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Volume 51, Issue 5, May 2013
Go Online for Latest Updates on Events at http://mav.pca.org Visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/mavpca/ Departments Zone 5 Presidents .........................................1 Drifting (President’s Column) ......................2 Maverick of the Month.................................2 List of Officers/Board Chairs .......................4 Carey On (Editor’s Column) ........................5 Maverick Minutes ........................................6 March Trivia .................................................7 Destination Restoration................................8 Advertiser of the Month .............................18 Cliff’s Ramblings .......................................20 New Wheels and Anniversaries..................31 Unclassifieds ..............................................32 Advertiser Index.........................................32
Upcoming Events Calendar of Events .......................................1 May at Mayo’s...............................................5 Maverick Lunch Series ................................5 Board Meeting .............................................7 Porsche Parade, Traverse City, MI..............12 Happy Hour: Blue Mesa ............................25 Drivers’ Ed 3, Eagles Canyon Raceway......29 Summer Kick-Off Picnic............................30
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July Lewisville Lunch Happy Hr: Fox & Hound Richardson/Southlake Lunches
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August Board Meeting Lewisville Lunch Happy Hr: Rio Mambo Richardson/Southlake Lunches
Autocross Academy.....................................10 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance..........14 Sunday Dr: Cavanaugh Museum................22 Happy Hour: Love & War in Texas.............24
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Drifting: What a Year for Events! By John Hamilton, Region President
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hat a year for events! Here is a sample of what’s been happening and what’s coming up: • Autocross (“AX”) is going strong and has sold out at the first events held at Dallas Raceway in Crandall • Drivers’ Education (“DE”) has sold out for the Green and Blue run groups, and we are having two ONE-DAY events: Saturday, June 1 and Saturday, November 9 • Three regions have pooled their resources and have rented the Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) in Austin for a combination Club Race and DE on May 10, 11 and 12 -- SOLD OUT (but you can be a spectator for free!) • Our annual “May at Mayo’s” car show and dinner (fun for the WHOLE FAMILY) is just around the corner on Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m. (sign up fast if you haven’t already!) NOT sold out! • Father’s Day Picnic is being reimagined as the Summer Kick-Off Picnic! • Sunday Drives are tons of fun! • And the annual Porsche Parade in Traverse City, Michigan is June 23 through 29, with at least 22 Porsches from your Maverick Region headed there!
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And there will be plenty more, I’m sure! So take a look at our calendar (the best way is on-line on our home page, mav.pca.org) and see what works for you. I hope you can join us at one of these fun events.
Mav of the Month Our top contributors just keep ALEXIS A. V. CAMPBELL, Proprietor on contributing, 1235 William D. Tate Ave and this month is no Grapevine, TX 76051 exception. When we agreed to rent COTA the volunteers. Panic set in for a for a combination Club Race and moment, but then our volunteer DE, that all sounded pretty simple of volunteers JUMPED at the (we just needed money). But then chance to be the volunteer lead. the real work began, and the call Yes: this is the SAME person who went out for volunteers AND for a told me she was going to take a volunteer to recruit and head-up break and not be so involved (ha!). But whenever a need arises, she is there to support our club and drive a successful event, program, public relations, whatever. So THANK YOU, Linda Bambina, for once again rising to the occasion and jumping in with both feet to make COTA the success that I’m sure it will be with your leadership. Enjoy your gift card to the Silver Fox Steakhouse in Grapevine. Well-deserved, along with the thanks from all the members of the Maverick Region for all the things you do.
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President John Hamilton C-817-907-7823 president@mavpca.org
Vice President Gareth Maurice
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John enjoys DEs, Happy Hours, the Porsche Parade, and other social events. He and wife Chris have owned Porsches since 1996 and joined the Club in 2002. John’s Grandfather in New Jersey owned a 1960 356B Coupe and later a 1965 356SC Cab which is how it got into his blood.
Gareth still remembers the cover of the car magazine that drew him into a lifetime of loving cars. He spent many afternoons riding his bike as a young kid to the local newsstand to buy and read everything he could. He now owns a Midnight Blue 911S and enjoys driving it in wonderful Texas!
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AX Chair TT Chair AX/TT Registrar AX/TT Rules AX/TT Safety AX/TT Schools AX/TT Tech Insp AX/TT Workers Charity Chair Club Race Co-Chair Club Race Co-Chair Club Race Ads/PR Club Race Registrar Concours
Travis Howard Travis Howard Robyn Howard Charlie Davis
Robyn Howard Jeff Herrmann Robyn Howard Chris Hamilton Joel Nannis Pat Heptig Jim Buckley Wendy Shoffit Jack Griffin, Frank Briggs DE Chair Lori Mauthe DE Chief Drvng Instr. John Sandusky DE Equip. Mgr. Luke Edson DE Registrar Joel Nannis DE Safety Bob Benson Email List Moderator Bob Benson Goodie Store Pat Friend Happy Hours Mike Farrar Histographer, Tenured Charlie Davis Mentors Monda Hanna Membership Susan and Tom Froehlich Past President Mike Brodigan Public Relations Linda Bambina Slipstream Advertising Pat Friend Editor Carey Spreen Event Ad Design Christy Payne Mailing & Tech. Andy Mears Printing Fran Ussery Content Wrangler Linda Bambina Mentor Wendy Shoffit Social Chair Tracy Robertson Sponsorship Keith Olcha Sunday Drives John Harvey, Brendan Eagan Swap Meets Robyn Howard Tech Sessions Ed Mullenix Trivia Chair Jerry DeFeo Website Denny Payne
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Secretary Renee Farinella C-972-571-4412 secretary@mavpca.org Renee works in healthcare, and enjoys fundraising for the military’s CarryTheLoad.org. Her passion for cars manifests in how to integrate the highperformance driving experience into relationship building. She says, “Can a Porsche BE too loud on a Sunday drive? The hills are aliiive with the sound of music!” Renee owns a 2008 Boxster.
Treasurer Jim Falgout W-972-669-2370 C-972-345-3009 treasurer@mavpca.org Jim joined Maverick Region in August, 2008. He drives a 1992 968 cabriolet, which is the second Porsche he has owned. Jim enjoys attending Maverick Region social and driving events.
Linda Bambina 214-616-1936 pr@mavpca.org
Chris Hamilton hope@mavpca.org
Ed Mullenix 972-231-5356 techcorner@mavpca.org
Bob Benson 817-457-8833 bbenson1@airmail.net
Monda Hanna 972-450-4341 monda.hanna@ubs.com
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John Harvey 214-808-1414 tours@mavpca.org rocky@airmail.net
Lisa Steele 214-709-6418
Jeff Herrmann 254-338-1758
Rick Robinson 214-536-8819
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Robyn Howard 214-991-0873 ax@mavpca.org
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Jerry DeFeo 972-240-5800 trivia@mavpca.org
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Carey On...
By Carey Spreen, Managing Editor
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s I write this, it is still snowing in parts of the US, but here in north Texas, spring has seriously taken hold. The first weekend in May is typically an active one for the Maverick Region, and this year is no exception. Our annual May at Mayo’s Concours and dinner last year fell on May 5, so it wasn’t much of a stretch to rename it Cinco de Mayo at Mayo’s, with (what else) a Mexican theme. And that worked so well, we’re doing it again, although the actual date is Saturday, May 4. This year’s Cinco de Mayo at Mayo’s will feature a Peoples’ Choice Concours d’Elegance at 5pm (no entry fee, so bring your beauty out and show
it off!), followed by dinner at 6 (catered by On The Border) and awards presentation at 7. Admission is $25, and kids 12 and under can eat for free. Soft drinks, beer, and margaritas are included. The next day, Sunday, May 5, heralds the return of a very popular Sunday Drive that Tourmeister John Harvey put on in 2011 -- a tour to Rancho Sereno. This is a reining horse ranch, as well as a small inn, a few miles south of the Red River. Owners Lisa and Mike Maberry are former Maverick Region members, and gave us a friendly welcome on our last visit. This year’s Drive will feature the twisty roads, elevation changes, and rural scenery that you are familiar with if you have participated in Sunday Drives in the past, and this one will culminate in barbecue
and beverages on the patio of the Pine Room. It will be quite a scenic tour, both the drive and the ranch, so please join us. A week later, May 10-12, is Mother’s Day weekend, and also the inaugural Carrera of the Americas PCA Club Race and Drivers’ Education, jointly hosted by Hill Country, Lone Star, and Maverick Regions. These driving events, held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) near Austin, sold out minutes after registration opened, but that doesn’t mean you can’t come down to watch. If you have not been to COTA in person, this is an excellent chance to see it without spending a lot (there is no charge for spectating), and also to see what PCA’s Club Racing and Drivers’ Education events are all about. Read on!
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Maverick Minutes: April Board Meeting By Lori Mauthe, Drivers’ Education Chair
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t 7:00 pm Region President John Hamilton called the meeting to order, and recognized guest Les Linenschmidt in attendance. Region Secretary Renee Farinella could not attend, so Lori Mauthe filled in for her to take down the meeting minutes. Drivers’ Ed Equipment Manager Luke Edson shared that many radios are in need of replacement, or at least battery replacement. Lori Mauthe, DE Series Chair, confirmed that there was an approved budget item to cover these costs. Luke has also volunteered to provide equipment support for the PCA Club Race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in May. Social Chair Tracy Robertson noted that she attended the Autocross Academy and had a wonderful time, and expressed her appreciation for the great work of the many volunteers who made this event possible. The next social event is May at Mayo’s on Saturday, May 4. The theme is the same as last year - Cinco de Mayo - with the People’s Choice Concours d’ Elegance and great food. Tracy requested an update on obtaining a club credit card for the expenditures to support the social events, and John Hamilton will follow up. Tracy is working on the June Father’s Day event, and is looking to expand attendance by remaking it into the Summer Kick-Off Picnic on Saturday, June 8. Consideration for a venue includes Cedar Hill State Park, with a possible Rally leading to the park prior to the picnic itself. Admission per car to the park is $7, and to cover to pavilion and food costs she proposed $15 per adult 6 May
plus a pot-luck dish to share. New members, the Ferenholts, have a property near McKinney for an event tentatively called “Cars and Cattle” in the fall, with possbile dates being either September 28 or October 5. They have 8 head of cattle and a donkey to provide great photo opportunities for the non-Concours d’Elegance. Slipstream Editor Carey Spreen reported that the latest issue was mailed Tuesday morning April 2. Putting on his Rally hat, Carey announced that he will be working with Don Sebert to coordinate a Rally for later this year, most likely the aforementioned rally to the Summer Kick-Off Picnic. Public Relations Chair Linda Bambina is getting a list of those Maverick members registered for the Parade this June, and will plan a pre-Parade gathering the end of May or start of June. The Car Show committee met, and they are checking on a venue for a future event. Wearing her “worker wrangler” hat, she is also responsible for getting volunteers from Maverick Region to support the COTA Club Race over Mother’s Day weekend. She asks that any Maverick Region members who are willing and able to volunteer to work one of several available positions at the Club Race to contact her at bina42@tx.rr.com. Jack Griffin, Concours co-chair, is all set for the People’s Choice Concours at the May at Mayo’s event on May 4. On Saturday, June 2, we are looking forward to the car show at the Cooper Aerobic Center, where the Porsche Club will have its usual spot in the shade, and the construction is finally completed, so the restaurant will be open. The timeframe is an hour earlier this year, from 11am to 3pm.
April 3, 2013 Concours Co-Chair Frank Briggs asked about the certificates for the class winners at the May at Mayo’s event, and will research this with Christy Payne. Frank will take care of printing the ballots and placards. Don Sebert, potential Rally Coach, has volunteered with Carey Spreen and George Luxbacher to assist in putting on a Rally or two this year.They want to have the Rallies coincide with a social event such as a picnic as the destination, or with the ever-popular Sunday Drives. Don also suggested a Saturday evening event at Devil’s Bowl dirt track in Mesquite, and will coordinate with Tracy. Vice President Gareth Maurice reported that the Autocross Academy was a lot of fun. Sunday Drive Chair John Harvey discussed the upcoming events. The April 21 Sunday Drive will end at the Driver Education event at Motorsport Ranch for parade laps and optional lunch. Sunday, May 5 is the drive to Rancho Sereno with a BBQ dinner after the tour. Lori Mauthe reported that the March DE went well, and appears to be a break-even budget success. The April event at Motorsport Ranch is full for green and blue students. The Charity Parade laps will benefit Komen for a Cure, with guests from Big Brothers Big Sisters on Saturday, along with the Sunday Drive gang. Autocross and Time Trial Chair Travis Howard received a round of applause for having two consecutive sold-out events. He reports that the alternator in the Truxster is fixed. The April 14 event is the second of the Autocross series at Dallas Raceway in Crandall. The new timing equipment is still being tested and results look great.
James and Wendy Shoffit reported on the recentlychristened Carrera of the Americas Club Race planning at COTA, May 9 – 12. Registration for the Club Race entries sold out in 12 minutes, and the garage registration sold out in one minute! The accompanying Drivers’ Education registration is anticipated to sell out quickly as well. There will be a test and tune day on Thursday as an option for confirmed participants. Wendy is requesting assistance for the registration on Thursday starting at 3pm and will coordinate with Linda Bambina. On-site event payments were approved to be processed through the Maverick Region PayPal account. Park Place Motorsports is the sponsor for the Club Race and Driver Education aspects of the event. Wendy also reported that the email went out to the membership regarding this year’s Membership Directories for those who wish to opt out. Directories will be sold on the clubregistration.net site. John Hamilton presented the Mav of the Month award to Linda Bambina as “Wrangler of the Month,” for being the volunteer coordinator for Maverick Region’s contribution to the COTA event. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
MARCH TRIVIA It’s Easy to Play: Play here for fun and education and find the answers below OR Play for prizes on the web at http://mav.pca.org, with the answers and winners to be posted here after each month’s contest has closed. Thanks to Jerry DeFeo for putting this and the Web Trivia together. Congratulations to our March winner, CYRIL REIF, who got all 5 correct. Cyril will receive a $25 gift certificate to
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What is the one mass-produced Porsche that was only available in Left Hand Drive (LHD)? a. 1973.5 911RS b. 1970-76 914 c. 1976-77 930 Turbo d.1992-95 968 Cabriolet Source: Porsche 914 & 914-6: The Definitive History of the Road & Competition Cars, by Brian Long, p 49
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What is the letter one should look for on the tires of the modern Porsche to know that it is a tire that Porsche has tested as a car/tire combination? a. J b. K c. N d. W Source: Excellence, May 2013, p 100
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The Porsche Type 114 was the first real Sports Car designed by Professor Ferdinand Porsche that was intended to be branded as a Porsche. It was NEVER built!!! What year was it designed? a. 1930 b. 1933 c. 1937 d. 1939 Source: Porsche Panorama, September 2009, p 95
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In what year did Porsche sweep the field at the 24 Hours of Daytona with a 1-2-3 win? a. 1968 b. 1973 c. 1978 d. 1985 Source: Excellence, May 2013, p 10
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And what was the Porsche model that did so? a. 907 b. 917/30 c. 935/78 d. 962HR Source: Excellence, May 2013, p 10
Answers: 1) b 2) c 3) d 4) a 5) a
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Destination Restoration: Introducing Mel By Ash Seidl-Staley
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he story behind this car is an overwhelming emotion-filled roller coaster for me and my family. Personally it has brought me tears, laughs, pride, uncertainty, and hope. But more than anything, it has given me a purpose in life: to follow in my Grandfather’s footsteps, trying to achieve a dignified spot in the world that is the Porsche Club of America. In 1997 my Grandfather, Delbert Wayne Milleson, nicknamed Mel by my German relatives, was working on this 911 when the jack slipped, sending the car crashing to the ground, which ended up taking his life. Since that terrible day, I have made it a goal of mine to do whatever it takes to get this car back on the road and eventually the track. For a first-time Porsche owner, this seems like a daunting task. But I have learned that with starting anything new, it’s best to take baby steps, so let’s start by listing what the car is. My research has yielded the fact that it is a true numbers-matching Euro 1972 911 Targa (T.V). It has the original 2.4L engine with the factory-sent Zenith 40 tin Carburetors in the bonnet, hooked up to the standard 915 transmission. A dusty stock brake package and mostly stock
Mel’s slant-nose 911 conversion 8 May
suspension components, minus the sport Bilstien rear shocks, dominate the undercarriage. As you can see from the pictures, the numbers matching only goes so far, and there is plenty of my grandfather’s infamous customization going on.
First time under the boot Back in the mid to late 80s, the fad was the converting of 911s and 930s to a sort of 934/935 look. Thanks to the domination on the track by the behemoths like the prestigious Moby Dick and the genius that is the Porsche- Kremer team, PCAers all over wanted their own 935. Slant nose packages became widespread, to the point where Porsche even started sending cars with these packages off the line to meet the fad’s demand. But, never wanting to just settle with what everyone else gets, my Grandfather upgraded the package, and sprang for the Kevlar bumpers, flares, and slantnose fenders. With the help of my Great Uncle Fritz, he cut up the old body of the 911 and hand-grafted the Kevlar kit with lots of bondo and fiberglass. He hand-sanded and smoothed out the seams with only time, a level, and a good eye.
Photos by the Author The car’s PCA history is also evident in the stickers that pepper the rear glass and side windows. The highlights include a Germany Region PCA sticker and a RUF Technology sticker on the glove box. The RUF sticker has a story all on its own which includes meeting Alois Ruf himself! I have described what it is. Now for the bad news: what it is not. It is not drivable, and though the engine rotates and only has 56K miles on it, it will need to be cleaned and resealed with new gaskets. While inside I plan on checking off the items in the “101 projects for your 911” category, including upgrading head studs, chain tensioners, and valves. The body kit itself, though a little scratched up, is immaculate; it’s the chassis that is the problem. Since
Lovely ladies! the car is a pre-’76, no sheet metal has been galvanized. Consequently, I have rust stretching from the engine bay to the brake master cylinder, all along the driver’s side of the car. Whether or not I can save this car is still undetermined, but I am ready and willing to try. Would you like to have your restoration project featured in an upcoming issue of Slipstream? If so, contact me at ashseidlstaley@gmail.com so that we can put together an article about it.
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2013 Autocross Academy: Dallas Raceway By Darren Houk
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Photo by Bob Rapfogel Photography
Robyn Howard, Driving School Chair, along with her husband Travis, who is our Autocross/Time Trial Chair, assembled a great field of volunteers who made this event possible. I am new to the club so I am sorry I can’t name the many people who worked so hard to organize the event, set up cones, nor the many instructors who helped
The author at speed in his 968 10 May
In the morning drivers’ meeting, they let it be known that just about anyone can spin out when pushing these cars to their limit. They said if you spin out well enough, you might expect a big round of applause! In other words, no one is judged at these events for trying to push a little too hard. Even the best drivers were Wendy Shoffit pointing the way for once out here for Region Social Chair Tracy Robertson the first time.
The day started much like any autocross would, with a tech inspection of the vehicles. In this case, the instructors went over the cars with the drivers explaining what the tech inspectors are actually looking for to help make sure that all autocross events are safe for drivers, spectators, and the cars. Next, a group meeting was held to explain the basics of autocross and to explain what could be expected as the day progressed. The drivers were then broken into smaller groups with their instructors to go over various exercises to help build skills and confidence. One group started working on slalom courses that are found in all autocross courses. Then the groups moved on to an area where braking methods were taught so drivers know the limits of the cars’ brakes and how to use them properly. The final group worked on the skid pad, a group of cones set up to form two different rings for the cars to drive around. This was a great way to learn how to push the car to get the most from the suspension and tires without losing traction and spinning out all together.
After a lunch break, everyone gathered together for the afternoon session. That’s when the real fun began. The volunteers had moved the cones to form a typical autocross course, which could be set up in just about any wide open parking lot, provided they don’t
Photo by Gareth Maurice
March 24 was the date for this year’s school. It was a brisk Sunday morning with what felt like 25 mph winds. I’m told that this year the school was moved to a later date because of too much winter weather in previous years. The cold weather was not enough to keep the soldout crowd from making their way to Dallas Speedway in Crandall, Texas for the event. The parking lot was filled with not only Porsches but, as with all of the Maverick Region’s autocross events, other cars were present including several Mazdas, Vettes, Nissans and more.
teach everyone how to move around the cones a little faster.
Photo by Bob Rapfogel Photography
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f you are a Porsche owner and you have never been to a PCA autocross event, you are really missing a lot of fun. These cars are made to be driven, and autocross is a safe way to test the limits of the car and driver. A great way to get started is the Maverick Region’s annual Autocross Academy.
Jeff Herrmann keeping the grid moving during the autocross runs have light poles. Autocross is an event that has the driver racing the clock, with only one car at a time on the course. The cones don’t hurt the cars, and with only one car at a time it seems much safer than the highway drive to the venue. Our afternoon session started with the instructors driving the course with students along for
Course workers (David Robertson shown here) were kept running, picking up cones during the slalom exercise
Volunteer workers setting up the skidpad exercise women, were running as fast as the men and having just as much fun. Autocross school is a great way to get started, but if you missed this year’s school, don’t let that keep you away. Tanya and I started at the end of last season, and at every autocross we have attended there have always been instructors ready to help get you started. Once you get your first set of runs in, you can ride along with one of the experienced drivers to get the feel. They are more than willing to ride with you, as well to make sure you have a fun and safe experience.
After all, “it’s not just the cars, it’s the people.”
Photo by Bob Rapfogel Photography
Photo by Gareth Maurice
My wife, Tanya, and I were fortunate to have Mike Lockas as an instructor. He really helped me work to get faster and faster each round. Tanya, along with many other
Photo by Gareth Maurice
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance: From the Porsche Perspective By “Speedy” (Lori Mauthe and Rick Riley)
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911 to be a Coupe, Cabriolet, and Speedster in various configurations, depending on the owner preference Photo by Peter Mauthe or whim for a weekend drive. So next, Peter asked A bit of background by way of that they get a introduction. I was “born” in US-spec Cabriolet 1985 in Stuttgart, Germany, at the from the assembly Porsche factory. I started life as line and take it to a US-spec Turbo-Look Cabriolet; the Special Wishes however, when I was just about department in ready to leave the assembly line, Arriving in town after the Tour the basement, my life took an amazing turn. and go to work however, we knew better! Then his In the spring of 1985, the Presion the Speedster Design Study. daughter Lori and her husband dent of Porsche AG, Peter Schutz Several weeks later, at an executive Rick Riley came to visit. We had (and father of my ghost writer, Lori team meeting, the head of manua fun weekend, exchanging my Mauthe), had a meeting with his facturing stood up to give his status tops, windshields, and wind wing chief engineer, Professor Helmut report. He sheepishly said “Herr windows and going for short trips Bott. Four years earlier they had Schutz, this has never happened and taking pictures. At the end saved the 911, and in 1983, featured before, but I’m sorry to have to tell of the weekend, they told Lori’s the production launch of the 911 Cabriolet, and they were pondering you that we have lost a car from the dad that they wanted to buy me assembly line. This was a US car, when I was brought to the United what would be next. Based on the special-ordered States – which is exactly what by a customer, happened in the spring of 1986. and due to be They nicknamed me “Speedy,” shipped this and I have been living happily week.” Well, Peter in a safe garage with my sibling realized that this Porsches in Michigan ever since. was the car that My first major outing was the had been “taken” 1989 Porsche Parade in Traverse from the assembly City, Michigan. I was entered in line to become the Concours, more as a display the Speedster than really a competitor. What Design Study. He fun, because by then the protold the team, duction version of me, the 911 “I think I know Speedster, had been released, and what happened several were also at the Parade. -- don’t worry Rick brought me to a few events about it. Please in Michigan over the years, most Peter Schutz sends Rick and Lori start building recently to the 50th Anniversary another 911 for off on the Marque Tour of the Western Michigan Region the customer!” celebration. Lori came to the event, success of the 356 Speedster years A few weeks later I was finished, as a Past President of the region, ago, their idea was to create a 911 and Peter drove me to and from the and we had a fun ride around town. Speedster. Peter had the idea that office as a coupe for a few months. Then the two-year preparation this would be a Porsche with exI was so stealth – to most I looked began for my first long-distance trip changeable parts, allowing the base like a regular Turbo-Look Coupe,
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to a very special event -- the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance, to be
my short “speedster” windshield, Rick and Lori got to feel the wind in their hair, and teeth! It was a cool brisk morning, and my engine was making lots of horsepower as we drove to the beach, to a fort, and then to town. Along the way we waved at many folks anticipating the parade of lovely automobiles, one of a kind, just like me.
911 Panel: Bob Varsha (at the podium), Jack Atkinson, Hurley Haywood, Alwin Springer, Bobby Rahal, Vic Elford, Jeff Zwart, Peter Schutz, Patrick Long, and Harm Lagaaij held on the first weekend in March, 2013 – celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911. After having every nook, cranny, nut and bolt cleaned, shined and polished, I was deemed READY. I was loaded into a trailer with my sibling, Stonegray, a 1958 356 Speedster, and we were transported to Amelia Island. On Friday morning before the Concours, Rick and Lori drove me to the host hotel, the Ritz Carlton. WOW, amazing cars everywhere. I received a special invitation to participate in the Marque tour; only 25 other cars were included. We lined up in the queue between Ferraris and Mercedes. I was reunited with Peter, who sat in the driver seat and told the story of my beginning in the factory during an interview with Bill Warner, the president and founder of the event. Then we took off on the tour. With 16 May
We smiled for the camera the entire 40 miles – the longest trip I’ve made in years. We ended up in downtown Fernandina Beach, where the
The Group at The Gala (see text) locals came out to greet us. I got to park in the shade while many came to admire, hear my story, and take pictures. Rick prepared my “baby book,” which contained pictures of me in all of my configurations, and the notes from the factory, about my transformation from a stock cabriolet, and all the parts and pieces involved. Friday afternoon I spent tucked safely away in my trailer. The gang went back to the Ritz to attend
the special panel presentation in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the 911. Peter Schutz was joined on a panel with many great 911 fans from the past and present, including Bobby Rahal, Hurley Haywood, Vic Elford, Patrick Long, Jack Atkinson, Jeff Zwart, Alwin Springer, and Harm Lagaaij. The attendees were lined up for an hour prior to the start in anticipation. The event was a sell-out! Bob Varsha was the host moderator as each told their story, starting with Peter’s account of the day he told Professor Helmut Bott that the 911 was not going to be discontinued. He recalled walking into Helmut’s office and seeing a chart on the wall with chronological bars showing the anticipated development of each Porsche model, and the subsequent actions he took as a result. “The 911 had a little short bar that quit at 1981, which was just one year away. I went over to Mr. Bott’s office and I picked up a big black marker from his desk. I walked over to the chart and extended the bar from the 911 all the way to the end this chart, off the chart, on to his wall, behind his desk, around the corner and into the edge of the window. I looked at Helmut Bott and said ‘Mr. Bott, do we understand each other?’ He had a grin from ear to ear like he had just escaped a violent death. That was it -- the 911 still lives,” quipped
Lori with Indy 500 legend Johnny Rutherford
Bobby Rahal, and other racing greats. Artist Bill Patterson (“The Art of Speed, the Speed of Art”) created a masterpiece before our eyes during the
lawn. We heard they would open at dawn, but due to Daylight Saving Time starting that day, daybreak was about an hour later than the day before. So we visited as we waited. Stonegray was driven into the event by Vic Skirmants, who is a living legend in the 356 circles.
Artist Bill Patterson with his painting, in the process of auctioning it off Schutz (quote from FlatSixes.com). Saturday, they came back to give me a final dusting to get ready for the big show on Sunday. Saturday night the gang went to the Gala banquet. Who is the gang? Well, we had Lori and her husband Peter Mauthe, Rick, friends Paul and Marci Thieme, Vic and Barb
evening, which was later auctioned off for an amazing $42K for charity. WOW. The next morning before dawn,
Stonegray, driven by Vic Skirmants, with Neil Goldberg (passenger seat) and Daniel Bird
they came to get me and Stonegray out of the trailer and drove down the road to the Ritz. Rick was eager to get us placed on the lawn.
Once out on the lawn, I was so thrilled to be placed in front of the Porsche 50th Anniversary display, and next to my fellow brother from 1985 – a very rare silver 959! Rick had to run back and forth between the two Speedsters he entered, to be available when the judges came by. And what a judging team I had – the likes of Ford Heacock, Dale Miller (long time friend
Stonegray has quite a story. He was supposed to be entered last year, continued on page 28 after Two rare Porsches, vintage 1985: Speedy and a 959 many months Skirmants, Neil and Peggy Goldof preparation, by Neil berg, Natalia Boltukhova, and Goldberg. Neil suffered Daniel Bird. Have a look at them a stroke last year after in their black tie attire (previous the car was ready, but page) -- Natalia took our picture. thanks to the goodness During the cocktail hour, Lori was of modern medicine and thrilled to meet Johnny Rutherprayers, he was able join ford, Indy car champion and pace us for the event this year. car driver, and his wife Betty. There Lori made several runs were several past Indy champions for coffee before the in the room: Sam Posey was the feaThree-time Indy 500 winner Dario 8am opening of the tured guest, plus Dario Franchitti,
Franchitti (second from left) judges Speedy
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the world, as well as the typical UPS fares, they don’t say “No” to any requests. “We ship engines, transmissions, tires & wheels, ask Carey Spreen. You’d be surprised what we can ship.” Many other Mavs’ businesses also utilize the Pohlman’s The UPS Store® regularly.
eff and Joanne Pohlman are childhood sweethearts, originally from New York. Finishing high school in 1971, a friend bought a 914, and a ride in THAT car began Jeff’s love for 914s that still sticks. He joined the Air Force, where orders for Vietnam were canceled, and he finished his tour in
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(which has been around since 1992) in March of 2006. Many Maverick Region members have shipped all sorts of items through their store. When they can do freight, to-and-from anywhere in Wichita Falls, marrying Joanne along the way. By 1975, one of their three cars was this ‘71 914, seen here with their first daughter peeking out... … and they joined PCA in 1976. They moved to Minnesota for Jeff to finish a BS in Auto Engineering, then to Boston, then to Virginia Beach to finish an MBA. Later they moved to Baltimore, then to Houston, and on to the Dallas area, where they have been since 1994. They have been active on-and-off in various PCA regions all along the way, right now nursing a ‘73 and a ‘75 914 through rebuild processes. They bought their The UPS Store® 18 May
Jeff and Joanne have been to many Maverick Region events, getting to know many wonderful people - it IS about the people. “I was tickled when Linda Bambina called me for this article,” Jeff said, “because she and Lanean Hughes were the first two people to greet us at our first New Member Party in 1994, at Boardwalk Porsche on Central Expressway. My, how times have changed, and we sure still miss Lanean.” Jeff is hard at work with three new patents he has pending, and maybe when they settle down as sold-licenses, we’ll see the Pohlmans around more. Until then, stop by and visit them on Main Street in Lewisville.
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Cliff ’s Ramblings: Batteries By Cliff Blackshear
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couple days ago I was talking with Al Zim, and conversation turned to how different things are these days, compared to what we would maybe call “Back When.” Interestingly, he brought up battery technology and how amazingly expensive it has become to replace a battery in today’s cars. I replied that that should be the subject of my next article. I then started thinking about replacing a battery in any Porsche built in the last 10 or so years. What I decided I wanted to write about
is the latest battery replacement procedure in the newest cars.
an interior light and access an emergency opening device.
They are AGM batteries. I could go on and on about why they are better batteries; however, I am thinking about what is done if one goes bad. I’ll use a Panamera as an example, while in warranty, requiring a lot of documentation.
Next, access the battery and be sure it has failed (voltage check) to confirm that something else is not causing the loss of battery power. A tester we have will be connected and it might say something like “recharge and test again.” If the battery is completely flat, it will simply indicate “replace.”
First of all, we have only seen a couple of these die. They were simply defective from new. They are too new to know how end-ofservice failure will be, but the work procedure will be the same. For starters, the rear lid will not open, as it is electronically activated. This results in our having to crawl part way over the rear seat to remove
So now we grab a new battery and make certain it is charged 100%, install it, and bring all the on-boards to life. Next, generate an analysis protocol, and attach that to a job that is generated in PPN (Porsche Partnership Network) -- two to three hundred pages of data. In this
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log we can actually see the on-board systems starting to be shut down by an energy management system as the available voltage skews from the norm. Alternator output is logged as well. If the engine is shut off and the battery is failing, it will not restart, as the battery is below minimum amperage to run a starter. Next we have to tell the Gateway that a new battery has been installed, and we enter the battery serial number. If this is not completed, the system will register faults, as it knows something is different - the battery management system is not happy. Next, all control units are queried for faults and then erased. If a fault does not erase, we have to track down the issue. At this point, multiple control units have lost their adaptations. The cars adapt
to environment, driving style, mechanical conditions etc. etc. We cannot simply put a battery in and park the car. It needs to be driven a few miles. Fuel/ignition (DME) will start to adapt quickly; PDK as well. Many systems on the car do a selftest on start up, and a number of them require the car to be moving to complete the self-test -- things like speed signal, steering angle, and suspension movement. At this point, systems such as Lane Change Assist and Automatic Cruise Control can be quickly checked. Then it’s back to the shop for a recheck for faults in all systems.
information along to all microprocessors via a vehicle handover. The handover simply reintroduces all the units to one another. Unfortunately, that procedure will have introduced communication faults, as the units are rebooted in some cases. Now faults have to again be pulled up and erased. Weird, huh?
Once in a while the final checks will reveal amnesia somewhere. Bluetooth no longer works, and codes in the systems indicate that it does not have Bluetooth. In that case, we must recode, then pass that
All this is a long way from when I first replaced a couple of 36-amp 12-volt batteries in a 1972 911S.
I’ve witnessed one hybrid battery failure. Hey, it only weighs 150 lbs. Safety procedures alone are tedious. Replacing one under warranty really requires a lot of documentation. I could probably acquire the launch codes for a cruise missile with less paperwork.
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Sunday Drive: Cavanaugh Flight Museum By Barbara Geiger
On a beautiful Sunday in March, 42 cars met in Garland. I was assigned group three -- the “Cows.”
There were ten cars in my group. Wahoo! Others wanted to go at my pace at the beginning. Instead of a lady friend, I enlisted the help of a car guy acquaintance, Rich (owner of a 1966 Rambler among other cars), to be my navigator.
We were loaned a Garmin GPS. Uh oh. What is this new thing? OK, we don’t need the paper instructions after all. We checked our lights and turn signals. Oops. Several miles into the drive we discovered that I didn’t check Photo by John Harvey
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enjoy Sunday drives and looking at the scenery. In going on the Maverick Sunday Drives I found that I could not see much as I was busy shifting and trying to keep up with the ones in front of me. Since I have a 1987 911, I like to baby it and not drive very fast. I complained to the leaders and others. Unlike other groups, I got an answer in the form of a question: Would I like to lead a group? I said sure, I can do that. A learning experience to be sure.
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BJ Harvey demonstrating a WWII fighter; is that the Red Baron’s Fokker Triplane behind her?
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We did go slower and enjoyed seeing the longhorn cattle, horses, ostrich, old barns, new homes, trees, hills, curves, and new views of Collin County. We
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Thanks again to Brendan Eagan for being my sweep and staying with us.
A vintage 5-cylinder radial-engined trainer the odometer. That’s OK, we can check the paper instructions. Oh no. The purple line on the Garmin disappeared. Where was that road? Overshot a few. Guess I better get my eyes checked. Yep, I need new glasses.
I guess if I had a newer Porsche, I would be tempted to see how it handles on those neat back roads. But even if I did, I believe I would still “stop and smell the roses” -- something that speed and break-neck curves don’t permit.
Not all vehicles at the Cavanaugh are aircraft . . . got really behind and barely made it to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. We didn’t make it to the after-party, as we had other obligations back in McKinney.
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March Happy Hour: Love & War in Texas
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Also early in the crowd were Tracey and Ed Gross from Austin. It was great visiting with them for the second time this month. Bobbie and I had a chance to see them at the Rolex Series race in Austin in early of March. Tracey and Ed were great contributors to the Maverick Region a few years ago, filling our calendar with fun as
First on the scene was B.J. and John Harvey . . . they even beat me, which reminded me of the old saying “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere.”
Former Mavs and current Hill Country Region members Tracey and Ed Gross, with Bobbie Briggs, BJ, and John Harvey
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hursday evening, March 20, was a day filled with a threatening weather forecast and strong winds. As I looked forward to hosting our March Happy Hour, I was hopeful for a large crowd, as Love & War in Texas is a great venue with excellent food and service. I was pleasantly surprised when the weather cooperated and a large number of folks began to arrive. Our attendees consisted of several of us “old timers” as well as former Mavericks and new Mavericks.
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continued from page 17 from PCA), and Dario Franchitti – WOW!! Dario looked at me with sentimental eyes, and told Lori that his first Porsche was a 1989 Guards Red Speedster, same color as me. And then they came back to me for our next special invitation event. I’m in the Fashion Show! With a real life model, who we
made sure was of legal age! She was stunning, and Rick was quite happy to have her join him. I was one of six asked to join in the History of Automobiles and Fashion for the past 100 years. When Rick drove me up to the front of the lawn-stage, somehow Bill Warner had manPeter Schutz recounting Speedy’s aged to story for the crowd find Peter We got back to our place on Schutz, so the lawn, and Rick’s pager for that Peter could tell Stonegray was ringing. He scurried the story of how I came to be, in his own back to find out that he had won second place in class – and not words. What a great just among Porsches of that era, way to honor Peter but all entries in the class. He and and the 50th AnNeil drove onto the lawn stage niversary of the 911.
Participating in the History of Automobiles and Fashion Show
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other stunning work of speed art, this time of the Brumos racing 911. I could almost feel the rain coming off the tires, and hear the engine roar – must have been Hans Stuck, der Regenmeister (“the Rainmaster”), at the wheel! I wonder who got to take home that lovely portrait?
All afternoon, Lori and Rick greeted folks who came by to see me, and told my story. Many had seen or read Neil Goldberg and Rick Riley: about me, and winning smiles in Stonegray thanked us for being at the together and accepted the beautiful show. I got several trophy. Rick thanked Bill Warner more invitations to for postponing Stonegray’s invitaother events; however, tion to this year so that Neil could my next outing is to participate. Smiles all around! Across the way from us, Bill Patter- return to the Grand son set up his easel and created an- Traverse Resort in
Traverse City, Michigan, this year’s location of the Porsche Parade. I’ll be entered in the historic car display on the Concours grounds. See you there.
Bill Patterson working his magic right there on the lawn
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By Susan and Tom Froehlich, Membership Chair Amme, Greg The Colony, TX 2009 911
Gillentine, Angela Aubrey TX 2012 Boxter S
Kumar, Vijay Dallas, TX 2009 Cayman
Argabright, Jim Richardson, TX 2006 Cayman S
Goldberg, Arlin Dallas, TX 2008 911 Turbo
Kurshudian, Artur Dallas, TX 2002 Carrera 4S
Beatty, Scott Fort Worth, TX 2007 Cayman S
Harper, Jason (Alisha) Dallas, TX 2011 911
Leven, William Dallas, TX 1996 Carrera
Brooks, Phillip Southlake, TX 1988 944
Hart, Michele (Jerry) Dallas, TX 2000 911
McBride, Paul Roanoke, TX 2002 911
Castillo, Daniel (Amy) Richardson, TX 2008 Cayman
Ingle, Robert (Kathy) Dallas, TX 2013 911
Mitchell, Robert (Janet) Plano, TX 2013 Panamera
Curtis, Brad (Joanna) Argyle, TX 2012 Carrera S
Kirbo, Daren Stephenville, TX 2007 997 Turbo
Molyneux, Bob (Anne) Plano, TX 2009 Carrera
Maverick Membership Totals Members ~ 1,343 Affiliate Members ~ 884 Total Membership ~ 2,227
Needham, Patrick Deer Harbor, WA 2013 911 O’Shaughnessy, Michael Plano, TX 2012 991 Raschke, Kim Dallas, TX 2009 Cayman S Romanowicz, Jim Richardson,TX 1988 928S4 Vant Westeinde, Anthony Dallas, TX 1996 911
Anniversaries 30 Years Zinn, Gerald W. (Karen) Leibel, Kay (Alan) Sanford, Fagg
15 Years
10 Years Bell, Bryan H. (Andrea) Cychosz, Thomas A. (Ann) Heptig, Pat (Stephen) Usher, Jim C. (Lee)
Pflugerville Dallas Tyler Frisco Southlake Dallas Fort Worth
5 Years Lenamon, Larry L. (Julie) Mahan, Mike (Maria) Pace, Thomas Rutledge, Mark H.
Argyle Southlake Keller Irving
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For Sale: 2003 911 C2 (996) Cabriolet, Basalt Black with grey interior, 60K miles. Bose sound system, power & heated seats. Excellent condition, never tracked. Purchased and dealer-maintained locally since new. Just completed 60K service, brand new rear tires. Runs great, absolutely solid car. $32,9000. Please contact Anne at flynchg@gmail. com. (05)
sport suspension, CD player, Bi-Xenon headlamps, Bose premium sound. No damage history, garage kept, dealer maintained. If you’re looking for one of the world’s great performance cars with incredible handling, this is the one. $39,900. For more information and appointment to see, call Pat at 214616-2477. Sport Chrono link: http://www.porsche. com/microsite/technology/default.aspx?pool=uk&Sh owSingleTechterm=PTSCP&Category=&Model=&S earchedString=&SelectedVariant=PMTCaymanAll (04)
For Sale: 1984 Beck Spyder, Red, Beck s/n 003. This 550 Spyder replica is one of the earliest known models produced in the US by Chuck Beck Development. S/N #003 has undergone a complete restoration with careful attention to detail and quality. Engine / Transmission Specs (New) Porsche / VW Gorilla Block 1776cc Large Valve Engine by Automotive Machine Shop; Aluminum Heads, Roller Rockers, Twin 44mm Weber Carbs, Ceramic Coated 4-into-1 Exhaust, High Flow Fan Kit, Carbon Fiber Hydrographics, Fan Shroud, Remote Oil Cooler / 6 Qt. Capacity, 4 Speed Transmission. 558 miles on vehicle as of 3/19/2013. Fresh restoration with everything new. Titled as a 1984 Porsche 2-Door in the State of Texas. Classified as an Antique Vehicle with a new 5-Year Plate Registration. Vehicle located in Fort Worth, TX; $35,000.00. Contact Mark Euckert, meuckert@swbell.net or 817-614-7569. (05)
For Sale: 1996 911C2 (993), Guards Red with black and tan leather interior, 98,000 miles. Excellent condition, all original, never tracked. Second owner, records, history, well maintained, recent 90,000 mile service. Great, solid car, $32,750. Contact Jim Buckley at 817-239-7969 or buckleyracing@att.net (03)
For Sale: 1992 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, Slate
For Sale: 2006 Cayman S, 68K miles. Arctic
Grey Metallic with black top; light grey/classic grey, black interior. Driven daily and in good working condition, 131K miles. Exterior is in fair to good condition. 5-speed, A/C, power seats, cruise, CD player, new tires. Single owner with maintenance details for the past 10 years. Slight oil leak at the main seal. $11,000. For more info and pictures, contact the owner, Guy, at (214) 755-4610, or gfrankenfield@ tx.rr.com. (05)
Silver with special full leather Terracotta Red interior. Nicely optioned: New motor from PCA at 43K miles,Sport Seats, Auto Climate, NAV with PCM, Xexon, Sports steering wheel, New Michelin Super Sport tires, PASM, Sport Chrono, Bose, Mantis Sports UDP, Extended oil sump, SSBL, Canton Accusump, hidden trailer hitch and more. Contact Rob Turner at pcarfan@gmail.com if you want to see this great car! (03)
For Sale: 2008 Cayman S, Silver with black
For Sale: 2006 911S (997) Cabriolet, mint
interior, absolutely pristine condition, 15,000 miles. One owner; under warranty until July 2014. No track use, just the perfect toy car. Many options including Sport Chrono Package (see link below),
liter 6 cyl. with 355 hp, 6-speed manual transmission. Optional equipment includes 12-way heated power seats, self-dimming mirrors, Sport Chrono package, Bose surround sound system, and stainless steel exhausts with an awesome sound. 19” Porsche alloy wheels, new rear tires. Dealer maintained, garage kept. No track use. For more information and appointment to see, please call Pat at (214) 616-2477. (03)
For Sale: 1999 Boxster, Guards Red/Black, 69k miles, original, one owner, excellent condition. Maintained by RAC, all records and more. Sports Package, 5 Speed, CD, Wind Stop, 18-inch Sport Wheels, $12,800. Contact Rich at 214-244-7051 or email richo@mckinstry.com (04)
condition, one owner, 19,000 miles. Black exterior with black leather and black convertible top. Still under extended factory warranty into April 2013. 3.8
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