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Tr e a s u r e r ’s re p o r t

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New Norcia Sunday Drive

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E d i t o r ’s r e p o r t

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N o t T h e F i re w o r k s A u s t r a l i a D a y R u n - F e r r a r i C l u b

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P r e s i d e n t ’s re p o r t

& PCWA Joint Event

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M e m b e r s h i p re p o r t

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T i m Wo l f e - P C W A 2 0 1 6 C l u b & O u t r i g h t C h a m p i o n

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S o c i a l D i re c t o r ’s re p o r t

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Sporting Series Round 10 Collie Motorplex

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V i c e P r e s i d e n t ’s r e p o r t

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2 0 1 7 ‘ C o m e & Tr y ’ Tr a c k D a y

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S p o r t i n g D i r e c t o r ’s r e p o r t

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S p o r t i n g S e r i e s R o u n d 1 - B a r b a g a l l o Tw i l i g h t

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S e c r e t a r y ’s R e p o r t

Supersprint

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2016 PCWA AGM

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Oktoberfest in Perth

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Porsche Centre Per th Concours d’Elegance 2016

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One Day in Stuttgart

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911 - Three Numbers, One Feeling

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2 0 1 6 P C W A P o r s c h e C e n t re P e r t h C o n c o u r s

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A Love Af fair Star ting with Dreams

d’Elegance Winners Circle

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My love affair with my Porsche 356 SC Coupe

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Concours Judging Criteria

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Un/Likely Supercar

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P C W A C h r i s t m a s P a r t y a n d A w a rd s N i g h t 2 0 1 6

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PCWA Club Merchandise

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S p o r t i n g S e r i e s A w a r d ’s N i g h t o f N i g h t

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PCWA BUSINESS HUB

IF/C: Brila

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Treasurer’s report Many thanks to Bob Naylor for his work as Club Treasurer last year. I will do my best to continue the good work that has been done. Our finances are in good shape and our investments from last year are paying off with more new members for 2017.

Financially, the social events are nearly break-even with the exception of the December Awards Dinner and Concours, which are planned to be subsidised by the club. The Sport Series was negative for the year as well, partly due to the higher fees INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016

Membership Subscriptions 35,731 Expenses -5,757 Net membership 29,974

Competitions Revenue -3,549 Expenses 0 Expenses - trophies

Net competitions -3,549 Social Revenue -5,447 Expenses 0 Net social -5,447 Advertising 12,260 Merchandise Sales -845 Purchases 0 Net merchandise -845 Interest 521 Net Revenue 32,914 Introducing Your New Treasurer I have always been an admirer of fine mechanical works. I got hooked on Porsche a couple of years ago when one of our fellow, and very generous, club members lent me a 911 SC for a week.

My other half, Amanda, wanted a convertible and something more modern, so we settled on a soft top 996. Being our only car, trips to the hardware store can get a little creative when hauling large and long items home. But we both

incurred after the closing of the track near the airport and shifting events to the more expensive track in Wannaroo. Our total balances are down for the year, but we will work this year to use what we have most efficiently and add where we can.

Craig Wengel - Treasurer

Less Expenditure Audit fees -550 Bank fees -1,344 CAMS and other club fees -2,000 Concours -8,684 Donations -500 Insurance -796 Website -4,189 Meetings -5,539 Magazine printing and postage -21,349 Total Expenditure -44,950 Net income -12,036

Opening bank balance 1 January 2015 43,601 Net income -12,036 Balance at end 31,565 Unpresented cheques 1,126 Outstanding deposits 3,401 Closing bank balance 36,093

enjoy driving the car very much and are now totally hooked on the marque.

I’m originally from the United States, and came to Australia about seven years ago while working in mining. I’m a mining engineer, having graduated from the University of Utah. Most of my career has involved improving reliability for large mining vehicles and plant equipment through failure investigations and data analysis.

Craig Wengel – PCWA Treasurer Craig giving Tim a run for his money

Editor’s report

Welcome to the latest issue of your Club’s magazine. A lot has happened since our last issue - and you’ll get to read all about it in the first issue of 2017.

HAVE YOU CONTRIBUTED AN ARTICLE YET? Porsche West is a magazine by Members for Members. Who doesn’t enjoy reading from/ about other members? Ask anyone who’s ever 4

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contributed an article and they’ll tell you how much easier it was than they thought and how rewarding it was to see their own article published in such a high-quality (and prestigious) publication. I suspect most of them couldn’t wait to show their article to everyone they knew!

We’re always looking for contributors. You can write about anything you want. For example, we have members writing about how much they enjoyed one of the Club’s manysocial drives; their passion for anything Porsche; their car history; how they came to own a Porsche; or a trip they took. Others want to share technical information.

And if the thought of writing anything is preventing you from sharing your story with members, get in touch with the publication’s editor at publications@porscheclubwa.org.au and we’ll be more than happy to help you out.

Remember, members can’t wait to hear from you.

CONTRIBUTORS AND ADVERTISERS On behalf of the Club, I’d like to thank all our contributors for this issue as well as our advertisers. Without your articles, the magazine wouldn’t be what it is today. And our advertisers’ support ensures that the PCWA can produce a very high quality magazine three times a year.

I urge all members to support all our advertisers with your business.

Enjoy the read.

Daniel Eigenmann – Magazine Editor

President’s report

club committee 2017

President: Deryck Graham

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Vice President Rob Page Hello fellow Porsche Club Members Thank you for giving me the honour of serving as Club President for 2017. I am delighted to take the baton as the 15th president of PCWA since its inception over 33 year ago. Having first joined the club in 1993 and been Vice President for 3 years from 2007, I felt it was time to stand up and contribute to the club that I have so enjoyed being a part of for so many years.

TWO NEW COMMITTEE POSTIONS This year we have created two additional positions to celebrate the growth and history of the club. Chris Clarke (President from 2008 – 2012) has stepped up to the new position, as Club Historian and Michael Broughton owner of a beautiful 356 affectionately called “the Bathtub” is now Director of the Classic Porsche “register”.

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Treasurer : Craig Wengel treasurer@porscheclubwa.org.au

Publications: Daniel Eigemnann publications@porscheclubwa.org.au

Secretary: Drew Forster

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From left to right Allan Guellfi, Chris Clarke, Derek Pegg, Andy Brown Edward Roose and Deryck Graham.

RECOGNISING PAST PRESISENTS At our first meeting for 2017, held at the Porsche Centre Perth, over 100 members turned up including 5 previous PCWA presidents, Chris Clarke, Derek Pegg, Edward Roose, Alan Guelfi and Andy Brown. All have contributed greatly to create the club that PCWA members enjoy today. A special thanks to Edward Roose, the outgoing president, for his contributions from 2013 to 2016.

PCWA WINNING ON SOCIAL MEDIA Many members may now have seen our social media ads running on Facebook or seen fellow members on YouTube sharing the fun and joy of being a member of PCWA. This outreach has contributed to 42 new members joining the club since December 2016, a 15% increase in membership. Welcome on board to all those new members!

RECORD CLUB ATTENDANCE The PCWA members are a proactive and engaged bunch. Last year there were 1,004 attendances at club events being 285 at Sporting Events and 713 at Social events. We know that 91% of all members attended an event in 2016. For a club that is an amazing participation rate! Well done all!

Some of the club’s 42 new members.

Sporting Director: David Blainey sportingevents@porscheclubwa.org.au

NEW CLUB CONSTITUTION At the March meeting the members voted to adopt the new State Government driven “Model Rules and Guidance Notes” which will replace the previous club constitution. This is a positive step forward for the club. In these rules are the updated Club Objectives that I hope will see the club thrive for decades to come.

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CLUB OBJECTIVES 1. Explore, enjoy, experience and share all things Porsche in friendly and welcoming environments.

2. Participate in club activities 3. Improve driving skills and share knowhow 4. Contribute back to our community

Social Director Grace Tan

With that said I look forward to seeing you at the next club event. If you have just joined, please come up and introduce yourself.

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Membership: Kathy and Andy Stack membership@porscheclubwa.org.au

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Club Historian Chris Clarke

Deryck Graham - Club President Director Classic Register Michael Broughton The Club’s affairs are managed by a Committee of volunteers elected each year at our annual general meeting.

As all Committee Members are volunteers, email is our preferred method of communication. Private phone numbers are not listed on this website for privacy reasons.

Refer to the name of the committee member above to send them an email.

Should you require assistance, please send an email and a committee member will get back to you.

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Membership report

Welcome all new members and rejoining members for what will be an exciting Porsche Club year.

Already we have had a very positive response to the new club videos with plenty of positive feedback from new members.

So far this year to date we have had a total of 37 new single/family members joining the club.

Kathy has been busy organising the members’ cards and lanyards which this year’s photo we have gone “Porsche classic” with Amanda’s beautiful 356 emblazoned across the cards. The beautiful picture was taken under the trees at last year’s event at Peter Briggs special invite event.

Grace always wanting to get a great photo saw the opportunity to snap this beautiful photo. How could we not use it? Thanks Grace.

FINANCIAL MEMBERS TO DATE So far to date this year we have 226 paid up financial members consisting of: • 148 family memberships • 78 single memberships This includes the 37 new members who have joined us this year.

There are a lot of new faces this year. So please welcome them into the Club and show them around.

SPARE LANYARDS, WINDOW STICKERS, CLUB FLYERS AVAILABLE Members requiring spare lanyards or window stickers or the Porsche Club invite flyers please let us know as we usually have these on board at events and meetings.

If there is anything we can possibly do to help with any club issues please feel free to contact either Kathy or myself. Please note that new membership cards are produced in bulk lots from the Eastern States. So if you have missed out, yours will be in the next lot of cards to arrive. So it pays to pay for membership at the beginning of the year, so you can receive your membership card early.

This will be a great Porsche club year for all of us.

Use the opportunity to lock in quickly to events and please check the club website regularly as events come up quickly and get filled quickly. So get in early to not miss out.

Regards

NEW MEMBERS UNTIL 8.3.17 Following is a list of new members who joined the Club since the last magazine was published: •Bill and Marlene Green

Boxster S 2004 •Roy and Linda Martin

Boxster 2006 •John Kraus & Family

928 S4 1991 •Brad Bradshaw

911 996C4S 2003 •Julie Brooker

Boxster •Jurgen and Madalena Moritz

Carrera 911 1974 •Peter Quartermain & Family

Carrera 997 2007 •Nic and Karen Thomas

930 1975 •Shyan Vijayasekaran

Cayman S 2014 •Clive Macaskill

Boxster 2005 •Michael O’Loughlin & Family 911 Cab 1987 •Kristopher Ferguson 911 Carrera 2002 •Benny Pranata 911S 2013 •Kevin Stewart & Family 997 2006 •Jason Thomspon & Family 911 Carrera 2 2003 •Martin and Mayo Tuohy 911 1998 •Stuart Boyer & Family Cayman •Vince Carcione 911 GTSRS 2016 •Sue and Godfrey Taylor 911 Carrera 1985 •Andrew Ball 911RS 1974 •David Posel Cayman 981GTS 2016 •Phil and Bev Green 911GTS 2015 •Peter and Margaret King Cayman 2008 •Gary and Rai Bettridge 911 30Jahre 1993 •Aaron Bettridge & Brenda Teo •Colin and Danoella Ipsaro-Passine 911 GTS RS •Mark Adiwibowo &Hui Zhang Macan GTS 2017 •Gerry and Tracy Dixon 911 2002 •Sailesh Prasad Mukundala 911 1969 •Barry and Rebecca Baltinas 911 GTSRS •Dominic Da Cruz Boxster •Peter Higgins Cayenne •Sam Wolfe 968 •Tung U Macan GTS 2017 •John and Darlene Regali 924 Carrera GT 1981

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Social Director’s report a joint social run with the Ferrari Club of WA, which PCWA had the pleasure of hosting this year on the 26 January 2017. It was incredibly well-attended with over 75 members and guests of both clubs driving in convoy to Mandoon Estate for a leisurely long lunch.

It is a privilege and pleasure to be part of the PCWA Committee again this year. We have had a fantastic year of fun and great social events and I hope to build upon that momentum to make 2017 a happy and memorable one for members and friends.

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Scott and Sharon Alexander’s March social run to Beverley was also very popular amongst members, with well over 50 guests attending.

Looking ahead, we have more of our signature Sunday country drives on ‘roads less travelled’, which are always very well received. Nothing like a day out in our Porsches, spent with good friends, exploring great new places. We also have a very special garage crawl planned in June, where our members will get invited into the scared sanctums and man-caves of some note-worthy private car-collectors in Perth – for PCWA members’ eyes only! Also, with last

year’s successful breakfast event with Peter and Robyn Briggs, we are now planning a run to the York Motor Museum with Peter and Robyn as our guides! Not forgetting Christmas in July at the lovely and quaint Quindanning Inne, Classic Cars and Coffee, PCWA Tour of Tasmania 2017 plus a whole lot more activities in the pipeline.

If you have an idea for a social run, or if you wish to host a social event, please feel free to contact me! Happy to have a chat.

I truly believe that the success of our social activities is a reflection of the camaraderie enjoyed by PCWA members. I am thankful to be part of such a vibrant and supportive club.

I look forward to sharing more fun and joy with you in the months to come!

Grace Tan – Social Director

Vice President’s report As some you may have read in the 3rd Issue of Porsche West in 2016 “I had a dream” and it was to own a Porsche, which finally happened in 2006. It was with my wife Dee that we started looking for Porsches when we saw a beautiful burgundy The VP and his beloved 996 Carrera.

911 Carrera with savannah beige leather interior and she said “that’s your car”. Without too much hesitation we bought it and have loved it ever since.

We returned to Perth in 2008 and I was constantly encouraged again by my wife to join the Porsche Club but hesitated on the basis of being too busy but also that it might be a bit snooty. We joined a year ago, and I was totally wrong. We attended general meetings, went on drives, got lost, as did others, recovered and had a fun lunch. The speed limit was tested a few times as well but we don’t talk too much about that. On the June long weekend we went with the club to Albany with Bill Richards organising a special convoy via Narrogin, Wagin and Kojonup, again it was great.

Through the club membership we have met many great new friends which makes me reflect on the years that we didn’t join and what we have missed out on, but as I found out it’s a great club of people passionate about their cars and here’s to the future.

Towards the end of last year, I received a call from Deryck Graham asking if I would be interested in being Vice President. There were a few discussions and questions and I accepted. The questions were more about what I could do and having accepted the position there isn’t a shortage of things to do. As some of you may know from the last general meeting I have undertaken to organise a trip to Tasmania, via Adelaide taking in the Barossa, then on to Melbourne and Tasmania, return to Melbourne and home. Details will be available in the next few weeks, so watch this space.

I have attended committee meetings and am very impressed with the effort and dedication that the committee members put into their various portfolios to make things happen and make it work. The behind the scene discussions and research is inspiring. There’s a collective positive approach and support when required. I’m glad to have accepted the nomination and to have been voted in. In summary, I’m happy to be a Porsche owner, club member and committee member and look forward to a vibrant positive year and getting to know everybody.

Rob Page – Vice President

“Porsche West” is the official magazine of The Porsche Club of Western Australia (ABN 85 153 133 180) Publisher: The Porsche Club of Western Australia PO Box 447 South Perth Western Australia 6151 email: president@porscheclubwa.org.au Editor and Advertising Daniel Eigenmann Mobile: 0412 022 110 Email: publications@porscheclubwa.org.au Artwork & Printing Composite Colour 4/347 Bay Road, Cheltenham 3192 Ph: 03 9555 6665 email: info@compositecolour.com.au www.compositecolour.com.au Subscriptions: Porsche West is only available to financial members of the Porsche Club of Western Australia. Not for individual sale.

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Sporting Director’s report At the end of 2016 Brett Read retired from the position of Sporting Director and will be the Deputy Sporting Director in 2017.

Thanks to Brett for all his efforts during 2016.

Thanks also to all of the officials who volunteered their time in 2016 to organise and run the sporting series. Without them there would

be no sporting series. Also during 2016 a number of lap records were broken by Tim Wolfe, Andy Tudor and Blaise Paris.

Go to this link to see the results https:// cms.porsche-clubs.com/PorscheClubs/ pc_westernaustralia/pc_main.nsf/web/ B80B4F82D6E313EDC1257D9600154AE9 So 2017 sees me retiring from my 2015 and 2016 position of Club Secretary to take up the role of the Sporting Director.

As most are aware, last year the RAC DTEC track on Grogan Rd Perth International Airport was closed due to noise issues. This now

leaves WA with fewer tracks at which to hold events. The Sporting Series currently has 6 Barbagallo events and 2 Collie events on the Calendar. See the PCWA website for more detail on these events. We are looking at the possibility of being able to run an event at the Kwinana Motorplex and potentially an “Around the Houses” event in a country town and if these can be organised, to replace some of the Barbagallo events.

Wishing all PCWA members a safe and enjoyable 2017.

David Blainey – Sporting Director

Secretary’s Report They say you never really leave the Porsche Club, but in my case I seem to have difficulties leaving the Committee. To those who don’t know me, I’m the owner of one of the very few 924’s in the Club. You will see it out and about, but only when I say nice things about her, otherwise she tends to pout, exhibiting random electrical faults, hampering her get up and go.

At present she is performing quite admirably, in large part due to Andy Stack’s patience and care.

working with both the Committee and the club members. As the Secretary I aim to stay in the background, though some will say - not quietly, and ensure that the Committee attends to the oft dull but important paperwork. Generally there is not much for me to say at club meetings, however, I will be available to all of the members to answer any questions about the workings of the Club or the Committee.

But, back to the Committee. I’m again looking forward to being part of a great team,

Drew - Club Secretary (924 owner)

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Story: Edward Roose

Photos: Daniel Eigenmann 7 December 2016

2016 PCWA AGM I had been thinking about this day for some time and a few nicknames would spring to my mind (about it) from time to time. “Independence Day” was one that stuck in my mind on that particular night though. Yes it was that time when some long standing committee members including myself could again join the “PCWA rank and file” and just enjoy club events without all that running around and worry!

What a wonderful turnout and excellent night it was. That one night in December (2016) when the PCWA held its Annual General Meeting.

Again graciously hosted & catered by Porsche Centre Perth. It was a night full of fun, a lot of back slapping and award giving and even a few quiet tears, mostly of joy (haha).

The handing over of committee positions was a “smooth sailing” part of the meeting especially considering in the past traditionally it’s

been a little difficult to get members involved in the committee. But not so these days. It’s just excellent to see so many members happy to share their valuable time.

The evening also saw a few more sporting and social awards given to those who could not attend the Christmas Party Awards night and to leaving committee members. Congratulations to all winners in 2016 with sporting or social for helping make 2016 a super PCWA year.

Thanks to all who attended and thanks to Porsche Centre Perth for their ongoing support and love of the PCWA.

Great turnout of the faithful

Edward Roose Retiring President & very relaxed indeed.

A big thankyou to Edward for 4 years as President

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Grace getting a Teddy Bear Hug

Brett with Andy Tudor

CLUB LAP RECORDS Barbagallo Raceway (Short Circuit):

Barbagallo Raceway (Long Circuit):

Class Open Post:

Class Open Post:

Tim Wolfe – 53.8609 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

Tim Wolfe – 63.1025 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

Outright Record:

Class B:

Tim Wolfe – 53.8609 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

Andy Tudor – 67.4667 seconds – Cayman 2.7 (2007)

Class Open Pre: Blaise Paris – 54.4718 seconds – 911 (1974)

Collie Motorplex: Class Open Post: Tim Wolfe – 49.192 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

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Story: Robin Garbutt

Photos: Toby Copley & Robin Garbutt 29 October 2016

Oktoberfest in Perth

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For dinki-di Germans, Oktoberfest can last a whole month, but for some Porsche Club members it was one Saturday night, at the Rhein-Donau Club in Myaree. We enjoyed great beers and authentic food such as sauerkraut, rosti, smoked pork, potato mash, and huge pork knuckles.

This was followed with dance performances by men in traditional lederhosen and women in peasant style dirndls, as well as bell ringing to various melodies including Happy Birthday and live bands for willing dancers.

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Yours truly again volunteered for the beer stein holding contest. Even though two women outlasted all six men and six women in our staged area, Robin was the second-last person standing, which means she just missed beating her 11-minute record of several years ago.

The final act of the night for some was trying to shoot bullseyes in the indoor air rifle range, at which Janet and Ray Galbraith excelled.

Although the Edelweiss Hall was quite noisy for hearing conversations, the few hours of genuine German culture was a definite treat for PCWA-ers.

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Story: Edward Roose Photos: Peter Ogden , Mick Katarski, Craig Wengel, Daniel Eigenmann

Porsche Centre Perth Concours d‘Elegance 2016 27 November 2016

Getting up at 5am on any given Sunday can be a bit of a pain, but when it’s PCWA Concours d’Elegance day you seem to not even need an alarm clock! Especially when you gotta get down there by 7am to begin the setup. To be honest, although it’s a shedload of work, it’s also very exciting and rewarding. It’s actually an honour to be relied upon by the members to do it right, so no pressure then! A successful Concours is the icing on the cake for the club year and its members and I am happy to report that 2016 was again a stunning day with a very good turnout despite another major car event being held on the same day in Perth.

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all the paperwork, dealing with the rangers & organising/transporting the smaller Marquees and Drinks/Eskies etc. We both arrived at Sir James Mitchell park at around 7am including our new best ever helper, Daniel Eigenmann, who also arrived very early to assist in all facets of the setup, including shooting down to the local servo to grab us all a much needed coffee. Later on more members started to arrive to help with the setup, although I cannot remember all their names here. THANKYOU on behalf of the club for coming down, rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in!

Within around a couple of hours of arrival most of the tent city, chairs, tables & serving area were erected, in a slightly more western position than previous years due to a double

booking by the council. Nevertheless, it was a fantastic location with wonderful views over the Swan River and onto the Perth City Skyline.

“Soon the most important part of the event started to arrive, THE CARS!” Soon the most important part of the event started to arrive, the cars! And this year we had a wonderful selection of Porsche Machinery (including an amazing 917 replica) on display. There was an amazing mix of Front, Mid & Rear engine cars. It really is a sight to behold and to hear as the members start to arrive. I just love that part of the day the best!

Thanks very much to (event sponsor) Porsche

Centre Perth who had some fine cars on display including the very latest 718 Cayman which only arrived to them that weekend! Also the boys from Ktec put on a great show & display arriving with their race cars, we could hear them coming from miles away which was a giggle to see and hear!

Again I am sure you will all agree the food was excellent, thanks again to Country Kitchen Catering (http://www.ckcatering.net.au/) for the amazing buffet lunch and to Jumbo Party Hire (http://www.jumbospartyhire.com.au/) for the excellent and professional service.

Naturally the event would never run as smoothly without the help of the committee, and again this year we also had some brilliant service in

the bar & registration desk from Grace Tan, Scott Alexander, Kathy & Andy Stack (also chief judge) & the aforementioned Daniel & David. Also thanks to so many members who helped out including Kirsty & Jackie. And a special mention to Brad & George Bird who spent most of the day in the bar tent helping relieve the club of unwanted beers & providing much needed moral support. A sterling effort indeed ha-ha. Naturally thanks again to the Concours Judges, Andy, Richard (who offered instruction to new Judge David) and Graham Evans who again flew over from QLD just for our event!

Congratulations also to all the winners of the full Concours & Spirit of Concours. you can see a full list of all the winners in the edition of Porsche West.

I would like to thank all the members who attended another fantastic Porsche Centre Perth Concours d’Elegance. It’s your attendance and your cars that make the difference.

Without you all, there would be no club, so thanks again for being the heart and soul of the PCWA. Cheers & see you out there.

Edward Roose Retired President 2016

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Very popular car

We all want one!

Water not required

The eyes have it

The Ktec Lineup

The registration desk

Thumbs up from Alex

Tucking in!

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911 - Three Numbers, One Feeling beautiful but there is something just a bit “look at me” about those led front lights I think.

Let’s be honest, the rear end view of any 911 with the sweeping lines and hips really shouts its intent. It’s a tough raw look that’s timeless and modern. What more can I say, I’m a very happy camper and God willing this will be a long term car for me, perhaps even a keeper (insert raised eyebrows again haha), at least until I can afford a 991 GT3 haha.

Cheers for reading, now let’s go drive yeeeeeehaaaaa!

Edward Roose

As some of you may remember, I spent most of 2016 and a small part of 2015 in a wonderful Metallic White Boxster GTS I affectionately referred to as the ‘White Fang’. The Boxster GTS can be all things to everyone, devastatingly fast, looks to die for, incredibly comfortable and practical. Plus there was that added bonus of being able to drop the roof when the mood struck you.

But one of the White Fang’s greatest attributes was that preposterous Sports Exhaust.

Seriously, I really think the Porsche Engineers may have had a few too many Steins of the good stuff on the night they signed off on the Cayman & Boxster GTS’ exhaust note, and accidentally swapped it with the one that was slated for a GT3 RS or some kind of future Porsche Hypercar. I mean, the 2 flat 6 mid engine GTS models have the most ear bleeding sound to come out of a Porsche since a bloke worked out that he can make his car sound wicked with straight pipes. And in the tunnel, you can actually wake the dead and anyone sleeping in a 1 km radius. It’s that loud.

Now a lot of my closer mates in the club and a few committee members, even a few acquaintances, oh what the heck pretty much everyone can testify that despite this awesome machine parked in my garage, I was kind of well…restless. Not that I wasn’t thankful for this open top masterpiece! But as the saying goes follow your heart not your head. Actually this saying pretty much sums up most of us right? I bet almost all of us followed our hearts and bought our Porsche cars before we thought too much about it.

In fact, how many of us just “visited” the showroom or “checked out carsales” and ended up driving away in their new Porsche?

“My heart belongs to an old girl, with a big sexy bum and curvey hips. Yep my heart belongs to the mighty 911.”

But if I am being truthful, and I can assure you right now that is the case, my heart

(along with a huge number of similar tragics) belongs to an old girl, with a big sexy bum and curvey hips. Yep my heart belongs to the mighty 911. And naturally this 911 must be a manual & water cooled didn’t you know? Air-cooled guys & gals relax….your cars are uber cool too, except in summer when you can possibly sweat like a dog - albeit with a big smile on your face! (I’m kidding, I am sure the A/C works fine most of the time, if your 911 has A/C that is) Now being “Porscheless” is a horrid thing that some of us must go through in our lives.

Like when we are in between cars, waiting for a pre-ordered delivery. If she is layed up with long term repairs or if you sold your car and can’t find a suitable replacement.

Well the latter is what happened to me.

After selling the ‘White Fang’ I had to wait right through the end of last year and over the Christmas/New Year period before my true love came along. But along she came in the form of a beautiful Silver 2007 997 Carrera S Manual which I have dubbed the ‘Silver Streak’. Thanks to Paul Swiderski from Porsche Centre Perth for letting me know she was available, I bought her before she even hit the market place!

So what can I say about the ‘Silver Streak’? You guys can probably read my mind right now, but oh my goodness being back in a manual 997 911 is retro-modern, is bliss. Driving even at very slow speeds (insert your raised eyebrows here, slow speeds + Edward = liar liar pants on fire) in the city is an absolute joy. And being back in a car with the hydraulic steering is just fantastic. That old steering wheel pitter patter is back and the rifle bolt action of the 6 speed stick is something that needs to be experienced by every Porsche aficionado. But wait there’s more! The driving position is fantastic, the engine note is gruff and gnarly, the power delivery is awesome plus the Bose sound system and then there is the looks. I honestly think that the 997.1 shape is the prettiest Porsche 911 shape going around. Yep the 997.2 is also just as

In good company

Looks Tough

The new UBR911

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Concours Best of Show John Webb (356 T6)

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Another beautiful summer’s day in South Perth greets the volunteers and helpers as they arrive early on the Sunday morning to set up for the arrival of the club members for the Concours d’Elegance event.

Full Concours Best of Show: John Webb (silver 356 T6) with 114 points

Water Cooled: Alex Scholz (silver 996 GT2) with 97 points

This year we were lucky to be graced with the presence of a beautifully built replica 917 K Porsche race car.

Wash & Polish: Dominic Giccino (dark blue replica 993 RS)

Air Cooled: Andrew Raffaele (guards red 964) with 107 points

2016 CONCOURS WINNERS

This vehicle made the long haul from Geraldton for the event and was warmly received and admired by many people.

It looked splendid among the collection of other Porsche race cars brought along for the event.

LIST OF COMPETITORS AND POINTS There were a total of nine cars entered this year covering the very old to the very new models of Porsches.

The total number of possible points obtainable is 128 points. The highest points received this year was 114 points. The lowest points received were 62 points • 114 points - John Webb • 107 points - Andrew Raffaele • 97 points - Alexander Scholz • 84 points - Lothar Losch • 83 points - Derek Pegg • 77 points - Mark Westbrook • 71 points - Godfrey Everett • 68 points - Wade Anderson • 62 points - James Smith

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Best Wash & Polish - Dominic Giccino (replica 993 RS)

Andy Stack - Proud 30-Year Club Member

What can I say about Andy

Best Air Cooled - Andrew Raffaele (964)

Andrew Raffaele with Andy & Edward

Well done Alexander

Water Cooled (1st ) - Alex Scholz (996 GT2)

Best Wash & Polish - Dominic Giccino

Edward thanking the judges

Best Water Cooled - Alexander Scholz

Congratulations Dominic

Congrats David. First year as a Judge

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Concours Judging Criteria Whether you are interested in entering your car in one of the Club’s future Concours d’Elegance – or simply curious as to how the judging actually works – Chief Judge Andy Stack gives you a sneak peek behind the curtain and walks you through the process judges go through to find the best of show car.

4.Full Concours overall open to all categories (goes to the highest points scoring car overall)g

JUDGES

JUDGING CRITERIA

Andy Stack (Chief Judge), David Blainey (with assistance of Richard James) & Graham Evans

Once judging starts no more cars can enter the event. Cleaning can take place until judging starts.

CONCOURS ENTRY The Porsche Centre Perth PCWA Concours d’Elegance is open to all entrants and is the serious end of the competition.

JUDGING CATEGORIES Trophies are awarded to the winner of each category at the end of the event. Categories for this year’s event were: 1.Wash & Polish (open to all Porsche models) 2.Concours Water-Cooled (includes 924, 944, 968, 928, Boxster, 996, GT2, GT3, 996, 997, 991, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan and Panamera) 3.Concours Air-Cooled (incudes 356, 912, 914, 911 (964 & 993)

Except for the Wash & Polish category, a system of points deduction to the final score depending on the car’s age (chassis year) – is used to ensure parity within each category.

There are three main areas of judging: 1.The interior, 2.The exterior, 3.The underside of the vehicle Judging sheets are a total of six pages. The judges’ duties are broken down to two pages each per judge. Each judge is then responsible for judging either the interior, exterior or underbody only.

• Page one - possible 24 points. This is the exterior of the vehicle including paint and glass.

• Page two - possible 16 points. This is the engine compartment area.

• Page four - possible 16 points. This is underbody front end area. Includes brakes, suspension, wheels.

• Page five - possible 28 points. This is interior area. Door panels, carpets, dash, headlining, glass.

• Page six - possible 24 points. This is trunk/ boot area. Tool kit, underside of boot lid, carpets, stickers.

If there are aftermarket carpets, it will lose 4 points for non-originality. So don’t forget to remove the nodding dog and the fluffy dice as you will lose points for this. Factory original fitted parts are required.

WASH & POLISH This is the most popular section for the Porsche owners, since most of these are cars used as day to day transport. Special considerations are implemented to cater for the vast differences and model ranges in attendance. Judges will pay particular attention to the exterior paint finishes, glass, wheels, and tyres. They will be judged for preparation and/or originality.

The judges for this section are chosen club members selected by Concours judges. Judges for this section are usually new club members. .

• Page three - possible 20 points. This is underbody rear end area. Includes brakes, suspension, wheels.

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Photos: Eye Candy Photography 3 December 2016

PCWA Christmas Party and Awards Night 2016 The annual PCWA Christmas Party and Awards Night 2016 was held at the Esplanade Rydges Hotel in Fremantle. It was a great opportunity for members and guests to get together and celebrate the festive season in style while also taking the time to recognise and award members who have participated in the club’s annual race series.

As guests turned up dressed in their festive best, our entertainers kick-started the evening’s program over pre-dinner drinks by working their magic – quite literally. James Diamond, our special roving magician charmed and captivated us with his unique style of illusions and humour.

Just as James left guests in wonderment, our double bill entertainment feature, caricaturist Greg “Smithy” Smith, was charming our audience in a different way. He wove magic by wielding his pencil on paper. Guests were impressed at the speed and accuracy of his work, with lucky guests taking home their caricatures as a memento.

One highlight of the event was the official launch of the PCWA Club video series “Discover Your Porsche”, filmed during the course of the year. It came complete with spectacular aerial footage of PCWA race days and social drives, including interviews with PCWA members. Who knew we were a club that had so many naturally talented media performers! (Seriously.) The much-anticipated videos were well-received and it was a delight to see months of hard work eventuating on screen, to a roomful of happy and appreciative guests.

Our club awards night was the big drawcard for the evening, of course! We recognised all the members in the race series who spent their time, effort and waking (plus some sleeping) moments working out race lines, tyre strategies and mechanical mods all hoping to get across the line first.

The evening recognised the spirit and camaraderie of the race series – and perhaps a not-so-quiet nod to the partners of racing members too – for their understanding, patience and support throughout the year!

Club members David Blainey, Tim Wolfe, Deryck Graham, Andy Tudor, Daniel Bathe and Michael Broughton were first in their respective classes. In Group C, John Dumbill and Gary Cutler tied for first place. Additionally, Robin Garbutt took home the trophy for the Women’s Plate. The evening’s top awards went to Tim Wolfe, as the outright champion in the 2016 race series.

Beyond racing related accolades, we were also able to publicly acknowledge and thank our volunteers, photographers and social run organisers who have contributed so much throughout the year in making PCWA the vibrant club it is.

The dancing, photo booth bombing and desserts then brought the evening to a close on a lovely high. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and support for this event.

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3 amigos: Daniel, Toby & Marc

Michael & Eunice

Tim and Cheryl

Bill & Judy

Body boy Leeroy Brown

Brett Read

Ray, Janet & Chris

Edward looking very serious

George & Gerry

Porsche gentlemen

Alba, Graeme & Muriel

Tony, Alba, Allan & Wendy

Lookin’ Good!

Sam & Emily

The Ladies Look Lovely

Wendy & Simon

The Loot

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Adrian, Chirstina, Lilian & Roderic

Andy, Rebecca, Deryck, Jackie & Grace

Ray, Tony, Chris, Margie & Paul

Cheers!

Chris & Glynis

Yvonne & Peter

Guess Who’s Happy

I raise you a 911

Celebrating in style

Enjoying the evening’s entertainment

A truly magical evening!

Smiles all around!

Past Club Champion Daniel & Julie

Andrew & Katie

Rob, Dee & Grace

Very Dapper!

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Sporting Series Award’s Night of Nights Congratulations to all our sporting winners and to Daniel Eigenmann & Brett Read for (together) taking out the 2016 President’s Award. Brett worked tirelessly to ensure the Sporting Series ran smoothly in 2016 despite losing the RAC track half way through the year. Daniel took over the role of magazine editor from Ed in the first quarter of 2016. Both have shown exemplary commitment to the Club and are worthy winners! Members who organised a Club event last year were also recognised. Their contribution and dedication is greatly appreciated

SPORTING SERIES AWARDS Competition Class Awards

Overall Competition Awards

Open Post 1st Tim Wolfe 2nd Allan Guelfi 3rd John Dowson

Outright Champion 1st Tim Wolfe 2nd Blaise Paris 3rd Gary Jacobs

Open Pre 1st David Blainey 2nd Blaise Paris 3rd Brad Kidd

Club Champion 1st Tim Wolfe 2nd Andy Tudor 3rd Gary Jacobs

Class GT 1st Deryck Graham 2nd John Morrow 3rd Adrian Buri

Women’s Plate Robin Garbutt

Class A 1st Gary Jacobs 2nd Daniel Bathe 3rd Graeme Robson

Rookie Award Sam Wolfe

Award MC’s - Edward & Brett

Class A (1st) - Gary Jacobs

Spirit of the Series Roderic Seow

Class B 1st Andy Tudor 2nd Gerry Willems 2nd Ray Galbraith 3rd Sam Wolfe

Class A (2nd) - Daniel Bathe

Class C 1st Gary Cutler 2nd John Dumbill Class D 1st Michael Broughton

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Class B (3rd & Rookie of the Year) - Sam Wolfe

Class D (1st) - Michael Broughton

Class GT (1st) - Deryck Graham

Class GT (2nd) - John Morrow

Class GT (3rd) - Adrian Buri

Open Post (1st) - Tim Wolfe

Open Post (2nd) - Allan Guelfi

Open Pre (1st) - David Blainey

Open Pre (2nd) - Blaise Paris

Open Pre (3rd) - Brad Kidd

Outright Champion & Club Champion Tim Wolfe

Presidents’ Award - Daniel Eigenmann & Brett Read

Spirit of the Series - Roderic Seow

Women’s Plate - Robin Garbutt

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Story: Ed Roose Photos: Alex Mokrzycki, Andy Stack

6 November 2016

New Norcia Sunday Drive There is always something very special about a PCWA social drive. Not sure why but I always find it a bit hard to get to sleep the night before.

Mind you on run day, I’m usually up at the crack of dawn too. It’s that excitement which I know we all feel.

Funny thing is after meeting so many other members (mainly Presidents & other Committees) of Porsche Clubs from around the world last year, I have confirmed that it’s the same everywhere!

Right now there will be members of some far flung Porsche Club getting up early to go on a social drive. They are just the best thing!

So it was “business as usual” then for our social drive in late 2016 to New Norcia. Little sleep, early rise and lots of fun!

We had an amazing contingent of Porsche Cars and one Mini Cooper S that converged on our meeting place in Wanneroo.

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Actually, the Mini (which more than held its own on this run) was actually my wife’s as I was Porscheless over Christmas, yes it was a hard, hard Christmas that one (haha).

And naturally after a rather brisk drive in the country there is nothing better than a cold beer or wine, and the New Norcia Pub has that in spades.

Club member Ian Rowson put together and excellent route taking in some stunning back roads for our trip to the Historic Catholic Monastic Town of New Norcia.

If you ever want to try an amazing beer, please sample a half pint of the Abbey Ale made exclusively for New Norcia by the Malt & Shovel Brewery. This beer is only sold over the counter in Half Pints because it has an alcohol content of 7%.

The club has been there before and we will go again. It really is just a wonderful mix of history and interesting places to see, including a brilliant old pub.

It’s always a pleasure to do these runs that our members host and it’s a great way to discover new roads and places to visit with (or without) your Porsche (mostly with right?)

Members enjoyed a cooked lunch on the outside verandah, which despite interest from the local Fly population was an excellent affair.

So what I do is get an empty pint glass and pour two halves to make the one (haha).

Thanks to Ian for hosting and to all who attended!

See you all out there some time!

Edward Roose (Member # 6708)

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26 January 2017

Not The Fireworks Australia Day Run - Ferrari Club & PCWA Joint Event

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It was a hot Thursday morning at an Innaloo shopping centre where we had arranged to meet with the Ferrari Club (their drive) for a drive up to the hills and then lunch at Mandoon Estate. This drive and venue had been arranged by Deryck and Grace.

We were the first in the empty parking lot, it was a public holiday, at 9.30 for what we thought was a 10.00 start, others started to arrive shortly after and by 10.00 o’clock we were a happy contingent of Porsche club members ready to go, but where were the Ferraris? Mention was made that they would be finishing their coffee before they arrived. Conversation continued with a couple of Ferraris finally arriving.

Deryck mustered the troops and we were briefed on the drive and probable arrival time at Mandoon Estate. Reference was made to there being more bodies on the beach than in the car park or on the roads.

We were off with good instructions and started to follow those that we thought knew where they were going. Progress down Roe Highway was going well until my navigator mentioned we may be off course, as well as all those following. At a convenient traffic light stop I got out of the car, had a polite word with the car in front and agreed that we missed a turn. He agreed and turned right for some reason, others followed us and did a u turn, legal or otherwise?

offender, so we sailed past, not that we were over the limit by any stretch, even though we had to make up for lost time.

The drive continued without incident although we did lose another car when we turned left and he continued on a direct route. He eventually turned up at the restaurant in good form.

The drive was picturesque and winding, some of the steep hills had us thinking that we might bottom out at the base but didn’t. We kept together and arrived at Mandoon estate looking for a cool shaded parking space which was hard to find.

The lunch was very tasty with good service and the cold beer was heaven sent.

It was noticed that the Ferraris were perhaps immune to the heat, they were parked out in the open with their hoods down, but then being out in the open allowed an open arena of viewing. Our Porsches were discreetly parked.

It was a great fun drive with a lovely lunch that allowed enough time to return home for the national day festivities.

We now made our way to Midland and the Hills noticing a speed test on the way but he was too busy attending to an

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Tim Wolfe - PCWA 2016 Club & Outright Champion

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Tim Wolfe - PCWA 2016 Club & Outright Champion Edward Roose TBC

The club would like to honour and congratulate Tim Wolfe for a stellar sporting season in 2016.

Tim went one better than his excellent efforts in 2015 by winning both the PCWA Outright and The club would like to honour and congratulate Tim Wolfe for a stellar sporting season in Club Champion awards in the 2016 Sports Series. This is not an easy assignment given the 2016. Tim went one better than his excellent efforts in 2015 by winning both the PCWA massive poolChampion in our Sporting fair vehicle Outrighttalent and Club awardsSeries in the and 2016very Sports Series. classes.

This is not an easy assignment given the massive talent pool in our Sporting Series and very fair vehicle classes.

Amongst some of the notable performances was his breaking of a number of club records in Amongst someand of the notable performances was & histimes breaking of aevents. number You of can see a table of various classes posting a host of fastest laps in most club records in various classes and posting a host of fastest laps & times in most Tim’s Club Lap Record breaking season below. events. You can see a table of Tim’s Club Lap Record breaking season below.

TIM’S 2016 CLUB LAP RECORDS •

Barbagallo Raceway (Short Circuit): Class Open Post - 53.8609 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

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Barbagallo Raceway (Long Circuit): Class Open Post - 63.1025 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

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Barbagallo Raceway (Short Circuit): Outright Record - 53.8609 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

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Collie Motorplex: Class Open Post – 49.192 seconds – 991 GT3 RS (2015)

Always happy to share tips

Tim has quite a nice collection of Porsche cars including some super GT3 models in 996, 997 and 991 guise and while we love his cars, what we love even more is that he gets these cars out Tim has quite a nice collection of Porsche cars including some super GT3 models in 996, 997 and on the track getting them sideways, hot & smelly! And we just love seeing and hearing that right?

991 guise and while we love his cars, what we love even more is that he gets these cars out on These cars are not just sideways, to be kepthot in the garage,And theywe beg to love be driven and Tim the track getting them & smelly! just seeing and hearing that right? certainly does that to the club’s enjoyment! The red 991 GT3RS is just the Ducks Nuts and it punt around Wanneroo Raceway is an aural and and visual These carsseeing are not just to be kept in the garage, they begabsolute to be driven Tim certainly does pleasure! All we ask is the keys to the garage once in a while please?

Tim’s 991 GT3 RS

that to the club’s enjoyment! The red 991 GT3RS is just the Ducks Nuts and seeing it punt around Raceway is anPCWA absolute aural and visual So well Wanneroo done Tim Wolfe, another gentleman racer whopleasure! knows All we ask is the keys to howgarage to puntonce around. hope to see you in 2017! the in a We while please?

Cheers, So well done Tim Wolfe, another PCWA gentleman racer who knows how to punt around. We hope to see you (lover in 2017!

Edward Roose of anyone who gets that boot in – haha)

Cheers, Edward Roose (lover of anyone who gets that boot in – haha)

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Sporting Series Round 10 Collie Motorplex 20 November 2016

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Round 10, the final round of the 2016 Sporting Series was a full day Super Sprint on Sunday 20 November at the Collie Motorplex. The event was organised and run by the Holden Special Vehicle Owners Club of WA (HSVOCWA) with the PCWA only having to scrutineer PCWA cars.

HSVOCWA had 32 entries and PCWA had 18 entries for a total of 50 cars. Weather was warm and sunny and the event ran smoothly with a number of cars managing to get in 40 laps. It was also great to see Peter Ogden (our unofficial Club photographer) on the other side of the lens for once. Fastest car on the day was Tim Wolfe in his GT3 with John Morrow 4th in his GT3.

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28 January 2017

2017 ‘Come & Try’ Track Day

The first track day for 2017 was a PCWA and CAMS subsidised ‘Come ‘N Try’ day at Barbagallo Raceway. The day is not timed, there are no awards or prizes given and no results published.

The ‘Come ‘N Try’ days are put on to try and encourage Porsche owners to participate in the PCWA Sporting Series. The PCWA Sporting Series includes eight events during the year. Details are on the PCWA website.

The forecast for 28 January was for a dry and hot day with the official Perth temperature of

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38.8 degrees. 33 PCWA members attended the day with 10 of the starters new to driving a Porsche at speed around a track. CAMS day licences were arranged for the newcomers.

A great day was had by all and there were big grins on the faces of the “newbies”.

Thanks to the officials: Bill Richards – Steward, Colin Strickland – Scrutineer, David Blainey – Clerk of Course (under assessment).

Special thanks to Andy Tudor who gave up his day to give one-on-one driver training to anyone who asked for assistance.

Finally, I’d like to thank Blake Parry (of Blake Parry Photography) for allowing us to use some of the pictures he took on the day. I’m sure you’d agree that these are just stunning.

This is only a very small sample of the more than 200 photos he took. Individual photos can be purchased at www.photosbyblakeparry. com.au, and more of Blake’s amazing work can be found on his Facebook page: www. facebook.com/photosbyblakeparry

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Story: David Blainey Photos: David Moir, Graeme Robson, Jeff Foster

4 February 2017

Sporting Series Round 1 Barbagallo Twilight Supersprint

The first round of the Sporting Series was held on 4 February at Barbagallo Raceway.

The twilight event was organised and run by the Triumph Sports Owners Association (TSOA) who arranged a cool 25 degree temperature for the event. As guests, the PCWA only had to organise scrutineering of the PCWA cars. Thanks to Colin Strickland for organising the scrutineering of the vehicles.

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There were 19 Porsches competing in a total field of 51 cars. The quickest car on the day was Tim Wolfe in a GT3 with Barry Baltinas second in his new GT3 RS. Dean Pike also in a GT3 came in 4th.

I’d also like to thank David, Graeme and Jeff for taking pictures of the day for our magazine.

Finally, I’d like to thank Blake Parry (of Blake Parry Photography) for allowing us to use some of the pictures he took on the day. I’m sure you’d agree that these are just stunning.

This is only a very small sample of the more than 200 photos he took. Individual photos can be purchased at www.photosbyblakeparry. com.au, and more of Blake’s amazing work can be found on his Facebook page: www. facebook.com/photosbyblakeparry

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Story: David Blainey Photos: Toby Copley, Peter Ogden

4 March 2017

Sporting Series Round 2 – Barbagallo Twilight Long Track

The second round of the Sporting Series was another twilight event on a 39 degree day at Barbagallo. The event was organised and run by PCWA with the Holden Special Vehicle Owners Club of WA (HSVOCWA) invited as guests.

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Timekeeper – Raymond Shaw, Clerk of Course - Bill Richards, Deputy Clerk of Course – Brett Read, Scrutineer & Secretary – David Blainey.

Robin Garbutt, Catherine Foster, Dallas Copley and Melanie Rogers finished with close results in the fight out for the PCWA Women’s Plate.

The quickest 3 cars on the day were Porsches with Tim Wolfe first in the GT3, Dean Pike second in his GT3 and Daniel Bathe third in his Boxster S.

On turn one there were 2 cars that decided it was warm enough for the beach, one a Porsche and one an HSV which slowed down track activity until they were towed out. No names are to be published.

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Story & Photos: Peter Ogden

One Day in Stuttgart

Our European holiday began as a trip to my lovely wife Yvonne’s favourite city – Venice – as a present for a milestone birthday (21 again?).

Once we began arranging the trip, it seemed to us both that it would be a waste if we were to fly all that distance and not make the most of it. So, the trip to Venice evolved into a mini tour across Europe, also taking in Paris, London and Edinburgh, as well as visiting Yvonne’s family in Lancashire, England.

Of course, a holiday in Europe also presented the perfect opportunity to take a short side-trip and visit the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart (like many PCWA members have done before us). Now, this set me thinking…

While there, why not also arrange a tour of the factory? A quick talk to Edward at one of the PCWA meetings and that was arranged (strike two things off my bucket list!). Though, I wondered if I couldn’t also try to cram a Porsche drive on the Autobahn and tick off one more bucket list item? Yes, why not!

“Feeling a little guilty about arranging a visit to Stuttgart for my own purposes, when the holiday was supposed to be a present for Yvonne.”

Feeling a little guilty about arranging a visit to Stuttgart for my own purposes, when the holiday was supposed to be a present for Yvonne, I limited it to a twonight stay. Of course, two nights only really translates into one full day of activities.

After the fact, I would not recommend attempting all this in one day. The day was fascinating, amazing, full-on and at the end, a little disappointing (I wanted more!).

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MUSEUM TOUR The day started overcast and cool, with a short morning walk to the Museum, only to find on arrival that they were changing the displays and setting up for an evening event. Consequently, a portion of the Museum was unavailable for viewing. This was disappointing, but to compensate for the disruption, the Museum was only charging the public half price (Porsche Club members free!), which was a bonus. Even without seeing all the museum displays, I would thoroughly recommend to everyone that hasn’t yet visited to go and see the Museum, both inside and out. The building itself is quite striking. The displays inside and the stories behind each of them are fascinating. And so many beautiful cars!

Once we finished browsing the cars (and taking a ridiculous number of photos), we stopped and had a bite to eat at the Museum café before taking a wander around the shop and picking up a few souvenirs for family. The factory tour was estimated to take about 2 hours and was to start at 1:45 pm. This should mean that we would be back at the Museum at around 3:45 pm with plenty of time to spare for the Porsche Drive which was booked for 4:00 pm. I was looking forward to driving the stunning Racing Yellow 911 GTS. Unfortunately, there was only time for a one-hour drive, but hopefully I’d get a chance to give it a good blat!

FACTORY TOUR The factory tour was truly fascinating. We were not permitted to take any cameras or mobile phones in, so we have no photos, but the sights were quite amazing. I never imagined that they would build cars in the way

that they do, with the assembly line having all the different variants being built as they come. I expected to see them building only one type (e.g. 911, Boxster or Cayman) at a time, but they are all built on the assembly line in the same order that they are ordered at the dealers. So, they may build a 911, followed by a Boxster, followed by a Cayman or in any order at all. The workers need to keep their wits about them, but the automated systems ensure that they always have the right parts for the car being assembled at the right time. It was amazing to see so many different Porsches being assembled and so many gorgeous GT3 RS’s on the assembly line!

The tour was so interesting. Time went by very quickly. It was eventually becoming obvious that the tour was going to run overtime. We needed to get back! Luckily the tour guide wrapped up just before 4:00 and we headed back to the Museum, arriving back at the desk just after 4:00. As it was, they weren’t ready for us, anyway!

911 GTS DRIVE When they finally were ready, we signed all the paperwork and provided my international driver’s license (as well as swiping the credit card, of course!), they finally took us out to the car at about 4:15 to show us over the yellow beast. After looking around the car and identifying all the little scrapes (very few) and marking them on the diagrams so that we wouldn’t be charged for the damage, the Porsche Drive guy got me to sit in the car and then showed me over all the features.

Although almost a mirror image to what I’m used to, it was all reasonably familiar, even if considerably more modern than my own (right hand drive) ’99 Boxster.

It was all a little daunting. This would be the first time driving a 911 GTS and the first time driving a left-hand drive car on the “wrong” side of the road and to make matters worse, it had been drizzling all afternoon and the roads were wet!

I asked the rep what route I should take and the first thing he said was that I won’t get onto the Autobahn now as it was peak period and the roads would be somewhat clogged. Drat! That was disappointing. He had various routes pre-programmed in the satnav and he suggested one of the scenic routes should take about an hour, which he set up for us. By this time, it was 4:20 pm.

He informed us that the desk shuts at 5:00 pm and that we should fill the car with fuel before returning it and that we should park the car in the parking area under the Museum when we return and leave the keys at the desk as they would be gone for the day.

I tentatively drove the car off the forecourt and into traffic, waiting at the lights when it seemed that the car had immediately stalled!

It took a moment before I realised that it had start/stop and it immediately restarted as soon as I released the brake (phew!). After trundling around slowly in traffic for a few minutes, we finally got to an area where the speed limit increased to 80 Km/h and the traffic thinned out a little. Giving the throttle a little prod, the motor gave a glorious growl (with the sports exhaust enabled) and quickly shot up to the maximum speed before having to slow up again for more traffic. The scenery was pretty, but I was more interested in getting a feel for the 911 GTS. Eventually we hit a section posted as 100 km/h, but we had little chance to go any faster as there was simply too much traffic.

the car (and accept that we would pay the exorbitant fees for them to refuel it) and get back as soon as we could. Even then, we were going to arrive well after 5:20 pm (1-hour after 4:20 pm). Traffic was no better on the return trip, though we did manage to momentarily hit 100 km/h at one point (whoop de do!).

As we got closer to the Museum, traffic built up again while we watched time ticking away. This was going to cost us considerably more for this “1-hour drive” that had taken us almost an hour and three quarters!

The rest of the trip was brilliant. The weather was generally good with many sunny days, only getting cool towards the end of the holiday.

If you have never visited the Museum in Stuttgart, I thoroughly recommend doing so if you ever get the chance. Just don’t try to cram so much into one day!

When we finally got back to the Museum, the evening event that they were preparing for earlier was starting. The red carpet was out, lined with a vanguard of Porsches. By this time, it was just after 6:00 pm. We parked the Porsche in the underground car park, reluctantly locked it up and took the keys and the parking ticket up the lift to the front desk, where we left them with an attendant.

It was both exhilarating and disappointing.

The short drive was both fascinating and nerve-wracking (driving on the right), but I never really got to drive the car as hard as I wished. The moral of the story – don’t try to do all this in one day! In hindsight, we should have booked a later TGV train to Paris and arranged the drive for the next morning. Maybe next time!

We watched our credit card afterward to see what we would be charged for returning the car late and not filling the tank, but we were never charged any additional costs, so it appears that we shouldn’t have worried.

It didn’t seem long before we realised that we were more than 30 minutes away from the Museum, even though we hadn’t got to the end of the pre-programmed route. We would need to return the way that we came. I found a spot where we could pull over for a bit while I worked out how to reprogram the satnav to return us to where we started from. By now, we knew we had no chance of getting back in time, especially if we were to fill it up with fuel. We decided that we would forget re-filling

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Red Boxster and I One of the best times was out at Mt Buller on a quiet week day with no one driving to the top and very little traffic coming down.

Lots of Boxster corners to attack on the way to the top. Not quite a race to the clouds stuff but enough to keep you focussed.

On another occasion I found myself at Port Fairy and now closer to SA border than Melbourne. So up to Hamilton and through some great open country with excellent B and C class roads back to base for a beer.

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BIRTH Before Red Boxster (“RB”) there was Black Boxster. Black Boxster (“BB”) was purchased after I had spent a few years going to the Australian GP with Graham Lloyd and his racing buddies from K-Tec. All they did was talk about their latest track antics or recent sales and purchases of Porches in Perth.

It seemed that each car had a history of previous owners, colour changes, engine modifications etc. etc. Late in November 2000, I was invited to a drive day by Porsche Centre Perth. We met up in the Perth hills with another 10 or so eager hot prospects. I was the only one to drive there in a non Porsche.

I had a silver MGF that first introduced me to (and hooked on) top down driving. The MG was also the first car I drove on a race track. My daughters bought me a driver training day at Barbagllo’s, where I learnt a bit of race craft, albeit in a silver slug.

We received our Porsche Polo shirts and off we went paired up with another participant who hoped you knew how to drive. Needless to say within a month I had ordered a new Black Boxster S with delivery in February 2001. This period was an experience of positive reinforcement by Porsche. First a charcoal etching of my new Boxster was received within a month of ordering, then regular messages about how BB was progressing through the production and delivery stage. BB was delivered 14 February 2001. After the statutory hand over pep talk we hit the streets of Perth.

Naturally I joined the PCWA soon after and enjoyed track days at Barbagallo and the Collie track. These events were typically run by the boys from K-Tec. For BB’s first birthday my daughters (again) bought me a gift voucher for a private number plate. I decided on GR 22 WA. The 22 was chosen as my car was the 22nd Boxster delivered new into Perth, GR and WA for obvious reasons.

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put a short shift in to make me more sporty but all this did was make my left arm ache after track days so notchy was the shift!

When BB was approaching five it was decided to buy another new Boxster S. This time with a glass rear window no less!

Negotiations with Porsche Centre Melbourne commenced. Yes we can trade BB but their price was a deal breaker. A call to the boys at K-Tec, who were buying and selling Porsches at this time, solved the problem. K-Tec would take BB back to Perth for their stock. PCM would now give me a discount for buying without a trade and K-Tec gave me more than their trade-in price. A good deal for me, everyone is a winner! The number plates GR 22 WA had to be returned to Perth as I could not use them on a Victorian registered car.

Guards Red was to be the colour of choice with black upholstery. Order placed I just had to wait the usual three months for delivery. This time Porsche sent me a package in the mail. Inside was a knock down kit of the sliver Porsche No 1 1948 together with a very small screw driver to build my own Porsche! Finally a trophy like stand from Stuttgart with my name and the engine number of RB on it (see picture).

After what seemed like forever RB arrived in February 2006. Now I had the latest new and improved Boxster S. And what an improvement it was! Everything was better and even more fun to drive. Best of all I had the countryside of Victoria to explore which included the high country, Great Ocean Road and the many wine districts.

As I got more involved in the PCV and track work it was clear I needed a lower centre of gravity and track tyres. Porsche Centre Melbourne had a racing section so they fitted some lowering springs. I needed a set of rims plus tyres. On a trip back to Perth, Graham Lloyd said that K-Tec had recently acquired a set of wheels and tyres that did not fit the Porsche for which they were bought. So cash was exchanged and wheels sent to Melbourne.

Racing with track tyres was a revelation.

Everything people said about why you should have track tyres was true. Not only was the driver quicker but above all you now could attack a corner with much greater confidence that you will stay on the black stuff.

Needless to say the years I spent with the PCV were challenging and lots of fun. Phillip Island is the best but a bit slippery in the wet, Sandown awesome with some very close walls, Winton is very technical (and often cold and wet), Calder small and slippery when entering the drag strip. Hill climbs were held out at Morwell and Motorkhanas at police driver training courses and Shepparton (part of Winton long weekend).

Just like the PCWA all the members are very friendly and willing to help the new member with car set up and driving tips when on a track for the first time.

Plenty of social runs into the Victorian countryside. I had a good experience with the PCV and Porsche Centre Melbourne racing division.

COUNTRY VICTORIA Any of you who have driven in Victoria will know there are some great drives to the high country, Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas, wine country out to Hanging Rock and the Pyrenees and of course the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges.

RB needed his engine run in before an attack on the track. We needed at least 1,000 clicks so weekends were spent out of town with the top down.

End of main straight (Phillip Island - July 06) TOUR DE TASSIE One of the members decided it would be good to go to Tassie for the weekend for some country driving and some track time.

So on a Friday evening about 20 cars mustered at South Melbourne prior to embarking on the Princess of Tasmania.

Beers were provided while we met each other and discussed the weekend ahead.

After a smooth trip we arrived at Devonport around 6 am. Off to the Berry Farm for breakfast.

We then travelled down the middle of Tassie to the Baskerville Raceway north of Hobart. The track is a bit like Collie but with more off camber corners and elevation changes. We had most of the day there before packing up and driving to Launceston for the night. Not a bad days driving through some wonderful countryside.

Just like all post-race days there were lots of discussions and drinks over dinner.

Next morning we were up early and down to Symmons Plains Raceway. Now the turbo drivers were happy. Long straights and tight corners kept all drivers happy and most of us on the black stuff. All too soon it was time to pack up and head back to Devonport and the ferry to Melbourne.

Next day when people asked “how was your weekend?” the answer was simple.

Just went for a drive to Tasmania!

TTDD This stands for “Transition to Divorce Drive”. This was in September 2010 when my now second ex-wife (X2) and I decided to separate. Quite an emotional time so I decided to see more of the East coast and visit some brothers in Gosford, Gold Coast plus my father in Canberra.

It was about a two-week trip stopping and surfing when possible. One particular beach is the seven-mile beach at Gerroa. Just south of Kiama, this is where the family always had two weeks holiday each year, so it is a “spiritual home” where the cold ocean waves cleanse the soul and heals the heart!

Those of you who have driven the East coast know that is is a beautiful drive once off the main highway. Before getting to the “Goldie” I stayed a few nights in Byron Bay with a quick trip to Nimbin. Not many Porsches in this smoky place so we did not dally long.

The trip back to Melbourne was inland through some towns I wanted to visit.

Firstly, there was Tamworth and the Big Guitar, then on to Bathurst for a few laps of the Mt Panorama Circuit. Then down through Cowra and the Japanese Prisoner of War Museum, across to Bowral to the Don Bradman museum before a few days in Canberra with my Dad and two brothers.

For a bit of Boxster country there is nothing like the Alpine National Park in Victoria through Mt Hotham and finally link up with the A1 at Bairnsdale and back to Melbourne.

TO THE WEST At the end of November 2010, it was time to pack up and return to Perth where my two daughters and grandsons lived. Before that, a quick trip back up to Gerroa for another dip in the South Pacific Ocean!

December 1 we hit the road through NSW on the way to the first stop of Mildura on the Murray River. On the way I was stopped by the road patrol for going a bit over the speed limit. The officer asked what was I doing driving in NSW with a Victorian registered car and a WA driver’s licence? On my way home to Perth officer! While he was writing up the ticket I checked my two front air intakes as I had driven through swarms of locusts and a flock of birds. After much poking around I had two large piles of mostly dead locusts and in the left side a dead bird which had broken one of the plastic bars to get through. So it is true, with a Porsche you can pick up the birds!

So it is true, with a Porsche you can pick up the birds!

The next day I wanted to end up in Streaky Bar for a feed of oysters before tackling the Nullarbor. Upon arrival at the local pub I bumped into some Perth people I hadn’t seen for many years. They were moving to Brisbane from Perth. They had done the drive over many times and advised that once you are 100km west of Eucla there a no cops until you near Norseman.

With this knowledge I was ready to go west with an overnight stop somewhere before Norseman. Just out of Eucla I was stopped by the boys in blue from the west. They asked me why I was doing 120km other than the fact that I had a great looking car! They advised me to take care as it had rained and there were a few kangaroos on the road. I thanked them and went on my way.

I had now picked up an hour of daylight saving so kept driving and soon was way past the 100km mark west of Eucla. It was boring and hard to hear the music with the top down (the whole trip was done with top down). To keep awake I decided to sprint at around 200km between the 10km distance makers (road permitting). This quickened the trip and the fuel consumption. The sun did not want to set so I found myself in Norseman in the late afternoon. I had always planned to drop down to Esperance so chucked a lefty and went south. After 1,500km that day I needed a beer and a bed.

The final day was that beautiful drive across to Albany, through Pemberton, Margaret River and finally to my East Perth home.

One speeding fine but a wonderful solo drive and now I know all the words to many songs (nothing like constant repetition).

RACING IN THE WEST On arrival back in Perth I needed to change the Victorian numbers plates for WA plates. I rang the Department of Transport and enquired after GR 22 WA. Yes sir they are here and you can have them for RB. The legend of GR 22 WA continues!

Having been spoilt in Victoria with so many race tracks I wondered what was available in WA. I had joined the PCWA but needed some more track time.

I joined the WA Sporting Car Club and entered their sprint series. The first outing was down at Busselton on the foreshore where the Forest Rally was being run. The rally included a sprint in the evening around a small course

built on the car park with concrete walls and hay bales to keep cars away from the spectators. I rocked up on Sunday morning and realised this was serious stuff with most cars arriving on trailers! But like most petrol heads they were a friendly lot and the Red Boxster was able to mix it with the cars in his class. I have done the series every year since 2011 with a class win in 2013.

Another race group was called No Limits which raced on Thursday nights at Barbagallo Raceway. The organisers were keen to encourage young budding racers to come and get some track time plus offered three or four instructors to take you around and show you better driving techniques. It was at one of these evenings when after taking an instructor with me that he said “Graeme turn off the bloody traction control and drive the car!” I have done so ever since.

Soon I found out about MC Motorsport which ran the State Sprint championship each year. So I joined this series as well. A great time was had, as there were four or five different courses they could set, both clockwise and counter clockwise. These were serious dudes with many an Evo, Subar, turbo cars everywhere plus a range of other old and new street cars. RB’s best was a second in class in 2014 (see picture).

NEW NOISE While all this was going on people were saying… “Graeme RB goes well, but we can’t hear you!” So with the help of K-Tec and the exchange of cash a FAB Speed exhaust was fitted. Now we had a better note for people to note.

PCWA My time the PCWA has been very enjoyable.

The sporting series has gone from strength to strength over the past six years. RB did well in 2013 with a 3rd place in the Club Championship, 3rd in class and a Spirit of the Series award. More cars and competition in the next few years kept the trophy cabinet empty until this year when I managed to turn up enough times to get 3rd in Class A. As Daniel Ricciardo says, “happy to be the best of the rest”.

I have been on some great social runs such as the Pemberton weekend, Christmas in July, the 30th birthday function and Christmas parties. I have just stepped down from the committee after three years as Treasurer and one year as Vice President.

I look forward to many more years with this very friendly and fun club.

NEXT TEN YEARS Red Boxster is over 10 years young and has been an extremely reliable car. As we owners who race them often comment, there are not many cars that you can drive to the track, peddle to the metal all day around a track and then drive home. And in my case drive to work the next day.

It has been a good relationship between Black and Red Boxsters and I. Long may the Porsche experience continue.

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Story: Grace Tan Photos: Christina Buri and Daniel Eigenmann

A Love Affair Starting with Dreams

Attending an aptly named event called “Driving for Dreams” led Christina Buri on the start of a love affair with Porsche, along with the acquisition of her dream car, a stunning Boxster GTS. In manual transmission, no less. This is a visceral love affair – a great interaction of one gutsy driver and her beautiful machine.

Christina remembers attending the Driving for Dreams event in 2014 quite vividly. Adrian, her husband, had purchased a Cayman R, in a striking green (which Christina affectionately nicknamed the Green Frog), just the year before. It was their first Porsche related event but the weather was not kind.

“It was pouring rain, chilly and the entire oval where we were was flooded,” she recalled.

Thankfully, despite the unfriendly weather, Christina and Adrian enjoyed the warmth of the people they met at the Porsche Club. Fellow motoring enthusiasts who were happy to share news and tips and genuinely wished to connect with and enjoy the company of other Porsche lovers.

That positive experience led the couple to join PCWA, where Adrian started to participate in the club’s sporting series. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience and suggested to Christina that she should consider racing too.

Christina wisely said to Adrian, “If you want me to race, I would like a Porsche too.” Nothing like a woman who knows her own mind!

Thus started her personal love affair with the marque. Christina had her heart set on the Boxster GTS, with its sexy power and torque and 3.4 litre flat-six allure. In a convertible, naturally.

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and signing on the dotted line, thus started what seemed an interminable wait. A period of time Christina dubbed “the pregnant pause” – a lengthy nine-month wait for Chellingworth to deliver the bundle of joy, so to speak. Along with a few unscheduled delays thrown in to test one’s mettle.

Yet, once her car was delivered, Christina absolutely relished driving it. “It has great handling power. It’s versatile, solid and comfortable at the same time. I just love it!” she said.

She also dedicated much effort and time to the club’s racing series last season. In fact, she was one of a handful of ladies who turned up regularly, committed and prepared to race. Her efforts paid off with consistently good track times.

“It’s fantastic!” she said of the experience. “It’s exhilarating and so much fun once you get over how scary it can be in the beginning!”

“It can take a while, but once the initial fear of racing gets replaced with excitement, it’s all worth it!”

Christina believes her time on the track has positively influenced her daily driving too. She said, “The discipline and concentrating required while racing makes me a better driver in general.”

“I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who is considering joining the racing series.”

Story: Michael Broughton

My love affair with my Porsche 356 SC Coupe

Having purchased numerous cars in my youthful years, including MGA’s, MGB’s, a chrome bumper MGB GT V8, and a Morgan 4/4 LeMans replica, I eventually had the opportunity to purchase a Porsche 356 SC Coupe.

Being a restaurant owner in Cottesloe, operating the North Cottesloe Cafe, cashed up, with more money than sense, I was offered this tired old vehicle, red in duco, underneath that green, and underneath that light ivory, its current colour in January 1991.

It was however an original RHD model, delivered new in the U.K in 1965.

This body had the external fuel filler tank which was a wonderful addition, saving the laborious task of lifting the bonnet every time I purchased fuel.

The motor should have had the SC 95 bhp 1600 boxer engine, but I discovered after money had changed hands, that it was in fact a 1500 A series motor, with abysmal power.

Next moment of truth was the discovery that the motor wasn’t original.

The vehicle was freighted to Brisbane for the start of a full restoration adventure. Hehe.

My first shock telephone call came from the panel beater who said this car is “full of bog and chicken wire”.

After much soul searching and investigations with my USA contacts, we managed to obtain a late model coupe body, freighted it over, and the rotisserie restoration began.

“In the US, in the 90s, 356s were being discarded for their faster brother, the 911”

In the US, in the 90s, 356s were being discarded for their faster brother, the 911, the first of which was manufactured in the same year, 1965.

My, how times have changed!

Once again after much searching, we located a 1965 356SC motor with an engine number within 200 units of the original. Absolute bonus!

My engine man fully rebuilt the motor, incorporating a 1720 cc “big bore“ kit, a Maestro cam and a full flow oil filter for racing.

Power is 120bhp gross, which translates to 80bhp at the rear wheels, on the dyno, which is respectable considering the car weighs 871kg.

We tweaked the suspension with Koni Shock Absorbers and a stiffer front anti roll bar & because the car had 4 wheel disc brakes as standard, all I needed was a set of Fuchs alloys and some sticky Hoosier Tyres.

I have removed both bumpers, metal filled all assembly points and installed a racing seat with 5 point harnesses, which gives it an “Outlaw” appearance.

Since then, I have lowered the gearbox ratios, moving 3rd to 4th and incorporating a mid-range gear in between.

This made the “flying bathtub”; alias the “Nazi puddle jumper”, great for Autokhanas, but challenging for long legged circuits such as Barbagello’s, where I limit all racing revs to 6,000 rpm.

Now that I am wishing to compete in regularity events in the East, such as Phillip Island, I have purchased Speedster gears for 3rd and 4th, together with some Carerra internals from the U.S. which will give me a comfortable 160 kph top speed.

Being a member of the Vintage & Sporting Car Club (VSCC), I have competed in regularity events in Northam and Albany, together with events at MC Motorsport, Barbagello’s, Collie etc etc for over 20 years.

Upon reflection, when throwing money after money in the early days, my good friend and coachbuilder, Steve Newland used to say, “It’s like spending the depreciation in advance”.

How true his advice was, in retrospect.

All original parts are wrapped and stored for the future.

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Story: Toby Copley

Un/Likely Supercar

What is a Supercar? We should first acknowledge some key attributes of the definition, without contributing to the degradation of the term, and see why Porsche’s new 718 Cayman and Boxster models tick all of the boxes.

For a little perspective - also in the 7:40s is the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the Lamborghini Murcielago SV, the Bugatti Veyron (“Hypercar”), and – of course – Porsche’s most fierce competition: Itself, with the 981 GT4, and 997 GT3.

A light-weight sports car with a midmounted engine, and low centre of gravity, is the perfect foundation for a supercar.

The result of Porsche’s brilliant foresight, ingenuity and adaptability to all demands – efficiency and safety, performance and competition, and pure driving pleasure – has given birth to another gem.

LUXURY – While not always a necessity to push a vehicle into the supercar territory, luxurious appointments can certainly help, and are more than welcome.

BEAUTY - Worthy of your inner-adolescent putting up on the bedroom wall.

Aerodynamically-inspired exterior styling, leaving no doubt that it should be taken seriously. Finish and colour, and the way the light catches it. And, the kind of interior which inspires that stupid joke which you make to your partner (which I think most of us have made), suggesting that living in the car wouldn’t be so bad (should you need to sell the house to be able to afford it).

PERFORMANCE - So fierce, that you would hesitate to look it in the eyes in passing.

Owning the Nurburgring Nordschleife (the benchmark of all circuit racing lap times).

With the 718 S models lapping in the 7 minute 40s - putting it among the best of the best, (only much more efficiently and comfortably) - you cannot argue that the performance is that of a Supercar.

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Comfortable enough for you to forget that you are in a high-performance sports car, and with just about everything you need to run a business while you are on the go. Any options of comfort that you can’t find on these 718 models, is likely to be a gimmick.

Some things we have here to make life just that bit easier: Leather and Alcantara clad interior, which has a very classy, yet modern, look and feel to it; fully electric seats including 4-way adjustable lumbar support, with heating and cooling; 6-speaker Bose sound system; Porsche Communication Management (PCM) screen, to control everything (except for the Mars rover); satellite navigation, user memory, so each driver can store their seat & mirror settings etc.; climate controlled air conditioning; automatic Bi-Xenon headlights; adaptive cruise control; active aerodynamics and suspension, and more.

Eyes on the ROAD!

Luxurious Interior TAKING THE 718 CAYMAN FOR A SPIN… Thanks to Paul and Marco at Porsche Centre Perth, I was able to take a 718 Cayman out, and put it through its paces. So, enough of the stats and specs. Let’s go for a drive…

Getting into the car wasn’t any trouble, as the ride height isn’t painfully low. When it’s time to go fast, the ride height can be lowered with its active suspension. To me this is a very welcome feature, as it is the perfect example of what makes this an everyday supercar.

It’s not only a benefit when getting in and out of the car, but also for everyday driving, in built up traffic, with speed humps, etc.

The seats were comfortable right off the bat, and have 18 ways to make them more comfortable, for drivers of all shapes and sizes. Comfortable, yet sporty, keeping you held into place while gravity seems to change direction, amid high speed cornering.

Synchronizing your phone to most vehicles’ computers via Bluetooth can be any combination of: time-consuming; frustrating; and painful. Usually setting up the connection,

Beautiful from any angle

easy navigating the car-park. As this Cayman was optioned with the automatic/semiautomatic PDK transmission, I decided to leave it in automatic until getting onto the highway.

As I was a little paranoid about some peanut bumping into me, I decided to put some distance between me and the traffic. Feedingon the throttle to overtake (about 3 quarters of the way to the floor) the transmission dropped down a couple of gears and just launched, with a fearsome roar. Effortlessly changing between any driving style that I asked of it, the flat four is ready to do the job, and with very little evidence of turbo-lag (unless you have selected the wrong gear).

Let’s Roll! and learning how to navigate the menu system is only worthwhile enduring if you are going to have the vehicle for an extended period of time, so I wasn’t going to bother.

Luckily, Marco was showing me the features of the car, and had my phone connected to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) computer, in less than a minute. First try.

The PCM screen is pleasantly responsive, easy to use, and is a decent size. It can control a vast array of things, such as: controlling your phone’s music, calls, and messages; displaying the parking sensor proximities; satellite navigation, and; reversing camera.

Starting the engine had a smooth, yet ominous vibration to it – like most Porsches do – and a nice low rumble from that flat four engine. Control and visibility is good, making it

Now we’re cruising, it’s time to shift into manual mode, and start paddle-shifting. While the gear changes are up to the driver, it does help you out if you forget to change. The first time after putting it into manual mode, I approached a traffic light and forgot to change down gears (as I’d forgotten that I’d taken it out of automatic mode). Then I notice the gear number indicator, drop down, so it would be in the correct gear when getting back on the throttle. It will also change up gears if it’s revved to high, to save blowing up your engine.

I have always been a manual transmission lover (and I still very much am), but these PDK transmissions are absolutely brilliant.

Press the “Sport” button, for a little more responsiveness and aggression. Even in traffic, going up and down through the gears, hearing the engine purr, and having so much control, is a little intoxicating.

Unfortunately, I had to return the car.

However, upon my return, I was so overly impressed, that I seriously had to check that I was driving the base Cayman model that I thought I was in. The power, the sound, and the minimal amount of turbo-lag is what I would have expected from the higher spec “S” models, with their 2.5L engines, sports

exhausts, and Variable Turbine Geometry.

There are divided opinions over the change from the naturally-aspirated flat six (of the previous Cayman and Boxster models), to the smaller capacity flat four turbocharged engines of the new 718 models. The main reasons for this unease, is losing Porsche’s signature flat 6 sound, and sacrificing throttle response as a result of turbo-lag.

This too, was a significant concern of mine.

Was. The turbo flat 4 doesn’t sound identical to the flat 6 of course, but the 718 does sound very much like a Porsche, and fantastic in its own right. As too their ability to (for the most part) make you forget that you are driving a turbo, even in the non-VTG model.

Our fear of change is based on belief that brilliance cannot be improved upon. It can.

IN CLOSING The 718 does tick all of the boxes of how you would define a supercar, but it’s those elements which would upset the purist supercar enthusiasts, which make it so much better: The price (starting at $125,879 drive away for the base model Cayman with manual transmission), which makes obtaining this dream car, attainable; the fuel economy (6.9L/100kms combined, for the 2.0 with PDK), and; the comfort, whether you be stuck in traffic, or driving like you are Mark Webber.

You might think that such comfort, luxury options, and having better fuel economy than a medium sized 4-cylinder family sedan, would compromise the essence of a supercar. Historically, more often than not, you’d be right. Not today.

The 718 models are entry-level priced Porsche sports cars, however, they are far from a compromise. These models are not “Poor-man’s 911s”. They are not “Great for the money”. They are simply great.

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We will let you know by email when and how you can collect your items and if a particular item is out of stock you may need to wait until our next bulk order.

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