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Voice of the Vancouver Island Region - Porsche Club of America

Volume 21 Issue 3 March 2018

In This Issue Competition Meeting Report, Spring Thaw Rally, Track Talk, Das Renn Treffen, More VIR Jackets

REGULARS 3 VIR PCA Executive 4 Executive Comment

FEATURES Up-Island Valentine’s 11 Competition Mtg Report 13

8 Cars And Coffee

2017 Spring Thaw Rally 16

33 Caption Contest

Black Rock 2018 19

34 Discounts & Forums

Track Talk 22

35 Around The Bend

Das Renn Treffen 2018 25

37 Club Classifieds

VIR Jackets 28

38 Goodie Store

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John McGurran President president@virpca.org

Dave Nickel Director—Website webms@virpca.org

James Renfrew Vice President vicepresident@virpca.org

Wendy Woodley Director—North Island upisland@virpca.org

Michael Holan Secretary secretary@virpca.org

Dean Aikenhead Director—Mid Island midisland@virpca.org

Tim Evans Treasurer treasurer@virpca.org

Didier Moinier Director—South Island southisland@virpca.org

Garth Webber Atkins Director—Membership membership@virpca.org

Steve Fairbrother Director—Newsletter newsletter@virpca.org

Martin Mansfield Past President pastpresident@virpca.org

Tyson Johnson Competition & Driver Education Chair competition@virpca.org

Mark Prusynski PCA Zone 6 Representative mlprusy@gmail.com PORSCHER — MARCH 2018

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had the privilege of representing Vancouver Island at a meeting of Canadian PCA Region presidents hosted by Porsche Canada Limited (PCL) and organized by Kathrin Menge, Customer Relations Manager, at their Toronto office on Friday February 23rd.

sites. All agreed on the importance of developing and sustaining a good working relationship our local Porsche dealerships. I believe we have done a good job of this over the years and we are developing a relationship with the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit. The PCL website has a link to “Porsche Clubs;” it is being updated and when complete will provide anPCA Executive Director Vu Nguyen, Porsche North other way for potential members to connect the PCA America Staffer Mark Harston, PCL staff and Region regions across Canada. presidents discussed ways and means we can work to our mutual benefit and improve the club experience There was unanimous agreement of the importance for our members, their customers. of having a clear line of communication between the Board and the membership and that such communiThe event began with a highly informative tour of the cation is timely, informative and consistent.

Porsche Exhibit at the Canadian International Auto Show guided by Jonathan Thomson, PCL’s Marketing Vu Nguyen acknowledged that not all PCA Zone webPlanning and Product Manager. This included the very sites are up to date and that the remedy is for volunspecial exhibit “70 Years of Porsche.” At the show, teers in the regions to make the necessary changes.

Porsche premiered new iterations of its 718 Boxster Our Zone 6 website (http://zone6-pca.org/ ) is a case and 718 Cayman. Also new are the charming 911T in point and this will be among the topics discussed at and, at the other end of the 911 spectrum, the 911 the next meeting of Zone 6 Presidents.

Turbo S Excusive Series where pricing starts at $293,000.

This meeting provided the opportunity to understand how other regions communicate with their members PCL Marketing Director Margareta Mahlstedt inand register for events. I was surprised at the diversiformed us that Canada is the 5th largest subsidiary of ty. That said, we are definitely on the right track using PAG, globally. Three new dealerships were added MotorsportReg and PCA’s emailer program. Another across Canada in 2017 and another will come to the difference: the larger regions include trained and cerVancouver area this year. Last year 8,249 Porsches tified HPDE instructors and, of course, they have race were sold in Canada of which about 75% have four track facilities within their borders and we do not. doors (Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera). To date, Porsche Canada has experienced 70 consecutive months By way of an overview, Canadian regions varied in of increase in sales. size from 2,853 (Upper Canada) to 49 in Livingth Skies Prairies (Saskatoon). Vancouver Island is the 4 largIn light of this, the Regions can expect to see a gen- est. Note that these numbers reflect primary memeral increase in membership and “four door mem- bers and signify the number of Porsche families that bers,” in particular. As a consequence activities and make up our Region. As you can see from the chart, events will reflect the interests of this emerging Canadian Regions make up about 7% of all PCA memgroup. Our 2018 membership survey will guide us in bership. event planning and a report on the survey will be published in the April Porscher.

Finally, thank you to Porsche Canada for arranging this meeting and underwriting part of the cost of We learned that PCL will start to send its in-house attending. This is the first time all Canadian region newsletter (Carrera) to PCA Regions in 2018; they are presidents have had the opportunity to compare informed of our events via our newsletters and web- notes on how they operate, how they work with deal-

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erships and local sponsors and how they might improve for the benefit of members. It was time well spent. It was time well spent and members will be the beneficiaries.

PCA Regions in Canada and Primary Members January 1, 2018 Region Geography Members

Zone 1 1 6 6 14 14 1 10 6 14

Upper Canada Rennsport Canada West Vancouver Island Wild Rose Polar Acadia Red River B.C. Interior Living Skies Prairies All Regions

Ontario Quebec, SE Ontario Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver Island, B.C. Calgary, Southern Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Atlantic Provinces Winnipeg, Manitoba B.C. Interior Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2,853 941 654 305 292 225 174 161 109 49 5,763

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

John McGurran President

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his month I have been configuring the (new to VIRPCA) MotorsportReg.com registration system and along with Dan Bourlet, Brad Blaney and the other members of the Black Rock Committee, tested it and after some tweaking, it went ‘live’ on time and has been declared a great success due to the large reduction in work required by us processing the payments and invoices etc. There will be additional benefits from the many reports available to us which will allow the organisers more time to spend on attendees.

If you have not yet registered, please do so as we have not had registrations for the Instructors nor Porsche Victoria yet (and we know they are coming!), so get in quick. We realise some people are spending their dollars this year maybe on PCA Treffen in Banff or similar trips, but you cannot beat the community & dollar value of Black Rock and the fun everyone has there. Register now at http://msreg.com/blackrock2018 I personally want to thank Peter Reid of werksshop.com for the cover photo and DRT article this month:@p_reid (Instagram) for Werks werksshop.com. Check out his Blog there too.

Steve Fairbrother Newsletter Director PORSCHER — MARCH 2018

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Membership News Region Summary at end of January 2018 Vancouver Island Region has 506 members. We have 308 primary members, and 198 affiliate members.

New Members in January We had several new members join in January. Porsches for Christmas, perhaps? Please extend a warm welcome to:

Member Mick Bryson Richard Chesson Richard Deluca David Keller Mark Parry Harry Taylor Glenn Waddingham

Location Victoria Victoria Comox Qualicum Beach Nanaimo Jasper Victoria

Vehicle 2012 Cayman 2014 Cayman S 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2018 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 2015 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 1979 924 2002 911 Turbo

Other membership activity: Renewals: 9 Non renewals: 4 Anniversaries in January - Congratulations!

25 years: Ernie and Yvonne Kowal 5 years: Barry Chan, Peter Moss One Year: Blair Martin, David Bramley, Heinie Coetze, Morgan Hughes, Shawn Adye, Rowland Atkins, Coral Grant, Wendy Booyens

Garth Webber Atkins Membership Director

PCA Test Drive Do you know someone with Porsche ownership intentions or aspirations? Tell them about the PCA Test Drive program. For US $40 they get 6 months access to PANORAMA and defined access to browse the online PCA Mart to find their Porsche.

Contact membership@virpca.org for details.

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There is always a Cars & Coffee meeting near you at weekends! Pop in, meet old friends and make plenty of new ones. You never know, VIR may even pay for your coffee occasionally too!

Up-Island Mid-Island South Island

2nd Saturdays, 10am—Noon, Crown Isle Plaza, 444 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay Sundays 10am, Country Grocer, 1800 Dufferin Cr, Nanaimo BUT 1st Sunday of the month, meet at Serious Coffee, 1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville Sundays 9am, Eagle Creek Village, 29 Helmcken Rd, Victoria

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p Island's usual 2nd Saturday of the month, Feb. 10 Cars & Coffee was a special, early celebration of Valentine’s Day. We met at the Old House Hotel & Spa, for coffee and “in house” baked cookies, where we were joined by Vanessa Metcalf, Sales Manager who gave us a tour of one of their one bedroom condo suites, with full kitchen, fireplace, and balcony with a beautiful view of the Courtenay River. They are a Pet Friendly” hotel. We were only able to see one room, as they had a full house the night before. We visited their year round, heated outside pool, and hot tub, which also has a beautiful view of the river. We had a brief view of their OhSpa, as it was very busy with customers, both men and women, we were unable to see one of their many rooms.

The Old House Hotel & Spa generously gave us a Gift Certificate for “1 night, for 2 in a 1 bedroom”, won by Steven & Karen Jeffery, Comox and a “$50. Gift Certificate OhSpa”to won by Duane and Laurie Lawrenuk, Qualicum Beach. We then proceeded outside, for the usual Porsche picture taking. Followed by a well received brunch/lunch at Locals Restaurant, next door. We had 14 members in attendance, Mike Bishton (Parksville), Edith Skiber (Deep Bay), Liz & Henry Ellis, Lorrie & Chuck Romain (Comox), and a brand new member from Comox, Richard DeLuca, who just purchased his 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet, from Porsche Victoria.

I had gathered together some more goodies for draw prizes. Mike and Richard won the hard cover book, “ORIGINALE 01\News and products from Porsche Classic”, Edith a bottle of red wine, and Lorrie & Henry each won a genuine German beer stein. All the ladies received a Purdys chocolate heart. A happy noise level with coffee and cookies, followed by lunch, a good time was had by all, under beautiful sunny skies, not snow, as predicted. Thank you to Vanessa for your two draw prizes and taking the pictures.

Wendy Woodley Up Island Director with fellow Snow Host Sally and a Mt. Washington “Elvis”!

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he VIRPCA Competition and HPDE informational meeting was held on February 4th in the Eagle Creek Village Quality Foods’ boardroom. 16 members (Lorne Andras, Julie Bailey, Brad Blaney, Tim Evans, Steve Fairbrother, Michael Holan, Klaus Kreye, Ross MacDonald, Phil MacIntyre, Barry McCallan, John McGurran, Didier Moinier, Jim Russell, Roy Thomas, Don Gosse, Garth Webber Atkins and 1 guest (Richard Walton) attended the meeting.

Our club president, John McGurran, noted that VIRPCA autocross has declined due to lack of safe / affordable local venues and some disinterest among members who do not want to risk damage to their cars. Conrad Peden has retired from the Competition position and the club had been looking for someone to fill this position. Tyson Johnson has come forward and has become the Competition Chair. We currently have the Black Rock event in May and the autocross at Western Speedway in October.

Lorne Andras noted that there are several venues on the mainland that members could use. Mission Raceway offers 2 driver training sessions and Area 27 is another good venue. Julie Bailey noted that Assembly Wharf in Nanaimo is used by the Corvette Club for autocross 4 times a year. Usually it is the same 30 people, including Porsche owners, that attend these events. The MG club is also open to other makes and offers autocross training the day before their events, which are held at Western Speedway. John will connect with the Corvette Club to ensure VIRPCA members are invited when space is available.

However, the Assembly Wharf is not a permanent location. Roy Thomas suggested that area sports car clubs work together to find a semi-permanent home for autocross and suggested that VIMC may be a host. John will follow up on that.

Tyson’s 3 part program is a way to rekindle interest and participation by offering very novice friendly events.

Klaus Kreye has had a lot of rally experience and shared it with the group. (He will be competing in the Thunderbird Rally on the Family day weekend.) He described four kinds of rally: Closed Course, Classic, TSD (Time, Speed, Distance) and ‘Gimmick’. The last 2 would be great for beginners and even though they are conducted at, or below speed limits, the driver and navigator get really engaged in the driving experience. Klaus is willing to share his knowledge. Garth Webber Atkins noted that this could be a good social experience and may be a good way to involve the Cayenne and Macan owners. This may also be a way to engage families. The events could include meals, as another way to socialize. In most cases cars are not at risk of damage. Richard Walton says his firm is involved with renewing Vancouver Island Rally Association. Much interest was expressed in the possibility of rally events and John will follow up with Klaus to see if he would take a leadership role for the club as Chair (like Tyson).

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him to express interest. MotorsportReg will be used for registration purposes as there will be some costs to drivers for the autocross stage.

Michael Holan Secretary

Klaus Kreye’s (left in picture) 944 rally car outside Quality Foods where the Competition Meeting was held on Feb 4th

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ntries for this event (Classic Car Rally) opened sometime early January. I got my entry off express post on day 2, but that was too late!!! All 80 spots had been taken. So I was number 16 on the waiting list for the next 4 months. Nevertheless I continued prepping the car.

Two weeks before the event the call came in: There was a cancellation – we were in.

route near Ashcroft for the run into Kamloops. The little 356 ran great and the new shocks really paid off.

Comfortable cruising around 100 km/h and enough extra to overtake. The cars all parked together behind the hotel and I took some panning shots with the iPhone.

The range of cars was quite amazing. You can see my cream/ivory coloured 356 near the middle of the pic So last Thursday afternoon my navigator Peter and below (on next page—Editor) myself pointed the little 356 towards Nanaimo.

In the morning the weather was funny - The after- Saturday morning meant more detours. HWY 8 was noon turned warm and sunny, the evening was mild - closed so we ran south to Merritt before detouring to Then things turned wild!

Ashcroft and continuing from there. Passing though Cache Creek we were stopped at a traffic light when the premier of BC crossed in front of us on an inspection of the flooded areas. Later in the afternoon we would see LOTS more water everywhere. Somewhere near Clinton we were stumped by the route book and stopped for lunch. Others had the same issue and we soon found out where the reference was wrong. Then the photographer Andrew came in and announced more route changes…due to flooding of roads.

In Nanaimo we caught the ferry to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) and could see dark clouds and lightning off to the east. We got to Squamish in the dry and the first drops came down as I put the car into the garage. Overnight it came down hard, with avalanches, mudslides and flooding.

Just after our fuel stop in Clinton the car hiccupped but continued running (bad fuel?). The only issue was a high idle that plagued us the rest of the weekend.

Our route took us north for a visit to “the Chasm” (a gorge created from melting glacial waters eroding a lava plateau over a 10 million year span called the Chilcotin Group. The walls of the Chasm contain tons of red, brown yellow, and purple and are an average of 300 metres in height. The Chasm is approximately 600 metres wide and 8 km long) and a loop around Green Lake before heading back south towards Kamloops. Here the organisers had set up a large sign next to the highway and pulled us all off… to give us more directions/detours to find a passable route to Vernon and our second overnight at Kelowna.

Friday morning dawned with the planned route north being closed. So we had to detour – the story of the weekend! A total of 95 cars had been accepted with the oldest being a 1937 Rolls and a 1938 MG… an open MG! Our route then took us back down to Van- That evening I did some work on the ignition, but the couver and out through HWY1 towards Hope and up effect/improvement was minimal, so we ran on the the Fraser Canyon. Pouring rain all the way to the rest of the weekend with the high idle. canyon. The sun came out again and we re-joined our PORSCHER — MARCH 2018

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Other than “a little bit of water” the event was running fine and with a few minor adjustments all cars made it … well … with the exception of the organisers car! Dave has a very “trick” rally Beetle and he lost fuel pressure and had to leave the car behind. On the Sunday the De Tomaso would run a bearing…

A great buffet spread was enjoyed by all in the evenings with lots of car banter. Saturday night’s prize giving was the usual affair with the sponsors filling the tables so that everyone got to take something home – I narrowly missed a Magnus Walker Porsche T shirt!!!

Sunday dawned bright and clear and after the usual amount of tire kicking in the parking lot we were set off on our route – with no detours! A great run south, with “spirited” side trips along windy back roads, took us to Manning Park for a lunch stop and the end of the event. From there we had a straight run down the mountain to the ferry at Tsawwassen. Traffic enroute meant we only caught the 6pm ferry, but nevertheless enjoyed the Pacific Buffet on board.

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Great event – my third of this type. Planning on the Fall Freeze later this year…….

Outside a quaint restaurant in Spence’s Bridge. The car is a 1964 Porsche 356 SC.

Klaus Kreye

VIR Club Member

This article got lost during Black Rock reporting last June. So apologies to Klaus. Steve

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lack Rock 2018 registration is still open via our new event registration website MotorsportReg.com.

Our annual event raises money for two causes — Ucluelet Volunteer Fire Brigade & RCMP “Cops for Cancer” Tour de Rock. Below is the proposed schedule (correct at time of writing).

Note: Everyone is responsible for making their own accommodation reservations. Those with special dietary considerations are responsible for contacting Black Rock Oceanfront Resort directly to make arrangements.

Registration Fees Main Event $175 per person (excluding room) Autocross $40 per person HPDE $40 per person

Thursday, May 24 3pm – 5pm Registration – Ballroom 5:30pm – 6:30pm Whisky Tasting – Wine Cellar 7:30pm – 9:30pm Welcome Social – Resort Lobby Friday, May 25 7am 8am – 3:30 pm 10am – 3:30 pm 3pm – 5pm 4pm – 5pm 7pm After dusk

Hotel Continental Breakfast $18 Autocross at Tofino Airport Porsche Overland Event Registration – Lobby HPDE Class – TBA Salmon BBQ/Bonfire by UVFB * Fireworks

Saturday, May 26 7am – 9:30am Pancake Breakfast, Car Park * 8am – 3:30pm HPDE at Tofino Airport (incl. UVFB lunch *) 11am – 4pm Show & Shine – Village Green 11am – 4pm Walking Poker Rally 1:30pm – 3pm Guided Nature Walk * 3:30pm – 4:30pm Turn in poker cards – Lobby 5:30pm Banquet, bar open – Lobby 6:30pm Banquet, ballroom door open – Ballroom 7pm Banquet dinner – Ballroom 8pm Banquet. social, prizes, Cops for Cancer Auction – Ballroom Sunday, May 27 8:30am RCMP/Porsche Parade – Ucluelet 9am – Noon Breakfast Buffet, UVFB Auction – Ballroom Noon Participants depart Black Rock Accommodation (via the resort 1-877-762-5011) Studio Trail $145 per night 1 Bedroom Lodge $195 per night 2 Bedroom Lodge $349 per night * By Donation

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Black Rock 2018 Apparel When registering for Black Rock, you can also choose this year’s apparel, all featuring the Black Rock logo in lime green on the front and the VIR logo on the sleeve.

The crew neck T-Shirts are unisex, available in sizes Small to 3XL The Iron Grey colour Sport Shirts come in men’s and women’s styles in Small to 3XL sizes. Both will bear the same logos.

It is recommended that women order the Sport Shirt one size up for comfort.

New this year is a Black Rock canvas tote bag with the BR logo on one side, for $19.99. It is quite large (see photo below) and will carry a good amount of “bits and bobs” for car washing, shopping or going to the beach or cottage. (and no, we didn’t use Meghan Markle for the model!)

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As there is growing interest from VIR members in track and rally events, we thought this article from sister region Upper Canada, was relevant.

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ne of the first Porsches that I really liked the look of was a 928. In fact the only other Porsche model that I’ve owned was a 1988 944 Turbo S (951) with a Strosek wide body and wheels that made it look like an asphalt roller from the back. It had an oversized turbo that either stayed sound asleep or slapped me in the back and tried to kill me. Everyone told me, at the time, that it was the ultimate track car so I put my pristine 928 GT up for sale. Recently the man who purchased it contacted me and sent me a copy of an article that I wrote way back then. The subject was the way Porsches are advertised when they are sold.

So now that the track season is over, I thought I would share it with you. Other than a little editing, this is what I wrote in 1998 and it’s still largely true today.

I’ve read that one third of all Porsche cars are for sale at any one time (Road & Track). The theory behind this phenomenon is that a Porsche, unlike basic transportation, is a luxury item and therefore can be lived without. Whoever wrote that has never owned a Porsche. I think that it’s more likely that these cars are available because, unlike basic transportation providers, Porsche is always raising the state of the art and producing a product that someone simply must have.

The trickle down fleet must be sold to free up capital and storage space. My car is about to suffer this fate.

I have a rather rare 1987 928 with all the GT options.

It’s a black on black 5 speed with factory sport seats, polished wheels with gold crests, limited slip, and awesome V8 power. This car has been doted on, tuned and polished by hand since I gave up my last one in 1989. After spending the past few years as an Instructor in UCR’s Driver Education Program, I’ve been offered a phenomenal track car. It’s owned by a friend locally and has a custom wide body by Strosek.

I want it, and I want it bad. Like many owners I must now face the reality of space. Not the final frontier, but what I can fit in my shop and still be able to work.

I can get one more vehicle in there if I put my desk and the fish tank out in the snow. I considered this because I own a heavy coat and the fish make too much noise anyway. I try to justify keeping the 928 because it makes a great paperweight and the rear wing can support coffee. I really do want to keep it.

To figure out its true value I scour the ads in Panorama and insult is added to injury. Why do so many ads say, “Never been tracked”? Is this some sort of option? They make it sound as if never having enjoyed their cars full potential is something to be proud of. It would be like having a 20,000 watt sound system and saying you don’t know what it sounds like because you’ve never turned it up! I realize that some people equate a car that has been tracked with one that is not suitable for driving to the mall. If that’s the problem they should by a big Sport-Ute like everyone else. After all, you need a four wheel drive truck to go shopping don’t you?

When you buy a car that has been to the track (do not read “race car”) you buy from an owner who was interested in how to get the most out of their car. This person generally has more than a passing knowledge of the mechanical operation of the car and is

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far more in tune with its mechanical needs. What it I could go on all day about additional safety that conmeans for the buyer is an extremely well tuned and trol enhancing items provide for these cars but I don’t maintained car. I’ll refer to my car to explain: want to miss the most important point; Six times last summer my car went up on a hoist with the wheels The suspension has been modified with a little off. The ball joints were pried on for tolerances, the extra camber thrown in. It’s a little lower and steering rack and linkages where checked, the wheel a little stiffer than a regular 928. That means bearings were adjusted, and every part of the car was that it turns quicker on demand, it wanders checked for any needed maintenance. Even the transaround less than the stock version and the mission oil has been changed. bottom doesn’t bounce off the ground in road dips.

So while my car has done itself proud through the esses at Mosport, it has never been smoked in, driven It has better tires than the Original Equipment on a dirt road, driven in the snow, dented or neglectManufacturer so I’ve spend countless days ed. Most people have never seen it dirty and the key tire testing to come up with a combination feature is that “It Has Never Been To The Mall”. I that solves the common inside wear pattern think I’ll include that in my ad, so the real drivers will while getting maximum traction in the heat know what a good value this is. and the wet.

It must have been a good car because not only does The brake bias has been changed. That Porsche Alex, the car’s owner still have it in perfect condition; factory part keeps the car from pitching for- we have remained long distance friends for the past ward under hard braking and allows you to nineteen years. I’m glad they are both doing well. use the steering wheel to put the car where you want it. It also reduces the temperature Dave Osbourne of the big four piston front brakes by sending Track Chairman a bit more braking to the rear.

Upper Canada Region It has upgraded brake fluid and pads installed.

The new owner of a tracked car knows that the brake fluid has been changed regularly to prevent corrosion in the system and the brake pads have never been less than half thickness.

Tracked cars don’t just go faster, but they stop better than their street only counterparts.

This car has a short shift kit, which reduces the throw by 30%. You can shift up and down faster and smoother while eliminating the sloppiness of all that linkage.

Tracked cars are generally serviced more often, the lubricants are the best available and the cars are warmed up and cooled down in a controlled fashion. Those twenty-minute track sessions will result in less wear on the engine than jumping into a cold car and running to Mac’s for a lotto ticket.

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Werksshop.com owner, Porsche fan and Porscher advertiser Peter Reid recently went to Miami for Das Renn Treffen 2018 (www.dasrenntreffen.com). Here is his brief blog, reproduced with his approval—Editor

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ometimes you show up to a car event, and it is underwhelming, the people un-enthused, and the whole thing feels run-of-the-mill.

Today was the kick-off event for Das Renn Treffen 2018, and if today was a preview of what tomorrow brings, it will be one hell of an event.

One of the first things that drew my eye as I rolled up was this incredible, mud covered build by Series900 (@series900).

More on this beautiful car later this weekend...

Lining the clean streets of Miami, everything from classic Air-Coolers to modern day marvels, this was truly a sight for any Porsche fanatic.

There is something about this colour that is just, so perfectly Miami to me.

You can't call it a true Porsche event without showcasing some of the best from the factory.

What I would do to get behind the wheel of one of these...

I very much look forward to my day tomorrow, it was a pleasure to meet some very welcoming people this-morning and check back to this page in the next couple of days for more coverage from DRT 2018.

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Although I have seen this car many times on Instagram, this was my first time seeing it in person, and meeting the man behind the wheel - Mark (@mark.pribanic).

We clearly share the philosophy that cars are meant to be driven -- to say that Mark's 356 has patina would be the understatement of the century as I'm pretty sure you'd be hard pressed to find someone else who drives as much as this guy.

More P-car goodness rolling out this weekend as Das Renn Treffen 2018 continues. Follow us @werksshop on Instagram for more updates.

All images shot by Peter Reid @p_reid please contact for use.

Written by Peter, on the road in Miami, Flordia, USA. Special thanks to @thecollectionfl for hosting!

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endy Woodley, Up Island Director is looking after the second order of our beautiful VIR jackets. We are now dealing with Hitec Screen Printing, Courtenay and have been able to bring down the price from $85 to $63.28. We currently have 22 orders, if we get 24 or more orders, the price will be $60.48.

Note that there are men’s and women’s styles. Sizes are XS to 2XL Below are some photos of the Ladies’ style, the men’s fit is not contoured. Now, we offer 7 colours:- Black, Graphite, Midnight Blue, Imperial Blue, Pearl Grey Heather, Navy Heather and Black Heather. The Heather colours are $5 extra.

Go to virpca.org/virpca-jackets for further details or to order. Contact Wendy at upisland@virpca.org. Thanks to our model Amy Lalande and to Imogen Burr for taking the photos. You will be invoiced via Square when the jacket order is placed and there will be no refunds after that.

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March 25th

Updated Schedule

Preserve and Protect your Porsche…and Improve your Driving!

RIBA Detailing Perfection invites VIRPCA members to attend a detailing and driver improvement workshop on Sunday March 25 at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, 4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy. The live demonstration of concours level detailing methods runs from 9am to 3pm and is limited to 32 people. Driving instruction, including an autocross, will from 10am to 2pm.

A buffet lunch will be provided to all participants. There is no cost to participants. The session goes rain or shine. Preregistration is required for this event.

Please note that this is not a VIR PCA event; it is offered to VIR members

by RIBA Detailing Perfection in Duncan Contact Richard (Doc) Walton 250-597–7422 or rich-w@hotmail.com

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2018 is shaping up to be a good year for VIRPCA members interested in competition and driver education. In addition to the driving events at Black Rock and the October Autocross and Chili Challenge, RIBA Detailing Perfection is hosting a member-only Detailing Clinic with Optional Track Time at VIMC. The detailing clinic is free but there is a fee for those wanting track time. Check the February 2018 Porscher for details.

The club is very happy to have Tyson Johnson offer his expertise and enthusiasm as Chair for Competition and HPDE. Tyson designed a 3-part ‘On -Ramp to 2018’ geared to members who may be newcomers to performance driving or those who would like to put the sport back into their sports car. Here is a brief description of that program. If interested; register at MotorsportReg.com http://msreg.com/tyson-part1 or contact him directly competition@virpca.org Part 1- Sunday March 4, @ 9:15 am Health, Conditioning and Driving Basics Trainers from Rehab and Performance (rehabandperform.com ) have developed a program for VIMC members. They’ve then adapted that program for our Porsche Club. We’ll be discussing health, fitness and diet.

Tyson will then address seating position, vision and driving basics. This will be applied to a scenic group drive, finishing at Hamsterly Beach. Weather permitting, we’ll continue with some additional fitness and mobility activities while recapping the day’s lessons. Everyone is welcome to retire to a nearby venue for lunch.

Part 2 - Sunday April 8 @ 9:15 am - Transfer Beach Park, Ladysmith - Best practices and Techniques: sharpening your skill set After a review of Part 1’s teachings, we’ll explore some more advanced techniques. Then there will be a midisland drive ending in Parksville around noon. Over lunch Tyson will review the morning's experience and set the stage for Part 3 on the track. After lunch, when the session formal has ended, Tyson invites you to join him in mini-golf, bumper-boats or possibly go-karts at nearby facilities.

Part 3 - Sunday April 22, @ 9:15 am - Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit - Autocross Clinic: applying dynamic driving practices Working with Victoria Motor Sports Club, (VMSC) instructors, Tyson will explain the basics of autocross.

There will be no timing gear at the event. It will be similarly structured to many High Performance Driver Education events, (HPDE). The intent is to develop high performance techniques and explore your car's capabilities in a safe environment.

Cars will need to be tech inspected before or at the event and SNELL or FIA rated helmets are required, (there should be ‘loaners’ available). The first two events are complimentary.

There will be a fee for the Autocross Clinic. All participants in this program will formally register using motorsportreg.

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have the drive end in Parksville around lunch, (for example, we could start in Coombs and drive to Port Alberni for Coffee then back through Cathedral Grove to Parksville).

Here is a list of known performance events on the Island this year: 1. March 24-25 Victoria Motor Sports Club - High Performance Driver Training, (pre-requisite for Novice Chump-Car or 24 hrs of Lemons race license) 2. March 25 RIBA - Track day at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit 3. May 25 VIRPCA - Black Rock HPDE classroom session for novice drivers 4. May 25 VIRPCA - Black Rock Autocross 5. May 26 VIRPCA - Black Rock High Performance Driver Education 6. July 15 Victoria Motor Sports Club - Autocross School 7. October 14 VIRPCA - Autocross & Chili Challenge VMSC hosts monthly Autocross events at Western Speedway. Their full schedule can be viewed at: http://victoriamotorsports.ca/

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elow is a photo taken at Parade in Spokane this year, of Conrad Peden with his award for 1st place in his class in the autocross, in his 1973 914 . Well done to him of course, but…….. It is such an opportunity to use it for one of our Caption Contests!

Not many entries this time, surprisingly, but Wendy Woodley came up with this …..

“NO WONDER Conrad does so well at auto crossing, I see the Michelin man is his Dad!”

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f you have received a discount from anywhere that you believe would be applicable to others in the club, please let me know via email to newsletter@virpca.org and we shall get it added to this list.

Where

Discount

Lordco

Up to 30%

Description Car parts etc. Mention Porsche Club of America. Discount code 8181 is rumoured to be ours.

Porsche Center Victoria

15%

Parts & labour

RIBA Detailing Perfection, Duncan

25%

PCA members receive 25% off RIBA published prices. 4 standard packages or “a la carte”.

Member of the International Detailers Association.

Next Level Audio

20%

VIR PCA Discounts section include a 20% discount on in stock products from Next Level Audio

GermanParts.ca

10%

PCA members receive 10% off their prices. Use code PCA10 at checkout.

B

elow are some Porsche related forums that club members may find useful. If you know of any others please forward them to the Editor.

Best forum for 986 owners, run by Pelican Parts 986forum.com/forums/ PCA Boxster register, another great resource for Boxster owners boxsterregister.org/

See the PCA site for other models www.pca.org/special-interest-groups Macan Forum, everything related to Macans www.macanforum.com

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Mar 4 9:15am

Competition & HPDE Part 1 - Health, Conditioning and Driving Basics Tyson Johnson presents the 1st part of 3 for those interested in learning more about Competition driving.

Contact Tyson Johnson

Info & register at http://msreg.com/tyson-part1

March Board & Member Meeting Community Room, Uptown Mall, Victoria, V8Z 0B9 Members are welcome to attend. No host dinner at 5:30 pm and Mar 13 the meeting starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Please inform Michael Contact 5.30pm— Holan by Sunday, March 11th if you are planning to attend.

Michael Holan 8pm There are a number of food providers at the mall: Cupcakes, David’s Tea, Erito Sushi, Good Earth Caffehouse, Noodle Box, Sizzling Tandoori, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Puerto Vallarta Amigos, Power House Living Foods Co. and The Chopped Leaf!!

Vancouver Island Helicopter Tour Mar 25 11am3pm

Tour of VIH operations at their Sidney base followed by helicopter rides $50 per person in groups of 3 per flight, Contact Cessna Caravan on Floats rides $100 per person in groups of 7 Didier Moinier per flight. Please email Didier in advance if you would like to sign up for a ride!

Info & register at http://msreg.com/vih2018

Competition & HPDE Part 2 - Sharpening your skill set Apr 8 9:15am1:30pm

After a review of Part 1’s teachings, we’ll explore some more advanced techniques. Then there will be a mid-island drive ending Contact in Parksville around noon. Over lunch Tyson will review the Tyson Johnson morning’s experience and set the stage for Part 3 – an autocross.

Info & register at http://msreg.com/tyson-part2

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April Board & Member Meeting

Contact

See March above for location details

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Spring Fling Drive Meet at 8am in the upper parking lot of the Eagle Creek Village.

Choose to have breakfast in one of the many venues.

Once we’ve all finished eating and in our cars, we’ll depart at Apr 15 9am for a tour of the back roads of East Sooke. We will be stop8am-1pm ping at Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort for a photo opportunity and a look around the new development.

Arrival back at Eagle Creek should be around 1pm.

Contact Imogen Burr

Info & register at http://msreg.com/springfling2018 May 8 Time TBA

May Board & Member Meeting Members are welcome. Please inform Michael Holan by if you are planning to attend so adequate seating can be arranged.

Contact Michael Holan

Black Rock 2018 — Ucluelet Escape to the natural tranquility, beauty, and comfort of Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, an extraordinary retreat on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast. Lots of Porsche stuff going on too!

This event raises money for two charities: Cops For Cancer “Tour de Rock” & Ucluelet Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Over the four day event you can experience the following :Contact May 24-27 Welcome Social, Scotch Tasting, Autocross at the Tofino Airport, Info here Porsche Overland Event and Lunch, Firefighter cooked BBQ and BR Committee Fireworks, Pancake breakfast served by Firefighters, Poker Rally, Wild Pacific Trail Tour, Show & Shine down town Ucluelet, HPDE at the Tofino Airport, Banquet and Charity Auction, UVFB / RCMP lead parade through Ucluelet & Farewell Brunch There are also goody bags, door prizes, raffle and auction items.

Info & register at www.msreg.com/blackrock2018

RotorMaxx Visit Jun 10 10-12

Join us for a tour of RotorMaxx’s facility in Parksville. RotorMaxx specialize in the overhaul and repairs of the Sikorsky S61 Contact (Commercial and Military) Engines and Components Didier Moinier 1420 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC, V9P 2T2 Info & register at http://msreg.com/rotormaxx2018

Check our website for latest event details

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AIR-COOLED PORSCHE OWNERS Six quarts of Brad Penn 20/50 Semi-Synthetic oil for sale.

New and unopened containers.

Arguably the best oil for your air-cooled 911.

Bought from Turn 3 Motorsports in Vancouver for $142 per case with taxes and shipping to the island.

I sold the 911 at Scottsdale, so don’t need it. $50 for the lot and I’ll deliver it to you at Cars and Coffee at Eagle Creek. Or you could pick it up near UVIC. Sheldon Seigel smseigel@gmail.com 1999 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET PRICE $30,000 Arctic silver black, Full leather package, original 18" turbo wheels and 19" turbo wheels, On Board computer, radio and cd, 6 disc CD changer, Litronic Xenon headlights, Heated seats, Digital sound, Traction Control, Sports Seats, Alu, chrome package, Alu shifter, handles, Porsche crest on seats, Ceramic brakes upgrade, new tires and brake pads at 80%, Hard top, New clutch-flywheel, 1chip Kilometers: 57,000 Exterior Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Contact Blaisgaetan@gmail.com Gaetan Blais Victoria, British Columbia

If you are buying or selling something Porsche related, members can advertise for free here.

However, there is limited text per advert with one photo and much less with two photos!

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The club has some 2017 Black Rock T-shirts for sale in the following unisex sizes 5 x Extra Large 1 x Large

3 x Medium $20 each SALE $10 each They are grey with the yellow distinctive Black Rock logo and a crew neck design.

To order, please contact Dan Bourlet at dan.bourlet@shaw.ca

We also have some 2017 Black Rock Sport Shirts for sale in these sizes:-

1 x Ladies Medium

$40 SALE $20 It is Black & Grey with the VIR logo on the sleeve and the Black Rock logo on the chest.

To order, please contact Dan Bourlet at dan.bourlet@shaw.ca

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Commercial advertisement space is available .

The following current rates are applicable:-

Porscher is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Vancouver Island Region and is published approximately monthly.

$210 Outside back page $200 Inside front cover $190 Inside back cover $150 Full page $ 90 Half page $ 50 Quarter page $ 30 Business card

EDITORIAL: Statements appearing in PORSCHER are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Porsche Club of America, the Vancouver Island Region, its Executives or the Editor. All articles and photographs are copyright the author or contributor (unless otherwise noted). Permission for reprints or reproduction of the contents must be granted by the Editor and the author or contributor.

Please contact the Editor for more information.

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Copyright Š 2018 by Porsche Club of America, Vancouver Island Region.

All rights reserved. www.virpca.org

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Or at our website :www.virpca.org

SUBMISSIONS: Members are invited and encouraged to submit articles and photos that would be of interest to the club.

Photos in JPG or PNG formats. Please send submissions via email to the Newsletter Director at: Newsletter@virpca.org NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: The deadline for the next issue is the 23rd of the month.

PHOTO CREDITS :- Wyman Lee, Imogen Burr, Didier Moinier, Steve Fairbrother, Peter Reid, Klaus Kreye. If we have omitted anyone, our apologies, please advise us and we shall credit you next month.

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