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TruSpeed Tech Session By Bruce Pollock • Photos by Jeff Peck Saturday, Sunshine, Porsches and Porsche People. OK, well a little fog on the trip there, but all in all a beautiful Southern California Saturday morning—perfect for a drive to TruSpeed Motorcars in Costa Mesa to see what’s new there and some Porsche education.
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General Manager Dave Cohen spoke awhile and introduced Dennis Aase who has recently merged his activities with TruSpeed. He spoke about TruSpeed’s racing activities and their race car preparation as well as “arrive-and-drive” programs that they plan to offer.
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The Saturday was January 29, 2011. The sunshine was warm and welcome. The Porsches numbered more than thirty. And more than forty people were happy to be out and doing Porsche Stuff.
TruSpeed’s Dennis Aase addresses our group. Jeff Peck Photo.
After these talks, we all strolled over to get a close look at a 356 “Outlaw” project headed-up Continued on Page 5.
TruSpeed’s front door. Jeff Peck Photo.
After greetings from our membership chair, Joe Shubitowski, TruSpeed service manager Wes Simmons spoke about Boxster and other model Intermediate Shaft issues, Synthetic oil and the focus of TruSpeed in general. All quite educational. His talk made it clear that TruSpeed recognizes that education is primary among the factors in operating a successful service organization with a roster of satisfied clients who keep returning for services. Education and the free exchange of verified information is key to the success in any field of activity.
Show and tell with TruSpeed’s Kevin Koch and the 356 “outlaw” project. Jeff Peck Photo.
Event Calendar Note Events shown in the LA Region Calendar of events are always subject to change. The published schedule of activities is best thought of as “intended” activities. After and when all aspects of the event are confirmed and solidified, email notification, including details, begins. When email “blasts” go out, the event is firm and final. Email is now our primary method of event notification. Keep your email info current at:
TruSpeed service Manager Wes Simmons addresses our group. Jeff Peck Photo.
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May 4 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7728 to verify 21 (Sat.).............LAR 50th Anniversary Celebration 28 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
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Event Calendar Note Events shown in the LA Region Calendar of events are always subject to change. The published schedule of activities is best thought of as “intended” activities. After and when all aspects of the event are confirmed and solidified, email notification, including details, begins. When email “blasts” go out, the event is firm and final. Email is now our primary method of event notification. Keep your email info current at:
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TruSpeed (cont.) by Kevin Koch, who has done an outstanding job with this 356. Questions and answers filled out the morning and willingness to answer any questions seems to be a TruSpeed policy and they welcome it.
A small sampling of the Porsches available at TruSpeed. Jeff Peck Photo.
I just got off the phone with Wes Simmons who expressed his abundant pleasure in having us all there and felt that it “far surpassed” any prior experience he has had with an event of this sort. Kevin Koch (in hat) talks about the 356 “Outlaw. Jeff Peck Photo.
Thanks TruSpeed for a pleasant and educational Porsche Saturday.
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