Porsche Club Insider
Porsche Club of America
Updated 5 days agoIf you want to hear about Porsche and only Porsche topics, then Porsche Club Insider is the podcast for you. Accurate information and thoughtful opinions are what you’ll find in this premier, Porsche only podcast. Join us for a 60 minute conversation of Porsche news, inside information on both Porsche and the Porsche Club as well as funny stories that only those who have been behind the scenes can tell you. Your Porsche Club Insider crew features Porsche Club of America National Office staff: Vu Nguyen, Executive Director for the past 17 years; Rob Sass, Editor in Chief of Porsche Panorama Magazine; Damon Lowney, Digital Media Coordinator who brings us weekly top notch Porsche related videos and Manny Alban, Technical Director and Past National President.
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Episodes (221)
Chris Jacobs of Overhaulin’ and Mecum Auctions Talks Porsche
Join Vu, Manny, Damon as they welcome special guest, Chris Jacobs (host of Overhaulin’ and part of the Mecum Auction team on Motor Trend TV). The gang is in Birmingham, Alabama for the Porsche Parade and this episode was recorded on the second to the last day of the event. Chris talks about his background with Porsche, what he’s done on tv with the car hobby as well as his experience spending a week with over two-thousand Porsche enthusiasts. This is a fun episode where we also find out how Chris did against pro racer, Sabre Cook, in autocrossing and SIM racing.
Our Favorite Memories From The 2024 Porsche Parade
Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and guest Nathan Merz for this special episode filmed at the 2024 Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. The gang is at the convention center where they had just finished Tech Tactics at Parade. They go over their favorite Porsches at the Concours, Tech Tactics at Parade, the infamous stand up sit down at the concours banquet, hanging with the VIP’s invited to Parade and so much more. Throw Nathan into the mix and this is one of our better episodes.
Let’s Get Educated On PPF, Ceramic Coatings, and Tint!
Join Vu, Manny, Damon and their returning guest, Kurt Felmar, who is the owner of Ceramic Pro White Marsh. Kurt educates us on all things about paint protection film, whether or not you need to ceramic coat your film, what you should look for if you want to tint your windows, and much more. We also chat about how to take care of your PPF and of course, when and how to remove it. You’ll learn a lot on this episode that will help you when you’re ready to buy PPF for your Porsche.
Can Hagerty Save The Collector Car Hobby?
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they travel to Greenwich, Connecticut for this special podcast. They are miles from home to interview McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance and a consummate car guy. McKeel tells us about his obsession with the Porsche brands, how his family got into the collector car insurance business, what the future holds for Hagerty as well as what Hagerty does to get younger people involved and what does someone do with a pre-war car. It’s a fascinating interview that will open your eyes about the person behind the brand.
A 911 Hybrid? Is Porsche Crazy? Plus, What to do at the Porsche Parade
Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA VP, Ron Gordon for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider. This week we discuss the recent announcement of the new 992.2 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid. What kind of hybrid is it? Is the power increase worth the weight increase? How much does it cost? Plus, we discuss what you can do while you’re at the Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. We also cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos, upcoming events, what we did last week and whether we finished installing the engine in Vu’s 996. Don’t miss this episode, it’s chock full of information.
Driving the Macan EV, Reinstalling a 996 engine, 987 Cayman gets a limited-slip diff | 116
Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss a variety of Porsche related topics from the past week. You’ll hear Rob’s thoughts on driving the new Macan EV, what we encountered while reinstalling Vu’s 996 engine and whether or not Damon’s new limited slip on his Cayman made a difference. Plus, we talk about the new Cayennes, why Porsche is abandoning changes to the 963 engine and whether or not Tesla towing Porsche beat a Porsche in a drag race. We also update you on some other Porsche news as well as PCA videos and PCA upcoming events. It’s an episode with something for everyone.
Hybrid 911, 996 IMS bearing replacement, a rare Porsche collection, and more
Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they update everyone on what’s been happening in the past weeks at PCA's national office. From dropping Vu’s engine on his 996 and installing the IMS Solution to discussing the hybrid 911, we cover everything. You’ll hear about an amazing collection that hasn’t been seen that we filmed as well as how Damon got his Cayman back on the road. Plus, updates on PCA videos, events, and Porsche news.
Learning What Your Porsche Was Meant For On The Track
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome the Porsche Club of America’s National Drivers Education Chair, Mia Walsh, to the studio. Mia tells us all about High Performance Drivers Education with the Porsche Club and why it’s a great way to become a faster and safer driver. We go over how we each got into DE, what cars are allowed to participate, how electronic safety features are handled when it comes to track driving and how PCA instructors are trained. If you’ve ever thought about driving on the track or just want to learn more, this is the episode for you.
What Is An Analog Porsche?
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome a past guest, Jim Earlbeck, to the show. This week we discuss what makes a Porsche analog? Are there features or characteristics that exclude it from that list? Does Porsche even make analog cars right now? This turns out to be a dynamic discussion with many different perspectives. After listening to the episode, let us know what you think makes a Porsche analog.
Do You Really Want To Restore A Porsche?
Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest Bob Miller as they discuss restoring Porsches. We start off with our own restoration stores and then Bob gives us an insights on how he consults with potential clients who want to restore a Porsche. From the many reasons why, to understanding the restoration process, we learn how doing it the right way will pay off in the end. If you ever thought of restoring a Porsche, this may help you move ahead or change your mind. Plus, we update you on upcoming PCA events, Porsche news, PCA videos, and the member raffle.
Sneak Preview of Upcoming Videos With Nathan Merz
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they cover a variety of Porsche topics on this episode. Damon is back from filming five videos with Nathan Merz that cover several Porsche models. You’ll also hear about some cool tools Vu bought, a region Tech Session we went to that featured a 1973 Carrera RS, Porsche celebrating 50 years of the Turbo, what were our best find at a swap meet as well as upcoming PCA events.
Rare Porsches at the Air Water Auction
Join Vu, Manny and Rob where they discuss their favorite rare Porsches that are being auctioned at the upcoming Air/Water show. We also talk about the new development with the Porsche lawsuit against Singer Vehicle Design as well as first drive impressions of the new Taycan. Plus, we update you on the latest Porsche news.
Does Autocrossing Make You A Better Driver?
Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss autocrossing and what they’ve learned from years of doing it. Plus, we learn about the new Taycan and what it’s like to drive them. Vu does show-and-tell with some new tools he discovered. We also update you on Porsche news, PCA videos, and upcoming events. We cover a lot of Porsche stuff in this episode.
Rare Porsches We Saw While Visiting Roads Scholars
Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they go over the awesome Porsches they saw when they visited Cam Ingram at Roads Scholars in North Carolina. Roads Scholars is an industry leader in Porsche restoration. Having won their class at Pebble Beach several times, their attention to detail and authenticity is second to none. Plus, we get an update on Damon’s Cayman as he continues his mods. Plus, we talk about what it was like filming the latest video about replacing a water pump in a first generation Cayenne. There’s also an update on Porsche events and the latest Porsche news. An episode filled with Porsche goodness. Don’t miss it.
The Ultimate Road Trip: Two Germans Tour North America In Porsches
Join Vu and Manny as they welcome guests, Christian and Ortrun Hartinger, who each shipped their 997 GT3RS to the United States. Their story is what any car enthusiast would love to do. They decided to do this a few months before the 2020 pandemic and have spent three years touring North America and focusing on attending as many Porsche related events as possible. You’ll find this episode inspiring and aspirational.
What’s It Like To Be The 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge Champion?
Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they welcome special guest Ashley Frieberg to the podcast. Ashley’s been racing since she was 13 and is an amazing driver with experience in open wheels, prototype, and, of course, Porsches. She’s raced at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring as well as many other tracks. She tells us about how she got into racing, worked her way through challenges, and what the future holds for her. She’s an exciting driver that you will want to follow this year especially after you listen to this episode.
Crazy Porsche Adventures at Werks Reunion and Amelia Car Week
Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they give an event by event rundown of the recent Amelia Island car week. From the Broad Arrow Auction preview, to the Porsche Winemakers Dinner, Werks Reunion, the Bonham and Gooding Auctions, Cars and Coffee at the Ritz, Radwood, the Hangar party and The Amelia, we’ve got it all covered. You’ll hear what happened behind the scenes and which of the Porsches were our favorites. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events. Don’t miss this Amelia Island extended length podcast.
What Tech Tactics East Taught Us
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review the recent Tech Tactics East event and a visit to Fabspeed Motorsport. The gang goes over each session and give a summary and what they thought of the presentation. Plus, they talk about their visit to Fabspeed where they saw how new exhaust systems are developed. The latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events are also discussed. It’s a fulsome episode where you’re bound to learn a thing or two.
We Learn All About Porsche Technical Training Facilities
Join Vu, Manny, and their special guest, Rolf Kittlitz who is a Porsche After Sales Training Instructor. We learn all about how Porsche trains their technicians to fix and maintain their cars. What it takes to become a factory technicians, tools the dealers need to buy and when do the trainers get trained? Plus, we go over the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events.
Behind The Scenes Filming the PCA Raffle Winners Video
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss filming the winners of the Fall PCA raffle. They also respond to some of the comments and questions from that video. Plus, they talk about the past week filming a GT4 vs GT4RS, 993 Carrera RS Club Sport and 964 RWB, all at TPC Racing. They go over the Aspen Ice Race, why Porsches are sitting at the port and upcoming PCA events. Lots of info covered in this episode. Don’t miss it.
Nathan Merz reports on what Porsches Sold at the Scottsdale Auctions
Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Nathan Merz, as they discuss the recent Scottsdale auctions. Nathan gives his take on what the auction results tell us compared to previous years. We also discuss 8 interesting Porsches that were sold from all three auction houses. Plus, we go over what we did last week, latest PCA videos, Porsche news and updates on PCA National events.
Is Brad Pitt racing a Porsche? 24 Hours win at Daytona - The Macan EV finally debuts
Join the original insiders, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they record their 100th podcast episode. On this show they discuss a variety of topics to include what Vu saw at Daytona while Brad Pitt was filming his movie. They also discuss Porsche’s overall win at Daytona and what the PCA tent was like. The Macan EV is discussed as well as PCA latest videos and upcoming events. This is fun filled and informative episode that shouldn’t be missed.
What Porsches Are On Our Must Drive List?
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss the Porsches they most want to be able to drive someday. You may have be surprised at some of the answers or maybe you’ve never heard of a model or two they discuss. Plus, they go over a story about a member who paid for a PPI and found something devasting about the car they were looking to buy. They also discuss the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming PCA events.
Porsche CPO and aftermarket warranties: What are the differences?
Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome returning guest, Casey Parkin, to the show. Casey tells us what the differences are between Porsche CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) and aftermarket warranties. Casey has experience with both and will give us some inside tips, what’s covered, what’s not and more. Plus, we revisit the Restoration Challenge Casey competed in at Rennsport. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming national events.
What It Takes To Host A Cars and Coffee Event
Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest, Will Williams as they discuss what it takes to put on a successful cars and coffee event. Will runs the Hunt Valley Horsepower show and Vu manages the Mikey and Mels Cruise In. Both are popular car events in the greater Baltimore area that attracts many Porsche owners among other marques. Plus, we have updates on PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA events. Listen in, you’re bound to learn something new.