9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Andy & Lee are joined by Steve from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to dissect the key differences between the manual & PDK transmissions available in Porsche’s 911 GT3.

Steve has owned both manual and PDK versions of the 991.2 GT3 with an otherwise near identical spec, and has driven both on road and track, so is best placed to offer you an owner’s perspective on the question facing anybody in the market for a GT3.

Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace

Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Through four generations from 986 to 718, the Boxster has been a huge success – we gathered a group of Boxster owners at Paragon Porsche to share memories of when the roadster with a boxer engine was first released, before discussing how the concept has evolved and what lies ahead as the Boxster adopts EV tech.

Thank you to Mark, Jamie, Jason and the Paragon team for hosting us and laying on what has become an annual tradition of curry, cars and podcast conversation.

Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace

Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Andy & Lee visit RPM Technik to discuss the greatest water-cooled Porsche 911s of all time with directors Darren & Greig. With plenty of driving experience around the table, which models make the panel’s top three?

This conversation follows on from our previous look at the greater air-cooled 911 of all time, which you can listen to here.

Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace

Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com

This episode is also sponsored by Roadtrip Tribes, the app that keeps your group connected and on track. With real-time synchronized navigation, a built-in walkie-talkie, and the Radar function to locate your tribe while driving, RoadtripTribes ensures your convoy stays together and never deviates from the planned route. No one gets lost, no one gets left behind—just epic road trips.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Driver Ben Barker @benbarkermsport joins the boys to reveal exactly what it’s like racing at the world’s most famous 24-hour race, after his team, GR Racing, secured a dramatic podium finish at the race’s centenary edition. Expect plenty of chat on managing adrenaline, battling fatigue… and using tyre warmers to dry pants and race suits! 

Elsewhere, there’s highlights from Porsches By The Lake.

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We collectively encourage you to follow @porschesbythelake to see when the next event is on.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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The boys are joined by Maz from Garage Therapy, a detailing connoisseur and developer of quality car care products. Maz, whose car history began with a big BHP diesel SEAT before transitioning through a multitude of water-cooled Porsche, explains how his eye for detail and passion for perfectly presented Porsches lead to the creation of GT, before offering some quick tips to keep your own pride and joy in tip top condition. Check out the full range of quality car care products at garagetherapy.co.uk, and you can find your nearest GT-approved detailer via 9werks.co.uk/nearme

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Max suggests following @dom_herbertson as he completed a 130mph lap of the TT circuit last week.

Andy recommends @builtbybasil as Simon has just finished a beautiful knob for Thermador

Lee would like to thank Johan Dericks of @911_motorsport for a visit on the way back from Norway.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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9WERKS Radio brings you highlights of our 2023 road trip spectacular to Norway, encompassing 3,500 miles through seven countries over eight fantastic days! The crew meet Porsche legend Jurgen Barth in Norway, who sits down with Lee to discuss some special moments from his glittering career. The road trippers also stop at Heritage Parts Centre’s European HQ along the way, before summarising the trip while waiting for their Eurotunnel train home!

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Max and Andy have a catch up on news, reviews, and upcoming events while Lee is lost somewhere in Europe!

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Max recommends the Harper hotel in Norfolk for a weekend getaway.

Andy recommends Magnus Walkers latest OPP video in Miami with a very 1980's DP flat nose.

'9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Tony Hatter and Paragon Porsche’s Mark Sumpter join the podcast to chat about the legendary GT1 on the 25th anniversary of its magnificent overall victory at Le Mans.

Hatter shares insights into how he designed the car, plus his role in the race itself in 1998, where the two factory GT1s delivered an emphatic 1-2 victory on what was Porsche’s 50th birthday. Sumpter then explains what it’s like to own and drive such a piece of automotive royalty.

Elsewhere, Lee chats to the guys at Shorade UK about their new Porsche-recommended body repair workshop in Bristol.

You can find Mark at @marksumpter & @paragonporsche and Shorade at @shoradeuk

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Fresh from a 9WERKS morning of Mid-Engines & Mates at Porsche Centre Bournemouth, the team discuss the concept of spec regret and how to avoid it, before putting forward candidates which may contribute to post-purchase remorse.

Have you specced up a new car and subsequently regretted any choices made? We’d love to hear from you!

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Lee would like to spread the love to a particular customer of @paragonporsche that lent Lee their newly purchased 997 GT3.

Max has a great recommendation for watching the Isle of Man TT races called TT+, check out ttplus-checkout.iomttraces.com

Andy would like to recommend Martin at bellavolante.co.uk for their amazing service in helping identify the wheel he was given and supplying the parts to fit to his SC.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Support the show

Andy and Lee visit the Wheeler Dealers workshop for a chat with presenter and Porsche fanatic, Mike Brewer, and his trusty co-host Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley. Expect plenty of air-cooled chat, including the restoration of a 911 SC in the latest Wheeler Dealers series, plus Mike reveals all the models he’s got in his Porsche collection!

The latest series of Wheeler Dealers is available now on Discovery.

You can find Mike at @mikebrewer and Marc @f1elvis

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Support the show