DER PORSCHEAUSPUFF CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION Fun Run Two Attempts, Two Hours, Two YELLOW Page 11 Air Filters The Science of Clean Air BIRD Page 20 Flies through Santa Barbara We had a chance to meet the 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

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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

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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

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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. As is often the situation, with the new guy, comes a new look. Utilizing state-of-the art computers and software, the design team at Graphic Odyssey is now credited with Der Auspuff design. Starting with a clean slate (out of necessity, as we’ve switched from a Mac platform to PC) they spent countless hours building templates to carry us forward. The new look is clean, legible, and very functional (not that there was anything wrong with the past issues!). We hope you like it. Though the cover for the “new” Der Auspuff appears more traditional “car magazine” than club newsletter, the content – the typed characters on the pages – will remain very loyal to our members, as it should. Even as we introduce new technical and detailing sections, we will tirelessly cover the club events with words and images of Porsche owners just plain having fun. Mike and his 1986 930 at Buttonwillow

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 5 to know your fellow SBR members and get the Camarillo Breakfast Meeting most out of your experience here. See Mike or Karen Turek, or Barry or Valerie Weinstein, if The morning of December 3rd was a beautiful, clear, you would like to be a part of this. By the way, one more newcomer, a cold winter day when we held our fi nal Camarillo prospective member, Jerry Reisinger of Thousand Oaks came in his brand new 550 HP Breakfast Club meeting of 2005 white Ford GT, an import from a dealership in Words by Barry and Valerie Weinstein Chicago. This is truly a beautiful car. Jerry also Photos by Max Sluiter and Michael C. Harley is the proud owner of a 2001 TT. Our President, Joe Carastro, welcomed all the “hearty souls,” both new and old, who braved this weather to join us at breakfast. December 3rd 2005 – Not only was it awaiting delivery of his new 997 this coming Once again he urged us get to a Porsche chilly, but this was the fi rst weekend after March. dealership and look at the new Caymans. Thanksgiving to engage in serious holiday Again, a warm and heartfelt welcome to Joe, as you probably know, has been in shopping, and it was the day of the highly all of our new members. We’re delighted you possession of Louis Ruf’s famous “Yellow Bird” touted USC/UCLA football game (which turned chose to join PCA/SBR. (see cover story in this month’s issue). He into a 66-19 rout in favor of the #1 Trojans over Congratulations are in order to another mentioned that before the Yellow Bird returns the #11 Bruins). long time member, Jon Alfenito. His ’06 997S to , he would like to attend one of our Yet, even with all these issues working Black Coupe is magnifi cent. breakfast meetings and bring the Yellow Bird against us, we still had a respectable turnout We also would like to welcome back and with him. We’re looking forward to seeing him of 89 attendees, in 45 Porsches (and one Ford thank long-time member Rick White who and chatting, once again, with this “icon” of the GT!) parked at the Way-Point Café at Camarillo returned to the Camarillo Breakfast Club after German automobile industry. Airport. an extended absence. The fi rst thing he did For the second month in a row, Randy We were also delighted to welcome a was to volunteer to help at the front gate. Leffi ngwell attended our breakfast to number of new members to our PCA/SBR Good to see you back Rick! autograph his new Forty Years of 911 book, for breakfast: Speaking of volunteering, we could always those in our club who purchased it. Between George and Jeanne Mitchell, from Ventura, use help in manning the airport gate during the covers are many beautiful pictures of showed up in their ’06 Silver C4. our breakfasts. Chris Hodson handles it most Santa Barbara PCA members’ . In fact, Gary David Cunningham, of Ventura, who drives of the time, but when he can’t be there, or Gasperino’s 993 is on the cover! If you haven’t a ’64 356 joined us along with another new needs a break, it would be wonderful if we had purchased one of these books, check with member, his law partner David Treadway, of some members waiting in the wings to relieve Mike and Pamuela Hodson to see if our Goodie Ventura, who arrived in his 996. Welcome him, or any one else, who is working at the Store has any left. gentlemen. entrance. Generally we don’t need people for The Hodson’s are selling them at a special John Rosenthal, owner of a ’02 996 Turbo much more than 10-20 minutes to help out. discounted price to our members. Many came to breakfast with his children Alex and You know, volunteering is a great way to get Jordan. We are happy to count you and your family among our members. Sandra Bowers, a new member living just around the corner in Camarillo, drove up in her sparkling ’05 Boxster S. Dan Lindsey, of Santa Barbara is anxiously

6 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION who have purchased the book are treating it like a high school or college annual, asking the owners of various featured Porsches to autograph their pages. Ah yes, just another bump in the road to a mid-life crisis. Our soon-to-be retired activities Co-Chair, Mike Turek, reminded us that we had at least 75 sign-ups for the December 16th Holiday Party. It was promising to be an exciting event for all in attendance. He also mentioned that the very popular Solvang Overnight Tour scheduled for January 21st (with an optional overnight stay through the 22nd) must be reserved with Gail and Claude Robillard by January 14th. Please include your cell phone number when signing up so that we will be able to contact you in the event of any emergencies, road closures, or last minute information to be passed out during the tour. Thanks again to the talented Max Sluiter, our staff photographer, for donating his time and working with Mike Harley, our new Der Auspuff editor, on the pictures of our Breakfasts Ford GT meets Porsche 914 and other events. Our very popular and profi table Goodie Store was once again manned by Mike and Pamuela Hodson. Mike and Pamuela are always doing something for our group. On the spur of the moment they decided to host our Porsche Movie night at their hangar the Saturday Evening after Thanksgiving. Pamuela got up and told everyone what a fun evening we had sharing desserts, socializing and watching the fi lms. It was also cold, but Porsche people are tough. Anyway, we all had jackets and Mike closed the hangar to keep the heat in. Actually, it turned out be a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. We’ll try to do something like this again in the coming year. Mike Hodson mentioned that as of this writing the Goodie store had a few 2006 PCA/ 996 TT Smiling for the camera SBR calendars available. They are inexpensive and great souvenirs of your membership in our club. Mike Turek, our outgoing (both literally and fi guratively) Activities Co-Chair announced that the Activities committee is planning a progressive dinner in May, 2006. At the moment we are looking for members who would like to volunteer their homes to host the salad and dessert portions of the evening. The main course is currently planned for a restaurant. This year, we’ve decided to charge a nominal fee, per person, so none of the hosts get stuck with a substantial food expense when volunteering their homes. Anyone interested, please see either Mike and Karen Turek, or Barry and Valerie Weinstein. The progressive dinner is one of our premier events of the year.

Porsches basking in the morning sun

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 7 Mike Turek stood up and told us that the Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting Holiday Dinner Party, scheduled for next weekend at the Greek at the Harbor Restaurant PCA Members are greeted by another gorgeous in Ventura, has already received almost 100 sign ups. It should be a great shindig – is that December morning on Stearns Wharf still a word, or am I showing my age? (I’ve never seen it in print, but I’ll let it slide this Words by Barry and Valerie Weinstein time – Ed.) By the time this is published the Photos by Michael C. Harley party will be history, but I’m sure it will be a wonderful memory for all who attended. (The Holiday Party story is found on page 10.) Mike also announced that George and Kim Rasher will be hosting a BBQ at their home December 10th 2005 – It was another Santa Barbara Breakfast and drove up in her in Santa Inez for those who are going on the cool but comfortable and gorgeous winter gleaming new ’05 Boxster. At the breakfast Solvang Tour, 2006. This is always a popular day in Southern California. Morning rain she signed up for our annual Holiday Party, and fun-fi lled event and well worth attending. was predicted, but that’s all it ever remained and told us she plans to become a very active An optional overnighter, some will join us – a prediction. The fact was 37 members, member. Way to go, Sandra! just for the day, while others will elect to stay prospective members, and guests, turned out Members Jeanne and George Mitchell, from overnight and perhaps burn a little midnight in 26 beautiful Porsches for the Santa Barbara Ventura, attended their fi rst Santa Barbara oil at the Casino (or possibly spend the next day breakfast at the Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Breakfast in their 997 C4. shopping and eating in Solvang before driving Wharf. Again, welcome to all our breakfast home). Contact Claude and Gail Robillard if The downstairs area of the restaurant was attendees, old, new, returning, etc. you’d like to be a part of it (hopefully, as you set up and waiting for our arrival - we read this, there is still time to sign-up). were very pleased with the service we Mike also suggested that those received. We will continue to hold our interested sign up for the Palms Santa Barbara Breakfast Club in this Restaurant Tour in February. That’s a fun downstairs area, which will be set up and restaurant where the food is of the fi nest waiting for us on the second Saturday of quality, but also very inexpensive. Why? each month. Because you cook your own steak, fi sh Two new members signed up at or poultry on huge grills they have there the breakfast and joined PCA/SBR. just for that purpose! Mike Joseph from Pine Mountain in his We also heard from our new Der ’78 911 SC joined our club. Jonathon Auspuff editor, Mike Harley. Yes, our Ziegler, of Santa Barbara in his ’06 997 famous Heinmiller award-winning S also joined that morning. It’s nice to Editor Nicolas Liakas is stepping down 1,000+ Horsepower parked on the pier have both of you in the club! after years at the helm and retiring from Prospective members Peter and Toby Walt Branscome, from Porsche of Santa that position. We are delighted that Mike has Hassler (father & son), friends of our President, Barbara, came fully intending to bring a new accepted the position of Captain of that ship. Joe Carastro, are looking to purchase a Porsche Cayman for us to drool over. Since the car had He is an experienced and talented automotive Boxster in the near future. We wish them luck been on display at the dealership, doors have technical advisor, writer and editor. Welcome in fi nding just what they want. been opened and closed, lights turned on and aboard Mike. We are looking forward to Another prospective member, looking off and the other electrical gadgets played working with you. us over at the breakfast, was Santa Barbara with so much, that when it was time for Walt Breakfast soon ended and the group resident Cliff ord Mallory. He has a ’58 356 A as to drive it to our breakfast, the battery was scattered to their various second stops of the well as a ’62 B Cabriolet. dead. So, as you’d expect, right after breakfast day. The largest group, however, left together Sandra Bowers, who joined last week at a contingent of our members caravanned over and drove over to Porsche of Santa Barbara to the Camarillo Breakfast, attended her fi rst there to see, and sit in, the newest off ering look at the new Cayman… from Porsche.

8 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION Solvang Tour 2006 When 9:30 AM – January 21, 2006 Where Sears parking lot, Santa Barbara Register Claude or Gail Robillard at [email protected]

After the holidays are over, and the New Year has begun, join us for a relaxing drive along the coast and through the mountains to the Danish Village of Solvang. An optional overnight stay has been planned.

We will meet on Saturday, January 21, 2006, at 9:30 AM at the Sears parking lot in Santa Barbara. We will depart on everyone followed by a buff et dinner ($16.95/person) at the Chumash our journey promptly at 10:00 AM. Casino. After dinner, participants are welcome to try their luck at the tables (and slots), or return to the hotel to relax. Shuttles will run from Our drive takes us to Santa Ynez fi rst, where we will meet for lunch at the hotel to the casino every hour on the hour until 1:00 AM. the home of our fellow Santa Barbara Region members George and Kim Rascher. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express in Solvang with a special rate of $127.00/night. Please call (805) 688- Following lunch, we will drive to the Danish Village of Solvang for 2018 and mention PCA/SBR to see if rooms are still available. A $5.00 leisurely sightseeing and shopping. An early event is planned for Activity Fee, per car, will be collected for the event.

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 9 PCA/Santa Barbara Region Holiday Party 2005 A Greek Festival to Remember By Mike and Karen Turek

December 16th 2005 – The Santa Barbara Karen Turek as Secretary. Region’s events of 2005 were fraught with Appointed positions are Michael Harley Nick Liakas enjoying the entertainment cancellations and diversions due to road as Der Auspuff Editor, Jeanette Bassett as closures and weather; not so with this, our Membership Chair, and Lynn Kuchera, Der two years. It has been a lot of work at times, fi nal event of year. The weather was to order. Auspuff Advertising. but mostly we have received warm feelings The Greek restaurant was decorated The holiday party is always a wonderful way from this group of wonderful car crazy people, for the holidays. The harbor boats to get to know each other a little better. As whom we now consider our good friends. We and other restaurants as well the evening drew to a close and members appreciate the opportunity to have served were adorned with decorations began to depart, Karen and I realized that you. and lights. this is it. We have completed our tenure as As members arrived, they Activity Co-Chairs. We have -sweet Thank you. shared holiday cheer and feelings surrounding our service for the last Mike and Karen reminisced over good times encountered throughout the year. As per tradition and entertainment, belly dancing by two very professional and talented young women began. Nick “The Greek” Liakas joined in the dancing breaking the ice for others, i.e.: Gary “Good Sport” Gasperino, and Larry “Swinging” Stoops. Wow! What talent we have within the Santa Barbara Region! It was on to dinner - exquisite Greek cuisine served buff et style. It wasn’t long before President Joe Carastro extended a warm welcome to all. Fellow members enjoying the festivities Outgoing Santa Barbara Region Board Members Kent Bodin, Dave Stone, James Oldham, Nick Liakas, Marge Misevic and Mike Turek were given a bon farewell and an engraved rosewood pen and case in appreciation for their service to our club. Marge Misevic announced the outcome of the election of the new Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors. Our new board will be Joe A toast to the New Year! Carastro, President, Gary Gasperino, Vice President, George Barrett, Treasurer, Barry and Valerie Weinstein as Activities Co-Chairs, and

10 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION The six of us waited until 11:15 AM to start Two Attempts, Two Hours, the drive to Boccali’s in Ojai. Steve, Kathy and Dan made the decision to drive north and make Two Porsches their own trip, while Carol and her parents took the lovely drive to Boccali’s through the Los Padres National Forest. Although the Making lemonade from lemons curves on the road weren’t quite as nice in a By Carol Mathieu and Shannon and Brian Kavanagh “non-Porsche” (they never are), the views were spectacular and the company was outstanding. We arrived at Boccali’s around 12:15 PM to fi nd 35 people waiting. Although they couldn’t make it to Santa Barbara, they took their own little trip up Highway 33 to join their Porsche Saturday, November 19 , started out earlier, at 8:45 AM, cell phones started to ring. Club friends for lunch on a beautiful Saturday beautifully. It was 70 degrees and not a cloud The news was bad. Cars were overheating and afternoon. Never let it be said that our group in the sky – the kind of day Porsche drivers the alternate Highway 150 to Highway 192 was isn’t innovative and excited about sharing an crave. It was a day to share with car enthusiasts packed with locals (who knew the alternate afternoon with friends! everywhere, and share we did. This was our routes to get around this Saturday morning Boccali’s, a quaint family restaurant, second attempt at a fabulous ride through the debacle on the 101). provided delicious food to go along with mountains in calendar-year 2005; the fi rst was Carol Mathieu and her parents visiting from beautiful scenery. After the long delay, rained out in March... San Antonio, Doreen and Morrie, were driving everyone was hungry and ready to catch up As 30 Porsches, and 53 people, headed a Mitsubishi and made it to the Santa Barbara with other members. The group was joined by north on Highway 101 to join the Porsche Sears store around 10:45 AM. There were only two gentlemen driving Porsche Boxsters on Club for a drive through winding roads, hills, two lonely Porsche’s waiting for the rest of the their way to Pozo. Lucky for all, they found time pizza and poker, traffi c came to an abrupt halt crowd. Oh where could they be? to join us for lunch and good conversation. in Carpenteria, just south of Santa Barbara. A Steve Lopez and Kathy and Dan Mucciacito Maybe we’ll see them again at our regular tanker truck had overturned around 3:00 AM, had made it to the parking lot, excited about monthly breakfast? After lunch, the group said and little did any of us know that it would snarl participating in their fi rst Porsche event. They their goodbye’s and headed home. traffi c until early Saturday afternoon. thought they were late, and that was why all What a great way to spend a day! We were supposed to convene at 10:00 AM had left. Little did they know they were the in the Sears Parking lot. More than an hour fi rst (and only) Porsches to arrive!

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 11 “Faszination” consists simply of the Ruf CTR, Fun At the Flicks aka “Yellow Bird” turning lap after dizzying lap around the famous 14.2 miles Nordschleife Coff ee, popcorn, movies, circuit, regarded by many as the most challenging racetrack in the world. The driver, and of course Porsches wearing a short-sleeve shirt and jeans, no gloves, and no helmet (!), pushes the CTR to Words by James Oldham the limit. Passing much slower traffi c, sliding Photos by Mike Turek through corners and fl ying down the straights at speeds in the 180-200 mph range, the Yellow Bird easily took one’s breath away. It On a cold Saturday night following documentary shot at the Porsche factory also highlighted a certain gender diff erence Thanksgiving, the Club enjoyed its own showing every step that goes into the in the audience. As the ladies chatted quietly, mini fi lm festival at the fi rst “SBR Movie construction of a 356...EVERY step! With a they were bemused as their husbands and Night.” Twenty-fi ve members, and one guest, soundtrack culled from old drivers’ education the other guys sat there glassy-eyed and gathered at the Hodson’s hangar at Camarillo fi lms, the barrage of technical minutiae thoroughly engrossed. Oohs, aahs, whoas, airport for an evening fi lled with video Porsche soon began to have the same eff ect as the and the shifting of imaginary gears (okay, the and to avail themselves of a wonderful snack tryptophan in Thanksgiving turkey. The plug last one was just me) fi lled the air. Hmmm… and dessert table. One particular treat was the maybe it’s a guy thing. But for all those guys fresh popcorn provided by Howard Takson, (and gals) who will never have the opportunity who brought his own popcorn cart! to ring out such a car, “Faszination” is one great After a bit of noshing, everyone settled in for vicarious dream. the program. First on the bill was “PCA 1955- Well, all good things must come to an end, 2005: 50 Years of Fellowship,” which told the and so did Movie Night. Special thanks go out story of our favorite car club. Tracing history to Mike and Pamuela Hodson for use of the from its founding by a handful of enthusiasts in hangar, Howard for the popcorn, Jon Cotton Alexandria, Virginia, to the current nationwide for the coff ee, and Mike and Karen Turek for the club with over 50,000 members, the video Kicking back to watch a movie arrangements. And as for the happy attendees, as they all piled into their Porsches (or other devices) and headed off into the night, each could take with them a new appreciation of how remarkable both Porsche automobiles and the people who drive them are.

Can I off er you some popcorn?

Mike Hodson’s hangar was the perfect setting for an gathering highlighted the close relationship PCA has was eventually pulled. maintained with the Porsche family and the Third on the bill was the “1999 SBR steady growth of the parades. A glimpse of Concours” at Lake Sherwood, sponsored by Joe Boucher preparing to begin a rally, and a Rusnak. Many familiar faces and cars fi lled the photo credit for Burt Misevic, brought some screen, as sweet memories were stirred. All local fl avor to the show. “50 Years of Fellowship” were reminded of why Santa Barbara Region was informative, entertaining, and great start is so special. to the evening. Finally came what was for many the main Next up was “Made by Hand,” a 1950’s era feature: “Faszination auf dem Nurburgring.” As usual, plenty of tasty food

12 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 13 Membership New Members Report Rich and Nancy Arneson come to us from Michael and Anny Slazik hail from Sunland Welcome to all our new members. Northridge and own a 1988 911. and own a 1972 914. Get ready for a year full of driving activities, social events and good Naseem and Shaeen Khan live in Simi Valley Tom Spence resides in Simi Valley and enjoys fellowship. We look forward to and own a 1989 911. his 1972 911T. meeting you at a breakfast meeting or an event in the coming months. George and Jeanne Mitchell reside in Robert and Lisa Sternberg live in Granada Congratulations to all our Ventura and enjoy their 2006 997. Hills and drive a 2005 997S. members celebrating anniversaries this month. Start your year out right Jon Rosenthal calls Westlake Village home Tom and Ken Egidi transfer to us from the Los by attending a breakfast meeting and drives a 2002 996. Angeles Region. They now call Ventura home soon. If you haven’t been for a while, and own a 1993 RSA. you’ll be amazed how we’ve grown. Bryan Shaw also lives in Westlake Village and owns a 2006 997S. - Dave Stone

Anniversaries

29 Years 6 Years Martin Frith Pat and Jennie Dappolonia Gregory and Greg Young Robert and Linda Dekkers Eric and Cathy Zacher 24 Years James Degen 5 Years Daniel Lindsay Jeff rey and Anne Cannon Richard and Marianell Seeley 19 Years Robert and Robert Grant Jr. 4 Years Michael Barmasse 16 Years Steve and Arisa Dovris Louis and Mary Fols Joanne and Fritz Stover Mike and Karen Turek 15 Years Christopher and Lisa Wiles Jason and Shelby Duarte Douglas and Suzy Garrett 3 YEARS Phil McGrath 13 Years Walt Michajlenko Thomas and Tami Ritz Gary Moser

12 Years 2 Years Bob and Karen Campbell Cuong Bui and Charlene Nguyen Robert and Kathleen Sommers Mark Melchiori Wynn and Robbi Olson 10 Years Mike and Becky Palmieri Irwin and Karolyn La Mell Richard and Jeannie Steed Adam and Chet Taylor 9 Years Brendon Twigden and Kathleen Tripp Tom and Marion Taber Stephen and Robin Ward 1 Year Robert Barnhart 7 Years Bill and Linda Feldhorn Charles and Kay North David Schrock Kenneth and Stacie Wild William and Mike Wilson

14 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION New Members Here are some shots of our newest club members (and their drivers). Photos by Max Sluiter and Mike Turek

Sandra Bowers // 2005 Boxster S

Jonathon Zegler // 2005 997 S Coupe Mike Joseph // 1978 911 SC Coupe

David Tredway // 2002 996 Cabriolet George & Jeanne Mitchell // 2006 997 C4

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 15 YELLOWBIRD Painted a glossy yellow that appears self-illuminating, the sleek sports The Ruf CTR is an car casts a glow on the walls of the private garage in the hills above Santa Barbara. The vehicle is a long distance from home - thousands of exhaustive rebirth miles away in Germany. “Yellow Bird,” an original Ruf CTR, is in the States on the equivalence of the race-proven of an automotive visitor permit, having traveled in the cargo hold of a Lufthansa wide body jetliner across the Atlantic. “Yellow Bird” isn’t a Porsche. Technically, it was the embryo of a chassis Porsche for mere days, and then the body-in-white was delivered to Photos and Words by Michael C. Harley the quiet German town of Pfaff enhausen, where skilled technicians at , GmbH, transformed the bare chassis into one of the fastest street-legal cars on the planet. The former-Porsche had emerged – complete with NHTSA and EPA certifi cation – as a Ruf CTR. In a now-famous comparison test done by Road & Track magazine in the summer of 1987, the Ruf CTR was pegged against the fastest exotics on the planet in a top speed run. Lamborghini and Ferrari came to the battle. Aftermarket tuners Koenig and AMG brought their

16 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION fastest machines. Porsche brought their amazing 959. When the bright- yellow Ruf CTR blasted past 211 mph, none could top it… and the appropriately-nicknamed “Yellow Bird” icon was born. In traditional Porsche 911 fashion, the Ruf CTR packs a fl at-6 behind the rear wheels. Unlike factory off erings in 1987, the Ruf sports a twin-turbo, twin-intercooled, 469-horsepower, 3.4-liter engine. The sophisticated powerplant is mated to a custom Ruf designed and engineered 5-speed manual transmission powering only the rear wheels. Brilliantly radiant in the private garage, the ultimate touring sat parked in front of me. Today, we were going for a ride. The interior of Yellow Bird is all business. Strapping in isn’t diffi cult, as long as your frame fi ts and you understand the tangle of racing harnesses. Sturdy Recaro racing seats fi t snug as you struggle to buckle the fi ve straps in each seat. A full roll cage is expertly embedded in the cockpit without being intrusive. A quick glance around the cabin reveals Twin-turbo, twin-intercooled, 469-horsepower, 3.4-liter engine the stock Porsche gauges, and steering wheel, have all been replaced the methodical path of Alois Ruf, the man behind Ruf Automobile, by very legible custom Ruf components that integrate seamlessly. GmbH. In an industry where most other “tuners” stop with a larger The engine fi res up instantly. The CTR, a guest in a foreign country, turbo, or some bigger brakes, the Ruf CTR is an anomaly. From chassis is burning California 91-octane pump gas and it isn’t very happy as the to sculpted sheet metal, Yellow Bird is an exhaustive rebirth of the race- cold fl at-6 hunts to fi nd optimal idle - one has to think it likes German proven Porsche 911 chassis. fuel better. A light stab on the throttle lets off a growl that all but erases When developing the CTR, Alois Ruf paid particular attention to any engine hiccup (the only misfi re would be in the heartbeats of the aerodynamics of speed. Unlike the factory off ering drag-inducing passengers). “wide-body” 911 Turbo (930), the CTR is based on a narrow-body coupe Most aftermarket tuners can bump horsepower. Few, however, follow platform with subtle custom fender fl ares for less wind resistance. All

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 17 protruding rain gutters were shaved, and around the dial, Yellow bird doesn’t seem back towards the private garage. mirrors were replaced with one single, nearly to notice the increased aerodynamic drag. Nearly two decades ago, Alois Ruf set fl ush fi tting unit on the driver’s side. Other Acceleration seems to increase – almost in out to build the best sports GT car in the aerodynamic tricks such as relatively narrow a turbine-like fashion – with speed. Our world. Utilizing the familiar and proven forged wheels and tires, and a subtle front maximum velocity aside (and left undisclosed Porsche 911 platform, the Ruf CTR stepped splitter, cut wind resistance to an absolute in print), we let off the gas just as the RUF CTR into the spotlight and immediately broke all minimum. was getting comfortable. To Yellow Bird, speed performance envelopes as it emerged as not Performance-robbing weight, often the is absolutely eff ortless. only a very comfortable GT, but as the fastest kiss-of-death on a performance platform, Back in familiar speedometer territory (the car in the world. was addressed. Stripped of unessential mass, left side of the dial), we are reminded that the the CTR is very light. A stock late-80’s 930, the Ruf CTR was not designed for ultimate track factory turbo with the “Whale Tail,” is a heavy performance. The intent was to build the The name Ruf has been associated pig when compared to the svelte 2580-pound ultimate GT – Grand Touring - vehicle. Though with the since 1939, Yellow Bird weighing in at nearly four-hundred amazing on racing circuits, Yellow Bird exhibits when Alois Ruf, Sr. fi rst opened “AUTO pounds less! none of the suspension harshness associated RUF” as a general service garage. With a meaty roar, Yellow Bird clears its with most race cars. In fact, the Ruf CTR has an With Ruf Sr. focusing on AUTO RUF, his throat as we shuffl e through light traffi c and impeccable ride that is never abusive. son Alois Ruf Jr. was developing his own make our way to the highway. Without much The focus on aerodynamics, more specifi cally interests in true sports cars by servicing drama, we accelerate briskly to highway the removal of the rain gutters and passenger and restoring Porsches. With the passing speeds and merge with the generic traffi c. mirror, eliminates much of the annoying wind of his father in 1974, Alois Ruf Jr. took With a top speed north of 210 mph, 70 mph on noise in the cabin. Passengers are introduced over directorship of the company with the highway in the Yellow Bird is the potential- to often masked auditory delights, including a focus on innovation and quality – with equivalent of pushing your family sedan to the subtleness of the tuned exhaust, and the the Porsche 911 his core focus for future just 40 mph. “pop” of the twin blow-off valves mounted automotive developments. Heading north, towards Solvang, the near the turbochargers. Yellow Bird has a radio The fi rst “Ruf-enhanced” Porsche highway fi nally opens up in front of us. The – though we’d never turn it on. arrived in 1975. Within a decade, Ruf’s Ruf CTR is dropped down to 4th gear, and the Off the highway, back in traffi c-choked engineering expertise had landed him throttle is fl oored. Without lag, both turbos Santa Barbara, Yellow Bird is well-mannered the coveted Manufactures’ Certifi cation spool quickly as the intake air is pressurized and polite as it blends into traffi c. Nothing, from the German Federal Vehicle Offi ces, like a shaken soda bottle. The boost comes on with the exception of the paint color (which and his modifi ed turbocharged 911’s strong. Acceleration is immediate, explosive, we happen to really like), calls attention to the were burning up the Autobahn. and unbelievable. As the speedometer spools sleek Porsche-bodied Ruf CTR as it navigates

The Ruf “Yellow Bird” blasts from a standstill to 100 mph in 7.3 seconds. Top speed is a NASCAR-topping 211 mph.

18 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION Goodie Store Report January 2006 Goodie Show your enthusiasm and support our region by purchasing items in our Goodie Store By Mike and Pamuela Hodson Store

Well, here we are ladies and We want to continue to make PCA National Logo Cap gentlemen, welcome to 2006! the Santa Barbara Region the Classic cap embroidered with the The New Year promises to be best it can be. PCA National Logo, the “FlexFit” hat an exciting one for the Santa The Goodie Store is stretches to perfectly fi t your head Barbara Region. planning a “business-as-usual” size and shape. The most comfortable First and foremost, the motto for 2006. Last year was an hat you will ever own, according to Board of Directors for the club outstanding year for the Goodie many satisfi ed Santa Barbara Region has undergone some signifi cant Store; we introduced a number of customers. Available in red, blue, black changes. Activities, Membership, Treasurer, new items, as well as kept the favorites and grey. Vice-President, and Secretary positions are all around as best sellers. One of our highlights Price $20.00 each new for 2006. was selling the book “Porsche 911” by Randy Most visible to all the members will be Leffi ngwell. This magnifi cent book features our brand-new Newsletter Editor, Mike many cars from our members, as well as other PCA National Logo Grill Badge Harley. Mike brings a wealth of experience, signifi cant cars from all over the world. Beautiful enameled metal badge, enthusiasm, and new ideas to the monthly All of our copies have been sold, though looks great on any color car, with “Der Auspuff .” Everyone agrees that Mike has a anyone who still wants a copy can get the attaching hardware. defi nite challenge ahead of him, having been book through Motorbooks International or preceded by the multiple-award-winning Nick Amazon websites. Price $25.00 each Liakas. However, everyone is excited to have Randy was kind enough to personally Mike on the team and we wish him the utmost autograph many of the books for our members Business Card Holder with success. - if you wish to have this done in the future let Santa Barbara Region Logo Other Board position changes will be us know and we will try to arrange a personal evolutionary in nature as new people will signing. Attractive brushed silver metal case bring new ideas, vitality, and energy to the A few of our favorite items are shown in the with silk-screened logo, comes in a Club and its activities. Please take note of the accompanying photos. Stop by our display at protective cloth pouch. new Board’s members listed in the front of this the next event you attend and check them Price $6.00 each issue (page 8). When you see them at events, out. As always, we welcome and encourage say “Hello!” and share your ideas, thoughts, suggestions for new items, and thank you for How to Buy and concerns with them. your enthusiasm. Best wishes to all for a wonderful 2006; All items in the Goodie Store are hope to see you at an event soon! available at both Breakfast Club events (Camarillo and Santa Barbara) Regards, and at most special events.

Mike and Pamuela To place an order or for more information contact Mike Hodson at [email protected] or (805) 279- 2252.

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 19 element is cleaned with solvent and re-oiled). Tech: Air Filters One claimed benefi t is higher air fl ow, even when dirty. Filters are about $40-50 each. The science of clean air High Flow Cotton Gauze– Up to six layers of cotton gauze is sandwiched between By Michael C. Harley aluminum wire mesh. The pleated material is oiled to enhance fi ltering capabilities and overall performance. Though more expensive than disposable paper fi lters, most companies All engines wear while operating. The out of the intake, but few will protect you claim they can go up to 50,000 miles between wear will eventually destroy the engine in while fording deep water (If water does gets cleanings. One claimed benefi t is higher air your Porsche. As an automotive enthusiast, by the air fi lter and ingested, most likely it’s fl ow, even as the fi lter collects dust and gets preventing or delaying the inevitable seems fatal to your engine as you can’t compress a dirtier. When dirty, they can be washed and re- to be our goal. liquid inside the combustion chamber). oiled. Filters are about $50 each. The eff ectiveness of your air fi lter is one If contaminants get past your air fi lter, they Choosing an air fi lter is a compromise of the most important factors in determining are sucked into the combustion chamber between airfl ow, and fi ltration. On the intake how long your engine will last. Short of a where they begin to do real harm. The abrasive side, the engine shouldn’t have to “work” to miracle, everything that gets by your air fi lter, material wears on the walls, rings, and pull air into the combustion chamber. Air no matter how large or small, will end up in valves. Hopefully, the bulk of these particles are delivery should not be restricted. On the other your engine. What’s the compromise? How ejected as exhaust. Most likely, however, many hand, the more eff ective the fi ltration, the many contaminants are you willing to let into of them will work themselves past the rings, more restrictive the fi lter. your engine? into the engine oil, and start abrading engine Without a doubt, the most eff ective air fi lter When an analysis is done on used engine internals (think bearings). These abrasives will (as far as fi ltration is concerned) is a disposable oil, one of the many things measured is silicon fl oat around in the oil, doing untold damage paper element. A dry paper fi lter element can - technically silicon dioxide – basically sand. as they are continually re-circulated. At that be manufactured to trap particles as small as Silicon is everywhere in our environment, 1 micron (compare that to the best oiled foam and all air-breathing machines from ships at or cotton fi lter trapping particles just as small sea to high fl ying commercial airliners must How Big Is a Micron (μ)? as 10 microns). Such a restrictive paper air fi lter prevent it from entering their engine or face One-millionth of a meter, or... would understandably compromise air fl ow to accelerated wear. 150 μ Human Hair the engine unless it was ridiculously large. Where does the abrasive microscopic dirt 25 μ Debris Visible to the Human Eye The air fi lter off ering the most airfl ow is come from? 10 μ Spores, Asbestos undeniably the oil-soaked foam or cotton. Dirt enters our atmosphere from the 5-10 μ Mold Pollen, Atmospheric Dust When cleaned and freshly oiled, these types of ground. Winds lift desert dust, volcanic ash, and 1-5 μ Bacteria, Light Atmospheric Dust fi lters are very unrestrictive. Combine that with pollen grains high into the air. Construction .3-1 μ Smoke, Bacteria, Metal Dusts their increased surface area (most are conical equipment drops dirt on the pavement, which in design); they are nearly as unrestricted as an the car in front of you lifts into a dust cloud. open intake. Been to the beach or baseball diamond and point, only a quality oil fi lter, or frequent oil Interestingly enough, the service life and watched the sand get blown around? Some of changes, will keep your engine healthy. eff ectiveness comparison of paper vs. oiled the dust is carried high into the sky. A clean and eff ective air fi lter is critical to foam/cotton raises an interesting point. The Dirt also enters our atmosphere from engine longevity. paper fi lter will fl ow and fi lter best when brand space! Called extraterrestrial dirt, tons of dust Air fi lters are primary manufactured three new. As service life increases, fi ltration remains grains, including samples of asteroids, comets, ways: consistent, but the fi lter element becomes even old space debris, fall from space into the Paper – Original equipment on your clogged and airfl ow drops signifi cantly. The earth’s atmosphere every day. Most of it fl oats new Porsche (and nearly every other new oiled foam/cotton fi lter will also fl ow best around for days before settling to earth. automobile from all manufacturers on the when brand new. However, it becomes a more Once in the atmosphere, “cosmic dust” road). Nearly all paper element air fi lters are eff ective fi lter as it becomes more clogged with joins “terrestrial dust” and this abrasive mix of disposable. Paper is manufactured to the dirt (the oil is transferred to the particulates on particles eventually fi nds itself a couple feet desired fi ltration properties, pleated, and the fi lter which themselves begin to capture off the surface of the earth – level with your sometimes supported by a metal cage. The dirt). It seems the oiled fi lters get better with Porsche air intake. paper fi lter element is kept dry. Depending age and use, while the paper fi lters are most Located just inside the air intake snorkel on the manufacturer, fi lter effi ciency is very eff ective “fresh out of the box.” or box, the air fi lter is essentially the fi rst and high. Replacement cost is low, as is service life From the factory, auto manufactures make primary line of defense against these harmful – typically about 15,000 miles. A typical 911 air an engineering decision to design a paper fi lter engine contaminants. If it’s not knocked, fi lter is about $25. element that allows reasonable airfl ow while trapped, or blocked by the fi lter element, Foam – Polyurethane foam, up to several maintaining excellent fi ltration properties. there is a very good chance it’s going in your layers thick, surrounds a metal cage that holds To automotive manufacturers who have a engine. the shape of the fi lter. The foam is soaked in vested interest in engine longevity, fi ltration Air fi lters are designed to stop objects (bugs, special oil to enhance fi ltering capabilities. is more important than a very slight (possibly leaves, etc…), and particles (dust, pollen, More expensive than disposable paper fi lters, unnoticeable) increase in horsepower. In my etc…), from entering your engine. In addition, most companies claim their foam fi lters can garage, I choose OEM paper air fi lters, and nearly all air fi lters will keep splashing water go up to 25,000 miles between cleanings (the change them often.

20 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 21 were washed by hand every month or so Detailing With Mother’s – usually with a 50/50 mixture of Simple Green and water applied by sponge. It was a time All-Wheel Cleaner consuming process, but it has paid off as the wheels still look great after more than 135,000 miles. This cleaner works so well Sold in a convenient spray bottle, Mother’s even your mother would be proud All-Wheel Cleaner is a “no touch” wheel cleaner – in theory you squirt it on, and spray it – and Photos and Words by Michael C. Harley all the brake dust - off with a garden hose. According to the directions, it is applied to cool, dry wheels (if the wheels are warm, the Most of us take our “daily drivers” to the wheels. New pad compounds were introduced product will dry on the wheel). It is sprayed on car wash and watch as commercial machines with harder compounds, with the intent of liberally, left to “foam” for a few minutes, and blast them with recycled water and harsh reducing deposits. Others, such as Kleen then rinsed with a strong spray of water. chemicals. Our beloved Porsches, however, Wheels, invented shields to Spray To try it out, we worked are much more likely to get gently hand- keep the brake dust on the one side at a time and washed by their caring owner. Washing a car inside of the wheel (the SBA sprayed some on the left when the weather is pleasant is quite relaxing PCA Detailing Guru doesn’t front and then left rear and enjoyable – until you have to clean the recommend Kleen Wheels as wheel. It was windy, and wheels. Some of us are lucky, we have simple they prevent air from cooling some of the overspray went fi ve-spoke aluminum wheels that take mere the rotors – there is no reason into our faces – it’s obviously seconds to wipe with a soaked sponge. Some they should ever be on a high- not meant to be ingested as of us, on the other hand, have those multi- performance Porsche). it tasted pretty caustic (hold spoke three-piece beauties that each take Chemical manufacturers your breath while spraying if Rinse an afternoon (and a layer of skin) to clean. In also jumped into the game. it is windy). any case, your trustworthy detailing guru has Formulating the right You can watch the stumbled upon a product that will make all chemical was a trade-off . Too cleaner “work” on the of us smile when it comes time to removing mild and the wheels won’t wheels. However, it wasn’t stubborn brake residue from our wheels! come clean. Too harsh, and following its own directions. Brake dust is a very fi ne powered residue you do more damage than Ours didn’t “foam” – rather created by the mechanical action of the brake good. (Hydrofl uoric acid - the it fl owed into a tiny river pad against the rotor. Modern same stuff used to etch of muddy brake dust as it brake pad material is a mixture glass - was found trickled down the wheel. of many things - carbon fi bers, to clean wheels Spotless After a couple minutes, we metal fi lings, and adhesives. nearly spotless. pulled the garden hose The solid pad compound is Unfortunately, around to blast it off with forced against the spinning that same a “fi reman” spray nozzle, a iron rotor to mechanically cleaning power also simple process than can slow the vehicle (using old- damaged wheel be done from about three fashioned friction). During the fi nishes!) feet away. As promised, the braking process, the pad is sacrifi ced Formulated wheels came clean! It was as it wears on the spinning rotor – all to be safe for nothing short of a miracle. the while small bits of pad material, and all wheel fi nishes, the Mother’s Upon closer inspection, it did indeed work microscopic pieces of rotor, are thrown line of detailing products as advertised. Unlike some other “miraculous” against the wheel. Over days of driving and includes “Wheel Mist – All wheel cleaners that necessitate a sponge and brake use, the deposited aptly-named Wheel Cleaner” (the Mother’s elbow grease, Mother’s All Wheel Cleaner “brake dust” builds into a dirty gray product contains diluted made the wheels nearly spotless without layer covering the wheels. oxalic acid). It is a spray requiring us to even bend over! If the dulling look of brake on, spray off variety (no Needless to say, it took no more than dust wasn’t bad enough - it scrubbing required) – we another couple moments to fi nish the other is also acidic. The adhesive like the simplicity of that two wheels, and most of that time was spent residue, now on the wheels, – so we tried it. waiting for the cleaner to work – we love it. becomes acidic when mixed Our test “subject” was with water. Acids eat through a 1986 Porsche 911 with the clear coat protecting the very-traditional factory alloy, and bits of iron rust one-piece Fuchs wheels. For More Information and corrode onto the now Forged in aluminum and exposed wheel. painted, the stock Porsche Mothers All Wheel Cleaner For many years, aftermarket brake pads get the wheels Online at www.mothers.com suppliers have been trying quite dirty after just a few Available at AutoZone, NAPA Auto to rid us of the need to clean drives. In the past, the Fuchs Parts, Pep Boys, Wal-Mart, and more.

22 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 23 PCA Paddock at Daytona Join other Porsche Club of America members in Florida for the Rolex 24 in January Words by Bob Barren Photos by Porsche North America

We have fi nalized the preparation for the the participants staging behind a pace car for PCA Paddock at Daytona for 2006. We have two parade laps of the Daytona Speedway. me a letter or e-mail with your name, address an agreement with the Daytona International Afterwards they will return to the corral and and PCA membership number and you will Speedway for a rental space in the same tent for lunch, an address from the Grand be added to the special PCA list. Remember location as in 2005 with a parking area next to Marshal and a Q & A / autograph session. The that you must be a PCA member and have a the in-fi eld track and will include a hospitality/ cost for this event is $77 for the participants “superticket” to enjoy the 28% discount. If you membership tent. The tent will again be a 20’ x but for this year only PCA members who are attending the Rolex 24 just on Friday you may still participate in the Autoweek Milestone Club Day but you will not receive the discount and you will have to pay full price. The typical superticket for the weekend will be around $75.00 for the Rolex 24. Please verify this with the Daytona International Speedway web site. This provides entrance to the infi eld, the garage area, etc., and covers the parking fee for the infi eld for the four day weekend. There are lower cost admission tickets available on a daily basis. General ticket information can be obtained from the Speedway at 386-253-7223 or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. We will have many folks in attendance from throughout the U.S. and abroad and I hope that we will repeat the success of 2005. Please contact me with any questions.

The Baldwin-Tafel Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car at speed Bob Barren, Zone 12 Rep 40’ with side curtains and we will have tables, purchase a weekend “superticket” can enjoy 1691 Rivergate Trail chairs and a monitor television set to follow this all inclusive event for only $55, a 28% Jacksonville, Florida 32223 the race. discount. You must reserve and purchase the (904) 268-8877 We will have security around the clock “superticket” from Daytona prior to the Rolex [email protected] from noon on Friday, January 27th to noon on 24. If you are interested in the Autoweek

Sunday, January 29th. The Speedway has been Milestone Club Day event for 2006 please send The drivers of the #71 Farnbacher USA Porsche very cooperative and they will again rope off 911 GT3 Cup car celebrate victory in 2005 the parking area perimeter prior to our arrival on Friday. The Regions will be providing soft drinks and snacks in the hospitality/membership tent during the weekend. We will need to have the standard PCA waiver signed at the entrance to the parking area due to insurance considerations. Parking and attendance for our Paddock will be free to PCA members and non- members, however, parking is for Porsches only on a “fi rst come, fi rst served basis.” New and exciting for this year is a “special deal” just for PCA members from the producers of the Milestones Club Day. During Friday of the Rolex 24 weekend, the Autoweek Milestone Club Day invites participants to park in the Milestone corral with many other exotic automobiles, enjoy a light breakfast in the Milestone tent and listen to a presentation about driving the road course. Noon will fi nd

24 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 25 Scenic Backroads Drive When 1:15 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2006 Where McDonald’s Parking Lot, Camarillo (off Santa Rosa Road) Register Barry or Valerie Weinstein at (805) 241-5641 or [email protected] by February 10th

Join us on a beautiful 70-mile journey through the back roads of Ventura and Santa Barbara County – not once will our wheels touch freeway pavement!

Departing Camarillo promptly at 1:45 PM, we’ll slowly make our way to the landmark Palms Restaurant in the quaint beach community of Carpinteria for dinner. The Palms Restaurant is a fun place where the meat, fi sh, and poultry are of the fi nest quality… but the prices are extremely moderate.

The catch? You cook your own food! (Of course, they can help you prepare your cuisine, but it’s so much fun, most people elect to grill their own.) We plan on arriving in Carpinteria around 4:00 PM, with dinner scheduled at 4:40 PM – this means we’ll have time to browse some of the unique gift and antique shops, and socialize, before dinner. In addition to the cost of dinner (menu shown here), an activity fee of $5.00 per car will be collected.

Malibu Fun Run When 9:00 AM – Saturday, March 18, 2006 Where Costco Parking Lot, Westlake Village (off Lindero Canyon Road) Register Gary Weaver at (805) 523-3448 or [email protected] by March 1st

Join us for a beautiful run through the hills of Malibu in your Porsche! Loaded with twists, switchbacks, and winding roads, the roads above Malibu are renowned worldwide for their pure driving enjoyment. Throw in the spectacular mountain and ocean views, and we’ve got ourselves a “can’t miss” event!

The itinerary includes a stop for lunch at Paradise Cove and a visit to Chuck Beck’s Motorsports to view the famed Beck Spyder!

There is a minimal $5.00 vehicle entry fee, per car. Lunch is on your own dime (but worth it!).

26 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 27 Calendar of Events Check out what’s going on with PCA

The Porsche Club of America is more than reading through the pages of Panorama and Der Auspuff each month – it’s about the events! With at least three organized events each month, Santa Barbara Region club members enjoy showing off (and driving!) their Porsches with other enthusiasts like yourself. Whether you attend the Breakfast Club events, spirited drives through the canyons and mountains, potluck dinners, autocross, tech sessions, special tours, etc… we want you to come join us!

January

Wednesday, January 4 ...... Board Meeting (Host: Burt and Marge Misevic) Saturday, January 7 ...... Breakfast Club (Camarillo) Saturday, January 14 ...... Breakfast Club (Santa Barbara) Saturday, January 21-22 ...... Solvang Tour

February

Wednesday, February 1 ...... Board Meeting (Host: TBD) Saturday, February 4...... Breakfast Club (Camarillo) Saturday, February 11 ...... Breakfast Club (Santa Barbara) Saturday, February 18 ...... Scenic Back Roads Drive

March January 2006 Wednesday, March 1 ...... Board Meeting (Host: TBD) Saturday, March 4 ...... Breakfast Club (Camarillo) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday, March 11 ...... Breakfast Club (Santa Barbara) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Saturday, March 18 ...... Malibu Fun Run 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 January Board Meeting February Board Meeting 29 30 31 Marge and Burt Misevic Host: TBD 617 Valley Vista Drive Location: TBD February 2006 Carmarillo, CA 93010 Potluck Dessert only at 7:30 PM 1 2 3 4 RSVP to (805) 482-7076 [email protected] 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Porsche Breakfast Club Locations and Times 26 27 28

March 2006

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28 JANUARY 2006 PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION JANUARY 2006 29 Toys-for-Tots Santa Barbara region PCA donates gifts to Toys-for-Tots Words and Photos by Nicolas Liakas

One of the most rewarding events each year for the Santa Barbara Region immediately follows the annual holiday party when the toys collected during the latter’s festivities are presented to a local fi re department engine company as part of their toys-for-tots program. This year, more than four dozen toys of all types and sizes were collected on the evening of December 16, 2005. Mike Turek, SBR’s Activities Co-Chair, had the distinct pleasure of transporting and presenting the toys to the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station on Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village. The ceremony took place on Monday, December 19, 2005 at 9 a.m. Mike arranged all the toys into a 2005 997S Cab, and parked the sparkling Porsche alongside one of the fi re engines. The fi re fi ghters on duty took possession of the toys with special care and pride, and extended their warmest thanks and wishes to all SBR members for their thoughtfulness and generosity. Mike Turek and two LA County fi refi ghers from Station 144

Santa’s sleigh (aka a 997S Cabriolet) is loaded with gifts for the kids

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2003 996 Twin Turbo for. $25,500 (price refl ects condition). Contact belt, radiator, very clean. $12,000 or best off er. Black/Black, with sport seats, full carbon fi ber Doug, 805-217-6840 or drdouguscsd@msn. 805-523-7075 or [email protected] interior details, 6-speed manual, after-market com or Diane 805-657-0443 or d.shank@ engine enhancement package and 450 unitedpacifi cmortgage.com 1985 944 h.p., turbo option package, all-wheel-drive, Guards Red/Tan leather, New brakes and tires, upgraded sound system, chrome wheels, 1968 912 sunroof, 5-speed manual transmission, runs sunroof and Litronic headlights, 9K miles. Almost completely restored Black 1968 912. great, 97K miles, 2nd owner, California Car, Always garaged and in immaculate condition. Comes with head liner kit, rear window seal, $3,750. Call Tom at 805-644-4949 or rehtiag@ Serviced at Rusnak/Westlake. Transferrable and other accessories. New owner put 10,000 aol.com warranty. Asking $105,000. Contact Nicolas miles on a newly rebuilt engine. Runs well, Liakas, 818-999-1600 x203, Nicolas@impress1. very reliable, nice looking vehicle. Asking price 1987 Carrera Coupe com $7,600 or best off er. All documentation and Diamond Blue/Blue Leather, 83,000 miles, HRE maintenance information available. Call Chris Wheels (and original Fuchs fronts), second Nelson, 805-279-5498 1989 944 Turbo S owner, sunroof, no known accidents, all Black/Black, 5-speed manual, Leather, Alpine records from current owner. $17,500. Call Jay CD, Turbo Twist wheels, balance is stock, Class Champion at 818-871-4806 or jay_laifman@countrywide. excellent condition throughout. Recent Turn key racing, 3.2-liter car + open trailer + com valve job, head gasket and belts replaced. second set of wheels + aluminum fl oor jack + New CAT. 129K miles. Garaged and covered, fuel bottles + Buzz gun + cool shirt. 3.2 motor 1985 944 weekend driver, Current owner for last ten built this season. Racing valve springs and ti- Guards Red/Tan Leather, 97,000 miles, all years with maintenance records. $12,900. retainers, ARP rod bolts, new pistons, rings, original except for AM/FM/CD Player. Power Contact Mike Pomerantz at 805-341-3192 or valves, starter motor, $3.5K headers, dyno sunroof, mirros and windows. 2nd owner, [email protected] tuned and custom chip, 915 trans rebuild California car, serviced by Precision Motion. with custom gears + extra gears, LSD at 80%, Great starter Porsche or autocross car. $3,750. new whammy clutch. All new suspension, 1973.5 C.I.S. Targa Call Tom at 805-644-4949 or [email protected] Black, 69K original miles, Porsche Certifi cate raised spindles, Bilsteins, Upper Mono-ball of Authenticity. Award Winner. $32,000 or mounts, Custom Glen Sanders torsions, Rear best off er. Contact Bill Barr, 818-203-4850 or E.R.P. mono-ball control arm bearings, bump Tires for Sale barrsngfl [email protected] steer, turbo tie rods, Custom welded six-point Set of four Continental Contisport Contact. safety cage with window netting on the cage. 225/50-ZR16. Fit most Porsches. Mounted on Fire system, kill switch, sparco seats, fi berglass ’86 928 wheels with only 50 miles on them 2000 Boxster hood, Iroc tail and bumpers, 2 sets of 17’s, 8’s – Virtually brand-new! Asking $200/set. Call Black/Tan, 2nd owner, Ventura county car, and 9’s. Christopher Wiles, 818-888-5538 Ray Seider 805-684-4988. 59K miles, 5-speed manual, side air bags, Speedster bonnets, Fox custom cover, 4,000 miles on 17” Pirelli P-Zero’s mounted on stock 1989 928S4 Black Colgan Bra wheels. Maintained by Rusnak and Ventura European delivery, one owner car. Stone gray Fits 356C. $40. Call Kent 805-659-1259. independent, always garaged. Not concours, metallic, linen interior, automatic transmission. but very, very nice and extremily well cared Must sell as I’m buying a Cayenne! New timing

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