Full Throttle Talk

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$130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That” Ho ho hold my torque wrench—this week on Full Throttle Talk , we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle We start with What Did You Do in Cars This Week? including: A visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us) Targa Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has that gearbox story In Automotive News , things escalate quickly: Modern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide Porsche unveils the ultra-limited 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche —$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status Fiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here? Topic of the Week: A full Bring a Trailer deep dive —what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever. Christmas Edition: This or That Santa says you’ve been good. You get ONE car . Total budget: $130,000. Yes—it can be a 911. Carrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC? We debate. You decide. We wrap with listener questions and feedback —from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community. Bonus Segment: Our Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 – The car you’re finally buying – The project you’re finishing – The YOLO trip that has to happen Merry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline. Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠paul@autokennel.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠dave@sonderwerks.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠tim@timandjulieharris.com⁠

Dec 10

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk , where car culture meets deep–cut enthusiast nerdery. This week: We debate whether the ICE revival is already happening We go down the rabbit hole of Alpina history, value, and hidden greatness And we battle it out designing the perfect 2-car Alpina garage (daily + weekend, no budget) 🧰 What We Did in Cars: Tim goes Alfa, Paul reunites with his GT3, Casey hustles listings + space rentals, and David double-dips Porsche toy drives. 📰 Automotive News: Toyota GR GT twin-turbo V8 (641 hp!!) Trump policy move → microcars in USA? Kei-car sports platforms coming to America? New streaming platform “Driven” announced 🔍 Alpina Deep Dive: Why the market misunderstands them Why BMW enthusiasts secretly worship them Why values might quietly rocket Why the Z8 Alpina is so misunderstood 🎮 This or That: The 2-car Alpina dream garages go head-to-head. Winner gets FTT sticker supremacy . Drop your votes and comments below!

Dec 3

This week on Full Throttle Talk , we’re covering everything from restomods under $500K to Amazon entering the auto market , plus the wild FBI seizure of a 1-of-6 Mercedes CLK-GTR Roadster worth $13M. We also brought the This or That: Underpriced Edition , where we dug up real auction sales that were shockingly low — including 964 Speedsters, 997.2 GTS Cabs, 928 GTS unicorns, and more. Also inside: • What we drove this week • Porsche 914 GT builds worth buying • Kamm 912c deep dive • 964 GS Manufaktur restomod • Smart Crossblade madness • Undervalued collector cars from BaT, PCar, and Cars & Bids Perfect for Porsche fans, car collectors, market watchers, and anyone who loves the hunt for undervalued metal. CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠paul@autokennel.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠casey@groupccuration.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠dave@sonderwerks.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠tim@timandjulieharris.com⁠

Nov 26

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, FTT Crew! This week’s Full Throttle Talk is a holiday feast of Porsche news, wild shop stories, a $20.6M GMA S1 LM sale, a listener question that gets painfully honest (“How do you stay happy with the cars you own?”), AND our Air-Cooled Porsche “This or That” under $150K. This is the perfect Thanksgiving episode: equal parts gratitude, chaos, and questionable financial decisions. 🔧 Segment #1: What We Did in Cars This Week Tim takes a Ferrari 296 GT3 from 20th → 2nd at Mid-Ohio (sim). Paul returns to driving post-surgery with La Tortuga + a Gulf Blue ’74. Casey bonds with the 911. David revives a battered 911 dubbed “Panda,” sells it, then discovers a pre-delivery transmission surprise. Moral: Don’t buy sight-unseen. Ever. 📰 Segment #2: Automotive News Porsche Sonderwunsch Cayenne drama (designer hot take inside). GMA S1 LM sells for $20.6M. VW’s “Azul” Magic Bus returns after the Palisades fires. Alpina B8 deep-dive by Hagerty. Hyundai’s new Magma Concept—big vibes, big questions. 💭 Listener Question: “How do you stay happy with the cars you own?” We get real about fizz, purpose, emotional attachment, and the dangerous influence of other enthusiasts. ⚖️ This or That: Two air-cooled Porsches under $150K you'd keep for 5–10 years. Conda Green 911S, America Roadster, Dolphin Grey ’66, Eddie Irvine’s old 930, Aventura Green 993, and more. 👇 Want to be featured? Drop your questions in the comments or DM us on IG. We read everything. Even the unhinged stuff. CONNECT WITH US: Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ paul@autokennel.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | IG/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ casey@groupccuration.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dave@sonderwerks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | IG/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠ tim@timandjulieharris.com

Nov 19

This week on Full Throttle Talk: We drive a pre-merger AMG Hammer, debate 997.1 vs 997.2, break down which cars you can drive for FREE in 2026 , and dive into the Montana-plate tax-evasion mess (WhistlinDiesel edition). Plus: • MTM Pangaea GT — modern classics getting a second life? • Listener Q&A: high-mile GTS? paintwork? bottomed-out modern Porsches? • Rally basics — how to find one, prep for one, and not be “that guy” • THIS OR THAT: The Uncle Waldo Edition — build the ultimate $1.2M Porsche two-car garage before cousin Chester blows the leftovers on Pokémon cards Drop your questions for next week in the comments or DM us on IG. #Porsche #FullThrottleTalk #997 #AMGHammer #GT4 #CarPodcast CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | paul@autokennel.com | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — casey@groupccuration.com David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | dave@sonderwerks.com | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | tim@timandjulieharris.com

Nov 12

Welcome to another wild ride with the FTT crew — if you thought you were just getting car talk, buckle up. This week: “What we did in cars” — because one of us is still obsessing over that Honda Odyssey Type R by Bisimoto Engineering, and another has spent way too much time with a fake “9146 GT.” Auto-news that’ll make your shop feel under-equipped: twin-cam conversions, sports car rumors, and the return of purposeful builds. “I could’ve had a V12” — yes, we’re dragging you into the deep end. Two V12 options (one modern, one vintage) under ~$600K. Flat-12 counts. W12s? Nope. We’re better than that. Turbo911 value raid — The Porsche 911 Turbo S price is off the charts. So we ask: why buy new when there’s garage gold hiding in the back catalog (997.2, 991.1, you’re up)? Listener questions & comments: We’re roasting, praising, and straight-up answering your real-world car dilemmas. This or That: Unlimited budget, one car, limited garage space. Which beast would you pick? Smash that Subscribe, hit the bell, and sign up for our newsletter if you want the behind-the-scenes + bonus snark (yes, it’s real). Drop your article submissions or listener comments via IG DM. Links: newsletter → https://FullThrottleTalk.com Powered by cars, chaos, and constant throttle. CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | paul@autokennel.com | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — casey@groupccuration.com David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | dave@sonderwerks.com | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | https://timandjulieharris.com

Nov 5

This week on Full Throttle Talk , the crew dives headfirst into the world of cars we love, hate, and irrationally justify buying. 🚗 What’s inside: TR2 adventures, MFI vs. Slant Cab showdowns, and 3RS Sunday Service confessions. Tesla goes full kamikaze — drives straight onto a live motorcycle race at Buttonwillow (you can’t make this up). Porsche patents “Tunnel Mode” — because who doesn’t need more drama in their downshifts. Market check: The 2025 Porsche values rollercoaster — 996 GT3s, 987 Boxsters, 964s, and a sleepy ‘73 911S. 🎙️ Listener Questions: → What’s the best sub-$50k enthusiast car? → Do stock cars sell better than modified ones? → Have Ferrari’s “Speciale” models lost their edge? → Is a track-only car ever worth it? ⚖️ This or That: The under-$100k cars that might actually appreciate (and the ones that definitely won’t). 🔥 The Verdict: Porsche’s market looks strong, Ferrari’s “Speciale” might not be, and Tesla’s still Tesla. 💬 Got a car question, spicy opinion, or listing to roast? DM us on Instagram or visit https://FullThrottleTalk.com to join the crew and get your comment featured in the next episode. 🎧 Listen everywhere: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music 🏁 Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://FullThrottleTalk.com 🚦 CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | paul@autokennel.com | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — casey@groupccuration.com David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | dave@sonderwerks.com | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | tim@timandjulieharris.com

Oct 29

This Week on Full Throttle Talk The crew covers everything from Ferrari’s 296 Speciale hype to the age-old question — is Porsche about to copy Ferrari’s “too many trims, too little soul” playbook with the GT cars? 🤔 🚗 This Episode Includes: Fall Driving Diaries → Tim logs 10+ hours in the 718 RS, Speedster, Miata & TR before heading back to PR. Paul goes full RADwood, Casey daily’s the Land Cruiser, and David finally picks up his GT3 RS (but has only driven 40 miles… shame!). Automotive News → Ferrari says the Speciale isn’t a GT3 RS competitor (so what is it?). Honda kills the Civic Type R in Europe — could North America be next? Plus, Toyota’s turbo FJ60 restomod and Porsche’s secret W18 hypercar engine concept. Proper Winter Car Prep → Do you actually need fuel stabilizer, tire bags, dehumidifiers, and Li-ion battery tenders… or should you just slap on winter wheels and drive it? 🎧 Listener Questions (the Good Stuff): • How do you corner an air-cooled 911 without mowing a lawn? • Why Ferrari brakes feel dead vs. Porsche’s PCCBs. • Carrera T vs. horsepower bloat — why “less” really is more. • Is Ferrari’s “Speciale” line just expensive carbon packages now? • Porsche GT3 RS ESC/TC settings for real-world spirited driving. • Which matters more: sound or speed, if regulations kill both? 🔥 This or That: BaT match-ups include a $15K Ford LTD vs. a $16K Anniversary Corvette, Carrera coupe vs. cabrio, RS6 Avant vs. AMG E63 wagon, and even Fiat 500 vs. Messerschmitt. 👉 Full Throttle Talk = Cars, Culture, and Chaos. If you love Porsche GT cars , Ferrari’s evolution , vintage oddballs , and spicy car-nerd debates , hit Subscribe and join the Full Throttle Crew . ✅ Perfect for: Apple Podcasts Spotify Megaphone Love cars? Prove it. Join the Full Throttle Talk crew at https:// FullThrottleTalk.com and we’ll ship you an official FTT window sticker—your badge of honor for living life at redline. Stick it on your ride, your toolbox, or your forehead (we won’t judge). CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠paul@autokennel.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠casey@groupccuration.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠dave@sonderwerks.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠tim@timandjulieharris.com⁠