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FEBRUARY 2O15 Features Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage..............15 Brundretts Sweep Z8 Concours Awards........18 Intermediate Shaft Bearings..........................21 Board of Director’s Meeting...........................27

Future Events The Poker Run.................................................. 8 The Missions of Santa Barbara County......... 10 California Festival of Speed in Fontana......... 12 Porsches To The Parks - Memorial Day......... 13 Porsche Parade 2015..................................... 18 Autocross in Camarillo................................... 20 Getty Villa Tour............................................... 25 Rusnak Service Clinic..................................... 30

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SBR Board of Directors & Appointees.............2 SBR Events Calendar.......................................3 President’s Column...........................................4 SBR Breakfast Maps........................................5 Camarillo Breakfast.........................................7 Santa Barbara Breakfast..................................9 Down The Road - Future Events....................26 Membership Page..........................................28 Name Badge Ordering Information................28 The Goodie Store...........................................29 Classified Ads................................................31 Directory of Advertisers.................................31 The Last Word................................................32

On The Cover

The 2015 991 GT3’s distinctive front end captured on the showroom floor at Rusnak/ Westlake Porsche.

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President MIKE HODSON aitchpm@gmail.com 805-279-2252

Vice President BARRY WEINSTEIN BarryNVal@gmail.com 805-241-5641

Treasurer STEVE KALLER Steve@kallermgmt.com 818-489-4225

Secretary HOWARD RUBENSTEIN hrrca1@gmail.com 818-340-3366

Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com 805-386-8112

Activities DOREEN PANKOW DPankow@sbcglobal.net 805-527-8280

Goodie Store RICK & MARTIE THEISE theisem@aol.com 818-999-0401

Past President NICOLAS LIAKAS NicolasLiakas@gmail.com 818-706-6016

Editor JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com 818-436-9204 AUSPUFF FEBRUARY 2O15

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PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Editor

Board Appointees

JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com

Advertising TED LIGHTHIZER TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Managing Editor

Susan Stone SE.Stone@verizon.net

Associate Editors

Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com

BirGitta Baker Jeanne McNair

Advertising Director

Ted Lighthizer TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Autocross STEVE FERRARI SteveFerrari@outlook.com

Technical Editor

Chris Andropoulos chris@schneiderautohaus.com

Coucours KENNY & TARA BRUNDRETT californiasat@gmail.com

Contributors

ROBERT BRIGHT VIC CASTROLL JEANNE MCNAIR BRIAN RUBINO LINDA RUBINO RON WILLIAMS

Distribution CHET & JOAN YABITSU yabitsu@charter.net Insurance JAMES EDWARDS James.F.Edwards@hotmail.com

Printing

Michael Dunwell Sir Speedy Printing 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 805-484-7999

Mademoiselles PAMUELA HODSON uelacat@gmail.com Public Relations DICK LANGE LRLange@pacbell.net R.U.F. JOHN & JEANNE MCNAIR jjmcnair3@verizon.net Safety WILLIAM GRISWOLD WilliamGriswold2@hotmail.com Webmaster RANDY FISHWICK Randy@my964.com

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Please support our advertisers: We welcome commercial ads in Der Auspuff. They help support our club, and we encourage you to make your first call to those who help us enjoy our great hobby. Let them know you saw their ad in Der Auspuff. We also encourage you to promote your own business by becoming an advertiser yourself. For information, please contact: Ted Lighthizer 805-527-8280 tlighthizer@sbcglobal.net Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors, or its Staff. The Editorial Staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication.

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SBR Events Calendar

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Saturday 21

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CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m.

Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf THE MISSIONS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.........page 10 > A one-day tour of three California missions

Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015

There are 21 Missions in California.

Three of the most beautiful and unique are located in Santa Barbara County.

On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR will conduct a tour of missions LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided tours will be experienced at each location.

Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who inhabited the California coast.

See the techniques used to construct these monuments to European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California history.

A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside will connect our journey’s destinations. A special buffet lunch will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton.

The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/ SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at Steve@kallermgmt.com Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds after that date.

Information on meeting place and time and other important details will be provided to those who register.

The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015 NAME(S): _________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________ Mail this coupon with check as specified above.

March CAMARILLO BREAKFAST........................................... 8:00 a.m.

Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING............................. 6:30 p.m.

Ameci’s Pizza, Thousand Oaks SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST ................................. 8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf THE POKER RUN........................................................ page 8 > Starts in Agoura Hills

PORSchE POKER RUN saturday, march 21, 2015 Drive the little-known, scenic back roads of Ventura County, stopping to pick up playing cards along the way - with the top three poker hands splitting the pot!

Bring your own delicious picnic lunch to enjoy at the completion of our drive, where the winners will be crowned and the prize $$$ will be distributed!

We’ll meet at Agoura Hills City Hall (29901 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills 91301) at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Cost is only $10 per person, including one poker hand and activity fee. Extra poker hands can be purchased for $5.00 cash ante per person (limit 2 per car) on the day of the event, if you want to sweeten the pot!

R.S.V.P. to Mike Hodson (805) 279-2252.

Send your checks, made out to PCA/SBR to Mike at: 6076 Tahoe Place, Camarillo, CA 93012 No refunds after March 17 for this event.

please fill out this entry form and mail it with your check as specified above.

Name(s): ___________________________________________ email address: ________________________________________ Home phone: _____________ cell phone:______________________ number of participants: ______ @$10 each check enclosed: $_______________

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DON’T FORGET , APRIL IS ALTERN ATE VEHICL E MONTH BREAKFAST............................................8:00

CAMARILLO a.m Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF SPEED.............................page 12 > Auto Club Speedway, Fontana SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.

Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf THE GETTY VILLA IN MALIBU....................................page 25 > Santa Monica Mountains drive to the Getty Villa on P.C.H. AUTOCROSS IN CAMARILLO............................................ page 20 > Camarillo Airport

Tour The Getty Villa in Malibu Saturday, April 18, 2015

The Getty Villa, the original site of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is a recreation of a 2000-year-old country house in Italy. It re-opened in 2006 following the completion of a major renovation project. The villa houses approximately 44,000 works of art from the museum’s extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, of which more than 1200 are on view.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Santa Monica mountains to the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. Explore the museum on your own or sign up on site for a tour. A picnic box lunch is included for just $25 per person, including activity fee. There is no charge for museum admitttance, but a $15 per vehicle parking fee must be paid individually upon arrival. R.S.V.P. to Greg Posner at pturbo@charter.net or call 818-590-7517.

Please complete and mail the registration form with check payable to PCA/SBR to: Greg Posner, 28884 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Names: ____________________________________________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________________________ Number of participants: _____________ Amount included: ________________________

Please select box lunch & drink options for each person (box lunches include chips, cookie & beverage). ____ Deli Roast Turkey ____ Deli Roast Beef ____ Deli Smoked Ham & Cheese ____ Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta ____ Tuscan Piatto: Chicken Breast & Pasta Salad ____ Mediterranean Vegetable Baguette ____ Antipasti Salad Beverage Choice: ____ Bottled Water ____ Sprite ____ Coke ____ Diet Coke

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ENTRY FEE: $85.00 PER DRIVER, INCLUDES A BARBECUE LUNCH.

• Extra BBQ lunches can be purchased with registration for $20 each.

• Enrollment limited to 65. Registration MUST be done online (see below).

• Course work is mandatory in order to run this Autocross.

• Porsche drivers: THIS IS A ZONE 8 SANCTIONED EVENT FOR POINTS. • More than one person may drive a car, but each driver may drive only one car.

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o many times, the question has been asked, “How do we meet people in the club? The events are so big, with so many people.

It’s hard.” When I was a new member, I had similar feelings, questions and dilemmas.

Shortly after we joined, a New Members’ Picnic was held. Pamuela, Chris, Julie and I attended, hoping to meet fellow new members as well as those who had been in the club for some time. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed the food, activities, and atmosphere. Our names were announced along with the other new members present, with appreciated applause and congratulations. Still, we wished to be truly part of the group and were unsure as to the best way to get acquainted.

At the conclusion of the event, the cleanup process began. We offered to help and soon began bussing tables, emptying trash, and organizing recycling. In other words, we helped to perform some of the routine tasks necessary for a successful event. Suddenly, we were transformed from spectators to participants. Our movement from the outer fringe to the inner circle of the club had started, and we have never looked back.

Immediately, we gained 20 new friends in the club and felt more welcome than ever at future events. In the current parlance, our enjoyment of the club “went to the next level.” The difference was palpable.

Why am I relating this story? Those of us in the Porsche Club of America are motivated, successful individuals. We take the bull by the horns, lead by example, and get things done by jumping in with both feet.

In life, we are not spectators, watching the world from the sidelines. We are participants, down on the field, making things happen, helping others, taking risks, and enjoying the fruits of our labors.

The best way to enjoy the club is to become a part of it. I clearly understand that everyone is extremely busy, with schedules chock-full of family and work commitments, not to mention our recreational interests, including PCA. A small investment of your time will yield great dividends in friendship and enjoyment. Lots of time and big commitments are not required. Dip your toe in the shallow end and see if you like it!

My suggestion is to contact myself or Activities Chair Doreen Pankow. We can chat about upcoming events, discuss your interests, and take it from there based on what YOU would like. My guess is that you will be surprised at the results and that your enjoyment of the club will be significantly enhanced.

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Speaking of enhanced enjoyment, there are several significant Porsche Club events upcoming in 2015 that require advance planning and, especially, reservations.

First is the 60th Annual PCA Porsche Parade in French Lick, Indiana, from June 21 through June 27. Anyone who has been to a Parade in the past knows that it is a week of Porsche mania, full of fun and activities. For details, “www.PCA.org” is your best source. Second is a bit closer to home, the 2nd Annual PCA Werks Reunion on Friday, August 14th, part of the world renowned Monterey Car Week. Expect 500-plus cars, special vehicle presentations and more! Check “www.werksreunion.com” for more info. Third is the unbelievable Rennsport Reunion V (RRV) at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey. Arguably the biggest display of Porsche racing cars on the planet, at RRV you get to see and hear them at speed, then up close and personal in the pits. Go online to “www.mazdaraceway.com/porscherennsport-reunion-v” and read the latest information.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words during the transition into my new role as President. The learning curve is steep, but fortunately, our Board is strong and experienced, which helps tremendously. Enjoy your cars, enjoy the club, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

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January 3, 2015 119 Attendees, 87 Porsches

EVENT PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

Another new member attending his first SBR Breakfast meeting was Simon Jones from Simi Valley. Simon recently became a Porsche owner after years of “waiting.”

Our club’s new president for 2015, Mike Hodson, presided over his first gathering, welcoming everyone to what promises to be another great year for SBR.

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Welcome new members Mark Bashforth (R) and his son, Elliot, from Newbury Park.

Mark has quite a lineup of collectible Porsches!

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PORSchE POKER RUN saturday, march 21, 2015 Drive the little-known, scenic back roads of Ventura County, stopping to pick up playing cards along the way - with the top three poker hands splitting the pot!

Bring your own delicious picnic lunch to enjoy at the completion of our drive, where the winners will be crowned and the prize $$$ will be distributed!

We’ll meet at Agoura Hills City Hall (29901 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills 91301) at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Cost is only $10 per person, including one poker hand and activity fee. Extra poker hands can be purchased for $5.00 cash ante per person (limit 2 per car) on the day of the event, if you want to sweeten the pot!

R.S.V.P. to Mike Hodson (805) 279-2252.

Send your checks, made out to PCA/SBR to Mike at: 6076 Tahoe Place, Camarillo, CA 93012 No refunds after March 17 for this event.

please fill out this entry form and mail it with your check as specified above.

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Santa Barbara Breakfast

January 10, 2015 56 Attendees, 29 Porsches

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President Mike Hodson and Past President Doreen Pankow

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Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015

There are 21 Missions in California.

Three of the most beautiful and unique are located in Santa Barbara County.

On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR will conduct a tour of missions LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided tours will be experienced at each location.

Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who inhabited the California coast.

See the techniques used to construct these monuments to European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California history.

A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside will connect our journey’s destinations. A special buffet lunch will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton.

The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/ SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at Steve@kallermgmt.com Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds after that date.

Information on meeting place and time and other important details will be provided to those who register.

The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015 NAME(S): _________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________

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Monday will be an optional day for those who want to stay and explore more scenic sights and avoid the holiday traffic. Just relax in Springdale or take a day trip with the group to Bryce Canyon National Park and stop at over a dozen view-points to see the breathtaking views and photo ops, all within a short walking distance from your car The Holiday Inn Express/Springdale-Zion Park will be our weekend home. Discounted rates are available until April 20th for king-size or two queen-size beds at $179 per night plus tax. This rate includes a hot breakfast for two. The rooms are individually climate controlled and have satellite TV and kitchenettes. There is also an outdoor pool and a hot tub that you can enjoy and a reserved area for parking our cars. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 435-772-3200. Please indicate you are with PCA-SBR. http://www.zionparkinn.com/ If you are interested in participating in this action-packed weekend, register with Ted Lighthizer and Doreen Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.net or (805) 527-8280 prior to April 20th. The fee for the entire weekend is $125 and includes three dinners, tax, gratuities and activity fee. Note: No refunds will be made after May 17th for this fee. Payment and registration form must be received no later than April 20, 2015.

Send to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Make checks payable to PCA/SBR.

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PORSCHES TO THE PARKS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND • MAY 22-25 Names: _________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ____________________ Check enclosed for the amount of: _______________ ($125 per person to PCA/SBR) Plan to stay Monday to explore other scenic sites? Yes___ No___ Cancellations after May 17th will not receive a refund.

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Winter Getaway to Rancho Mirage STORY BY JEANNE MCNAIR, EVENT PHOTOS BY BRIAN RUBINO

the animals are housed and presented. The habitats are expansive and compatible with the desert surroundings and have a natural feel to them.

We were very lucky to have the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Hotel and Spa in Rancho Mirage as our residence for the three-day adventure. With its beautiful pools, brilliant flowers and verdant grounds, the hotel offered a luxurious setting for our group to relax and enjoy visiting in the warm sunshine.

On Sunday morning, 17 cars headed up the Palms to Pines highway for a thrilling and twisty drive from the desert floor to the town of Idyllwild at over 5000 feet.

Once there, we walked around this quaint town and enjoyed the cool mountain air. As this was the day of the football games leading up to the Super Bowl, several of our members did this drive on Saturday afternoon so that they could enjoy the spacious sports bar at the hotel and root for their favorite teams along with other fans. The football games have become an enjoyable part of the MLK weekends in the past several years.

Our weekend started with a welcome reception on the hotel’s open-air terrace. We were treated to a delicious fajita buffet. As always, the reception was a great way to mingle and talk with old friends and meet new acquaintances.

Saturday morning, we traveled in 25 beautiful Porsches to nearby Palm Desert to do a tour of the Living Desert. We were greeted by our guides and boarded comfortable, open-air trams for the two-hour tour of this amazing venue. Set on more than 1200 acres, this is a unique zoo and botanical garden representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. We saw an abundance of animals and other wildlife, the standouts being giraffes (including a baby), camels, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs and a stunning leopard. An impressive aspect of this facility is the manner in which

After our tour, we went to nearby Desert Willow Golf Resort for a delicious lunch on their terrace. This property affords beautiful vistas of the extensive golf course with the jagged peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains as a backdrop.

During the free periods of the weekend, many of the attendees were able to visit some of the attractions of the desert towns which included the Sunnylands gardens, the Palm Springs Art Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, the Palm Springs Air Museum and, of course, the great shopping at El Paseo.

Sunday evening, we gathered for a farewell group dinner at Lulu’s California Bistro in Palm Springs. We had a delicious three-course meal while enjoying the camaraderie of friends after a long weekend of activities and fun in the warm California desert. =

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BR’s eighth annual MLK getaway weekend began with most of the 50 participants meeting in Moorpark on a warm and sunny Friday prior to our departure for Rancho Mirage. We had very light traffic and arrived in the desert before noon.

A group of 20 people,led by Doreen Pankow and Ted Lighthizer, went on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram and enjoyed lunch high up on the mountain with stunning views of the Coachella Valley.

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ongratulations to Kenny & Tara Brundrett for earning two first place trophies in the very competitive 2014 Zone 8 Concours series. They won top honors in Unrestored Class 9 and Unrestored Division for their pristine 1987 928. The division battle was especially close with the Brundretts taking the crown by just two hundredths of one percent!

Also of special note, SBR members Robert Watt and Jeffry Waxman worked hard to earn their Zone 8 Concours Judge certifications, which were bestowed at the Zone 8 Banquet in January. Kenny & Tara graciously accepted the honors for Robert and Jeff.

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The Tech Report Porsche M96/M97 Engines: The IMS Problem

Intermediate Shaft Bearings

BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS Santa Barbara Region Tech Editor

Your humble scribe has remained silent on the issue in the pages of Der Auspuff thus far, but I feel compelled to weigh in on the subject in light of a spate of recent engine failures of customer M96 engines in the past few months due to a failed intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. The following will explain the purpose of an intermediate shaft in Porsche engines and will examine the implications of the marque’s fateful decision to under-engineer the supporting bearing of one of the ends of the M96 engine’s intermediate shaft.

The first myth to dispel is that the mere presence of the intermediate shaft in the M96/97 engine is the root cause of the issue. This is perpetuated by Porsche’s decision to completely eliminate the intermediate shaft from its

current MA1-series sports car engine that was introduced in the 2009-model year 987 and 997 cars (more on this later).

The fact is, Porsche successfully employed an intermediate shaft in the air-cooled 911 from 1964 through 1998 in both street and racing engines.

In any 4-stroke engine, the crankshaft needs to turn at exactly twice the rate of the camshaft(s) and valve train.

Whether the engine uses a timing chain or timing belt, this is accomplished by using camshaft sprockets that have exactly twice the number of teeth as the crankshaft sprocket.

means of driving the large oil pump required by the 911’s dry sump oiling system.

The early 911 IMS was securely supported within the engine case halves by a pair of plain bearing shells that received a constant supply of lubricating oil in the same manner as the crankshaft bearings.

This robust design, along with a crankshaft supported by eight main bearings, powered Porsche to countless racing victories, including 16 of its 17 overall Le Mans victories and countless class wins. The same design remained through the 993 series of 1998, and in all Turbo models through 2009

share a number of major components.

Porsche succeeded in these goals, as the Boxster and 996 shared a common forward body shell and doors, along with many engine and suspension components. The new series of flat-six engine was christened the M96. The M96 engine was Porsche’s volume sports car engine, and was never intended to be turbocharged or used in any factory racing efforts, so it was not designed to be quite as robust and overbuilt as the engine of the air-cooled 911. This is not to state that the engine was inherently flawed; in fact, the

The scary aspect of this failure is that it usually occurs suddenly and without warning.

However, some customers who have experienced IMS failure state that the engine ran roughly or made some knocking or rattling noises immediately before failure.

The overhead camshaft layout of Porsche’s venerable flat-six engine dictates the use of very long camshaft timing chains. When the 911 engine was designed in the early 1960s, Porsche felt that contemporary timing chain technology was not quite up to the rigors of high-RPM crankshaft speeds, so an intermediate shaft (also known as a countershaft or layshaft) was installed below the crankshaft. The crankshaft and intermediate shaft were meshed together via helical gears, and the larger intermediate shaft gear enabled it to rotate at half crankshaft speed.

The camshaft timing chains were driven via the intermediate shaft, and this extra shaft also provided a convenient

and GT2/GT3 models through 2012.

Fast-forward to the early 1990s: Porsche was in dire financial straits, and needed to modernize its production facilities and revamp its expensive and slow-selling model lineup.

The company hired consultants from the Japanese automotive industry to assist in streamlining the design, production, and logistical processes. Plans were laid for the entry-level Boxster mid-engine sports car and a water-cooled successor to the 993. Though Porsche enjoyed its reputation for craftsmanship and largely hand-built automobiles, it was clear that the new cars would need to be more mass-produced and

M96 is a sweet-running engine with wonderful cylinder head design and power capability.

It must be said that some corners were cut in the name of cost savings and efficiency of production, but a few reliability modifications can make the M96 a long-lasting powerplant.

The M96 engine uses a split aluminum crankcase like most of its air-cooled forebears, but it employs a simpler crankshaft with seven main bearings that is supported via a cast-iron girdle that is itself sandwiched between the case halves. This enabled less expensive and complex castings for the case halves, but some of these crankcase girdles shifted Continued on page 22

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any Porschephiles are aware of the ongoing issues with the intermediate shaft bearing of Porsche’s M96 and M97 series of water-cooled sports car engines. These were installed in the Boxster/Cayman from 1997-2008 and the 996/997 from 1998-2008 (except for Turbo and GT2/GT3 versions). It is a contentious and emotionally charged issue, yet it is insidious in nature, given the potential for sudden failure of a very expensive engine without much warning.

Porsche itself has only tacitly admitted to the problem after it was forced to settle a wellpublicized class-action lawsuit just last year.

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Intermediate Shaft Bearings Continued from page 21 within the crankcase and led to rear crankshaft seal oil leakage issues, necessitating warranty replacement of a number of M96 engines.

Taking a page from the playbook of the 928, the M96 engine uses the same cylinder head casting for both banks of the flat-six engine. This saves money and enables tighter packaging as the chain drive for each cylinder head is at opposite ends of the engine.

A short timing chain from the crankshaft runs to the intermediate shaft below (see picture). The M96 intermediate

lubricating oil. Unfortunately, the lighter, simpler crankcase design cannot have internal oil passages that run the length of the case in order to lubricate the rear (flywheel) end of the IMS. The designers instead devised a small sealed ball bearing that is pressed into the end of the shaft (see pictures). A stud protrudes from the inner race of the ball bearing and allows it to be secured to the engine case with a nut.

This design is adequate in theory and obviously passed all of Porsche’s pre-production tests, as the ball bearing

Shown are the three different types of factory Porsche IMS bearings. On the left is a failed early dual-row bearing (notice the missing ball bearings); in the middle is a later single-row version with its original grease seals installed; the larger M97 version is on the right. (Business card for perspective.) shaft is much longer and thicker than that of the original 911 engine. It runs the length of the crankcase and has chain drive sprockets on either end. The “forward” end of the IMS drives the bank two camshaft timing chain, while the rear end drives the bank one cylinder head. A small hex drive in the front end of the IMS drives the oil pump.

This arrangement is very tidy, but the manner in which Porsche engineers chose to support the large intermediate shaft within the engine case proved to be the M96’s Achilles heel. The front end of the IMS is supported by a plain bearing in the case and is fed

The first issue with Porsche’s IMS design is that the long, relatively heavy shaft is unsupported in the middle and has timing chains at either end tugging it in opposite directions. The ball bearing that was

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design made it to production.

The early M96 engines used in the 1997-2002 Boxster and 1999-2001 996 used a double, or dual-row IMS bearing, while Porsche inexplicably changed to a smaller single-row bearing in the 2002-2004 996/early non-“S” 997 and 2003-early 2006 Boxster engines. In either case, the IMS bearing is sealed and filled with “permanent” lubricating grease.

chosen is perfectly acceptable when used in a stationary machine that operates at a constant speed and load. However, a typical automotive engine experiences drastic changes in load and temperature, which imparts forces that are potentially beyond the parameters of this IMS bearing.

In addition, the bearing is exposed to splash lubrication from the engine oil, some of which may leach past the grease seals and into the bearing. This can dilute and wash out the grease within, and it is only a matter of time before the individual balls in the bearing wear out. At this point, it is a ticking time bomb. The balls become pitted with wear, and metallic debris is distributed throughout the engine. In some cases, this metallic debris can be seen trapped in the engine oil filter (my shop checks for this during every service and pre-purchase inspection), and preventive action can be taken if there is not too much debris in the engine.

Eventually, the IMS bearing will wear to the point where the bearing falls apart, which can wreak havoc on the engine. Because the IMS drives the camshaft timing chains, the engine will lose time and piston-to-valve contact will occur. The oil pump may also lose its drive with disastrous consequences. If total IMS bearing failure occurs, the engine is generally not salvageable. The scary aspect of this failure is that it usually occurs suddenly and without warning. However, some customers who have experienced IMS failure state that the engine ran roughly or made some knocking or rattling noises immediately before failure.

According to a survey done by researchers for the aforementioned Eisen IMS bearing class-action lawsuit, IMS

bearing failure has occurred in about 3% of all M96 engines with the early dual-row IMS bearing, and almost 10% of engines with the later single row bearing. Porsche quietly redesigned the IMS bearing for the similar but updated M97 engines of the 987/997 models, replacing it with a much larger and more robust unit. More on this later.

IMS bearing failure can potentially occur in any M96 engine, though it must be said that my shop works on a number of cars with well over 100,000 miles on the original M96 engine that have had no problems. The failure is most likely to occur in the later engines with the single row IMS bearing, especially those with extremely low miles (less than 30,000) that are infrequently driven and only on very short trips. On the other side of the equation, I have never heard of an IMS bearing failure in an M96 engine that is used in club racing. (There is a large sample of Spec Boxster race cars in PCA and POC club racing.) This further validates the theory of the ball bearing design working better at a constant speed and load, which is seen in highRPM racing conditions.

About five years ago, Porsche had a sizable M96 engine exchange program to address the IMS bearing failure issue and other documented issues such as chronic rear crankshaft seal leakage. A complete, plug-andplay factory replacement engine with a one-year/12,000 mile warranty could be had for $8,000-$10,000, depending on model. This is certainly not inexpensive by any means but reasonable given the value of the affected cars at the time.

Unfortunately, Porsche’s engine exchange program has all but dried up, and the 986/996 cars are likely at or near the

The above may be extremely alarming to current and prospective owners of M96-engined Porsches, and it should be. However, there is a cure in the form of preventative replacement of the IMS bearing. A company called LN Engineering pioneered a replacement IMS bearing about 5 years ago after much research and development.

The basic version of the LN Engineering IMS Retrofit bearing is still a ball bearing design, but it uses much stronger ceramic balls and has a larger 10MM center stud. (The original 8MM stud design was prone to shearing in half.) The LN bearing lacks oil seals to allow for splash lubrication of the bearing from the engine oil, which is perfectly adequate for the small areas of contact in a ball bearing design. (A pressurized oil feed is not necessary unless a plain bearing is used.)

LN also offers the IMS solution, which is more expensive and extensive update to an oil pressure-fed plain-bearing support that mirrors the factory design for the other end of the IMS. The LN and other aftermarket IMS bearing upgrades require that the transmission, clutch, and flywheel be removed from manual transmission cars (the engine remains in the car). The engine’s crankshaft is locked in place with a special pin, and the camshaft timing chain tensioners are removed to relieve tension.

A special puller tool is used to extract the old IMS bear-

ing, and another tool is used to press in the upgraded unit.

The camshaft timing is verified, and a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel are installed if necessary. (My shop always replaces the rear crankshaft seal with the latest version as well.) Tiptronic-equipped cars require removal of the engine and transmission to access the IMS bearing, but there is not much of a cost variable as there are not clutch/flywheel components to replace.

A is replacement with a very expensive factory remanufactured engine, if available, plus hefty core charge. Option B is to rebuild the existing engine; this is a viable option only if it is determined that the engine is salvageable after a complete teardown and inspection. If the engine is savable, the engine can be rebuilt with a number of aftermarket reliability and performance upgrades from LN and others, including larger pistons and cylinders.

Several aftermarket suppliers have since introduced competing upgraded IMS bearing designs, some which may have merit. However, my shop has successfully installed nearly 100 of the LN bearing upgrades in the last five years with great results. Full disclosure: my shop is NOT paid to endorse a certain brand of IMS bearing update, but we feel LN has by far the most depth of experience with M96 engines of any aftermarket Porsche company.

An increasingly available Option C is to purchase an aftermarket rebuilt M96 “crate engine.” Several independent shops offer such a service, but

Unfortunately, only M96 IMS bearings can be easily replaced.

Porsche’s larger, upgraded M97 IMS bearing requires complete engine disassembly to replace.

However, this bearing is much more robust with only a handful of failures reported. Its reliability can be improved by removing the bearing’s outer grease seal to allow splash oil lubrication (which requires transmission removal). Some of the 2005 and early 2006 model year 987 Boxsters and base (non-“S”) 3.6-liter 997s still use M96 engines and are subject to IMS bearing updates. It is wise to bring your car to a Porsche specialist to determine which engine your early 987/997 is equipped with, as Porsche’s factory records are not reliable.

If your M96 or M97-engined Porsche does experience complete IMS bearing failure, the repair options are few. Option

der leakdown, and it is strongly recommended to remove the cylinder heads for inspection of the cylinder bores. In any case, an upgraded IMS bearing should be installed!

Though Porsche never fully owned up to the IMS issues of the M96/M97 engine, it sidestepped the issue by eliminating the intermediate shaft altogether from the current MA1 series of flat-six engines introduced for the 2009 model year. Camshaft timing chain technology has advanced to the point where Weissach engineers felt comfortable running the long camshaft timing chains at full crankshaft

A half-assembled M96 engine, viewed from the flywheel end. The crankshaft can be seen within its supporting girdle; the short timing chain drives the intermediate shaft below. The IMS bearing is pressed into the chain sprocket, and its center support stud protrudes through the bearing cover flange. it is wise to check the facility’s credentials and solicit the experiences of past customers.

The M96 engine was designed to be built efficiently and inexpensively in a factory environment, but it takes a large amount of experience and specialized tools and machining processes to properly rebuild one in an aftermarket shop setting.

Option D is to take a chance on a used replacement engine.

This is a risky option, as the engine’s provenance is often unknown, and it could be a ticking time bomb itself. If this option is pursued, the engine should at least be checked for cylin-

speed. A further endorsement of Porsche’s confidence in the MA1 series is that it was deemed worthy of turbocharging in the 2010 and newer 911 Turbo, and a high revving version is also installed in the latest 991 GT3. Let us hope that lessons have been learned! =

Chris Andropoulos

is the Service Manager and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in Santa Barbara (a Der Auspuff advertiser).

Chris is a lifelong Porsche “nut” and is fascinated with and knowledgeable about all Porsches, from 356s to the latest GT3s. When he’s not racing his daily-driven 944 Turbo at PCA and POC track events, he can be found enjoying the beaches, ocean, and mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara. chris@schneiderautohaus.com

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Enjoy a scenic drive through the Santa Monica mountains to the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. Explore the museum on your own or sign up on site for a tour. A picnic box lunch is included for just $25 per person, including activity fee. There is no charge for museum admitttance, but a $15 per vehicle parking fee must be paid individually upon arrival. R.S.V.P. to Greg Posner at pturbo@charter.net or call 818-590-7517.

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SBR Board of Directors Meeting

January 14, 2015 Ameci’s Pizza - Thousand Oaks MINUTES RECORDED BY DOREEN PANKOW

The following reports and discussions were presented:

Secretary: The November 2014 bimonthly board meeting minutes taken by Dick Lange were approved as submitted.

Treasurer: The following financial statements for December 2014 were submitted: (1) ending balance sheet by month and prior year comparison, (2) Income & Expense by month and prior year comparison, and (3) Income & Expense by event.

Membership: During the month of December, six new members joined our region including one transfer in.

Membership was 728 at month’s end.

December’s membership is up two from last month.

Activities: The 2015 Activities Calendar was distributed. Sam Abergel just added a Rusnak Westlake Porsche Service Clinic to our calendar on May 16th.

Editor: The JAN edition’s slight redesign has garnered mostly favorable response.

More layout adjustments for the new year are on tap. The FEB issue will debut the new full-page of RUSNAK content.

Distribution: The January Der Auspuff was mailed on December 29 at a postage cost of $369 leaving a balance of $37 in our account. The entitlement distribution and the discretionary distribution of the spare copies remained the same as the previous months. Requested newsletter postage funding be replenished on a quarterly basis.

Advertising: The advertiser count dropped by one to a revised total of 25 paid advertisers. All other advertisers have stated they will be renewing their ads. You’ll see changes in two advertisers’ ads in the February issue of Der Auspuff.

Goodie Store: Sales at the Holiday Brunch totaled $295. At the January Camarillo breakfast meeting merchandise sales totaled $608. Requested we set up an account allowing the use of a credit card to purchase items from the Goodie Store.

Insurance: Insurance coverage has been received for all January events.

Concours: The 2015 Concours will be held at the Sherwood Country Club. A large lawn with no obstructions will make parking cars much easier. Costs of lunch, lawn and facilities are about the same as we paid at the Four Seasons. A $2000 deposit is required to reserve it.

Autocross: On-line registration with motorsportreg.com is open and we already have some registrants. Brian Rubino has agreed to serve as Steve Ferrari’s assistant. Timing equipment is in good working order and the integration with the timing software has been done.

In order to get the event permit, we are required to pay $460 for use of the abandoned runway for two days.

Webmaster: The PCASB.org website has been updated with current events and news. A rotating slideshow of our advertisers and sponsors business cards is now displayed at the bottom of each web page.

President: Provided an update on the Zone 8 President’s meeting held in November. Mike will also be attending the Zone 8 President’s meeting and banquet on January 17th. Reported that dealer sponsorship agreements are finalized for 2015. Stressed importance of maintaining

excellent sponsor relationships by visibly promoting sponsors whenever possible.

No reports were presented by: Vice President, Rally, Archives, Safety, Porsche Mademoiselle Society, R.U.F., Public Relations, or Past President.

Old Business: The Board approved $460 payment to the Camarillo Airport for the site fee for the April Autocross The Board approved $2000 payment to Sherwood Country Club as a deposit for the October Concours d’Elegance

New Business:

The Board approved adding an additional $1200 to our postage account to cover first quarter postage expenses.

We will make a decision about what charities the club will support in 2015 at the March board meeting.

Jacob Castroll, SBR member, gave an overview of the Police Unity Tour and requested we consider this program as one of our charities in 2015. Mike will send out a notification to members requesting additional suggestions for the club charity.

The Board supported the proposal to set up the process so that credit cards can be used to purchase Goodie Store merchandise.

Discussed setting up a volunteer recruitment program that would bring in new members to help out in a variety of ways at our club activities and expand our pool of volunteers. Also discussed ways to interact with and welcome new members.

Mike will distribute the SBR By-Laws to all Board members.

March Board meeting location will be at Ameci’s Pasta and Pizza in Thousand Oaks.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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Present were: Mike Hodson, Doreen Pankow, Nicolas Liakas, James Edwards, John Alfenito, Chet & Joan Yabitsu, Randy & Sue Kinsling, William & Diane Griswold, Martie Theise, Kenny & Tara Brundrett, Randy Fishwick, Steve Ferrari, and guest, Jacob Castroll.

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The Membership Report SBR Member Anniversaries 40 Years

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33 Years

Michael & Peggy Moore

28 Years

Pam Goforth-Doiron & Daniel Doiron

26 Years

John & Karen Reid

24 Years

Lee & Jeffrey Buhr

23 Years

William & Max Sluiter

19 Years

Roland & Joyce Leveque

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Carlo & Suzie Minassian Barry Murante

6 Years

John Bolitho

5 Years

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4 Years

Michael & Christel Doyle Timothy & Debbie Gandy Cameron Grade & Holly Traina Raymond & Darlene Polidoro Rod & Jarrod Sprague

3 Years

Gerald & Sara Dalgleish Cathy & Richard Sarte

Wayne Bartlett Brian Kelly Brian & Fiona Kircher Craig Morgan Liam & Joan Murphy Caroline Santora Sue Schwefel Jon Seghi Jeff Srinivansan John Foster Saranda Renyer-Dakarmen & Todd Kakarmen

11 Years

2 Years

15 Years

Michael & Delaine Birmingham John Grusd & Beth Wehrmeister Mike Malamut William Sandlin

12 Years

Alex & David Borla Brian & Shannon Kavanagh Steve Madsen Darrell Manginelli Steven & Ben Reden

Warner Hall Bill Popok Frank & Rose Ramirez John Spinks & Diane Ward Mike & Michelle Fingert James & Carol Sterling

9 Years

Bob Crystal & Margaret Glenning Jeri Deane & Carol Ghens Stephen Hoofring Tom & Ann Romig

8 Years

Phillip & Diane Johnson

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1 Year

Brett Cambern Matt & Jacob Rivkin Joe Bartalo & Ferilli Jack Bianchi Kristi Cetrulo Michael Cheiky John Ivankoe James & Sherryl Keegan Mary Levoy Joseph & Joan Mackey Denis & Genie Polen Ravi Sawhney Larry & Lourdes Uichanco Jason & Jackie Winston

SBR DURABLE MAGNETIC MEMBER NAME BADGE

Ordering a durable, magnetic SBR name badge is only a click away.

Visit our website, pcasb.org, and click on PCASB Name Badge in the lefthand column. Fill out the order form, send it in with your check, and you’re good to go!

Thanks!

Thank you for renewing your membership and continuing to choose to be a part of the Santa Barbara Region. Please remember that you can log-on to the PCA.org website to change your membership information in order to continue to receive your event emails and Der Auspuff. We hope to see you at a breakfast meeting or an event soon.

Sue Kinsling, Membership Chair

New Members & Transfers New Members Terry Betka Newbury Park 2006 Boxster Carrera

John Van Dyke Lompoc 1978 911 SC

Ken Hanscom Thousand Oaks 2011 911 Carrera

Transfer In Members

William Knebel Westlake Village 1965 356 Michael Summer Simi Valley 2006 911 Carrera

Daryl Cruser & Emre Terazi Oxnard 1977 911 from CA Central Coast (CCC)

The Goodie Store

STATE LIC. # 467286

Support The Club.

Shop The Goodie Store!

When attention to detail matters most, in car prep or real estate, contact me.

Paul Bancroft Roofing, Inc. 7706 Deering Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 888-7307 Paul Bancroft pbroofing.com PCA Member since 2005 ALL TYPES OF ROOFING • INSURANCE PROTECTION ROOFING CONSULTANT • INVESTIGATIVE WORK

ROBERT WATT REALTOR®

Cal BRE #01441498

805.252.2190

2013 Concours Chair

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FREE PORSCHE SERVICE CLINIC

EXCLUSIVELY FOR PCA/SBR MEMBERS

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 9:OO AM-1:OOPM

RUSNAK/WESTLAKE PORSCHE

You are invited to a complimentary Service Clinic at the new Rusnak/Westlake Porsche on Saturday, May 16th. Service Manager Sam Abergel will once again be our host for this day of free Porsche inspections.

You’ll stand beside a Certified Porsche Technician, who will answer all your questions and give you a written checklist of your Porsche’s vital signs. Then, your vehicle will be pampered with a free auto spa car wash.

Those attending will be treated to free food and a stable of 2015 Porsches to test drive. Last, but not least, Sam has offered all PCA members who attend the clinic a 15% discount on any recommended service or repairs performed within 30 days of this event!

Secure a reservation for your Porsche now. Call Kristen at 805-267-5960.

She’ll set up a service appointment for you on Saturday, May 16th.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to have your car inspected - FOR FREE - by one of Rusnak’s Certified Service Technicians while enjoying the company of your fellow-PCA members. Call and reserve your spot today!

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Advertiser Directory American Riviera, Gideon Joffe.......19 Aswell Trophy................................24 Auctions America, Matt Malamut...26 Automotion..................................IBC Paul Bancroft Roofing.....................29 Walt Branscome, SBAG..................24 California Tire Company..................31

PCA/SBR Classifieds 1989 ½ Porsche 964 Carrera 4 – FOR SALE With only 52,500 original miles this 911 is truly a work of art and this car has never been a daily driver. Transmission recently rebuilt, new clutch, new tires.

Clean CarFax. Due to the late 80s recession there are very few of these cars and I was told that they made under 20 in this combination in 1989. I’m only asking $55,000. Contact Gabe (805) 242-2336. (02/15) VINTAGE CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATES & BOOKS – FOR SALE One pair of 1956 California license plates (black letters on yellow plate) in excellent condition. $125 OBO. Many older Porsche books including “Upfixen der Porsche.” If interested, contact Anita Banke for the list and prices. banke986@aol.com (12/14) 1970 OR 1971 911S – WANT TO BUY San Diego PCA member looking for 1970 or 1971 911S. Driver quality/ needing some TLC preferred. Please call Kenny Kim at (619) 251-9901 or email kenyk2@icloud.com (10/14) 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Race/Track Car – FOR SALE Full NASCAR style cage, all the best components/workmanship, 430 rear wheel HP, 2400 lbs. Big brakes, 968 six speed transmission/ with cooler, Excellent condition, $100k+ invested. Very fast, safe, reliable, economical to race & easy to drive. Asking $32,500 obo. 24 ft. enclosed Haulmark trailer also available for $5500 or $35,000 for both. Please Contact Steve Keneally cell: (617) 838-4648 or e-mail: info@americanglobal.org for pictures & full specs. (07/14)

Coachcraft.....................................14 DSR Audio.....................................24 David Fox, State Farm Insurance.....24 Hoverdogs.....................................14 Kundensport..................................14 Lavaggio, The Art of Detailing...........5 Los Angeles Dismantler..................29 McAuliffe Financial Services..........19 Morgan Stanley, George Rasher......26 Motoring Magic.............................32 NAI Capital, Stephen F. Doll.............14

Der Auspuff accepts classified advertising limited to 50 words or less for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche-related items. Ads are free to PCA SBR members in good standing and will run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads are free to other PCA members in good standing as space permits and will also run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads will be accepted for non-members as space permits for a fee of $10 per month, per ad. Please notify the Editor if sold. Der Auspuff is not responsible for the accuracy of any ad or claims made by advertisers, and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items offered for sale. Der Auspuff reserves the right to edit or refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Please submit ads directly to the Editor at DerAuspuff@gmail.com

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The Last Word

iPhone Fun

- Vic Castroll took his Cayman S on a spirited run up to Mt. Baldy over the holidays and stopped long enough to capture a few beautiful pictures with his iPhone camera. We share them here not only because they’re such great images but also to encourage you to use your phone’s camera and send us your shots. Thanks, Vic...great pics!

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