s limited usability makes it less ideal as a sole car
• Choices between Targa and Spider vary depending on the number of cars owned and other models in the garage

Next time, we plan to continue the discussion on “If you could only own one car,” but the live stream will be paused due to participation in an EV event in Okayama.