Slipstream - February 2002

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ON SECOND THOUGHT, MAYBE IT IS. Afterall, we know a thing or two about velocity and we understand G-forces better than most. We service Porsche’s on-board computers that are more powerful than those found on America’s first spacecraft. Oh, and even though our vehicles never experience a weightless environment, we always do our best to provide a wait-less experience while your Porsche is in our care.

Visit us at 5930 W. Plano Parkway, just East of the North Dallas Tollway. Phone 214.576.1911

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Volume 40, February 2002, Issue 2

Departments Zone 5 Presidents ..........................................................1 List of Officers/Board Chairs .......................................4 Prez Says..........................................................................5 Because I Said So (editor’s) ..........................................6 Maverick Minutes..........................................................6 New Wheels..................................................................27 Anniversaries................................................................27 Unclassifieds.................................................................28 Advertiser Index...........................................................28

Upcoming Events Calendar of Events..........................................................1 Happy Hour at Champp’s.............................................2 Club Race 2002...............................................................2 Board Meeting ................................................................2 Porsche Lunches .............................................................2 New Member Party........................................................3 Swap Meet at Zims.........................................................3 Tech Session at Park Place .............................................6 Introduction to Autocross 101......................................7 Ladies Autocross School ................................................7 Driver’s Education at MSR ...........................................9 Boxster Run...................................................................11 Exotic Feline Tour.........................................................23

Past Event Recaps

Day 3 6 9 9 9 12 16 17 21 23-24 26

February - Events New Member Party (p. 3) Board Meeting (p. 2) Swap Meet at Zims (p. 3) Boxster Run (p. 12) Tech Session at Park Place (p. 6) Plano Lunch (p. 2) Autocross 101 (p. 7) Ladies Autocross School (p. 7) Happy Hour at Champp’s (p. 2) DE at MotorSport Ranch (p. 10) Addison Lunch (p. 2)

Day 2-3 6 16-17 19 21 23-24

March - Events Lone Star DE at TWS Board Meeting Driving School (TT & AX) Plano Lunch Happy Hour Lone Star Club Race at TWS

Happy Hour at Carraba’s ............................................13 Happy Hour 2001 Photo Collage...............................14 Holiday Party ................................................................20

Miscellaneous Remembering John Clever..........................................10 Trivia Quiz.....................................................................11 Tires and the Seat of Your Pants.................................17 Charity Corner..............................................................19 Hope Shelter Letter ......................................................18 Valve Covers: Early 911................................................23 I’m Marrying a Maverick ............................................25

Day 26 30 Day 6-7 10 13-14 16 18 27-28 30 Day 4-5 8 11 16 21 25-27 28

March - Events (cont.) Addison Lunch Exotic Feline Tour (p. 24) April - Events Spring Tour Board Meeting Time Trial #1 & Autocross #1 Plano Lunch Happy Hour Lone Star DE at TWS Addison Lunch May - Events Time Trial #2 & Autocross #2 Board Meeting May at Mayo’s Dinner Social Happy Hour Plano Lunch Club Race and DE at TMS Addison Lunch

Photography Tinker Edwards, Lanean Hughes, & Wendy Shoffit Cover Photo Like father, like son . . . Glen and Jordan Gatlin working on the car at the TMS Club Race. Photo by Melissa Gatlin.

Slipstream (USPS 666-650) is published monthly by the Maverick Region Porsche Club of America, 2973 Timbercreek Trail, Ft. Worth, TX 76118. Subscription price is $12.00 per year. Periodical postage is paid at Ft. Worth, Texas. Postmaster: Send address changes to Jan Mayo, Slipstream, 2973 Timbercreek Trail, Ft. Worth, Texas 76118.

Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the Club’s membership or officers. Contributions will be printed on a space available basis. Chartered regions of PCA may reproduce items from this issue provided the author/artist and Slipstream are credited. Slipstream is printed by Ussery Printing Company in Irving, Texas.

2002 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Bob Kelley (Shirley) h- 318-635-2617 bkelley968@aol.com

COASTAL BEND Peter Kendig (Cindy) h-361-853-5350 peter@carczar.nu

LONE STAR Stan Wenger (Janelle) h- 713-467-0453 Stan.R.Wenger@conoco.com

MARDI GRAS Brad Bradford (Sandra) h- 504-835-7874 sandrahh@pipeline.com

OZARK Bud Thurman (Phyllis) h- 501-666-7486 arsailor@aristotle.net

WAR BONNET Steele Ford (Genie) h- 405-954-5203 blusteele@yahoo.com

CIMARRON John McDermott (Erin) h- 918-747-6840 johnanderin2@home.com

HILL COUNTRY Dan Germain h- 512-426-8695 dang@mip.com

LONGHORN Bob Towsley (Joyce) h- 210-494-5467 BT944S2@aol.com

MAVERICK James Shoffit (Wendy) h-972-506-7449 james@shoffit.com

OZARK MOUNTAIN Leslie Morse (Margee) h- 501-530-1537 therainmeister@netscape.net

WHISKEY BAY James Broussard (Melinda) h- 225-216-9556 jfbroussard@email.com

ZONE 5 REP Jan Mayo (Ed) h- 817-595-4651 jlmayo@celanese.com

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It’s Coming!

February 21 Champp's in Addison at 4951 Belt Line (just west of tollway)

May 25-27 Get Involved!

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2002 Maverick Region - Board, Officers & Chairs Maverick Region President James Shoffit W - (972) 506-7449 H - (972) 506-7449

Vice-President Eric Erz H - (972) 396-2900 vicepresident@mavpca.org

president@mavpca.org

122 Estelle Lane

1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063

Lucas, TX 75002

A member since 1997, James has also been co-editor of Slipstream and the Timing & Scoring chair of AX. 2001 PCA Family of the Year. He owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.

Eric has been a member since 1997. He is active in many types of events. He currently owns a '72 911E targa, and a '87 Turbo Look targa.

Driving Events - Chair Keith Olcha

Logistics & Support - Chair Joe McGlohen

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com 711 Manchester Court Southlake, TX 76092

W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com 704 Bowen Court Arlington, TX 76012

Keith has been a regular at all driving events and has recently been heavily involved in our Driver’s Education program.

Joe has been involved in virtually every type of event that the Maverick Region holds. Joe was the 2001 Selcer Memorial award winner. He owns a 912 and a 914 2.0 liter.

Secretary Andy Mears

Treasurer Bob Knight

W - (214) 360-9221 H - (940) 321-8683 secretary@mavpca.org 1512 Shadow Crest Dr. Corinth, TX 76210

W - (214) 461-1426 H - (214) 349-1108 treasurer@mavpca.org 9047 Oakpath Dallas, TX 75243

Andy has been heavily involved with the mailing and distribution of Slipstream for several years. He now hopes to attend more driving events since he has completed his 911 Coupe project. Communication - Chair Wendy Shoffit

Activities - Chair Teri Davis

H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com P.O. Box 213 Weatherford, TX 76086

A member since 1997, Wendy is the editor of Slipstream and has won the Selcer Memorial Award. 2001 Porsche Club Family of the Year. She owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.

Autocross Cody Sears

Safety Joe McGlohen

Managing Newsletter Editor Wendy Shoffit

W - (214) 357-7000. H - (817) 540-1076 ax@mavpca.org

W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com

H - (972) 506-7449 editor@mavpca.org

Time Trials Bill Dugan

Tech Inspection Ed Mayo

Membership

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) tt@mavpca.org

Teri is a past Slipstream Editor and the current Rally Chair. She has also been a major force behind Round Up and the recent Rally Schools. Goodie Store

Dee & John Lersch W - (214) 697-3291 DeeLersch@compuserve.com Charity

W - (817) 540-4939 H - (817) 595-4651

Joel Nannis W - (817) 251-7432 H - (972) 722-2735 membership@mavpca.org

Lanean Hughes H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com

Drivers Education Keith Olcha

Workers Wendy Shoffit

Mentor Program Dennis Chamberlain

Tours Ted Glover

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com

H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com

W - (972) 788-0871 Dennis@dennischamberlaincpa.com

H - (972) 248-7751

Driving Education - Tech John Sandusky

Timing & Scoring James Shoffit (972) 506-7449 wk (972) 506-7449 hm

Newsletter Printing Fran Ussery

Rallies Teri Davis

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com Raffles & Door Prizes

james@shoffit.com

W - (972) 438-8344 H - (817) 481-8342 fran@usseryp.com

DE Registration Bill Dawson

AX Chief Driving Instructor Bill Dugan

Newsletter Mailing Andy Mears

H - (972) 291-8817 (<9 PM) billdawson@worldnet.att.net

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) tt@mavpca.org

H - (940) 321-8683 W - (214) 360-9221 amears@attglobal.net

DE Chief Instructor Bryan Henderson

TT Chief Driving Instructor Cody Sears

Technology Chair Andy Mears

Club Photographer Kevin Hardison

W - (817) 858-7526 H - (817) 354-6045 BDHender@attbi.com

W - (214) 357-7000. H - (817) 540-1076 ax@mavpca.org

H - (940) 321-8683 W - (214) 360-9221 amears@attglobal.net

H - (972) 401-3955 W - (972) 438-8344 kevin@usseryp.com

Club Race - Event Chair Glen Gatlin

Hospitality Lanean Hughes

Web Site Mike Oakes

Scrapbook Dorothee Thielisch

W - (214) 965-6102 H - (214) 202-7340 porschenut@hotmail.com

H - (972) 484-3040 W - (972) 934-3416 Lhughes@fmstech.com

H - (972) 780-2603 webmaster@mavpca.org

H - (972) 392-3195 dthielisch@hotmail.com

Driving Rules Bill Dugan

Swap Meets Vaughan Garrett

Maverick Email List Bob Benson

Past President Charlie Davis

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) NYDU@attbi.com

W - (972) 494-6115 H - (972) 278-6767 vlgssp@yahoo.com

W - (817) 264-8357 H - (817) 457-8833 bbenson1@airmail.net

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@airmail.net

Concours Jimmy Carter

Tech Sessions John Halla

Slipstream Advertising Graham Lane

Zone 5 Representative Jan Mayo

H - (214) 330-6609 W - (214) 869-4736

W- (972) 234-2977 H - (972) 234-6767 hbhalla@cyberramp.net

W - (817) 421-0141 H - (817) 421-0086 ghlane@email.msn.com

W - (972) 443-3916 H - (817) 595-4651 JLMayo@celanese.com

W - (817) 777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com

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A member since 1986, Bob has previously held the offices of President and Vice President, edited Slipstream, and has won the Selcer Memorial award. He owns a 2000 Boxster S.

Lanean Hughes H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com


Prez Says by James Shoffit, Maverick Region President

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anuary is typically a slow month for Maverick Region. We all need a chance to recover from the holidays and regroup before the full year of events gets into high gear. We did have a couple of lunches, a Happy Hour, a Tech Session at Park Place, and a Rally School (so maybe it wasn’t that slow after all!). Personally, Wendy and I had our annual ski trip to Whistler. That is the #1 ski resort in North America (or so they claim) and is about 2 hours north of Vancouver, BC. We were so excited to go because the prior month had been uncharacteristicly snowy for the area. They had received 6 feet of snow in just a few weeks. But the weather didn’t hold out for us. They had a warm front blow through which brought temperatures into the 40s and rain! We only ended up with one good day of skiing. Not all was lost – we had good friends and Wendy’s brother and his family to spend time with. We also got to try snowmobiling. What a blast! We had a very good time overall, but I am still longing for another ski trip this spring – and I doubt I will have the time to satisfy that urge. I have had a few volunteers come forward for helping with the PCA information boards – many thanks to those who did. We still need one for Autobahn in Fort Worth. If you think you could visit the shop maybe once a month, feel free to let me know!

We had another volunteer come forward and offer to help organize a tour (Feb. 9) to Granbury for Boxster owners. Robert Bianconi is a longtime PCA member and relatively new Boxster owner (you may remember him from his work on the One Lap of DFW charity event last year). He is trying to bridge the gap between Boxster owners that aren’t members of PCA and those that are. This is a slightly different market that we are trying to adjust to. The Boxster was much-heralded on the internet before it was released, and the long waits for delivery caused the explosive growth of internet fan sites and discussion boards. So they developed a community of future Boxster owners before their cars had even arrived! Many of them are PCA members, but many are not. We want to expand our services to meet their wants and needs, since we feel that the more people we can include, the better the club as a whole will be. We have been discussing these issues with various Boxster owners for quite some time now, and we finally have a volunteer that is eager to get these events going! Thanks, Bob! There are lots of driving events coming up – Ladies, if you ever even considered coming to an Autocross, the ladies-only autocross school is coming up very quickly (Feb. 17)! And if you have NOT considered coming to one – just show up and watch!

Come on out, and join the fun!

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Announcing Hands-On Service Clinics for Porsche Club Members. Where: Park Place Porsche. When: January 19, 2002 When: February 9, 2002 Time: 8:30 am - Noon Why: An opportunity to see firsthand service being performed on Porsche models. Also get the opportunity to ask questions of Porsche Master Technicians. Who: Porsche Club Members R.S.V.P.: Space is limited, so stop by or call the Porsche Service Department to reserve your spot today—214.525.5400.

©2001 Park Place Porsche

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4101 Oak Lawn Ave. • Dallas, TX 75219 • 214.525.5400 www.parkplacetexas.com AOL KEYWORD: PARK PLACE


The Maverick Region Porsche Club opens the 2002 Autocross Season with our "Intro to Autocross” & “Ladies Only Intro to Autocross” schools! Anyone interested in driving, instructing or volunteering at this event should email ax@mavpca.org immediately to get on board. Instructors and workers will get free timed fun runs at the end of the day! This is your chance to drive your car at our new Pennington Field location before the season starts!!! This year's school will be held February 16th at the Pennington Field Stadium parking lot in Bedford, Texas. If you attended, worked or instructed at last year's school, you know that this is the perfect way to start the new season off right! Our Intro School is designed specifically for the first time or novice autocrosser. Class sizes will be kept small so each student will have their own instructor for the entire day! Our instructors are there to walk you through the entire process of having fun at a Maverick Region Autocross. Our own Maverick Ladies will be instructing on Sunday! The skills you can learn at our Autocross Series of events can help you become a safer, more confident driver in the real world. Autocrossing is a safe, fun and addictive way to enjoy your car. The best way to get started autocrossing is to attend our AX 101 School. We will start the day with a brief classroom discussion that will focus on safety, car control and autocrossing basics. Then you'll meet your driving instructor and by the end of the day you will have learned how to; Register for an event • Get your car tech'd • How to walk a course • How to work a corner • How to prepare your car and yourself Where to grid your car • How to drive a lap • Where to get your lap times Besides getting to drive several instructed laps on an actual autocross course . . . you’ll get to practice: Threshold braking • Regular, increasing and decreasing slaloms • Clockwise and counter-clockwise skidpads Pre-registration is required and space is extremely limited. Last year's school sold out quickly. The first twenty spots are first come-first served. If any additional spots become available later, they will be given to Maverick Region members first, then other Porsche owners and then to all other applicants. One to one student/instructor ratios will be maintained. A waiting list will be kept and entry decisions will be based on prior driving experience. Official registration opens up during the Maverick New Members Party on February 3rd. See the page 3 for more details. Online registration will be available at www.pca.org/mav after the New Members Party. All new Maverick members will receive a $5 off discount coupon. We hope to see you there! Name: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City/State/Zip: ______________________________ Phone (Day): _________ Phone (Night): _________ Intro 101: ____ Ladies Intro 101: _____ Both: _____ Email Address:______________________________ Emergency Name/Phone: ____________________

Car Make/Model: ____________________________ Year:______________________________________ Car Color: ________________________________ Have you ever Autocrossed before?: Y/N Instructor Preference: M / F ____________________ How would you describe yourself as a driver?: Novice Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Register the information above online at www.pca.org/mav or fax to 972-506-7754.

PCA Members $30.00 per day Non-Members $35.00 per day New Maverick Members can get a $5.00 Off coupon!

Look for details about our March 16-17th Mineral Wells 2-day Driving School in the March Slipstream or online at www.pca.org/mav

To volunteer to work or instruct at this event - please email ax@mavpca.org or call Cody Sears at 817-540-1076 before 9pm. Free Fun Runs for the Staff! 7


Because I Said So by Wendy Shoffit, Editor

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sit here at my computer late on the night before I’m to have the newsletter proof read and brought to the printer. I’m trying to find something witty to talk about and coming up with nothing. James already talked about our ski trip, where we *finally* went snowmobiling (after I badgered him for 5 long years). He already mentioned the upcoming AX 101 and Ladies AX school. Not only that, he mentioned getting one more lone volunteer to help out once a month to distribute Slipstreams to a dealership. Then it hits me, I ask myself why I used the term “lone volunteer?” Why do those words overwhelm me with sadness? I should feel happy that someone, anyone, stepped forward to help out. But I’m not happy. I’m sad because in a club with nearly 1000 members, we celebrate the one single person who decides to lessen the load of someone else. Frankly, I’m growing weary of asking, begging, or demanding volunteers. After all, this is supposed to be a fun thing to do! We belong to the best club in the world and drive the finest automobile I can think of. All of us have lives outside of the club. We are all dedicated to our families and our jobs. Yet I wonder what personality trait it is that compels some of us to step forward and do a job that no one else seems to want to do. Which job am I talking about? Pick one... It’s not just the ones that take a lot of time and energy to do, it’s even the easier ones. We all enjoy the

events this club puts on. We take pride that Maverick Region puts on a heckuva show, no matter in what venue...Club Races, DEs, Rallies, Tours, Autocrosses, Time Trials, Happy Hours, Dinner Socials, etc. Whatever this region touches turns to gold. It’s just how we do things. Can you imagine what would happen if one of those key organizers decided they had had enough? They no longer had time to do what they’d been doing for years? After all, they had a family and a job that needed their attention. They didn’t have time for Maverick Region. We would all suffer. But, do you know what? Most of the people I know wouldn’t do that. They *find* the time and make that commitment. They’re not afraid of taking on a task they’ve never done before. They ask lots of questions and get lots of answers from the others who had taken on that task before them and were now onto another, different task. Look closely at the board page and see how many duplicate names there are. Every club goes through this very same problem. How to ask members to put aside their “real” lives for even a brief time to give of themselves to others. I wish I knew the answer. Maybe if you ask 50 times, you might just get another lone volunteer. I wonder, how many times am I on now? I’ve lost count. Thank you to every single volunteer who has helped Maverick Region and the Porsche Club become what it is today. If this has compelled you to help, contact James at president@mavpca.org. And thanks.

Maverick Minutes by Andy Mears, Maverick Region Secretary

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he first board meeting of the New Year was called to order at 7:00 PM at the home of Wendy and James Shoffit. James quickly informed us that he did not have an agenda and immediately lost control of the meeting. After regaining control the first item up is the now ongoing debate on what to do about the Maverick Region Logo in light of the request from Porsche Cars North America that we cease all unapproved usage of the Porsche crest and Porsche name including all goodie store merchandise and printed materials. After much discussion regarding our options for modifying the current MR PCA logo, motions were passed to remove the Porsche crest from the MR logo and, that a request for licensed usage of the Porsche crest be made to PCNA in hopes of returning the MR logo back to its original image. If such an agreement cannot be made then it will be up to the direction of the MR Board as to whether or not to leave the modified logo in place or pursue a redesign. Lanean gave an update on the DE activities planned for 2002. Everything is rolling along and expectations are to fill all available slots. Also, Lanean shared a touching letter of thanks from the Hope Shelter staff address to the MR club for all the support and donations throughout the years. 8

Joel Nannis has volunteered to coordinate a tour to the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary on March 30, watch for the ad and details in next month’s Slipstream. Kevin Hardison reminded everyone that the new member party is coming up on February 3 at which discount coupons for the February AX School will be given to new members that attend the party. Kevin reported that the AX School is coming together and that he is looking for volunteers to help out email ax@mavpca.org to volunteer or for more information. Safety and Logistics Chairman, Joe McGlohen, requested and the board approve a motion to purchase 4 flag sets for use at MR sponsored Club Race events. With a conclusion of business for this month, the meeting was brought to close. As always, check the web site for the most current information about what is happening with your Porsche Club.

Maverick Region PCA Board Meetings are held once a month. The meetings are open to all PCA members and your suggestions and opinions are welcome. And there’s free food!


Driver Education at Motorsport Ranch February 23-24, 2002 Sponsored by

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Remembering John Clever By Rik Larson, Sacramento Valley Region, and Jack Carpenter, Diablo Region

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ohn Clever, a noted rallyist and PCA member for almost 41 years, passed away on January 11, 2002. John was a dear friend, rally partner, competitor, and rally master. He was an active contributor on the regional, zone, and national level. He received the PCA Enthusiast award in 1975 from the national organization. John had attended many Porsche Parades and was very proud to be one of the last people to sit down when it came time to do the 'count up' at the Porsche Parades. John was the driving force to having the 45th Porsche Parade being headquartered in Sacramento and was the original chairperson. His many friends will miss John. --Rik Larson, Sacramento Valley Region

. . . one of the last people to sit down when it came time to do the “count up� at Parade . . .

probably go to Coco's for breakfast on Saturday, as usual. I am very sorry to say that John had another heart attack later in the evening of January 11th, and this time he didn't pull through. PCA and Diablo Region in particular have lost one of the most active and dedicated members I know in this or any other region. His list of credits and accomplishments while a member of PCA would be very difficult if not impossible to duplicate. John attended more Parades, won more rallies, led more tours, put on more rallies, and attended more social events than anyone I know. In addition to his leadership as a nationally recognized rallymaster, John was a charter member of the Diablo Region who held many elective offices, including numerous terms as a Director and President. John had an engineering degree and worked on many projects, ranging from those assigned by the City Engineers Office in Walnut Creek to the missile complex at Vandenberg AFB. He also referred to himself as a farmer from Tracy who loved Porsches. Well, we love you too, John, and we will all miss you very much. --Jack Carpenter, President, Diablo Region

Diablo Region and PCA have lost an outstanding and dedicated member. John Clever had a heart attack this week and, like five years ago, came home from the hospital early on January 11th in good sprits. So good, in fact, that he phoned Judy Schreib and told her he would

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A Memorial or Remembrance for John Clever was planned for Sunday, January 27th at 2 pm to be held at the family farm in Tracy, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting gifts to the George H. Clever Planetarium or to the charity of one's own choice.


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Happy Hour At Carraba’s By Tinker Edwards

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y last happy hour as chairperson and I almost didn’t make it! Traffic, traffic, traffic *#@!@$#$# (can *%!*#@ be said in print?) between North Dallas and the mid-cities and holiday travelers to DFW airport and Christmas shoppers everywhere… what was I thinking Happy Hour Crew: Dennis Chamberlain, Dee Lersch, and Mark Gluck when I scheduled this happy hour! I guess I was thinking we had such a great time at Carrabba’s in August with a fantastic turnout from the midcities, why not try it again and again we had another big turnout!

Two years ago I started the Happy Hours under the New Members Mentor Program to get more new members involved. I really have enjoyed every minute of it but it is time to pass the torch or steering wheel on to someone else for fresh ideas and new places to visit. So now we have Dennis Chamberlain and his crew – Mark Gluck and Dee Lersch - to “steer” us on to more fun places.

. . . can’t wait for more surprise guests like Cher or Stephanie Nix . . . I know I will leave someone out but I do want to thank Ben Witry and Ruben Muro who were my original co-chairs and thanks to the regular happy hourers who have been there to help meet and greet the new members thru the months. Dennis, it’s all yours now and I can’t wait for more surprise guests like Cher or Stephanie Nix.

Remember, It’s not just the cars …………..

Photo by Tinker Edwards

Photo by Tinker Edwards

Future happy hour chairperson Dennis Chamberlain and his special guest, Stephanie Nix were caught in the traffic but managed to join us in time for dinner. It was a real treat to have Ed Mayo join us for his first happy hour although he tried to find a few excuses not to come, he came, he mingled and I think enjoyed himself? Also we met new member Richard Voreis, return new member Peter Weyandt and future new members Monda Degan and George Whitaker.

Kim Kosmak with Dennis Chamberlain as he “takes the wheel.”

Photo by Tinker Edwards

Photo by Tinker Edwards

New Members Richard Voreis and Peter Weyandt

Mike Brodigan and Mark Hanna

“Soon-to-be-famous” Stephanie Nix with Mark Gluck. See her and Dennis perform at Gino’s Vino.

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. . . It’s the People!

Joe Joe Abrahamson Abrahamson Donna Donna Stringer Stringer Howard Howard Kimbrough Kimbrough Karen Karen Grant Grant

Scott Scott & & Tricia Tricia Guenther Guenther

Jeff Jeff Bryant Bryant

Dennis Dennis Chamberlain Chamberlain & & “Cher” “Cher”

Jason Jason Grant Grant Ray Ray Anderson Anderson

Wendy Wendy & & James James Shoffit Shoffit

Alice Alice & & Fred Fred Wynn Wynn

Mike Billinghausen

Jackie Grimes Lee Hall

Mark Gluck Tom Widmer

Caroline Caroline Ell Ell

Joe McGlohen

Noby Noby Takahashi, Takahashi, Bobbie Bobbie Hubbard Hubbard Bob Bob Baechle Baechle

Don Crosbie

Brian Scudder Scudder Mike Mike Brodigan Brodigan Beth Beth Wright Wright

Pam, George & Mikayla Abdalla

James Shoffit Eric Robbins

Wiley Alexander

Martin Martin & & Debbie Debbie Custer Custer

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Alan & Debbie Lage

Bonnie Powell Marc Thaler

Rich Rich Illes Illes Ken Ken Perry Perry

Marla & Ellis Cokes

Tinker Edwards John Gladwill

Jay Easley Anastasia Zaruba

Mike Oakes Kay Liebel

Steve Cochran John Cochran

Linda Crawford Brad Hallet

Kim & Ed Vanderveen

Lisa Jue John Bishop

Calvin Cahil Rob Turner

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Tires and the Seat of your Pants By John Hajny, Central New York

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et's talk about the ultimate characteristic that sets a really skilled driver apart from the norm. The fastest drivers all share certain attributes to one degree or another; fearlessness, "natural ability,"concentration, experience, good equipment, etc. But there is one characteristic that sets the Schumacher's and the Senna's of this world apart: FEEL. This is not an exclusive trait, and it can be learned by anyone; the level of one's drive and goals notwithstanding. This is the trait we are ultimately trying to develop in ourselves, as without it, a driver will never be as one with his or her means of conveyance and the stretch of road in question. Do some people inherently have a better sense of feel than others? Good question. Perhaps it would be more accurate to state that certain individuals possess a higher innate sensibility where the dynamics of road feel are concerned. In the end, anyone can improve in this regard. Some just have to try harder. Improved feel for the road also generally leads to a heightened sense of overall awareness. That's really what Driver's Ed. is all about. You might have heard it said that a driver's most sensitive organ must be his or her backside. This is not as flippant as it may initially sound. One's nether regions, in conjunction with the ears, eyes, hands, and a healthy dose of intuition born of experience, make up the proverbial "seat of the pants" feel that we are striving for. Without it, one can never progress beyond merely driving well mechanically. How can we accelerate our acquisition of this all-important sense? At this juncture, I want to focus on one basic component of feel, and lend some advice for the novice Driver's Ed. student. Let's talk tires. Tires are a big part of what we do on the track. I might imagine that drivers spend more time discussing tires and their effective deployment than any other topic. This has the unfortunate tendency of making people, particularly the novice, believe that tires are the most important part of the driving equation. If one has progressed to the higher levels of performance driving, then tires are indeed a valid concern. However, to start thinking about the "fastest tire" before one has learned the how and why of their usage will actually retard one's learning of the most important lessons; mainly that of feel and car control. As previously stated, the goal of Driver's Ed. is to teach you car control. You will coincidentally develop a greater sense of feel, and a heightened sense of what the car is doing and what it needs in order to go faster in a smoother and safer fashion. There are many things that contribute to the learning of feel: how deeply padded your seats are, how stiff the suspension, whether your tires squeal a lot, etc. However, how much cornering grip your tires have is the biggest factor. Unless one is Idiot Savant, one cannot play Chopin without learning where the notes are on the keyboard. You can't learn to drive well by going fast first! You need to learn what to do, and what the car will do, gradually, and the easiest most effective way to accomplish this is to do it at a speed that will allow you to access your and your car's limits repeatedly. A speed where you reach the abyss...and learn through experience how to return from it safely. A speed that won't land you in deep do-do without your knowing how to wield the shovel first! It's in the tires, you know?

R-compound tires are great fun and allow you to really fly, but you have to earn those wings. Below the R-tire's limits, they will lull you unto a false sense of security and make up for many inappropriate driving habits. When you push it, the super-high grip of these tires is accompanied by a more sudden loss of that grip; they are far less forgiving than street tires. On top of that, if you've got the tires without the talent, you won't have the ingrained instinctual reactions available to help you deal with sudden cornering distress.

. . . a driver’s most sensitive organ must be his or her backside . . . Think of some of the great drivers: A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon. They cut their teeth on dirt tracks where sliding is control. Most every F-1 and CART pilote has at least some karting experience -- the better the driver, likely the more karting he's done. Learning with a car that moves around a lot will speed your ascension into the ranks of the skilled drivers. Street tires allow a car to slide around a lot compared to their R-compound siblings. The lessons learned while sliding about are as important to the equation as making sure the car has gas. If you've been coveting a set of R1s...wait. Learn how to boil water before you try your hand at real cooking.

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Charity Corner

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By Lanean Hughes

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t’s time to clean our your closets! Gather up all your household items, clothing, toys, etc. that you no longer need.

Let's plan a trip to to the shelter in February or March. Please call if you have any questions regarding what the shelter can and cannot take.

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We received a very touching letter from the shelter last month and I wanted to share it with you. The Porsche Club makes such a huge difference in the lives of the people at Hope. Thank you for your generosity.

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Holiday Party By Wendy Shoffit

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

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’ve been going to the Maverick Region holiday parties for probably 4 years now. I have *never* seen as large of a crowd attend as I did this year. I would estimate that nearly 200 people made an appearance. I’ve wondered why this year so many came. Maybe it was everyone feeling the need to connect and feel safe with friends and family. I, personally, was having a difficult time this year getting into the “swing” of the holiday season. Something just didn’t feel right. Lots of people around me seemed to be experiencing the same thing. I guess coming to a party made it a little easier to feel joy and the holiday spirit. Either that or the promise of Joe McGlohen’s brisket brought everyone!

James Shoffit, Kay Liebel, Bryan Henderson, and Tom Snodgrass sharing their holiday cheer.

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

but when I saw there was very little left, I decided it had to be safe and tried some. I was glad I did and, boy, was I sorry I had waited so long! It was wonderful. Mavericks are certainly a talented bunch of cooks. I wonder what we’ll all come up with next year...

. . . I decided it had to be safe . . . In addition to everyone needing to bring a side dish to the party, the entry fee included a new or slightly loved stuffed animal for the Hope Shelter. That evening we collected over 100 animals for the kids! Not only did we collect all those toys, some people brought other items to take to the shelter. We had planned a trip there for the following day. It all worked out nicely.

Whatever it was that brought them, the party-goers had a great time! The home of Lee and Linda Wilkins is just stunning and the perfect setting for our gathering. It was decorated beautifully, including an enormous Christmas tree. If only I could get *my* house to look that good! We were all very sad to not see Linda’s smiling face that evening as she was not feeling well. I’m sure Lee could have used her help! I think hosting duties were quite challenging! Fortunately, there were quite a few Maverick ladies who gladly pitched in to make the hosting job easier. Lee and helpers did a wonderful job! Of course, the food that everyone brought was to die for! There were more varieties of desserts than I’d ever seen. From cookies to cakes, brownies to cheesecake. The most unusual dessert award, however, goes to Jack Wales who brought a custard dish prepared in a pumpkin gourd. I was intimidated by it for a little while,

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Sparkling Lanean Hughes with Effervescent Mimi Spreen.

Hey Bill Dugan, “Say cheeeeeese!”

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Jasmine also seemed to have a fabulous time. She and Geneva Spreen played and played to their hearts’ content. No sooner did we pull out of the driveway that night and Jasmine was out like a light. I love it when I can spend a great evening talking to so many good friends, eating delicious food, and having my daughter snoozing on the way home, with a huge smile on her face!

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Thanks so much to Lee and Linda Wilkins for once again opening up their home to the Maverick Region members and helping restore their holiday spirits. I hope we all have a much happier 2002.


Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Beth Wright, Brian Scudder, and James Shoffit are all smiles.

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Tinker Edwards and Pat Benson enjoying their conversations.

I just love it when the men are on kitchen duty!

What more can you ask for at the end of an evening than a smile and a great big neck hug? Right, James?

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Parts. Our parts department is also second to none. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding that necessary part or after-market option you require. We are an authorized dealer for high-performance Recaro seating, Yokohama Tires, Bilstein Shocks, Bosch, and many others. This ensures that whether you are a casual driver or an enthusiast who needs race prep assistance, Nine-Eleven has the experience and knowledge to keep your car running at peak performance.

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Valve Covers: Early 911 By Wayne Dempsey, Intermountain Region

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ne of the most common problems with the older 911 is the occurrence of major oil leaks. While some oil leaks are harder to fix than others, the oil leaks that originate from the 911 valve covers are very easy to fix. From 1968-77 the upper valve covers were magnesium. While very lightweight, there is a coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch between the cam tower and the valve covers. In other words, when the engine heats up, the valve covers expand at a different rate than the cam towers. This causes the magnesium covers to warp, and subsequently leak. It is this leak from the valve covers that is very common on the older cars. If your SC or Carrera is leaking from the bottom covers, the Turbo valve covers that are reinforced will help prevent this leak. Since this is a very common upgrade, it may have already been performed on your car. Check to see if your covers have been upgraded before you order a new set. The newer ones are all aluminum, and the lower covers have fins that criss-cross the outer surface.

. . . a good chance that you will have a major oil spill if you don’t . . . To see if your car is suffering from valve cover leaks, take a look under the car and check the bottom of both the left and right valve covers. If there are oil drips there, as well as oil on your heat exchangers, there is a good chance that your covers are leaking. Check the ones on top too, from within the engine compartment. These are also very prone to leaking. A good way to check for leaks is to clean the entire engine. You can clean the bottom of the engine by taking it to a self-serve car wash that has a degreaser setting on the nozzle. Don't spray any water inside the engine compartment, as there are many things in there that you just don't want to get wet. Instead, use some degreaser on a rag to wipe out the inside of your engine compartment. Please don't dump any degreaser on your driveway, as this pollutes the environment.

If you suspect that your valve covers are leaking, then simply remove them from the engine and check to see if they are warped. If you place the magnesium valve covers on a flat surface, you can check to see if they are warped or not. Even if they don't appear to be warped, remember that they will deform when they are heated by the motor. If the valve covers are warped, then you should definitely replace them. The standard upgrade is to replace the valve covers with late 911 Turbo valve covers. This is a bolt-on replacement for 911 owners. Make sure that you empty the motor of oil before you remove the valve covers, as there is a good chance that you will have a major oil spill if you don't. The Turbo valve covers are made of aluminum, and will expand at the same rate as the cam towers, thus decreasing the amount of warpage. The upper valve cover looks very similar to the original magnesium one, except for the fact that it is unpainted. The lower valve cover has fins to improve cooling and also increase stiffness. If you own a 914-6 or are performing a 914-6 conversion, you need to machine down a section of the lower valve covers on both sides in order to have them clear the rear trailing arms. If you don't do this, then you will not be able to remove the covers without either removing the studs from the cam towers, or dropping the engine. The fins must be machined down about a quarter of an inch in order to accommodate the rear trailing arms of the 914. Machining the covers will not hurt them, and they will still function very well. When you install the Turbo valve covers, make sure that you use a new set of valve cover gaskets, screws and washers. The valve cover kit comes complete with all the nuts, washers and gaskets. It is important not to over-torque the nuts on the valve covers. I was not able to locate a torque specification in the factory manuals, but I would not torque them greater than 8 ft-lbs. Make sure that you torque them down in a diagonal pattern, and it is advised to start at 4 ft-lbs., and then after all of them are tight, re-torque to 8 ft-lbs. Well, that's about it. It's a really easy upgrade that should stop one of the most annoying leaks on a 911. No more smoke coming out of the rear of the car as the heat exchangers burn off excess oil!

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I’m Marrying a Maverick By Beth Wright efore I met my fiance’, Brian Scudder, I thought a Maverick was a basketball player in Dallas, but after a year of attending DE’s, Club Races and Happy Hours I now know the truth…Mavericks are unique individuals with a passion for Porsches unequaled in the United States.

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mind too. But that’s okay because I learned valuable information at Putnam Park. It was there that I met a racer’s wife named Peggy who proudly showed off her diamond jewelry collection and related how each piece was a direct result of her husband’s Porsche purchases.

My first Maverick event was the February 2001 DE at Motorsport Ranch. Brian had to be there at an ungodly early hour so I told him I would meet him after my hair appointment that morning. I arrived, perfectly coifed, only to be greeted by a howling cross wind that cut like a knife and left me disheveled. I went to the wall to watch Brian drive and was witness to what came to be known as the “full Scudder”. Wow, I thought, this driving stuff is cool, I’m going to like this! Unfortunately/fortunately I have yet to witness another full Scudder.

The culmination of our racing season occurred in October at the Maverick Region’s Club Race at Texas Motor Speedway. Brian was the chair of the event and also a racer so the tension was palpable. Between the logistics, the unwieldy chicane and the mysterious problems in the 928 that caused it to stall repeatedly on the track, we somehow survived and breathed a sigh of relief when it was finally over and had been a success. Now that Brian had time to think clearly again, he came to his senses and proposed in November. I thought it was odd when he chose not to attend the Founder’s Day dinner, but he had a more romantic setting in mind for popping the question.

. . . was witness to what came to be known as a “full Scudder” . . . My second major Porsche event was the Lone Star Region’s Club Race at Texas World Speedway in March 2001. This was Brian’s first Club Race and the excitement of seeing him on the track was equaled only by the excitement of trying to keep his 928 running long enough to get him on the track. It was here that I learned that girlfriends are pit crews and as one wily racer told us “you’ve got to keep the women hungry, then they work harder and faster so you’ll get done and they can have a meal”. A recent post on the MRPCA Yahoo groups list was entitled “You know you’re a racer when…” and included “…after you tell your wife where you’d like to go on your vacation she answers ‘Why…is there a race there?’” Brian’s second Club Race was at Putnam Park in beautiful Mt. Meridian, Indiana. This was the destination of our first vacation together in June 2001. I should have known when I was asked if I would like to visit family in Illinois and Indiana for our vacation that Brian had a race in

Once our families had been given the news we talked about setting a date. My first thought was September 28th (get it? 9-28!) but we couldn’t wait that long and started looking at dates in May. Believe it or not, we did set our wedding date around driving events so that our good friends in the Porsche Club wouldn’t have a conflict. Hey, we’re not naïve, we know we wouldn’t be first choice! We toyed briefly with having the reception at TMS, and we joked about registering at The Porsche Store. If it weren’t for the roll cage we might have wanted to drive the race car to the reception. We also planned the honeymoon so we’d be back in time for the Club Race over Memorial Weekend. Once we’re married and the Porsches are “ours,” I look forward to seeing you at future events as Brian and Beth with the perfect 928 backdrop a New Maverick.

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New Wheels

If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Joel Nannis at (972) 722-2735

by Joel Nannis, Membership Chair Jack C. Askins (Marilyn) 2009 Hampstead Lane Wichita Falls, TX 76308 1996 911

James K. Dowty, III (Helen) 6706 Pimlico Dallas, TX 75214 1983 911

Brian R. Ricker (Larry) 1411 Marblecrest Drive Lewisville, TX 75067 1999 996

David G. Bentley (Pamela) 4333 Pershing Ave Fort Worth, TX 76107 1986 944

Bill Gerlach (Lynne) 5800 Coit Ste 800 Plano, TX 75023 1998 Boxster

Ronald J. Schott (Marilee) 2639 Hidden Ridge Drive Arlington, TX 76006 2001 911

Thomas S. Blair 5712 Templin Way Plano, TX 75093 2002 996

Colin Graidage (Rosemary) 4233 Glenaire Dr Dallas, TX 75229 1989 911

Allan Tomlinson 7520 Glen Aldens Dallas, TX 75225 2001 Boxster

Jim Brazil 9816 Bellechase Rd Granbury, TX 76049 1984 911

Hans Hoffman 4509 Aspen Glen Plano, TX 75024 1986 951

Clarence E. Wyatt, Jr. (Lydia F. Owen) 5828 Canterview Circle Dallas, TX 75228 2000 Boxster

Larry O. Carlson (Douglas) 5911 Lindenshire Dallas, TX 75230 1999 911

Brent Kerns 1040 Cloverdale Drive Tyler, TX 75701 1999 996

Transfers

John Danziger (Julius) 4044 Prescott Ave #202 Dallas, TX 75219 1990 964

Joe N. Lawrence 777 Custer Road #8-1 Richardson, TX 75080 1987 928

Steven Dodd (April) 528 Hunters Ridge Road Coppell, TX 75019 1976 914

Chris Mutchler (Sara S.) 331 Bryant Lane Cedar Hill, TX 75104 1978 911

John Douglas (Debby) 1713 Deauville Court Ft Worth, TX 76112 1991 Carrera

Bob Perschon (Liz) 2712 York Ct Southlake, TX 76092 2001 Boxster

Daniel C. Donovan 3235 N. River Lodge Trail Apt. 231 Fort Worth, TX 76116 1958 356 Transferred from Down East Timothy S. Sambrano (Ellen) 2885 Woodside St. Apt. 203 Dallas, TX 75204 Transferred from Ozark

Welcome, New Members!

Anniversaries 5 Years Tom & ML McCrary ..........................Dallas Kevin & Jamie Mixon........................Parker Jamie & Emily McShan ...................Abilene Scott & Tonya Towery .........Flower Mound John & Jerusha Elliott .....................Rowlett Jay Easley & Anastasia Zaruba ....Lewisville

10 Years Jeff & Joanne Pohlman .............Richardson

20 Years Steven & Vicki Snay ...................Bartonville

15 Years Bruce Hand ........................................Dallas Emmett & Linda Murphy .........Fort Worth

25 Years Craig Wilson ...................................Garland

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Unclassifieds Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region Members and are $5 to all others (Payment to MR-PCA must accompany ad). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Ads will run for 3 issues. Call 972-506-7449 or e-mail ad to unclassifieds@mavpca.org by the 10th to have your ad run the following month. Be certain to include a contact name and phone number. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. Photo inclusion based on space constraints.

1984 944 Sapphire Blue/black interior. Used exclusively for DEs the last two years, but is street legal. All major service done including: belts, rollers, pulleys, seals, O-ring, water pump, motor mount, clutch. Has yellow sport Koni adjustable shocks & SS brake lines. One year on Michelin Pilot XGTVR4 tires. Lots of photos & service history at http://home.attbi.com/~jhortonis/. Asking $4,500 (OBO) Call Michael Wingfield (W) 972-478-3278 (H) 972-491-2766 or email wingfield@juno.com. (1) 1995 911/933 Coupe. 6 speed , red with black leather, original, like NEW, needs nothing, 37,000 miles, litronic headlamps, sunroof, tinted glass, 17"cup wheels, cruise, cd changer, extended warranty..$43,000 OBO Bill (H) 214-691-1461 (O)214-748-1828 x307, bill@mcgs.com. (1) 1986 944 Turbo. Red w/Black interior. 88K Miles. WPOAA0952GN154948. All original. Garage kept w/car cover. Dealer/Autobahn FW serviced. 90k belt service done. Showroom condition! Wake the neighbors. New Sony XPlode CD, Xtant amp with Infinity speakers. Every high school kids dream & parents nightmare. Perfect toy for yourself, the wife, & possibly the race track. $12,800.00. Contact Jerry. 817-431-5078. (1) Parting out 1975 2.7 liter, CIS, Carerra tensioners, Sachs street/track clutch. Nitrous Express for 2.7/3.0 CIS $1100, adds 50-75 H.P. w/ bottle heater and purge. 993 Brembo Big Black brakes like new drilled/molded disks, fresh pads, sensors, set of 4 reduced to $2800. Factory Alumn rear deck lid $650. 1987 Black leather Interior less seats. 11 blade fan pulley $175. Fan housing $150, both powder coated. A/C parts, Rear Sway bar, oil lines, '76 915 5 speed trans needs ring & pinyon w/clutch cable. Other misc. parts Wade Kolody (972) 304-1159 wsc16@attbi.com Buyer pays shipping. (1) 1987 944 Turbo. Alpine white/tan leather. 121K mi. Never chipped, Mobil 1, Koni's, MSDS cone air filter(original airfilter box available), Khumo Victoracers mounted (worn Michelin allseasons available), timing belt tensioning tool & 7 vol. factory workshop manual, spare Sachs "sport" clutch, pilot & throw out bearings but current clutch seems fine. All maintenance records & receipts. Very solid, well maintained & cared for. Selling to buy Formula Vee. $8,000 firm. (580) 252-0036 (eve.). rltodd@texhoma.net (1)

Bra. Dealer maintained, excellent condition, Garage kept, 11,580 miles, $43,900. Call Dale @ 214.693.7600 or scotexas@yahoo.com. (3) 1988 928 S4, classic combo of guards red and tan leather with 66K. A nine inside, outside and under the hood. Up to date service and maintenance at Louden Motorcars. Owned by two long time porsche owners/enthusiasts. This is your chance to set yourself apart from the normal Porsche pack, going 180 mph the whole way. A steal @ $19k Contact Toner @ 972965-1780. Only serious inquiries please. (1) 1998 Boxster Arctic silver w/ graphite gray leather, sport pkg, 17” alloys, CD stereo with rear speaker kit, many interior updates including carbon fiber trim, leather/aluminum shifter, white gauge faces, stainless steel door stills, etc. 58K highway miles, all Porsche service records. $30,000. Contact Brad 972-208-1870 or 214-215-6604. (3) 1990 911 C4 Cabriolet White/Black top/Tan leather. 90,500 miles. See http://www.shoffit.com/ivory/ for all details. Asking $28,000 (neg). James Shoffit 972-977-9817, james@shoffit.com (3) 1986 911 Carrera Targa Red with black interior, 130K miles. Polished Fuchs wheels. K and N Filtercharger system. Blaupunkt in-dash CD. Asking $18,500. Call Brent (W) 903-581-5678 (H) 903-839-3563. (3) 1997 993 Cabriolet White with black top /camel interior. Top recently replaced. 30,000 mile service completed. 34,000 + miles. Car is completely unmodified and original. 17" cup wheels mounted with nearly new Potenzas. Asking $59,500.00. Call Brent (W) 903-581-5678 (H) 903-839-3563. (3) 1999 Toyota Solara SLE White with blue leather, ABS, Very nice/clean, 51,000+ miles, ready to go. Must sell - need new Porsche, $18,350 OBO. Call Alan Lage, 972-304-8208 or lage@aafes.com (3) WANTED: 915 transaxle. Late model aluminum housing. Phone: 903-723-2411 Or e-mail: prsch914@flash.net or prsch914@usac.net (3)

'99 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab, 44k mi, white, 3.9 V6, 5-sp, ltd slip diff, A/C, lockable camper shell, towing pkg (up to 4000 lb), spray-in bed liner, factory wheel & handling pkg, new 275/60-15 tires, transferrable 5yr/60k mi warranty, asking $12,000. Carey Spreen, 972-420-9953 (1) 2000 Boxster S, 2000 Boxster S, Black Met. Ext., Black Sport Interior,Litronic Headlamps with washers, Sport Design Interior with DSP, Porsche Sport Exhaust, 18" Turbo look Wheels, 030 Porsche Sport Chasis, mud flaps, meshter radiator guards, tinted glass, Porsche Front

Michael Wingfield’s Sapphire Blue 944

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