Nord Stern Region PCA March 2016 2 NORD STERN MARCH 2016 Nord Stern March 2016 Dedicated to the belief that . getting there is half the fun. Departments 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 4 The Prez Sez . represent the official position of PCA, the Nord Stern Region, or their members. 5 2016 Nord Stern Officers and Committee Chairs The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles and classifieds 6 Welkommen . Welkommen . Welkommen for publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the 15th of each month prior to publication. 6 So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint articles in their 7 From the Editor newsletters if credit is given to the author and Nord Stern. Nord Stern membership is $30 per calendar year. Nord Stern subscription 9 Car Biz Board . One Stop Shopping! for non-PCA members is $40 per calendar year. 10 Club Talk . ‘Talk’ Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 for non-members and should be sent to the editor. Contact the advertising manager for further 11 Time to Renew Your Subscription retail advertising information. 29 Book Reviews for Porsche-philes . Christie Boeder, Editor 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. 33 Carmudgeon Chronicles Minnetonka, MN 55305 612.845.4509 (cell) or 36 Tech Quiz Fun: 2012 Parade Q & A editor©nordstern.org Adv Mgr - Open 40 Classifieds Ron Faust, Staff Writer/Photog 42 All In The Family 218.961.1617 Features Please contact staff for any event coverage you may need e-mail address: [email protected] 13 Car Number Change Request Form website: http://www.nordstern.org Online issues, past and present are available in pdf format at http://www. 13 Car # Assignments . And How To Request A Change nordstern.org 14 Nord Stern Business Meeting Minutes Cover 16 The “P” Car is Ready for the Track—Are You? Nord Stern Region PCA It’s all about the 16 Out and About with Nord Sterners . March 2016 Details! 17 Wanna Drive on a Track? 18 Buying a Used Porsche? by Michael Grabner 22 Current Car Number Assignments 2016 24 ‘Members’ in Membership . 26 Driving Season 2016! 26 Tech Inspection Shops 26 A Few Suggestions for Track Attendees 31 Out and About with Nord Stern at ‘Escape to Rushmore 2015’ 38 Detailing Vinyl, Leather and Fabric Upholsery 41 Yes: New Helmets Needed in 2016! Upcoming Events 8 2016 Calendar . Get Around with Nord Stern 30 Morrie’s Teen Defensive Driving Schools 2016 NORD STERN MARCH 2016 3 The Prez irst, thanks to all who helped with the Holiday (April 17). These are great chances to greet new Party. It was well-attended, the venue, music, and members, catch up with friends, and expand your Sez . company were great and the food was delicious! knowledge of all things Porsche. Did we mention FIf you missed it, make sure you catch it next year! there is usually free food? by Paul Ingebrigtsen A couple of polar vortex cold snaps and a dumping Also, behind the scenes preparations are being made of snow have sent most of the Nord Stern Porsches now for our First Fling Driver’s Training and Driver’s into hibernation, although I have seen a few brave Ed event the last weekend in April. If you are thinking 911’s shod with winter tires trundling about the Metro about taking the Driver’s Training class this spring area. Of course the Cayennes and Macans shrug it all to learn how to drive your Porsche safely at speed off and just keep rolling! Some of our intrepid Club on a real, live race track, now is the time to sign up members have fled for sunny climes and are getting on clubregistration.net, as the slots fill up quickly. their fixes at Sebring - good luck to our racers! We also encourage you or a friend with any sports While winter is a time to catch up on maintenance, car to sign up - we’ll be happy to help them onto the upgrades, cleaning and polishing, it is also a time slippery slope. to plan to attend the upcoming Spring Nord Stern Meanwhile, stay warm, give your Porsche an events. By the time you read this, it will only be a affectionate pat and a fresh coat of wax. Maybe sit month or so until all our Porsches are once again safe inside it and make vroom vroom sounds as you row from the ravages of salt, sand, and potholes. Just in through the gears . time for orange barrels and road construction! – Paul Fortunately, we have some drives and track events coming up to help you escape the sea of brake lights and let your Porsche stretch With Spring your “P” Car is it’s legs. We have a coming out of storage. How couple New Member/ about you? Show your best self with Jafra’s Confident Skin Care. 10% OFF!!! Order Today! Tech Events coming up at Auto Edge (April Unique fragrances, skin care, body care & gifts for every occasion! 9) and Imola (April 16), as well as a social 507.951.2753 event in Rochester [email protected] / [email protected] www.myjafra.com/goneill www.facebook.com/goneillJafraIndCon Gina and Brian O’Neill, Nord Stern members Advertiser Directory Aero Upholstery ...................................................................................................... 25 Auto Edge ...............................................................................................................BC Auto Vault ................................................................................................................ 17 Betterliving Patio & Sunrooms by Portico .............................................................. 35 2016 Advertising Rates Bill Wolfson, Commercial Real Estate .................................................................... 33 Bravo ....................................................................................................................... 19 Ad frequency X1-5 x6-11 x12 Bursch Travel .......................................................................................................... 11 Full pg. $123 $107 $70 Car Biz: Alpine Transport, Anderson Motorsport Inc, Diamond Interiors, eglass, 1/2 pg. $77 $69 $50 Higgins Insurance, Performance Auto & Audio, Schmit Towing, Trackside Tire, .. 9 1/4 pg. $46 $39 $30 Creative Color ........................................................................................................... 7 1/8 pg. N/A $30 $20 Collision Center, Inc. .............................................................................................. 41 Inside Covers N/A N/A $85 plus color charge Courtney Truck Service ........................................................................................... 37 Back cover N/A N/A $83 Dent Kraft PDR ....................................................................................................... 23 Dent Werks PDR/Midwest ClearBra ....................................................................... 34 Business Card N/A N/A $20 Further Performance ................................................................................................ 25 Ad sizes (maximum dimensions): Jafra, Gina O’Neill .................................................................................................... 4 Full page: 7.5” wide by 10.5” high Imola Motorsports ................................................................................................IFC 1/2 page: 7.5” wide by 5.25” high Merrill Lynch, Peter Vickery ................................................................................... 32 1/4 page: 7.5” wide by 2.625” high; 4” wide by 5” high Morries Luxury Auto Campus Services .................................................................. 38 Nurburgring, Inc., Rick Moe ................................................................................... 32 1/8 page: 7.5” wide by 1.3” high; 4” wide by 2.5” high Porsche of Minneapolis ........................................................................................ IBC Back Cover: 8.5” by 7” Porsche of St. Paul................................................................................................ IBC All ads B/W in print, color online. Preferred formats include: hi-res pdf, Raymond Autobody ................................................................................................. 37 high-res jpg, tif, Publisher, Word, most files can be accommodated. Tom McGlynn - Lakes Sotheby’s ............................................................................. 8 6 month pre-payment required for ad insertion, billed yearly 4 NORD STERN MARCH 2016 HOW TO JOIN PCA AND 2016 Nord Stern Officers THEN and Committee Chairs NORD STERN REGION OF PCA President president©nordstern.org Historic Archivist Archivist©nordstern.org Kim Fritze 612.275.4891 1. First, JOIN the Porsche Club of Paul Ingebrigtsen 10181 Aetna Ave. NE America (PCA). Please visit www. 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