Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

A Porsche podcast for everyday owners — Derek from ElevenAfterNine has honest conversations about buying, owning, and driving these cars in the real world. No press cars and no sponsored opinions. Honest talk from someone deep in the culture and interviews with people who live it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  You’re Killing Your Porsche by Babying It | The Motor Oil Geek

  Aug 18, 20261h 10m

  Could babying your Porsche actually be shortening the life of its engine? This week on Eleven After Nine, I sit down with Lake Speed Jr., better known as The Motor Oil Geek, for a conversation every Porsche owner should hear. Lake is a Certified Lubrication Specialist, Oil Monitoring Analyst, Porsche owner, founder of SPEEDiagnostix, and one of the people behind the development of Driven Racing Oil. He has spent years studying used oil samples and what they can tell us about engine wear. We start with one of the most debated issues in the Porsche world, bore scoring. Is the commonly quoted 2% bore-scoring rate really the whole story? Lake explains what he found after looking at thousands of oil samples, why elevated iron, aluminum and silicon matter, and why a single oil analysis tells you far less than watching the trend over several oil changes. Then we get into the part that surprised me most. FIND LAKE SPEED JR. / THE MOTOR OIL GEEK The Motor Oil Geek on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek The Motor Oil Geek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotoroilgeek/ SPEEDiagnostix: https://www.speediagnostix.com/ SPEEDiagnostix Oil Analysis Kits: https://www.speediagnostix.com/collections/oil-analysis-kit PRODUCTS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Nothing here is sponsored. Lake receives nothing from any oil or fuel brand and said so on the record. Links marked ★ are affiliate links — same price to you, small commission to me. See the disclosure below. Motor oil Driven DT40 — https://amzn.to/4wyUgQ3 — what I run in the 997 Driven DI40 — https://amzn.to/4g4RWLS — for direct-injection engines Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 X4 — Lake rates this one highly ⚠️ Note: Mobil 1 sells several 0W-40s and they are not the same oil. The Euro FS 0W-40 shears out of grade quickly per Lake's data. Check the exact product before you buy. Fuel system Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner — https://amzn.to/4cJSl3U — one bottle, one tank, roughly once a year Top Tier fuel brands: Shell V-Power, Exxon and Mobil Synergy, Chevron, Costco Oil filter Purolator ONE — https://amzn.to/4glDxd7 — what Lake is currently running Air filter No link on purpose. Lake's advice is to use a high-efficiency OEM-spec filter, avoid aftermarket high-flow filters, and follow the factory replacement interval rather than changing early. NOTE: Always verify the oil viscosity, specification, filter and maintenance requirements for your exact vehicle. Products discussed during the episode were not presented as universal recommendations for every Porsche engine. CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE Website, Porsche Consulting & More: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Eleven After Nine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome Lake Speed Jr (@TheMotorOilGeek) 02:00 - Lake's Custom Boxster & Sumabore Plasma Technology 05:30 - The 2% Bore Scoring Myth vs. Real Data (20,000+ Samples) 12:15 - How to Read Iron, Silicon & Aluminum Wear Metals 14:40 - Fuel Dilution: The Hidden Enemy of Your Engine Oil 22:50 - Top Tier Fuel & Injector Maintenance (Chevron Techron) 31:00 - Winter Storage & How Babying Your Porsche Kills It 37:20 - Air Filters: Why High-Flow Filters Cause Engine Wear 42:00 - Oil Filters & Mobile 1 Formulations Explained 50:30 - ZDDP vs. Molybdenum: Chemistry for Alusil & Lokasil Bores 58:00 - Cold Starts & Idling: Engine Damage at Low Temps 01:08:00 - Lake's Golden Rule for Engine Longevity Disclosure: Lake led development of Driven Racing Oil and I run DT40 in my 997. He isn't paid by me and this episode isn't sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no cost to you. Nothing Lake recommended was influenced by that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Porsche Secrets From the Man Who Designed the 981, Carrera GT & Cayenne

  Aug 11, 20261h 46m

  Most Porsche owners know the cars. Very few ever get to hear how the decisions behind them were actually made. My guest this week is Hugh Robinson, the former Porsche designer who spent 15 years inside Porsche during one of the most important periods in the company's modern history. Hugh helped bring the original Cayenne interior to production, worked on the production interior of the Carrera GT, and created the design that became the 981 Boxster and Cayman. And he has some stories. We get into the internal decisions, arguments, compromises and engineering problems that shaped cars many of us now have sitting in our garages. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why Porsche believed in the Cayenne when many enthusiasts thought it would destroy the company • How the Cayenne helped give Porsche the money and confidence to build cars like the GT3 and GT4 • Why Hugh thought Porsche should take the Cayenne racing at Dakar • The real reason the Carrera GT was created alongside the Cayenne • How the Carrera GT's famous high-mounted wooden shifter almost disappeared from the production car • The engineering work required to save that shifter • Why the 918 Spyder needed to debut before the 981 Boxster and Cayman • Why Hugh deliberately wanted the 981 to stop looking like a smaller 911 • The single design decision that gave Hugh enough freedom to completely change the 981's shape • What Hugh wanted on the 981 that Porsche would not approve • Why he believes the Boxster should never be considered simply the Porsche you buy when you cannot afford a 911 • Hugh's ideal version of the 981 Boxster • The color combination he originally imagined for the 981 • His defense of the controversial 996 headlights • Why he believes the 996 and early Boxster are finally getting the appreciation they deserve • The one Porsche Hugh would choose if he could put anything in his garage This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on ElevenAfterNine. If you love Porsche design, the 981 generation, Carrera GT, Cayenne, 996, or simply want to know how these cars actually went from sketches and clay models to production, I think you're going to enjoy this one. GUEST Hugh Robinson — Porsche design, 1999–2014 indiGO Technologies: https://indigotech.com ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & consulting: https://elevenafternine.com Main channel: https://youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast channel: https://youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/theelevenafternine Business: 11afternine@gmail.com Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com. Porsche Consulting and Advice for Buyers and Enthusiasts. CHAPTERS 0:00 — Introducing Hugh Robinson 0:47 — Joining Porsche in 1999: 1,500 people, three body styles 4:20 — Finishing the E1 Cayenne interior with VW 6:05 — "This is the car that will kill Porsche" 8:31 — Why the 356 was practical first 11:51 — The beer case is a design requirement 12:32 — The first Cayenne was a genuine off-roader 14:41 — The Dakar Cayenne that never happened 17:38 — Why the Cayenne is the reason you have a GT3 22:23 — Carrera GT: the counterweight to the Cayenne 24:07 — The production car had to match the show car 25:30 — "We're not doing another 959" 30:00 — The fight to keep the high-mounted shifter 34:11 — Making a race-car shift position actually work 37:05 — Why Porsche design is a team sport 41:26 — Why the 918 had to launch before the 981 46:00 — Designing the 981 as a junior supercar 52:44 — The Boxster is not a poor man's 911 55:20 — The one thing he lost on the 981 56:44 — The design competition: twelve models down to two 1:00:53 — The door skin trade and the roof gap 1:09:09 — Cabriolet roofs, the 991, and Targas 1:17:46 — The 981 Speedster humps 1:19:37 — The right color for a Porsche 1:22:40 — The 996 "runny egg" headlights, defended 1:34:37 — The underdog Porsches about to have their day 1:37:38 — One Porsche in his garage 1:44:00 — What he's building now at indiGO Technologies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  The Porsche Upgrade Most Owners Waste Money On | Andy Hendriksen (While You're In There)

  Aug 4, 20261h 14m

  Porsche owners love upgrading their cars. But when does an upgrade actually make your Porsche worse? Andy Hendriksen from the "While You're In There" YouTube channel joins me again for a detailed conversation about one of the easiest places to spend thousands of dollars unnecessarily: suspension. We get into coilovers, OEM suspension, worn shocks, bushings, control arms, alignment, corner balancing, tires, ride height and the expensive parts Porsche owners are often convinced they need. Andy has tried Bilstein, KW, KONI, Öhlins and plenty of factory Porsche setups across everything from the 993 and 996 to the 987. His conclusion might surprise you. -------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS -------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Sunday Morning Catch-Up & Emergency Pancakes 01:29 - PCA Downeast Region "Porsches in the Park" & Dempsey Center 03:37 - Detailing Tools, Polishing Paint & Flow State 08:00 - How Do You Know Your Porsche Suspension Is Shot? 13:10 - How Worn Rear Suspension Ruins Front Steering Feel 16:40 - OEM vs. Aftermarket: Coilovers, Monoballs & Over-Adjustability 25:15 - DIY Mechanical Tips: Rust, Safety & The Spring Compressor Rule 31:15 - Why OEM Porsche Suspension Design Is Underrated 34:25 - The OEM-Plus Sweet Spot (987 Spyder Springs & Koni Sports) 37:15 - Ohlins Road & Track: The Ultimate Street Setup 39:55 - The Monoball Mistake: Why Solid Bushings Ruin Street Porsches 43:12 - Proper Alignment Mechanics, Kinematic Toe & Corner Balancing 49:50 - String Alignments vs. The $10,000 CSM Performance Laser System 56:30 - The Single Best Driving Upgrade: Tires & Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 01:01:17 - Guessing Andy’s New Mystery Porsche (Engine in Back, 3 Pedals) 01:06:38 - Introducing Elferlog: The Digital Maintenance Logbook for Porsches -------------------------------------------------- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE & FEATURED LINKS -------------------------------------------------- • Track & Organize Your Porsche Records: https://elferlog.com • CSM Performance Alignment Systems: https://csmperformance.com/ • Dempsey Center (Cancer Support Services): https://www.dempseycenter.org/ • PCA Downeast Region: https://der.pca.org/ Amazon links below. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using these links helps support ElevenAfterNine at no additional cost to you. Quality Spring Compressor: https://amzn.to/4yXh1Q7 Metric Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4xnqDSM Metric Crowfoot Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/4wKsvVO Important: As Andy mentions in the episode, spring compressors deserve extra caution. Buy a quality tool and use it correctly. A compressed suspension spring stores a tremendous amount of energy. -------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE -------------------------------------------------- Main YouTube Channel: YouTube @ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube Channel: YouTube @ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: @theelevenafternine Website and Porsche Consulting: www.ElevenAfterNine.com Questions, Porsche consulting inquiries or podcast ideas: 11afternine@gmail.com If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and leave a comment below. I want to know what suspension is currently on your Porsche and whether you would stay OEM, go OEM-plus or install coilovers. ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast channel and podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. #Porsche #Porsche911 #Porsche997 #Porsche996 #PorscheBoxster #PorscheSuspension #ElevenAfterNine #Elferlog #Ohlins #MichelinPilotSport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Is Fister Exhaust the Best First Mod for Your Porsche? | Darin Fister

  Jul 28, 202645 min

  In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, Derek sits down with good friend and Porsche community icon Darin Fister, founder of FD Motorsports. Known widely for creating the legendary Fister Exhaust and the game-changing Goldenrod shift linkage, Darin shares his story—from fabricating in his driveway to building one of the most respected aftermarket names in the Porsche world. We dive into how the Fister exhaust design was created, why build quality and tone matter over pure volume, how to eliminate cabin drone, and what makes these modifications the ultimate bang-for-your-buck upgrade for 993, 996, 997, and water-cooled Porsches alike. --------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Darin Fister 02:23 - Why Exhaust is the First Mod Every Porsche Owner Wants 03:30 - The History & Origin Story of FD Motorsports (2005 to Today) 08:20 - Customer-First Philosophy & Organic Business Growth 12:15 - Developing the Fister Exhaust Sound: Stage 1, 2, and 3 Explained 17:43 - 993 vs. 996 / 997 Exhaust Systems & Center Bypasses 22:33 - New R&D: Developing Exhaust Options for 996 / 997 Turbos 24:14 - Why Aftermarket Exhausts Drone & How Fister Prevents It 28:18 - DIY Installation Tips: How to Install a Fister Exhaust at Home 35:35 - Ceramic Coating (Cerakote) Benefits for Thermal Management 38:08 - The Origin Story of the Legendary "Goldenrod" Shift Linkage 44:30 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH FD MOTORSPORTS: Website: https://fdmotorsports.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdmotorsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fdmotorsports CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE: Website: https://elevenafternine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: @theelevenafternine --------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ELEVENAFTERNINE: ElevenAfterNine is an automotive community platform, podcast, and channel dedicated to celebrating Porsche culture, owner stories, mechanical insights, and authentic technical discussions with the top voices in the Porsche ecosystem. #Porsche #FisterExhaust #FDMotorsports #ElevenAfterNine #Porsche911 #Porsche993 #Porsche997 #Porsche996 #Goldenrod #PorscheSound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  7 Things a “Clean CARFAX” Isn’t Telling You

  Jul 21, 202629 min

  A "Clean CARFAX" report is supposed to give you total peace of mind—but it can easily give you a false sense of security. In this episode of Eleven After Nine, Derek breaks down 7 hidden secrets, red flags, and nuances hiding in plain sight inside vehicle history reports. Whether you’re hunting for a Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman, or any enthusiast car, relying solely on a clean report can cost you thousands—or make you walk away from an absolute bargain. In This Episode, We Cover: Why a "clean" CARFAX doesn't mean a car was never in an accident. The simple VIN swap trick unscrupulous sellers use to trick buyers. How to spot winter drivers vs. stored garage queens using service months. Why CARFAX frequently inflates ownership numbers (and how to verify the real count). What quick-lube shops vs. specialist mechanics reveal about a owner's ethos. How minor damage reports can actually create incredible buying opportunities. Derek's cautionary tale buying a 1982 911 SC and why a Porsche-specific PPI is non-negotiable. Resources & Consulting Official Website: www.ElevenAfterNine.com Book 1-on-1 Car Buying Consulting: www. elevenafternine.com/consulting.html Main YouTube Site : https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Listen on Apple Podcasts: Eleven After Nine on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify: Eleven After Nine on Spotify Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & The Truth About CARFAX Reports 01:21 – What History Reports Can (and CAN'T) See 02:40 – Secret #1: The VIN Swap Trick 03:47 – Secret #2: Decoding Salt States & Winter Driving Patterns 05:07 – Secret #3: Why CARFAX Gets Ownership Counts Wrong 06:17 – Secret #4: Service Location Red Flags (Quick-Lubes vs. Specialists) 08:15 – Calling Shops & Reclaiming Records From Dealers 09:30 – Secret #5: The "Repeated Visit" Pattern (Spotting Lemons) 10:45 – Odometer Rollbacks vs. Simple Transposition Errors 11:58 – Secret #6: Minor Damage vs. Minor Accidents (Where the Bargains Are) 15:47 – Secret #7: The Cost of "Stories" When Reselling 17:34 – Derek’s Cautionary Tale: The $12k Drooping 911 SC 21:50 – Why Receipts Beat CARFAX Every Single Time 23:15 – Wrap-Up & Final Buyer Advice Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below with your own CARFAX horror stories or hidden gem finds! #Porsche #Carfax #UsedCarBuying #Porsche911 #ElevenAfterNine #PrePurchaseInspection #CarBuyingTips #PorscheLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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