Welcome back to the 150th episode of the PorscheCooled Podcast. In todays episode Michael and Steve are back chatting all things Porsche. Michael finds a 997 Safari for sale but doesn’t get it. Michael thinks the 918 Spyder has become better with time, Steve reckons it always was. Plus, Sonderwunsch - any special wishes for your next Porsche? Oh, and why is Steve’s 997 GT3 so loud? Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.

Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 57 of owner stories with Geoff from Sydney, Australia. Growing up in Brisbane Geoff has been surrounded by cars since he was a kid. His father was a car enthusiast – owning Jaguars and even an Aston Martin DB4 when Geoff was in his teens. Not to mention his uncles who also had some special cars including Jaguar E Types and MGB’s. Iconic sports cars that Geoff fondly remembers admiring and riding in as a kid. All great cars but it wasn’t until his dad’s friend turned up one day in a new 3.0 litre 911 Turbo that Geoff knew Porsche was his dream car.Geoff’s early car journey included an MGB when he was 17 as well as the original Mini Cooper S. Porsche ownership was still out of reach. In his early 20’s Geoff almost purchased a 1973 911E, a car he wanted (and could afford) but his father objected to. Fast forward a few years to the ‘90’s and Geoff starts his Porsche ownership journey with a ’82 911SC Targa. Since then, Geoff is now well and truly a ‘Porsche guy’, having owned 19 Porsches to date. His current Porsche garage is very special. He has a 1956, ’57 model year 356A speedster under restoration, a well optioned ’73.5 Australian delivered RHD 911 TE and a ‘67 SWB 912 in RHD. All with a great back story. Geoff loves to search the history of all the Porsches he owns. This includes documenting the heritage of all the cars and tracking down and connecting with previous owners. Geoff really does uncover the hidden history of his cars. Geoff’s passion and knowledge of Porsche is evident and a reason why I love recording the owner stories episodes.

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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Steve wants his GT3 back and Michael is excited about coming home. Michael has been doing his usual ‘Porsche Pottering’, trying to find more things to buy for his 997. Steve is tired of talking Porsche values and Michael agrees he can’t keep up with the Porsche hypermarket. Is it pandemic related or are we all in the midst of a midlife crisis? Michael and Steve dig deeper, all is not as it seems.

Owning a Porsche is a special feeling. An enthusiasm that makes you want to take your Porsche / 911 and just drive it nowhere. A feeling everyone should experience. Steve worries that the cost of Porsche entry now limits this - being an enthusiast is not enough anymore. Michael and Steve end up chatting about GT3’s - would you buy a 991.1? Lastly, engine mounts, short shifter tweaks, should you move away from OEM. Oh, and Steve drives his 911 GT3 in the rain testing his newly applied ceramic coating.Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.

Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled

Insta: @PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 56 of owner stories with Rich from New Jersey. Ever since Rich was a kid he has been into cars. From the playing with matchbox to the favourite cars on TV including the Ferrari 308 GTS from Magnum PI. Another favourite of Rich’s was the Porsche 944. After seeing one drive by he was hooked. A Red 944 poster on his wall followed and Rich told his dad, one day he is going to get one. Well that day came much quicker than Rich ever expected. For Rich’s 16th birthday Rich’s dad took him to the local Porsche dealer and bought him his dream Porsche – a brand new Red Porsche 944. A gift which Rich planed and to repay - which he did. His car during college was a E30 BMW coupe. A Mercedes CLK followed when Rich was working in the city. The Mercedes was a great city commute car, but Rich needed more. A 2001 Boxster followed with manual transmission. This was a car Rich loved to drive. Not only that, this car opened Rich up to the Porsche community.  A community where he made friends with the creator of the  ‘Gundo exhaust hack.' Rich owned his Boxster for 17 years, only trading it for his 911 in 2019. So Rich’s third and current Porsche is a 2007 997.1 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 6 speed in Midnight Blue. A car that took him a while to find but was definitely worth the wait.Welcome back to the Porsche Cooled Podcast

 

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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

PorscheCooled Exclusive member Become a member of PorscheCooled and help support the Podcast. It will keep us talking!https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are back chatting all things, Porsche. After four months of lockdown in Sydney Steve had a great freedom drive in his 997 GT3 with Marco keeping the pace in his 996 Turbo. The cobwebs have well and truly been blown away. As we all know, owning a 911 is not just about the drive but the full ownership experience. This includes maintenance, detailing and general upkeep. That’s what this weeks episode is all about. A detailing question from Benjamin (Insta @modclassiccars) starts it all off and allows Steve to dig deeper on his techniques and products used. Back to Maintenance, Michael reckons everyone should check out Friends Green Porsche on YouTube, great info about common maintenance items to check on your 996/997.Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.

Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled

Insta: @PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 55 of owner stories with Devan from the Bay Area in U.S. Growing up in California Devan’s father was into American cars. As a kid, Porsche was not on his radar. So how did it all begin? Devan’s path to Porsche ownership started with a good friend and mentor – they would catch up, drink beers, and talk cars and Porsche. This friend, as Devan puts it, ‘moulded his perspective on the automotive front’. This is when Devan started goal setting and planning when to get his first Porsche.Devan’s car journey included a Volvo 5 speed he learnt to drive stick on, a 66 Mustang at sixteen as well as Jaguars which he really enjoyed. Jaguar ownership made Devan look more at European cars. After that, a goal was set to buy his ‘dream car’ and Devan started looking for his first Porsche. This turned out to be a 2001 911 Turbo Tiptronic. A transmission he thought he would get to love - but he didn’t. Devan now had the taste for Porsche and knew this time he wanted a manual. His second Porsche was a 2007 997 Carrera 4S, a car he enjoyed more than the 996 Turbo.Wanting a rawer experience Devan’s Porsche journey has come full circle. He now owns and is restoring a 1969 Porsche 911T long hood. A special car as it was owned by his late friend and mentor.Welcome back to the Porsche Cooled Podcast

 

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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve chat about all things Porsche. Firstly, Steve wants to go buff and take off his pants. Michael is on a high as he is coming home to Sydney and his 911. His plans for servicing and fixing the 997’s front bumper damage has already begun. What determines our Porsche direction? Classic or Modern? Michael takes it a bit further and wants to know how many Porsches you need to own before you become a true Porsche Wheelman. Plus, there’s lots of other chat in between.

Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast

Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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Insta: @PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 54 of owner stories with Zander from Adelaide, Australia. As a kid Zander had an interest in Porsche. Not to mention growing up in Adelaide with The F1 and watching Motorsport on TV left a lasting impression. In particular, seeing Jim Richards and Peter Fitzgerald duelling it out in Porsches. This is when he realised that one day, he needed to have one. Zander’s pre-Porsche car journey included a Fiat Abarth 850 TC, a few Japanese imports, BMWs including a couple of 2002’s and a 90s Mercedes 180E which he still dailies.

Zander's Porsche passion is strong. His first Porsche was a ’66 912 which he spent 7 years restoring. This car is now owned by Steven from Owner Stories #38 having purchased it from Zander earlier this year. After selling his prized Porsche, Zander needed another one. He searched out a 996 GT3 road car which fell through, but his love of Australian Motorsport ultimately led him to a 2003 996 GT3 Cup car. Not just any 911 cup car, but one raced by Peter Fitzgerald. 

Zander had only had his new 911 a few days when we recorded this, but his enthusiasm was contagious. Some of you may recall this GT3 as it was previously owned by James @porschplatz - a friend of PorscheCooled and from Owner Stories #8. James had done an amazing job of finding and restoring this 911 with period correct ’04 livery. Zander is the new custodian of this amazing track day 911 GT3 and couldn’t be happier. 

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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are back again chatting about all things Porsche. Yep, Steve is back! Michael has sorted out his 997 insurance and is happy with the result. Steve has completed his paint correction and ceramic coat on his 997 GT3 and reflects on the 70+ hours to complete - the process and results. Looks like no more waxing for Steve from now on.

 

Michael wants to chat about the essence of Porsche and unticking the options boxes - let's go back to basics. Continuing the Porsche chat; is a Tiptronic transmission better than a manual? A post on a Porsche forum has started a discussion on todays episode. Is the Tip just something that needs to be learned to be enjoyed? Steve doesn’t agree. Then Steve wants to talk about the ‘bog standard’ 997.1 GT3 shifter. Steve wasn’t impressed with his and changed it shortly after he purchased his GT3. 

 

Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.

Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

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Insta: @PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1

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In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 53 of owner stories with Paul from the UK. Cars have been a part of Paul's life for ever. Since his mid-teens he has had his eye on Porsche. As a kid he drew a 993 engine and silhouette and sent it to a Dick Lovett - a well know Porsche dealer in the UK. Surprisingly he received a response as well as a stock of books for his passion. From that point onwards Paul was fascinated with Porsche, although it was still out of reach. Paul put his Porsche dreams aside ‘as one day’ I will have a Porsche which most of us can relate to.

Living in Cheltenham with an abundance of great driving roads this only fuelled Paul’s passion, it's no wonder he has owned over 40 cars to date.

From his first memorable car a mid-engine Mk1 Toyota MR2 sorted by Litchfield in the UK. A lot of drivers cars followed, including GTI’s, Accord Type R, Lotus Elise and many others. Pauls engineering background and being a ‘sucker for a special edition” has drawn him to very interesting cars. Today, Paul has come full circle with his first Porsche, a mid-engine well optioned 2015 Porsche 981 Cayman with manual transmission.

Paul is also part of Reengineering where with his 2 partners will be leading a group of STEM grads through building a 550 Spyder (kit). This will be a modern interpretation of the ’50’s 550 with re-engineered parts and a carbon body built to a level that Paul would like to equal Singer. Not your average kit car.

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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.

This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.

PorscheCooled Exclusive member Become a member of PorscheCooled and help support the Podcast. It will keep us talking!https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled

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