Porsche News 4-2023

The New Cayenne.

Over 20 years ago we asked ourselves if a sports car could celebrate more than the individual. The Cayenne provided the answer. And it continues to perfect it to this day. For people who want to tread their own path.

To the office today, off-road or on the racetrack tomorrow – the C ayenne offers driving pleasure on every terrain, paired with the design typical of a Porsche.

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2023 - 2024

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CLUB GENERAL MEETINGS

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FROM THE EDITORS DESK

Mark Buchanan

Welcome to the 4th edition of Porsche News for 2023. It has been a busy journey on the road to the end of the year, with us popping out the other side in disbelief that we are now in 2024. This year is shaping to be an exciting one. After all, it’s the Anniversary year! As the new editor I thought it best to do a quick introduction. I hope you enjoy my style and passion in all things print media.

Growing up as a cartoonist and illustrator, it was a natural progression to enter the commercial side of art. I have enjoyed a 30+ year career in Design, Photography, Videography and Marketing in everything from Tourism, Vitamins, Camping, Horses, the Wedding Industry and of course Motoring. In 2006 I saw a need for a quality club/ amateur Australian motoring publication. Not doing professional writers or motoring photographers a justice. Other magazines at the time were printed on cheap paper stock, images were flat and text was hard to read. And the car club scene in Australia, had been pretty much ignored.

I set out and created my own publication named “Leaded” (as in the old Fuel). This was a quality magazine sold Australia wide via Newsagents that covered local events and car enthusiasts, as well as larger events like Classic Adelaide, Speed on Tweed and various Hill Climbs. Contributors such as Barry Green (one of Australia’s greatest motoring journo’s), Doug Partington (A hard core Ford man and the only Aussie inducted into the Henry Ford Hall of Fame, and Dick Johnsons Race Manager), and a few special guests such as Race Drivers Dennis Geary & John French, brought the publication to life! Like all good things, over time the industry changed greatly, postage became a huge issue, family dynamics changed and issue 15 would be the last.

Like many of us in Car Clubs, I’m a self confessed motoring enthusiast tragic! I concentrated on motoring photography and video via my company named “Marque Photography”. Eventually this would lead me to being involved in the planning and becoming curator of the Brisbane Motor Museum. With my main role there, planning and design of themed exhibits which roll over every three months.

Along the way I have also enjoyed positions as editor and/or creator of publications in other clubs such as: Super Star magazine for the Mercedes-Benz Club of Queensland, Per Sempre Alfa - Alfa Romeo Club of Queensland and producing National Meet materials and booklets for the Rolls-Royce and Bentley clubs.

Recently I have reinvigorated my content creation business “Sonic Beetle Media” with a huge watch this space this year with a project called “Australian Car Collector”.

I want to give a huge thanks to the club for giving me the opportunity to produce your magazine. Looking forward to working with club members in our special Anniversary year.

Enjoy the Drive!

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

John Datson

This issue of the magazine is later than planned following the retirement of our editor Peter Stapley. We have been fortunate enough to engage Mark Buchanan as the new editor. Mark has a long history in publishing magazines and will be ably assisted by two sub-editors; Bernard Wong and Tony Romano, who have agreed to share the duties.

The articles submitted by members for this issue are wide ranging from social events, club meetings, preparing for a track day, sixty years of the 911, how to win a navigation run, the next episode of Gav’s Porsche 928 EV project, and in the build up to our 50th Anniversary, an article on what was happening with Porsche fifty years ago.

Looking back on the last six months, the two highlights were:

From the Motorsport side, it was the Morgan Park race weekend on the 14th and 15th October, consisting of Rounds 7 and 8 of the Shannons Sprint Championship. In addition, the Club hosted a round of the Australian Super Sprint Championship, which was a first for any Porsche Club in Australia.

As for social, the Concours held at Little Stanley Street, Southbank on 22nd October. With close to 100 cars on display, it has become a magnet for members and the public.

Planning for the 50th Anniversary of the Club has been progressing well with six functions designated for 2024. The Sub Committee consisting of Bill Black, Greg McWhinney and Andrew Wills have been meeting jointly with the Committee to better define the scope of the events. The status of the events is:

• Foundation Day Club Night on Tuesday 18th June 2024. This is a celebration of the formal registration of the Club fifty years ago. This small band of founding members has now grown close to 700 members with partners during that time. The Club has been discussing the options with the Porsche Centre Brisbane and have agreed on a 1970s Retro theme, consisting of a display of members pre1975 Porsches in the main showroom.

and fifty years ago there would have been limited options to drive to Mt Tamborine.

• Motorsport and Social Weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024.

• This will be held at Queensland Raceway with both Motorsport and Social events ranging from the Porsche Driver Experience, various sprint and khana events, and the annual Concours. There will likely be a post Concours casual affair with hors d’oeuvre and drinks at QR.

• Far North Queensland Drive, late September/early October 2024. This will be a drive north to Townsville to visit and meet fellow Porsche members and owners. Arrangements are to be discussed with Porshe Centre Townsville for a cars and coffee morning, social drive, and a dinner. The drive will likely be organised for the trip north, but thereafter, it would be individual choices for the return journey.

• 50th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Night, November 2024. In lieu of having the usual Gala Awards night in late January early February 2025, a combined function will be held in November 2024 to celebrate the 50th and the Club awards for the year. Planning for this event is currently underway.

During second half of the year, a competition was run to develop a suitable logo for the 50th Anniversary. Six members submitted a number of logos with different concepts and features. The logo chosen, based on Committee votes, was submitted by Greg McWhinney and Allan Murray with the graphic design developed by JLB Design (Jason Loo Bun).

Our last Club meeting for the year was held at the Brisbane Motor Museum in Banyo, on Sunday 10th December, a change in format. It has been a while since the Club has held a Breakfast meeting. With 60 members in attendance and a relatively short meeting, the members could then visit the December exhibition consisting of stylish German automobiles and muscle cars.

John Datson 0412628 478 president@porscheclubqld.com.au

“In addition, the Club hosted a round of the Australian Super Sprint Championship, which was a first for any Porsche Club in Australia”

• The First Event Recreation on Sunday 4th August 2024. The aim is to recreate the original drive from Archerfield Aerodrome to Mount Tamborine Showgrounds where lunch will be most likely provided by food trucks. The exact route has been lost in time, although we know the start and finish points

There are two major Club events in January 2024; the Gala Awards Night at Hillstone St Lucia on 20th January, and the Australia Day B-B-Q at the same pavilion as last year in Woddy Point. Two great events that should not be missed.

Club Night at Porsche Centre Brisbane

Tuesday night’s PCQld club night held on the 14th November, yielded ideal conditions for members and attendees for a catchup over pizza and drinks. I must say, I don’t get to many club nights due to circumstances, but, with the weather and the fact that I was the only one home that night, made it easy to grab the keys and head on over to the Porsche Centre Brisbane, who once again were our hosts for the night. I don’t think anyone need have complained about going hungry, as there was plenty of pizza to go around, with some leftovers.

Banter between members and guests ensued before Club President John Datson began proceedings. Apologies were received from the committee members, Jason Arnold, Kevin Vedelago, Emma Campbell, Andrew Dalton, Toula Vlazakis and Michael Fenech who were unable to attend.

John also gave mention, and I think echoed the opinions of fellow committee members, that the PCQld Concours held in October was a resounding success. This event is arguably one of the biggest held in the SEQ district due to the sheer number of participants. John also mentioned those who played a huge role in organising the Concours and facilitating on the day as they marshaled cars in their specific model groups and assisted with parking along the Southbank strip.

I will personally take this time to thank Rob Beaumont for his commitment to planning the event, and managing the red tape that is involved, to ensure the day goes without a hitch. Notable mentions for their assistance on the day go to Jason Arnold and Jim Vick, who were marshalling the cars and sending them on our way from St Lawrences College, Rob, Toula and Harry Vlazakis for co-ordinating vehicles as they arrived at Little Stanley Street, Lee Cooper for the distribution of merchandise, and Phil Ross from Shannons Insurance.

John mentioned just prior to formally bringing the night’s meeting to a close, that class and overall winners of the Concours will be announced at the Club’s official Gala / Awards night to be held in the new year. Rob Beaumont provided an update on the status of this function that is still in the planning stage, with a suitable venue close to being locked in.

However, equally importantly, there were a number of Concours Novelty awards, courtesy of Dan from Bowdens Own Premium Car Care products. Dan and the team have been and are continuing to offer support the PCQld by way of prizes and hosting detailing demonstrations of their products at their Sunshine Coast base. It is much appreciated.

So, the winners of the Bowdens Novelty awards undertook the “walk of shame” to collect their valued prize, much to the mirth of the rest of us. Awards recipients are as follows:

• Cav Bailey - the dirtiest tailpipe! Please note that the definition of “tailpipe” was not specified.

• Emma Campbell - missed a bit on the 993.

• Julie Frost - undressed tyres. Julie as the owner of Mrs Frosts Kitchen, will again be hosting her Long Table Lunch early next month.

• Trent Costigan - hottest wheels on the GT4.

• Bernard Wong - dirtiest wheels.

• Jordan Arenson - Judges’s choice, his 930 turbo “ALMO5T”.

• Jack Kieseker - 911 shell rebuild.

• Stephen Foss - rare bird, a 912 SIX.

• Andrew Wills - most leaves collected in their convertible. Andrew mentioned that on the way home, he likened it to being in a cash machine trying to grab as many notes as possible.

• Andrew Hall - that’s me, for the most stickers! I hear the Judges were lineball and split on the choice between myself and Tony D’Andrea’s lovely blue 911. Better luck next year Tony.

With that out of the way, and celebratory pics taken, the formalities of the night drew to a close. Many thanks to all those who attended. See you all on the road!

Andrew Hall.

The Unfair Advantage

Renown race driver Mark Donohue who had great success in Porsches, wrote a book called “The Unfair Advantage” and many believe that can be achieved by just driving a Porsche. Donohue talks about not only having the right car but also the right team and preparation to get all the small details correct for the best result. Every year one of the rounds in the Inter Club Challenge is a Navigation Run hosted by the MR2 Club. Many of our club members have contested this event in the past, but not with any great success even though like Mark Donohue, we were driving a Porsche.

This year’s Nav Run was held in October with members of seven car clubs gathering at the Yatala Pie Shop to collect their route map, instructions and questions. Three Porsches each with a driver and navigator were representing PCQ. The drive took them through the Norwell cane fields, then west along the great driving roads of the hinterland via Tamborine Mountain and finishing at the Gold Coast Motor Museum in Upper Coomera.

Linda Honey driving her Boxster with Peter Kerr navigating only completed half the run due to circumstances beyond their control, resulting in a DNF but they were still counted in the results and gave the Club valuable points. The EV side of the club was represented by Will Schuur in his Taycan Turbo S and officially Camilo Otaldra was the navigator, although Will tells me they had two additional passengers and surprisingly very few arguments from the back seat navigators. The Taycan finished mid field and all on board enjoyed this Sunday drive with a difference. Our third car was the 996 Carrera of Rob Beaumont with Craig Sheather handling the navigation duties. Rob ticked the boxes with regard to that “unfair advantage”, firstly by driving a Porsche. Secondly he chose the right team being a navigator who is a quiz master with a very high IQ and has been banned

from playing board games such as Trivial Pursuit because he is unbeatable. Donohue mentioned preparation and Rob spent over two years both participating in, and organizing “Sunday Drives” in preparation for the 2023 ICC Navigation Run, and it is no surprise that they blitzed the other 24 competitors by winning the event outright. On the 140 km drive there were 74 questions to be answered; they got 73 correct. There was an optimum time for the run of 2 hours 30 minutes; they missed this by only 2 minutes. There was a possible 740 points; they scored 728 points.

I’m sure Rob and Craig will be back to defend their title and let’s hope other PCQ members will take up the challenge and join Rob at the 2024 ICC Navigation Run.

Also receiving a trophy at this year’s ICC presentation morning, was Jack Kieseker for second place in the “Cars Over 25 Years Old” category by competing in the Motorkhana and Autocross events. Jack ticked another box needed to gain that “unfair advantage”, that being sponsorship. Jack’s sponsor not only supplied the 911 he drove, but also covered the cost of tyres, fuel, repairs, registration and insurance. But that’s what fathers do.

Bill Black

Visiting the Fox Classic Car Museum

WORDS & PHOTOS | Harry Vlazakis

It was a pleasant morning in Melbourne, a summer day, sunny, yet cool. Perfect weather to be indoors. A visit to the Fox Classic Car Museum no less. The Museum is located in the “Queens Warehouse Building” which was originally used to serve Colonial Customs regulations. Once Australia gained independence as a nation in 1901, the building became a Federal Customs storage facility for seized, detained, confidential and bonded goods. Between 1908 and 1924, the Queen’s Warehouse was converted to Australia’s first Postage Stamp and Banknote Print Works. From 1946-1951, it was returned to a customs facility which supported Australia’s involvement in WW2. In 1955, the state of Victoria handed over the building to be used as a Car Museum. The entrance to the free car park is a little obscured, however, very well signed, so it’s hard to miss if this is your destination. The Car Park entrance is located at 1 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands. Keep a good lookout for both cyclists and pedestrians just before you enter the car park as there is both a footpath and a bikeway you need to cross before entering. There is plenty of free on-site car parking for the duration of the visit.

“We were privileged to visit when the Porsche Sapphire Blue collection was on display”

Lindsay Fox, the founder of Australian Logistics Company LINFOX, began collecting his cars from over 50 years ago. The Museum houses a small sample of the actual collection which has over 250 cars. The Museum constantly rotates cars from the collection so if we were to visit again in six months, there would be different cars to see. Vehicle brands range from Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari, Bentley, Volkswagen, Ford, Rolls Royce, MG, Lexus, Nissan, Austin and more manufactured between 1923 to 2023. Notable previous owners of some of the vehicles include Ringo Star, Bing Crosby and Bob Jane to name a few. The cars in the collection have been donated by Lindsay Fox and the Fox family to assist various charities to raise funds, whilst allowing visitors to enjoy the cars also.

We were privileged to visit when the Porsche Sapphire Blue collection was on display. There are some truly beautiful cars to see. Works of Art in my opinion (aren’t all Porsches)? The Sapphire Collection was purchased directly from the Porsche family – Apparently, Lindsay “made them an offer they couldn’t refuse” (his words, not mine).

If you want to see some of the most iconic, exotic and rare cars in the world, the Fox Classic Car Museum is a must-visit when in Melbourne. The museum Showcases 100 years of automotive design and technology. Everything from one-off prototypes to exotic cars that dreams are made of.

The Museum has 2 levels of cars on display with both stair and elevator access to the upper level. Lindsay’s very first commercially operated truck is on display as you enter the building.

You don’t need to be a car enthusiast to visit the Museum as there is so much history to be enjoyed, during the visit.

This was not the first time visiting this property for me. I had previously visited the building back in the early 2000s when the building was still a more private collection not easily accessible to the public as it is today. My work as an Elevator Sales Engineer took me to the property to conduct a site review for the possibility of a “Car Lift” to be installed. Due to the significance and Heritage of the building, an internal car lift was not possible. So I had to ask the question, “How do the cars get transported to the top floor”?

There is a large forklift used externally with a purpose-built platform where the cars are driven onto, then the forklift maneuvers the platform to a set of double doors at the top floor allowing the vehicle to be driven onto the top floor of the building. Practical and innovative, suits the building and is fit for purpose.

Were we able to take photos inside? Absolutely!!!

@foxcarcollection on Instagram has a wide range of photos for you to enjoy.

If you are ever in Melbourne and have an hour to spare, definitely a worthwhile place to go.

Information for this article was sourced from www.foxcollection.org.au along with some creative editing from yours truly.

Harry Vlazakis

Fox Classic Car Museum – 749 to 755 Collins St, Docklands.

Thursday 21st December 2023

Octoberfest Drive & Lunch

2nd October 2023

Sonia and I had an absolute blast during Brisbane’s extended Bank holiday weekend. The Porsche Club of Queensland had orchestrated a spectacular day, combining an exhilarating drive with a delicious luncheon put on by The Austrian Club.

The event proved to be an all-around success, with attendees revelling in the experience. We had the chance to connect with a diverse group of fellow Porsche enthusiasts, each showcasing their incredible automobiles and experiences.

These gatherings serve as not just entertainment with interesting competitions like hammering nails into blocks of wood, but also as valuable learning experiences. They offer a unique opportunity to explore new destinations and savour delectable cuisine, often tucked away in Queensland’s best-kept secrets. It’s no wonder why such events continue to captivate us with their blend of automotive fascination, culinary delights, and warm hospitality.”

Keep up the good work PCQ!

Kul and Sonia

Southbank Concours 2023

So, the club descended on Southbank again this year for what was set to be a great day. Feedback from attendees and the public certainly confirmed this. With a Porsche count just shy of 100 cars, there was a large variety on display. We pretty well had every year and model except for the 928. It would be great to see a couple of them at the next display to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Club.

A special mention for Ron Goodman, who travelled from Sydney with his very special 356 outlaw, which was a real piece of art. Thanks Ron, the car was great and you’re not a bad bloke either.

There were a couple of “work in progress” cars; some at the start of their journey and some near the end. A special thanks to Jack Kieseker and Bill Black for sharing their cars with us. A number of very committed members made the effort to trailer their cup and race cars to the event, much appreciated Kevin and Co.

With access to a myriad of eye candy, as in cars, and some great restaurants and facilities nearby, it was the ideal setting for like minded people to get together, share some stories, food, the odd wine, and chill out. For those members who haven’t attended, entering your car in the Concours is not a requirement; just park it there for the display. Heck, you might even win a prize for dirtiest tail pipe or glass. I would encourage anyone who hasn’t attended, to roll up and enjoy the social aspect of the Club.

A special thanks goes to Phil Ross from Shannons for supplying the trophies and setting up a booth to chat with club members about their cars, and Dan Bowden from Bowden’s Own for supplying the 10 mystery prize packs, and of course the committee and volunteers who helped on the day.

I hope to see you all for the 50th Concours; it’s going to be something special.

Jason Arnold

Mrs Frost Kitchen

“We have attended Mrs Frosts Farm on two occasions now with Porsche Club Queensland & look forward to returning. The drive through the back roads of the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland is perfect for throwing the car around a few bends .... much to the horror of Jess, however, she is rewarded with the perfect venue on arrival - good conversation with friends & beautiful food with perfect views. Good work & effort as always from Mrs Frost & her crew”

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Cavan Bailey

“Beautiful secluded venue, with excellent cuisine, and great staff. Happy to make a return visit at any time.”

William Dean

“We had a great day and really enjoyed it. When you consider corkage (covers glasses etc) most good restaurants charge $2 to $4 per head since nothing is made on wine sales. Then there was the jam gift $3 to $4 at most markets. I think the charge was reasonable for the private use of that location for 6 hours.”

Philip Larsson

Cars & Coffee Cruise

My favourite part of the club is Drive Days, meeting fellow club members, discovering new venues and I love helping out Rob when he is too busy or unable to attend an event.

So the opportunity came up to organise cars and coffee in November.

Nico from Vault Cafe in Archerfield had contacted us a few months earlier and we took him up on the offer even though he doesn’t usually open on the weekends, he was there bright and early.

The impending rain was making some members nervous about coming out that morning but we were blessed with a sunny morning. We had about 30 different Porsches turn up, from classic 911s, 911s, Boxsters, Caymans, to the new Taycan which is quite a large car when you compare it to Porsche coupes.

William was a great sport in giving members rides around the block in his Taycan as many were intrigued by the technology.

Members came from as far as the Gold Coast, for a coffee and our photographer for the day Riley from Sector 3 Media even came across an old schoolmate to his surprise.

At 9:30 as we all left Vault Cafe, rain started pelting down but after a quick check of the radar, it was moving away from us so 9 of us continued to Wivenhoe Dam for our little photoshoot by the dam.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by Kangaroos who didn’t mind us approaching them and some members who had never seen a Kangaroo before were quite excited.

We sat back chin wagging and let Riley do his thing while we admired the cars by the water, and kangaroos, and were grateful for the beautiful day it was turning out.

At 11:30 we left the Dam, Riley did a drive-by photo shoot of each of the Porsches and we proceeded to drive to Esk Hotel where we were greeted by the manager who had kindly reserved parking spots for us all.

A wonderful lunch and much-needed refreshing drinks were enjoyed by all in the alfresco while we admired the backdrop of Mount Glen Rock.

Thank you to all who joined in the drive day!

Toula

GavsGarage Stop BreakingPress!News At Gav’s Garage

Hello readers and welcome to this Fifth Fascinating phase of this Fabulous Feature of Fabrication of this 928EV. As loyal readers will know, project 928 was ideal. It is a Porsche, it is the heavy V8, and it had the huge advantage of already being without the ICE. Its sole disadvantage is that it was automatic, which is not a suitable drive-train for an EV conversion. The most important aspect being that there is the highspeed limitation for track work.

This limitation is an issue as, while projecting my mind to winning the EV class of the Porsche Club Qld Motorsport competition. I recall the good memories and feelings of joy and pride when I came third in my previous 1988 951, which would get to about 200 kph down the back straight of QR. I did not want to be regretful in being handicapped by the smaller capacity Nissan Leaf electric motor.

This aspect is important because the original Nissan Leaf’s differential has an 8:1 final gearing ratio. The Leaf’s electric motor is effectively limited to about 9,600 rpm. Yes, electric motors can spin to about 14,000 rpm, a lot higher than ICEs, but the efficiency drops after about 10,000 rpm due to Back EMF or opposing Electromagnetic Force, which, to your relief, I won’t go into the technical details.

What is relevant is that this ratio limits the top speed. To save you doing the maths, the Leaf, with its 14-inch wheels, will have a top speed of about 140 kph. When translating to the 928, with its larger gold glitter 18-inch wheels, it is still only about 160 kph. Thus, thoughts of powering out of turn 2 at QR with all my immediate electric torque, only to hit the rev-limiter at only 160 kph and see all those ICE 911s zoom past, would be too much to bear. What I needed was a higher gear ratio. With Enrique’s help, the Columbian Engineer, who I mentioned in Part 3, we disassembled the 3-speed automatic gearbox. The plan would be to build a custom transfer box from the Porsche, using the 3-speed automatic first gear, into the original Porsche differential and the 928 hubs. This would give a higher top speed, but slower take-off acceleration, which would be disappointing. However, the local cost for custom gearbox would be hundreds, if not thousands and the swap for manual box would be the same.

The ideal solution would have a light, manual Porsche for the track, and then keep the direct drive for the 928 as a daily town drive.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find”.

Gav’s Garage has now bought a light, manual Porsche 924 for the track, and chosen to keep the direct drive for the 928EV, as a daily town drive by directly connecting the Nissan Leaf output drive shafts to the 928 hubs.

The literally, ‘Barn-Find’, 924 has arrived at Gav’s Garage. The dust and cobwebs have been cleaned off, it is rust-free apart from the LH guard, the car is complete, except for intake system as a previous owner was converting to carburetors for some strange reason, and the engine has been removed and sold to a fellow Porsche Club member, as shown below:

Figure 21: 924 Front Quarter view

Figure 22: 924 Engine Bay view

If any reader wants or knows anyone who needs 924 interior or auxiliary parts, please call me or email me with details. But this second exciting Porsche project will be detailed in future editions. This episode will continue with Project 928EV.

928EV Continues:

So, we have the car, the motor, and pimped this Porsche with a white interior, golden glitter to the wheels, and red calipers. In this episode we focus on the charger and auxiliaries, while the batteries arrive.

While we are on the topic of batteries, which featured heavily in the first four parts, these are deliberately left for the last stage, as they will be one of the last parts to be installed. Batteries deteriorate quicker when left in a discharged stage, until the 928 is ready to have them installed, charged, and driven. So, to have bought them first means they would be losing charge for the last couple of years and likely next.

Charging System:

One of the most debated topics of EV is the charging of batteries. Yes, yes, range anxiety and time to refill with electricity, not petrol. There is a directly proportional exponential relationship between the charging capacity (rate of charge) and the cost of the charger.

There are 3 types of EV charging systems:

Level 1:

Single phase 240V 10A from a standard household outlet GPO, about 7kW charging rate, cost about $1,000;

Level 2:

3-phase 240V 15A from a specially installed household or commercial charging system, about 20kW charging rate, cost about $2,500;

Level 3:

Fast DC: Type 1 ‘Chedomo’ needs about an additional $1000 plus using an Orion BMS. You only need one BMS for all charging.

Fast DC: Type 2 ‘CCS’ requires a special unit, and it costs about $7,000, again, just one BMS, which gives over 350kW.

To keep the cost to a minimum, as per Episode 1, I still haven’t gone with my bags of cash to the High Rollers club of Star Casino and won a fortune on 32 black. I have decided to go with Level 1 system as the car won’t be travelling long distances every day. Now that there is a dedicated 924 track car, I don’t need high-speed DC fast charging.

The charger is shown in the picture below:

Auxiliaries:

As ICE owner readers would know, the ICE drives a number of auxiliaries needed to operate a car. So, “what happens with an EV”, I hear you ask? A good question. The power is sourced from the main traction battery, through a DC to DC converter, to the electric version of the device. The first, and only part described here due to time and space constraints is the power steering.

In my case, I’m using an ex-Astra 12VDC electric power steering pump to drive the original Porsche 928 power steering. This is shown in the picture below:

More electrifying auxiliaries will be explained in the next exciting episode.

The Road Ahead: Stay Tuned for More Thrills

More Breaking News, Stop the Press:

So, be enthralled once again, when more exciting Breaking News of new twists and turns are revealed, as we navigate the continuing electrifying world of the Porsche 928EV, and now 924EV. From the very beginning of first seeing the empty engine bay of the 928, with so much potential, I thought to myself: “I can rebuild it. We have the technology.

We have the capability to make the Porsche Club Qld’s first 928EV. This will be that car. Better than it was before. Better... stronger...faster.” And now we can build two Porsche EVs for twice the fun.

So, stay excited for the next intriguing episode. Same Porsche Club Qld. Same Porsche Club magazine.

Coming soon to a mailbox or computer screen near you. TO BE CONTINUED..

Figure 23: Charger

More details of this device will be described in future episodes.

Figure 24: Electric Power Steering pump

Porsche 50 Years Ago

As we look forward to our Club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations beginning in June, it’s timely to look back and see what was happening in the Porsche world 50 years ago.

IROC, four letters, which to any Porsche enthusiast does not immediately bring to mind the words “International Race of Champions”, but a collection brightly coloured, rare and highly desirable 911s. American motorsport entrepreneur Roger Penske along with Les Richter and Mike Phelps came up with the idea of a racing series with the top drivers from different racing disciplines from around the world competing in identical cars.

Penske had raced an RSK Spyder back in the ‘50s and already tasted success with Porsche by braking McLaren’s five year dominance in Can- Am with the mighty 91710 in 1972 and repeating the win the following year in what many believe the greatest race car ever, the 917-30 in the hands of Mark Donohue. Having spent a great deal of time with Porsche in Weissach helping develop the 917-10, Donohue had little trouble convincing Penske that there was only one factory that could produce a car suitable for IROC and that was Porsche. All the cars had to have identical specifications, have identical performance and be quick enough to put a show on for the spectators. But more importantly be bullet proof as the drivers were not the owners of the cars, they just turned up, thrashed the hell out them and handed the keys back to Penske Motorsport after each race. The choice was obvious, a fleet of Porsche 911s.

Power was quoted at 315 HP being only 15 less than RSR (330 HP) with slide valve throttles but a healthy 85 HP more than the RS (230 HP). Being lighter than both the RS and RSR, they tipped the scales at only 950 kg giving a very respectable power to weight ratio.

As part of the planned show, the colours were carefully chosen to maximize their visibility on TV. All fifteen were different with one in white, one black car and every colour of the rainbow in between. With exotic names such as pistachio, aubergine, strawberry and magenta, some of which looked decidedly pink in photos of the day. Even the drab sounding sahara beige fitted perfectly in this colourful array.

“The IROC cars are highly revered in the Porsche world, but surprisingly they were only used for two meetings being a total of just four races”

To attract the “Champion” drivers a purse of $140,000 USD was up for grabs, not a bad incentive 50 years ago and close to $900,000 in today’s money. And the drivers, from F1 Emerson Fittipaldi and Denny Hulme, from Can-Am George Follmer, Mark Donohue, and Peter Revson and from American INDY, NASCAR or USCA, Bobby Allison, A J Foyt, Bobby Unser, Richard Petty, David Pearson, Gordon Johncock and Roger McCluskey.

Missing to the surprise of many Americans, were Mario Andretti and Al Unser who had exclusive contracts with the Firestone tyre company, which created a sponsorship conflict, as the IROC Porsches were running on Goodyear tyres.

As twelve drivers were to be engaged, fifteen 911s allowing for three spares, were delivered as per “Katalog Nr. 2873” dated “Oktober 1973”. These 15 cars along with 56 RSs and 52 RSRs were all based on the Carrera 2.7 body but carried a very rare chassis number beginning with 911460. Unlike the RSRs, the IROC cars did not get the wider front guards and rear quarter panels with the air ducts, nor did they get the 5 spoke centre lock wheels. Instead, narrower RS body panels and 5 stud Fuchs, 9 x 15 fronts and 11 x 15 on the rear and showing their 2.7 roots, left the factory adorned with a duck tail. Under that engine cover, according to the build sheet, was the M491 option “ Wettbewerbsausfuhung” or “Competition Execution” spec Type 911/74 3 litre flat six with MFI running tall stack butterfly throttles. To ensure equality between the cars the engines all came down the line at the same time and carried 15 sequential engine numbers running from 684 0021 through to 684 0035.

Although all the cars were owned by Roger Penske costing him $30,000 USD each, they were to be prepared and maintained by a team supplied by Porsche, not Penske mechanics. This was to ensure there was no conflict of interest and complete impartiality as two drivers, Follmer and Donohue were from the Penske stable. At the track the cars were impounded and under armed guard prior to and between races. Maybe overkill, but it made for good television. Typical Porsche they were track ready out of the box and before the first race all the mechanics had to do was replace the ducktails with whale tail rear wings as would be seen on the 1975 Carrera.

The IROC cars are highly revered in the Porsche world, but surprisingly they were only used for two meetings being a total of just four races. On the last weekend in October 1973 there were three races at the Riverside circuit in California and only one more race at Daytona in February 1974. The cars were randomly allocated to the drivers for each race. Not surprisingly Mark Donohue, with many years racing Porsches for Penske won the first race on Saturday in the white 911. For race two that afternoon there was another ballot for cars and a reverse grid based on the results from race one. In an incident packed

race, George Follmer the other driver with plenty of Porsche experience moved through the field from ninth to take the chequered flag in the black car. Donohue suffered throttle failure and a DNF. For Sunday’s race, the reverse grid format put Donohue on pole and he led from start to finish in the black car.

The final race was held in the new year as part of the 1974 Daytona Speed Week. Only six drivers would take part, being the six best from the three races held at Riverside. The cars received some minor changes being taller gearing for the long Daytona straights, stiffer springs for the steep banking and a small lip added to the rear wing for greater high speed down force. Again the drivers randomly drew their cars by ballot and again after qualifying, Donohue was on pole. After 25 laps of the 3.8 mile course Donohue took the chequered flag in the orange Porsche.

With 12 drivers and 15 cars, allocated under the ballot system, the “colour” statistics are interesting. While the first ever IROC race was won by the white 911, the most successful was the black car winning two races and the orange car, just one race, the final. Four cars were drawn from the barrel for all four races, the India Red, Carmen Red (magenta), Aubergine and Orange cars. The Birch Green 911 was the only car not drawn for any of the four races.

I wonder if our Club’s founding members back in 1974 would have thought that these fifteen Porsches would become so revered, so collectable, so valuable and be one of the most copied 911 models. Of the many IROC lookalike or tribute cars, including those built for the ill- fated Australian IROC race series, very few if any would have the exotic specifications of those that were delivered to Penske fifty years ago. Would all our club members who own a 1974 911 please check your VIN and if it starts with 911460, you will get pride of place at our upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Bill Black

60 Years of 911

60 Years of 911

22023 will undoubtedly go down as a watershed year for the Porsche marque. This year, it celebrated its 75th anniversary alongside another key milestone, the 60th birthday of its icon, the 911. Porsche Centres across Australia celebrated the occasion on December 2, 2023, with a vast array of Porsche 911s (modern and classic) on display for the public to see.

023 will undoubtedly go down as a watershed year for the Porsche marque. This year, it celebrated its 75th anniversary alongside another key milestone, the 60th birthday of its icon, the 911. Porsche Centres across Australia celebrated the occasion on December 2, 2023, with a vast array of Porsche 911s (modern and classic) on display for the public to see.

I was fortunate to be present at the 60 Years of 911 event held at Porsche Centre Brisbane and to have the opportunity to showcase our Paint to Sample Riviera Blue (aka Papa Smurf) 997.2 911 GTS. Also keeping company with our Papa Smurf was a 991.2 GT2RS (arguably the star of the show), a 991.1 GT3RS, a 992 GT3 70 Years in Australia edition, a 996.1 GT3, a 993 Carrera 4S and a couple of earlier air-cooled models. The rather unique and eye-catching Ruby Star Neo 911 Targa 4S (provided by Porsche Cars Australia) also made an appearance. It was also another highlight, with its striking paintwork and sporting several special tailor-made options ordered through the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur program. To have all these special and unique 911s under one roof is a spectacle that is certain to draw a crowd!

I was fortunate to be present at the 60 Years of 911 event held at Porsche Centre Brisbane and to have the opportunity to showcase our Paint to Sample Riviera Blue (aka Papa Smurf) 997.2 911 GTS. Also keeping company with our Papa Smurf was a 991.2 GT2RS (arguably the star of the show), a 991.1 GT3RS, a 992 GT3 70 Years in Australia edition, a 996.1 GT3, a 993 Carrera 4S and a couple of earlier air-cooled models. The rather unique and eye-catching Ruby Star Neo 911 Targa 4S (provided by Porsche Cars Australia) also made an appearance. It was also another highlight, with its striking paintwork and sporting several special tailor-made options ordered through the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur program. To have all these special and unique 911s under one roof is a spectacle that is certain to draw a crowd!

Such events like this and the 75 Years of Porsche one held in June this year are a powerful tailwind to create both awareness and increased desirability for the brand. It is a fantastic initiative that all the Porsche centres around Australia get behind (with the support of Porsche Cars Australia) to showcase the Porsche portfolio, allowing the public to get up close with the cars, as well as the passionate owners and dealership team. For me personally, witnessing the enthusiasm of so many Porsche fans, especially the young kids, reminded me of how I was that same kid once who dreamed of owning a Porsche with that poster of a 993 Turbo on my bedroom wall. To be able to share that passion and my Porsche journey with others on the day was certainly special and this also underlines the strength of the wider Porsche community, where likeminded enthusiasts are united for their love of Porsche, irrespective of whether they currently own one or not.

Such events like this and the 75 Years of Porsche one held in June this year are a powerful tailwind to create both awareness and increased desirability for the brand. It is a fantastic initiative that all the Porsche centres around Australia get behind (with the support of Porsche Cars Australia) to showcase the Porsche portfolio, allowing the public to get up close with the cars, as well as the passionate owners and dealership team. For me personally, witnessing the enthusiasm of so many Porsche fans, especially the young kids, reminded me of how I was that same kid once who dreamed of owning a Porsche with that poster of a 993 Turbo on my bedroom wall. To be able to share that passion and my Porsche journey with others on the day was certainly special and this also underlines the strength of the wider Porsche community, where likeminded enthusiasts are united for their love of Porsche, irrespective of whether they currently own one or not.

All in all, the Porsche Centre Brisbane team were fantastic hosts who helped make it a memorable experience for all who attended. The standard of 911s on display was certainly up there with the best you will see anywhere. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to play a small part on the day by ‘donating’ our Papa Smurf to share with the wider Porsche family, which was humbling, to say the least. Moreover, the generosity of the other owners who kindly provided their pride and joy and sharing their own Porsche stories will no doubt fuel the next generation of Porsche owners (and future Porsche Club Queensland members). Which is what it is all about, after all, isn’t it?

All in all, the Porsche Centre Brisbane team were fantastic hosts who helped make it a memorable experience for all who attended. The standard of 911s on display was certainly up there with the best you will see anywhere. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to play a small part on the day by ‘donating’ our Papa Smurf to share with the wider Porsche family, which was humbling, to say the least. Moreover, the generosity of the other owners who kindly provided their pride and joy and sharing their own Porsche stories will no doubt fuel the next generation of Porsche owners (and future Porsche Club Queensland members). Which is what it is all about, after all, isn’t it?

By Bernard Wong, with photos

By Bernard Wong, with photos

provided by Daniel Martin

provided by Daniel Martin

“Such events like this and the 75 Years of Porsche one held in June this year are a powerful tailwind to create both awareness and increased desirability for the brand”

Round 9 – A “C Class” Perspective

Round 9 of the Sprint Series was an important one for me personally. I had not competed in Rounds 1 and 4 (meaning I had already exhausted the 2 round nonparticipation allowance for the season) and plagued with brake issues for Rounds 2 and 3, I needed a decent showing at the final Round 9 to remain in contention for Class C in 2023. Pressure was on.

Round 9 was a well-attended with no mishaps or issues for the field (as far as I am aware). Except for Shane Wilson in Open Class, no benchmarks were exceeded, but several competitors achieved new PBs with many scoring points in the high 90s. I will not summarise the overall results as the competition results are below.

As a competitor in the event, it is difficult for me to report in detail on the on/off track events as I am occupied with tyre temps/vehicle checks/data review etc in between sessions. I apologise if any competitor or spectator is aware of a notable occurrence which has flown under my radar.

I did however want to utilise this opportunity to highlight why I consider the Sprint Series to be such an effective way to explore and enjoy the limits (or not) of your Porsche. For some of the more seasoned sprinters, much of this will seem very basic to you. I still regard myself as a rookie, and so my insights are probably more aligned towards the beginner/early stages competitor.

Car Selection

a shop. This alone has been a very rewarding aspect of the journey. I still have a cave-man like reaction to the current model GT3s, and while they are tempting, I wonder if I would have as much fun in a more modern 911. It would certainly go faster, but it might not scratch my mechanical/DIY itch.

Pre-Sprint Preparation

I am going to break down this part into three sections: Car, Fitness, Reflection, Practice.

Car Prep

My 996 is now almost exclusively a track purpose vehicle. It remains legally road registered however it pretty much sits in my garage in between sprint rounds, usually on jacks for upgrades/ maintenance. I could drive it socially (and I do so occasionally), but I mostly think “what’s the point” as I can not access even a fraction of its capabilities on public roads. But this is just my approach – a large majority of the Sprint competitors run street driven Porsche’s on the track and are super competitive. You don’t have to ruin the daily driveability of your Porsche to go sprinting. I did, but its optional.

“In my 8 years of ownership I have personally carried out every upgrade and maintenance in my own garage, with a basic set of tools”

Despite the reputation of the 996 to be a detonation inevitability (with some justification), I have yet to suffer any serious engine issues on mine. Consequently, track preparation inbetween rounds is typically very manageable for me: oil change every three rounds, bleed bakes every second round, transmission oil every fifth round, check tyres and brakes and that is pretty much it. With usually several weeks between Sprints, I space the service tasks out over that period as work/family life permits, usually late at night, in my garage. Trust me – this is damn good therapy.

I track a 1998 [Mk1) 996 3.4 C2. I have lost count of the question “why a 996 for a track car”. I get it – this is the variant which detonates without warning, scores itself, doesn’t like long cambered corners, forgets it needs oil in G loaded sections etc, etc. Simple answer: budget.

In about 2015 I had squared away 50k to go racing. My criteria was simple – it had to be a 911 and a reliable runner as-is (i.e. not a project/resto). In that budget range, I only had two options – a 996 Mk1 variant or apply my cash savings as part payment towards a newer model 911. I did actually get close to a 997 GT3 with finance for the residual, but as contracts were finalised, I came to the realisation that while I could afford to own that car, I couldn’t afford to write it off. While I never intended to put it into the barriers, I was concerned that the financial repercussions of writing off a GT3 might hold me back from pushing for those final few tenths on a hot lap. I let that one pass. I decided it had to be an all-cash purchase. As my search continued I became increasingly drawn to the mechanical/analogue design of the early 996s. I have always enjoyed mechanical movements (like vintage watches for example) and wrenching on my own cars had been a welcome respite from the suits and court rooms of a litigation lawyer over the years. I knew that I would want to work on the 911 myself as much as possible. 996s were at the bottom of the market at that time. They fitted what I wanted to experience as the owner/driver of a track focused 911, and if I “binned it”, it wouldn’t be the end of the world for me. Plus I have always had a thing for the “underdogs” (occupational hazard).

So that’s how I landed on a MK1 996.

In my 8 years of ownership I have personally carried out every upgrade and maintenance in my own garage, with a basic set of tools. Apart from tyres and alignment, it has never been into

Preparation for Round 9 was a little more hectic on car prep for me as I had noticed a drop in oil pressure through Turn 1 of QR at Round 5 as I got into the 1.27s on the National circuit. This is the first time I have noticed a pressure drop in the 996. Consequently, I was motivated to take protective measures by installing the deep sump kit I had obtained from Bill Black earlier in the year. That was a little more involved than I expected and did require some late nights in the final days leading up to Round 9 to complete, but this preparation pressure is out of the ordinary.

I have found the 996 to be a decent DIY option mechanically – If I can do it, then you can too (the online forums and YouTube will help you immensely).

Fitness

Okay so you absolutely do not need to have any particular level of physical fitness to go Sprinting or follow the “Schumacher” diet in-between Rounds. I have however always valued being in decent physical shape because it helps me with productivity/ energy professionally, and as a father of young children. As I get older (now early 40s), the saying “twice the effort half the result” has never been truer. For me, the Porsche Club Sprint schedule is the perfect motivator for an ongoing physical training routine. Without wanting to make this a “fitness” motivation segment (I am not qualified or anywhere fit enough to do so), I do find that the fitter I feel out of the car, then the more comfortable and effective I am while in it. This motivates me to adopt a sustained alternating weights/cardio routine in-between Sprint rounds. I would still work-out even if I wasn’t racing, however it does help motivate me on those late nights when I just want to hit the pillow, but I know that a 20-minute HIT session on the bike will make me feel more physically and mentally prepared for the upcoming sprint in 4 days’ time.

“I do find the basic telemetric data from these apps to be very helpful”

Again, its personal, and totally optional, but I suggest you try watching “Fassbender Road to Le Mans” on YouTube while doing a weights/ cardio session and I bet you will feel much more energised and psyched for your next Sprint race. I will buy you a coffee from the canteen next time out at QR if you tell me I am wrong on this.

Reflections

I am not talking about yoga/mediation (although that would probably help too). This is the dataanalysis part of my preparations.

Unfortunately my 996 does not support detailed on-track telemetry. Instead I use a very basic smartphone app (RaceChrono Pro [RCP]) to log my lap times. I am not spruiking RCP in particular, and there are countless other similar phone apps for your choosing. But I do find the basic telemetric data from these apps to be very helpful in analysing braking points and fluidity of transfer from deceleration to acceleration to help unlock improvements. The data is driven by your phone’s internal GYRO and GPS data, so it is not perfect, but it is adequate. Pictured right is a sample data overlay from RCP on the QR Clubman layout:

I will then analyse my onboard GoPro footage against the RCP data, and cross match against other onboards available on YouTube (of which there are many). Try Kevin/Shane/Sven’s channels to get you started. Even though their onboards are in different 911s and they are far superior drivers, I do find the turn-in, braking, apex and exit line is evident and very helpful to reconcile

A sample data overlay from RCP on the QR Clubman layout

against my own footage. This is also an excellent method for becoming acquainted with a circuit you have never tracked before. Again, it is not perfect, but with careful analysis, you can unlock significant improvements with this approach, or at least that has been my experience (and it costs you nothing). Thanks Kevin/Shane/Sven (#sorrynotsorry).

This process of analysis can take me several hours. Upon completion of my “reflections”, I will then script out a game plan for the upcoming round and produce a diagram overlaying my intended racing line/braking points, gear selection etc for the relevant circuit. Typically it looks something like this:

This then becomes the backbone of my final pre-sprint process: practice

Practice

“Practice” is probably not the appropriate headline for this section. I have only a very basic at-home simulator (comprised of an entry level seat/pedals/PS4 and Gran Turismo 7). This set up means that none of the QLD Sprint Circuits layouts are available to me on the sim.

What you can do (with a little bit of effort) is match a particular corner you are trying to improve from QR (for example) against one of the GT7 tracks. It is not an exact science however I can almost always find something to suit the purpose and I will run laps on the simulator focusing only on that particular matched corner and work on entry speed/trail braking. It’s not perfect, but again, it is adequate. You will need to get comfortable with spending significant time “playing computer games”, particularly if (like me) you have young children and a significant other who may think you are being a man-child. My wife has however,

after some serious discussions, agreed to refer to it as “training” when she finds me on the simulator repeating a corner from the Goodwood Circuit at 1am on a Tuesday morning.

In addition to the sim, the outcome of the reflection process is almost always that I need to break a bad habit in order to improve on a layout at the next round. For example, if I have been taking a tighter line into turn two at QR in 2nd gear in previous rounds, and my data analysis indicates that a wider entry holding 3rd is the way to go for a few tenths, then it can be difficult to recalibrate your memory to the new optimal approach. What I find helps is spending time actually simulating the optimal lap virtually in my mind using my script/diagram. You can use your sim for this (unplugged and with your eyes closed), working the wheel and pedals as you visualise the circuit. Laying down on your back with a dinner plate as your steering wheel will also work. This can help re-train your muscle memory so that the new optimal lap approach comes more naturally to you when actually on track – the sooner you can break the old habits which are costing you speed, the steeper the improvement curve and helps you maximise your track-time.

Race Day – Attitude is Important

Every morning of every race day I remind myself to have fun, keep it tidy, bring the car home.

I am not an unreasonably competitive person, but I am quite maniacal about personal improvement. This is why the Club Sprint format is so attractive to me. It is irrelevant what Mrs or Mr GT3 in Group A is achieving as each individual car is benchmarked to a target lap time using its specific power to weight ratio. It equalises the field and rewards good driving. The spirit of the competition and every QLD competitor I have interacted thus far is to have a good time, maximise your own opportunities/time, but respect the limits and your peers. It is truly a collegiate vibe up and down the entire pit-lane.

So while I am very much focused on my lap times throughout the day (as many others are), I find there is a noticeable camaraderie among the competitors. If you go off-track or have a mechanical issue, I guarantee there will be a line of competitors to assist you. If you do well, there will be sincere congratulations. If you are wholly focused on a PB, your peers will respect that and give you space. You are welcome to be selfish in your goals (I know because I generally fall into this category) and the Sprint format allows you to do just that without negatively impacting a fellow competitor who just wants to have some fun on track.

I heard Michael Nicholas say to Jeff Nottoli a few rounds back at Morgan Park (after Michael secured a new PB on the K Circuit) “Mate, I just raced my own race”. Michael had a massive smile on his face. It was (for me) the perfect expression of a successful Sprint meet.

Key Takeaways

My point is this, the Sprint Series can be a launching board to take a very humble P car (like my 996), with a moderate budget, a can-do attitude, and go tracking in a competitive but respectful environment. It can be your reason for staying fit. It can encourage you to be analytical, learn new skills and a source of continual personal improvement. But that’s just me. Conversely, you take your stock Porsche, grab a helmet/fire extinguisher, go have some fun with like-minded people. Or you can go all out like the hard-core fanatics in Open Group.

Or it can be anything in-between. I wish for all our readers to experience it.

Final Thanks

I did want to use this opportunity to extend a particular expression of gratitude to the entire motorsport committee and in particular Kevin Vedelago and Bill Black. I am sure I am not alone in my appreciation for all the work that goes into coordinating a nine round race series across multiple tracks incorporating dozens of competitors. It makes me feel guilty at times when I just turn up at the track and Kevin/Bill have everything sorted. All I had to do was complete scrutineering, pay the entry fee, and race. Thankyou gents – your efforts and commitment are appreciated far and beyond Sprint weekends.

Ross Richards

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 2-door, 4-seat coupe in outstanding condition

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