Rennthusiast Radio

Will & Derek
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Rennthusiast Radio is a down-to-earth Porsche podcast filled with straight talk for everyday Porsche enthusiasts. Hosts Will and Derek are here to share their successes and mistakes in the relentless obsession with owning and experiencing these captivating cars.  Join them for a weekly journey through the world of Porsche ownership. Whether it’s from our own very tangible, hands-on ownership experiences or from the viewpoints of our guests – people who you want to hear from about the hobby – each episode is going to give you a weekly dose of Porsche entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 9H AGO

    Stop Wasting Your Porsche: The Truth About Garage Queens, Lot Rot, and the 100k-Mile Myth

    Porsche Paradox: Is Your Garage Queen Actually Rotting? Think your low-mileage 911 is a "collector's dream"? You might actually be killing it. This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek dive deep into the brutal truth about Porsche ownership, from the psychological "mileage buckets" to the high-stakes world of impulse buys and "while-you're-in-there" repair bills. Whether you're daily driving a GT3 or wondering if your air-cooled beauty has "lot rot," we’re answering the most controversial questions from the community. In This Episode:The 40k/100k Rule: At what mileage does a Porsche stop being a collectible and start being a "free" driver?The Italian Tune-Up: Why babying your car under 3,000 RPM is actually doing more harm than good.The "While-You're-In-There" Trap: How a simple $10 gasket turns into a $6,000 engine-out service.The Air-Cooled Holy Trinity: The 3 items you must carry in your glove box to avoid being stranded.Mod Sins: The specific modifications that instantly ruin a car's soul (and its resale value).Bucket Seat Brutality: Are carbon buckets worth the "athletic" exit strategy, or are you better off with "sofa" seats?Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why we listen to your comments 02:38 – Teaser: Derek’s mysterious new water-cooled arrival 03:45 – The Mileage Barrier: Collectible vs. Driver 08:40 – The hidden dangers of "Low Mileage" older Porsches 11:45 – Is 3 weeks without driving "wasting" the car? 14:20 – What is "Lot Rot"? 21:30 – The "While-You're-In-There" maintenance spiral 31:50 – The Air-Cooled Emergency Kit (The Holy Trinity) 38:50 – Modifications that ruin a Porsche instantly 45:00 – Fixed-back buckets: Are they actually a nightmare? Connect with the Rennthusiasts:Derek Youtube: ElevenAfterNine Will Youtube: Rennthusiast Got a question? Drop it in the comments below for our next Q&A! #Porsche #911 #997 #993 #GT3 #AirCooled #Porsche911 #CarPodcast #RenthusiastRadio #PorscheMaintenance #GT4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  2. FEB 10

    Do You Own Your Porsche or Does It Own You?

    Rennthusiast Radio is back with a simple question that hits every Porsche owner. Do you own your Porsche, or does it own you? This episode started with Will parking his 997.2 at the airport and posting one quick photo. The response was huge, and it exposed something we all deal with. Fear of door dings, theft, bad luck, and the stress that comes with driving a car you worked hard to earn. We play a fast “would you or wouldn’t you” game with real-life scenarios. Airport garages, street parking overnight, grocery store runs, packed lots, and valet parking with a manual. Then we get into the bigger topic, tool car versus trophy car, and how your choices change based on mileage, rarity, and replacement cost. We also talk original paint, why it matters, when it should not, and how chasing perfect paint can make you drive less. We cover PPF, buying repainted cars the right way, and why surprises in the history can ruin the whole experience. If you’ve ever skipped a drive because you didn’t want to risk the car, this one is for you. Watch and listen here YouTube, Will: Rennthusiast YouTube, Derek: ElevenAfterNine Podcast: Rennthusiast Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  3. FEB 3

    How To Stay Happy With The Porsche You Own

    In this episode of Renthusiast Radio, Will and Derek get real about something a lot of Porsche owners are feeling right now. Prices are up, the hunt is harder, and it’s easy to sit on the couch every night scrolling listings and thinking “what if.” So we talk about how to stay happy with the Porsche you already own, and how to make it feel fresh again without doing something dumb, expensive, or irreversible. We start where most people do not. Baseline. Because a lot of “my car feels old” is really “my car feels tired.” Worn tires, sloppy bushings, tired alignment, old plugs and coils, mushy shifter parts. Fixing that stuff can make the car feel like it did when it left the factory, and that alone can make you fall in love again. Then we get into the fun part. The upgrades that actually change the character of the car, fast. Derek’s rule is simple. If you don’t feel it in the first three minutes from the driver’s seat, skip it. What we cover in this episode: Touch points that change your relationship with the car Steering wheels, what works, what feels wrong, and the safety tradeoffs Shifter feel, short shift kits, weighted knobs, cables, and why this is the first mod Derek would do CarPlay and PCM upgrades, why this can modernize the whole cabin Sound upgrades, how to avoid drone, and why Porsche Sport Exhaust is worth hunting for when you buy Why some mods are only worth it if the car is a forever car How a road trip can reconnect you to the car more than any part you can buy Why having two very different cars can cure boredom, even if both are Porsches Detailing as therapy, and why a truly clean car changes how you feel about it Track days as a reset button, even if you are not a track person If you’re tired of shopping your own garage and you want to actually enjoy what you already have, this one is for you. Tell us in the comments: What is the one change you made that made your Porsche feel new again? What mod did you regret? Listen to the podcast: Rennthusiast Radio is available on all major podcast apps. Watch more from us: Will’s YouTube channel, Rennthusiast Derek’s YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. JAN 27

    Porsche’s Biggest Wins and Biggest Missteps of 2025

    In this episode, Will and I break down Rennlist’s “Porsche’s Biggest Wins of 2025, And the Quiet Missteps.” We go point by point and tell you where we agree, where we push back, and what actually matters if you drive your cars and pay the bills. We cover: The 992.2 transition and the hybrid GTS, smart move or the start of the slideThe manual squeeze, and why Porsche keeps boxing you into certain trimsWhy GT cars still carry the brand, and why buying one feels like a gamePorsche EVs, great design, brutal depreciation, and what that means for real ownersPricing drift, option creep, and why sticker shock finally hit the mainstreamTrim overload, too many variants, and why it matters when you’re shopping usedWeight gain across the lineup, and how Porsche hides it better than anyoneThe hardest truth, Porsche ownership feels less accessible than it used toDerek’s biggest 2025 miss, the Boxster and Cayman ICE pause and the messy EV rollout Rennlist article we discuss: https://rennlist.com/how-tos/slideshows/porsche-s-biggest-wins-of-2025-and-the-quiet-missteps-1002636#intro Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc. Watch our channels: Will - Rennthusiast YouTube Derek - ElevenAfterNine YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. JAN 20

    The 996 GT3 Wants To Bite You, Here’s Why

    Ep. 82 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. JAN 13

    Porsche Dealership Secrets Revealed - Interview with Top Porsche Dealer Shannon Harper

    Shannon Harper of Harper Porsche, Knoxville, Tennessee runs a Porsche store the way most of us wish every dealer did: No games and no nonsense. We talk pricing, ADMs, and the stuff you ask us about all the time, especially allocations and why some cars feel impossible to get. What we cover Why some dealers add big markups, and why Shannon refuses to do itWhat really happens when someone flips a new GT carHow allocation works, and why GT cars stay tightHow Porsche rewards dealers, and what the “hoops” actually look likeWhat a Gen 5 Porsche dealership is, and why it feels like a Porsche clubhouseShannon’s personal collection, and why he is obsessed with green carsThe most reliable Porsche pick for a normal owner who just wants a car that worksPLATICA, how it started, and how it turned into a serious event Porsche PLATICA info Knoxville, TennesseeSunday, May 3, 2026Follow @porsche_platica on Instagram for ticket announcements and updatesWebsite: porsche-platica dot comRennthusiast Radio Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Watch Will Rennthusiast on YouTube Watch Derek ElevenAfterNine on YouTube If you have a dealer experience that made you swear off a store forever, tell us in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  7. JAN 6

    The Porsche Everyone Wants - Is The 997 Worth it?

    In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, you hear the full ownership story behind one of the most talked-about modern 911s. Will breaks down eight months with his 2009 997.2 Carrera S manual in Guards Red. The good, the bad, and the expensive. You hear how he found a rare manual car in a sea of PDKs. You hear what felt off right after delivery. You hear how $13,000 in maintenance and mods changed the car, and his opinion of the platform. We talk real buying advice. What to ask sellers. What PPIs miss. Why borescope proof matters. Why cold second gear surprises owners. Why the 997.2 feels different from both older air-cooled cars and newer 991s. If you are shopping for a 997.2, this episode matters. If you already own one, this will sound familiar. Topics covered: • Finding a rare 997.2 manual • Ownership reality after 80k+ miles • Transmission behavior and cold shifting • Exhaust, suspension, and seat upgrades • $13k in work, what was worth it • Is the 997.2 really an $80k driving experience • Would he buy another one Watch Will’s full video series on the car on the Rennthusiast YouTube channel. Check out Derek’s reviews and ownership stories on ElevenAfterNine. Subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us if you think the 997 is actually worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    911 or Boxster for Your First Porsche?

    This week, you get a holiday revisit of one of our most requested topics. Should your first Porsche be a 911 or a Boxster? Before the episode starts, Derek shares a few updates from the road, plus a straight take on winter driving. If you own the car you love, do not park it for months and stare at it. Pick the right day, set the car up right, drive it, then rinse the salt off. Questions? Email Derek at 11afternine@gmail.com Watch Will’s channel: Rennthusiast on YouTube Watch Derek’s channel: ElevenAfterNine on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
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Rennthusiast Radio is a down-to-earth Porsche podcast filled with straight talk for everyday Porsche enthusiasts. Hosts Will and Derek are here to share their successes and mistakes in the relentless obsession with owning and experiencing these captivating cars.  Join them for a weekly journey through the world of Porsche ownership. Whether it’s from our own very tangible, hands-on ownership experiences or from the viewpoints of our guests – people who you want to hear from about the hobby – each episode is going to give you a weekly dose of Porsche entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Will & Derek
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rennthusiast
  • Show Website
    Rennthusiast Radio

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