Full Throttle Talk

Tim Harris

Full Throttle Talk is an automotive podcast for car enthusiasts, Porsche fans, supercar owners, collector-car buyers, and performance driving addicts who want real car conversation — not surface-level reviews. This car podcast dives deep into the automotive topics enthusiasts actually care about. This automotive podcast covers: Porsche models, GT cars, air-cooled history, and modern performance Supercars, exotic cars, and high-performance vehicles Collector car values, auctions, and market analysis Classic cars, modern sports cars, and ownership insights Automotive news, engineering, design, and industry trends Driving stories, road rallies, car events, and enthusiast culture Whether you’re into Porsche 911s, Ferraris, modern performance cars, or investment-grade collector vehicles, Full Throttle Talk delivers long-form automotive discussion from people who actually live in the car world. If you love cars — and you want deeper insight into driving, ownership, and market trends — this is the automotive podcast you’ve been looking for.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ferrari Breaks the Rules Again, ZR1X Performance Shock, and Has Porsche Lost Its Way?

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew dives into one of the biggest debates in modern enthusiast cars: Has Porsche lost its way? But first — things get wild. Tim straps into the Blue Shock Race X5 kart, a machine built on a Tony Kart chassis producing 44 horsepower with four-wheel disc brakes. It’s closer to a race car than a kart… and it’s completely unhinged. Then the conversation shifts to the biggest developments shaking the enthusiast car world: • Ferrari changes the rules again with the 296 Speciale and rumored 296 CS • The Corvette ZR1X performance numbers are emerging — and they’re borderline unbelievable • BMW may add rear-biased AWD to the M2, raising questions about the future of driver-focused cars And then we tackle the question enthusiasts everywhere are starting to ask: Has Porsche lost its way? With 20+ variants of the 911, escalating prices, and GT engines drifting further from their motorsport roots, we debate whether Porsche is still at the top of the enthusiast world… or slowly moving away from what made the brand legendary. We close with one of our favorite segments: This or That — Your Forever Sports Car Rules: • Under $250k MSRP • Built within the last 20 years • Your spouse must be willing to drive it coast-to-coast Matchups include: • 718 Spyder RS vs Ferrari 458 Spider • GT3 Touring vs Lotus Emira V6 • 993 Carrera S vs Ferrari 355 + BMW E36 M3 If you could only choose one sports car for the rest of your life, what would it be? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and join the Full Throttle Talk newsletter for behind-the-scenes updates and exclusive content: https://fullthrottletalk.com

    1h 23m
  2. JAN 10

    This Is a STREET-LEGAL Formula Car (Yes, Really) — RYN Motors Founder EXPLAINS Everything

    A street-legal formula car sounds like internet nonsense. Until you meet Caleb Borgstrom. In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, Tim Harris sits down with one of the founders of RYN Motors to tear apart one of the most unreasonable automotive ideas in years — and why it might actually work. This isn’t a concept render. This isn’t a YouTube kit car. This is a real, engineered, road-registrable, formula-style machine built by someone who got tired of being told, “That’s impossible.” In this episode, we get into the uncomfortable questions: Why Caleb refused to accept that formula cars should be track-only The exact moment this went from a sketch to “we’re actually building this” Chassis, suspension, engine, and gearbox decisions nobody agrees on The hardest engineering and regulatory problems — and how they reshaped the car Lap times vs. reliability vs. drivability (something always loses) What “street legal” really means in the real world Who should absolutely NOT buy this car Pricing, customization limits, delivery reality, and long-term support This conversation isn’t marketing fluff. It’s about tradeoffs, consequences, and obsession — the stuff most founders won’t say out loud. If you’re tired of: Overweight supercars Track toys that can’t survive real use “Driver’s cars” built by committees …this episode is for you. Subscribe to Full Throttle Talk for unfiltered conversations with the builders who refuse to play it safe. Connect with Us Paul Kramer 714-335-4911paul@autokennel.com Instagram / Facebook: @autokennel David Van Epps 704-799-7680dave@sonderwerks.com Instagram / Facebook: @sonderwerks Tim Harris 512-758-0206 (text only)tim@timandjulieharris.com

    1h 3m
  3. JAN 7

    25-Year Rule Imports, 2026 Performance Cars & BAT Market Truths | Full Throttle Talk

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we kick off the new year with one of our most wide-ranging—and opinionated—episodes yet. We cover the return of legendary roads as The Snake in Malibu reopens after seven years, along with the first real twisty-road shakedown of a rally-prepped air-cooled 911. There’s also a New Year’s Day drive in a Ferrari 296 GTS, where the steering wheel haptics controversy is finally settled. We dig into recent GT3 RS outings, the revival of a 964 C4, and why analog still matters more than ever. In automotive news, we share an FTT exclusive on RYN Motors and ask the question nobody else seems to be asking: can a Formula-style car for the road actually work? We also discuss the rumored return of the Toyota GR MR2 and Arizona’s very real attempt at building its own version of an Autobahn. Looking ahead to 2026, we talk about cars that are actually worth paying attention to, including the Caterham Project V, the Toyota GR MR2, the Corvette C8 ZR1X, and why the Porsche GT2 RS still counts. The 25-year rule takes center stage with newly eligible icons, including the Porsche 996 GT3 RS (EU), Ferrari 550 Barchetta, RUF RTurbo, Renault Clio V6, and Honda Integra Type R (DC5). We also break down what’s really happening in the market, including no-reserve versus no-sale auctions on Bring a Trailer, Speedster values finally waking up, and what’s truly winning—and losing—heading into 2026. Plus listener questions, aftermarket body quality debates, and why details still matter. No hype. No influencer nonsense. Just real car ownership, market insight, and strong opinions. Connect with us. Paul Kramer, 714-335-4911, paul@autokennel.com, Instagram and Facebook @autokennel David Van Epps, 704-799-7680, dave@sonderwerks.com, Instagram and Facebook @sonderwerks Tim Harris, 512-758-0206 (text only), tim@timandjulieharris.com

    2h 17m
  4. 12/17/2025

    Full Throttle Christmas: One Car from Santa, GT3 Dreams & 2026 Resolutions

    $130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That” Ho ho hold my torque wrench—this week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle  We start with What Did You Do in Cars This Week? including: A visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us) Targa Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has that gearbox story In Automotive News, things escalate quickly: Modern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide Porsche unveils the ultra-limited 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche—$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status Fiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here? Topic of the Week:A full Bring a Trailer deep dive—what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever.  Christmas Edition: This or ThatSanta says you’ve been good. You get ONE car.Total budget: $130,000.Yes—it can be a 911. Carrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC?We debate. You decide. We wrap with listener questions and feedback—from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community.  Bonus Segment:Our Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026– The car you’re finally buying– The project you’re finishing– The YOLO trip that has to happen Merry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline.  Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paul@autokennel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dave@sonderwerks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠tim@timandjulieharris.com⁠

    2h 9m
4.8
out of 5
40 Ratings

About

Full Throttle Talk is an automotive podcast for car enthusiasts, Porsche fans, supercar owners, collector-car buyers, and performance driving addicts who want real car conversation — not surface-level reviews. This car podcast dives deep into the automotive topics enthusiasts actually care about. This automotive podcast covers: Porsche models, GT cars, air-cooled history, and modern performance Supercars, exotic cars, and high-performance vehicles Collector car values, auctions, and market analysis Classic cars, modern sports cars, and ownership insights Automotive news, engineering, design, and industry trends Driving stories, road rallies, car events, and enthusiast culture Whether you’re into Porsche 911s, Ferraris, modern performance cars, or investment-grade collector vehicles, Full Throttle Talk delivers long-form automotive discussion from people who actually live in the car world. If you love cars — and you want deeper insight into driving, ownership, and market trends — this is the automotive podcast you’ve been looking for.

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