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

    Porsche 912 Bonfire Controversy & Wild Rally Adventures | Ep. 39

    Would you burn a classic Porsche 912 if it was beyond saving? That's exactly what happened at Overcrest—and not everyone in the Porsche community thought it was funny. In Episode 39 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin return with rally adventures, mechanical mishaps, and a controversy that has classic Porsche enthusiasts talking. Paul shares his Overcrest experience, from California's spectacular Lost Coast to 23 miles of rough gravel roads that pushed his Porsche 944 to its limits. The adventure also featured a memorable Citroën SM, incredible driving scenery, and a stripped Porsche 912 transformed into a bonfire. Casey recounts his first multi-day rally in West Virginia, where the mountain roads delivered some of the best driving of his life. Not everything went according to plan, though, including an alternator failure that forced some creative problem-solving. The conversation also turns to the realities of Porsche ownership. Does being featured at Luftgekühlt make your car more valuable? How do you find a trustworthy Porsche specialist? And is spending thousands on engine modifications really worth it? Plus, the guys introduce a $75,000 three-car garage challenge with a CTEK giveaway, discuss horsepower and rally performance, and answer more listener questions. It's another episode filled with real driving experiences, mechanical insights, classic Porsche debates, and the stories that make car culture worth celebrating. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Paul Kramer | AutoKennel Instagram: @autokennel paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks dave@sonderwerks.com Have a question for the show? Reach out to the hosts on Instagram or visit https://shiftedopinions.com. Follow Shifted Opinions on Apple Podcasts and share the episode with a fellow Porsche enthusiast.

  2. Oct 22

    What Makes a Great Porsche Rally? Plus Porsche's New Supercar | Ep. 38

    What makes a Porsche rally truly memorable? The perfect roads, the cars, or the moments you never see coming? In Episode 38 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin explore the passion behind Porsche rally culture, classic car ownership, and what makes a great driver's car. The guys discuss Porsche's rumored new supercar, potential flat-eight power, and where it might fit among the brand's legendary performance cars. Casey shares his first experience behind the wheel of a Honda S2000, along with thoughts on the original Acura NSX. The conversation then turns to rally adventures. From last-minute repairs and mechanical surprises to Paul's 1,000-mile Southern California road trip, the hosts explain why unforgettable experiences often matter more than perfect paint. They also tackle a question every classic Porsche owner faces: Should you worry about rock chips and imperfections, or just get out and drive? Plus, Paul and Dave share practical advice on classic 911 values, consignments, inspections, and working with sellers. An episode for Porsche enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who believes the best cars are the ones you actually drive. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Paul Kramer | AutoKennel Instagram: @autokennel Email: paul@autokennel.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Email: dave@sonderwerks.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Email: casey@groupccuration.com Follow Shifted Opinions for more unfiltered conversations about Porsche, collector cars, driving experiences, and automotive culture.

  3. Oct 15

    Episode 37: Inside Luftgekühlt 12 — Rare Porsches, Racing Legends & Wild Stories

    What really happens behind the scenes at one of the most celebrated Porsche gatherings in the world? In Episode 37 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin recap Luftgekühlt 12, sharing their experiences with rare Porsche race cars, motorsport legends, exclusive gatherings, and some unexpected adventures along the way. Casey shares how an impromptu ride with racing legend Tommy Kendall turned into an unforgettable story, while Dave takes us inside the event's incredible collection of historic Porsches, including the legendary Whittington Brothers' race cars and the Le Mans-winning Porsche 935. The conversation also covers encounters with Porsche racing icon Hurley Haywood, standout cars from the Harper Porsche collection, and the challenges of getting everything home when Dave's tow truck suffers a major engine failure. Plus, the guys answer listener questions about the growing Porsche rally scene, car preparation, the best four-cylinder rally cars, and why the Porsche 944 deserves more respect. In This Episode: Luftgekühlt 12 highlights and behind-the-scenes experiences Casey's unexpected adventure with Tommy Kendall Rare Porsche 935s, 962s, and other historic race cars Stories involving Hurley Haywood and Porsche racing history Dave's costly truck breakdown on the way home Porsche rallies, preparation mistakes, and four-cylinder favorites From priceless racing history to hilarious road-trip mishaps, this episode is a reminder that Porsche culture is about more than just the cars. It's about the people, experiences, and stories that come with them. Connect with the Hosts Paul Kramer | AutoKennel Instagram: @autokennel Business: paul@autokennel.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Business: dave@sonderwerks.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Business: casey@groupccuration.com Follow Shifted Opinions for more Porsche stories, automotive discussions, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the enthusiast community.

  4. Oct 8

    Episode 36: 2,000 Miles, Destroyed Tires & a Porsche 928 Pushed to Its Limits

    A 2,000-mile rally. Destroyed tires. Brutal mountain roads. And a Porsche 928 that took a serious beating. In Episode 36 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin break down one of the most technical rallies they've experienced, including unexpected tire wear, suspension damage, challenging roads, and what it really takes to keep a vintage Porsche going. But the rally is only the beginning. The guys also discuss their upcoming Luftgekühlt experience, why buying a great car from a shady seller can be a terrible idea, the surprising appeal of the Porsche 996 Carrera 4S, and whether Porsche's PDK transmission is actually better than shifting manually. Plus, they debate Ferrari 550 Barchetta styling, rising manual-transmission premiums, Porsche Boxster Spyder values, and why spending thousands on repairs doesn't necessarily make a car worth more. If you're into classic Porsches, collector cars, road rallies, and unfiltered automotive opinions, this episode is for you. Follow Paul, Dave, and Casey on Instagram for more cars, rally adventures, and behind-the-scenes content. For business inquiries, contact the hosts through their respective business emails.

  5. Oct 1

    Episode 35: The Rally That Broke Almost Everything

    What happens when 35 cars tackle seven high-alpine passes? Eventually, things start breaking. Paul Kramer checks in from the Two Lane Tours Outrun the Sun rally with special guest Lane Skelton, while Casey Parkin and Dave Van Epps join the conversation for a full recap of the chaos. Lane’s Porsche 911 Carrera gets sidelined with a fuel-pump failure. A C5 Corvette develops brake problems. A vintage Porsche gets hit by a deer. Another car needs its suspension welded back together. Multiple cars suffer mechanical problems along the way. And somehow, Paul’s high-mileage Porsche 928 keeps going. Dave also recaps Targa Carolina and talks about getting back into rally driving after his GT3 RS accident, while Casey gets a taste of what’s coming when he finally heads out on his own rally. Then the guys dig into rally preparation, the modifications you should never make immediately before an event, dream international rallies, driving in Japan, radio setups, repainting collectible Porsches, the economics of classic-car restorations, and the Porsche 915 vs. G50 transmission debate. Featuring Lane Skelton of Lane Skelton Designs, Driving While Awesome, and Radwood. FOLLOW THE SHIFTED OPINIONS CREW Paul Kramer / Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel Business: paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin / Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Business: casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps / Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Business: dave@sonderwerks.com

  6. Sep 24

    Episode 34: GT Cars vs. Sports Cars — What Do Enthusiasts Really Want?

    Would you rather have an uncompromising sports car—or something you can actually drive all day? In Episode 34 of Shifted Opinions, Casey Parkin, Paul Kramer, and Dave Van Epps debate GT cars versus sports cars and how comfort, transmission choice, driving environment, age, and intended use can change what enthusiasts actually want. The conversation includes the Porsche 968, 944 Turbo, 928, 911 and GT3, along with why the 968 sits in an interesting middle ground between sports car and grand tourer. They also tackle the classic “slow car fast” argument, whether buyers should really fear cars that have seen track use, rally-car choices, Porsche ownership problems, and whether social media has pushed certain enthusiast cars—and even specific colors—to irrational levels of hype. Plus: rally preparation, Porsche engine projects, a very troublesome 928, Goodwood Revival plans, listener questions, and the usual Shifted Opinions banter. Follow and contact the hosts: Casey Parkin — Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration casey@groupccuration.com Paul Kramer — Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel paul@autokennel.com Dave Van Epps — Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks dave@sonderwerks.com

  7. Sep 17

    Episode 33: The Ultimate $300K 4-Car Garage

    You have $300,000 to build a four-car dream garage — but there are rules. One car from the USA. One from Germany. One from Italy. One from Japan. Paul, Dave, and Casey build their garages from scratch, and their choices range from genuinely brilliant to completely questionable. The debate includes everything from Porsches, Ferraris and Lamborghinis to an Integra Type R, RX-7, Land Cruiser, Trans Am, Ford Mach-E Rally… and yes, Casey somehow finds a way to put a Chrysler Pacifica into his dream garage. Then the guys turn to listener submissions, break down their picks, roast a few questionable choices, and debate which garage actually makes the most sense. Now it’s your turn: $300K, four countries, four vehicles. What are you buying? Connect with the Hosts Paul Kramer — @autokennel paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin — @groupccuration casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps — @sonderwerks dave@sonderwerks.com

  8. Sep 10

    Old Cars Were Better at THIS | What Modern Cars Lost | Ep. 32

    Modern cars are faster, safer and easier to live with—but did we lose something along the way? In Episode 32 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin and Dave Van Epps dig into the things they genuinely miss about old cars: thin A-pillars, incredible visibility, wing windows, pop-out rear glass, real bumpers, hood ornaments, pop-up headlights, spare tires and the simple, mechanical feeling that made older cars feel different. The conversation also gets into where the “modern Porsche” era really begins—and why going back to a vintage Porsche after years in newer cars can be a shock. Then the discussion takes a bigger turn: what happens when the enthusiast car you bought to DRIVE becomes so valuable that driving it starts causing anxiety? From a manual Ferrari 360 purchased for around $90,000 and later sold for nearly $300,000 to an ultra-rare Aqua Blue 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS potentially worth more than $900,000, the guys debate whether collectors should cash out, buy something cheaper—or stop watching the market and keep driving the cars they love. Plus: 996 and 997 GT3 values, Porsche transaxle cars, the 968 Turbo S, collector-car insurance, Carfax damage, Le Mans strategy and some of the best driving roads in America. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: Paul Kramer | AutoKennel Instagram: @autokennel Business: paul@autokennel.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Business: casey@groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Business: dave@sonderwerks.com Subscribe to Shifted Opinions for honest conversations about Porsche, collector cars, vintage cars, the enthusiast market and the cars that are actually worth driving. #ShiftedOpinions #Porsche #ClassicCars #Porsche911 #GT3RS #CollectorCars #VintageCars #CarPodcast

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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
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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