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Volume 53, Issue 11, November 2015
Find event updates at http://mav.pca.org Join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/mavpca/ Departments Zone 5 Presidents..........................................1 Shifting Gears (President’s Column).............2 Maverick of the Month.................................2 List of Officers and Board Chairs.................4 Maverick Minutes.........................................6 New Mavericks and Anniversaries................9 Unclassifieds...............................................34 Advertiser Index..........................................34 Around the Bend (Editor’s Column)...........36
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Features Trivia.............................................................7 “... it’s the People”.......................................10 Five Speed Chatter......................................12 A GT4 Roadtrip.....................................................14 My Second Porsche: The First Water Pumper....22 Lone Star Le Mans................................................30 Boot Campaign......................................................32
Day November 4 Board Meeting 7 Founders Day Celebration 8 Autocross 10: LSP 10 Lewisville Lunch 13-15 Club Race & Solo DE: MSR 19 Mav Social: Hilton Garden Inn
Day December 2 Board Meeting 8 Lewisville Lunch 17 No Mav Social this month 24 No Richardson/Southlake Lunches this month
Day January 6 Board Meeting 12 Lewisville Lunch 21 Mav Social: TBD 23 All Member Party 28 Richardson/Southlake Lunches
Day February 3 Board Meeting 9 Lewisville Lunch 18 Mav Social: TBD 25 Richardson/Southlake Lunches 27-28 Driver’s Education 1: MSR
Upcoming Events Member Directory Order Info.......................7 September Board Meeting............................7 Maverick Club Calendar Order Info...........11 Maverick Lunch Series...............................19 October Social: Hilton Garden Inn.............27 Autocross 10: LSP......................................36
Past Event Recaps The East Texas Tour....................................16 Boxstoberfest 2015.....................................18 Time Trial Results.......................................23 Maverick Social: Arthur’s...........................26
On the Cover: A large number of Maverick members enjoyed great drives during Boxstoberfest in October. Photo by Tom Gomer
Driving Event Venues COTA Circuit of the Americas, Austin ECR Eagles Canyon Raceway, Slidell LSP Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie MMS Mesquite Memorial Stadium, Mesquite MSR MotorSport Ranch, Cresson MW Mineral Wells Airport, Mineral Wells
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Shifting Gears: End of the Driving Event Season is Nearing! By Jim Falgout, Region President
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ovember is an exciting month in the life of the Maverick Region member. We have our Founders’ Day Celebration, again at the Bent Tree Country Club. Founders’ Day includes the conclusion of our Photo Contest, a Silent Auction to raise money for our charitable endeavors, and election of officers for the following year. There will be some brief speeches and presentations. Hope you attend and enjoy. For our driving pleasure, we also have an autocross, Club Race and Solo DE at MotorSport Ranch, and a Driving Tour. November is the last month of the year for driving events and most social events, so I hope you enjoy some or all of them. I really want to encourage anyone who November is wants to learn how to the last month drive their Porsche better, even in regular of the year for driving, to try at least driving events one Drivers’ Education and most social Event. I know that afevents, so I hope ter my first DE I had a better appreciation of you enjoy some what my Porsche could or all of them. do, and I am a better driver on a daily basis. I don’t mean that I drive my car fast on the streets -- I mean that I am more alert to traffic situations, and I respond quicker. For example, I had gotten lazy and was driving with only one hand on the wheel. After participating in a DE, I always have two hands on the wheel (except briefly when shifting through the gears of my six-speed). So try at least one DE, and you will be glad you did. DEs will begin again in February, 2016. All our events are possible because of several members who contribute their time. On October 11, I visited MotorSport Ranch during a Drivers’ Education program. I noticed that Amber was filling in for Mary Coney, who is ill. Not only was she filling in, she was training someone to eventually take her place. Chris Tabor, who is the Drivers’ Education Committee Chair, is also training a replacement for himself. Joe McGlohen, who has taken over as Safety Chair, will find someone to train as his replacement. We need people to step up and volunteer to help assure that all of our programs can continue seamlessly. 2 November
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President Jim Falgout president@mavpca.org
Jim joined Maverick Region in August, 2008. He drives a 2003 996, which is the third Porsche he has owned. Jim enjoys attending Maverick Region social and driving events.
Vice President Gareth Maurice C 817-821-2940 vp@mavpca.org
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!
Secretary Wendy Shoffit C 972-977-9821 secretary@mavpca.org
Wendy and husband James joined Maverick Region in 1997, when their daughter was only 9 months old. Jasmine is now 18. They own 3 Porsches including a 1978 911SC as a dedicated racecar, which she enjoys autocrossing. Her daily driver is a 2016 Cayman GT4. She also serves as the PCA National Newsletter Chair.
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AX Chair Wesley Lincoln TT Chair Travis Howard TT Registrar Robyn Howard AX/TT Rules Travis Howard AX/TT Schools Robyn Howard Charity Chair Chris Hamilton Club Race Co-Chairs Jim Buckley Pat Heptig Joel Nannis Club Race Registrar Wendy Shoffit Concours Chair Andy Kay DE Chair Chris Tabor DE Chief Drvng Instr. John Sandusky DE Equip. Mgr. Hunter Allen DE Registrar Wendy Shoffit DE Safety Joe McGlohen DE Sponsorship Daren Kirbo Email List Moderator Goodie Store Pat Friend Histographer, Tenured Charlie Davis Membership Susan and Tom Froehlich Monthly Socials Stephanie Ho MemberWelcome Chair Stephanie Ho On-line Calendar Brendan Eagan Past President John Hamilton Public Relations Linda Bambina Rally Co-Chairs Don Sebert George Luxbacher Slipstream Advertising Pat Friend Editors Carey Spreen Jim Hirsch Event Ad Design Jasmine Shoffit Mailing & Tech. Andy Mears Printing Fran Ussery Content Wrangler Linda Bambina Mentor Wendy Shoffit Social Chair Tracy Robertson Sunday Drives Tom Martin Neill Flood Swap Meets Robyn Howard Tech Sessions Ed Mullenix Trivia Chair Jerry DeFeo Website Denny Payne
Richard joined Maverick Region in 2012 when he fulfilled a 30+ year dream to own his first (of many) 911, a 2009 Silver Carrera! Although fairly new to the club, he is excited about being more involved and meeting more Porsche fanatics!
Jim Hirsch 972-740-7377 editor@mavpca.org
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Andy Kay 817-948-8538 concours@mavpca.org
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Ed Mullenix 972-417-0997 techcorner@mavpca.org
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Carey Spreen 817-422-3480 editor@mavpca.org Chris Tabor 817-371-4888 de@mavpca.org
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Gimme a Minute: September Board Meeting By Wendy Shoffit, Region Secretary
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resident Jim Falgout began at 7 PM. He continues to work forming the committee to help field charities, including Rich Solomon, Linda Bambina, and Mark Zimmerman. Recent volunteer Bill Orr joined the club in April and is now helping Charlie Davis with photo contest logistics. Co-editor Carey Spreen had a great time attending the Lone Star Le Mans at COTA and Rennsport Reunion V in California. Slipstream was on time this month. Sue Crimm provided lighting for Founders’ Day last year, but she won’t be able to this year. She provided several inexpensive alternatives. Linda Bambina said that Charlie is in the hospital, but still plans to do the contest. They are working out all the details. Concours Chair Andy Kay is preparing his second article about the event in Carmel and said the 928 group is holding their “Third Coast” event in November in Marble Falls. David Robertson reported for social chair wife, Tracy, that she is working on Founders’ Day. Newly appointed Safety Chair Joe McGlohen is making sure that all events have proper paperwork. He wants to form a safety committee of volunteers for the future. He is looking closely at the Region Procedures Manual provided by PCA national. Editor Jim Hirsch said that we are printing 1700 copies of Slipstream each month. He appreciates the event recaps and special interest features. He had additional copies of guidelines he passed out last month. He also showed a sample version of the calendar that will be for sale later this year. All were impressed. Sunday Drive Chair Tom Martin reported that the Ben Wheeler drive was a good event. and 37 cars 6 November
enjoyed many straights and a few sweepers. The next event ends in Granbury. He is working to increase the number of drive leaders to keep the group sizes smaller, but needs volunteers. Safety is paramount. Monthly Social Chair Stephanie Ho said the event at Arthur’s was a Porsche birthday celebration and it had over 100 people (only 50 planned). November’s Social will again be at the Hilton Garden Inn, but in their ballroom. No event in December because of the holidays. Treasurer Richard Solomon reported that the club is in good financial position with ~$168K in the bank. The September DE netted $2K and charity laps raised a total of $1673 extra to donate to Mary Coney. Joe McGlohen suggested to increase our club’s donation to Mary Coney, as well. Chris Tabor made a motion to donate an additional $2500. Don Sebert seconded; motion passed. Rich then made a motion to donate $300 to the Boot Campaign in honor of Jim Falgout’s father, who recently passed away. Chris Tabor seconded the motion. The motion passed. Rally Chair Don Sebert looks forward to the October 31st rally to Lewisville, which will include a costume contest. After the event, registrants have the option of touring the distillery and having lunch in Lewisville. About 20 have signed up so far for the primarily fun focused event. Calendar Boy Brendan Eagan continues to maintain the online calendar and needs people to send him info to include. He is working to have an assistant help and learn the ropes. Time Trial Chair Travis Howard recently moved the Truxster from Zims to Mayo’s. The TT event at MotorSport Ranch had perfect weather for the 34 drivers in attendance (full event). Maybe lost a little money, but it was a quality event with 14 timed runs for entrants. Received positive feedback and might do a TT event in the spring in Mineral Wells. He
October 7, 2015 reported for Swap Meet chair wife, Robyn, that the event is upcoming Oct. 17th at Zims. They attended Rennsport, as well, and said it was Porsche Nirvana. Publicity Chair Linda Bambina introduced Brenda Dranow to help her with Slipstream duties. She strongly recommended that all board members RSVP for Founders’ Day and promote it as much as possible. We will be collecting raffle items and wants help soliciting them. Brenda and Greg Dranow also attended Rennsport and thought it was great. First time ever at such an event and both loved it. DE Chair Chris Tabor continues to focus on safety at events. Amber Stice stepped up in place of Mary Coney. The September event was very successful with lots of positive comments. November’s DE will be in conjunction with the Club Race. He has dates scheduled for 2016 and will share those shortly. Recognizing 2-day events can be difficult, there is a proposal to have a “PCA Track Night” on a weeknight targeted to new Porsche owners. Choice of instructed laps or lead/follow. Several driving sessions and a catered meal. Will work on details. Secretary Wendy Shoffit thanked Rich Solomon for taking the minutes at the last meeting while she was also at Rennsport. She and husband, James, later attended PCA Escape to Mount Rushmore. Stories of their adventures will be in the December issue. Club Race registration is in full swing and the Solo-only DE registration will open 10/14. Absentee Membership Chairs Tom and Susan Froehlich reported we have 1608 primary and 2518 total members for the month, an increase of 19 primary and 21 total members from last month. Lastly, Jim Falgout announced the Mav of the Month is Chris Tabor. Congratulations! Meeting was adjourned.
Deadline to order: November 23
SEPTEMBER 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 this month’s winner: CLINT MCDONNELL, getting all 5 out of 5 correct. He was selected by random drawing over Tom Martin who also got all 5 correct. Clint, please contact Kirk at Zim’s to claim your $25 Gift Certificate. Thanks to all for playing!
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Porsche has indicated there may not be a Manual transmission for the new 911. As long as the gearbox exists, we will use it,” Brandl said, “but it would be very difficult to justify the investment needed to develop a new gearbox when little more than _____% of buyers choose it.” What is the percentage? a.10% b. 14% c. 18% d. 20% Source: Edmunds.com, 9/14/15, http://goo.gl/lSTOhI The gearboxes have been engineered to work with the new twinturbo 3.0 engines which will power the next generation 911 which should be around until at least _______. Based on this, when might be the last year to get a Manual Transmission in your new 911? a. 2018 b. 2020 c. 2022 d. 2025 Source: Edmunds.com, 9/14/15, http://goo.gl/lSTOhI The Porsche Mission E being developed to do battle with the Tesla Model S is a hotbed of Technology. It is expected to have more than ____ HP. And how much is that? a. 600 b. 650 c. 725 d. 800 Source: PCA Online, 9/14/15 It should do 0 to 100km in less than 3.5 seconds, and 0 to 200km in less than 12, and can lap Nurburgring in less than 8 minutes. But the impressive aspect is its range of about _____ miles; assuming you are not lapping Nurburgring at the moment!!! a. 280 b. 310 c. 325 d. 350 Source: PCA Online, 9/14/15 Also very impressive is what you can get for mileage on a short ‘recharge’ in amount of time most drivers take to fill up, use the restroom, and get something cold to drink, which is about 15 minutes. What % of charge can they get? a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80% Source: PCA Online, 9/14/15
Answers: 1) a 2) d 3) a 4) b 5) d
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By Susan and Tom Froehlich, Membership Co-Chairs Joshua Addington Denton 2013 911 Carrera S
Sam Lin Frisco 2012 911 Carrera 4S
Cody Schmidt Argyle 1999 911 Carrera
Maverick Membership Totals
Haroon Alvi Southlake 2016 911 Carrera 4 GTS
Joe Marshall Dallas 2015 Cayenne S
Mike Schoenstein Southlake 2015 911 Carrera
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Myrtle Bowles-Scott Irving 2016 Cayenne GTS
Taylor Martin Fort Worth 2015 911 Carrera S
Sam Sharma Colleyville 2006 911 Carrera S
Kimberly Brown McKinney 2016 Macan S
Matt Mayo Dallas 2014 Boxster
Andrew Swartz Dallas 2013 911 Carrera 4S
Kenin Fenster Farmers Branch 2007 Cayman S
John McLaughlin Frisco 1989 911 Carrera 4
Bill Tichenor Dallas 2016 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Lee Haspel Carl Orton Dallas N Richland Hills 1990 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 2001 911 Carrera
Jeremiah Torres Waxahachie 1988 944 Turbo
Lou Keyes Frisco 2015 Panamera GTS
Chuck Patel Euless 2014 911 Turbo
Manuel Venegas Dallas 1994 968
Kevin Kim Prosper 2001 911 Carrera
Ken Patteson (Amber) Lucas 2007 911 Carrera
Manish Kotecha Fort Worth 2015 911 GT3
Jane Peterson Rockwall 2005 Boxster
Members ~ 1,608 Affiliate Members ~ 910
Carl Weeks McKinney 2002 Boxster S Johan Westerberg Plano 2006 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Wil Wilson Desoto 1984 911 Carrera Targa Charlie Wintch (Ian Page) Fort Worth 2015 Macan S Burt Zinser Dallas 2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Transfers In Roark Hayes San Antonio, TX Transfer From: Michiana
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“. . . it’s the people”: Rocketing and Glowing Red Hot - Stephanie Ho By Linda Bambina, Region PR Chair
Photos courtesy of Stephanie Ho
his month we are spotlighting a relatively new member who joined in 2012. This “rocket” person is Stephanie Ho, who burst on the scene from a quiet place on the sidelines to a “front and center” position.
great amount of her time, she finds time to not only do an outstanding job with her committee, but also helps other* committees.”
Stephanie took on responsibility and stepped up when she saw a need in the club, but not because it was an elected position, or even a position that existed on the Executive Board at all! She chose to revamp the club’s social activity as an unofficial “New Member Welcome Chair,” inviting new members to our Monthly Socials. Her personal invitations to newbies significantly increased our attendance at monthly meetings. Wearing her signature red silk and her mega-watt smile, she ensured that our members felt part of the events. Stephanie was achieving above and beyond what anyone else had ever done for our Socials and it got her noticed by the Board, especially since she was doing most if not all this work on her own. Little wonder that she is now OFFICIALLY a Board Member for our Happy Hour/Monthly Socials. Her enthusiasm has attracted others and made these monthly events a huge part of the club’s focus!
Stephanie was born in Hong Kong, and remembers watching performance cars in competitions from her home, which Stephanie always overlooked enjoys Porsche the race course. social events What a location that had to have been! She heard the word Porsche way back then, and knew of the car and its superior engineering. Although she never did a test drive, she bought herself a beautiful Guards Red Cayman with only 1400 miles on it for her
2010 birthday. Recently she bought a second Guards Red Porsche for another birthday, but this time it was a 997.2 Turbo S! Again, no test drive! She never doubted what an amazing car that it was. She enjoyed receiving Peoples’ Choice Concours d’Elegance Awards for her Turbo S at May at Mayo’s events two years in a row. She has only participated in one Autocross, but unfortunately it was on one of our sweltering hot days and there were some technical issues . . . not the best introduction to that event. She will have to go again.
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[*I found out from Stephanie that when she is promoting the Monthly Socials, she also puts a plug or two in for our other upcoming events, such as DEs, Rallies, and Sunday Drives. She is quite a champion for our Maverick Team!]
Stephanie tackles every new challenge with great focus, energy, and dedication. She came to the US when she was 18 to become an Aggie! Her brother was attending school at UT Austin, so there’s a great story there! During her freshman year, she paid a short summer visit to her brother and fearlessly enrolled for 12 hours of summer school. Like I said: focus and energy! She majored in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, but originally wanted to become a veterinarian. She loves animals, and has a 12-year old Shih Tzu named Teddy (Bear) who “has an attention deficit disorder.” That dog is nothing like its owner!
When Stephanie was awarded Mav of the Month for a second time, Prez Jim said it so well: “We have many members who have passion for their Porsche and the club. No one exhibits that more than our MAV of the MONTH. I asked her to take on a committee and she has gone above and beyond in fulfilling that role. She cares especially deeply about new members. Even with a career that demands a 10 November
Stephanie and her two Porsche loves - always in red!
Stephanie told me she is indebted to a number of club members, especially Frank Briggs, John Hamilton, and myself, who welcomed her to the club and encouraged her enthusiastic participation.
Stephanie with her brother and her 911 Turbo S Admittedly dedicated to her work, Stephanie is the Chief Product Owner and Core Network Architect for a top-of-the-class North America product in a leading Information and Communications Technology company with over 110 thousand employees globally. Her strong commitment and determination to excel rarely permits her more than 4-5 hours of sleep on a weeknight. Despite her taxing schedule, we reap benefits because she is somehow able to give us so much of her time.
In my email to Stephanie for her Lavendou Social event, which had over 110 Mavericks attending the best French Provençal restaurant in North Dallas, I wrote, “You will be long-remembered for this ‘out of the box’ idea!” During the Social event at Arthur’s, which celebrated the birthdays of Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche with over 100 Mavericks, ex-Prez John Hamilton told Stephanie, “You have taken Socials to the highest level, and any potential successor would have big shoes to fill!”
Her latest interest is photography. She has attended both courses offered by Maverick member Charlie Davis, and is very impressed with him as a teacher. She took the October cover shot for Slipstream, but she mainly wants to learn to do better people pictures for the Socials.
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Five Speed Chatter: Hit and Run, Part 1 By Ash Seidl-Staley
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cannot adequately express to you how livid I am right now! We have a saying in our club: “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people,” which, when used to describe PCA members, is an accurate and welcoming statement; but what about the rest of the people in the world? Does this credo apply to everyone? Recently, I have learned that the answer is no. Unfortunately for the rest of us kind hearted souls, there will always be negative, inconsiderate, selfish, and irresponsible people, many of them living in the same city as us! This two-part article, although mainly used as a vent to my frustrations, will describe my current situation, as well as give you some tips on some quick fixes in regards to body panel repair. Even though my emotions are running high, I promise to keep the language G-rated! On one fine Friday last month, I decided to hop in the 914 after I got home from work. With my busy schedule of work, graduate school, and home life with an infant boy, it had been a few days since I sat in the car. I was so excited to take the time to cruise around town; those little cars are so agile, fast, and just an absolute dream to drive. As I started
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Photo courtesy of the Author the car, I looked in my driver’s side mirror and saw the most horrifying sight a Porsche owner can see. The driver’s side rear quarter panel was pressed in past the wheel! I jumped out of the car and inspected the disgusting spectacle.
A hard hit on the driver’s side quarter panel of the 914 that obviously will not simply “buff out” Sure enough the car had been hit, but by what I couldn’t tell, at least initially. Expletive after expletive escaped from my mouth while I stormed around the parking lot. Inside, my gut twisted, I felt so much anger boiling up that I thought I was going to “stroke out” on the pavement. The first call I made was to my wife; my voice shuddered and cracked as I told her the news. Her tone was composed and supportive but I could tell she was just as concerned about the situation and was trying her best to ease my frustra-
tions. All attempts to subdue my temper failed; I wouldn’t let myself calm down. I couldn’t believe that this had happened to me or my car. After calling the police and my insurance company, the investigation began. The officer that came out was very sympathetic and helped me look for evidence. One of the first things we noticed was a few black marks on the driver’s side of the car. As the lines, found just behind the door-jam, streaked towards the wheel, the large dent increased in concavity. This monstrous dent pushed the metal further and further in until the fender lip was well within the parameters of the wheel well and resting on the tire. The most definitive piece of evidence we collected was the fact that my tire had specks of my paint on it. This meant, as the officer explained it to me, that someone with a larger vehicle i.e. a truck or SUV was backing out of the spot right next to mine, and hit my car with their tire. As they pulled back out of their spot, the section of tire that had rubbed against my car rotated and transferred my paint from the body panel to the rubber of my tire. Since no one saw the act, and the offender hadn’t left his insurance information or even a note, my options for achieving justice were
extremely slim. The police officer filed a report and told me that they would keep the case open until any new information became available. Her advice to me was to conduct my own investigation, to go out looking for cars in the area that might have red paint on their passenger side front tire. My insurance company was a little more forthcoming with their help. I was lucky to have uninsured motorist coverage on my policy, so a check would come in the mail in the wake of the released police report. For me, the real issue was not the claim payment or the cost of fixing the car, but the indecency of the individual who willingly failed to leave his or her information! I mean we all know that accidents happen, and the responsible thing to do is to own up to your mistakes. Was I the only one raised with a sense of conviction or honor? In the days that followed, the incident I went out in the early morning and late evening hours searching for any tire that would lead me to the culprit. After a week of searching I had come up empty. I then shifted my focus to what I was going to do about repairs. Join me next month when I reveal how I made the best of this horrendous situation, and how I ended up fixing the 914. Wrench on Mavs!
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A GT4 Roadtrip: Diane, Sofia and the Trip Out West By Greg Dranow
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ate this summer, I was fortunate enough for Brenda (my wife) and I to enjoy our new GT4 on the roads and canyons of Southern California. Having grown up in the area, this was a combination of dream come true, homecoming as well as checking an item off the proverbial bucket list. I would be remiss if credit was not given to Bob Aines. This dream would not have been such a smooth reality had it not been for Bob’s referral of a professional transport contact. Thanks, Bob! Enough of the formalities... Holy jeez was this fun!! The car arrived in So Cal with 371 miles on the odometer and as I now write, this same odometer Greg’s GT4 was the reflects 1731 miles. 436 miles first one delivered at over 4 days of Mulholland Drive, Porsche of Plano
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(shout out to the Santa Barbara Region) as well as Supercar Sunday which is a well established weekly show and shine type of event frequently attended by other automobile aficionados such as Jay Leno, Jeff Dunham and Jerry Seinfeld. Not sure if our welcome at each was the result of our glistening personalities or the GT4 (likely the latter) but it was appreciated regardless.
not disappointed. James and Wendy Shoffit were kind enough to share some intel and suggestion over dinner on the Monterey Pier the evening prior but as first time attendees, we were still pleasantly overwhelmed. Old to new to everything in between. Watched some great cars perform on a beautiful track. Brenda’s favorite was the GT3 Cup cars with their mesmerizing exhaust notes paired with popping fuel cut offs of the rev limiters sounding like an angry swarm of bees. She was giddier than I! After Rennsport, with souvenirs and sunburns, we headed back to Southern California along Highway 1. While there was a fair amount of traffic, it was still a beautiful drive in a phenomenal Porsche with plenty of opportunities to play. One of the highlights was engaging the Sport Exhaust entering covered areas and tunnels, downshifting, and assertively sharing the right foot activated music with anyone and anything within 100 meters. Brenda finally looked at me after my third symphony and said, “Are you having fun?” My response was simply a smile...
Heading towards Malibu Beach Some of you may have noticed in my odometer reference above that 371 and 436 does not equal 1731. The story continues... A few days later, I was able to return to Southern California and continue the journey. A leisurely trip up the coast, over the San Marcos Pass and up the 101 to San Francisco. Bittersweet as this portion of the journey was done with an empty passenger seat but I don’t get the feeling any complaints will be met with any sympathy so I will refrain. From there, Brenda joined me for the continuation of this journey to Laguna Seca to attend Rennsport Reunion V.
Brenda joining up with Greg for the drive to Rennsport Reunion V What a gathering! As a newcomer, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. As a Porsche addict, however, I was
The GT4 performed flawlessly. Having come from the 911, this was a completely different experience. While the 911 (2009 997.2 S, in my example) is certainly no slouch, I could swear the GT4 was made with canyon driving as its blueprint. While we certainly were not driving at racing speeds, this seemed the perfect vehicle for this spirited style of driving. Those who know me know I am about analogies. Not to disappoint, here goes... Let’s correlate the 911 to Diane Lane. Great looking, full of class and definitely lights up any venue. (I have met her and she is all that and more). The GT4 is more of a Sofia Vergara. Holy crap I’m glad my heart is healthy as a trip to the ER could otherwise happen sooner than planned! Again, I am in no way implying the GT4 (or Ms. Vergara, for that matter) is without substance or that the 911 (or Ms. Lane) is any less amazing or to be inferior in any way. The 911 is the iconic Porsche dream. They are both impressive by their own right and draw stares but for different reasons. Sometimes we want to bring something home to meet mom while other times we want to drive Amazing scenery and GT4 past the homestead with our hair on fire making the dogs bark and the car alarms wail. Sofia, oops, the GT4 is currently tucked in under a cover in a garage in Southern California. Looking forward to the next adventure concluding with a return to Texas afterward. The suggestion box is open.
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The East Texas Tour: Who is Ben Wheeler, and Why did Brooks Gremmels Buy His Town? By Tom Martin
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needed a place where I could go for a beer. So declared Brooks Gremmels when asked why he dedicated all his efforts and a lot of his own money to resuscitate a tiny town in East Texas. One could only imagine that Brooks’ tongue was planted firmly in his cheek when he uttered that reply.
Ben Wheeler isn’t much more than a bend in the road, 12 miles east of Canton, in a land where men are men and sheep are nervous. The town is named after its first mailman from the 1870s. Benjamin Wheeler delivered the mail on muleback. If postman Wheeler were alive to deliver mail on this particular day, he’d see 37 sparkling Porsches and a couple of exotic sports cars along his route, along with a dozen or so Model A Fords that gathered in the parking lot of Moore’s Store on the main drag in town. The Model A Club just happened to be holding one of their events on the same day An eclectic collection of . . . at the same place . . . at the cars in Ben Wheeler same time. Go figure. Poor Ben Wheeler had suffered the fate that so many towns had. Some towns came out winners, some didn’t. Ben Wheeler did not. The place was falling down. Buildings were vacant. Roofs were gone. Doors were missing. Weeds grew in the sidewalks. So, Brooks went to work to see if he could recapture the sense of community that existed before.
Photos by Tom Gomer Shortly after 10:00 am, the first of four drive groups headed out, led by Kurt in his voluptuous Ferrari 458 Italia. He was joined by a Lamborghini Murciélago and seven Porsches. The remaining Kurt’s Ferrari 458 Italia groups left at five minute intervals. The route was neat, clean and quick, and the roads were super smooth. And as expected, everyone’s radar detector went off while rolling into Brownsboro. Brooks Gremmels transformed Ben Wheeler, turning the Van Zandt County town into a thriving arts mecca. He and his wife Rese convinced artisans, including a hat maker, an embroidery expert and a master knife maker, to relocate to Ben Wheeler by offering them space, virtually rent-free. They created art galleries and shops, as well as two restaurants that feature live music. Gremmels created a non-profit foundation for Ben Wheeler, and obtained a federal grant to install a sewer system. The route was comprised solely of gentle sweepers and straights, so the pace seemed to be more leisurely than the typical Maverick drive of twisties that sap all of one’s concentration and attention. In fact, I discovered that there are these things called “cows” populating the very countryside that we hold all our drives on! Is that cool or what?
Last year, some Maverick Region members from Tyler suggested holding a Saturday Drive somewhere between Dallas and Tyler. We extended an invitation, and Kurt Reuland came up with a pleasant 67.1-mile jaunt on the smooth, gently winding roads of East Texas. The town park was cleaned up, and now there is a gazebo and a stage. Musicians showed up and started playing fiddles and guitars. Soon there was a farmers’ market. An old wedding chapel and a library were physically moved to the town. The Children’s Library of Ben Wheeler got help from Half Price Books through their book donation program, “Half-Pint Books.” Children are encouraged to select five books to keep upon each visit and then pass them on to five more kids when they finish reading them. Kids now learn how to read because of Brook’s leadership. 16 November
Portrait of Brooks Gremmels
Brooks was as generous with humor and fun as he was with money. He had Ben Wheeler declared the Feral Hog Capital of Texas, and then he created a huge party to celebrate what others find a nuisance. And boy, do they celebrate: there’s a hog queen, a parade with hog floats, and a pig bus. Instead of candy or Mardi Gras beads, plastic pig noses fly into spectators’ hands.
And so after an hour enjoying the perfect weather out in the boonies, we landed once again at Moore’s Store for some lunch and camaraderie. After a chicken fried steak meal, my wife and I enjoyed the best apple cobbler we’ve ever had. A couple more things Ben Wheeler and nearby town Edom are known for: cobbler and pies.
In January of 2014, Brooks Gremmels passed away at the age of 70, from pancreatic cancer. He continues to be held in the utmost highest regard in Ben Wheeler and its surrounding hamlets.
A picture of Brooks on the wall at Moore’s Store
Go into any Italian joint in Hoboken, NJ, and you will see a picture of “Old Blue Eyes,” a Hoboken native, hanging on the wall. In Ben Wheeler, pictures of Brooks Gremmels shine upon those who come to visit the town he rebuilt. And why exactly did he do it? Because, in his own words, he came to realize that “Building a town from scratch was what I was meant to do with my life.”
Jon Glover and Isabele Lombard, along with many other members, enjoyed lunch at Moore’s Store
Many thanks to the drive group leaders: Kurt Reuland, John Glover, and Voy Mitchell, and to all the Mavericks who ventured out to East Texas for the drive. Kudos to Lindsey at Moore’s Store and her staff for accommodating us, and special thanks to Sherri Reuland and her Boot Campaign crew for speaking at the drivers’ briefing to raise awareness of the plight of our military veterans returning from the battlefields. See you on the next Drive!
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Boxstoberfest 2015: A Weekend Driving Hill Country Backroads By Nolo Contendere
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igns that signal the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall:
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Oh yes, and then there’s Boxstoberfest, the annual Porsche Festival held in visitor-friendly Fredericksburg in the Hill Country of Texas. This year marked the 18th meeting of the event.
Photoshoot at the Gillespie County Airport Since 1998, the year after the Porsche Boxster first landed on our shores, Boxstoberfest has been held in Fredericksburg, where the Boxster and Porsche faithful gather for a weekend of camaraderie, dining, driving, and partying. Fredericksburg is a mecca for sports car and motorcycle aficionados who come to take on the Hill Country roads, in particular the infamous “Twisted Sisters,” three Ranch Roads where one’s skills are challenged by a constant succession of tight switchbacks, sweepers, hairpins, and dips, and often with more than moderate elevation changes, offering a truly 18 November
Heading off on a drive Early arrivals to Boxstoberfest take advantage of the many attractions that Fredericksburg offers: the boutiques, restaurants, winery tours, and health spas, as well as the Nimitz Museum, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and especially the pre-drives offered by the organizers of the event. Early Friday evening, registration takes place at the Officers Club of the Hangar Hotel, where Porschephiles meet with old friends to chat and imbibe a favorite adult beverage.
the tight twisties of Old San Antonio Road and State Highway 16 before veering off onto Ranch Road 337, the first of the notorious Twisted Sisters on our route. After a very civil, yet unwelcome, chat with Constable Chalmers, we were back on track, climbing into the craggy hills until we happened upon a small group of extremely slow motorcyclists. Boxstoberfest rules dictate “no passing,” so we were stuck behind this 25 mph moving roadblock until our first stop. Major pain. Midway through the drive, the group stopped at the Frio River Canyon Motorcycle Shop for a quick rest stop and some nourishment. On the road again to finish up RR 337, and then after a short break on the relatively tame SH 55, we ventured onto RR 335, the second of the Sisters. It was quite a thrill to attack the twisties here, which were punctuated by roller coaster “yumps” that quite literally take your breath away.
For most, the highlight of the weekend is the Saturday Drives. There are four scheduled spirited drives, a scenic drive, a gimmick rally, and this year a special “extended” drive, led by our former Tourmeister John Harvey, was added to the program. After the early Saturday morning photo-op lineup of Porsches along the tarmac of the Gillespie County Airport, we set off with the first group of the spirited drives, tackling
Lots of participants
Getting to the bottom of some “yumps” Unfortunately, Maverick member Paul Farley suffered a slight “off” along the fallen rocks that line this part of the route, and suffered a cut sidewall on one of his front tires. His newer model Boxster is not equipped with a spare tire, so he and his wife, along with our tail gunner team, were stranded on the hills of RR 335 until a truck arrived to tow his ride to San Antonio to get
a new tire fitted . . . but not until Tuesday, three days later! This really made me appreciate that fact that the older Boxsters carry a usable donut in the frunk.
the event: The Hangar Hotel, Stallion Capital Management, Xpel Technologies, Park Place Porsche, Griot’s Garage, Cool Caps, the Fredericksburg Convention Bureau, and Lone Star Region PCA. Some lucky party even won 3-day passes to the USGP at COTA this fall, courtesy of Stallion.
Twisty roads everywhere you look The drive this year seemed rather long to us. It almost had me wishing we had packed a bedroll. Five and a half hours from the start, we rolled back into the parking lot of the Hangar Hotel, where I fantasized that there was a very large gin & tonic with my name scribbled in the frosty sweat of the glass holding that sweet elixir. And thanks to Mary at the Officer’s Club . . . there was. Barely got back in time to change into our tropical garb for the ending banquet, which was liberally fueled by libation. Many prizes were handed out at the final ceremony, courtesy of the generous sponsors of
Mav member Tom Martin was a drive leader Many thanks to Michael Shasshere, Steve Boyd, and Walt Doyle, who consistently dedicate their efforts every year into orchestrating this wonderful event. See you all next year in Fredericksburg at the “Big House”!
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My Second Porsche: The First Water Pumper By Tom Martin
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he Porsche 924 started life as Volkswagen’s flagship sports car. VW commissioned Porsche to design the car, which developed a chassis and transmission that would work with the existing Audi 100 engine. VW also handled the suspension, utilizing a Golf steering rack, safety column and MacPherson struts, and control arms from the Scirocco. Porsche decided on a rear wheel drive layout, and the new design sported a four-speed transaxle moved back to drive the rear wheels. The clutch remained up front with the motor, and a rigid tube connected the motor and transaxle. VW abandoned the project before it could market the car, so Porsche jumped at the chance to introduce it to the public as their entry level model, but not before revising the coachwork and updating the interior. Initially, the water cooled, front engine layout of the 924 was met with disdain by Porsche purists. Little did they know that the stellar 928 was waiting in the wings, poised to displace the venerable 911 as Porsche’s flagship model. History will show that this result never happened, but it is interesting to note that Porsche was seriously considering a front engine, rear wheel drive configuration as their path into the future. The launch 924 was available in four standard colors: Black, Rallye Yellow, Mars Red, and Signal Green. Two metallic colors, Marina Blue and Diamond Silver, were also offered as options. I ordered mine in Black, along with the Touring Package, which included alloy wheels and leather steering wheel, plus stabilizer bars.
Photos courtesy of the Author Two months later, my new Porsche ported in New York. I picked her up from the dealer one night after work during the first week of January 1977 - in an ice storm on secondary roads. On secondary roads, one hour from home. It was borderline white knuckle driving, but the superb balance of the Porsche helped my fiancée and me get home in one piece. She was absolutely gorgeous, resplendent in her shiny black paint, complete with unmistakable new car smell. The shifter was short and smooth, a stubby affair with a rubber accordion boot; rowing through the gears was akin to sliding a hot knife through butter. With a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, handling was phenomenal, but the engine was rather anemic. It didn’t matter though. Once you wound her up to redline in the gears, it was all about maintaining speed and keeping the momentum alive.
Front and rear views of the beautiful 924 Three months later, I was winding her above redline at autocrosses. I had some good results, but soon tired of the confined space and restricted speed. The 924 was at her best breathing freely, flat out in top gear on winding country roads. So I found solace there. And also several speeding tickets. It became necessary to retain an attorney. Some may regard this as the reckless abandon of youth; I look upon it as the result of an absurd, politically-mandated 55 mph speed limit in place at the time. But then again, I’m just sayin’ . . . . Some major life milestones occurred in that car. I brought my new wife home in the Porsche after our wedding. A few years later, I drove her to the hospital where she birthed our son, and brought them back home in the Porsche a few days later.
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Because many VW and Audi parts were incorporated into the 924, buying replacement parts became somewhat of a game. For example, when a new oil drain plug was needed, I got a better deal by asking for an Audi 100LS part. I had a bad habit of leaving my gas cap behind at gas stations when I refueled. When I went to the dealer and asked for a replacement cap for a 1977
Porsche 924, the quoted price was about $25.00. I quickly changed my request and asked for a gas cap for a 1975 VW Rabbit. “But I thought you had a Porsche?” asked the attendant. “I was mistaken,” was my reply. The VW cap was $7.00. The 924 was my daily driver. In the winter of 1978, the Great Blizzard of ’78 descended upon the Northeast. I was at work when it struck with alarming speed and intensity. It became rapidly apparent that the Porsche would have to remain in the factory parking lot. I parked her close to the side of the building and affixed a neon ball to the top of the radio aerial. Three days later, after the snow subsided, and after the snowplows moved the snow away from her, I found the Porsche completely enveloped in a huge block of snow. I hand-shoveled the snow away from the driver’s door and the exhaust pipe, crawled inside, and started her right up. She
was a great trooper, that 924, never let me down. After seven great years and 107,000 miles of ownership, the 924 met an untimely demise one sunny afternoon when a speeding Cadillac ignored a stop sign at a two-stop, four-way intersection and collided violently with the Porsche. In the ensuing crash, my head shattered the windshield. Concussed, I was somehow able to crawl away from the wreckage. An ambulance was dispatched and transported me to a nearby hospital. Failing the standard recognition tests, I was kept for observation. Then the
A sad ending to Tom’s well-owned and driven 924.
arduous procedure of removing the glass shards from my face began . . . without anesthesia. Several weeks later, after obtaining the insurance settlement, I purchased another 1977 924. Draped in Diamond Silver Metallic paint, she was a fine example of the
model. She also served me well -until the divorce. I had to sell her to settle. After the smoke cleared, I tried to reclaim the past and purchased my third 924. Acting on impulse, and without due diligence, I ended up with a Porsche with problems. Enough problems to have me park her before her time. But not before my next Porsche.
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Maverick Monthly Social: Arthur’s Restaurant Photos by George Luxbacher and Stephanie Ho More than 100 Mavericks attended our birthday celebration Social for Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche in the private elegant VIP room at Arthur’s restaurant! Perfect night with an array of stunning Porsches sparkled under the starry night! Some Mavericks stayed to dance the night away with the live band.
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919 Hybrids at COTA: Lone Star Le Mans 2015 By Carey Spreen
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he only appearance of the Porsche 919 Hybrids in North America this year took place September 17-19 at the Circuit of the Americas Formula One track near Austin. The fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, along with the eleventh race in the IMSA Tudor United Sports Car Championship series, brought a total of eight national and international racing classes to Texas, including production-based GT cars and purpose-built prototypes. You can read all about the race results elsewhere (spoiler alert: a Porsche 919 Hybrid took the overall win in the 6-hour endurance race), so I’m going to talk about the experience from the PCA members’ point of view. This year, as in 2014, Porsche Cars North America hosted a Porscheplatz hospitality tent next to the Turn 1 grandstands at the top of the hill. But it was much more than just a place to sit down and get out of the sun – PCNA had arranged for special guests to drop in between track sessions.
The Porscheplatz tent Porsche Team drivers Patrick Pilet, Nick Tandy, Brendon Hartley, Neel Jani, and – wait for it – Mark Webber put in an appearance on Friday. 30 November
Photos by the Author Apparently Mr. Webber was at first a bit fan-shy, perhaps from his experience with European F1 fans, but after a while he began to warm up to the group of knowledgeable Porsche Club members. Although he didn’t make another appearance on Saturday, the hope is that he will make more of an effort to meet with his PCA fans in the future. Unfortunately, though, the PCA ladies were disappointed when Patrick Dempsey failed to make an appearance in the Porscheplatz tent this year . . .
Porsche LMP1 and GTE-Pro drivers Saturday was race day, with the Tudor United SportsCar Championship race running from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm, and a 6-hour World Endurance Championship race beginning at 5 pm. This meant all of the drivers were busy focusing on their jobs, but they still found time to drop in again for a question-and-answer session. This time we saw and heard Brendan Hartley, Marc Lieb, Romain Dumas, and Timo Bernhard talk briefly about how much they liked COTA as a race facility, and racing in the US in general. Also in the lineup were Paul Gregor, PCNA’s Manager of Porsche Clubs in North America; Alex Hitzinger, Director of Engineering of the LMP1 project for Porsche Motorsport; and Andreas Seidl, Team Principal of the LMP1 works team at Porsche Motorsport. After they spoke, the floor was opened for questions from the audience. One fan asked which track the drivers liked the most to
drive the 919 Hybrid on. Before anyone could hand him a microphone, Timo Bernhard shouted out “Nordschleife!”referring of course to the infamous north loop of the Nürburgring. This brought out laughter all around from the crowd, although ultimately the other drivers agreed, acknowledging the historic 14-mile racetrack as their true favorite. Other PCNA and Porsche Motorsport North America dignitaries made a brief appearance, including Owen Hayes (PMNA Director of Operations), Jens Walther (PNMA President and CEO), Andre Oosthuizen (PCNA VP of Marketing), and even Detlev von Platen (PCNA President and CEO). And of course PCA President Caren Cooper was there, as well as Zone 5 Representative Lynn Friedman, and Regional Presidents Tracy Gross (Hill Country) and Jack Merrill (Longhorn) worked all weekend to keep things on schedule. Other PCA folks in attendance were past National President Manny Alban, National Treasurer Aaron Ambrosino, and Porschplatz/Car Corral Coordinator Tuffy von Briesen.
On-track Porsche action If you haven’t been to a Porscheplatz yet (and there are several around the country each year, not just at COTA), make it a point to get to one next year. It will be a memorable experience!
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Boot Campaign: Giving Back with Heart and Sole Provided by the Boot Campaign
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mericans have been expressing their love for this country for generations, and showing gratitude to those who defend her is part of that history. When we raise a flag or tie a yellow ribbon around a tree, we declare our support for those who defend our freedom. For Boot Campaign, patriotism means lacing up a pair of combat boots and striking up a conversation. It’s a tangible way to say “thanks” to service members and veterans. And that’s not all; the national 501(c)(3) charitable organization has been walking the walk and talking the talk since 2009, but they’re also putting their money where their mouths are, providing more than $2M in financial support to military families of all generations. So, why boots? Combat boots are standard in the armed forces community; they’re a recognized marker of military service around the world. Pair them with a suit or a skirt or a cocktail dress, and the contrast in fashion is an instant attention-getter. And that’s the point. As civilians, many of us assume the government takes care of everything for military families, but that’s just not the case. By sharing both the challenges faced in the military community and their inspiring stories of triumph, civilians begin to see why it’s important to give back to the men and women who sacrifice so much for all of us. At Boot Campaign, it’s called “awakening the patriot,” and it’s happening every day across the country. With an unconventional approach to showing patriotism, it’s not surprising that Boot Campaign taps into a variety of markets when it comes to raising money. Proceeds from retail sales and events, donations and corporate sponsorships fund assistance programs that help military families when they need it most. What’s more, the group pays close attention to the bottom line, maximizing efficiency and productivity to keep operational expenses low. More than 80% of funds raised support their mission of patriotism, awareness and assistance – that’s the gold standard in the nonprofit world, and it’s not easy in our “it takes money to make money” society. Another innovative way Boot Campaign helps veterans is through relationships with other like-minded nonprofits. It’s impossible for one organization to meet all the diverse and complex needs facing military families, so in addition to helping with short term expenses, career and education grants and housing support, Boot Campaign connects clients with resources prepared to deal with other areas of need. Building a collaborative network means military families get the help they need when they need it. 32 November
What began as a simple idea to put on a pair of combat boots has since turned into a multi-million dollar nonprofit with a global reach, but in many respects, not much has changed. Boot Campaign still wants to see Americans in boots – 1.4 million, in fact, to represent the number of active duty troops around the world. They still want to give a great big “thank you” to veterans, service members and their families, and they still want to give back to the ones who defend our freedoms so we don’t have to. Are you ready to get your boots on? To learn more, please visit BootCampaign.org.
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For Sale: 2011 Porsche 911, Black exterior with back interior. Original owner, still under original warranty, PDK, 12 way power heated/vented seats, BBS 19” wheels, Texas car, clear bra, bi xeon headlights, sport crono, Bose stereo, active suspension mgmt, Dynamic cornering lights, Navigation, 3 spoke steering wheel, always covered and garaged, looks, drives, and smells like new. annual oil changes since new at dealer. Mileage:6,700 miles, asking $56,000. Contact Richard Lester, 817-307-4815 or Lesters1984@ verizon.net. (11)
seat pad, center console, driving lights in bumper with chrome grilles. Engine professionally overhauled by GEX air cooled engine specialists. View full details at EstateSales.NET: http://www.EstateSales.NET/ TX/North-Richland-Hills/76182/979311. Contact Brad Bailey, 817-371-2255 or BradandJeannette@ earthlink.net. (10)
For Sale: 1995 993 Porsche 911 Convertible, Red with tan interior. 49,100 original miles. Air Cooled 6 cyl engine, Tiptronic transmission. New tires. Bone stock original car. Maintained by Park Place Porsche for the last 6 years. Car is in excellent condition, everything works. Asking $38,000. Contact Bud Carmichael, 214-957-7707 or budcar3773@gmail. com. (11)
For Sale: 1981 euro sc Race Car, Black; recent major tune/transmission overhaul; buckley headers; 2 sets buckley wheels. Weight 2450 with extra lead weights if needed. Holds track records at Eagles Canyon and Hallett when a D car; now an E car with rare euro sc engine with approx 200 hp. Never wrecked; stored at MSR. Selling car as I am getting too old. $24,500. Contact Myron Krupp at GT3KRUPP@ATT.NET or 682 -888-3804. (10)
For Sale: 1986 911 Carrera Targa, 138k miles new paint runs great. $28k. Contact Jacob Horn and email me for photos, jacobhorn2@icloud.com (10)
For Sale: 2000 Porsche Boxster, 5sp. Rare Arena red, black top, grey leather interior, windstop, crest wheel centers, 17 in turbo wheels, great Michelins, radio upgrade w/CDR 220, sport touring package, L&N IMS upgrade by Moorespeed, rms, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, Sachs HD clutch, new motor mount, coolant reservoir, horn contactor ring, top safety switch, new battery. New spark plug tubes, seals & water pump @ 44k. Body, interior, & top excellent. 52k Always garaged, no DE’s, senior owner. Asking $14,900. Contact Harry Filbey, 972-768-6839 or hfilbey@aol.com. (10) For Sale: 1972 Porsche 914, with a zero mile 1.8 freshly overhauled engine. Older repaint in Ivory white is holding up well. Just tuned by Zims Auto Technik. Upgraded side shifter transmission, shift linkages nearly new. Pedal cluster overhauled. Battery tray nearly new. Original fuel injection working perfectly and reliably. New sail and roll bar trim, new bottom seat covers, original AM radio. Fuchs wheels painted and polished with Porsche center caps. Chrome bumpers front & rear, leather steering wheel ,center
For Sale: 2004 Boxster S, Beautiful Lapis Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Convertible Top & Leather Interior, 22k, Tiptronic Auto, PS, PB, Bose Sound Package with CD, Bi-Xenon headlights, 18” Turbo II Wheels, Porsche Stability Management Package, L&N IMS Upgrade, 4 new Michelin Super Sports, Battery & Alignment. Superb Condition! Looks, drives & smells like a brand new car. Have 2 keys, Owners Manual, Window Sticker. Never Raced. Clean CarFax. No Wrecks. Needs Nothing. $23,975. Call for photos. Contact James Ford, 214-886-6141 or SailboatTherapy4@aol.com (09) Wanted: 964 Carrera 2 Coupe, Manual trans. Seeking a car with <100k miles, no corrosion, little to no paint/body work, clean Carfax, well documented. Dry country. Light colors preferred. Longtime enthusiast without a car for the last 10 years as we started our family. Kids are now old enough to appreciate these cars. The time has come. Previous ‘85 Targa, ‘62 S-90 owner. Contact Robert Callaway, 972589-3308, or mr.robert.callaway@gmail.com (08) Wanted: Porsche. All models considered. Immediate cash purchase. Contact Don. 214-613-6900, don@ av-usa.net. (08)
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Around the Bend... By Jim Hirsch, Managing Editor
W h at ’s i n a na m e? “What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” ― - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet You probably remember studying Shakespeare and that particular line in high school a year or two ago. If not, you need to take a refresher course on the classics, and no, I’m not offering that here! “Porschephile” is a name often given to members of the Maverick Region, and rightfully so. The Urban Dictionary provides this definition: One who is addicted to Porsches to the point of owning one or many; studying the history of them so as to be knowledgeable of everything Porsche. In case you’re still wondering if that name fits you or not, do you exhibit any of these behaviors? • The pattern on your front lawn says PORSCHE and you have a Porsche crest on your driveway. • If you think 944 is followed by 951 and not 945. • Your house is Guards Red. The front door is Speed Yellow and the trim is Silver GT. Or any combination of the above. You think it looks great! • And finally, is your motto “You Can’t Buy Happiness But You Can Drive A Porsche And That’s Pretty Much The Same Thing”? Yes, I guess Porschephile is a name we can all identify with, so get out this month and enjoy your Porsche! On a sad note, we lost a long time Maverick Region member, Les Moncus to cancer in early October. Les and wife Trish have a home in Spicewood Texas.
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