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http://mav.pca.org Upcoming Events • Father’s Day Picnic • Sunday Drive • Rally School Past Events • Wild Wildflowers • May at Mayo’s • Results February 2015 - Published by the Maverick Region June 2007 -Porsche Published by the Maverick Region Club of America Porsche Club of America http://mav.pca.org Volume 53, Issue 2, February 2015 Go Online for the latest updates on events at http://mav.pca.org Visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/mavpca/ Departments Zone 5 Presidents..........................................1 Shifting Gears (President’s Column).............2 Maverick of the Month.................................2 List of Officers and Board Chairs.................4 Carey On (Editor’s Column).........................5 Maverick Minutes.........................................6 New Mavericks and Anniversaries..............31 Advertiser Index..........................................32 Unclassifieds...............................................32 Features Trivia.............................................................7 “. . . it’s the people”.......................................8 Destination Restoration...............................12 Autocross Series News and Schedule.........20 March February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Past Event Recaps PCA Club Race 2014 photos........................9 PCA Palooza 2014......................................16 Sunday Drive: Frick’n Toy Run..................22 Maverick Social: Blue Mesa.......................26 Sat 1234 567 1234 567 8 9 1011 121314 8 9 1011 121314 15161718 192021 15161718 192021 22232425 262728 22232425 262728 293031 Day 4 10 14-15 19 22 26 February 2015 Board Meeting Lewisville Lunch Drivers’ Education 1: MSR Maverick Social: Hilton Garden Inn Autocross 1: LSP Richardson/Southlake Lunches DayMarch 4 Board Meeting 7-8 Drivers’ Education 2: ECR 10 Lewisville Lunch 17 Porsche Parade Registration Opens 19 Maverick Social: Uncle Julio’s 21 Tech Session: Track Event Car Tech 22 Sunday Drive: Cavanaugh Museum 22 Autocross 2: LSP 26 Richardson/Southlake Lunches 29 Autocross 3: LSP DayApril 1 Board Meeting 11-12 Drivers’ Education 3: MSR 14 Lewisville Lunch 16 Maverick Social: Shuck N Jive 18 Saturday Drive: Ennis Bluebonnets 23 Richardson/Southlake Lunches DayMay 6 Board Meeting 8-10 PCA Club Race/DE, COTA 12 Lewisville Lunch 21 Maverick Social: Blue Mesa Grill 23-24 Drivers’ Education 4: MSR 28 Richardson/Southlake Lunches 30 Autocross Novice School: MW 31 Sunday Drive: Rancho Sereno 31 Autocross 4: MW Upcoming Events Autocross 1, Lone Star Park.........................5 February Board Meeting...............................7 2015 Porsche Parade.....................................7 Drivers’ Education 2: ECR................................. 9 Maverick Social: Hilton Garden Inn...........27 Maverick Lunch Series...............................30 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Driving Event Venues COTA Circuit of the Americas, Austin ECR Eagles Canyon Raceway, Slidell LSP Lone Star Park, Arlington MMS Mesquite Memorial Stadium, Mesquite MSR MotorSport Ranch, Cresson MW Mineral Wells Airport, Mineral Wells Slipstream (USPS 666-650) is published monthly by the Maverick Region, Porsche Club of America, 155 Jellico Southlake, TX 76092. Subscription price is $24.00 per year. Periodical postage is paid at Fort Worth, TX. Postmaster: Send address changes to Hiram Saunders, Slipstream, 155 Jellico, Southlake, TX 76092. On the Cover: Porsches lined up at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano for the December Sunday Drive. Photo by George Luxbacher Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the Club’s membership or officers. Contributions will be printed on a space available basis. Chartered regions of PCA may reproduce items from this issue provided the author/ artist and Slipstream are credited. Slipstream is printed by Ussery Printing Company in Irving, Texas. 2015 PCA Zone 5 Presidents and Zone Representative ARK-LA-TEX Kirk Bristol [email protected] COASTAL BEND Bryan Kerrick LONE STAR Michael Globe [email protected] MARDI GRAS Rick Payton [email protected] OZARK John Bullen [email protected] WHISKEY BAY Henry Carter [email protected] CIMARRON Randy Kaplin [email protected] HILL COUNTRY Robert Price [email protected] LONGHORN Jack Merrell [email protected] MAVERICK Jim Falgout [email protected] WAR BONNET Grady Buckhalter grady.buckhalter@ gmail.com WHITE RIVER Leonard Zechiedrich whiteriverregionpca@ gmail.com ZONE 5 REP Lynn Friedman [email protected] 1 Shifting Gears: Your Club Wants You! By Jim Falgout, Region President W hew! I made it through my first board meeting as your President. It actually was quite easy. We have such enthusiastic and good leaders in so many areas, it is easy to run our board meeting. You should attend one and see for yourself. Three of our members, Cindy Bliss, Greg Dranow, and Victor Verrissimo, did just that. We always appreciate our members joining us – you often have good ideas and suggestions. We welcome all input. Best of all, we will pay for your meal on your first visit. We not only have committee reports; folks have questions or concerns, and someone comes up with an idea. The synergism is amazing. You will be seeing the results of some of these ideas coming to fruition in the coming months. Stay tuned. Usually, you think of motorsports activities not gearing up until March. Our club will have several activities for you to choose from in February, and we have something for everyone. For those of you who enjoy or are interested in participating in track events, we have a Drivers’ Education Event (DE) on the weekend of February 1415. I know, it is Valentine’s Day weekend, but you can have great fun at the track during the day and enjoy a romantic evening afterward. There is also our first Autocross event of the year on Sunday, February 22. For those of you who want to enjoy the “people” side of our club, we have lunch opportunities on February 10 and 26; just check the calendar for the locations. We also have our monthly social after-hours event on February 19 at a new location for us: the Hilton Garden Inn on George Bush Turnpike in Richardson, just east of Central Expressway. Speaking of the “people” side, I want to thank Paul and Veronica Ramos’ for the fine job they did in 2014 leading our after-hours events and am happy to announce that Stephanie Ho will be chairing that event for 2015. I encourage anyone who would like to help in that area to contact Stephanie at [email protected]. Hopefully, you attended our All Member Party on January 24 and found a club activity or activities that you can enjoy. If you would like to get involved in one of our activities, we can always use more help. As I stated last month, you will get more out of your efforts than you put in with our club. 2 February ALEXIS A. V. CAMPBELL, Proprietor 1235 William D. Tate Ave Grapevine, TX 76051 One of our visitors, Cindy Bliss, said at our board meeting in January, “If I had known my Porsche would come with so many friends, I would have bought it sooner.” YOUR CLUB WANTS YOU . . . to get involved. Come join the fun. Mav of the Month While this is a monthly award, the awardee or awardees frequently have contributed to the success of our club over a long period of time. It is our way to recognize their contributions and say thank you. This month’s winner is a great example of a member who is enthusiastic and really cares about the success of the club and its events. He has a tremendous attitude. He led our drivers’ education events in the past. He has been the fearless leader of our club for four years. Under his leadership our club has blossomed. Every aspect of our activities has improved. He will not take the credit for any of it, and that is one of his great attributes. He has been extremely helpful in my transition to President. Our Mav of the Month is John Hamilton. Thanks, John, for all you have done and continue to do. Like a Personal Trainer for your Porsche! • Expert maintenance and repair services • Track day preparation • Performance and appearance upgrades from GMG, Manthey, FVD and more • Superior customer service and free loaner cars • PCA discounts • Show quality detailing services • Spec 996 and Spec Boxster Race Cars We Also Buy, Sell and Consign Quality Pre-owned Porsches 3236 Skylane Drive, Dallas, Texas 75006 214-269-1570 • www.racperformance.com PCA Special Oil Change and Brake Flush 299 $ 00 Plus Sales Tax Includes Porsche Oil Filter, Mobil-1 Oil, and Motul Brake Fluid – Plus Free Car Wash and Vacuum 3 President Jim Falgout [email protected] Vice President Gareth Maurice C 817-821-2940 [email protected] Gareth still remembers the cover of the car magazine that drew him into a lifetime of loving cars. He spent many afternoons riding his bike as a young kid to the local newsstand to buy and read everything he could. He now owns a Midnight Blue 911S and enjoys driving it in wonderful Texas! Jim joined Maverick Region in August, 2008. He drives a 2003 996, which is the third Porsche he has owned. Jim enjoys attending Maverick Region social and driving events. Secretary Wendy Shoffit C 972-977-9821 [email protected] Wendy and husband James joined Maverick Region in 1997, when their daughter was only 9 months old. Jasmine is now 17. They own 3 Porsches including a 1978 911SC as a dedicated racecar, which she enjoys autocrossing. Her daily driver is a 2000 Boxster. She also serves as the PCA National Newsletter Chair. POSITIONCHAIRPERSON AX Chair Wesley Lincoln TT Chair Travis Howard TT Registrar Robyn Howard AX/TT Rules Travis Howard AX/TT Schools Robyn Howard Charity Chair Chris Hamilton Club Race Co-Chairs Jim Buckley Pat Heptig Joel Nannis Club Race RegistrarWendy Shoffit Concours Chair Andy Kay DE Chair Chris Tabor DE Chief Drvng Instr. John Sandusky DE Equip. Mgr. Wesley Lincoln DE Registrar Wendy Shoffit DE Safety Bob Benson DE Sponsorship Daren Kirbo Email List Moderator Bob Benson Goodie Store Pat Friend Histographer, Tenured Charlie Davis Membership Susan and Tom Froehlich Monthly Socials Stephanie Ho MemberWelcome Chair Stephanie Ho On-line Calendar Brendan Eagan Past President John Hamilton Public Relations Linda Bambina Rally Co-Chairs Don Sebert Neill Flood Slipstream Advertising Pat Friend Editors Carey Spreen Jim Hirsch Event Ad Design Jasmine Shoffit Mailing & Tech. Andy Mears Printing Fran Ussery Content Wrangler Linda Bambina Mentor Wendy Shoffit Social Chair Tracy Robertson Sunday Drives Tom Martin Neill Flood Swap Meets Robyn Howard Tech Sessions Ed Mullenix Trivia Chair Jerry DeFeo Website Denny Payne Linda Bambina 214-616-1936 [email protected] Bob Benson 817-457-8833 [email protected] Jim Buckley Richard joined Maverick Region in 2012 when he fulfilled a 30+ year dream to own his first (of many) 911, a 2009 Silver Carrera! Although fairly new to the club, he is excited about being more involved and meeting more Porsche fanatics! Pat Heptig 214-649-7907 [email protected] Jim Hirsch Denny Payne [email protected] [email protected] Stephanie Ho Joel Nannis [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Charlie Davis Robyn Howard 214-991-0873 [email protected] Tracy Robertson 817-944-5490 [email protected] Travis Howard 214-616-6152 [email protected] John Sandusky 817-777-0421 [email protected] [email protected] Jerry DeFeo 972-240-5800 [email protected] Brendan Eagan Your Name Here! Andy Kay 817-948-8538 [email protected] Neill Flood [email protected] [email protected] Daren Kirbo James Shoffit 254-396-2973 972-786-6246 [email protected] [email protected] Pat Friend 214-616-2477 [email protected] Wesley Lincoln 940-597-7152 [email protected] [email protected] Don Sebert 214-613-6900 [email protected] [email protected] Wendy Shoffit 972-977-9821 [email protected] [email protected] Susan & Tom Froehlich Tom Martin [email protected] [email protected] Carey Spreen 817-422-3480 [email protected] Chris Hamilton [email protected] John Hamilton 817-907-7823 [email protected] Andy Mears 214-394-5857 [email protected] Ed Mullenix 972-417-0997 [email protected] Please help us to keep growing! 4 February Treasurer Richard Solomon C 903-530-8281 [email protected] Chris Tabor 817-371-4888 [email protected] Fran Ussery W-972-438-8344 H-817-481-8342 [email protected] Carey On... By Carey Spreen, Managing Editor Now that the holidays are well and truly over, Maverick Region events are gearing up for 2015. In February there is the first of our Drivers’ Education events at MotorSport Ranch over the weekend of February 14-15. DE Chair Chris Tabor has scheduled five DEs at MotorSport Ranch this year, and four of them will be on the 3.1-mile course. Two more DEs will take place at Eagles Canyon Raceway, and there will be a Yellow-and-White Run Group DE in conjuction with the three-region PCA Club Race at COTA in May, over the Mothers’ Day weekend, much to the chagrin of Club Race/DE Registrar (and mother) Wendy Shoffit! The first Autocross (of 10!) of the year is coming up on February 22 at Lone Star Park, in our new partnership with the Equipe Rapide Sports Car Club. You can read more about this series in the Q&A article with new Autocross Chair Wes Lincoln on page 20 of this issue. I for one am excited about it and look forward to competing in the first event. Looking ahead to March, the Sunday Drive series starts up again on March 22, headed by our new Sunday Drive team of Tom Martin and Neill Flood. The first drive will be to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum at Addison Airport. Tom and Neill say that they are splitting up the Drives this year, so that some will be on Sunday and some will be on Saturday, in an attempt to accommodate those who can’t always attend on a Sunday. Tech Session Chair Ed Mullenix tells me that he will be putting on a Tech Session on Saturday morning, March 21, at his shop (Mullenix Motorsport) in Carrollton. The topic of the session will be a track event tech inspection of a Porsche, to show what is involved in those technical and safety inspections that are done on your car prior to a Drivers’ Education weekend. Ed will have a display of brake components as examples of what passes Tech and what doesn’t. Watch for the ad in the March issue, or RSVP to [email protected]. Speaking of technical stuff: our new Treasurer, Richard Solomon, has suggested publishing a series of doit-yourself articles in Slipstream, covering regular maintenance tasks, such as oil and filter changes. Watch for more on that as it develops. Read on! 5 Gimme a Minute: January Board Meeting By Wendy Shoffit, Region Secretary N ew Region President Jim Falgout began the meeting promptly at 7:00 pm. He mentioned helping out by arranging for the February and April Monthly Dinner Social event locations. He will work with the Monthly Social Chair to get more advanced notice for the events. He also mentioned that The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson has a huge car show every year, and has expressed an interest in our joining them. VP Gareth Maurice has information for all the Drivers’ Education events for this year and will ensure we have insurance for them. He reported that, unfortunately, Pennington Field denied our request to rent the lot for the upcoming Tire Rack Teen Driving school. He will work with Equipe Rapide to see if they can help us find an alternate location. New Member Victor Verrissimo, who has been in PCA for going on a year, attended the meeting. He’s been to social events and beyond and wants to get more involved. Incoming Treasurer Richard Solomon is working with Jim Falgout to get everything transferred. We have money in the bank: ~$113K. Editor-in-Training Jim Hirsch believes his busy travel schedule has been trying Carey Spreen’s patience because he hasn’t helped as much as he intended. He will remedy that soon and looks forward to helping put out the magazine (does not feel the term “newsletter” is apropos). 6 February Editor Carey Spreen has been happily working with Jim (not put out at all). They have been using “TeamViewer” software to actively collaborate on the current edition. Our mailing list continues to grow. New Autocross Chair Wes Lincoln reported that we discussed the future autocross options and will be partnering with Equipe Rapide to join their autocross program. He will evaluate it for this year. ER will host an AX school on Saturday, May 30. The Truxster, our driving event support vehicle, currently resides at Zims in Bedford. It needs some work done on it to make it more usable for other events this year. Co-Rally Chairs Don Sebert and Neill Flood are planning a spring rally in April. They will try to get something into Slipstream ASAP about it. Many details need to be worked out. Tech Chair Ed Mullenix hasn’t had an event in a while because of various reasons, but he is now working on something very soon. He tossed out several ideas like maintenance on air cooled cars or water cooled cars, how to tech inspect your own car, etc. More details to come later. DE Chair Chris Tabor wants him to give a small presentation about the importance of tech inspection to our DE attendees in February. Outgoing Sunday Drive Chair John Harvey suggested that we establish a budget for Tour chairs. There are gas and printing expenses that can add up. He wants them to remain free events to encourage new members to come out. We believe the club’s bank account can handle reimbursing for such expenses AND keep the January 7, 2014 drives free of charge. A suggestion was made to have brochures to advertise the DE events to give to new Sunday drivers, perhaps with a discount coupon inside. Membership Chair Tom Froehlich reported that we have 1,493 primary members and 2,364 total (including affiliates). Membership is up a few from last month. Incoming Sunday Drive Co-Chairs Neill Flood and Tom Martin are working to transition from John Harvey and Brendan Eagan. They have a schedule prepared for the year and will send it to all the necessary people. New Member Greg Dranow has been in the club for about a year. He and his wife have enjoyed the social events, particularly the Grandpappy Point tour. Next he wants to DE and get involved in the club. Bruce McQuaid has been working with Gareth on the Tire Rack Teen Driving Event. New Member Cindy Bliss has been in the club about four months. Her first ever event was the lunch in Lewisville, and she had such a good time, she decided to do the DE in November. She has been actively recruiting others to join PCA. Club Race Registrar Wendy Shoffit mentioned that we have an official date for the PCA Club Race at COTA in Austin. It will be May 8-10, 2015 (yes, Mother’s Day). More details later. DE Chair Chris Tabor reported that last year the DE program was very successful. He attributes it in no small part to the increase in hospitality. He has seven events planned for 2015: five at MotorSport Ranch (all but one on the 3.1mile track) and two at Eagles Canyon Raceway. MSR’s track rental fee went up about 10%, but he thinks the DE budget can withstand the increase. Jim Falgout encouraged all board members to attend the January 24 All Member Party at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving. Last year it was a huge success, and hopes it will be again. Finally, he announced John Hamilton as the Mav of the Month for his tremendous contribution to the club as President for the last four years! The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm. DECEMBER TRIVIA It’s Easy to Play! Play here for fun and education and find the answers below OR Play for prizes on the web at http://mav.pca.org, with the answers and winners to be posted here after each month’s contest has closed. Thanks to Jerry DeFeo for putting this and the Web Trivia together. Congratulations to our December winner, VICTOR VERRISSIMO, who got all five correct. Runner up, also getting all five correct, was many-time winner Jack Krielen. The winner in case of a tie is selected by random drawing. Thanks to all for playing! Victor will receive a $25 gift certificate to 1. In the mid 1970s there was a Porsche “fanatic” known as Count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera, of Martini & Rossi fame, who had Porsche build a few special cars just for him. One such car was a Road Legal 917 KH, which had to be modified for his then home country. What was that country? a. Germany b. Italy c. France d. Switzerland Source: Porsche Museum Handbook, p 72 2. There were a number of modifications necessary to make it “Street Legal,” but which of the following was NOT required? a. Left-hand Drive b. Exterior Mirrors c. Direction Indicators d. Rear Silencer Source: Porsche Museum Handbook, p 72 3. Based on information supplied in this source, how many total 917s were made “Road Legal” by Porsche? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Source: Porsche Museum Handbook, p 75 4. The Count’s 917 was turned over to him at the Porsche Factory on April 25, 1975, and he immediately left on a drive towards his first stop, Paris. How many MPG of Premium Grade Pump Gas was he able to achieve in this roadgoing 917? a. 8.3 b. 9.4 c. 9.8 d 11.0 Source: Porsche Museum Handbook, p 75 5. What color was the Count’s 917 KH? a. Black b. Silver c. White d. Martini & Rossi Livery Source: Porsche Museum Handbook, p 73 Answers: 1) c 2)a 3) b 4) b 5) b 7 “ . . . it’s the people”: Slipstream Editors Old and New As Told to Linda Bambina, Region PR Chair Author’s Note: This monthly column moves from interesting garages to interesting people. Working with Carey Spreen on Slipstream for the last 3 years has been a delight, and I look forward to working with our new editor, Jim Hirsch, this coming year. S mall German cars have fascinated me ever since I rode in a neighbor’s BMW Isetta in about 1960. My first exposure to Porsche came when a family friend bought a 914 and let me sit in the driver’s seat and rev the engine (I wasn’t quite old enough to drive it yet). After that I knew I had to have one. My first car was a ‘74 VW Thing (Type 181), which I soon traded in on a ‘74 914 1.8 while in college. In 1979, just after graduating, I was seeking fame and fortune in sunny southern California when I spotted a notice for an upcoming autocross hosted by the San Deigo Region of PCA. I had actually entered an autocross (in the Thing) put on by the Texas A&M Sports Car Club while a student there, so I decided to go check this one out with my real sports car. I entered the event and had already taken my first run when one of the officials came up to me and asked if I was a PCA member. When I replied that I was not, I was informed that the event was for PCA members only. To avoid further controversy, I joined PCA right then and there, beginning what was to become a lifelong affiliation with the organization. Since that time, I have been a member of Hill Country Region (Austin), where I was newsletter editor in 1981 and 1982, later moving to Dallas and join8 February ing Maverick Region in 1986. In 1989, the company for which I worked transferred me to the San Francisco Bay Area, where I was an active member of the Golden Gate Region, including being Autocross Chair in 1993. I moved to Portland, OR in late 1996 after the birth of my daughter Geneva, and was a member of the Oregon Region until mid-1998, when I returned to Maverick Region, and have been here ever since. Over the years, I have been an avid fan of any type of driving event that PCA offers, including rallying, autocrossing, time trials, Drivers’ Education, and maybe Club Racing some day. I have owned a succession of Porsches, including a ‘70 914-6 (which I often miss), a ‘73 911S (which I REALLY miss), and currently drive an ‘82 911SC. PCA folks are my kind of people; my life would be very different without them! – Carey Spreen ============================= M y Porsche life is relatively recent and short. Growing up in a rural town in northwest Iowa did not bring many chances to see, let alone drive, what would be legitimately known as a sports car. Yes, there were Corvettes around, but really nothing British or German in the area. So, I purchased my first car 45 years ago when I was 15 – a 1958 Ford Fairlane 2-door post with a transplanted 312 Mercury engine. Before I turned 18, I had owned 7 cars, with the most recent one a 1965 Olds 4-4-2. Lots of muscle, but little “sport”. I actually began reading about sports cars about that time, as my brother, nine years older than me, and now living in a large metropoli- tan area, began sharing his Sports Car Graphic magazine with me, and even took me to something called a “gymkhana” the next time I visited him. The wheels began turning in my mind, but it would be four more years before I pulled the trigger and purchased my first sports car – a 1966 MG Midget in British Racing Green. That was followed shortly by a 1968 Triumph TR250 and a 1973 MGB. Those were followed by four children and a long break from my hobby, although a series of Mustangs became my daily drivers. Fast forward to 2006 and with the kids beginning to get their own addresses, I went out and got back into the roadster game with a 2005 Honda S2000. That lasted long enough for me to realize I needed to seriously plan for retirement in a few years and went to a Mazdaspeed 3 as a daily driver. When retirement arrived in December 2013, I had done my research, test drives, and decided that it was time to get the best roadster available – the Porsche Boxster. My order went in on January 9, 2014 and my Boxster S arrived on April 17. I knew from my Mustang club experience how beneficial participating in a local club dedicated to your car can be, so I joined PCA, and the Maverick Region, as soon as I received my VIN – over a month before I picked up my Porsche. Now, it’s my turn to contribute to this group who welcomed a new owner with open arms. Slipstream is a wonderful publication and a great benefit for club members. I hope to continue the tradition of excellence as I assume the Editor duties from Carey. – Jim Hirsch Scenes from the November 2014 PCA Club Race at MotorSport Ranch. Photos by Laura Long, Porsche Plano Sponsored By: 7th - 8th D.E. Registration Begins February 7th at 8am Register at: register.pca.org April 11-12 Motorsport Ranch 3.1 May 8-10 COTA – Yellow/White Only May 23-24 Motorsport Ranch 3.1 Sept. 26-27 Motorsport Ranch 3.1 Oct. 24-25 Eagles Canyon Nov. 14-15 Motorsport Ranch 1.7 Mark your calendars 30 days in advance! 9 10 February ©2014 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 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By Ash Seidl-Staley N ow I don’t want to inadvertently dredge up any bad Holiday memories, but if you can remember all the way back to the November issue of Slipstream, you would know that my current quest of upgrading my 914’s suspension all started with a collapsed shock. The twenty-somethingyear-old shock absorber insert gave out after my car transitioned from pavement to gravel within the expansive UTD parking lot. In all honesty, I am glad that it did, because the situation gave me the opportunity to go through and overhaul nearly all of the components of my front suspension. Previ- Photos by the Author ously we have already covered the tie rods and the ball joints, so this article will be all about the shocks. Before you can go ahead and begin the process of switching out the old shocks for shiny new ones, you must first determine which type of struts are currently on the front of your car. Determining this is an important step because certain shock inserts will only be compatible and fit into specific struts. Finding out what your car is equipped with can be as simple as just looking to see what color the strut is. Typically green struts are associated with the Bilstein brand, black struts are normally Boges, and red struts are usually Koni. An additional method for determining if your car is equipped with 914 with new shock insert installed. 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Seeing that there wasn’t a roll pin at the bottom of my strut, and that my struts were black, I determined that my 914 (like most stock Porsches) was equipped with Boge struts. After a heated debate with myself about whether or not to upgrade and buy a complete Bilstein strut assembly, I decided to stick with the standard Boge inserts, which I found were readily available at various internet parts warehouses. Once you have figured out which strut you have and have purchased your replacement shock inserts, the fairly simple process of installing can begin. To remove your front shock absorber you must first jack the front of the car up off the ground and remove the wheels. As always make sure that the car is firmly stable on jack stands before beginning your work. Once the car is up, open up the hood and remove the large nut and washer located at the top of the shock tower. For those of you with Bilstein struts, you should first drive out the roll pin described above before removing the shock tower nut. With the nut and washer removed, reach in and compress the shock so it will come down out of its hole, and gently pull on it to allow it to clear the fender well. Note: Be careful not to bend the metal brake lines or let the strut hang freely during this step, as you could damage your delicate brake system. Next, remove the dust shield on the top of the shock and inspect the rubber O-ring on the top of the insert, making sure it is not damaged or cracked. If it is in good working order, it can be reused on the new shock insert; if not it needs to be replaced. The actual act of replacing the inserts is quite simple. For some strut types you just have to pull out the old insert and slide the new one in, but for others you must first loosen the large nut holding the cartridge in place before it can be removed. With my Boges I was able to get a firm grip on the nut and loosen it with a pair of channel locks. An additional step for those with Bilsteins is that you must re-install the roll pin into the bottom of the strut. When you do this, make sure that the pin’s orientation is correct; the open slot of the roll pin must be facing away from the center of the strut. Another step for all shock replacements is to clean out any excess oil present in the strut housing before sliding in the new insert. Shock tower nut tightened properly. Note: Some washers have their sides bent up to keep the nut from moving or loosening. If this is the case on your car, simply bend the metal back down to gain access to the nut. When the shock insert is firmly seated in the strut, replace the dust cap (I painted mine red while it was out, just for fun) and compress the shock while pushing it back into the fender well guiding it up to the hole in the shock tower. Re-install the washer and tighten the shock tower nut, and you’re done! Join me next month when I tackle my 914’s brake pads and rotors. 13 After Installation The Art of Paint Protection A virtually invisible urethane film professionally applied to high-impact areas of your vehicle to protect your paint job from stone chips, sand, road debris and bug acids. During Installation Norm Schilling Owner and Installer 16 Years Experience Highest Quality Guaranteed 2530 Tarpley Road, Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75006 14 February Experience Your Porsche in a New Way! By driving on a real North Texas racetrack Eagles Canyon Raceway is the beautiful culmination of years worth of research, planning & design into the rolling hills of North Texas near DFW. Eagles Canyon Raceway features 2.55 miles, 4 straights over 1,300 feet long, 11 turns, and 340 feet of overall elevation change. 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Porsche A.G. 15 PCA Palooza 2015: Autumn in Eureka Springs By Tom Martin A utumn has always been a perennial favorite season of the year. It’s a completely understandable sentiment. After the birth of spring and the unbridled youth of summer, autumn represents the maturity of life before the dearth of winter and the rebirth of the phoenix in the spring. Porsche drivers especially like autumn. Before the arrival of the biting cold of winter; before the garage queens are put up on their hibernation thrones for the winter; before the daily drivers switch to winter tires; the cool brisk air of autumn lends itself to peak performance of their engines, which pierce the silence of the countryside with their on-song shriek. Photos by the Author Porsche event outside of the nationally sponsored Parade and Escape. While the Palooza is the cumulative effort of three PCA regions: White River, Ozark, and Cimarron, Leonard and Melody of White River Region are definitely the driving force behind the event. Over 60 Mavericks made the pilgrimage to Eureka Springs for the latest Palooza, held the first weekend of November. We caravanned up to Arkansas with Ben and Sue Connell, electing to take secondary roads most of the way in lieu of the stifling, monotonous highways. The final leg leading into Eureka Springs was a myriad of winding corners that had me grinning from ear to ear. At one point, we encountered a road sign with a 180° arrow. Yes, it was a hairpin, an honest to goodness, don’t brake ‘til you see God, second gear, punch it at the apex, hairpin. Great stuff. The Palooza kicked off bright and early Friday morning with a Wine Country Tour. We were still en route when the tour took place, but I was told it was a pleasant 100-mile jog through country roads amid the colorful, but muted, foliage of Northwest Arkansas. War Eagle Driving Group 1 ready for takeoff. Eureka Springs, Arkansas, nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, has long been a mecca for sports car aficionados. Clubs catering to specific marques, such as Alfa Romeo, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, and Porsche, all flock to the area, like birds instinctively flying south, just to drive. And that’s what Porsches are all about, right? Driving. Quickly. On undulating, twisty ribbons of tarmac. The Ozarks are one of the premier havens in the U.S. where sports car enthusiasts can exercise their rides and challenge their driving skills in one of the best environments in the Mid-South. And every year since its inception, the Palooza has served as an excellent springboard for spirited driving. The first Palooza was held in 2005, the brainchild of Leonard and Melody Zechiedrich. At that first event, 56 Porsches were present . . . some without drivers, so I am told. Just kidding. I don’t think that Leonard and Melody could have possible imagined that nine years later, at the 10th Annual Palooza, over 500 people, in 252 Porsches, from 12 states and 22 PCA Regions, would attend what has evolved into the second largest 16 February Registration opened in the afternoon, and the first 175 Porsche drivers that checked in at the station received a gift from PCNA: a 10” x 80” “There is no substitute” poster depicting the evolution of the marque, from the first mid-engine 356/001 to the hybrid 918 Spyder of today. Each driver also received a T-shirt, compliments of Dallas Motorsports. State Park rest stop PCA Palooza is a non-profit event benefiting Morningstar Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Gravette, AR, the Good Shepard Humane Society of Eureka Springs, and the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. The “Palooza Fest” Welcome Party, where attendees could enjoy some complimentary burgers and brats, required a food and supply donation to the charities. There was also a photo booth, with a carnivallike plywood cutout of an early Porsche, where entrants could pose for their own personal picture. There was BINGO, a “Name that Porsche Item” contest (won by Maverick Frank Briggs), a Tech Quiz, Goodie Store, Porsche model display, door prizes (supplied by the generous sponsors), and even a few car wash stations available. The organizers sure know how to provide, that’s for sure. Firestone made their presence known with a mockup of a Dallara Indy car, shod, of course, with the latest Firestone slicks. They also provided a driving simulator, complete with racing seat and proper steering wheel with paddle shifters. Attendees were invited to test their skills driving a virtual Indy car on a virtual oval circuit. Good stuff. and shrimp salad. Leonard, as Master of Ceremonies, entertained the crowd, awarded the door prizes, and announced the “Show and Shine” winners. Four Mavericks won “People’s Choice” awards: David Griswold (965 Turbo), Craig Mabrey (993), Scott Boyd (993 Turbo), and Larry Hampton (996). During the festivities, it came to light that one unfortunate soul, during one of the morning drives, was stopped by the local constabulary and promptly ticketed for exceeding the posted limit; specifically 97 in a 65. When the officer asked why he was travelling so fast, he responded “To catch up with the other Porsches.” An impromptu collection was taken up, netting $450.00 towards mitigating the offense. One cannot help but wonder if the most enthusiastic contributors weren’t the most notorious scofflaws. But then again, I’m just sayin’ . . . Twin Twin Turbos Saturday morning is when the real fun began, at least for me. It was time to DRIVE. There were four spirited drives and one scenic route to choose from. We chose the “War Eagle” spirited drive, and it did not disappoint. We slotted ourselves behind the leader, cutting a swath through the fallen leaves that littered the roadways, which were some of the most excellent roads I’ve driven in years. There was a section of the route that had recently been repaved, and it was absolutely billiard table smooth. The curves seemed to beckon the driver, like a seductive siren, to take them a little quicker each time. After two short hours, the drive ended, but it only whetted the appetite. I think I could have driven all day on those gorgeous backroads. After the drives, attendees were invited to join the parade of Porsches, complete with police escort, through the narrow, winding roads of historic downtown Eureka Springs. Then it was time to prepare the Boxster for the “Show and Shine.” The sight of over 200 Porsches, with representations of almost every model, was a breathtaking view. The cars were all lined up by model, which made it easy for attendees to individually judge them for the “People’s Choice” awards. Our final night in Eureka Springs was highlighted by the Saturday banquet. The menu was “a taste of the South,” served buffet style. Everything we sampled was excellent, from the fried chicken to the ribs, catfish A rare sight these days: two 912s and a 356, all 4-cylinder Porsches, parked at the War Eagle Grist Mill. An autocross was held Sunday morning, but we elected to head on back to the Metroplex. Many thanks and kudos to Leonard and Melody Zechiedrich, and the three PCA regions, for hosting such a spectacular event. And thanks to all the event sponsors, who contributed so much towards making this event a success: Porsche of Springfield, MO Garret Tire & Auto Center Aircooled Treasury AAMSCO Identification Systems Ozark Import Specialists Zims Autotechnik Rennsport Werkstatt Ltd. Shipp Photography Dallas Motorsports Bridgestone Americas WurthUSA.com Motorbooks.com PelicanParts. Com See you all in Eureka Springs next year, at the 2015 PCA Palooza! 17 YOU BUILT THE CLUB. WE BUILT THE CLUBHOUSE. Introducing Garages of Texas, a community of first-class, affordable, completely customizable garage suites. Here, you don’t rent space. You buy it. Giving you complete financial control and the power to make it your own with unlimited customization options. So, stop fighting for space in your family garage. Upgrade to a garage suite and move your motorhome, boat or show cars to the showroom they deserve. 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Their leadership, energy, commitment and overall effort is first class. They would be an asset for any organization, and we have been extremely lucky to experience their professional manner of volunteering for our club. To answer your question, I will lead the Autocross program for this year. In addition, I have joined my efforts with a few other club members to ensure the continuation of our program. We will meet them in subsequent Autocross articles in Slipstream. The look and feel of Autocross will change for this year, and I think we will be very pleased with the outcome! SS: So what are your plans for Autocross in 2015? WL: In 1967, a group now known as Equipe Rapide (ER) formed a club for the purpose of Autocross. Like PCA, ER runs a well-organized program that is safe, fun, and spirited. After much discussion, we have decided to join their program for 2015. I am excited about the format. Two new locations will be added to our list of venues: Lone Star Park and Mesquite Memorial Stadium. ER runs ten competitive Autocross events per year, and seven of them will be in the large parking facilities at Lone Star Park. SS: That sounds very interesting. How do entrants view the schedule? Does ER have a website and online registration? An easy registration process was one of the great things about the Maverick Region Autocross series. WL: Equipe Rapide has the schedule posted on their website, www. autocross.com. This website has the link for registration. All PCA members will register for the events through the ER website. (See below for the schedule.) SS: Many Maverick Region members have not attended any ER events because they don’t think the class structure is very fair for Porsches. Will PCA members run in ER classes? WL: The PCA class structure will be instituted for all Porsche drivers that do not want to compete in ER classes. The PCA classes are designed to be fair and competitive for Porsche vehicles and we will retain this class structure for ER events. SS: Will PCA members have to pay the non-member entry fee at ER events? WL: We discussed this with the ER Board of Directors, and they were more than willing to recognize PCA membership in lieu of ER membership. This means that PCA members will pay the member price for all ER events. Also, ER has a discounted rate for members that wish to pay for the series in advance. Equipe Rapide 2015 Autocross Series Schedule Date 22-‐Feb 22-‐Mar 29-‐Mar 30-‐May 31-‐May 28-‐Jun 26-‐Jul 16-‐Aug 6-‐Sep 11-‐Oct 8-‐Nov Event AX 1 AX 2 AX 3 AX school AX 4 AX 5 AX 6 AX 7 AX 8 AX 9 AX 10 20 February Venue Lone Star Park Lone Star Park Lone Star Park MineralRing MineralRing MineralRing Lone Star Park Lone Star Park Lone Star Park Mesquite Memorial Stadium Lone Star Park Location Notes 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 5300 Airport Rd., Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Entry fee of $40 includes entry to AX 4 the next day 5300 Airport Rd., Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Mirrorcross (two identical mirror-‐image courses) 5300 Airport Rd., Mineral Wells, TX 76067 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 2411 W Scyene Road, Mesquite, Texas 75149 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 SS: What is the cost of an ER Autocross event? it complements the skills learned in DE events. WL: The ER events have a member entrance fee of $35 per event. This is very reasonable for a day of Autocross with the chance to earn awards. ER typically has eight runs per event. Compare this to the four to five runs in SCCA events, and the value/fun ratio is through the roof. If you have never experienced an Autocross event, I would encourage you to sign up. It will be the best $35 you can spend on anything. Autocross is absolutely exhilarating and SS: You mentioned awards. Can you elaborate? WL: Yes, awards will be given to the class leader at each event. In addition, a year-end awards ceremony will be held. SS: If a member wants to contact you for more information, what is the best method? WL: The best way to contact me is via email. I can be reached at [email protected]. SS: Wes, this has been very enlightening. I am excited about the new partnership, and am looking forward to attending the ER events. Do you have any more information to share? WL: Yes! If you have not competed in Autocross, it is truly a safe and competitive event that hones and develops driving skills. I have been to Autocross events for the past two years and have seen many models of Porsche compete. Any Porsche is well-equipped for Autocross. Come out and have the time of your life! 21 Sunday Drive: The Frick’n Toy Run By Tom Martin, Sunday Drive Co-Chair T Photos courtesy Brendan Eagan and George Luxbacher he Annual Frick’n Toy Run was held December 7, starting at the Interurban Railway Museum in historic downtown Plano. Every year the Toy Run, initially proposed by Dave and Jean Frick, is held to raise funds for the Huffaker-Hughes Hope House. Last year’s event was cancelled due to inclement weather, but this year’s event was held under cloudy skies and just a bit of December chill. Katy Ritchie and Michael Trammell (left) with the originators of the Toy Run idea, Dave and Jean Frick a clean GT3 with “Arrest me please!” Martini racing stripes, and a brand-spankin’ new white Cayman GTS. Shortly after 1:00 pm, the first drive group headed off on the meandering 111-mile journey through Lucas, McKinney, New Hope, Blue Ridge, Merit, Greenville, Farmersville, Nevada, and Lavon, before arriving at the San Martiño Winery & Vineyards in Rockwall. The Interurban Railway Museum/Haggard Park parking lot filled with Porsches and their owners as tour time drew near. This Sunday Drive was the last one of the season, and almost 50 drivers, along with their navigators, filled the museum parking lot, bringing their Sunday best for the event. Some drool-worthy Porsches were present, particularly Andy Kay’s ’79 Euro-spec 911SC, The museum was festively decorated for the season. 22 February Once we were out in the boonies, we enjoyed some spirited driving on some excellent winding country roads. There’s just something about the sight of a caravan of Porsches carving through the bucolic countryside that attracts people. Sometimes, the locals will come out to watch as the cars go by; some of them even wear uniforms for the occasion. No worries, we have our unflappable President John Hamilton to thank for arranging safe and uneventful passage. The outgoing Sunday Drive team: Brendan Eagan with John and BJ Harvey. Their reindeer antler implants have almost healed. Charity Chair Chris Hamilton, for donation to the Huffaker-Hughes Hope House. Way to go, Mavs! Hope to see you all again on the next “Sunday Drive” to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, coming to a country road near you on March 22. The view as the Sunday Drivers pulled into the San Martiño Winery parking lot. Three hours later, we rolled into the parking lot of the winery, greeted by the owner Emilio Ramos, holding what appeared to be a glass of fine claret in his hand. A wine tour was conducted for us Mavericks, along with some tastings of the fruits from the resident vineyard. Some people even brought a “picnic lunch” to go along with their wine selections. When it was all said and done, $1600 in gift cards was collected by the organizers and forwarded to George Luxbacher’s photo shows us alternative uses for both the rear-view mirror and the sunroof. 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El último Maverick Social del año was held at El Mesa Azul, the Blue Mesa Grill, in the distrito de restaurante en Addison, and a fine end to the year Matthew Kress with Wendy and James Shoffit And what an ocasión festiva it was, just like Cinco de Mayo. Pero más frio, ¿si? First -time attendees Chuck and Mary Beago New member Jeff Strimel, Ascot Diamonds owner Maurice Efune, and Jon Glover Muchos señores y señoras, more than 80 in all, attended the Social, where wey feasted on cool margaritas, TexMex cuisine, and free enchiladas from the enchilada bar. Es muy buena, ¿no? Jim and Brenda Thompson it was! The Christmas holiday was only a week away, and los árboles de Navidad in the area were all lit up in festive rojo. Muy caliente, ¿no? ¡Me divierto bastante! were in attendance: past Presidents James Shoffitt and Mike Brodigan, 2014 President John Hamilton, and 2015 President-Elect Jim Falgout. Es cuáles es. Second-time attendees Linda and Jim Strand Greg and Brenda Dranow Potential new member Tony Salle with Cindy Bliss 26 February Several new members and first time attendees were present, as well as many of the usual suspects. At least four Maverick Region presidents First-time attendees Jim and Phyllis Gallegos New members and first-time attendees Bob and Anne Molyneux Tech Session Chair Ed Mullenix with wife Donna Kathy and David Ward, Bill Dietrich, future member Nam Huynh, new members Jean and Jere Maki, and new Maverick Social Chair Stephanie Ho Nosotros lo pasamos muy bien tiempo, as we closed out the 2014 Social season. Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo. I hope you all enjoyed a pleasant holiday season. Come join us for the next Maverick Social, held the third Thursday of every month. February’s event will be new venue for us, at the Hilton Garden Inn on the George Bush Turnpike in Richardson. ¡Usted será feliz que hiciste! 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Flashing your high beams at fellow Porsche drivers is a time-honored tradition . . . keep the flash alive! Anniversaries: February 45 Years William Butler (Betty) 15 Years Elroy Cartwright (Julie) Mark Schnoerr (Sigrid) Russell Patterson (Jayne) Thomas Payne III (Danielle) Burleson Southlake Fort Worth Frisco Dallas 10 Years Frank GormanColleyville Randy Matthews (Melissa) Plano Thomas Taff (Marti) Dallas 5 Years David LoeHurst Matthew HineRichardson Donald Howard (Trish) Southlake Mark Thompson (Linda) Fort Worth Denis Boulle (Nic) Dallas Kent MarrArlington Allen MyersDallas 31 Unclassifieds Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region members and are $5 for all others (contact editor@mavpca for payment details). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Ads will run for 3 issues, after which they will be removed unless you request that they be run for an additional 3 issues. E-mail your ad to [email protected] by the 10th of the month to have your ad run in the following month’s Slipstream. Be sure to include year, make, model, color, mileage, and asking price, as well as a contact name, phone number and/or email address. All parts will be advertised on our website. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. Due to space constraints, photos may or may not be included. No dealers please! For Sale: 1969 912 Coupe, Burgundy, second owner since 1971, Texas car since 1973. Always garaged, No Rust! 107,000 miles on body and approx 8000 on engine rebuild. New tires, battery, fronted and suspension. All records since 1971. Repainted once - original color - 1988. A few grandchildren marks - nothing major. Small crack in dash-been there since 1971. $40,000. Contact Adrian at 817-480-9743 or [email protected] (02) Wanted: 1976, 1977, and/or 1989 930 Turbo, Private collector and serious buyer. Top $$ paid. 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Contact Melvin at (214) 797-6626 or [email protected] (01) Slipstream Advertiser Index For advertising rates and information contact Pat Friend at [email protected] These advertisers support Maverick Region – Tell them you saw their ad in Slipstream! Ascot Diamonds (972) 991-0001 Autobahn Motorcar Group (800) 433-5602 Dallas Fort Worth Clear Bra (469) 682-3497 deBoulle Diamond & Jewelry (800) 454-4367 Eagles Canyon Raceway (940) 466-9775 Ebby Halliday – Michael Picolo (972) 365-7370 Falgout & Associates, P. C. (972) 669-2370 Fifth Gear Motorsports (972) 317-4005 Garages of Texas (214) 435-4898 Goodie Store http://mav.pca.org Hoosier Tires Direct .com (515) 203-3503 Innovative Autosports (972) 418-1996 Invisibra (214) 704-9299 Louden Motorcar Services (972) 241-6326 Mayo Performance (817) 540-4939 Mullenix Motorsport (972) 417-0997 32 February Page 14 B.C. Page 28 Page 10 Page 15 Page 24 Page 21 Page 12 Page 18 Page 32 Page 28 Page 23 Page 14 I.B.C. 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Page 3 Page 27 Page 24 Page 2 Page 28 Page 19 Page 30 Page 21 Page 30 Page 29 Page 15 SLIPSTREAM Advertiser Since 1978 WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST YOUR PORSCHE TO LOUDEN MOTORCARS • Award winning service for 35+ years • Rated “Best in Dallas” a record 3 times • Rated “Best in Texas” • Rated “Top 10 Shops in U.S.” • Rated “Best in the West” by the Robert Bosch Corporation • A Better Business Bureau accredited business for 3 decades with an A+ rating • The first ASE “Blue Seal of Excellence” business in Dallas • Racing background at Daytona, Sebring, and Riverside • Master Certified Technicians • Bosch Authorized Service Center • Air conditioned shop for technician efficiency and comfort • We do not sell cars, thus we must survive on our 35+ year service reputation See what our customers are saying about us at: LoudenMotorCars.com [email protected] 11454 Reeder Road Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 241-6326 Hiram Saunders, Slipstream 155 Jellico Southlake, TX 76092 Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX
