Andy and James are selling their Porsches, the last ever episode of Curb & Canyon and other assorted Porsche click bait
Curb and Canyon: A Porsche Podcast
Andy and James are selling their Porsches, the last ever episode of Curb & Canyon and other assorted Porsche click baitCurb and Canyon: A Porsche Podcast · Jul 13, 2026
A “boxer” engine is an engine design where the cylinders move opposite each other, kind of like fists punching. Porsche often uses this layout, so enthusiasts use “boxer” as shorthand.
A “hypercar” is basically an even more extreme version of a supercar. It’s usually the most advanced, highest-performance kind of car from a manufacturer.
The Porsche 918 Spider is a high-end supercar that uses both gasoline power and an electric motor. It’s known for being one of Porsche’s most advanced “future tech” supercars.
The Porsche Carrera GT is a special Porsche supercar with a powerful V10 engine in the middle of the car. People talk about it because it feels very raw and exciting to drive.
“Car events” are organized meetups where people bring their cars. Sometimes you drive them, sometimes you show them off—here, the speaker says most of these are Porsche events.
The engine is the part of the car that makes power. The host is basically saying they started it, listened, and that sound made them feel better about the car.
Term
soul performance sound
This sounds like the car’s “special” exhaust/engine noise. The host is saying that once they heard it, they immediately felt the car was still awesome.
A Porsche GT4 is a sportier, more track-minded version of a Porsche. Here, someone sold his GT4 because he wasn’t really using it anymore.
Car
BMW M340i
The BMW M340i is a fast, sporty version of the BMW 3 Series. In the episode, it’s the car the host drove, but they’re saying it still doesn’t feel like a Porsche.
A Porsche Cayenne Turbo is a fast, performance-focused Porsche SUV. The host is saying he’s only driven his friend Chris’s Cayenne Turbo, not the other Porsches he mentions.
KW is a company that makes performance suspension parts like shocks and coilovers. Andy is saying his KW suspension needed rebuilding after rough road damage.
“Suspension work” refers to repairs or service on the suspension system that controls ride quality and wheel contact. It can include rebuilding shocks/struts, replacing worn components, and re-valving or refreshing performance setups.
“Air-cooled” means the engine is cooled mainly by air flowing over it, not by coolant in a radiator. Andy is basically saying he loves the classic Porsche feel of owning an air-cooled car.
This part helps your clutch work. When you press the pedal, it uses fluid pressure to push a mechanism that releases the clutch so you can change gears.
Aftermarket means the part wasn’t made by the car’s original brand. People use aftermarket parts for different reasons, like price or how they improve the car.
This is a Porsche Cayman GTS, a sporty two-seat car with the engine mounted near the middle. The “four liter” part is about the engine size, which can make the car feel punchier when you drive it.
Carbon fiber inserts are decorative pieces made from a strong, lightweight material. They’re often used to make the interior look more performance-oriented.
Manual means you shift gears yourself using the clutch pedal and the stick. Some drivers like it because it feels more connected to how the car drives.
A warranty is coverage that helps pay for certain repairs. If something goes wrong within the warranty terms, you may not have to pay the full cost.
Concept
straw that's breaking the camel's back
This phrase means “the last little problem that finally makes you decide.” Here, it’s being used to say that one more hassle or expense is the tipping point.
The Porsche 981 GT4 is a sportier, more track-oriented version of the 981-generation Porsche Cayman. People like it because it’s set up to feel sharper and more fun to drive than the standard model.
Rallies are motorsport events where cars drive on timed stages over roads that can be rough, varying, and sometimes partially closed to traffic. They’re harder on components than normal commuting because of repeated acceleration, braking, and uneven surfaces.
A Porsche 911 (964) is an older 911 generation from the late 1980s/early 1990s. It’s a classic 911, but with improvements that make it easier to live with than some earlier versions.
“Air-cooled” means the engine is cooled mostly by air flowing over it, not by liquid coolant. With older Porsches, that’s part of what people mean when they talk about the classic feel of the car.
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rattles, creaks
These are the kinds of annoying sounds a car can make inside—like plastic rattling or seats/panels creaking. The host is saying their Porsche doesn’t make those noises and feels very solid.
This is a Porsche 718 model with the “GTS” trim. It’s basically the sportier version of the 718, with more performance-focused setup and nicer equipment than the standard cars.
The Porsche 718 Boxster is a Porsche roadster with the engine placed in the middle. They’re saying the car they drove was the Boxster version, not the Cayman coupe.
Car
Porsche 986 Boxster
The Porsche 986 Boxster is the older first-generation Boxster. They’re saying they’ve borrowed one a lot, and even though they liked driving it, they didn’t think it was great overall.
“Double bubble humps” are the two raised bumps you can see on the back of the car. They’re mostly a visual design detail that helps identify the specific Porsche variant.
They’re talking about a Porsche “spider,” meaning an open-top roadster. They mention that using the roof can be a hassle and that it can look rough if you get caught in bad weather.
Petrol Ped is a car content creator/owner they’re referencing. They’re using his experience as an example of what can happen if you get caught in the rain with an open-top Porsche.
The Porsche 992 Carrera is a modern 911 model (the 992 generation) in the standard Carrera trim. The speaker is listing it among the cars Christian owns.
A Porsche “Spider” is the open-top version of the 911. It’s fun in good weather, but it can be less appealing when it’s cold or rainy because it’s still a convertible with a roof mechanism.
“Specs” here means the car’s exact build—its options and equipment. They’re basically asking why someone would pick that particular combination.
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Turkish delight flavor interior
They’re describing the car’s interior color as if it looks like “Turkish delight,” meaning a very distinctive, sweet-looking palette. It’s a way to say the cabin looks bold and unusual.
“EV version” means the car would run on electricity instead of gasoline. That usually changes how it accelerates and how the car is engineered overall.
The BMW M2 is a small, sporty BMW coupe. They’re using it as a comparison point for what kind of “affordable European two-door sports car” people buy.
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RD
“RD” here means the company’s work to develop new tech. They’re suggesting Porsche might change course on EV plans after spending years working on them.
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EV path
An “EV path” is basically a plan to move toward electric cars over time. They’re talking about Porsche committing to that direction for future models.
An “EV roadster” is an electric sports car in a roadster/convertible style. They’re saying they’d rather Porsche make an electric roadster but keep the 718 as its own thing.
Brand
EV boxsters
This means electric versions of the Porsche Boxster. The host is saying they’re seeing lots of content about that idea from Jerome.
The Nürburgring is a well-known race track in Germany that car makers use to test how fast and capable their cars are. The hosts mention it because they’re talking about testing footage that people used to judge the car’s engine.
Euro 7 is a set of stricter emissions rules in Europe. The hosts are saying these rules make it harder for Porsche to keep making the kind of high-power naturally aspirated engines that enthusiasts like.
Forced induction means using a turbo or supercharger to cram more air into the engine. The hosts are contrasting engines that don’t use that system with the possibility that future GT3 engines might have to.
A hybrid uses both a gas engine and an electric motor. The hosts are saying Porsche may have to consider hybrid tech if emissions rules make the current approach hard to keep.
Person
Proininger
Proininger is the person the hosts say gave an opinion about how long Porsche can keep using naturally aspirated GT3 engines. They’re using his comments to argue that big changes may be coming.
The Porsche GT3 RS is the more hardcore, track-focused version of the GT3. It’s set up to be as good as possible on a racetrack, even if that means giving up some everyday convenience.
The Corvette is a high-performance sports car from Chevrolet. The hosts are basically saying it’s not automatically important just because another brand can be faster.
A frunk is a trunk space at the front of the car. Some cars have it like extra storage, but the GT3 RS is described here as not having that front storage.
Downforce is the “squishing” force that pushes the car down onto the road. More downforce usually means better grip, so the car can turn faster and feel more planted at speed.
Turbocharging is a way to make an engine produce more power by forcing extra air into it. The “turbo” uses exhaust to spin and help the engine burn more fuel efficiently.
The GT2 RS is another extreme 911, usually even more focused on track performance than the GT3 RS. In this discussion, they’re saying the car in the post is likely a GT2 RS, not a GT3 RS.
A ducktail is a small rear spoiler shape that sticks up and curves, kind of like a little tail. On Porsches, it’s a popular styling choice that also hints at a more performance-focused look.
Water-cooled means the engine uses liquid coolant to carry heat away, usually to a radiator. The hosts mention it as the newer Porsche approach compared with air-cooled engines.
An embargo is like a media “no posting yet” rule until a set date/time. When it’s lifted, reviewers are finally allowed to share what they learned about the new car.
A “whaletail” is the big, distinctive rear spoiler shape you see on some classic Porsches. It’s a recognizable styling feature and it also affects how the car handles at speed.
Susten Pass is a well-known mountain drive in Switzerland. It’s the kind of road with lots of curves and big elevation changes—great for showing off a sports car.
Andy and James kick off with cancellations, cold weather, and Porsche club chatter, then land on the big question: selling their cars. Andy talks himself into it, then a quick drive brings him right back—while they spar over a specific GT4. Repairs, potholes, and the 718 Spider’s open-top tradeoffs keep the debate moving, alongside rumors about Porsche’s next 718 and even E-shift mode. The show also dives into Euro 7 pressures on GT engines and wraps with video-of-the-week favorites and playful doomsday clickbait.
IS THIS THE END OF PORSCHE?! THE END OF CURB & CANYON?!
Okay… we dropped the ball and completely missed June. But we’re back—and apparently making up for lost time by questioning absolutely everything.
James nearly sold his 991. Andy is flirting with selling his 964. One of us has been test-driving potential replacements, so naturally we play “Guess the New Car.”
Meanwhile, what on earth is happening at Porsche?!
Turbocharged GT3 RS rumors—which surely would make it a GT-TWO-RS?!
Fake gear changes in electric Porsches
Nearly 4,000 layoffs at Porsche HQ
And growing questions about whether Porsche is losing the obsessive attention to detail and conscious design philosophy that made the brand legendary in the first place…
Is this the end of Porsche as we know it?
The end of James and Andy’s Porsche ownership?
The last-ever episode of Curb & Canyon?!
Probably not. But how much clickbait can we cram into a single podcast episode?!
There’s only one way to find out… tune in, kick back and welcome to Curb and Canyon.
