In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are back chatting all things, Porsche. After almost 2 years Steve is still in denial and refuses to be call the co-host of the podcast. Steve explains what happens when his 997 GT3 valves get stuck open – think loud. Michael now thinks his Carrera may not be loud enough – it’s a ‘bit soft’. We all want our ‘flat six’ to sing. After 5 years of ownership Michael is starting to have mixed emotions about his 997. Porsche Profiling: we all hate...

In today’s Porsche Cooled Podcast Michael presents episode 66 of owner stories with Chris from Tucson in the U.S. Chris has entered the Porsche world at a young age - at 30 he is now driving and enjoying his first 911. Growing up in New Mexico Chris said he really didn’t see many Porsches. Although, the ones he did see he remembers well. The 993 he spotted on a school field trip or the neighbours new 997 and then 964 are all part Chris’s first Porsche memories. Then there was Top Gear, the...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are chatting about all thing Porsche. Well, it doesn’t start off that way, but they eventually get there. Steve took his GT3 out for a drive to Akuna Bay in Sydney with Marco close behind in his 996 Turbo. They didn’t enjoy the road, Steve explains why. Steve has seatbelt issues and Michael has messed up his Porsche DYI yet again. There is no way he can fit his new Lathewerks knob. Michael is now a fan of the GT3 pinstripe wheels – Steve is...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 65 of owner stories with Blair from Salt Lake City in the U.S. Blair doesn’t quite remember exactly when he first started noticing or thinking about Porsche. Nonetheless, he does have two distinct memories. The first at 19 when he moved to Munich, he recalls the sound of the iconic Porsche Flat Six in the streets of the city’s historic surroundings. The second is being in a car on the autobahn when an air-cooled 911and its distinctive...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are back and reflect on 2021, As you will hear Steve is definitely excited by the new year. Michael reinforces that his 911 is not a daily driver, Steve says it's all about your mindset. Michael and Steve give their opinions on OPP (other people’s podcasts). Steve reminds us that he ‘tends not to participate in society’. Moving along, if you have been here before you know the PorscheCooled Podcast is all about Porsche and it’s a good one...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 64 of owner stories with Lorenzo from Brooklyn, New York. Lorenzo grew up in Southern California where the car culture he was a part of included Hondas and Japanese cars. The idea of owning a Porsche was akin to owning a Ferrari or a Lamborghini and at the time seemed well out of reach. Lorenzo’s Porsche journey started around 5 years ago after his friend took him to the track in his 911. An experience he really enjoyed. Although,...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 63 of owner stories with Amir from Brunei. In the late 80’ s when Amir was around 9 years old, he vividly remembers one of the kids at his school being picked up in a black 911 with a whale tail. Amir didn’t really know what it was at the time, but he like it. This was Amir’s first memory of noticing a Porsche. The second, at 15, was when a pilot visited his school for Careers Day. The pilot arrived at the school in his black Porsche...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 62 of owner stories with Tony from New Jersey in the U.S. Tony did not grow up in a car family nor a Porsche family. In fact, Tony acknowledges that Porsche didn’t pique his interest until much later. Nonetheless, Tony is now a car guy, immersed in the car / Porsche community and organises a very successful Cars and Coffee @carsandcaffe in the New Jersey area. Tony was a Corvette guy growing up and still owns his first one. So, what...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael starts off by sounding likes he has been drinking bottles of beer all night – but he hasn’t. Steve is sleep deprived, but the Porsche chat must go on. Michael admits he’s not ‘handy at all’ – surprise. Moving along, Steve likes to keep all his old 911 parts and still has some from his 964. Steve adds his thoughts on Porsche rarity and what it should equate to in the real Porsche value equation. The 911 is meant to be driven but Michael says he couldn’t...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 61 of owner stories with David from the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia. Growing up, Porsche was not something David thought about that much - he was into Australian muscle cars. It makes sense then that David’s first memorable car was a rare Holden Walkinshaw Commodore. A homologation special that David loved the sound of. Other enthusiast cars followed, including a BMW E39 M5, BMW 840CI and a BMW M2 which he tweaked and enjoyed on...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael is skiting, Steve’s not here but Natasha is. Yep, my wife Natasha joins the podcast this week to share some light on what she thinks of this whole Porsche thing. Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast. Follow Natasha on Insta @natashakok_ 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...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 60 of owner stories with Josh from Seattle in the U.S. Josh’s father is a big part of why he loves 911s. As a kid his father brought home a ’86 Guards Red 930 turbo. Josh remembers his first ride in this car and the day he realised ‘what a fast car was’. A very cool childhood memory that doesn’t end there. His dad slowly made the 930 Turbo into a track car. Josh recalls going to the PCA track days with him as a kid. A great...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve are back chatting all things, Porsche. Let’s start, every Porsche has a superpower and its not necessarily all about chasing top speed. It really is so much more. Michael makes excuses for not going on Sundays spirited drive with Steve in his 997 GT3 and Marco in his 996 turbo. Anyway, moving on Michael is happy with how his car looks and drives. The work done by Autohaus Hamilton, and Atlas Body was money well spent. Michael chats about his...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 59 of owner stories with Mathieu from London in the UK. Mathieu has been into cars from an early age, not always Porsches but his passion for cars has always been there. Mathieu’s first car was a Ford KA, very different from the Porsche he drives today. So where did it all begin? Mathieu recalls a 996 turbo as an early memory, a time when he first really looked at the brand. A drive day with his brother turned into an opportunity to...

In today’s PorscheCooled podcast Michael is home in Sydney for only a minute and his 997 has already gone to Autohaus Hamilton and Atlas Body for maintenance and repair. The list is long, but Steve agrees that pulling the trigger and getting everything done was the right thing. Steve has detailed his 997 GT3 so well he is now experiencing the precious phase. Michael and Steve agree that Maintenance is maintenance, whether you drive your Porsche or not. No miles on your 911 means you will...

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 58 of owner stories with Gary from New Jersey in the U.S. Gary’s Porsche journey all started when his father gave him a poster of the iconic ‘80’s Porsche 911 turbo. Gary was 7 at the time, living in Israel, and hoped one day he would own a Porsche. At the age of 10 Gary’s family moved to the US, and then at 14 to Belgium. So, from the poster on the wall what was Gary’s first car? Well, it was a Porsche! A red 1986 944 he bought in...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....