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DER
AUSPUFF
P O R S C H E
C L U B
O F
A M E R I C A
S A N T A
B A R B A R A
R E G I O N
Road Trip!
A 356 in Need of an Engine
Hundreds of Miles Away
Page 12
Valve Stems
Everything You Never
Needed to Know
Page 20
The 160 mph
Turbocharged 911
Brutally Fast, with
a Well-Deserved Reputation
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FEBRUARY 2006
Cover Story
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Porsche 930
The return of the 911 Turbo
Special
18
Tribute to Bud Ewbank
The passing of a good friend
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Features
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12
Road Trip
Why crate a new engine when you can drive there and swap it out?
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Technology
Valve Stems - The century-old device that holds air in your tires
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Detailing
Mother’s California Gold car wash soap – It’s more than just bubbles
Events
8
Camarillo Breakfast Club
10
Santa Barbara Breakfast Club
Departments
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SBR Board of Directors
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SBR Appointees
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Zone 8 Staff and Websites
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President’s Column
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Editor’s Column
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Calendar of Events
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Secretaries Report and Board Meeting Minutes
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New Member and Anniversary Report
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New Member Photo Gallery
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Goodie Store
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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA SANTA BARBARA REGION FEBRUARY 2006 1
Santa Barbara Region
Board of Directors
President
Activities
Advertising
Joe Carastro
Barry Weinstein
Lynn Kuchera
480 Vereda Del Ciervo
Goleta, CA 93117
Tel. (805) 968-9962
[email protected]
2820 Blazing Star Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Tel. (805) 241-5641
[email protected]
P.O. Box 2692
Camarillo, CA 93011
Tel. (805) 484-0101
[email protected]
Vice President
Activities
Membership
Gary Gasperino
Valerie Weinstein
Jeanette Bassett
1967 La Ramada Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Tel. (805) 484-0182
[email protected]
2820 Blazing Star Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Tel. (805) 241-5641
[email protected]
6143 Armitos Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Tel. (805) 388-2195
[email protected]
Secretary
Goodie Store
Insurance
Karen Turek
Mike Hodson
Jansen Martin
1230 Ebony Drive
Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel. (805) 988-9827
[email protected]
6076 Tahoe Place
Camarillo, CA 93012
Tel. (805) 279-2252
[email protected]
29406 Promontory Place
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Tel. (818) 889-3583
[email protected]
Treasurer
Goodie Store
Der Auspuff Editor
George Barrett
Pamuela Hodson
Michael C. Harley
1908 Johnson Drive
Ventura, CA 93003
Tel. (805) 684-3465
[email protected]
6076 Tahoe Place
Camarillo, CA 93012
Tel. (805) 279-2252
[email protected]
207 Via Inez
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Tel. (805) 499-6331
[email protected]
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Santa Barbara Region Appointees
Archivist
Concours
Safety
Burt Misivic
617 Valley Vista Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
Tel. (805) 482-7076
[email protected]
Joe Carastro
480 Vereda Del Ciervo
Goleta, CA 93117
Tel. (805) 968-9962
[email protected]
Mike Furnish
951 Skeel Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
Tel. (805) 987-8795
[email protected]
Autocross
Rally
Webmaster
Steve Lutz
4062 Weeping Willow
Moorpark, CA 93021
Tel. (805) 523-0923
[email protected]
Joe Boucher
P.O. Box 1185
Nipomo, CA 93444
Tel. (805) 931-0990
[email protected]
Bryce Boe
6660 Trigo Road A
Goleta, CA 93117
Tel. (858) 525-3171
[email protected]
Zone Representative
Concours Chair
Time Trial Chair
Rules Chair
Beverly Griffin-Frohm
1548 Roma Drive
Vista, CA 92083
Tel. (760) 727-6068
[email protected]
Ziggy Szielenski
3272 San Helena Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Tel. (760) 433-3699
[email protected]
Paul Young
1296 Australia Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel. (619) 449-1768
[email protected]
Richard Price
25108 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Tel. (949) 831-2381
[email protected]
Autocross Chair
Rally Chair
Chief Driving Instructor
Reporter and Webmaster
Michael Dolphin
2512 North Marengo Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
Tel. (626) 798-2312
Fax (626) 798-1465
[email protected]
Revere Jones
P.O. Box 2881
Covina, CA 91722
Tel. (626) 719-9433
[email protected]
Vince Knauf
4860 Louise Drive
San Diego, CA 92116
Tel. (619) 287-4334
Fax (619) 287-6591
[email protected]
Tom Brown
2240 Corte Ananas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
[email protected]
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Distribution
Eagle-Eyed Proofers
Ken Milhous
Graphic Odyssey
4215 Tierra Rejada Rd., Suite 155
Moorpark, CA 93021
Tel. (805) 338-6000
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Walter Waxman
RP Printing & Graphics
5880 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
Tel. (805) 964-5305
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FCCH Mailing Services
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Nicholas Liakas
Carol Mathieu
Zone 8 Staff
Zone 8 Websites
Behind the Scenes
President’s Column
Gerade Aus!
By Joe Carastro
The mood of the Santa Barbara Region’s first meeting of the Board
of Directors can only be described as very somber as we had just
learned of the passing of Past-President, Bud Ewbank. I first joined
SBR in 1998, the first year of a seven-year stewardship of the region
by Bud and Carolyn. The list of accomplishments achieved by SBR
in that period is too long to print but includes Region of the Year
recognition and no less than three Heinmiller awards. That much of
what we all enjoy of our Porsche Club experience is due to Bud’s
hard work and giving nature goes without saying.
The Board of Directors, in Bud’s honor, has named the American
Heart Association as our designated charity for 2006. In addition to
a contribution from our treasury, SBR will accept donations from
individual members in Bud’s honor.
Our sincere condolences go out to Carolyn and Bud’s family. We
will all miss Bud’s cheerful demeanor but what he has accomplished
will live on in the spirit of SBR.
We are in the planning stages of a Memorial Drive to visit some of
the places where Bud’s leadership was instrumental to the successes
of the region – information will be made available at the February
Breakfast Meetings.
Joe
Visit Porsche
Santa Barbara
and Rusnak
Porsche to see
the new Cayman S
in person!
Editor’s Column
If I were a Porsche,
I’d want to live here too
By Michael C. Harley
It doesn’t take more than a few seconds of watching the national
weather report to realize how lucky we are in Southern California. Our
Porsches don’t hibernate through a frozen winter, locked and cold
under plastic tarps. We don’t add fuel stabilizers, pump up the tires, and
put mothballs under the car hoping to keep the critters out.
Instead, thanks to our very accommodating climate, our Porsches
accompany us to breakfasts on the pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean in
Santa Barbara. Our Porsches purr on scenic drives through the vineyards
of Santa Inez with sunroofs open and tops down. Our Porsches bask
in the warm sun at Camarillo airport as pilots perform touch-and-go
maneuvers in the clear skies overhead. We are very lucky to live here.
Now, let’s take advantage of it.
Look through an issue of Der Auspuff. Did you notice the seventyplus Porsches that show every first Saturday for breakfast at Camarillo
Airport? Did you see the pictures of the Santa Barbara pier loaded with
Porsches on the second Saturday of each month? In a couple weeks, a
caravan of Porsches will participate in a 70-mile drive through the back
roads of Ventura and Santa Barbara County. Next month, another group
of Porsches will do the same through the canyons of Malibu… twice!
Nature supplies the weather and scenery. Your taxes built and
maintain the roads. The Santa Barbara Region organizes the event. All
you need to do is bring a Porsche, a smile, and enjoy yourself!
On another subject… over the next year, each issue of Der Auspuff
will feature a Porsche either owned, for sale, or visiting the Santa Barbara
Region on the cover. Even better, we will include a feature article in
the center spread of this publication with technical information and a
driving experience. If you own a Porsche that you feel other members
will find interesting (rare, fast, slow, colorful, customized, etc…), please
contact me and we’ll see if we can arrange something (even if you’ve
never attended an event with us we want to feature your car).
One last mention… I wanted to thank both of our local Porsche
retailers, Rusnak Porsche in Westlake and Santa Barbara Porsche,
for their support over the years. Both retailers have been extremely
generous to our Region. Many of our events, and meetings, would have
been without a venue (or sponsors) had it not been for their unwavering
endorsement of the Santa Barbara Region. Dealer support is vital to our
success, and we extend our thanks many times over.
Calendar of Events
Check out what’s going on with PCA
The Porsche Club of America is more than reading through the pages of Panorama and Der
Auspuff each month – it’s about the events! With at least three organized events each month,
Santa Barbara Region club members enjoy showing off (and driving!) their Porsches with other
enthusiasts like yourself. Whether you attend the Breakfast Club events, spirited drives through
the canyons and mountains, potluck dinners, autocross, tech sessions, special tours, etc… we
want you to come join us!
February
Wednesday, February 1 .................................................................................................................Board Meeting
Saturday, February 4................................................................................................ Breakfast Club – Camarillo
Saturday, February 11 .................................................................................... Breakfast Club – Santa Barbara
Saturday, February 18 ................................................................................... Back Roads Drive (See page 26)
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Wednesday, March 1 ......................................................................................................................Board Meeting
Saturday, March 4 ..................................................................................................... Breakfast Club – Camarillo
Saturday, March 4 ...................................................... Bud’s Run – Following Breakfast Club (See page 9)
Saturday, March 11 ......................................................................................... Breakfast Club – Santa Barbara
Saturday, March 18 ....................................................................................... Fun Run – Malibu (See page 26)
Sunday, March 19 .....................................................................................................Zone 8 Rally (See page 24)
Friday, March 24-26 ..........................................................................................................Zone 8 Speed Festival
April
Saturday, April 1 ........................................................................................................ Breakfast Club – Camarillo
Wednesday, April 5 .........................................................................................................................Board Meeting
Saturday, April 8 ............................................................................................... Breakfast Club – Santa Barbara
Saturday, April 8 ............................................................ Parts Distribution Warehouse Tour (See page 30)
February Board Meeting
March Board Meeting
Host: Jeanette Bassett
Location: 6143 Armitos Drive
Camarillo CA 93012
Potluck Dessert only at 7:30 PM
RSVP to (805) 338-2195
[email protected]
Host: Santa Barbara Auto Group
Location: 402 South Hope Avenue
Santa Barbara CA 93105
Porsche Breakfast Club Locations and Times
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Monthly Board Meeting
Minutes from January 3, 2006
The Board of Directors held it’s January 3rd meeting at Burt and Marge Misevic’s home.
Present were George & Mary Barrett, Nick Liakas, Pamuela & Mike Hodson, Valerie & Barry
Weinstein, Mike Harley, Joe Carastro, Martin & Ankie Jansen, Burt & Marge Misevic, Lynn
Kuchera, Gary Gasperino, Dave Stone, Jeanette Bassett, Kent Bodin, Mike & Karen Turek. The
meeting was called to order at 7:20pm.
Secretary:
Activities:
Marge read the minutes of the November
meeting. They were approved with spelling
correction.
Discussion was held about various venues
for our 2006 holiday party. Motion by Gary
was seconded by Lynn to have it at the
Pierpont Inn this December. A motion was
made and seconded to approve a check
for $600 as a deposit to the Pierrpont Inn.
A motion was made and seconded to hold
the cost to $50 per person with any extra
monies to be subsidized by the club treasury.
New members picnic – Vice President Gary
Gasperino will head up the committee for
this. Progressive dinner – we discussed
various ways to collect money to defray costs
of volunteers.
Treasurer:
George had nothing new yet. He will be
meeting with James soon to transition into
the duties of Treasurer. We have $20,000 now
in the bank.
Membership:
Jeanette said that in November there were 8
new members, one transferred member, and
two members transferred out, leaving a total
of 626 members. In December, we gained a
total of three new members, for a total of 629
members.
Meetings/Events:
Our last General meeting has been our largest
so far.
Editor:
Mike Harley passed out 9 advance copies
of the January “der Auspuff ”. Copies should
arrive to members soon. Due to increased
costs of the “der Auspuff,” discussion took
place as to the number of color pages,
paper quality, etc. A committee was formed,
including: Vice President, Editor, Advertiser
and Treasurer, to come up with ideas and a
possible way to subsidize costs.
Archives:
Burt stated that the PCA/Anniversary DVD will
go into archives. Dave handed Burt last year’s
breakfast meeting attendance rosters for the
archives. Burt sadly announced the passing of
our own Bud Ewbank. He had a picture of Bud
and will be writing an article in Memory of
Bud. Burt said plans are coming along for the
rally to Portland and that we have a couple of
sponsors lined up.
Rally:
Two dates have been set in April for the rally
and rally school.
New Business:
Nick stated that we now have a new
committee consisting of club members
who are retired, unemployed, or interested
in coming to a once a month, mid-week
luncheon meeting.
Joe made a motion which was seconded
to spend up to $300.00 for new stationery,
updating the board members listed on it.
Marge handed out copies of our new by-laws
to those who were new.
Mike Hodson mentioned a need for a
“strategic planning” committee as our club
continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
Meeting adjourned at 9:48pm.
Advertiser:
Lynn reports that we lost 3-4 advertisers from
last year. We gained three new advertisers
and have 3-4 more people to contact. This
year we already have 87.4% advertisers paid
which is 30% better than last year. Lynn has
a check for $12,775.00 to give to the Treasurer.
“der Auspuff ” in shrink wrap for the annual
Heinmiller Award competition. Also, Mike
Harley will get “der Auspuff ” copies to the SB
Auto Group. Jeannette will send membership
updates to Mike Harley each month. It was
mentioned that our Web site needs to be
updated by Bryce. Lynn Kuchera mentioned
that the advertisers need to get a link to their
ads up and running on our web site. A tech
session for the new Caymen will be held
January 14 at the Auto Gallery.
President:
Joe Carastro had Mike Harley read a recent
Ethics and Standards (code of conduct) taken
from the “Panorama.” The regional report
form is done for the next
quarter. Joe has been
sending “Welcome”
letters to the new
members of our club.
Respectfully Submitted
Karen Turek
Secretary
Old Business:
Goodie Store: Michael stated that 56 of Randy
Leffingwell’s “Porsche 911” books have been
sold. Stickers for our SBR have been received
and they are similar to our region’s grill
badge.
Nick reminded Mike
Harley to keep one
dozen copies of the
will be a Porsche drive led by Martin Jensen,
as a memorial to Bud. The driving tour is
scheduled to depart after our March Camarillo
Breakfast. Plans are to visit a number of the
places that were important to Bud.
Words by Barry and Valerie Weinstein
Mike Hodson, our Goodie Store Manager,
Photos by Max Sluiter and Michael C. Harley told us about a new item he has on the
shelves - colorful stickers that are copies of
the SBR emblem badges many of us have
mounted on our vehicles! According to Mike,
“everyone’s going to want to pick up a few of
these inexpensive stickers to attach to their
tool boxes, refrigerators, children’s notebooks,
etc...”
Pamuela Hodson then announced the
designing and construction of our scrap book.
Those of you who would like to participate,
please contact Pamuela. The National PCA
“Region of the Year” prizes are awarded to the
years as Presidents of SBR/PCA. From 1998 regions based upon scrapbooks submitted
– 2000, and later in 2004, Bud was President. depicting various yearly activities. Carolyn
During the intervening years of 2001-2003, Ewbank was instrumental in getting the club to
Carolyn took over the reins as President. From put together, and submit, the first scrapbook.
the time Bud took over as President, PCA/ And, in 2001, SBR/PCA was voted region of the
SBR grew from 200+ members to almost 600 year!
strong. In fact, it was Bud who recruited Joe
This month we had a number of new
Carastro as President when it was time for members, prospective members, first time
him and Carolyn to step down. According to attendees and guests visit us at the breakfast
Joe, we all “… owe the wonderful atmosphere
The first new member Dave Stone greeted
of our group to Bud and Carolyn.” Bud will be was Dave Hill of Woodland Hills who drove
sorely missed by all who knew him as well as up in his ‘64C Sunroof Coupe. Close behind
those of us who may not have known him were Gary and Amie Smith, from Simi Valley,
well but have been the fortunate recipients of in their ’59 356. After the Smiths parked,
the benefits to the club developed during his Tome and Sarah Gaither, with their son Chad,
terms of office.
joined our group. The Gaither’s are transferees
After Joe, Jeannette Basset, our “new” from Riverside who arrived in their 1976 930.
Membership Chairperson and Dave Stone our Welcome to all of you!
“old” Membership Chairperson (who is working
Gary Albertson, a prospective member from
Westlake
Village,
came to breakfast
in his 2003 996. Nice
to see you Gary we hope to convert
the “prospective” to
“new” member in
the near future.
First
time
attendees to our
Camarillo breakfast
included brothers
Tom and Ken Egidi.
They are transferees
from
the
Los
Nearly all Porsche models are represented! Angeles club to our
with Jeanette at the meetings) spoke to us Santa Barbara Club! Tom and Ken drove up in
about the continued growth and attendance a (rare) ’93 Carrera RS. They are currently living
at our meetings. As noted above, when 134 in Ventura.
attendees show at an early January breakfast...
Two residents of Camarillo attended our
it is quite an impressive turnout!
morning as guests of members. They were
Activities Co-Chair, Barry Weinstein, Mike Hansen, a guest of Mike Seary, and Glenn
discussed the upcoming events and told us Bronner, a friend of Barry and Val Weinstein. It
about one being planned in honor of Bud. This was nice to see all of you at our meeting!
Camarillo Breakfast Meeting
Porsches, Pancakes, and Poached Eggs
Patrick Harley with Kate and Brent Elam
January 4, 2006 – With an impressive
showing of one-hundred thirty-four people
in seventy-six cars, it was quite a start for our
January breakfast club at the Camarillo WayPoint Café. If this kind of growth continues,
they are going to have to make room for
our vehicles by parking their airplanes at
some other airfield on the days we have our
breakfasts!
While much of the rest of the country
wallowed in all kinds of winter weather, and
Porsche owners tried to keep their cars free
from rain, mud, snow, and any other winter
elements, we were able to go out for an early
morning drive and breakfast with our club
mates without a “weather-care” in the world.
Some of us even drove with the tops down!
Obviously, if you are going to drive a Porsche,
Southern California is one of the best of all
places in the world to be.
Our club President, Joe Carastro, led the
announcements at breakfast with a memorial
speech dedicated to our Past-President, and
long-time PCA/SBR member, Bud Ewbank. Bud
unexpectedly passed away in early January - a
shock to all who knew him. Bud was a dedicated
and well loved member of our region for many
years. So much of what is good and positive
about our group is due directly to Bud, his wife
Carolyn, and their hard work and dedication
to the growth and improvement of our region.
Between the two of them, they spent seven
Bud’s Run – Memorial Drive
Saturday, March 4th, 2006
There will be a memorial drive honoring Bud Ewbank who passed away the first
week in January. Bud was four-time President of our region (Carolyn, Bud’s wife was
three-time President). During this seven-year era, from 1997 through 2004, Bud (and
Carolyn) put an indelible stamp on our region, presiding over its growth from about
300 members, to where it is today at more than 600. During their tenure, wonderful
achievements were made, that really put our Santa Barbara region on the PCA National
map. These include the fabulous Sherwood Country club Concourse events, sponsored
by Rusnak, and personally organized by Bud and Carolyn, and the PCA national
Heinmiller awards for our newsletter Der Auspuff. Bud and Carolyn were extremely
good for our Santa Barbara region, and I like to think that our club was especially good
for Bud, giving him a fulfilling interest in his retirement life.
The run will take about 1-1/2 hours. We will start the run at the Way Point Café
at Camarillo airport after the March 4th breakfast at about 11 AM. Those wishing to
participate can sign-up during the breakfast (sign-ups are mandatory to meet PCA
insurance requirements). Route instructions will be distributed there also.
The run will basically take us up Potrero road, past the Sherwood Country club,
up Decker, then onto Mulholland, past the Rock Store to Cornell, and a brief stop at
Paramount Ranch.
Then Kanan to Westlake Blvd, to Avenida de Los Arboles, to Erbes Road, and a drive
past Bud and Carolyn’s home. Then back to Erbes, to Hillcrest, and onto the Rusnak
Porsche dealership on Thousand Oaks Blvd, which will be the end point of the run.
There, Rusnak will host a “reception” in honor of Bud. They will provide lunch type
snacks and drinks.
For questions, please call Martin Jansen at 818-889-3583
Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting
It never rains in Southern California,
except on January 14th, 2006
Words by Barry and Valerie Weinstein
Photos by Mike Turek and Carol Mathieu
Angeles and drives an ’83 911 SC. We’re glad
to have you with the club, Rob.
Also joining us were Nick and Olga Liakas’
daughter, Stacey, with her son “Little Nick”.
Olga’s mom, Pauline Tsamisis, also broke bread
with us at the meeting. Mike and Karen Turek’s
daughter, Jennifer, joined us for breakfast as
well. It was nice to see all of you.
We then spoke with everyone about the
upcoming activities in the next few months
and reminded all that the Solvang Overnight
Tour has been cancelled so that the members
could attend Past President Bud Ewbank’s
Memorial service scheduled for the same day
as that activity.
Kent Bodin talked about how shocked we
all were at Bud’s passing, just two weeks prior
to the breakfast. As you all know, Bud and his
lovely wife Carolyn were past Presidents of
PCA/SBR for many years. They are two of the
reasons that this club is as large and successful
as it is.
Walt Branscome from Porsche Santa Barbara brought a Cayman S
January 14, 2006 - The first rain storm of
the year started just as we were pulling out of
our garage for the first Santa Barbara breakfast
meeting of the year. Accuweather, on the
Internet, predicted the onset of the storm to
the minute. All of the weather reporters on
radio and TV confirmed the incoming rains. Of
course, we foolishly did our part to ensure that
the rain would happen. We washed our car the
day before on the off-chance that everyone
else would be mistaken by at least a few hours.
We were hoping to miss the rain and not have
to park a “dusty” dark blue Boxster at the
wharf. Well it certainly wasn’t dusty, but it was
wet! Not the “wet-look wet” that may be the
ultimate in shininess, but the “just-rained-on
wet” that requires another car wash to clean
it off.
Oh well Porsches and Porsche people dry
quickly.
In fact, 31 people in 13 Porsches (and a few
in their alternative vehicles) braved the early
winter storm to attend the breakfast.
After breakfast Dave Stone got up and
welcomed Rob Alen, a new member who
signed up at the meeting. Rob is from Los
It looks like a perfect fit!
Warm and dry inside, listening to announcements
Kent also shared with us that he had just
attended the LA Auto show and told us
about the Porsche exhibit there. It was very
impressive. They even displayed an entire
room filled with new Cayman’s.
Many of you will remember that Walt
Branscome, from Porsche of Santa Barbara,
tried to bring a new Cayman to the last Santa
Barbara breakfast, but couldn’t because the
battery was dead. Well he was successful this
month in getting the car over to the breakfast.
He drove a brand-new white Cayman S to
show to everyone. It too was wet – but it was
difficult to tell if the moisture was from the rain
or simply from the drooling of the SBR Porsche
members who went over to look at it. Either
way, it certainly is a great looking vehicle.
All in all, it was quite a successful turnout
for the rainiest day, so far, of the New Year.
Special Announcement
Attention: Retirees and the Happily Unemployed
An announcement by Nicolas Liakas
Are you retired and looking for something to do? Are you
happily unemployed? Do you have time on your hands
and are searching for fun and adventure? Yes? Then SBR
has a new assignment for you.
Join the newly formed COMMITTEE FOR THE RETIRED
AND UNEMPLOYED! Join SBR members who are in the
same situation as you for a monthly mid-week gettogether at different sites within our region for a fun-filled
lunch and warm fellowship. Share in the laughter and
good company; bring more joy to your life; bring your
Porsche.
Membership requirements are limited to the willingness
and ability to have a good time. Grumps need not apply.
To join this special group, contact Nicolas Liakas at
[email protected] or 818/999-1600x203 (office),
818/706-6016 (home), or Mike Turek at mkturek1@
hotmail.com or 805/988-9827 (home).
Roadtrip: 356 Gets a New Engine
My other car is a Porsche... also
By Bill Coghlan
My wife Lisa and I joined the PCA/SBR
group for the San Luis Obispo Winery Tour
in November. As we left Santa Barbara and
headed for the San Marcos Pass, Kent Bodin
and his ’59 A Coupe fell in behind us in line as
we started up the grade to the summit. Kent’s
car always catches my attention because I also
have a ’59 A Coupe. As we accelerated towards
the summit, I remember thinking that I’d keep
an eye on Kent so he didn’t fall too far behind.
The first time I checked the rear view mirror
and found him on my tail I pushed a little
harder but he stayed right behind me. Wow,
my new Boxster S is supposed to be able to hit
warp speed and leave most cars in its wake.
Not true. Now this is not a negative story about
the performance of the Boxster, the limits of
which I can only hope to approach some day,
but the revelation that I had on that trip…my
old ’59 1600 Normal Coupe didn’t have to be a
slug when it came to performance.
At the first stop, Kent informed me that
he actually did have a 1600 Normal engine.
However, it was sitting in his garage and in its
place was a 912 with a big bore kit. That’s about
1720 cc in an 1800 lb. car. I’m guessing that the
horsepower is about 90 to 95. I wanted one if
it could perform like his.
I began my research which included reading
Duane Spencer’s 356 Performance Handbook.
Duane is a retired aerospace engineer who
spent a lifetime racing 356s, mostly in Southern
California. He turned his passion for racing into
a business known as Shasta Engineering which
is particularly well known for its high quality
pistons and cylinders for Porsche 356s. I’ve
actually seen Spencer built engines in vintage
Porsches so I decided to call Duane to find out
more about his rebuilding services.
Duane is happy to rebuild your engine or
sell you one that has already been rebuilt. In
either case, you remove your engine from the
car and send it to him or he will ship you an
engine built to your specifications. After a long
conversation on the phone, Duane accurately
sized up my minimalist mechanical skills and
agreed to do the removal and replacement
if I could drive my car to Lakehead, a small
community 30 minutes north of Redding
or about 600 miles from Westlake Village.
Of course I agreed to make the trip and we
mutually agreed that the long Thanksgiving
weekend would probably be the ideal time for
both of us.
Shortly after agreeing to the rebuild, I
attended the Jesse Alexander PCA dinner
meeting in Ventura. When I saw Kent, I told
him about my plan to drive up to Duane’s.
Kent immediately latched onto my enthusiasm
and said “…I’d like to go with you; I’ll see if I
can arrange it.” We made plans to leave Friday
the 25th at 7AM and planned on 10 hours to
Redding where we’d stay the night before
heading up the hill to Duane’s.
At first light on Friday morning I was
energized. I am not normally a morning
person but I certainly was on that day. I had
the car packed with tools, an extra battery (I
was experiencing starting problems…like at
the October Camarillo Breakfast where we had
to push start it after breakfast), water, suitcase,
etc... I was ready to roll and Kent had just pulled
up. Lisa poured him a travel mug of coffee and
we were off...
Read Part II of Bill and Kent’s roadtrip in
next month’s Der Auspuff.
New Members
Membership
Report
Welcome to all our new members.
Get ready for a year full of driving
activities, social events and good
fellowship. We look forward to
meeting you at a breakfast meeting
or an event in the coming months.
Congratulations to all our
members celebrating anniversaries
this month. Start your year out right
by attending a breakfast meeting
soon. If you haven’t been for a while,
you’ll be amazed how we’ve grown.
- Dave Stone
Daniel P. Burnham
Santa Barbara – 2005 911
Max & Ellen Ritsema
Camarillo – 2004 996
William & Dale Hromadka
Santa Barbara – 1997 911 C2
Rollance Verlemmos
Santa Barbara – 1998 911
Michael Joseph
Frazier Park – 1978 911
Jonathan Ziegler
Santa Barbara – 2006 997S
Charles Mallory
Solvang – 1958 356A
Brian Cantrell
Came from LA region – 1975 914
Michael & Caren Maneker
Simi Valley – 1999 Boxster
Charlene Kalk
Came from LA region – 2004 Cayenne T
Anniversaries
41 Years
John G. & Dianne Howe
36 Years
James & Dottie Rowins
28 Years
Joseph IV & Nancy Carastro
21 Years
James & Priscilla Larson
17 Years
Robert & Pamela Keller
14 Years
Michael R. & Jan Koevenig
13 Years
Robert & Julie Ballog
Robert & Shirley Yount, Jr.
12 Years
Linsey & Joan Orr
11 Years
Bob & Paty Winters Muschitz
10 Years
Bob & Mary Ann Helman
8 Years
Robert Balsamo
Willie & Tracey Bell
Michael & Elena De Julio
7 Years
Jeff & Bob Affronti
Lee & Diana Williams Criger
Andrew & Konnie Gault, Jr.
George & Marge Vorgitch
6 Years
Kevin & Diane Grizard
Steve & Stephanie Rose
Donn & Kathleen Shipley
Timothy Waddell
5 Years
Thomas & Nancy Confar
Jacqueline Ginsburg
Saranda & Todd Dakarmen Renyer
4 Years
Larry & Elena Colson
Jeffi Girgenti
Daniel & Karen Hawkins
Michael & Pamuela Hodson
Jim Prevatte
Christopher & Lisa Wiles
3 Years
Douglas & Diane Shankwiler Farrell
Raymond & Donna Jordan
Vegard & Rachel Schakett Lindas
Carol Mathieu
Grant & Sherrell Reefer
Lora & Steve Simonsgaard
Eugene & Anita Wolver
2 Years
Andrew & Tammy Barry
Rick & Karen Denning
Al & Shirley Eichstaedt
John & Janie Kasarjian Fujii
Paul & Christine Harris
John & Stephanie Mann
Frank Miceli
George & Karen Perry
Michael & Sharon Polito
David & ValerieWillet
Joseph & Leonides Windsor
1 Year
David & Ashleigh Kennedy
John McManigal
Keith Moore
New Members
Here are some shots of our newest
club members (and their drivers).
Photos by Max Sluiter and Mike Turek
Gary Albertson // 2003 Carrera
Gary & Annie Smith // 1959 356
Rob Alen // 1983 911 SC
Tom, Sarah, & Chad Gaither // 1976 930
Tom Egidi // 1993 Carrera RS America
9
3
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The Return of The
Porsche 911 Turbo
Photos and Words by Michael C. Harley
Turbo.
For most automotive enthusiasts, that simple five-letter word means
“Porsche Turbo” - the first production car to make practical use of a
turbocharged engine.
In 1974, Porsche introduced the “Turbo Carrera” to the world
at the Paris Motor Show. The modified Carrera had a 3.0-liter 260hp turbocharged engine, flared fenders, modified suspension, and
aggressive new aerodynamics. With more power came even more snap
oversteer. They were a thrill to drive, but many met their fate in the
hands of inexperienced owners crashed on the side of the road. In 1979,
Porsche pulled the plug on importing the Turbo Carrera - not citing the
“dangerous to drive” reputation, or pending litigation - instead blaming
their decision on emissions requirements.
In 1986, Porsche brought the “911 Turbo” (Type 930) back to the
United States. Up in power, and displacement, the flat-six engine was
now 3.3-liters, making 282 horsepower in stock configuration. Tested in
the 80’s, the 930 would run past 60 mph in about 5 seconds on to a top
speed of about 160 mph. Carrying a bit more weight, and with a few
suspension modifications, the beast had been tamed very little.
Easily distinguished from the normally-aspirated 80’s Carrera (until
the “Turbo-look” option became available on all variants), the Porsche
930 sports flared front and rear fenders with wide 16” Fuchs wheels
and tires tucked inside. Massive 917-based multi-piston brake calipers
clamp on vented and drilled rotors offering immense stopping power.
With a naturally aggressive stance, the wider and deeper front chin
spoiler on the Turbo work in conjunction with the huge intercoolerhiding rear spoiler (appropriately nicknamed the “whaletail”) to reduce
overall lift by nearly 350 pounds at 150 mph. Porsche engineers did their
homework as the tail does not increase overall vehicle drag (though the
flared fenders do!).
The interior of the 930 is well appointed with yards of leather, and
nearly every option available at that time. It is interesting to note cruise
control was not offered on the 930.
Driving a 930 isn’t unlike driving a normally aspirated 911…until you
hit 3000 rpm. At that point, the single turbo has overcome the “turbo
lag” – the infamous power delay before boost – and the nudge against
your backside becomes a firm push. At 4000 rpm, the turbo is pushing
.8 bar (about 11.7 psi) and the thrust is exhilarating. Like a toggle switch,
engine’s power mirrors the boost, and the driver needs to learn respect.
The 930 is a challenge on the track, but it rewards experience.
The immensely durable 4-speed manual transmission (capable of
easily handling 600+ horsepower) contributes to the turbo lag as most
city driving is done out of the engine’s boost curve. Hold shifts on the
tall gears, and you can find 85+ mph in second. In theory, you could
drive the 4-speed 930 all day long and never shift into third gear!
The Santa Barbara Region member-owned 930 on these pages
has the typical upgrades found on a two-decade-old 930. The turbo
has been replaced with a more powerful K-27 unit. The mechanical
wastegate spring has been upgraded to allow more boost, and the
exhaust has been opened to reduce turbo lag. Together, those changes
bring horsepower to about 320. With more boost, a larger intercooler,
and some fuel modifications, owners frequently top 400+ horsepower
with their 930s.
When you consider the performance envelope, and their excellent
reliability (in stock form), the early 930s are very reasonably priced
starting at less than $30,000 – depending on condition. That may sound
expensive for a two-decade-old vehicle, but the white-knuckle thrill of
piloting a Turbo at full boost is worth every penny.
The Turbo carving canyons above Malibu
A Farewell to Bud
The Santa Barbara Region loses a close friend
By Burt and Marge Misevic
When Carolyn Ewbank succeeded her husband Bud as Region
President, Bud designed a special logo depicting a rear view of
their Porsche 928. The license plate read “SEACHKN”. The story
goes that when this Midwestern couple from Ohio reached
California, Carolyn asked Bud if he had ever seen birds like those
flocks of white ones that lived at the beach. “Of course I have,”
he replied. “Those are sea chickens.” In that same logo, there’s a
bunny, enjoying the joke. The bunny showed up in the other
cartoons that Bud created for Der Auspuff. Bunny dozed under the
table at a Board meeting, diagnosed a flat tire, and ate breakfast
under a Porsche 914 at a Region Breakfast. Bud loved the tickle of
folksy humor.
Bud and Carolyn entered PCA life in 1994, and they lived it to
the fullest. Bud was President of Santa Barbara Region for four
consecutive years. When no one wanted to attempt to fill his
shoes, Carolyn stepped in. In the 924 and the 928 they entered
rallies and concours. When workers were needed, they were the
first to volunteer. During that time the Region grew and thrived.
Our region won the National Membership Award, the National
and Zone 8 Region of the Year Award, and the Heinmiller Award
for best newsletter. Our Zone 8 Concours, sponsored by Rusnak
Porsche-Westlake, and co-chaired by Bud and Carolyn, was one
of the best in PCA. While they were working for the region, they
were competing and winning Zone 8 and Porsche Parade events.
Bud’s chili was so good that he stopped competing at Region Chili
Cook-offs to let others win. Tough competitors and hard workers,
they were a driving force and a great team.
Bud started being a car guy when he was in high school in
Savannah, Ohio. He was never afraid to customize his cars to suit
his taste and functional needs. His cars had roll bars. Even when
competing in Concours d’Elegance, he didn’t let his interest in
modifying his cars bother him one little bit.
Neat as a pin, he dressed like a car guy. In his T-shirts, jackets,
and hats, he could fit in at a Porsche Parade, a NHRA dragstrip, or
a NASCAR race. His award-winning garage was the envy of every
car enthusiast - a pristine floor, every tool in place, car art on the
walls.
Bud was one of those people we always liked to check in with.
At a concours or autocross, we’d stop and ask how he was doing:
What was on his mind? What was happening with his cars? Was he
going to the next Parade? He was always pleasant and had time
to chat. He wasn’t afraid to express an opinion about the Club, the
Region or the Zone.
We knew when Bud got up to speak we were about to be
entertained. There was a down-home flavor to his speaking,
especially when he talked about himself, his friends, and our crazy
car culture. Maybe it was his many years working with industrial
equipment customers, or maybe it was because he just liked and
respected people.
When you are at the Camarillo Breakfast, an autocross, or a
concours, you might see a bunny. If the bunny is smiling, it’s
probably the spirit of Bud returning to hang out with his many
friends again.
Remembering Bud
By Mike Mansolino
You may have heard of the recent passing of Eldon “Bud” Ewbank.
For those associated with Concours or Rally, you certainly will recall
the beautiful 924, or the equally stunning 928 he and Carolyn
campaigned for the past several years. Those fortunate enough
to know Bud encountered a man of considerable wit, charm, and
warmth. His impish smile and the twinkle in his eyes were visible
clues to the character lurking beneath.
Bud was instrumental in the creation of the “Tour” class in Rally,
and his insightful recommendations helped to improve and advance
the Concours series. His ability to establish a relationship with Rusnak
Porsche helped set the benchmark for Zone Concours festivities. His
energy, and that of Carolyn, was largely responsible for the significant
growth of the Santa Barbara Region and the numerous national
awards that region received.
Bud’s memorial service,
or better stated, Bud’s
celebration of life, was
a tribute to the impact
he had on the lives of
those he touched. The
minister at that service
said that we all enter
this life with a name, but
it is the name we have
when we leave this life
that matters. Bud
will be missed,
and the indelible
imprint he left
on the lives of those
who knew him will
cause his name to be
long remembered.
Goodie Store Report
February 2006
Show your enthusiasm and support our region
by purchasing items in our Goodie Store
By Mike and Pamuela Hodson
Pamuela and I were shocked and saddened
to learn of the passing of Bud Ewbank in
January. While we are fairly recent members
of the club, it was obvious from the beginning
that Bud and Carolyn were the pillars of the
Santa Barbara Region, putting countless hours
in at events and behind the scenes, both
locally and nationally, for the benefit of PCA
members around the country.
One of our first events
was The Pozo Run.
Along the way the
group stopped to
take some photos. In
typical fashion, Bud
made a comment to
me (with that grin of
his) that from anyone
else
may
have
been questionable.
My reaction was
obvious, he laughed,
put me at ease, and
we became instant
friends.
Bud
will
be
greatly missed by all
who knew him, and
his efforts will be missed by many who didn’t.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy go
out to Carolyn.
On a lighter note, chilly weather has not
deterred our members from enjoying their cars,
the heartiest of those with their convertible
tops down! Bravo! What a perfect opportunity
to wear your Santa Barbara Region fleece
pullover, color coordinated to match your car
and every outfit imaginable. Together with a
Flex-Fit hat to keep your head warm (especially
those follicle-challenged individuals like me)
and you’ll set new records for style.
Once again, the collection of unclaimed
name badges is growing. If
you ordered one and have
been too busy to join us,
feel free to contact
The Goodie Store
and we’ll get the
badge to you by
whatever means
necessary.
As February is
traditionally the
month of LOVE
(pay
attention
guys),
what
better way to
show your true
affection than a
perfect Porsche
present!
Of
course, it’s not
as welcome as the small shiny expensive
stuff, but infinitely more practical, and mostly
unisex too. We realize the risks involved and
take full responsibility; it is all meant in good
clean fun.
Our new activities Chairpersons
have done a great job planning
the 2006 events. We hope to see
you at one or more soon.
Regards,
Mike and Pamuela
Goodie
Store
Fleece Pullover
It’s warm, soft, stylish, practical,
flexible, comfortable and inexpensive
to boot. At only $35.00, the Santa
Barbara Region pullover has become
a favorite garment for all who have
one. Available in a zillion colors, and
a zillion sizes, we can order half or full
zip, with Santa Barbara Region logo,
PCA National logo, or both. We have
a catalog that gives all the particulars,
stop by and take a look!
Price $35.00 each
2006 Santa Barbara
Region Calendar
Featuring 12 months of the most
beautiful cars in the world (ours!)
the 2006 full color calendar looks
great on any wall, be it garage, office,
kitchen, bedroom, trophy room, you
name it. The calendar is complete
with significant event and Porsche
history dates, All the cars belong to
our Region members, shot in settings
throughout Southern California. It’s a
bargain at only $18.00. Get one while
the year is still young!
Price $18.00 each
How to Buy
All items in the Goodie Store are
available at both Breakfast Club
events (Camarillo and Santa Barbara)
and at most special events.
To place an order or for more
information contact Mike Hodson at
[email protected] or (805) 2792252.
The Valve Stem
A century-old patent is responsible
for keeping air in billions of tires worldwide
A simple rubber valve stem
design. August quickly went to work, and
soon Schrader’s design was refined enough to
patent. It was 1893.
Simple in design, the design has changed
very little in more than one-hundred years.
The Schrader valve uses a tiny spring, and the
pressure behind it, to keep the valve firmly
seated on the seal - effectively preventing any
loss of air. To avoid corrosion, the stem and tiny
core are usually
made of brass or
a plated metal. To
decrease cost and
complexity, simple
valve stems can be
made of rubber,
but the core will
still be metal.
A
threaded
valve cap protects
the core of the
valve from dirt
and grime as
contamination
of the seal can
cause the valve
to leak. If the seal
is damaged, the
core can easily
be replaced in
seconds without
dismounting the
tire from the wheel.
The “internals” of
the Schrader valve
can be removed
with a tool that
simply spins the
Artwork from the original patent in 1893
valve assembly out
1843. A gentleman named August Schrader of its threaded casing within the valve stem.
Inflating the Schrader valve is simple.
emigrated from Hanover, Germany, to New
York. Schrader’s specialty was making brass On the inflating device, a Schrader adapter
simultaneously presses the center of the stem
fittings for the rubber industry.
By 1890, pneumatic tires (filled with on the core away from the seal, while sealing
compressed air) had begun to replace solid the external stem. With the core pressed down,
rubber tires on bicycles. Originally emerging air escapes and pressure is equalized between
on the bicycle racing circuit, the technology the source and the valve. Add compressed air at
quickly trickled-down to recreational tires as the source and the tire is inflated as pressure is
it became commonplace. A tire manufacturer equalized in both chambers. If excess pressure
asked August Schrader to design a new is noted after inflation, pressure is easily bled
air valve that would replace their existing by pressing down on the stem in the center of
Though you’d never believe it from their
simple outward appearance, the valve
stems mounted on your wheels are a critical
subsystem crucial to the daily operation of
your Porsche. Assuming you don’t have runflat tires, the failure of just one valve stem will
bring your car to a standstill, or worse…put
you into a spin!
Credit to valve stems goes way back to
High performance plated metal stem
the core, thus breaking the seal and allowing
the air to escape.
A valve stem cap (valve cap) is a back-up
system for the Schrader valve. Accomplishing
two objectives, caps prevent pressure loss if
the seal fails, and they prevent dirt and grime
from contaminating the metal-on-metal seal.
Valve caps are manufactured in everything
from inexpensive plastic (which can melt
right off under track conditions!), to anodized
aluminum with tiny logos. It goes without
saying…the nicer the valve cap, the more
likely they are to end up ornamenting some
kid’s bicycle wheel (ask me how I know).
It is interesting to note that in performance
applications, such as on race vehicles, rigid
metal stems are used instead of flexible rubber.
At high speeds, when centrifugal forces are at
their greatest, rubber stems can bend outward
and stress the base of the valve. If bent over
too far, air will bleed from the broken seal and
the tire will lose pressure (to combat this issue,
Porsche offers small metal adhesive-based
“valve stem supports” for high-speed use). If
your Porsche frequently sees speeds on the
fun side of 100 mph, consider using metal
valve stems or supports.
Nearly every passenger tire on the road
today uses a Schrader valve mounted on each
wheel. Even sophisticated valve-stem-based
pressure monitoring systems use the Schrader
valve. The century-old engineering is simple,
inexpensive to manufacture, and very reliable.
Though worrying about your valve stems
should be pretty low on your list of concerns,
keep your Schrader valves clean and covered,
and they will hold pressure for many, many
years down the road.
Mothers California
Gold Car Wash
An effective, and reasonable, alternative
to harsh detergents and dish soaps.
(you don’t want your car wash to remove your
most recent layer of wax, do you?). Specialized
car wash soap is mostly water, lubricants,
and surfactants designed to lift and carry
particulates off the surface.
Like all other car soaps, Mother’s California
Gold Car Wash is added by the capful to a
bucket of cool water. Add a blast of pressurized
water from a garden hose and you’ve got the
familiar potion – very foamy, slightly slimy, and
generally pleasant smelling.
We like to wash our cars. In fact, a 1999
survey by the International Car wash
Association found that 44.5% of Americans
prefer home washing as a method of vehicle
care. Furthermore, at least 75% of all cars are
washed at home one or more times a year (I’d
hope a bit more often than that!). That’s a lot
of clean cars, thanks to an awful lot of sudsy
soap!
Soap is a generic term for a cleansing and
emulsifying agent. What was once a homemade
concoction of lye and fat, chemists today have
perfected soaps to offer us everything from
shampoo for your hair, citrus-based orange
hand cleaner, to anti-bacterial washes. It’s no
surprise someone invented a specialized car
wash soap years ago.
Mother’s, the car detailing company, put
their chemists to work and introduced their
Mother’s California Gold Car Wash - a premium
car wash soap – just for automobiles.
Unlike dish soap, hand soap, or laundry
detergent, “car wash soap” is specially made
to be non-abrasive, and to not cut grease
As is customary when washing your
Porsche, the trick is to dunk a soft sponge
into the bucket of bubbles and work your way
down from the top. Cleaning one section at a
time works best as you don’t want the soap to
dry on the surface as it will leave water spots.
Remember, as this is a car wash soap and not a
grease-cutting detergent, Mother’s California
Gold will not remove tar (there are specialized
chemicals for that).
Rinse the bubbly mixture off the paint, and
suspended dirt and grime flow off onto the
pavement. Dry immediately with a quality
towel, and the paint should sparkle.
In all honesty, Mother’s California Gold
Car Wash works as well as any other car soap
we’ve tested. However, we do feel it is a bit
more concentrated that others we have tested
(Turtle Wax comes to mind), so you can use
less product per wash. It foams very well, and
maintains a slippery feel (always a subjective
perception of soap effectiveness) much better
than most others. And yes, it smells good too.
As long as you don’t use detergent or
dish soap, you are only helping your paint
with frequent washings. Obviously, Mother’s
California Gold Car Wash isn’t the only “car
wash” soap on the market, and technically it
probably isn’t the “best” available (there just
has to be a boutique soap out there for $100
an ounce!), but for the price we sure like it. Add
it to our detailing short list.
For More Information
Mothers California Gold Car Wash
Online at www.mothers.com
Available at AutoZone, NAPA Auto
Parts, Pep Boys, Wal-Mart, and more.
Scenic Backroads Drive
When
1:15 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2006
Where
McDonald’s Parking Lot, Camarillo (off Santa Rosa Road)
Register
Barry or Valerie Weinstein at (805) 241-5641 or
[email protected] by February 10th
Join us on a beautiful 70-mile journey through the back roads
of Ventura and Santa Barbara County – not once will our
wheels touch freeway pavement!
Departing Camarillo promptly at 1:45 PM, we’ll slowly make
our way to the landmark Palms Restaurant in the quaint
beach community of Carpinteria for dinner.
The Palms Restaurant is a fun place where the meat, fish,
and poultry are of the finest quality… but the prices are
extremely moderate.
The catch? You cook your own food! (Of course, they can help you prepare
your cuisine, but it’s so much fun, most people elect to grill their own.)
We plan on arriving in Carpinteria around 4:00 PM, with dinner scheduled at 4:40 PM – this means we’ll have time to
browse some of the unique gift and antique shops, and socialize, before dinner.
In addition to the cost of dinner (menu shown here), an activity fee of $5.00 per car will be collected.
Malibu Fun Run
When
9:00 AM – Saturday, March 18, 2006
Where
Costco Parking Lot, Westlake Village (off
Lindero Canyon Road)
Register
Gary Weaver at (805) 523-3448 or
[email protected] by March 1st
Join us for a beautiful run through the hills of
Malibu in your Porsche! Loaded with twists,
switchbacks, and winding roads, the roads
above Malibu are renowned worldwide for
their pure driving enjoyment. Throw in the
spectacular mountain and ocean views, and
we’ve got ourselves a “can’t miss” event!
The itinerary includes a stop for lunch at
Paradise Cove and a visit to Chuck Beck’s
Motorsports to view the famed Beck Spyder!
There is a minimal $5.00 vehicle entry fee, per
car. Lunch is on your own dime (but worth it!).
Porsche Turbo History
Variable turbine geometry
New from Porsche
Photos and Words by Porsche Cars North America
Porsche’s next-generation 911 Turbo to
feature Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG),
advancing the flexibility and efficiency of the
100-year-old invention
Constantly at the forefront of turbo
technology, Porsche will once again propel
turbocharging to the next level. November
16, 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of the
invention of the turbocharger, a device that
has only added to Porsche’s storied racing
and performance legacy. To recognize this
landmark date, Porsche announces its latest
turbocharging development: Variable Turbine
Geometry (VTG).
In its next iteration, the Porsche 911 Turbo
will offer VTG, a mechanism that continuously
adjusts the angle of the compressor’s turbine
blades, a world’s first for a turbocharged
gasoline engine. Featured in diesel engines
since the early 1990s, VTG can provide
significant improvements in engine flexibility
and responsiveness, particularly at low engine
speeds. Until now, this innovation has been
limited to diesel applications, due to the
far higher exhaust-gas temperatures (up to
1000° C/1800° F) prevalent in turbocharged
gasoline engines. But Porsche has overcome
this hurdle—working in close cooperation
with Borg Warner Turbo Systems—by using
temperature-resistant materials derived from
aerospace technology.
The core feature of the VTG system is the
variable turbine blades, which articulate to
most effectively guide the flow of exhaust
gases from the engine onto the turbocharger’s
turbine wheel. The principle behind variable
turbine geometry is to combine the benefits
of a small and large turbocharger in one unit.
This ensures both responsiveness and high
torque at low engine speeds, while providing
superior output and performance at higher
engine speeds. Another benefit is a large
torque plateau maintained throughout a
much wider rpm range.
An early Euro-model Porsche 930
A Compressed History
Swiss engineer Dr. Alfred Büchi invented
the exhaust gas turbocharger 100 years
ago, receiving a patent on Nov. 16, 1905
for a “combustion machine consisting
of a compressor (turbine compressor), a
piston engine, and a turbine in sequential
arrangement.” Büchi used the exhaust
gas flowing out after the combustion
process to drive a turbine, which in turn
drove a compressor to boost the amount
of engine intake air. The first application
of turbocharger technology was in the
1920s on large marine engines, with the
first attempts to use this technology in the
automobile beginning in the late ‘50s.
In 1973, Porsche campaigned the 917/30
in the North American Can-Am Series. This
fearsome machine developed more than
1100 horsepower, and as a spearhead
for turbocharger technology in the
United States, the ultra-powerful racecar
overwhelmed its opponents on the track.
The outcome was a regulations change in
the Can-Am Series that sent the almighty
917/30 straight to the museum.
Since then, Porsche has constantly strove
to advance turbocharging applications. The
Porsche 911 Turbo burst onto the scene at the
Paris Motor Show in 1974 as the world’s first
series production sports car with an exhaust
gas turbocharger. Porsche has continued
to advance turbocharging technology
in each generation of “the Turbo”—the
intercooler, bi-turbo, VarioCam® Plus, as well
as the “Cleanest Car in the World” title—that
have all set benchmarks in turbocharger
development. Now the next generation of
the Porsche 911 Turbo is clearly spelled out
in three letters: VTG.
Since arriving on this continent in 1976,
Porsche enthusiasts have been particularly
smitten by the 911 Turbo. Of the more than
50,000 Porsche 911 Turbos produced in
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, over 20,000 have
been sold in North America.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
(PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its
subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are
the exclusive importers of Porsche sports
cars and Cayenne® sport utility vehicles for
the United States and Canada. A wholly
owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately
300 people who provide Porsche vehicles,
parts, service, marketing and training for its
210 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn,
provide Porsche owners with best-in-class
service.
CLASSIFIEDS
2000 Boxster
11/05
Black/Tan, 2nd owner, Ventura county car, 59K miles,
5-speed manual, side air bags, Speedster bonnets,
Fox custom cover, 4,000 miles on 17” Pirelli P-Zero’s
mounted on stock wheels. Maintained by Rusnak
and Ventura independent, always garaged. Not
concours, but very, very nice and extremily well cared
for. $25,500 (price reflects condition). Contact Doug,
805-217-6840 or [email protected] or Diane
805-657-0443 or d.shank@unitedpacificmortgage.
com
1968 912
11/05
Almost completely restored Black 1968 912. Comes
with head liner kit, rear window seal, and other
accessories. New owner put 10,000 miles on a
newly rebuilt engine. Runs well, very reliable, nice
looking vehicle. Asking price $7,600 or best offer.
All documentation and maintenance information
available. Call Chris Nelson, 805-279-5498
Class Champion
1989 928S4
11/05
European delivery, one owner car. Stone gray
metallic, linen interior, automatic transmission.
Must sell as I’m buying a Cayenne! New timing belt,
radiator, very clean. $12,000 or best offer. 805-5237075 or [email protected]
1985 944
11/05
Guards Red/Tan Leather, 97,000 miles, all original
except for AM/FM/CD Player. Power sunroof, mirros
and windows. 2nd owner, California car, serviced by
Precision Motion. Great starter Porsche or autocross
car. $3,750. Call Tom at 805-644-4949 or rehtiag@aol.
com
Very rare Arrow Blue/Blue Leather sunroof coupe
with 39,500 original miles; unmolested collector car
with original blue & yellow California plates; Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity; PCA Zone 8 Concours
Award Winner in Unrestored Class; Carrera oil-fed
chain tensioner upgrade; nearly new Michelin Pilot
Sports on original Fuchs wheels; complete with
tools, owner’s manual, and all service records. Ready
to show and go. Price: $42,900 or will consider trade
and cash for 996 Turbo Tip Coupe or 997 Carrera S Tip
Coupe. Contact Brad Hunt, 818-706-0580 evenings,
[email protected].
2/06
1996 Carrera 993 Coupe
1987 Carrera Coupe
12/05
Diamond Blue/Blue Leather, 83,000 miles, HRE
Wheels (and original Fuchs fronts), second owner,
sunroof, no known accidents, all records from
current owner. $17,500. Call Jay at 818-871-4806 or
[email protected]
11/05
Turn key racing, 3.2-liter car + open trailer + second
set of wheels + aluminum floor jack + fuel bottles
+ Buzz gun + cool shirt. 3.2 motor built this season.
Racing valve springs and ti-retainers, ARP rod bolts,
new pistons, rings, valves, starter motor, $3.5K
headers, dyno tuned and custom chip, 915 trans
rebuild with custom gears + extra gears, LSD at
80%, new whammy clutch. All new suspension,
raised spindles, Bilsteins, Upper Mono-ball mounts,
Custom Glen Sanders torsions, Rear E.R.P. mono-ball
control arm bearings, bump steer, turbo tie rods,
Custom welded six-point safety cage with window
netting on the cage. Fire system, kill switch, sparco
seats, fiberglass hood, Iroc tail and bumpers, 2 sets
of 17’s, 8’s and 9’s. Christopher Wiles, 818-888-5538
2/06
1979 930 Turbo
Tires for Sale
12/05
Set of four Continental Contisport Contact. 225/50ZR16. Fit most Porsches. Mounted on ’86 928 wheels
with only 50 miles on them – Virtually brand-new!
Asking $200/set. Call Ray Seider 805-684-4988.
Black Colgan Bra
12/05
Fits 356C. $40. Call Kent 805-659-1259.
2001 996 Twin Turbo
2/06
Biaritz White with Black full leather interior. Wood
trim. Nav system. Upgraded sound system. Chrome
Wheels and exhaust tips. 6 speed manual. Sunroof.
Heated and full power seats. Built-in radar/laser
detector for front and rear bumpers. 30K service
just completed; 30,000 original miles with one
owner. Meticulous, inside and out. $79,500. Contact
Nicolas Liakas at [email protected] or 818/9991600x203.
Guards Red with Black leather, sunroof, 17” cup
wheels, only 48,800K original miles, recent service
and clutch replacement. 10 disc changer. 6-speed
manual, garaged day and night. Service records,
owner’s manuals, excellent condition inside and out
$34,900. Call Jeff at 818-388-0500 or email annuity@
earthlink.net for photos.
2/06
1983 911SC Coupe
Guards Red with Black interior. Second owner,
all records since new. Very well maintained car,
everything works! Original paint. 6”& 7” Fuchs w/
Michelin Pilots, Carrera chain tensioners, pop-off on
airbox, H4 headlights, rotary a/c, no leaks, Euro ride
height, 930S steering wheel. I’ve replaced alternator,
brake rotors, pads, ignition switch. Always adult
owned, garaged and never tracked. Call John
(805)377-6091 or [email protected] for more
details. $17,000 OBO.
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