Shifted Opinions

Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, Casey Parkin
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Shifted Opinions is the car podcast for enthusiasts who live deep in the details — not just the headlines. Hosted by Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin, the show dives into real conversations about cars, collecting, driving culture, market trends, and the machines that keep us obsessed. From Porsche debates and market shifts to ownership stories, auction results, road experiences, and the opinions enthusiasts argue about in group chats and garages, nothing is off-limits. Expect sharp takes, honest disagreements, and insights shaped by years inside the enthusiast and collector car world. This isn’t hype, reviews, or influencer fluff. It’s the conversations real car people have when the cameras are off. Because opinions change. Cars don’t. And the best discussions happen somewhere in between.

  1. 2d ago

    Another GT3 RS Goes to Heaven—and Advice From “Honest” Used Car Salesmen

    Another Porsche 911 GT3 RS has gone off Angeles Crest—and this one reportedly traveled more than 500 feet down the side of the mountain. Paul, Casey, and Dave discuss what is known about the crash, how the driver was able to walk away, and why the outcome demonstrates the strength of Porsche’s engineering. The crew also provides an update on Dave’s damaged GT3 RS. According to the initial assessment, the car may require approximately $250,000 in damage before it can be declared a total loss. If that happens, would Dave replace it with another GT3 RS—or has he realized that modern GT cars require too much speed before they become truly exciting? The conversation then turns to advice from three “honest” used-car salesmen. Should buyers automatically reject a Porsche because it has high mileage, accident history, imperfect paint, deferred maintenance, rust, or an odometer discrepancy? Or have online auctions conditioned enthusiasts to value perfect documentation more than the actual condition of the car? The hosts also discuss overlooked Porsche values, the continuing appeal of manual air-cooled 911s, 991 Targa ownership problems, Top Tier fuel, G50 versus 915 transmissions, dry-ice cleaning, driving rallies, and what sellers really mean when they describe something as an “honest car.” Connect With the Hosts Paul Kramer | Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel Email: paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Email: casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Email: dave@sonderwerks.com Send the hosts your questions for an upcoming episode of Shifted Opinions.

  2. Jul 23

    Casey’s Hero Disaster, How to Keep Classic 911s Cool, and Why Early 911s Are a Steal Right Now

    A long drive up California’s Highway 1 reminds Paul why early Porsche 911s are so special—and why owning one is not always comfortable. After spending several days behind the wheel of an early 911, Paul, Casey, and Dave discuss what it takes to make a classic Porsche genuinely usable for road trips and rallies. Dave breaks down modern electric air conditioning, including installation requirements, airflow challenges, upgraded alternators, cost, and how it compares with a traditional engine-driven system. The conversation also covers the current Cayman GT4 market, a Mexico Blue 914 hot rod, upcoming rallies, and Casey’s long-awaited drive in a B5 Audi RS4 that did not quite live up to the dream. Then the hosts answer listener questions about radar detectors, repainting versus preserving patina, preparing a car for an online sale, Tuthill-built Porsches, and Porsche facts that sound completely made up—but are actually true. Connect with the hosts: Paul Kramer — AutoKennel Instagram: @autokennel Email: paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin — Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Email: casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps — Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Email: dave@sonderwerks.com

  3. Jul 16

    Meet Jo Bejar: The Car Gal Actually Building and Racing Classic Cars

    Special guest Jo Bejar—known as @a_car_gal on Instagram—joins Shifted Opinions to talk about building, repairing and driving classic cars instead of simply admiring them from behind a screen. Jo shares how she bought a neglected 1972 Datsun 240Z at 18, left it unfinished while completing the automotive restoration program at McPherson College, and later rebuilt it for the Great Race. What followed was a cross-country adventure involving a mystery engine, a donated transmission, electrical problems, parking-lot repairs, fuel-system failures and an alternator issue that kept disguising itself as something else. Jo also discusses working on historically significant race cars, navigating a male-dominated industry, her dream Porsche 911 Slantnose project and the automotive work she loves—and hates—most. Before Jo joins the conversation, Dave provides an update on his recovery following the GT3 RS accident and explains the unusual process of evaluating the heavily damaged Porsche. Follow Jo on Instagram at @a_car_gal. Follow Shifted Opinions and subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more honest conversations about Porsche, classic cars, road rallies and the automotive industry.

  4. Jul 9

    The Air-Cooled Porsche Comfort Debate

    This episode goes from vintage racing chaos to very real Porsche ownership advice. Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps start with The Great Race, Cannonball Run memories, and the kind of car-movie disappointment only a Countach-obsessed kid could understand. Then it turns into a proper Shifted Opinions shop session: 993 cabriolets, a low-mile Boxster Spyder, dead batteries, jumper-pack hacks, a 968 Club Sport, Cayman GTS auction talk, and Paul’s newly acquired Albert Blue 1971 911T. The listener questions get into the good stuff: when does a sports car become too raw to enjoy, what air-cooled Porsche makes the most sense for a first-time owner, whether a cabriolet is secretly the best value 911, what actually makes someone a good driver, and how to keep old air-cooled cars alive on modern fuel. It is part Porsche therapy, part marketplace reality check, and part old-car survival guide.

  5. Jul 2

    The Hidden Cost of Selling a Car, Airbags & Rally Etiquette

    Most auction listings look effortless. They are not. Paul, Casey, and Dave pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to consign and sell an enthusiast car—from photography, research, and write-ups to reserves that miss and the awkward question of who eats the cost. Dave checks in after his GT3 RS accident, leading to a candid conversation about airbags, old-car safety, and why internet reactions rarely reflect real life. Then it is back to rallies: broken 928s, roadside repairs, speeding-ticket etiquette, slow cars that feel fast, ugly cars that grew on us, and a Porsche 993 with a $51,000 service bill. It is not always polished. That is the point.

  6. Jun 23

    The Fastest Way to the Hospital Starts with a GT3RS (Dave Is Fine)

    Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay. After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed. The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good, and why older sports cars may actually provide better feedback for enthusiastic drivers. Plus, Paul recaps over 5,000 miles of rally adventures across 10 states, Pinewood Derby madness, tornado warnings, wildlife encounters, and what may be next for Overcrest Rally. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? 📧 Paul Kramer: paul@autokennel.com 📧 Casey Parkin: casey@groupccuration.com 📧 Dave Van Epps: dave@sonderwerks.com

  7. Jun 11

    Why Are GT3 RS Prices Exploding? Plus Oregon Safari Rally Adventures

    Paul checks in from Oregon after completing the Safari Party rally, sharing stories from gravel roads, beach driving, overland-inspired Porsches, and the incredible people behind one of the most unique automotive events in the country. Meanwhile, Casey breaks down a week of record-setting collector car sales, including a 2011 Porsche GT3 RS, a Heritage Ford GT, Ferrari Speciales, GT2 RS models, and the surprising market trends pushing analog performance cars higher than ever. Dave joins with an update on an incredible Russell Built 964 Safari project, explaining what makes these builds some of the most capable off-road 911s ever created. Plus: The collector car market's latest surprises Safari Party rally highlights Oregon beach driving adventures Ford GT and GT3 RS values Russell Built Safari builds Shifted Opinions merch updates Supporting Pets With Disabilities A fun, laid-back episode packed with rally stories, Porsche talk, collector car insights, and plenty of laughs.

  8. Jun 4

    Porsche 964 vs 993: Which One Would You Keep?

    This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market. Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on multiple high-dollar auctions, including GT3 RS models, Ford GTs, and a Ferrari Pista. The conversation turns philosophical when a listener asks a simple question: Is it really about the car—or is it about the journey? Along the way, the guys debate: Porsche 964 vs 993 ownership Why some collector cars are softening in value The best enthusiast EVs on the horizon Project car updates Fire safety and Element extinguishers Pinewood Derby engineering madness Why rallies create memories that no auction result ever can If you love driving, road trips, Porsche culture, and automotive storytelling, this episode is for you.

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Shifted Opinions is the car podcast for enthusiasts who live deep in the details — not just the headlines. Hosted by Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin, the show dives into real conversations about cars, collecting, driving culture, market trends, and the machines that keep us obsessed. From Porsche debates and market shifts to ownership stories, auction results, road experiences, and the opinions enthusiasts argue about in group chats and garages, nothing is off-limits. Expect sharp takes, honest disagreements, and insights shaped by years inside the enthusiast and collector car world. This isn’t hype, reviews, or influencer fluff. It’s the conversations real car people have when the cameras are off. Because opinions change. Cars don’t. And the best discussions happen somewhere in between.

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  • Creator
    Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, Casey Parkin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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