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AUSPUFF Porsche Club of America • Santa Barbara Region • November 2012

36th Annual Concours d’Elegance Autocross In Camarillo The Gimmick Rally

AUSPUFF Contents Features

R.U.F. Visits The U.S.S. Iowa.......................11 Autocross In Camarillo ................................12 36th Annual Concours d’Elegance ..............18 Storing Your Porsche ...................................22 The 2012 Gimmick Rally..............................25 Zone 8 Happenings .....................................27

Monthly Reports

18

President’s Column ........................................4 Camarillo Breakfast Meeting ........................7 Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting ................9 Member Anniversaries & New Members ..24 SBR Board of Directors Meeting.................28

Events

11

SBR Events Calendar.....................................3 The Malamut Collection Tour........................8 SBR Holiday Brunch in Santa Barbara ........15 Best of The Southwest - Arizona ................16 Motor 4 Toys ...............................................26 Goodie Store Holiday Sale ..........................29

Departments

Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors.....2 The Tech Page .............................................22 Zone 8 Listings ............................................27 SBR Classified Advertisements...................31 Directory of Advertisers ..............................31 The Last Word .............................................32

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Our 36th annual Concours d’Elegance by the sea in Santa Barbara.

Photo by John Alfenito

Porsche Club of America • Santa Barbara Region • November 2012

36th Annual Concours d’Elegance Autocross In Camarillo The Gimmick Rally

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January 2013

The President’s Column Nicolas Liakas

F

irst and foremost, please accept my sincere wishes for a happy and meaningful Thanksgiving holiday.

As we gather with family and friends to watch football or basketball games and to stuff ourselves with turkey and the side dishes, let us not forget the meaning and purpose of the day.

I discussed in the October President’s column past road trips I have experienced and the fond memories provided thereby. The past is the past however and I still have several long road trips (a “bucket list”) in mind to be undertaken in the next few years – or so I hope. I wonder if any of our members have similar wishes, or dreams.

Starting with the longest first, I see myself driving eastward from Sacramento on U.S. Highway 50, a straight shot to Maryland and the U.S. Naval Academy. Along the way there will be visits to Boot Hill in Dodge City, Kansas, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. The return drive home will start in Times Square, N.Y.C. and head westbound along the

original transcontinental highway, The Lincoln Highway, to its western terminus in Golden State Park in San Francisco. This historic road that mostly now follows U.S. Highway 30 is still a magnet for history buffs and for those who enjoy travel on a slow pace through the heartland of America.

Second favorite is to ship the turbo to former business colleagues in St. Joseph, MO, and then follow the Lewis and Clark trail into Oregon. What history! What magnificent sights!

Imagine how the Corps of Discovery navigated the raging waters of the mighty rivers, scaled the highest peaks in North America, negotiated with Native Americans and managed to recruit guides, translators and allies along the way. This pivotal event in the history of our country has to be experienced by following the footsteps of the Corps. I see it as a required task for all Americans.

Next comes the drive to Glacier National Park. It is the one major park I have yet to visit. In the process, a repeat exposure to Yellowstone’s majesty and to the Grand Teton’s heavenly reach will be very satisfying. The return trip home will be via northern Idaho with stops at Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and other lakeside towns, then swinging down through Spokane and Moscow to Walla Walla, Washington to see what all the talk is about its newborn wine country. Could it possibly come to rival the Santa Barbara Region?

When will these road trips occur? Who knows? But when they do, I will be driving a Porsche. Isn’t that what a Porsche is all about?

Camarillo Breakfast October 6, 2012

A Perfect Porsche Morning In Camarillo STORY & PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

T

he change of seasons we were promised finally arrived for the first weekend of October. An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 100 members and guests (in 55 beautiful Porsches from every era) filled the Way-Point Café’s patio and parking area.

President Nicolas Liakas welcomed everyone and called longtime board member Janice Herndon to come forward. Janice has accepted a new job in Denver, which will be the Rocky Mountain Region’s gain, but, unfortunately, our loss. Nick publicly thanked Janice for all her years of service to SBR. John McNair promoted the January 2013 trip to Arizona (see page 16-17), reminding all interested parties that reservations must be made quickly to insure the discounted hotel rates.

Activities Co-Chair Ted Lighthizer plugged the upcoming slate of activities on our calender.

Membership Chair Sue Kinsling introduced new members Kenny & Tara Brundrett of Thousand Oaks, who were attending their first club breakfast. She also recognized Chris & Teca Garville of Camarillo, two more brand new SBR members. Plus, longtime PCA member John Bevan has joined our region. We John Bevan from La Cañada look forward to getting to know /Flintridge has joined our all these wonderful new folks in region! the months to come.

All in all, it was another terrific breakfast get-together with good friends and lots of Porsches. Next week: Santa Barbara. =

Say hello to Kenny & Tara Brundrett of Thousand Oaks, new to the club and attending their first breakfast gathering.

Welcome to new members Chris & Teca Garville of Camarillo.

This is your chance to see self-proclaimed “motorhead” Mike Malamut’s eclectic car collection of American, European, Japanese, and Micro/Mini vehicles from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60’s and beyond, including displays of amazing automobile memorabilia.

In usual SBR tradition, there will be a spirited, scenic drive prior to the museum tour. Originating at the Way-Point Café, we’ll cruise down PCH and then head over the Santa Monica Mountains to Mike Malamut’s Vintage Car Museum in Thousand Oaks.

We’ll meet at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure. After our tour, there will be a catered barbecue lunch served at the museum prepared by the Meat Locker. The cost for all this fun and camaraderie is only $25-per-person. Price includes lunch, activity fee, gratuity, and tax.

Our hosts for this event are William & Diane Griswold, who can answer any of your questions: (805-407-0027) or wngriswold@hotmail.com Please R.S.V.P. and mail your checks, payable to PCA/SBR, to: Diane Griswold, 23 Christina Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93012 before November 14, 2012 Name(s): ________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________ Amount Enclosed: __________________ Cancellations within 72 hours of this event will not receive a refund.

Santa Barbara Breakfast

October 13, 2012

Pre-Concours Prep Thins Breakfast Crowd STORY BY SUE KINSLING PHOTOS BY TED LIGHTHIZER

T

he morning before our 36th Annual Concours d’Elegance brought a smaller crowd to Moby Dick’s. Many of the “usual suspects” were probably working hard at home, preparing their Porsches for the region’s biggest event the next day.

Activities Co-Chair Doreen Pankow, substituting for President Nick Liakas, welcomed everyone. Membership Chair Sue Kinsling informed us there were 25 members and guests in attendance and 17 Porsches parked on the pier. Sue introduced new member Donn Le Roy from Santa Barbara, who was attending his first breakfast meeting.

Concours Chair Dick Douglass reminded us about the schedule for the concours. Doreen promoted other upcoming events on the SBR schedule, and Goodie Store Co-Chairs Brian & Linda Rubino reminded everyone about the special two sale days at their home coming up in late November (see page 29).

It was a small, but fun gathering of SBR friends. =

New member Donn Le Roy of Santa Barbara with his 2008 Turbo Cabriolet attended his first breakfast.

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The R.U.F. Report

R.U.F.-ians All Aboard The U.S.S. Iowa STORY BY NICOLAS LIAKAS PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO & NICOLAS LIAKAS

I

t was a glorious sight dockside in San Pedro. The Battleship U.S.S. Iowa, decorated with red, white and blue streamers, three football fields in length, floated in the L.A. harbor, next door to the L.A. City Marine Fire Station. The approach to the decommissioned ship elicited awe and amazement. Getting there and the return trip however for the 27 R.U.F.ians, who participated in this September 20, 2012 adventure, was another matter.

We gathered in Westlake Village. Participants arrived in all sorts of vehicles, but no Porsches. This was to be an alternate vehicle event, and all were prepared to carpool. It is a given that L.A. traffic can be nightmarish, and that was the case on this date and in both directions. Our group was eager to avoid the 101/405 debacle, so the choice was to travel south on PCH to the I-10 to the I-405 and then the I-110 to San Pedro. It made little difference as delays and backups were encountered all along the drive. The return trip featured the same stop-and-go frustration. But none of that mattered as the wonderment of the ship, its facilities – and its huge guns – overshadowed the travel travails.

We boarded the ship at 11:30 a.m. after photographing its silhouette from dockside. The major focal point was its mammoth guns that were able to propel 2,000-pound shells more than 25

miles! Also visible from that vantage point were other armaments, including cruise missile launchers and anti-aircraft weapons.

It was an amazing sight. A staff member, who surprised us by offering steep group discount pricing on the tickets, greeted us at the ticket booths. We proceeded to the entrance ramp and the security checkpoint that was “manned” by women military service veterans. They were dressed in combat fatigues! It was immediately evident that we were about to embark on a special journey.

The volunteers, most of whom were Navy and Marine Corps veterans, many of whom were dressed in military service uniforms, were stationed at numerous locations throughout the ship and were excited to describe the interesting aspects of the ship, its history and its role in shaping and protecting American interests all over the world. There were also technical discussions, such as how the bridge functioned and steered the vessel, how as many as 3,000 sailors were housed and fed, and how the battleship was the floating White House as it transported FDR to Tehran for the historic meeting with Churchill and Stalin. Regarding FDR, his “stateroom” had to be remodeled to eliminate door jams, and a bathtub had to be installed to accommodate his disabilities.

Our tour ended at 1:00 p.m. and we headed to Ports O’Call Village, about a quarter mile from the Iowa, and the Boardwalk Grill for lunch. The conversations regarding the Iowa continued and there were many expressions of admiration for the ship and its officers and crews. As stated earlier, it was a glorious experience. =

It was a banner day as 27 members of the Retired & Unemployed Folks group toured the U.S.S. Iowa in its new L.A. Harbor home.

CAMARILLO AUTOCROSS STORY BY AUTOCROSS CHAIR DAN BYERS EVENT PHOTOS BY TED LIGHTHIZER

S

eptember 22nd brought us the last autocross of the 2012 season at the Camarillo Airport. We had 36 drivers show up ready to take on a course that was going to present some nice challenges. Because of our access to the venue on Friday, we were able to enlist the help of several volunteers to get the course laid out. With a course map co-designed by Rocky Carver, Ted Lighthizer, Steve Doll, Frank Donahue, Justin Ooms, Dan Bousman, Bob Green, Jonathan Clark and myself, our group arranged over 600 cones on the 3856-foot long labyrinth made up of 44 turns, a crossover, and an end loop. Setting up the course also gave us a chance to test it out, insuring it would be both a challenge and fun.

A 4:00 a.m. Saturday wake-up call might not sound like fun, but an autocross crew must start early to pull off an event that runs smoothly for all involved. The airport gate opened at 6:00 a.m., but several drivers, my son Shane, and I were there just after 5:00 a.m. putting things in motion. As the drivers arrived, they were greeted by Ted Lighthizer and Steve Doll, who gave them some instruction for the day. My son Shane was at the gate the rest of the day letting in and out spectators and drivers. After unloading their vehicles, drivers made their way to get teched. Schneider Autohaus was on hand, as always, to get the job done. Henry Hinck, Chris Andropoulos, and Cris Arreola made sure the cars were ready to run. Doreen Pankow was at the registration desk, and got everyone checked in smoothly.

With the timing devices set up and the drivers ready to go, I convened the drivers’ meeting. Keeping it short and sweet, I made sure all of us were on the same page with how the day would look.

At 8:30 a.m. drivers were lined up and hitting the pavement for the first round of practice runs. With the smaller groups everyone got a chance to spend even more time behind the wheel. By lunch

COMPLETE AUTOCROSS RESULTS ON PAGE 14 time, drivers had ten laps under their belts, and, hopefully, a real good feel for the course.

One of the best things about doing an autocross event with our club has to be the lunch, and I hear that at every event. Q-Time Barbecue always makes sure everyone has plenty to eat. After all this time catering our events, Aaron of Q-Time has become part of the family, and we truly enjoy having him come out and feed all our hungry drivers.

The afternoon timed runs brought us some great lap times and exciting viewing. Frank Donahue manned the start line all day, making sure each driver got all runs in, while Jeffery Merrick held down the timing desk with Jeff Parker. As always, an autocross is a car control event with smooth, mistake-free driving being the key to a fast lap time. We had several drivers who were determined to do just that. When the last car passed the finish line, we had several drivers below the 60-second mark. But in the end, it was Justin Ooms driving his BMW 325i to a best time of 57.474.

In our “cone killer” catagory, Chris Andopoulos took the honors, firmly establishing himself as the one to beat early on in the day.

All the times and class winners can be found on page 14. You can also see them (and download them) on the club’s website and Facebook page.

Our thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped make this day’s and this year’s autocrosses so successful. I’d also like to thank the Camarillo Airport management for allowing us the use of their site for our events. It is a great spot for an autocross, and a safe one as well.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2013 for another great year of driving our cars. Keep a look out for an email early next year with the 2013 dates. Also, our website will be updated as soon as we ink next year’s schedule. See you in 2013! =

Starter Frank Donahue mans the starting line.

Best time of the day, 57.474 (no cones hit!), went to Justin Ooms in his BMW 325i.

We need to get him a Porsche.

Did someone say, “LUNCH?” Aaron (far right) from Q-Time Barbecue serves up the good stuff.

Chris Arreola in his Porsche 944.

It’s “two thumbs up” from Jeffrey Merrick (left) and Sean Byers.

“Cone Killer” Chris Andropoulos works his Porsche 951.

Color

#

JIM MILLER

PORSCHE

996 C4S

2003

SILVER

28

GREG LIPPERT

PORSCHE

911

1967

TAN

15

MAZDA

SPEED 3

2007

BLACK

11X

MATHEW HAWKINS

Run 1

P

70.613

P

73.880

X

70.648

Net 1

Run 2

1

71.613

71.825

0

73.880

73.546

0

70.648

68.722

Net 2

Run 3

3

74.825

72.344

0

73.546

73.312

0

68.722

68.913

Cones

Year

Cones

Model

Cones

Make

Class

First Last Name Name

Net 3

Fastest Time

2

74.344

71.613

1

74.312

73.312

0

68.913

68.722

EVERETT WOODY

CHEVY

CAMARO

1967

BLACK

504

X

60.899

1

61.899

60.884

3

63.884

62.736

1

63.736

61.899

MARK HASBUN

MAZDA

MX-5

1999

BLUE

111

X

66.664

1

67.664

66.335

1

67.335

65.556

1

66.556

66.556

JIM KING

TOYOTA

MR2

1991

YELLOW

98

X

59.290

1

60.290

59.057

0

59.057

72.165

1

73.165

59.057

KAZUO TANAKA

INFINITI

SEDAN

2011

WHITE

177

X

65.749

0

65.749

64.100

1

65.100

65.419

0

65.419

65.100

BMW

325 CI

2004

SILVER

325

X

67.117

0

67.117

67.407

0

67.407

65.673

0

65.673

65.673

BRAD AYERS

HONDA

S2000

2002

WHITE

5

X

60.642

1

61.642

61.438

2

63.438

62.230

0

62.230

61.642

WAYNE BARLETT

RON TSUMURA

PORSCHE

911

1976

WHITE

77

P

70.261

1

71.261

71.111

0

71.111

71.222

0

71.222

71.111

JASOM ELMORE

BMW

525i

2006

SILVER

90

X

77.744

1

78.744

76.103

1

77.103

77.263

0

77.263

77.103

PORSCHE

911 4S

2004

BLACK

OO

P

68.075

1

69.075

68.727

3

71.727

69.920

0

69.920

69.075

BMW

325i

1990 RED

88

X

58.200

0

58.200

58.548

0

58.548

57.474

0

57.474

57.474*

DAVE JARAMILLO JUSTIN OOMS DAN BOUSMAN

BMW

535

BLACK

33

X

78.338

0

78.338

76.301

0

76.301

74.601

0

74.601

74.601

PAUL KAPOR

MAZDA

MIATA

1999

BLUE

9

X

67.114

2

69.114

67.879

0

67.879

66.575

2

68.575

67.879

RON POSEN

CHEVY

CORVETTE

2006

BLUE

121

X

65.442

2

67.442

64.854

2

66.854

66.425

5

71.425

66.854

MIKE BEALE

LOTUS

ELISE

2005

SILVER

10

X

59.731

3

62.731

59.699

0

59.699

59.620

1

60.620

59.699

CHRIS ARREOLA

PORSCHE

944

1986

WHITE

944

P

71.879

1

72.879

70.923

0

70.923

72.588

1

73.588

70.923

HONDA

S2000

2009

BLACK

771

X

70.024

0

70.024

70.115

0

70.115

68.727

0

68.727

68.727

RICK SOTO STEVE ONEIL

FORD

MUSTANG

1965

BLACK

43

X

70.116

0

70.116

69.678

1

70.678

71.453

0

71.453

70.116

GLENN SATO

TOYOTA

COROLLA

1985

BLACK

46

X

67.610

1

68.610

65.920

0

65.920

65.499

1

66.499

65.920

PORSCHE

911

1986

BLACK

184

P

73.877

0

73.877

72.751

0

72.751

70.986

0

70.986

70.986

ROCKY CARVER

PORSCHE

911

1990

RED

140

P

69.407

2

71.407

67.116

2

69.116

70.296

0

70.296

69.116

WAYNE DOYLE

SUBARU

WRX

2003

SILVER

427

X

70.801

0

70.801

70.500

0

70.500

70.379

0

70.379

70.379

JIM GUDE

PORSCHE

944S

1988

RED

95

P

73.747

0

73.747

73.790

0

73.790

73.534

0

73.534

73.534

PORSCHE

BOXSTER

1998

WHITE

428

P

65.268

0

65.268

66.444

1

67.444

67.357

1

68.357

65.268

TOYOTA

MR2

2002

SILVER

68

X

66.911

0

66.911

67.835

0

67.835

67.280

0

67.28

68.280

PORSCHE

911

1988

SILVER

22

P

69.774

0

69.774

69.416

0

69.416

68.691

0

68.691

68.691

PORSCHE

951

1986

GREY

951

P

62.013

6

68.013

61.765

3

64.765

61.834

1

62.834

62.834

MERCEDES

C230

2000

WHITE

34

X

71.588

0

71.588

DNS

0

DNS

0

71.588

MAZDA

MIATA

1999

RED

2

X

67.255

1

68.255

66.762

0

66.762

65.956

0

65.956

65.956

PORSCHE

911 TURBO

2010

BLACK

7

P

60.551

3

63.551

60.328

2

62.328

58.931

1

59.931

59.931

DAVID WITTERIED

PORSCHE

911S-TARGA

1976

YELLOW

81

P

59.389

2

61.389

59.210

2

61.210

60.228

0

60.228

60.228

KEVIN AYERS

BMW

325 Ci

2004

SILVER

325X

X

66.034

1

67.034

66.109

2

68.109

65.699

0

65.699

65.699

HONDA

S2000

2002

WHITE

55

X

66.657

0

66.657

67.219

0

67.219

67.194

0

67.194

67.194

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HOLIDAY PARTY BRUNCH MENU La Cumbre Country Club Sunday, December 16, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Danish & Pastries on the brunch tables Limitless Champagne and Orange Juice COLD BUFFET INCLUDES Assorted Cheeses, Breads, etc.

Assorted Salads per chef Seafood Fresh Fruit Lavosh HOT BUFFET INCLUDES Prime Rib Eggs Benedict Grilled Salmon Bacon, Sausage, Ham Roasted Red Potatoes French Toast Omelet Station Waffle Station Dessert Table Assorted Petits Fours DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS Ladies: Dresses, skirts, pant suits, or coordinated ensembles.

Men: Suits or sport coats and trousers.

Shorts, denim or designer jeans are not allowed in any area of the club.

Cellular phone use is prohibited in all areas except outside in the front parking lot.

For the sixth year in a row, the Santa Barbara region will enjoy a January getaway for the pleasure of our members. This annual event will take place January 11 through 14, 2013, and will take us to Scottsdale, Arizona. We will be staying at the Hyatt Place hotel in the lovely Old Town section of Scottsdale. We have arranged a special rate of $139.00 per night which includes breakfast. Our hotel is within easy walking distance of the Art District with its plethora of galleries, Scottsdale waterfront, Scottsdale Fashion Square with its worldclass shopping, and many wonderful restaurants.

We will depart Friday, January 11, 2013, from the Westlake Costco and travel to our hotel in Scottsdale, which will be our base for the trip. We have arranged a welcome reception dinner buffet at

Cien Agaves restaurant in Old Town, which is a short walk from our hotel. We will begin our weekend in a relaxed cantina setting with a private room all to ourselves.

On Saturday morning, we will travel as a group to the beautiful red-rock town of Sedona for a day of exploration in town and the surrounding environs.

We have arranged to have lunch at the Enchantment Resort, an exclusive, high-end property located in its own private canyon. Here, amidst the stark beauty of the red rocks, we will select from a specially prepared menu.

After lunch, the afternoon and evening will be on your own to visit the many local attractions, including Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village; the quaint mining town of Jerome; Montezuma Castle National Monument, home of one of the best preserved cliff

dwellings in North America; as well as many fine shops and restaurants in the town of Sedona.

Sunday will be a day on your own to enjoy the many attractions of Scottsdale, a world-class destination in and of itself. You will be provided a packet of information about both Scottsdale and Sedona on the day of our departure.

restaurant is also within walking distance of our hotel.

The cost for the weekend is $135.00 per person, which includes the buffet reception, lunch at the Enchantment Resort and dinner at CafĂŠ Forte as well as the activity fee. If you want to join the tour of Taliesin West, the total cost will be $161.00 per person. When you enroll, you must indicate that you intend to participate in that excursion.

Taliesin west We are offering an optional excursion on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. to Taliesin West, the desert masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his winter home and studio in the foothills northeast of Scottsdale.

The cost of admission and private tour is $26.00 per person in addition to the cost of the weekend. The tour must be reserved in advance when you make reservations for this trip.

For Sunday evening, we have reserved a restaurant located amidst the art galleries of Old Town. We will have the entire restaurant for our use to enjoy the camaraderie with old and new friends. This

red rocks of sedona Hotel reservations can be made by calling Hyatt at 888-492-8847. Request your reservation for the Hyatt Place Scottsdale and identify yourself as a PCA-SBR member to obtain the group rate.

PLEASE NOTE: Early reservations are a MUST as the hotel has guaranteed the block rate until November 30, 2012, only. Reservations after November 30, 2012, will be at the standard rate on an as-available basis. Reserve now and join us for a wonderful tour of the beautiful Southwest.

Send to: Jeanne McNair, 1836 North Nowak Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Make checks payable to: PCA/SBR Names: ___________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________ Weekend cost: $135.00 at ___________ participants equals ________________ Taliesin West: $26.00 at _____________ participants equals ________________ Check total: _________________ Cancellations after December 14, 2012 will not receive a refund.

BEST OF SHOW

1973 911-S

Dave & Linda Yerzley accept the Best In Show Award from Dick Douglass (at right).

FULL CONCOURS

2012 Carrera turbo s

James Puccino was the winner in the Full Concours Division.

UNRESTORED

1988 carrera targa

John Kraus took top honors in the Unrestored Division.

STORY BY DICK DOUGLASS EVENT PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

F

ess Parker’s famous Doubletree Resort was the site for SBR’s 2012 Concours d’Elegance, our 36th annual celebration of Porsche motorcars. Situated on Cabrillo Boulevard directly across from the beach, the hotel’s location provided an element that had been missing in recent concours events - the public! Hundreds of hotel guests, tourists, and locals enjoying the fabulous Santa Barbara weather mingled among the Porsches and their proud owners making for a very interesting and exciting day.

More than 70 cars were carefully parked on the manicured lawns adjacent to the hotel’s famous rotunda. Carefully arranged into their competitive categories, there were Porsches of every style and era.

Immediately following the early morning arrival, the competitors went to work readying their cars for the judges. Following a brief meeting of the 21-member judging crew, the concours officially began at 10:00 a.m. Car after car was inspected, examined, and dissected, as the anxious owner stood by.

All this work (and stress) had everyone ready for the exquisite luncheon the Fess Parker Resort had promised us. We were not disappointed, as a beautiful and bountiful buffet served on white table cloths in the shade of the rotunda had all of us smiling with

pleasure. It was an elegant midday meal and a welcome break from the hard work of concours competition.

A few re-judging comparisons followed lunch, and at 2:30 p.m.

Dan Byers, our master of ceremonies for the day, called everyone together for the awards presentations. As Chief Judges Karen & Joe Nedza annouced the high scorers in each division, Concours Chairman Dick Douglass gave each winner a trophy. Finally, the Best in Show Award was revealed with top honors going to Linda & Dave Yerzley for their immaculate 1973 911 S. Incredibly, Linda & Dave won with a percentage score of 99.95 out of 100. There were two other cars with scores of 99.91, making the margin of victory a slim four-hundredths of one percent!

We would like to thank all the wonderful people who worked so hard to make our 36th annual concours such a huge success. Our set-up crew included Ted Lighthizer, Doreen Pankow, and Dan Byers. The Registration Desk was handled by Sue Kinsling, Wendy Brown, Ila Hamilton, and Jeanette Bassett. Traffic control, made even more critical by the difficult egress to the event’s parking area, was very ably managed by Dave Mosesson, Gary Weaver, James Edwards, Frank Donahue, and Ted Lighthizer. Car placement was directed by Oscar Briones, Jim Brown, Michael Jacobs, William Griswold, and Dan Byers. Without the cheerful efforts of these volunteers, an event of this magnitude could never occur.

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SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Greg Young’s Red 356 Carrera GT topped Special Categories.

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ubergang

2011 Boxster spyder

Emil Garcia dominated the Übergang division with both his entries.

Continued from page 19

Event scorers were Ryan Watt and Joe Nedza. Timers included Diane Griswold, Seve Vining, Devon Byers, and Barry Weinstein.

Last, but certainly not least, we’d like to acknowledge and thank our terrific judging crew. Head Judge Karen Nedza put together a group of judges that was efficient and effective, evaluating a large number of Porsches in a respectable amount of time. Our sincere thanks go to Karen Nedza, Robert Watt, Oscar Briones, Jeff Waxman, Steve Lopez, Louise Brent, Robert Vincent, Alfred Abken, David Yerzley, Linda Yerzley, Phillip Millard, Michael Dolphin, Ted Lighthizer, Greg Young, Joe Nedza, Judy Lech, Pete Lech, Carolyn Ewbank, James Alton, and Steve Conger.

Finally, recognition is due to all our sponsors and supporters of this event, particularly Porsche Santa Barbara, part of the Santa Barbara Auto Group. We were pleased to honor SBR member and Porsche Santa Barbara Salesman Walt Branscome for all he does to help our club. At lunch we presented him with the new book “Porsche, Origin of The Species” by Kal Ludvigsen.

Walt’s support for SBR has been invaluable through the years, but particularly this year with the concours returning to Santa Barbara. SBAG brought several new Porsches for display at our event, including the new Boxster and Cayenne Diesel.

The huge turnout of cars and people, the pictureperfect setting across from the beach, and the ideal weather all combined for the biggest and most successful conours in recent memory. Again, our sincere thanks to all who participated to make it happen.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2013! =

2012 CLASS WINNERS CLASS C-1 C-4 C-7 C-8 UR-5 UR-6 UR-7 UR-9 UG-1 UG-2 S-1 S-2 S-3 S-6 S-7 S-8 S-9 SC-1 SC-2 W&S-1 W&S-2 W&S-2 (2nd) W&S-4 W&S-4 (2nd) W&S-4 (3rd) W&S-6

NAME Steve Conger Steve Vining James Puccino Tony Samojen John Kraus Doreen Pankow Oscar Briones Kenny & Tara Brundrett Amil Garcia Amil Garcia Karen & Joe Nedza Dick Douglass Linda & Dave Yerzley * Louise Bent Judy & Pete Lech Jason Shepherd Brian Adlawan Joseph Carastro Greg Young Bill Clevenger George Vorgitch Randy Kinsling Gil Siqueido Ken Romero Robert Watt Carolyn Ewbank

YEAR 1954 1975 2012 1970 1988 1990 2001 1987 2011 2012 1963 1965 1973 1998 2006 1970 1994 2006 1958 1963 1973 1977 2002 2007 2003 1986

CAR 356 Coupe 911S Coupe Carrera Turbo S Coupe 914-6 Carrera Targa 911 Coupe Carrera Coupe 928 Boxster Spyder Cayman R 356 B Coupe 356 C Cabriolet 911 S Coupe 993 Carrera Coupe Carrera S Coupe 914-6 968 Cabriolet RUF Cayman 356 Speedster Carrera GT 356 B Coupe 911 Targa 911 Turbo Carrera Cabriolet 911 Twin Turbo Carrera Coupe 928 S (*) Best In Show

wash & shine

1963 356 B Coupe Bill Clevenger’s B Coupe won the Wash & Shine division.

The judges of the 36th Annual Santa Barbara Region Concours d’Elegance By The Sea.

The Fess Parker Doubletree Resort served a fabulous luncheon under the famous rotunda.

Concours Chair Dick Douglass (left) saluted Porsche Santa Barbara Salesman and SBR member Walt Branscome.

The Tech Page

LONG-TERM CAR STORAGE

BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS

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ith autumn already upon us and winter approaching here in Santa Barbara, long term car storage seems to be an appropriate subject for this month’s tech column. Since Porsches are often second or third cars for most people, I am often asked questions about what preparations should be made for a car that is parked in the garage more often than it is driven. In this article I will outline some simple steps to help ensure that your Porsche will be ready to go the next time it rolls out into the sun after a long hibernation.

BATTERY

As discussed in several previous articles, a modern, digital trickle charger is a wise investment. Keeping your Porsche’s battery fully charged, but not overcharged, will eliminate the hassle and hazards of jump starting when the time comes to fire it up. It is also very hard on the generator or alternator to frequently charge up a flat battery.

FLUIDS AND FUEL SYSTEM

Be sure to change the engine oil and brake fluid before storing any car. Brake fluid absorbs moisture by nature and should be changed every two years regardless of whether the vehicle is driven or not. Engine oil does not absorb water, but moisture builds up in the engine crankcase anyway, so the oil should be changed annually.

A major area of concern during longterm storage is the fuel system, especially with older Porsches. Today’s California gasoline formulation contains up to 10% ethanol. Geopolitical implications aside, the problem with this is that ethanol absorbs any water that may be present in underground fuel storage tanks at gas stations or in a vehicle’s fuel tank. When a car with a tankful of ethanol fuel sits, phase separation occurs, and the layer of gasoline sits on top of a layer that is mostly made of water. Older fuel systems like carburetors and mechanical or CIS fuel injectors are not very tolerant of water in the fuel system

as it can develop rust inside components and generally wreak havoc.

If you are storing an older Porsche, fill it up with fresh gasoline and add a fuel system stabilizer to the tank. This not only helps to keep the gasoline from going bad, but the newest formulations are designed Fuel stabilizer is to fight the cheap insurance. phase separation that occurs in modern gasoline with ethanol. If gasoline in a stored Porsche is more than a few years old, it should be professionally drained and disposed of in an environmentally compliant fashion, and the fuel system should be cleaned out and renewed if necessary. Besides causing poor engine running, excessively old gasoline can form varnish deposits that are harmful to fuel systems.

STARTING THE ENGINE

One of the most common statements I hear from customers who are storing their cars is, “I start it up once a week.” If you are not planning on driving the car and properly warming up the fluids, try

not to start the engine! More engine wear occurs during cold startup than at any other time due to the oil being cold and thick and the wear surfaces being relatively dry. It can take several seconds for cold oil to reach vital engine bearings and other components after startup. Repeatedly coldstarting an engine and letting it idle for a few minutes and then shutting in off is literally subtracting miles from the life of your engine, even though most owners do this to “keep it lubricated.” The only way to properly warm up an engine is to drive the car; with the large volume of oil that most Porsche engines hold, it will never warm up properly while idling or revving in neutral.

If you are planning on storing your Porsche for several years without driving it, it would be best to change the engine oil before the car goes into storage. If the car cannot be driven, it would be wise to periodically turn the engine over by hand to ensure that it does not seize. It must be said that an engine will only seize after sitting for many years of sitting while stored outdoors, and without spark plugs or while partially disassembled. If a car is stored inside in a dry place and the engine is turned over every once in a while, it should not seize.

TIRES

If a car will sit stationary for several months or more, it is best to over-inflate the tires to prevent flat-spotting. Most tires will lose 1-2 PSI of air a month through the sealing surfaces and valve stem, so the amount of over-inflation should be commensurate with the length of time that

The only way to properly warm up an engine is to drive the car.

method for keeping rodents at bay. If you do notice signs of rodent presence in any vehicle, it is best to thoroughly vacuum out all affected areas, as rodents tend to return to places where they can smell any sign of their presence.

Indoor and outdoor car covers are not interchangeable. Each has its own design and purpose. Any car cover manufacturer can advise you on a proper cover for your purpose. the car will be stationary. Remember to check the tire pressures again before the car is driven. There are also special tire cradles available that are designed to help the tires keep their shape while the car is parked on them.

BODY

If a car is being stored outside, it is a good idea to keep it covered to prevent sun and weather damage. However, the type of car cover to be used is important, as keeping a car covered outside longterm can sometimes be more damaging to a car’s finish than no cover at all. There are high-end car covers available that are weatherproof but also breathable to prevent moisture from being trapped underneath the cover. Periodically removing the cover and letting it and the car “air out” is also a good idea.

If your Porsche is fortunate enough to be stored inside, a quality lightweight dust

cover should be sufficient. Be sure that the garage is clean and dry, with no water leaks or other moisture sources. There are even climate controlled “car bubbles” available for the most fastidious enthusiasts.

Another concern in this area is rodent damage. Parked cars make cozy homes for all sorts of vermin, and the damage that they are capable of causing can be extensive.

A number of local Porsche owners are lucky enough to live on properties in the hills and countryside that happen to also be home to rodents, and it can be difficult to completely repel them from getting into homes and vehicles. As my shop frequently deals with rodent-damaged cars, I have heard of all sorts of varmint repellants, from mousetraps to cats, to dog hair and dryer sheets, and even paprika and cayenne pepper! Since I cannot personally vouch for any of these methods, I would recommend a consultation with a pest control professional to determine the best

In closing, my best advice for any Porsche owner is to regularly drive your car! While it may seem that you are pampering your Porsche by keeping it covered in the garage most of the time, they are happiest when they are driven normally. The engine parts and seals stay lubricated, and the fuel systems remain clean and clear. If you do need to store your German sports car for a long period, following the above guidelines will ensure that it fires up eagerly and is ready to hit the road when it comes out of storage. =

Chris Andropoulos is the Service Manager and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in Santa Barbara (a Der Auspuff advertiser). Chris is a lifelong Porsche “nut” and is fascinated with and knowledgeable about all Porsches, from 356s to the latest GT3s. When he’s not racing his daily-driven 944 Turbo at PCA and POC track events, he can be found enjoying the beaches, ocean, and mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara.

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THE GIMMICK RALLY STORY BY TED LIGHTHIZER EVENT PHOTOS BY NICOLAS LIAKAS

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he starting point for this year’s Gimmick Rally was Agoura Hills High School where the event co-host, Jerry Lasnik, taught for 30 years. While Jerry checked us in, co-host Pam Lasnik was at our final destination, Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks, securing all the tables needed to serve the 51 members soon to be heading her way. We were delighted to have Los Angeles Region members Stephen & Jill Petty join us. They really enjoyed the country roads of Malibu compared to the un-yielding freeways of Los Angeles.

The object of a gimmick rally, besides driving the prescribed route, is to use your skills of observation to identify landmarks along the route that fit the clues revealed in the more than 100 cryptic questions.

Of course all this is occurring while the Jerry & Pam Lasnik driver is watching out for bicyclists, and trying to drive slowly enough to read the signs while not holding up traffic as the navigator frantically scribbles down the name or signage you just passed which answers one of the questions…all this while calling out the next turn! Sounds easy enough. Let’s go!

We started our engines at 10:00 a.m. to begin our drive of approximately 43 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains, Portero Road, Westlake Village, and Agoura Hills with a destination of Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. Zeroing out our odometers, we were off on a mission to answer roughly 2.1 questions-per-mile on a new and interesting drive. What could be more fun? Contrary to popular belief, gimmick rallies were not created by a couple of divorce attorneys from the Valley who were looking to improve their business. Jerry’s driving instructions, mileage at turns, and questions in 15-point type were easy to read while driving (and arguing) with your teammate. After pretty much blowing the first ten questions, Doreen and I started to get the hang of it, and wow, was this fun, or what?

Even though the route was only 43 miles long, it took approximately two hours to complete. We’re glad to report that everyone made it to the park by 12:30 p.m. except local Thousand Oak residents Jeff Parker and Becky Lundberg. The couple arrived at 12:45 p.m. in Jeff ’s GT3, confirming that fast cars and drivers are not needed for gimmick rallies.

Besides reserving the perfect spot in the park for our meal, Jerry & Pam brought in the club’s favorite caterer, Aaron with Q-Time BBQ Grill & Catering for a delicious tri-tip and chicken lunch, including western sweet beans, tossed Our winners: Lorraine & Glenn Crawford green salad and zesty with their son, Justin. garlic bread. Yummy!

Now with everyone full and sleepy, it was time to grade our test results to see how we all did on the 102 questions. There were a few “interpretation disputes” on a couple of Jerry’s answers, and our President, Nick Liakas, kept interrupting with a “Hey, wait a minute!” comments when he quibbled with the answer, but within 15 minutes we had our first place winners, Glenn & Lorraine Crawford with their son, Justin.

Pam & John Alfenito There was a tie for the second best score between John & Pam Alfenito and Jeffrey & Rosalee Merrick. Luckily, Pam Lasnik had three bonus questions standing by to settle the tie. The tie-breaker question was: “What model of Porsche was James Dean driving on the day he died?” Dead silence came upon the group as all eyes focused on the two teams. Then, with the speed of a Turbo S, John Alfenito shouted out, “Spyder,” and when asked the model number, John answered without hesitation, “550.” So, second place went to the Alfenitos, and third Jeffrey & Rosalee Merrick place was awarded to the Merricks. All winners received Goodie Store gift certificates, just in time for the holidays, in the amounts of $50, $35 and $25, respectively.

A huge thank-you to Jerry & Pam Lasnik for a fun event enjoyed by all. We hope to see YOU at our next SBR activity. Please drive safely. =

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BY TOM BROWN, ZONE 8 REPRESENTATIVE

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t the last California Festival of Speed planning meeting I was christened the “Emperor of Zate” (rhymes with eight, as in Zone 8). While I’m all for being emperor, I’m not so sure it will sit very well with my boss, our national president.

But it did get me thinking – what is this Zone Rep thing anyway?

How many people really know? So let me tell you.

In the early years of PCA, all the region presidents would gather annually to discuss club business. As the years went by and the number of regions grew, this became less and less practical. In 1969, to improve this situation, the national Executive Council proposed a concept of administration where the regions of the club would be divided into administrative Tom Brown districts, called zones, to be represented by a Zone Representative. This appointed position would directly interact with the regions in their geographic areas in a way that, due to size and distance, the EC could not. Thus the Zone Representative would be a go-between for the regions and the Executive Council; communicating national policy and procedure to the region presidents and the opinions and concerns of the membership back to the national organization. Another way to look at it is that the Zone Rep is here to assist the region presidents and club membership. We are in Zone 8, which contains the 13 regions of Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona. So it has been decreed by the Emperor of Zate!

Speaking of the Festival, the CFOS management team is hard at work preparing for the next event (April 5, 6 & 7, 2013; plan on it

and save the date!). They asked me to announce they are looking for a volunteer for a new chair position on the team. This person would handle marketing and promotion of the festival. They would like to attract both more vendors and more automotive enthusiasts every year, and they would like some help. If you are looking for a new way to get involved in the Porsche Club and have some experience in this area, please contact me at: zonerep@ zone8.org Newsflash for all Time Trial & DE drivers: the Zone 8 website (www.zone8.org) has a new addition - Approved Tech Stations.

The list can be found under the “Events” menu item. If your favorite authorized tech station is missing, please let me know and I will be happy to have it added!

Moving on to upcoming events, at the tail end of November, be sure to make room on your calendar to attend the PCA member private preview at the L.A. Autoshow. PCNA will once again allow us to get an early look at the latest and greatest vehicles for 2013. And that same weekend, on December 1 and 2, PCA will bring our national Tech Tactics program back to the PCNA facility in Ontario. The ultimate tech session, this program puts you together with members of the PCA Tech Committee and the highly trained Porsche mechanics (and maybe a VIP or two from Stuttgart) for a weekend of Q&A and lecture on all things technical about your favorite car! Registration info will be available as we get closer. Save the date and make a weekend of it!

Looking forward to next year’s events; our annual Zone 8 Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 19, so save the date as it will be a great evening. This year I’d like to change things up a bit, trying to make it more casual, fun and engaging for all.

Entertaining us once again will be Emcee Scott Mann, who will also provide the DJ for dancing. Those of you who went last year know what a great job he did; you may also know him as Mr. KPCA, the voice that brought us the terrific radio station that was broadcasting during this year’s Festival of Speed. Additional new features for the weekend that are in the works are a Zone 8 Concours and car show as well as a driving tour or two.

Activities! Awards! Door prizes! Friends and family! Party! Let’s start the New Year right!

Zone 8 Calendar of Events at: http://zone8.pca.org/calendar.php Zone 8 Representative Tom Brown zonerep@zone8.org

Time Trial/DE Chair Dave Hockett davndirc@yahoo.com

Autocross Chair David Witteried dwitteried@hotmail.com

Secretary Skip Carter skipcarter@pobox.com

Chief Driving Instructor Scott Mann scott@renegadehybrids.com

Webmaster Ken Short webmaster@zone8.org

Club Race Coordinator Vince Knauf vvvince@aol.com

Treasurer Linda Cobarrubias MS993@aol.com

Concours Chair Joe Nedza jcnedza@aol.com

Rules Chair Russell Shon rules@zone8.org

Rally Chair Revere Jones Zone8rallychair@aol.com

SBR Board of Directors Meeting

October 10, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.

Sheraton 4 Points/Ventura MINUTES RECORDED BY JOHN ALFENITO

Our October board meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. in the Clipper Room at the Sheraton 4 Points Hotel in Ventura.

Present at the meeting were: Steve Kaller, John Alfenito, Don Kuckenbaker, Ted Lighthizer, Doreen Pankow, James Brown, James Edwards, William Griswold, Brian Rubino, Barry Weinstein, Sue Kinsling, and James Oldham.

Chairing the meeting in the absence of President Nicolas Liakas was Vice President Steve Kaller.

The sequence of reports was as follows: Secretary: The minutes of the September board meeting were approved as submitted and published.

Vice President: No report.

Treasurer: Jim Brown presented his financial statements as to the club’s fiscal health to date. Incoming future payments from advertisers are expected to increase our bottom line.

Membership: Sue Kinsling reported on an anomaly which occured when a current SBR member changed his mailing address with PCA. Because he was moving from Santa Barbara to Orange County, national switched his regional affiliation to Orange County. This was contrary to the member’s wishes. The matter will be resolved, but the board suggested that national be contacted and urged to change its policy of “automatic region reassignment” without the member’s permission.

SBR’s membership total stood at 694 primary members and one lifetime member as of September 30, 2012.

Activities: Ted Lighthizer reported that upcoming events are ready to go. $900 was requested to cover expenses for the Street Survival School. Most of this money will be reimbursed from the BMW Foundation after the October 20th event.

Pending Activities Chair for 2013, Barry Weinstein requested $1450 to secure

P.M.S.: No report.

SBR’s reservation on the Fillmore Murder Mystery Train for a March 16, 2013 activity.

Editor: The November issue of Der Auspuff is on schedule.

Distribution: Full distribution of the October edition of Der Auspuff was completed with delivery to most members’ homes prior to the Camarillo Breakfast.

The current balance in our USPS account will suffice for next month’s mailing.

Advertising: New checks have been submitted to the Treasurer as advertising revenue contiues to come in for both current and renewing advertisers.

Goodie Store: $1365 was requested to cover expenses of current and future orders related to both the upcoming concours and the holiday sale.

Insurance: All certificates are up to date.

Rally: Both a Rally School and the 30th running of the “El Camino Real/BoucherSchneider T/S/D Rally” are on the schedule for 2013.

Concours: More than 50 cars are preregistered for the competition, and we expect several sign-ups on the day of the event.

Autocross: The autocross season ended with our September 22 event at the Camarillo Airport. The trailer has been packed and secured.

Archives: report.

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Webmaster: All current material has been uploaded and refreshed.

Safety: Willliam Griswold is our new Safety Chair.

R.U.F.: Events are scheduled for October and November.

50th Anniversary: No report.

Public Relations: No report.

Past President: No report.

President: No report.

Old Business: A discussion was held on the club being more proactive in our connections to the advertisers that support us. The possibility of a member being designated to act as liason between the region and a specific advertiser was suggested. It was agreed that getting the advertisers more connected to the club, and having our members more aware of our supporters were both ideas worth persuing in 2013.

New Business: Activities Co-Chair Doreen Pankow has agreed to run for President to succeed Nicolas Liakas.

Doreen’s name will appear on the 2013 ballot along with John McNair for Vice President, Steve Kaller for Treasurer, Dick Lange for Secretary, and Barry Weinstein as Activities Chair.

It was also suggested that Jim Brown and Steve Kaller develop a tentative budget for 2013 so that the board can have a clearer picture of SBR’s financial outlook for next year.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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On Sunday, November 18th (10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.), and again on Thursday, November 29th (12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.) you can gift shop at the Rubinos’ residence and choose from the full inventory of all The Goodie Store has to offer!

It’s a chance for you to shop without your significant other looking over your shoulder!

It’s the GOODIE STORE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT! Please call Linda in advance (805) 498-1053 to let her know which day you’ll be there.

The Rubinos are at 1002 La Grange, Newbury Park, CA 91320.

Shop for him. Shop for her. Shop for the kids.

Sunday, November 18th and Thursday, November 29th.

Remember, cash or checks only. Sorry, no credit cards.

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PCA/SBR Classifieds

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1997 CARRERA 4S – FOR SALE Red with Black interior. Engine rebuilt top and bottom by Jason Duarte (805-643-1041). Very clean. Beautiful. Runs great. New front tires. New battery. 141,000 miles. $41,000. PCA member. Dave (805) 338-0508 or dlcunningham1@adelphia.net (11/12) 356 CHROME WHEELS – FOR SALE Set of four 356 4.5-inch chrome wheels for sale. I went back to the original painted wheels. Chrome is decent. Asking $25 each or best offer. Contact Wesley at (805) 660-9708 or minear@adelphia.net (11/12) PORSCHE PARTS – FOR SALE Four wheel lug locks with key. 996 programmable key (2 button, will need new blade). Standard 996 tool kit. Plastic 996 front radiator fan surround. 996/Boxster+ black floor mats, set of four. Late model 996+ car jack with foam surround. Also, bra for 356.

For info, pics, prices, contact Rich at (818) 324-3457 or titleitrich@yahoo.com (10/12) 2004 CAYENNE 6 TIP TRONIC – FOR SALE Titanium/Black. Stunning condition. MPG 17 city, 21+ highway. 18” spare tire, 6-disc CD changer. Non-smoker. Soft-look leather, Bi-Xenon headlights, 18” Turbo Wheels with colored crests. 4 new Michelin tires. All records and books. 137k miles. Own the best SUV for only $12,000. Contact Doug (40-year PCA Member) at (805) 208-0670 or dnt@dock.net (10/12) WHEELS, AND MORE – FOR SALE Four used 996 Turbo rims (8/18 front, 11/18 rear) hollow spoke. $1400, or best offer. Two used 997S rear rims (11/19). $400, or best offer. Also, new 997 Turbo lip spoiler, black $100. Call Bobby at (805) 708-3855 or rsdiaz@silcom.com (10/12) WANT TO BUY – USED SPORT SEAT Looking for a used, driver’s-side Sport Seat to use in early Porsche 911/912. Contact Peter Raftery at (805) 339-0441 or rafterys@dock.net (10/12) 1979 911SC TARGA – FOR SALE White exterior with black interior. Seats were covered for protection. Upgraded A/C, upgraded chain tensioners, added oil cooler under right fender for additional cooling. Original paint, clean, no rust, excellent condition. Runs great. 147,000 miles. $23,000.

Call Merle (760) 952-1108. (06/12) 2001 BOXSTER S – FOR SALE 51,000 miles. White with tan top. Good condition. For sale at $16,000. Must sell due to overseas travel arrangements.

Contact Carolann Wolfgang at (805)448-2751 or carolwolfgang@gmail.com with any questions. (05/12) USED PORSCHE TIRES – FOR SALE Michelin and Bridgestone used Porsche tires for sale. Garage is full! 305/30/19, 295/30/19, 265/35/19, 235/35/19, some 18s, too.

80-90% of tread left. $125 for a front. $225 for a rear. I can meet or ship. Contact alm4neo@gmail.com or text me your tire size at (805) 500-6636. (05/12) Der Auspuff accepts classified advertising limited to 50 words or less for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche-related items. Ads are free to PCA SBR members in good standing and will run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads are free to other PCA members in good standing as space permits and will also run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads will be accepted for non-members as space permits for a fee of $10 per month, per ad. Please notify the Editor if sold. Der Auspuff is not responsible for the accuracy of any ad or claims made by advertisers, and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items offered for sale. Der Auspuff reserves the right to edit or refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Please submit ads directly to the Editor at DerAuspuff@gmail.com

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Rocky Mountain “Bye�

We were all surprised and saddened to hear that our beloved Janice Herndon is leaving Santa Barbara for a new job opportunity in Denver, Colorado.

President Nick Liakas recognized Janice’s long resumÊ of service to our region, including terms as editor for Der Auspuff, Membership Chair, and Public Relations Liason. Janice has never failed to step up when asked, and her smiling face will be sorely missed in our region.

Good luck in your new city, Janice. Our loss is the Rocky Mountain region’s gain! They will be lucky to have you.

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