Full Throttle Talk

• Porsche Supercar Smackdown, Is 'Real" Car Journalism Dead & Trends That Need Go (Farting Exhausts, Homage Liverys, etc)

  🎙️ This Week on Full Throttle Talk We’re taking no prisoners. From Porsche supercar fantasy drafts (959, Carrera GT, GT2 RS, GT3 RS… which ONE would you actually keep?) to the death of real automotive journalism (looking at you, YouTubers & manufacturer mouthpieces), we’re calling it like it is. 🔥 Rants include: The dumbest automotive trends that need to vanish (matte paint, carbon fiber overload, burble tunes, and those ridiculous gooseneck wings) Predictions on which fads will age like milk Auction insanity: why vintage Porsche & Ferrari race cars are still the ultimate benchmark Market madness: “Old man spec” 993s breaking six figures — WTF?! Watch talk: what we’re wearing and hunting this week C&C throwbacks, slantnose shakedowns, and Monterey Car Week stories This one’s loaded with car culture controversy, Porsche hot takes, Ferrari digs, auction shockers, and watch-collector banter. If you’re into Porsches, Ferraris, supercars, or just calling BS on the industry, this is your episode. 🔗 Connect With Us Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | [email protected] Parkin — [email protected] Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | [email protected] | IG/FB: @sonderwerksTim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]

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• Resto-Mod Bubble, Overhyped Supercars & Ferrari’s New 849 Testarossa

  Time to rev the engines—this episode of Full Throttle Talk is bursting with high-octane content and turbocharged takes: 1. This Week in Cars: Tim opens the throttle with his brand-new go-kart track. Paul crashes the Good Vibes Breakfast Club and spies the Czinger 21CV Max. Dave battles CIS hot-start demons delivering a 1982 911 Targa, solving the issue at the 11th hour. Casey resurrects a 1973.5 911 Targa, tracks down a 997 GTS stick, and finally gets a clutch slave cylinder after 5 months—plus PCA meet-ups and auction digs. 2. Automotive News & Ferrari Focus: Ferrari just dropped the 849 Testarossa—literally resurrecting one of the most iconic names with a next-gen plug-in hybrid flagship to replace the SF90 Stradale. Powertrain: A mid-rear 4.0L twin-turbo V8 plus three electric motors, delivering around 1,050 horsepower—roughly 50 hp more than the SF90. Performance: 0–62 mph in under 2.3 seconds, top speed 205 mph (330 km/h). Design & Aero: 15% more cooling capacity, 415 kg of downforce at 155 mph, bold blacked-out nose, slotted intakes, and aero channels that nod to the original Testarossa. Interior: Driver-focused wraparound cockpit with raised center console, no central touchscreen—infotainment lives in the driver’s display. Variants & Pricing: Coupe (€460,000) and Spider (€500,000), with EU deliveries starting 2026, U.S. later with tariffs pushing prices higher. Legacy Tie-In: Ferrari recently won back the Testarossa name in EU court, reviving one of the brand’s most legendary badges. Plus: Porsche’s new Turbo S T-Hybrid obliterates Nürburgring times, Porsche’s Macan replacement shifts to FWD bias, and Casey breaks down Porsche’s new wireless EV charging tech. 3. Resto-Mod Bubble Debate:Is the perfect stock car the new holy grail? With bespoke builds from Singer, Ruf, Tuthill, and Canepa dominating auctions, what’s the future for ultra-high-end resto-mods? We break down values, the “Insta effect,” and why unmolested classics may be the real winners. 4. Over-Hyped Cars That Might Crash:From EVs like Hummer EV or Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, to Ferrari Purosangue, modern McLarens, Rimac, and endless special-edition 911s—what’s hot now but destined to cool fast? 5. Greatest Modern Supercar?Tim argues the Ruf CTR Anniversary is today’s McLaren F1—no upper limit on value, pure driver’s car, and recent sales topping $3M. 6. Auction Watch:We’re tracking heavy hitters like the 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 and 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, complete with Classic.com comps and valuation trends. Bonus Segment:By popular demand, “What watch are you wearing today?” returns—because great taste in cars always pairs with great taste in timepieces.  If you’re into Ferrari, Porsche, resto-mod culture, collector car auctions, and unfiltered automotive news, this is your show. Connect with us: Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | [email protected] Parkin — [email protected] Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | [email protected] | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerksTim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]

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• Magnus Math & the $500K Porsche Draft – Half a Mil, Three Cars, No Regrets (Yet)

  On this week’s Full Throttle Talk, we’re going full fantasy football… but for Porsches. Half a million bucks to blow on three modern cars (1999+). Who builds the best garage? Spoiler: everyone thinks they win. The $500K Porsche Draft Tim swings big with a Mezger RS, a widowmaker GT2, and a cult Cayman R (and immediately declares victory). Paul goes left field: a 996.2 GT3, a diesel Cayenne turned overlanding apocalypse rig, and a Carrera T that’s basically nerd-spec porn. Dave grabs a brand-new GT3 RS, a GT4, and a Macan GTS for the “daily driver balance sheet.” Casey? He’s hunting unicorns: a 997 RS, a Boxster Spyder, and a Transsyberia SUV that’ll eat $20K in repairs before you even park it. He also has a backup plan involving a 3.8-swapped Spyder, because of course he does. What We Did in Cars Tim fell head over heels for the Ferrari 296 GTS, dragged his TR2 home, burned hours in a racing sim, announced he’s going back to karting (with Zoe racing too), and has a 550 Spyder project finally inching forward. Paul partied at Matt Farah’s house, argued with Lieberman, Glucker, and Marco at TLG, then argued with his wife about taking her Volvo on a rally before panic-reserving a base Macan. Dave got hands-on with Hendrick Porsche’s ex-GM test mule 959, plus geeked out over what Singer does with leather (and whether it’s worth the six-figure markup). Casey remembered he actually owns a 964, took it to a brewery, and washed cars like a guy working off sins. Listener Questions Who really buys Porsches these days? Are the GT3 RS flash-and-style types Porsche’s target, or is it happening organically? Are 1990s cars “vintage” now, or is that just Gen Z gaslighting us? This Week in Auctions Tim’s watching the Porsche GT market split wide open (limited vs. unlimited). On his radar: a 911 S/T, a 50th Anniversary GT3 RS, and a GT2 RS slugfest. Paul breaks down Magnus Walker’s 996 “celebrity tax” — same car without his name? You’d pay half. Dave and Casey pile on about who’s actually paying for that kind of markup. And Yes, Tariffs Because nothing gets car people worked up like a 3.6% surcharge on their six-figure toys. It’s Porsche nerding, Ferrari flirting, auction autopsies, and enough side rants to fill another podcast. If you came here for polite chatter and artisanal coffee talk, you’re in the wrong garage. Connect with us: Paul Kramer: 714-335-4911 | ⁠[email protected]⁠ Casey Parkin: ⁠[email protected]⁠ David Van Epps: 704-799-7680 | ⁠[email protected]⁠ | Instagram and FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris: 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]

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• Porsche Has Lost Its Mind, Auction Meltdowns & The $250K Dream-Car Cage Match

  This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew goes off the rails (again) and nothing is safe: This week in cars: Tim brags about finishing 2nd at Mid-Ohio…on his racing SIM (doesn’t count). Dave is still tinkering with his “Black Betty” science project. Casey drove a Ferrari 550 and flexed about meeting Alwin Springer. Paul? He’s still triggered about fake sports cars with Apple CarPlay. Automotive insanity: Is Porsche about to unleash 47 new “special editions” just to squeeze the fanboys? GT3 Cabrio, GT2 Touring, 1,000-hp Turbo Hybrid, $8k decals — have they completely lost the plot? Auction meltdowns: From purple-wheeled GT3RSs selling for $428k to “Emory-wannabe” 356s, we break down what’s hot, what’s cold, and what was flat-out robbery. This, That, or The Other: You only get ONE car under $250k for the rest of your life. The choices spark a cage match and more than a little trash talk. Listener Q: 996 vs. C8 Z06 — who wins, who cries, and who gets roasted for their pick. And somewhere in the chaos, we actually stumble onto a few smart takes about trends, values, and why Porsche might be trying to out-Ferrari Ferrari with its “tailor-made” obsession. It’s salty, it’s loud, and it’s packed with car nerd nonsense — in other words, a classic Full Throttle Talk episode. Connect with us: Paul Kramer: 714-335-4911 | [email protected] Casey Parkin: [email protected] David Van Epps: 704-799-7680 | [email protected] | IG & FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris: 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]

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• Monterey Car Week—From Concours to Carbon Fiber Chaos

  Monterey Car Week isn’t what it used to be—and that’s not a bad thing, depending on who you ask. The genteel, wine-and-cheese concours vibe is giving way to a new era of carbon fiber chaos, lifestyle flexing, and influencer-driven hype. From $1M+ one-off boutique builds (it’s not just Singer anymore—dozens of shops are chasing “ultra-exclusive” status) to sky-high ticket prices and an endless sea of YouTubers, the car world is being redefined in real time. Tim recaps his Monterey adventures (plus his shocking purchase of a 1954 Triumph TR2—Egad, not a 911… what will Paul say!?). We debate whether Chinese EVs could spell the downfall of Porsche, BMW, and the European car industry as we know it. We also call out the rise of “safe” car journalism and the flood of shallow influencer content drowning the real enthusiasts. It’s raw, fun, and maybe a little controversial—but that’s exactly how we like it. Connect with us: Paul Kramer: 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casey Parkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps: 704-799-7680⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ | IG and FB is @sonderwerks Tim Harris: 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]

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