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This week, Will and Derek dig into YOUR questions in our first-ever listener Q&A episode — covering everything from whether you can actually trust an old 911 on a long trip… to which air-cooled 911 is the smartest buy under $100K. In this episode: Can you trust an air-cooled 911 to take your kid on a road trip — or are you asking for trouble? Do you really need a fire extinguisher in the car? What actually causes those classic Porsche fires? The right way to store your 911 for winter (battery tender, fuel stabilizer, starting it monthly — or not?) What’s the best first air-cooled 911 for under $100K if you already own a modern GT car? Will & Derek’s backstory — how we met, what we do for a living, and how Rennthusiast Radio started. The Safari 911 debate: still cool or completely played out? This episode is built entirely from listener questions — so thank you to everyone who sent one in. If you want us to do another, drop your next question in the comments below. We’ll pick our favorites for the next Q&A episode. Listen on audio: Rennthusiast Radio — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your shows. Watch more from us: Will’s channel → @Rennthusiast Derek’s channel → @ElevenAfterNine Chapters / Topics: 00:00 – Why this episode is different 01:20 – Can you trust an old 911 on a road trip? 04:51 – Air-cooled vs. water-cooled reliability 07:28 – Fire risk in classic Porsches: myth vs. reality 09:29 – How to store / winterize your 911 properly 12:39 – Best first air-cooled 911 under $100K 15:11 – Who are Will & Derek? 18:54 – How the podcast started 31:22 – Our global audience 33:02 – The Safari 911 debate Your Turn: What should we talk about next time? Drop your question or topic idea in the comments! #Porsche #AirCooled911 #RennthusiastRadio #PorschePodcast #Classic911 #Porsche911 #PorscheLife #PorscheCommunity #PorscheOwnership #ElevenAfterNine #Rennthusiast #PorscheTalk #CarPodcast #PorscheFans #PorscheAddict #PorscheStories #PorscheRestoration #PorscheCollector #PorscheLove #PorscheDriver #PorscheNation

I removed the terrible matte paint protection film from the GT4. Here's what I found.

This 996 is modified heavily...yet it's suprisingly civilized. Has the 996 finally come into its' own?

In this week’s episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek go head-to-head on the 992.1 Carrera T. Will actually owned one—specced it, drove it, and sold it after only a few thousand miles. Derek’s driven several 992s and just dropped a full review on his channel, ElevenAfterNine, comparing the modern T to his 1972 911 T. Is the Carrera T a genuine driver’s car built for purists, or a marketing exercise in nostalgia? We dig into: - Will’s real-world ownership experience—why it didn’t live up to the hype - How the modern T compares to earlier generations (991.2 T, 911 E/S) - Rear-axle steering, manual gearbox feel, and the “purity paradox” - What Porsche got right—and what makes it feel a little too digital - Will’s latest garage shake-up and his growing itch for another air-cooled 911 If you’re considering a Carrera T—or just love hearing two longtime Porsche addicts argue their way to the truth—this one’s for you. Watch Derek’s full Carrera T review on ElevenAfterNine: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Watch Will’s 992 T playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRennthusiast Tell us in the comments: Is the Carrera T Porsche’s best modern driver’s car… or just a clever upsell? #Porsche #CarreraT #Porsche911 #992CarreraT #RennthusiastRadio #ElevenAfterNine #TheRennthusiast #PorschePodcast #PorscheCommunity #PorscheLife #PorschePassion #PorscheFans #PorscheLove #PorscheAddict #911T #PorscheTalk #SportsCarCulture #PorscheReview #CarPodcast #PorscheDebate

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This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will sit down with Zack Klapman — co-host of The Smoking Tire and creator of the new automotive game show Driver’s Test — for a deep, candid, and hilarious conversation about Porsche ownership, hype culture, and what makes a real driver’s car. Zack doesn’t hold back — from why the GT3 might be overhyped to which Porsches are still undervalued under $100K, and why G-bodies and 964s might not be worth today’s money. The guys also dive into: - The 912’s surprising charm (and rust horrors) - Why PDK can feel more “race car” than manual - How perfect paint jobs ruin car ownership - Off-road 911s, the magic of the Dakar, and safari builds - Behind-the-scenes of Zack’s new YouTube game show Driver’s Test - The psychology of the Porsche bubble — and how long it can last This is the Porsche conversation every enthusiast needs to hear — from three guys who actually drive their cars hard. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch more Porsche content on Derek’s channel: @ElevenAfterNine Follow Zack’s new show: @TheSmokingTire & Driver’s Test on YouTube Porsche 911, 996 Turbo, GT3 RS, Porsche ST review, 911 Dakar, Driver’s Test, The Smoking Tire, Zack Klapman, Matt Farah, Porsche buying guide, Porsche under 100k, Porsche manual vs PDK, Rennthusiast Radio, Porsche podcast, air-cooled Porsche, G-body 911, Porsche 997 vs 991, Porsche values 2025

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We went to North Carolina for a few days of rallying, then rolled into Durham for Luftgekühlt 11—and it completely changed our perspectives. Derek opens with a public apology to Will: the Blue Ridge and Blowing Rock backroads aren’t just good…they might be the best he’s ever driven. We unpack what makes rally culture so addictive (trust, pace, and driving), the difference between “owners” and “drivers,” and the moment a patina-rich 356 and a scruffy 912 stole the show from million-dollar icons. Then we get honest about Luft 11 at the historic American Tobacco campus: artfully staged cars, jaw-dropping curation, and yes—“beauty fatigue.” Why the parking garage (daily-driven cars with scars and stories) was our favorite “exhibit,” and how the event lit a fire for the next hunt (hello, G-body). If you’re into real driving, community over clout, and Porsches with character, this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 Cold open & why we’re buzzing 01:10 Derek’s public apology: Blue Ridge - New England? 03:20 The rally: trust, pace, & Mike/Bob’s routes 06:00 Owners vs drivers (and why patina rules) 10:20 Flow state on mountain roads (spiritual, not spooky) 14:45 Why NC roads hit different vs NE & CA 17:45 Car barns, kindness, and community 21:25 What is Luft—quick primer 23:55 Luft 11 impressions: art, curation, and perfect weather 27:40 Beauty fatigue is real (still the best Porsche show) 29:35 The cars that grabbed us: 912s, 356s, scars & stories 31:00 The hunt begins: G-body fever, Targa debate, garage math 33:30 What’s next & sign-off Listen on the go: “Rennthusiast Radio Podcast” (Apple/Spotify). Watch Will’s 993 mountain drive and Derek’s Turbo S/X50 video on ElevenAfterNine. Subscribe for more honest Porsche talk, rally recaps, and ownership reality. Keywords: Luft 11, Luftgekühlt, Porsche 993, Porsche 356, Porsche 912, G-body, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock NC, air-cooled Porsche, rally driving, patina Porsche, Porsche community