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Topics and Highlights

Plans for Fuji Speedway and Concerns About the Weather [01:29]

• They’re planning a trip to Fuji Speedway next week and are keeping an eye on the weather. Snow has caused problems on a previous visit.
• The forecast calls for a low of 2°C and a high of 18°C, making it tricky to decide what to wear.
• They plan to take two cars: a Taycan Cross Turismo 4S and a Taycan Turbo GT.
• They also discuss a recall related to Taycan battery charging, which limits charging to 80%.

Learning to Drive a Circuit on a Simulator [08:12]

• They try a full-scale driving simulator at Xebius, a car shop in Nishinomiya.
• Former Porsche Carrera Cup driver Uemura gives them one-on-one instruction.
• Professional driving is different from what they expected: it’s smooth and measured, with no abrupt movements, yet each input has purpose.
• Practical tips—such as turning the wheel when you’re neither on the throttle nor the brakes—prove especially helpful.
• Getting instruction from a pro is a quicker route to improving on track than trying to learn everything on your own.

Choosing a Child Car Seat [24:37]

• They’ve used child seats from brands including Recaro and Britax Römer.
• As children grow, booster seats are convenient and easy to move between cars.
• Compact options such as the Smart Kid Belt can also come in handy when traveling.
• A seat protector can help prevent damage to your car’s upholstery.
• A high-quality child seat can keep kids comfortable and make them less likely to fuss.

Driving Impressions: Fairlady Z [31:36]

• The 420-hp engine revs freely, but it feels less powerful than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
• Traction is limited, and even a light touch of the throttle can spin the tires.
• The suspension damping feels insufficient, so the car struggles with bumps and uneven pavement.
• The automatic transmission feels sluggish in Normal mode, but sharpens up in Sport mode once the oil warms up.
• Its generous ground clearance makes it practical for everyday use, including parking without worrying about wheel stops.

Test-Driving the Jimny [50:01]

• A test drive in a friend’s kei-class Jimny leaves a surprisingly good impression.
• It feels solidly built for a kei car—almost like an SUV version of the Swift Sport.
• Despite its four-speed automatic, it pulls away smoothly and feels surprisingly powerful.
• The doors feel sturdy, not flimsy like those of some kei cars.
• Its ride has a feel reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and its off-road capability is impressive.

Adding PCCM to a Porsche 993 [59:37]

• Even with PCCM’s small screen, you can use the basic navigation functions.
• One of PCCM’s biggest advantages is its improved sound quality, especially when paired with new Porsche Classic speakers.
• Android users can connect through devices such as Ottocast, though using the small screen can be a little challenging.
• PCCM’s factory-style look is another plus: it blends naturally with the car’s design.