the drifter Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America
October 2007
On the Cover Driver’s Education Under Way at Thunderhill Park Raceway Photo by Ron Leppke
Got Track? TrackMasters Racing is a leader in High Performance Driver Education events in Northern California, and invites SVR-PCA drivers to Participate in our events. • Thunderhill – Friday, October 12th • Thunderhill – Fri./Sat., Nov. 9th & 10th
Come out and stretch your car’s legs on some of the finest tracks in the country! Fun, safe, and definitely . . . No speeding tickets!
www.TrackMasters-Racing.com
2007 Board of Directors President Mike Willis 916.363.8313 2748 Tiffany West Way, Sacramento, CA 95827 president@svr.pca.org
www.derporsche.net
Volume 45, No. 10
Vice President Kerner Breaux 916.966.2425 5018 Shadowood Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 vicepresident@svr.pca.org Secretary Kevin Dougherty 916.983.7774 P.O. Box 6006, Folsom, CA 95630 secretary@svr.pca.org Treasurer Betty Silva 12 Oak Lane, Suisun Valley, CA 94534 treasurer@svr.pca.org
October 2007 Upcoming Events
4 - October Dinner Meeting 5 - SVR Zone 7 Autocrosses #7 and #8 6 - New Member Event 6 - October Wine Tour 8 - SVR Election 10 - Driver’s Education Event at Thunderhill 15 - Zone 7 Coyote Run VII Rally 15 - Zone 7 Moonlight Monte Carlo 2007 Rally 16 - SVR Region Autocross #4
16 -SVR 2007 Christmas Party
Features and Reviews
9 - What Makes a Porsche a Porsche? 10 - Driver’s Education for Porsche Owners 11 - Boxster Lore: the “Red Clip” and the “Chop”
707.864.0491
Columns and Departments
2 - Chilli’s Chatter, Mike Willis 7 - Drifting Back 12 - Which Oil is Best for my Porsche? 13 - October Membership Report 13 - SVR and Zone 7 Rally Series 14 - September Board Meeting 19 - SVR Goodie Store 19 - Index of Advertisers 20 - The Last Word 20 - Drifter Classifieds
Social Director Cookie Anderson 916.988.6534 6320 Hickory Lane, Orangevale, CA 95662 svrsocialdirector@sbcglobal.net Membership Director Rik Larson 916.481.6084 2120 Maddox Court, Carmichael, CA 95608 membership@svr.pca.org Competition & Safety Director Matt Deter 916.630.8924 5645 Harvest Road, Rocklin, CA 95765 porsche@deter.com Webmaster John Murphy 916.858.2304 11508 Armour Court, Gold River, CA 95670 webmaster@svr.pca.org Past President Jeff Kinder 916.765.2801 4320 Freemont’s Loop, Rescue, CA 95672 pastpresident@svr.pca.org Editor Bud Behrens 209.477.6496 6424 Culpepper Place, Stockton, CA 95207 budnmaryann@cs.com Zone 7 Representative Larry Sharp – Golden Gate Region 925.371.2258 1119 Megan Road, Livermore, CA 94550 larrysharp@comcast.net
Information and Committee Directory Autocross Chair Matt Deter 916.630.8924 5645 Harvest Road, Rocklin, CA 95765 porsche@deter.com
Rally Chair Helen Ashuckian 916.481.2759 5440 Tree Side Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608 helena@lanset.com
Driver Education Chair/Events Frederick D. Rauch 916.989.3199 9580 Oak Ave. Parkway, Ste. 7 #188, Folsom, CA 95630 fdr@fdrmotorsports.com/deevents@svr.pca.org
Technical Chair Lisa Thomas lisa@pure9design.com
Charity Chair Susan Fleming 916.985.4142 107 Cobb Court, Folsom, CA 95630 trfleming@comcast.net
916.220.5641
G24 Chairs Rachel Johnson/Kim Nelson 916.933.4282 305 Glen Ridge Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 kim356@directcon.net
Concours Chair Kent Brandon 916.663.1702 3450 Hector Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658 kent.brandon@ncbb.net
Dummkopf Chair Randy Vidmar 916.624.3145 5207 Par Place Rocklin, CA 95677 oldbearbones@sbcglobal.net
Goodie Store Tom Sisson
Advertising Manager Dick MacFarlane
209.296.5352
14537 Surrey Junction Ln., Sutter Creek, CA 95685
targatom@volcano.net
916.482.0652
5740 Windmill Way #11 • Carmichael, CA 95608
dickm@hpsionline.com
Sacramento Valley Region, Porsche Club of America (SVR), publishes the Drifter monthly for its members. Written contributions and photos are welcome and should be e-mailed to the editor. The deadline for material is one month prior to the month of publication. SVR members should notify the membership director promptly of an address change to insure uninterrupted delivery. All material in this newsletter is protected by copyright. However, newsletter editor of others regions chartered by the Porsche Club of America may reprint any article provided that credit is given to the author and Sacramento Valley Region and that The Drifter is cited as the source.
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Chilli’s chatter by Mike Willis
A Drifter editor in the wings? Bud has done an outstanding job as our Drifter editor and would like to step aside in 2008 so someone new can take over. This is probably the most important “job” in our region. Without an editor, the publicity for coming events and, equally important, coverage of past events would not happen. Putting each month’s issue together does require some time, but with each issue, the job does get a little easier and takes less time. But no kidding aside, it will take a minimum of twenty hours each month to bring all the “stuff ” together and fit it together in our 24-page newsletter. Bud mentioned last month that programs that are available for use in laying out newsletters and magazines. It’s a good thing is that the whole process in creating the product is pretty much electronic, and when the page layout is completed, The Drifter is sent to the printer via FTP (file transfer protocol) upload. We have had good support from our members and chairs in providing articles, reports, photos, and other material for publication in The Drifter. So that part of the publication picture should continue as in the past. Personally I do not expect that the editor should have to “bug” people about submitting their articles, flyers, and event information on time. Social and Competition Directors should take care of that. So if you have some interest in supporting SVR by stepping forward to be editor, please contact me or Bud, and we will gladly explain the ins and outs if becoming a publisher and editor. It is almost election time for the 2008 Board of Directors. Jeff Kinder is heading up the Nominating Committee, which will recruit candidates to fill positions on our Board of Directors and committee chairs. There is information on the SVR web site and on page 8 of this issue. Don’t forget: September 30th is our annual Charity Auction. Come out and help us give something back to our community. If our mailing schedule works, you will receive notice in time to attend the auction. There are always some excellent items, such as the beautiful Marv Smith wooden “sculptures.” Where else can you get the coveted turned-wood mushrooms? Drive safely because our children and grandchildren are back in school and they do not always look around when walking to and from school. Remember, if it is not fun we should not be doing it.
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October, November and December Events
Social October 8 Dinner Meeting; see page 4. October 13 Special New Member Event; see page 6. November 14 Dinner Meeting December 15 SVR 2007 Christmas Party; see page 16. October 12 October 20 October 27-28 November 17
Autocross & Track TrackMasters Driver’s Education at Thunderhill; see page 10. Porsche Platz at Laguna Seca for ALMS Races SVR Zone 7 Autocrosses #7 and #8; see page 5. SVR Region Autocross #4; see page 16.
Rally October 6 GGR Coyote Run VII Zone 7 Rally; see page 15. November 10 GGR Moonlight Monte Carlo 2007 Zone 7 Rally; see page 15. October 21
Tour Wine Tour; see page 6.
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The Monday October 8th dinner meeting takes us back to:
879 Embarcadero Drive in beautiful El Dorado Hills Southeast corner of Green Valley Road and Francisco Drive* Chef Richard and the ever-gracious hostess Cindy will spoil us again with a tasty menu and their extensive (no host) wine list (many by the glass).
Social Half-Hour at 6:30 P.M. • Dinner at 7:00 P.M. Menu Harvest Salad: Baby Greens with Candied Pecans, Craisens and Gorgonzola Cheese dressed with Raspberry Vinaigrette Entrée: Chicken Breast with Tarragon Cream Sauce, Wild Rice, and Sautéed Mixed Vegetables Assorted Desserts • Coffee or Tea
$22.00 per person Those who cancel after the deadline or fail to show up for the dinner will be billed for their dinners. RSVP to Kevin Dougherty or Claudia Cypher at DerPorscheNut@aol.com or call 916.956.9204 no later than October 1st. The restaurant will be open to only the club and there is a 50-person limit. We sold out two years ago here so get your reservation in early. Please bring a signed check for the exact amount of the dinner, or, if you pay with cash, bring the exact amount in change. The names of the candidates for each of the elected positions on the 2008 SVR Board of Directors will be announced at this meeting. Nominations of other Regular members in good standing may be made from the floor. *Driving Hint: There is a little driveway eastbound on Green Valley Road, just past Francisco Drive on your right that takes you directly into the restaurant parking lot.
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Sacramento Valley Region Presents
Series 2007
Zone 7 Autocrosses #7 and #8
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29 San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton, CA
Rally Concours Autocross
Morning registration and tech from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. • Late registration and tech from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. First car out at 9:00 A.M. No open exhaust Fee: $35.00 per driver per day
Register online at http://svr-autocross.deter.com/ Questions? Contact Matt Deter at porsche@deter.com or call (916) 630-8924. Directions: From I-5 or Hwy. 99: Take Highway 4 (Cross-town Freeway) toward Downtown Stockton. Take the Wilson Way exit and turn South onto Wilson Way. Turn left at Charter Way and then right through the gate into the fairgrounds. Follow the access road, bear left at the Y-intersection, continue straight, and turn right to enter the parking lot. There will be an informal get-together at 5:30 P.M. in the Marina Center Straw Hat Pizza, 3201 Benjamin Holt Drive. Directions: Take Charter Way west to I-5 and take I-5 North. Take the Benjamin Holt exit, turn left, and pass under the freeway. Turn right after the Lyon’s restaurant and proceed straight and turn left into to the parking lot. The Straw Hat Pizza is at the rear of the building on your right.
Niello Porsche will meet or beat any written repair or service order estimate by any licensed independent Porsche repair facility... and perform the work where no one else can, the area’s most modern, state-of-the-art Porsche dealership.
Complimentary 29 point inspection for Porsche Club Members by appointment. Call today. Niello Porsche Rocklin
4525 Granite Drive, Rocklin. Showroom Hours M - Sa. 8:30am - 8:00pm Su. 10:30AM - 6:00PM Parts MF 8:00am - 6:00pm Service M-F 7:00am - 6:00PM Parts & Service Saturday 8:30am-3:00pm 1-888-298-3070 • (916) 625-8300
Niello Porsche has designated a Premier Porsche Dealer by Porsche Cars of North America. So now Niello is not only recognized as the longest continually operating Porsche dealership in America, we’re officially one of the best.
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It’s free!
SVR’s special new member event Saturday, October 13th Twice each year, Sacramento Valley Region puts on an event to honor and welcome its new members. We invite those members who have joined the region during the past twelve months. Also included in the invitation are those who have transferred from another PCA region, regardless of how long they have belonged to PCA. If you have not already received an invitation to this event (either via e-mail or snail-mail), contact Rik Larson immediately. The date is Saturday, October 13th. There is no charge. There will be a short tour finishing up at a Shenandoah Valley winery for a free lunch. You will have a chance to meet board members and ask questions about the club. Any questions? Contact Rik Larson at 916.481.6084 or e-mail membership@svr.pca.org.
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October Wine Tour Sunday, October 21, 2007
e will meet at our usual place, the Starbucks parking lot in El Dorado Hills. Be there ready to leave by 10:00 A.M. with a full tank of gas. Starbucks is off Highway 50 at the El Dorado Hills/Latrobe intersection. Take the Latrobe part of the exit and then turn left into the shopping center south of the freeway, Starbucks is on the left, a Chevron station is on the right. There will be three winery stops on our new format of a “mystery tour.” The tour goes rain or shine. We hope to find some new roads to the Fairplay area. The first stop will also be for lunch. Note: bring your own lunch because you will not be able to purchase food at the stop. Plan on having a nice low-keyed tour with a relaxing afternoon. Leave the stress at home or at work and come along with us and enjoy the foothills in October. There will be small tour fee. The wineries should not charge us for tasting. Please contact us by October 15th if you plan to attend so we can make enough instructions and know how many cars there will be in case we need to split up the group. Mike & Emily Willis mikew@cwo.com or ewillis@cwo.com or 916.363.8313
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Drifting back – October 2007 by Larry Wilson
30 Years Ago (October 1977) The October 9th annual tech session at Wyn Robertson’s Continental Auto Service presented the basics of ignition timing and valve adjustment, plus a special program for women members on what to do when alone and faced with a breakdown or flat tire. Plenty of coffee and donuts helped the process. Member Wyn Robertson donated the use of his facility, member Ken Fielding made the 911 presentation, member Chuck Reed answered many questions, and member Linda Robertson demonstrated how to cope with a flat tire and other emergencies. Thirteen cars on the October 15/16 Fall Wine Tour, cochaired by Paul Bates and Jim Boswell, left the Voyager in Davis and headed for Sonoma Valley on Saturday and Napa Valley on Sunday with visits to Grand Cru Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Inglenook Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, and Domain-Chandon. Jim had asked participants to bring along a picnic lunch for two days. On Saturday, the group unofficially voted Robert Magnani of Grand Cru Vineyards the best guide of the day. On Sunday Richard Pernice of Inglenook Chateau got the nod. During the tour, Merle and Georgene Dodd’s dog attracted a male suitor and Marv Smith helped add to the group’s wine knowledge. Randy and Lynne Blaesi, C.C. and Launa Craig, Darrell and Carol Butner, and Bob Mattiazzi drank way more wine than others on the tour (if you didn’t count Paul Bates and Jim McDade). 20 Years Ago (October 1987) Ken and Marcella Mitchell arranged the October 9th dinner meeting at The Old Spaghetti Factory at Hazel and U.S. 50. Drifter photographer Allen Weddle captured meaningful moments of attendees Ray & Mary Jane Johansen, Joyce & Jim Karver, Marie and Marv Smith, Fred Myeron, June Samples, Jan Hoover, and Tom and Tambra Kroetz. Nominating Committee chair, Pam Harley, reported in the October Drifter that committee members included Barbara Rodrigues, Kathie Chandler, Karen Mangin, and Don Harley.
That same issue also reported that Connie Cain was Butterfly Queen in Pacific Grove just a few years ago (just in case you’re ever asked). New Drifter advertiser Niello Porsche nicely filledout their full-page spread for the October issue. Before a record-setting crowd of 67,000 fans, Porsche debuted their Indy-car racer in the October 11th Champion Spark Plug 300-kilometer race at Laguna Seca Raceway. The Drifter was on hand to cover the event with three photos and fewer columninches for text. It was a disaster. After veteran Al Unser qualified next to last on Saturday, the factory rep explained to the media, “The car is in its early design stages, and Unser is more of an oval track racer.” After that comment made the Sunday morning papers, the team was lucky to get Unser back in the car for the race. In the pits, other reasons were given: no downforce and a gear box problem caused Unser to miss a shift at least once a lap during practice and qualifying, usually out of the last turn. Unser publicly questioned Porsche AG’s wisdom of forsaking ground effects tunnels to promote straight-line speed. Mercifully, it was over quickly when Unser parked the car on the 7th lap of the race. The reason given the media was a broken water pump, but it was really a loss of fuel pressure. The Drifter also reported the Porsche AG announcement of October 21st that a firm in Southgate, Michigan would provide components, tooling, and special assembly work for the Cabriolet version of the Porsche 944, expected to debut in 1989. The firm will modify the vehicles in a facility near the Neckarsulm, Germany factory where all Porsche four-cylinder vehicles were produced. Continued
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10 Years Ago (October 1997) Jim and Sheila McDade chaired the October 4th Napa, Alexander, and Dry Creek Valleys Wine Tour, which included a stop at Cuvaison, a picnic lunch at the Hanna Winery, and more wine sampling at Simi Winery and Lambert Bridge Winery. “Oh, it’s wine, wine, wine -- that makes you feel so fine, on the farm -- on the farm,” no doubt sang the forty SVR members who turned out for a couple of hours of twisty roads past Lake Berryessa into Napa Valley to begin the day sampling a $32-bottle of Merlot and were delighted with a $90-bottle of 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon as the day’s wine tasting finale. In between, there was a lot of “regular” wine. The day ended with dinner at Chantrell in Napa. What could be finer? The October 17th Oktoberfest, at Sudwerk in Davis, also doubled as the region’s 35th anniversary party with social chair, Bob Peake arranging for special displays to memorialize the highlights of SVR’s history. The October issue of the Drifter had the following classified ad from Phil Lawrence -- “Wanted, navigators for rallies. Requirements: 1) ability to read route instructions; 2) interest in traveling on beautiful roads and having fun. Call Phil at 916.991.1381.” Now, what do you suppose Phil had in mind?
SVR election coming
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oting for the 2008 SVR Board of Directors will take place this fall. Current Board members who have served two consecutive years in their current positions may not serve in those positions next year. Termlimited positions to be replaced include those of Secretary, Treasurer, and Competition Director. Candidates are solicited for the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Director, Membership Director, and Competition & Safety Director. Serving on the board is an excellent way for you to give something back to SVR and, at the same time, assume a larger role in the operation of the club. Each position may have more than one candidate. If you are interested in running for a position, or if you have inquiries about the responsibilities, duties, and the benefits of serving as a board member, e-mail or call one of the following:
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• Jeff Kinder at PastPresident@svr.pca.org, telephone 916.765.2801 • Kim Nelson at kim356@directcon.net, telephone 916.933.4282 • Rachel Johnson at glassgirl@directcon.net, telephone 916.337.3373
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What makes a Porsche a Porsche?
by: Ken Koop, The Yellowstone Region and reprinted from OLD FAITHFUL
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hat makes a Porsche a Porsche? That little question can conjure up all sorts of opinions from people who love Porsches. We have all read comments in magazines and have heard them in discussions many times before, for example:
• the last true 911 built, ended when Porsche switched from air (oil) cooling to water-cooling, • any water cooled car can not possibly be a Porsche, • 914s and 924s were just impostures, • Porsches are too heavy, • a real Porsche can only be a two-seat sports car, • real Porsches have to be built in Stuttgart.
Then came the Cayenne! Holy Moley, an SUV! Surely the Cayenne can’t be a Porsche! What’s next, a sedan? (We’ll save that one until 2009 with the Panamera). Well, let us look at each one of these statements to see if any of them really hold up to the historical facts. The last true Porsche was air (and oil) cooled. Sure the 550, 917, 906, 356, 904 and many other air-cooled Porsches were wonderful cars. But that statement would mean that the 959’s, 962’s, 996RSR’s and GT1’s, all of which had some form of water cooling, could not be true Porsches. But each of those cars was a not only good car; they were iconic Porsches. Don’t forget, it wasn’t Porsche who ended the era of the air-cooled engine. It was emission control, noise regulations (cooling fan related) and just managing the heat from higher and higher horsepower engines. So how could being air-cooled, be the only criterion that makes a Porsche a Porsche? The 914s and 924s were impostures. Sure, these cars did use some non-Porsche parts. And they were intended to be VWs or Audis from the onset. But Porsche designed these cars as low-cost entries into the sports cars arena. Porsche saw their potential, and after VW and Audi passed on building them, Porsche kept them for their own. As far as their performance on autocross or race tracks go, they do extremely well. If you ever happen to see a 914-6 on a track, you will come away with a new opinion of how fast and well mannered these cars can be. Porsche’s are too heavy. Every car manufacturer is saddled with the same government regulations. And every manufacturer fights to avoid an increase in weight from year to year. Most Porsches now have six airbags (eight in the Cayenne), a side impact bar, roll over bars, six computers, crash zones, ABS, ASR, ABD, PASM, PSM, PCB, PCM, Variable Valve and Variable Ram Air Runners, just to mention a few of the features that are packed into each car. All of these features are added for safety, performance or fuel economy reasons and they have one thing in common: each one adds just a little more weight to the vehicle. Even by going to exotic materials like carbon fiber, it is difficult to get the cars weight much below 3,000 lbs. Unfortunately, the days of the safe 2,000 lb car are over. However, if you judge the
cars on their performance, then the new cars look pretty good. Every new model is designed to out-accelerate, out-brake and out-corner their predecessors. Porsche has to be doing something right to make this happen. The statement that a Porsche has to be a two-seat sports car is just crazy. Don’t those people ever look behind their own 911 sports seats to notice that there are two seats directly behind them? According to Porsche sales, it still appears that the 911 is still a highly sought-after sports car. Their assembly line runs two shifts per day, and if you want to order a new 911, you will be waiting twelve months for delivery. That’s pretty good for a sports car after more than forty years of production and four seats. To be a real Porsche, the car has to be made in Stuttgart. Well, from the beginning, Porsches haven’t always been made in Stuttgart, or in Germany, or even by Porsche. Gmund, Austria was the location of the first 356 production facility before moving to Stuttgart. I don’t think many would consider these cars as not qualifying as Porsches. Then came the 924 and the 944. Audi produced these cars at a facility about fifty miles north of Stuttgart. Only the last of the 944s were actually produced in Stuttgart. Today, the majority of Boxsters and Caymans are made in Finland. Their build quality is at least as good as those being produced in Stuttgart. When someone buys a used Boxster, they do not check the VIN # to see if it has an S for Stuttgart or a U for Uusikaupunki and then discount the price accordingly. No, they look for the Porsche Crest, and that is enough to verify the authenticity. Saving the best for last, the heresy of all heresies, a four wheel drive SUV! Ugh - the Cayenne! Well, think back a few years ago to an event called the Paris-Dakar Rally that Porsche won twice. Porsche used a vehicle that could leap sand dunes because of its high ground clearance. It could withstand the extreme desert heat because it has water-cooling. It could churn through the desert sand with its four-wheel drive. Gee, that vehicle sounds very much like the current Cayenne, but in reality it was the predecessor to the exotic 959. Or just maybe, it was the predecessor to the Cayenne. Porsche was as usual, just ahead of its time. What then, really is a Porsche? Is it a vehicle that is engineered by Porsche, or assembled by Porsche, or has an engine
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built by Porsche? Or, does it need the Porsche “look” and quality? Or maybe, it has to have a sufficiently high level of performance? Well, the answer is rather simple; a real Porsche carries the Porsche crest and the acceptance of its customers (us). Porsche understands it must do certain things to maintain its image. • First and foremost, Porsche knows it needs to stay profitable to invest in new vehicles, and to continue to build the quality cars we expect of them. Porsche, by the way, has been the most profitable car company in the world for the past seven years. • They need to continue to build the best-performing cars in their class. Just look at the current models of the Boxster, Cayman, 911, Cayenne and Carrera GT. All of them represent the top level of performance and quality in their respective class. • Porsche must use premium materials in their vehicles and produce vehicles that are trouble-free with low maintenance costs. Porsche is doing this by going to better quality materials inside the new Boxster and 911 models. They also are increasing service intervals to save on maintenance costs. • Lastly, Porsche needs to stay true to their roots by continuing to produce excellent road cars. Historically Porsche has built road cars, modified their cars for racing, sold them to customers and then let those racing results help to sell more road cars. This has always been the Porsche mantra, and from the sounds of things in Stuttgart, I’m sure this will continue into the future. So what really does make a Porsche a Porsche? That decision, I will leave up to you. Everyone will have their own personal favorites and maybe even models they dislike. For me, it’s the sound, the touch, the shape, and the feeling I get when I am close to one-any one! It really doesn’t matter which model it is, because they are still all members of an exclusive family. And wouldn’t life be just a little bit boring, if every member of its family was the same.
Driver’s education for Porsche owners
by Hari Matsuda, Sacramento Valley Region
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t’s difficult for me to understand why anyone would spend the dollars it costs to own a Porsche and not want to learn how to drive it well. These are incredibly well engineered vehicles, and the joy to driving is enhanced tenfold when one knows how to drive them well. I realize that a lot of Porsche owners are drawn to the “image” of owning a Porsche, but it’s unfortunate they don’t learn to drive it well. For example, understanding turn-in point, apex (or double apex) and exit makes even entering the expressway fun. The highs you would get in DE are absolutely spectacular and after the first time you will wonder why you hadn’t done this before. Driving DE is so safe that most insurance companies will cover the cars (ask yours). Insurance companies do not cover competitive events. In fact, one agent I know will look up autocross and club race events to see if a particular customer made a claim in a “trophy” event. Another thing that DE will do for you is help you to forget about all of your troubles. You’ll leave your work at work because of the concentration required and the sheer joy you experience. All you will think about is how to do better at the next corner and the next and the next. On the drive home, you will scrutinize your day and how to clean up those corners you messed up. You won’t be able to sleep because you’ll continue to think about the whole day. So, all I can tell you Sunday drivers is that you’ll have the biggest surprise of your life and the biggest smile on your face if you try just one DE event. In fact, you won’t be able to get rid of that smile for the rest of the weekend and you won’t stop talking about it for weeks. Eventually, your friends will yell at you to just shut up.
Driver’s Education Event – Friday, October 12th Thunderhill Raceway Park – Willows, California For more information, contact Frederick D. Rauch at deevents@svr.pca.org or call 916.989.0580, or go to register at www.trackmasteers-racing.com.
Other 2007 DE Events Thunderhill on Friday/Saturday, November 9 & 10th (Thunderhill Season Closer) – TMR DE Event – Registration Open th
Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca on Thursday, December 6th – TMR Event – Registration Open Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca on Friday, December 7th – SVR/PCA Event – Registration Open PCA member Doug Gale of TrackMasters Racing operates TMR events. Doug Gale/TMR operates SVR strictly as an SVR/PCA event with Logistic Assistance. DE events are not intended to be timed or race events. Any timing is done for personal purposes only and is not part of the operation of the event.
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Boxster lore: The “red clip” and “the chop” by Bob Bianconi, Maverick Region and reprinted from SLIPSTREAM The “Red Clip” The infamous Boxster “red clip,” is kind of like snipe hunting or maybe cow-tipping. At first you’re not really sure a snipe exists or that you can tip-a-cow, but later you know all too well that you have been the victim of a prank. Unlike the American snipe or a cow you can push-over, the mysterious red clip really does exist. What is it you ask? Well, it’s a u-shaped clip, or more specifically Porsche part number: 986.504.986.00 The red clip does actually serve a purpose: I believe it is supplied with the speedster hump option (correct me if I’m wrong all you Boxster experts). It’s used to prevent damage to the top if the convertible top button is accidentally pushed with the humps in place. The red clip is also used to fake the car alarm into thinking that the convertible top is in the up position and that the motion sensors should be working - those two black oval shapes above the mirror. It is placed in the ‘cavity’ where the convertible top lever usually seats on the windshield frame (here a picture is worth a thousand words…). Since there is no lever when using the humps, the clip depresses the alarm switch found in the windshield frame cavity. This makes the alarm think that the motion sensors should be armed. The motion sensors do not normally work when the convertible top is retracted.
The “Chop” Want to prevent an ugly crease in the middle of your plastic rearview window? Well, then, do ‘The Chop.” At least that’s what a lot of Boxster owners say. As the top folds down, a permanent crease can form in the plastic window and scratches in the plastic are also possible. I understand that this is particularly acute in cold weather. You can avoid the crease by helping the window fold; it just takes an extra step. Lower your top about ½ way, exit the car and then push the fold into a nice smooth crease. Finish lowering the top. Some folks even throw a soft towel or pillow into the crease as the top lowers to prevent scratches. There are some companies that sell products for this purpose.(eg, 986Solutions: http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/page22.html) As for me, I like the convenience of lowering the top without getting out of the car (hmmm, lazy?). Neither my ’98 nor the ’02 show any signs of the crease but it has been well documented on the Boxster Bulletin Board (http://www.986board. com/board/986board.htm).If a crease develops, leaving the car in the sun will help to soften the plastic window, I’m told. In this case, an ounce of prevention might be in order.
So if you don’t have the speedster humps, who cares about the red clip? Well, it can actually be useful. If you wanted to leave the top down and have the motion sensors continue to work, you could use the red clip. That way, if someone was to reach inside, the motion sensors would activate the alarm. A word of caution: things that flap in the breeze might activate the alarm.
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Which oil is best for my Porsche? by Lisa Thomas, SVR Technical Chair
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uring the past couple of months, several people have asked me questions about motor oil. Rumors on the Internet allude to Porsche racing teams having switched from Mobil1 to other brands of oil due to premature cam and bearing wear. This leads to a lot of confusion when you open your engine compartment on your modern water-cooled or air-cooled Porsche and see the “filled at factory” with Mobil 1 sticker. Several people are concerned about the longevity of their motors; they also have concerns about their warranties being voided if they were to switch to a brand of oil other than that recommended by Porsche. I called Niello Porsche and spoke to the service manager about the issue. He said that while he had heard these concerns, “they cannot recommend anything other than what Porsche recommends, which is Mobil1 10-40W.” He also said, “the warranty might be void if Porsche found an engine failure was due to improper oil in the engine.” He then recommended I call PCNA (Porsche Cars North America) at 1.800.PORSCHE; so I did. After talking to a nice gentleman who essentially redirected me to my local dealer for more-informed opinions on warranty issues, I was advised to send a letter expressing my concerns on the issue to PCNA at 980 Hammond Dr. Atlanta, Ga. 30328. There is some evidence that some brands of motor oil lack the necessary antioxidants and detergents needed to protect against premature engine wear. With the information that follows you may decide whether you put enough stress on your engine to make it necessary to switch to an engine oil that is labeled “for off road use only.” Then I would write a letter to Porsche AG or PCNA. In my research I found several articles and forums containing a lot of information about the API (American Petroleum Industry) having reduced the amount of zinc dithiophosphate (ZDDP) in the motor oils approved by API. The reduction of these chemicals was based on the fact that zinc, manganese and/or phosphates reduce the effectiveness and eventually damage catalytic converters and introduce minute amounts of pollutants into our atmosphere. However this reduction could affect adversely the sliding and high pressure (EP) friction in our cars. An article written in 2004 mentioned that a racing club had a motor with totally failed camshaft and lifters. Those components had only 900 miles on them. After contacting a camshaft grinder, they asked how this could happen. They were well aware of this problem as they were starting to have many failures of this type. In the past, the lack of a molybdenum disulphide in the camshaft assembly lubricant, at assembly, was about the only thing that could create this type of problem. Phone calls were made to Delta Camshaft, one of the major suppliers. Then the bad news came back: It’s today’s “modern” API-approved oils that are killing our engines. The next call was to Crane, a major supplier of both stock and performance camshafts. They now have an additive for whatever motor oil you are using during break-in so that the 12
camshaft and lifters won’t fail in an unreasonably short period of time. They also suggest using a diesel-rated motor oil, since diesel-rated oils still contained the correct amount of additives. But as of June 2007, every bit of ZDDP was removed from all commercial motor oils rated for street use, including diesel-rated lubricants. Why has it taken this long to trickle down and raise red flags for the average Porsche owner? If you Google “ZDDP, GM EOS engine oil supplement” (now called GM engine oil assembly lubricant), 912 registry engine oil, 356 club engine oil, Microlon, and even www.bobistheoilman.com, you will find a wealth of information. To sum it up, there has been a steady reduction in ZDDP in engine oils since 1994 because of concern about the effects this compound has on catalytic converters. In today’s oil, be it dinosaur oil, or fully synthetic, if it has a stamp on the back of the bottle that says it is API approved, it has zero ZDDP. If you have switched your older car from dinosaur oil to synthetic, you can never switch it back. But no matter what brand of oil, if it has that stamp, it does not offer ZDDP protection. Read the forums, and the articles and decide for yourself what you think is right for your car. I run Redline racing oil in both the 996 Turbo, and the Cayenne. I have use 20w-50w in all of the older cars. And after reading all this, I am tempted to buy the Microlon stuff. Just FYI.
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Join in – October membership report by Rik Larson, SVRMembership Director
SVR has 630 Regular Members, and 483 Affiliate members for a total of 1,123 members plus 14 Dual Members. Directory Update: If you have any corrections for our database, please send them to Rik Larson. Duals
New Members (Joined August 2007) Steve Bluett Granite Bay, CA 95746 sbluett@surewest.net 916.300.9149 Abe Kazimierek Granite Bay, CA 95746 infro@granitebayfarms.com 916.508.1331 Amer & Iram Khan Granite Bay, CA 95746 amer2k@netscape.net 916.719.3372 Jon & Catherine LaCurelle Orangevale, CA 95662 jlacurelle@southplacerfire.org 916.988.3343
’00 996
’07 911
Loren Williams Auburn, CA 95603 lbwtorres@sbcglobal.net 530.823.5078 Phil Wood Shingle Spring, CA 95682 woodp@woodp.com 916.673.2132
Buzz & Julia Lynn Aptos, CA 95003 blynn3@earthlink.net ’06 911
’85 911
Changes Loren Cook loren_cook@surewest.net
’04 911
Suzanne Franks Sacramento, CA 95816-2682
Transfers ’07 911
Gregory Ellinger West Sacramento, CA 95691-6212 gellinger@aol.com 206.933.4623 ’03 Boxster (from Pacific Northwest Region)
’71 911
Karl & Devyn Schneck Valley Springs, CA 95252 evildr@earthlink.net 209.763.2742 ’06 Cayman S
Jon & Janet Kramer Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245 jkflhtc@volcano.net 209.286.1682 ’61 356, ’02 Boxster (from Diablo)
Dennis & Carol Ann Smith smithdennis@gmail.com Pedro & Lynda Villalobos pedrov@water.ca.gov Gerry Wade & Frances Hale gerry.wade@ssctv.net Larry York lpsc3@yahoo.com
Anniversaries John Anderson [15] •Ronald & Shirley Brooks [15] •Arnold & Peggy Zeiderman [15]
The 2007 SVR and Zone 7 rally series by Helen Ashuckian, SVR Rally Chair
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he rally season is rapidly drawing to a close. By the time you read this, Ann Hamel’s SVR photo rally and Richard Wetzel’s Zone 7 Carrera de Sierra rally will be have been run. Larry Adams’ GGR Zone 7 Coyote Run VII on October 6 and Hubert Lee’s GGR Zone 7 Moonlight Monte Carlo on November 10 are the rallies remaining to be run this year. It has been a good year; it looks like interest in rallies is starting to pick up. It is not too early to start thinking about planning a rally for early in 2008 - before the holiday season is upon us and our thoughts and efforts are in other directions. January, February and March arrive very quickly after all the November and December festivities have passed Rally workers are always needed. Please do not wait for an invitation; call the rallymaster if you are interested in helping out at one of our rallies. And remember: all makes of cars are welcome at our rallies, not just Porsches. the drifter
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September 5, 2007 SVR board meeting by Kevin Dougherty, SVR Secretary
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resident Mike Willis called the meeting to order at 7:08 P.M. In attendance were: Rik Larson, Kevin Dougherty, Matt Deter, Jeff & Kim Kinder, Kern Breaux, Frederick Rauch, Mike Willis, and Ray Silva. The August minutes were previously reviewed and then accepted at the meeting.
Pre-Event Budget Reviews • Christmas Party - approved • Driver’s Ed Event at Laguna Seca - approved New Business • Bounced Checks: There were two bounced checks this month, one being from an advertiser. The advertising manager will speak to the advertiser about this. • By-Laws Correction: Jeff Kinder made a motion to correct a typo in the by-laws. The motion was passed and the correction will appear in the 2008 roster since the 2007 roster went to print last Friday. Old Business • Drifter analysis: Mike has been tracking e-mails sent to members and distributed a report. This started another lengthy discussion regarding The Drifter and it’s cost. After the discussion, a motion was made to send out a letter and subscription envelope with the ballots explaining that The Drifter is now going to cost $15.00 a year if members want to continue to receive a printed issue in their mailbox each month. The Drifter will be sent electronically to members who have an e-mail account on file, and it will be posted on the SVR website. This action was taken due to the increased cost of postage and printing. The motion passed by a two to 1 margin. • Roster: The rosters should start arriving in member’s mailboxes by the 13th of September. Board Member Reports • CRAB (Mark Judish): Mike reported for the CRAB Committee that they had a meeting and everything appears to be on track. • Competition (Matt Deter): The next autocross event is on September 15th. August was quiet. The photo rally is coming up and sounds like it will be a fun event. All insurance certificates have been taken care of. • Driver Education (Frederick Rauch): Frederick went over the budget and rules for the upcoming event at Laguna Seca. • Drifter (Bud Behrens): Bud is still looking for a member to take his place as editor of The Drifter.
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• Financial Report (Ray Silva): The club’s finances are looking good. Two checks have been returned and cost the club $14.00 in bank fees. Betty is working at making the checks good and in recovering the bank fees. • Membership Director (Rik Larson): A number of people have transferred in and out to and from other regions. Most notable are Buzz & Julia Lynn, who have moved to the Santa Cruz area. They will be sorely missed and we wish them well. The new member tour is October 13th. • Social (Cookie Anderson): Cookie was absent due to Jerry’s recent health issues. He is on the road to recovery and we wish him well! • Rally (Helen Ashuckian): Helen was absent but we reviewed upcoming rallies. • G24 (Kim Nelson & Rachel Johnson): Mike reminded us that the next event is at 9:00 A.M. on September 8th at the Towe Auto Museum. • Goodie Store (Tom Sisson): Nothing has been sold during the last couple of months. Sales are expected to be made next month at the new member tour. • Webmaster (John Murphy): Our site went over the 1,000,000 hit mark the end of August. Folks who checked out The Drifter online made the “top 5 list.” Iran is the notable country checking out our site during the past month. Event notices need to be sent to the Webmaster as well as to The Drifter Editor and the Social Director. • Vice President (Kern Breaux): Insurance certificates for nearly all of the events have been received while the rest have been ordered. The calendar was reviewed. The charity auction is coming up. Yearly event awards were discussed. • Past President (Jeff Kinder): Jeff discussed the upcoming elections. A ballot will be sent out via first class mail, along with the Drifter subscription form. • President: (Mike Willis): Mike thanked the members of the board for their hard work and continued support. Adjournment was at 9:24 P.M. The next meeting will be at RPM on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin R. Dougherty, 2007 Secretary
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Golden Gate Region Presents
Coyote Run VII October 6, 2007
Sponsored by Carlsen Porsche
3636 Haven Avenue • Redwood City, CA 94063 Telephone (650) 701-9200
Open to all cars, not just Porsches. • Cost is $20.00 per car. Entry fees donated to Child Advocates. Registration opens at 8:45 A.M. • Driver/Navigator meeting at 9:30 A.M. First-Timer meeting at 9:45 A.M. • First car out at 10:01 A.M. The Rally is specially designed for first timers and beginners. This is a Time/Speed/Distance (TSD) rally. Beginners and First-Timers will be given mileage or street names at most turning points. Rally classes include Beginner, Novice, Expert Unequipped, and Expert Equipped. Classes will be based on experience and equipment. The most experienced occupant in the car will determine the class. The rally covers about 100 miles and will take approximately four hours to complete. Directions: Registration and start are at Carlsen Porsche in Redwood City. From US 101, take the Marsh Road exit East and turn left at the signal onto Haven Avenue. For information, contact Larry Adams at (650) 345-2232 or e-mail OldCarNut@aol.com
Golden Gate Region Presents
Moonlight Monte Carlo 2007 Saturday, November 10
Sponsored by Rector Porsche
1010 Cadillac Way • Burlingame, CA 94101 Registration opens at 3:00 P.M. • First car out at 4:00 P.M. All makes of cars are welcome. Fee: $20.00 per car, or $15.oo if preregistered by November 3rd Pre-registration: To receive a copy of the general instructions, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and your check in he amount of $15.00, made payable to “Golden Gate Region,” to: Series 2007
Rally Concours Autocross
Hubert lee 525 Upland Road Emerald Hills, CA 94062 (650) 368-5258
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Sacramento Valley Region – PCA Presents
SVR Series Autocross #4
Saturday, November 17, 2007 San Joaquin County Fairgrounds - Stockton, CA Morning check-in and tech from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. Late check-in and tech from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. First car out at 9:00 A.M. • No open exhaust Fee: $35.00 per driver Register online at http://svr-autocross.deter.com/ Questions? Contact Matt Deter at porsche@deter.com (916) 630-8924 Directions: From I-5 or Hwy 99, take Hwy 4 (Crosstown Freeway) toward Downtown Stockton. Take the Wilson Way exit South onto Wilson Way. Turn left at Charter Way and then right through the gate into the fairgrounds. Follow the access road, bear left at the Y-intersection, continue straight, and turn right to enter the parking lot.
SVR 2007 Christmas Party!
Niello Porsche have most graciously offered their elegant new showroom and facility in Rocklin as the location for our 2007 Christmas Party. Festive live music, holiday decorations, delicious food, your SVR friends, and Porsches...what an evening it will be! Get your reservations and menu selections in early. Only the first 170 members and guests will be able to attend. DINNER MENU Roast Turkey Served With Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Tossed Green Salad, Rolls and Butter. Prime Rib Served With Red Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables, Demi Glaze, Horseradish Sauce, Tossed Green Salad, Rolls and Butter. Egg Plant Parmesan Served With Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Vegetables, tossed Green Salad, Rolls and Butter. Desserts A selection of desserts will be served. Refreshments Coffee, Iced Water, and Soft Drinks will be available at no additional charge. B.Y.O.B. Bring your own Wine or other liquor. There will not be a Corkage Fee!
Location: Niello Porsche Showroom 4525 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CA Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007 Time: Social Hour, 6:00pm Dinner: 7:30pm Attire: Holiday FORMAL (Black Tie Optional) Advanced reversations only! Send your menu selections and check made payable to SVR PCA. Mail to: SVR Christmas Party Registrars Tom & Tambra Kroetz 9807 Blue Lake Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 Price: $35.00 per person Menu Selection REQUIRED with your Reservation. Deadline: December 4, 2007
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Frozen Rotors Brey-Krause Crow Enterprises Porterfield Pagid Sparco CarGraphic USA UniChip Call or visit our website Phone 916.989.0580 E-mail: fdr@fdrmotorsports.com
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MP Parts We have a wide variety of used parts for late model
Porsches We specialize in Boxster, 996 and other models. 3501 Recycle Road • Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (916) 638-1323 • (916) 853-8577 FAX Check out our inventory at www.mazdaporscheparts.com
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Be afraid!! Be very afraid!!!
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nce again, Halloween is coming! The frost is on the pumpkin! Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls are out and about. Who knows what HELL you might experience if you forget to buy your significant other (or, perhaps, significant others) a Halloween gift! Well, the Great Pumpkin (the Goodie Store) is where you can find the inexpensive offerings to keep peace in the family and the frost off of you! • Herb Hoover’s Tech Tips - $12.00. This is just the thing to keep you from breaking down during your getaway after the farmer catches you in his pumpkin patch. • Denim shirts $35.00 • Sweat shirts in varying colors $30.00. • Fleece vests $35.00 • Polo shirts $30.00 All of these clothing items are available with varying logos; see the web site for the Logos. (How about your car in the actual (or close) color. You can even put the Porsche script below in the same (or different) color. • Car Badges! Don’t forget the stinkin’ badges! Cheap at $15.00 (SVR) to $18.00 (PCA). You can even wear them as a necklace or earrings with your witch’s costume!
Another educational moment brought to you by the Goodie Store! One of Halloween’s most famous symbols is the Jack-o’-Lantern. Do you know how that started? The term “Jack-o’-Lantern” came from an Irish folk tale of the 18th Century. Jack was an Irishman. He had tricked the Devil into climbing an apple tree. He then cut a cross symbol in the tree trunk, trapping the Devil in the branches. When Jack died, he was unable to again access to Heaven because of his meanness. The Devil, having a long memory, would not allow him into Hell. Jack was forced to walk the earth endlessly. The Devil took pity on him and gave him a piece of coal to light his path. Jack put it inside a hollowed-out turnip that he had been eating. It wasn’t even a pumpkin! See Tom Sisson at meetings and events, or contact him at 14537 Surrey Junction Lane, Sutter Creek, CA 95685, 209.296.5352 or e-mail targatom@volcano.net Items can be mailed for a small shipping/handling fee.
Index of Advertisers A & S BMW
European Body Shop Fabrication Specialties FDR Motorsports Frank’s Automotive IPB – Autosport Karma Kreations MP Parts Niello Porsche
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Drifter Classifieds Drifter Classifieds for Porsches and/or Porsche-related parts or accessories are available at no charge to PCA members (pictures with text are $15 each); non-members may submit ads, $20 each; pictures with text add $15 each (member & non-member). Make check payable to PCA-SVR and send with ad to PCS-SVR, P.O. Box 254651, Sacramento, CA 95865-4651. Commercial ads are not accepted. Please contact our Advertising Manager for commercial advertising information and rates. All ads must be submitted by e-mail to the Newsletter Editor and received by the editor by the 1st day of the month prior to publication. Ads may e shortened to fit available space. Editor is not responsible for content and reserves the right to reject any ads submitted. Not responsible for any errors or omissions. As an additional benefit to our members, all ads are included in the classified section of our web page. Ads are not verified for content. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify the information in the ads. Ads run for three months unless cancelled.
Porsches for Sale 2003 Boxster S: WPOCB29813U662789; only 22,550 miles and in beautiful condition for sale by original owner. All maintenance performed by Niello Porsche; complete records. Includes cruise control, heated seats, wind deflector, digital hi-fi sound, CD storage, painted wheel crests, Porsche car cover, trickle charger, Michelin Pilot Sports with 1500 miles. $34,000 OBO. Photos e-mailed on request. Contact Don at 530.367.2191 or e-mail dek906@ftcnet.net. (09/07) 2002 911 Turbo Coupe: WP0AB29932S686277; Minerva blue metallic/Graphite grey, 6-speed, walnut burl, DVD navigation, 6 CD, Bose Sound, factory quad-tips, supple full leather interior. This local car has never seen a wet road; all-original, beautiful custom factory color (from the early 80’s and only one known to exist). 8850 pampered miles; ready to show. The car cost over $130k new, but can be yours for $77,000. Call or e-mail for pictures. David Smith, El Dorado Hills, CA. 916.220.7701, dsmith4021@comcast.net. (08/07) 1984 911 Targa: Black/Black, 139,000 miles; good condition; runs like a scalded dog. No leaks: very strong running car. Needs some detail work; very near stock, polished Fuchs. PPI by IPB-Autosport 3 years ago and I cleared the list. $16,500. Call 916.479.4400 slimpach@frontiernet.net. (10/07) 1972 914: 2.1L, 4 cyl. 120-125 H.P., completely rebuilt motor w/44 Webbers, approx. 4000 miles on new engine, 904 shifter, suspension work, full gauges, 5 Fuchs wheels, Momo steering wheel, too much to list, $30K invested, 74,000 original miles, excellent condition. $13,000. For details, call, Richard Shelton at 530.863.0446 or e-mail: richardshelton2000@comcast.net. (09/07) 1967 Soft Window Targa 912: Guards Red, black interior. Baremetal restoration in 2004. Rust free, low mileage. Rebuilt engine, transmission, brakes, etc. $25,000/OBO. Contact Duane Spencer, Lakehead, CA 96051. Phone 530.236.2198, FAX 530.238.2846. (10/07) 1957 356 A Sunroof Coupe: 1600 Super. Rust free, Meissen Blue, grey interior. Restored in 1993. Approximately 12,000 miles. $65,000/OBO. Contact Duane Spencer, Lakehead, CA 96051. Phone 530.236.2198, FAX 530.238.2846. (10/07)
The last word by Bud Behrens
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n 2006 the California Senate and Assembly created a law (SB1613) that requires hands-free devices for all but commercial drivers using cell phones. It will be a “secondary offense,” meaning a driver must be pulled over for another violation before he/she can get a cell phone ticket. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2008. The author of that legislation, State Senator Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, has proposed legislation (SB33) that would ban the use of all handheld communications devices (cell phones, pagers, laptop computers, iPhones, etc.) by teenagers under age 18 while they are driving. Exception would be made for calls for emergency help. Teenagers are targeted in this legislation because car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States. According to Simitian, studies show that sixteen-year-old drivers have a crash rate that is almost ten times greater than drivers between the ages of thirty and fifty-nine. This legislation, if passed and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger, would go into effect on July 1, 2008. Some lawmakers object to the bill on the grounds that it is a further intrusion on the lives of private citizens. An article appearing in the August 29 issue of The San Francisco Chronicle quotes Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, R-Irvine, as saying, “I’m just uncomfortable with the idea of the state trying to regulate the minute details of our lives to save us from ourselves.” Oh, really? What about the idea of the state regulating the details of our lives in order to save us from others and to save others from us?
1961 356 B Roadster Super 90: Rust free, solid car. Restored in 1002. Guards Red, tan interior. Connelly leather seats. Hot rod engine, 5-speed transmission. Very quick. Disc brakes. Former racecar. $100,000/OBO. Contact Duane Spencer, Lakehead, CA 96051. Phone 530.236.2198, FAX 530.238.2846. (10/07)
Other San Diego Parade Photo CD: 400 photos covering most elements of the Parade from Saturday, 6/30/07, through the Midway Victory Banquet on July 5. These selected photos have a Zone 7 focus and include, for example, over 60 autocross images. $45.00 includes S&H. To order, contact Ron Leppke at lepprd@mac.com. (09/07)
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