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Boxsters and Caymans are DEAD, the world's most famous 996 'Little Irish' blew up, Andy misses a trip and lots more Porsche banter

Boxsters and Caymans are DEAD, the world's most famous 996 'Little Irish' blew up, Andy misses a trip and lots more Porsche banter

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The hosts dive into Porsche-related banter covering topics like engine rebuilds, the future of the Boxster and Cayman platform, and a famous 996 'Little Irish' engine failure. Andy shares his disappointment about missing a rally in Tasmania due to health issues, while James talks about his recent garage time and upcoming bore scoring video. They also discuss a fun collaboration with the Nine Works podcast, Porsche design, and a shoutout to Driver's Lager non-alcoholic beer. The episode blends personal stories, technical insights, and community updates with a relaxed, humorous tone.

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Car

Porsche Cayman

"...rebuilds we're going to talk about the box during Cayman platform what the F is going on with that it's al..."

The Porsche Cayman is a sporty car with the engine placed in the middle, which helps it drive really well around corners. It's like a smaller, more affordable Porsche that still feels fun to drive. People talk about it because it's a good mix of speed and control.

Concept

engine rebuilds

"Anyway so much to talk about today I want to talk about that we want to talk about engine rebuilds we're going to talk about the box during Cayman platform what the F is going on with that it's all ahead in today's episode."

An engine rebuild means taking apart the engine to fix or replace parts so it works like new again.

Car

Porsche Cayenne

"Recommendation number two you need a Cayenne as a daily driver that things like a sofa on wheels so you maybe could have participated in a Cayenne. What do you know what I did consider I actually consider what in fact two things. First of all the last time we went to Tassie my mate Sam took his Cayenne and dude on the tight twisties."

The Porsche Cayenne is a big SUV that drives smoothly like a comfy couch but can also handle twisty roads well. It's good for everyday use and fun to drive.

Term

bushings

"I think he destroyed the bushings on all four corners of the car but still he had a cracking time but I did consider."

Bushings are soft parts in a car's suspension that help absorb bumps and keep the ride smooth. They can get worn out if the car is driven hard.

Car

BMW M340

"...that car is actually great on the twisties my BMW M340 it's actually super quick. So I could have taken..."

The BMW 3 Series is a small fancy car that’s fun to drive and feels fast. The M340 is a special version that’s even quicker and handles really well on twisty roads. People like it because it’s both comfortable and sporty.

Part

bore scoring

"video on bore scoring. And it's come up in a couple of different conversations recently my mate Patrick is going to give me his 997 and I'm going to get inside that with a new tool that I've got I've got a bore scope. So I kind of just want to test out the bore scope frankly and see if it's any good good excuse to get inside the cylinders and bore scoring is like a topic you know particularly with the 996 is that I get asked about a lot."

Bore scoring means the inside of the engine's cylinders get scratched or damaged, which can make the car run badly or break down.

Part

bore scope

"I'm going to get inside that with a new tool that I've got I've got a bore scope. So I kind of just want to test out the bore scope frankly and see if it's any good"

A bore scope is a small camera on a stick that lets you see inside the engine without taking it apart.

Brand

Driver's Lager

"I need to make a shout out to the guys from Driver's Lager who sent me a merch I don't know what I'd call it care package this week. These guys are so cool they've come up with this non alcoholic beer ... their whole branding everything kind of harks back to. So historic motorsport it's just super super cool"

Driver's Lager is a type of non alcoholic beer made for people who drive or like car racing, with cool designs related to old car races.

Concept

non alcoholic beer

"These guys are so cool they've come up with this non alcoholic beer and there's so many non alcoholic beers I don't know if that's the case in the States but certainly here in Australia there's been a real real growth in non alcoholic beers and some are good and some are really bad. Yeah these guys have developed this great non alcoholic lager and said hey let's make it about drivers because they're the ones who are going to have it"

Non alcoholic beer is a drink that tastes like beer but doesn't have alcohol, so people can enjoy it without getting drunk.

Car

Porsche 944

"Where you know the nine six four and the nine two eight and the nine four four rule kind of coexisting and the transactional cars were new but you could still tell they were Porsches."

The Porsche 944 is a sports car made by Porsche with the engine in the front. It was popular because it handled well and was easier to get than other Porsches.

Car

Porsche 928

"Where you know the nine six four and the nine two eight and the nine four four rule kind of coexisting and the transactional cars were new but you could still tell they were Porsches."

The Porsche 928 is a fancy sports car made by Porsche that has its engine in the front, unlike most other Porsche cars which have engines in the back.

Part

D 90 rims

"Is Porsches D 90 rims which came out on the nine six four they are the most underrated and they are the stock rim everyone. It's the first thing everyone swaps out on their nine six four when they buy it immediately those wheels go really 100% they're also on nine four fours."

D 90 rims are the original wheels that came on some Porsche 911 cars from the early 1990s. Many people change them to different wheels, but some think they look really good.

Part

Cup wheels

"What most people would do is swap them out for a set of cup ones which by the way also I just think of one of the most stunning design wheels ever I love those wheels but there is something about a nine six four on D 90s that I just think looks so good"

Cup wheels are a type of fancy wheel that people like to put on their Porsche cars because they look really nice.

Car

Ford Taurus

"...els I mean they look like they could be on a Ford Taurus but they're really quite lightweight and I don't ..."

The Ford Taurus is a big car that many families used to buy because it’s roomy and comfortable. It’s a regular car you might see on the road a lot. People talk about it because it was very popular in the past.

Company

Recaro seats

"I appreciate you might as well start talking about Rikario seats. Sorry what did they go bust in the end. What seats. Rikaro seats whatever they call Rikario did you just say what did I say Rikario."

Recaro seats are special car seats that help keep you comfortable and safe, especially when driving fast or on twisty roads.

Part

transmission

"car and that new transmission I put in failed it was heartbreaking and then to discover"

The transmission helps the car move by sending power from the engine to the wheels and changing how fast the car goes.

Part

engine block

"that the freaking engine casing and the block that's just absolutely absolutely devastating"

The engine block is the big part of the engine where the power is made. If it breaks, it can be very bad for the car.

Concept

donor engine

"I went on eBay and found the cheapest replacement donor engine I could which didn't look like it had been in a train wreck"

A donor engine is an engine taken from another car to replace a broken one or to use parts from it.

Term

bearing

"they checked the bearing they checked the seals they did sort of I wouldn't"

A bearing is a small part inside a car that helps things spin easily without getting stuck or broken.

Term

seal

"they checked the bearing they checked the seals they did sort of I wouldn't"

Seals are like little barriers that stop oil or other liquids from leaking out of your car's engine.

Part

timing chain

"...you got to see the timing chain you got to know almost with like 99.9 degree certainty of what the issue was and it was a broken timing chain I mean as an enthusiast just to sit and watch that..."

The timing chain is like a metal belt inside the engine that helps the engine parts move together at the right time so the car runs smoothly.

Term

water-cooled car

"...compared to water cool cars or just in general I might make my reaction to that is if you look in the back of an air-cooled car there's a whole load of space..."

Most cars use water mixed with other liquids to keep the engine from getting too hot. This helps the engine work better and last longer.

Term

3.6 liter engine

"it's a 3.6 that's how they came out of the factory and I get all that I understand all that but you know what the kind of driving I do torque is everything and so to get the extra torque of a 3.8 I think would just be unreal"

The 3.6 liter engine means the engine has space inside its cylinders to hold 3.6 liters of air and fuel. This size helps decide how strong and fast the car can be.

Concept

hybrid version

"...there'll be a pure EV option but then there'll also be an internal combustion engine option perhaps even a hybrid version..."

A hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to move. It can save fuel and be better for the environment.

Term

internal combustion engine

"the battery into it so just trying to jam a an internal combustion engine or a hybrid system onto that chassis that's not simple dare I say impossible let alone the fact that I'm sure at"

An internal combustion engine is the kind of engine that uses gas or diesel to make the car move, unlike electric cars that use batteries.

Term

hybrid system

"just trying to jam a an internal combustion engine or a hybrid system onto that chassis that's not simple dare I say impossible let alone the fact that I'm sure at"

A hybrid system uses both a gas engine and an electric motor to help the car use less gas and pollute less.

Car

Porsche Boxster

"...re does that leave us because Porsche Cayman and Boxster are they dead are they stillborn are they just ma..."

The Porsche Boxster is a sporty car you can drive with the roof down, making it fun and exciting. It has the engine in the middle, which helps it handle well on the road. People talk about it because it’s a great mix of fun and style.

Car

Porsche 911

"...go into a dealership now you've gone from having 911s and Boxsters and Caymans and then KNs and other t..."

The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that’s been around for a long time. It’s known for being very fast and having a unique shape with the engine at the back. People talk about it because it’s one of the best sports cars ever made.

Term

EV crossovers

"one sports car surrounded by large SUVs EV crossovers and EV sedans it actually changes the"

EV crossovers are cars that look like small SUVs and run on electricity instead of gas. They are good for people who want a roomy car that is also better for the environment.

Term

EV sedans

"one sports car surrounded by large SUVs EV crossovers and EV sedans it actually changes the"

EV sedans are regular cars with four doors that run on electricity instead of gas. They look like normal cars but are better for the environment.

Concept

electric vehicle (EV) market

"...okay the EV market slowed you were thinking about going forward and putting you know making these the boxer Cayman fully electric but there is a huge demand for combustion engine vehicles..."

The electric vehicle market is about cars that run on electricity instead of gas. Sometimes more people want them, and sometimes fewer, depending on different reasons like price or how good the cars are.

Car

Porsche Panamera

"...ughts one is um why the fuck didn't they kill the Panameras if you're going to chop a bit of the business ou..."

The Porsche Panamera is a fancy car with four doors that’s built to be both fast and comfortable. It’s like a sports car that you can use every day and take more people with you. People discuss it because it’s different from Porsche’s usual two-door sports cars.

Car

Porsche Taycan

"at least make a choice between the Panamera and the Taken yeah great and pick are you going to go hybrid or or full EV with one of those just take one of those sedans off the table"

The Porsche Taycan is a fast car that runs only on electricity, not gas. It's a new type of Porsche that helps the company make cleaner cars.

Term

full EV

"are you going to go hybrid or or full EV with one of those just take one of those sedans off the table"

A full EV is a car that only uses electricity to drive, no gas needed.

Term

Nürburgring

""...and uh you know still it's still still the Nurburgring times and all that sort of stuff the 911 is still king...""

The Nürburgring is a well-known race track in Germany where car makers test how fast and well their cars can drive.

Car

BMW E88

"...ys a bit of a sense it is a red C4S with gold BBS E88 on it perfect stance perfect sound you just see ..."

The BMW 1 Series is a small, stylish car that’s fun to drive and easy to park. It’s like a little sporty car that you can use every day. People like to customize it to make it look and sound even better.

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