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Full Throttle Talk

by 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 c

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  1. Ferrari's Fake Manual? The Future of Driving Just Got Complicated

    Is Ferrari saving the manual transmission—or just creating an expensive illusion? This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair Smith and Shinoo dive into Ferrari's controversial new simulated manual gearbox and debate whether modern sports cars are losing the emotional connection that made enthusiasts...

  2. A $74K Corvette Just Hit 200 MPH

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair and Shinoo record in person from Southern California — and the episode goes from weird car news to full-blown driving obsession fast. Blair gets behind the wheel of the Dragon Spider, a 2,000-pound analog weapon with Corvette power and zero interest in being...

  3. The $44K Porsche 911, the 111RS Debate & Why Speed Costs Money

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair and Shinoo get into the real cost of chasing performance—and where the smart automotive buys may still be hiding. Blair compares a manual BMW 335 xDrive with an E90 M3 DCT in his search for a daily driver, while Shanu returns from the Hocking Hills Road…

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  4. BMW's Electric M3, Classic BMW Daily Drivers & The Underrated Jaguar F-Type

    BMW's upcoming electric M3 has everyone talking—and it leads to a bigger question: are modern performance cars actually better than the classics? This week, the Full Throttle Talk crew discusses BMW's Neue Klasse M3, why older BMWs still make incredible daily drivers, the overlooked Jaguar…

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  5. Why Modern Cars Lost Their Soul | Aerospace Engineering, Toyota & Driver Feel

    What separates a great driver’s car from just another fast car? Aerospace engineer Derek joins Blair and Shinoo for a fascinating discussion on the science of driver engagement. From fighter jets and flight controls to Miatas, Lotus sports cars, Toyotas, and EVs, the conversation explores why...

  6. GT4 Backlash, Corvette Z06 Revelation & The Cars We'd Buy Instead

    Blair accidentally started a Porsche civil war. After last week's comments about the Porsche Cayman GT4's long gearing, the internet fired back. In this episode, Blair and Shinoo read the comments, respond to the criticism, and dive into a bigger conversation about what makes a great driver's…

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  7. Ferrari’s EV Problem, Lotus Gets Wilder, and Jay Leno Garage Stories

    Ferrari just revealed the Luce, its first EV, and the reaction was not exactly quiet. Blair and Shinoo break down why the design, price point, and Ferrari badge have created so much controversy — and whether this is a bold move or a massive miss. They also cover the new Lotus Emira 420, the…

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  8. BMW’s Manual Comeback, GT4 Gearing Problems & R8 vs Gallardo Debate

    BMW may have finally built a modern enthusiast car worth caring about. In this episode, the Full Throttle Talk crew breaks down the new manual-only rear-wheel-drive BMW M3 CS, why modern sports cars feel increasingly disconnected, and how manufacturers may finally be waking up to what drivers...

  9. Inside Porsche Special Wishes, Singer Turbos & The Return of Analog Driving

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair Smith and Shinoo Mapleton go deep into Porsche’s most exclusive world: VIP customers, Special Wishes, Sonderwunsch builds, Paint to Sample, and one-off factory projects. The episode also covers the Singer Turbo Study, why some high-end restomods barely get...

  10. Formula 1’s V8 Return, Porsche 964 Debate & Why Lightweight Cars Still Win

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, Blair and Shinoo dive into one of the biggest enthusiast stories of the year: Formula 1 moving back toward V8 engines. The guys also debate the rising hype around Porsche 964 values, compare the driving experience of a Lotus Elise 111R vs a real 964 RS, discuss...

  11. Why Cars Now Cost $50K (And What’s Coming Next)

    The automotive world is changing faster than most people realize — and not all of it is good for drivers. In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: • Why naturally aspirated engines may be disappearing • How government regulations are…

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  12. Slow Car Fast vs. Fast Car Slow: GT3s, Miatas, Manuals & Overrated Icons

    Blair Smith and Shinoo Mapleton tackle one of the best enthusiast debates: is it more fun to drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow? After Blair spends time in a 992.2 GT3 and Shinoo pushes a Miata through technical canyon roads, they compare modern speed, refinement, NVH, driver involvement…

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  13. Porsche GT3SC, Mustang GTD Ring Domination & The Death of the Manual Transmission

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we break down one of the biggest weeks in automotive news. Porsche has officially unveiled the GT3SC, raising questions about what defines a true GT3. At the same time, Ford’s Mustang GTD is putting down blistering Nürburgring lap times, outperforming expectations...

  14. EV Swapped DeLorean, Callaway Partnership & The Cars That Made Us | Full Throttle Talk

    This episode of Full Throttle Talk dives into everything that makes car culture addictive—from cutting-edge innovation to the analog machines that shaped us. We kick things off with a real-world EV-swapped DeLorean experience and why conversions like this might be the future of classic cars.…

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  15. C8 Z06 Track Impressions, Porsche GT4 Drive & The Best Cars to Track (Budget to $250K)

    What happens when you take a C8 Z06 on track, compare it to a Porsche GT4, and break down the best cars for track driving at every budget? In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, Blair and Shinu go deep into real-world driving experiences—from Spring Mountain Raceway to canyon runs—plus the latest...

  16. First Track Day Lessons, Z06 Incident & Why Lightweight Cars Win

    What really happens when you take your car to the track for the first time? In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, the team shares real-world experiences from a recent track day, including a Lotus Elise pushing its limits and a C8 Z06 going off track early in the session. They break down what...

  17. Montana Plate Crackdown, Porsche GT Price Manipulation & Tesla’s Cybercab

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, the original agenda gets scrapped in favor of two stories everyone seems to be talking about: the Montana plate crackdown and whether Porsche GT pricing has become artificially inflated. The team breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and why both stories matter to...

  18. The $20K Car Challenge, America’s New Hypercar, and Why the Lexus LC500 Deserved Better

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, Tim Harris, Blair Smith, and Shinoo Mapleton dive into one of the most fun debates we've had yet. If you had just $20,000 to buy one car that must serve as your daily driver AND your fun car, what would you choose? There are rules. No EVs. It has to be your only...

  19. Are EVs the Biggest Scam in Automotive? Magnus Walker Selling Porsches + The Smartest Way to Sell Your Car

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew dives into one of the most debated questions in the automotive world: Are electric vehicles actually the future… or the biggest scam ever pushed on car enthusiasts? We break down the economics, the narratives, and what the shift toward EVs really means…

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  20. 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…

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  21. The Cars Got Faster — But Did Driving Get Worse? | The Analog Debate

    Modern performance cars are quicker, smarter, and more capable than ever. So why do so many enthusiasts feel like something’s missing? In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, we dive into one of the most important conversations in modern car culture: Have we optimized performance so much… that…

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  22. Is Magnus Walker Moving On From Porsche? The Signs Are Hard to Ignore

    Ferraris are breaking records at Mecum. Porsche fans are arguing about soul vs. specs. And Magnus Walker is sending 150 items — including multiple Porsches — to an upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction. Coincidence, or a signal? This episode of Full Throttle Talk digs into what these stories really mean...

  23. $301K Porsche Fail: Project Cars Are Broken

    Project cars promise everything and often deliver regret. In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, they break down real-world project car mistakes, market timing failures, and the truth behind a $301K 1973 Porsche 911 RS Touring auction that did not meet expectations. From personal Porsche project...

  24. 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...

  25. 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....

  26. I WON A SIM RACE?! Porsche Goals, Wild News, $2M Rally Car & New Year Automotive Chaos | Full Throttle Talk

    Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk — the automotive show for people who probably need a financial advisor, a driving coach, and fewer cars bookmarked on Bring a Trailer. This week: Tim wins a SIM race (we checked — hell is still warm, but not frozen) Paul drives the GT3 to Good Vibes / Newcombs...

  27. 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...

  28. Battle of the Alpinas: The 2-Car Garage Challenge + ICE Comeback? | Full Throttle Talk Podcast

    Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk, where car culture meets deep–cut enthusiast nerdery. This week: We debate whether the ICE revival is already happening We go down the rabbit hole of Alpina history, value, and hidden greatness And we battle it out designing the perfect 2-car Alpina garage…

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  29. Restomods Under $500K, Amazon Sells Fords, FBI CLK-GTR Drama & The Underpriced Porsche Episode

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re covering everything from restomods under $500K to Amazon entering the auto market, plus the wild FBI seizure of a 1-of-6 Mercedes CLK-GTR Roadster worth $13M. We also brought the This or That: Underpriced Edition, where we dug up real auction sales that were...

  30. Thanksgiving Special! Air-Cooled Porsche Picks, Porsche News, GMA S1 LM $20M Sale & How to Love the Cars You Own

    🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, FTT Crew! This week’s Full Throttle Talk is a holiday feast of Porsche news, wild shop stories, a $20.6M GMA S1 LM sale, a listener question that gets painfully honest (“How do you stay happy with the cars you own?”), AND our Air-Cooled Porsche “This or That” under $150K....

  31. The AMG Hammer, Free Cars for 2026 & Uncle Waldo’s $1.2M Porsche Problem

    This week on Full Throttle Talk:We drive a pre-merger AMG Hammer, debate 997.1 vs 997.2, break down which cars you can drive for FREE in 2026, and dive into the Montana-plate tax-evasion mess (WhistlinDiesel edition). Plus:• MTM Pangaea GT — modern classics getting a second life?• Listener Q&A:...

  32. V12 Regrets, 911 Turbo Value Hunt & Listener Roast – Full Throttle Talk #39

    Welcome to another wild ride with the FTT crew — if you thought you were just getting car talk, buckle up. This week: “What we did in cars” — because one of us is still obsessing over that Honda Odyssey Type R by Bisimoto Engineering, and another has spent way too much time with a fake “9146 GT.”...

  33. Porsche Prices, Tesla Track Mayhem & The Myth of the “Investment” Car 💸 | Full Throttle Talk

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew dives headfirst into the world of cars we love, hate, and irrationally justify buying. 🚗 What’s inside:TR2 adventures, MFI vs. Slant Cab showdowns, and 3RS Sunday Service confessions. Tesla goes full kamikaze — drives straight onto a live motorcycle race...

  34. Ferrari Speciale vs Porsche GT3 RS: Are We Being Played? | Winter Car Prep, Listener Q&A + More

    This Week on Full Throttle Talk The crew covers everything from Ferrari’s 296 Speciale hype to the age-old question — is Porsche about to copy Ferrari’s “too many trims, too little soul” playbook with the GT cars? 🤔 🚗 This Episode Includes: Fall Driving Diaries → Tim logs 10+ hours in the 718…

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  35. Porsche 992 Build-Off 🔥 Sports Car vs Supercar Debate | Ultimate 3-Car Porsche Collection

    Today’s episode of Full Throttle Talk is wall-to-wall car culture, Porsche builds, Ferrari drama, and hot takes that will get the comments section fired up. Episode Highlights • This Week in Cars: Tim’s rediscovered love affair (cue Barry White), Paul’s epic 2,000-mile rally with Ironman Ivan...

  36. Luft 11 Porsche Show | Forged, Mag vs Carbon Wheels Explained | Real vs Fake Ferrari Debate

    Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk! In this episode we cover Luft 11, the world’s most unique Porsche gathering—part car show, part cult, and pure heaven for air-cooled Porsche fans. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Luft so different from every other automotive event, this is your insider take....

  37. Full Throttle Talk Features: Justin Roeser | “Rare Shades: Moonstone”

    In this Full Throttle Talk Features, we sit down with filmmaker Justin Roeser, the creative mind behind “Rare Shades: Moonstone”, now streaming on the 000 Magazine YouTube channel. This beautifully shot short film dives into the story and emotion behind Moonstone, one of the rarest Porsche paint...

  38. Limited Editions & Numbered Cars: Hype or Investment? Corvette vs McLaren + Porsche Values

    Buckle up — this Full Throttle Talk episode is all over the automotive map (in the best way possible). Here’s what we’re diving into: 🏁 Pop Quiz Debut! Test your car knowledge against the crew. (Rare Porsche options: Did Porsche really offer a condom dispenser?) 🔥 Limited Editions & Number Cars...

  39. Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Ferrari 296 GTB: Which Supercar Wins? | Porsche Realignment, Youngtimers vs Oldtimers & Auction Shockers

    This week’s episode of Full Throttle Talk is a car enthusiast rollercoaster—equal parts serious debate, sarcastic banter, and auction insanity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should blow your budget on a brand-new Porsche 911 Turbo S or roll the dice on a Ferrari 296 GTB, this episode is for...

  40. 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....

  41. 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...

  42. 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...

  43. 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...

  44. 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...

  45. GT2RS Hybrid Monster, Monterey’s Wildest Auctions & The Corvette That Crashed the Quail

    Porsche’s aiming to rewrite the Nürburgring record books, auctions are getting ridiculous, and Chevy just walked into the fanciest party of the year with a 1,250HP gatecrasher. This week on Full Throttle Talk: Monterey Car Week Mayhem – Tim’s running wide open through auctions, reveals, and…

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  46. Porsche 997 Buyer’s Guide, Monterey Car Week, and Luftgekühlt 11

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re diving deep into one of the most loved generations of the 911—the Porsche 997. Whether you're eyeing a 997.1 Carrera or dreaming of a 997.2 GTS, this episode is your ultimate buyer’s guide. We break down trims, tech, reliability, pricing, and which models…

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  47. Has Ferrari Sold Out? Is Porsche Next? + $75K Daily Drivers & Tariff Fallout

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re calling it like we see it: – Has Ferrari officially become a fashion brand? Are the cars still built for drivers—or for influencers with leased watches and TikTok egos?– Is Porsche heading the same way? Chasing lifestyle over lap times?– And let’s talk new…

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  48. Homologation Specials, When Wagons ARE NOT the Answer, Cayenne Diesel regrets and Hot Rod 996s

    This Week on the Podcast: Homologation Specials, Porsche 996 Sales, and Wagon Controversies With Tim off in the boonies, Paul takes the wheel for this week's episode. Topics include our favorite homologation specials, why each host is about to sell a different Porsche 996, and a heated debate on...

  49. Hillbilly Porsche Car Guy Tour, F40 vs. F50, and Spoiler Wars: Full Throttle Talk Unleashed!

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, the guys fire up the mics for a classic round of car chaos, caffeine, and controversy. Tim reveals the official route for his “Hillbilly Car Guy Tour” in the RS6 Avant — a pilgrimage through Porsche sanctuaries, Corvette HQ, and a visit to his 1955 Porsche 550...

  50. ZR1X vs the World, Porsche 911 Seam Welded Truths & Bring-a-Trailer Battles

    This week on Full Throttle Talk, we hit redline on controversy. Tim Harris, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps dive headfirst into the rumored Nürburgring lap time of the upcoming Corvette ZR1X—reportedly a mind-melting 6:28. That’s faster than the AMG One. So what happens when a Chevy,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 c

HOSTED BY

Tim Harris

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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....

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