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Holiday Party Speaker and Registration
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2006 Office Slate and Ballot
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Rules Committee Report - Changes!
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Fall Color Tour Photographic Recap
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Carmudgon Chronicles
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Table of Contents Features Departments 9 Cool Car Things To Do 4 Officers 13 Winter Tech Sessions 5 From the Editor. . . 15 Nord Stern 2006 Officer Slate 6 Welcome 16 Porsche & the Cinema: Part II 7 The Prez Sez . . . 20 Out and About this Last Fling at BIR 8 Letters to the Editor . . . 21 PCA Paddock at Daytona: 2006 Rolex 24 18 2005 Kalender 23 Rules Committee Rules Report . . .Change is in the Air! 22 Carmudgeon Chronicles 24 Moments to Remember Fall Color Tour 2005 29 The Ownership Experience: Braking 34 Guess What ?? Dues Are Due 30 Tech Quiz . . . General ?s 31 For Sale . . . Upcoming Events 33 Tech Scene: 993 Stone Chips . . . A Technical Question 10 Holiday Party Guest Speaker . . . Is Out Of This World! Answered 11 Winter Holiday Party Registration
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 and Minnetonka, MN 55305 classifieds for publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the 952 593-5544 or [email protected] th 7 of each month prior to publication. Jon Ballard, Ad Mgr. Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint [email protected] articles in their newsletters if credit is given to the author and . Nord Stern. Eden Prairie, MN 55439 Nord Stern membership is $20 per calendar year. Nord Stern 952 942-5314 (h) 952 921-4955 X1 (day) subscriptions for non PCA members are $24. Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 Jill Daneu, Staff Writer/Photog 952 432-3486 for nonmembers and should be sent to the editor. Contact the Ron Faust, Staff Writer/Photog 507 282-3294 advertising manager for further details. Scott Mayer, Photographer 952 937-5698 Teresa Vickery, Staff Writer/Photog 952 474-7126 Please contact staff for any event coverage you need e-mail address: [email protected] website: http://www.nordstern.org Online issues, past and present are available in pdf format at http://www.nordstern.org/Newsletters/index.html
Front Cover At this past summer’s Concours: a gorgeous wheel shot by Ron Faust. I liked this calipher positioning (it’s great in color!) for the vertical placement. Ron has another favorite but this one wins out!
NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 3 Address changes Officers
PLUS! President Chip Smith Driver Education Registrar “How to Join both PCA and 9565 Bennett Pl. Bret Bailey 952.240.4782 (cell) Eden Prairie, MN 55347 [email protected] the Nord Stern 952 942-6686 Driver Training Region of PCA” [email protected] Jon Beatty 952 449-0187 Vice-President [email protected] Rick LaVerdiere German Car Fest Call Steve Sherf at 1824 Oelvig Ct. Paul Bergquist 952 937-1822 952.471.1054 (hm) Afton, MN 55001 Mercedes-Benz Club 612.867.1649 (cell) 651 998-1511 Insurance Chair [email protected] Michele Johnson 952.476.7445 or email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Membership Secretary Steve Sherf 952 471-1054 Eleanor Renwick [email protected] Leave your name, address and 10415 Buckingham Dr. Met Council both home and work phone Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Bob Kosky 952 938-6887 numbers. 952 944-7919 [email protected] Eleanor.renwick@signatureflight.com Newsletter Your application/s will be sent Treasurer Christie Boeder 952 593-5544 out right away! Jeff Bluhm [email protected] 6767 Marsh Ridge Ct. Shop Relations Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Andrew Busche 612 824-3547 Address Changes: 952 975-5931 (h) [email protected] 612 371-1148 (w) Rules Name: [email protected] Bruce Boeder, Chair 952 593-5544 Advertising [email protected] Old: ______John Ballard Bret Bailey 952.240.4782 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] ______Ambassador to New Members Harvey Robideau 952 361 4872 Ed Vazquez 952 934 5093 [email protected] [email protected] Chuck Porter 952 348-8150 Autocross & Time Trial Rally ______Bob Viau 651 777-6924 Lon & Lorry Tusler 763 383-1798 [email protected] [email protected] BIR Relations Social Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 Bill Berard 952 921-4955 x1 New: [email protected] [email protected] Board of Directors Safety ______Ron Smith 952 928-8109 Jim Breakey 612 209-1508 [email protected] [email protected] ______Mark Skweres 651 454-6208 Bob Barker 952 949-0140, x312 [email protected] [email protected] ______Scott Anderst 651 261-0831 Taste of the Track [email protected] Pam Viau 651 777-6924 Send to: Concours [email protected] Steve Sherf Chris Harbron 651 882-0475 Timing and Scoring 2675 Pheasant Rd [email protected] Ed Tripet 952 471-0065 Club Race Chairperson [email protected] Excelsior, Mn. 55331 Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 [email protected] Zone 10 Rep Dealer Relations John Phillips Roger Johnson 763 557-9578 1507 S. 174th Circle Reminder:Annual Dues are: [email protected] Omaha, NE 68130 $20 for January to December Driver Education 402 333-7245 Phil White 612 667-1773 (wk) [email protected] [email protected] Check your mailing label Road America DE for your expiration date!!!!! Dave Anderson 763 479-8231 [email protected] Addresses available upon request for Send Steve your address/phone chairperson/s or Board members. number changes!! Call Christie Boeder 952 593-5544.
4 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 From the Editor. . . Christie Boeder
nother year come and gone with the blink of an eye - or at men’s fashions who let it be known he had brought WAY TOO Aleast it seems that way to me and I bet to many of you also. MANY clothes! It’s been an event-packed year with another year also filled with Lastly, the calendar has all the Driver Education dates for 2006 events just around the corner! This issue features numerous calendar courtesy Roger Johnson (and no, it’s not a misprint there is NO updates. Our annual Holiday Dinner Party is scheduled with a mid-June event, we were not given a weekend in June by BIR), featured speaker. Rick LeVerdiere has done an outstanding job of the autocross dates, Road America, tentative Blackhawk dates, procuring former Astronaut Col. Curt Brown. Read all about him North Shore Fall Color Tour plus several events of interest which on page 10. I think you will agree this looks to be an extremely are sponsored by other car clubs. More dates will be added as the interesting presentation. Something a bit different from the retired year goes on but those are some major dates and you can get them race car drivers (not that we have not had some VERY entertaining on your calendar now! presentations in the past - those of you who heard David Hobbs a So if you are an eventmaster for anything this upcoming year few years ago would agree . . .). But, how often do any of us get please remember to get me your dates/times/location as soon as to hear or meet an astronaut! you can. The newsletter is like retail, I work a couple of months All the winter tech sessions are on the calendar, thanks to ‘out’ and the sooner I get info, the better our communication is. Andy Busche. They look fun, too, and we know how it gets in the ClubTalk e-mails work great but not all members are subscribed. dead of winter around here with cars safely tucked away for our Hopefully our website will be more timely this year, so stayed notorious winter months! Although I do have to comment about tuned for that! recent coverage of two celebrities in town who came expecting Meanwhile, our very best wishes for the holidays and the subzero (in November, goes to show you how skewed perceptions coming New Year! are about our fair state!) and were delightfully surprised - one Upcoming Next month: All the committee chair updates! And being Martha Stewart (who I would not go see even if someone remember to Vote and get your ballot mailed in! begged me!) and the other a high-profile designer of contemporary
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 5 Welcome Welcome . . . New Members (and returning members!) We hope to see you at upcoming events!
So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! A brief sysnopsis of activities and events offered by your club, Nord Stern, and/or PCA or, just enough info to pique your interest??!! Autocross: A low-speed driving event, teaching one how to maneuver one’s car around a set course of pylons on a closed circuit. Instruction is available, drivers compete against the clock. No modifications to one’s car are necessary. Some safety equipment needed (helmet). Kenneth & Laurie Concours: A setting where Porsches are displayed for general viewing and/or Grossmann inspection competition. Experienced judges evaluate the various models based upon Vadnais Heights MN cleanliness, overall condition and authenticity. 1988 911 Driver Training: A driving course designed to teach and enhance high speed driving Jack & Jan St. Ores skill and technique on an actual racecourse. Training includes classroom sessions, Stillwater MN on-track ‘exercises’ plus supervised lapping sessions. 2006 Carrera S Driver Education: High speed driving event on a closed-course racetrack (Brainerd, Alex J.& Erika Schremp Blackhawk Farms, Road America) where drivers are grouped according to prior lap Plymouth MN times. Prior Driver Training participation is required. Performance enhancements are 1994 964 frequently made (but not required!). Time Trials: On course timed lap with controlled starts and exiting. Jerome Sweeney, Jr. Minneapolis MN PCA Club Racing: Wheel-to-wheel competition between drivers who hold PCA club racing licenses. There is a race class for every model Porsche. Safety modifications to your vehicle required. Rally: An event wherein a driver and co-driver complete a predetermined route along open roads following a specific set of navigational instructions. Can be a TDS (time-distance-speed) or a ‘fun’ rally. Social: Organized gatherings of club members, affiliates and family member to meet, eat and drink beverages! See our motto on page 1! Tech Session: Casual educational session that span a wide range of topics, from general maintenance, through Concours prep, performance enhancements and general car/ mechanical knowledge!
6 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 The Prez Sez . . . by Chip Smith
ell Nord Stern friends, this is my last column as president. country, and I can say that the Nord Stern race is one of the most WWe’ve tried hard to provide a variety of events for members professional, well run races I know of. Our promotional material to enjoy their Porsche and the good people in our club. My only is top notch professional quality. The execution is smooth and regret is that I couldn’t attend more of them. Our team of officers well organized. And we raised substantial money for the Courage and committee chairs did an excellent job of organizing and Center. None of this would be possible without Roger’s unrelenting executing each event and I think we delivered quality at all our attention to detail and hours upon hours of his time. Thank you, activities. Christie and Roger. We all owe you’re a debt of gratitude. At our awards dinner, I awarded Christie Boeder and Roger That’s it for me folks. Incoming president Rick LaVerdiere Johnson ‘Member of the Year’ awards for 2005. Christie is not is already hard at work on plans for 2006. Thanks to all the only the editor, graphic artist, producer, etc. for our award winning committee chairs and volunteers who helped this year. I look newsletter, she is the go-to person for any questions about our club forward to seeing you at upcoming events. history and tradition. She has been enormously helpful to me as Chip Smith president and I am very proud of the quality of our Nord Stern “Lift if you dare” newsletter. Make no mistake about it, Christie is a cornerstone member of our club. Roger Johnson is a devoted long term member of Nord Stern and has served as our club race chair as well as liaison to Brainerd International Raceway and the local Porsche dealers. How he finds time to work for a living also is beyond me. I’ve participated in some of the largest and most popular PCA club races in the
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 7 Letters to the Editor . . .
t has been a privilege, and fun, to serve as your PCA is a master ding repairer. Anyone have any information on where IZone 10 Representative for 2005. Recently, after receiving I might take this car to have this fixed well for a reasonable cost? recommendations from the Zone 10 Regions, Tom Bobbitt, Otherwise, Mark has been threatening to get out his bottle of touch- PCA President, called and asked if I would serve as the Zone 10 up paint, and we know how sad the outcome of that will be! BTW, Representative for the term of 2006-2007. I readily accepted and we live on the east side of town, so we’d prefer to deal over here. am honored to serve again. My goals as the Zone Rep. are to be —Thanks! Kendra Schwabel an advocate for the Regions and their members as well as assist with Region operations by sharing important information. Thanks i Kendra, The “master ding repairer” is Juergen Holzer. for your confidence and please contact me with any ideas or issues HHere’s his web site with lots of contact info: http://www. you may have. I look forward to seeing you in 2006. juergensdentkraft.com/ He’s on the west side but well worth the trip. I had a handful of dings including a big self inflicted crease Respectfully, John Phillips (hint - don’t jack up a car with the door unlatched) removed this PCA Zone 10 Rep. summer. Great work, reasonably priced. —Vic Lee Door Dings second Vic’s comments. Juergen is a real artist and has given a y brand new Acura TSX, got a major door ding, even though I few tech sessions on dent and ding removal. Really something to MI have been conscientiously parking it way out in lots away watch him work. He removed a large dent in the rear of my wife’s from door-bashing gorillas (all except one time apparently!) It was Audi and then apologized for not making it completely invisible. dented in at the upper crease on the door and also on the panel I fact we were told up front. Awesome work. below. Drives me crazy every time I see it. My husband, Mark, —Jon Beatty (and several other members!) recalls some discussion in the past on Club Talk about a guy who Auto Body Beautiful Although we specialize in BMW and Mercedes-Benz we also offer body repairs for other makes and models. Sears Imported Autos maintains the highest standards and specially designed equipment to properly repair today’s technologically advanced vehicles. When you have your vehicle repaired at Sears, you can be rest assured that you will receive the highest quality work available in the industry today! SearsSimply the Best! Imported Autos On 394 across from Ridgedale — (952) 546-5301
8 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 Cool Car Things To Do by John Phillips, Zone 10 Rep
here was an article in Motor Trend magazine about a year 1. Paul Newman has done all these things, why not me? Tago that chronicled the 49 Cool Car Things To Do Before You Die! Over lunch and a few sodas, several friends and I began to 2. I deprived myself while I was working; now I should live a list our top ten from this article and added a few of our own. We little. made a pact to do these things and toasted with another soda. This 3. It really wouldn’t affect the budget….too much. alone should tell you a little about my friends and me! The next morning I looked at the list again and said to myself, 4. I could write an article for PCA. what were we thinking? I have a wife, Katrina, who is extremely tolerant of my many car habits; in fact, she is active with PCA and 5. Some guys want to visit every major league baseball park. My loves driving on the track. Nevertheless, how do I explain using goal is so much more modest….and affordable. our budget to go on a bunch of guy trips to fulfill some fantasies? 6. While I am gone I won’t be rearranging the kitchen Well, before I answer that, let me give you some of the top ten cabinets. on my list of Cool Car Things To Do. Attend the 24 hour race at Le Mans; attend the F-1 race at Monaco; tour an automobile 7. I could have a smoking addiction. factory, preferably Porsche but Detroit is closer and we could fit in the Henry Ford Museum; attend the Hot August Nights in 8. I could have a gambling addiction. Reno; do a few hot laps at the Nürburgring; attend the Amelia 9. Honestly, Katrina which would you rather do, sit on the beach Island Concours D’elegance; and why not throw in the Galleria at Maui and just look at the ocean, or drive a 911 on the Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. Also, keep in mind that there were a Nürburgring? few things from the list that we had already done; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; a Monterey Weekend; the Derek Daly Driving 10. Oh, alright, I’ll do the dishes for a year….and the lawn….and Academy; the Petersen Automotive Museum; and, of course, the laundry! Daytona International Speedway. So, back to my question, how do I explain/justify this odyssey to Katrina? Well, you can see where this is going and I have to admit, I have always prided myself in putting together logical Katrina wasn’t terribly amused either. Undaunted, I have made arguments to support my cause. What follows is my piece de my list and intend to start scratching them off. Although low on resistance for convincing Katrina of this plans worthiness. my list, I scratched off the first of my Cool Car Things To Do Before I Die. I visited the Andretti Winery in Napa Valley, California. Why? Because it’s Mario! It was a Tuscan-styled winery with a nice tasting room adorned with Mario memorabilia. I now have a nice polo shirt and a wine coaster. With souvenirs and memories awaiting me, next up will be the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum in Knoxville, Iowa. Anyone want a can coozie from Iowa?
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 9 Holiday Party Guest Speaker . . . Is Out Of This World! by Rick LaVerediere he annual Nord Stern Holiday Party is scheduled for January powered by a V12 Rolls-Royce engine that generates over 3,600 T28, 2006 at the Interlachen Country Club in Edina. This year, horsepower and a top speed of 500 mph. Nord Stern members will have a rare and unique opportunity to Team Strega races in the Gold Class which is an open class. meet and hear from NASA Astronaut Colonel Curtis Brown as Races are over a marked course of giant pylons at speeds in excess guest speaker. of 400 mph. At times, the racers are within Colonel Brown is a former U.S. feet of each other and as low as 100 feet Air Force A-9 and F-16 test pilot who from the ground. Curt describes air racing was chosen for the NASA shuttle space as “THE world’s fastest motor sport.” mission in 1988. As a veteran of six At the Holiday Party, Curt Brown space missions, he has logged over 1,383 will speak about his space and air racing hours in space. He was the shuttle pilot experiences. His presentation will include in his first three missions and served as video and still photos from his space the space craft commander for his last missions, and his air racing campaigns. missions in 1995, 1998, and 1999. In Because Interlachen offers a comfortable addition to conducting scientific studies, and cozy venue, members will have an his missions performed satellite deployment, as well as repair and opportunity to have their questions answered by the American upgrades to the Hubble Telescope. Astronaut who has logged the most time in outer space. As there Since his retirement from NASA in 1999, Curt Brown has not is limited seating for this event, members are urged to register slowed down. In addition to his many hobbies including classic early for this fascinating and educational program. car restoration, he is an air race pilot. He flies a sleek modified We encourage members to explore Curt’s accomplishments at vintage WWII P-51 Mustang with “Team Strega.” Strega is the http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/brown-c.html and www. Italian word for witch. The P-51 Mustang called “The Witch” is strega.com.
10 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 Up Next! Winter Holiday Party Saturday, January 28, 2006 Featuring: Col. Curt Brown Interlachen Country Club 6200 Interlachen Blvd. Edina, MN 55436 952 929-1661 - website: www.interlachencc.org
Social/Cash Bar 6:00 pm Dinner Choice: Dinner 7:30 pm Chicken Tuscany (Grilled, Marinated Speaker 9:00 pm chicken breast topped w/a roma tomato, fresh basil, & garlic compote Roasted Pork Tenderloin Marinated w/ olive oil, thyme, parsley and mustard demi-glace Cost: $50 per person Make your check payable to: Nord Stern and mail to: Kim/Keith Fritze 2515 Countryside Drive Orono, MN 55356-9740
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 11 synthetic oils 2006 an event where art and science merge
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 13 November 2005 Around the Zone PCA Off Road Experience Up Fixin The Ozark Lakes Region Your Region can host a PCA PCA is stopping production of hosted the final multi-event weekend Off Road Experience event in 2006. the hardcopy volumes of Up Fixin, for 2005 in Zone 10 on October 14- As you may already know, PCA has the technical material which has ap- 16 in Springfield, MO. Katrina and undertaken the establishment of an- peared in Panorama over the years. I had a great time at this annual Flam- other way to enjoy the company of For only the cost of shipping, mem- ing Fall Weekend. There was a Fri- fellow members by uilizing your Cay- bers can obtain complete sets from day welcoming reception by the pool enne (or other 4WD SUV) as it was the PCA national office. Shipping and then a beautiful Saturday with designed to be driven. A set of Best and handling is $25/US, $35/Cana- concours, autocross and evening ban- Practices have been created and will dian, $50/International. For order- quet. A Sunday Rally through the soon be published on the PCA ing information call the National rolling hills and a brunch topped off website, www.pca.org. Several Re- Office at 703-451-9000 or go to the a fabulous weekend. President Angie gions have held events ranging from PCA webstie at http://www.pca.org/ Gibson coordinated the many details a combination of paved and gravel members/catalog.html. along with her dedicated volunteers. road travels to an authentic off backcountry multi-event weekend in Ouray, Colorado on old mining roads. New Porsche Dealer One Region even held a “how to The newest Porsche dealership drive it” event at a commercial off- in Zone 10 is the Omaha based road facility and reports a lot of in- Woodhouse’s Porsche of Omaha. terest and enthusiasm. Already the third fastest growing I would encourage your Region dealership in the U.S., Woodhouse to consider involving your members in has embraced its relationship with All smiles after brunch and gifts galore l-r Kurt Gibson, Katrina Phillips, this type of activity. Please contact your PCA and has actively supported both Angie Gibson, John Phillips Zone Representative, past event orga- the Great Plains Region and the Da- nizers or me for additional information. kotas Region. They have sponsored Observer Reports Kurt Gibson several events, including the PCA/ PCA Vice President GPR Club Race, contributed to mem- PCA Observer Reports serve as bership growth, and hosted a new planning tools and post event analy- Winner of Club Coupe member night. This is a great ex- sis for DE, Rally, Tour, Autocross and ample of Regions and the local Club Race events. Well, it wasn’t me so I hesitate Porsche dealer developing a win-win In 2005, the Region Presidents to write about the winner of the 50th relationship. in Zone 10 did an outstanding job of Anniversary Porsche Club Coupe, but John Phillips completing the reports. Over 95% let’s not be sore losers. Clif PCA Zone 10 Rep of all events had reports submitted. Rosenberry, a member of Metro New 402-333-7245 This is a tremendous accomplishment York Region, PCA and resident of [email protected] and contributes to the low insurance White Plains, New York was the win- rates that PCA enjoys. My thanks to ner of the 911 Club Coupe presented all the Presidents and Safety Chairs by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars for a truly great job. North America. Nord Stern 2006 Officer Slate Vote • Vote •Vote
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 15 Porsche & the Cinema: Part II By Michael L. Haag, MD, Kansas City Region Porsche Club of America Board Member
he number of movies at contain scenes involving Porsches Tseems to have increased in the last two months. Now I am References hearing about movies with such sightings that I have never seen Powlik, J., Porsche in the Movies. or heard of. Furthermore, they are not listed in the preeminent Raggedtooth Press, 2005. ISBN 0- reference regarding the subject: J. Powlik’s Porsche in the Movies. 9677304-6-5 For example, has anyone seen a Porsche in Adam at 6 a.m.? Better Netflix website at: www.netflix. yet, has anyone actually seen the movie? If the answer is “no” com to the first question and “yes” to the second, please direct your inquiries towards our esteemed Membership Chairman, Doug Movie Trivia Pierce. You may also mail large bricks of milk chocolate to his Match the description on the left residence in an effort to get into the holiday spirit. with the correct movie title. See There is no Porsche in American Graffiti, you say? Everyone answers on page 17 knows the 356 is seen at the 0 to 8 second marks in Chapter 15. Does anyone know what that yellow color was called? It sure looks 1. 911 resembles squashed black beetle after being pancaked like the current Speed Yellow to me. And has everyone noticed by city bus. that Speed Yellow really looks good when draped around our 2. Human skull contact with 944 windshield unsuitable for Editor? Feel especially good about that, Cindy, because you are family viewing. the ONLY one the color looks good on (except for the Kaspars, of course). 3. 911 Cab driven by Hollywood heartthrob who has met his Since our above-mentioned Editor has skillfully succeeded to match. fill these pages each month, I will be brief with this month’s article 4. Vintage 911 in Al Hess’ favorite color driven by forensic lest I deservedly get displaced another month. Besides, the reader psychologist. should not be reading this anyway. He or she should be out driving 5. The engine is a Porsche but the car is not (well, it sort-of with the top down, bun-warmers simmering and the mad bomber is). fur hat on. (Can you say, “Tora! Tora! Tora!”?) Enjoy!
16 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 6. Targa makes cameo appearance in film whose main feature model that used an 1835cc Speedster engine. The combination was Crash. is used again in the sequel, Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977). 7. Carrera Cab is driven by prepster while roommate catches In the original movie, there are also numerous 356 and 911 ride elsewhere. sightings. 8. Garage full of 911s, crashed 911, ambulance and Ferrari- 6. (F) Bull Durham. The main character, Crash Davis (Kevin driving priests. Costner) doesn’t make it to the majors, but Teammate Eddie “Meat” LaLoosh, played by Tim Robbins, does. The latter 9. 1960-something, 356s, drive-in and stars-to-be. Sound character is seen by his Targa in only one scene. Crash drives an familiar? original Shelby Mustang and both share rides with team groupie, 10. Special effects steal the show but the 911 Cab is most Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). memorable character. 7. (B) Class. Young man (Andrew McCarthy) goes to prep 11. Water-cooled Porsche is the victim of a castration. school. Meets roommate (Rob Lowe). Roommate drives red 12. Another Targa sighting, this time in film whose ratings were Carrera Cab. Young man meets beautiful woman. Relationship destined to sag. ensues. Woman and roommate connected. Things messed up. 911 interior gets Spaulding’ed (see Part I in September 2005 issue of Der Sportwagen). Woman played by the delectable Jacqueline A. The Love Bug (1968) Bisset. Author moves on to next movie . . . quickly. B. Class (1983) C. The Cannonball Run (1981) 8. (C) The Cannonball Run. A pre-facelifted Burt Reynolds D. Breast Men (1997) plays J.J. McClure who has a stable of 911s, including a brown E. Hollow Man (2000) one that finds a ditch. Movie chicanery is aided by an all-star F. Bull Durham (1988) cast including Bert Convy, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom G. Kiss the Girls (1997) DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Elam, Adrienne H. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Barbeau, Terry Bradshaw and Jackie Chan. Despite the Porsche, I. Eye of the Beholder (1999) Ferrari, Rolls Royce, etc. sightings in this movie, most people J. Backdraft (1991) remember the ambulance in particular. K. Intolerable Cruelty (2003) 9. (L) The Hollywood Knights. Young future stars in this L. The Hollywood Knights (1980) otherwise forgettable film include Robert Wuhl (Arliss), Tony Danza, Fran Drescher and Michelle Pfeiffer. Glimpses of 356s 1. (H) The Day After Tomorrow. The all-too-common Los of the Speedster and Roadster variety at a drive-in are a nice Angeles tornado picks up a city bus and drops it on a black 911 compliment to the coupe that WAS seen in American Graffiti. while the event is witnessed and described by a reporter in a 10. (E) Hollow Man. Kevin Bacon stars along with Elizabeth helicopter. Unfortunately, the car’s occupant was a meteorologist Shue in this outlandish sci-fi flick about technology gone afoul. on his way to work. As wacked-out as Bacon’s character, Dr. Sebastian Caine is, he 2. (J) Backdraft. The shortest distance between two points is still has the sanity (and finances) to drive a 996 Cab. Although, if a straight line as is evidenced in this scene in which Mr. innocent one were to take the being-invisible role to its full potential, one citizen becomes a projectile from porch to Porsche due to house wonders if a motorcycle would be a better fit. explosion. The resulting tomato sauce is often edited from the 11. (I) Eye of the Beholder. Ashley Judd again, this time as a television version. serial killer pursued by Stephen Wilson (Ewan McGregor). Judd’s 3. (K) Intolerable Cruelty. George Clooney plays Miles character drives a 928 S4 which is spotted in one scene that is long Massey, a shrewd divorce lawyer who matches wits with and falls enough to realize that the overdubbing has neutered the car into a for the equally-serpentine widow, Marilyn Rexroth (Catherine Kia. This reminds one of the opposite situation in The Graduate. In Zeta-Jones). Massey drives a 911 Cab from which we are treated that film, Dustin Hoffman’s Alfa Spider is injected with a healthy with sweet engine sounds. Also, Massey’s assistant drives a red dose of V8 power by the sound engineers. 914. 12. (D) Breast Men. Two Texas surgeons advance procedure 4. (G) Kiss the Girls. What? Ashley Judd in peril? Stoic hero, for the enjoyment of humanity. The Targa sighting is insignificant Dr. Alex Cross, is played by Morgan Freeman, who seems to but the movie serves as a resource for the Club’s younger members be perfectly-cast for the part. The black 911 coupe also seems who are still considering their career options. to be a good fit for the character, conferring a degree of depth —Compiled by Michael L. Haag, MD, Kansas City Region and sophistication that we all strive for, but only Mr. Hess can Porsche Club of America Board Member achieve. 5. (A) The Love Bug. The Beetle used for the film was a 1963
NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 17 2005 Kalender
January 2006 April 2006 7 Winter Tech Session: Johnson Autosport with 1 Novice DE Tech Session Automotive Artist/Graphic Designer: Mike Jekot Learn what’s needed to begin DE at BIR 6:00 to 9:00 pm 10:00 am to Noon Eventmaster:Andrew Busche at 612 824-3547 Location: TBA [email protected] 11 Nord Stern Business Meeting 10 Nord Stern Business Meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month 2nd Tuesday of the month Social: 6:30 pm; Meeting 7-9 pm Social: 6:30 pm; Meeting 7-9 pm Location: Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville*** Location: Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville*** Eventmaster: Rick LaVerdiere 651 998-1511 Eventmaster: Rick LaVerdiere 651 998-1511 [email protected] [email protected] 21 Nord Stern Driver Training 14 Winter Tech Session: AutoEdge Brainerd International Raceway Topic: Club Racing Eventmaster: Jon Beatty 952 449-0187 or email: [email protected] 10:00 am to Noon Eventmaster:Andrew Busche at 612 824-3547 22-23 First Fling Driver Education [email protected] Brainerd International Raceway Eventmaster: TBA 28 Nord Stern Annual Holiday Dinner Questions: Phil White 612 667-1773 or email: Interlachen Country Club [email protected] Eventmasters: Kim/Keith Fritze 29 Eden Prairie Twin City Tire Open House See page 11 for details/reservations The Porsche Club and other car clubs are invited February 2006 to an open house showcasing this new facility 10:00 am 15 Nord Stern Business Meeting Contact/Questions: Paul Bergquist of the Mercedes- Wednesday night! Benz Club at 952 937-1822 Social: 6:30 pm; Meeting 7-9 pm or email: [email protected] Location: Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville*** Eventmaster: Rick LaVerdiere 651 998-1511 May 2006 [email protected] 7 Annual Maplewood Imports AutoFair 18 Winter Tech Session: Cayman Introduction! Maplewood Imports Maplewood Imports 2873 Hwy 61 N. 651 483-2681 10:00 a.m. Eventmaster: George Andeweg Eventmaster:Andrew Busche at 612 824-3547 [email protected] Details To Follows 25 Sears Imported Autos Open House 9 Nord Stern Business Meeting On I-394 across from Ridgedale Shopping Center 2nd Tuesday of the month “Introducing New Body Shop” Social: 6:30 pm; Meeting 7-9 pm 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Location: Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville*** Serving pizza March 2006 ***Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville. Axel’s is attached to the Radisson Hotel in Roseville on the northeast corner of the intersection where 4 Winter Tech Session: Annual Swap Meet Highway 36 and 35W split. Address is 2540 Cleveland Ave. North, 8:00 am to Noon Roseville. Phone 651-367-3967. Carousel Automobiles Directions: From the south, west or Hwy 36 westbound: 9191 Wayzata Blvd. 763 744-9191 Eventmaster:Andrew Busche at 612 824-3547 Take 35W north from where it splits with Hwy 36 in Roseville. [email protected] Take first exit (Co. Rd C exit) and stay left on the exit ramp. At Cleveland Ave. go right (south). The Radisson and Axel’s are about 14 Nord Stern Business Meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month 1/3 mile ahead on your left after crossing Co. Rd. C Social: 6:30 pm; Meeting 7-9 pm From 694: Take 35W south to Co. Rd C exit. Go left (east) on Location: Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville*** Co Rd C to Cleveland (Burger King at the intersection). Go right Eventmaster: Rick LaVerdiere 651 998-1511 (south) on Cleveland. The Radisson and Axel’s are on your left [email protected] about 1/3 mile ahead. P.S. Food is Good!
18 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 Eventmaster: Rick LaVerdiere 651 998-1511 Brainerd International Raceway [email protected] Eventmaster: TBA June 2006 13 Sunday Autocross at Dakota County Tech Center Eventmaster: Harvey Robideau 952 361-4872 or email: 2-4 Great Plains Region Driver Education and Club Race [email protected] Mid-America Motorplex September 2006 Contact: John Krecek 402.505.9911 or [email protected] 4 Labor Day BYOBB Picnic in Rochester! 9-10 Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, Ill. 1:00 pm to 5:00 Location: TBA Milwaukee PCA Driver Education & Club Race ?: Roger Forland at [email protected] John Fried 414.453.8653 or e-mail: [email protected] 0 Sunday Autocross at Dakota County Tech Center 9-11 Annual German CarFest Eventmaster: Harvey Robideau 952 361-4872 or email: Multi-Event sponsored by several German car clubs and [email protected] includes: Friday night Boat Cruise Saturday: Car Show at Rice Park, downtown St. Paul 14-15 Blackhawk Farms DE - tentative date Saturday Evening: The Emperor’s Ball at Landmark Eventmaster: Ron Lewis 952-932-0505 or email: Center [email protected] Sunday: Premier Concours d’Elegance 22-24 Nord Stern’s Annual North Shore Fall Color Tour Contact/Questions: Paul Bergquist of the Mercedes- Tofte, MN Headquarters: BlueFin Bay Benz Club at 952 937-1822 1-800-Blue Fin for reservations or email: [email protected] Eventmaster: John Dixon 952-939-9071 or email: More Details to Be Announced [email protected] July 2006 29 Nord Stern Driver Training Brainerd International Raceway 10-11 Road America Driver Ed Eventmaster: Jon Beatty 952 449-0187 or email: Monday and Tuesday [email protected] Elkhart Lake, WI - Eventmaster: TBA 30-- First Fling Driver Education Contact Phil White [email protected] Oct 1 Brainerd International Raceway August 2006 Eventmaster: TBA DE Chair: Phil [email protected] 4-6 Nord Stern Annual Club Race and Driver Education
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 19 Out and About this Last Fling at BIR Photos by Jennifer Nelson
Above, left: Ahhh, those who don’t get out the paddock ‘door’ early enough end up on cone duty! Might as well have some fun volunteering for the ‘pick up cone’ duty. Above, Bobby Viau, Jr. and Pam Viau - the brake/clutch board comes in handy for demos... Left, hope the brakes are set on that rig!
20 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 PCA Paddock at Daytona: 2006 Rolex 24 – January 27, 28 & 29, 2006 Courtesy John Phillips, Zone 10 Rep
e have finalized the preparation for the PCA Paddock at Club Day invites participants to park in the Milestone corral with WDaytona for 2006. We have an agreement with the Daytona many other exotic automobiles, enjoy a light breakfast in the International Speedway for a rental space in the same location as in Milestone tent and listen to a presentation about driving the road 2005 with a parking area next to the in-field track and will include course. Noon will find the participants staging behind a pace car a hospitality/membership tent. The tent will again be a 20’ x 40’ for two parade laps of the Daytona Speedway. Afterwards they with side curtains and we will have tables, chairs and a monitor will return to the corral and tent for lunch, an address from the television set to follow the race. Grand Marshal and a Q & A / autograph session. The cost for We will have security around the clock from noon on Friday, this event is $77 for the participants but for this year only PCA January 27th to noon on Sunday, January 29th. The Speedway has members who purchase a weekend “superticket” can enjoy this been very cooperative and they will again rope off the parking all inclusive event for only $55, a 28% discount. You must reserve area perimeter prior to our arrival on Friday. and purchase the “superticket” from Daytona prior to the Rolex The Regions will be providing soft drinks and snacks in 24. If you are interested in the Autoweek Milestone Club Day the hospitality/membership tent during the weekend. We will event for 2006 please send me a letter or e-mail with your name, need to have the standard PCA waiver signed at the entrance to address and PCA membership number and you will be added to the parking area due to insurance considerations. Parking and the special PCA list. Remember that you must be a PCA member attendance for our Paddock will be free to PCA members and and have a “superticket” to enjoy the 28% discount. If you are non-members, however, parking is for Porsches only on a “first attending the Rolex 24 just on Friday you may still participate in come, first served basis.” the Autoweek Milestone Club Day but you will not receive the New and exciting for this year is a “special deal” just for discount and you will have to pay full price. PCA members from the producers of the Milestones Club Day. During Friday of the Rolex 24 weekend, the Autoweek Milestone Continued on page 23
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 21 Carmudgon Chronicles by Ken Kamstra
allelujah! I got an early Christmas gift this year. A good cheer. Maybe I’ll get to see you at one of our car club Hsurprise all the more joyous for us retired types who don’t events. normally get bonuses anymore. News of the happy event might Merry Christmas! have gone unnoticed were it not for my cover-to-cover reading of every car magazine known to man. (Editor’s note: and a very Merry Christmas to you, Ken, too! It has to do with my 1974 BMW CS Coupe. Bought new. While I may sympathize more with Marion in as much as I think I Beautiful silver with blue leather and real wood inside. Stick lack the AED gene, I do appreciate fine workmanship, design, and shift. Low mileage. Stuff like that. Bimmer fans have for years value - applied to whatever little treasure causes our hearts to beat - decades actually - called it a “classic.” Trouble was, nobody a tad faster! As the picture above illustrates, each to their own. Our was willing to anti-up more than fifteen grand for it. About what daughter’s eyes would slide right by that four-wheeled vehicle to I paid back in 1974. the four-footed one with a more than a sigh of desire!) Then, bingo! The latest issue of Automobile Magazine pictures a silver one just like mine (with more miles and “some flaws”) that sold for $26,400. Said the editors, “these coupes are quickly moving from used cars to bargain-priced collectibles.” And to think it only took 32 years! One day - a day wife Marion doubts will ever come - I must decide to sell it and maybe even some of my other “classics.” But then “Auto Erotic Dependency” (AED) is a lifetime affliction that only a fool would want to cure. Meanwhile my beloved Bimmer Coupe will get an extra dose of loving care this winter. Not so much as to interfere with holiday parties and such. Happy Holidays I hope your holidays too will be filled with family, fun and
22 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 Rule book.) Rules Committee Rules 5) A New SUV class will be formed for the Cayennes, with Cayenne S being assigned to SUV1, Cayenne Turbos to SUV2, Report . . . etc. (Comment: Nord Stern has a rare opportunity to be out in front Change is in the Air! of most of PCA by offering a competitive class for Cayennes. As by Bruce Boeder an organization offering “a big tent”, there is no reason to restrict he Nord Stern Rules committee has met and considered rules those members from full participation in the competitive aspect Tchange proposals that have been received from the membership of the club.) this year. After consideration of the rules by the full committee, the We welcome any comments from the membership. The Board committee has issued the following unanimous recommendation has made its initial review of the proposals and is unanimously for consideration by the Nord Stern Board of Directors in favor of the changes. However, the Board has not adopted the Rules Change proposals for 2006 proposals and will only do so after the general membership has 1) Eliminate the requirement that a driver participate in at had an opportunity to comment on the rules change proposals. It least one low speed event in order to be eligible for Time Trial/ is anticipated that the Board will review and vote on the proposals Autocross Awards. in a meeting in early January and that the 2006 Nord Stern Rules (Comment: This provision eliminated a number of this year’s will be available on the web site shortly thereafter. participant’s from any possible award, which runs contrary to the general purpose of the awards.) PCA Paddock . . . 2) Eliminate the following paragraph from the “Awards” Continued from page 21 section: A driver may enter only one car for any timed event. (The The typical superticket for the weekend will be around $75 purpose of this rule is to preclude a driver from obtaining an unfair for the Rolex 24. Please verify this with the Daytona International advantage in the form of additional practice by entering more than Speedway web site. This provides entrance to the infield, the one car.) garage area, etc., and covers the parking fee for the infield for the (Comment: Since participation in time trials is to be encouraged four day weekend. There are lower cost admission tickets available by the club, preventing a driver from participating in more than on a daily basis. General ticket information can be obtained from one car at any one event runs counter to that intent.) the Speedway at 386-253-7223 or at www.daytonainternational 3) Start requiring Snell 2000 or 2005 certified helmets, speedway.com. Effective June 1, 2006. We will have many folks in attendance from throughout the 4) Revise all car classifications and handicapping points to U.S. and abroad and I hope that we will repeat the success of replace them with the PCA Club Racing rules and classes, with 2005. Please contact me with any questions. separate classes maintained for Women and Men, with Women Bob Barren, Zone 12 Rep having the option to compete against Men. 1691 Rivergate Trail (Comment: Our current stock classes largely allow the same Jacksonville, Florida 32223 modifications as do club racing classes, and in fact, in some 904-268-8877 or email: [email protected] instances, allow more modifications, thus taking cars further from “stock” than makes sense. There are certain cars within our current rules that have been historically mis-classified. In addition, as the factory continues to add models and increase the performance levels of cars produced by the factory, it makes sense to rely upon PCA nationally for issues of car classification. By doing so it eliminates any possible claim of local bias. It is hoped that this change will result in more club racers, rather than less club racers, participating in time trials and autocross. It will allow members who do not currently participate in club racing to measure themselves more “head to head” with those who do. Existing class records will be carried forward where possible but it is anticipated that there may be some classes for which there will not be current class records at the beginning of the 2006 season. Accordingly pages 6-12 of the Nord Stern Rules will be replaced with the applicable pages from the PCA Club Racing Above: Anyone speak German?!!!
NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 23 Moments to Remember Fall Color Tour 2005 photos by Jill and Fred Daneu, pages 24-28
Al Mayer tells his One- Arm joke Always a lot of food (and drink!) at the Friday Night Social - nothing is lacking!
Bonnie and Loran Hall with Christie Boeder (who is trying to get out of the way of Jill!)
Bob Lunde shares a Kodak moment with the photographer and Darlene Miller
L to R: Chris Harbron, Gayle Dale Trippler with Gayle Robinson, Chris Treat enjoying the Robinson and Chris Harbron evening
Okay, Don Miller keeping a close eye on Jim Holton with wife, Cid (hmm, I am not sure I want to ask just what this Kodak moment caught!) Don & Darlene Miller with Christie Boeder who has a very TALL coffee - John, do we have to get up THIS early! Mindy and Chris Olson with Glen Robertson John Schultz, Larry Pearson chat with Keith Jones
Eventmaster Extraordinaire John Dixon with Keith and Valda Kaye
Mary Lunde, L, chats with Karen and Fred Shearer
Fred Daneu with the Chris Treat and Riley Rogers who head over Jill Daneu demonstrates the from Fargo so as not miss the North proper ‘Northwoods Bear Hug’ Shore’s charms with John Dixon
Eventmaster John Dixon welcomes everyone at the Friday Night Social
John Dixon with long-time Fall Color attendees: Janet and Jim Thole Paul Elliot and Judy Kent chat with Jayne Mueller Rudy Mueller with Lisa nad Ken McNeill
Shari and Al Meyer with Mike Robinson Don Miller, Roy Henneberger and Bruce Boeder aka: The Three Amigos!
Some of the local scenery, hiking is divine
Truly a picture- perfect day
Jill and Fred Daneu with Keith Jones handing over their ‘car’: “Honey, I shrunk the car!” Nice Line Up! Staging by the Temperance River to hike a bit inland and see nature at it’s finest Jill Daneu and Dale Trippler check out the next pin placement while golfing on Friday at Superior National Fred and Jill get Golf Course ready to tee off
This truly is a breathtaking course!
Fred and Dale demonstrating their golf skills
Peter, Kelley and Scott Two of the course Mayer enjoy lunch at the holes, elevation Gunflint Lodge - it was changes! excellent!
Brian and Wendy Oldendorf relax Oh my, this looks like a fun table-full! Roy during lunch at Gunflint Lodge Henneberger, Susan Jones, Fred and Jill Daneu and last, but not least! Keith Jones who met for Sunday brunch at Lutsen Resort John Dixon demonstrating the ‘proper’ way to lick ice cream!
Dale Trippler, Chris Harbron join Karen and Fred Shearer for dinner at Blue Fin
Suzanne Dixon and Bruce Boeder are all smiles - after all those are glasses of wine...
Jill and Fred Daneu with Darlene and Don Miller
The Kaye’s and the Lunde’s
Loran Hall, Jayne Mueller, Bonnie Hall, Janet and Jim Thole and Rudy Mueller
The Robinson’s and the North Dakota crew at dinner - no Waiting for the waitress! border rivalries here! The Ownership Experience: Braking from Loeber Porsche and Jack McCall, Chicago Scene October 2005
ne of Porsche’s claims to fame is superior braking. The Typically, brake squeal is caused by a glaze that builds up OMarch 2005 edition of Road and Track magazine compared on the rotors from light braking. In most cases this can be cured nine different sports cars for the best all around sports car on the by heavy braking which will burn off the glaze. Returning to market. The two shortest stopping distances were recorded by the light braking will insure the return of the squeal. This doesn’t Boxster S and the Carrera S. necessarily mean hammer the brakes at every opportunity; just Porsche’s own test for brakes requires that the cars be be aware that the occasional firm application will help you avoid accelerated to 90% of their top speed and braked to 100 kph those, “Can’t you afford descent brakes” stares. (62 mph) and accelerated back to 90% 25 times in succession. Your factory brake pads should last longer than one might This must be accomplished with no fade. All Porsches meet this expect. As an example, Porsches used for the braking/acceleration standard. exercise in the 1990- 1992 Porsche Driving Experience were not Anti-lock brakes allow the vehicle to be steered while under going through a set of pads in the six thousand miles that they full braking conditions. It also assists on irregular surfaces. When spent in the program. This alone should be reason enough for you possible, braking in a straight line is preferable. Ultimately, brakes to avoid downshifting to slow your Porsche. Downshifting can are limited by the tire’s capability. put a strain on your drive train. Brake pads are much cheaper than Extreme conditions warrant changing to a superior brake fluid. valve trains, engines, clutches, and transmissions. The practice These strenuous conditions would also require more frequent of downshifting to slow a vehicle came from the dark ages when changing of the fluid as well. Changing to a racing pad may require brakes were fairly ineffective. You will however want to use their being heated up before they become fully effective. This lower gears when descending some of the hills in the Ozarks. would not be ideal for a tour such as ours where brakes have too This will enhance your ability to control your Porsche. A little many opportunities to cool down. Another draw back to racing bit of throttle, especially downhill, will plant the rear of the car pads is that they have a propensity to squeal. and give it a more controllable feel.
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NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 29 Tech Quiz . . . General ?s compiled by Skip Carter & Greg Philips of Grand Prix Region PCA, Long Beach , CA from Parade Tech Quizzes
1. The launching of the Targa was given added impact by its 9. The first Porsche Parade was held at the Washington Motel choice as the ______Porsche. in Gaithersburg, Maryland in 1956. How many PCA members a. 10,000th were in attendance? b. 100,000th a. 500 c. 50,000th b. 64 d. None of the above c. 5,000 Excellence, Vol. 1, page 357 d. None of the above 2. Series production of the original Porsche 911 officially RPM 2004, page 4 began in: 10. By the time of the second Parade, PCA had 550 members in a. January 1965 21 Regions, mostly in the eastern U.S. b. March 1966 True or False c. September 1964 RPM 2004, page 4 d. None of the above 11. The first Porsche Parade enjoyed the presence of Porsche Excellence, Vol. 1, page 348 factory service reps that provided technical tips. 3. The Porsche 906 debuted at Daytona in 1966 and True or False symbolized a new approach to racecar design; it was smaller, RPM 2004, page 4 lower and more aerodynamic. Who masterminded the 906? 12. The early days of PCA saw a group of members at local and a. Butzi Porsche national sports car races. Many PCAers who spent weekends b. Helmuth Bott racing their Porsches came out as winners, such drivers as: c. Ferry Porsche a. Bob Holbert and Lake Underwood d. Ferdinand Piech b. Derek Bell and Vic Elford Excellence, Vol. 1, page 359 c. Manny Alban and Pete Tremper 4. The 906’s tubular frame was also used to support its roof, d. None of the above gullwing doors and: RPM 2004, pages 4-5 a. Side-mounted fuel tanks 13. In 1958, the Porsche Parade moved where? b. Wing a. Miami c. Front airfoils b. Los Angeles d. None of the above c. New York Excellence, Vol. 1,page 365 d. Toronto 5. The Porsche 914 was introduced at the Detroit auto show in RPM 2004, page 5 1969. 14. For the 917-homologation review on April 21, 1969, the True or False Porsche men extended a string the full length of a courtyard and Excellence, Vol. 2, page 489 used it to line up how many coupes? 6. One of the finest racing achievements in the 914’s history a. 10,000 was the GT category win and sixth overall at which race in b. 500 1970? c. 1000 a. Nurburgring d. 25 b. Spa Francochamps Excellence, Vol. 2, page 563 c. Monaco 15. Bosch developed the fuel injection pump for the 917. d. Le Mans Excellence, Vol. 2, page 517 True or False 7. Bosch mechanical fuel injection was introduced in which Excellence, Vol. 2, page 570 1969 Porsche models? a. 914 and 911T b. 924 and 944 c. 911S and 911E d. 911R and 911L Excellence, Vol. 2, page 534 8. The engine for the original Porsche 917 had a number designation of: a. 912 b. 917S c. 901 d. None of the above
Excellence, Vol. 2, page 561 Answers: 1. b 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. F 6. d 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. T 11. T 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. T
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32 NORD STERN DECEMBER 2005 Tech Scene: 993 Stone Chips . . . A Technical Question Answered Reprinted from Upfixin der Porsche, Volume 11, Chicago Scene October 2005 own a black 1995 Carrera which was purchased used with Begin by removing the short stone guard; a warm panel I 15,000 miles from a Porsche dealer. I’m reasonably certain it responds best. Peel off. Remove glue residue with Wurth Citrus is a 1994 production car inasmuch as the clear vinyl stone shields Solvent Degreaser #890924. Next polish the surface with a suitable on the rear fenders are smaller than those on the later production cleaner, i.e. Imperial Hand Glaze. Do not wax the area. cars. Here’s my problem: on the surface of the stone shields and in Here is a new approach. Since the clear stone guards will the area immediately above the appliqués are minute stone chips. show all the chips through them. I have successfully painted Interestingly, the paint surface is very smooth to the touch despite the new larger guards the color of the car with Glasurit 21 line the fact that the paint has been damaged. From a few feet away, it acrylic urethane. When they dry, in approximately 24 hours, apply gives the appearance of white dust on the rear fenders. with warm water and a small rubber squeegee. The results are I was hoping that something as simple as black wax could incredible; 95 percent of the chips will be covered. The urethane fill in the “white dust” but have not found such a product. The remains flexible to resist chipping and provides an alternative to other thought was to remove (by heat, I’m told) the existing repainting the quarter panels. clear appliqués, touch up as best as possible and apply larger The process takes about two hours. It would be advisable to late production appliqués to hide most of the defects and provide apply stone guards to the front fenders and a small mudguard to future protection. prevent further damage to your rear fenders. John Paterek: The stone damage you describe is common on Porsche Panorama’s 11-volume technical anthology can be early 993 models. Touch-up is impossible due to the sandblast purchased from the PCA Executive Office at 703/451-9000 or effect in the clear coat which is more fragile than single stage at www.pca.org. black paint. The white dust you describe is primer showing or wax residue in the pits.
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