Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:

• Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i?
• Why are early 2000s Mini Cooper S underappreciated?
• Can you have wide front tires AND good steering feel?
• How to avoid being labeled a "Florida car"?
• Easy, impressive meals to cook
• How does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips?
• F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWB
• What car would our 18-year old selves invest in?
• How to talk someone out of a car they'll regret
• Fun cruiser: Alfa Spider or R129 SL500?
• Rent a Miata or a C8 for a weekend in the the South?
• Is the Elantra N still a deal at $40k?
• Should you let a younger family member ride in your "unsafe" car?

And more!

Recorded February 6, 2026

SHOW NOTES

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