Magnus Walker & Alex Ross

Date: 2015-01-10 | Duration: 2h 55m

Episode Overview

Magnus Walker, the self-styled 'Urban Outlaw' and legendary Porsche collector and customizer, joins Joe for a three-hour conversation on cars, craft, and living by your own rules. Walker — who emigrated from Sheffield, England to Los Angeles in 1998 with no driver's license and built a custom Porsche empire — discusses the philosophy behind his bespoke restoration work at Shark Works, the evolution of the 911 platform from analog purity to modern complexity, and why the 1977 Toyota Corolla he drove for his US driving test remains meaningful among rare Porsches. They trace model genealogy, debate the 991 as the last manual-transmission bargain, and celebrate the spiritual difference between driving a classic and a modern performance machine. A love letter to the internal combustion engine.

About Alex Ross

Alex Ross is the co-founder and owner of Sharkwerks, a premier tuning company recognized for its exceptional modifications and enhancements to modern Porsche vehicles. With a deep-rooted passion for automotive engineering and performance, Alex has established Sharkwerks as a go-to destination for Porsche enthusiasts seeking bespoke solutions that elevate their driving experiences. His innovative work and commitment to quality have garnered a loyal following within the automotive community, making him a sought-after expert in the field. Alex’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience showcases his insights into car culture and the intricacies of high-performance automotive modifications, further solidifying his status as a key figure in the world of automotive journalism and tuning.

About Magnus Walker

Magnus Walker is a renowned automotive designer, collector, and builder, best known for his passion for Porsches and his captivating documentary "Urban Outlaw," which chronicles his obsession with these iconic cars. With a background in fashion and a flair for creativity, Walker has transformed his love for Porsches into an influential career, showcasing his custom builds that resonate with enthusiasts around the globe. His unique style and spirited approach to car culture have made him a prominent figure in the automotive community, as well as a sought-after speaker and influencer. Through his work, Walker inspires others to embrace their passions and live authentically, making him a compelling guest on the Joe Rogan Experience.

Key Moments

– Custom Porsche Building at Shark Works
– Urban Outlaw Philosophy
– Sheffield England to LA Immigration Story
– Porsche 911 Platform Evolution
– Classic vs. Modern Performance Car Philosophy
0:00:00 – Magnus Walker and fellow car fanatic live in the valley
0:21:19 – Came to the US in 1998 without a driver's license
0:57:10 – First car: a 1977 Toyota Corolla bought for $200 at Santa Monica DMV
1:14:20 – Moving through Porsche years — variety and experience is the goal
1:35:56 – Last manual 991 platform — buy it now
2:51:22 – Send it to Shark Works — Shark Works on Instagram

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Gas by night, all day! That's it, ladies and gentlemen. We're live. We're live with two fucking psychopathic car fanatics here in the lovely valley of Los Angeles. Magnus Walker and, of course, my friend Alex Ross from Shark Works, who I drove his car yesterday. I know you've driven his new creation. Yeah. Peace. That was, without a doubt, the scariest car i've ever driven it wasn't Starting point is 00:00:25 the best environment for it because it was on the canyons and it's got so much power you you you can't really use it on those canyons because it's just so by the time you hit the gas you're hitting the brakes like you hit the gas you it's like something around 800 horsepower around there yep give or take depending what gas you use and like 3200 pounds 31 3100 pounds that's fucking ridiculous it's like a factory sort of gt3 weight with 800 horsepower you know gobs of torque about you know 650 to the wheels and wait till you're bouncing off the rev limiter you know second third gear yeah my experience second gear on the limiter was 87 miles an hour third was about 25. Starting point is 00:01:08 And then by the time you're deep into fourth, you're just sort of running out of road. And have you done a top speed on that car yet? You attempted it yesterday. Well, officially we saw 147 somewhere yesterday, and we were not out of fourth gear. So it's probably got to be close to 200. Oh, it goes over 200. Actually, the way that kit works, it's already just in a turbo car it already does about 202 in the mile so in a lighter two-wheel drive car it's above i mean it'll trap 140 in the quarter easy it's like a it does everything you know you know there's always Starting point is 00:01:38 this thing about cars where people always want to add more power and as you guys both know we're in this weird horsepower war now in the world where every year cars have to, if you have a car that makes 400 horsepower, next year it's got to at least make a litt...

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