Shifted Opinions

Air-Cooled Porsches Catching Fire, Rally Prep & Nostalgia Cars

Old cars break. Air conditioning catches fire. 356s smoke on the side of the road. And somehow… we still love them. This week on Shifted Opinions, Paul prepares for his longest driving adventure yet, Dave deals with a Porsche 356 fire, and Casey dives deep into auction prep, rally cars, Porsche 964 ownership, Bring a Trailer culture, nostalgia cars, and why enthusiasts continue chasing machines that make absolutely no sense. The guys also discuss: * Porsche 968 Club Sport impressions * Selling enthusiast cars in today’s market * Rally-ready budget cars * Air-cooled Porsche reliability * The emotional connection behind nostalgia cars * Why “slow car fast” still matters * Japanese enthusiast cars making a comeback * Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo memories * Collector car insurance lessons * Modern Porsche vs air-cooled driving feel Follow the hosts: 🏁 Paul Kramer | AutoKennel autokennel.com 🏁 Casey Parkin | Group C Curation groupccuration.com 🏁 Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks sonderwerks.com ❤️ Support the charity shirt: https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

Driving vs Collecting: Why Real Enthusiasts Actually Use Their Cars

What’s the point of owning a car you never drive? In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the guys break down the difference between real enthusiasts and collectors — and why the best cars are the ones that get used. From selling a rare Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo to chasing the perfect Porsche 964 RS experience, this conversation dives into rally culture, ownership realities, and what actually makes cars meaningful. You’ll hear: * Why “garage queens” miss the point * Real rally stories (breakdowns, chaos, and all) * The psychology behind collecting vs driving * What makes a truly great car event * And why some cars are unforgettable… even if you forgot them This isn’t about hype. It’s about cars, driving, and the people who actually live it. 👉 Want more conversations like this? Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

GT3RS, Rally Driving, and What These Events Are Really About

This week on Shifted Opinions, the conversation goes beyond specs and performance numbers — and into what driving is actually about. From GT rally experiences to time on the Tail of the Dragon, the guys unpack what happens when you take cars like the GT3RS out of controlled environments and into the real world. It’s not just about speed — it’s about feel, adaptability, and the experience behind the wheel. They also explore the reality of modern rally events, what makes them worth it, and why the best moments often come from the unexpected. In this episode: • GT3RS performance beyond the track • What rally driving teaches you about cars • Tail of the Dragon: hype vs reality • 964 RS vs modern Porsche experience • Why community matters more than the car If you care about driving — not just cars — this one’s for you.

Air|Water Reality Check, Radwood Origins & Inside Japan’s Wildest Racetrack

This week on Shifted Opinions, we sit down with designer, Radwood co-founder, and Driving While Awesome host Lane Skelton for a raw, unfiltered conversation on car culture—past, present, and where it’s actually going. We break down the real story behind Air|Water—from underwhelming show layouts to why it might be better understood as a trade show for Porsche enthusiasts. Plus, what most people completely missed. Then we go deep into: * The origin story of Radwood (and how it accidentally became a global brand) * What it actually takes to turn passion into a business * The behind-the-scenes reality of selling to Hagerty * Why most car events fail creatively And finally—Lane takes us inside one of the most insane automotive experiences on the planet: 👉 A $1 billion private racetrack in Japan that feels like Jurassic Park This is part car talk, part industry reality check—and all operator-level perspective. 📍 In this episode: * Air|Water vs Luftgekühlt — what’s missing * Why car shows are really about people (not cars) * The truth about automotive “taste vs money” * Japan’s craziest track: Magarigawa Circuit * Radwood’s accidental rise to success * How Driving While Awesome stayed passion-first 🎙️ About Shifted Opinions: “We’re not sure, but cars are involved.” Hosted by Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks), and Casey Parkin (Group C Curation). 📩 Stay Connected: 👉 https://shiftedopinions.com [https://shiftedopinions.com]

GT Smokies, A Rented GT3RS Gets Rolled & A $10M+ RS Collection Hits BaT | Shifted Opinions Ep. 13

Dave Van Epps is days away from putting his brand-new 1,200-mile 2025 GT3RS on track at VIR for GT Smokies — and the nerves are real. Paul Kramer talks him off the ledge with hard-earned track wisdom, while Casey Parkin quietly reveals he's managing 14 auction cars, including a landmark 8-car RS collection drop on Bring a Trailer featuring multiple 991 RSes, a Ford GT Heritage Edition, a Ferrari Pista, and a Ferrari Speciale. Also in this episode: the Malibu GT3RS rental that rolled down a cliff (and why traction control on modern Porsches is not optional), the hidden danger of full-leather dashes on Macans and 997s, Paul's long-running saga to rehab a 1971 911T Targa "El Fuego," the G50 vs. 915 transmission debate, whether mid-year 911s have already had their moment, and the best way to upgrade a Luxor beige interior without touching eBay. Topics covered: * GT Smokies rally — VIR track day, Asheville, charity fundraising * Rented GT3RS rolls off Mulholland — what went wrong * Casey's 8-car BaT RS collection listing (991.1, 991.2, 992 RS variants + exotics) * Paul makes an offer on a 2024 Macan S * Full leather dash peeling: causes, costs & prevention * 71 911T Targa rehab budget breakdown * G50 vs. 915: is the price premium worth it? * Mid-year 911 market outlook (74–75 Carreras) * Luxor beige interior upgrade guide * Ideal Porsche owner traits & vintage car patience * How to track maintenance on a multi-car fleet 🎽 SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE: Casey and the GCC crew have a charity shirt benefiting Pets With Disabilities — 100% of profits go directly to the rescue. Shipping included in the lower 48. Order in batches, be patient, and donate more by ordering more. 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt [https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt] Questions? Email casey@groupccuration.com [casey@groupccuration.com] Connect with the hosts: 📧 paul@autokennel.com [paul@autokennel.com] | dave@sonderwerks.com [dave@sonderwerks.com] | casey@groupccuration.com [casey@groupccuration.com] 📸 Instagram: @autokennel | @sonderwerks | @groupccuration