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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5...... Officers and Chairs 6...... Editors’ Note 7...... Willkommen 10...... Advertiser Index 17...... MVR Membership News 16...... Calendar of Events 22...... Technical Q&A 25...... MVR Mart 29...... MVR - Did You Know

Deadline for copy is the 10th of the der RÜCKSPIEGEL month for the next month’s issue. Published monthly by the Maumee Valley Region, Material from der RÜCKSPIEGEL Porsche Club of America. may be reprinted (except for ads) provided proper credit is given to Advertising Rates the author and the source. Copy is All rates are for 1 year: the responsibility of the advertiser. Business card $75.00 Quarter page $150.00 der RÜCKSPIEGEL is the official Half page $200.00 publication of the Maumee Valley Full page $300.00 Region, Porsche Club of America. Full page inside covers $350.00 Opinions stated are those of the authors and do not necessarily Check or money order made represent the position of the out to MVR-PCA must Maumee Valley Region or Porsche accompany request. Club of America. Back issues of der Please call for shorter intervals. RÜCKSPIEGEL are available at mvr. pca.org/back-issues/. On the Cover Project Gold 993 Turbo Historical newsletters (May Photo by: Michael Soriano 1972-December 1975) are also available, thanks to our club historian, Bill Bauman.

4 VOLUME 46 | ISSUE 6 AUGUST 2019

MVR Officers MVR Chairs President Lisa Soriano | 419-843-2070 Advertising [email protected] Dave Zimmerman | 419-376-0110 [email protected] Vice President (Interim) Autocross Michael Soriano | 419-843-2070 Greg Herr | 419-833-9696 [email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer Drivers Education Sarah Mierzwiak | 419-215-5980 Tony Calabrese | 419-340-8759 [email protected] [email protected] DE Chief Instructor Secretary Craig Zenil | 630-689-7219 Jeff Roberts | 419-466-7896 [email protected] [email protected] Historian Past President Bill Bauman | 419-475-1336 Barney Stewart [email protected] Membership Zone 4 Representative Yvonne Burlingame | 419-902-3403 Lori Schutz [email protected] [email protected] http://zone4.pca.org Newsletter Co-Editors Greg Armstrong & Joseph Sheamer MVR Board 419-318-9014 Lee Burlingame [email protected] Todd Mierzwiak Safety/Technical Advisor Kim Harris Clare Valley | 419-966-3786 Jeff Fort [email protected] Constanzo Rodriguez Jim Schoen Social Kim Harris | 419-861-0745 [email protected]

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EDITORS’ NOTE BY: GREG ARMSTRONG & JOE SHEAMER Dear der RÜCKSPIEGEL Readers,

The temperature has decided to get serious this summer. Extreme heat is detrimental to our cars and our brains. We’re proof of heat related brain damage. Don’t be like us. Please do your best to keep your cars and your brains cool during this heat wave.

We are delighted to report that a few members immediately answered our call to contribute content for the newsletter. Dave Zimmerman is starting his current contributor tenure with his report from the successful and entertaining New Member Family Picnic Sunday, July 14. We hear that the party at the Zimmerman’s this month may involve a grudge match in Corn hole. Place your bets on the winners soon. Since Dave is an integral part of the hosting committee, we would like someone else to volunteer to provide photos from the event. That will allow Dave to focus all of his attention on keeping the party going, and winning at Corn hole. If you’re thinking about applying for the position but afraid you’ll be denied, this isn’t high school anymore; all applicants are accepted. We do not, however, supply participation ribbons. Those who are desperate for a cool trophy should consider attending Parade 2020, if you didn’t get a trophy or attend this year’s.

Check the calendar for the next fun MVR event and make a plan to attend. We’ll see you there! As always, thank you for reading, and stay cool.

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A 997.2 GT3 RS waiting to attack the track. Grattan 2018 6 Photo: Joe Sheamer | Camera: iPhone 7 Plus. der RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019 AUGUSTWillko 2019mmen By Lisa Soriano The The year’s Awards Chair, was contacted by Open events began National President Tom Gorsuch WILLKOMMENRoad with our first asking him to moderate the BY: LISA SORIANO breakfast get Roundtable Discussions for the PCA together at Star National Staff Meeting. I assisted in We are continuing The next couple of events are a Diner on running the discussions, which Our June social eventwit hwasthe dinnerguest at La Fiestacontin uMexicanation of tRestauranthe monthly in January 8. Next, revolved around the Executive Maumee. Around 30col umembersmn by Ro bmetert for ma ofunrni neveningg breakf aofst food,at Sta drinks,r Diner and the Board Council’s new S.W.O.T Initiative. camaraderie. The groupTurner was. His ain greatsight mixturewhich ofis ooldn M andarch new12, a membersnd the with membershost ewhod an Ahaveppre ciation Dinner for During the meetings, Committee on playing around dinner at Black Pearl restaurant. Barney and Beth Stewart to thank Chairs, Committee members, and been in the club for nearly 40 years to members whoPhoto credit:just Notbadphotography joined our region. Throughout the evening, I tried to spendwith c asomer time talkingBe s utor eeveryoneto let Kim inH attendance.arris know if I feel that itth isem importantfor their se rvice as President Region Presidents discussed the manufactures car you plan on attending. and First Lady. A few days later, was Strengths, Weaknesses, to get to know our members because I want everyone to feel welcome and an importantour first parteven iofng social event of the Opportunities, and Threats on the configurators is the region. One final note is a reminder that year, an evening at Gastro Social National, Zone, and Regional levels. rather interesting. the club is “fueled by volunteers.” pub. Over 40 MVR members, some The information gathered at this For quiteI w oau while,ld like tI ohaveenco heardurage t fromhose manyW emembersare alway sthatlook theing regionfor help namein tags arel oratherngtime smalland so me attending their meeting will be used in conjunction first event, gathered for an evening with the information gathered by a and difficultof you t htoa tread.like t o Aswr Ii tepreviouslyto announced,planning o rSebastianstaging ou rGaeta,event s,owner of Rennstatt, has contribute an article for or running the region. If you can of good food and conversation. On third party firm to shape and guide graciously offered to provide all of our new members with name tags. So, it seemedSat ulikerday the, Fe bruary 2, a number of PCA in the upcoming years. inclusion in the newsletter. Local support in any way, let Lisa or members attended the Lady Rockets perfect time to redesign them and make them easier to read. Michael and I spent time at the During the Board Meeting, it was content and event reviews are one of the other officers know. basketball game. Immediately local shop we work with on the Parade items and designed 2 name tags; each one had a large announced that membership always more interesting to read. Your help will be greatly following the game was dinner at continues to grow and currently first name and a smaller last name to amakeppre citi atemored. conducive to learning people’sTh enames.Beirut, w here additional The dinner at The Beirut was there are 129,996 Total Members. At our June Business Meeting, I presented both options and the officers, chairs, andmem bboarders jo ined the group. I had an very well attended. There was …..the editor PCA is working hard to provide even especially good time that evening, membersover voted.30 mem Herebers e isnj otheyin gdesignthe of our new region name tag: more opportunities to the since I was the winner of the 50/50 membership including developing food and company. raffle, with proceeds going to the the first officially sanctioned PCA Mobile Meals of Toledo Weekender National iRacing simulation racing LISA Program for kids. Toledo | 5030 Monroe St | 419-475-6593SORIANO series. and, Craig Kugler, National As I sit down to write this article, I Treasurer, announced that more Rossford | 27135 Crossroads Pkwy | 419-872-7690 have just returned from the PCA than likely there will be another National Winter Board Meeting, Surplus Region Refund Subsidy If you are not a new memberFind great and woulddeals likeat a new region name tag, there will be a nominal charge. Please send me an email at [email protected]. Name tags will bewh idistributedch was held in Seattle, again this year. Over 980 stores nationwide | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Washington. As always, it was a Over the course of the weekend, I at the events. very informative and productive was also able to work with the weekend. In addition to the usual National Membership, DE, and meetings with regard to our Although they are not PCA events, on the second Saturday of every month, Rennstatt in Ann Driving Tour Chairs to get answers National responsibilities, a few Arbor opens up their shop and hosts a cars and coffee style event Saturdays at Rennstatt from that will directly benefit the Region. weeks before the meeting, my 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The following day, on the second Sunday of every month hthroughusband M ichael, the PCA National November is Toledo Cars and Coffee from 9:30 to Noon-ish at the NW corner of Central and (Continued on Page 9) McCord.266 This is also not a PCA event, but there is always a nice showing of Porsches and is an 27 enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning.

Coming up this month is the party at the Zimmermans’. It will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Paddle Boat races, corn hole toss, and wet Frisbee toss events are planned. I realize that the summer months are extremely busy, but if you are available, I would like to encourage you to come to any of our events and become an active part of this great organization.

Thanks, Lisa

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NEW MEMBER / FAMILY PICNIC BY: DAVE ZIMMERMAN

Nearly 25 MVR members, and a few children and grandchildren, made it to our annual New Member Picnic on Sunday afternoon, July 14. I say annual because this was our second one at Secor Metropark, but I’m not sure how many previous ones may have been held at other locations? The weather was perfect, with sunshine and 90 degree temperatures, and a nice breeze and plenty of shade from the shelter house and trees surrounding the Lone Oak area of the park.

The meal got off to a slightly late start. Seems like all were prepared with the meat to be cooked, the charcoal, and the lighter fluid, but somehow no one seemed to have a match? I guess this “no smoking” thing is really working! After a quick trip home for some matches, things were finally “cooking.” Hats off to Barney Stewart and Mike Valentine for doing a great job cooking all the burgers, hot dogs, and brauts! Most attending brought a dish to share, and the selection of desserts was truly amazing. Cookies, brownies, pies, and a cream puff cake were devoured by hungry MVR members.

During the meal several lucky member’s ticket numbers were drawn for some door prizes. President Lisa Soriano welcomed everyone during the meal, and Dave Zimmerman invited all attending to the next social event, a Pond Party at the Zimmerman’s on Sunday, August 11. Then it was on to the entertainment/sports event of the day – the Corn Hole Toss competition! Sixteen folks signed up (and paid) to compete. A total of $80.00 was raised, and will be donated to our chosen charity, the Mobile Meals Weekender Program. The competition was tough, and went down to the wire. But at the end, the team of Mike Valentine and Janet Dellinger defeated Barney Stewart and Dave Zimmerman for the top prize and bragging rights until next year. Congrats to Mike and Janet!

As usual, Kim Harris and her Social Committee did an amazing job organizing this event, and bringing all the necessary supplies (except matches) to ensure that we had a fun and successful day. Kim is truly a blessing for MVR and we can’t thank her enough for all the work that she and Bob do for us! A tip of the Porsche cap to Kim and Bob, and all the other workers who made it happen.

Finally, a walk through the parking lot was like a mini car show, with at least 10 Porsches in the lot. I saw 911s, Boxsters, Caymans, and even a Cayenne waiting to take their owners safely home after the day’s festivities. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day. Enjoy your Porsche summer!

8 AUGUST 2019

MVR NEW MEMBER FAMILY PICNIC SUNDAY, JULY 14 PICTURES COURTESY DAVE ZIMMERMAN

Constanzo, Jim, and Angelica. Beth Stewart collecting money.

A table full of wonderful desserts.

Bob, Catherine, Bob, and Kim enjoying the good food. der RÜCKSPIEGEL

The nicest Corn Hole board ever, constructed Corn Hole Toss winners: by master craftsman Barney Stewart. Mike Valentine and Janet Dellinger,

ADVERTISING INDEX 3...... Allied Motorworks 18...... Precious Hearing 16...... Ballas Buick-GMC 15...... Printingraphics 17...... Brookview Dental 17...... Racer Parts Wholesale 22...... Clear Auto Bra 19...... Rennstatt Racing 27...... Discount Tire 21...... State Farm Insurance 32...... Fort Law 17...... Steinel’s Autoworks 16...... George Reiser, Attorney 22...... The Car Port 26...... Lexus of Toledo 24...... Tireman Service Center 21...... Nice Car Company 2...... Vin Devers Autohaus 31...... Porsche of Ann Arbor 22...... Waterford Bank 23...... Porsche of Farmington Hills 28...... Westgate Insurance

10 AUGUST 2019

JUNE SOCIAL EVENT AT LA FIESTA PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS BY MICHAEL SORIANO

Evan Ericksen, Barb and Rick Lederman

Long-time members Linda Mechel, Ruth Gulliford, Sandra and Alan Kinker

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Jim Wilson receiving his prize from the April Tech Quiz along with his wife Cheryl.

Kim Harris, Evie Zimmerman, Cheryl Wilson and Bob Harris

Lisa welcoming new members Lance and Geneen Morrison

Tom and Janet Dellinger 12 AUGUST 2019

PCA - Maumee Valley Region Golf Outing on Sunday September 8 Bowling Green Country Club 923 Fairview Ave. Bowling Green, OH 43402

Picture yourself on this beautiful golf course Buzzing around in a fun golf cart

Ok, full disclosure...BGCC does not have Porsche golf carts, but you can drive your sweet Porsche to the event and have a great time with friends! All level players are welcome. We will play a Scramble format which takes the best shot of the foursome each play so no pressure if your clubs are dusty. Check in at 9:00 am for a Scramble start for all at 9:20 Cost is $25 per person

There is no planned luncheon after golf. BGCC restaurant is open until 1:00 p.m. with brunch items. The Black Swamp Festival is being held this weekend so players may want to stop in there for food, art and music.

RSVP: [email protected] Or 419-699-3042

13 der RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019 MVR/PCA Membership News Maumee Valley Region Calendar of Events Check our web site at www.mvr.pca.org for the latest event information. February 2019 - Club der RÜCKSPIEGEL Member Anniversaries FEBRUARY AUGUST MAUMEE2 UT Ba VALLEYsketball and REGIONDinner 11 Party at Zimmerman’s Jim and Cheryl Wilson 21 Years 12 Breakfast at Star Diner Dale and 2019 (CALENDARCentral Ave.) OF EVENTSSEPTEMBER Sharon Fundum 15 Years Don Weiler of Findlay, OH 7 or 8 Golf Tournament at Joe Sheamer 6 Years driving a red 2017 Cayman MARCH Bowling Green CC Christopher and AUGUST12 Breakfast at Star Diner OCTOBER29 Tour to Findlay and Dinner Mary Ingersoll 5 Years Mohamed & Kelly Maaraba of 11 Party(Cen tatra Zimmerman’sl Ave.) 26 Party at Schoen’s Tahir Jamil 1 Year Lambertville, MI 18 Dinner at Black Pearl OCTOB(andER Planning Meeting) driving a 2006 911 Carrera S SEPTEMBER 26 Party at Schoen’s (and 8A PRIL Golf Tournament at NOVEMBERPlanning Mtg) Brad Longberry of Findlay, OH 13 BowlingTour to AGreenuburn ,CCIN 9 Dinner TBD NOVEMBER driving a white 2017 Cayman S 29 Tour to Findlay and Dinner MAY 9 Dinner at TBD 4 Kentucky Derby Party at DECEMBER 14 Holiday Party at New Test Drive Member: Germain Motors with RSR DECEMBER Mehmood Rashid of 23 Dinner in Bowling Green 14 StoneHolid aOaky Pa Countryrty at St Clubone Oak Ottawa Hills, OH TBD M1Cou Concoursentry Club (Pontiac, MI) JUNE 15 Porsches at the Art Museum Note: All business meetings are 16 Road Rally held at Vin Devers and start at 6PM *NOTE* (Dates TBD). Locally Owned and Operated Since 1986 All business meetings are held at Vin Devers JULY and start at 6:00 p.m. (Dates TBD) 14 Family Picnic at Secor Park New or revised events in BOLD Business Stationery | Forms & Labels 21-28 PCA Parade New# N oorn revised-PCA eeventsvents in. BOLD Maumee Valley Region Promotional Items | Marketing 26-28 MVR DE at Grattan # Non-PCA events. Design | Bindery | Mailing Membership: Primary Members 174 Affiliate Members 118 SPECIAL OFFER Total Members 292 We won’t just match a price, We’ll Beat it Take 10%* off what you’re currently paying for any project...not just once, but forever. MVR name tags are now available Moving Call For Details. Iffo your m earemb enotrs acurrentlynd their associate Please be sure to update PCA with *Restrictions apply member. Please send a note with receiving Social Event email your new address so you don’t your request to Barney Stewart at miss an issue of der Phone: 419-893-7068 updates,bstewart@ pleasebex.net contact. Tags a re $10 RÜCKSPIEGEL. This can be done 1689 Lance Pointe Rd. Maumee, OH 43537 Kimea, p Harrisayable oatn delivery. on the PCA website at PCA.org www.printingraphics.com [email protected]

16 17 14 der RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019 MVR/PCA Membership News Maumee Valley Region Calendar of Events Check our web site at www.mvr.pca.org for the latest event information. February 2019 - Club Member Anniversaries FEBRUARY AUGUST 2 UT Basketball and Dinner 11 Party at Zimmerman’s Jim and Cheryl WilsonAUGUST21 2019Years 12 Breakfast at Star Diner Dale and (Central Ave.) SEPTEMBER 7 or 8 Golf Tournament at MVR/PCA MEMBERSHIP NEWSSharon Fundum 15 Years Don Weiler of Findlay, OH Joe Sheamer 6 Years driving a red 2017 Cayman MARCH Bowling Green CC Christopher and 12 Breakfast at Star Diner 29 Tour to Findlay and Dinner MVR MEMBERSHIP Mary Ingersoll 5 Years Mohamed & Kelly Maaraba of (Central Ave.) Tahir Jamil 1 Year Lambertville, MI 18 Dinner at Black Pearl OCTOBER Primary Members 173 driving a 2006 911 Carrera S 26 Party at Schoen’s (and Affiliate Members124 APRIL Planning Mtg) 13 Tour to Auburn, IN Total Members 297 Brad Longberry of Findlay, OH driving a white 2017 Cayman S NOVEMBER MAY 9 Dinner at TBD CLUB MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 4 Kentucky Derby Party at Germain Motors with RSR Rick & Barb Lederman 34 Years New Test Drive Member: DECEMBER Jeff & Lee Snook 33 Years Mehmood Rashid of 23 Dinner in Bowling Green 14 Holiday Party at Stone Oak Tom & Deb Isley 21 Years Ottawa Hills, OH Country Club Robb & Shellie Mack 15 Years JUNE Christopher & Kimberly Thie 7 Years 15 Porsches at the Art Museum Note: All business meetings are Christopher & Dana Dunbar 7 Years 16 Road Rally held at Vin Devers and start at 6PM Dave & Evelyn Zimmerman 5 Years (Dates TBD). Locally Owned and Operated Since 1986 Mark & Sue Bernhardt 5 Years JULY Jeannette Forrester 4 Years 14 Family Picnic at Secor Park New or revised events in BOLD Business Stationery | Forms & Labels Bahu & Mona Shaikh 3 Years 21-28 PCA Parade # Non-PCA events. Promotional Items | Marketing Maumee Valley Region Scott & Allison Morrison 1 Year 26-28 MVR DE at Grattan Design | Bindery | Mailing Membership: Primary Members 174 Affiliate Members 118 SPECIAL OFFER Total Members 292 We won’t just match a price, We’ll Beat it Take 10%* off what you’re currently paying for any project...not just once, but forever. MVR name tags are now available Moving Call For Details. for members and their associate Please be sure to update PCA with *Restrictions apply member. Please send a note with your new address so you don’t your request to Barney Stewart at miss an issue of der Phone: 419-893-7068 [email protected]. Tags are $10 RÜCKSPIEGEL. This can be done 1689 Lance Pointe Rd. Maumee, OH 43537 ea, payable on delivery. on the PCA website at PCA.org www.printingraphics.com

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If you can foofllgoowoidnfgotohdeagnadmceownvaesrdsaintinoenr.aOtn third party firm to shape and guide appreciated. Saturday, February 2, a number of cPoCnAtiinnutehsetoupgcromwianngdyceuarrrse.ntly TinhceludsiinonneirnatthTehneeBwesilreuttewr.aLsocal support in any way, let Lisa or The Beirut, where additional members attended the Lady Rockets there are 129,996 Total Members. members joined the group. I had an During the Board Meeting, it was vceornytewnetllaantdteenvdeendt.rTevhieerweswaarse …on..ethoef tehdeitotrher officers know. basketball game. Immediately PCA is working hard to provide even especially good time that evening, announced that membership oavlweray3s0mmoerme binetresreensjtoinygintgotrheead. Your help will be greatly following the game was dinner at more opportunities to the since I was the winner of the 50/50 continues to grow and currently food and company. appreciated. 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As always, it was a Driving Tour Chairs to get answers National responsibilities, a few Over the course of the weekend, I very informative and productive that will directly benefit the Region. weeks before the meeting, my was also able to work with the weekend. In addition to the usual husband Michael, the PCA National National Membership, DE, and meetings with regard to our (Continued on Page 9) Driving Tour Chairs to get answers National responsibilities, a few 626 that will directly benefit the Regio2n7. weeks beforePeterth Urbanike mee, tDDSing Brad, m yBarricklow, DDS Todd Schultz, DDS Tara Bingle, DDS husband Michaberl,otohkve PieCAwdNeantationl.cal o m • Ge n e r al D e n tis t s (Continued on Page 9) 7135 Sylvania Ave., 1-A • Sylvania, OH 43560 • 419-885-1115 626 2717 derd eRÜCKSPIEGELr RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019 VOLUME 46 ISSUE 2 der RÜCKSPIEGEL MVR Officers Maumee Valley MVR Chairs Published monthly by the President Autocross Maumee Valley Region, Clean out your Lisa Soriano Re4g1i9o-8n43M-2a0r7t0 Greg Herr 419-833-9696 Table of Contents Porsche Club of America. garage. [email protected] [email protected] Advertise here. Newsletter Editors Vice President Concours 5 Officers & Chair734-785-4468s Tom and Deb Isley TBD 6 Th8100e Ope Lewisn Road Ave. Ste. 5, Temperance,2847 Secretar iMIat R 48182d. Reminder: Items for sale can also be sent to our Webmaster at Toledo, Ohio 43615 Treasurer [email protected] 7 Willkommen 419-535-8688 Sarah Mierzwiak 419-215-5980 Tony Calabrese 419-340-8759 [email protected] For Sale: 2006 Cayenne Titanium S 9 Choose CANCarefully Pa rtYOU1 HEAR, [email protected] [email protected] and 2 BUT CAN’T UNDERSTAND?Advertising Rates 2Setcorneetalreyather, premium sound system, hDeEaCtehdiesfeIants,trnuacvtiogration - loaded! 12 Around the Zone All rates are for 1 year: BJeefafuRtoifbuelrbtsright red ex4t1e9r-io4r6-6r-7e8al9ly6 shaCrpr.aRigeZceenntily added smo6k3e0d-6l8e9d-7219 taillightjrso.bVe8rtpso@wcoemr,mfuenrcteopdarpievre..coCmontinental tires with >z5m0%ant9re1a1d@. 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TECHNICAL Q&A BY: PCA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TAKEN FROM PCA TECH Q&A EDITED AND COMPILED BY: MIKE VALENTINE

Radiator Clean Out – 2001 Boxster S Question: Looking behind the bumper, I can see that there is some junk caught in the air intake area (leaves, etc.), and the center radiator has a lot of small pebbles and grit caught in it.

The engine runs cool, even in very hot weather, but I would like to clean it all out.

Do you recommend bumper removal, condenser removal and vacuuming, or do you suggest using water to back flush the debris?

I do have a Radiator Genie (www.radiatorgenie.com [link is external]) that I have used successfully on my truck.

The car is quite tidy, and I like keeping it that way. Seeing those things stuck in the radiator just bugs me (no pun intended).

Look forward to your input.

Answer - Submitted by Pedro Bonilla: The best way to properly clean it all out is to remove the bumper skin. Then remove the rubber shroud and finally separate the radiators to get in between them. With them open you can lightly tap the bottom rail to get small pebbles and debris to fall out.

You may be surprised at how much debris is collected, especially in the northern climates in the fall. I generally do this as a yearly maintenance in my own car.

Happy Porsche’ing,

Oil In Coolant– 1993 968 Question: Just discovered oil in coolant. (“Milkshake”) Other than a head gasket leak what could be a cause? Oil does not seem to be contaminated..

Answer - Submitted by George Beuselinck. : There are a couple of O-rings in the oil filter housing (your car uses an external oil cooler) which can fail. When the failure happens, oil can migrate to the coolant, resulting in a milkshake. It can also 20 AUGUST 2019

result in coolant migrating to the oil. This was a fairly common problem with early 944 cars. Porsche published a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) concerning these failures.

I have made a copy of that TSB (the information about the 944 turbo applies to your car) here:

https://tinyurl.com/y2xek2xj

What Is The Normal Operating Temperature (Oil, Water, Oil Pressure) – 2014 Boxster Base Question: I have a 2014 Boxster Base, all stock. No issues just curious as to the normal operating temps and oil pressure.

Answer - Submitted by Pedro Bonilla: “Normal” operating temperatures and oil pressure varies depending on the type of driving.

In regular city driving, the normal coolant operating temp is 194ºF. The oil will be slightly higher once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. At operating temp, the oil pressure should be 50 psi or higher at 5,000 RPM. Oil pressure will start out higher as oil is cooler and will gradually drop as the oil warms up and flows easier. der RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019

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320 313 der RÜCKSPIEGEL February 2019 AUGUST 2019 (Continued from Page 7) Region, PCA. Our Social Media Choose Carefully Part 1 and 2 I would like to welcome our January Coordinator Laura Valentine is by Rober Turner New Members: Brad Longberry, doing a great job posting reminders Mohamed and Kelly Maaraba, and for upcoming events in addition to posting pictures of the events. Don Weiler, as well as our new Test O ne of my favorite things to do on Caymans (especially Caymans; love Drive Participant: Mehmood Rashid. For you early risers, there is a the web is to go into a car ‘em), Cayennes (just in case we end c ompany’s web site, head straight up needing a new one), Mecans I encourage them along with breakfast get together scheduled on t o their configurator and build (because they are awesome), anyone who has not attended an March 12 at Star Diner on Central something. Sometimes it will be a Panameras (have you read my event recently, to take a look at our Avenue. We also have a dinner at stripper, just the basic car to see action-adventure novels? They region calendar. Please make sure the Black Pearl on March 18. h ow cheap I can build it. And more factor somewhat in the story line), that you are receiving Kim Harris’s Hope to see you at an event soon! t imes than not, I go all in adding and 918’s (cause they are stupid email notifications, and if you are every option to see how far I can crazy and it’s fun to see if you can on Facebook, consider joining our Thanks, take it to the other extreme. I try configure one to $1,000,000—yes closed group: Maumee Valley Lisa d ifferent colors, different interiors, with reversed pinky held to mouth, d ifferent wheels and I spare no Dr. Evil style). expense on the performance

PCA - Maumee Valley Region options. If you are going to build I will build one, giggle and say to my wife, “Hey I built a new Porsche, s omething, you may as well go big. wanna see it?” She’ll glance over at Social Event February 12, 2019 Right? me, with a sideways look, glasses Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. I love me some Porsches! Owned lowered to her nose, and ask if I t w elve of ‘em (and counting). But went all in this time or not. No I will you know what? I’ve never bought a proudly exclaim that I built an Star Diner new one. The Turner master plan inexpensive Cayenne - for her. Does says I get to do that at some point in she want to see it? Then she’ll ask if 6710 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH. 43617 my short life on this revolving it is like the other dozen I have globe. Thinking back to the Bra nd “built” for her lately and not getting RSVP: [email protected] OR 419-861-0745 Loyalty series I wrote a couple of her sarcasm, I’ll say this one is month back, you know I’ve got to different. (Yeah, it’s red.) get my boys out of college, pro pped Sometimes she looks, sometimes up and on their own. Could take she doesn’t and she reminds me (for PCA - Maumee Valley Region years. It’s funny, I even remind like the thousandth time) that we’re them from time to time (like not doing anything before the Social Event March 12, 2019 weekly), that they’re holding me aforementioned boys are out of back. I am joking here, but just school, cars paid off, bills paid off, Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. barely. ETC. Oh yeah—heard that one before. So then, what the heck, I’ll Point is, I love the Porsche reconfigure the car as a Cayenne configurator. I build cars on it all Star Diner Turbo S with every option under the the time, like maybe 2-3 times per sun. $180K! Yeah, that’ll show her! 6710 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH. 43617 month. OK, maybe 3-4 times per month. But that’s all I’m admitting The mouse hovers over the “get a RSVP: [email protected] OR 419-861-0745 here. I build Carrera’s (mostly quote from your dealer” button and Turbos and GT3s), Boxsters, (Continued on Page 10)

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(Continued from Page 7) Region, PCA. Our Social Media Choose Carefully Part 1 and 2 I would like to welcome our January Coordinator Laura Valentine is by Rober Turner New Members: Brad Longberry, doing a great job posting reminders Mohamed and Kelly Maaraba, and for upcoming events in addition to Don Weiler, as well as our new Test posting pictures of the events. One of my favorite things to do on Caymans (especially Caymans; love Drive Participant: Mehmood Rashid. For you early risers, there is a the web is to go into a car ‘em), Cayennes (just in case we end company’s web site, head straight up needing a new one), Mecans I encourage them along with breakfast get together scheduled on to their configurator and build (because they are awesome), anyone who has not attended an March 12 at Star Diner on Central something. Sometimes it will be a Panameras (have you read my event recently, to take a look at our Avenue. We also have a dinner at stripper, just the basic car to see action-adventure novels? They region calendar. Please make sure the Black Pearl on March 18. how cheap I can build it. And more factor somewhat in the story line), that you are receiving Kim Harris’s Hope to see you at an event soon! times than not, I go all in adding and 918’s (cause they are stupid email notifications, and if you are every option to see how far I can crazy and it’s fun to see if you can on Facebook, consider joining our Thanks, take it to the other extreme. I try configure one to $1,000,000—yes closed group: Maumee Valley Lisa different colors, different interiors, with reversed pinky held to mouth, different wheels and I spare no Dr. Evil style). expense on the performance PCA - Maumee Valley Region options. 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(Yeah, it’s red.) get my boys out of college, propped Sometimes she looks, sometimes up and on their own. Could take she doesn’t and she reminds me (for PCA - Maumee Valley Region years. It’s funny, I even remind like the thousandth time) that we’re them from time to time (like not doing anything before the Social Event March 12, 2019 weekly), that they’re holding me aforementioned boys are out of back. I am joking here, but just school, cars paid off, bills paid off, SEE JIM SCHENKB arte LaEXkfUaSs otf TaOtL8E:D3O0 a.m. barely. ETC. Oh yeah—heard that one before. So then, what the heck, I’ll Point is, I love the Porsche reconfigure the car as a Cayenne Star Diner configurator. I build cars on it all Turbo S with every option under the the time, like maybe 2-3 times per sun. $180K! Yeah, that’ll show her! Jim is a 20-Year month. OK, maybe 3-4 times per 6710 W. Central Ave. TPoorsclheed Colub, OH. 43617 member and month. But that’s all I’m admitting The mouse hovers over the “get a has owned here. I build Carrera’s (mostly quote from your dealer” button and RSVP: 2kimberlydharris@gma6 iPlo.crsochmes. OR 419-861-0745 7505 W. Central at King • Toledo, OH JIM SCHENK Turbos and GT3s), Boxsters, 419-841-3500 • LexusofToledo.com Cell: 419-392-5252 (Continued on Page 10) 284 295 der RÜCKSPIEGEL AUGUST 2019 February 2019 Willkommen By Lisa Soriano The The year’s Awards Chair, was contacted by Open events began National President Tom Gorsuch Road with our first asking him to moderate the breakfast get Roundtable Discussions for the PCA together at Star National Staff Meeting. I assisted in We are continuing The next couple of events are a Diner on running the discussions, which with the guest continuation of the monthly January 8. Next, revolved around the Executive column by Robert morning breakfast at Star Diner the Board Council’s new S.W.O.T Initiative. Turner. His insight which is on March 12, and the hosted an Appreciation Dinner for During the meetings, Committee on playing around dinner at Black Pearl restaurant. Barney and Beth Stewart to thank Chairs, Committee members, and Photo credit: Notbadphotography with car Be sure to let Kim Harris know if them for their service as President Region Presidents discussed the manufactures car you plan on attending. and First Lady. A few days later, was Strengths, Weaknesses, our first evening social event of the Opportunities, and Threats on the configurators is One final note is a reminder that year, an evening at Gastro Social National, Zone, and Regional levels. rather interesting. the club is “fueled by volunteers.” pub. Over 40 MVR members, some The information gathered at this I would like to encourage those We are always looking for help in longtime and some attending their meeting will be used in conjunction of you that like to write to planning or staging our events, first event, gathered for an evening with the information gathered by a contribute an article for or running the region. If you can of good food and conversation. On third party firm to shape and guide Saturday, February 2, a number of PCA in the upcoming years. inclusion in the newsletter. Local support in any way, let Lisa or members attended the Lady Rockets During the Board Meeting, it was content and event reviews are one of the other officers know. basketball game. Immediately announced that membership always more interesting to read. Your help will be greatly following the game was dinner at continues to grow and currently appreciated. The Beirut, where additional The dinner at The Beirut was there are 129,996 Total Members. members joined the group. I had an very well attended. There was …..the editor PCA is working hard to provide even especially good time that evening, over 30 members enjoying the more opportunities to the since I was the winner of the 50/50 membership including developing food and company. raffle, with proceeds going to the the first officially sanctioned PCA Mobile Meals of Toledo Weekender National iRacing simulation racing Program for kids. Toledo | 5030 Monroe St | 419-475-6593 series. and, Craig Kugler, National As I sit down to write this article, I Treasurer, announced that more Rossford | 27135 Crossroads Pkwy | 419-872-7690 have just returned from the PCA than likely there will be another National Winter Board Meeting, Surplus Region Refund Subsidy Find great deals at which was held in Seattle, again this year. Over 980 stores nationwide | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Washington. As always, it was a Over the course of the weekend, I very informative and productive was also able to work with the weekend. In addition to the usual National Membership, DE, and meetings with regard to our Driving Tour Chairs to get answers National responsibilities, a few that will directly benefit the Region. weeks before the meeting, my husband Michael, the PCA National (Continued on Page 9) 266 27 der RÜCKSPIEGEL AUGUST 2019

MVR DID YOU KNOW? BY: SARAH MIERZWIAK

Hallo zusammen! Das ist Sarah Mierzwiak, die in unserem GT3 die deutsche Autobahn fahrt… Auf dem Weg nach Osterreich zu einem abendlichen cocktail und afendessen am spektakularen Worthersee …

Wait a minute … our venerable editors said the reporting would now only be international, and in German … But I’m still in Toledo, putting together the registration and sponsor goodie bags for our Grattan DE. I must have been daydreaming ... Ah well, one can’t have everything.

Some of you may know that in the 1950’s, Porsche was producing not only its iconic cars but a host of related accessories, including a highly sought after luggage series, purses, calendars, model cars, buttons, and t-shirts. Just a few decades later in 1972, Porsche Design was officially established in Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, grandson of Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche. Here, the studio took its distinctive engineering a further step into their car owners’ lives, and additional classic car accessories soon followed, including: sunglasses, writing utensils, fashion apparel, and world renowned watches. Of course, Porsche Design would not stop with just these items. As Ferdinand Porsche espoused in his design aesthetic: “If you analyze the function of an object its form often becomes obvious.” Juergen Gessler, CEO, Porsche Design Studio, Luxury Society, 2018

Through this overarching principle, the Porsche Design Studio has continued to innovate, creating truly one of a kind pieces that challenge the mind and excite the soul. You can find Porsche Design Studio items for the office: a desk chair with the exact original equipment sport seat right out of the 911 Carrera GTS or 911 GT3, selling at a cool 6,570 USD; the P’7000 PAN Desk Lamp with a compact aluminum profile and innovative geometrical construction allowing parallel movement of the lamp head and arm, selling for 3,200 USD; as well as a large selection of Porsche writing instruments, such as the Shake Pen of the Year 2019 Bundle + 911 Silhouette Pen Holder, available for 255 euros, or the Solid Gold Fountain Pen Limited Edition, selling at 25,000 euros.

For the home – hold on to your socks! – Porsche Design Studio has partnered with Poggenpohl, designing the “man’s kitchen …pursuing a new path that deliberately mixes up the classical division of male and female labor …” Poggenpohl and Porsche note: “And just as Porsche offers a unique and fascinating driving experience, so too a modern, well-equipped kitchen transforms the preparation of exquisite food into a special event. Beyond this, one thing still holds true, whether on the road or at home: attractive design pleases our desire for aestheticism.”

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Poggenpohl.com FYI, there is no stated price for the kitchen. If you or your husband need a new kitchen to coordinate with your Porsche vehicle, visit Poggenpohl’s website to order a brochure, find a studio, or book a meeting. For our kitchen, Todd and I will probably stick with the more affordable Siemens by Porsche Design Toaster and Kettle in brushed aluminum, available at a very decent price of 35 and 28 euros, respectively.

Two of my absolute favorite product offerings: the Porsche Design Johnnie Walker Private Bar, and the Veuve Clicquot Vertical Limit champagne refrigerator. The Johnny Walker Private Bar stands over six feet tall - appointed with a brushed stainless steel exterior and interior, Australian lace wood, and natural shagreen leather. The bar has a motion activated opening that will amaze, presenting a magnum of cask-strength Blue Label, two regular bottles of Blue Label, and a surprising hidden, chilled compartment that rises out of the bar to reveal a bespoke crystal ice bucket, stainless steel tongs, four crystal glasses and a crystal jug of iced water (https:// youtu.be/TY_Mrue62Bw). This beautiful standing art piece can be purchased for just 155,000 USD. If a bit too pricey, there is The Cube for about 370 USD, and The Chiller for about 755 USD – offering similar brushed stainless steel and leather construction, but with just one bottle each, drinking glasses, and lids that double as ice buckets.

The Veuve Clicquot Vertical Limit, like all Porsche Design collaborations, is a considerable reinvention of function and art: the champagne refrigerator is a seven- and-a-half-foot tall stainless steel masterpiece. It holds twelve of the best vintage magnum champagne bottles, each in its own refrigerated compartment set at a constant 54 degrees, and exposing orange light when opened. Crafted by hand and produced in a limited edition run of only fifteen, it is priced at about 100,000 euros. Porsche Design Studio did not produce a lower priced option for this item.

Finally, some of you may know of the Porsche Design Tower, a 560 million USD exclusive, 60 story residential tower completed in 2016, in Miami Florida. Featuring 132 luxury townhomes, each is equipped with summer kitchens, a fireplace, gorgeous water views, and of course 2 car garages. There are six different floor plans ranging from 4,252 to 16,915 square feet; with a few offered in a duplex configuration - built to showcase your car as a work of art. The neighborhood is Sunny Isles Beach and there are units available! If you would like to surprise your loved one with a home away from home, check out: investinmiami.com.

It has been quite interesting to research how Porsche Design Studio has touched so many products. And happily, they continue to ensure that at least a few of us are in for quite a bespoke life ... ; )

The author thanks the following for information contained in this article: Wikipedia, pinterest.com, luxurysociety.com, uncrate.com, studiofaporsche.com, porsche-design.com, investinmiami.com 30 AUGUST 2019

Maumee Valley Region Social Invitation A great reason to get your car out of the garage!

When: Sunday August 11, 2019 From 1:00 to 4:00 pm Where: Evie & Dave Zimmerman’s 10220 Brint Road Sylvania, OH 43560 Why: Backyard potluck Pulled pork will be main course Bring a dish to pass – appetizer, side or dessert (include in your RSVP) Water, wine and beer will be on ice!

What: Paddleboat races (pond in backyard) Corn hole toss Wet frisbee toss (1 of 2 person team in water)

Who: MVR Members [email protected] RSVP to Kim Harris by July 29

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AROUND THE ZONE BY: LORI SCHULTZ The saying in PCA is “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people” rings true for all of us. Sometimes, though, it IS about the cars. The first weekend of June, the Indycars and IMSA series come to Belle Isle in Detroit, MI, and PCA hosts a Car Corral on the island. We had a record crowd of 50 Porsches with over 85 people in the police-escorted caravan from The Henry hotel in Dearborn to the Island on Saturday morning, stopping traffic, including all the Corvettes, as they drove by into their place on the access roads. The total number of Porsches in the corral on Saturday was 96 – difficult to catch in a single photo – I tried. We had a record-breaking crowd in our hospitality tent from 18 PCA regions. Thanks to all who came out to join us, stay tuned for next year – we’ll do it again.

MotorStadt held an autocross at Corrigan Oil Speedway in Lansing MI on June 22. Significant to me was that, this was the site of my very first autocross in 1984 driving Rick Riley’s Gulf Blue 1975 Carrera. I was so nervous, my hands were sweating so badly that the steering wheel had white salt marks in it at the end of the day! And I set slow time of day. A bit more experienced this year, I joined the rest of the crowd mid pack. At the end, Don Dickman handed out trophies, and all had a great time

As you are attending events across our Zone, think about getting more involved in your club. Have new ideas? Volunteer to help out in the planning for the next event, be it social, tour, autocross, DE – we like new ideas and want to get more of our members to participate. And, think about attending an event that is new to you. Get out and enjoy your Porsche!

Several regions have Porsche dealerships hosting the launch of the new Macan, did you go? Please support our dealerships! Most are great sponsors of our events throughout the year. Stop in and take a look, and be sure to introduce yourself as a PCA member and say thank you. And finally, mark your calendars for August 9 for the release of the movie “The Art of Racing in the Rain at a theater near you. If you haven’t read or listened to the book, I highly recommend doing so.

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