2024.05.11Live Streaming

[Livestream Recap] Vol. 32: The 981 Boxster GTS Returns After a PADM Repair, Plus Impress...

Here’s a recap of our recent livestream chatting about Porsche. We hope you’ll tune in during your commute or enjoy it as a companion on your next drive in your Porsche. If you enjoyed the livestream, please give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to the channel! Highlights and Key Topics 1. Golden Week Traffic Jams [00:23] Traffic backed up at the exit of the Royu Driveway. Could the change to the toll booth setup be...

2024.05.11Live Streaming

2024.05.03Live Streaming

[Livestream Recap] Vol. 31: PADM Failures, Taycan Battery Drain, and an Upcoming Tesla De...

This time, we talked mainly about PADM failures, how quickly a Taycan’s battery loses charge while parked, and the upcoming Tesla delivery. If you like, tune in during your commute or enjoy the conversation on your next Porsche drive. If you enjoy the stream, please give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to the channel! Topics and Highlights 1. PADM failures on the 981 and 991 [03:39] PADM (Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount) systems often fail on...

2024.05.03Live Streaming

2021.10.26Porsche Maintenance Costs, How to Buy a Porsche

My Newly Purchased Porsche 911 Has Broken Down! Understanding the PADM Fault Warning

The PADM Fault Warning I recently talked about this on a Twitter Space, but while driving the 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS I’d recently bought, I happened to notice a PADM fault warning on the instrument panel. The warning appeared in white (though it seems it can also appear in yellow), so it didn’t affect the car’s ability to drive. In normal use, there was no noticeable problem. From what I’ve found while researching the issue...

2021.10.26Porsche Maintenance Costs, How to Buy a Porsche

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Testing a Base-Grade 718 Cayman with 20-Inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono and Sport Exhaust...

Recently, my wife wrote a review of the base-model 718 Cayman. This time, I’d like to share my impressions from behind the wheel. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve written about two other base-grade 718 Caymans before, but both had only a handful of options. This particular car is a rare find: it has 20-inch wheels and all three of what I call the essential performance options—Sport Chrono Package, PASM and the Sport Exhaust....

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman