OCTOBER 2017 2017 AUTOCROSS at San Pedro ............. 16 PORSCHE IMAGINATION & FANTASY ......... 22 MY PEC ADVENTURE ......................................... 34
In this Issue PANDO OCTOBER 2017 www.pcaocr.com
Features
Editor
Marcia Salans msalans@socal.rr.com 714-812-4335
Production Manager
Jan Knight janknight@sbcglobal.net
Advertising Director
Cooper Boggs cooper.boggs@gmail.com (714) 505-3662
16
Classified Auto Sales Editor
Bob Weber hbobw930@aol.com 714-960-4981
2017 August Autocross Championship
Technical Writer
Lee Rice riceturbos@sbcglobal.net
Contributing Writers
Marcia Salans Greg Lush Bruce Herrington Monica Asbury Don Chapman Bruce Powers Denny Asbury Judy Lech Barry Michaels Larry Moore Christian Asis James Lee Woody Dike Lee Rice John Sagud
Contributing Photographers
Gary Labb Paul Novotne Denny Asbury Denise Michaels Eileen Young Barry Michaels Marcia Salans Larry Moore Christian Asis Woody Dike Lee Rice Mark Niese John Sagud
22 Porsche Imagination & Fantasy
34 My PEC Adventure
On the Cover: 2017 August Autocross at San Pedro Photo Credit : Paul Novotne
9 11 12 16 22 26 29 32 34 38 40 49 51 53 54
Book Review Pfun Pfacts How to Drive Fast Using Your Brakes August 2017 Auto Cross at San Pedro Porsche Imagination & Fantasy 62nd Annual 2017 Porsche Parade Pando Receives National Honor PCA-OCR August 2017 Gimmick Rally My PEC Adventure For the Love of Porsche Early Love Affair with Porsches App Chat Breakfast Club - September Where’s Pando What’s In Your Garage?
Upcoming Events 2 15 43 50 50 56 57 57
Calendar of Events 2017 Auto-X Calendar Porsche Alley Porsches & Pastries Porsches & Pancakes PCA-SBR Camarillo Auto Cross PCA-GER Zone 8 Concours Bakersfield PCNA Tech Tactics
Departments 3 5 7 45 48 55 59 60 BC
President’s Message Contacts Letter from the Editor Rice’s Ramblings Membership Updates New Member Photos Classified Ads List of Advertisers The Goodie Store
Pando is published monthly. Deadline for materials is the 1st of the month for publication in the next month's issue. Subscriptions for PCA members of other regions are $30 per twelve issues. Pando is the official publication of Orange Coast Region, Porsche Club of America. Any statement appearing in the Pando is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Orange Coast Region, Inc., its Board of Directors, the Pando editors or its staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint articles in their newsletter if credit is given to the author and the Pando. Publication office: P.O. Box 6726, Huntington Beach, CA 92615-6726. Bulk Rate class postage paid, Santa Ana, ca. Postmaster: Address change to PCA/OCR Membership, P.O. Box 6726, Huntington Beach, CA 92615-6726
October 2017 | PANDO 1
Orange Coast Region 2017-18 Calendar of Events 1 1 1 1 7 12 15 19 21 22 27 28 28
OCTOBER 2017
PCA-GER Zone 8 Autocross – Shafter Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance Club Race & Time Trials – Willow Springs PCA-OCR DE Event – Streets of Willow Breakfast Club & Board Meeting Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB PCA-OCR Autocross – El Toro Fields 3rd Thursday South County Social Gathering – MOD Pizza, Laguna Hills Porsches & Pastries – Enderle Center, Tustin PCA-GER Oktoberfest Zone 8 Concours – CSUB Bakersfield AZ-PCA Phoenix Flight 40 – McCormick Scottsdale Resort – Oct 27-29 Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido PCA-SBR Autocross – Camarillo Please Note: As a member of the PCA you can travel to any PCA Region in the country and participate in their events! The Regions within Zone 8 sponsor competitive series in Concours, Autocross, and Time-Trials that you are invited to join. Compete in enough events and you can qualify for a Zone 8 Series Award at the annual Zone 8 Awards Banquet. Visit the Zone 8 website at www.zone8.org
2 PANDO | October 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
Breakfast Club & Board Meeting PCA-OCR DE Event – Buttonwillow Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB PCA-OCR Autocross – El Toro Fields 3rd Thursday South County Social Gathering – MOD Pizza, Laguna Hills 18 Porsches & Pastries – Enderle Center, Tustin 25 Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido 4 6 9 12 16
2 2 9 10 14 16 21 23 30
DECEMBER 2017
JANUARY 2018
11 Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB 18 3rd Thursday South County Social Gathering – MOD Pizza, Laguna Hills 20 Porsches & Pastries – Enderle Center, Tustin 27 Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido
OCR Board Meetings All members are welcome to OCR Board Meetings, held after the breakfast meeting at Original Mike’s. Note: Italicized text represents events outside of OCR sponsored events. Links to Zone 8 events can be found at www.Zone8.org.
Breakfast Club & Board Meeting Tech Tactics 2017 – Dec. 2-3 Toys for Tots (To be confirmed) PCA-OCR Autocross – Anaheim Stadium Parking Lot * Event dates subject to change. Woody’s BurgerBahn – HB Porsches & Pastries – Enderle Center, Tustin 3rd Thursday South County Social Gathering – MOD Pizza, Laguna Hills Porsches & Pancakes – Woody’s Lido 5th Saturday Breakfast - Mimi’s PCH - LB
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greg Lush
So Many Doors O
kay, I will be the first to admit that by far my favorite Porsches have two doors. There you go, I’ve said it. This declaration is not to say that I don’t have appreciation for the beauty of those “other” Porsches with more than two doors, I just never imagined our family owning one. Yet, there was this strange undertow beckoning my curiosity toward these wonderful Porsche cars, but could they really satisfy my thirst for driving? Sure, the Cayenne seemed to have the wherewithal to pull my track car (if only our Infiniti QX56 would die) and with the introduction of the Macan, it seemed as though the lines were getting blurry between a four-door and a two-door vehicle. The stars seemingly were aligning to an opportunity to possibly work in another Porsche to our luscious stable of cars. Annie’s men’s clothing business (jhilburn.com) was continuing to gain momentum and shoving those shirts, slacks, sport coats, in her little Mercedes trunk was starting to become quite ridiculous. Our first step in the journey was to convince my lovely bride that we needed, yes I used the word “needed,” one more Porsche in the garage. As many of you know Annie, she lovingly supports my car addictions; however, was questioning “why do we need another Porsche?” These words out of her mouth were almost spoken in a different language. I was struggling to even wrap my head around the concept. Over several months’ time, as experienced husbands know, my persistence was starting to gain traction and wearing Annie down on the “too many Porsches in the garage” challenge. We cleared
that hurdle and it was now time to give Riverside Porsche a call and strategically start positioning the perfect candidate for us to take out for a few hours. The first candidate happened to be a nicely appointed 2017 loaner base model Porsche Macan. So we were off, headed up the mountains to see if this little four cylinder turbocharged powerplant would have enough oomph to make the driving experience enjoyable for me as well. We were absolutely delighted by the performance of this base model 2017 Macan. The handling, the styling, comfort, the appointments, and the power were all spot on and seemed to be putting a huge smile on Annie’s face. The next step in my journey would be to configure the car in a manner that made it somewhat unique. As you can see from this article’s picture, the car is black and we decided to go with an all-black-out approach to the design of this luscious Macan. First thing we asked Riverside Porsche was to get us the traditional five spoke turbo option wheels (21 inch) factory wheel set. One of Annie’s disenchantment’s with the appearance of a car is over time, when the brake dust builds up on the wheels, so we decided to go with a black satin powder coating, which hides most of the brake dust. As an added bonus, and the result of working with a dealership filled with car enthusiasts, Riverside Porsche took it on their own accord to also have the exhaust tips powder coated, fantastic! Finally, a little bit of ceramic coating on the front windows to obtain a consistent shading to match the back windows and assist in blocking out the majority of the heat, bound to be pulled into this all black car.
Throughout this entire process there was never a doubt that the vehicle we would purchase from Porsche would be fantastic, fun to drive, and a good longterm vehicle. For me, it was more about, is it a car that I would like to drive around? You know, the feeling you get when you look at your car in the parking lot, or out the window from the coffee shop, does it make you smile? While the Macan is new to our family and possibly we have a bit of a honeymoon period happening. I find myself taking the Macan when Annie and I are running errands on the weekends more frequently than my 997 Cab S. What does that mean? I have no idea. If you are even slightly hesitant about a four-door Porsche quenching your thirst for a fun driving experience, you should really take another look.
Greg Lush PCA-OCR President
People. Porsches. Passion.
October 2017 | PANDO 3
4 PANDO | October 2017
Contact Information OCR Executive Board
OCR Board Appointments
Zone 8 Chairs
Advertising Co-Chairs
Zone 8 Representative
Cooper Boggs | cooper.boggs@gmail.com Nicole Forrest Boggs | 993nicole@gmail.com
Art Director Denny Asbury | dennis@asburydesign.com
President Greg Lush | greglush@outlook.com
Autocross Co-Chairs Eric Budai | epb89@cox.net Bruce Powers | bpautowerkes@gmail.com
Autocross Registration Karen Guthorn | PcaocrAutoxReg@gmail.com
Hearts and Garages Chair Vice President CL Jarusek | ccwguy@aol.com
Peggy Huddleston hud5family@gmail.com
Concours Chair Mark Wallace | wallacepr75@hotmail.com
DE/TT Co-Chairs Chuck Bartolon | Cbartolon@ gmail.com Sean Taegar | 19sean76@gmail.com
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 Jim Miller | jimmillercpa@milleraccountancycorp.com
Pando Editor Marcia Salans | msalans@socal.rr.com
714-960-4981 hbobw930@aol.com
Pando Production Manager Jan Knight | janknight@sbcglobal.net
Rally Director Larry Moore | g60whiz@gmail.com
Social Media Chair Gary Labb | pcaocrgary@yahoo.com
Sponsorship Director Bob Scheussler | bscheussler@gmail.com
Member at Large Gary Labb | pcaocrgary@yahoo.com
Zone 8 Secretary Skip Carter | secretary@zone8.org
Zone 8 Treasurer Linda Cobarrubias | treasurer@zone8.org
Zone 8 Autocross Chair Kathy Smalley | ax@zone8.org
Zone 8 CA Festival of Speed Chair Tom Brown | chair@calfestival.org
Zone 8 Chief Driving Instructor Scott Mann | cdi@zone8.org
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 | social.media@zone8.org
Zone 8 Drivers Ed / Time Trial Chair Dave Hockett | de.tt@zone8.org
Zone 8 Webmaster Karen Garcia Raines webmaster@zone8.org
Pando Classified Auto Sales Editor Bob Weber
Member at Large James Buck | james@capeautorepair.com
David Witteried | zonerep@zone8.org
Tech Activities Director Cooper Boggs | cooper.boggs@gmail.com
Webmaster Gary Labb | pcaocrgary@yahoo.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.
Web Coordinator Bob Scheussler | bscheussler@gmail.com
Membership Sandy Schwartz | mr997s@gmail.com
www.pcaocr.com October 2017 | PANDO 5
If you’re hosting a luncheon, dinner or party or some kind of gathering, how about asking guests to bring a toy rather than a hostess gift?? Let’s make our donations the most ever by donating toys for
OCR’s Annual Toys for Tots Drive.
Tentatively scheduled for
Saturday, December 9, 2017 Free BBQ for All Members and their families Huntington Beach Police Dept Static Display w/K9 Demo Marines Static Display Bounce House for the Kids Huntington Beach Central Park Picnic Shelter
6 PANDO | October 2017
LETTERFrom the Editor
Story by Marcia Salans Photo by Dick Sartor
Well, it’s finally fall! NASCAR’s working to a crescendo, Hockey’s started pre-season and Football’s begun; so get comfortable, grab your coffee, cola or pumpkin latte, relax and enjoy your October Pando! In addition to a variety of interesting articles, you’ll find an expanded Autocross segment, which the Pando Team plans to continue; specifically more and larger photos capturing the excitement and passion of our PCA-OCR members driving their Porsches through different and challenging courses. Interested? Inspired to check it out? Believe me, whether you’re planning, participating, learning or observing, you’ll get a friendly warm PCA-OCR welcome at any Autocross event. Need an example? Check out the “AX August 20, 2017 PCA-OCR at the ‘Monaco of Autocross’ San Pedro LA Outer Harbor, Berth 46” with a fresh course design provided by Michael Oest. Speaking of “AX”, one of its most devoted and involved drivers is Bob Scheussler who’s involved his family with the sport; and in “Pfun Pfacts” you’ll see Bob was the recipient of PCA’s 2012 Family of the Year and owned a variety of Porsches throughout the years. Continuing the family theme, our President Greg Lush often signs off referencing People Porsche Passion, so who better to write about the new addition to his “family” – a new Macan. Also, I think you’ll really enjoy “My PEC Experience” as Christian Asis shares his Dad and Son joining him in his Porsche adventures.
If you wonder do people really stumble into those amazing garage finds? – wait until you read Woody Dike’s story of finding a ’59 Porsche for $2200. And to those that Porsche is an aspirational dream, read James Lee “For the Love of Porsche” and John Sagud’s “What’s in My Garage.” Traveling comes in all forms, long and short-term; so join 14 OCR members as Judy Lech chronicles the Porsche Parade to Spokane, WA, and then locally pretend you’re one of the “rallistas” participating in another one of Larry Moore’s extremely popular Gimmick Rally’s starting in Santa Ana and ending in Brea. There’s a lot more inside with Don Chapman’s Threshold Braking and Braking Correctly, Bruce Herrington’s Book Review, Rice’s Ramblings, Barry Michaels’ inside look at the Pando Award, and Denny Asbury’s thoughts about your Porsche’s true identity while in your garage! Before signing off, it’s a privilege to welcome our two new advertisers, Autobahn Adventures and Shift Bespoke to our PCA-OCR family and I hope they’re able to visit one of our meetings soon! Best, Marcia Salans “Every Member Has A Story” “Every Porsche Has A Story”
October 2017 | PANDO 7
8 PANDO | October 2017
Book Review Story by Bruce Herrington
Bobby’s got a brand-new car
by Zidrou, artwork by Sebastian Chebret, published 9/26/17, by Words and Pictures, Lake Forest,CA. It must be admitted, up front, that this book has no Porsche content. It is not a book for Porschephiles to own and read, but it could have an important place in the perpetuation of the ‘car hobby’. Many marque clubs today report declining membership. Where once teenagers bought cars before they were old enough to apply for driver’s licenses, and showed up at the DMV on the very day of their eligibility, it is now reported that many teenagers wait years beyond their eligibility, to apply for driver’s licenses. It has even been postulated that due to Uber and Lyft, total car ownership in 2020 will be less than in 2015. And it has been reported that Google/Alphabet already has ‘numerous’ self-driving cars zooming employees from building to building amongst its Silicon Valley operations. Modern cars, even the non-self-driving ones, tend to be self-propelled computerson-wheels. Where once a few wrenches and a screw driver or two would put a mechanic in business, now it takes a computer, and a specialized one at that. The ‘shade tree mechanic’ of the John Muir How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive (arguably the first of the ‘complete idiot’ books) is now the guy with [only] a home computer. Many current TV commercials for cars tout their sound systems, their driversupport sensor systems, systems to relieve drivers from the effort of parking the car, etc., but say nothing about drivability, performance, and absolutely nothing about maintainability or, perish the thought, hopup ability.
What is there in all of the above to generate interest in the car hobby, to promote the mystique of certain marques (i.e. Porsche), to preserve the value of ‘collector cars’, or even acknowledge the joy of driving? Many, cultural/political movements have recognized/promoted the need to inculcate adherence to their principles in its youth at very tender ages, in order to preserve and promote their cause. Why should the car hobby, and the Porsche Club in particular, not adopt a similar philosophy and start today, to germinate and nurture the Porschephiles of tomorrow? Bobby is a book not for Porschephiles to read and enjoy, but to gift to their progeny in hopes of developing Porschephiles for the future. The story takes Bobby (a 10? year old) from his decision to buy a car “that goes VAROOM! for real”, to cruising through town and chauffeuring his parents (who are ordered to wear seat belts), home from their respective jobs. Bobby purchases everything “with his magic card (the one that pays for everything)”. Bobby enjoys the drive, but the book says nothing about
the satisfactions of DIY maintenance/ repair, the thrill of competition, or the social interaction of showing a car. Bobby’s got a brand-new car is hardbound with 32, 9x10 inch, highly graphic pages (e.g. the cover). With large type and short sentences it is intended for readers of 5-8 years old. As I remember, at that and slightly more advanced age, I loved getting books for Christmas. I have mixed emotions about endorsing this book as a means of motivating a new generation of car enthusiasts. I support the message that cars are nice, but cannot condone the sloppy English used in the title. By the time you read this, the book should be available for $17.95 from your favorite bookseller (ask for it) or from www. quatroknows.com
October 2017 | PANDO 9
Where Good Is Not Enough Hergesheimer MotorSports has been dedicated to providing top quality service for Porsche automobiles exclusively since 1979. Expert mechanical repair and maintenance are the cornerstones of our business. Full factory specified maintenance to engine and transmission rebuilds and everything in between, are all performed in our local facility, in the heart of Orange County. Hergesheimer Motorsports, where good is simply not good enough!
Hergesheimer Motorsports 20612 Cañada Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630 949 458-7223 hergesheimer.com
HERGESHEIMER M
O
T
O
R
S
P
O
R
T
S
ASK HOW YOU CAN INVEST IN MAILBOX MONEY PROPERTIES AND RECEIVE A GUARANTEED MONTHLY INCOME. NO MANAGEMENT • NO MAINTENANCE NO EXPENSES • NO TAXES
CATHERINE ROBINSON
(949) 637-2924 CR@CatherineRobinson.com CatherineRobinson.com National Council of Exchangors
10 PANDO | October 2017
BUY. SELL. INVEST.
RESIDENTIAL | RETAIL COMMERCIAL GROUP INVESTMENTS | EXCHANGES LOCAL & NATIONAL EXPERTISE FOR 30 YEARS CalBRE#00629782 . Michael Strand, Broker BRE#01175766.
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL SHOPPING CENTERS
PORSCHE PEOPLE : Pfun Pfacts Up close and personal with Bob Scheussler
An OCR member since 1998, his family is the recipient of PCA’s 2012 Family of the Year Award. Since the early 2000’s, Bob and his family have been involved and instrumental to the success of OCR’s Autocross. Bob has held Autocross positions of registration, timing, co-chair and now Emeritus. Bob’s tireless hours, effort and energy toward something he loves, including fast German cars, is certainly evident. Have you experienced Autocross lately? Bob always wanted a ‘true sports car,’ so Porsche was the logical choice with his first Porsche being a 912 Soft-Window Targa. He’s only owned eleven Porsche’s over the years! His current stable contains a ’10 Cayenne Transsyberia, ’13 Boxster and an ’85 911 Carrera (track car). But, these will probably not be his last! Bob did mention his favorite Porsche is a 993 C4/S Coupe because of its awesome smooth lines and it being the last of the air-cooled engines. His favorite thing about OCR / Autocross? The people, camaraderie, friendship and driving!
October 2017 | PANDO 11
DRIVING SKILLS Story by Don Chapman Photos by Paul Novotne
How to Drive Fast Using Your Brakes
This Brakes are very powerful devices designed to decelerate and stop your car. With each new generation of automobiles, braking systems and their ability to stop your car have increasingly improved. We have come a long way from the drum brakes of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, to the powerful rotor and caliper (Disk Brake) set up available in most cars today.
Regardless of the exact brake setup on your new or older Porsche, there are a few braking concepts that must be mastered to be faster on the track.
Most everyone understands the basics of braking.
Threshold braking is the art of slowing your Porsche down the quickest possible way by maintaining the optimal amount of brake force. In other words, applying enough brake pressure to stop the car without going beyond the “threshold” of your tires traction circle. Reaching your personal braking threshold limit is not easy to master and requires a great deal of practice.
Braking performance is basically determined by our Porsches’ mechanical systems and driver input. The driver first applies pressure on the brake pedal; the pedal pressure creates hydraulic pressure then enables the brake caliper to squeeze a disk (rotor), which slows the wheel. The wheel, of course, is covered with a tire rubber compound that then provides the final point of friction to the road surface that in turn, slows or stops the car. It is important to note that most of the stopping force in all vehicles comes from the front brakes/wheels/tires. 12 PANDO | October 2017
The first and most basic concept to master is Threshold Braking.
Some of you may be asking if learning the art of Threshold braking is necessary in this age of technological wizardry, specifically ABS (Anti lock Brake System). The simple answer is yes. The Anti lock systems on all cars, no matter how modern, are reactionary systems. They detect the onset of a locking
wheel and release the brake pressure until grip is restored to that wheel. ABS only steps in when the driver has gone beyond the threshold of available grip for the tires. In other words, if the ABS system has kicked in, it means you have made a mistake and Dr. Porsche is stepping in to save you. While the new ABS systems react very quickly, threshold braking to your car’s maximum traction limit without triggering the ABS, will save you time around the track.
Braking correctly actually starts with how you take your foot off the throttle.
You do not want to abruptly lift off the throttle. You do want to gently ease off the throttle quickly! Then you can begin to apply brake pressure, until you reach the maximum threshold braking for your Porsche. This is where practice comes to play. Because you will be using the maximum brake pressure, there is a danger
of going beyond your Porsche’s threshold of grip. If you brake too hard coming into a turn and lock up the front wheels, those of you without ABS will lose all steering control. Those of you with ABS will feel a sudden vibration in the brake peddle as the ABS system modulates the braking pressure to keep the wheels from locking up. To correct braking lock up, you must ease your foot off the brake pedal to regain control and then reapply brake pressure to continue braking. Simple, in theory, but not so easy when you are trying to slow your car down from 120mph to 30mph for the upcoming hairpin turn. Fortunately, you can practice your braking skills on the street. Try to control your braking so that you or a passenger cannot feel the point when you lift off the throttle and apply the brakes. Try to modulate the brakes so that you or a passenger cannot feel the exact point when the car comes to a complete stop. On an empty street or parking lot, try to apply the maximum brake pressure to the point of lock. How much pressure did
it take to make your wheels lock up or to engage the ABS system. When you get to that point of losing traction, work on easing off the brakes and reapplying brake pressure to stop in the fastest possible time. Practice this technique as many times as it takes to learn just how your Porsche will react to extreme braking inputs, and until you can threshold brake reliably without locking the wheels or setting off the ABS. Learning how to threshold brake and understanding your Porsche’s amazing braking capabilities will help you to become a much better driver.
BMW-Mini
Mercedes Benz
Porsche
Audi
Modern Porsche Experts Your Dealer Alternative
INTEGRITYMOTORCAR.com 714. 279.1156
22935 Savi Ranch Pkwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92887 EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE A SPECIALIST MAKES
14 PANDO | October 2017
Blue Seal of Excellence RECOGNIZED BUSINESS
Porsche Riverside Series Sponsor since 2008
SUNDAY, OCT. 15.......... EL TORO FIELDS SUNDAY, NOV. 12.......... EL TORO FIELDS SUNDAY, DEC. 10..........ANAHEIM STADIUM PARKING LOT
To contact Autocross Co-chairs: Please email Bruce at : Bpautowerkes@gmail.com Or Eric at : epb89@cox.net
October 2017 | PANDO 15
AUTO-X CORNER
August 20, 2017 PCA-OCR Autocross
PCA-OCR “Monaco of Autocross”, San Pedro, LA Outer Harbor Berth 46. Walter’s Porsche of Riverside 2017 Auto-X Championship Series Story by Bruce Powers, Photos by Paul Novotne For the second month in a row, PCAOCR autocross participants were treated to a beautiful day by the sea in San Pedro. The 7th event of the 2017 Walter’s Porsche of Riverside Autocross Championship Series took place at Berth 46 of the outer LA Harbor. With a light breeze and mostly sunny skies, the PCA-OCR members enjoyed a fantastic day of fun, camaraderie, and everything Porsche and Autocross. We start out by thanking our Series Sponsor, Walter’s Automotive Group, and Porsche of Riverside for their support of the program! Additionally, thanks to our 2017 Series Support Sponsors GMG and MOMO of Italy. Don and Jody Chapman of Surterre Properties were the Event Day Sponsor. Located in Newport Beach, they handle real estate transactions. Don was on hand to address the Porsche Autocross crowd and promote their personal touch to the business of real estate.
16 PANDO | October 2017
The Autocross Crew appreciates the support of all our sponsors and especially the commitment that our recurring day of event sponsors has made to the event over the years! We always have first-time participants, this event being no exception. The people that are new to the event are always impressed with the friendly attitude, the jovial kidding and the FUN that everyone is having. The Instruction they receive is always done in a manner that allows them to grow as a driver while having the time of their life in their Porsche. We changed things up a bit this event, starting and finishing in a different area than the previous two events at San Pedro, which made more room for the paddock. Also, we had a new course designer, special thank you to Michael Oest! It’s great to have fresh and different perspectives on course designs. The course was short in elapsed time
and just under the half mile distance. Because of this, we added laps and everyone received 15 laps of fun instead of the usual 12! The common theme is FUN and Friends. Friends that are made at the events throughout the year and the fun everyone is having, even when not driving. It’s fun and rewarding for the instructors to help the newbies to improve and get faster and better. It’s tremendously rewarding for instructors to coach more seasoned Autocross drivers through the course and help them realize gains in time; as well as car control and understanding of the course to become more competitive at the discipline. Fantastic Fun for those learning better how to manage their car while at the same time testing their driving skills. Fun finding out what it’s like to have complete control over the car and yet making it “dance” on the course. Fun competing with fellow drivers for
Track Walk
The Finish line and chute during the track walk - If this is what you see while driving you are about to run over the timing equipment!
Tech line at 6:30am, Allen Ward and Jerry Griffin
Race prepared Boxster driven by Allen Ward, co-driven by Robert Smith Control Clinic Group Lineup.
Steve Abbott, “Mr. Track Walk� imparting his Knowledge and wit along with Jerry Griffin chiming in and Brian Cooner chalking the course
October 2017 || PANDO 17 March 2017
Fantastic Fun for those learning better how to manage their car Autocross Chair Emeritus Don Chapman talking the finer points over coffee with Corner worker Chief Dennis Wolfe, Jerry Griffin and Art Haynie in the background.
while at the same time testing their driving skills.
class wins, top time of the day, as well as the BRI = Bragging Rights Index, or Bench Racing Index, a system that handicaps cars to see who has the best time regardless of car. Unless of course you are not driving a Boxster/Cayman, then it is the Boxster Rigged Index!
Kurt Ressler, August BRI top dog in his 1999 Boxster “lil Bastard” getting ready to start .
Top Time of Day went to Michael Oest driving his 2007 GT3. The non-Porsche class or X class went to a newbie to our ranks, Darin Nishimura, who just beat out long time PCA-OCR competitor, Steve Abbott. And the Top Gun / BRI / Boxster Rigged Index went to Kurt Ressler driving a Boxster! Second in BRI was Erik Hagendijk driving a Boxster. Third in BRI was Michael Oest driving his GT3. Thank you again to our 2017 Autocross Championship Series Sponsor Walter’s
18 PANDO | October 2017
Porsche of Riverside, and our Series Support Sponsors GMG and Momo of Italy, and last but not least our Event Day Sponsor Don and Jody Chapman, Surterre Properties. Our Next two events of our 2017 Autocross Series will be on the Runway at El Toro. Drum roll please, our December event is slated to take place at the parking lot of Anaheim Stadium, the Big A! More on that in the next Pando issue. We welcome all PCA Members to come out and see what Autocross is about. Feel free to contact the event chairs for more information. Contact the author: bpautowerkes@gmail.com
Eric Budai, Co Chair of Autocross, driving his orange 1976 Porsche 911
Stephen Hens, Instructor/driver, driving his 1980 911SC
The Grid: OCR Porsches waiting to get on course.
Quynh Nguyen in his Yellow 2013 Boxster S at the start line
A 911 and Cayman Snaking their way through the finish.
October 2017 || PANDO 19 March 2017 Erik Hagendijk, 2016 BRI Top Gun driver, pushing his 2014 Boxster S past the cones Chad Sage in his GT4 Control Clinic Group Lineup.
Thinking of Going Green?
Buy an expensive Porsche, not an expensive solar system. Make an informed choice. Solar 911 will show you the differences in a huge selection of panels. Lease, loan, cash, tax credit, kWh, net metering, high efficiency, break even point, ROI. I will explain all the options. Call today!
949-690-6876
20 PANDO | October 2017
SOLAR 911 Jim Sladeck MBA, PCA OC member jimsladeck@gmail.com
October 2017 | PANDO 21
PORSCHE
Who hasn’t walked into their garage and admired the sleeping creature that Porsche
has invented for those with imagination? The creature can come alive with the turn of a key, and lurking within the exciting growling sounds is the fantasy of an animal that is both supple and beautiful. At the same time, there is a hidden excitement that can flash from the creature with lightning speed and expose the danger lurking in the mechanical monster. Too much? I don’t think so.What Porsche lover has not fantasized as they snuggle down into the racing seat and absorb the gentle vibrations that they are now controlling a beautiful creature that is capable of epic and heroic adventure. After all….It only takes a little Imagination and Fantasy. ’
22 PANDO | October 2017
&
Story by Denny Asbury Images by Denny Asbury Scott Starkey
October 2017 | PANDO 23
24 PANDO | October 2017
October 2017 | PANDO 25
62nd F
ourteen OCR members headed to the Pacific Northwest area to participate in the Porsche Parade. Along with others, we drove approximately 1,300 miles each way. Many from South County were also going to do some traveling to Yellowstone and other areas while in the Pacific Northwest area. I solicited comments and photos from those attending to be included in this article. Malcolm Macondray said “he didn’t win anything but did very well in the Volunteer’s Drawing Goodie Bag.” It was a Parade and that equals people and Porsches, lots of both! There were old friends and acquaintances
26 PANDO | October 2017
to see again, as well as new people to meet and chat with and look for at future parades. The facilities were great and Spokane, plus the surrounding countryside, were great to explore. I took advantage of the return leg to take all two lane roads south until connecting with Interstate 5 in Oregon. Great roads and vistas that I had much to myself for long periods. Oh, did I mention, it was hot?” Stephan Hans did quite a lot of volunteering and Concours judging which keeps the flow of events moving.
OCR Trophy and Awards
Story by Judy Lech Photos by Eileen Young
Gimmick Rally – Out of 157 entrants, Barry & Denise Michaels took 11th place and Pete & Judy Lech were 13 in the 2-person category that was a 116 mile trek through beautiful scenery and easy backroads, checking in at points along the way by drawing one card and adding up the roll of the dice. There was also a quiz and an odometer check that would be included in the final tally. It all ended at the real western town of Wallace, Idaho, better known as “The Silver Capital of the World,” and there is also a popular marked spot in the road with the sign that designates that “This is the center of the Universe”. Concours – Held in beautiful Riverfront Park, which is situated along the banks of the Spokane River, where there was more than enough room to be able to display the cars by models. Pete & Judy Lech received a second place in 911 PP06 Touring. Club Award- The winner of the PCA Best Overall Newsletter, Betty Jo Turner Award, went to Orange Coast Region, Garey Cooper, and Pando. Denise & Barry accepted the award for our club.
Porsche Parade Spokane, Washington
The Parade being held in the Pacific Northwest area brought out a great number of first Parade participants, who were all eager to see what this fantastic event was all about. One of the great perks for going to a Parade is making contact with friends and acquaintances you only get to see maybe once a year. Pete and I were very lucky to have meals to share and time to gab between events with former OCR members who now reside in Oregon: Dianne & Lon Jackson, Dave &
October 2017 | PANDO 27
PCA=OCR member Dennis Varnum 06 C2S. Porsche Parade drive to Schweitzer Mountain, very twisty roads en route.
It was a Parade. And that equals people and Porsches. Lots of both!
28 PANDO | October 2017
PANDO Receives
National Honor and Recognition
PANDO was recognized by PCA as the best overall regional newsletter in the nation during 2016, and was awarded the Betty Jo Turner Award at the 62nd Porsche Parade held in Spokane, WA. Betty Jo Turner, the award’s namesake, is a freelance writer specializing in Porsche. For 43 years, Betty was the editor-in-chief of Porsche Panorama, the magazine of the Porsche Club of America; then retiring from that position at the end of 2012. She was named a Grand Marshal of Porsche’s Rennsport Reunion III. Betty has written for Christophorus and other periodicals as well as participated in book projects on the subject of Porsche. Denise Michaels accepted the award on behalf of the Orange Coast Region during the Mobil 1 Checkpoint (Rally) party and banquet.
Story by Barry Michaels Photos by Denise Michaels and Marcia Salans
October 2017 | PANDO 29
Visit our brand new dealership. Now located at 8423 Indiana Ave Riverside, CA
Visit our website for a full video tour WaltersPorsche.com • 866.365.2030
Porsche Riverside A Walter’s Automotive Company Official sponsor 30 PANDO | October 2017
of the Porsche Club of America Orange Coast Region.
Porsche Riverside is here with a brand new state of the art dealership full of some of the best hand-picked inventory in the nation. As a dealer with a reputation for excellence and customer service Porsche Riverside is proud to welcome all PCA members and anyone else to come by and see the dealership ďŹ rst hand. PCA members deserve the best Porsche dealership. Porsche Riverside stands ready to serve you. Porsche Riverside 91
DEALER OF
DEALER OF
THE YEAR
THE YEAR
91 TUSTIN
RIVERSIDE
CORONA
15
55
215
MORENO VALLEY
60
261
IRVINE
UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA 2016 & 2015 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
LAKE FOREST
2016 & 2015
5
241
October 2017 | PANDO 31
SANORANAPL PCA/OCR August 2017 Gimmick Rally
Story and Photos by Larry Moore
The
morning was overcast and warmer than normal as we arrived at Original Mike’s in downtown Santa Ana for the start of the rally. And even though Gloria and I arrived a bit early, several Porsches were already on site. I love to see eager members! The day before, on Saturday at noon, we had 15 RSVPs in hand so I printed 25 copies of the paperwork knowing some nonRSVPs would show; and they did, 8 of them. So, at 8:45am Gloria opened registration and registered 23 cars. Once registration was complete, I began an extended Driver’s Meeting because this group of Rallistas was about 50% first-time participants. As a result, I discussed the challenges inherent in this event in some depth: 1) navigating the Rally Route following the Route Instructions which were presented in the form of “tulip symbols” (see attached), 2) the rules about identifying Photo Objects (12 of which were included) and the procedure for recording their locations for scoring, 3) the On Route Questions which consisted of counting Railroad Crossings, Bridges the route passed under, ARCO stations past on the left and right, and the number times the route “drove-on” specified roads, and separately, the number of times the route drove “across” specified roads. All in all, from a scoring perspective, the perfect score would be 26 correct answers. At approximately 9:45, the Rallistas were on their way. The route left Original Mike’s and headed north through Santa Ana, then into Orange with a turn around the traffic circle and then north past Chapman College into Placentia. From Placentia, the route transitioned west into Fullerton past Cal State University, then proceeded north up past St. Jude’s Hospital and into the Laguna Lake area. From the Lake area, the route lead up Brea Canyon into Diamond Bar, then east into Chino, and finally back south down Carbon Canyon to the Finish in Brea at the Claim Jumper restaurant.
32 PANDO | October 2017
Well, all went well until Car #1 tried to enter Brea Canyon which was completely closed due to a serious accident which occurred just a short time before. As it turned out, the loss of this leg of the rally wasn’t critical to the success of the rally. Basically, the work-around routing solutions was for the members to head east to the 57 Freeway, then proceed northerly to either the Diamond Bar interchange or Pathfinder interchange, exit the freeway and pick up the rally route on Diamond Bar at Pathfinder. Some of the members called me and I played “traffic controller” and some figured it out on their own. I was very impressed how many of the members, virtually all, 1) wanted to continue on the rally and 2) how many did so. This road closure slowed down the progress of the members and delayed their finishes, but because time is not an issue in these events, “no harm, no foul”. As a matter of fact, this delay tended to smooth out the following problem which was that the restaurant did not have our seating ready due to the slowness of the large party ahead of us. This delay was noticeable, but not serious. Once inside the restaurant, in the air-conditioning, (it was 90 in the parking lot) with a cold glass of beer, all was well. Gloria did her normal great job of scoring the members efforts, and with the help of Dennis and Carol Howey we compiled the Placement List. With this list in hand, I was able to announce the winners. The Winners: The Gold Medal went to the team of Mark Johnson (a veteran) and Kathy Rafferty with a corrected score of 21. The Silver Medal went to the team of Julia Husting (a veteran) and Jeremy Huff with a score of 19. And the Bronze Medal went to; I believe a team new to this event, Rudy Penlosa and Henry McFarland with a score of 17. Supplementing the medals, we distributed $10 Starbucks gift cards to the winners. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all the competitors for coming out and supporting this club activity. Your participation makes our club work. Thank you, Larry Moore
LACFULLAHA
DIA CHIBRA
A Gimmick Rally focused on north-central Orange County.
October 2017 | PANDO 33
My PEC Adventure
Story and Photos by Christian Asis
The 914 has been both maligned and coveted over the years
by owners Earlier this year my Dad, son and I stopped by the newly opened Porsche Experience Center (“PEC”) in Carson, on our way home from an awesome day spent exploring the USS Iowa. I have to commute from my Irvine office to downtown LA approximately once a month, and I’d been eagerly following the progress of PEC’s construction. The PEC is spectacular inside and out, and three generations of Asis males came away with big smiles on their faces even though we hadn’t done anything other than look around. Fast forward to Saturday July 22nd. Thanks to the support and generosity of my wife, I was back in Carson to make a dream come true! This time the trusty and practical Honda van that made the previous trip with the three of us was home in the driveway, and my Dad and I carpooled from Dana Point in my 2016 Cayman GT4, because my wife had booked a 90-minute GT4 experience for me! The folks at PEC were thoughtful enough to reserve a Guards Red GT4 for
34 PANDO | October 2017
me, nearly identical to mine! Oscar, my instructor, greeted me inside and asked a lot good questions which seemed focused on how much driving experience I have and what was I hoping to get out of this opportunity. Turns out, it’s a small world! Oscar’s dad is the owner/proprietor of a fairly recognizable tuning/race shop that used to specialize in Honda/Acura vehicles. Twenty-five years ago (and probably before Oscar was even born), I took my then nearly brand new 1992 Acura Integra GS-R to his dad’s shop for suspension work. I would later find out, first hand, that Oscar is one hell of a driver; but I was immediately comfortable with him and liked how he was working to make sure I got the most out of this experience.
We left my dad in the air-conditioned comfort and walked out into the very hot late morning sunshine. Thankfully, Oscar had already started the car and fired up the AC. As I sunk into the beautiful light-weight carbon bucket seats, I felt immediately at home. Other than some small details, this GT4 looked, felt, and smelled exactly like my own car. We started my session running through various “exercises” including the acceleration straight (which has an awesome, mini-Carousel which is intended to mimic the famous Nordschleife on the Nurburgring) and the low-friction circle (basically a giant, super slippery skid pad). Some of the exercises would be familiar to anyone who has attended the annual Driver’s Education Autocross day that begins the PCA autocross season. I particularly enjoyed the challenge of the black ice simulator and was shocked at how much difference going 28 mph in the wet can be vs. going 25 mph in the wet. My favorite exercise however, was the low friction handling course because who wouldn’t love linking power-
October 2017 | PANDO 35
induced oversteer in multiple corners? It was also cool to see how different the car handled each of these exercises as we gradually turned off the electronic safety nets. My personal GT4 is a third car so I don’t drive it in the rain (primarily based on horror stories I’ve read about the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2’s wet/cold weather behavior), and I quickly learned first-hand that their reputation isn’t totally undeserved. The balance of the GT4 is sublime and the dry weather traction is incredible but these Michelin tires are very unforgiving in the wet. We eventually moved to the handling circuit. Oscar was quick to point out that this was not meant to be a race track, per se, but more of a high speed, challenging road course. Oscar drove the first two laps. His first lap was deliberately slow as he pointed out passing zones, brake markers, apexes, etc. His second lap was “at speed” and while I could tell he wasn’t going full gusto, I’m not going to lie, I got a little nervous. I’m not a terrible driver, but it was AMAZING how much
36 PANDO | October 2017
faster a good driver is than an armchair hero like me. While I got a bunch of hot laps in and I was stoked that I definitely improved in several sections of the course, I am bummed that I never got one “clean” lap. It was however, EXTREMELY gratifying to pass two separate GT3’s and a new Turbo S. Granted that’s my ego talking since both cars should be able to peel the doors off my GT4 with equal drivers but still, I learned how my car behaves when really pushed, and I got a far better appreciation for the quality of the product. Lap after lap in 100 degree weather, and there was no brake-fade, no problems with oil pressure or coolant temp’s, the only thing getting fatigued was the driver. I had a brief re-cap session with Oscar where he helped walk me through the areas I improved and the areas that I still need to work on (I never look far enough down the road). I found it took nearly 30 minutes for the adrenaline of my experience to run its course through my body so I was very glad that I had reserved a table for lunch at 917.
The service at 917 was excellent, and while I would have loved to indulge in one of the adult beverages offered, I had a long drive back to Dana Point ahead of me, so I stuck to iced tea with my Kobe burger. There were some nice touches to the meal, like butter pats shaped like 911’s, and both our meals (my Dad had salmon) were perfectly prepared and well presented. All in all, a nice meal with my old man was a really pleasant way to finish our Porsche Experience.
October 2017 | PANDO 37
For the Love of Porsche Story by James Lee
Track Tour at the Festival of Speed at the California Speedway on April 23, 2017.
I can’t remember exactly when I started loving cars, but it was at a very young age of Matchbox and Hot Wheels in grade school. My favorite toy car was a black Porsche 928 “bump and go.” It ran on batteries and had a set of castors in the underbody that redirected the car whenever it hit a wall. I do remember how I loved the way the 928 looked and the big, bold “PORSCHE” written clearly in the back and on the windows. I think I spent more time looking and admiring the car rather than playing with it. The 928 design was unlike anything I have seen on the road in the early 80’s. In 1986, one of my uncles purchased a second-hand orange 1976 911 coupe. Although the 911 shared no design similarities with the 928, I personally thought the 911 was even more beautiful than the 928 with the unique fastback design that made the 911 such an icon. I recall my uncle boasting about the high maintenance costs, how fast the car was, and how driving the car connected him to 38 PANDO | October 2017
the road. He made it sound as if the high cost of ownership and maintenance was a rite of passage with his 911. Although I don’t remember ever riding in his car, I do remember my uncle letting me sit in the black leather interior, and I was in awe with all the gauges and switches that I’d never seen before in a regular car. It wasn’t until the early 1990’s in high school when the movie “No Man’s Land” starring Charlie Sheen was on cable TV that my fascination with the Porsche 911 became an obsession. My favorite part of the movie was the chase scene with the silver 930 Turbo. The way the 930 sped away, the shot of the big wide wheels and fenders, and the Turbo whale tail delighted all of my senses. The car was stunning and beautiful! That scene alone cemented the 911 as my favorite car of all time, beating out Lamborghinis and Ferraris of the day.
Owning a Porsche however, was just a pipe dream for me growing up in Los Angeles. Being raised by our grandparents, our family struggled financially and owning a car, any car, was a luxury. After graduating college, meeting my wife, raising two kids, owning a home, working for a great company, owning a successful business, and saving enough money, it was time for me to pursue my dream 911. In the late summer of 2016, I began shopping for a low-mileage 997.2 C2 base coupe with a 6 speed manual for under $50K as a weekend driver. With people holding on to 997.2 manuals, the search had been difficult based on all of my criteria. On February 11, 2017, I went to see a Ruby Red 2009 Carrera Base at a small exotic car dealer in Laguna Beach. While the price was right, mileage was low, and the car drove wonderfully, I wasn’t personally too thrilled with the exterior color. Before I walked out, the dealer showed me an immaculate, gorgeously retro-inspired 2009 Cream
My love of Porsche started at a young age.
White Carrera S! It had only 19K miles, sand beige leather interior, and with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It was fully loaded with vented and heated seats as well as the Sport Chrono Package. He opened the door and I was pleasantly greeted with the illuminated door panel that read “Carrera S” in a mesmerizing cool white hue. This small detail quickly became one of my favorite features of the car. He handed me the keys for a test drive. After punching it on second gear on the glorious 3.8 liter flat six up the 133 Hwy, I knew this car was “the one”. It was $9K over my budget, but boy was it worth it! As of this writing, this 911 is by far the best car I have ever owned!
My first Porsche, a 2009 Carrera S.
A 6-speed manual gearbox was a must for me. I have been driving manuals since I was 16.
The illuminated entry is one of my favorite features.
Early Love Affair with Porsches Story and Photos by Woody Dike
I
became enamored with the Porsche automobile while working on a world history project paper in high school in 1958. An early article gave inspirational accounts of the rear engine layout and superior handling, and even a hand-drawn skeletal cutaway. After my own replication of the cutaway at a larger scale, I was fully into the components and sexy shape of this machine. Five years later, while in college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Architecture, I was fortunate to obtain a ride from a family friend who was an architect in his ‘59 silver roadster up Highway 1 to Big Sur to see a home he’d designed that was on a bluff overlooking a lake and black swans. As I was 20 years old, I wasn’t impressed - but the Porsche with the top down roaring under the redwoods - really did me in! Prior to the fall quarter and returning home to Claremont, I happened to look in the local rag (“The Courier”) in the ads and what was at the top of the list? …’59 Porsche Coupe…$2500! 40 PANDO | October 2017
My mind was ablaze as I had $2200 which I’d saved from several summer jobs. I called the number and yes, the car was still for sale. It was located in the garage of a local doctor some four blocks from my parent’s home. I walked over to the address and met the older gentleman. He told me his son played the commodities markets, had gone to Europe on some large winnings, and now had losses and needed to sell the car to return home. Walking to the rear of the property he opened a single car garage and there was a dusty, but beautiful Reutter black coupe with red interior. The man’s son was a skier, and the car had some chain chipping
around the wheel wells and one rear fender damage, but the interior was clean. Next day I called my best friend who was a car fanatic to come look, and I checked into insurance. We drove the car and it was a little bomb! We looked it over carefully and determined it needed tires, body and paint work. I offered the Doctor $2200. He said he would wire his son. That evening I received a call from the doctor that I had a deal!
PCA-OCR Saturday August 19, 2017 Porsches and Pastries PCA-OCR members enjoying Porsches and Pastries, our newest 3rd Saturday event at Enderle Center in Tustin.
42 PANDO | October 2017
Cone Zone Update by Rob Greene / Photo by Gary Labb
Thank you to all who have participated in the previous cone zone series. We hope it has added to the enjoyment of the Breakfast Club meeting at Original Mike’s. We’ll continue model types and different types of equipment. A special thank you to everyone who provided ideas for this third cone zone series.
The plan for the monthly Cone Zone themes follows: • October: Any Porsches with 15” – 17” diameter wheels • November: Any Porsches with 18” diameter wheels • December: Any Porsches with 19” diameter wheels • January 2018: No Porsche Alley Cone Zone – Attend the OCR Brunch! • February 2018: Any Porsche with 20” and up diameter wheels
Cone Zone Themes
We hope October 2017 - February 2018 is self-explanatory. Then the multitude of Porsche and non-Porsche wheel types displayed in October-December 2017 and February 2018 should provide a lot of different looks for all to see. I hope we all continue to have fun with the Cone Zone. Don’t forget to check the Pando for any schedule revisions.
October 2017 | PANDO 43
44 PANDO | October 2017
RICE’S
Ramblings Story and Photos by Lee Rice
Looking for an electrical supply company in Germany, I ran across this. A pristine 906 you may think? A new vintage racer? Fanatic collector auction hound? Nope. Guess again. See the neat engine. PS This is Not a Mezger Motor Now coming back to our old Porsches to surprise us all. Any guesses out there? Come on you may respond??? OR this reported new thing? The world is a changing.
But this “new engine” 4.0L, 500 HP, N/A engine supposedly has some MEZGER in it ??
THE BEST FOR THE LAST as no need for new gadgets to inspire us:
Porsche Milestone: One-millionth 911 rolls off the production line
heart of the Porsche brand: The 911. In Zuffenhausen today, the one-millionth model rolled off the production line. “This car is useless” YES , Dr. Ing. Helmut Bott did say this. However, that was what got him, and a lot of others started on the 901’s first of “zillions” of upgrades, and that has gone on for what? 53 years, and is going on, tomorrow. “It is turning out rather well, don’t you think?” - L. F. Rice G-Series Electrical Upgrades
AS I have promised, I have finished my first electrical UpGrades for the G-series 911/930. Now I can report what I think is the simplest and safest UpGrade one can do for a 911/930.
It is the archetypal sports car for everyday driving, and a style icon that is unmistakable as both the face and
1st of all, the reason I did this is because the inability of the small ATG German (1940s-ish) fuses and their screw terminal connection to handle the high electrical loads of the 1970s and ‘80s. There was simply more stress on the electrical
system than the old fuses and round relays, can safely handle. For those purists who dearly must keep everything original, 1st: Good luck and I strongly suggest you, or your service tech carefully inspect all your fuses, screw terminals, spring mount clips, and wire connections. Fuses: They all should look bright red, blue, yellow or white. Not faded from heat and age. The Bosch ® ATS ceramic - metal fuse contacts need to be bright and clean to pass enough amperage (electrical power) through to the screw terminal. With high loads from power seats, power windows, air conditioning, and fuel pumps, this overloads an old design and weak fuse system. Old, worn, tired fuses and their screw terminals and wires get warm, hot, and can fry!! 2nd FUSE PANEL(S): The original fuse panels for the 1965-68, ‘69-‘73 and 1974-1989 911/930 uses a combination October 2017 | PANDO 45
Fig 7. Make up for 21 gang fuse package with added on “connection rail” brass bus S-5 to S-6 S-7 to S-8 and S-9 to S20
Fig 8. Underside of fuse panels and factory popriveted bus strips
Fig 9. Factory ferrules on 6.0cm2 wire
of fuses. We are dealing now with the 1974-’89 system consisting of a 3-Gang, an 8-Gang, and a 10-Gang fuse panels. This makes the forward 21 fuse panel system. 98% of the time they work very well.
If the brass contacts are dull, you can try cleaning with a fine emery cloth (that reddishbrown abrasive sanding cloth, [Hardware store]. It works great. Then wipe off residue with some WD-40 on a clean rag.
3rd: Problems: AGE. After 3-4 decades, the metal contacts lose spring tension against the fuse. The fuse contact being small, has a weak path for current to flow.
INSURE all fuse terminal SCREWS are tight, but first, unscrew the screws, one at a time, and pull out each wire and inspect each wire’s end. You need to do this one wire at a time? You should have nice clean brass terminal end (‘ferrule’) on each wire end.
So the spring terminals look dull? It is also likely they have some corrosion forming on the contacts from airborne moisture. Even slight corrosion reduces voltage flow and anything restricting voltage FLOW makes HEAT! Heat makes everything worse, sometimes in a hurry. PS the upside down brass “U” shaped things are ‘bus strips.’ I install them to show me where the factory bus strips are, UNDERNEATH THE Fuse panel! FIX: Remove each of the fuses and look at them for over-heating, ones that look like dried up worms on the driveway, after a rain shower, junk them. Replace with new fuses, why not just replace all of them? Trash the old ones and also get a few spares. Next, look at the bottom fuse terminal’s spring contact. They all should have a good strong spring force to hold the fuse tightly against the brass screw terminals. THIS IS A MUST!
46 PANDO | October 2017
You do not want to see greenish colored wire ends or loose, frayed, or splintered wire ends. If so, then you need to cut off the bad part and bare about ¼” of fresh clean wire. Then you install the wire end into a correct sized ferrule, a snug fitting metal tube. That fits snugly over the clean, bare wire ends. Then crimp it with a crimp tool. You can find these parts and tools at a quality electrical supply store. Ferrules are available in different sizes for different size wires. JK ELECTRONICS, 6410 Westminster Blvd., just east of the 405.1-714/890-4001, is a great place to find everything for these repairs and modifications. This is a must for a correctly serviced electrical system. It just takes time, but the results are well worth it. PS Solder wire ends keep the wire from splintering, but the solder has no elasticity and the o.e.m. crimped brass ‘ferrules’ have no resilience to hold tension against the screw in the fuse terminal, and that helps keep it tight. Loose wires make heat!
Fig 11. Progression of UpGrades
Fig 12. ATO ‘BLADE”
So these steps above, for most standard 1965- 1989 911s, should keep the fuse system working fine. The later generation of 911SCs, 3.2 Carreras, and 930 Turbo electrical fuse and relays have even more stress on them. They became over loaded with additional electrical accessories over the years. So among many possible fixes and upgrades I have seen, most of them I have been reluctant to use as they had inherited carry-over problems. I have had inquiries about replacing the ceramic German ATS fuses with blade ATO fuses only. “Autogear.com” fuse part is great, but they keep the screw terminals for the wire ends which are on later 911s/930s over-stuffed into the terminal ends. The first upgrades involve replacing the o.e.m. ceramic ATS fuse with a ‘blade’ ATO jumper fuse kit. See fig 9. This is a rubber covered ATO fuse terminal, with cover, ATO fuse, and two red wires at each end. Fig 11 Shows a rough sketch of the original wiring of Porsches battery to fuse, to relay, and on to fuel pumps. Below are rough progression of UpGradesGrades. NOTE: Since the 964, 993 Porsche runs on battery power (30) directly to the relay “30” terminal, then on to its fuse past the relay.* RELAYS: These fuse UpGrades do nothing for the weaker round relays we have now-a-days. The next step is to replace the round relays on the highest load systems: The Fuel Pumps.
Fig 14. MINI relays for Fuel Pump Nr. I & II
” ATO FUSE Jumper fuse kit
Fig 17. BLUE SEA sketch
The ‘round relays’ were originally made by WEHRLE of Germany and worked perfectly for a long, long, time. Now we seem to get only the new ‘world market’ supplied from China relays. (SAD)
Fig 18. A Blue Sea 6-Gang ATO Fuse Panel. For Fuel Pump I & II, Oil Cooler Fan, A/C, and power windows.
Looking for a replacement kit panel, I chose a BLUE SEA marine supplier for
I next replaced the round relays for the Fuel Pump Nr. I and Nr. II. I used new “MINI” RELAYS from TYCO/ AMP. Part number #VF4-5-with metal brackets. These are the same SAE and DIN specification 4 or 5 blade 12 volt 40/30 amp relay as the factory WEHRLE Relays (Porsche Nr. 141-951-253-B). The VF4-5 relay has a mounting boss on the side of the relay for the metal mounting bracket. I used the metal bracket, only I reversed the bracket around to have the bracket in the inside of the fuse/relay panel, and the relay on the outside. The relay’s PLUG CONNECTORS are on the inside of the fuse panel bracket. This enables the relay to easily slide off the metal bracket and out for troubleshooting /replacement, if that is ever needed, and it all fits under the panel cover. With two separate ATO fuses and two separate Mini Relays, the overheating problems were solved. It was not as tidy as I wanted, but it is 100% functional and safe. Next in the pursuit to make it even better, I sourced an ATO 6-Gang fuse panel to replace the high amperage load original ATS fuse panels. I needed to make the new ATO fuse panel fit within the other existing ATS fuse panels and also fit under the plastic electrical panel cover.
their 6-Gang ATO FUSE PANEL.This ATO 6 individual fuse circuit kit also supplies; several bus strips, to combine input or output buses, a clear plastic cover, and spare screws. Blue Sea uses 8/32” x 3/16” stainless Phillips screws and terminals, and requires wires with round ring terminals. Now there won’t be any more stuffing wires into those small holes as in the old screw terminals, and hoping they all stay in there. Blue Sea is aviation grade quality and that is primarily why I chose their ATO fuse panel for a typical upgraded 911 and now a 930 Turbo. As BLUE SEA uses all stainless hardware for ocean use, I did not want a non-magnetic screw to accidentally fall into any terminals or wiring when working on it under power like troubleshooting a live power problem. So, I replaced their screws with steel 8/32” x 3/8”, (slightly longer) steel Phillips screws each with its own crimped on star washers. These work perfectly. For the typical 911 930, I use the Blue Sea only on highest amperage systems;
the S-18, S-19, S-20, and S-21 terminals. However, to make everything fit and have 21 fuses as original, I had to cut down the Blue Sea’s terminal mounting ends (hack saw, works fine) and mount it to the steel panel with two small holes drilled through the Blue Sea Panel and install with small M5 screws, washers, and lock nuts, behind the panel. The PANEL COVER for the Fuse/Relays, I wanted to use the original panel cover, but it left no extra room, it was just a bit too tight of a fit. I bought a black plastic “project box” (3” x 5”) from Amazon and cut 3/8” from the bottom up off, and placed it on the rear most part of the cover, and cut a matching hole out. Then I super glued and silicone sealed the box part into the cut out part of the panel cover. White paint made reading the fuse identifications much easier (think of night time, rain and weak flashlight). Also any overheating is readily evident. This Upgrade insures a neat, simple, and safer, longer use of your Porsche. Further details are available upon request. And next month the FINAL, THE ENGINE PANEL UpGrade. Godspeed Leslie Rice PCA-OCR Technical Editor We welcome all comments, questions, ‘challenges’ or new ideas. Riceturbos@sbcglobal.net October 2017 | PANDO 47
OCR Membership Updates Anniversaries 44 Years
William Perrone & Joyce Perrone
40 Years
Frederick Trueman & Clay Trueman
38 Years
Dave Dimaria & Karen Dimaria
37 Years
Bob Kanaley & Janet Benson
15 Years
Rick Clay Marc Gianzero & Sangeeta Gianzero Gary Paer & Cathy Paer
14 Years
John Dimock & Nathalie Cunningham Brian Sutton & Grace Zambrana-Sutton Richard Wilkes & Barbara Wilkes
13 Years
Edward Kim & Carole Kim
Mark Gautreau Ronald Knievel & Wendy Bugbee
28 Years
12 Years
31 Years
25 Years
Harry Audell & Margaret Audell Mike Mansolino & Linda Mansolino
Dan Creegan & Sue Creegan Nicholes Ghnouly & Anna Ghnouly Ronn Hosmer & Barbara Hosmer John Kanavas & Johnny Kanavas Richard Williams & Ann Williams
24 Years
11 Years
Don Bierce & Mary Bierce
Mark Bartosh Samuel Corliss & Kathrine Corliss Thomas Prine & Kanokrut Prine
23 Years
Gerald Lee & Lisa Szeto Timothy Musick
22 Years
Dave Yotter & Ethan Yotter
21 Years
Scott Brown & Maggie Brown
20 Years
Larry Moore & Gloria Moore
19 Years
Jerald Ainsworth & Sheila Ainsworth Bradley Thalken & Michael Thalken
18 Years
J. Chevallier & John Chevallier Mark Niese Dick Sartor & Marcia Salans
17 Years
John Chakmak & Victoria Chakmak
16 Years
Robert Christie & Stephanie Christie Michael Foy & Judith Foy 48 PANDO | October 2017
Chuck Beverly & Jody Elliott David Frazer & Kathleen Frazer Jeff Kessler Duane Selby & Lya Selby Kray Te & Laura Kane James Valdivieso & Christine Valdivieso Wency Villaluz & Emil Villaluz Steve Witt & Donna Witt
10 Years
Jerry Collazo & Tracey Collazo Larry Kaprielian & Denise Kaprielian L. Pruitt & Rodger Pruitt Emilio Rodriguez & Ryan Rodriguez Peter Ryhlick & Helen Ryhlick
9 Years
Steve Borowski Clifford Crane Joe Litavis Bruce Powers & Jeannine Powers
8 Years
Chris Burdy & Paula Burdy Rick Guerrero David Lee
7 Years
Manuel Goncalves David Hanna & Ginny Hanna Todd Leibl & Elaine Leibl
6 Years
Joe Adorante & Susan Adorante Matt Bernath & Mark Levitt Terry Caldwell Kelly Tribolet
New Members
Stephen Jors Fullerton / 2003 Carrera Jay Diliberto Huntington Beach / 1997 911 Targa Mark Johnson Balboa Island / 1974 914 2.0 Sean Thenard Huntington Beach / 1985 944 Richard Cevallos Villa Park / 2012 Panamera 4S Mark Kemmer Laguna Hills / 2013 Panamera Robert Lewis Rancho Santa Margarita / 2003 Carrera 4S Steven Wagner Santa Ana / 1956 356 Joseph Tu San Clemente / 1988 944S Jim & Susan Yedor Santa Ana / 1998 Boxster Kevin Cao Orange / 2009 Cayman Joseph & Marianne Wittenberg Anaheim / 2016 Boxster Spyder Gary Monroe Laguna Beach / 2009 911 Turbo Cabriolet Steve Lyons Newport Beach / 2009 Carrera Cabriolet
New Member Transfers Jennifer & Elizabeth Patrick Irvine / 2000 Carrera
Dale Christian
To Greg and the BOD Just a shout out to our Board today, all you guys are unbelievable and have the general membership’s thanks of appreciation for all you do. Your inclusion of those of us with differing views was very thoughtful and we can’t thank you enough. We also love our Porsche’s above all, and also realize the good hearted intentions of all club members. I know I can be passionate, but, thank you again, we humbly accept the board’s decision, understand it, and look very forward to the next OCR function.
Idyllwild Tour 2017
SUNDAY SEP 17, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Bonnie Delgado
Looking forward to the trip to Idyllwild with C.L, and the group in September and the Central Coast Spring drive next March!!
Clifford Hampton
Dale, I sincerely appreciate message of appreciation to the Board and their intentions.
Gary Scott
Next time you see a board member, simply say, “Thanks for your time and effort.”. Let’s make a thankless job one of appreciation and support. I was shocked to hear today that only about 10% of members even vote during the board elections. Let’s all get involved and make it a greater club.
Marcia Salans
These are some of the new Goodie Store SUPER COOL items YOU can see at this Saturday’s Original Mike’s Member Breakfast and Board Meeting in Santa Ana. The Goodie Store has these and much, much more : terrific caps, jackets, pins, errings, etc. everthing YOU need to have and “Wear For The Porsche Brand!”
Joseph Stasney
I’m going to be in Stuttgart in October and want to know if anyone has a suggestion on how to tour the Porsche Factory, many thanks.
Luca Rigolin
I did the tour last year. Book through the Porsche museum (you’ll need to send an email with your data). The tour is free for PCA members.
Gary Labb
Act quickly, I did it about six months before and got in. A friend tried two months before and they laughed at him.
October 2017 | PANDO 49
Porsches & Pastries 3rd Saturday of the Month 8:00 -10 am Enderle Center 17350 17th St Tustin, CA 92780 Come enjoy some coffee and pastries, some nice people, some great conversation, and of course, some very nice cars...
50 PANDO | October 2017
September 2, 2017 Breakfast Club Photos by Gary Labb and Marcia Salans
Another great Original Mike’s Meeting with members, new members, fantastic Porsches, great sponsors, good food and terrific Goodie Store items! Let’s continue growing our Club Membership!
October 2017 | PANDO 51
Financial Options Geared to You
M. Scott Huddleston CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT CA Ins. Lic. 0576218
www.newcastlefa.com
Inquiries Welcome...Why Not Call Today?
2286 N. STATE COLLEGE BLVD. FULLERTON, CA 92831 • 714.257.7400 • MSHuddleston@newcastlefa.com
PCA/OCR member since 1997
IRAS & 401K ROLLOVERS • RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PLANNING FEE-BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR PORTFOLIO PLANNING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS Registered Representative offering securities through Girard Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA, SIPC Investment Advisory Services offered through Newcastle Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Newcastle Financial Advisors is not affiliated with Girard Securities, Inc.,
DoorShield eliminates Dings! Choose from 4 Fabulous Colors! to Protect your Car
Easy and quick to fit
For more information contact DoorShield at info@doorshield.com, or buy on line at www.doorshield.com.
52 PANDO | October 2017
Providing the Best in Performance and Safety Equipment
FREE
shipping & helmet bag
4 McLaren Suite C, Irvine, Ca. 92618
RACINGLIFESTYLE.COM 714/656.8793
Where’s Pando? Photo by Mark Niese PCA-OCR member Mark Niese shows off Pando while enjoying recent visit to the Winchester House in San Jose.
Where will Pando go next? Please email Marcia Salans at msalans@socal.rr.com with your “Where’s Pando?” submissions.
October 2017 | PANDO 53
What’s In Your Garage? My Porsche Affair
Story and Photos by John Sagud
It started early. As a child, the very first photos of me, show me with at least one car in my hand. My dad told me at the age of 2 ½, I could identify any car by name, just by its taillights. The fascination was somehow in my genes, pre-wired. There was no escaping the genetic thing. Whatever the case, I’m a car guy – actually a car nut. Not so much the “greasy finger nails” type, and not in the sense that I could spend a week in a garage with a wrench. My mechanical knowledge is weak, and frankly, I have the mechanical prowess of a chimpanzee. All thumbs and fingers made for a piano, not wrenches and tight spaces. It’s a big regret. I’d like to be that guy under the hood in the garage, but it’s not my forte. I like to run my hand down the fenders; I like the feel of the steering wheel, the smell of the leather, gas and oil. So, to the mechanic and wrench expert, I’m a poser; but to all who know me, I’m in love with the automobile. Don’t get me wrong, I like girls more, but cars are a close second. My first encounter with the car, a Porsche, was when I turned 40. Yup, textbook mid-life crisis. After 20 years with my childhood sweetheart (we met in our teens, married in our 20’s) I suggested a couple options to her: Girlfriend or Porsche. She offered option three, a bullet between the eyes! After much crying, begging and emotional tugging at her heart, she acquiesced. Option two it was! So, in ’93, I purchased an ’88 Cab. When we dated in the early 70’s, she drove a ’72 914. You see, this is a girl with a soul. I might mention here, she is also a Saint. I drove that ’88 Cab for seven years, piling 3 teenage boys (2 of which were mine) and all their baseball gear into that car which was our school taxi on a daily basis. I loved that car but, in 2000, finances caused me to sacrifice it “to the cause.”
own business, when there it was! A dead ringer of my ’96. Now my ’96 was a Polar Silver and this was Arctic Silver, but who’s going to argue? It was a’95. It had 63K on the odometer. It was a one owner! A Zuffenhausen European delivery. All the records and immaculate. Clearly, God wants me to have this car. Why else would I have been driving past it on this very day?! Finances are no better in 2015 than at any other time in my life, but now I get down on my hands and knees. This is the one; this will return the sparkle to my eyes. I will give up all vices and become the best, most loving husband in the world. Now, by this time, my bride, the Saint, and I have been together well over 40 years. There are no surprises; she knows me better than I know me. Can we afford a Porsche? No way. Can we even afford another car payment? No way. Can I get it, honey? The love of my life said, “yes”. You see, she is the hero here. And, secretly, between you and me, Porsche runs through her veins too. Our last name is Sagud. It’s pronounced “Say good” (should have spelled it that way a long time ago!) But on my plates, I use the “gud” in the context of “good”. So when you see a ’95 Arctic Silver 993 cruising the Coast Highway with the plate 993 4GUD, you know that this time it really means, “FOR GOOD” and I’ll never let this one go!
You see, I am not a wealthy man. Don’t know what 6 figures even look like. But I love cars, and that’s that. Seller’s remorse and daily groveling led to Porsche #2. In 2001, I worked as a customer service rep at a friend’s BMW dealership in Norwalk. Next to the BMW store was a Porsche store, and it was only a matter of time. There it was, on the back lot, a trade in. A ’96 993. 14K miles with plastic still on the passenger seat! Clearly, this was a sign from God. The Saint rolled her eyes and said yes. It was a Tip, not my first choice, but the manual in the ’88 gave my bride more work than she wanted, so the Tip might just be the feature that “tipped” the scale. It worked, and I became the proud owner of the last of the air breathers. I was in car heaven! I had it 4 years, and, once again, debt reared its ugly head and I had to let her go. How amazing it must be to be wealthy enough to actually afford having a third car. So, back to the mundane. I trudged, driving sedans and SUVs and basically hating life. That was, until two years ago. There I was, driving down the Coast Highway in Newport (yes, it sucks to live where everyone can afford my dream cars), minding my
54 PANDO | October 2017
Be featured in “What’s In Your Garage?”! Send your photo(s) and information to Marcia Salans at msalans@socal.rr.com
Members & Their Porsches at Sept. 2 Breakfast Club Each month, the Club meets at Original Mike’s Restaurant in Santa Ana for breakfast and to view each other’s cars. Location details for the Breakfast Club appear on the back cover of this magazine. We thank Original Mike’s for their support.
Patricia Wehner, 2017 718 Cayman
James Wehner, 2016 Ultraviolet GT3RS
Wayne Yong, 2016 Silver 911S
Darrell Esparza, holding a framed picture of his 2003 911 Porsche 3.6 turbo, Midnight Blue.
New Member
Our new member, Rick Williams, attending the September 2017 breakfast is pictured below with his Porsche.
Photos by Marcia Salans
Rick Williams, 2007 Targa 4 Lapis blue
October 2017 | PANDO 55
Porsche Clu b
CAMARILL O
of America/S
anta Barbara
AUTOCROS S
SATURDAY ,O
CT 28, 2O1
Region
7
Requirements : Safe This event w&illmechanically sound car. Pl be run in com pliance witheaZose review PCA Zone 8 au to ne 8 rules. Co mplete resultscross rules for helmet and will be posted se on the SBR watebbelt requirements http:// tinyu site (pcasb.org ) within two wrl.com/Zone8Rules eeks of the ev ent.
exit Where: port. Take the Las Posas as south, Camarillo Air Camarillo. Take Las Pos off the 101 in Pleasant Valley Road, ction. turn right on Airport Way to T-interse turn right on d follow the signs. Turn right an ate) es approxim ck In at Airport Gate im (t : le u d e e h h Sc egistration C 6:30 a.m. R ch Inspection begins ng 6:45 a.m. Te andatory Drivers Meeti 8:00 a.m. M ractice Runs begin 4:30 p.m.) 8:30 a.m. P Official Timed Runs (to 2:00 p.m. 3
ENTRY FEE: $85.00 PER DRIVER, INCLUDES A BARBECUE LUNCH. • Extra BBQ lunches can be purchased with registration for $20 each. • Enrollment limited to 65. Registration MUST be done online (see below). • Course work is mandatory in order to run this Autocross. • Porsche drivers: THIS IS A ZONE 8 SANCTIONED EVENT FOR POINTS. Supporting PCA since 1968
• More than one person may drive a car, but each driver may drive only one car. • Non-driver volunteers please register at: http://msreg.com/October2017AX • Questions? E-mail STEVE FERRARI at: SteveFerrari@outlook.com
Registration and payment must be made online via MotorsportReg.com. Please visit the registration site at: http://msreg.com/October2017AX
D E L W O N K . E EXPERIENC
805.962.8015 805.563.0677
56 PANDO | October 2017
2703 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Please read Zone 8’s Autocross rules to insure you meet helmet and car safety requirements: http://tinyurl.com/Zone8Rules
www.schneiderau
PCA Golden Empire Region presents Oktoberfest Zone 8 Concours car show at CSUB DATE: Sunday October 22, 2017 : 9am - 3pm LOCATION: California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA
Come on out with your friends, family and your Porsche to our annual Concours - car show to benefit Kern County Charities. All cars will be shown on the beautiful grassy field at Alumni Park, while lunch will be held in the shady comfort of the Alumni Grove. In addition to the Zone 8 Judged categories, we will be awarding the “Charity Choice” award to the car most wanted in their garage by our Charity. If you have friends with Porsches and are not yet members, please welcome them to come out and display or enter a judged class. We always have wonderful door prizes and lots of local visitors checking out the cars, so clean your car and come on out for a fun day with Porsches and Porsche people. Car placement on the grassy field will begin at 9am, Judging will start at about 11am, pre-ordered Awards will be presented about 2:30, with door prizes raffled off all during the day. Picnics are welcomed if you did not pre-order on motorsportreg.com
PORSCHE :: BMW :: MINI :: AUDI lunches will arrive on site about about noon.
REGISTRATION: motorsportreg.com QUESTIONS: Contact Betsy Wadman at betsywadman@gmail.com
GY O L O N H C E DGE.T
utohaus.com
PASSIONATELY
Have Questions? #AskAutowerkes
DEVOTED TO
PORSCHES 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED PORSCHE EXPERIENCE Bruce Powers has been passionately working on Porsches since 1969. Along with his team at Autowerkes, he is dedicated to servicing your
Porsche with an unsurpassed level of personalized service and technical expertise. Have a question? Ask Bruce on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag: #AskAutowerkes Photo coutesy of Paul Novotone
CONNECT WITH US 7452 TALBERT AVE. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 714.842.2277 // AUTOWERKES.COM
58 PANDO | October 2017
YOUR CAR OUR REPUTATION
Classifieds Would you like to advertise your car in the Pando? Please contact Bob Weber 714-960-4981 hbobw930@aol.com
FOR SALE: 930-911 TURBO ’77 930 Turbo Coupe, Black/Black lthr, 0 miles!!! 3.0L, 4 spd. 2yr full restoration. LSD, electric sunroof, correct date coded whls. All numbers matching. $229,000.00 Chris Christian@911-turbo.com. LAR (2). ’77 930 Turbo Coupe, Copper Brown Metallic (443)/Dark Brown lthr, 80K mi. All original, service done when required. $85,000.00 Dennis 408/489-1451/ dgwinter@gmail.com. GGR (1). ’78 930 Turbo Coupe, Grand Prix White/ Dark Brown lthr, 65.1K mi. 3 owner car. Major maintenance at 64K mi. Original paint and interior. $129,000.00 Dennis 720/849-5281; dennisdexter39@gmail. com MR (1). ’79 930 Turbo Coupe, Grand Prix White/ Tan lthr, 99K mi. Sunroof, LSD, 4 spd, original paint and interior. Perfect electrical system. $115,000.00 Terry 250/747-1348; autolab@shaw.ca. BCR (1) ’79 930 Turbo Coupe, Petrol Blue/Cork lthr, 112K mi. K27 turbo, Andial intercooler. 1K mi. since engine overhaul. $120,000.00 John 228/617-6660; johnhans1@att.net. GR (1) ’87 911 Turbo Coupe. Grand Prix White/ Black lthr, 27.7K mi. The car is near flawless and original. Complete with original books and records. $120,000.00. Dick 714/960-2421; pristinehb@aol.com. OCR (2)
’89 911 Turbo Coupe, Black/Black lthr/ Black headliner. 61K mi. Rare triple black Turbo. Many Andial upgrades. Original 16” Fuchs. $180,000.000 Cliff 801/560-0409; cbutler@xmission.com. SLR (1).
2001 996 Twin Turbo Coupe, Seal Gray Metallic (L6B4)/ Black lthr, 104.7K mi. Factory Sport Seats, 6-spd manual. $20k of recent mechanical work, new clutch, welded water pipes. SoCal car. PCA member owned. $34,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel. com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel. com. OCR (2). 2014 911 Turbo S Coupe, Brewster Green/ Natural lthr with Espresso/Cognac, 5.9K mi. 7-spd Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission (PDK), original paint to sample, highly optioned. Porsche CPO extended warranty available. SoCal car from new. $144,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel. com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel. com. OCR (2).
FOR SALE: LATE MODEL 911-964-993986-996-997-991
’90 964 Carrera 2 Coupe, Satin Black Metallic (729)/Black partial lthr, 35K mi. 5-spd G50 manual transmission with LSD, sunroof delete. Euro/rest of world edition. 1 owner from new. Original paint. Imported by the famous Mitsuwa Motors of Japan. $114,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel. com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel. com. OCR (2). ’92 964 Carrera RS Coupe, Fly Yellow/ Black lthr, 28.8K mi. Special 964 run of the world edition based on the 911 Carrera Cup race car. 5 spd G50 manual with LSD. Super lightweight Factory car built with no rear seat, pwr windows, A/C, sound deadening, and stereo system. 2 race buckets for front seats and harnesses. Lightweight windows throughout the car from the Factory. Porsche never envisioned this special 964 coming to the USA. A very collectable car. Pictures at www.djminvestments.net. Price on request. Dave Mohlman, 305/582-9723. GGR (2) 2006 997 Carrera S Coupe, GT Silver Metallic/Black lthr Factory Sport Seats, 48.4K mi. Sport Chrono Package Plus, 6-spd manual, adaptive heated sport seats. 2-SoCal Owners, original paint. $39,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/3354911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (2). 2008 Porsche 997 GT3 Coupe, Black/ Black full lthr with Alcantara, 43K mi. 6-spd manual, Sport Chrono Package, resealed coolant pipes, original paint. Mostly 1-SoCal owner from new. PCA member owned. $92,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (2).
2010 997.2 Gen II GT3 Coupe, Black/ Black lthr, 13.1K mi. 6 spd manual, adaptive sport seats, Sport Chrono Plus. 1 SoCal PCA member owned from new. $118,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/ 335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1). 2013 Porsche 911/991 Carrera S Coupe, Platinum Silver Metallic/Espresso lthr, 52.9K mi. 7-spd PDK trans, heated/ ventilated power sport seats, Sport Chrono Plus/PASM sport suspension, Burmester sound system. 1-SoCal PCA member owner. $64,990.00. Pictures at www.autokennel. com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel. com. OCR (1). 2015 GT3 Coupe, White/Black lthr, 18.3K mi. Door-sill guards in carbon fiber, Cup Car hood, Fabspeed side muffler delete, 3M protection and striping, Nav-TV reverse camera. Excellent condition, never tracked, all maintenance completed per Porsche recommendations. $136,500.00 Chris 562/522-9675 jezebelsailing@road runner. com. OCR (1)
FOR SALE: EARLY 911-1960s
’67 911S Coupe. Bahama Yellow/ Black leatherette, 103K mi. Matching numbers #305829. Delivered on 9/8/66 to Competition Motors, Culver City, CA. Completely restored including engine and transmission. Complete new interior by Autobahn Interiors (July 2017). Additional information and pictures available. PCA member owned. COA. $215,000.00 jim255@live.com. OCR (2)
FOR SALE: 911-1970s
’72 911T Sunroof Coupe, Aubergene/ Black leatherette. Unique and beautiful Factory exterior color. Recaro seats, 7” Fuchs. Original 6” Fuchs available. The car is near flawless. Complete with books and records. $150,000.00. Dick 714/9602421; pristinehb@aol.com. OCR (2)
October 2017 | PANDO 59
’74 911 Non-Sunroof Coupe, Emerald Green Metallic (249)/Midnight leatherette, 55.2K miles on odometer; 2K miles on drive train rebuild. Numbers matching, bare metal repaint. 5 spd manual, Rare Factory color, CA “Blue” Plates. PCA member owned. COA. $49,990.00. Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911;paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1). ’75 911S Coupe, Ice Green Metallic (250)/ Tan basket-weave leatherette, 134,500 chassis miles, 40,000 miles on engine rebuild with chain tensioner updates. 5 spd manual, numbers matching car. 1-SoCal family owned from new, CA “Blue Plates”, PCA member owned. $32,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/3354911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (1).
2016 Cayman GT4, Sapphire Blue Metallic/ Blacklthr/Alcantara, red stitching throughout interior, 3,200 miles.18 ways sport seats, XM Sat radio receiver, Light design package, Bi Xenon lights. Cargraphic sport headers, Tarret suspension pieces, set up by GMG (align and corner balance).All stock parts come with car. Purchased and serviced at Newport Beach Porsche. In service 9/2015 - balance of factory warranty. PCA original member owned. $108,000 OBO. For more info and photos email John supercup@cox.net.;949/510-3738 OCR (1).
FOR SALE: 911-1980s
’84 911/ 954 SC/RS Homage Car, Grand Prix White (908)/Black cloth, 38,500 miles on build, less than 1,000 Miles on engine. 5-spd 915 manual trans with LSD, fresh/ upgraded 3.6L Twin Plug engine. Heat and cold A/C. Built on 1975 chassis, CA smog exempt, bare metal/nut & bolt/rotisserie build. PCA member owner/builder. $124,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (2). ’89 911 Carrera Coupe, Diamond Blue Metallic (697)/Black leatherette w/Porsche lettering cloth, 19.5K original mi. Euro/rest of world example, sunroof delete/Club Sport look. 5 spd G50 manual, numbers matching, 1-owner from new. COA. $109,990.00 Pictures at www.autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@autokennel.com. OCR (2).
FOR SALE: 912 1965/66 Porsche 912. Irish Green/Black interior. Rare 1st year production model in original condition with painted dash, 5 gauges, 5 speed, European heaters etc. Original engine-matching numbers. Just had oil changed; 4 new tires. Car has been repainted. Starts right up; driven 2-3 times per month. Stored in AZ for 40 years! 30 mpg!!! $55,000.00. Email more pics if wanted. Jim 949/690-6876; jimsladeck@gmail.OCR (2)
FOR SALE: 914-6/914
’75 914/4 2.0L Roadster, Black (L041)/ Black leatherette w/Light Red Tartan cloth (45), 24.2K mi. 5 spd manual, Numbers matching, less than 100-miles on mechanical refreshening. 1-SoCal owner from new. Original CA Blue Plates with selling dealer frames. COA. $27,990.00. Pictures at www. autokennel.com. Paul 714/335-4911; paul@ autokennel.com. OCR (1).
FOR SALE: BOXSTER, CAYENNE & CAYMAN
996 HARD TOP FOR SALE: Fits 996 1999
PANAMERA, Arctic Silver; hardly used. $1000.00. Call
2008 Cayenne Turbo, Black/Black lthr, 58K mi. The car is near flawless and original. Complete with original books and records. $32,000.00. Dick 714/960-2421; pristinehb@aol.com. OCR (2) 60 PANDO | October 2017
FOR SALE: PARTS - 911-930-993-986996-997 Joel @ 714-974-1367. OCR (2)
NOTE: All listed vehicles are subject to prior sale.
Index of Advertisers
Autobahn Adventures----------------------- 42 AutoKennel----------------------------------- 11 Autowerkes----------------------------------- 58 Bart Zandbergen CFP----------------------- 25 Cape Auto Repair-------------------------- IBC Catherine Robinson-------------------------- 10 Chips Away------------------------------------ 2 Circle Porsche------------------------------ IFC Cooper’s Classy Car Care------------------ 21 David Piper, CPA - -------------------------- 53 Doorshield------------------------------------ 52 Einmalig-------------------------------------- 25 European Collision Center------------------ 8 Fabricante Auto Body--------------------- IBC Fairway Mortgage Capital------------------- 8 Global Motorsports Group------------------ 4 Haus of Performance------------------------ 53 Hergesheimer--------------------------------- 10 Integrity Motorcar--------------------------- 14 Law Offices of Joe Nedza------------------ 52 M. Scott Huddleston------------------------- 52 O.C. Factory Service, LLC----------------- 50 Pelican Parts----------------------------------- 6 Polished Detail------------------------------- 24 Porshe Riverside------------------------- 30-31 Racing Lifestyles---------------------------- 53 Shift BeSpoke-------------------------------- 44 Solar 911-------------------------------------- 20 Sundial Window Tinting--------------------- 6 Ultimate Shield-------------------------------- 2
MISCELLANEOUS PORSCHE ENCLOSED SECURED PARKING AVAILABLE: Parking space for only 2 more Porsches—356 or early 911 to 997. All concrete construction sprinklered warehouse building in safe and secured NW Huntington Beach/Boeing area close to 405 Fwy. PCA members preferred, no subletting. Accepting only fully operational, currently licensed and insured Porsches, no leakers, nonoperational project cars, storage cars or tear downs. Provide your own car cover, insurance and battery tender. Month to month or longer rentals. PCA member. Robert hbobw930@ aol.com; 714/943-0297. OCR (2) Would you like to advertise in the Pando? For Rates and Availability, Call Cooper Boggs at (714)505-3662 or email Nicole Forrest Boggs at 993nicole@gmail.com
I-Car Platinum Certified Technicians
26341 Dimension Drive Lake Forest, Ca 92630
FABRICANTE Serving all of Southern California!
AUTO BODY
Phone: (949) 859-8639 www.FabricanteAutoBody.com
Mercedes Benz Certified Collision Shop
Proud Sponsor of
Proud Partner of
PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID SANTA ANA CA PERMIT NO 516
Dated Material: Please deliver promptly
See us at the Breakfast Meetings.
Current Resident
All items subject to availability.