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Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay. After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed. The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good, and why older sports cars may actually provide better feedback for enthusiastic drivers. Plus, Paul recaps over 5,000 miles of rally adventures across 10 states, Pinewood Derby madness, tornado warnings, wildlife encounters, and what may be next for Overcrest Rally. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? 📧 Paul Kramer: paul@autokennel.com📧 Casey Parkin: casey@groupccuration.com📧 Dave Van Epps: dave@sonderwerks.com

This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market. Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on multiple high-dollar auctions, including GT3 RS models, Ford GTs, and a Ferrari Pista. The conversation turns philosophical when a listener asks a simple question: Is it really about the car—or is it about the journey? Along the way, the guys debate: Porsche 964 vs 993 ownership Why some collector cars are softening in value The best enthusiast EVs on the horizon Project car updates Fire safety and Element extinguishers Pinewood Derby engineering madness Why rallies create memories that no auction result ever can If you love driving, road trips, Porsche culture, and automotive storytelling, this episode is for you.

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 | AutoKennelautokennel.com 🏁 Casey Parkin | Group C Curationgroupccuration.com 🏁 Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerkssonderwerks.com ❤️ Support the charity shirt:https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

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.

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 Questions? Email casey@groupccuration.com Connect with the hosts: 📧 paul@autokennel.com | dave@sonderwerks.com | casey@groupccuration.com 📸 Instagram: @autokennel | @sonderwerks | @groupccuration

“We’re not sure, but cars are involved.” We open this episode recognizing our rally friend Phil Bazell (@crocgt4) and the impact he’s had on the driving community. 👉 Watch this special video shared in his honor:https://youtu.be/5YviK-vcGAY?si=Zdpbwby9IxcP-LF7 We start with a simple but powerful question:If you had one last drive… what road would you choose? Then the episode shifts into one of the wildest real-world stories we’ve covered. A routine car sale uncovers a vehicle stolen in 1977—with mismatched VINs, duplicate titles, and a resolution nearly 50 years in the making. Inside this episode: The emotional connection behind the roads we never forget How a stolen car resurfaced decades later What VIN mismatches actually mean for ownership and value Why due diligence matters more than ever with vintage cars Plus real stories from inside the industry: A repo story that proves why dealers shouldn’t act like banks A transporter chase that turned into an action-movie moment The hidden risks in shipping and title transfers Listener questions include: Does fixing a VIN issue hurt value? Is restoring a complicated car still worth it? Porsche pricing vs real driving experience Montana LLC purchases—what actually works 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Paul Kramer (AutoKennel): https://autokennel.comCasey Parkin (Group C Curation): https://www.groupccuration.comDave Van Epps (Sonderwerks): https://sonderwerks.com 📲 Follow on Instagram:@autokennel@groupccuration@sonderwerks ❤️ Support the Cause: 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

Every car tells a story—and the most meaningful ones come from experience. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the discussion focuses on the lessons that come from driving, owning, and truly engaging with enthusiast cars over time. From memorable moments behind the wheel to insights into today’s market, the conversation highlights what really defines a great car experience. It’s not about perfection—it’s about perspective, passion, and understanding what makes cars meaningful in the first place.

In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the conversation moves through several corners of enthusiast car culture — from frozen racetracks to classic Porsche collecting. Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin start with the growing buzz around modern ice racing events, where wildly different machines — vintage Porsches, Lamborghinis, rally builds, and everything in between — end up sliding across frozen courses in one of the most unusual automotive gatherings of the year. Paul shares what it was actually like attending the event while recovering from surgery, navigating the ice, the crowds, and the chaotic logistics behind the scenes. From there, the discussion shifts to a topic that has captured the attention of Porsche enthusiasts everywhere: Magnus Walker is selling part of his collection. The hosts take a closer look at several of the cars headed to auction and debate which one they would personally keep. Along the way, they explore the mindset behind collecting — why certain cars resonate with enthusiasts far beyond their market value. Later in the episode, the conversation turns toward the kind of detail only true car nerds obsess over. Steering wheels.Road wheels.The design choices that completely change how a car feels and looks. The group digs into the subtle elements that define great builds — from iconic Porsche wheel designs to the small decisions that can elevate or completely ruin the character of a car. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about enthusiast cars, collecting, and the details that shape automotive culture, this episode of Shifted Opinions delivers exactly that.

Most car opinions are formed online.Very few are formed behind the wheel. This conversation draws the line between owner opinions and internet opinions — and why they rarely match. From a carbon-roof 964 build to the short shifter vs RS shifter debate, to auction comment fatigue and the misunderstood “Emo Years” of 2000–2012 cars, it all comes back to one thing: Experience changes perspective. It’s easy to critique from a keyboard. It’s harder to form an opinion after real miles, real maintenance, and real ownership. When you actually live with these cars, your opinions shift. And that’s the point. Where we’re not sure — but cars are involved. For more episodes and updates, visit ShiftedOpinions.com.

Car opinions are easy when you’re scrolling. They get complicated when the numbers (and the market) start yelling back. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, we officially name the moment we’re living in: the EMO Era — that late-90s to early-2010s stretch where the cars we all argued about in forums are now the cars people are paying real money for. We dig into the sudden value swings (and the psychology behind them):993s and 964s climbing fast, E46 and E92 M3s creeping into “wait… what?” territory, and the bigger question — are buyers chasing nostalgia, scarcity, or just whatever the comment section tells them to want? Also in this episode: • Me Time: rally miles, winter driving prep, and auction comment-section therapy• Automotive news (including what’s next for Top Gear / Grand Tour-adjacent chaos)• Rare Porsche auction eye-candy: 968 Turbo RS / Turbo S and why they matter• The broader collector wave hitting everything from Porsches to M cars• The debate: is this hype… or a real shift? If you’ve looked up your “old dream car” lately and felt personally attacked by the price, you’re not alone. Welcome to the EMO Era. 📬 Connect with the Hosts Paul Kramer — AutoKennel🌐 https://autokennel.com📷 Instagram: @autokennel Casey Parkin — Group C Curation📷 Instagram: @groupccuration David Van Epps — Sonderwerks🌐 https://sonderwerks.com📷 Instagram: @sonderwerks 🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and follow Shifted Opinions — real cars, real miles, evolving opinions.

Everyone has opinions about cars. Most of them change once you actually live with them. Welcome to the very first episode of Shifted Opinions, a new automotive podcast hosted by longtime Porsche specialists and enthusiast car lifers Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and David Van Epps (Sonderwerks). Between the three hosts is more than 60 years of experience buying, selling, restoring, rallying, breaking, fixing, and actually driving the cars people argue about online. This isn’t a hype show.No algorithm-chasing topics.No hot takes for clicks. Just real conversations about: • Cars we thought we wanted vs. cars we actually love• Driving vs. collecting• Originality vs. usability• Investment vs. enjoyment• And how experience changes opinions over time In Episode 1, the guys introduce the show, their backgrounds, and the enthusiast cars currently filling their garages — from rally 911s and daily-driver 928s to track BMWs, Land Cruisers, GT3RS allocations, and the project cars that refuse to leave. If cars are meant to be driven and opinions are meant to evolve, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Shifted Opinions. 📬 Contact & Follow the Hosts Got a topic or debate we should tackle? Reach out. Paul KramerWebsite: https://autokennel.comInstagram: @autokennel Casey ParkinInstagram: @groupccuration Dave Van EppsWebsite: https://sonderwerks.comInstagram: @sonderwerks 🎙 New episodes weekly.Subscribe and follow Shifted Opinions wherever you listen.