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Events Calendar Month Sept.

October

Day 2nd 2nd 9th 10th 12th

Event Autocross #6 Social Breakfast: Eggcellence PCA National Open House Concours Preparation School Social Dinner: Fratelli’s

Meeting Venue PGS-Bowie, MD Annapolis, MD Columbia, MD Forest Hill, MD Hampstead, MD

23rd

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Monkton, MD

7th

Autocross #7

PGS-Bowie, MD

7th

Social Breakfast: Eggcellence

Annapolis, MD

8th

Off-Road Tour by Jim Hemig

Dickerson, MD

11th

Social Dinner: Garten

Annapolis, MD

21st

Tour: West Virginia Fall Colors #1

Middletown, MD

28th

Tech Session

Owings Mills, MD

29th

Tour: Catoctin Mountain Fall Colors #2

Ellicott City, MD

Editors Message: Welcome fall (soon maybe with this current heat wave), my hot tub is ready as is my car for some cooler days driving with the top down. Looks like we ran out of member profiles but still have plenty of other content for your reading pleasure this month. Based on some feedback from the National newsletter contest I’ve made a few small changes this month, most notably with a more formalized Table of Contents, smaller photos, more consistent fonts and more photo captions. Owners of Cayenne’s and Macan’s should be excited about our October 8th off-road tour and New Jersey’s Pine Barrens Off-Road excursion on November 12th, both are expected to sell out, so don’t wait to register. Many others are excited about Boardwalk Reunion on October 14th in Ocean City New Jersey, These are all fantastic unique local events that we are lucky to have and show growing fanbases. Have an article idea or want to do a member profile, shoot me an email editor@pcachs.org Best, James B Beavan III

For the latest events and news follow us! I’m always posting photos from our events on our socials that don’t make it in the Patter and there’s no delay to see what you missed or attended. Porsche Club of America - Chesapeake Region | Facebook Chesapeake Region PCA (@chesapeakepca) • Instagram photos and videos

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Inside This Month! Pg 2. Events Calendar: September-October Pg 2. Editors Message Pg 4. Chesapeake Board Members Pg 5. Advertisers List Pg 6. Membership Figures Pg 7. Presidents Message Pg 8. Tour & Rally Schedule Pg 12. Socials in Review Pg 16. Chesapeake Takes on the Dragon Pg 24. For Sale by Members

Pg 26. Re-Grease your Center Lock Nuts? Pg 30. Autocross Update Pg 36. Treffen at Sea flyer Pg 38. Tires at High Speed Pg 42. Alleghany Mountain Tour Write-up Pg 44. Stuttgart Market Letter

Pg 48. Porsches & Pastries Wrap-up Pg 50. Letters to the Editor Pg 54. Adding Car Play to a Porsche Pg 58. Chesapeak Challenge 54 Details

Front Cover photo: A 911 at Autocross #4 by Jim McKee

The Porsche Patter is the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America. Contributions to the Porsche Patter should be sent by the 25th of the month preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format to editor@pcachs.org. Please send images high resolution. Editor/ Publisher: James B Beavan III; Contributing Photographers: James B Beavan III, Mark Miller, Pedro Bonilla, Aniano Arao, Ryan Boxler, Jim McKee, Steve Wood, Steve Buss, Dan McNally. Contributing Writers: James B Beavan III, Mark Miller, Ron Farb, Ken Wilmers, Steve & Marsha Buss, Aniano Arao, Pedro Bonilla, Greg Hartke, David Whitlock, Steve Wood, Dan McNally. Advertising: For questions about advertising rates and placement in the Porsche Patter, please contact Editors at editor@pcachs.org. Unless otherwise reserved, permission is granted to reproduce material published, provided full credit is given to the Porsche Patter and to the respective author. Subscriptions: join the Porsche Club of America — www.pca.org. The Porsche Patter is published monthly by the Chesapeake Region, PCA. Subscription is limited to members of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America.

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PCA CHS Board President

Ron Farb

Vice President

Steve Wood

vicepresident@pcachs.org

Treasurer

Andy Powell

treasurer@pcachs.org

Secretary

Wayne Nelms

secretary@pcachs.org

Executive Vice President

Michael Murphy

executivevicepresident@pcachs.org

Autocross Committee

Greg Hartke, Mark Hubley

Chesapeake Challenge Committee

Stacy Hawver, Tracey Jennings, Jen Kocsan

Chief Driving Instructor

Ellen Beck

Community Service

Dan McNally

Concours d’Elegance

Paul Koenigsmark, David Dukehart

concours@pcachs.org

Historian

Bob Rassa

historian@pcachs.org

Insurance

Eric Saletel

insurance@pcachs.org

Membership

Ken Wilmers

membership@pcachs.org

Motorsportreg Registrar

Meilyng Wigney-Burmaka

msregistrar@pcachs.org

Newsletter: Porsche Patter

James B Beavan III

PCA License

Laurie & Bruce Tarsia

PCA Zone 2 Rep

Phil Grandfield

Photography Committee

Jim McKee, Ryan Boxler

Publicity: Facebook/Instagram James B Beavan III Safety Chair

John Jensen

Social Committee

Steve & Marsha Buss

Sunshine Committee

Doug Ehmann

Tech Committee

Jim Earlbeck, Randy Richter, Rick Hawver

Tour/Rally Committee

Aniano Arao, Rich Ehrlich

Webmaster

Henry Becker

president@pcachs.org

autocross@pcachs.org chesapeakechallenge@pcachs.org instructor@pcachs.org communityservice@pcachs.org

editor@pcachs.org pcalicenseplates@pcachs.org zonerep@pcachs.org photography@pcachs.org publicity@pcachs.org safetychair@pcachs.org social@pcachs.org sunshine@pcachs.org tech@pcachs.org tour@pcachs.org; rally@pcachs.org webmaster@pcachs.org

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Advertisers Corner Business Name & Address

Contact Number & Website

Porsche Hunt Valley

667-275-4886

10260 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030

https://www.porschehuntvalley.com/

Porsche Annapolis

866-982-9002

20 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

https://www.porscheannapolis.com/

Porsche Silver Spring

877-839-3940

3131 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904

https://www.porschesilverspring.com/

Porsche Owings Mills

443-541-4630

11309 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

https://www.porscheowingsmills.com/

PSA Insurance

443-798-7306

11311 McCormick Rd., Suite 500, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

https://www.psafinancial.com/profiles/lee-rock-cpcucic/

Reflected Images

410-910-9647

130 Industry Ln., Forest Hill, MD 21050

https://reflectedimages.net/

Westminster Speed and Sound

410-857-5300

202 Pennsylvania Ave, Westminster, MD 21157

https://www.westminsterspeed.com/

Yanks Auto Detailing

443-865-6337

Falls Rd, Hampstead, MD 21074

https://www.yanksautodetail.com/

Pedro's Garage

954-385-0330

15245 Sevares Ct. Odessa, FL 33556

https://pedrosgarage.com/

Conrey Construction (800) 640-0066 Fax: (410) 442-1444 Email: conreyconstruction@gmail.com

443-286-2225 Conrey Construction Company Roofing, Siding, Replacement Window Contractor Maryland (conrey-construction.com)

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Membership Numbers Ken Wilmers

Committee Chair Report: CHS Region Membership - August 2023 Primary Members: 1175 Affiliate Members: 620

Life Members: 2 Total Members: 1797

New Members (18) Stan Bailey

Woodstock, MD

2022 718 Cayman GT4

Arthur Birney

Annapolis, MD

2021 911 Carrera 4S

Dan and Dorian Bock

Lutherville, MD

1987 944 Turbo

Gray Boutte

Easton, MD

2023 911 GT3 Touring

Ken Fitzgerald

Eldersburg, MD

2019 718 Boxster S

Michael Myers

Reisterstown, MD

2023 911 Carrera T

Peter Nevins

Centerville, MD

2017 911 Carrera S

Rahul Parikh and Hema Patel

Severna Park MD

1973 911 Carrera RS

Pablo Roche

Arnold, MD

2020 Macan S

Howard Routt and Thomas Routt

Baltimore, MD

2015 911 Carrera

Brian Sacawa

Owings Mills, MD

2019 Cayenne

Alan Schwartz

Cockeysville, MD

2018 Macan

Thomas and Linda Stirling

Baltimore, MD

2020 Macan S

Sebastian Walker

Baltimore, MD

1970 911 S

Kevin Wenck

Parkville, MD

2000 Boxster

Jonathan Williams

Jessup, MD

2002 911 Carrera Cab

Thomas Yuhas

Annapolis, MD

2002 911 Carrera Cab

Edward Zahumeny

Havre de Grace, MD

2016 Boxster

New Test Drive Participants: 0

Transfers In (2) Andrea Hazley-Thompson

Transfer From: Everglades (ESG)

Clara McCulloughrd

Transfer From: Roadrunner (RRR)

Transfers Out (1) Mark Zajlerrnstein

Transfer To: Diablo (DIA)

Full Membership Committee Reports can be found on our website: https://pcachs.org/

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Member Anniversaries Ken Wilmers

ANNIVERSARIES 30 Years Edward Bailey Keith Bailey 25 Years Steve and Sherri Glock 20 Years William Geiger 15 Years Karl and Deborah Steiner William Geiger Eric Schmidt 10 Years Petros and Natalie Alatzas Debbie Bulgher Michael Daniel Mitchell Stringer Mark Elliott Clay Dean 5 Years Edwin Geir Carolyn Charity Herbert and Wendy Mendelson David Gore Alex and Wendy Flick Joe Lacomare Robert Moskios

Mike Ventura Sam Sydney Jigesh and Shaan Patel Jack Landers Michael Phillips Ben Kuper Robert Deleon

Edward Mooney Gordon Levenson Lizanne Smith Laura Judkins Cori Parkin Mathew Pecker

1 Year Harley Halsey Faisel Saeed 7

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Presidents Message Ron Farb

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2023 Tour & Rally Schedule

PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee has 16 events on its 2023 calendar. The dates and events listed here are subject to change. Registration for most events will open 2 to 3 weeks before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.motorsportreg.com to sign up. (Ver. 17, 08/24/2023) April 15 (1) Delmarva Tour, DE, MD and VA, tour master Aniano Arao (45 people, 26 cars) April 29 (2) Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Carlisle, tour master Rich Ehrlich (canceled; weather) May 6 (3) Tour & TSD Rally School, guest rally master Bob Rassa, (11 people, 8 cars) May 20 (4) Safeway to the Bay Tour, guest tour master Hank Lucas (60 people, 32 cars) June 4 (5) Linganore Winecellars Tour, guest tour master Ron Farb (62 people, 35 cars) June 25 (6) Ice Cream Tour (#1) & Charity, guest tour master Steve Graham (58 people, 29 cars) July 9 (7) Sinai Hospital to Oregon Ridge Tour, tour master Aniano Arao (48 people, 26 cars) July 16 (8) Air & Space Ice Cream Tour (#2), tour master Rich Ehrlich (37 people, 21 cars) Aug. 6 (9) Ice Cream Tour (#3), guest tour master Mark Miller (52 people, 31 cars) Aug. 12 (10) Allegheny Mountains Tour in PA, guest tour master Ron Farb (33 people, 20 cars) Sept. 23 (11) Chesapeake Challenge Gimmick Rally, rally master Aniano Arao Oct. 8 (12) Off-Road Tour, guest tour master Jim Hemig Oct. 21 (13) West Virginia Fall Colors Tour (#1), tour master Aniano Arao Oct. 29 (14) Catoctin Mountains Fall Colors Tour (#2), tour master Aniano Arao Nov. 5 (15) Baltimore County Fall Colors Tour (#3), tour master Aniano Arao Dec. 3 (16) “Kindertime & Linda’s Legacy” Tour, Baltimore County, tour master Rich Ehrlich Check www.pcachs.org, Patter, www.motorsportreg.com and the events’ eBlasts for details and updates. Send questions to tour@pcachs.org. -- Aniano Arao & Rich Ehrlich, CoChairs, Tour & Rally Committee

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Social Breakfast: Eggcellence: October 7th

Come out and join your fellow PCAers for a morning of fun in Annapolis. We’ll meet Saturday morning, October 7th at 8am in Annapolis. Eggcellence Brunchery features comfort food for breakfast including waffles, pancakes, build your own omelettes, benedicts and more. Check out their menu here. All participants must register for the breakfast on www.MotorsportReg.com by October 5th. Seating is limited to 30 people. There is no registration fee for this event. WHEN and WHERE

When: October 7, 2023, Saturday

Meeting time: 8:00am

Meeting point: Eggcellence Brunchery restaurant, Gateway Shopping Plaza, 2625 Housley Road, Annapolis 410-573-9503 End of social: 9:30am Cost: Members are responsible for their own breakfast. Registration is free and required for planning purposes. PARTICIPATION Participants must comply with PCA, CDC, state and county guidelines for COVID prevention. By signing up for and joining any of our social events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. While we are striving to make this event safe, with your Participation in and Registration for this social event, you recognize and acknowledge the hazards of COVID-19, and you assume the risk of illness or death arising from a COVID-19 infection at this event. If you feel sick during the week prior and/or the day of the event or if there is any chance you may have COVID-19 or be contagious, PLEASE do not attend the event. REGISTRATION The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account at www.MotorsportReg.com Registration will close at midnight on October 5th. There is no fee for this event. QUESTIONS: Send social related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

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Socials In Review Marsha & Steve Buss

August Social Events – September 2023 Patter The August Breakfast Social was held at Eggcellence Brunchery in Annapolis on August 5 th. We filled two tables and had a great breakfast and a fun time. Included in our group were four PCA juniors. On Tuesday, August 15th, our monthly Dinner Social was held at the Turn House, Howard County. This was a very popular Dinner Social with a full house of attendees and we were able to fully accommodate the wait list. Upcoming events – September and October The September Breakfast Social will be at Eggcellence in Annapolis on September 2 nd at 8am. We currently have three PCA junior members and 11 adults registered. Registration will not close until Thursday night, August 31st, at www.Motorsportreg.com. The September Dinner Social will be at Fratelli’s Seafood and Italian in Columbia, Howard County, beginning at 6:30pm on September 12th. We will be enjoying some fantastic Italian fare at Fratelli’s in Hampstead, Carroll County. Prior to dinner, Chuck Goldsborough graciously invited the registered guests to Garages, Cars, and Beverages No. 3. Registration will close on Friday, September 8 th, MotorsportReg.com. The dinner is capped at 40 members and we already have 47 members registered.

The October Breakfast Social will be at Eggcellence in Annapolis on October 7 th at 8am. Registration will not close until Thursday night, October 5th, at www.Motorsportreg.com.

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Socials (cont’d)

We have already announced our October Dinner Social on the second Wednesday (new day of the week), October 11th. We will be enjoying the international fare with great beer and wine at a new restaurant Garten, located in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County. Registration is now open and will close on Saturday, October 7th, MotorsportReg.com. The dinner is capped at 32 members and we already have 12 members registered.

Garten, Severna Park in Anne Arundel County Please remember you need to register on MotorsportReg.com. If after you have registered, you decide to not attend, please go back into MotorsportReg.com and cancel your reservation. As these events have been selling out, this will allow members on the waitlist to be confirmed. Do you have restaurant recommendations or interesting ideas for Socials? Send us an email social@pcachs.org. We’d love to hear from you! Thanks, Steve & Marsha

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Sunshine Member Support

Sunshine Member Support Do you know a Porsche Club member that could use a little sunshine? Please let us know. The Club has established a new Sunshine position. If you know a Club member who is ill, has a hospital stay, a family member has passed, or is facing some difficult or challenging times, we would like send a card to let them know the Club is thinking about them.

Please contact Doug Ehmann at Sunshine@pcachs.org. Thanks!

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Thanks Porsche Annapolis

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Chesapeake Takes on the Dragons Chesapeake Takes on the Dragons By Marsha Buss, Edited by Steve Buss It was about eight weeks ago when Nishan T mentioned on our main PCACHS Signal chat that he would like to drive the Back of the Dragon and Tail of the Dragon with some of his PCA friends. A new Signal chat was created and within a few days the group grew to 14 members.

We met twice, once at Nishan’s home and once at the Buss’s to do preliminary route and logistics planning. Then we finalized the trip chatting on our Signal Dragon chat group. The general idea was to leave Sunday, August 20, drive to Bluefield, WV and spend the night, on Monday morning drive the Back of the Dragon and then drive to Robbinsville, NC and spend two nights there before heading home on Wednesday. Robbinsville is south of the Tail of the Dragon and a short scenic drive to the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway. Once our general planning was done, we searched for and selected our lodging. Rich Ehrlich was already planning a trip to the Back of the Dragon and had some suggestions for a bed & breakfast and some scenic routes. We quickly made reservations at the Bluefield Inn and the Historic Tapoco Lodge to lock in the dates. Our group of 14 cars shrunk to 6 cars (10 people) due to schedule conflicts. Planning a multi-day trip with a group this size was very manageable. Using the Scenic app, we planned out Day 1 and Day 2 and developed a rough plan for our return home on Day 4,5. Trying to maximize the amount of scenic roads and keeping the drive time to under eight hours was challenging. Steve and I decided to leave on Saturday the 19th and drove to Snowshoe, WV to get a head start. The first fun road was Rt 55 west to Wardensville, WV. We drove south through the Monongahela National Forest. Passing by the Green Bank Observatory and then heading west toward the Cass Scenic Railroad and Snowshoe on WV-66 was 16 miles of driving bliss. We stopped at the Green Bank Observatory and spent time in the Visitors Center. It is a fascinating facility, please read about it. We passed on the Cass RR as we did this at Greenbrier Treffen. Since Steve and I spent the night in Snowshoe we had time to squeeze in a drive of a portion of the Seneca Trail WV-219 and then meet the group for our planned lunch at Almost Heaven Smokehouse in Slaty Fork on WV-66 at the base of Cheat Mountain. We arrived about an hour before the others and found out the smokehouse was pretty much out of food except for some ribs and chicken. No brisket, pulled pork or Buffalo chicken. We were smack in the middle of the National Radio Quiet Zone so we were not able to contact the rest of the group. Before we left, we let the smokehouse owner know five more Porsches would be arriving with eight very hungry drivers. There was no food left. The staff relayed the message we would meet them in Bluefield. They pulled out of Slaty Fork and headed to Bluefield hungry. We all arrived at the Bluefield Inn B&B within minutes of each other. The hungry eight were starving so after a quick shower for some, a cold beer and a game of pool for others, we left for a group dinner at The

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Railyard Pub in Bluefield. We sat at a large table in a private room and swapped stories of our first day of driving. The food was great and company even better. On Day 2 we ate a delicious breakfast together at the B&B before heading out to the Back of the Dragon in Tazewell, VA. Unfortunately, my scenic route to Tazewell included a gravel road and we turned around and took the faster Highway 460. In hindsight, I should have planned the fast route initially. We posed for pictures in front of the Dragon souvenir store and bought a few T shirts, plaques, and stickers before starting the famous Back of the Dragon, Rt 16. For some of us it was the first time driving the curvy, hilly, twisty road. It was a great way to start Day 2. We continued south on Rt 16 and planned to have lunch in Elk Banner. At 2pm we realized our route was too ambitious and found a nearby Mexican restaurant, La Familia, in Mountain City, TN. Perfect choice for our group that was quickly bonding. There were no margaritas served, the strongest drink was black coffee. During lunch we decided to split up since half of us wanted to arrive at the lodge before dinner and the other half really wanted to drive the Rattler on Rt 209, south of Hot Springs, NC (which was on the itinerary for Day 4). Our faster route was still very gorgeous with vast mountain views and twisty roads as we approached the Historic Tapoco Lodge. Again, the fast group surprised us by arriving at the lodge’s tavern in plenty of time to join us for dinner outside on the beautiful patio beside the Cheoah River. After dinner the group met at our cabin to come up with a plan for Day 3. We planned a trip north on US Highway 129 to do the Tail of the Dragon and then turn around and do it again. Some would swap driving positions with their navigator, others actually swapped keys with a fellow group member. After the Tail we planned to continue the journey to the Cherohala Skyway, just west of Robbinsville. The road was only 45 miles long (one way) because the Tennessee section of the road was washed out from a storm the previous week. After finishing breakfast on Day 3 our group took on the Tail of the Dragon. Steve and I played scout to look for speed traps. Seeing none, but still not able reach the group due to poor cell service, we enjoyed a quick pace going up and down the mountains. Once again, our tour was much longer than our appetites could endure and our group split up. We led a group of three cars to the Cherohala Skyway but our two followers split off just 18 miles before the required turn around point. They went to Robbinsville to find gas and alcohol. They were successful finding the former and came up with nothing on the latter since we were in a dry county. As Steve and I approached the lodge we saw the spirited group of three (Steve W, Jess, and the Miller brothers) starting their trip to the Cherohala Skyway. If that wasn’t enough driving, the group of three did the Tail of the Dragon two more times before our 7pm dinner reservation. Steve and I spent the rest of the afternoon in our cabin’s hot tub on the deck and sipping some wine with Nishan and Julie. The weather this week was sunny and warm - the best driving weather for late August.

We all met for our final group dinner at the lodge at our favorite large table on the deck next to the river. After dinner Steve W and Mark came over to relax in the hot tub and do some final planning for Day 4. After breakfast on Day 4 we split up. One group of three cars continued on scenic roads and the other headed home, making the trip in one day. Our group of three cars was actually a group of two fast cars and

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the Steve and Marsha scenic pace. We drove the Rattler on the way to Marion, VA stopping at Wayne and Nancy’s restaurant for lunch. After checking in at the General Francis Marion Hotel there was still time for one more round trip of the Back of the Dragon. Mark’s brother, Harvey, drove our car and switched cars with Mark before returning to the historic hotel. Our smaller group of five ate dinner across the street at the Wooden Pickle and planned our driving for our final day. After dinner we staged a group photo of the three cars in front of the historic hotel. On Day 5 we departed at 8am for the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP), about 1.5 hours south and east, entering at Fancy Gap, VA. We had the BRP practically to ourselves without any issues with deer or speed calming devices. We ate lunch at the Foot of the Mountain Cafe in Buchanan, VA. Our last scenic drive was more of the BRP and north on VA-501 to Natural Bridge just south of I-81. Once on 81, it was highways home. I can confidently say for all of us this trip was one we will never forget and can’t wait to do it again, white knuckles and all. In summary of the best roads we drove, here is a quick reference list: Tail of the Dragon, Rt 129, Robbinsville NC Back of the Dragon, Rt 16 (BF Buchanan Hwy,) between Tazewell and Marion VA The Rattler, Rt 209, between Hot Springs and Clyde NC The Cherohala Skyway, Rt 143 and Rt 165, between Robbinsville NC and Tellico Plains TN Rt 43 and Rt 501, These two roads form a triangle between Buchanan, Bedford and Glasgow VA (just NE of Roanoke VA). Rt 66 between Cass and Slaty Fork, WV

Day 1 drive from Front Royal, VA to Bluefield Inn, WV

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Bluefield Inn, Photo credit – Mark M

Left: Following Steve W, Photo credit – Steve Buss and Right: Passing Steve W, Photo credit – Steve W

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General Francis Marion Hotel

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Left: Tapoco Tavern, Photo credit – Mark M and Right: Tapoco Lodge

Tapoco Lodge planning meeting

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Tail of the Dragon

Following Nishan

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Concours Prep School: September 10th Held at Reflected Images Custom Detailing in Forest Hill, Maryland, this four-hour seminar is appropriate for the person who would like to enter a car in concours but may be unsure of what is involved. It is also suitable for someone who has entered concours in the past, and would like to up their game. We will have a professional detailer demonstrate how they prepare a car. You will see industry best practices and learn about useful car-care products that can help bring your Porsche to its highest level. Then, experienced concours judges will inspect the detailed car, and some others, and explain what they look for when filling out their scoring sheets. You will see how successful concours preparation needs to focus on certain aspects that are not usually addressed when cleaning a car after a drive. This will help you gain insight into how to prepare your car so it scores well in concours. All participants will also receive copies of our Chesapeake Challenge Concours Scoring Sheets. PRIZES! We will have a drawing for prizes at this event. WHEN and WHERE When: September 10, Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm Where: Reflected Images Custom Detailing, 130 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, MD 21050 Cost: There is no charge or MSR fee for attending this event. Refreshments will be provided.

REGISTRATION Registration opens Friday, August 11, 2023 Registration closes Friday, September 8, 2023 This event is limited to 50 participants.

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Re-Grease Your Center Lock Nuts? By: Steve Wood Huh?, are you a glutton for punishment? … or do you just enjoy ending up looking like the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz, with your hands, arms & head full of the silver Moly Grease … I guess if you decide to do this job on the afternoon of Halloween (before you take your kids out Trick-or-Treating), you’ll have your evening costume all ready to go! If you’re like me, and enjoy an automotive challenge, or you just want to be sure that your CL nuts are properly cleaned & re-greased, then this may be the article for you. 5 yrs ago, when I bought a car with CL’s, I first brought it to the dealership, thinking that was the best way to maintain a high degree of quality & longevity for this part of the car. Well I am not sure whether the parts bin cleaner was on the fritz that day, or they just wanted to do a quick wipe-off & add some new grease, but about 6 months later when I decided I wanted the 4 ft breaker bar & torque wrench for my tool box arsenal, I decided to take it apart myself. But first I read the technical articles on how to properly loosen the CL (this is NOT done with the car on the ground btw), and of course the re-tighten sequence (for my 997.2 they get fully torqued to 444 lb/ft {600 newton meters}, then back it off 60 degrees, then re-torque to final). It was also important to understand all 5 main pieces of the CL and how they are assembled. So be sure you are well versed in those aspects before you just jump in. The big surprise for me, at that 6 month mark of ownership (and taking it apart myself for the first time), was that some areas of the inner noncontacts were slightly dry, and the Moly was crumbly in the 3 harmonic holes of the Conical Cone (see picture). Letting the entire assembly get completely dry, can be the kiss of death for your CL’s. I now try to do mine once a year. Prior to removing the first CL, you will also want to grab a nice small piece of plywood. You can’t see it in my picture, but it is underneath the white paper towels. You will need the plywood to disassemble each CL nut. I put this plywood on my concrete floor, primarily because you will need to “Whack” it really hard, to separate the inner portion of the CL.

First, you should also know that there is another component of this CL assembly, that does not need greasing, but should be pulled out and inspected every time you perform this maintenance. Look at the picture that shows all 4 C’s. You can also see the 4 {gold anodized} spring-loaded center locking pins. Once you have taken your CL off the car (& wheel also removed), you can simply pull this center locking pin straight out of the hub. It should be completely dry and free of any grease. Inspect it to ensure the spring is healthy

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& the pin moves in/out freely. So let’s jump in and get these cleaned up, and re-greased. First, take a pick-tool and pull the large rubber O-ring from the main CL unit. Then hold the main CL unit in your hand, with the thread side facing down, and briskly whack it on the plywood. This will separate the inner pieces (Conical Cone & Retaining Clip Ring). It is also important to pull the metal Friction Washer from within the main CL unit. You can see it in my picture, hanging off the main CL part that I am holding in my hand. You will need to use the pick-tool to get it out. It is very important to get that Friction Washer out & cleaned, so you can inspect it for heat discoloration / surface degradation. If marred in any way, it can be a sign that your components are starting to age / fail, & may soon need to be replaced. Proceed to disassemble all 4 CL’s. Now you are ready to clean all 5 pieces of each CL. If you have a parts bin cleaner, it can greatly increase the speed of preparing them for new grease (otherwise, be prepared to use a lot of mechanic-tough paper towels). Also make sure you put latex gloves on, … and don’t itch your nose! or touch anything you don’t want Moly Grease to get on. This stuff has a mind of its own. Now it is time to grease each part of your CL’s. Put a nice thin layer of Moly grease on the Friction Washer, as well as the inside of the main CL, & then put the Friction Washer back in the main unit. Add Moly to the Clip Ring & Conical Cone, and then snap that combo back into the main CL. Make sure you also have a nice thin layer of grease on outer face of the conical cone, as that surface is what mates up with your rim. Remember to put the Oring back on, and you’re done! Oh, and when you are finally done torquing the wheel down, please remember that you MUST ensure that the spring-loaded center locking pin is in the “out” position. If you fail to ensure all the locks are “set”, you will most certainly ruin your CL and possibly your rim too. Have fun and happy travels! =Steve Wood VP, Chesapeake Region PCA

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Off-Road Tour

By: Rich Ehrlich

PCA-CHS 2023 Tour & Rally Event No. 12 – Sunday, October 8th

Join us on Sunday, October 8th, for guest tour master Jim Hemig’s second PCA Chesapeake off-road tour, which will start with a “Cars and Coffee.” We will then go for a short gravel-road drive, and finish at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard for food, drinks, and club camaraderie. This event starts and ends in the Sugarloaf area and explores Western Maryland. This all-new tour will take participants on a scenic drive through Maryland’s rural back country with a mix of narrow paved and narrow gravel roads. Don’t fret though, this isn’t an extreme off-road drive, but a casual, slow, and short scenic drive. The term “off road” is used because it’s not on paved roads. The lunch at the end of the tour is optional.

About Sugarloaf Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain is a small (1,283 foot) mountain and park about 10 miles south of Frederick, MD. The closest town is Barnesville, located just over one mile from the foot of the mountain. The peak of this relatively low mountain is approximately 800 feet higher than the surrounding farmland. Sugarloaf Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1969. It is a notable example of an admission-free, privately owned scenic park (although donations are requested). About Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard has been embraced by wine enthusiasts since it opened in 2006 for its award-winning vintages that reflect precision and passion in the science and art of winemaking. Grown amid the unique microclimate at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, the winery’s 22 acres of vines are predominately French vinifera clones grafted on American rootstock and were carefully selected by world-renowned viticulturist Lucie Morton. They currently grow six white and six red va-

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Off-Road Tour (cont’d) rieties. Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard offers paid wine tasting, wine glass and bottle purchases, and food trucks, as well as limited inside seating, but plenty of outside seating. WHEN and WHERE Assembly Point: Dickerson, MD 20842 When: October 8th, Sunday, at 10:00 AM for coffee and pastries Driver’s Meeting: 10:45 AM Departure: First cars off at 11:00 AM Destination: Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, 18125 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842 Distance: 15 miles Drive ETA: Approximately 50 minutes PARTICIPATION By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. REGISTRATION Log on to your MotorsportReg account at www.MotorsportReg.com. Registration will open at 1 PM on September 4th and close at 1 PM on October 5th. PCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event. Drivers must be adult PCA members with a valid driver’s license. Fee $5 per adult; maximum fee $10 per car; minors (17 and younger) free. MotorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person). Route instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail between October 5th and October 7th. If you have not received the documents by 6 PM on October 7th, please email tour@pcachs.org. This event has capacity limits for cars and people. Non-Porsche vehicles are able to participate in this event. However, the vehicle must be capable of driving off road. QUESTIONS: Send tour-related questions to Rich Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.

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Autocross Update By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee Ah, the racing life! You just can’t beat it for fun! CHS PCA Autocross #5 was contested on Saturday August 12 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie and I’m happy to say the weather cooperated and the event went like clockwork. Although I cap the registration at 65, at one point I had as many as 68 or 69 Confirmed for this event. That happens when special people and ardent supporters wind up registering late for one reason or another – I always try to accommodate our regulars if at all possible and I know there will always be a few late cancellations to bring the registration down to around the cap. Besides, how can I possibly not accept someone like PCA Executive Director Vu Nguyen when he finds he has an opening in his schedule and registers late? It’s tough on Vu because the PCA is a volunteer organization and he frequently has obligations to meet that might be anywhere in the country on the weekends because he’s working with people who have day jobs. I sure was glad to have Vu in attendance, too – haven’t seen enough of him out there racing with us this year. th

Since we’ve been filling the registration early this year, it’s quite legitimate to ask why we don’t cap the registration at 75 or 80 (or more) and run three heats. (Three heats doesn’t really work with 60 to 65 drivers – there are simply not enough workers available for each heat.) There are multiple reasons, but the most important one is that Prince George’s County requires that if there are more than 100 people in attendance at an event at PGS, the organizers are required to hire Police for the event. That’s just too much for our modest endeavor, so we stick to a 65-driver cap to avoid going over the limit, which results (with spectators) in no more than about 90 people or so in attendance. Good enough for us! In the end, we had 64 drivers with 31 Porsches for AX#5. The attendance of Porsches was a little thinner than usual for this one, but we’re happy to have everyone come race with us, no matter what they’re driving. A lot of those non -Porsche drivers are regular participants and good friends. In fact, some PCA members drive non-Porsches in our races for various reasons. It’s all good! In fact, Michael Ricketts came out with his 997, but had some car trouble and had to go back home to get his Volvo XC40 (an EV) in order to compete. He barely made it back in order to drive in the first heat, too. Now that’s dedication, but I would expect nothing less from Michael.

Set up went quite smoothly (as usual) with John Cho, Phong Nguyen, Pinto Soin, and Doug Slocum doing their usual fabulous work to get us ready. Co-chair (and course designer) Mark Hubley got back from swapping his truck (used to bring the trailer to PGS) for his model 981 Cayman GTS just in time to put the finishing touches on the course build. Marilyn also brought everything I couldn’t fit in my car for the event: 32 lbs of

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Autocross (cont’d) ice we bought the night before, 4 cases of water, the 5-gallon water bottle for the chiller, as well as snacks and other sundries, then she stopped on the way in to get another 40 lbs of ice. I don’t know how I’d manage without her! After completing the course build, Mark and I were ready to do the tests runs to check the course for drivability and safety. I first ran us through the course slowly a couple of times so we could identify any potentially problematic areas that might need amendment, discussing the course as we road along. We then got to work and added a few navigation aids, softened the exit from the slalom to make it safer before entering the first channel, softened the entry to the second channel for safety, and softened the finishing sequence to make it flow better. None of that took too long, so we were able to get everyone out for the course walk ahead of schedule, which we really like doing so we can get the racing started as early as possible. The lower part of the course (lower left on the map) had some woody debris on it from the recent storm and while I noted it on the safety runs, I wasn’t planning to clean it up. Howard Leikin asked me to clean it up, though, and while I wasn’t enthusiastic about taking the time to do it, it was absolutely the right thing to do, so I got out there with the backpack blower and took care of it while Mark handled the driver’s meeting. Good call, Howard!

Fun course. Fun course! Good one, Mark! The opening sequence was deceptive because the best line (at least for me, with my 981 Cayman S) was to enter that opening half-circle wide to keep from pushing out on

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Autocross (cont’d) By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee exit. There was plenty of room to really throw the car into the next hard right and catch the oversteer, before pouring on full throttle to head down to that first sharp left corner in the lower right section. I turned hard, again catching the tail swinging out as I rolled on full throttle through that deceptive little snake section at the bottom right. I trailed into the following turn, transitioned off the brake, and rolled on full throttle as soon as I hit the apex and let that swing me wide to take me through the really fast sequence (full throttle all the way) up to the slalom entry.

On my last run (which was also my fastest), I was looking to roll on the throttle as quickly and hard as possible when I made that exit and when I did, I pushed so wide I actually came surprisingly close to the curb on the right side. That was certainly the fastest line – I don’t know how fast I was going at the end, but I must have been mighty close to the rev limit, which put me up close to 70 mph in my 981 Cayman S, then I braked hard into the slalom (again with a little trail) and was able to enter it fast and in full control. After a quick slither (the trail braking at entry helped me keep the car balanced), I was able to safely roll on full throttle surprisingly early right around the second cone of the slalom and roared through the channel, favoring the left side to set up the jog to the right and the following hard left. This hard left and subsequent hard right were interesting because while it felt as if the car wanted to understeer slightly, it actually reacted by wanting to slide instead of push and that was easier to handle and maintain speed. I discovered early that the car wanted to do that, so I just stayed with it for all my runs – made it easier to rotate the car into the line I wanted. I roared up the far-left end of the course under full throttle and braked hard before throwing the car around the right hander and into the little slalom heading up to the channel. Had to be careful there not to enter the subsequent corner too fast and push wide. By finding the right line, I could roll on full throttle early and roar up through the channel, then brake hard to throw the car to the left (catching the oversteer) to enter the finishing sequence. When I did this correctly, I could roll on full throttle again heading into the last couple of gates and was barely able to sneak into the stop box on the right side. I was just sure I was going to catch a cone on the right side of the stop box entry on my last run (a decided no-no), but it was clean and I finished my best run of the day. Phew! A lap on an AX course is short but really intense and you have to process the course and the feedback from the car with lightning quickness every second of the run to put up a good time. I’ve heard it said that

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Autocross (cont’d) while driving the track in DE is like surgery, AX racing is akin to a knife fight. True ‘nough. And the best part is that you have more fun than you can imagine with your car while not hurting it at all – you’re just wearing the tires and brakes a bit more than usual. The course had some really fast sections along with some technical sections and there were plenty of opportunities to toss the car around and tax your tires. As has been the norm lately, we had quite a few Taste of Autocross participants (6 that day) who had a blast taking hot laps with our corps of dedicated Instructors. Again, a round of applause to our Instructors for agreeing to take out the ToA participants to give them a fun time! The early crossover also meant that we could get the second car on the course really quickly, which in turn meant that each run in the heat went pretty quickly. We could have done 7 runs, but due to the heat (it was low to mid 90’s F that day), I kept it to 6 runs to avoid overtaxing the course workers. We made sure we had plenty of water and ice and the chiller continues to be an excellent addition in our effort to keep everyone in good shape on a hot day. Even so, AX stalwart Lisa Gritti was feeling the heat after working grid in the first heat and elected to sit out the second heat instead of driving. The good news is that Marilyn was there (as usual!), so she and Lisa sat in the shade and had a good time chatting and listening to announcer Chris “Crash” Nolan describe the action. Those of us working in the trailer had the opportunity to enjoy Lisa’s homemade chocolate chip cookies while we worked, too. We’d be lost without this bit of fortification to our spirits! Thanks, Lisa! With 6 runs, we took a bit less than two hours per heat. First car was off at 9:30 and the first heat finished about 11:15. The second heat started at 11:28 and we were done at 1:11, then packed up and ready to leave around 1:45 thanks to the gracious help of the participants in getting the equipment back to the trailer and ready to store. Pretty good! I’m also pleased to say that we had no timing problems whatsoever the entire day and no reruns. Very professional! That also helps the course workers because it’s bloody well miserable standing out on the course with no action on a hot day while we fix any timing problems. Timing is actually very intense and difficult work and we had an expert crew working timing for this race. Because we had plenty of Instructors, I could assign Chris Markwood and Bill Schwinn (who are both Instructors) to do paper timing and these guys are very experienced and really good at it. With Phong, Stephanie Reuer, and me working timing as well, we had the top crew doing the timing work for this one and it showed.

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Autocross (cont’d)

By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee

As usual, Classes S4 and S5 were highly competitive and tightly contested, thus crowding the top of the leader board. The top 10 placing Porsches were: 1st overall, 1st in Class S5, 49.477 sec: David Critcher, 2016 GT3 2nd overall, 2nd in Class S5, 49.613 sec: Michael Tavenner, 2017 718 Cayman S 3rd overall, 3rd in Class S5, 51.742 sec: Howard Leikin, 2021 718 GTS 5th overall, 1st in Class S4, 52.829 sec: Greg Hartke, 2014 Cayman S 7th overall, 4th in Class S5, 52.672 sec: Ken Wojcik, 2011 Turbo 8th overall, 2nd in Class S4, 52.904 sec: Mark Hubley, 2015 Cayman GTS 9th overall, 5th in Class S5, 53.021 sec: Scott Borden, 2018 GT3 Touring 10th overall, 3rd in Class S4, 53.451 sec: Dan Ruddick, 2015 Cayman GTS 11th overall, 4th in Class S4, 53.454 sec: Aaron Ross, 2016 Cayman S 15th overall, 1st in Class P3, 53.790 sec: Vu Nguyen, 1999 996 Carrera Additionally, John Cho was 1st in Class I, Darrell Pope was 1st in Class P1, John Jensen was 1st in Class P2, and Luigi Crespo was 1st in Class S1. I want to point out the proliferation of Racing Yellow Caymans among the top 10 Porsches on the leader board: Mark Hubley, Howard Leikin, Aaron Ross, and me all have Caymans or Boxsters that sport this obviously strikingly fast color. ;) I started the trend in 2016 when I bought my car at a time when it was practically the only one out there (POT AXer Eric Core and I were the only ones) and now they’re all over the place. I’m certainly quite the trendsetter. (Ahem.) Just ask anyone who knows me. I’m sure they’ll give you quite an earful. Ignore them when they roll their eyes. ;) Unfortunately, we had no photographer at this event because CHS PCA President Ron Farb had stolen both Jim McKee and Ryan Boxler for his Allegheny Tour, so the accompanying pix are actually from AX#4. Ron even gloated about stealing the photographers. Bad Ron! Bad! I’ll get you back when you come out to AX#7. Just wait to see what your work assignment is going to be for that one. ;) Actually, I was originally going to bring my own camera, but my track record of actually doing anything with it is totally pathetic because I’m so busy during the race, so I just left the bloody thing home and admitted defeat. Actually, we’re really lucky to have Jim and Ryan as our official Club photographers. Those of us who run events love it and they do a really great job. Believe me, it’s not as easy as you might think and no matter

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Autocross (cont’d)

By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee

what we may believe, few of us have the eye of an experienced photographer. At the last AX, Jim told me he had 5700 pictures from the event. Can you imagine??? He then had to go through all of them to pick out suitable images for publication, then blank out the visible license plates because that’s what National requires us to do. I then provide these pictures to the participants and select (and modify) a few of the images for the Patter. It all takes more than a little bit of time and work for our volunteer photographers! Anyway, AX#6 (Saturday September 2nd) will be coming up just before this edition of the Patter is published. Even if you’re not racing, stop by at our last event of the year (AX#7 on Saturday October 7 th) to say hello. I’m sure you’ll find the action interesting and feel free to corner one (or several) of us and we’ll happily answer your questions. Taste of Autocross is also available to the adventurous among you to see what a hot lap is like and maybe get a bit of a thrill. ;) Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon at the races! Greg Hartke CHS AX Chair

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Tires at High Speed

By: Pedro Bonilla,

Tire inflation specs are based on what the manufacturer considers “normal” driving conditions. But, because of the cars we drive and the Club we belong to, many of us have the opportunity to go beyond “normal” driving conditions at the track during the Driver Education events organized by our PCA and other auto clubs in the area. Let’s try to put it in perspective. Even though we tend to think that properly inflated tires are perfectly round, they truly aren’t. Because of the weight they carry (vehicle, fluids and passenger(s)) , the bottom half of the tire’s sidewalls bulge and the tread flattens where it contacts the road. But on the top half of the tire, the sidewalls straighten out and the tread curves back into its molded round shape. This difference in shape between the top and bottom halves of a tire is known as “deflection”. This deflection will occur with every revolution of the tire, so picture this: A 225/45/ZR17 tire could be considered a standard front tire in a Boxster, Cayman or Carrera. This particular tire has a 25 inch overall diameter and after doing the math we know that this tire will turn approximately 807 times every mile. At 25 miles per hour this tire will roll 5.6 times per second, at 70 mph (speed limit on the Interstate) it will roll15.7 times per second and at 140 mph (speed right before braking for turn 17 at Sebring) the tire will roll a daunting 31.4 times every second. This means that the tire is changing its shape from its unloaded to its loaded state and back every 3/100th of a second.

This constant tire deflection plus the friction of the tire against the road (track) generates tremendous heat build-up in the tires. Since the tires are filled with air (or nitrogen) which is a gas, Boyles Law demonstrates that if the volume of gas is maintained constant, its pressure is directly proportional to its temperature, therefore your tire pressure will go up as the tire gets used, and the faster the tires spin, the faster the temperature and therefore the pressure will build up.

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Tires (cont’d)

By: Pedro Bonilla

The rule of thumb is that the tire’s pressure will increase by 1 psi for every 10° Fahrenheit increase in temperature, or 1 psi for every 4 minutes of use during the first 20 minutes of operation. All of the above to basically say that the faster you go, the higher your tire pressure will be. So, when we’re at the track or Auto Cross we must keep in mind that we will have a tire pressure increase as soon as the tires start to heat up. This will alter our car’s handling, so we need to carefully monitor the pressure throughout the different sessions during the day. But how do we know what the ideal pressure is? We should generally start with the recommended pressures from the car’s manufacturer. Then, the tires will tell us if they need more or less pressure. Most modern high-speed rated tires have special markers to show us the optimal tire patch.

This triangle tells us where the edge of the optimal tread wear should be. As you can see above, the wear is a little short of the marker, meaning that we have too much pressure.

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Tires (cont’d)

By: Pedro Bonilla

Dropping a couple of pounds of pressure and then hitting the track again gives us the optimal patch, as seen below where the edge of the wear is right to the tip of the marker.

Also, always keep in mind that you should never inflate beyond the tire’s maximum pressure, stamped on its sidewall.

For more information on the Boxster and more, please visit my website: www PedrosGarage.com. Happy Porsche’ing, Pedro

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Concours School Announcement By: Paul Koenigsmark

At Reflected Images Custom Detailing, Forest Hill, Maryland September 10, Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm This four-hour seminar is appropriate for the person who would like to enter a car in concours but may be unsure of what is involved. It is also suitable for someone who has entered concours in the past and would like to up their game.

We will have a professional detailer demonstrate how they prepare a car. You will see industry best practices and learn about useful car-care products that can help bring your Porsche to its highest level. Then, experienced concours judges will inspect the detailed car, and some others, and explain what they look for when filling out their scoring sheets. You will see how successful concours preparation needs to focus on certain aspects that are not usually addressed when cleaning a car after a drive.

This will help you gain insight into how to prepare your car so it scores well in concours. All participants will also receive copies of our Chesapeake Challenge Concours Scoring Sheets. PRIZES! We will have a drawing for prizes at this event. Refreshments will be provided. REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 8

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Alleghany Mountain Tour Write-Up By: Ron Farb

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By: David K. Whitlock

July’s Porsche market remained steady from its cooldown in June as we saw similar results, with 71% of the 529 cars offered throughout July selling for a total dollar volume of $29,105,785. Nineties Turbos led the month with 3 out of our top 5 sales, led by the $800,964 achieved by a 1994 911 Turbo S 3.6 Package car, followed by a 1997 911 Turbo S that sold for $560,000, both on Bring a Trailer. The 964 Turbo market saw one other example offered, a 1993 Turbo 3.6, selling for $335,965. 993 Turbos were abundant, as we saw six examples across the auction with a sellthrough rate of 67%. Aside from the Turbo S mentioned above, another notable example was a 1997 Turbo WLS 2 that sold for a strong $237,993. The WLS 2 package included larger turbochargers, an additional oil cooler, an optimized twin-pipe sports exhaust system, and an upgraded Motronic engine control unit. The price was a new high for a 993 Turbo equipped. Brand-new 992 Turbo S Cabriolets also had a strong month, with prices inching up again after a drop of about $30,000 year over year. Three examples sold north of $280,000, a price point we haven’t seen since June of 2022, with only one example selling for $227,000. The lower priced car had 764 miles on the odometer while the others were still delivery mileage examples with less than 100 miles. But it wasn’t just Turbos making moves this month, as we had several notable G Body 911 sales. The high sale of the G Body group belonged to a 1975 911S Coupe with a clean, backdated look and a highly modified 3.8L engine. The color combination had Singer written all over it with the price paid of $277,500, a bargain compared to the reimagined 911s by Singer. We also saw a price of $145,000 for a very nicely restored 1974 911 Coupe finished in Grand Prix White over Midnight leatherette showing 62,000 miles. 356’s had a strong July as well, at least those that sold, as we saw another decrease in the sellthrough rate, this time dropping from 64% to 56%. Leading the group was a 1962 356B Super 90 Coupe, finished in Ivory over Red that sold for just shy of a twelve-month high at $160,000. Other 356s in the $100k club included a 1964 356SC Cabriolet at $139,000, a 1964 356SC Coupe at $135,000, a 1956 356A 1600 Coupe at $126,500, and another 1964 356SC Coupe at $100,000. 992 GT3s continued their slide as not a single example sold for over $300,000 this month, the

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closest being a 2023 911 GT3 Touring 6-Speed finished in Shark Blue with 1,588 miles selling for $299,000. PDK-equipped models are falling the fastest, with a Shark Blue car with 1,862 miles selling for $231,000. Interesting that a wing and a transmission choice can cause a $60,000 price decrease, but that’s the market. While I fully expected the 992 GT market to keep sliding, the most surprising slide of the month for me had to be the 996 Turbo market. Only 33% of the 996 Turbos on offer sold for the month, with no single example selling for over $70,000. These have been on a run for the last several months, so it will be interesting to see if July was just an off month or if the 996 Turbo market is taking a turn. There will be lots to watch in the Porsche market as the summer ends, with many exciting cars coming up for sale in both Monterey and online. Bring a Trailer will offer some historic race cars from the WOB Porsche 75th Anniversary Race Car Collection and the Gruppe P Collection Part II, and of course, Monterey will have their usual docket full of significant Porsches as well. I expect our highest dollar volume this year, but we’ll have to wait and see.

David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, a daily market update for Porschephiles, byPorschephiles, delivered free to your inbox. To sign up, go to: www.stuttgartmarketletter.com

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PCA License Plates What Are PCA License Plates: Chesapeake Region PCA coordinates the purchase of PCA Organizational License Plates issued through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The PCA License Plate Program promotes the visibility and camaraderie of PCA. PCA Maryland License Plates are pre-numbered Organizational Plates, not vanity plates. PCA License Plates are available for all cars, trucks and minivans, but not for motorcycles or trailers. Cost: The one-time cost for the PCA License Plates is $40.00, which includes the $25.00 MVA fee and a $15 Chesapeake PCA fundraising fee to support the PCA License Plate Program and Chesapeake Region events. How To Apply: The only way to apply for PCA Organizational License Plates is to complete the online PCA Maryland License Web Form at https://pcachs.org/pcamaryland-license-plate/ and submit it electronically. Please click on the above link to learn the details and requirements to apply for PCA License Plates. If you have any questions regarding the purchase of PCA Maryland Organizational License Plates, please contact us at: pcaLicensePlates@pcachs.org. Safe and Happy Motoring. Requirements: You must be a PCA Member and the car must be registered in Maryland. The PCA Plates are not limited to Porsches. You can apply for PCA plates for all your cars registered in Maryland!

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Porsches & Pastries

By: Dan McNally

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Pastries (cont’d)

By: Dan McNally

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Letters to the Editor Hello James, That was a great cover shot last month from the Childrens Hospital Charity Event. I wish I could have been there, but I was out on sailboat that day with friends. I hope the club holds this event next year and I can attend. Best, Nishan

Hi James, Another great issue in August as always. I’m really looking forward to the upcoming Chesapeake Challenge 54 in Monkton, it seems to be a interesting location. Also, thanks for running my member profile last month, it was great seeing my cars and dog in print. I also always enjoy Greg’s autocross report, it’s like reading a book report!_! Take Care, Peter

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Name and Car Badges! Now you can obtain your Chesapeake Region Name Badge! Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “GOODIE STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page. The Name Badge cost is $25, inclusive of handling and shipping. This is your opportunity to purchase a heavy “gold- plated” Chesapeake Region metal car badge. Each metal car badge comes complete with stainless steel slotted retaining plate, screws, washers and nuts to mount it through your car grille or separate mounting plate. You can order right now! The cost per metal car badge is $30 or two for $50, inclusive of handling and shipping. Here’s how you order your metal car badge: Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “GOODIE STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page and make your payment. 52

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PCA Juniors

What is the PCA Juniors program? ✓ PCA Juniors is a program for Porsche enthusiasts under

age 18. ✓ Participants must be registered by an active PCA mem-

ber. ✓ It’s not just the cars… and now it’s not just the grown-

ups! ✓ With our new PCA Juniors program, PCA is about the kids too!

The PCA Juniors program has been created so kids can enjoy PCA events, learn about Porsches and build the enthusiasm that runs through all of the Porsche Club of America. Who is eligible? Any child under age 18 who is registered by a current PCA member can participate in the program. (Note: This is not a PCA Membership.) What will the child receive? PCA Juniors will receive a welcome package that includes an ageappropriate gift and PCA Juniors ID badge. We look forward to developing the program and its features over time. What does it cost to register? It’s FREE! Participants must be registered by an active PCA member, and there is no cost to join!

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Adding Car Play to a Porsche By: Mark Miller

One of the most common requests we get from Porsche clients is “How do I add Apple CarPlay to my vehicle?” And it is a great question. Follow along as we explore options to add this feature along with Android Auto (this is for you dark side folks) to your car or SUV. Many of you may already know about the three different Porsche Classic radios that are offered by the dealer. They do CarPlay and Android Auto and are available for the single DIN cars such as G-series, 964, and 993. It uses a small touch screen and comes with a stylus to operate the screen if needed as the virtual buttons are quite small. We have installed several of these and they work pretty well for their intended purpose. In these cars that have some real age to them, I would seriously suggest looking into replacing the speakers as the original ones are probably shot. Adding an amplifier would also be a good idea as the Classic Radio puts out an honest 15-20 watts per channel, so hearing your music at speed may get a little challenging. The next 2 radios on the Classic series are very similar internally, and the differences like in their ability to fit properly in the dash space and their connections to the stock audio system and antenna. One model fits the 986 and 996 cars and the second model fits the 987.1 and 997.1 cars. Now, here is where it gets a little controversial. As of last week ,we are no longer installing these radios with the bigger screens. We have had too many reliability issues and quirks with them, so we are done. If you Google this radio, you will see loads of complaints. I am not trying to stir up a hornet’s nest as we love this marque, but quite simply, there are better solutions out there. Let’s explore them. If you own any Porsche up till the second gen versions of them came out in the late twenty teens, the existing stereo system in the dash can be swapped out for a quality aftermarket unit that is reliable and easy to operate. All of them will give you the option to add a backup camera if your vehicle didn’t come stock with one,

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Car Play (cont’d)

By: Mark Miller

and many units give you the option of a front camera as well. My 09 Cayman now has both, as an example. If your vehicle came with steering wheel audio controls, Sirius XM, or a factory rear camera, it can be retained. We also add SiriusXM to lots of these vehicles if they never had that option originally installed. You have options for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, or can stay with wired. The integration of USB ports will also be much cleaner than the Classic Radio as it uses a rather larger black box that is supposed to be surface mounted somewhere. The aftermarket options can have USB ports retrofitted where cigarette lighter ports where located, or in the case of the 986/996, they can often go in a blank port below and to the right of the stock radio. Of course, you can upgrade the sound system if you so desire. On the 987/996 series, it is a very good idea as the stock stereo system is getting really tired at this point. Finally, there is an option where CarPlay and Android Auto can be added to your stock Porsche radio. If you have the PCM3, PCM3.1, or CDR31 radios, we can add this technology to your stock deck. Most 2009-2016 vehicles with a touchscreen radio are compatible, but any good quality car audio dealer can confirm for you. Here is what the module adds for you: Wireless CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Ability to add a backup camera with dynamically moving guidance lines. Add a front camera The upside is the vehicle looks 100% stock, which is a bonus for many folks. The downsides are you are limited to the processing speed of the factory radio and if the stock stereo quits, the module no longer works. If you want to improve the sound system from an audio quality and/or output perspective, then swapping out the radio might be a better idea.

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Car Play (cont’d) By: Mark Miller

Here are a couple important things to consider. First, you can find Chinese made off-brand radios that are designed to be plug-andplay options for lots of Porsches and seem like a fantastic deal. The reality is they are low quality units with lots of quirks. I suggest staying away from them. Just like I wouldn’t put Chinese tires on my Porsche, I wouldn’t use this stuff. Second, there are low-cost add-on CarPlay modules with the same issues. We have removed those modules based on operating quirks and installed ours for clients with completely different results. Last, and not least, choose a quality shop that understands car audio AND Porsche. While folks like us are harder to find than a Porsche repair shop, there are options. If I can answer any questions for you, feel free to email me at Mark@WestminsterSpeed.com as I am glad to help our beloved PCA community.

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Social Dinner: Garten: October 11th Please mark your calendars for Wednesday night, October 11th, at 6:30pm at Garten located in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County. The restaurant features an international menu, beers and wine. Check out their menu here.

All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by October 7th. Seating is limited to 32 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event. WHEN and WHERE

When: October 11, 2023, Wednesday

Meeting time: 6:30pm

Meeting point: Garten, 849 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park (443) 261-3905 End of social: 8:30pm Cost: Members are responsible for their own dinner. Registration is free and required for planning purposes. PARTICIPATION Participants must comply with PCA, CDC, state and county guidelines for COVID prevention. By signing up for and joining any of our social events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. While we are striving to make this event safe, with your Participation in and Registration for this social event, you recognize and acknowledge the hazards of COVID-19, and you assume the risk of illness or death arising from a COVID-19 infection at this event. If you feel sick during the week prior and/or the day of the event or if there is any chance you may have COVID-19 or be contagious, PLEASE do not attend the event. REGISTRATION The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com Registration will close at midnight on Saturday, October 7th. There is no fee for this event. QUESTIONS Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

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Social Dinner: Fratelli’s: Sept 12th

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 We’re starting our September Social Dinner with “Porsche Fluid Dynamics” at Ralph’s Porsche near our final destination at Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood restaurant in Carroll County. Ralph will give a very brief overview of his shop and refreshments will be served. At Fratelli’s you’ll enjoy casual dining with authentic Italian fare. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night, August 12th at 5:30pm to meet at Ralph’s Auto Service and 6:30pm for dinner at Fratelli’s. You can view the dinner menu here. All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by September 8th. Seating is limited to 40 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event. WHEN and WHERE When: September 12, 2023, Tuesday Meeting time: 5:30pm – Ralph’s Auto Service, 6:30pm – dinner, Fratelli’s End of social: 9:00pm Meeting Points: Pre-dinner – Ralph’s Auto Service, 1900 B, Hanover Pike, Hampstead, 410-526-2500 Dinner – Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood, 2315 Hanover Pike A, Hampstead, 410-374-0909 Cost: “Porsche Fluid Dynamics” is hosted by PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough, owner of Ralph’s Auto Service. Members are responsible for their own dinner. Registration is free and required for planning purposes. PARTICIPATION Participants must comply with PCA, CDC, state and county guidelines for COVID prevention. By signing up for and joining any of our social events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. While we are striving to make this event safe, with your Participation in and Registration for this social event, you recognize and acknowledge the hazards of COVID-19, and you assume the risk of illness or death arising from a COVID-19 infection at this event. If you feel sick during the week prior and/or the day of the event or if there is any chance you may have COVID-19 or be contagious, PLEASE do not attend the event. REGISTRATION The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com Registration is open now and will close at midnight on Thursday, September 8 th There is no fee for this event. If you and your passengers are attending "Porsche Fluid Dynamics" at Ralph's Auto Service, you will need to sign the Speedwaiver here - https://pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/wpxrh

QUESTIONS: Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

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