{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Manthey 911 GT3, Toyota GR Corolla UK review and £50k two-car garage","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/manthey-911-gt3-toyota-gr-corolla-uk-review-and-50k-two-car-garage","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10765e390/podcast/play/119472299/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-4%2F423459202-44100-2-08db5f618f39a.mp3","description":"The latest Manthey kit for the Porsche 992.2 911 GT3 costs £56k — but brings serious aero, chassis upgrades and a six-second Nürburgring gain. Is it worth it?We also ask why the Toyota GR Corolla still isn’t confirmed for the UK, despite now being built in Britain.Plus: a £50k two-car garage challenge (Highlands + practical), and a debate on great cars ruined by their image — from BMW M140i to Audi RS3.🏎️ Sell your car on PistonHeads auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctions🎟️ Get your Annual Service 2026 tickets: https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-service Chapters:0:00 Intro0:09 Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey review13:22 Toyota GR Corolla UK review33:30 £50k 2 car garage48:10 Great cars ruined by the image of their driversTOPICS:Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-porsche-911-gt3-manthey-kit-ph-review/51144Toyota GR Corolla UK review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-toyota-gr-corolla-uk-review/51150£50k 2 car garage: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2139752Great cars ruined by the image of their drivers: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2141188CARS:Sam's SVR: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20017767Sam's Elise: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/20330914 Cam's A110: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19647848 Cam's Forester STI: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18961719FOLLOW US: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/pistonheads\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":13.0,"endTime":53.9,"type":"brand","title":"Manthey","url":"/glossary/manthey","quote":"like my co-host Sam Sheehan has been pouring over the new Porsche 911 GT3. 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In this discussion, it’s the company behind the “kit” that makes a 911 GT3 more track-ready."}},{"startTime":31.2,"endTime":75.1,"type":"concept","title":"track-focused","url":"/glossary/track-focused","quote":"But essentially what it is, is if you have a 911 GT3 that you think this isn't track focused enough,\n\nthen Manti, which for those who don't know are Porsche, a good chunk of Manti,","canonicalId":"concept:track-focused","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Track-focused” describes a setup aimed at circuit performance—typically stiffer suspension, more aggressive aero, and cooling designed for repeated hard laps. 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I mean, the lap time they just posted as of a couple of days ago at the ring,","canonicalId":"concept:lap-time","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lap time is the measured duration for a car to complete one circuit around a track. The hosts reference lap-time results to argue that the Manthey-prepared GT3 can be nearly as quick as a GT3 RS."}},{"startTime":135.12,"endTime":262.94,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 GT3","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/2025_Porsche_992_Carrera_convertible_DSC_7024_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"[135.1s]  GT3 is a manual, but you know, there's a second orbit and it's several seconds quicker either way... [180.3s]  So engine and gearbox is the PDK car are identical... 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It’s a common Porsche layout and is known for smooth, high-revving behavior."}},{"startTime":195.3,"endTime":241.3,"type":"term","title":"front splitter","url":"/glossary/front-splitter","quote":"[195.3s]  ...aero starting from the front of the car, the front splitter is 12 millimeters longer... [236.2s]  ...the front splitter... it’s almost pointed upwards.","canonicalId":"term:front-splitter","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A front splitter is an aerodynamic extension under the front bumper that increases downforce by managing airflow under the car. Here, the host notes it’s 12 millimeters longer and even angled upward, which helps push air underneath toward the underbody features.","simplifiedExplanation":"A front splitter is a piece that sticks out under the front of the car. Its job is to help the air flow in a way that presses the car down for better grip at speed."}},{"startTime":204.6,"endTime":231.1,"type":"term","title":"canards","url":"/glossary/canards","quote":"[222.1s]  So 12 millimeter front splitter, you'll see the front canards either side on the front bumper, [226.6s]  obviously they increase downforce.","canonicalId":"term:canards","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Canards are small aerodynamic fins placed near the front bumper/winglets to shape airflow and improve downforce and stability. In this segment, the host says the front canards increase downforce and work together with the splitter and other aero changes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Canards are small fins on the front of the car. 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The host says the Corolla avoided that problem, but the Toyota didn’t."}},{"startTime":1441.2,"endTime":1445.4,"type":"term","title":"bolstered","url":"/glossary/bolstered","quote":"They're now really, really good. Really, really bolstered, sitting nice and low...","canonicalId":"term:bolstered","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Bolstered seats have extra side support to hold your body in place during cornering. On track, that helps reduce driver movement and improves steering consistency. The host says the Gen 2 GR Yaris seats are more “bolstered” and sit lower, which contributes to better ergonomics.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bolstered seats have stronger side padding to keep you from sliding around in turns. That matters on track because you want your body to stay stable while you steer. 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The host mentions it to explain how the seat affected their body position."}},{"startTime":1499.0,"endTime":1511.8,"type":"term","title":"paddles","url":"/glossary/paddles","quote":"I preferred the auto on that day... because I could hustle the car. I didn't have to think about where my torso was positioned and I didn't have to change gear at a time. I didn't want to change gear... So it just meant I could crack on.","canonicalId":"term:paddles","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Paddles are the steering-wheel shift controls used to command gear changes in an automatic transmission. The hosts prefer the paddle-based approach because it lets them “hustle the car” without worrying about clutch pedal reach or timing a manual shift.","simplifiedExplanation":"Paddles are the little shift buttons on the steering wheel that let you change gears without using a clutch. 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