Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast23 Jun

Porsche's $300 Suspension Cheat Code

We are back with Joe Finkel from FCP Euro! In this episode, we tackle a brilliant factory suspension "cheat code" for water-cooled Porsches, bring you boots-on-the-ground stories from Porsche Parade, and discuss the absolute baller move of street-parking a $2M Porsche 959 in a rainstorm.

But first... Derek has to confess his sins. After preaching the gospel of DIY wrenching, a nightmare of rusted exhaust manifold hardware and a crazy schedule forced him to do the unthinkable: he outsourced his Fister exhaust install and DT40 oil change.

Once the guilt is cleared, Joe breaks down how Porsche silently updated older lower control arm blueprints to mirror modern 718 geometry—and how you can score this massive handling upgrade on a budget. We also debate the "500-HP cap" for usable street performance and name the #1 diagnostic tool every owner needs in their garage.

🛠️ WEBSITES & RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Lemon Manuals (Free OEM Service Manuals): https://lemon-manuals.la
914-6 Infonet (Classic Air-Cooled Workshop Manuals): http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm
FCP Euro DIY Guides: Check out @FCPEuro on YouTube for step-by-step Porsche maintenance.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Catching up with Joe Finkel & FCP Euro Summer Rush
01:25 – Confessions of a Porsche Poser: The Fister Exhaust Drama
03:15 – The Oil Change Absolution (Driven DT40 Oil)
05:05 – Wrenching vs. Time Management: Balancing Life & Projects
06:37 – What Makes the Fister 997 Exhaust So Special?
09:22 – Triple Zero "Rare Shades" Event: A Masterclass in PTS Colors
13:48 – The $300 Suspension Cheat Code: 718 Control Arms on Older Porsches
20:13 – Free Workshop Manual Hacks: Lemon Manuals & 914-6 Infonet
26:30 – Left Turn: Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR Motorcycle Adventures)
29:35 – Inside Porsche Parade at Lake Placid: Summer Camp for Adults
32:41 – Baller Status: The Rain-Driven, Street-Parked Porsche 959
34:00 – The Great Concours Debate: Art Pieces vs. Dirty Drivers
44:30 – First Looks: The New Electric Cayenne & Macan Tech Specs
46:39 – The 500-HP Cap: How Much Horsepower is Actually Usable?
51:23 – GT3 vs. GT3 RS: Is the Aero Worth the Jump?
53:16 – The #1 Specialized Porsche Tool Every Owner Needs in Their Garage
1:03:30 – Outro & See You Next Tuesday!

🎙️ CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine:

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Contact: www.ElevenAfterNine.com

🏁 GUEST & PARTNER LINKS:

Joe Finkel & FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com
Fister Exhaust Systems: https://fdmotorsports.net/fister-sport-exhaust/ / Darren Fister
Vintage Sports Restoration: Bedford, NH (Thanks, Chris!)
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR): https://ridebdr.com (Thanks Tim!)

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