Downshift October 2024 by ralphanzellotti

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Fred Nielsen President, High Desert Region PCA

president@highdesertpca.org

This is the time of the year when we focus on election of officers. This year we will have one officer position, that of Club Treasurer. York has decided he has served his two years and does not want to run for another term so that becomes an open officer position we will need to fill. The Club Bylaws stipulate that the Treasurer position is one of the four officer positions filled by popular vote of all Club members, but we need candidates for members to vote on.

If you are interested in serving a two-year term as Club Treasurer or know any member who you feel would be interested in the Club Treasurer position, please provide that information to Vice President Stu Malakoff at stu@bendwealth.com, phone number 609-933-7085, by October 15. We want to thank York for his service as Club Treasurer for the past two years.

Next, April 29 is the High Desert Regions' 25th Year Anniversary and we want to properly celebrate it. Therefore, we are looking for club members who would like to help plan this very special event. I encourage as may members as possible to join in planning the activities. If this interests you, please contact Gretchen Kolb at gretchenkolb@icloud.com, phone number 541788-3861.

Keep driving your Porsche as long as weather allows.

FredNielsendrivinghis356

Fred Nielsen, President

Stu Malakoff, Vice-President

York Schueller, Treasurer

Trish Calderon, Secretary

Directors (Board Members)

Mark Taylor, Membership

Lisa Sarmiento, Safety and Insurance

Mike Simmons, Car Center, Moving Arrive and Drives, Track Events, Autocross

Greg Domantay, Car Center, Non-Moving Cars ‘n Coffee, Tech Sessions, Car Shows

Hack Heyward, Media Outreach

Jerry Kolb, Compliance/Historian

Audrey Moore, Tours

Gretchen Kolb, Activity/Social, Dinners/Picnics

Volunteer Leadership

Ralph Anzellotti, downshift

Randy Lervold, Forums Manager

Laura Clark, Webmaster

Jeanine Faria, Financial Support

High Desert Region PCA Post Office Box 113 Bend, Oregon. 97709

HDR-PCA Established April 2000

www.highdesertpca.org

president@highdesertpca.org

EDITOR RAMBLINGS

The HDR New Member Picnic on September 7th was a huge success. This was our largest event in years and 25 new members attended. This was a great Porsche event.

Downshift this month will feature about 70 photos and 20 pages of the HDR picnic, the most ever for a featured article I tried to get everyone’s photo but I was busy meeting people, and all the wonderful food! Thanks for all your smiles.

Special thanks to the volunteers at the New Member Picnic, our hosts Tracy and Mike, and to Gretchen and Jerry for coordinating all the details..

As a passenger, I was able to take some amazing photos of Porsches and sunset on the Sunset Dinner Cruise Arrive and Drive event on September 25th. Photos start on page 39 and one more on the back/last page.

Though the driving season is winding down, there are plenty of HDR events scheduled for the rest of the year.

Ralph Anzellotti Editor-In-Chief ralph@teleport

com

DOWNSHIFT Magazine

Published First of every month

Article Deadline 5th of each month

HDR-PCA Email Contacts

president@highdesertpca.org (Fred Nielsen) membership@highdesertpca.org (Mark Taylor) safety@highdesertpca.org (Lisa Sarmiento) socialevents@highdesertpca.org (Gretchen Kolb) tours@highdesertpca.org (Audrey Moore) carevents@highdesertpca.org (Mike Simmons & Greg Domantay) advertising@highdesertpca.org (Ralph Anzellotti) webmaster@highdesertpca.org (Laura Clark and Hack Heyward) forums@highdesertpca.org (Randy Lervold) complaints@blackhole.com (Peaches Bachagaloopystein)

January

CARS AND COFFEE

Cars & Coffee at Porsche Bend, 3rd Sunday of each every month, 10 AM - Noon

Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month as we gather and bring our Porsche community together for a cup of coffee and a shared enthusiasm for our cars.

We provide the Coffee, you bring your own mug or cup. Please wear your name tag.

HIGH DESERT REGION PCA DINNERS

Gretchen Kolb, Activity/Social events@highdesertpca.org

Greg Domantay, Car Non-Moving Events

HDR-PCA Scheduled Group Drives

Arrive and Drive (A&D) - Classic Car Group (CCG)

Mike Simmons, Car Center, Moving

Arrive and Drive

Track Events

Autocross

Arrive and Drive (A&D) - Classic Car Group (CCG)

The High Desert Region Register and Drive is changing for 2024 to Arrive and Drive. There will be no registration or fee for these drives and no directions will be handed out for the drives. We will have separate arrive drives for Porsche SUV owners and separate Saturday Arrive and Drive events. We will also have separate Classic Car Group Arrive and Drives for air cooled and early transaxle Porsches.

There will be several requirements from the participants to make these group drives fun and successful and we are asking for your help to keep these events enjoyable We will be starting our drives from locations outside Bend and they will be different for each monthly drive

Arrive and Drive Rules:

All of the Arrive and Drive events are group drives and will be two to three hours in length on the beautiful roads of Central Oregon.

(1) Since these are group drives and we will be obeying all safety and speed laws all participants are expected to stay together as a group, this includes drive leaders and drive sweeps.

(2) This is not a race and there will be no passing of other cars in our group.

(3) The participants are required to keep the car behind them in sight and also to keep the pace of the car in front The drivers will be required to wait for the car behind them at intersections and corners to insure we stay together as a group. The lead cars will slow or pull over to wait for the cars to remain together and keep everyone in sight so we can continue as a group.

(4) There is no rubber banding allowed and if you want to drive faster or slower than the group please remember this is a group drive and you will be asked to maintain the group pace.

(5) If you are not comfortable with these rules then please don't keep the other participants from enjoying the drives we have planned.

O W N S H I

VOLK und PORSCHES

HDR-PCA Member Picnic

September 7th, Saturday

Ramblings and photos by Ralph Anzellotti

The HDR New Member Picnic was held again at the Wild Wood Ranch hosted by Tracy and Chef Mike.

The 40 acre ranch has horses, huge barn, out buildings, interesting sculptures, and so many cool things.

We expected a big turn out of our membership and this property was perfect for our picnic.

There was a brief rain storm in the morning and we all helped to towel dry chairs, tables, anything that was wet.

Tracy welcomed our members.

The vintage, newer, and brand new!

Before the picnic, we held a new member orientation for 25 new HDR members.

Aerial delivery of beer keg

Tracy and Chef Mike graciously offered to host our HDR New Member Picnic. They both worked many hours to make this event happen. The people of our club is what makes HDR so special.

Chef Mike patiently instructs Fred how to properly cut the tri tip and not his finger tip.

The HDR membership brought plenty of side dishes for all to enjoy.

Though the morning was wet and cloudy, the sun came out just in time for a very pleasant day.

Plenty of yummy deserts

There was plenty of conversations with old and new members, Porsches were a main topic!

Fred takes a well deserved rest.

This new member picnic had about 115 attendees and was the most successful event the HDR has held. You can thank all the volunteers who helped with this event. Special thanks to Gretchen and Jerry.

“It’s not just the cars…….it’s the people”

HDR LOGO MERCHANDISE

Sunset Dinner Cruise

September 25th, Wednesday

Ride leaders, Lisa and Dave Sarmiento,

Ramblings and photos by Ralph Anzellotti

The ride started at 6pm with promises of being back in time for dinner at 7pm. This was a 44 mile one hour drive on “spirted” Porsche rated roads and curves from Redmond to Prineville and back.

The weather was a mix of dark clouds and sun, high expectations abounded as we hoped for dry roads.

We had a good turn out of a dozen Porsches, including Mike’s Macan.

It was great seeing some newer faces and seasoned club members that could only attend an evening drive.

I think Lisa had a great idea with a Sunset Dinner Cruise Arive and Drive.

A dozen Porches lined up at the Crooked River Wetlands Project in Prineville. The roads remained dry and the sunset was amazing for the return trip back to Redmond.

The return trip treated us to a brilliant sunset ablaze with vibrant colors and cloud formations.

We retuned to Redmond at 7:04pm delayed briefly by road construction.

Dinner at The Blacksmith Public House in downtown Redmond was a real treat with food trucks and indoor pub. The HomeSlice Tavern Style Pizza was simply amazing!

Several members decided to have dinner outside next to a glowing fire pit, while other went inside the pub sitting at long heavy wood tables.

I look forward to another Sunset Dinner Cruise before we all put away our Porsches for the winter.

Peaches

ShopLight

Article and photos by Andy Burke

I am from the South. Not SOCAL or Southern Oregon but Nashville and one learns quickly the meaning of the terms “boss man” and “big boss man” aka the “big dog.” As in “let the big dog eat.” As in do what the big boss says. These may seem archaic to each of you but they are lodged deep in my over active brain cells. So when Downshift’s editor Ralph Anzellotti (aka “boss man”) asks me to get another Shoplight ready for publication I tend to move. And when the big boss man, Fred Nielsen, suggests doing a piece on a specific shop, in this case Perfection Plus Auto Salon, he has my full attention. So let the big dog eat…

We in Central Oregon are blessed with a number of fine Porsche and other high-end shops that cater to keeping our cars running strong and looking great. Just check out past Shoplight columns for reference.

For our latest Shoplight, lets run up the 18 or so miles to Redmond and Perfection Plus Auto Salon and visit owner Shane Mayfield for a spirited afternoon getting to know what Shane is doing. Fred tagged along as his interest in Perfection Plus waspiqued after seeing a 1988 911 Carrera at the new member’s picnic that had been detailed and paint corrected by Shane last year.

Shane moved up to Redmond from California in 2009 and opened Perfection Plus in 2010. He currently employs six full time and one part time technicians. Growing up in Santa Rosa, Shane learned automobile painting and repair in his Dad’s custom hot rod shop. Working for other paint shops under the insurance company gun taught Shane what he didn’t want to do so he branched out to the detailing, paint correction, window tinting, protective coating, paint protection and maintenance programs he enjoys best. And as you know, when you enjoy doing something you tend to do it in top notch fashion.

Shane is driven by core beliefs he practices each day: Strengthening his personal, spiritual and professional relationships, keeping his mental and physical focus sharp and making sure he is emotionally ready for every task. In his front office is a large 12-point poster labelled “Our Core Values” Shane developed for his life and business. It is an impressive list and clearly these values work for this shop.

Shane and Perfection Plus have been selected for a number of years as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team. Quite an honor for him.

One very interesting product offering is wrapping. In the shop Fred (Big Boss Man) and I saw a newly wrapped Tesla Cybertruck done up in a white carbon fiber look wrap. Gotta tell you it looked terrific and clearly pointed to a future for auto finishes. Shane asks, “why would an automobile company spend so much money and labor on painting when wraps are easier and more cost effective?”

I was a little unsteady on exactly what the term ‘paint correction’ means. And with good reason. That term covers a plethora of repairs to the clear coat caused by scratches, swirls, natural contaminants like pine sap, insect acids, dirt and other paint affecting substances. One thing it is not is a repainting of a problem area. Think of paint correction as using specialized machines and products to remove microscopic layers of clear coat, making the surface smooth once again.

Once paint correction is completed you may then want to move on to a ceramic coating or other finishing process to protect your paint. Perfection Plus offers from 1 year to lifetime options for ceramic coating. Returning each year after to have the coating refurbished is part of the plan.

In the meantime Shane has a few tips for HDRPCA club members. Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning your car unless it is winter and you are removing chunks of ice or frozen mud. Try not to touch the paint surface with your bare hands. Use a Ph neutral soap to wash the vehicle and to dry, drag a clean towel across the surface. Lastly, do not use wax as a finish, instead opt for a ceramic coating for optimal protection. And be advised the ceramic coating products found at Walmart and auto parts stores are not the same as professional ceramic coating.

Fred was so excited visiting Shane and Perfection Plus that he quickly decided it would be an excellent place to have a tech session. Stay tuned for that event.

As with many Shoplight vendors, Shane is offering HDRPCA members added benefits when working on your P-car. Just mention you are a member and Shane will work with you on a sweet little bonus for your car’s finish. It is difficult if not impossible to list prices for the work Shane and his team offer as each project can differ wildly. Best thought is to set up an appointment with Shane and discuss the best options for your vehicle.

And lastly, like many others, Shane will quickly ID the GT3 RS as his ultimate Porsche. Thanks again to HDRPCA President Fred Nielsen (Big Boss Man) for accompanying me on my latest Shoplight effort.

PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

HDR-PCA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Mark Taylor, Membership membership@highdesertpca.org

Nichole R. Scott

Bend, Oregon 97701

2011 911 Carrera

Richard and Linda Gettmann

Bend, Oregon 97703

1988 944S

Michael Forester Terrebonne, Oregon 97760

2001 Boxster

PCA ANNIVERSARIES

Tenure Congratulations!

We are very grateful to these members for their membership tenure anniversaries with PCA, not just with the High Desert Region

October PCA Anniversaries

Stephen Clark & Laura Hanson: 27 years

Jools & Christina Bourne: 21 years

William & Marjorie Calhoun:21 years

Dave & Anne Perce: 19 years

Fred & Karen Mueller: 18 years

John and Adam Audette: 17 years

Linda & R. Gail Overgard: 13 years

David Gentry & Barbara Quattrone-Gentry: 12 years

Bradley & Kirsten Scott: 12 years

Tim Peterson: 7 years

Phil & Lynda Derr: 6 years

Jordy Skovborg: 5 years

Keith & Cecilia Moore: 5 years

Debi Kyte: 4 years

Nicholas Coe: 4 years

Peter Takacs: 4 years

Ann Johnson: 3 years

Robert & Jenifer Foster: 2 years

Mark Hosking: 2 years

Allen & Rebecca Hammagren: 1 year

Tom & Kip Petrovich: 1 year

Paul Basile & Vicki Hunt: 1 year

$65,000.00

1963 356-B Porsche S

98,000 original miles

Rust free

New rebuilt transmission done by Ken at German Trans Axle

All work done at Porsche of Bend

Koni shocks

Original headliner, carpeting, and dash

Kumho tires - like new condition

1600cc engine with big bore kit - now 1720cc

2 week old tune-up with valve adjustment etc and brakes bled and adjusted

Weber carburetors

Have owned for 37 years - always stored in garage

Has not been painted in approx 40 years

Tom Sheehan 541-408-6788

295/30 R21 rears

245/35 R20 fronts Michelin Pilot Alpin tires, less then 1,500 miles wear (rated 90-95% tread at last service).

Assisting a deceased member's daughter with selling Porsche parts her father owned.

Tan leather front and rear seats from a 1974 or later Porsche 911(G body)

1. Two 7x15 Fuchs wheels 2. 911 SC distributor 0213184001 3. Two early 911 manifolds for Zenith or Weber carburetors 4. Permatune ignition for Porsche 911 5. Porsche 911 Jack 6. Factory workshop manuals for early Porsche 911, Vol. 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6.

Lots of other items, call with your questions. 8.

If interested, make offers for the above items.

Fred Neilson bend356@hotmail.com

PORSCHE PARTS ** ( Bit and Pieces)

Seat Slides and Brackets

Rev Counter

Weber Carburetors

Intakes

oil console 916 107 242 OR Rec Counter 91164130220

Front Seats

Brake Calipers

Torsion Bar Kit