Die Fuchsfelge the Fuchs-Wheel 2 OTTO FUCHS

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Die Fuchsfelge the Fuchs-Wheel 2 OTTO FUCHS Die Fuchsfelge The Fuchs-Wheel 2 OTTO FUCHS Die Räderstory The Wheel Story Vor 40 Jahren nahm mit der Ent- 40 years ago the success story of wicklung des Porsche 911 die the „forged wheel“ from OTTO Erfolgsgeschichte des „Schmie- FUCHS began with the develop- derades“ aus dem Hause OTTO ment of the Porsche 911. FUCHS ihren Anfang. A Porsche and a tank - unlikely Ein Porsche und ein Panzer - sie that they had very much in comon. dürften nicht viel gemein haben. And yet in one important detail a Und dennoch hat in einem wichti- tank was the model for a Porsche. gen Detail ein Panzer einem When Porsche developed the Porsche Pate gestanden. type „911“ in 1962, a very special wheel was wanted for it. It was to Als Porsche 1962 seinen 911er have outstanding qualities and entwickelte, suchte man dafür ein present new dimensions also ganz besonderes Rad. Es sollte visually. It had to be an alloy herausragende Eigenschaften ha- wheel. Apart from the attractive ben und auch optisch neue appearance, its low weight and Dimensionen eröffnen. Ein Leicht- the reduction in the unsprung metallrad sollte es sein. Neben mass that came with it promised a dem attraktiven Äußeren ver- superior ride quality. sprach es durch sein geringeres Gewicht und die damit verbun- Porsche did already have expe- dene Reduzierung der ungefeder- rience with alloy wheels, albeit ten Massen einen deutlich besse- not with cars. As it happened, the ren Fahrkomfort. car maker from Zuffenhausen was also developing a very light, Porsche hatte schon Erfahrungen air-deployable tank for the Ger- mit Leichtmetallrädern, wenn- man army. And its track rollers gleich nicht an seinen were forged and made from alu- Automobilen. Die Zuffenhausen- minium. er Autoschmiede entwickelte zu Forged by OTTO FUCHS. der Zeit nämlich auch leichte, luftverlastbare Panzer für die The Porsche engineers remem- Bundeswehr. Und deren Lauf- bered this when it became appa- rollenwaren geschmiedet und rent that the Porsche require- aus Aluminium. ments could not be met by cast- Geschmiedet bei OTTO FUCHS. aluminium wheels. Daran erinnerten sich die Porsche- Ingenieure, als abzusehen war, dass Gussräder die Porsche An- forderungen nicht erfüllen werden. OTTO FUCHS 3 Was lag also näher, als auf OTTO OTTO FUCHS in Meinerzhagen FUCHS zuzugehen und wegen were approached with an inquiry der Räder für den neuen Sport- about the wheels for the new wagen in Meinerzhagen anzufra- sports car. OTTO FUCHS gen. OTTO FUCHS nahm die accepted the challenge and Herausforderung an und ent- developed the first forged alumi- wickelte das erste Leichtmetall- nium wheel for series produc- rad für die Serienfertigung, das tion, the legendary Porsche legendäre Porsche-Flügelrad. „windmill“ wheel. For more than Mehr als zwanzig Jahre wurde es twenty years it was either stan- als Serien- und Sonderausstat- dard or optional equipment. tung angeboten. Die „Fuchsfelge“ Even today, the „Fuchs wheel“ ist für Porscheliebhaber heute still means something to noch ein Begriff. Porsche enthusiasts. Nach dem Flügelrad ging es After the „windmill“ wheel, pro- Schlag auf Schlag. Bald darauf gress was rapid. Soon after- entwickelte OTTO FUCHS ge- wards, together with Mercedes, meinsam mit Mercedes das so OTTO FUCHS developed the genannte Barock-Rad, das in „baroque wheel“, as it was called. fünfzehn Jahren Marktpräsenz It became a classic after fifteen ein Klassiker wurde. Es war das years on the market. This was the erste in Großserie hergestellte first mass-produced aluminium Aluminiumrad. wheel. Geschmiedete Räder aus Meinerz- Forged wheels from Meinerzha- hagen bewegten auch so innovati- gen were also featured on such ve Fahrzeuge wie den RO 80. innovative vehicles as the RO 80. Die Entwicklung von exklusiven The development of exclusive Schmiederädern aus Aluminium forged aluminium wheels was wurde konsequent weiterver- systematically pursued and in- folgt und schloss neben Porsche cluded soon manufacturers such und Mercedes-Benz bald auch as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Opel and Hersteller wie Audi, BMW, Ja- Volkswagen. Practically every guar, Opel und Volkswagen mit European car manufacturer today ein. Heute bietet nahezu jeder offers its products with forged europäische Automobilhersteller alloy wheels from OTTO FUCHS. seine Produkte auch mit Leichtmetall-Schmiederädern von OTTO FUCHS an. 4 OTTO FUCHS Das Exklusiv-Schmiederad The Exclusiv Forged Wheel Der Erfolg der OTTO FUCHS-Räder The success of OTTO FUCHS weckte die Begehrlichkeit der Auto- wheels triggered a demand from hersteller nach Leichtmetallrädern, the Automakers for alloy wheels die durch OTTO FUCHS allein nicht that could not be satisfied by befriedigt werden konnte. Dadurch OTTO FUCHS alone. This stimu- wurde die Entwicklung der Gieß- lated the development of casting technologie forciert, und die Guss technology and cast wheels were räder schafften den Durchbruch in now fitted as original equipment. die Erstausstattung. However, in three decisive areas, In drei entscheidenden Disziplinen cast wheels cannot match forged können gegossene Räder jedoch wheels: in weight, in safety and in nicht mit geschmiedeten Rädern surface finish. High yield strength mithalten: im Gewicht, in der Si- and elongation are clear advata- cherheit und in der Schönheit der ges in regard of safety margin Oberfläche. Hohe Streckgrenze und and the polished surface, in con- Dehnung sind klare Vorteile bei junction with co-ordinated design, den Sicherheitsreserven, und die offers an unmistakable brand polierte Oberfläche bietet in Ver- identity for the whole life of a bindung mit dem abgestimmten vehicle. Design ein unverwechselbares Marken- und Erkennungszeichen, Other advantages of the exclusive und das über ein langes Fahrzeug- forged wheels from OTTO FUCHS: leben. maximum clearance for the brake calipers due to reduced wall- Weitere Vorteile der geschmiedeten thickness, additional saving in Exklusivräder von OTTO FUCHS: weight through undercuts on maximaler Bremsfreiraum durch wheels of full-face design (attach- geringe Wanddicken, weitere Ge- ment of the spokes at the outer wichtseinsparung durch Hinter- rim flange) and high design schnitte bei außen angebundenen potential by the combination of Rädern mit dem so genannten different surfaces. Fullface-Design sowie ein hohes Gestaltungspotenzial durch die These characteristics contribute Kombination von verschiedenen to the great success of the ex- Oberflächen. clusive forged wheels in the pre- mium vehicle segment as optional Diese Eigenschaften führen dazu, equipment despite their higher dass unsere Exklusiv-Schmiede- price. räder trotz des höheren Preises im Segment der Premiumfahrzeuge als Sonderausstattung sehr erfolg- reich sind. OTTO FUCHS 5 Das Schmiedeleichtrad The Forged Lightweight-Wheel Vor 10 Jahren begann die Erfolgs- 10 years ago the success story of geschichte des „Schmiedeleicht- the forged lightweight wheels as rades“ für die Grundausstattung. standard equipment started. Der Markt verlangte nicht nur das The market does not only demand Exklusiv-Schmiederad für die ima- the exclusive forged wheel for the ge trächtigen Top-Ausstattung der prestigious, fully loaded top-range Premiumfahrzeuge von Audi, of the premium cars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar und BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar or Aston Martin. Schmiederäder wer- Aston Martin. Forged wheels are den wegen ihres geringen Gewich- also desireable as standard tes auch für die stückzahlreiche equipment for vehicles manufac- Basisausstattung gewünscht. tured in large numbers, due to their low weight. Die Antwort von OTTO FUCHS ist das Schmiedeleichtrad. Als Ergeb- The response by OTTO FUCHS is nis ausgeklügelter Schmiedetech- the forged lightwheel. As a result nologie verbindet es die Forderung of sophisticated forging technolo- nach noch geringerem Gewicht gy, it combines the demand for mit einem ansprechenden Design even lower weight with attractive und wettbewerbsfähigem Preis. design and a competitive price. Mit Schmiedeleichträdern sind Most of Audi models are now heute serienmäßig fast alle Mo- equiped with the forged light- delle von Audi ausgestattet, auch weight wheels, but also the VW der 3-Liter-Lupo von VW, der Lupo the „3-litre car“, which sets neue Maßstäbe für die Fahrzeug- new standards in car economy. ökonomie gesetzt hat. Today the E-Class, the S-Class Heute rollen auf Schmiedeleicht- and the SLK from Mercedes-Benz rädern von OTTO FUCHS die roll on forged lightwheels from E-Klasse, die S-Klasse und der OTTO FUCHS, also the BMW 3, 5 SLK von Mercedes-Benz, außer- and 7 Series as well as the Audi dem die 3er, 5er und 7er-Reihe A2 - A8. von BMW sowie der Audi A2- A8. 6 OTTO FUCHS Unser Schmiedeprozess Our Forging Process Stutzen cast bar erster Schmiedeprozess first forging process zweiter Schmiedeprozess second forging process Lochen trined and coined Fliessdrücken flow forming Die Bandbreite der Möglichkeiten The Range of Possibilities Schmiedeleichtrad für 3-L-Lupo Exklusivrad für AC-Schnitzer Forged lightweight wheel for 3-l-Lupo Exclusive wheel for AC-Schnitzer Radgröße 4 J x 14 Radgröße 9 J x 20 wheel size wheel size Radgewicht 4 kg Radgewicht 10,4 kg wheel weight wheel weight Radlast 375 kg Radlast 550 kg wheel load wheel load Gewichtsvorteil durch Schmiede- · Reduzierung der ungefederten Massen leichtrad und Leichtreifen von · Polierte Oberfläche 14 kg pro Fahrzeug · Reduction of unsprung masses Weight advantage from forged · Polished surface lightweight wheel and lightweight tire of 14 kgs per vehicle OTTO FUCHS 7 Eigenschaften, die unsere Schmiederäder auszeichnen
Recommended publications
  • Champion Brands to My Wife, Mercy the ‘Made in Germany’ Champion Brands Nation Branding, Innovation and World Export Leadership
    The ‘Made in Germany’ Champion Brands To my wife, Mercy The ‘Made in Germany’ Champion Brands Nation Branding, Innovation and World Export Leadership UGESH A. JOSEPH First published 2013 by Gower Publishing Published 2016 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business Copyright © Ugesh A. Joseph 2013 Ugesh A. Joseph has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the author of this work. Gower Applied Business Research Our programme provides leaders, practitioners, scholars and researchers with thought provoking, cutting edge books that combine conceptual insights, interdisciplinary rigour and practical relevance in key areas of business and management. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. The Library of Congress has cataloged the printed edition as follows: Joseph, Ugesh A. The ‘Made in Germany’ champion brands: nation branding, innovation and world export leadership / by Ugesh A. Joseph. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4094-6646-8 (hardback: alk.
    [Show full text]
  • The Official Newsletter of PCA's North Florida Region Volume 38, No. 4
    Der Porsche Brief The Official Newsletter of PCA’s North Florida Region Volume 38, No. 4 Jul/Aug 2010 Inside This Edition: 2010 Seafood Extravaganza, Late Eighties 911 Special Edition Comparo, Smith Motorworks EVOMS Summer Tour, and MORE!!! PORSCHE OF DESTIN 808 Airport Road Destin, FL. 32541 850-650-0884 http://destin.porschedealer.com Sales Hours: M-F 8 AM - 6 PM Sat 9 AM - 6 PM Der Porsche Brief The Official Newsletter of PCA’s North Florida Region July/August 2010 Edition Volume 38, No. 4 Articles 4 Seafood Extravaganza Mix great seafood with great folks and wonderful cars and you might just end up with something like this Cover Photo A close-up of one of 6 Something Special Porsches most recog- Alan Berg and Bob Rasmussen compare notes on two nizable icons - the 917K late eighties Special Edition 911 Carreras in Gulf-Wyer colors. This and other famous liveries are making a 10 Smith Motorworks EVOMS Summer Tour comeback in HSR‘s Cayman Interseries. Dave‘s shop hosts a passel of ‘eye‘ and ‘right-foot‘ See this month‘s Hey! candy, all of the kind dreams are made of Check THIS Out… col- umn for details. 12 Hot Enough For Ya? Der Porsche Brief is Jack Skelding has just the prescription for that ‗hot‘ published bi-monthly by older 911 the Porsche Club of America‘s North Florida Region (PCANFR). See back cover for contact 14 Where’d You Get That? and submission infor- Oh, to be on Porsche‘s mailing list... mation. Regular Items 16 Hey! Check THIS out..
    [Show full text]
  • BPW Kundenzeitschrift Trailer World
    The customer magazine of BPW Issue Two 2010 Logistics in the future Sustainable visions for the transportation of tomorrow RubrikEditorial Dear Readers, Contents You’re sure to know the word “sustainability”, that meanwhile 06 Future I Transport vision 2025 much overtaxed catchword of our industry? Sustainability How does the future appear for the Commercial Vehicle not only stands for doing business in a way that conserves industry and will goods continue to be carried by road? resources: it can also be interpreted along the lines of future Leading industry figure outline their vision of the future. viability. Sustainable success therefore needs to have an objec- tive, an idea of the future. 11 Future II Porsche’s first invention What are the chances for in-wheel motors in commercial The ideas of the commercial vehicles industry and the logis- vehicles? tics industry, together with the way in which the political sec- tor shapes the framework conditions, promise no more than 14 Future III Water as the fuel of the future? small steps on a path with many stumbling blocks. While the What will keep trucks on the move in future if electric recent IAA Commercial Vehicles trade-fair presented more drives are still not powerful enough? innovations than ever before with 272 world premieres, all consisting of further developments and improvements, on the 17 Future IV Dealing with traffic congestion other hand there are no real signs of fundamental changes in Logistics concepts that avoid traffic should eliminate the transport and traffic business. congestion in the mega cities. 20 Industry » Trade fair came at just the right And so this issue of trailer world takes a daring look at vari- moment in time« The industry shows cautious sat- ous possible visions of utopia.
    [Show full text]
  • 911 Carrera (996/997/991 Incl
    Q05 – 911 Carrera (996/997/991 incl. Turbo) and Limited Production based on these series 1. Bill Scholar, the recognized “founder” of the Porsche Club of America started setting up gatherings for Porsche owners in what year? a. 1948 b. 1952 c. 1955 d. 1959 c. 2016 RPM, p.1 2. The first ever PCA “Treffen-North America” will be held at what historic location? a. Daytona Beach, FL b. Asheville, NC c. Monterey, CA d. Squaw Valley, CA d. PCA Website, as well as numerous e-brake News plus 2016 RPM, p.14. 3. The newest region in the PCA is ____. a. Three Rivers b. Florida Thoroughbred c. Living Skies Prairie d. Puerto Rico b. 2016 RPM, p.12 4. PCA will subsidize regions for qualifying events up to $1000 per event? a. True b. False a. 2015 RPM, p.24 5. If it is determined that you were clearly at fault in a racing incident during a PCA Club race, chances are you will be subject to what? a. Black Flag b. 13/13 Rule c. Wrath of Bryan and Vickie d. Repair costs of the other vehicle b. 2016 RPM, p.114 6. Which one of these drivers was not on the 2015 Porsche 919 winning team at LeMans? a. Earl Bamber b. Nick Tandy c. Brendon Hartley d. Nico Hulkenberg c. Porsche Panorama, August 2015, p.58 Q01-1 7. What 911 series model was the first to have a GT-2 version produced for the road? a. 996 b. 993 c. 997 d. 930 b.
    [Show full text]
  • Nord Stern Region PCA March 2017 with Winter Tires 26 MAC 2017 Autocross Schedule to Date 38 2017 Porsche Parade - Spokane
    Nord Stern Region PCA March 2017 Online Now - Get Your Bids In - the ‘Months’ will go fast go will ‘Months’ the - In Bids Your Get - Now Online 2018 Nord Stern Charity Calendar Auction! Auction! Calendar Charity Stern Nord 2018 ©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. IF YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CLASSIC PORSCHE SERVICED HERE, TRY US... A Porsche is no ordinary sports car, but a sports car for everyday driving, whatever the weather. It's more than just a vehicle. It is an expression of freedom and provides a little bit of fun and the sense of living the dream in an otherwise serious world. Driving a Porsche makes that dream attainable. And because details matter to Porsche drivers, you can refine your car to your unique taste after you take delivery with Porsche Tequipment products, made to make your vehicle even more unmistakable. Two-thirds of all Porsche cars ever built are still being driven today. That's not by chance - it's because they are cherished, well cared for by their owners and come with a 4 Year/50,000 mile warranty. So, if you are lucky enough to own a Porsche, you’ll want the best, fully trained Porsche techniciansavailable to keep your dream vehicles in tip-topdriving condition. Call us today to schedule your appointment today. NEW | CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED | SERVICE | PARTS | ACCESSORIES | FINANCE PORSCHE MINNEAPOLIS 9595 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55426 763.744.9191 | PorscheofMpls.com PORSCHE ST. PAUL 2780 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood, MN 55109 651.483.2681 | PorscheofStPaul.com Nord Stern March 2017 Dedicated to the belief that .
    [Show full text]
  • Nord Stern Region PCA June 2015 Nord Stern
    Nord Stern Region PCA June 2015 Nord Stern June 2015 Dedicated to the belief that . getting there is half the fun. Table of Contents Nord Stern is the official monthly publication of the Nord Stern Region, PCA Inc. Articles herein are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the official position of PCA, the Nord Stern Region, or their Departments members. 4 The Prez Sez . The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles and classifieds for publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the 15th of each month 5 2015 Nord Stern Officers and Committee Chairs prior to publication. Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint articles in their 6 Welkommen . Welkommen . Welkommen newsletters if credit is given to the author and Nord Stern. 6 So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Nord Stern membership is $30 per calendar year. Nord Stern subscription for non-PCA members is $40 per calendar year. 7 From the Editor Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 for non-members 9 Car Biz Board . One Stop Shopping! and should be sent to the editor. Contact the advertising manager for further retail advertising information. 32 Advertiser’s Apex . Structured Network Solutions, Inc Christie Boeder, Editor 35 Book Reviews for Porschephiles . 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. Minnetonka, MN 55305 40 Tech Quiz Fun: 2013 Parade Q & A 612.845.4509 (cell) or editor©nordstern.org 42 18 America Roads You Need To Drive Jill Daneu, Ad Mgr. 952.432.3486, 44 Classifieds see Officer listing for contact details.
    [Show full text]
  • News 02/2013 Thrilling Contradictions. the New Panamera
    Porsche Centre Singapore Eurokars Centre 29 Leng Kee Road 12 Sungei Kadut Avenue Singapore 159099 Singapore 729648 Tel: (65) 6472 4433 Tel: (65) 6363 0911 Porsche 02/2013 © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2013 News The models featured in this publication are approved for road use in Germany. Some items of equipment are available as extra-cost options only. The availability of models and options may vary from market to market due to local restrictions and regulations. For information on standard and optional equipment, please consult your Porsche Centre. All information in respect of construction, features, design, performance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption and running costs is correct at the time of publication. Porsche reserves the right to alter specifications and other product information without prior notice. Colours may differ from those illustrated. Errors and omissions excepted. All text, images and other information in this publication are copyright Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without prior permission in writing Thrilling contradictions. The new Panamera. from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, Panamera, PDK, Spyder, Tequipment and other marks are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany. 1) The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/EC, 692/2008/EC, 566/2011/EC and ECE-R 101) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The respective figures were not re- corded on individual vehicles and do not constitute part of the offer.
    [Show full text]
  • Gabriel's Horn
    GABRIEL’S HORN The Official Newsletter of the San Gabriel Valley Region of the Porsche Club of America Summer 2013 • EXCELLENT AND FRIENDLY SERVICE • WE CARRY A FULL INVENTORY OF 356 PRE-A TO 997 • WE SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD • HUGE SELECTION OF NEW AND USED PARTS YOUR SOURCE FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ALL PORSCHE® AUTOMOBILES! STORE 888.986.4466 (PST) • OUTSIDE US +1.626.844.4616 • [email protected] • www.SMCparts.com Clock Delete Plug, 911 (69-89) Oil Cap, 912 (68-69) Engine Tune Up Kit, 911, 2.4 (72-73) Front Seat Cover Complete Wiring Harness, 911.552.205.00 $39.87 644.201.271.01 $54.01 $43.50 SMC.107.764.01 $164.97 911/912 (65-73) SMC.000.448.00 $201.00 Speedster (T1) 356’s (53-65) SMC.000.379 $201.00 540.61.029 $1,475.00 Speedster (54-58) SMC.000.379.00 $201.00 Fog Light Lens, Left, 911/930 (84-89) Door Stay Rebuild Kit, 914 (70-76) Hood Release Handle, 911/912/914 Front Trunk Mat, 356B(T6)/356C (60-65) Fuchs Wheel Set, 5 1/2” x 15” (Replica) 911.631.941.00 $54.81 $52.50 SMC.914.765.41 $47.84 SMC.552.813.20 $14.12 644.551.103.06 $348.50 $299.50 SMC.968.SET $1,106.59 $995.95 Door Pockets Hardware Kit, Oil Breather Reservoir Kit, 912 (65-69) Taillight Lens, Left, Euro, Silver Trim (69-89) Hella 128 Fog Light Set (60-68) Seal & Rubber Restoration Kit, 911/912 (69-73) 616.107.079.03 $495.40 $445.86 911.631.923.03 $57.40 $50.00 Amber SMC.632.SET $325.95 $299.95 911/912 Coupe (69-73) SMC.000.892 $878.04 SMC.555.037.22 $31.37 More styles and trims available! Clear SMC.631.SET $325.95 $299.95 Other models available! TecnoMagnesio Light
    [Show full text]
  • Racecars at Rosen's Membtsrship Mhieting
    What a Weekend the Glen! Racecars at Rosen's Membtsrship Mhieting 'Cesewitebev ''^^^egLew ^ersclve Cl^lvtls of ^L-^vwertvwevcco HIGH PERFORMANCE catofuAR ,. BOSCH L f nUfll!ERSTME_ \ AT HOLBERTS ITS WHAT YOU EXPECT AND WHAT WE DELIVER. EXCITING AUTOMOBILES ATTHE BEST PRICES BACKED BY EXPERIENCED SERVICE. PARTS. AND AFTER-MARKET DEPARTMENTS. IFITS THE PERFORMANCE EDGE YOU WANT,WEU SUPPLY YOU THE EDGE THATMADE THE HOLBERT TEAM IMSA & LEMANS CHAMPION AGAIN IN 1987. SO WHETHER IfS ON THE TRACK OR ON THE ROAD ... OR SLIGHTLYOFF THE ROAD COME TO HOLBERTS AND EXPERIENCE HIGH PERFORMANCE. iVfj) (215)343-1600 f2151(215) 343-2890 Ciall President's Message Monterey for the 50^*^, and 200 racers singing happy birthday to her at a Pocono club race. Well this year we were a little early so to keep things aRiesentoterof AmericaRegion,managedPorscheto pullClub off going Igot her an early birthday present, a 5 point the coup of the century in the harness for her daily driver. Colin Dougherty and Porsche Club. The 1®^ ever 1spent the Saturday prior to the event putting in Porsche Club Race at Watkins the Bray Kraus harness bar and other mounting Glen! It was a long and 'interest pieces then took it apart to surprise her at the ing' few months but in the end it Glen. Well, she was surprised. Oh, did I mention was worth the effort. Our region is literally the talk the belts are purple?? Before you retch, they of the country. We had drivers from as far as actually look pretty neat with the Arena Red/Tan Seattle Washington, California, combo.
    [Show full text]
  • Porsche Pushers Private Papers April 2020
    APRIL 2020 PORSCHE PUSHERS PRIVATE PAPERS sem.pca.org Official publication of the Southeast Michigan Region, Porsche Club of America 17 Chuck Stoddard - Porshe’s Mister America UPCOMING SEM AND PCA SPONSORED EVENTS SEE DETAILS INSIDE 4 PCA and the SEM Board of Directors are monitoring the President’s COVID-19 situation very closely for its impact on member safety and region activities. Watch for E-Blast updates and Column check the online calendar at sem.pca.org to verify the event schedule. 2 n P4 n APRIL 2020 P4PORSCHE PUSHERS PRIVATE PAPERS OOFFICIALFFICIAL P PUBLICATIONUBLICATION O OFF T HTHEE S OSOUTHEASTUTHEASTER MICHIGANN MICHIGA NREGION, REGION PORSCHE, PORSCH ECLUB CLUB OF O FAMERICA AMERICA CONTENTSC O N T E N T S President’s Column. 4 P4 Advertising Rates ................................................5 SEM / PCA Calendar .................................................6 Board of Directors and Officers ......................................8 DRIVERS EDUCATION 101 at M1 Concourse Tom Fielitz Column - Braking Skills ..................................10 DE 101 Event ......................................................12 Autocore Event - Cars Corks & Cheese ...............................14 Chuck Stoddard - Porsche’s Mister America .........................15 SEM-PCA DE #1 Event ..............................................18 Join the PCA/SEM Membership Procedure. ..........................19 P4 Index to Advertisers. 19 Join us at Autocore Performance Group after the PCA swap meet for a sampling of select
    [Show full text]
  • Challenge 9 2014.Pdf
    VOLUME 37 NO. 9 Features/Events 42 First Impressions – CVR Drivers’ Education at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park 61 July Monthly Meeting at Porsche of Fairfield 66 On the Road – Sahlen’s Six hours of the Glen 76 That’s My Boxster On the Cover CHALLENGE Newsletter of the Connecticut Valley Region Porsche Club of America CHALLENGE September 2014 1 Upcoming Events 9­­­­­September­Monthly­Meeting­at­ Hoffman­Porsche 11 ­­­October­Monthly­Meeting­at­ New­Country­Porsche 13 ­­­CVR Events­Calendar 20 ­­­2014­Drivers’­Education­Schedule 26 ­­­Fall­2014­Rally 36 ­­­2014­AutoX­Schedule 59 ­­­Bear­Mountain­Coffee­Run 74 ­­­CVR Annual­Meeting­and­Photofest Departments 2­­­­­Cover­Story 4­­­­­Editorial­Staff Cover Story 4­­­­­Contributing­Writers­and­Photographers Another great cover image from 5­­­­­Board­of­Directors our friend Jean-Francois Bulycz, 7­­­­­Membership­Services an interesting line-up of Porsche 15 ­­­The­Shore­Line 356 Coupes from the 2013 CVR 17 ­­­Between­the­Lines Father’s Day Concours. 18 ­­­Activity­Chairs 21 ­­­On­Track 27 ­­­Rally 31 ­­­Pylon­Place 37 ­­­AutoX-U2Go 57 ­­­Emporium 73 ­­­CVR Photo­Club­ – Photo­Website 81 ­­­Tech­Tips 82 ­­­In­the­News 84 ­­­New­Members 85 ­­­Member­Anniversaries­ 86 ­­­The­Mart 91 ­­­Advertising­Rates­and­Specifications 92 ­­­Advertisers­Directory 92 ­­­Special­Interest­Groups 2 September 2014 CHALLENGE CHALLENGE September 2014 3 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE OF CHALLENGE Jean-Francois­Bulycz Steve­McMillan Correction: Walt­Hyjek Todd­Pajonas Photo credits for the Rally Jim­Jannette Paul­Roth pages of the August issue John­Karam Keith­Sanderson were incorrect, the photos Craig­Kennedy Dave­Vaccaro should have been credited Paul­Kudra Uncredited­photos/text­ to Cheryl Caouette.
    [Show full text]
  • Der Vorgänger 2• Der Vorgänger • April 2016 Der Vorgänger • April 2016 • 3 Table of Contents Der Vorgänger
    The magazine of the Founders’ Region • Potomac, Porsche Club of America • April 2016 der Vorgänger 2• der Vorgänger • April 2016 www.pcapotomac.org der Vorgänger • April 2016 • 3 Table of contents der Vorgänger The monthly magazine 6 The editors’ column of the Founders’ Region, Potomac, Porsche Club of America. 7 The president’s column April 2016 Volume 62, No. 3 Club officers and program der Vorgänger is the official magazine of the 8 Founders’ Region, Potomac, Porsche Club chairs of America, Inc. Contributions for der Vorgänger should be sent to the editor at least six weeks preceding the month of pub - lication, preferably via e-mail to 9 Potomac’s 2016 calendar [email protected] . Please send dig - ital images in their original sizes. 10 Confusion and Clarity by Publisher: Tony Kelly 6726 Lucy Lane Sydney Butler McLean, VA 22101 [email protected] 15 The Next Course by the Co-Editor: Glenn Cowan Co-Editor: Michael Sherman Drive & Dine Committee 10 [email protected] Contributing photographers: Ken Marks, 17 So You Want To Have A Tony Pagonis, Charlene Truban, John Vrankovich, Mia Walsh. Car Show? by Ron Davis and Contributing writers: Carrie Albee, Gary John Truban Brindle, Sydney Butler, John Eberhardt, Jonathan Kinberg, Tony Kelly, John Mag - istro, Tony Pagonis, Starla Phelps, Dan 19 The Big Bang Theory by Rowzie, Steve Vetter, John Vrankovich, Mia Tom Neel Walsh. For questions about advertising rates and placement in der Vorgänger , please contact 20 It's Never Too Late to Fall Tony Kelly at [email protected] in Love with Porsches by der Vorgänger (ISSN 0199-0667) is pub - Kristina Giovanis lished monthly except in January by the Founders’ Region, Potomac, Porsche Club of America at 6726 Lucy Lane, McLean, VA 22101.
    [Show full text]