{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Porsche's $300 Suspension Cheat Code","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-s-300-suspension-cheat-code-a0fd848b-2fe7-46f5-aa96-57abf0555ea3","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69d39d9207bc2cbfc7a37727/e/6a39e1947b6a25ccae6b31cf/media.mp3","description":"We are back with Joe Finkel from FCP Euro! In this episode, we tackle a brilliant factory suspension \"cheat code\" for water-cooled Porsches, bring you boots-on-the-ground stories from Porsche Parade, and discuss the absolute baller move of street-parking a $2M Porsche 959 in a rainstorm.But first... Derek has to confess his sins. After preaching the gospel of DIY wrenching, a nightmare of rusted exhaust manifold hardware and a crazy schedule forced him to do the unthinkable: he outsourced his Fister exhaust install and DT40 oil change.Once the guilt is cleared, Joe breaks down how Porsche silently updated older lower control arm blueprints to mirror modern 718 geometry—and how you can score this massive handling upgrade on a budget. We also debate the \"500-HP cap\" for usable street performance and name the #1 diagnostic tool every owner needs in their garage.🛠️ WEBSITES & RESOURCES MENTIONED:Lemon Manuals (Free OEM Service Manuals): https://lemon-manuals.la914-6 Infonet (Classic Air-Cooled Workshop Manuals): http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htmFCP Euro DIY Guides: Check out @FCPEuro on YouTube for step-by-step Porsche maintenance.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Catching up with Joe Finkel & FCP Euro Summer Rush01:25 – Confessions of a Porsche Poser: The Fister Exhaust Drama03:15 – The Oil Change Absolution (Driven DT40 Oil)05:05 – Wrenching vs. Time Management: Balancing Life & Projects06:37 – What Makes the Fister 997 Exhaust So Special?09:22 – Triple Zero \"Rare Shades\" Event: A Masterclass in PTS Colors13:48 – The $300 Suspension Cheat Code: 718 Control Arms on Older Porsches20:13 – Free Workshop Manual Hacks: Lemon Manuals & 914-6 Infonet26:30 – Left Turn: Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR Motorcycle Adventures)29:35 – Inside Porsche Parade at Lake Placid: Summer Camp for Adults32:41 – Baller Status: The Rain-Driven, Street-Parked Porsche 95934:00 – The Great Concours Debate: Art Pieces vs. Dirty Drivers44:30 – First Looks: The New Electric Cayenne & Macan Tech Specs46:39 – The 500-HP Cap: How Much Horsepower is Actually Usable?51:23 – GT3 vs. GT3 RS: Is the Aero Worth the Jump?53:16 – The #1 Specialized Porsche Tool Every Owner Needs in Their Garage1:03:30 – Outro & See You Next Tuesday!🎙️ CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine:Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.YouTube: @ElevenAfterNineInstagram: @theElevenAfterNineContact: www.ElevenAfterNine.com🏁 GUEST & PARTNER LINKS:Joe Finkel & FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.comFister Exhaust Systems: https://fdmotorsports.net/fister-sport-exhaust/ / Darren FisterVintage Sports Restoration: Bedford, NH (Thanks, Chris!)Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR): https://ridebdr.com (Thanks Tim!)Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! Tell us in the comments: Are you a fastidious Concours cleaner, or are your Porsches wonderfully dirty from daily driving? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"id":440028,"startTime":5.3,"endTime":27.1,"type":"company","title":"FCP Euro","url":"/glossary/fcp-euro","quote":"my good buddy Joe Finkel of FCP Euro. He and I are just going to shoot the shit a little\nbit when it comes to some of the questions that I have for a Porsche Goldmeister mechanic.","canonicalId":"company:fcp-euro","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"FCP Euro is an aftermarket parts and service retailer focused heavily on European cars, especially BMW and Porsche. 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When something isn’t right, the computer saves a code number that points to the likely system and problem.","sourceStartTime":3565.7,"sourceEndTime":3580.2}},{"id":440112,"startTime":3617.4,"endTime":3624.4,"type":"term","title":"ABS test","url":"/glossary/abs-test","quote":"If you get into start doing your brakes and you can do brake flushes, you know, and have the computer do an ABS test, you can you can do pretty much everything with these things, which is really cool.","canonicalId":"term:abs-test","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An ABS test is a diagnostic procedure that checks the anti-lock braking system’s operation using the car’s computer. It’s useful because ABS faults can be intermittent, and a scan tool can verify whether the system is functioning correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"An ABS test checks whether your anti-lock brakes system is working properly. It can help confirm the problem without guessing based on how the brakes feel.","sourceStartTime":3617.4,"sourceEndTime":3624.4}},{"id":440113,"startTime":3672.6,"endTime":3679.4,"type":"term","title":"DME","url":"/glossary/dme","quote":"So if you scan the car, then you have a fault in the DME and let's say it's P0456 evap week.","canonicalId":"term:dme","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"DME (Digital Motor Electronics) is the engine control unit used by Porsche to manage engine operation and diagnostics. When the DME detects an issue, it stores fault codes that you can read with a scan tool.","simplifiedExplanation":"DME is the engine computer in a Porsche. It monitors the engine and saves error codes when it finds something wrong.","sourceStartTime":3672.6,"sourceEndTime":3679.4}},{"id":440114,"startTime":3672.6,"endTime":3691.0,"type":"term","title":"P0456","url":"/glossary/p0456","quote":"then you have a fault in the DME and let's say it's P0456 evap week. [..] And so now you just scroll down to P0456. It'll give you the definition of the code, why it's set, and then troubleshooting steps.","canonicalId":"term:p0456","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"P0456 is a specific OBD-II-style diagnostic trouble code that points to an evaporative emissions system fault—commonly a small leak in the EVAP system. The code’s definition, why it triggers, and troubleshooting steps are typically documented in Porsche diagnostic resources.","sourceStartTime":3672.6,"sourceEndTime":3691.0}},{"id":440115,"startTime":3679.4,"endTime":3684.4,"type":"term","title":"evap","url":"/glossary/evap","quote":"then you have a fault in the DME and let's say it's P0456 evap week. You can go into lemon manuals. I think there's an engine computer section.","canonicalId":"term:evap","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"EVAP (evaporative emissions) is the system that captures fuel vapors from the tank and routes them for controlled burning instead of venting them to the atmosphere. Many EVAP-related fault codes point to leaks or faults in valves, hoses, or the charcoal canister.","simplifiedExplanation":"EVAP is the system that keeps fuel vapors from escaping into the air. If the car detects a leak or problem in that system, it can light up the check-engine light and store a code.","sourceStartTime":3679.4,"sourceEndTime":3684.4}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Derek","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-s-300-suspension-cheat-code-a0fd848b-2fe7-46f5-aa96-57abf0555ea3/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}