PorscheCooled Podcast

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve chat about all things Porsche of course. To begin, Michael and Steve reflect on the quality of other cars. Quite relevant as Michael is currently driving a MG in Bahrain. Have they become Porsche snobs? The lockdown is impacting Steve’s Porsche enjoyment and he has succumbed to doing laps around his neighbourhood circle. Michael looks back at the rarity of the 993 Speedster with its 2 only examples and ponders the impact of the newly launched 993 Speedster remastered by Gunther Werks will have.

To end, Steve wonders that since the 996 headlight design has become accepted and even popular again, would Porsche ever ‘throwback’ and do this headlight style again? Will it come full circle? An interesting thought that’s for sure.

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 47 of owner stories with Matt from Victoria in Australia. Matt’s introduction to Porsche was seeing a ‘80s Carrera owned by a family friend. A rare sight at the time. From that moment on Matt knew he wanted a Porsche at some time in his life. Growing up Matt was always a car guy. His first car, a ’75 Mazda 929 was a car he loved for 10 years and modified to make it just right. Matt also has a passion for Renault Sport owning a Clio 182 Cup then a Clio R27, Matt really fell for the brand. A family car followed, with a Volvo T5, practical but still enthusiast orientated.

Moving out of Melbourne Matt got the hankering again for a Renault. He now has a Clio 172 and Megane 250 cup. Matt likes to tweak the performance of his cars. Which he has done to both the Renaults. The two Renault’s now share the garage with his first and newly acquired Porsche.

So how did the 911 come about? Well, whilst admiring a 911 turbo at his local shops Matt had a chance encounter with a Porsche enthusiast and neighbour. A few years later his now friend sold Matt his 1999 911 Carrera 2 in Arena red with the rare X51 power option. A Porsche Matt was now familiar with, and a car that was never really for sale. Matt couldn’t be happier. 

 

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Every Porsche tells a story and each owner has a different story to tell – that is what the PorscheCooled owner stories is all about. 

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 todays PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are chatting about what makes us stick with Porsche. Other car brands including Aston, Mercedes and now Lotus with the Emira seem to want to take on Porsche. Porsche beaters? Well Michael thinks history has shown that people look at Porsche alternatives, but you can’t get everything that Porsche provides. Steve says it’s not an easy task as Porsche has set such a high benchmark. 

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

The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your Podcasts.

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 46 of owner stories with Marco from Sydney, Australia. Marco is a car enthusiast and a name you would have heard thrown about the podcast. Growing up Marco wasn’t exposed to Porsches, it was mainly Aussie cars – Fords and Holdens. As Marco explains ‘Porsche snuck its way into his life through Matchbox.’ A 911 cabriolet matchbox that Marco still has. His first car was a hand me down Ford laser, a car Marco loved and a car that taught him ‘Whatever you have take pride in and love.’ When it came to buy his first real and exciting car Marco overlooked the Japanese “fast and Furious’ trend at the time as he really loved German cars. This was the beginning for Marco. He purchased a VW MKIV Golf, a new car at the time. This was the start of his VW and air-cooled journey.

Although Marco always thought his first Porsche would be an ‘80s air-cooled he end up with a 2012 Cayenne S. This Porsche was more about family priorities. Mid last year Marco decided that the time was right for a 911. Marco loves the 993 generation 911, but turned down a 993 cabriolet. Nonetheless, Marco ended up with something very special. A well looked after, low mileage example of the 996.1 generation Porsche 911 turbo in iconic speed yellow. As soon as Marco saw it, he knew he couldn’t walk away from this one. 

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Follow Marco on Instagram @m.porsche.g

Every Porsche tells a story and each owner has a different story to tell – that is what the PorscheCooled owner stories is all about. 

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. Steve drives his wife’s Macan Turbo to get the covid jab and Michael is packing for Bahrain. Exciting right? Well, eventually Porsche is the focus. Steve chats about the importance of induction noise and remembers an ‘old hack’ when he drilled holes into the cover of the airbox of his 993 Carrera. Steve reckons it made a big difference and mimics a factory part. 

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

The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your Podcasts.

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 45 of owner stories with Alan from Antwerp in Belgium. Alans Porsche Journey started later in life. He doesn’t have Porsche memories from his childhood although at around 18 he fondly remembers a 964 at a car meet - a relatively new 911 at the time. Alan has always been passionate about cars. He trained as a mechanic and specialised in early generations of the VW Golf from Mk1 to Mk3. Following that Alan followed his passion and went to work in a Body shop, eventually ending up in sales. Of course, he has owned many VW Golfs in many forms as well as being involved in the tuner scene in Antwerp. Not only that Alan is an automotive photographer and had a lot of Porsches in front of his lens. 

The need for an ‘Old Timer’ led him to a W201 Mercedes, a car he still owns and drives today. Given Alans passion, his first Porsche had to be something special. At the start of 2019 Alan found just that car, a slightly modified 1978 Porsche 924 in 4 speed manual. It was lowered, painted in Audi Nardo grey with the 944 rear wing. It had a few minor issues but to Alan it ‘just looked fantastic’ and he had to have it. 

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Follow Alan on Instagram @alanvertommenphotography

Every Porsche tells a story and each owner has a different story to tell – that is what the PorscheCooled owner stories is all about. 

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 talking all things Porsche. Michael has been out drinking with Nick from Owner Stories #1, Steve’s babies are crying but the show must go on. Steve questions the increased use of plastics on new Porsche models. What’s the reason – who knows. 

Steve is entering another four weeks of lockdown in Sydney. To save his brain being fried he is thinking of Porsche things to do. A few minutes are wasted on the sins of Porsche ownership, Michael doubts it all the way through but still he continues. To end, are Porsches becoming mainstream? Well, Michael and Steve have an interesting point of view. Oh, and don’t worry they still love Porsche.

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

The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your Podcasts.

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 44 of owner stories with Pete from Minnesota in the U.S. Pete’s car story is a good one. Pete’s father was a car guy switching between Corvettes and Cadillac’s. These are the cars he grew up with. Pete never had any aspiration to get into sports cars let alone Porsches, not because he disliked them, but they just didn’t fit his lifestyle. This changed when his buddy Mike, sadly passed last year. Pete wasn’t in the market for a 911 but after seeing Mikes 2000 911 Carrera 2 he purchased it from Mikes estate. Pete mentions that it ‘just made sense’ and with the support of his friend as well as Mikes brother he bought it without hesitation. Not in the market for a 911 the car has made a big impact on his life. Not to mention, having Mikes brother as his best friend (who also has a 996) it has turned into a hobby and a passion they are now sharing together.

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Every Porsche tells a story and each owner has a different story to tell – that is what the PorscheCooled owner stories is all about. 

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 about all things Porsche. To begin with Steve is back onto his Porsche knobs and Michael is buying more books but not about Porsche this time. Steve gives an update on his new battery for his 997 GT3 and was initially surprised by the cost. The Embargo on the new 992 GT3 touring was lifted so reviews are flooding the internet, Michael and Steve share their thoughts. This week’s main chat is not about values. It’s more about feeling comfortable where you buy your Porsche. After seeing the crazy results of Singers and Ferraris sold recently at online auctions at what point would you stop? Or would you buy online in the first place? Michael and Steve’s answer may surprise you. To end Michael gets upset about a 912 that sold. Steve reckons that is normal.  Welcome back to the Porsche Cooled 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

The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your Podcasts.

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 43 of owner stories with Daniel from Brisbane in Australia. Living in Hong Kong as a kid Daniel saw some interesting cars. One particular memory was going to look at a Porsche 924 GT in a carpark in Hong Kong. This was a car his dad was interested in at the time and a very special car in Daniel’s memory. Daniel’s passion includes motorbikes, having owned a Ducati Monster for some time. He has also owned an Alfa, a car he sold in preparation for his first Porsche. 

Owning and  enjoying a Motorbike has affected Daniel’s interest in cars. It’s not about the blistering outright performance but the experience, and how you enjoy the performance you have. So, Daniel hasn’t been trying to find Porsche that’s ‘blistering fast’ - its more about the era and the experience on the road. This led Daniel to look at transaxle Porsches and more specifically the 944, a car he has always wanted. After a few searches Daniel found the right car, he know owns and enjoys a Garnet Red 1985 Porsche 994 in manual.  Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.

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Every Porsche tells a story and each owner has a different story to tell – that is what the PorscheCooled owner stories is all about. 

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

The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts.