NORD STERN

MAY ‘01 INHALTSVERZEICHNIS Dedicated to the belief that . . . getting there is half the fun.

Table of Contents

2 Offiziere 22 On view at January Holiday Dinner . . . 3 Nachrichten vom Editor 23 On view at January Holiday Dinner . . . 4 Willkommen 24 Nord Stern Glossary, Or How to Talk Nord Stern 5 Unser Leiter 26 Project 911SC, part III, or “Bobby Ate a Crow” 6 Kalender 32 Need Help—Have a Question? 7 Kalender 32 9th Annual Nord Stern Fall North Shore Tour! 8 Porsche Personality 33 Bicycle Tour Prior to the 12 Hours of Sebring Ends with a 13 First Fling Driver Education Registration Form Fatality—Porsche Mourns a Friend and Outstanding Driver 13 Gone in Sixty Seconds . . . 38 Want Ads 14 March Nord Stern Business Meeting Minutes 39 A Speedster “surfaces” after 18 years 15 April Nord Stern Business Meeting Minutes 40 Technische Maerchen 20 On view at January Holiday Dinner . . . 40 Safety Sense 21 On view at January Holiday Dinner . . . 40 What is “Wheel Offset”? Should I Buy the Largest Wheels Possible?

Nord Stern is the official monthly publication of the Nord Stern NORD STERN STAFF Region, PCA Inc. Articles herein are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the official position of PCA, the Nord Christie Boeder, Editor Stern Region, or their members. 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles for Minnetonka, MN 55305 publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the seventh of 952 593-5544 or [email protected] each month prior to publication. Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint Alberto Magallon, Ad Mgr. articles in their newsletters if credit is given to the author and 4230 Basswood Rd. Nord Stern. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Nord Stern membership is $20 per calendar year. Nord Stern 952 925-2560 (h) 952 924-9200 (day) [email protected] subscriptions for non PCA members are $24. Dave Arundel, Staff Writer/Photog 952 474-2559 Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 for Jill Daneu, Staff Writer/Photog 651 432-3486 nonmembers and should be sent to the editor. Display Marsha Drake, Staff Writer/Photog 952 advertising rates can be found on page 3. Contact the advertising Scott Mayer, Photographer 952 937-5698 manager for further details. Teresa Vickery, Staff Writer/Photog 952 474-7126 Please contact staff for any event coverage you need e-mail address: [email protected]—http://www.NordStern.org

Front Cover - Oops, lots of smoke from Roger Johnson (of Back Cover - Love that clean line of cars awaiting their run Tennessee)’s car at last year’s Nord Stern Club Race, session at CBIR at last fall’s Last Fling. driver’s right coming into turn 4. Photo by Keith Jones Photo by Mark Schwabel.

NORD STERN 1 OFFIZIERE President Driver Education Newsletter Jim Holton Don Erickson 651 291-3401 Christie Boeder 952 593-5544 9528 Highview Dr. [email protected] Shop Relations Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Driver Education Registrar Mark Kittock 952 934-2556 952 937-9530 John VeLure 612 906-9404 [email protected] [email protected] BIR Relations Rules Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 Ron Lewis, Chair 952 932-0505 Vice-President Board of Directors Jim Seubert 612 788 2663 Mark Skweres Jon Beatty 952 934-6902 Scott Mayer 952 937-5698 4616 Fairway Hills Dr. Mike Selner 651 488-9847 Rally Eagan, MN 55123 Ron Smith 952 401-8850 Ron Johnson 763 493-3543 651 454-6208 Concours Dan Tokheim 715 749-3816 [email protected] Mitchell Berry 952 882-2959 John VeLure 612 906-9404 Club Race Chairperson Chris Weber 651 714-5128 Secretary Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 Social Michelle Rothman Mike Hoke 952 943-2642 Ed Tripet 952 471-0065 17081 Creek Ridge Trl. Dealer Relations [email protected] Minnetonka, MN 55345-6310 George Andeweg 651 483-2681 Safety 952 949-0873 Brett Dahlgren 952 544-9591 Scott Anderst 651 462-0526 [email protected] Driver Training Don Miller 952 474-1261 Joe Rothman 952 949-0873 Tech Inspection Treasurer Susan Lee 651 429-8902 Damian Kostron 651 714-4512 Susan Salata German Car Fest Timing and Scoring 4616 Fairway Hills Dr. Nancy/Mark Cree 952 557-1979 Dean Podevals 952 934-6038 Eagan, MN 55123 Membership Andy Schmid 952 469-3483 651 454-6208 Susanne Dvorak 763 559-8098 Jon Brauer [email protected] [email protected] 5450 Vinewood Ln. John Gilbertson 612 533-8206 Plymouth, MN 55442 Trophies Advertising [email protected] Fred Senn 952 942-9053 Alberto Magallon Merchandise Manager Zone 10 Rep 952-925-0889 Jill Daneu 952 432-3486 Kurt Gibson 417 881-7973 (h) 952 924-9200 [email protected] P O Box 4541 417 869-0374 (w) [email protected] Met Council Springfield, MO 65808 Bob Kosky 952 938-6887 [email protected] [email protected] 417 869-4266 (fax)

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2 MAY 2001 NACHRICHTEN VOM EDITOR

s usual, I have left this column order to become a better driver. Ho, presentation by driver Derek Bell. Bell Ato the very end. Hard to believe ho, I don’t think she is fooled— is a very good speaker who regaled ‘spring’ is here and am hoping by the having witnessed Brainerd first hand us with great stories about his racing time this appears in your mailbox we a couple of years back. career and stuck around for some more truly will have some warm weather Hope you enjoy this issue. There personal one-on-one question/answer to bask in. are some fun articles and a bunch of time. We are deeply indebted to those First Fling Driver Training and great pictures from our January Din- who arranged for his appearance. Driver Ed will be over. Our son, ner with Derek Bell. The evening was Even if you weren’t a major fan of Geoff, will be one of the many an absolute blast with close to 150 in racing, his story telling ability pro- students participating in the Novice attendance at the Plymouth Radisson. vided for a very entertaining evening! School. To say that mom is a bit The club enjoyed a fine meal, lots of Til next month nervous is only scratching the surface. social time and then a fun, interesting —Christie Fortunately, I have to work that day and won’t be on hand to fret and worry. While I trust (and know) that he will receive excellent instruction, there is something about watching that ‘little kid’ start driving on the track at CBIR that defies logic. Isn’t he still about 7 years old and into Legos, liz- ards, leaping, and all that stuff?! Where does the time go. He turned 18 in January and has been looking for- ward to this opportunity. Only hitch is that he is too tall to fit into our Por- sche! Lots of discussion around that issue and what possible modifications would be needed. I tell his grandma that he is doing the driving school in

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NORD STERN 3 WILLKOMMEN Welcome New Members We hope to see you at upcoming events!

Mitchell Kieffer and Paul Hammond Chuck and Susan Ready Valeria Campos Edina, MN Roseville, MN Minneapolis, MN 1976 White 912E Coupe 1993 Black 968 1984 Platinum 930 Aaron Hatz Joe and Raquel Roth Stephen and Patti Davis Bloomington, MN Hopkins, MN Crystal, MN 1973 Light Blue 911 1985 Brown Metallic 911 1987 Flamingo Metallic 944 Tom and Vivi-Anne Kelly David and Anne Vieths Turbo Minneapolis, MN Eden Prairie, MN Joseph and Nicole Edwards 1981 Blue 911SC Targa 2000 Black 996 C4 Shakopee, MN Richard and Karla Mathews Steven and Jean Wood 1970 Red 911T Coupe Golden Valley, MN Excelsior, MN Rod and John Fraser 962 Bali Blue 356B Roadster 1995 Guards Red 911 Cab Wayzata, MN Ellen and Robert McDonnell 001 Silver 996 Turbo Lakeville, MN 982 Weinrot 911 SC Targa

4 MAY 2001 UNSER LEITER

ello all! I believe we’re all fa these people were P.C.A. members at Interestingly enough, all the rules H-miliar with the Porsche the time. Wigdis (Bill) G. Woolery and classes for 1983 Auto Cross advertising mantra, ‘The More Things was the Sec’y Pro Tem and called the season fit on one page! Change, The More They Stay The meeting to order at 8:50 PM. Bill was Isn’t is amazing how much of our Same’. It’s especially true with made temporary Chairman until a club spirit remains the same, even Nord Stern. regional club could be formed. The though we have been through incred- One of my responsibilities as the National Parade was to be held in ible changes over the last 42 years. President is to ‘manage the books’ and Elkhart Lake the following year, 1959. As I write this, First Fling is just affairs of this club. Realistically, it The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 10 days away and it’s snowing! Oh means I am in receipt of several large with a suggestion that all present bring well, we certainly all do live here for boxes of all types of historical data another “PORSCHE PUSHER” along a reason, right,! relative to the club. Statements, to the next meeting. See you soon at a Nord Stern event expense books, meeting minutes, March, 1970 business meeting: coming to you soon . . .! well, you get the idea! President Charlie Loyd called the Til next month, I don’t know what provoked me, meeting to order. The meeting was —Jim but I decided to take a better look at held at David Wong’s restaurant. The all the stuff that has accumulated since Treasurer reported a balance of the inception of this organization. $675.79 in the checkbook, $6.00 cash After surveying all of the boxes, one on hand, and a new inventory balance idea that quickly came to mind was of $91.35. Paris Cambell reported the to see what we could dispose of. The ‘late April’ gymkanna would be held next one was to ask find a willing on May 2nd. There will be a driver’s member to step forward and school in the morning. volunteer to be our Club Historian— February 1983 from the Nord Stern do I have a volunteer? magazine: So, there I was in my garage on Looking at the calendar: Tech the floor sifting through club records Session, Nurburgring February 12, that go back 42 years. Quite an Winter Beater Rally February 26, interesting time learning about the Faribault G.P. (?) April 30th, and history of our club. I am delighted to the RED NECK RALLY on tell you that our early members did September 11. the same things and had the same fun The first notice of the Drivers as we do today. Training: BIR was posted in Here are several excerpts from February for May 26th. They also early on: scheduled a 2-hour classroom session October, 1958 business meeting: and car tech in the Twin Cities prior The 1st meeting ever of our club to the event. The session was limited was held October 21st, 1958. It was to the number of entrants of the school. actually an organizational meeting The event was limited to 22 people. held at the ‘Roseville Lounge’. About $55.00 to play. 20 people were present. Several of

NORD STERN 5 KALENDER May 2001 11 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 The Black Forest Inn at 26th Ave. S. and Nicollet Ave. 20 Sunday Auto Fair at Maplewoods Import 10 am to 2 pm. Eventmaster: George Andeweg 651 483-2681 20** Sunday Rally with Nord Stern Eventmaster: Jon Velure 952 906-9404 (and crew!) June 2001 8 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 Toby’s on the Lake (Oakdale on Hwy. 120 at I-94) 9 German CarFest 2001 Schaar’s Bluff Picnic “Area in Spring Lake Park Reserve/Hastings Eventmasters: Mark and Nancy Cree 16,17 Fast Fling Nord Stern Driver Education and Time Trial at CBIR, Eventmasters: Doug and Sue Arndt 23,24 Driver Education at Gingerman Information: Ken Little 219 272-6905(w); 219 291-5355(h); [email protected] 24 Sun Nord Stern Autocross at Minnesota Highway Safety Education facility in St. Cloud Eventmaster: NEED EVENTMASTER Cost: $30 Nord Stern only event with pre-registration required. July 2001 13 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 Maynards in Excelsior 15 Sun Nord Stern Autocross at Minnesota Highway Safety Education facility in St. Cloud Eventmaster: Jim Bahner Cost: $30; Nord Stern only event with pre-registration required. 26, 27 Nord Stern at Blackhawk Farms Driver Education & Time Trial Eventmaster: Ron Lewis 952 932-0505 August 2001 10 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 Maynards in Excelsior 10 Nord Stern Driver Education at CBIR, Eventmaster: Fred Jaccobberger 11,12 Nord Stern Annual Club Race at CBIR 19*** Annual Afton Concours Eventmaster: Mitchell Berry 952 882-2959 23,24 Driver Education at Road America (this is a Thursday, Friday) Eventmaster: Joe Rothman 952

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6 MAY 2001 KALENDER September 2001 9** Sunday Rally with Nord Stern Eventmaster: Jon Velure 952 906-9404 (and crew) 14 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 The Black Forest Inn - 26th St. and Nicollet Ave. S. 21 Last Fling Nord Stern Driver Training at CBIR, Eventmaster: Jon Beatty 22,23 Last Fling Nord Stern Driver Education and Time Trial at CBIR 28,29,30 9th Annual Fall North Shore Color Tour at Blue Fin Bay Eventmaster: John Dixon 952 939-9071 (see page 33) October 2001 12 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 Town Hall Brewery - 7 Corners in Minneapolis

November 2001 9 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 The Local - downtown Minneapolis

December 2001 14 Friday Night Socials are Back! 7:00 p.m. Questions? Susanne Dvorak 763 559-9098 Location: The Dock Cafe in Stillwater, MN (call to RSVP)

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NORD STERN 7 PORSCHE PERSONALITY

ow does it sound to cover 1000 miles in 11 hours, stopping for breakfast, PORSCHE Htwo scenic views, and lunch on the way? In a different kind of car club newsletter it might catch a few “Wow!” comments, but in our Porsche newsletter PERSONALITY are we surprised at an average of about 112 mph? Not in the least! We’re even less surprised knowing the driver of that rocket-on-wheels was Scott Mayer. Since he was personally introduced to Porsches in 1986 he’s been an avid speed enthusiast, by Marsha Drake tough and consistent competitor, and is always referred to as an excellent driver. Scott is sincere and modest about his driving skills, and admits that at his first —It’s not Nord Stern driver school in 1987 he learned how much he didn’t know about high performance driving. He had purchased his first “Porsche car” in 1986 after learn- just the cars ing about the Nord Stern driver education events at BIR. He had been working on the home of a woman who told him she had a blue Carrera and was going to . . . it’s the Brainerd International Raceway that weekend to drive on the track with the Por- sche Club. Until that time, Scott hadn’t even known a Porsche Club existed, let people! alone that they rented the track for members to drive. The thought of driving on the race track captivated Scott, and he was drawn to thinking about a Porsche, as we all have been at a point in time in our destiny as devoted P-Car owners. Although he had already decided to get a new car and had Porsche put money down on a new Scirocco, he still decided to stop into Sears Imports one Enthusiast of day to look at the cars in the lot. There was the black 944 that had his name on it. He drove it, of course liked it, cancelled the order on the Scirocco, and purchased the Month . . . his first Porsche car. He and his wife Kelley were dating at that time, and when he took it to show her, she tried to talk him out of it. She was very conservative and Name: Scott Mayer just the word “Porsche” seemed so extravagant. Obviously she lost that discus- sion, since he kept the car. It worked out well, though, because she likes the Por- Residence city: Minnetonka, sches and everything surrounding them as much as Scott does. MN Scott visited the Last Fling in Brainerd in 1986, meeting a lot of people (in- Member of Nord Stern: cluding Bill Groschen with his tomato soup 356 and Bob Fleming with his red Fall of 1986 1965 911) and learning what the club was all about. His first school was in the Spring 1987, and his Current Porsches and when instructors were acquired: Denny Guentzel and 1989 944 Turbo S, Glacier Hank Godfredson. Blue with Linen interior, His first impression of purchased in 1997 the school, at age 26 Previous Porsche(s): and someone who 1983 944, Black Metallic thought he knew how (purchased in 1986); and a to drive, was that he 1987 944 Black Metallic didn’t have a clue of what high perfor- Turbo 951 (purchased in Scott and Kelly Mayer, photo courtesy Scott Mayer 1992) mance driving was.

8 MAY 2001 Scott had that car for six years and for Luddington, for some reason in 1992 happened to Michigan with Jim be going through the lot at Sears Im- Seubert to pick up ports again. He saw a 944 Turbo and the car. They drove asked the sales manager to swap cars to Manitowoc, WI in for the week-end. He liked it and a Suburban towing a ended up trading for his second Por- trailer, took the car sche car. This one was black, as was ferry over, and the earlier 944, and some people at checked out the car first didn’t know he and Kelley had a in the owner’s ga- different car. The only differences rage. It actually had were the interior color and the only 9980 miles on it and when Scott A-arm was bent. The car was smoother looking front end. drove it onto the ferry it rolled over to driveable but not trackable, so they The third and current Porsche in 10,000 miles. Since then Scott and began packing up to go home. In the the Mayer family came along in Sep- Kelley have put about 10,000 more process Scott talked to Kim Crumb tember 1997. (No, Scott wasn’t in the miles on the Turbo S and have had and Bob Kosky, who mentioned that Sears parking lot this time, and no, it lots of good times in the car. the 944 A-arm is very comparable to wasn’t black!) He began looking for Scott has a long list of accomplish- the same VW part. Scott started think- another car because the Turbo had ments in the three Porsches, includ- ing about it and got on the phone to a 130,000 miles on it and was getting ing the schools in 1987, 1988, 1989, friend in Minneapolis, and they de- to the point that it had to be just a daily and 1990. In 1987, his first year, he vised a plan. The next 24 hours were driver car or have the motor re-built. took second place in the Nord Stern definitely indicative of Porsche enthu- So he sold it in the Spring of 1997, AutoCross Series, garnering points in siasts. They left BIR, drove home, met and they were Porsche-less for that two parking lot events and three with Jerry (who already had the part summer. He was looking for an ‘89 events at BIR. He also won first in waiting), pulled in the garage, worked Turbo and started with the newspa- 1988 through 1991 and again in on the car till midnight, then drove pers, Panoramas, etc. One day as soon 1995. Kelley drove in the schools for back to Brainerd and competed on as the new Pano arrived in the mail, a few solid years, starting in 1988. Sunday. After all, Scott said, he he looked in the Classifieds and found Together they would prepare the car, needed points for the trophy run!! a Turbo S with 10,000 miles that go up and drive, have fun, and meet Other events that have been fun for sounded perfect. He called and talked lots of people. Scott and Kelley are the national Por- to the owner who was on the way out One of the years they were both sche Parades. In 1995 they attended the door on vacation for two weeks. driving, with the first 944, they had a their first Parade in Portland, the sec- He told Scott they would talk when whirlwind week-end, more than just ond one in 1998 in Steamboat Springs, he got back. on the track. Kelley was driving, with Colorado, and the third in Mont Sure enough, the owner called Bill Groschen as instructor, and she Tremblant, Quebec, Canada, in 1999. when he came back and asked Scott missed the chicane, going straight off They have already planned for the for an immediate “yes” or “no,” since of turn one. She was able to get the 2001 parade in Milwaukee this year, his answering machine was full of car back on the dragstrip return and as well. messages from people wanting to buy drive back to the pits. When Scott the car. Scott said, “Yes,” and he left checked out the car, he discovered the Continued on page 10

NORD STERN 9 PORSCHE PERSONALITY

The Mayers don’t get grass on the tires. You can the club, or his enthusiasm, which is . . . continued from page 9 rally on a tour level, or a time speed so easy to detect when talking to him. Scott has done well in the Parade distance contest where winning is In addition, it’s not surprising to know competition, winning classes in all 3 measured in thousandths of a minute. one of the little secrets that probably Parades. In Portland it had There’s something for everyone, and keeps him going, continues the chal- downpoured, and he had the it’s so diverse with enough free time lenge, and keeps his interest so high. advantage with street tires, since that you can pick and choose among Here’s what I mean: Scott uses a everyone else was on slicks. The the car events, a golf tournament or device that measures the Gs in the car Driver Ed at Le Circuit, Mont tennis tournament, RC racing for kids, (the lateral force), and logs how hard Tremblant was a highlight because or model shows. you braked, took corners, etc. He there they had run Formula I cars in Scott has been active in the lead- downloads and prints the information the 70s, and Jim Russell now has a ership of Nord Stern, such as to study it and keep improving his Formula school there. AutoCross chair in 1994 and serving performance. Even with this, he says Scott feels it’s a must for any Por- on the Rules Committee during three he’s “never had a perfect lap at BIR.” sche owner to do at least one Parade. different terms. He was Event Master “You always miss something,” he There’s a saturation of Porsche five or six times, concoursed three or explains, with complete honesty people, and you get to see literally four years, and has been generally and sincerity. hundreds of Porsche cars, in all col- very active. He has instructed at least That’s the secret. We all miss ors and years. There’s also the tech- twice a year on Fridays and taken the something, all the time or most of the nical side, with tech talks and talks on “Fall Color Tour,” which he and time, but Scott keeps looking for what how to sell, maintain the cars, tires, Kelley enjoy a lot. he’s missed. And he’s so good rims, after-market, etc. It’s all Porsche With such an avid, winning, because he keeps finding it and for seven days. The concours at the experienced driver as Scott Mayer, acting on it. Just like he found that first national level is always interesting, we’re not surprised about the average Porsche in the Sears lot. with cars showing up in trailers, in 112 mph trip across Montana (reason- bags, and diapers on the tires so they able and prudent), his participation in

Left, Scott in their 1983 944 negotiating the pylons during a parking lot Autocross. Photo by Kelley Mayer.

Previous page, upper right, 1987 944 Black Metallic Turbo 951, photo by Kelley Mayer.

10 MAY 2001 NORD STERN 11 First Fling Driver Education & Time Trial at CBIR Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17, 2001

The Colonel’s Brainerd International Raceway is a superb, three-mile road course, situated six miles north of Brainerd, Minnesota

n Eventmasters: Bruce Boeder 952 593-5544 and Chip Smith 952 942-6686 n Cost: $110 per person; $90 second person, same car n Requirements: Snell 90 or newer helmet, 2.5 lb. mounted fire extinguisher, roll bar (to Club Racing specifications) for cabriolets, 96 db noise limit, PCA Membership Card & valid driver’s license n Experience: To participate, you must have Nord Stern or other approved driver’s training experience. n Tech Inspection: Mail in form with registration, form available in Nord Stern or downloadable from Nord Stern website (PDF format) www.nordstern.org n Refund Policy: Deadline is June 8, 2001. Late fee: $20 per driver! However, full refund if you cancel by calling one day before event. # # Rush this form along with your check payable to Nord Stern to: John VeLure - First Fling 5707 Kipling Ave. Minnetonka, MN 55345

Driver ______Co-Driver ______Phone(Wk/Hm) ______email: ______Street ______City ______State ______Zip ______Car ______Model ______Year ______Best Time BIR ______Best time co-driver BIR ______NS Assigned Car Number(s) ______“In consideration of being permitted to use the BIR facility under the track rental lease of Nord Stern, I agree to be solely responsible for any and all property damage to the BIR facility caused, in whatsoever manner, by myself, or a registered co-driver either in the vehicle which I have registered, or in another vehicle, within seven (7) working days of invoice by it for all reasonable property damage which it has been billed, or which it paid to the operators of BIR for property damage to the BIR facility in which I, or my vehicle was involved. Nord Stern Region reserves the right to exclude any individual.” Signed: ______Co:Driver ______

12 MAY 2001 GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS Text and photos by Nick Summers

here I was at 6:45 a.m. on a cold TFebruary morning quietly iron- ing a shirt and contemplating the week ahead when the phone rang. The moment I heard it I had a bad feeling —my phone never rings at 6.45 a.m. Something was wrong. I answered to hear the familiar voice of Bob Viau, owner of Auto Edge. “Hey Bob, how’s it going?” I said, somewhat relieved that there was no family or work problem. Bob’s hesitant answer was, “I don’t know yet. Did you take your trailer from my shop yesterday?” Nope. Ouch! It was at that moment I froze and went into a deep, dark two-week haze. At some point on that snowy else, so more than able to give the that I thought might be able to help. Sunday night, someone backed up a police all the details. The officer said The message had a link to the web- truck, cut the single, rather puny, the best thing we could do would be site and encouraged readers to spread padlock and stole my trailer with my to spread the word, in the hope some- the word. Meanwhile, back at the treasured GT5 914 race car inside. My one somewhere would see something. ranch . . . Bob was handing flyers de- treasured, but uninsured, GT5 914 So that’s what I did. tailing the theft to anyone who would race car! The car was at Auto Edge to Despite the demise of the dotcoms, hold out their hand long enough. He have its freshened engine reinstalled I figured there was still promise in the also alerted a friend in the Highway after Todd Hoefft of TJR Collision Internet so sent Mark Skweres an Patrol who told us that an incredible Center had done great job refinishing email with pictures of my car and 80% of cars stolen in Minnesota are the tired bodywork. some written details which he posted recovered—sure I thought, but in how Bob and Lance at Auto Edge have to our Nord Stern web site. My hope many pieces! expertly worked on my car for the last was that the thieves would be plan- I received hundreds of email re- four years to help get it to its current ning to sell or part-out the race car and sponses from all over the country of- state of development. I use the word in the process there was a reasonable fering a mix of suggestions and sym- “current” in acknowledgment to the chance they’d contact a breakers yard pathies. I had people from New York fact that owning a GT car is a con- or a Porsche race specialist. Armed to San Francisco, Duluth to stant process of improvement—in fact with copies of Panorama, Excellence, Brownsville keeping their eyes open. I think that’s half the fun. They prob- Sports Car etc. I sent an email to ev- My message even made it overseas ably know this car better than anyone ery individual, club business and list Continued on page 30

NORD STERN 13 March Nord Stern Business Meeting Minutes

eeting was called to order at Met Council - Land O’Lakes region also planning another fall color tour. M7:05pm by Mark Skweres, has a few options for parking lot ven- More information to follow. leading the meeting in absence of Jim ues. Met Council has complete list of Social - Ed Tripet. Possibly another Holton. events posted at their website: guest speaker for Holiday party. Mark reviewed the February meet- www.mnautox.com Board to make decision. ing minutes. The minutes were ap- Shop Relations/Tech Session - Mark Membership - no report. proved. Kittock indicated that upcoming Mark asked for updates from the events are in Nord Stern or on Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. chairpersons: website Advertising - no report Rules - no report Next Meeting: Tuesday April 3, 2001 Newsletter - no report Rally - Dan Tolkheim and Chris at 7:00 pm, Davanni’s Restaurant at Driver Education - Safety is now Webber have 2 dates set. May 20 and 50th and Hwy 100 in Edina. scheduled for all events. Only one Sept 9, both Sundays. Ron Johnson is event remains without an eventmas- Respectfully Submitted, ter. Events are covered as follows: Michelle Rothman, Scretary ü First Fling: Bruce Boeder and Chip Smith ü June BIR: Doug and Sue Arndt ü June St. Cloud - OPEN ü July St. Cloud - Jim Bahner ü July Blackhawk - Ron Lewis ü August Club Race - Fred Jaccobberger (DE portion) ü August Road America - Joe Rothmn ü Last Fling - Jon Beatty

Discussions followed on atten- dance and pre-registration options for St. Cloud Events. Decision to be made by the Board. Registrar - John Velure new regis- trar. Transition in progress Driver Ed Training - no report Safety - no report Club Race - Mike Hoke reported that plans continue to go well. Timing - Deal Podevels - Schedule is set, all events are covered

14 MAY 2001 April Nord Stern Business Meeting Minutes

eeting was called to order by Still looking for someone to coor- Rally - Ron Johnson MPresident Jim Holton at dinate the charity portion of the event Dates are set 5/20 and 9/9. More 7:00 p.m. Still looking for someone to serve info to follow Minutes from last meeting were as social coordinator (get the beer and Also planning the second fall color read and approved. the snacks) tour. Jim requested an update from the Need a Pre-Grid volunteer Social - Ed Tripet committee chairs: Jim Coshow will be the National Vic Elford will be the guess speaker Driver Education - Don Erickson Steward for the Race. at the January Holiday Party All Event Masters are now set. Drivers’ Training - Joe Rothman Safety - Don Miller Scott Mayer has agreed to coordinate New drivers tech scheduled for Slight changes in the locations of the June St. Cloud event. 4/6 (Friday) at Carousel. the corner worker’s during DE events. No major changes in track land- Currently have about 20 people More information will be available at scape over the winter. registered for the first fling school first fling. Discussed Flat-tow options. Paul Membership - Jim Holton for Note that the corner worker redis- Ahles from Red Light Rescue was Susanne Dvorak tribution is on a trial basis, and if any present to confirm that they are now New member social went well. safety issues arise, will be addressed. able to flat tow with a Suburban, and Very good turnout The Start Finish Area at the bot- have trained people available to drive Met Council - Bob Kosky tom of the tower will be greatly re- CBIR’s flat bed truck. Still looking for large empty park- stricted this year. Control will be from Everything is ready to go - now ing lots available on the weekends. the tower, and there should be no rea- the snow needs to melt. September Nord Stern rally will be son for people/kids/dogs/scooters, etc. Autocross events at St. Cloud will open to all Met Council clubs to be in the area around start finish. be Nord Stern only. Tech for St. Cloud Newsletter - No Report Paul Ahlers from Red Light Res- will be available at the site. Preregis- Tech Sessions - Mark Kittock cue also commented on safety issues tration will be encouraged by email, New driver tech at Carousel on that he felt need to be incorporated with checks brought to the event. April 6th. into the novice school. Paul will send Registrar - John Velure Excellent turn out for the Ultimate ideas to Joe. 41 Registrations already in for Garage (over 80 people). Timing and Scoring - Dean Podevels First Fling. Ed Hazelwood has volunteered for Ed Tripet has volunteered to run Reminder to bring completed Tech this position next year. our timing equipment for the Austin Forms to the registration at the first President Holton thanked Mark for Healy national convention at BIR. event. Everyone must have an ap- his several years volunteering in this New Business: proved Shop Tech their cars before position, and was pleaded with the Medical Forms for DE Discussion. they go on the track. success of the events. Much time was spent discussing Club Race - Roger Johnson Rules - Ron Lewis if DE participants should complete Post Card mailing was sent. Al- Hard copies of rules will be avail- medical information similar to club ready receiving interest. Web based able at the new driver’s tech. Rules racers (blood type, allergies, diabetic, registration materials will be available also available at www.nordstern.org Continued on pgae 29 June 1.

NORD STERN 15 Maplewood Imports Auto Fair 2001 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001

Dust off your favorite car and celebrate the start of the summer driving season. On Sunday, May 20th, Maplewood Imports is hosting their first ever Auto Fair! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the entire lot will be cleareed to make room for your beautiful Porsche, Audi, or Mercedes Benz. All years and models are welcome!

Hot dogs and soft drinks will be provided and showrooms will be open to peruse the latest offerings from Germany’s finest automakers.

If you would like to show your car and enjoy a great day with other aficionados, please contact the event chairman George Andeweg at 651 483-2681 or by email at [email protected]. Then get ready to “Buff Your Stuff” and show it at the Maplewood Imports Auto Fair.

16 MAY 2001 Holding Things Up NORD STERN 17 7th Annual Nord Stern at Road America Thursday & Friday, August 23-24, 2001

Road America is located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

n Eventmasters: Joe Rothman (952)773-9925

n Cost: $200 per person; $120 second person, same car (prior to August 16) $225 per person; $145 second person, same car (after to August 23) nonPCA: $220 per person; $140 second person, same car

n Requirements: Snell 90 or newer helmet, 2.5 lb. permanently mounted fire extinguisher, roll bar (to Club Racing specifications) for cabriolets, 103 db noise limit, valid Driver’s license, Completed Tech form

n Experience: To participate, you must have Nord Stern or other approved driver’s training experience. # # Rush this form along with your check payable to Nord Stern to: Jon VeLure - Road America 5707 Kipling Ave. Minnetonka, MN 55345

Driver ______Instructor: Yes/No Co-Driver ______Phone(Wk/Hm) ______email: ______Street ______City ______State ______Zip ______Car ______Model ______Year ______Best Time BIR/RA ______Best time co-driver BIR/RA ______Class (if known) ______Car numbers, if known ______“In consideration of being permitted to use the Road America facility under the track rental lease of Nord Stern, I agree to be solely responsible for any and all property damage to the Road America facility caused, in whatsoever manner, by myself, or a registered co-driver either in the vehicle which I have registered, or in another vehicle, within seven (7) working days of invoice by it for all reasonable property damage which it has been billed, or which it paid to the operators of Road America for property damage to the Road America facility in which I, or my vehicle was involved.” Signed: ______Co:Driver ______

18 MAY 2001 You are Cordially Invited to Attend Afton Concours d’Elegance Sunday, August 19, 2001 Afton City Park

Park opens at 8:00 a.m. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Stay to enjoy the afternoon! Directions: East on I-94 South on MN 95 into the hamlet of Afton. The park is in the center of town on your right. Eventmaster: Mitchell Berry 952-882-2959

Classes: (AIR COOLED) EARLY 4cyl: 356's, 914's & 912's. EARLY 6cyl: 911's up to 73 & 914-6's. MID 6cyl: 911's from 74 to 89. LATE 6cyl: 90 to 98 911's.

(WATER COOLED) EARLY: 76 TO 95 924's, 928's, 944's, 968's. LATE: 98 AND UP BOXTER's & 996's.

(RACE)

Judging will be Top Only or Full Concours for each particular class with only one race class.

NORD STERN 19 Suzanne Dixon, Cindy Holton Bill Groschen with Terry Johnson Kirk Meintsma and Jim Holton Suzanne Dixon with Cindy Holton Check those smiles!

John and Suzanne Dixon

Bruce and Christie Boeder Our fearless leader, Jim Holton with Bruce Boeder

Nancy Smith, Dave Weisel, Pat and Ken Benson

Jill and Fred Daneu: Jill gets to take a break

On view at January Holiday Dinner . from photography duties! photos by John Dixon 20 MAY 2001 nve tJnayHldyDne photos by John Dixon On view at January Holiday Dinner . Derek Bell with Cyd Holton Derek Bell with Bill and Kathy Berard

Bill Kosky and Joel Pfister Suzanne Dixon

Left, Jayne Mueller

Bob and Mary Lunde Jim Holton with Derek Bell

NORD STERN 21 John Dixon with Derek Bell

Launie Cousins and Christie Boeder

The big cheeses: Jon Beatty, immediate past Dave Weisel in serious president and Jim Holton, current president! discussion with Derek Bell

Nord Sterners enjoying the meal!

Derek Bell with Bob Kosky

Another couple Dave and Sherry Arundel thoroughly enjoying the evening! with Derek Bell On view at January Holiday Dinner . photos by John Dixon 22 MAY 2001 nve tJnayHldyDne photos by John Dixon On view at January Holiday Dinner . Joe Rothman and Derek Bell

Christie Boeder surprises Holtie (and that is not easy to do!)

Derek Bell and Michael Wachholz

Jim Holton and Christie Boeder reprising the smooch!

Group shot: Jill Daneu, Derek Bell , Teresa Vickery, Dave Weisel and Ron Smith

Christie Boeder honestly surprised at the lovely roses given as a token of appreciation for her work on Nord Stern.

Mike Courtney, Teresa Vickery, And Finally, Joel Pfister and Julie Courtney Joe Rothman! I won’t even ask!

NORD STERN 23 NORD STERN GLOSSARY (Or, How to Talk Nord Stern) by Teresa Vickery slightly irreverent glossary of Blackhawk: A funky little track about Sterners competing in the Daytona 24- Acommonly used terms compiled 5 hours southeast of the Twin Cities, hour and Sebring 12-hour races, and by Teresa Vickery. stuck in the middle of a cornfield. the definitive explanation behind Jim Twisty turns, short straights and tons Pott’s nickname: “Mr. Wiggles”. Afton: The abbreviated term for the of fun. “Nord Stern Afton Concours Concours: Events for the truly d’Elegance”, our once-a-year concours Board of Directors: The best job to neurotic clean car fanatics - as defined competition (see below). This is where have in the Club but one that takes time by one who is one! If the thought of you show off your car cleaning exper- to get. Made up of Past Presidents, they cleaning your car with toothbrushes tise (or your skill at driving through the work with the current President to in- and q-tips makes your heart beat faster, car wash), oogle the unbelievably sure we abide by our By Laws, man- this is for you. (Note: Attend the beautiful cars and eat some of the best age finances responsibly and run the Concour Tech to learn the trade secrets ice cream in the Twin Cities. The very region effectively. of the clean car guys. There really is a daring among us go to Lurk’s for the right way to wash your car. Note, also, CBIR See BIR. The power of an ego famed Lurkburger - the perfect pre- that a Concour winning car, or at least out of control . . .. concours meal. a well-maintained car is significantly Club Racing: Drivers Ed on steroids. more valuable when it comes to Autocross: The politically incorrect Sponsored and run by PCA, Club Rac- re-sale. And, keep in mind that an term for driving our cars on a track or ing is wheel-to-wheel racing at tracks afternoon spent polishing your car is in a parking lot. Replaced with the term all over the country. It is run under 13/ significantly less expensive than a Drivers Education (see below). Often 13 rules, similar to Vintage Racing, session with a shrink. I have abbreviated as AX or AutoX. Other car which penalize drivers who cause dam- personally saved a bundle!) clubs who are not subject to PCA in- age to their car or other cars, or who surance rules and have not, therefore, Dakota County: A short, fast, fun and drive in an inappropriate manner. At- been enlightened as to politically cor- safe little course down in Dakota tend our Club Race in August at CBIR rect terminology, still run Autocrosses. County (get it?) where we run Drivers to check this out. Ed and Driver Training. Slower speeds BIR: Brainerd International Raceway, Club Talk: Our own Nord Stern chat than CBIR, but fast enough to get your now known as “The Colonel’s BIR”. group. Go to www.NordStern.org and adrenalin pumping. A great place to Our “home track” and home-away- sign up to get in on all the hot gossip, try out this driving thing. from-home during the summer. Site of meeting and event reminders and gen- our Drivers Education events and Drivers Education: The politically eral silliness. Recent posts included a Driver Training Days. 2½ hours north correct term for an Autocross or Driv- discussion about installing trend-set- of the Twin Cities, depending on your ing Event. These are carefully con- ting orange shag carpet in 911s, mes- car, your radar detector and your com- trolled opportunities to drive your car sages from someone looking for rac- fort level with speeding tickets. as Ferry Porsche intended. ing history (he’s got a 356 Carrera that was raced), posts about the Nord

24 MAY 2001 Track Events: At CBIR, Road about that event should be directed to Identifiable by their red name badges. America or other race tracks. Gener- him/her. If you are into “sucking up” Nord Stern has a reputation for produc- ally 2 or more days of driving, car talk (always a good idea!), call to ing great drivers, and it’s all due to our and socializing with fellow car nuts. volunteer to help. You’ll always find emphasis on continuing education and You will come to love the smell of hot their name and phone number in the the quality of our group of Instructors. brake pads in the morning, have Nord Stern. Take advantage of these people— fascinating conversations about tire they’ve been selected because they are Executive Council: Our Fearless pressures and engage in long discus- enthusiastic, willing to share their Leaders. Made up of the Board of sions on the nuances of cornering. knowledge with you and want to help Directors and the elected officers of our you improve. Parking Lot Events: At Dakota Club: President, Vice President, County or other huge parking lots. Treasurer, and Secretary. Met Council: A loose organization of Generally a one day event where we all Car Clubs in the Twin Cities area. Fall North Shore Tour: Our annual mark a course with a million orange Met Council runs a series of parking trek to the north shore of Lake Supe- pylons. The object is to negotiate the lot autocrosses all summer long, for rior that includes accommodations at course, without hitting any plastic py- those who need more drive time than BlueFin Bay, lunches and dinners at lons, in the shortest possible time. (Not Nord Stern can provide. great restaurants and a self-guided fo- as easy as it sounds!) liage tour. (Also includes late nights in Newsletter: Also called The Nord Driver Education Training Days: hot tubs, but we won’t go there…) See- Stern. Your one-stop source for infor- Formerly known as Driving Schools. ing a bunch of shiny Porsches posi- mation on everything that is happen- These days precede a Drivers Educa- tioned against fall foliage with Lake ing in the Club. You should read it tion event (see above) and are designed Superior as the backdrop is awesome. cover to cover, every month. Note: to teach you how to drive. (There’s Your newsletter editors are always Friday Night Socials: A once-a- more to it than you think!) Our Driver looking for photos and articles and you month venue to get a Porsche fix. Training Days have a national reputa- will endear yourself to them for all eter- Strictly for fun, and always held at tion for being comprehensive and well- nity if you submit material. Available interesting locations around the met- run. The skills you learn at our schools online at NordStern.org in pdf format. ropolitan area. Our version of TGIF. will make you a better driver on the Nord Stern: German for North Star. street and will prepare you for our Driv- German Car Fest: A gathering of the Trivia buffs will immediately recall ers Ed events. Note: Successful faithful that includes owners of all that our state motto is Etoile du Nord, completion of a CBIR Driver Training German marques. This is fun! You’ll French for “Star of the North”. Seeing Day is mandatory for any driver attend- see some great cars, meet some inter- as how we’re not driving Peugeots or ing one of our track events. You al- esting people and feel right at home Renaults, we’ve gone with the more ready own a great car. Now, invest in among a group of people who are just appropriate German translation. learning how to drive it well. as weird about their Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Volkswagen as we are about Pano: Porsche Panorama - the bible for Event Master: The person in charge our Porsche. Club members. Check out the classi- of an event who has God-like power fied to find out what the absolute max over all aspects of that event. He/She Instructors: A group of experienced a Porsche is going for. (Check Excel- is to be given our complete attention; drivers who think it’s fun to sit in your lence for a more rational figure.) groveling is recommended. Questions car all day teaching you how to drive. Continued on page 28

NORD STERN 25 LUSTIGE SACHEN Project 911SC, part III, or “Bobby Ate a Crow” Text and photos by Bobby Piper

any of you have children, and Better, in fact, than anyone has been cant deliberation, I decided that I Mhave laughed ruefully at the able to do trading equities lately. would like to move up from class G things that they might have done or Maybe I’m in the wrong business. On to class F. The basic theory behind this said in front of people. Yesterday, the gearbox, I had 100% return, the move is the adage, ‘faster is funner.’ Molly saw a friend and her three year motor, a 21% return, and the roller, a Bad grammar aside, truer words were old, Sam, at the grocery store. Upon 33% return. Certainly better than if I never spoken. spotting Molly, the first thing out of had built the car and then tried to sell For a 911SC, there are two ways Sam’s mouth was, “Bobby ate a it. Then there’s the whole imprinting to move up one class. The car can crow!” It seems that a certain friend issue. Much like newly born goslings either become a ‘prepared’ car, where of ours, let’s call him Jeff, had made that attach to the adult bird, I would certain specific modifications are a remark that he didn’t appreciate have been unable to part with the car allowed, or by rebuilding as a Euro being mentioned in my project car once I started driving it regularly. spec car. The allowable modifications articles, but that I’d have to eat crow Now, I know that our editor will be when building a prepared car are: 1) in the next one because he ended up dismayed by the loss of continual non-stock brakes, 2) lower gearing buying the car from me! Being three, article flow, so I will try and distract (switch from 8:31 to 7:31 ring and Sam took him quite literally, and has the Nord Stern readership by writing pinion), 3) MSD ignition, 4) Quaife been excitedly sharing my dining about the engine rebuild I have differential 5) flares 6) wheels 2” habits with anyone who will listen. So decided to do in lieu of the project wider than originally available, and 7) here it is, I’m eating crow. Mmmm, 911SC. a wing (rather than the tails available Mmmm, GOOD. With 112,000 miles on the clock, from the factory). This is a formidable Yes, it’s true. I waved the white the motor in the Great Pumpkin (my list, and would, when combined with flag. I threw in the towel. I gave up ‘78 911SC race car) was ready for a a fresh motor, create a very competi- the ghost. I cried UNCLE. I caved. rebuild. It may have been psychologi- tive race car. The downside? All these With the combined pressures of cal, but I was beginning to feel that mods alone would cost around the market, the economy, and family with so many miles, I was just not as $10,000 before even contemplating an harmony, I have decided to abandon competitive as I wanted to be. With engine rebuild. So I’ve decided to the 3.6 911SC project. Had the Volvo sponsors to help defray costs, I rebuild as a Euro spec 911SC. ever needed to be in the shop, the 911 decided to go through with it. If The later Euro models (‘81-83) would’ve been the only backup, and nothing else, a rebuild would be sure had 9.8:1 compression ratios and 204 the prospect of Molly struggling to to eliminate any excuses. hp from the factory (vs. 8.5:1CR and stuff two toddlers, a stroller, and There are many decisions to make 180 hp for a US spec ‘78 SC). In a innumerable bags of kid gear into a when contemplating a rebuild. Top string of emails and a phone conver- 911 just sounds like a recipe for end only? If a full top and bottom, sation with Tom Charlesworth severe marital discord. reuse old pistons and cylinders, or (national PCA Racing scrutineer), he On the bright side, I did well sell- purchase new? Rebuild as original, or confirmed, then reiterated multiple ing off all the parts I had collected. as Euro spec? Etc. etc. After signifi- times, that I could combine the heads

26 MAY 2001 from my current motor (a US spec new items will include main bearings, bent valves though!), the crank was 1978 3.0 L) with the Euro spec P/Cs rod bearings, rod bolts, a 964 oil pump scored where it rests on the bearings when I did my rebuild. This meant that (a legal mod: pumps better volume (the crank’s ‘main journals’) and the as far as major engine components are and has a better scavenge pickup), a bearings were beginning to show concerned, all I had to buy was a set distributor recurved to Euro specs, copper through their outer coating. of Euro P/Cs. This was no easy task, factory plug wires, new fuel injectors, While it would have lasted longer, my as Euro spec P/Cs are fairly rare. I fi- and a K & N air filter. motor was probably just about due for nally located and purchased a set and It has been fascinating spending a rebuild. had them shipped to Aaron at FlatSix. time at Aaron’s shop as the motor gets Before the rebuild began, I had no Meanwhile, he has disassembled my disassembled. As I ask so many ques- idea what main bearings even look old motor down to the last nut. Sent tions, he’s been charging me double like. I had imagined a set of roller type to Ollie’s have been: the heads for a the normal shop rate when I’m there. bearings similar to wheel bearings, but three angle valve job, the crank to be Just kidding. But he probably should. instead they have no moving parts. magnafluxed, ground, balanced, and I have learned by seeing it in front They look like a fresh stick of have the journals micropolished, and of me, how the internals of an engine chewing gum folded around a Coke rods to be reconditioned and balanced. look when they’re worn. In the case can and removed. Their job is to be The cams were sent in to Elgin to be of my motor, the cams were scored sandwiched between the crank’s main refurbished. In addition to the P/Cs, where the rockers contact them (no Continued on page 36

NORD STERN 27 How to Talk to the Registrar and he/she will record Schools: The politically incorrect . . . continued from page 25 it, process it, assign you to a run group term for our Driver Training Days Parade: A once-a-year PCA-spon- and insure you have a great weekend. which precede our Driver Education sored national gathering of the Por- Note: We strongly recommend you be events. (Confused yet?) sche faithful. It includes a variety of a good Nord Stern citizen by register- Tech Talk: Another of our wonder- car-oriented activities (the list is too ing early for an event. We also ful internet chat groups, specifically long to reprint here!), lots of party- strongly recommend you be effusive for conversations of a technical nature. ing, lots of car talk and lots of Por- in your praise of the Registrar, as this Go to www.NordStern.org to sign up. sches. Described as a near-religious is a tough, thankless job. We all want experience for Porsche-philes. To be to keep our Registrar happy! Techs: Events organized to give us a held this year in Milwaukee, June 30- dose of car talk in the off-season. We Road America: Abbreviated RA. A July 6. gather together to hear presentations fantastic track located in Elkhart Lake, on technical aspects of our Porsches PCA: This one is a “gimme”: You are WI. that features big straights, the in- and Porsche ownership, and to talk already a member of the Porsche Club famous Carousel, the wicked Turn 5 cars with our Nord Stern friends. Top- of America. and more. Also features “Eggers” - a ics vary and are always fascinating. breakfast concoction not for the faint PCNA: O.K., another ‘gimme”. at heart (or sensitive of stomach) and Tech Inspections: Prior to attending You’re already driving one of Porsche the best brats in the country. An easy a Drivers Ed event, your car must pass Cars North America’s finest. 6 hour drive. (Any less and you will a tech inspection. A comprehensive Rally: Getting from Point A to Point meet one of Wisconsin’s finest who inspection of your vehicle is done to B in an exact time frame, along an ex- carry credit card slide machines, for insure it is “track ready”, checking act route. You and your Navigator ren- your convenience...) brakes, tires, wheel bearings, suspen- dezvous at a given location, are sion, fluids, and mandatory safety Run Group: Your group at a Drivers handed coded instructions and (if you gear. This is done at one of our Tech Ed event, assigned by lap time. Note: are successful) end up somewhere fun. Inspection locations, with your car up Run Group in no way designates so- Note: Included in your instructions is on a lift. cial standing or status within the club. a “Panic Pack” that will give you the It is a time-based grouping designed Tours: Like a Rally in that you are destination so you won’t miss the end- only to maximize track time. Based going from Point A to Point B, but of-Rally fun! Rallies range from dia- on observing other regions who do not you know the route and there’s no bolically tricky time-speed-distance use time-based Run Groups, our sys- pressure. Routes are specifically se- events that test your driving, math- tem also maximizes fun. lected to be scenic and/or fun to drive ematical and personal relationship in your Porsche. Note: The sight of skills to “gimmick” or fun rallies that Safety: The people charged with in- 20 or 30 Porsches traveling briskly are goofy, silly events that may have suring our driving events are run in as down a beautiful country road is not you taking pictures, decoding “secret” safe a manner as possible. Duties of to be missed. Tours always include messages or trying to find hidden the Safety Chair include monitoring great food and great socializing. clues. adherence to the rules, making certain people are driving in a safe, sane fash- Waiver: A form you will be asked to Registrar: The person who handles ion and having “chats” with drivers sign prior to participating in any event your Driver Education registration. who exhibit inappropriate behavior. which involves driving your car, in- You send your entry form and check

28 MAY 2001 cluding rallies and tours. It is required Zone Rep: Each region in PCA is part asap. Nord Stern is in the running for by PCA as part of our insurance pack- of a Zone. Each Zone has a represen- the National Parade’s Charity Event age. Our lawyers make us do this. tative who’s job is to keep track of the of the year award. regions and to represent us at PCA Jim would like recommendations Work Assignment: Your part in meetings. Once or twice a year our on nominations for: making the event happen. Assign- Zone Rep will attend a Nord Stern Family of the year ments depend on the type of event, and event to schmooze. We are part of Member of the year range from lining up cars on the grass Zone 10. Meeting adjourned at 8:20. at the Concour, getting waiver signa- Respectfully Submitted, tures at the Rally or working registra- Michelle Rothman tion at CBIR, for example. No assign- April Minutes Secretary ments involve rocket science: you will . . . continued from page 15 (NOTE: Meeting was very well always be told what you need to do. etc). It was agreed that this is a good attended. Special thanks to the new You will always be told where you idea. Exact details will be forthcom- members that were present.) need to be. The best strategy to take ing, but for this season it will be op- as a Nord Stern member is to tional. Jim is looking for preliminary volunteer early to get a choice job, and budgets from all the committee chairs then do it.

NORD STERN 29 Stolen was Bob again, saying there was a The car has been back to Auto . . . continued from page 12 race in Texas two weeks later and did Edge since its “excursion” to have the and to other countries—Hawaiians, I want to take the last available place engine reinstalled, and it now looks Brits and Canadians all looking for my on the semi?!?! and runs great. With the benefit of lost 914! Since the recovery the police have hindsight, I now see that a $2 padlock That was it for two weeks. A pretty much determined who stole the was not the smartest choice of secu- steady stream of wires, but no car. I trailer. A combination of good luck rity device for a race car costing thou- was starting to lose faith and was and good detective work had led them sands. I’ve now got two, much safer, thinking about what kind of race car to the location of the trailer. The thief locks and a wheelclamp for the trailer I’d get next, and how to pay for it! is apparently well known to the law- will be next. I’ve also signed up for Bob, on the other hand, hadn’t given men, but without firm evidence no race car insurance covering theft, up hope and was way more confident arrest has been made. We’re hoping transport and paddock incidents. I that we’d find the car. Turns out he the fingerprint evidence from the car don’t need to go through the experi- was right. will nail the guy once it’s processed. ence again. So, thanks you to every- On the Friday I was flying out of By the way—avoid fingerprint dust. one who helped out. The car is now town and Bob was going on a It’s gets absolutely everywhere and is just about ready for the track and I’m snowmobiling vacation, our hunt was tough to remove as Bruce at Auto itching to get out there after this long, going on hold. I arrived at Tampa Edge can tell you! and much too eventful, winter. See around 8 p.m. and as I got off the plane It was all a bit of a nightmare, but you at CBIR. saw I had four new messages on my looking back, there is a silver lining. cell phone. I thought this a little ex- The response of cessive and called to listen. The first people was over- was my girlfriend, Sandra, saying Bob whelming. I was had called to say that the police had clearly reminded that somehow found my trailer in St. Paul. the PCA is about the That got my pulse up to maybe 80. people, not just the The next was Bob saying that not only cars. My website re- had the trailer been found but my locks ceived about 4,500 were still on the rear ramp door. Very, hits in those two very promising, and good enough to weeks! 4,500 people push the pulse up to 100ish! Third was who chose to click and Bob again, saying he was at the po- take a look! An incred- lice yard and they’d just opened the ible number I thought. trailer to find my car inside, more or Several hundred emails with advice, less undamaged! Pulse to 150 and I’m suggestions and encouragement. Bob Photo above, of Nick’s 914, and on told by the people who were with me and the gang at Auto Edge were fan- page 12 of the 914 in front of Auto Edge are courtesy of Nick Summers. that I broke the high jump world tastic—poor fellow even delayed the record. To describe me as happy at start of his vacation to go to the po- that moment would be like describ- lice yard on that Friday night to open ing the Pope as a slightly Catholic up my trailer. man. And the fourth message? That

30 MAY 2001 Blackhawk Farms Driver Education & Time Trial Thursday & Friday, July 26 & 27, 2001

Blackhawk Farms is a challenging, nine turn, 1.95 mile track located just south of Beloit, WI, an easy 5 - 6 hour drive from the Twin Cities.

n Eventmasters: Ron Lewis 952 932-0505 n Requirements: Snell 90 or newer helmet, and Randy Hallenbeck 262 538-0728 2.5 lb. mounted fire extinguisher, roll bar (to Club Racing specifications) for cabriolets, 96 Nord Stern 2001 Autocross Championship n db noise limit, PCA membership card, valid Series event. driver’s license, long sleeve cotton shirt. Cost: One Day: $155 1st driver, $125 2nd n Tech Inspection: Cars must pass tech driver. Two Day: $205 1st driver, $175 2nd n inspection. Tech location, time and host hotel driver. Late fee: $40. will be identified in your registration package. n Registration: Registration limited to 50 For more information contact eventmasters. drivers to maximize track time. Registration Experience: To participate, you must must be postmarked by July 11th to avoid late n have Nord Stern or other approved driver fee. No refunds for cancellation after July 18th. training. # # Rush this form along with your check payable to PCA/Milwaukee Region to: Randy Hallenbeck P.O. Box 445 Merton, WI 53262 Driver ______Phone # ______Ability Level (check one ______Novice ______Intermediate ______Exper. Second Driver ______Phone # ______Ability: N/ I /E (circle one) Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Car ______Model ______Year ______Are you an Instructor? Yes/No Would you like an Instructor? Yes NS Class (if known)______Car numbers, if known ______Driver #1 Dates Attending ______Entry Fee: ______Driver #2 Dates Attending ______Entry Fee: ______Total: ______“In consideration of the use of the facilities at Blackhawk under the rental lease of Milwaukee Region, I agree to be solely responsible for any property damage to the Blackhawk facility caused in whatsoever manner, by myself, or a registered co-driver either in the vehicle which I have registered, or in another vehicle, and shall pay within seven (7) working days of invoice for all reasonable property damage in which I or my vehicle was involved.” Signed: ______Co:Driver ______

NORD STERN 31 Need Help—Have a Question? Professional or, who you gonna call! Looking for advice on prepping your car for Driver’s Ed events, Club Auto Racing or Sunday drives? The names shown below represent people who have considerable eperience and expertise with the respective Storage models. Feel free to call them at reasonable hours and please also respect the fact that everybody leads busy lives! This is, by no means, Heated and a complete list! Secured Building 356 Bill Siggelkow 507 282-3970 Near Gordon Maltby 651 439-0204 Downtown 914-4 Tom Solstad 651 687-0804 Minneapolis 914-6 Corey Johnson 952 881-2364 911 thru 1977 Jim Seubert 763 788-2663 911 SC/911 Carrera Joel Pfister 763 546-4919 (W) Jon Beatty 952 449-0187 (W) 924-944 Jim Bryant 651 730-0009 944T/944S2/928 Mike Selner 651 488-9847 612 Terry Johnson 651 731-4540 911C2/C4/RSA/911T Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 529-6857 Brian Smillie 651 436-7196 928 Kim Crumb 952 881-0113

9th Annual Nord Stern Fall North Shore Tour!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sept 28 - 30, 2001 Headquarters: BlueFin Bay (1-800-BlueFin) Please note: All rooms are currently booked at the BlueFin. When you check in this year you need to also make your reservation for the 2002 Fall Color Tour at that time: Dates will be September 27-29, 2002!

32 MAY 2001 Bicycle Tour Prior to the 12 Hours of Sebring Ends with a Fatality—Porsche Mourns a Friend and Outstanding Driver Copy Provided By Porsche AG

ebring/Stuttgart. Bob Wollek, After consultation with Porsche The Frenchman was one of the Sone of the most successful and re- motorsport management, the most successful and reliable endur- liable Porsche racing drivers, has died. Petersen-Team decided against com- ance pilots in the world. He began his The 57-year-old French works driver peting in the 12 hour race. Porsche´s sporting career as a member of the died early Friday evening, 16th March Head of Sport Herbert Ampferer rec- national ski team, and belonged to the 2001, on Highway 98 close to Sebring ommended that the other teams take group which included famous (FL, USA) during a bicycle tour. He up the race. “Bob would have cer- Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy. After was hit by a campervan only a few tainly wanted us to compete here,” winning the 1966 students´ world kilometres away from the Sebring said Alwin Springer, Head of Porsche championship he moved on to try his racetrack. Bob Wollek sustained se- Motorsport North America. Porsche luck in motorsport. Wollek took part rious head injuries and died on the pilots flew black ribbons in memory in a driver training, which he won. In way to the hospital. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. of their colleague. The race ended 1967 he secured victory in his first Porsche AG mourns the loss of a with a double win in the GT class for rally, the Mont-Blanc-Rallye, in a friend, an outstanding man and one of the two 911 GT3 RS run by the pri- Renault 8 Gordini. the company´s best racing drivers. vate Alex-Job-Team with works driv- Soon after, Bob Wollek joined Bob Wollek had travelled to ers Lucas Luhr (MC)/Sascha Maassen Ron Dennis’ Formula 2 team (1971- Florida to compete in a 911 GT3 RS (D)/Emmanuel Collard (F) and Chris- 1973), but finally concentrated on GT run by the Petersen Team in what was tian Menzel (D)/Timo Bernhard (D)/ and prototype sport with Porsche rac- to be his 12th start at the 12 hour race Randy Pobst (USA), ahead of the ing sportscars. By 1974 the French- in Sebring. After the end of the offi- works BMW M3, piloted by Jörg man had become a Porsche special- cial practice on Friday, the Frenchman Müller/J.J. Lehto (both MC). ist, and since 1976 has won the pres- left the team to make a bicycle tour Bob Wollek was born in tigious Porsche Cup seven times. As that would eventually finish up at his Strasbourg (F) on 4th November, a works and private driver he secured hotel. According to eye-witness re- 1943. He is survived by his wife four overall victories at the 24 Hours ports and the local police, Bob was Michelle. The couple lived in a farm- at Daytona (USA) in a Porsche 962 riding his racing bike, in compliance house that was more than 200 years (1983, 1985, 1989, 1991), clinched an with the road regulations, on the right- old in Berstatt, near Strasbourg. The overall and a class win in Sebring hand fringe of the road when he was 2001 year was to be Wollek’s last (1984, 1997), and in 1983 became overtaken by a van. He was possibly season as a racing driver. Afterwards German and European Champion. pulled to the left due to the van´s slip- Wollek was set to take over Only an overall victory at his home stream. The next vehicle, a campervan management responsibilities in event, the Le Mans 24 Hour race, driven by 82-year-old, was unable to Porsche motorsport. remained elusive. The quiet French- avoid hitting Bob Wollek. Continued on 34

NORD STERN 33 Wollek . . . continued from page 33 Nord Stern welcomes new advertiser! man contested the endurance classic 30 times. Nord Stern would like to Porsche CEO, Dr. Wendelin welcome several new Wiedeking, who only a week ago advertisers this year and spent time with Bob Wollek in the latest is a new shop in Mexico at a PR event, commented: “Bob was an impressive man full of town, called FlatSix. ambition, initiative, and confidence. FlatSix’s ad can be Bob Wollek had style, character, and found on page 16. was disarmingly honest. A thorough Check it out! professional. We lose one of our Give us a call if you are greatest and most successful drivers. interested in advertising in Porsche has a lot to thank him for.” Nord Stern.

34 MAY 2001 NORD STERN 35 Project Car in the sump more freely. Aaron . . . continued from page 27 explained that this is not a big journals and the case, to accept the issue in a Porsche motor for two wear that would otherwise be reasons: Porsches have a ‘dry’ subjected to the case. The actual ‘slip’ sump (until the Boxster and 996), is caused by the thin film of oil which means there is a pump in between the bearing and the crank. the lowest part of the case that I’ve learned how the oil travels pulls the oil from the bottom of through the case, where the squirters the motor, so there is not a huge are, and what an oil pump looks like quantity of oil in the bottom of (as well as why the 964 pump is the case for the crank to splash superior to the SC pump), and the through as it turns. Second, the meaning of many technical terms. For counterweights on a 911 crank example, a ‘knife edged crank.’ This are already very aero (or actually, is an illegal mod for a stock motor, hydro-) dynamic. Other terms I but what it means is when the crank’s have read about but didn’t fully counterweights are ground to an edge understand: ‘Shuffle Pinning the so that they may travel through the oil case.’ This is when small holes The Great Pumpkin, photo by Daniel Manzier

36 MAY 2001 are drilled into both sides of the case and adjusted accordingly to the exact wires with capacitors in them are just where the halves meet, and dowel like factory specification. See Bruce snake oil. rods are inserted. This keeps the case Anderson’s 911 Performance It is possible to just buy a rebuild halves from, well, from shuffling back Handbook for a more complete de- from some California sweatshop, or and forth as all of the reciprocating scription of volumetrics. In the case out of the want ads in Pano. mass inside the motor spins around. of the ‘81-83 Euro SC, the factory Problem is, the term ‘rebuild’ is used This is a legal mod, but not really nec- specification is a 9.8:1 compression so loosely that it may be hard to know essary for a 3.0L stock class motor (al- ratio, so by using volumetrics we’ll exactly what was done or rather, what though would be a good idea for a 2.7, be sure when we’re done that it actu- was not done. Instead, with the motor which has a weaker, magnesium case ally is 9.8:1, not, say, 9.5:1. being built locally, I’ve been able to instead of aluminum). Another term I All reciprocating parts should be learn a lot,to say the least, and know didn’t really comprehend is ‘Wind- balanced: crank, rods, pistons, clutch exactly what was involved. age.’ This is the characteristic of a assembly. Intake runners, gaskets and With so many new components motor, of the way air travels about ports on the intake side, then ports, and with this much attention to detail, inside the case. The pistons displace gaskets and header pipes on the ex- it naturally takes longer and costs a a large amount of air as they travel up haust side should be carefully as- bit more. The additional funds I got and down in the cylinders. The easier sembled so they line up exactly, to from trading my 3.6 911SC project car the air flows, the less resistance the allow the intake air/fuel mixture and components will now make it possible pistons have in their travel. Better then exhaust gases to flow best. New to be sure the new motor is as good as windage means more hp. The term fuel injectors will ensure perfect fuel it can be. ‘boattailing the mains’ is when the delivery. New plug wires with fresh I guess crow doesn’t taste so bad main support areas inside the case are connectors will ensure the best spark after all. rounded (boat tailed) so that the air (along with the usual tuneup items EDITOR’S NOTE: THUS ENDS THE may flow by them better. This also is such as cap, rotor, plugs). SAGA OF BOBBY’S GREAT ADVENTURE! an illegal mod, as it improves the One unusual thing I will be trying THANKS FOR SHARING THIS FUN STORY, motor’s windage characteristics. is opening up the airbox a little, to try WE AWAIT THE NEXT ADVENTURE. AND I’ve been asking far and wide if and get better—and cooler—air KNOWING BOBBY, I AM SURE THERE WILL there are any tricks to building a fully flow to the motor, but things like plug BE SOMETHING! RIGHT, MOLLY?! legal stock class motor that is as strong as it can be. The bottom line is, it’s a matter of carefully doing all of the little detail items. Some people would Yellow River Rare Coin & Bullion call it blueprinting, but it’s really just Select Rare Coins For The Investor & Collector careful attention to detail. This P.O. Box 26276 includes doing what’s called Minneapolis, MN 55426 volumetrics, measuring the various components of the motor including the Phone: (612) 920-6101 Fax: (612) 929-8036 piston dome and combustion chamber of the cylinder head so the EMail: [email protected] exact compression ratio of the assembled motor can be calculated,

NORD STERN 37 WANT ADS Members of the region are welcome winter wheels. Includes 225/50-16 911 SC Miscellaneous parts to place ads of a non-commercial Dunlop 2000E tires, approx. one Bursch competition exhaust system; nature at no charge for two months. season of wear left. $750 OBO. $150. Complete set BBS 16x8x9s $10 for non-members. Send ads to: Mark Kittock 952-934-2556. gold centers; $500. Complete set 1979 911 SC COUPE Fuchs 15x7x9s black centers; $350. Christie Boeder - NORD STERN 99k mi, Oak Green Metallic, One Recaro seat, black; $100. One 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. #9119301507, all records. Power roll bar; $175. Call Bill Berard at 952 Minnetonka, MN 55305 windows and mirrors, sunroof, tail. 921-4955 ext. 1. 952 593-5544 or email at: extras Brey-Krause harness bar, har- 1998 Custom Prostreet Harley [email protected] ness two race tires, Euro pre-muf- Engineered and built by national fler. Excellent condition, $11,000. drag record holders “Minneapolis John Sparks 651-702-0875, Custom Cycle.” Kenny Boyce FOR SALE [email protected]. frame, works shocks, Thunder 914 Parts header S&S motor, PM brakes, JP 1970 914-4 Dual 40 mm Weber carbs and controls. All lines braided, 98 rear 1.7, Tangerine/black, 42,000 miles, manifolds,complete with air clean- wheel horsepower, gorgeous yellow appearance group, Pedrini wheels, ers and linkage,also includes Bosh and red paint. Ride a 40K custom Konik bursch, 195-50 Goodyear, 050 performance distributor, $350. for $22,000, a real head turner. Bill Weber 40 crbs, have OEM fuel in- Medium length lug bolts for after Berard 952 921-4955 ext. 1. jection system. Owned since 1972. market alloy wheels, medium length Wheels for Sale $4,700. Gary Greiner, 701 E. 8th, McGuard type locking lug bolts, Four 8x16" Fuchs replicas (AKT) superior, WI 54880. 715 395-9431. four bolt wheel spacers, make offer. with 11mm offset. Very good Wheels/Ticket Manual tire changer with bead condition. Fits early 944's. A great 5 fuchs alloys for a Porsche 914. braker, $100. 2000 Porsche LA auto extra set for the track, or as an Good condition, new OEM center show press kit including photos and upgrade for the street. $900 OBO. caps. $400. OBO. Also available 1 color slides, a nice addition to your Contact Mark at 651-454-6208 or ticket for U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix, cars documentation file, make offer. email at [email protected]. September 30, 2001. $85. call Brian Kelly 651-457-1404. Tires For Sale butkowski 320 251-3288. 1990 944 S2 Conti Contacts (205/50 x ZR17 and 1963 356B Coupe With ultra-rare M030 sport suspen- 255/40 x ZR17) are like new take- Silver. Fully restored. This car has sion option (adj. spring perches, big off's for $400. Also have 4 Pirelli P- an interesting history. It was on dis- brakes, Konis, sway bars, etc.), Zeros (205/50 x ZR17) for $50 each, play on the 32nd floor of Porsche's Florida car, white w/blue leather in- and rears (255/40) for free. Help . . . Minneapolis ad agency from 1990 terior, sport seats, ltd. slip, 18 in. Cup My garage is overflowing. I'm open to 1996. It was disassembled, re- wheels (16in.and 17in. also avail.), to offers for any/all. Dean Podevels moved from the building, then reas- recent motor mounts, water pump, 952 934-6038 evenings. sembled, repainted and tuned by belts & pulleys, tires, Auto Edge 1974 914 Johnson Autosports. (see story in maint. (ask Bob Viau about this car), 2.0L Guards Red Absolutely rust 356 Registry, Sept. '98.) New wheels 112,000 miles with records, mint free, ready for drivers ed or club rac- and tires. Ready to drive. $19,000. condition in and out, no mods, ing. Fresh motor rebuild by Auto Call Fred 612-321-2402,days. 952- ‘M030’ plates, ultimate street/track Edge. Both seats new Butler racing 942-9053 evenings. car, drives like new, $18,000, Chip with 5 pt harness. Roll cage, win- Wheels Smith 651 697-8802 (w) or 952 942- dow net, R1s on new Pedroni track Four factory 7x16 Phone Dial 6686 (h). wheels, Koni adj struts, Eibach wheels, 23mm offset. Fits 944 and springs, Supertrap exhaust. OE 944turbo '86 and earlier. Wheels are wheels, interior, suspension and ex- straight, not bent, etc, some minor haust included. John Cousins scratches. Great way to upgrade your [email protected], 612-331-3620 944NA to 16" wheels, or as a set of (w) $12,000.

38 MAY 2001 LUSTIGE SACHEN A Speedster “surfaces” after 18 years by Gordon Maltby, reprinted from 356 Registry, January/February 2001

aulette Haggan of Greeley, Colo- down, it turned out to be a Porsche Bureau of Reclamation, which man- Prado called recently to let me Speedster whose license plates indi- ages the reservoir. Apparently, the know about a mysterious Porsche dis- cate it had been in the water since Bureau had no interest in a rusty covered when a nearby reservoir was about 1982. It was initially speculated Speedster and they have agreed to a drained down for maintenance in No- the car was somehow connected with plan by which a group of local enthu- vember. She was kind enough to send a man’s body that had washed up on siast will retrieve the car by floating a copy of the Fort Collins Coloradoan the lake’s shore about the same time. it to a nearby landing where it will newspaper. As it turned out, he had been driving once again be put on land. It probably Horsetooth reservoir, in the foot- a van so the investigation was closed. won’t be put on the road, however. hills of the Rockies east of Fort A call to King Clemons in Ft. Even though it is in fairly good shape collins, is held in place by four earthen Collins brought out some late and in- considering it was under water for al- dams. The reservoir level was lowered teresting details about the car. Accord- most two decades, a restoration can- to allow some work to be done on the ing to King, the state of Colorado didate it’s not! I am told it may be- dams and a the water receded, the purges its motor vehicle records ev- come part of an automotive shape of a car—at first thought to be ery five years, so the license and VIN “Stonehenge” near one of the main- a Volkswagen—slowly appeared this number will shed no light on who traveled highways in the area. We’ll past summer (editor’s note: summer owned the car. That being the case the try to keep track of the car’s fate and of 2000). As the water went further car becomes the property of the US report here as it unfolds.

1996 C4S in storage (heated). Aventurine Old Panorama's Recently purchased a BMW 850csi green metallic/door sills/upgraded From the 70s and 80s. Approxi- (M8) and can't afford both! 2nd aftermarket sound system installed mately 50 issues. Best offer. Can be owner, I have the window sticker by Carousel by the previous owner/ delivered to Mpls. for pick up (box and all repair receipts from Carou- lots of extras. This car has been very is heavy for shipping). 320-252- sel where I had it serviced. Has meticulously maintained. It has not 7719, [email protected]. 29,500 miles/new SO2's, no more been tracked or autocrossed. Miscellaneous 911 and 944 parts than 500 miles on them. They were $59,950. Curt @ 612 671 1399 (day) Race tires/new, turbos, electronics, put on last Nov. before car was put or 612 669-2616 (cell). chassis, 608-258-5580.

NORD STERN 39 TECHNISCHE MAERCHEN What is “Wheel Offset”? Should I Buy the Largest Wheels Possible? Answers by Tom McGlynn, President of Jongbloed Racing Wheels and Bob Johnson, President of Johnson Autosport heel offset is a very confus way to determine if a wheel is proper answer is provided by experience. Wing term. When referring to for a car. Brake clearance is also an There are many people who are will- wheel offset there is negative and issue when purchasing wheels. If ing to give advice on wheels and tires. positive from the center of the wheel larger brakes were installed, brake Very few of them provide the right rim. The offset can be determined by clearance would also be determined answers. measuring, but most people find this from the backside of the wheel hub. ______to be very confusing. Many mistakes Selecting a wheel and tire combi- Do you have a question for one of are made when ordering wheels by nation is not an easy decision. Bigger our Nord Stern tech consultants? offset. is not always better. Tires that are Send it to Jill Daneu, c/o Nord Stern The simplest way to measure and larger may actually slow a car down Technische Maerchen, 12706 Florida order wheels is to use backside mea- rather than make it run faster. Tire Lane, Apple Valley, MN 55124, or surement. Backside measurement re- width, diameter, and profile need to email it to Jill at [email protected]. We fers to the distance from the wheel be carefully considered. How will the will do our best to resolve your prob- center backside to the inside tire bead tire & wheel combination affect gear- lem and print the answer in a future seat. The rim lip is not included. Back- ing, cornering, braking, the height of edition of Nord Stern. side measurement provides an easy the car, and even aerodynamics? The

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