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Porsche Club of America • Santa Barbara Region • May 2013

Autocross At The Camarillo Airport The Ins & Outs of CA Smog Tests R.U.F. Sees Galpin Collection

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R.U.F. trip to Galpin Auto Sports .................11 California Festival of Speed ........................13 Camarillo Autocross ....................................16 The Ins & Outs of California Smog Tests ....20 P.M.S. trip to Huntington Gardens ..............28

Monthly Reports

11 13

President’s Column ........................................4 Camarillo Breakfast Meeting ........................7 Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting ................9 Member Anniversaries & New Members ..24

Events

SBR Events Calendar.....................................3 El Camino Real XXX Rally .............................5 32 Hours 7 Minutes.......................................8 Central California Coast Weekend Tour .....12 Poker Run & Picnic Lunch............................19 Santa Barbara 4th of July Parade ...............23 Chili Cook-Off ..............................................25

Departments

Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors.....2 Membership Gallery....................................15 The Tech Page .............................................20 Down the Road............................................26 SBR Breakfast Maps ...................................26 Zone 8 Listings ............................................27 The Goodie Store ........................................29 Ordering SBR Name Badges .......................29 SBR Classified Advertisements...................31 Directory of Advertisers ..............................31

On The Cover

The new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid.

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Autocross At The Camarillo Airport The Ins & Outs of CA Smog Tests R.U.F. Sees Galpin Collection

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July

The President’s Column Doreen Pankow

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he PCA Zone 8 Festival of Speed that was held during the first weekend in April had over 4500 people in attendance this year, a record attendance. It was the first time both PCA and POC drivers competed at the same time on the track at the Festival of Speed. The magnificent display of “Fifty Years of 911” cars was a special treat to see, especially when the fifty Porsches, one from each year, were driven around Fontana’s Auto Club Speedway track on Saturday. I’d like to thank all the SBR members who volunteered throughout the weekend and helped make this event such a success!!

Volunteers are a critical component of any event and are needed for any car club to be successful. All our Officers and Board members are volunteers, people who give of their time to help keep our club running smoothly. None of them are paid for the time spent doing their various duties or for planning and organizing the various activities we all enjoy. The Board members pay the same fees as everyone else to participate in our club events, so please express your appreciation the next time you see one of them.

Our Region held the most driving tours and social events of any other Zone 8 Region in 2012, which was a big factor in why

we won the 2012 PCA Zone 8 Region of the Year award. Without the help of so many of our members who volunteer to organize or help out at an event, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy all these fun drives, motorsport activities and social events. I want to thank all of you who volunteer to help out with the planning, set-up and support during our club events, as you do make a difference!!

We always need volunteers at Autocrosses to help with registration, setting up the course the day before the event, setting up cones that get knocked down throughout the event, and waving the flag to start the cars on the course. At our Concours d’Elegance in October, we need volunteers for registration, traffic control, car placement, timers, runners, scorers and judges. At our Chili Cook-Off event in July, we need volunteers to help set up tables, chairs and canopies, set up the food, and serve the chili. At our Progressive Dinner in August, we are always looking for members who are willing to host either the appetizers/salad course or the dessert course in their home. And at our Camarillo breakfast meetings, we need volunteers for gate duty.

As you can see, most of these jobs don’t require special skills, so any of you can easily find something that you would enjoy doing. Volunteering is a great way to get to know other members and to give something back to our car club as a member. It’s a lot of fun to organize an event, which usually involves putting together a driving route for a back- roads drive and making the lunch arrangements. The Activities Chair and other members are always available to discuss ideas, answer your questions and help you get started, so you’re not alone in planning these events. We welcome your suggestions and participation in planning future events.

I would encourage all of you to let our Activities Chair, Barry Weinstein, our Autocross Co-Chairs, Dan Byers and Steve Doll, and our Concours Chair, Robert Watt, know if you are available to help out at an event or if you are interested in planning one.

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Camarillo Breakfast April 6, 2013

Alternate Vehicles & The New Cayman S STORY BY BARRY WEINSTEIN, PHOTOS BY MIKE POMERANTZ

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resident Doreen Pankow opened the April Camarillo breakfast meeting by introducing representatives from PCA/SBR sponsors in attendance. These included Walt Branscome from Santa Barbara Auto Group, Sam Abergel from Westlake Rusnak, and John Koehler, the Western Regional Manager for Porsche Cars North America.

Congratulations to Rusnak for being awarded the Porsche Premier Dealer status. They are one of the top three Porsche dealerships in the nation.

Kelly Kissman, manager of “The Boutique” at Rusnak, spoke to us and talked about the many items they have to offer. This month, members of PCASBR will be given a 20% discount on everything they stock!

Ted Lighthizer, our Director of Advertising, introduced three of our new Der Auspuff advertisers who spoke briefly on the products they represent.

These were Rick Give a warm welcome to Donnell Cameron from Glendale joining at White with Mini breakfast. of Camarillo; SBR member Steve Doll of NAI Capital, who also coordinates our Autocrosses with Dan Byers; and Matt Malamut, who talked briefly about his company, Auctions America.

I briefed the group on last month’s extremely successful Murder Mystery Train ride and went on to mention all the activities in store this month, which you can read about in depth elsewhere in this magazine.

Doreen reminded us that we were running out of time to sign up for next month’s four-day excursion to Morro Bay and the Central Coast.

Membership Chair Sue Kinsling welcomed a number of new members to our club. Frank and Rose Ramirez own a 2013 Boxster and live in Ventura. John Spinks and Diane Ward from Moorpark arrived at their first meeting in their 2013 911 coupe. Donnell Cameron signed up at the meeting, joining from Glendale.

The new Cayman S driven to breakfast by John Koehler of Porsche Cars North America.

Donnell has a 2011 GT2 RS. And Daniel Miller from Simi Valley joined us in his 1966 912.

All totaled, Sue counted 126 attendees in 59 Porsches as well as a number of alternative vehicles on this first Saturday in April. =

Be sure to say hello to new SBR members Frank & Rose Ramirez from Ventura.

Say hello to new SBR members John Spinks and Diane Ward from Moorpark.

After a decade in the making, the risky, underground documentary, “32 Hours 7 Minutes,” is now in worldwide release. Produced and directed by Cory Welles, the film chronicles the secretive, cross-country races, known as the U.S. Express, that took place in the late 70s and early 80s after the official Cannonball races had ended and also weaves in the story of a suspenseful, modern-day attempt to break the old record of 32:07, a record time embroiled in controversy.

Featuring historic footage from the early races and recent interviews with the organizer and its participants, “32 Hours 7 Minutes” reveals the motivations and methods used by the outlaws who were crazy enough to compete in one of the toughest tests of human and mechanical endurance. But what could have been a mild tale of a time gone past, turns into a tense, epic road adventure as Welles finds herself in the backseat of a BMW M5 going flat-out across the country to prove 32:07 is legit or beatable.

“I wanted to take audiences on the 1983 ride,” said Welles, “I figured I could dig up enough of the past to relay this experience but I never expected I would actually have to take them on a physical run; and now, looking back, I don’t see how there was any other way of telling this story without getting in the car and doing it.” Welles used six in-car cameras and a few surprises to capture every second of their day-and-a-half journey across 13 states and 4 times zones. At the core, this is an auto enthusiast’s dream but also appeals to anyone with a sense of adventure. Where most car films lack a meaningful storyline and credibility, the true-to-life adventures in “32 Hours 7 Minutes” have both in spades.

Ms. Welles will lead a discussion on this marvelous adventure and show her documentary on the evening of May 11, 2013 exclusively for SBR members at Rusnak Westlake Porsche. The screening will be accompanied by questions and answers from our members. Details on the evening’s event, that will include a buffet dinner at Rusnak Westlake Porsche, will be forwarded to those registering for the event. It is anticipated that the cost for the evening will be $25.00 per person, including the meal, tax, gratuity and SBR activity fee.To register for this special screening, contact Nicolas Liakas at nicolasliakas@yahoo.com or 818/706-6016. This special presentation will surely sell out fast, so register now!

Santa Barbara Breakfast April 13, 2013

Second AV Breakfast Lightly Attended STORY BY BARRY WEINSTEIN, PHOTOS BY RON WILLIAMS

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al and I left home in Thousand Oaks at 7:30 AM for the breakfast meeting, and as soon as we pulled out of the garage, we were greeted by a springtime fog. By the time we got to Camarillo, it had been replaced by an even heavier fog that turned into a drizzle for much of the rest of our drive. When we got closer to Santa Barbara, the drizzle had ceased only to be overtaken once again by the fog.

Only 25 attendees in 16 Porsches, a Ferrari, one motorcycle and a few other alternate vehicles braved this misty weather to meet and eat at Moby Dick’s on Stearns wharf.

Actually, this was a fairly healthy turnout considering, the “not ready for prime time driving weather” as well as the fact that at the same time, we were sponsoring an Autocross at the Camarillo airport..

Doreen, our President, was at the Autocross signing in volunteers and contestants before the fog got there at 5:30 AM, and

Walt Branscome of Santa Barbara with his 2005 Boxster S.

Please give a warm welcome new member Marienne McClure of Santa Barbara.

From L to R, Steve Brown, Jim Mosley, Oscar Briones, James Oldham, and Amil Garcia. then left it to come to the Santa Barbara meeting. She made a few announcements, introduced Walt Branscome and talked about the SBAG Cayman Launch on April 27th. She then said goodbye and drove back to Camarillo to continue working at the Autocross.

Our Activities Chair, who it is said strongly resembles me, stood up and informed the group of our upcoming events Sue Kinsling, Membership Chair, welcomed a new member: Bill Wilson from Santa Barbara. Bill has a customized 2001 Boxster S. Also Marienne McClure, who lives in Santa Barbara, drove over to our meeting for the first time in her 2007 911 4S. Marienne moved to California from Kauai, Hawaii. We all welcomed them to our club, got into our cars, and endured the drive back through the not-quite-pristine weather. We certainly get spoiled driving in Southern California. =

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The R.U.F. Report

R.U.F. trip to Galpin Auto Sports STORY BY JEANNE MCNAIR, PHOTOS BY DICK LANGE

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n Thursday, March 21, 2013, eighteen R.U.F. members took a memorable tour of the Galpin Auto Sports facility in Van Nuys. We traveled there for the most part via the crowded L.A. freeways with an all-too-short backroads jaunt along Cornell and Mulholland Hwy. On that section of our drive it was easy to see that Spring has definitely come to Southern California as we saw many trees in bloom and a myriad of wildflowers.

The Galpin Auto Sports complex houses a store with all kinds of car accessories, clothing and paraphernalia, a museum of beautiful cars and a custom car garage.

The GAS garage is well known and has been featured on the USA version of “Pimp My Ride” hosted by Xzibit.

Their customized cars have also been seen on “Knight Rider.” Many “Galpinized” custom designed vehicles have won many awards and recognition. The collection of cars on display that day numbered at least forty, all exceptional in their own right. The GAS collection now employs a full-time guide. We were fortunate to have our tour conducted by him as he was very knowledgeable about the cars, both technically and historically.

GAS has an interesting collection of Shelby cars, some with impressive racing histories. Other cars we saw included two beautiful Jaguar XKE’s in pristine condition as well as Liberace’s car, complete with a chandelier on the hood. One highlight was a vintage Packard painted in mauve and purple, which is owned by the wife of the Galpin owner.

In addition to the numerous customized cars, foreign and domestic, there were also many motorcycles including one space age model custom painted in red and black.

After the car display we were offered a private tour of the Aston Martin pavilion with its own vault. The vault allows a private and elegant place for the purchaser of a car to take delivery of his or her new car. We saw the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish, custom made

down to the hand stitched upholstery. The car is a beautiful work of art as well as a technological marvel.

At the conclusion of our tour we took a short walk across the street to Galpin’s own restaurant, “The Horseless Carriage,” and had a delicious meal outside in the bright clear sunshine of a nice March day. With the impressive array of cars we had just seen, there was plenty of lively car talk. =

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Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27, 2013 Explore Morro Bay & California’s Central Coast

ome join us for a fun-filled trip to Morro Bay and the Central Coast over the 2013 Memorial Day weekend.

We’ll depart Friday May 24th from Santa Barbara and drive north to Morro Bay to enjoy lunch at the Embarcadero Grill. Then, take a scenic back-roads drive to the Tolosa Winery & Vineyard and indulge in tasting some of the finest Central Coast wines before checking into the Inn at Morro Bay, our home for the weekend.

That evening, we’ll enjoy cocktails and a gourmet dinner at the Windows On The Water restaurant while watching the sunset.

Morro Rock

On Saturday morning, you’ll be free to explore the Central Coast area on your own before meeting for an early afternoon tour of the Piedras Blancas Light Station in San Simeon. You can tour the town of Morro Bay, drive to San Simeon to tour the Hearst Castle, or drive to Cambria, a magical seaside village tucked

Hearst Castle

Payment and registration must be received no later than April 24, 2013.

Make checks payable to PCA/SBR. Mail to Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 Names: _____________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________________________________ Amount enclosed: ___________ ($145/person) Cancellations after May 17th will not receive a refund.

amongst towering pines. There you will find art galleries, excellent restaurants, an old-fashioned saloon, boutiques and a great boardwalk along Moonstone Beach. Dinner will be on your own.

Sunday morning, we’ll drive to the Montaña de Oro (Mountain of Gold) State Park and take an easy 2 ½ mile roundtrip hike. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the bluffs overlooking the ocean, and experience the beauty of the spring flowers in bloom along the trail. Then, take a fun drive to Avila Beach via Perfumo Canyon Road, which takes us up over the top of the mountain and winds its way down to the ocean. Following lunch you can spend the rest of the day exploring Avila Beach and Pismo Beach or return to Morro Bay for shopping, hiking or golfing. Cocktails and a group dinner will be held that evening in the Orchid Room of our hotel, so you can just relax at the end of the day and enjoy the company of your fellow club members.

The fee for this trip is $145 per person, which includes a lunch and two dinners (gratuities and tax), a wine tour, a light station tour, and the activity fee. Call the Inn at Morro Bay Inn at 805-772-5651 prior to April 24th to reserve your room.

Porsche Club Group Rates: Garden View $139, Partial Bay View $149, Full Bay View $159, per night. You will receive further detail on the itinerary, meals and schedule once you RSVP to Doreen Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.net

California Festival of Speed ARTICLE BY MIKE HODSON , PHOTOS BY RANDY FISHWICK

Fifty Years of the Porsche 911 on Display at the California Festival of Speed

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e in Southern California are truly blessed with an abundance of riches. Along with fabulous weather, gorgeous scenery, world-class entertainment, and recreation opportunities of every conceivable type, we have an automotive culture that supports year-round events sure to please motorheads of any flavor.

Every year for the past several years the first weekend in April is reserved for the California Festival of Speed, a three day event put on by Porsche Club of America Zone 8. Zone 8 consists of 13 regions of PCA, including the geographic areas of Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada.

Drawing entries and spectators from throughout Zone 8, this year’s event featured over 220 drivers and 4500 spectators. Yikes!

Significantly, Zone 8 was pleased to welcome Porsche Owners’ Club entries, which further enhanced the quantity and quality of the racing field.

An extremely full weekend of events includes a Concours d’Elegance, Porsche Swap Meet, Vendor Row, Porsche Cars for Sale, Goodie Store, Taste of Autocross, and more!

We arrived early Saturday morning via Cayenne GTS, arguably the best ride in the world to cover beaucoup miles, mui rapide,

huge fun! What a great machine! The Porsche parking corral was already teeming with treats – mild-to-wild Turbos, sano stockers of every model and vintage, plus the occasional “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” creation in a color/option/modification combination never before seen. Any Porschephile merely had to choose a favorite, from 911 to 987, and find numerous examples of gorgeous machines ready to ogle, debate, negotiate and enjoy.

Several of the For Sale machines piqued my interest, offering an incredibly high fun to dollar value with the inherent Porsche reliability. Sadly there seems to be slight priority differences between myself and wife-unit Pam, something about a new kitchen, imagine that!

Moving into the garage area, I was awestruck with the wide spectrum of race machinery. Serious, professional team efforts with mega-buck transporters/crews/support were contrasted with weekend hobbyist racers, blue tape numbers and no sponsor decals. From professional hired-gun drivers sporting the latest and greatest attire to the most casual barely-meets-the-rules enthusiast, everyone is there to do their personal best, meet their goals, and most importantly have fun. PCA has done an excellent job of placing diverse groups of racers into classes where they can remain competitive, so the playing field is quite level for the majority of participants. (continued on page 32)

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The Power of Yum Cooking Class

Let’s Cook Our Way To Better Health...Together Welcome To The June 15th P.M.S. Broth Experience “If you do not take care of your body, where are you going to live?” – unknown mystic Spend a Saturday morning cooking together with Broth-for-Healing cook and advocate, Nola Force, and you may learn new cooking/healing techniques.

Learn the flavor secrets of Chef Rebecca Katz’s “Fass Principle,” the use of the sea vegetable kombu and a mineral-balancing broth using four available vegetables for clarity, weight loss, and juice fasting programs.

On Saturday morning, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. bring your favorite chopping knife, cutting board, and $10.00 for food cost to the Somis kitchen of Sue Kinsling. A broth-based lunch is included. Nola will share her 20-plus years of creating broths for better health.

The event is limited to 16 persons due to kitchen size, so reserve your space early by contacting Nola at nolaforce@gmail.com or 530-966-0916.

As owner/chef of the Wellspring Catering Company and Co-Director of the Windrise Retreat Center in Metamora, MI, Nola Force teamed up with nutritionists in the University of Michigan’s Complementary Medicine Nutritional Grant Program in 2003-4 to teach heart patients better living skills. The response was heart-warming, and the Beano after day one of five was discarded. On her return to California in 2005, Nola volunteered with the TLC and Hospice programs offering her broths. In Nola’s experience they are gentle and energy-giving.

Add your intention and they are healers.

SBR Membership Gallery

1997 993 Targa in black driven by Bob Prieve. This is my third Porsche starting in 1990 with a 944 followed by 968 in 1998. I bought the 911 last year and so far it is running well. And yes, I have a Triumph TR3a (1960) original owner and is still running strong.

Corwin Toyama with his 997 at the Grand Prix Region’s “Day Away from Work”. The event was held at Willow Springs Raceway on the “Streets of Willow” track. This event included several continuous lap Drivers Education Sessions and a timed Autocross.

Please submit your high resolution photos and captions to derauspuff@gmail.com for inclusion in SBR’s monthly membership gallery.

STORY BY DAN BYERS, PHOTOS BY TED LIGHTHIZER

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pril 13 brought us the first autocross of the 2013 Season at the Camarillo Airport. We had 45 drivers show up ready to best a course that was going to present some nice challenges. We had access to the venue on Friday, so several volunteers showed up to get the course laid out. With a course map, Rocky Carver, Ted Lighthizer, Steve Doll, Frank Donahue, Justin Ooms, Dan Bousman, Bob Green, William Griswold, Milton Gabaldon and I arranged over 600 cones on a course that was 3856â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in length with 44 turns including a cross over. Setting up the course also gives us a chance to test it out and make sure it will be a challenging but fun course.

Saturday morning and waking up at 4am to be at a Porsche autocross may not seem to be a good combination, but an autocross crew must start early to pull off an event and have it run smoothly for all involved. The gate opened at 6:30am, but several drivers, including my son Shane and I, were there just after 6am getting things set up. As the drivers entered, they were greeted by Jim Brown, Martin Keller, Dan Long and Larry Stoops 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 taught.

Schneider Autohaus as always was on hand to get the job done.

Chris Andropolous and Cris Arreola made sure the cars were ready to run. Doreen Pankow was manning the registration desk and got everyone checked in smoothly.

With the timing set up and everyone ready to go, I went about getting the driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting going. Keeping it short and sweet, I made sure everyone was on the same page with how the day would look. At 8:30am sharp, drivers were lined up and hitting the pavement. With the smaller groups it meant more time behind the wheel for everyone. By lunch time drivers had 8 laps accomplished and a real good feel for the course. One of the best things about doing an AX event with our club has to be the lunch, and I hear that every event. QTime BBQ always makes sure everyone has plenty to eat of great BBQ. After all this time catering our events, Aaron has become part of the family, and we truly enjoy having him come out and feed all those hungry drivers.

The afternoon timed runs brought us some great lap times and exciting viewing. William Griswold manned the start line all day and he made sure everyone got their 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, and we had several drivers who were determined to do just that. When the last car passed the finish line, we had several drivers getting below the 55 second mark; but in the end, it was Greg Lush taking Top Time with a 50.609 driving a Porsche 1993 911RS. In our Cone Killer category, John Dimock took the prize as he firmly established himself as the one to beat by taking out the finish line. All the times and class winners can be found on page 18. You can also see them on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.pcasb.org.

Our thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped make the day and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autocrosses a success. We would also like to thank the Camarillo Airport Management for allowing us to put on this event at the airport site as it is a safe site for an autocross and a good one besides. We look forward to seeing everyone in September for another autocross and an opportunity to exercise our cars. =

Lush, Greg Witteried, David Srey, Robert Donahue, Frank Wood, Peter McGrew, Rodrick Onak, Jonathan Ligutti, Joe

Year

Color

Car No.

Class

Run Group

1st Run

Porsche 911RS

1993

Red

24X

CC12

BLUE

51.346

1976

Yellow

81

CC04

BLUE

51.692

1995

Black

777

X

ORANGE

51.970

2008

Black

2

CC09

RED

53.286

2013

White

10

X

GREEN

54.488

Porsche Cayman S

2012

Black

707

CC09

BLUE

Subaru WRX

2005

Black

71

X

2005

White

34

X

Porsche 911S Targa Acura RS Porsche Cayman Mitsubishi Evo

Mitsubishi Eco

2nd Run

3rd Run

50.552

1

50.609

50.609

1

51.577

1

51.692

51.692

3

51.904

51.395

53.526

52.681

52.681

3

54.810

53.017

53.017

53.373

3

52.768

53.294

53.294

RED

54.514

2

53.792

53.718

53.718

GREEN

54.010

55.010

55.461

54.010

GREEN

55.448

54.142

53.398

3

54.142

2

54.199

1

Cones

Car Model

Cones

Driver

Cones

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Best Time

51.904

Dehmel, Bastian

Porsche 911 C4S

2007

Silver

120

SS05

Marshall, Tom

Porsche Boxster

1998

White

428

SS2

RED

55.879

54.199

55.531

Clark, Jonathan

Toyota MR2

2002

Silver

68

X

ORANGE

56.096

55.145

54.806

54.806

Villanueva, Brian

Subaru WRX

2005

Black

171

X

BLUE

53.533

2

53.799

54.975

54.975

Davison, Garry

Mazda Miata

1

1

1999

Red

15

X

ORANGE

55.031

55.305

55.088

Curti, Monty

Fiat Abarth

2013

White

20

X

ORANGE

56.401

55.311

55.277

Ball, Mike

Ford Focus ZX3

2004

Blue

23

X

ORANGE

56.720

55.525

Yellow

Carson, Justin

Mazda Miata

946

X

ORANGE

56.351

Blue

5

CC01

GREEN

56.241

1969

Green

693

CC06

GREEN

54.327

BMW 135i

2012

Black

441

X

RED

Porsche GT4

2004

Yellow

203

CC08

BLUE

1998

Yellow

36

X

RED

56.421

1993

White

117

SS01

BLUE

54.265

Gabaldon, Milton

Porsche 914

Dimock, John

Porsche 911

Andropolus, Chris Largent, Kyle Meaney, John Grade, Cameron Chin, Henry Dreissen, Frank Beck, Michael Green, Bob

Butler Cobra Porsche 911 Ferrari 308 GTS Porsche 993 Mercedes C63 AMG

55.997

56.241

1

54.142

61.492

56.327

79.339

2

51.337

3

51.249

56.027

1

56.544

1

56.368

56.368

58.579

1

56.401

56.401

54.462

1

54.018

Red

4

X

BLUE

56.914

56.549

56.687

56.549

98

SS02

GREEN

56.902

57.238

58.272

56.902

2009

Grey

33

X

ORANGE

56.222

22

CC04

GREEN

57.708

31

X

RED

57.242

Carver, Rocky

Porsche 911-Cab

1990

Red

140

SS01

ORANGE

60.335

Paulding, John Strauss, Anthony Paulding, Jim Bousman, Dan

Mazda 2 Porsche 911 C4S Dodge Neon ACR

56.462

Blue

Red

Porsche 944

3

56.337

1978

Silver

Arreola, Cris

4

1998

1987

MINI Cooper S

2

10

56.075

52.281

1988

Porsche 996

55.974

55.974

56.249

Honda CRX si

Miller, Jim

55.311

56.075

Harris, Scott Glaser, Megan

Porsche 911

1

1

55.088 2

4

56.765

2

71.573 4

56.516

55.076

1

57.149

57.149 1

58.373

55.381

57.076

1

57.381 57.875

57.875

Red

12

X

ORANGE

60.966

58.708

57.872

Silver

28

SS03

BLUE

59.591

59.011

59.463

59.011

Red

37

CC04

GREEN

60.025

61.510

59.255

59.255

1

2012

Red

54

X

RED

60.009

2006

Black

473

CC09

BLUE

55.310

59.777

2001

Black

7

X

RED

61.080

59.906

3

53.863

1

58.708

2013 2003

59.487

59.487 3 1

56.016

5

59.863

59.985

1

59.906

58.149

5

60.148

BMW 330i

2005

Silver

33X

X

RED

60.148

59.594

MacFarlane, Paul

Datsun 240Z

1972

Silver

24

X

RED

60.224

DNF

DNF

60.224

Lippert, Greg

Porsche 912

Tan

17

CC01

ORANGE

61.030

60.931

60.455

60.455

Tsumura, Ron

Pontiac Trans Am

1973

Red

190

X

RED

61.205

61.209

60.908

60.908

Baker, Trevor

Porsche 911

1986

Black

130

CC04

GREEN

63.646

Byrne, John

BMW 135i

2012

Black

44

X

BLUE

60.843

1

59.813

Lighthizer, Ted

MINI Cooper S

2003

Red

111

X

ORANGE

60.976

1

1

63.190

61.726

61.726 68.404

4

61.813

62.282

61.095

1

62.282

1

Quick, John

Porsche Boxster

2001

Grey

113

SS01

ORANGE

65.044

64.120

64.252

Skeen, Philip

Porsche 911

1985

White

35

CC04

BLUE

66.673

64.875

66.077

Sieden, Terry

Porsche 996

2000

Silver

131

SS03

BLUE

75.577

73.978

72.037

64.120 3

64.875 72.037

The Tech Page

The Ins & Outs of California Smog Tests

BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS

Santa Barbara Region Tech Editor

W

hen a car reaches its sixth birthday, you will receive a notice from the California DMV mandating a vehicle smog inspection (at a licensed testing facility) is necessary to complete its registration.

Because this a process that all model year 1975 and later Porsches (or any street legal CA car) goes through at least every other year, and because smog testing is a widely misunderstood subject, let’s take a closer look at it. In fact, this month’s column will be the first of two articles on the subject. This month I’ll explain the impetus of the state smog check program, provide an overview of some of the rules and regulations regarding smog tests, and explain the “Check Engine” light and how to ensure that your 1996 or newer vehicle will pass a smog test. Next month, we’ll delve into the history of smog controls on Porsches and highlight the unique challenges that certain Porsches face when going for an emissions test.

The federal government had been requiring certain emission-reduction equipment on automobiles since the 1960s, but California has always been at the forefront of vehicle emissions reduction, mainly due to the Los Angeles area’s infamous smog problem.

Anyone who has visited the L.A. basin has likely seen the brown haze hanging over the city. That the visible amount of smog has clearly been reduced in the last 30 years is testament to the effectiveness of the ever-increasing amount of emission-reducing equipment installed in vehicles sold in the U.S. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was formed in the late 1960s with the aim of improving the state’s air

quality. Since the CARB pre-dated the federal government’s own Clean Air Act, California is the only state that is permitted to have such a governing body. CARB often sets air quality standards that are above and beyond that of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other states must follow either the federal or the CA standards. Currently 17 states peg their emissions standards to those of CARB. For this reason, virtually all vehicles sold in the U.S. are also CARB compliant. Gone are the days of separate “California” and “49-state” versions of the same car.

The California smog testing program as we know it has existed since 1984 with the laudable goal of reducing smogforming pollutants emitted from vehicles powered by internal-combustion engines.

The targeted harmful by-products of these engines are carbon monoxide (CO), unburned fuel or hydrocarbons (HC), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

As previously noted, when a vehicle reaches the sixth year from its original registration date, it is subject to mandatory biannual smog checks. When a car that is more than four years old is sold to another party, it is required to pass a smog check for the title transfer to take place. If the car fails the test for any reason, it is the responsibility of the seller to pay for any repairs or adjustments necessary.

A smog certificate is good for 90 days; if a vehicle has passed a smog test within this period, is not required to be re-tested for the title to transfer to a new owner.

For vehicles registered in Santa Barbara County, the smog test consists of a test of tailpipe emissions at idle in neutral and at 2500 RPM, in addition to a visual and functional check of onboard emission reduction equipment. In more heavily populated areas like Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, the tailpipe tests are carried out with the engine under load via the rollers of a dynamometer. All-

wheel-drive vehicles like the 911 Carrera 4, 1996 and newer 911 Turbo, and Cayenne are exempt from the stricter rolling test as the “dynos” at smog test facilities are for two-wheel-drive vehicles only.

Besides the tailpipe emission test and visual checks, the engine’s emissions control electronics must also be functional.

Therefore, an illuminated “Check Engine” light (CEL) will cause a vehicle to automatically fail a smog test, even if the tailpipe emissions are within the allowable limits. On 1996 and newer vehicles, the smog technician will also electronically test the emission controls monitors of the engine control unit to ensure that no fault codes are stored. This test will also check that the fault memory has not recently been erased in an attempt to pass the smog test.

To fully explain what a CEL entails, a brief history of the gestation of automotive onboard diagnostic systems is helpful. By the early 1980s, electronic engine controls were increasingly utilized by automobile manufacturers to ensure precise control of engines’ air/fuel mixtures for both increased fuel economy and reduced emissions. Around this time, CARB began developing regulations that required the engine electronic control units to be able to monitor basic emission control equipment like the oxygen sensor and to store fault codes and display a fault indicator light in the dash (this is displayed as the CEL by many manufacturers). This early set of standards is collectively known as OnBoard Diagnostic I or OBDI. Most automakers had already been implementing such systems on their own to aid in diagnosis of increasingly complicated engine controls, and most were compliant with OBDI by the 1988 deadline. The main drawback of the OBDI is that each automaker required unique and specialized scan equipment to communicate with the engine control unit and read fault codes.

Independent repair facilities were faced with the daunting prospect of investing in a number of expensive scan tools to be able to diagnose and repair multiple makes of vehicles. Also, OBDI-equipped cars had no real way of monitoring the health of the catalytic converter, and would only set fault codes when a component had

already failed. It was clear that a more comprehensive and universal standard for onboard diagnostics was needed.

The improved set of standards was developed in the early 1990s and was known as OBDII. All gasolinepowered light vehicles sold in the U.S. were required to be fully compliant with OBDII by the 1996 model year. The centerpiece of OBDII is a standardized 16-pin diagnostic connector, required by regulations to be within easy reach of the driver’s area of the cockpit. This connector allows a universal scan tool to be plugged into any OBDII compliant vehicle to read and erase stored fault codes pertaining to various onboard emission controls.

OBDII architecture also gives the scan tool the ability to monitor an array of live engine data, including RPM, temperature, throttle position, oxygen sensor voltage, and more.

In addition to the required database of universal fault codes, each manufacturer has its own unique fault code system that often requires a more specialized scan tool for full interpretation and diagnosis.

OBDII vehicles are required to have two oxygen sensors per catalytic converter, one in the traditional location ahead of the converter for engine air/fuel ratio monitoring, and a second oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter to monitor converter function. OBDII engine controls are able to detect gradual deterioration of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors, and can also rapidly detect cylinder misfires that could damage the catalytic converter.

If a condition that could potentially affect emissions control equipment in an OBDII vehicle is detected during two consecutive engine warm-up cycles or “trips,” the CEL in the instrument panel is illuminated.

This light will generally stay on until the underlying issue is corrected, but will sometimes turn off if the condition is not detected for the next three engine warmup cycles. Some of the onboard emissions monitors in OBDII equipped vehicles will only run during a longer freeway trip, which is why the CEL will come and go in certain instances.

In most cases, an illuminated CEL is not an indicator of impending doom for your engine. It is simply a warning that the

engine management system detects a fault that could potentially affect future exhaust emissions and drivability. Only a flashing CEL is a cause for immediate concern, as this indicates a cylinder misfire. This

condition is generally accompanied by rough running of the engine, and if the condition persists, a tow to a repair facility is wise to prevent potential catalytic converter damage from unburned fuel.

On newer vehicles there can literally be hundreds of potential causes of a CEL condition. Modern onboard diagnostics are sophisticated enough to identify a potential issue before it manifests itself into a noticeable difference in how the engine runs. Worn or faulty sensors or wiring can set fault codes, as can physical damage or wear to engine intake hoses, gaskets and seals. The CEL can also be the first symptom of some fuel and ignition system faults, or even the first sign of wear on certain engine components. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions (Tiptronic in Porsche-speak), certain transmission faults can set fault codes that will activate the CEL, since the engine and transmission control units are in constant communication.

One of the most commonly known causes of a CEL on an OBDII-equipped vehicle is a loose or missing gas cap. Under OBDII standards, a vehicle’s fuel system must be sealed to prevent harmful fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors in the tank are stored in a charcoalfilled canister and purged into the engine’s intake system to be burned at specified intervals. This system is collectively known as the evaporative emission control or EVAP system, and it is required to have an onboard leak detection system. The engine control unit will periodically run

the EVAP leak detection monitor to ensure that the system is leak-free. Since the fuel filler cap is one of the main seals of this system, the EVAP monitor will fail to complete if it is loose or missing, and the CEL will soon illuminate. Be sure to tighten the cap until it clicks after refueling, and check that the rubber tethering strap is not caught under the cap on vehicles so equipped. “Topping off ” the fuel tank after the gas pump has automatically shut off is verboten, as EVAP components can be damaged by liquid fuel.

Since an OBDII-equipped car will not pass smog with a Check engine light on, why not disconnect the battery to wipe the fault memory clean, or purchase an inexpensive OBDII code reader and clear the fault codes immediately before the smog test? OBDII has safeguards built in to prevent such cheating of the system. To pass a smog test, a number of the OBDII system’s built-in emission system monitors must have recently run and passed a self-check to ensure that all systems are functional.

The catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, EVAP system, secondary air injection system (this in an electronic air pump that puts air into the exhaust system to rapidly warm up the catalytic converter) all have monitors that will only run under certain conditions. Under normal driving conditions, it can take up to 100 miles of mixed city and freeway driving to get all of the emissions monitors to run. Some manufacturers have published specific drive cycles that are designed to run all emissions monitors in a minimal amount of time, but they can be difficult to duplicate in real-world conditions.

If your 1996 or newer vehicle has recently had a CEL turned off after a repair, or if the battery has recently been disconnected or completely discharged, the emissions monitor status should be checked by a qualified repair facility before attempting a smog test. This is a quick test with most OBDII scan tools, and it will prevent the inconvenience of a return trip to the smog station.

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here could not have been a more perfect spring day for discovering the magic of this San Marino multi-acre Huntington Estate by eight enthusiastic members of the SBR Porsche Mademoiselle Society on Saturday morning, March 30th. The private tour guide told us about the railroad barons of the nineteenth century who created this cultural and educational center. We enjoyed seeing the huge size and variety of palm trees and desert plants from around the world, blossomheavy wisteria vines, a walled Chinese garden designed for shared harmony, a reflective Japanese Garden, magnificent galleries, a world-renowned research library and, of course, the Huntington mansion--all experienced before the Tea Lunch at the Rose Garden Tea House in the center of the estate.

At 12:30 a sumptuous feast was enjoyed along with the camaraderie of old and new friends. Many varied pots of tea and fresh-baked scones greeted us as we were seated at a large round table, perfect for shared conversation. A buffet of salads, tea sandwiches, hummus, cheese, fruits and pastries provided each of us satisfying choices for lunch. Add the excellent service and the magic continued.

After lunch we made our way in small groups to discover what our tour guide introduced but we didn’t explore. I opted with others to experience the rain forest, cloud forest and discovery room, all located in the glass-enclosed Conservatory. Others went

looking for Blue Boy and other great works of art. We all agreed we wanted to return another time and look forward to our next group adventure.

As the new P.M.S. Chairwoman, I would like to thank all who attended: Doreen Pankow, Karen Kahn, Jeanne McNair, Jane Niederst, Janet Kaller, Joan Murphy and Marty Theise. Thanks also for the assistance from our President, Doreen, in showing me the “P.M.S. Chair ropes.” It was good to be with you all. And special thanks to the professional and kind Huntington staff.

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...looking forward to the next 50 years! continued from page 11 From the perspective of a race spectator, the excitement of competition is not overwhelming unless you have a personal interest/involvement with one of the cars. For the most part the racing is quite gentlemanly, as few of the racers really are willing to do much paint trading for the sake of a few points. Viewing from above the press boxes going into turn 1, the sound of the cars is enough to warm the heart of any enthusiast, as one Porsche after another sail by at full song. Truly a beautiful soundtrack by any description.

Obviously, an event the size and scope of the Festival of Speed would not be possible without a legion of volunteers. Every Region within Zone 8 provided essential volunteer support, including the Santa Barbara Region. Volunteer tasks ranged from the very plebeian parking control to highly skilled tech inspection, and everything in between. Santa Barbara Region provided numerous volunteers over the three-day event, not only insuring safety and fun for those present, but also helping to make a contribution to the coffers of PCA/SBR for future events.

Through an incredible amount of hard work, planning and coordination, PCA Zone 8 put together my personal favorite display of the weekend – “50 Years of the 911.” We started at the modern end of the lineup, showcasing the “991” iteration of the series. Undeniably the penultimate 911 to date, as each succeeding model becomes, I could not help but feel the inexorable growth in weight/size/luxury had somehow diluted the purity of the sporting automobile introduced 50 years prior. However, when studying the current customer base, comfort and convenience are just as or more important than pure performance. Certainly one of the many geniuses of the Porsche factory has been to intimately know their customers and offer a myriad of models to please every automotive palette.

Personally I would like to thank Zone 8 for producing what I feel is the best Festival of Speed I have attended. The variety and quality of activities was unrivaled, and as usual the volunteers were professional, cordial and efficient. Mark your calendars for FOS 2014. You will not be disappointed! =

As we moved backward in time down the 50-year display, through the 991/997/996/993/964/911 eras, the genius of Porsche became more clear. Each new model offered improvements in performance and handling simply not previously possible, while maintaining the traditions and lineage necessary to connect with the marque’s unmatched competition heritage.

Hats off to the Peterson Museum, who most generously lent their priceless “901” to the 50-year celebration, both for display and driving. Magnificent in its beauty, simplicity and rarity, the 901 bridged the gap between the 356 and 911 models, eventually succumbing to the pressure of Peugeot, who claimed “eminent domain” to automotive designations that included Zero as the middle character. Henceforth, the “901” would become the “911”.

Interestingly the Porsche 904, 906, 907, 908 and 909 models did not suffer the same renaming fate, due undoubtedly to their pure racing status.

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