1988 Porsche 911 - German Car Day Therapy Drive (POV Binaural Audio) 

It's time for an extended video format from Tedward. Just him driving and talking about whatever for about 45-90 minutes. Similar to what the podcast was, but in video format. And if this ever happens, do not trim the silences, nothing wrong with just driving around with you for a couple minutes without talking.

YES MORE THERAPY DRIVES

hi ted, i struggle with diagnosed anxiety and going for a drive in my 228i can always help to clear my head. but of course there are always moments of extreme frustration on the wheel just like you expressed in this video. i just want to express my appreciation for all of the amazing relatable content you put out. it helps me to understand that i am not alone in my battle against my head!!

Other people might look at this and say " oh another youtuber ranting" I look at this and say "finally a youtuber with common sense who always speaks facts"

Your view on classic cars reminds me of a story about my uncle. He had a very nice, high quality vintage fishing rod that looked brand spanking new. On one fishing trip, one of my brothers or I worked up the courage to ask him how he was able to keep his old fishing rod in such great condition. He started telling us how thoroughly and carefully it should be looked after. He let us into a world of fishing rod maintenance we didn't even know existed. Then, he paused. His wisdom was still sinking in, so we all stayed silent. Finally he said, "Well, you just never use it." Limiting exposure.

These cars age like a fine wine👏

I appreciate a good rant like this one.

therapy drive is an awesome format! My job consists of a lot of driving so I experience a shit ton of bad/distracted drivers (car/motorcycle and bikes) and it’s really exhausting. I only drive my e30 late in the evening, so all the pissed people are off the road, makes a huge difference.

Idk if you drink coffee, but that could be a source of anxiety. It was for me. I stopped drinking for a while and started again with decaf. Made a big difference in my life

This was a high strung drive. 😂. But I so get it. I’ve had times where I can’t seem to chill and I need to lean on my mechanical angel. It’s hard right now with all this endless rain. Hopefully we will get a nice long break of sun soon. ✌🏻

Your videos are always great, I know you read the comments so I hope you see this because I really love your view on cars and the community and just how you seem to be such a genuine real person in a sea of over pronounced personalities on the internet and I always appreciate what you bring to the table!

‘What are you doing?’ Is the question I ask every day while driving in MA. It never fails.

As a fellow victim of new england roads and drivers, your frustrations are completely understood. Nice video

Bro seriously the amount of distracted drivers are insane, like when I’m doing the shortest trip I theirs always someone about to fly into me. But man that Porsche you got is bad ass!

These 911’s from the 70’s and 80’s were just so perfect to drive, even without a turbo it was so enjoyable (unless you spun out). What always was most impressive about Porsche’s from the 70’s and 80’s was the level of build quality. They were always expensive, but you knew you buying the best of the best.

Therapy drives are the best videos for me

Dude, I agree with everything you said…from the anxiety part, to when to drive our ‘88 911‘s, and how good of therapy it is to get into the car, no radio playing, just listening to all the sounds of the car and taking in all the smells.. it puts my focus on driving and off of the everyday crap.

Hi tedward I love your videos!! Your videos always make my weekend much better thank you!

So true, Tedward. I don't like driving my 87 3.2 on high anxiety days. I have to be in relax mode to enjoy driving it. Else, its kind of frustrating. Folks don't really talk about that aspect of vintage 911 ownership. Its a thing....

I love this channel because you add the personal aspect to it. We all love cars here, but you're so down to earth and relatable it's refreshing. I just started taking anxiety medication lol...

Thank you for these videos. When I got into an accident last year and was without a vehicle. Your videos got me through that time. Now im in my Jaaag and I love it. 👊👊

Living in Texas, we've got mostly straight roads with very few fun turns. However there are always a few gems that help me relax. Lime Creek Road, Cow Creek Road, and a few others out in the hill country help me decompress. It's great to see others doing the same thing and still staying within safe speeds (spirited, but safe). They're often far enough out that the folk who would drive around while on their phone don't bother with the trek.

You mentioned the ‘sardine can’. My friend got ‘t-boned’ in a 993 by a Kia or something. Walked away with a few broken ribs. The other car was crushed. Build quality!

Props for telling it like it is and keeping it real! Side note for 5:20 - please do make a video on that one! Working less, while winding back expenses and enjoying the simple things is always an option. My commute to my dreaded corporate job was 45 minutes before I left. I was in my ideal car, driving the scenic route, and miserable. Please don't do that for too long if you can help it guys!

Man u really were irritable in this one Tedward lol. Real talk though, I love these videos and would happily watch longer versions of these. Also, just weather the storm buddy we all love u and what u contribute to the world man

Taking a tactical pause from the grind helps a lot. the humility that you display takes much courage to do with the amount of influence you have. You and a few other channels re-ignited my love for cars and I hope you get a much needed break and recharge those batteries.

Thank you for always being so genuine and personable. I can relate to the things you say in these therapy drives on an incredible level. Its honestly helping me so much to gain a new perspective.

Missed this car so much. I'm so happy to see theraphy drives with this car again.

Man, i didn't realized till now that the 911 has such a raw idle, love the sound!

We need more angry tedward it is so soothing 😂

About your little rant there, Massachusetts also isn't necessarily the most relaxing state to live it. Incredibly overpopulated and full of angry people because of it. The Best thing I ever did was leave that hellhole.

We all get boxed in man…I’m probably older than you by 15 years, quite successful and well off, but now I feel I can’t seem to get out of my box, trapped in the line of work, can’t do any other, annoyed by little stupid things and stupid people, don’t sleep well because of anxiety. Going out driving into the country, running, exercising and actually meditating, playing golf and nature helps a lot. I watch your videos to relax. So thanks 🤙

"Adult men parading around in a golf cart! Careful I might be going 25!" Tedward, at that moment, you are my spirit animal.

Indeed it is a therapeutic drive

Ted, one of your best videos ever! Thank you for putting a smile on my face!

This is why I went with a daily driver that's an ORV so I could just not let the shit roads bother me. And it lets me scout out the good roads to come back to later with the fun car.

Love these therapy drives bro. keep em comin👍

Not sure how old you are Ted, but as I get older, my ability to deal with bs is less and less. I hate to think that some day I will be that old guy yelling "get off my lawn!", but I feel it coming. I also know what it means to work so hard and for so long that you even get frustrated with the fear of missing out on life and doing more exciting things than the daily grind. Being able to relax get's difficult and sometimes when on vacation it takes me 3-4 days just to start to calm down and then it's all over and back to the grind. Driving is good for the soul, but it's got to be relatively easy to get to your favorite roads too. Otherwise it just becomes another hassle to deal with and the amount of effort versus the amount of reward becomes a big factor in the enjoyment of the car. Fortunate for me that I am only 10 minutes to some of the best canyon carving roads here in Southern California, but the joy and adrenaline can only last for so long before reality and the daily BS kick in again. From a outsider's persepective and true car enthusiast, it is awesome to get to experience all the different cars that you do! Keep up the great work and hoping you can find more of that joy in your daily routine, not just when driving Porsche GT3 RS' 👍🏼👍🏼😉😉

Your 911 videos are my favorite. That's the car I really want and it's a pleasure to watch you drive it

We live in a region where you only need to go 10-15 minutes to find nice back roads through hills to wineries and other destinations, yet most non-car people (which are really most people) can't figure out why one would drive recreationally (i.e., without having to go somewhere like Walmart, Target, or taking kids to soccer games). So the existence of sports cars, Jeeps, etc, is still puzzling to much of the suburban world. I can feel what Tedward is going through on a day to day basis.

These automotive therapy drives are a great series on the channel Ted, keep up the good work.

This is what my therapy feels like on a nice Sunday morning with my 911SC.

Clocked tach. Full points.

A pretty entertaining video, just cause I resonate so much with it

4:07 you will get that adrenaline when you participate in a race on a nice track. i also used to go driving or riding as it calmed me down, then it stopped working, then one of these days when i was driving, there was a guy speeding(not reckless speeding) so i was like what the hell i also started speeding and flashed my lights at him he understood and i was racing this complete stranger and that made me so happy. you should find a race event and participate.

I went down to visit family in Southern GA this weekend in my IS 500, and honestly, having the open farm roads to be able to use the power got old after a couple times. There were too many State Troopers around, and the roads were not the smoothest. But! There is something magical about looking to the left and right and just seeing open farmland, and then, I just cruise with some music on. That kind of driving has its place, too!

I live live in Massachusetts and head up to northern NH for rest, relaxation and a very low police to road mile ratio. Having a robust suspension with all the potholes in Massachusetts is frustrating, the drivers are distracted, and speeds are low - as I head North the traffic and anxiety drops away.

We need some more window down/tunnel driving with this car, it' sounds absolutely amazing!

Ted is out here granny shifting when he should be double clutching 😎

I drive a medical vehicle in MA all day so I feel you buddy

Regarding that edgy feeling, try Ashwagandha, (pure plant powder instead of extract). Aside it bringing you in balance, it also brings many other health benefits. Another thing, if you drink coffee, substitute with decaffeinated products, same for tea. Doing both things helped me a lot.

Dude i love ur 911.

every time I see you driving your 911, I get the urge to get one but then I remember its too late to even aford it

"The look on her face scccrrreamed, unintended acceleration" lmfao. This may be the best driving commentary statement ever.

its okay to feel down. it`ll pass. hang in there fellow human and enjoy your porsche

It's weird to hear my words in your voice. The 911 sounds snap me back to knowing it's tedward.

Monster Trucked is a great term! Try cruising around in a Miata. Monster Truckers always have to prove their lack of ---- and be on my bumper. I get it, you’re bigger - good for you!

It sounds like you need to take a vacation to Germany. Because of a business trip, I've spent the last two weekends driving around Bavaria, where many of the B-roads have 60 mph speed limits, and many of the Autobahns still have unlimited stretches. The cars are so competent! Even my humble 1.5 liter turbo'd VW T-Roc ( aka Taos in the US) was a comfortable 110-plus mph cruiser. You will also see many of the cars that you cover on your channel being driven around. Just this weekend, I've seen a Merc 300SL Gull-wing, a BMW 3.0 CSL, a few Lambos, Aston Healys, a Merc Pagoda, A BMW V12 coupe, and countless other Mercedes AMGs, BMW's and Porsches.

As a guy who has a GT3 in the city (ish), yeah theres work involved in enjoying the car for sure. I spend the majority of the time on my laptop in the garage looking at the cars unfortunately.

Thanks!

This was far more entertaining than it had any right to be. You're funny when you're ranting.

Practicing mindfulness really helped me live in the moment and appreciate the little things. Shout out to my my family and friends and of course my therapist lol Thanks for the videos as always Tedward One day I’ll own a 911 and go on Sunday morning therapy rides!

Sounds like you need a few more drives still Tedward...lol. I totally get what you are saying though, I have a lot of struggles with anxiety and depression myself and driving is one of the only ways I can really relax sometimes. Unfortunately after putting a few grand into my car this spring fixing some paint and body stuff I had been saving up for it promptly had 2 significant break downs last month and is still sitting in the shop waiting on a transfer case...so it's kind of the opposite of relaxing for me right now seeing my savings dissappear...lol. Such is car life. I'll just have to keep living vicariously through yours and others driving videos for now...lol. As for your comments on having empty roads and also civilization, that's what's nice about the Midwest, I live in a city in Iowa that is typically one of the better rated places to live in the country yet I'm 10 minutes from the middle of nowhere at any given time...lol

You should come to Saxony, Germany. I drove my 88 911 yesterday and on country roads north of Dresden I saw one car every 5 minutes... too good to be true and hard to believe in Germany with traffic everywhere

THE PERFECT WAY TO WAKE UP

More drives and related cockpit mind reflections with this amazing icon, pleeease

Stressedward activated! Being in that Ferrari 250TRC must have been frightening - isn't the value of that car $20m+?! I'd be too scared to get into it as even a passenger.

lmao I never thought i'd relate to a guy in a 911 but this is the same shit I say in the car most days i've had enough of it haha. cheers

The effect of a good drive cannot be overstated. I purposely hit my local backroads at sunset when the traffic is at a minimum and the colors are good. Instant decompression.

More therapy drives!

One of my former coworkers was there! He came in to show me the evo II's lol

"serenity now... sanity later...."

I CAN T EXPECT BETTER THEN THIS....................PORCHE PARADISE. 😎 COOL VIDEO MATE.😉

Night time driving for me, in the city. Where I live, the streets are empty by 10pm.

Take care of yourself. Eye twitching means you are stressing youself, maybe work to hard...

I can hear the patience waining in your voice and I relate to that a lot, I think somedays are worse than others and I Know we appreciate you waking up and making it happen anyways. Hang in there hoss, you are a gem.

Move to Germany. The therapies I have in the Autobahn............ fantastic

My wife is from the North Shore and the roads in and around 95/north shore etc are such garbage I'm not sure how you do it. The people are always angry and surfaces are brutal. I recognize many of the streets you drive and my body hurts just watching. I used to cycle around there when I would visit in-laws but I don't bother anymore.

I completely agree with the sentiment about limiting your exposure to classic cars. I took my Alfa Romeo Spider out last night for a drive and the past few drives I keep thinking about what I could replace it with. Is it no longer meeting my needs? I can't say that's true at all, but what I do think is true is that I'm not giving it the roads/situations where it shines best. I need to be conscious about when and where I apply the classic life to avoid driving it just being a slog of the classic pitfalls, which, if you do only experience the bad parts of a classic car, will make you really not like it.

I sure know that struggle, been dealing with anxiety and depression my whole adult life. I'll come out here and watch your videos as well as some others to help once in a while. Believe me you're not the only one, stay strong brother.

I have the same thoughts when I am out with my Stang....strange world

CAR

I was smashed into while in my first 944 that was also my first car. First accident I was in where I was driving, and one of many accidents I’ve been in while other people were driving (none of them our fault, we were always hit). I’m not talking Mickey Mouse fender benders either I’m talking proper complete violent accidents. And I’m 25 for fucks sake. The way people disregard other human life on the road blows my mind. Driving for me used to be therapeutic. I loved taking my 944 out in the mornings on a Saturday or Sunday. I’m also an avid believer in owning a car to drive it. That’s why even after all this I force myself to daily my replacement car, an 86 944. But holy shit can I not just have one day in my life, where people don’t cut me off, where they don’t pull right up to my bumper at a light, where they don’t ride my ass while im doing 50 in the right lane and the left lane is wide the fuck open. The amount of times I’ve had to eye my rear view mirror as someone is pulling up behind me to move forward because they’re not paying any attention, or worse, they’re deliberately trying to get as fucking close as possible to my rear bumper is insane. I’m at the point where I’m seriously considering garaging the 944 and just getting a B8 A4 or something. I share your frustrations and I find comfort in someone like you with a large platform saying the things I say in my head every single day. I keep trying to respect the drive man, but if one more person swerves into my lane or does any more of the aforementioned atrocities it makes me wish I could just drop a couple gears and triple digit myself and my car as far away as possible from every idiot I encounter so I can just get to where I’m going intact.

I want you to know that it's your fault I'm turning into a Porsche fangirl, and my wallet will never forgive you

Want to live out in the sticks. Have to live in the city for work. Drive a Corolla because of it. I do have a dirtbike though. That helps.

Driving stoned is the best

I hear you on the anxiety. I'll be doing something I like and not really have any identifiable source of stress and still be on edge and worrying about things that are sometimes entirely inconsequential or things I have no control over. There are times where I'm reminding myself that I'm doing something I like and should be enjoying myself. PS. wHY ArE teH gaUGeS TIlteD?!?!!!!

Who needs therapist when you got a car like this?!!!

Why are your tachometers rotated 90 degrees? This is an amazing car

0:48 Podcast studio? Does this mean more consistent Respect the Drives are coming?!?!

do you have Bilstein Sports on your car? It was a revelation to put proper shocks on my 89 911 (I went with Ohlins)…before that it would just crash over bumps in the most awful way. Thanks for the vid! Lots of relatable feels.

I mean sometimes Tedward sound like Bill Burr, I can hear it

There hasn't been ANY road repair since Covid!!!!!

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the deal with the gages being rotated counter-clockwise?

Wow 001

i need more therapy drives

5:44 you were in a 250 trc?! when does that video come out?

Count me as the exception. I’m 44 and honestly drive better when I’m high. 😊

Those stop signs in the US seem incredibly pointless. even when no traffic? why?

Surrenity now 😂