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Features R.U.F at Local Flower Farms..............................12 Porsches To The Parks........................................14 Tire Rack Street Survival School........................22 Center-Lock Wheels...........................................24

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Future Events Los Alamos Drive, Wine & Dine..........................8 Progressive Dinner.............................................10 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off................................21 39th Annual Concours d’Elegance.....................29

Departments SBR Board of Directors & Appointees................ 2 SBR Events Calendar.......................................... 3 President’s Column.............................................. 4 Camarillo Breakfast............................................ 7 Santa Barbara Breakfast..................................... 9 Down The Road - Future Events....................... 26 The Zone 8 Page............................................... 27 Membership Page............................................. 28 SBR Name Badge Ordering Info....................... 30 Classified Ads................................................... 31 Directory of Advertisers.................................... 31 The Last Word................................................... 32

On The Cover

Old Glory reflected in the chrome hub cap of a 1962 356-B Coupe on the 4th of July.

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President MIKE HODSON aitchpm@gmail.com 805-279-2252

Vice President BARRY WEINSTEIN BarryNVal@gmail.com 805-241-5641

Treasurer STEVE KALLER Steve@kallermgmt.com 818-489-4225

Secretary HOWARD RUBENSTEIN hrrca1@gmail.com 818-340-3366

Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com 805-386-8112

Activities DOREEN PANKOW DPankow@sbcglobal.net 805-422-8217

Goodie Store RICK & MARTIE THEISE theisem@aol.com 818-999-0401

Past President NICOLAS LIAKAS NicolasLiakas@gmail.com 818-706-6016

Editor JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com 818-436-9204 AUSPUFF JULY 2O15

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Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors

PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Board Appointees

Editor

JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com

Advertising TED LIGHTHIZER TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Managing Editor

Susan Stone SE.Stone@verizon.net

Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com

Associate Editors

BirGitta Baker Jeanne McNair

Advertising Director

Autocross STEVE FERRARI SteveFerrari@outlook.com

Ted Lighthizer TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Technical Editor

Concours KENNY & TARA BRUNDRETT californiasat@gmail.com

Chris Andropoulos chris@schneiderautohaus.com

Contributors

RANDY FISHWICK NICOLAS LIAKAS TED LIGHTHIZER MICHAEL MACDONNELL JEANNE MCNAIR DOREEN PANKOW JEFFRY WAXMAN

Distribution CHET & JOAN YABITSU yabitsu@charter.net Insurance JAMES EDWARDS James.F.Edwards@hotmail.com

Printing

Michael Dunwell Sir Speedy Printing 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 805-484-7999

Mademoiselles PAMUELA HODSON uelacat@gmail.com Public Relations DICK LANGE LRLange@pacbell.net R.U.F. (Retired & Unemployed Folks) JOHN & JEANNE MCNAIR jjmcnair3@verizon.net Safety WILLIAM GRISWOLD wngriswold2@hotmail.com Webmaster RANDY FISHWICK Randy@my964.com

On The Web Website www.pcasb.org Facebook www.facebook.com/PCASBR Flickr www.flickr.com/groups/pcasb Der Auspuff Online www.issuu.com/pcasbr

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Deadline for submission of ad copy is the 10th of the month preceding the month of publication.

Graphic assistance available at no charge.

Please support our advertisers: We welcome commercial ads in Der Auspuff. They help support our club, and we encourage you to make your first call to those who help us enjoy our great hobby. Let them know you saw their ad in Der Auspuff. We also encourage you to promote your own business by becoming an advertiser yourself. For information, please contact: Ted Lighthizer 805-422-8217 tlighthizer@sbcglobal.net Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors, or its Staff. The Editorial Staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication.

Deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Der Auspuff is the 10th of the month preceding the month of publication.

SBR Events Calendar

July

Saturday 4

Saturday 4

Wednesday 8

Saturday 11

Saturday 18

Santa Barbara County DRIVE, WINE & DINE Saturday, July 18, 2015 Join us for a scenic and exciting drive over the San Marcos Pass from Santa Barbara through Solvang and Buellton to our ultimate destination, the 1876 stagecoach and train stop of Los Alamos, California.

On the way, we’ll visit the Lafond Winery in Buellton. In the past five years, Lafond has won over 20 medals for their extraordinary wines. While there, we’ll enjoy wine tasting paired with delicious appetizers. Members of our club can purchase bottles of wine for 15% off the regular prices.

Wine tasting is optional at $10/person.

After the refreshing stop at Lafond, we’ll drive a couple of beautiful twisty roads into Los Alamos and the “Full of Life Flatbreads” restaurant. Since its opening, the restaurant has won many awards for its unique menu, including Santa Barbara’s “Local Heroes” award three times. Their specialty is all-natural, tasty flatbread pizzas and salads. “It’s more than a meal. It’s truly a gastronomic experience.” The flavorful flatbread pizzas are 100% handmade. We’ll enjoy a starter plate and salads and then our flatbread pizzas.

With the exception of wine and beer, drinks are included.

We will meet at 8:45 a.m. at Santa Barbara Auto Group for a prompt 9:30 a.m. departure. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be available at SBAG. The cost for this fun day of driving and socializing with your Porsche Club friends is only $38.00 per person.

Please complete and mail this form and check payable to PCA/SBR to: Howard Rubenstein, PO Box 4855, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.

No refunds after July 8th.

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Cell: ______________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________ Payment Enclosed ($38/person): $_______________________________________________________

August Saturday 1

Saturday 8

Saturday 22

Saturday 5

Wednesday 9

Saturday 12

Saturday 12

Saturday 19

CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m.

Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf PROGRESSIVE DINNER...............................................page 10 > Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark

SBR’S PROGRESSIVE DINNER SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015

FIRST STOP

Pat & Cheryl Cable’s home in CAMARILLO for hors d’oeuvres & salad

SECOND STOP

The Market Broiler in SIMI VALLEY for dinner entrée and no-host bar

THIRD STOP

George & Hilary North’s home in MOORPARK for dessert AT THE MARKET BROILER, OUR ENTRÉE CHOICES WILL BE: New York Steak - Aged USDA choice New York steak, finished with MB butter, and served with signature cheese potatoes and chef’s fresh vegetables.

Snapper Veracruz & Shrimp - Southwest seasoned and mesquite-broiled snapper filet placed atop fluffy rice pilaf and covered with sautéed scampi-style shrimp, tomatoes, olives and garlic. Served with fresh sautéed vegetables.

Chicken Marsala - Tender chicken medallions sautéed with mushrooms and peas, atop alfredo-style linguini, all topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

Caramelized Salmon & Scallops - Fresh Atlantic salmon sweetened with a touch of caramel glaze and paired with grilled Canadian scallops. Drizzled with chili lime beurre blanc sauce and served over cheese potatoes and grilled asparagus.

$50 per person includes dinner, tax, gratuity and activity fee.

Limited to 80 people! So register early!

Meet at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at 5601 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village.

Then, enjoy a spirited drive on back roads to our first destination.

For any questions, contact Doreen Pankow at 805-422-8217 or dpankow@sbcglobal.net Make your check payable to PCA/SBR and mail along with registration form to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Names: _________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________________ Number of persons: __________

Amount Enclosed ($50/person): ________________

Entrée Selections: ____Chicken Marsala ____Salmon & Scallops ____Snapper & Shrimp ____New York Steak ____(Note: Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well Done) No refunds or cancellations after August 15, 2015

September CAMARILLO BREAKFAST........................................... 8:00 a.m.

Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING..............................6:30 p.m.

Location TBA SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST.................................. 8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf PRE-CONCOURS DETAIL CLINIC................................ 11:00 a.m.

Lavaggio - Agoura Hills 19th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF ............................... page 21 > Middlebrooks’ residence, Santa Rosa Valley

19TH ANNUAL PCA/SBR

CHILI COOK-OFF SATURDAY • SEP 19th • 1:30 PM JUDGING AND PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED BRING YOUR OWN SOFT DRINKS, WINE OR BEER IF CHILI IS NOT YOUR THING, BRING AN APPETIZER, SALAD, BREAD, OR DESSERT PATIO DINING FOR 75 GUESTS MOTOR COURT PARKING FOR 40 PORSCHES R.S.V.P. TO THE MIDDLEBROOKS BY SEP 12TH At The Home Of:

JIM & TERRY MIDDLEBROOK

12029 PRESILLA ROAD, SANTA ROSA VALLEY (805) 750-1312 theresa.middlebrook@hklaw.com DIRECTIONS: Santa Rosa Road to East Las Posas. Turn North (only way you can go) on East Las Posas to Barranca. Turn right on Barranca to Presilla. Turn left on Presilla. House is 0.3 miles on the right.

COST IS $10 PER PERSON (INCLUDING ACTIVITY FEE) COLLECTED AT THE DOOR PLEASE DRESS FOR OUTDOORS

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CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets SANTA BARBARA 4TH OF JULY PARADE...................Downtown State Street, Santa Barbara BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING..............................6:30 p.m.

Lavaggio, Agoura Hills SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf DRIVE, WINE & DINE....................................................page 8 > Santa Barbara County Cruise to Los Alamos

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The President’s Column MIKE HODSON

Progress Report

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ime flies when you’re having a good time. So far, 2015 has been a blast with many fun PCASB events and family travel adventures. After six months of being your President, I wish to give our members an update on the “State of the Club.”

It gives me great pleasure to report that the Santa Barbara Region is continuing the 50-plus-years tradition of excellence in every area. Thanks to the indefatigable efforts of our activities volunteers led by Doreen Pankow, record numbers of our members are enjoying the friendship, camaraderie, and fun of driving their cars to new places and meeting new friends. Behind-thescenes research, planning, and execution continue to “raise the bar” in making our events better and better each year.

ter -- all of the Board members contribute gobs of time, energy, and expertise to make sure our Region is the best it can be.

My job as figurehead is mostly ceremonial. Thanks to the continuous efforts of the Board, there has been no need to change course, alter procedures, or modify existing policies. The old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” applies very well to our Region, for which I am eternally grateful.

The upcoming six months will bring forth several challenges, mostly relating to filling Board positions due to become vacant at the end of 2015. We are finalizing a formal process to fill these positions and will be reaching out to members to explain the volunteer opportunities that will be available. Not too many years ago, I was approached to manage the Goodie Store, which turned out to be a wonderful experience with the rewards far exceeding the effort.

I look forward to the next six months and hope that you consider becoming an active participant in the club, either to attend an event or to become part of the club leadership. See you soon!

Magically every month, the numerous-award-winning Der Auspuff arrives in our mailboxes and appears online, chronicling the events and news of our region along with a glimpse into the future for upcoming activities. Editor John Alfenito and his associate staff dedicate a huge amount of time to make sure the magazine is the best it can be. Distribution managers Chet & Joan Yabitsu successfully deal with the USPS to see that the magazine gets into your hands in a timely manner.

Minding the club funds is Treasurer Steve Kaller, keeping our financial foundation solid, sustainable, and within the guidelines set by PCA National headquarters. The quantity and quality of financial information produced by Steve is simply amazing, allowing the Board to make informed, timely, and prudent decisions very easily. All of the Santa Barbara Board members work very hard to offer activities that represent an excellent dollar value to our members. We clearly understand and respect the fact that fair and reasonable pricing of events is one of the factors that make our events enjoyable.

Membership chair Sue Kinsling successfully monitors, corrects, and massages a huge database of information cataloging our members. Welcoming new members, congratulating legacy members, and providing invaluable info to PCA headquarters are just a few of her tasks. And lest we forget, she is at every breakfast, signing us in, announcing new members, and making everyone feel special with her warm and friendly smile.

The list goes on. Advertising, Archives, Autocross, Concours, Goodie Store, Insurance, Porsche Mademoiselle Society, Public Relations, R.U.F, Safety, Secretary, Vice President, and Webmas-

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June 6, 2015 109 Attendees 66 Porsches

EVENT PHOTOS BY JEFFRY WAXMAN

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Santa Barbara County DRIVE, WINE & DINE Saturday, July 18, 2015 Join us for a scenic and exciting drive over the San Marcos Pass from Santa Barbara through Solvang and Buellton to our ultimate destination, the 1876 stagecoach and train stop of Los Alamos, California.

On the way, we’ll visit the Lafond Winery in Buellton. In the past five years, Lafond has won over 20 medals for their extraordinary wines. While there, we’ll enjoy wine tasting paired with delicious appetizers. Members of our club can purchase bottles of wine for 15% off the regular prices.

Wine tasting is optional at $10/person.

After the refreshing stop at Lafond, we’ll drive a couple of beautiful twisty roads into Los Alamos and the “Full of Life Flatbreads” restaurant. Since its opening, the restaurant has won many awards for its unique menu, including Santa Barbara’s “Local Heroes” award three times. Their specialty is all-natural, tasty flatbread pizzas and salads. “It’s more than a meal. It’s truly a gastronomic experience.” The flavorful flatbread pizzas are 100% handmade. We’ll enjoy a starter plate and salads and then our flatbread pizzas.

With the exception of wine and beer, drinks are included.

We will meet at 8:45 a.m. at Santa Barbara Auto Group for a prompt 9:30 a.m. departure. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be available at SBAG. The cost for this fun day of driving and socializing with your Porsche Club friends is only $38.00 per person.

Please complete and mail this form and check payable to PCA/SBR to: Howard Rubenstein, PO Box 4855, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.

No refunds after July 8th.

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Santa Barbara Breakfast

June 13, 2015 57 Attendees 36 Porsches

EVENT PHOTOS BY TED LIGHTHIZER

A recent transfer from the L.A. Region, Chris Aldieri (left) and his friend Reginald Fils. They’re both from Valencia.

New members Betsy & Larry Hendrickson from Santa Barbara

Steve Mascagno brought his new Turbo S Cabriolet to its first club breakfast.

Young Laird Newell and his dad, Jim Newell from Santa Barbara have joined our club.

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SBR’S PROGRESSIVE DINNER SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015

FIRST STOP

Pat & Cheryl Cable’s home in CAMARILLO for hors d’oeuvres & salad

SECOND STOP

The Market Broiler in SIMI VALLEY for dinner entrée and no-host bar

THIRD STOP

George & Hilary North’s home in MOORPARK for dessert AT THE MARKET BROILER, OUR ENTRÉE CHOICES WILL BE: New York Steak - Aged USDA choice New York steak, finished with MB butter, and served with signature cheese potatoes and chef’s fresh vegetables.

Snapper Veracruz & Shrimp - Southwest seasoned and mesquite-broiled snapper filet placed atop fluffy rice pilaf and covered with sautéed scampi-style shrimp, tomatoes, olives and garlic. Served with fresh sautéed vegetables.

Chicken Marsala - Tender chicken medallions sautéed with mushrooms and peas, atop alfredo-style linguini, all topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

Caramelized Salmon & Scallops - Fresh Atlantic salmon sweetened with a touch of caramel glaze and paired with grilled Canadian scallops. Drizzled with chili lime beurre blanc sauce and served over cheese potatoes and grilled asparagus.

$50 per person includes dinner, tax, gratuity and activity fee.

Limited to 80 people! So register early!

Meet at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at 5601 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village.

Then, enjoy a spirited drive on back roads to our first destination.

For any questions, contact Doreen Pankow at 805-422-8217 or dpankow@sbcglobal.net Make your check payable to PCA/SBR and mail along with registration form to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Names: _________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________________ Number of persons: __________

Amount Enclosed ($50/person): ________________

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The R.U.F. Report

R.U.F. T Tours Local Flower Farms

here are so many floral objects in life that we love and admire, but we know very little about what it takes to bring the vibrant colors and fragrant experiences into our homes. Prominent among them are the numerous lavender and orchid varieties that grace our senses. Thirty members of R.U.F. explored the mysteries and uses of these two plants on May 21, 2015, as they visited two local producers.

STORY BY JEANNE MCNAIR PHOTOS BY NICOLAS LIAKAS

Our first stop was the Frog Creek Farm, owned and operated by Larry & Christel Rogero, who have lived on a seven-acre plot of land in the Upper Ojai Valley since 2003. Christel was the perfect host as she welcomed our group onto the farm and into their home. Lavender was planted in 2005. Nine years later, they have 500 plants of three varieties: Provence (French), Hidcote (English) and Grosso (English). Much of the lavender is harvested to dry and is made into soaps, sachets, dryer bags and dried bouquets, to name a few things. Due to the overcast and cool days of this month, the lavender plants were just beginning to show their blooms. Nonetheless, Christel was able to cut numerous bunches that she graciously gifted to our members. Her story of the trials and tribulations of growing and marketing lavender and its many uses made for an excellent and fascinating presentation as well as a unique educational experience.

Frog Creek Farm is located in Upper Ojai and welcomes visitors. The farm will be a major presence in the June 27, 2015, Lavender Festival in Ojai. If you wish to visit the farm, the best time is mid-June to the end of July. It is located at 10924 Ojai-Santa Paula Road (Hwy 150). Be sure to visit the small store on the premises and bring home delightful colors and fragrances.

By now hungry for lunch, the group traveled to Carpinteria and Sly’s Restaurant. A private room was set, and staff was eager to serve our preordered entree selections. About 90 minutes later, we departed for our second educational opportunity.

Just a few miles north on Hwy 101 by Santa Claus Lane, we turned in to the parking lot of Gallup & Stribling Orchid Farm, located at 3450 Via Real. Waiting for us was John Ernest, who presided over a fascinating lecture on what it takes to nurture – and create – hundreds of varieties.

We listened with great interest and wonderment as we proceeded along the many examples on display. We were in the middle of a color riot and could not believe the number of different plants.

We had lots of questions: Where did orchids originate? Where can they be found in their natural surroundings? How are new varieties created? How long does it take a plant to produce the magnificent blooms?

What is the best growing environment? There were many more.

All of the above questions were addressed by John, and it is an understatement to say that he is a world-class horticulturalist. His knowledge was presented to a non-technical group with such ease that we were able to fully grasp and understand the facts and separate them from the myths commonly believed by consumers.

We learned a lot from our two hosts, gained information not readily available to even the most admiring fans of orchids, and even got a chance to spend a few dollars bringing prime examples to our homes. =

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Christel Rogero of Frog Creek Farms explained the care and many uses of lavender.

At Gallup & Stribling Orchid Farm the beauty was evident everywhere you looked.

Our members stopped for photo ops with the beautiful blooms. (L-R) Hilary North, Chris Wilson, and Kendal Mattina.

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PORSCHES TO THE PAR

SANTA BARBARA REGION’S MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ADVEN TO ZION CANYON, THE GRAND CANYON, & BRYCE CANYON NA STORY BY DOREEN PANKOW, PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

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PORSCHES TO THE PARKS

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n the early morning hours of Friday, May 22, just off the Antelope Valley freeway in Santa Clarita, 40 SBR members gathered to receive driving instructions for our 420-mile trip to Springdale, Utah. We planned to meet another 10 participants in Springdale as several couples had elected to go up early or on their own schedule. The weather forecast was cloudy with intermittent showers and occasional sunshine, but that didn’t dampen our spirits.

At 7:30 a.m., 22 Porsches departed heading north on Highway 14, then east on Pearblossom Highway to I-15 North. Most paused in Barstow for a brief pit stop, and the caravan regrouped in “Sin City” for lunch and refueling. From Las Vegas, it was northward to the Nevada/Arizona border where we enjoyed driving through a beautiful sandstone corridor adjacent to the Virgin River before entering Utah.

We did another gas stop in the St. George area, and then it was just a 30-mile drive to the Zion Holiday Inn, our weekend home.

Reserved Porsche parking, complete with a “wash area,” made us feel welcome. That evening, we had delicious Mexican cuisine at the Bit & Spur across the street from the hotel. We were buzzing with excitement and looking forward to a full day on Saturday to explore Zion National Park.

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we caught a shuttle bus in front of the hotel to take us to the park entrance.

Members quickly checked out the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and then split up into smaller groups to take the free Zion Canyon shuttle buses into the park. The drivers provided a wealth of information about each upcoming stop and the history of the park.

We stopped at many viewpoints and hiking areas inside this beautiful, 229-square-mile national treasure. From the bus, we had a clear view of the Court of the Patriarchs, peaks named after Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. At our first stop, we took a short hike to the Weeping Rocks, though three explorers (Jeff, Brian and Linda) somehow turned this into a two-mile hike looking for the loop trail, which wasn’t there. Everyone loved the River Walk at the Temple of Sinawava, a two-mile, beautiful hike along the Virgin River. Then we headed to the Zion Lodge for lunch before starting our hike to the Emerald Pools in the afternoon.

After exploring the park, we boarded the shuttle bus back to the park entry and hotel. Saturday night dinner was at Wildcat Willies Grill where the preferred selections were buffalo meatloaf, red mountain Utah trout, wrangler tri-tip and half rack of ribs followed by blackberry cobbler for dessert. After dinner, we retired to the patios at the Holiday Inn,

Most of the happy SBR crew ready for the second day’s drive to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim

where we enjoyed the camaraderie of other members and talked about the fun day. It was good getting to know some of our newer members who participated on this trip: Al & Elaine Christ, Dave & Melinda McGee, Tony & Crystal Napoli, Brian Slagle and Diane Palmer. We were delighted to have Mike & Diane Macdonell join us from Idaho. Jerry Sachs and Curt Hoyt, members of PCA San Diego Region, came along also as guests of Pat Cable.

On Sunday, the group drove 125 miles to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon via US 89 and Hwy 67 and then drove another 20 miles out to our first viewpoint, Cape Royal. This spot provides a breathtaking panoramic view up, down and across the Grand Canyon with unlimited vistas to the east and west. It’s the only location from which you can get an unobstructed view of the Colorado River as it snakes its way along the canyon floor. We also took a short walk out to the natural arch called Angel’s Window and admired spectacular views on three sides of this viewpoint.

Driving back to the Grand Canyon Village, we stopped at the magnificent lodge and had lunch. The clouds had rolled back in by this time, so most of us didn’t get any canyon views from this location.

One couple stayed later into the afternoon until the clouds lifted, and they were able to take the short walk out to Bright Angel Point where the canyons dropped

We then headed back to Springdale for a delightful dinner at the Switchback Grill. Honey pecan rocky mountain trout, salmon and beef medallions were the most popular entrée choices, followed by chocolate mousse, crème brulee and raspberry sorbet for dessert. We all rationalized that we were burning off these extra calories on our daily excursions and hikes.

On Monday, several members had to drive back home, so the remaining 40 die-hards departed at 8:00 a.m. for the 85-mile drive to Bryce Canyon. The early part of the route took us through several miles of switchbacks, so you could see all the Porsches filling the road. We then drove through the mile-long Zion-Mount

Carmel Tunnel where we could hear the roar of our engines. The group also passed through an area called Checkerboard Mesa, where we observed a 900-foot hill with a colorful display of brown and white slick rock that resembles a giant checkerboard. Turning east on the Utah 12 highway, we entered the beautiful Red Canyon area and passed through two red rock arches.

Garden/Navajo Loop trail through the bottom of the canyon. The descent is called “Boardwalk,” which is a continuous stretch of tight switchbacks to the canyon floor. The hike takes you amidst the hoodoos, and you can view them from their bases looking upwards. At the far end, the hikers were challenged by the ascent back to the top of the canyon at Sunrise Point.

After entering Bryce Canyon National Park, we drove 18 miles to the end of the park where the elevation ranges from 8000-9000 feet. The sun was shining, and temperatures were in the mid-50s.

We marveled at the spectacular vistas at over a dozen different viewpoints where we were able to look down and see hundreds of hoodoos, the intricate spires and rock formations in red, pink and white hues. At Sunset Point, some of the more adventurous members took the Queens

By mid-afternoon, most everyone had departed the park to drive back to Springdale. We had the opportunity to explore the town that evening, and smaller groups ate in a variety of restaurants.

Several of us gathered on the hotel patio after dinner to enjoy a glass of wine and talk about all the spectacular scenery we’d observed over the weekend. Tuesday morning, everyone reluctantly headed back home. It was a memorable weekend that we’ll all be talking about for some time! =

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n 2014, over 5000 young adults, age 16 to 21, died in motor vehicle crashes, the leading killer of American youths in that age bracket and accounting for 40 percent of fatalities for that group. To reduce that number, the Tire Rack Street Survival program is sponsored and promoted by four national car clubs: PCA, BMWCCA, SCCA and AUDI Club N.A. The Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) program is an all-day event. Twice a day, morning and afternoon, the students attend one hour of classroom instruction and also drive their own cars through a variety of driving exercises with a certified TRSS in-car coach.

The program includes the following subjects: Knowledge of Traffic Skills, over and above what was learned to get a driver’s license; Vehicle Control Skills, difficult if not impossible to practice safely on city streets; and finally, Mindset or Mental Skills, examples of which would be worsening weather conditions, traffic congestion and distractions, etc. The safe driving mindset is a constant and ongoing learning process that a driver is always working on to improve his or her driving skills. We want the TRSS program to be aspirational - our goal is for drivers to aspire to be even better for life.

with a turn, lane avoidance, slalom and skid pad. Each student had approximately 15 minutes of practice at each exercise.

We reconfigured some of the exercises in the afternoon session to make them more complex and to keep the students engaged, and were they ever! The skid pad exercise was clearly a favorite.

Students and parents also participated in a semi-truck demonstration to discover all the dangers and blind sports inherent with an 18-wheeler semi-truck and trailer.

They were given an opportunity to sit in the big rig’s driver’s seat to experience a typical traffic situation from the truck driver’s perspective. The exercise was to demonstrate how many of the twelve stu-

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dent cars parked next to the semi could be seen in the truck’s mirrors. Most could only see three to four of the cars.

After the students were registered, SBR Past President David Stone and his wife, Susan, assigned the personal in-car coaches for the day. One or two students were given to each in-car coach, who provided guidance and instruction for all the driving exercises throughout the day.

Parents and students also learned firsthand how important it is to be properly buckled up and holding the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o’clock should the airbags go off.

To prove the point, with Michael Jacobs as “trigger man,” we exploded both a driver and a passenger airbag. A cone placed on each airbag was launched hundreds of feet in the air, which emphasized the force generated by an exploding airbag. It became clear that passengers should never rest their feet on a dashboard. Doing so when an airbag engages will likely result in both legs being broken even if the seat belt is being worn.

We set up four different driving exercises for the students to practice hard straight-line braking and hard braking

For the fourth year in a row, Jerry Lasnik, an SBR member and retired Agoura High School teacher, taught all classroom

We had 32 students and 30 parents in attendance at this year’s TRSS, and eight of these students were a son or daughter of SBR members.

instruction. This year’s lesson plan included a video to highlight the dangers of using hand-held devices while driving. Jerry presented the certificates of completion to all students at the end of the program.

Mike Hodson, SBR President, made closing comments and presented the students with Meguiars “Goodie Bags,” compliments of 3M Corporation. A big thank you to SBR members and TRSS volunteers Gary & Phyllis Weaver, who facilitated getting these products from 3M. SBR’s TRSS would not have been a success financially (the program is self-funded) without the donations of service or products from the following businesses or organizations: BMWCCA Foundation, Tire Rack Corporation, PCA, Michelin Tire, Enterprise Car Rental, Starbucks, Black Gold Industries, Subway, DSR Audio, 3M Meguiars Products, J.W Enterprises, and Affordable Tables & Chairs of Oxnard.

It takes over 50 volunteers to put on a TRSS. Twenty of these are in-car coaches who have taken and passed an online, incar coaching course to certify their knowledge level for the job of coaching young adults on how to operate their cars safely.

I’d also like to personally thank all the other volunteers who participated and helped make this school possible.

I believe the TRSS school program is the most meaningful project I have ever done for someone else in my life, and this feeling is shared by most who participate in the program. To learn more about putting on a TRSS School in your area or to find schools scheduled, visit www.streetsurvival.org. If anyone reading this story has questions on what it takes to put on a TRSS or would like to hold a TRSS event in the future, you are welcome to contact me at tlighthizer@sbcglobal.net for assistance.

Remember, Safety First. Everything else can wait. It’s about more than driving – it’s about living! =

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The Tech Report

Center-Lock Wheels

and to withstand repeated hammering from pneumatic impact wrenches without failure. Severely under-torqued wheels can and will come loose, so accuracy is still necessary when torquing wheels.

BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS Santa Barbara Region Tech Editor

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his column has featured many examples of how Porsche’s rich racing history has improved the breed, with the company incorporating hardearned endurance racing technologies into its street machines. An interesting example of this was Porsche’s introduction of racing-inspired, center-lock wheels as standard equipment for the 2010 997 GT3 and Turbo S (it was an option on the “base” 997 Turbo). Porsche had previously fitted center-lock wheels to the ultra-rare 959 and Carrera GT supercars, but this was the first time that “mainstream” Porsche models were thus equipped. In 2011, the 997 Carrera GTS came standard with the center-lock Turbo S alloy wheels.

The vast majority of automobiles and trucks on the road use multi-lug systems to fasten the wheels to the hubs. The number of lugs for each wheel depends on the vehicle’s weight and payload capacity, as well as the engine’s torque output. Lighter passenger cars will often use four lugs, but five-lug wheels are the most common. Some heavier-duty trucks will use six, eight, or even ten lugs per wheel.

The diameter and thread pitch of the lug studs, as well as their material, determines their clamping force capability. Five largediameter studs and nuts are capable of providing the clamping force of six smaller studs.

Most Porsches (except the 914) use fivelug hubs. The 356 and early 911/912 used steel hubs with pressed-in steel lugs, but by the mid-1970s, they switched to aluminum hubs with steel lugs to save weight.

The 986 Boxster and all subsequent Porsches use lug bolts that screw into threaded holes in the hub.

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instead of four or five lug nuts or bolts, much quicker and easier wheel changes are possible for pit stops and repair work.

Another benefit of center-lock wheels and hubs is that they save precious unsprung weight at each corner. It is well known that every ounce of weight savings is important in a race car, but unsprung weight is doubly important as its effect is amplified by the lever action of the vehicle’s suspension. Rotational mass also needs to be accelerated and braked, so even a few pounds of mass saved per corner will have a positive effect on a race car’s handling, acceleration, and braking.

The torque specification of virtually all Porsche five (and four) lug nuts or bolts is the same at 130 Newton-meters (the global/European method of measuring torque) or 96 pound-feet (the American/ old English method). Beam-type or clicktype torque wrenches that measure the necessary range to accurately torque automotive wheel fasteners are readily available to consumers and repair facilities.

Auto manufacturers typically err on the side of caution and over-engineer wheel fasteners to allow for over-tightened lug nuts

For a single wheel fastener to provide the same amount of clamping force to the wheel and hub as a five-lug system, a considerable amount of tightening torque is necessary. The original torque specification for the current generation of Porsche center-lock wheels was 500 Nm/370 ftlbs. Porsches that are factory-equipped with center-lock wheels come with the special socket necessary to engage the center bolt, along with a collapsible breaker bar that extends over 3 feet in length.

This length is necessary to break the central bolt loose. However, the large and expensive torque wrench that is absolutely necessary to properly tighten the center bolts is not included!

The main drawback of center-lock wheels is that they require specialized tools to ensure accurate wheel torque, and routine maintenance and inspection of all components is vital for safety reasons. This is a given in the case of a professional-level race car where all systems are regularly disassembled and checked for wear, and items like hubs and wheel bearings are considered wear items and are replaced at fixed intervals (measured in hours of racetrack use).

When such a race-bred system is transferred to a street car, the same maintenance is necessary, as the center-lock system is not nearly as tolerant of sloppiness and abuse as are conventional multilug wheel hubs and fasteners. Unfortunately, this discrepancy reared its head

The tools of the trade for center-lock wheels

When street center-locks were introduced in 2010, Porsche did issue a bulletin that stipulated a higher center bolt fastening torque of 600 Nm/444 ft-lbs for cars that were to be used on a race track. The same bulletin also had specific instructions for the application of a special grease to the central bolt threads and of the mating surfaces of the conical ring that goes between the bolt and wheel. This grease is vital to ensure accurate wheel bolt torque.

If the bolts were installed dry or with insufficient grease, much of the necessary tightening torque would be used to overcome friction between the threads. If this occurs, the fastener will be insufficiently tight to provide the necessary clamping force, and it will come loose.

Because of the well-publicized centerlock hub failures, Porsche issued a recall in 2011 of all center-lock-equipped vehicles. The recall mandated the replacement of all of the hubs and bolts/locking mechanisms, and Porsche also revised the torque spec of all center-lock bolts to the higher 600 Nm “race” setting.

As a professional Porsche technician, I feel that this race-bred system should never have been installed on Porsche street cars. For such a vital safety mechanism, there is too much margin for error by the end user and/or incompetent technicians.

They look extremely cool but do not provide much of a functional benefit on an otherwise heavy street car.

Nonetheless, center-locks are here to stay, and they are again standard equipment on the 991 GT3, Turbo S, and Carrera GTS. However, for race track use, Porsche does now state that the hubs and locking mechanisms should be preventatively replaced every 10,000 track miles.

Here’s an overview of the center-lock

wheel removal and replacement procedure, but I feel that I must mention that my description is for informational purposes only. It is NOT meant to be a substitute for Porsche’s official instructions.

Proceed at your own risk and, if in doubt, refer to a trained Porsche specialist who is equipped for and familiar with Porsche’s center-lock wheel system.

To remove the lug nuts or bolts of a normal multi-lug wheel, it is perfectly acceptable to loosen the lug nuts with the full weight of the vehicle on the ground, then jack up the wheel to remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel. For reinstallation, the lug nuts/bolts are tightened by hand until the wheel is completely seated on the hub. The wheel can then be lowered onto the ground, and the vehicle’s weight can again be used to aid the final tightening of the lugs. For this, a calibrated torque wrench would be used to tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a cross-wise or star pattern.

The first step of center-lock wheel removal is to carefully pry the wheel center cap loose, which exposes the spring-loaded locking pin, which is engaged by the special socket. Porsche is adamant that loosening and tightening of center-lock bolts needs to be done with the wheel raised off the ground. A second helper should apply firm pressure to the brake pedal to hold the wheel still while the bolt is loosened. An impact wrench should NEVER be used to loosen the center bolt; only a breaker bar should be used. If necessary, an extension bar can be attached to the factory collapsible breaker bar to provide extra leverage.

Both Porsche and aftermarket suppliers offer a special centering tool (pictured) to aid in the mounting and dismounting of center-lock wheels. Besides saving the installer’s back, this tool is vital in protecting the expensive wheels and ceramic-composite brake rotors if so equipped.

Once the center bolt is loose, it should be carefully removed, disassembled and inspected for wear. The hubs, centering lugs, brake rotors, and wheel mounting faces should also be closely inspected.

Porsche has published an internal document with numerous photographs of center-lock component wear patterns, including shots of the center bolts, hubs, and the brakes and wheels themselves. If any of the components show the telltale wear pattern that results from the wear induced by insufficient wheel bolt torque, the hub and other components MUST be replaced, or failure will occur!

Once the bolt and conical washer have been cleaned and lubricated per Porsche’s instructions, the wheel can be carefully remounted. Again, the wheel must be off the ground when the central bolt is tightened;

if the vehicle’s weight is applied, proper seating of the wheel to the hub cannot be guaranteed. The helper applies the brakes, and a special 3/4”-drive torque wrench is used to fasten the bolt to the specified 600 Nm/444 ft-lbs or torque. Then the breaker bar is used to loosen the bolt approximately 60 degrees (1/6 of a turn), and then it is tightened again to the specified torque figure.

The final step of the procedure is to ensure that the spring-loaded locking pin of the center bolt is fully engaged in the “out” position. This is crucial! If the pin is stuck in, it can be wiggled free by using a square socket extension. Finally, the protective center cap is snapped back into place, and your center-locked Porsche is ready for the race-track . . . or a trip to the supermarket. =

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in the form of multiple center-lock hub failures of street GT3s that were driven on track. Serious track enthusiasts routinely remove their cars’ wheels for tire replacement and brake system maintenance, but it is likely that most of the hub failures occurred due to the end user not adhering to Porsche’s very strict and specific center-lock wheel removal and installation procedure and/or failing to torque the center bolt(s) to spec.

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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Race/Track Car FOR SALE – PRICE REDUCED! Full NASCAR style cage, all the best components/workmanship, 430 rear wheel HP, 2400 lbs. Big brakes, 968 six speed transmission/ with cooler, Excellent condition, $100k+ invested. Very fast, safe, reliable, economical to race & easy to drive. Located in Santa Barbara. Asking $24,500 obo. Please Contact Steve Keneally cell: (617) 838-4648 or e-mail: info@ americanglobal.org for pictures & full specs. (03/15)

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The Last Word

YOUR CAR IS READY, MR. MACDONNELL - As Mike & Diane Macdonnell traveled from their new home

in Nampa, Idaho to join their fellow SBR members on the Memorial Day Weekend trip, they ran over a piece of metal debris on the freeway near Salt Lake City, Utah. For safety’s sake they opted to stop at Ken Garff Porsche off the I-15. Within minutes their Cayman was up on a rack being inspected for any possible damage.

When Mike & Diane were informed that their Porsche looked perfectly fine and was ready to go, this is what they saw when they retrieved it...their Cayman parked with not one, but TWO Porsche 918 Spyders. Naturally, Mike grabbed his cellphone for this photo-op unlikely to be repeated anytime soon, anyplace.

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