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In this Issue PANDO DECEMBER 2015 www.pcaocr.com
Features
Editor Garey Cooper gareycooper@mac.com (714) 264-0530 Production Manager
Kristen Jaoui kmjaoui@gmail.com
Advertising Director
Cooper Boggs cooper.boggs@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
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Technical Writer
Lee Rice
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Contributing Writers
Greg Lush Garey Cooper Bruce Herrington Benjamin Shahrabani Mike Knudsen Chris Barrington Tom Gray Lee Rice Peggy Huddleston Bob Beck
Contributing Greg Lush Photographers Garey Cooper Mike Knudsen Keith Clark Lee Rice Paul Novotne Gerry Crews
How to Protect Your Car Photo Tip of the Month Sierras to the Sand Dunes Silent Auction Donations Where's Pando?
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Calendar of Events Porsches & Pancakes (on Calendar of Events)
Toys for Tots January Brunch Porsche Alley 2015 Autocross Schedule Krispy Kreme BurgerBahn Breakfast Club
Departments
26 Sierras to Sand Dunes: The Excellent Adventure On the Cover Reflection of a Turbo caught in the headlamp of a rare Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) Porsche at AutoKennel's 2nd Saturday of the Month event, 11/14/15 Photo Credit: Gary Labb
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Reutterwerk List President's Message Contacts Editor’s Notes Book Review Auto-X Corner Rice’s Ramblings Membership Updates New Member Photos Classified Ads List of Advertisers The Goodie Store
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Orange Coast Region 2015-2016 Calendar of Events DECEMBER 2015 5 Breakfast Club & Board Meeting 6 PCA-OCR / USMC Annual Toys for Tots Drive 10 Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB 13 PCA-OCR AutoX – El Toro 15 PCA-OCR Ladies Christmas Party 19 Krispy Kreme Gathering 26 Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
JANUARY 2016
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Sunday Brunch /Annual Meeting Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB Krispy Kreme Gathering PCA Zone 8 Concours PCA Zone 8 Banquet Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
FEBRUARY 2016 6 11 20 27
Breakfast Club & Board Meeting Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB Krispy Kreme Gathering Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
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Breakfast Club & Board Meeting Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB Krispy Kreme Gathering Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
Note: Italicized text represents events outside of OCR sponsored events. Links to Zone 8 events can be found at www.Zone8.org.
APRIL 2016
OCR Board Meetings Breakfast Club & Board Meeting 2 All members are welcome to OCR 8-10California Festival of Speed 2016 Board Meetings, held after the breakfast 14 Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB meeting at Original Mike’s. 16 Krispy Kreme Gathering 23 Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
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Breakfast Club & Board Meeting PCA-OCR Hearts & Garages Charity Tour Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB Krispy Kreme Gathering Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
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Greg Lush
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
There is no substitute The Porsche tag line is by far one of my favorites, probably not one that should transcend to the VW product line especially considering their recent “diesel engine challenges”. Heck they seemed to find a way to bring a whole new meaning to the word “substitute”. Pardon me, I digress…. Those tag lines that can really capture a higher meaning are simply brilliant. Some of you will remember another great tag line from the 1970’s created to save an industry from decline, [……] .. The fabric of our lives. That’s right, you guessed it, Cotton. The fabric of our lives. Thank goodness, as cotton has saved us all from the no-wrinkle; stain resistant, formfitting polyester and other synthetic fabrics! For us car people let’s leave the synthetics to our motor oils. When I think about “there is no substitute” it extends far past our beautiful cars. For me it is really about the fellowship of our club and its wonderful members. One of the many things I love about PCA and
especially OCR is the number and diversity of our events. It is interesting how the events draw different groups of people, I wish that my schedule permitted me to attend all of the items on our calendar (pcaocr.com). So many of our lives are busy with work, family, local community happenings. It is hard for me to meet folks, the club certainly provides that opportunity in spades. I am so thankful for the last 2 1/3 years as your President, it has been a fantastic experience. As you know many of our positions are up for election, the President is one of those on the ballot. We have so many things to do and as such you will see my name on the ballot for 20162017. When I was moving out of my Father’s home at 17, he sat me down in front of a glass of water. Dad said “put your finger in the glass of water, if when you remove it a hole remains you are irreplaceable”. As you may imagine, no hole was left when my finger emerged from the glass. He continued “remember this and you
will keep your ambitions real and humble”. There is no substitute. With the holiday season upon us I often reflect on how fortunate we are to have friends and loved ones to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. For those no longer with us, we think of the good times and wish that we could of had just a bit more time. I have learned to appreciate the time with others and focus on living in the moment, without distraction, soaking in as much from those precious interactions as possible. Let’s have an old fashioned experience where we spend time hanging out with one another and getting caught up on each other’s lives. Of course, if these are not your favorite times of the year, you always have that beautiful car to take a long drive to the grocery store. Annie, Colette and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to another great year with my extended family at PCA Orange Coast Region.
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ive and ye shall receive. We just ask for a toy.
OCR’s Annual Toys For Tots Drive! Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. LOCATION: Central Park Picnic Shelter 6630 Lakeview Dr. Huntington Beach, CA
Club-sponsored FREE BBQ to all who attend. A full tummy of joy!
• Marines Static Display • Howitzer Cannon • HBPD’s Static SWAT Display • Mounted Police • K9 Demonstration • Santa! • Bounce House for Kids • FREE BBQ for Members
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Contact Information OCR Executive Board
OCR Board Appointments
Zone 8 Chairs
Advertising Co-Chairs
Zone 8 Representative Tom Brown | zonerep@zone8.org Zone 8 Secretary Skip Carter | skipcarter@pobox.com Zone 8 Treasurer Linda Cobarrubia | ms993@aol.com Zone 8 Autocross Chair
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Art Director Denny Asbury | dennis@asburydesign.com
President Greg Lush | greglush@outlook.com
Autocross Co-Chairs Chris Barrington | genikz@yahoo.com Don Chapman | porschedon@mail.com
Autocross Registration Courtney Coad | autoxreg@live.com
Charity Director Vice President CL Jarusek | ccwguy@aol.com
Peggy Huddleston hud5family@gmail.com
Concours Chair Norm Follis | njfollis@gmail.com
DE/TT Co-Chairs Bob Scheussler | bscheussler@gmail.com Chuck Bartolon | woodslsman@verizon.net
Secretary Monica Asbury | sheamonica@gmail.com
Goodie Store Manager Monica Asbury | sheamonica@gmail.com
Historian Judy Lech | judylech@att.net
Ladies Committee Liaison Maryann Marks | mamsy1@yahoo.com Treasurer David Piper | dpiper@socal.rr.com
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Rally Director Larry Moore | lbmc4s@cox.net
Reutterwerks List Master Pete Lech | peterlech@att.net
Social Media Chair Gary Labb | pcaocrgary@yahoo.com Member at Large Gary Labb | pcaocrgary@yahoo.com
Zone 8 Chief Driving Instructor Scott Mann | scott@renegadehybrids.com
Zone 8 Club Race Coordinator Vince Knauf | vvvince@aol.com Zone 8 Concours Co-Chair Brett Mohr | concours@zone8.org Zone 8 Concours Co-Chair Betsy Wadman | concours@zone8.org
Zone 8 Rules Coordinator Russell Shon | rules@zone8.org Zone 8 Social Media Chair Sam Avedon | samavedon@gmail.com
Zone 8 Drivers Ed / Time Trial Chair Dave Hockett | davndirc@yahoo.com
Zone 8 Webmaster Karen Garcia Raines webmaster@zone8.org
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Member at Large James Buck | james@capeautorepair.com
David Witteried | dwitteried@hotmail.com
Sponsorship Director Bob Scheussler | bscheussler@gmail.com
Tech Activities Director Cooper Boggs | cooper.boggs@gmail.com
Got a suggestion? Have a question? Just want to vent? This email goes straight to the board of directors: opinionspcaocr@gmail.com Let us know what’s on your mind and we’ll share it at the next board meeting. Anyone wishing to inform the club of special circumstances, illness or loss? Please let us know.
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Garey Cooper
EDITOR’S NOTES Thanks Partners
From four wheels to two! Segway fun in Budapest; Left to right, Mark Trewartha, Garey & Maxine Cooper, Tina Trewartha, Marjorie & Jay Warren.
Travel far away and over the hills In your Porsche enjoy the thrills Hold the road and use your skills
Welcome Back?
Okay, since my last submittal for this column, there have been 10 airplane flights and three states in our own country along with six countries “over there”. “Say the word, the yanks are coming and we won’t come back ‘till it’s over, over there”. That last phrase is from the song, “Over There” which dates to 100 years ago during the conflict we call “World War 1”, the “War to end all wars”, which it didn’t. So, thanks to the efforts of our veterans, I can today travel to most places in the world. Also, thanks to them and the generations of Americans before me, I can always get that thrill when the big airplane points towards home... and be glad to get back to these here United States, which they usually are.
Is it December?
Another year has gone by and here we are upon the cusp of 2016. Did you
make any of our activities in 2015? I certainly hope you did, and as a double up on that sentiment, I hope you enjoyed your experience with the Orange Coast Region… You can always let us know that you did participate, and whether or not you enjoyed doing so. There are many venues or ways to do this. I always appreciate contributions or articles submitted to the dear little “Pando”. It is interesting to share your adventure with your fellow club members. As editor, I am one of the first ones to read member submitted articles and while it might be said we are still searching for the next Hemingway, they are ALL good! And I’ve learned so much from what others have seen and done. So, please share. There are other ways as mentioned. These include attending a Board Meeting, and/or communication with us through the Internet via our site, social media, our new app, or just plain old email….so 20th century, I know. But, email still works. Don’t fax!
And we owe our group of Porsche “Buckaroos” great thanks for all of the recent articles! While we may not have discovered this generations Hemingway, we have found budding columnists and commentators. This is really gratifying and I have noticed a recent upswell in our members willing to share their stories. This includes photography, although do we still use the term “photography” in the digital era? Maybe it should be “digitography”? Hey! I just made up a word! remember you read it here first. And send us some “digitographs” of your Porsche adventure. And keep the stories coming, as we do love getting them.
So, what else is new?
Okay, as I have been reporting the news out of Volkswagen Group, it seems to deepen in grim detail as it moves along. Now apparently there are indications that the alleged cheating may include Diesels used in our own Porsche brand as well as the parent companies eponymous marque. What does it all mean? I know for sure it means money, and lots of it. As well as a corporate attention to the “fix” whatever that may be. We actually don’t know if there is a “fix” for the affected vehicles. This is unsettling to say the least, as part of what we don’t know is what performance cost to the owner any “fix” might have. There must have been some impetus to fudge the parameters reported. I am guessing these reasons were in the direction of passing emissions standards. Generally when it comes to those emissions standards, fuel feed is “leaned” so as to produce less combustion non-burned fuel and byproducts. So, while if there is a “fix” the owner may know that he/
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Book Review Story by Bruce Herrington
PORSCHE 356 & 550 A Pictorial History
by Henry Rasmussen, published in 1992 by Top Ten Publishing Corp, Novato, CA. This is another review about books that describe the cars that launched PCA 60 years ago, and engendered the enthusiasm that made PCA successful. Although not contemporary with the early years of PCA, THIS BOOK focuses on the cars of the first ten years of PCA. Dubbed as a picture book, there are far more pictures than text. The text tells the story of the development of Porsche cars and the Porsche Company, and the pictures support the story. The impetus for the book was ‘discovery’ of a collection of photos in the Road & Track archives. Also having an association with the publisher of Excellence, this book reads like a magazine, with each one or two page spread standing alone as an illustrated article. This arrangement of stand-alone ‘bite size’ snippets of information makes PORSCHE 356 & 550 ideal for ‘throne room’ reading. While the work of several different photographers is included, most of the pictures are by the author. Because of the author’s original photos, this book
is refreshingly free from the repetitive display of ‘Factory’ pictures, which have become a curse to modern books on Porsche. The author takes care to choose unique photos, so even those covering the first racers and the 50 Gmünd cars are refreshingly different from usual fare. True, some pictures were previously published in Christophorus, but that fact only serves to endorse the quality of Mr. Rasmussen’s photography. Not all photos date from the days of the founding of PCA. Some are from the ‘80-’90s era, but present accurate restorations of some unique early 356s. Several of these special cars are from the Chuck Stoddard collection, but several other American owned cars are illustrated. There are nine chapters, essentially focusing on different model eras, ranging from “Humble Beginnings” dealing with the Gmünd years, to “The Last Hurrah” dealing with the 356C. It is hard for modern eyes to believe that Porsche produced winners from the crude, rude
and unsophisticated race shops shown in “The Racers Edge” chapter. Two mildly jarring notes occasionally intrude on this very pleasant read. Concours is spelled with an ‘e’ and 0-60 acceleration times on the order of 10 seconds are presented as if they were great achievements. All in all PORSCHE 356 & 550 presents a pleasant non-technical synopsis of Porsche’s 356 era. "Coverage of 356 models is complete and comprehensive, but while the 550 is accorded an entire chapter, the 718 spiders and the 904 are not mentioned. Hardbound book with 160, 11 x 8-1/2 inch heavyweight glossy pages, including 98 color photos and 155 black and white photos and illustrations, PORSCHE 356 & 550 is currently available on Amazon Books for $29.61 used or $150 new.
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HOW TO
PROTECT YOUR CAR
Story by Benjamin Shahrabani, Photos by Mike Knudsen
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n Toy Story 2, Stinky Pete the Prospector voiced by Kelsey Grammer says, “it’s a dangerous world out there for a toy.“ His prophetic words could equally apply to one of your most prized possessions – your Porsche - for once it leaves the safe confines of your garage, it is exposed to all manner of potential dangers – thieves, the elements, road hazards, and careless citizens, being just a few examples. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t 12 PANDO December 2015
attempt to enjoy your car to the fullest extent possible. Here are some tips to consider that will helpfully put your mind a bit more at ease:
Theft In both the 1974 original and the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds, the plot centers on a group of thieves who must steal a large number of valuable cars in a single night. 60 seconds is the amount of time that it would take to break in, and drive off with a stolen
car. Imagine turning your back for a moment and your classic is roaring out of the parking lot with someone else at the wheel, destined for a shipping container, or worse. Scary, right? There are a few preventative measures you can take without marring your car’s originality, especially if it is a more “classic” model: There’s the trusty Club ($46.99 MSRP). The Club is an adjustable
Now Jimmy, did you put the shopping cart back like mommy asked?
device that slips over your car’s steering wheel, locks with a key, and restricts the wheel’s movement. According to the manufacturer, “if you can’t steer it, you can’t steal it.”
service, Lojack claims a 90% recovery rate, and you might even receive a discount on your insurance.
Lojack is a stolen vehicle recovery system that is operated by the police. Once a car is reported stolen, the Lojack device concealed within your vehicle is activated, and law enforcement can home in on the signal. Lojack for Classics ($695.00 MSRP) is a self-powered unit, which means the battery and wiring on your car doesn’t have to be interfered with. There are no monthly premiums for the
Just like your skin, the sun, and rain can cause damage to your car. The sun’s rays can cause fading to your car’s paintwork, and also take a toll on the interior of your car. Rain can cause marks on your paint, and worse. And let’s not forget the wind, and other deposits from bugs, or our avian friends. Luckily, there are ways to protect your car.
Elements & Road Hazards
Hey dude, I could totally get into trying that launch control!
Window tinting can help block harmful UV rays from reaching both the interior, as well as the driver. Tints don’t have to be “limo dark” to get the intended effect as there many manufacturers that make window films that are almost clear for that “original” look. A professional installation ranges from $200-$1000 depending on the manufacturer, and the number of windows you have. Washing your car, and cleansing it of pollution, grime, and condensation is also very important. If you have tough deposits like splattered bugs or road tar,
you should try and remove them as soon as possible to avoid marking your paint. “Claying” is a safe method to remove damaging materials without leaving a trace. Dry your car thoroughly whether you wash your car yourself, or just got caught in a rainstorm, a wet paint surface is not best for your car’s appearance. Minerals can get left behind from water evaporation, and as a body and paint man once told this writer, “rust begins as soon as this gets wet.” For those worried about road hazards, a clear bra may present a good solution, and provide a layer of protection
When you don’t know who might show up
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against road damages without altering the look of your vehicle. Properly applied, it won’t damage the paint underneath from flying objects that might accrue over the course of normal daily driving that are inevitably going to get kicked up and take nicks out of your car’s paint.
Careless Citizens
While accidents do happen from time to time, and you can’t choose whom you share the road with, you do have some control over where you park your car. Everyone hates dings, and scratches, but here are a few tips to avoid them. If the end spot is available, try to grab it. You’ll only have one car next to you. Consider parking as far away as possible. The odds of someone parking next to you becomes much more remote. Before you pull into a space Parking for one, please
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Nice- Protection on three sides!
look at the length of the doors on the other vehicles next to you. If those doors were fully extended, could they potentially hit your vehicle? Assess the condition of the vehicle that you potentially might park next to. If the car looks in poor condition, (and unless it’s a preservation class classic), that might be your signal to move along. Door Shox ($64.95) is a removable door protection
system. Just attach the magnetic foam door guards to your car, and you just might have a fighting chance of staving off an unsightly dent or ding. In the end, a door dent may be inevitable. Luckily, there are companies that perform “paintless dent repair” where special tools are used to push the dent out from the inside without the need for painting the dent. And one
can certainly get proactive. Yes, there are inherent risks of owning, and driving almost any car, but cars like Porsches were designed to perform certain duties - they are meant to be driven - and just like the human body, they need to be exercised once in a while. It would be a shame if your Porsche became a point a to point a car, just to go around the block.
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Photo tip of the Month
Using Light Part II
Story and Photos by Mike Knudsen Last month we talked about choosing good light outdoors by shooting in mornings, evenings, on cloudy days, or in the shade, Garey Cooper asked me if shade takes the “ow” out of shadow. Really…I didn’t make that up. Ok..I did. But it’s true. This month, we’ll look at shooting indoors.
Indoor Light – not enough of a good thing
Indoor light is generally pretty good – you don’t get a lot of shadows. The problem is that there’s often just not enough of it. Bigger apertures and slower shutter speeds will get more light into your camera. Higher ISO settings will make the sensor more sensitive to light. But for most casual shooters, the answer will be flash. So, lets talk about how to use flash.
Built-in Flash
Most cameras today have built-in flash units. You turn them on in various ways, but once you do, the camera will assume a “flash” setup, choosing exposure settings that match the flash they have. The two things they all have in common is the direction of flash – straight ahead, or, “on axis” – and the fact that they’re small bright sources. Remember what we said about small bright sources? Bad light.
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Problem #1 -- Closer is way brighter
Remember the inverse square law? Well, for flash, it applies. If you get twice as far from the flash, you’ll get only one quarter as much light. So, don’t have anything in the frame too much closer than the thing you want to light. The closer thing will be brighter, and draw the viewer’s eyes away from your intended subject. (Remember, the viewer’s eyes are attracted to things that are bright and things that are sharp). A common example is shooting a long table from the end. The near faces will be well lit – maybe too well. The ones at the other end will be dark(er). A better choice would be to shoot from the side, so your subjects are as close to the same distance from the flash as possible.
Problem #2 -- Flashback
Remember when people did selfies by shooting themselves standing in front of a mirror? Huge flash in the photo. Well, that is another problem with on axis flash. Surfaces perpendicular to the optical axis reflect the flash right back into the lens. The smoother they are, the more they reflect. The obvious ones are mirrors and windows. But even other subjects are affected. The light that hits the front surfaces reflects back directly. But light that hits the sides bounces away from the camera and shows much darker than it really was.
Bouncing the flash
Bouncing the flash means directing it at something other than the subject and relying on the reflected flash to light it. The most common way to bounce flash is off the ceiling, or the wall behind you (stay with me…I’ll show you how). This turns that tiny bright little flash tube into a much larger, more diffuse light source. You just turned bad light into good light – cool, huh? And the light doesn’t just bounce off the ceiling – it bounces off everything, surrounding your subject with nice soft light and no shadows. See the two photos below – Figures 1 & 2. Figure 1 was shot with an iPhone using its built in flash. It shows just about all the issues with built in flash. See the flashback from the window? Actually there are two – the lower one is from a reflection off the table. Also, see how the light fades into the background? The chair at the back of the room is almost dark, but only about 11 feet away. Also, look at the slats on the chair back on the right. They look almost black because the light bounces off and away from the camera. In figure 2 I bounced the flash off the ceiling. No flashback, no shadows, and everything is much more evenly lit (compare the drapes). Why? The ceiling (and the walls) turned that little flash into a big soft light.
The tools you need
You can’t change the direction of the built-in flash, so you need one that you can point where you want. This is going to entail a step up in gear from your cell phone or point-and-shoot. If you decide to get a dedicated camera, choose one with a “hot shoe”. Figure 3 shows what they look like. A hot shoe allows you to mount a variety of useful devices on your camera, one of which is a flash unit, commonly called a speedlight (see Figure 4). See how the head can swivel and tilt? That lets you bounce the flash off
any surface you like. There are lots of other light modifiers that you can use with a speedlight, such as softboxes, diffusers, umbrellas, etc. But this first step of just bouncing the flash will add a lot to your indoor shooting. Next month, when is a camera like a Porsche? The six speed, TipTronic and PDK of cameras.
Top Left: Figure One Top Right: Figure Two Bottom Left: Figure Three Bottom Right: Figure Four
Happy Shooting! Send questions, comments, or anything you’d like covered here to Mike Knudsen at mike@mikeknudsenphotography.com
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AUTOCROSS CORNER
Anatomy of
AUTO-X
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Classic and beautiful 911 interior
Kris Scheussler – ’85 911
There is no denying that Porsche builds vehicles that are made to be driven, and when the opportunity presents itself, driven hard. The Walter’s Porsche Auto-X Series is one such opportunity that presents itself on a consistent basis. I’ve told everyone who will listen how fun and exciting it is, and our record attendance proves that point; but let’s talk a bit about the anatomy of auto-x and Porsche. Porsche builds a variety of cars, and each provide their own unique feel. The 924/944/968/928 series offer varying power levels in the same basic package: engine in the front, transaxle in the rear. This fairly unique configuration allows for a neutral feel due to the nearly equal weight distribution front to rear, combined with steering and power delivery split between the two ends of the car. If you want to rotate the car mid-corner, just lift off the throttle a bit and it will happily comply. The engine over the front wheels helps with the slower corners, as applying the front brakes transfer more weight to the front, helping the tires grip. Plant the throttle on the way out and you get that same benefit on the rear tires.
The next step up in the Porsche world is the Boxster/Cayman. Their midengine design offer nearly the same neutral balance of their front-engine cousins mentioned above, but the weight distribution being slightly more rearward aids in putting down their improved power figures. As veteran OCR members Carl Vanderschuit and Guy Ankeny have proven time and time again, the platform is subtle, yet impressive. The great handling and performance of the cars mentioned so far are not surprising, given their weight distribution. What is truly impressive is Porsche’s first achievement: the 911. With an uneven weight distribution because of the heavy engine behind the rear axle, drivers have an extra challenge while they try to quickly change direction at high speeds. This layout can be quite a handful, but, boy oh boy, does Porsche do this right . Having ridden in or driven many generations of 911s, it’s very impressive to see how much Porsche improves the model each year. That being said, the 911 is still a thrilling machine that no matter what year it was manufactured, it will make the hair on
the back of your neck stand up. Don’t believe me? Ask Michael Oest for a ride is his 996 GT3, or the GMG prepared 996 of Kurt Ressler. Compare that ride with the Scheussler’s ’85 911, Christian Van Fleet’s ’72 911, or James Buck’s 911, of Cape Auto Repair. Generations apart, yet they feel ever so similar. The key to enjoying the fantastic feel of a Porsche pushed to the limit is feeling connected to the car. The seat, belts and seating position are critical. The ideal setup for auto-x is a fixed back race seat with 5- or 6-point harnesses attached to a roll bar or roll cage. I prefer to cinch my belts down so tight my collar bones hurt the next day. I’m fully aware this is not for everybody. If you have stock seats and belts, not to worry; there is an option for you as well. Retractable seat belts are convenient, but don’t always pin you into your seat. What you can do though is slide your seat back about two inches. Next, belt yourself in, pull the shoulder belt fairly tight against your body and when you’re nearly strapped in, finish the pulling motion with a quick jerk so the belt locks. With tension still on the belt, December 2015 PANDO 21
keeping it in the locked position, slide your seat forward to your driving position. It’s nothing like a full blown race car level of precision and feel, but it sure beats pinning your left leg to the floor to keep yourself from sliding around in the seat. Trust me when I say, becoming one with your Porsche is very rewarding, regardless of the make, model or race preparation. So there you have it. What’s the minimum needed to have fun at auto-x? A Porsche and a seat.
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ood friends, old and new. Beautiful (but hot) Fall weather. Great places to stay. Interesting spots to visit. Most of all, terrific roads for driving Porsches. All that and more, defines Keith and Lourinda Clark’s Fall tour to the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley. The first day of the trip was to drive to Modesto for the start of the tour. Groups formed at Krispy Kremes and the Irvine Spectrum to journey together. Others drove up on their own. We met in the late afternoon at the Holiday Inn Express where we received goodie bags containing our tour documents and a nice gift from Walter’s Porsche of key fobs and a pen. Keith gave a briefing as to when and where to meet in the morning and we went off for dinner. Our first stop after leaving Modesto was the Knights Ferry Recreation Area, a State Park in Gold Rush country featuring the ruins of a mill and a magnificent covered bridge over the Stanislaus River. Next was a lengthy and spirited drive to Kennedy Meadows in the Sierras for lunch, passing through historic and 26 PANDO December 2015
picturesque Jamestown on the way. After lunch, we set out to cross the Sierra Nevada through the Sonora Pass toward our destination for the evening, Mammoth Lakes. When we arrived at the Westin Monache Resort we had covered just over 200 miles, much of it on the twisty mountain roads that are great fun and well suited for our cars. Day three took us out of Mammoth to an enjoyable morning warm-up toward the south. There was a brief stop in Big Pine to top off our fuel for a relatively long run with no gas stations. Next we set on for a very tight and twisty road that took us to the area of a spectacular Sierra Nevada overlook and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. We split our twenty cars into two groups because of limited parking at the overlook. At the Bristlecone Forest, a Ranger explained how these pines, the oldest living things on earth, can live as long as four thousand years. A unique combination of altitude, precipitation and steep hillsides at this remote location all contribute to the long life of the bristlecone pines. Back in our cars, we started
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the drive toward Death Valley. Who knew that there were four mountain ranges between the Pacific and Death Valley, which usually stop almost all rainfall from reaching there? Our next destination was Scotty’s Castle, a mansion built in the 1920’s by Albert and Bessie Johnson of Chicago for their winter retreat. Our tour of the Castle was replete with stories about “Death Valley Scotty”, a cowboy and glib
Porsches at Scotty's Castle
con artist who became the best friend of Albert Johnson. We departed from Scotty’s Castle for a fifty-mile drive to the Furnace Creek Inn, our destination for the evening. Our total drive this day was close to 300 miles. The Furnace Creek Inn is a classic National Park luxury hotel. We all had dinner in the dining room, in tables of six and eight. It was a great opportunity to get to know some of our fellow club
members at leisure. Day four provided many alternatives. Some chose to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading home. Early risers made the short drive to Dante’s View for the sunrise where they could see the “purple mountain’s majesties”. Later, many traveled to Badwater to view the lowest point in the U.S. With that, the formal part of the tour was over. Keith and Lourinda do a magnificent job of planning their tours, including pre-running and finding accommodations and restaurants. They plan the roads so that we can get maximum enjoyment from the performance of our Porsches. At each overnight stop, there was a corral exclusively for our group. They find places where we can enjoy the social aspect of gathering with a number of like-minded friends. They take us to well-known spots, and some that we might never have visited except for the tour. There have been four such tours in the last two years, including Southern Utah, Arizona, the Central Coast and this one. All were also planned for optimal weather and minimal crowds, such as in the spring or October. Just to illustrate perfect timing, Scotty’s Castle was closed by rain and road washouts eight days after our visit. It will remain closed for at least a year. It is safe to say that all thirty-eight attendees had a great time on the tour.
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Some of us have been speaking about the merits of turbocharging for 50 years now. And, as a pre flash back of 1975, it seems most of the car makers today are still selling and pumping up the wonders of their monster engines, big cars, and gas guzzlers today, just as they did 40 years ago. The question is, “will these types of cars soon be distant memories of the ‘good ole days’”? I expect we will have déjà vu and that these cars will again lose popularity. Porsche seems to see a desire for smaller engines on the horizon because the company has taken a big step in a smaller, yet powerful turbocharged engine with the new 2016 991.2 and the 9A2 three-liter twin turbocharged engines. This is a big step of, once again, reinventing its 911 in a new and smaller format. Of course, Porsche will utilize lessons learned from the past (reread my last few columns if you would like a refresh on this), and combine those lessons with current technology on the new 2016, 9A2 engine. All 911s now have much smaller engines and this major investment is needed to meet future fuel conservation demands by governments and, of course, to please YOU, the PORSCHE owning enthusiasts. This is so very much like 1975; it is all a bit spooky. Still, I find it all very exciting. So what could be next? Want to bet Porsche comes out with the 2017 911S variation that has an advanced and more powerful twin turbo motor and outrun
the competition, just as it always has, always will. Just wait ‘till 2018…. Someone asked me if I was happy that most all Porsches 911s are now turbocharged. My reply was an instantaneous NO! Why? I love the way a normally aspirated engine runs. I love the instant response, the feel, and that sound of a well designed and built Fuel Injected Flat -6! In the early days, the MFI 911S had six tall intake air stacks, its equal length exhaust headers, and well tuned Mechanical Fuel Injection! There is nothing like a well built 911 making its own natural sounds. But, that kind of 911, at least from the factory, disappeared in 1974. Real road and legal mandates changed all of that long ago. But I have hope for some new technology to find its way into Porsche’s development plans, as many Porsche owners love to feel that instant throttle response and hear a “real 911 engine sound” and not some trumped up sound package (glorified noise maker contraption) with a push button. Give me a break! My reason for hope is in the new 991.2 publicity information itself. It is a return of the manual transaxle; in the publicity information it states a new 7-speed comes as standard delivery. We’ve been beaten over the head with the merits of PDK and how much better it is with its quicker shifting and
easy to use computer stuff. Okay, we know all that. And PDK is a wonderful technology, but it is indeed another layer between the driver and the driving. Porsche has once again listened to their Porsche owners and the 7-speed transaxle will return in 2016. This is a real choice, in spite of it being slower. End results are not always all that is important. I think Porsche realized listening to your customers is HOW you get your results –amen. So, like 1975 to today, I continue with:
My 930 STORY IV
The 930 Turbo has survived safety & clean air laws and buyer’s interests for 15 years and in one statement that was never truer: the 930 Turbo is still, to this day, considered to be one of the most sensational Porsches, if not one of the most sensational automobiles, of all time! The later versions of the “911 Turbo”, the 964 Turbo 3.3Liter and 3.6Liter (“965”) Turbo, came and went. Then, in 1996, the 993 Twin Turbo proved that computerization and 4-wheel drive not only improved the 911 and made it much quicker, but also made it safer and produced cleaner emissions. The 993 Twin Turbo opened newfound power levels that were lost before in wheel spin. Now, the 993 technologies became the benchmark for all 911’s of the future. This new technology was not lost on ‘tuners’ and hot rodders, and continues to be revered to this day. December 2015 PANDO 29
During the 930 Turbo’s early days, some cautious upgrades were slowly experimented with to see if they could make the 930 into more of what the spirit of the 1967-1973 911S was. These 911S’ were the closest thing to pure performance, ralley, and racing machines, built just barely legal for the street. Essentially, the 911S (19671973) was only a muffler removal, some painted on numbers, and bolted on megaphones away from going time trialing and even SCCA & IMSA racing! Many of us did just that, and drove our 911s to work Monday through Friday and also enjoyed them on the weekends. What we waited for to accompany the new 930 Turbo, was the 930 TurboS. And, if things went the way we wanted them, a 930 Turbo RS. But that was not to be.
Upgrading your Turbo
Even if you only have a mild interest in the 930 Turbo, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND buying and reading from cover to cover Bruce Anderson’s Porsche 911 Performance Handbook 1963 – 1998. This ‘handbook’ is not only a detailed reference and a history of the 911/930; it is also a thorough and detailed evolution of the 911/930 engine. Additionally, it is an overhaul manual and a performance upgrading instructions manual. While it does have a lot of information in it, the book is not a bad read at all. If you are only going to buy one book, make this one. This is THE BOOK you will come back to it time and time again. You will then see and understand the WHY of upgrading. One reminder is that some things are dated as technology has passed on since Anderson’s last book version was released (2009). Beginning with the early Turbo (19751977), the standard delivery 930 Turbos had immediate need for some reliability upgrading A critical upgrade for the Turbo was the ability to run cooler. Even PCA National Technical Chairman good 30 PANDO December 2015
‘ole Bruce Anderson advised us that the number one priority upgrade was to replace those thermal reactors. This was just to keep the 930 engine alive! The very first thing to improve with any engine is to improve its cooling system. You should do this before even thinking about power increases. Also, any 930 Turbo owners who wish to explore increased power and quicker boost response, must understand the turbo engine and how it works from theory, construction, and driving. Some basic experiences from my 45 years of 911/930s, is that the 930 chassis is a sturdy beast, needing few, if any, major changes or upgrades. The type 930 4-spd transaxle is also a stout beast and takes over 700 horsepower easily, though oil cooling is needed past 450 HP. It does have the older synchronizer system, but it is reliable. As for upgrading, the 930 transaxle is so strong that it only needs a looking over and oil change. And, if needed, there are many transaxle cooling methods and kits for this. The clutch is strong, but the heavy pressure plate & rubber disc makes the engine rev slow. The stock 3.3L clutch is an issue to be dealt with upon clutch renewal. Upgrading is essential for reliability and that brings up some points that are often misunderstood.
There are three basic types of 911/930 owner:
1. The stock-Concours types: They must have their car 100% pure Porsche, stock, and anything needing to be repaired or replaced MUST be replaced with an exact original part. They need to have their 930 just as it was made the day their Porsche rolled off the assembly line. That’s all understandable. But, in my opinion, only if that 930 is kept stock and not had its boost increased! Keep it stock and enjoy it as it was originally built.
2. The Turbo S: The Turbo S types are what I understand best. We love to let the engine run free of power robbing gadgets and enhance its potential, in degrees, depending upon one’s needs, legal requirements, and dependability. And bravery comes to mind as well… Building a powerful engine, say from 300 HP to over 500 HP, requires many changes to operate a 930 safely. There is an old saying for mechanics: “use a small hammer and beat a part to death or carefully use a large hammer and tap the part out.” Building a turbocharged engine beyond its stock delivery power is somewhat like that. If you build that 500+ HP engine you will need larger than the “930 turbo brakes”- those to easily scrub off speed-in a hurry! You will need them! Torsion bars, dampers (“shocks”), AntiRoll Bars, wider wheels, and larger tires will be needed to make the “hammer” easier to use, and to make slowing and turning almost as much fun as that power in the tail. Your upgrades need to be planned out in the beginning, so from the get go you know what you want to end up with. Just how quick do you want to go 0-60 or around Willow, El Toro, or home to LAX? And do you want quiet driving? Do you need some comfort as you go? After the necessary and obligatory boost blast to let everyone know you are coming home on the 405, you settle down with the other normal mobiles and cruise with only an occasional blast where open lanes appear, so how do you want the drive to go? I imagine with at least good, if not the best, air conditioning, right? That is a significant upgrade. These things should be planned in the early stages and then can be done later on. Most power and quicker boost upgrades are done with the engine in the car. Headers are first-always. You must have free breathing before anything else can
be realized. So Headers/Heat exchangers are first, then a free breathing muffler, then a turbocharger upgrade. These are all bolt-on upgrades and can be changed back. As far as turbochargers are concerned, the turbo is matched to the final engine build. You need to be professionally advised on an upgraded turbocharger that will match you, your engine, and how you drive it. 3. The Racers (or as we were called in the days past: “RSR Crony types”): This owner is the racing type who needs everything lighter, stronger, and made for as much power as they can get away with. Everything on the body must be as aerodynamic as possible to gain a tenth of a mph on the straighta-ways! Anything that is not essential is discarded, and what is left is drilled full of holes to make their 911/930 even lighter and quicker! These are done at full-blown major speed racing shops, such as AASE MOTORS, who have done this since the invention of the Fuchs Wheel. There are many other shops in the “OC” that are well known as well. Take a look inside our PANDO, especially if you are even thinking of going racing. There are many things you should do before attempting to race for your first time. You need to have your 930 looked over and to consult with a professional, you need to go to the tracks, talk to drivers, other car owners, speed shop owners and technicians. Be advised, some “shoes” –(drivers) types know nothing about the car- they just drive. Talk and observe their cars and what they have to say about their car, either good or bad. Take your time, as this is expensive and I recommend taking no short cuts.
930 Upgrades
Today, even the old 930 can be advanced with new technology. Listed below are some basic, and what I deem necessary, 930 turbo upgrades. First, upgrading to the Garrett Ball Bearing turbochargers – this is used for quicker boost response
and increased power. Next, the later C-2 Turbo intercooler system is one of the best performance upgrades for the price and it is all Porsche Parts- but requires other modifications. The most significant upgrade one can do for any engine, but especially a turbocharged engine, is upgrading for free breathing. This means from air filter to exhaust tips. To begin, always start engine upgrades with the exhaust system. Number one is to replace the “T.R.s” (Thermal Reactors) with special ‘headers’ that fit in place of the T.R.s. The “T.R. Replacement Headers” flow red-hot exhaust quicker into the heat exchangers, turbocharger and then to muffler. The main purpose of this upgrade is to streamline for the exhaust flow. It also reduces heat from damaging the cylinders, cylinder heads, and pulled head studs! Another (and better) exhaust choice, that also reduces heat and improves power, is to replace the whole set of T.R.s and their Heat Exchangers with “RoW: Header/ Heat Exchangers”. This upgrade ups the HP to the 3.0L European version’s 260 HP -from USA’s (measly 245 HP). The 3.3L goes up to 300 HP (265). Making exhausts even more efficient was to mimic the factory’s 935 racing engines exhaust with the shortest practical exhaust pipe lengths from the exhaust ports to the turbocharger. Since the factory forgot to make these it is only available with after-market exhausts. These are nice lightweight polished stainless steel exhausts sold in kits with all the necessary hardware. “B&B” and “GHL” come to mind and they claim to add up to 35 HP. Some tuners make their own exhaust system from stock factory exhausts. I made my own H/Hex and after several prototypes had good driving results. However, after building several H./ Hex, I realized it took so much time and effort. I now recommend one of the aftermarket systems. But for the sake of
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Figure 3 Top: Fig. 1, The “breathing system stock air filter: restrictive! Ported aluminum intake, IMSA super car 965 Intercooler, heads with valve job & enlarged ports, GHL Header/Heat Exchanger – GXA 11.11. turbocharger Air in to Exhaust inside out. Middle: Fig. 2, STOCK: the infamous USA “TRs” (THERMAL REACTORS), EGR muffler, long run Heat Exchangers. Bottom: Fig. 3, R.o.W. Exhaust -256/300 HP + cooler temps.
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Figure 4 Figure 5 Top Left: Fig 4, new in service B&B Header/Heat Exchanger Top Right: Fig 5, Old B&B ~now GHL Header/Heat Exchangers on 3.4 liter Note slip fit left to right header connector. Bottom Left: Fig 6, R/P ” ROCKET H/Hex.” on 3.6 Turbo engine.
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a serious tuner who wants to make their own exhaust system, my own system has some advantages over the aftermarket systems. For one, I use factory parts such as the 3- bolt flanges, hardware, and gaskets. It makes things simple because parts are readily available from any Porsche dealer, wholesaler, and Porsche aftermarket catalogue. Also, my own design made it possible to see inside all exhaust tubing and, most critical, each primary exhaust tube to insure no weld ‘slag’ was inside the tubes during welding. This applies for construction, repairs, or further modification such as adding different O2 sensor locations. The win –win with a good H./H.Ex. system, is having a cooler running engine, quicker throttle response, more horsepower, reduced weight, quicker 32 PANDO December 2015
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turbo boost build up, emissions are as clean or cleaner than stock, and your engine sounds like a 934 not a motorboat! FAN COOLING: Increasing fan speed helps engine cooling. We replace the crankshaft V-Pulley with a larger 131.0 mm DIA crank pulley (Fan 10.0mm & Air Conditioning:12.5 mm)) from the 1975 911S: 911.102.022.01. and the fan-alternator has a small 10.0 mm V-Pulley which gives a 1.8:1 faster spinning fan speed. See Anderson’s Handbook, it explains it much better.
Bottom Right: Fig 7, 1.8:1 crankshaft pulley for Fan & Alternator & A-C
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New Member Photos Each month the Club meets at Original Mike’s Restaurant in Santa Ana for breakfast and to view each other’s cars. The new members attending the November 2015 breakfast are pictured below with their Porsches. Location details for the Breakfast Club appear on the back cover of this magazine. We thank Original Mike’s for their support.
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Silent Auction Donations Story by Peggy Huddleston While we are out and about gift shopping, planning our holiday activities, and knowing that we have many things to be thankful for, let's not forget the men and women of our military, who are less fortunate. This can be a time where we can make a difference in the lives of those injured and critically ill members of our U.S. Armed Forces and help fill the hearts of their families. PCA-OCR will be holding a Silent Auction at the January Orange Coast Region Brunch/Ann​ual Meeting, being held on Sunday, January 10, 2016. You and every other member of the club can help to make this a successful fund raiser. We are looking for donated items that will be put up for bidding and purchase at the January Brunch. We are open and interested in your ideas and
donations. Some ideas of what would make a great auction item are: Certificates or gift cards for services from our many business owners in the club or ones you may frequent, know or have as a relative. Do you have an extra vacation home, unused timeshare days, boating hours, or travel opportunity to donate? Many of our club members have gifts and talents to make and share as a donation. We love wine, if you are a wine club member, or just contacting that winery for a donation. One top seller in the past was a meal prepared and served by a couple of our lady club members. Do you have a contact to a sports event, amusement park or fun So. Cal. activity? This could include extra season passes, unexpired Groupons and Living Social Vouchers!
Of course, while you are out doing your holiday shopping and come across a great deal that you just can't pass up, then find out it won't work.....send it over. One helpful way would be to help target the local stores, boutiques and shops to recruit donation items. (I have letters to pass out.) The idea is that the more there is to choose from and bid on, the bigger the donation to Semper Fi Fund! If you have questions or ideas to pass by me, feel free contact me (hud5family@gmail.com), and I will be happy to work with you! All donated items must be received on or by Jan 5th for auction preparation and organization.
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Editor’s Message Continued From Page 7 she has a vehicle that meets standards, they may also have one that doesn’t perform as it used to. Or will they? Time I suppose will tell. Also, a puzzle to me is how over the years these vehicles have passed the mandatory rolling road inspections required in many places. This includes our own “beloved” Motor Vehicles Bureau here in California. One would presume that if the pre qualification numbers were misreported, that later during the on the road inspections the actual measured numbers would indicate this. I’d love to hear from our more technical members on this whole situation.
Are they “Turbos”?
Okay, as we’ve been suggesting it is now officially released that the new generation 911’s and Boxters etc. will be turbocharged. This includes almost all previously normally aspirated motors across the Porsche range.
The released specifications are truly encouraging. Better mileage, better horsepower and torque across the board. That is always nice to hear. In addition the pre notices I’ve been reading say that Porsche has kept the “Porscheness” in the exhaust sound. Typically turbocharged cars have quite different sounds to cars without turbochargers. More muted, perhaps, and sounding less strident, as the cars climb in the rev range. Now we are told that Porsche has engineered this sound to be characterful of that beloved flat six Porsche sound track. How true all of this is will, again, need to wait until our journalist friends and others actually get to drive them. But, of interest to me, is the fact that Porsche, who as one of the turbocharging pioneers, has always differentiated its’ turbo cars as a slice above the “regular” cars. So, they even put “Turbo” on the exterior marking of these cars to let the others know that you can afford it. Now how will they maintain that turbo distinction with nearly all of their offerings being turbocharged? T’will be interesting again to see.
Still Looking
Mrs. Cooper and I are still looking for the next sports car to grace our garage and cross our checkbook. Right now we are narrowing to a 911 Cabriolet…. I have said we use “Cabriolet” instead of “Convertible” to justify the extra expense and to sound better at the Country Club. I’ve never had a Cabriolet and with my skin experience being an old surfer, my dermatologist may counsel against the idea. But I have a broad brim hat and living in San Diego, why not? We will keep you posted. Any ideas you all wish to share? One might say that a motorcycle is the ultimate Cabriolet anyway……
Until We Meet Again
Okay, welcome to the ultimate issue of 2015…enjoy your holiday and plan on joining your Orange Coast Region friends somewhere, someplace, in the coming year of 2016!
Where’s Pando? Bob and Sue Beck recently visited Spain and brought a copy of Pando with them. Here they are inside the world's oldest bull fighting ring in Ronda, Spain. Thanks, Bob and Sue, for taking us along!
Where will Pando go next?
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FOR SALE: 930- 911 TURBO ’78 930 Turbo Coupe, Grand Prix White/Black lthr, 239K mi. One owner for 35 years. Factory sport seats. Full engine, trans rebuild 20K miles ago. Recent service. $81,900.00. Spencer 214/893-3976; spencerheitman@gmail. com. MR (1). ’79 930 Turbo Coupe, Guards Red/ Cork lthr, 93.9K mi. Recent engine/ trans service, new tires, interior carpet & headliner. $99,000.00. Ric 949/6978779; ric.costa@pimco.com. OCR (1). ’79 930 Turbo Coupe, Petro Blue Metallic/Cork lthr. Rebuilt drivetrain, full service. Owned for 18 years. $155,000.00 Robert 917/836-3886; bgonline@earthlink.net. NYR (1). ‘80 930 Turbo Coupe (ROW), Oak Green Metallic (265)/Dark Green lthr, 54.6K mi. 4 spd. Matching numbers, Factory non sunroof car. 1 of 840 built (Lowest Turbo production year),original 300HP 930/60 engine. $26K invested in engine rebuild. Less than 500 miles on engine rebuild. $99,990.00. .Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/3354911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1). ‘86 911 Turbo Coupe, Meteor Grey Metallic (Y5)/Black lthr, 34.4K mi. 4 spd. Numbers matching car with COA. Recent $15K major engine out service/ reseal. $129,990.00. Pictures at www. autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1).
’87 911 Turbo Coupe, Guards Red/ Champagne lthr, 21K mi. LSD, sunroof. All original car, 3rd owner. $125,000.00 Phil 918/808-8827; p.goswick@cox.net. OR (1). ‘89 911 Turbo Coupe, Grand Prix White/ Black lthr, 79.2K mi. 1 of 639 built for North America. 5 spd G50/50 gearbox. Recent engine out service/ reseal. $149,990.00. Pictures at www. autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (2). 2002 996 Twin Turbo Coupe, Artic Silver/Black lthr, 39K mi. 6 spd. SoCal car. Unmodified all original. Mostly one owner. All maintenance up to date including annual oil changes, clean history, no accidents or paint work. Two sets of Turbo twist wheels included. Never tracked or abused. $50,000.00. Steve 714/287-9965 steveabrahas@sbcglobal.net. OCR (1).
Complete books, tools, plastic cover, keys, air pump, top boot, etc. Porsche COA. Recent service. David Mohlman 305/582-9723; www.DJMInvestments. net. MR (2).
2004 996 GT3 Black/Black lthr. 6 spd, major service by Walters 10/15 ($3,000+) including all fluids, belts etc., PPI completed 10/15. Carbon ceramic rotors, Xenon headlights, aluminum gauges, red seatbelts & matching red GT3 graphics. Car & engine just professionally detailed. Car in excellent condition. Zero (yes Zero) range 2 or higher over-revs. $82,500.00 Pictures at www.corner-exit.com. Title in hand. Steve 949/521-1667; Steve@ FMCLoanPros.com. OCR (2).
FOR SALE: LATE MODEL 911-964993-986-996-997-991 ‘96 993 Carrera Coupe, Black/ Flamenco Red lthr, 11.5K mi. 6 spd aluminum shifter, AM/FM Radio w/CD Player, LSD with ABD, 17" Cup Design whls, rim caps w/Porsche crest, OEM Motor Sound Package, Factory Hi-Fi Sound Package w/10 speakers and a delete rear model designation. Original paint, lthr interior, window sticker. Porsche COA, all books, tools, gloves, air pump. David Mohlman 305/5829723; www.DJMInvestments.net. MR (2). ‘97 993 Cabriolet, Turquoise Blue / Black lthr / Black top & boot, 9.5K mi. 6-spd, heated 4-way Power Sport Seats, Hi-Fi Sound System w/Factory in-dash CD, 18" Turbo-Look whls w/ colored crests , cruise control, Litronic headlights. Original paint, extremely clean underside showing original cosmolene and engine belly-pan.
2012 911 Carrera (991) Coupe, Aqua Blue/Luxor Beige lthr, 18.5K mi. One owner, PCA member owned. 3.4L 350HP motor w/PDK trans. Bose stereo, folding mirrors, 14 way pwr seats. Warranty good until Oct 2016. New brakes, rotors, tires. One Porsche technician has performed all services. All service records available. Weekend & special occasion driver. Garaged, hand washed, only hi octane gas used. Julian 714/335-5004; juliandwhite@ me.com More pix at .https://www. flickr.com/gp/96078361@N06/E3B3sv. OCR (1).
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FOR SALE: EARLY 911--1960s
‘66 911S Coupe, Red. 73K mi. Chassis number: 307 129S. There were only 412 Porsche 911Ss built in 1966, with the uprated 160 horsepower engine and this is one of them. Kardex comes with car. This 911S has been upgraded to resemble the first competition oriented 911, the "R" model and has been thoroughly race prepared with roll bar, race seats and general attention to detail. $210,000.00. John 727/384- 1179; 727/743-6186; john@johnstarkeycars. com. FCR (1).
FOR SALE: 911--1970s ’74 911 Carrera 2.7L Euro Coupe, Acid Blue/Blue&Black leatherette w/basket weave inserts/Black script. A REAL 2.7L MFI Euro Carrera completely restored to Factory standards. Factory paint code 354-91. Matching numbers car resided in CA for 30 yrs. Original Fuch alloys, COA available. $355,000.00. Bert 310/261285; bjayasekero@gsn.com. LAR (1). ’74 911 Carrera Targa, Bright Yellow/Black leatherette, 75K mi. Excellent orginal condition. Sport Seats, Blaupunkt radio, 15” Fuchs, complete tool kit. Porsche COA. $79,000.00 Art 415/260-5567; sfmantis@aol.com. GGR (2).
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‘58 356A 1600N Speedster, Fjordgrün/ green (5705)/Brown leatherette. 4 spd. One of the last 100 Speedsters built. Build date May 7th, 1958. Matching numbers car with Kardex. Restoration completed 8-years/5,000-miles ago. Same CA owner for 30+ years. 44 PANDO December 2015
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FOR SALE: BOXSTER, PANAMERA, CAYENNE & CAYMAN 2006 Cayman S, Black/Black lthr, 98K mi. Tiptronic trans. Original paint, 2-Orange County PCA member owners. Great service history. $18,990.00. . Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1).
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