TIPEC All Torque 102

L AL E U Q R TO ARY 2014 U N A J / 3 1 0 C E M BE R 2

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Where does the time go? Another year almost over, it doesn't seem like eight months since we were driving around Blyton Park in the sunshine.

I have attended a couple of Regional Meetings in November and it is great to see that Club nights are being so well supported on these dark, damp, nights. Both Central and the North West regions had full rooms at their respective evenings. Many thanks for the warm welcomes and I enjoyed chatting with you all. Well done to the Bristol region who had over 40 people attend their new venue on Bonfire Night.

We head into our 21st year in great shape. We have a healthy bank account and our membership is increasing. Planning is already well underway for 2014. We have a new show in June called Simply Porsche, that we are helping to organise at Beaulieu. The venue has the National Motor Museum, you can explore the Abbey, Gardens and Palace House, home to the Montagu family since 1538. This is a great opportunity to see the New Forest and the wild ponies, as well as the South Coast. I am sure that several regions will plan to make this their Weekend of the Year (WotY).

This event does not replace our National Show. We will have a Midlands based event in early September, for a more Central get together. If there is an event or venue in the North, that would be good for us to gather a large number of Porsches together, then please let us know so that we can make enquiries.

We will hold the AGM at The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon in early April before Easter. We will confirm the date and timings in the February issue of All Torque. The last AGM was our best attended, we quickly rattle through the mandatory formalities. Which leaves us free to spend the morning talking about the Club and what you would like to see us doing.

Porsche have also had a very good year, with a record number of cars leaving the factory. The Cayenne continues to be the best seller worldwide and accounts for around fifty percent of all units sold.

UK dealers are screaming for new Boxsters and Caymans. With more new models on the way the future looks good for Porsche and for those who prefer to buy their cars pre-owned.

The Classic market continues to be very strong, air cooled models have been rising quickly for the last 18 months. A note of caution though, as the economy improves values will top out and in some cases fall.

There will be a glut of 997s and 987s hitting the market soon and these will be bargains in 2014. Front engined models seem to be rising in value slowly, with the best examples fetching good money.

I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Club news There may be less events over the winter months, but we’re still busy.

A wedding, two major new Porsche books, the 918 Spyder continuing to surprise, and a small SUV from Porsche at the L.A. Motor Show.

Richard & Rebecca Ward’s 944-themed wedding The Wards have no less than four Porsche 944s in the family and all were pressed into service for their big day. In Richard’s own words: “It was a glorious day and all four Porsches looked fantastic (so did the wife!) We got married at St James’ church in Sutton Village, Hull, with our reception and photos taken at the Country Park Inn, Hessle on the 4th May 2013.

“My brother, Mark Ward, started on the Porsche scene a few years ago buying a 924. My Dad got jealous of the fact you could own a Porsche for less than £500 so he got one as well. A year went by and my brother’s Father-in-law traded his Mazda MX5 in for a Porsche 944 2.7.

Another year later Mark then upgraded to a white 944 Cab. Likewise so did my Dad (in red) then Pete (in dark blue). Being a petrolhead I too thought it would be great to own a Porsche… I joined the gang with my 944 Cab in Tahoe Blue. All four cars are taken out at weekends and it turns heads seeing four Porsche 944 Cabs roaring down the road together! It’s a great experience.

When Rebessa & I got married I thought it would be a great story with fantastic pictures if we got all four cars together and everybody there was admiring them.

Since the wedding I have unfortunately sold my 944 Cab. I have have well and truly caught the Porsche ‘bug’ and treated myself to a 996 Carrera 2, which is quite frankly amazing!

Porsche news 918 Spyder smashes Nürburgring record

Book review

Sports cars and supercars appear to get their credential nowadays with their lap times around the 14.189 mile Nurburgring circuit and Porsche is no exception.

Porsche factory race driver Marc Lieb drove the 918 Spyder around the circuit and smashed the lap record for production cars and the seven minute barrier with an average speed of 111 mph, posting a time of 6:57.00 – beating the previous record by an amazing 14 seconds.

The production car lap record had been held at 7:11.57 for the past four years by a Gumpert Apollo Sport. Even faster than the 918 Spyder are the SR8 and SR8LM Radicals that achieved 6:55.00 and 6:48.00 respectively but these were not homologation production sports cars.

However the 918 Spyder was specced with the optional ‘Weissach Package’.

This racing setup increases the overall purchase price by 72K euro to 853K euro, achieving a 2.3Kg weight saving. But the Weissach Package eliminates air-con or an audio system, which you would have to pay extra for. For your money the Weissach Package includes additional carbon weave components, magnesium wheels and even different wheel bolts on the right-hand side of the car to those on the left-hand side (because every little counts, say Porsche), weight-optimised titanium brake components and the option of Martini-inspired livery.

It’s even faster than Porsche expected …

Despite the already-impressive performance claims for the 918 Spyder, Porsche’s engineers and technicians have kept on developing the car, right up to the very last minute. Although deliveries to lucky early customers are dues to begin as you receive this magazine, the latest news from Stüttgart is that the final round of pre-launch tuning has made the supercar even faster.

Porsche’s now claims that the 918 Spyder (with Weissach Package, as detailed above) runs from 0–62mph in just 2.6 seconds – that’s 0.2 seconds faster than their original projections. 0–124mph takes only 7.2 seconds, and 0–186mph is achieved in a scant 19.9 seconds. Under the rules of the New European Driving Cycle, the 918 Spyder manages 94 miles per gallon. Incredible, for a machine boasting 887 bhp! It remains to be seen how such claims transfer to real-world use, however. The current EU fuel efficiency tests were not designed with petrol/ electric hybrids in mind.

Porsche 911 Carrera (Type 933) Service Manual: 1995–98 Bentley Publishers, $219.95 ISBN 978-083761719-0 Bentley Publishers are well respected for their historical Porsche books, being equally authoritative and beautiful. This is the first time I have seen one of their service manuals, and it’s clear from even a cursory glance that they are not messing about. This is no coffee-table research book, it is a workshop essential. A functional tool, every bit as vital to a 993 mechanic as good quality screwdrivers and a torque wrench. Background to the 993 models and famailiarisation with the range is dispensed with in the opening 30 pages, leaving over 900 pages of detailed instruction on every aspect of the cars.

Clear, easy to interpret colour photographs accompany straightforward and easy to follow instructions. Everything is task-based. Unlike a typical Haynes manual which may explain how to dismantle and reassemble different parts of a car, this Service Manual leads you through useful tasks, from start to finish. From replacing the valve stem seals, or replacing the top drive cable on a convertible, to removing and installing interior trim pieces and changing the fluid in a Tiptronic gearbox. An entire third of the book is given over to troubleshooting electrical issues and page after page of wiring diagrams.

To call this Service Manual thorough is a massive understatement. It may well be overkill for the average 993 owner. For an enthusiastic DIY mechanic though, it will be a godsend – arming you with all the knowledge a Porsche training course could give you (and more). For a professional mechanic who works on 993s, this is a vital resource. It is exceptionally well thoughtout, with logically organised sections, the index repeated on the inside endpapers and sections clearly marked for thumbing through. You need this book in your workshop.

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Porsche news Porsche Macan range launched in Los Angeles

Book review

Possibly the worst-kept secret in Porsche’s development history, the Macan, has finally been properly unveiled at this year’s Los Angeles Motor Show.

Whilst it looks for all the world like a Cayenne’s little brother, Porsche are at pains to point out that this is in fact a brand-new car from the ground up.

The Macan (named after the Indonesian word for ‘tiger’, apparently) is Porsche’s first ‘compact sports-utility vehicle’. Porsche claim it combines maximum acceleration and braking values, vast engine power, extreme agility and optimum steering precision, with a high level of comfort and everyday suitability. Porsche are keen to emphasise the Macan’s ‘sporty’ family resemblance.

There are three models at launch: The Macan S, Macan S Diesel, and Macan Turbo.

All feature full-time four wheel drive. Despite the model names, both the Macan S and Macan Turbo come with V6 biturbo engines (of 3.0 & 3.6 litres respectively).

The diesel packs a 3.0 litre V6 of its own. PDK is standard on all three models, with no mention in the press releases of a manual option.

The Macan is set to be manufactured in Germany at the Leipzig plant, which has recently completed a 500 million euro refurbishment to prepare for the 50,000 cars per year Porsche expect to sell of their new baby soft-roader.

Porsche 911 50 Years

By Randy Leffingwell Motorbooks October 2013 £40 Hardback 9780760344019

Porsche 911 50 Years

The ultimate illustrated history of the iconic 911.

Contains extensive unseen material from the Porsche Archiv.

Timed to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the 911.

Porsche 911: 50 Years celebrates half a century of performance from one of the world's premier sports cars, charting the story of its design and development, the engineering and technology that powered it, its impact on the racing track, and the clubs and culture that grew up around the car. All of the iconic 911 models are included: from the original 901 prototype through every classic model, including the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into the new millennium.

By Randy Leffingwell Motorbooks, £40.00 ISBN 978-076034401-9

In stark contrast to the 993 Service Manual reviewed on the previous page, Porsche 911: 50 Years is very much a coffee table hardback. It is beautifully produced, and a real bargain at the £40 price point. From the metallic silver and deep gloss black of the dustjacket, to the clean typography and vibrant picture reproduction inside, this feels Beyond telling the story of the cars,well this book also spotlights the people behind like a book punching above its weight.

them: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Porsche Archiv and interviews with staff that have worked on the 911 in its various iterations throughout the years, author Randy Leffingwell provides new perspectives on the 911 that will give readers the inside track on the sports car’s history.

Any history of the 911 feels incomplete and dated immediately after publication, thanks to Porsche’s success at launching new variants on an almost monthly basis. With that in mind, the fiftieth anniversary year feels like a sensible time to pause and take stock. By publishing to coincide, Leffingwell’s book guarantees itself lasting relevance, which is welcome.

Imagery throughout the book is drawn from the Porsche archives, so much of it will already be familiar –but there is new content here as well.

Some of the earliest photographs, right back to the ‘half and half’ clay models carved in the Porsche design studios are absolutely fascinating, demonstrating very clearly the design decisions that led to the 911’s iconic silhouette.

The history recorded here is maybe less thorough than some, but it is very readable. The pace and tone are friendly, not dry like some of the more ‘academic’ retellings of the 911’s life. This is an entertaining read, as well as informative.

Separating the 911’s journey in motorsport into a chapter of its own strikes me as a little odd, almost counter to Porsche’s corporate message that motorsport inspires everything they do … but as a way of allowing the rest of the book to flow quickly, I can see the thinking behind it.

An attractive and fun take on the 911 story.

Member’s cars Back in All Torque 100 we introduced you to Colin and Tony’s project 924 – four months later, it’s about time for a brief update with some photographs of their progress.

The 924 is a joint effort for Colin and Tony, a budget-build conceived with the intention of creating a car to use and abuse on track days and maybe even campaign in a club level race series. The lads are making some good progress with the mechanical refurbishment so here are some recent pictures and the low-down from Tony: “Work has continued – the front suspension and brakes are all together now and we’ve moved to the back of the car. We had removed the torsion bar carrier to facilitate the welding on of rear anti-roll bar brackets and while we were at it we re-bushed the carrier. It’s back on the car now with its trailing arms and new drums and shoes. We’ve got some Gaz adjustable shocks and new wheel bearings.

“Colin has routed the brake lines inside the car – twin circuits operating diagonally. The short-shift gear linkage is fitted as well as some aluminium door cards. Under the bonnet there’s a new alternator.

“Once Colin has returned from his holidays we’ll have a go at fitting the roll-cage and harnesses.”

Hmm, progress indeed. Colin reckons it won’t take long to carry out a bit of a mechanical check on the engine, change the fluids and filters and then get it to a friends’ garage to take a look at the wheel alignment situation. Will the lads get on track before the end of the year? The way things are going, I’d not bet against it!

Text by Richard Scholl All Torque 102 page 7

Member’s cars Despite owning a heavily modified 911 Turbo Targa and the prototype 944 Turbo SE, James Garrard always had a soft spot for a little red 924S that belonged to a fellow TIPEC member …

I guess my love affair with this little car started about two years ago, when at one of the monthly club nights I got talking to John Wallin about his red Porsche 924. At the time, I had, and still have my 944 Turbo SE prototype and was looking for a day to day run about Porsche that I could take to club events without the fear of damaging the 944 Turbo.

It wasn’t until just after a club night in early 2012 when disaster struck ARY. It was on the way home from the evening’s activities at the club when John had a collision with a car on the M23. Thankfully John was unhurt but shaken, but ARY sustained front end damage.

It was, however, enough for the insurance company to write off the car purely on repair costs.

I remember I was after either the entry level 924 or a 944 naturally aspirated, so I would cut down on the expense of running a Turbo.

I also wanted to start my efforts to put money aside for my nemesis, which is a 3.3 litre 930 Turbo SE flat nose or a LE (limited edition) car.

So the 944 or 924 seemed to be the natural choice.

When I heard the news I was gutted, I had grown very fond of that little car and I really felt for John, as I knew that it meant a lot to him as well. It wasn’t until around June time of the same year that John told me he’d bought the car back from the insurance company and was planning to repair the damage, I was so glad to hear the news I even offered him a set of front headlights, but he’d told me he had already managed to get most of the replacement parts.

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Running a Porsche 924 is definitely cheaper than even a standard non classic car.

I also wanted a car which, at a later date, I could possibly modify to do a road trip across Europe. The intention would be to be able to raise the suspension, add meatier tyres, fog lamps, possibly a roll cage etc based on an RST car but at an entry level. In other words, something I wouldn’t mind getting a bit dented and abused! So the proposed car would have to be of a fair to good standard for the later modifications.

John and I talked about the running of his car and he even took me out for a test drive that same evening. From that point on, I was hooked on ARY. Every club night I’d ask him about the car, I knew ARY was suffering with the usual cold start problems, which is common with the 924, so I almost got a running commentary of events over two years.

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ARY was fully restored and had a complete respray to boot. He looked stunning, and John even sorted out that annoying cold start problem too. So you can imagine my surprise when in June of this year John announced at the monthly meeting that ARY was to be sold.

I couldn’t believe it, as he’d owned him for 17 years and was so well known in the club.

With lack of power steering and a tight space, John was finding it continually harder to park ARY in the garage near where he lives in Sutton. He bought another 924S with power steering to make life easier, but ARY had to go.

I’d taken delivery of a very special 911 Turbo Targa in July 2012, which was a sort of go-between until I could find the right 930 Turbo SE/LE car. So to be honest, I wasn’t really looking for another car, but as the 911 had a thumping 408 BHP turbocharged race engine in the back of it, it wasn’t really practical to take to the shops and use on a daily basis like the 924 … so in a way I was glad I could get my paws on ARY. It wasn’t too long after this year’s 911x911 event at Silverstone that the decision was made to prepare my 911 Turbo Targa for sale, which went on the market recently (and was advertised in the last issue of All Torque!)

It just so happens that the club night fell on the eve of my 40th birthday, and my lovely wife Alison was for once accompanying me.

I think the look on my face said it all, and shortly afterwards the deal was made that evening with collection early the following week. I couldn’t believe my luck, ARY was going to be mine!

I think new ownership may have scared ARY at first. As weird as it sounds, the day I brought him home and put him on my in-laws’ driveway, I pulled up and he immediately did a wee! Somehow on the five mile journey back to Epsom, ARY’s water cap came loose and by the time we got back ARY sounded like he had an upset engine block, and promptly relieved himself on mother-in-laws driveway … Guess it proves I’m not the only one a little afraid of her.

The other thing is un-made roads, or if roads are in the middle of resurfacing. He doesn’t like the rough terrain and he puts his right front indicator on … This car does have a personality and you may think I’m crazy, but unless you talk to him … well you know where I’m coming from. Moving on!

ARY’s first outing was to the Capel Classic Car show near Dorking on Surrey, where he was in the line up next to my 911, and to be truthful I think he got just as much interest as the Targa. Partly because he’s in such good condition (Thanks to Mr Wallin), but also I found it amazing how many people came up to me asking about the little quirks that 924s have. In any case, it made for a very entertaining day.

I drove my 911 with a friend aptly called ‘Harry’, and my very experienced co-driver and very good friend Jaga drove ARY along with my wife in the passenger seat. The day ended with rain, and on the way home I nearly lost the 911 on a roundabout, much to the excitement of Harry, but my trusted 924 got Jaga and the wife home safe and sound without drama.

So what has ownership brought me so far? Well, running a Porsche 924 is definitely cheaper than even a standard non classic car. The classic insurance is rock bottom, even if I do run it at 5,000 miles a year, fuel costs are again minimal. During five months’ worth of running ARY around, I have only put in about two and a half tanks of fuel. So I must get roughly 600 miles to a tank! Compared with my 944 Turbo, which at best, will give me 250 to 270 miles. The MOT was up for renewal in October, and it passed first time. The only thing they said to keep an eye on is the rear wheel bearings which have a little bit of play in them. Considering the mileage of the car, it’s all good.

Spare parts are dirt cheap – I did get a dizzy cap, a set of plugs and an air filter as spares, none of which have yet been required. I did notice the door handle gaskets going home, so they have been purchased from eBay and are ready for fitting along with a nearly-new steering wheel, and an ashtray which has cracked. So to sum it up I’ve spent about £175 on bits not yet fitted, but are worth having to hand.

The only other little things I have noticed during driving are that if you drive ARY hard when accelerating, or take corners fast, I think some of the relays work their way out. This results in the windscreen wipers not working with the screen wash, or ending half way up the windscreen … in other words he has a little strop!

ARY’s next outing was to this year’s TIPEC event at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon. Once again Jaga and Alison took charge of my 924 for the journey up the M40, while I took the 911. As soon as we got to Gaydon, after a quick cuppa and bacon butty, it was de-camp into the 924 for the cream tea run around the Cotswolds. All three of us bundled in to ARY, and we headed off. Despite getting lost a few times, it made for a really nice trip out. Some of the roads were a little unexpected, as were some of the stunning views, but little old ARY trundled on regardless of what was thrown at him. For a car made in 1983, he proved his worth and left all of us with smiles on our faces. The following day’s events where the usual line up of cars at a show, only to be broken up with runs around the Jaguar test track. I did think at one point of taking ARY on the track, but for fear of him having a little strop, I thought it best to leave the track runs to the 911 Turbo Targa. After the long trip home, ARY was washed and put away. I use him at least twice a week and for all club nights and Porsche events. I can’t thank John Wallin enough for selling him to me, he did an amazing job of keeping ARY in tip-top condition during his 17 years of ownership as did the owner prior to John. ARY has now done over 170,000 miles.

I guess it proves that you can still buy a really good Porsche for under £2K and it still gives you that feelgood factor. I have been so impressed by ARY, that my earlier decision to try and make a RST type of car has gone out of the window. I simply couldn’t bear to see ARY dented and pebbledashed like most other rally cars, I even might go as far as saying that little car has won my heart. As odd as it may seem, I’m very proud to be a 924 owner, and he always brings a smile to my face whenever I drive him … simply ’cos he’s ARY! Text & photography by James Garrard All Torque 102 page 9

924 Carrera GT replica

Having a father who is a huge fan of the Porsche marque allowed for constant access to Porsche magazines, books and pictures from an early age. An article in one particular magazine on the Porsche 924 Carrera GT first sparked my interest in the model. The ’80s shape combined with flared arches, wide wheels, aggressive stance and large bonnet scoop really appealed to a young car enthusiast craving to start driving and buying cars!

My project started in late-2000 at the age of 18, when I was informed of a Carrera GT replica that was for sale locally but required some TLC. The car was a 1982 manual 924 that had been built by an individual but stolen and vandalized on completion and had since bounced from owner to owner, all with the intention of rejuvenating a previously loved car.

The hunt began for a second donor car, but this time the focus was on a good base and running gear. Searching the Internet and classifieds I came across a 1981 two-tone 924 Turbo which seemed the best basis for the build due to its closer links with the real Carrera GT setup. Not only did it have the required five stud wheel setup but was on a ‘W’ reg, perfect for the replica!

On viewing it became obvious that this car was simply only good enough for its body kit as it was a non runner with a late model 944 auto dashboard and wiring that required gutting and starting again from scratch. A deal was done and the car was soon on a trailer back to my parents’ driveway, where the car was stripped of all useful parts and saleable items and the rolling chassis was sold (we kept the five speed dogleg gearbox just in case, as these are getting rare now).

The car was off the road and had been kept in storage for a number of years and, due to this, was also a non runner.

The body was straight in all the right places with only damage to the front wing which was to be removed and replaced with the flared options anyway. The two-tone green/silver paintwork and brown chessboard interior did not appeal but with the intention of making the car as close to the GT as possible a full respray was always the intention. The car had only 81k genuine miles on the clock which was also really appealing. A cheeky offer was made and subsequently declined by the seller and as this was my budget I walked away from the deal. A few weeks passed and a call came out of the blue from the seller, asking if the offer still stood. The car was purchased and much to the displeasure of my Mother also made its way back to the family driveway.

The Carrera GT kit removed from the donor car had the incorrect front end and was missing the side skirts. A trawl through the Internet and a company was found based in West Bromwich that had remoulds of original parts and a front end and side skirts were purchased to make the kit complete.

The process of the restoration and build was a slow one, as it was funded on the income from part-time work whilst studying at college and later at university. This combined with the want to carry out as much of the work as possible myself.

Not all the work could be done personally and the job of the body modifications and full respray meant that a professional was required. A family friend based in Manchester ran a bodyshop and had always spoken of an interest in wanting to build a 924 Carrera GT, so he was signed up as the ideal candidate. To keep the costs to the bare minimum a deal was agreed that the car became his project. The car was kept in his workshop and work was carried out when business was quiet, with the car was pushed to the back of the garage when other jobs came in.

Whilst saving for the respray, the running gear and floor pan of the 924 were stripped and painted and general services were carried out to the engine.

The car was loaded onto a trailer and driven up to Manchester to begin the extensive overhaul of the original 924 Turbo body to fit the Carrera GT parts. The biggest and most time consuming job was the alterations to the rear arches. The Carrera GT boasts the Turbo Fuchs that were fitted to the shapely 911 Turbo and the size of these wheels required the original arches to be cut and reworked with new metal to create a new profile and inner arch. The next job was to offer up the arch extensions and fix them to the body in exactly the right position. The front end also took some modifications and alterations to ensure a good profile fit. Once all body parts were ready the car then went through a full respray in Porsche Guards Red. Whilst the car was away, I had purchased a set of original 911 Fuchs alloys and had them mirror polished and fitted with a new set of Pirelli tyres. The centres were sprayed and an original set of Porsche nuts and locking wheel bolts were a great find at an autojumble.

New seals and rubbers were purchased for all windows, boot lid, lights and sunroof in preparation for the car’s return. After 18 agonising months at the bodyshop the car was returned in January and the process of the rebuild began.

The dashboard was in great condition with none of the usual sun cracks that are so common for the 924 of this age. I decided that it was far too good to replace so it was carefully stripped, cleaned and sprayed with interior paint and the result was like new. This was returned to the car along with a second-hand black carpets, rear squabs and door cards that were tracked down through the classifieds. Front seats were originally from a 911 Turbo but were shortly after replaced with new leather Recaro seats purchased from Southbound Trimmers, these not only have the hard back but are fitted with fans to blow cool air through the base. The headlining was replaced and refitted (apparently the experts say its as easy as hanging wallpaper to a ceiling – it is so much more difficult!) The outcome was a new looking interior.

In October 2005 the car was finally ready for its first MOT in nearly six years. Due to the rebuild the test was simply a formality to find out what was wrong with the car. The car failed on some minor issues, which was a real delight when taking into account the amount of time the car had been off the road. The jobs were rectified and on the 22nd October 2005 the car passed its MOT and was legally on the road.

After a short few months of motoring (only 560 miles!) a new job meant that the car was once again under the dust sheet at the back of the garage. The purchase of my first house meant that the car stayed this way for a couple of years before its next MOT which it passed with flying colours. A set of front lowering springs were the next acquisition to bring the stance to the correct level of the GT and the car is complete.

This unfortunately is where the story ends for the replica … Entry to the property market and a job change has meant that the car has now been off the road since 2009 and despite regular cleans, the furthest the car has ventured in this time is to the end of the drive and back.

I have many fond memories of building this car and I am proud of what I have achieved, but unfortunately my work and family life have meant that the final hurdle of getting the car back on the road (and having the time to enjoy it) is just too high to get over at the present time, so unfortunately it sits in the garage still. One day!

All body panels were refitted to the car with use of the new seals and stainless steel fittings. All lights were refurbished by hand before being offered back to the body of the car. Decals were purchased and added to the body along with the wheels and the car really started to look the part.

At this point finances had really started to take a hit and I had to start finding ways of saving money. The interior of the car was still the original brown chessboard and although not to my taste, it was in very good condition and was sold on eBay allowing a little money to relieve the overdraft!

Text by Geoff Booth, Photography by Geoff & Adrian Booth All Torque 102 page 11

Porsches, Palaces & Passes

Some time ago the idea was formulated for a European tour as one of the events in TIPEC’s 20th anniversary year. Between them Sean Smallman and Mark & Alison of European Driving Tours put together a spectacular itinerary which was completely booked up by the end of 2012.

Nearly 2,000 miles from Calais in seven days with 15 cars from all over the UK, even one making the additional drive from Scotland. Three Boxsters, three 996s, two Caymans, two 964s, one 944 Turbo, one 993 and one Panamera. Most cars were two-up with partners, family or friends, three cars had only the drivers and Sean & Hayley had an extra passenger (Porscha Penguin who you may have seen on the forum photographed in some interesting places).

Day 1: An early Chunnel crossing then through France, Belgium and into Germany. Over the Eifel mountains with a drive past the Nürburgring and on to the Moselle valley.

Day 2: The amazing Porsche Museum at Stuttgart in the morning and some unrestricted autobahn in the afternoon before a lovely drive through Bavaria to the foot of the real mountains.

Day 3: A visit to the very picturesque Schloß Neuschwanstein in the morning before heading into the Austrian mountains for the Fern Pass and the Timmelsjoch Pass. Into Italy for the Passo del Rombo and on to the northern shore of Lake Garda.

Day 4: Back into the Alps for the Stelvio pass and then various Swiss passes before heading to Chur.

Day 5: Across Switzerland for more passes (Furka, Grimsel and Susten Passes) and then onto Mulhouse in France.

Day 6: The Schlumpf motor museum (the world’s largest car museum) in the morning before picking up the Alsace wine route and then crossing the Col de Haut Ribeauville and Col de St- Marie before arriving at Pont-a-Mousson.

Day 7: Autoroutes back to an early afternoon Chunnel with a visit to the old race circuit at Gueux, just outside Rheims.

At the outset every car received a comprehensive roadbook, a satnav preloaded with the week’s route and invaluable radios for communicating with other close cars from the group. While the satnavs did occasionally play up they were invaluable and loaded with an incredible amount of information – they did ensure no-one got lost for long and that everyone ended up at the right hotel each evening. Similarly the radios were extremely useful enabling Mark & Alison to advise everyone on the finer points of the itinerary, assist in keeping groups together on overtaking manoeuvres, and enable all to meet up in suitable food/alcohol/comfort break/evening restaurant establishments. In addition to being added comfort and company for those travelling alone, the radios enabled an increasing amount of inter-group banter to take place during the week. Particular recollections which will only be familiar to those that were there were remarks broadcast when everyone was guided by satnav to within about 10 meters of the hotel at Lake Garda and then in a continual circle (many thanks to one participant for standing in the road with the radio and directing the rest into the hotel entrance). The same participant from the previous sentence took some stick over the radio switched on in his car when he was the only vehicle stopped at the Swiss border (along the lines of drug dealer in his Porsche pimpmobile – all within the hearing of the customs official!)

Considering the very demanding roads, the full schedule and the pace of some members, on the whole the Porsches all performed very well – whatever their age.

One very unfortunate Boxster started the tour a few hours late due to a failed water pump on the way to the Chunnel and then broke down at the top of the Stelvio pass with a failed automatic gearbox linkage. The only other problems were punctures suffered by two cars and a flat battery by another.

During the course of the week the group split reasonably naturally into more or less three groups – those who wanted to make ‘good/fast progress’, those who probably would have liked to make good/fast progress but had partners or passengers requiring a more restrained, comfortable ride and another group who wanted a shorter, quicker and easier route between the hotels.

My overwhelming memories of the tour (in no particular order): As everyone got to know one another it became apparent that this was another fantastic group of TIPEC members, a super variety of characters of all ages from 20s to much older retirees who all got on together every evening in whatever restaurant, hotel bar or other alcohol serving establishment we found ourselves in. (What about a tour reunion weekend in some central UK location?)

A week of unbelievable weather – clear blue skies and sunshine for all the Alpine scenery and the only rain was whilst we were in the Schumplf museum which then had the good grace to clear for the drive through the Alsace wine route. The ones with convertibles had the hoods down as soon as we were off the motorways and soon needed the suntan lotion.

Stunning driving roads with very little traffic apart from roadworks which seem to all take place in the Alps in September (probably one of the few quiet months before snow when this essential maintenance can be undertaken).

Stunning scenery in the Alps – so stunning that everytime you thought it could not get better then around the next bend or into the next valley or pass it then immediately improved again.

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Scotland RO Neil Fraser 07946 616 782 (mobile) neil@fraser72.freeserve.co.uk ARO West Alan Neilson 07793 234 096 (mobile) alz1933@alanneilson.fsnet.co.uk ARO East James McLauchlan jjlin@blueyonder.co.uk Meetings are held first Wednesday of every month 8pm for an 8:30pm start in the 007 bar, upstairs at Bo’Ness Motor Museum, Bridgeness Road, Bo’Ness EH51 9JR. www.motor-museum.bo-ness.org.uk Well it’s officially winter. The clocks are back and it’s getting dark at just a tad over 4pm. I am not sure about you but I get up for work and it’s dark and I get home from work and it’s dark again, yuck. The Scottish region will be no different from any other up and down the country, cold and wet – and each region I would imagine is a little down on activity which is the norm. This is a good time to reflect on the season gone by.

A soapy start at the Angelwax demo in June

It all starts in January and for us up North. We have a protocol of traditional procedures which work very well and lay foundations for the season to come.

What are they, I hear you say? Well, at our January meet we always have the nominations for the RO and ARO positions. This is something we have done for as many a season as I can remember and it tells people in those positions if they are up to the mark or if they have passed there sell-by date. It sounds a bit brutal but is not really – if a region is not firing on all four or six cylinders then why not? Members get to vote whether they are happy with the current team or if someone else wants to stand for RO or ARO then it’s put to the vote, it is really that simple. If you are not present at the meet to vote that is no problem, the voting paper is sent via a group email anyway so everyone has their say.

This season was my second at the helm for the region and the inclement weather of 2012 was well put to bed. We saw some fantastic weather, almost tropical all season!

At the February meet all the suggestions for the season are looked at in detail. Of course we cannot act on them all so we take the most common suggestions and go about the task of making them

Our Craig winning the Pride of Ownership at Gaydon

happen, simple really. You, the members, plant the seeds and James, Alan and I do our best to put it together. The March meet was just confirming to everyone the season format ahead – as I have said it was all suggestions from you, the members, that we act upon and implement.

This season, as I have already mentioned, was a real tropical affair (well, tropical for Scotland). It started back in May with our first car show followed by a fantastic spring weekend away organized by James, the newly appointed ARO for Scotland, on the 10th of May. A trip to the North East of England at Seahouses and the surrounding area and as always the weekend was superb from start to finish.

June saw an old favorite classic car show at Thirlstaine in the Scottish Borders. One of my personal favorites with everything from the steam age to modern day supercars, over 1,500 vehicles on display.

We did a little something different at our June monthly meet as Angelwax came along and did us a full demo on all their detailing products. We opened the night up to all car lovers and over 45 bodies turned up to a very informative evening, it has to be said.

The annual Scottish region BBQ for all members & family

North West

Scotland’s largest gathering of Porsches at Calderglen

The end of June saw the Moffat Classic car show.

July was a great month for weather and the Glamis Castle show was a fantastic show set in stunning grounds with every classic car imaginable on display – even the bus and motorbike enthusiast wasn’t disappointed and a guided tour of Glamis Castle itself was, for many of us, on the to do list for the day.

The end of July was supposed to be our annual BBQ and concours event but it must have been the wettest day in 2013 so we had to cancel and rearrange the following Sunday, when we were blessed with the sun once again.

This day is always suggested at the start of the season when we are looking for your ideas and input and it is something we are more than happy to continue. This is a day where you, the members, and your immediate family drop in with the car polished up and enjoy the banter with the rest of the clan.

Hopefully you may win a trophy or two and you get fed into the bargain. What will it cost you? Not a thing.

We use the dividend kindly given by the club at the start of the season to fund the whole thing, from the silverware to the last burger and drop of vino on offer.

Always a great day out with approx 40 having turned up this season and if you didn’t make it along this year then you missed a fabby day out – so make sure you watch out for it in 2014!

August is a fairly quiet month as many are on holiday and in September time we always look for an autumn run, but this year was an easy choice with the club’s 20th anniversary celebrations at Gaydon. It was a no brainer and yet again another fabulous weekend away in great company. It’s a long weekend at that, the Friday to the Monday as all good weekends should be. September was also a special month for every Porsche enthusiast with Brian Wood putting together just under a 100 Porkers on show at what was Scotland’s largest gathering of Porsches ever seen. I know all who went are looking forward to next years event already!

Come October, the weather was on the turn up here so on the 27th we had a nice run to Loch Lomond and Sunday Lunch at the Rowardennen Hotel.

November is definitely winter time here and on the 7th of November we had a ten pin bowling night at Deerpark Country Club. A real fun evening and even a few prizes handed out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

The NEC Classic is another regular trip for a few of us and I never miss it! Still to come is the Christmas bash on the 14th of December. 34 of us are attending this year at the Fishers Hotel in Pitlochry and that will be another season been and gone.

Brian Wood handing out prizes at the Calderglen event

2013 has been a real treat in terms of good weather and, it has to be said, a few new members to the region which is always refreshing. I have to say a big thank you to you the Scottish members. You make the region what it is with your continued support and energy. You make a great region a very enjoyable one to be involved with. I must not forget my two strong wingmen, James and Alan, the AROs for the region.

They do a fantastic job. A special mention also to Brian Wood who has helped and been involved with so many of the region’s activities this year and of course for putting together Scotland’s largest gathering of Porsches at Calderglen Country Park back in September.

It has been a great season up here in the North and I look forward to seeing and being involved with you all in the 2014 season. Everyone have a great Christmas and an even happier new year.

December 14th (Saturday) Christmas Bash at Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry

North East RO wanted!

ARO Andy Blythe 01642 809 031 ac.blythe@mbro.ac.uk Meetings are held first Sunday of every month 7:30pm at The Sporting Lodge, Low Lane, Stainton Village, Cleveland, TS17 9LW, just off the A19. In June and July we are meeting on the SECOND Sunday of the month.

Yorkshire RO & ARO wanted Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month 7:30pm at The Arabian Horse, Main Street, Aberford, LS25 3AA (Tel 0113 281 3312). Just off the A1/A64.

RO and ARO required, to host monthly meetings and to attend/organise local events.

RO Andrew Lane 01772 740 625 07949 167 698 (mobile) caymanlane73@gmail.com ARO Simon Kendal 07540 525 841 (mobile) s.kendal@sky.com ARO Richard Sholl 07970 147 779 (mobile) rksholl@sky.com Meetings are held first Monday of every month from 8pm at The Boatyard Inn, Bolton Road, Riley Green, Houghton, Preston PR5 0SP (01254 209841).

When this falls on a Bank Holiday, we meet on the second Monday instead.

RO Andy Lane is away and he’s left me, your Northern Correspondent, in charge of the round-up.

It has been a busy autumn for TIPEC in the North West and the first event of note was our annual European Tour. I’ll let long-standing member, Bob McWilliam give you the lowdown. Regular readers may remember that he owns one of the Non-Identical Twins from All Torque issue 97: “Six of us, that’s me (Bob), Petra, Debbie, Andy, Richard and Diane assembled in the Eurotunnel terminal at 5am on the 6th September for an early crossing into France, with a three car convoy: 997 Carrera S, 996 Turbo S and a Carrera 3.2.

First stop, Reims: the old F1 pits, which are at the side of a public road which was once the main start/finish straight of the F1 circuit. After a few photos, we drove on to our destination for the day, Riquewihr: a beautiful medieval town in the Alsace region. Three days of relaxation, including a visit to a local castle and some time spent in the pool.

“Our fourth day saw us en-route to Stuttgart, where we had a fantastic tour of the Porsche factory as soon as we got there, followed by a visit to the museum the following day, before heading to the Nurburgring. The big bonus at the museum was free entry this year to 911 owners – I think there’s a birthday celebration going on. We arrived at our preferred hotel, The Ringvilla in the town of Adenau by mid afternoon. Our evening meal was at the very well known (to ’Ring visitors) restaurant, Pinocchio’s: well known not only because of the quality of food, but also because of the portions.

Not the sort of place to go if you are not hungry ...

NW members and their cars on the Eurotunnel

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“The next day we had a drive to the delightful town of Cochem, and then headed back to the ’Ring to watch some of the car manufacturers testing, before the track opened to the general public. Our last day was spent relaxing, before the track opened. An early start on the Friday saw us heading back to Calais to board the Eurotunnel.

Thanks must go to Diane for organising another successful trip.”

Next up in September was the first ever TIPEC NW Wednesday Evening Picture Show. Or, in layman’s terms, a trip to the cinema. A group of six members headed over to the Capitol Centre in Preston to watch the James Hunt/Nikki Lauda film ‘Rush’, which was enjoyed by all. Of course, Tony enjoyed it most because he had a free ticket and Colin enjoyed tucking in to a monster portion of popcorn (which got the better of him, because he couldn’t finish it ...) The rest of us abstained from such delights to protect our ever-youthful and lithe physiques (ahem).

As we marched proudly into October we received an invite to an open morning being held by local Porsche parts and service specialist Jasmine Motorsport. Ever the accommodating host, head honcho at Jasmine, Brian Goff, ensured our attendance on the promise of bacon sandwiches. Again, TIPEC NW gave a good turnout and helped provide a fine display of Porsches old

NW members at the Porsche Museum on their Euro tour

and young. Regular club attendee Adam Calvert who works for Porsche Centre Bolton came along in a 981 Boxster demonstrator. It was great to see Adam and Brian networking together and a sure sign that both official Porsche businesses and local independents can form social and business links. Of course, Jasmine never disappoint with display cars and one of their finest builds to date was on display – a 911SC back dated to pre-impact bumper era, with a bespoke specification to their customers’ wishes. Envious, me?

As we staggered into November we had the first ever TIPEC NW Caving Event. This wasn’t quite as dramatic as it sounds, but did involve everyone donning a hard hat and heading into the White Scar show cave, just up the road from the Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales. We had met at a McDonalds ‘restaurant’ for breakfast and enjoyed a leisurely drive to White Scar, for the most part ably led by Doug in his 997 turbo. I think we had an eight-Porsche line-up at White Scar which isn’t bad on a cold, damp Northern November morning. After the caves we headed for the Wensleydale cheese factory to try a sample or two and then drove further into the ’Dales for a trip up to the Tan Hill Inn, a favourite destination on TIPEC NW Yorkshire raids.

We don’t normally mention our monthly club meets in these round ups because although they are popular they tend to be simple social affairs. Our November meet was a little different; new member Alan very kindly rigged up a projector and screen and gave us a slideshow and talk all about his summer adventures in Austria and environs, visiting all sorts of interesting VW shows, Porsche museums and alpine passes. Alan managed 4,000 miles in four weeks in his split-screen VW camper van which isn’t bad going. The van does have a modern Subaru engine conversion mind, which must have helped!

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the room we also had a surprise visitor – Mr Sean Smallman, Club Chairman, who came along to check we were all behaving. I think we passed our inspection.

That just about brings us up to date but I will point out that the December club night will also include our annual quiz. It’s on December 2nd at The Boatyard and RO Andy has been busy begging, blagging and coaxing prizes from local Porsche businesses.

Swot up on your motoring knowledge, your general knowledge and your TIPEC NW web page knowledge to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Lastly, it’s time for TIPEC NW ‘Members Car of the Month’. This time I have decided to feature the 997 Turbo owned by newish member, Doug Ogden.

Doug manages to keep his Turbo looking absolutely immaculate at all times – I don’t think I have ever seen the car arrive at a club meet or run looking anything other than in pristine condition. However, once the car is on the road Doug does his very best to use as much of the performance available as the law of this land will allow. Always happy to lead a run or to get lost in Wales, Doug always has a tale of motoring adventure to tell and keeps us entertained with inappropriate jokes ...

He’s a dab hand with a cameraphone too!

Doug’s 997 Turbo at dusk

Next club meets are December 2nd (as mentioned), January 6th and February 3rd. We may well have a club run over the Christmas/New Year period so keep an eye on the TIPEC NW web pages. Ideas are also invited for club activities during 2014. Thanks for reading, and thanks to the NW members for making our region such a success!

December 2nd (Monday) Club Night at The Boatyard with quiz.

Early Christmas presents to be had.

December 21st (Saturday) Christmas Party at Inn on The Prom St Annes.

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Fording a stream on the White Scar Hill drive

Spotted at Jasmine on their open morning

On the run to Bala and North Wales

Cheshire & Staffs region members’ cars at Bala Lake in North Wales

Cheshire & Staffs RO Steve Taylor 07774 912 069 (mobile) steve.taylor@maquet.co.uk ARO Dave Watson 07889 804 598 (mobile) watson_david@btinternet.com Comms Dave Mercer davidmercer1972@o2.co.uk Meetings are held third Tuesday of every month 8pm at The Whipping Stocks, Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford, WA16 9EX. Following the success of our run out into North Wales back in August, Gary Ince organised a follow up trip from Pantymwyn down to Bala Lake and back. There was an excellent turnout with 9 Porsches (seven 911s, a 944 and 928) and the weather was very kind.

The pace of the run was a little more sedate than the previous outing but all enjoyed the trip.

We stopped at a café by the Lake for lunch and took the scenic route back. Unfortunately Trevor succumbed to ignition coil gremlins on the way back, but glad you and your 928 got home safely in the end.

Thanks go to Gary for sorting out the arrangements, and for catering at the Pub. Early in October we received an unusual request from the Co-Op Funeral Service. Flynn Morrissey, an 11 year old boy, had been killed in a road traffic accident on the Alderley Edge bypass, and being mad about cars, his family wanted a parade of vehicles in his funeral cortege. In the end, three of us managed it out in our Porsches, and we joined a cavalcade that included a Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 458 (from Stratstones) and various classic cars. It was a sad but somehow gratifying affair as the snake of cars accompanied the funeral cortege from Wilmslow to Altrincham Crematorium under Police escort. I am

glad that we managed to assist as a club, and I would like to pass on the thanks from the Co-Op and the family to those that participated.

The October Club night had a guest speaker slot in the form of Mark Voights, who came along to share his knowledge on the intricacies of sports and classic car gearboxes. Thank you too Mark for presenting and for bringing along all your gearbox kit for us to inspect.

Originally we planned on a quiz night at the October meeting, however having Mark along displaced this to our November meeting.

For those following my plans to restore my recently imported Porsche 914, progress has been slow – work commitments got in the way. I would however just like to acknowledge the assistance of Russ Cameron, a fellow TIPEC enthusiast, who this past month fitted my replacement windscreen. Top job!

It also highlights the benefit of factory Porsche parts.

The fit and finish was significantly better than the cracked screen that came out of the car. I ordered it through Porsche Centre Wilmslow and it was delivered direct from the factory a few days later – all for only £40 more than an aftermarket equivalent.

Next jobs on the list are a brake rebuild and fuel line replacement. Then it is just some wiring to get it ready for an MoT and UK registration plates ... that’s the theory.

In response to comments raised on the forum about our proposed Le Mans Classic trip next summer, I just wanted to clarify that it in no way tries to surplant the arrangements being made by the club at a National level. Our trip is the very same trip that I have organised directly with the ACO for the last four Le Mans Classic events. It is the economy tour packaged with a basic but comfortable hotel to keep costs manageable and to try and encourage as many from our region to participate. If you want a touch of luxury, then do get in touch with Club Office who can advise on the package arranged through a tour operator on behalf of the club. As I write this, ferry

New 914 windscreen from an official Porsche Centre

operators have now released tickets for various routes, so we will be making plans accordingly during November. The ACO are also due to release race tickets towards the end of November.

The Events Committee for the region will be meeting up pre-Christmas to sort out a calendar of activities for first half of next year. If you have any suggestions for runs out, facilities to visit or guest speakers, please do get in touch and share your thoughts.

I received an email from John Ward, a fellow Porsche enthusiast who is now working for a motor factors. He has offered TIPEC members up to 15% off aftermarket parts (anything from a light bulb upwards) that you might usually source from the likes of GSF or Euro Car Parts. If you have a need, you might wish to drop him a line on johnward1@btinternet.com.

Finally, please endeavour to arrive from 7:30pm onwards at the December meeting, to enable Kevin and his team to efficiently organise Christmas meals.

If you don’t manage to make it along, please accept our Season’s Greetings and we hope to see you in the new year.

December 17th (Tuesday) Club night at the Whipping Stocks from 8pm.

Christmas Meal and get-together.

January 21st (Tuesday) Club night at the Whipping Stocks from 8pm.

February 18th (Tuesday) Club night at the Whipping Stocks from 8pm.

Guest speaker to be confirmed.

March 18th (Tuesday) Club night at the Whipping Stocks from 8pm.

April 22nd (Tuesday) Club night at the Whipping Stocks from 8pm.

Car Detailing Demonstration.

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South Yorkshire & North Notts.

of us ventured out the Northumberland for a long weekend. Plenty of great drives out and plenty of great food and drink. We stayed at ‘The Hoggs Head’ which is highly recommended. A superb Weekend!

RO Dave Warren 07952 065 543 (mobile) dave.warren1401gmail.com ARO Dean Lancashire 07860 198 627 (mobile) dean@tachart.com

November Meeting as usual, at which we discussed the RO/ARO nominations and the region’s future, in which the members present wanted the region to carry on as we are at the moment, but we are going to request that the regional members organise more dates out etc. On 9th November, still to come as I write this, Dean has organised a meal out at China Rose, Bawtry. There is a lot of interest so should be a great night.

Meetings are held first Sunday of every month 5–5:30pm (meeting proper begins 7pm) at Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Barnby Moor, Retford, Notts, DN22 8QS September We had our annual Pride of Ownership show for the region. Not a great turnout, sadly, but the members who came out did a fab job of polishing. It was a hard choice for us all to judge the cars, with the results being very close throughout. However, a clear winner and a great choice too, was Andy & Val Lenton with their excellent, dazzling, 911 930 Cab. Well done, well deserved!

October The annual WOTY was in Alnwick. Expertly organised

by Andy & Val, with assitance from Bob & Nicola. 20+

Looking ahead We still have a couple of things planned towards the end of 2013.

December 1st (Sunday) The December/Christmas meeting on 1st December, which will feature the now annual slideshow featuring some funnies and highlights from the past year(s).

December 14th (Saturday) SYNN region Christmas party at Ye Olde Bell, which is a fabulous setting for Christmas.

January 5th 2014 (Sunday) Monthly meeting at Ye Olde Bell.

Check out our website for details: www.synd.org.uk Pop along to one of our funny, friendly meetings and see what we are about! We have our monthly quiz in which we try to win each other’s junk as prizes too!

All welcome.

Regular emails, meeting notes and website updates will be prominent in 2014, so you have no excuse!

Andy & Val Lenton, SYNN Pride of Ownership winners

All the best to all TIPEC & SYNN members. We hope to see you soon.

East Midlands New RO & ARO wanted urgently!

Regional Co-ordinator Graham Waller graham.waller@wfhowes.co.uk Meetings are held third Tuesday of every month 7pm for food (meeting proper begins 8:00pm) at The Field Head Hotel, Markfield Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9PS.

Central tipeccentral@outlook.com Joint RO Lindsay Brown 07768 442 050 (mobile) Joint RO Steve Jones 07775 581 044 (mobile) Joint RO Stuart Wakeman 07912 620 181 (mobile) Meetings are held second Monday of every month 7:30pm onwards at The Bull’s Head, Birmingham Rd, Shenstone, Litchfield WS14 0JR. www.vintageinn.co.uk/thebullsheadshenstone Well believe it or not that’s another year in, our first as Joint ROs. Hopefully our events have catered for most members tastes, and hopefully next year will be even better.

Our change of venue to The Bull’s Head seems to have been a success with upwards of 15 attendees every month. In my opinion the ‘Show and Shine’ was the highlight of the monthly meets and will hopefully be repeated next year, weather permitting !

Many of the summer events were blessed with sunshine this year, I know this is unusual but it did make these events well attended, thank you to all those that came along.

Central region at the Prescott Hill Climb

South Yorkshire & North Notts members’ Porsches on the Weekend of the Year

Central members’ Porsches

We only have two events left this year, the first of these is the Classic and Sportscar show at the NEC which will have been and gone by the time you read this, so a big thank you to Paul Bird for organising the stand at this major show. The second is the Christmas Meal, the first at The Bull’s Head. Hopefully they will do us proud.

It just leaves me to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us by turning up to a club night or any event during the last 12 months, and may I be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2014, see you all next year! Regards, Lindsay.

December 9th (Monday) Christmas Meal at The Bull’s Head.

South Central RO Pete Garrett 07804 030 695 (mobile) garrett-peter@sky.com

To all the SC members, if you know of an event for 2014 please let me know. Next year we are looking at events/visits on car maintenance, cleaning products and ways to get the most out of your Porsche.

I would like to say thank you to all our SC members and ‘Mike’ for the support over 2013 and to Mark, Nick & Pierre for their event input this year. Happy Christmas and a great 2014 to you all and your family.

Anglia & North Essex RO wanted ARO Colin Clarke colin.r.clarke@live.co.uk 01284 706 247 Meetings are held fourth Tuesday of each month from 7pm at The Bunbury Arms, Ixworth Road, Great Barton, Suffolk IP31 2NX. www.nextnorth.com/bunbury/findus.htm

Meetings are held from 9:45 am on the first Sunday of every month at The Red Lion, Evenley, Nr Brackley, Northants NN13 5SH

Where has this year gone ...?

First thing is the SC club meetings are now the 1st Sunday morning of each month, this is until the clocks change in March.

Not long after our annual gathering at Helmingham Hall in August, Izzy (Ian) Jones and his band of happy camping mates took off to ( the then sunny) Germany, to the Oldtimer GP at the Nurburgring, taking his ‘Green Hell’ 930, and the 965 pictured.

Well 2013 went quickly, to be honest not a lot happened due to all sort of factors: people keeping their fuel costs down, not committing due to the bad weather back in 2012 and having busy work and family lives.

2013 had some great events though and the weather to go with it. The year kicked off with a curry night which the usual mob had a great meal while talking about the year ahead, unfortunately not all the plans worked out!

Ian, a keen track-day man (shown beside the Porsche racing machine-not his I might add!) intended to visit the Zolder and Spa circuits en route to the Oldtimer GP, however heavy traffic and delays meant going straight to the Nurburgring.

911s on display at Haigh Hall

being closed due to an oil spillage ... at least they managed a drive around the Spa ‘old circuit’ on their trip home.

We have a ten pin bowling evening planned for Tuesday 19th November at Bury Bowl, starting at 7:15pm ... Please contact Colin on 01284 706247 if you haven't already confirmed your attendance.

Yvonne King our Treasurer, is again kindly arranging this years Christmas lunch, to be held on Sunday 15th December at the Priory Hotel BSE. (meet at 1pm) ... Please contact Yvonne to book your seats.

Thanks again to John Briggs for our local monthly newsletters ... don’t forget to ensure he has your email address so that you receive your informative and rather light hearted copy!

Next club meeting is on Tuesday 26th November at The Bunbury Arms.

The weekend provided some excellent classic racing, but as Monday morning arrived, their own trackday hopes were dashed by heavy rain and the circuit

Next on the list was a trip to the Center Gravity to check out the ins and outs of getting your rear wheels properly following the front ones. A great day out and a warm welcome from the team, located at Atherstone CV9 2GA. I highly recommend a visit.

The summer saw the Kimbolton County Fayre & Car Show. Like the previous meetings, this had a great turnout and with the SC club gazebo getting a dusting off it made for a lazy afternoon of chat, banter and just generally picking on Pierre (fancy leaving your car halfway and getting a lift).

Kop Hill Climb was attend this year by a handful of members who reported back what a great event it was, which is growing in size each year. From this it will be on the main event list for 2014 which we will be looking to pitch up with the club stand.

Shortly after was the Classic Piston and Props show at Sywell. Due to an incorrect weather forecast and the advance booking fee this was only attend by one member! Hats off to Steve as the weather turned out to be perfect and again we will look at going as a club next year.

911s on display at Haigh Hall

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North London, South East London Herts & South Essex & North Kent RO Vince Dallimore 07798 630 649 (mobile) NLHSE@tipec.net ARO Peter Musk 07734 769 953 (mobile) NLHSE@tipec.net 928 at The Goat

928 at The Goat

928 at The Goat

996 GT3RS at The Goat

993 at The Goat

Informal meetings are held twice monthly: First Sunday of every month from 10:30am at The Goat Inn, Vicarage Causeway, Hertford Heath, Herts SG13 7RT and last Monday of the month from 18:00pm at Ace Café London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD. Our most recent visits to the Goat at Hertford Heath, in October and November, were blessed with dry weather but a chill was evidence of winter approaching. Both were well attended by club members with the usual mix of classics and customs. In November our TIPEC contingent were joined by some prospective new members, Rafe, Steve & Tony, all driving 928s and all great examples. We seem to have quite a few 928s in the region, so the opportunity exists to build on club interest with some 928-themed meetings. Photos from the Goat provided by Rafe who obviously has a talent! Among the visiting cars was a Lamborghini Miura with only one owner since new, over 40 years old and in great fettle after a body and engine rebuild.

Still on the 928 theme, the annual meeting at the Barley Mow in Tilford on 5th October saw an incredible 52 cars on the day. Some cars were on sale. It’s good to see the enthusiasm for all types of the model seems to get stronger as the cars defy the years, still looking amazing in modern car company. Did I mention I drive a 928S4? I’m pleased to say that my car was back on the road for the meeting, following a top end rebuild to resolve my blown head gasket, ouch! Peter Rowe at Porsche Mid Sussex oversaw the work which was done with the engine in-car. More on this project in due course. The 928 meeting at the Merry Miller, Cothill Oxon, is diaried for the 30th November. Fingers crossed for good weather and a big turnout on the Saturday and on the 1st which will be our last meeting at the Goat in 2013. Where did the year go?

With the car running well I finally got to take a birthday treat from Helen, a Porsche driving experience at the Silverstone centre. The day was targeted at pre-’89 cars, so my ’87 crept in. It was my second time on the ice hill and kick plate and I have to say I was more adventurous second time around with encouragement from the instructors. Peter Musk joined me as a passenger, he’d recently been to the centre in his Boxster S and his input from the co-pilot’s seat was great, getting me to the kick plate at the optimum speed for a spin!

Finally our friends in Anglia region have been kind enough to invite our region members to three events; The Anglia Christmas dinner, Ten pin Bowling and a charity race event at Snetterton on 17th November: www.st-racing.com/charity-race-day.htm ... Please contact Peter or me if you’d like to participate in any of these events. Best wishes for the festive season and 2014!

RO Jim Hearnden 01634 869 658 07930 353 232 (mobile) tr7v8@phaetonconsulting.co.uk ARO Paul Greer 07799 412 870 (mobile) prgreer@blueyonder.co.uk Meetings are held first Friday of every month 7:30pm at The Harrow, Maidstone Road, Hadlow TN11 0HP. Tel 01732 850 386 (Google: http://g.co/maps/x7hck) The new location is pretty easy to get to, it is about 15–20 minutes from J4 M20 and has a massive car park as well as being large inside and the landlady has given us our own area. This one is a couple of miles closer to the motorway so even easier to get to.

Partners are more than welcome and it is not all car chat. The venue does great, reasonably priced food so if you do not want to cook, you can have a meal before the meeting starts. More and more members are doing that now.

We now have 60 people on the SELNK list and a lot of these Paul & I have never met. It would be great to see some of you in the forthcoming few months.

I have two or three members that I don’t have e-mail addresses for. If you have an email address and do not see mails from me, then please send me a mail to tr7v8@phaetonconsulting.co.uk and I’ll add you to the list. That also applies to people in adjacent areas who would like a copy of our calendar. Please also ensure that you update address, car and email details when you renew.

October club meeting Pretty good turnout, we are certainly gaining members. I think we average two new members a month at our meetings. First meeting postGaydon and Porsche Passes & Palaces. It appears that everyone had enjoyed Gaydon, including the Saturday party which had a good turn out from the SELNK group. A lot of discussion on my Boxster ‘issues’ whilst away on the European tour, which my bank manager is still reeling from. And an element of good natured ribbing.

Open Day at OPC Tonbridge I must admit I was unsure whether there would be enough people interested in doing this, our second open day at Tonbridge. As it was, after a slow start, we ended up filling all the spaces, in fact an interloper in a older 911 turned up and managed to get fitted in as well. Everyone came away knowing more about their car than when they had arrived. I know Lawrence D. was highly impressed with what one of the techs found on his car. I took Martin Jackson’s Peppermint Peril and he’d reported a coolant leak.

This hadn’t left a puddle on the garage floor at his home but with the car warm and on the ramp, the leak was obvious. A hose had deteriorated from oil contamination and was dripping pretty steadily.

One item that is available from OPCs is a very nice desk tear off pad of around A3 size. It has around 30

Sean surprised by the Bob Hearnded trophy from Jim

sheets and there are five drawings of various Porsche models repeated through the pad. The drawings are worthy of framing. Cost is a bargain £15.

November club meeting Pretty good turnout, yet another new member with a very pretty 944 Cab in an unusual gold colour.

Welcome Erdal I hope we see you at more meetings in the future. Final numbers went into the Harrow for Christmas dinner, we’ll have 24 there which is an excellent turnout. I could probably manage a few more so let me know quickly if you want to attend.

Every year we present the Bob Hearnden Trophy which I created for the SELNK group in memory of my late father, who is the reason I have the interest in all things mechanical that I do. This year’s winner was a very surprised Sean Smallman who has worked so tirelessly – not only for TIPEC overall, but also has put so much effort in to making this 20th year such a fantastic one. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sean lost for words but he was here!

There was some discussion with regards to what Paul & I are organising for the 2014 calendar. Some interesting events planned so stay tuned.

December 7th (Saturday) Christmas Dinner Please contact Jim ASAP if you are attending.

June 22nd (Sunday) Simply Porsche Beaulieu; The Southern Porsche Show at The Motor Museum, looking at probably making a weekend of this for SLENK.

Thames Valley Joint RO Jason Gibson 07958 459 725 (mobile) tipec@blueyonder.co.uk Joint RO Paul Mabley flyingpig71@hotmail.com Joint RO Nick Ramsay tipec1@witzendcs.co.uk Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month 7:00pm at The Novello, Bath Rd, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, SL6 3RX.

South East members’ cars up on the lifts at Porsche Centre Mid Sussex

South East RO Derek Flanagan 01342 717 754 07767 254 820 (mobile) derek.flanagan@btconnect.com Meetings are held second Wednesday of every month 8pm at The Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney RH17 5RL, just off the A23, 10 miles south of Crawley.

For those of you who haven’t made it along to a monthly meet yet, we always welcome new members and prospective members. Come and see if you like us, we’re a friendly bunch no matter what model of Porker you own or desire and you will be guaranteed to receive a hearty welcome and make some new friends. You also have the opportunity of winning our own regional lotto with all SE Region members going into the hat each month, but you have to be at the meeting to win if your name is drawn out.

September 28th (Saturday) TIPEC Technical workshop Over a dozen members took their Porsches to Porsche Centre Mid Sussex for a Technical workshop for us again to get our cars up on the ramps to check and hopefully admire the underside of the cars and work with the Porsche technicians to identify any issues or potential problems.

The day started upon our arrival with a BBQ breakfast of eggs and bacon, orange juice and an endless supply of tea and coffee fantastically cooked by Dave ‘Bumper’ Brown.

The guys at Porsche Centre Mid Sussex were so helpful; their experience and knowledge gave us confidence in our cars and the opportunity to fix potential problems before they became a more expensive repair, breakdown or worse.

Jason demonstrating the PDI process

We subsequently received a 25% labour discount on any work booked into their workshop.

After Bumper had closed up the BBQ he gave some demos on orbital polishing and detailing with clay. Whilst this was going on Jason gave us an unexpected but very informative demo of the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) process on a brand new Guards Red Boxster which was quite an eye opener.

In addition to the usual physical actions required, such as removal of the protective components etc to get the new car ready for the customer to take delivery, the car arrives from Stuttgart with everything electronically disabled and only capable of doing 20 mph. The technician connects a laptop the car and links up to Porsche’s mainframe computer in Stuttgart to configure the car for its delivered country and to enable all features, options and functions.

By the time you read this magazine a dozen members will have enjoyed an indoor karting event at Crawley’s unique multi level circuit on Friday 8th November, so I will report the event and results in the next issue of the magazine.

December 11th (Wednesday) South East region club meeting and Christmas dinner at The Bolney Stage

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Wessex RO Pete Blackler 07779 203 278 (mobile) peter_blackler@sky.com Meetings are held third Thursday of every month from 8:15pm at The Bucks Head, Meonstoke, Hampshire SO32 3NA. www.thebuckshead.co.uk The Bucks Head is just off the A32. Meonstoke lies just North of Fareham, only 15 mins from the M3.

Southern RO Andy Fenwick 07767 201 220 andy.fenwick@tipec.net ARO Jim Tarrant 0120 260 1886 jim.tarrant@hotblack944.fsnet.co.uk Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm at The Angel, 188 Ringwood Rd, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AP Please visit our website at www.tipec.net/region_southern.php as we are continuously updating our events page. Members will also receive email notifications of upcoming items.

South West & South Wales RO Sue Simmons 07530 312 700 (mobile) sue.simmons1@gmail.com ARO Mick Simmons 07793 905 918 (mobile) mjs019@gmail.com

Its also so lovely that lots of wives and girlfriends come along – it’s such a sociable group and not just about cars! Having a comfortable private room in the pub right next to the bar gives us opportunities to do more than just stand and chat and at our February meeting we will be incorporating a Quiz Hour courtesy of Rob Lovell (along the lines of Quiz Nights). The Plough has a great value and fairly extensive menu so it’s a chance to turn up early and have your tea before the meeting – this worked very smoothly first time with around 20 of us sampling the fare. Thanks to Dave the landlord and Emma and the rest of the staff for such a warm welcome and excellent service!

I was delighted to be able to welcome Lee Price from Brin Jones Specialist Body Repair Centre along to the November meeting and off the back of our great relationship with Sean and the team at Porsche Bristol we now have a great regional deal with Brin Jones too. You can contact Lee direct or go through Sean at Porsche Bristol but remember you will need your membership number/card to get the discounts available.

Looking ahead to our Christmas Lunch on Dec 15th I launched our Charity Raffle in aid of Charlton Farm Children’s Hospice near Bristol. The response was amazing on two fronts – firstly the generosity of our friends at Porsche Bristol, Brin Jones, Ferret Reprographics and others in pledging real quality prizes, and secondly the enthusiasm of everyone to buy tickets and win the prizes! Sean and I have set ourselves a target and in the next edition I will announce the total raised for the Children’s Hospice by our region.

Mick, Pete & Dave were still buzzing from their day at The Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone where courtesy of Porsche Bristol they, along with a non-Porsche friend (soon to be a Porsche owner I think), Declan, took part in the Panamera Power of Four Competition which included all manner of driving challenges in all manner of gorgeous Porsches. Once

At December’s meeting Nick and Martin from Porsche Cardiff are coming along to put an equally generous deal together for those members ‘over the bridge’.

I am looking forward to having regional benefits that will boost our South Wales membership and Brian, Sarah and Martin are going to help spearhead this.

That will include a definite presence at Tredegar House next year, so watch this space!

December 15th (Sunday) TIPEC Bristol Xmas Lunch, Alveston House Hotel Names and numbers being taken now!

January 7th (Tuesday) Monthly meeting at The Plough 7:45pm (or earlier for food) February 4th (Tuesday) Monthly Meeting at The Plough 7:45pm (earlier for food) with Quiz Hour (from 8:30–9:30pm) June 22nd (Sunday) Beaulieu ‘Simply Porsche’ Show (TIPEC & Beaulieu partnership show) July 3rd–7th (Thursday–Monday) Le Mans Classic (contact is Tony Healey: tony.healey@paranor.co.uk) July 18th (Friday) Poole – Porsche On The Quay September 21st (Sunday) Tredegar House Vintage Car Rally for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research October 3rd–6th (Friday–Monday) World War I Centenary Car Rally in Flanders If you are interested in any of the above please email Sue on sue.simmons@tipec.net to provisionally book a place with no obligation – just so I have rough ideas of interest levels.

Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month 7:45pm at The Plough, Piling, Nr Bristol BS35 4JJ.

Finally I just want to say a massive ‘thank you’ to every one of my members and all my other friends around TIPEC for a wonderful 2013. I am really looking forward to a 2014 of outings with friends old and new.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Well we may be moving through Autumn into Winter but I am delighted that the enthusiasm to get involved in club activities and drive the Porsches doesn’t seem to have been dampened by darker nights or colder temperatures.

TIPEC South West & South Wales has a new home for monthly meetings, and our first night at The Plough at Pilning was a huge success with around 40 people.

again – thanks to Sean and Andrew at Porsche Bristol for putting us forward. They even loaned them a Panamera to go there in!

Mick, Pete, Dave & Declan at The Power Of Four event

Any comments or questions welcome – sue.simmons1@gmail.com or call on 07530 312 700.

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Meetings are held third Sunday of every month 12:00–2:30pm at The Winds of Change, South Petherwin, Near Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LP.

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If you look to the bottom-left of the homepage, you will find a link to TIPEC’s online discussion forum. This is the place to trade banter with fellow club members on a day-to-day basis, ask questions and share knowledge, up and down the UK (and worldwide!)

Forum: Praise or grumble; Top service from Mark at JMG hotblack944: I just rowed(!) to JMG and Mark and the lads dug me out a replacement seat switch from their Alladin’s cave – thanks chaps! Top service as usual. I also had a good chat with another 944 owner from Bristol – hi James! sam: Is it a bit damp down there then Jim? hotblack944: Wipers were on speed 3!

feeling a lot better after its mini-holiday at JMG. Its new feeling, tight and snappy driveline was itching to show its presence, but the soggy road surface kept that at bay!

I agree with your post topic Jim – service and attention to detail at JMG was, as always, perfect! Jon and Mark – thank you for putting up with my consistent pestering, for doing a great job with the car and for your advice on the few additional bits we talked about today. The numerous offerings of tea and coffee were also a welcomed feature on a cold day like today! I’m a happy chappy!

Forum: Introductions; London 996 GT3 kingroon: Hello all. I joined the Porsche Owner World last week and this forum today.

Purchased a 2004 996.2 GT3 Comfort Spec that I am using as a daily driver, and loving it! Needs a bit of work as I am reverting it to Factory Spec ie. removing satnav & iPod peripherals, wheels back to original silver, etc.

Previous cars are: 1964 VW Type 1, 1969 Porsche 912, 2007 VW Golf R32.

Look forward to both gleaning sage advice and contributing when possible!

sam: Hmmm, slight precipitation here also! jmgarage: No problem Jim, there is a pair of headlight lids with your name on them in the Aladins cave somewhere too. If I had known, I would have got Mark to hand them over to you as well! hotblack944: Hi Jon, sorry I didn’t get a chance to speak to you today. I remembered about the lids when I was halfway home. bakerloid: Hi Jim. Great meeting you and sharing some obsessive 944 banter! I see your name around here on the forum, so it was nice to put a face to that name.

Our discussions about having two Porkas as a ‘daily driver’ solution have certainly got me thinking …

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30/6/08 16:49 Page 1 It was indeed a bit of a swamp out on the roads today, which is a shame as my car is

moeman79: Saw your car in there when I was in last week bakerloid. Looking smart.

And I can echo the praise for JMG and the numerous offers of tea and coffee. jmgarage: Thanks chaps, and it is never a problem! Good to hear the car is getting back into your good books Bakerloid.

WazzerM: They never seem to have any chocolate Hobnobs though! jmgarage: That will be addressed in the new customer waiting area.

Tallguy: And back issues of All Torque to read whilst waiting? jmgarage: Always a surplus supply of AllTorque, Total 911, P911 World, Porsche Post, GT Purely hanging around!

tr7v8: Matt looks great! Also hi and welcome.

Whereabouts in London are you? The South East London & North Kent TIPEC group meet at Hadlow, nr Tonbridge, Kent You’re more than welcome to come. The North London group would be another option for you. paulmabley: Very nice, welcome! kingroon: I have sourced a Becker CDR23 HeadUnit. Whilst that is being installed, I am having the iPod and hands-free wiring removed and also the speed camera/radar sensors. Not sure if these are illegal and don’t much care either way. They look ugly and definitely wouldn’t help my case should an Officer of the Law wish to discuss my driving style… Drove my GT3 to Analogue Automotive this morning, at 05:22 hours … Could not resist the windows down, 70 in third, roar through the Hindhead Tunnel!

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