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DER PORSCHEAUSPUFF CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION Porsche Fun Run Two Attempts, Two Hours, Two Porsches YELLOW Page 11 Air Filters The Science of Clean Air BIRD Page 20 Flies through Santa Barbara We had a chance to meet the car that made Ruf a legend. Page 16 Club Movie Night Page 12 Hanging Out At the Hangar Detailing Wheels Page 22 Spray-on, Rinse-off, It Really Works JANUARY 2006 Cover Story 16 Ruf CTR “Yellow Bird” We take a ride in one of the fastest production vehicles on the planet – the Ruf CTR Yellow Bird Features 20 Technology The science, not the hype, behind the various types of air fi lter elements 16 22 Detailing Mother’s All-Wheel Cleaner, a no-touch cleaning solution to cleaning brake-dust- 24 encrusted alloy wheels 24 Track Spend the Weekend at Daytona in January 2006 6 Events 6 Camarillo Breakfast Club 10 8 Santa Barbara Breakfast Club 10 Holiday Dinner Party 11 Poker Run 12 Movie Night 30 Toys-for-Tots Der Auspuff , which translates as “the exhaust,” is the offi cial publication of Departments the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. 2 SBR Board of Directors 3 SBR Appointees Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein 3 Zone 8 Staff and Websites provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted 4 President’s Column material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does not 5 Editor’s Column constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board 14 New Members or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors or its Staff . The Editorial Staff reserves the right to 19 Goodie Store edit all material submitted for publication. THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE FOR PUBLICATION Calendar of Events IS THE TENTH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING THE 28 MONTH OF PUBLICATION. 32 Classifi ed Ads For those outside our region, but within the United States, subscriptions to Der Auspuff are available for $18/year (12 monthly issues). Contact the Editor for more information. PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 1 Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors President Activities Advertising Joe Carastro Barry Weinstein Lynn Kuchera 480 Vereda Del Ciervo 2820 Blazing Star Drive P.O. Box 2692 Goleta, CA 93117 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Camarillo, CA 93011 Tel. (805) 968-9962 Tel. (805) 241-5641 Tel. (805) 484-0101 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Activities Membership Gary Gasperino Valerie Weinstein Jeanette Bassett 1967 La Ramade Drive 2820 Blazing Star Drive 6143 Armitos Drive Camarillo, CA 93012 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Camarillo, CA 93012 Tel. (805) 484-0182 Tel. (805) 241-5641 Tel. (805) 388-2195 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Goodie Store Insurance Karen Turek Mike Hodson Gary Gasperino 1230 Ebony Drive 6076 Tahoe Place 1967 La Ramade Drive Oxnard, CA 93030 Camarillo, CA 93012 Camarillo, CA 93012 Tel. (805) 988-9827 Tel. (805) 279-2252 Tel. (805) 484-0182 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Goodie Store Editor George Barrett Pamuela Hodson Michael C. Harley 1908 Johnson Drive 6076 Tahoe Place 207 Via Inez Ventura, CA 93003 Camarillo, CA 93012 Newbury Park, CA 91320 Tel. (805) 684-3465 Tel. (805) 279-2252 Tel. (805) 499-6331 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION Santa Barbara Region Appointees Archivist Concours Safety Burt Misivic Joe Carastro Mike Furnish 617 Valley Vista Drive 480 Vereda Del Ciervo 951 Skeel Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 Goleta, CA 93117 Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel. (805) 482-7076 Tel. (805) 968-9962 Tel. (805) 987-8795 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Autocross Rally Webmaster Steve Lutz Joe Boucher Bryce Boe 4062 Weeping Willow P.O. Box 1185 6660 Trigo Road A Moorpark, CA 93021 Nipomo, CA 93444 Goleta, CA 93117 Tel. (805) 523-0923 Tel. (805) 931-0990 Tel. (858) 525-3171 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Zone 8 Staff Zone Representative Concours Chair Time Trial Chair Rules Chair Beverly Griffi n-Frohm Ziggy Szielenski Paul Young Richard Price 1548 Roma Drive 3272 San Helena Drive 1296 Australia Street 25108 Marguerite Parkway Vista, CA 92083 Oceanside, CA 92056 El Cajon, CA 92020 Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Tel. (760) 727-6068 Tel. (760) 433-3699 Tel. (619) 449-1768 Tel. (949) 831-2381 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Autocross Chair Rally Chair Chief Driving Instructor Reporter and Webmaster Michael Dolphin Revere Jones Vince Knauf Tom Brown 2512 North Marengo Avenue P.O. Box 2881 4860 Louise Drive 2240 Corte Ananas Altadena, CA 91001 Covina, CA 91722 San Diego, CA 92116 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Tel. (626) 798-2312 Tel. (626) 719-9433 Tel. (619) 287-4334 [email protected] Fax (626) 798-1465 [email protected] Fax (619) 287-6591 [email protected] [email protected] Zone 8 Websites Zone 8 Golden Empire Region Orange County Region San Gabriel Region www.pca.org/zone8 www.pca.org/gem www.pca.org/ocr www.pca.org/sgb Arizona Region Grand Prix Region Riverside Region Southern Arizona Region www.az.pca.org www.pca.org/gpx www.pca.org/riv www.members.tripod.com/~SARPCA California Central Coast Region Las Vegas Region Santa Barbara Region www.pca.org/ccc www.pca.org/lvs www.pca.org/sba California Inland Region Los Angeles Region San Diego Region www.pca.org/cai www.pca.org/la www.pcasd.org Behind the Scenes Graphic Design Printing Distribution Ken Milhous Walter Waxman Eddie Manan Graphic Odyssey RP Printing & Graphics FCCH Mailing Services 4215 Tierra Rejada Rd., Suite 155 5880 Hollister Avenue 2800 Supply Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Goleta, CA 93117 City of Commerce, CA 90040 Tel. (805) 338-6000 Tel. (805) 964-5305 Tel. (323) 721-8511 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 3 President’s Column Is it a New Year already? By Joe Carastro Seems like not too long ago Nancy and I were getting ready to head up the coast for a tour to San Luis Obispo; needless to say a lot has happened since then. I am happy to report that Santa Barbara Region is entering 2006 in very good shape. We have had a peaceful turnover of several Board positions and I am looking forward to being a part of our continuing evolution as an organization. Speaking of evolution, WHAT ABOUT THAT CAYMAN!?!? As you may have inferred, I have a certain amount of enthusiasm for the little crocodilian and although I have not had the chance to drive one yet, the new Porsche has received rave reviews from those that have. Included in this category is SBR member Alois Ruf who currently has one at his Pfaff enhausen facility for testing and evaluation. His assessment is that the car is outstanding as produced and will make an excellent base for development down paths that the factory might be unwilling to pursue. Alois also mentioned that he is hoping to be able to make a breakfast meeting in the not-too- distant future. This issue of der Auspuff signals the beginning of the editorship of Mike Harley. As is abundantly clear, being editor is a position of tremendous responsibility, and Mike will be needing all of our support. If you are in possession of a sharp pencil (or laptop) this could be the year that you could become a widely acclaimed published author. Publications thrive on content, and if people can stand to read my musings, you can’t help but fi nd a readership for your thoughts! Here’s hoping that your good behavior in 2005 was well rewarded by the appropriate gift- bearing entity, and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2006. Porschely yours, Joe We welcome all club- related photo submissions. Please email your highest resolution shot to auspuff @schnellauto.com. 4 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION With an impressive 36-page format, we have quite a few liberties Editor’s Column not aff orded to lesser newsletters – most visible, lot’s of blank space for content. So, I’m putting out the challenge… A new editor climbs Der Auspuff needs more contributing editors! Whether you choose to submit one article, or twelve consecutively. Whether you choose to into the driver’s seat write about 924’s, or Cayennes, all member submissions are welcome between these color covers. Don’t worry about your spelling, grammar, By Michael C. Harley or even execution – we’ll make your contribution something you can be I’m new here. I just sat down. proud of, and all of our members will enjoy. Filling the Der Auspuff Editor position vacated by Nicolas Liakas Until your next issue arrives, spend some time reading the new is akin to replacing Hurley Haywood in the drivers seat during the 24 articles, smiling at the pictures, and (of course) supporting our dedicated Hours of Daytona – a formidable undertaking, no matter what your advertisers. The next twelve months are going to be a fun ride. Drop me qualifi cations. The seat is toasty warm, but everything is moving at an e-mail ([email protected]) to let me know what you think! nearly two-hundred miles-per-hour! As I sit here typing away, I don’t dare look up to stare at the weight of at least two Heinmiller Awards hanging over my head – a constant reminder of how well Nick steered Der Auspuff under his direction… Thanks again Nick.
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    At a Glance ROAD 0-60 mph 3.8 sec 2002 Ruf 1 Rturbo 0- ⁄4 mile 11.9 sec RT Ruf Automobile GmbH, Mindelheimer Strasse 21, D-87772, Pfaffenhausen, Germany; Top speed est 212 mph TEST www.ruf-automobiles.com Price as tested incl std equip. (dual airbags, integrated rollcage, ABS, limited slip, leather upholstery, Skidpad 0.97g Recaro sport seats, Ruf steering wheel and instrumentation, auto. climate control, AM/FM stereo/cas- List Price: $200,000 sette/CD, keyless entry, anti-theft system, Turbo engine w/Ruf camshafts, exhaust system, repro- Slalom 65.7 mph grammed engine management, addtl radiator, 911 GT2 transaxle, front/rear spoiler, side skirts; pwr Price as Tested: $216,880 windows, mirrors & door locks); luxury tax ($6880), transportation & import charge ($10,000). Brake rating very good SPECIFICATIONS Engine Chassis & Body General Data Drivetrain Type.......aluminum block & heads, Layout.......rear engine/rear drive Curb weight.......est 3375 lb Transmission: 6-speed manual twin-turbocharged flat-6 Body/frame.......unit steel Test weight.......est 3550 lb Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph Valvetrain.......dohc 4-valve/cyl Brakes: Front.......13.0-in. vented discs Weight dist (with 1st 3.82:1 13.14:1 (6800) 39 Displacement.......220 cu in./3600 cc Rear.......13.0-in. vented discs driver), f/r, %.......est 38/62 2nd 2.05:1 7.05:1 (7000) 73 Bore x stroke.......3.94 x 3.01 in./ Assist type.......vacuum assist,ABS Wheelbase.......92.5 in. 3rd 1.41:1 4.85:1 (7000) 109 100.0 x 76.4 mm Total swept area.......634 sq in.