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WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION,
PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
C/O Ren Phillips
2676 Briarwood Ct SE
Kentwood, MI 49512-9084
ÜBER ALLES
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI
PERMIT NO. 1316
Porsche Club of America, Western Michigan Region
April 2010
Über Alles is the official monthly publication of the Western Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America, Inc., a non-profit organization registered with the state
of Michigan. Statements and opinions appearing herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of WMR PCA, PCA, it’s officers or
members. The editor reserves the right to edit all material for publication and to publish only the material deemed appropriate and in the best interest of WMR PCA
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Upcoming Events – 17.April RS Ribs (Portage, MI) + 08.May Dinner Drive (Fenn Valley)
2010 PCA Porsche Parade – Registration Closes 20.Jun at parade2010.pca.org
Zone 4/National Event Calendar + Pull-out WMR calendar (updated + expanded)
Porsche bringing the famed Type 64 to the US in “Allure of the Automobile”
The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
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Classifieds
1996 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET - Polar Silver w/black top & black interior. 6-sp. factory ltd slip diff, Hi-Fi
opt, CD, new battery, new tires, like new top, many extras. Car is in superb condition. Stored winters, etc. 44,300
miles. $40,000 obo, call John Weidenfeller at (616) 942-7050 (work) or (616) 540-4386 (cell) (Aug 2009)
1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO & 944T PARTS - Turbo coupe, stone gray/burg., lots of performance upgrades,
968 - 6 speed trans., 3 sets of wheels, roll bar, $16,000 OBO. Also available: lots of 944T parts, including racing
body parts & other stock parts, contact for details. Call Ron Hendrick at (616) 402-0362 (Feb 2009)
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President’s Letter
Upcoming Events: April & May
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 5-spoke, 2-8x18 and 2-9x18, with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 235x40 ZR 18,
and 265x40 ZR 18. These were new take-offs from a 997, very few miles, like new. Fits newer 997/987 cars.
$850/offer. Call Doug Doornbos at (616) 975-0242 or Email [email protected].
(Apr 2010)
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In Review: March Events
FOR SALE: 911 Turbo OEM wheels, like new from my 2007 911 Turbo (997 series), 19” Forged Alloy, 8.5”
front and 11” rear. They have 2000 miles on them. $1,200 or best offer by June 1st. Call Ted Blacklidge at (616)
635-7997 (mobile) or (616) 866-4143 (home) or Email [email protected]. (Mar 2010)
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PCA Zone 4 Event Schedule
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WMR Calendar (pull-out)
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50th Anniversary Event
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The New 2011 911 Turbo S
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Porsche Type 64 to Headline
“Allure of the Automobile”
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Porsche Parade!
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Meeting Minutes: March 2010
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Classifieds
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - Set of 4 Euromeister (Fuchs Replica) wheels, like new condition, with Michelin Pilot SX (205/55 ZR16 front, 225/50 ZR16 rear). Less than 300 miles. Pictures available upon request.
Make me an offer! Email Greg Calahan at [email protected]
(Dec 2009)
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 4 x 16” wheels off a 993 with all season tires. $600.00 or best offer. Call Arnie
at (616) 443-4901
(Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: TIRES - Two Dunlop SP Sports, 255-40-ZR 17, never mounted, excellent condition, $150.00. Call
Dave Reid at (616) 560-3583 or (517) 667-9943 (Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: 928 ENGINE - 1985 928 5.0l quad cam, 88k actual, runs good. VIN: WP0JB0921FS860652. Engine
take out for engine upgrade for track use. ALL accessories, alt, PS, smog pump, ignition coils, wires, new injectors, rails - EVERYTHING GOES - Lots of new and upgraded parts, please call or email for photos or a time to
see the engine. No reasonable offer refused. Call (616) 893-0891 or Email [email protected] (Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: 944 PARTS - A-arms, complete exhaust + cat, brake rotors, calipers, torsion bars, coil over springs
400 lb, design 90 wheels 7 + 8 x 16, CV joints w/new boots, oil coolers, steering wheel w/air bag. 911- (930)
complete exhaust w/exchangers, oil lines, lower front clip w/driving lights (black), transmission gear set (1st to
4th), turbo charger, intercooler, shift lever, old style headlights. Parts from 1989 944S2 and 1986 911/930, pricing
negotiable. Call Craig Ackerman at (616) 866-1905 or Email [email protected]
(Feb 2009)
FOR RENT: HEATED (limited) OR UNHEATED SPACE - for your car. Unheated storage is $200 for 5 months
($40/month). For more information, call Bob or Carol Friday (PCA members for over 15 years) at (616) 8639395 or Email [email protected]
(Feb 2009)
AUTO DETAILING SERVICE - References available. Call or e-mail Eric at Professional Car Appearance, LLC,
(616) 706-4421 or [email protected].
(Feb 2010)
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April 2010 Issue
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Please send submissions and advertising content to:
Renuka M. Phillips
Kentwood, MI 49512
[email protected]
phone 616.281.2459
Note: Color ads receive premier placement (inside
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Vom Schreibtisch des Präsidenten
WMR Meeting Minutes: March 2010
Dan Phillips
President, Western Michigan Region
Spring is here!! Wait...what’s that? We just had snow again two weeks ago? Well, that was then. This is now. This
weekend is supposed to be warm enough to put the top down. Plus, I have green stuff growing out of my garden. Spring
is here. Now hand me that tire iron - the summer tires are going back on. With a new driving season upon us (otherwise
known as ‘Orange Barrel Season’ in Michigan), I’d like to bring two things of special importance to your attention.
First, there will be a PCA dues increase from $42/year to $46/year. You won’t see this increase until the next time you
renew. PCA has not had a dues increase since 1999, and must do this to continue to cover operating costs.
Second, there are some really, really great events going all this summer - and every summer - involving Porsches and
PCA. We’ve made a partial list of the big hitters on page 7, a lot of them look like a ton of fun. There’s the swap meets
in Farmington Hills and Hershey, PA, concours at Meadowbrook and Dayton, Parade, Escape, Boxstoberfest, etc. The
Allegehny Region will even pay any WMR member’s entry costs to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, a tremendous
motoring event.
There are also a TON of Autocross and Driver Education events with all of our Zone 4 partner regions, all you have to
do is sign up and go. These other regions would love to see you at their events. We’ve posted a few of the earlier ones in
the calendar on page 7, and we’ll have a more complete listing next month. For more details, visit the Zone 4 website at
zone4.pca.org, and click on the links to other regions. They all have calendars posted online. With something like 2 or 3
AX events every month, and at least 2 DEs a month, you’ll have no trouble getting track time. We look forward to a great
summer motoring with you!!
Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, March 1, 2010 – Meeting was called to order by Dan Phillips at 7:01 pm. Members present were: Dan Phillips, John and Marshall Walters, Amber Door, Brenda Hildon-Kaempf, Rick Riley,
Craig Ackerman, Len Gawron, Greg Calahan.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved.
Membership Report: 227 Primary Members, 184 Affiliate Members – total 411. New Members – 0. Transfers In
– 0. Transfers Out – 0. Non renewals – 3. Renewals – 8.
Uber Alles Editor’s Report: Dan reported that the February/March issue has been sent to the printer as of 3/1.
The previous Uber was used as a template which should aid in issues with compatibility.
Advertising Report: Dan reported that Delta has agreed to a new ad for 6 months once they get copy to Ren. We
continue to look for new advertisers to offset costs of color Uber.
Webmaster’ Report: The website was updated February 7, 2010. Michael has purchased new software. Will take
time convert new web pages. May be updated one page at a time. Discussion: banner ads a possibility? Len suggested offering the possibility of opting out of receiving a paper Uber. Amber will look into it.
Insurance Report: No report.
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February Dinner Drive: Charlies Crab – Hosted by Jerry Arens and Amber Door. 25 attendees enjoyed a
great brunch.
Tech Session: TBD. We are currently looking for a site.
New Business:
March Dinner Drive: Grattan Bar - March 10. Details in the Uber and on the web.
50th Anniversary – Devos Place has been selected as the location for the Saturday night banquet.
-Gingerman will be one of the sponsors. Haggerty, and Griots Garage are other possibilities (Randy
Portoluri). Ted Blacklidge has contacted Forgeline.
-Cars & Coffee – Len would like to give dash plaques to all attendees. Members present approved
the idea.
-Rob Bliss is having an event the evening of our concourse in Calder Plaza – we have the plaza until
3pm. There is concern that there may be a large number of people gathering in advance of the Rob
Bliss event.
May 8 Dinner Drive – Hosted by John & Marshall Walters. Fenn Valley Vineyards. Details to follow.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm
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Upcoming Events
Start Packing!
The 2010
Porsche
Parade
Apr 17
Enter your own ribs in a crock-pot and compete for the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice award
this coming April 17th at the Schieble residence in Portage, MI.
St. Charles, Illinois
July 3-9, 2010
Ted Blacklidge says,
The more recipes entered into the event, the more you can enjoy! And if you don’t cook, you can
judge! Bring out your Porshce for the first time and enjoy the first major party of the year!
PCA’s National
Convention offers:
“The William L. Fegel Insurance Agency is family
owned and has taken care of my business, my cars,
and my family insurances with expertise and friendly
customer service for over 20 years. They are a local
agency and can handle all of your insurance needs.”
Autocross · Concours · Rally
Driving Tours · Tech Sessions
Social Events · and more!
Where:
Schloss Von Schieblestein
726 Lakeview Drive
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-1578
Learn more and register at
parade2010.pca.org
When:
Saturday, 17 April 2010, 6:30 pm until “whenever”
Registration closes
June 20, 2010
so start planning now!
RSVP:
By Thursday, 12 April, just email [email protected] or call (269) 329-1578.
Bring:
Your Porsche, your best rib recipe, and your beverage of choice (BYO beer/wine)
Cost:
$10/person, includes ribs & all the extras; Free for chefs who bring 1 quart of ribs
Explore the beautiful Fox River Valley
and nearby Chicago-area attractions.
Ted is a long-standing member and past President of Porsche
Club of America, Western Michigan Region.
April RS Ribs Cookoff!!
Hosts: Terry & Dorilee Schieble
Chairpersons
May 08
May Dinner Drive - Fenn Valley Winery
Hosts: John & Marshall Walters
Über Alles Editor:
Ren Phillips
(616) 281-2459
[email protected]
Chief Driving Instructor:
Terry Schieble
(269) 329-1578
[email protected]
Membership Chair:
Jerry Arens
(616) 457-4515
[email protected]
Please join us on Saturday, May 8th, for a
scenic (and fun) drive through the Allegan
county countryside. The dogwoods should be in full bloom and it will give us a chance to blow
the dust off our cars (and out of our engines)!
Webmeister:
Michael Betz (wmi.pca.org)
[email protected]
AutoCross Event Chair:
Duane Weed
(231) 937-4867
[email protected]
Registrar:
Amber Door
(616) 457-4525
[email protected]
The drive will end at Fenn Valley winery for a cellar tour followed by a 3-course dinner with wine
pairings. The dinner will be catered by renown local chef Christine Ferris who has been involved
with many events at Fenn Valley. Cost is $50 per person, which includes a choice between 2 entrées and the selected wines. Visit http://www.fennvalley.com/ to learn more about Fenn Valley.
Safety Chair:
Craig Ackerman
(616) 866-1905
[email protected]
WMR Enthusiast:
Lina Spross
(616)987-6419
[email protected]
Insurance Coordinator:
Kurt Wirth
(616) 956-0249
[email protected]
Zone 4 Representative:
Ron Carr
(740) 967-6027
[email protected]
Uber Aces:
Renee Krapp
[email protected]
Advertising Chairs:
Ted Blacklidge / John Walters
(616) 866-4143 / (269) 672-5055
[email protected]
[email protected]
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When:
Saturday, 08 May 2010, 3:30 pm
Where:
Shelbyville Tavern (1 mile east of Exit 59 off of US-131), depart 4:00 pm sharp
Destination: Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville, MI 49408, (269) 561-2396
RSVP:
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Jun 26
Upcoming Events
Porsche to Sponsor “Allure of the Automobile”
Spring-Up to Traverse!
18 of the World’s Finest Vehicles to be Displayed, Including One-of-a-Kind Porsche Type 64
June & Steve Knoll along with Tricia & Matt Wollam will host the 20th Annual Spring Up to Traverse
event on 26 June. We’ll meet at Clinch Park Marina at 12:00 noon, go for lunch, then a leisurely drive.
Afterward, dinner will be held at the Knolls’ home overlooking the south end of Lake Leelanau.
The event will be $30.00 per person. The deadline for payment will be June 11th 2010. Please make checks
payable to: Stephen Knoll, 7131 S Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.
We’re looking forward to a great time with our friends and another wonderful season of Porsche excitement. Hope to see you all there! Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or call (231) 946-2766.
Mar 10
March Dinner Drive to the Grattan Bar
Submitted by Dan Phillips
Fish during lent? No problem! All WMR PCA members had to do was join us at the Grattan Bar for their
famous all-you-can-eat fish-fry on Wednesday, March 10th. The place is always full on fish night, and our
night out was no exception. They reserved a very long stretch of tables for our group of nearly 30, and
everybody had a very nice time. There’s nothing quite like some delicious hot fish and chips and some icecold beers to share among Porsche friends old and new. And one brave soul (your lovely editor-in-chief)
even drove her Porsche!
March Anniversaries:
New Members:
1 year
Shaun Gober
Mike & Babs Pellegrom
John & Janice VanRaalte
Al Yonosik
Richard & Kathy Dirrenberger - Portage
2010 Porsche Cayman
5 years
David Hunter
Ed Blackwell - Belmont
2006 Porsche Cayman
Jack & EIleen Kooreman - Grand Rapids
1992 Porsche 968
April Anniversaries:
1 year
Jim & Jackie Mesack
5 years
Hayes & Marci Wyndarden
10 years
Jeff Simonis
Mike & Deb Wendling
15 years
John & Jeanne Jager
Claudio & Brenda Kaempf
Thomas & Luann Nemitz
20 Years
Willard Brown
ATLANTA, February 3, 2010 - When a nationally renowned fine art museum is showcasing cars as masterpieces
of art in your home town you pay attention. When you are
Porsche you become a patron and help welcome the cars
that represent the industry’s most incredible designs.
The High Museum of Art exhibition, called, fittingly, the
“The Allure of the Automobile,” is sponsored by the famous
German sports car company, headquartered in Atlanta, and
will feature some of the world’s most rare and spectacularly
conceived vehicles ever produced. Among these exquisite
collectors items from both sides of the Atlantic will be a
71-year old Porsche design that is considered the precursor
to all Porsches-the 1938/39 Porsche Type 64.
This incredible design piece is the only prewar Porsche and has never been exhibited outside of Germany. It will be carefully removed
from its perch at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and flown to Atlanta for the exhibition that begins on March 21 and ends on June 20.
Porsche is also displaying another historic car, the 1953 Porsche 550 LeMans coupe, which will be on loan from the private Collier Collection of Porsche in Naples, Florida.
Sometimes referred to as “rolling sculptures,” the incredible cars of the show are a mixture of innovative engineering, uncompromising
workmanship and breakthrough design. When viewed as pieces of art, they give admirers a completely new way of looking at the great
design periods of our time, spanning the movements from the 1930s to the mid 1960s.
“Our visitors will be surprised to find that today’s vehicles come from a legacy of beauty and innovation comparable to the finest
decorative arts that may be found in museum collections,” said Michael E. Shapiro, Director of the High Museum of Art. “This exhibition will showcase the greatest feats of engineering and luxury design from 1930 to 1965, when cars became synonymous with success,
power and wealth. Created for the privileged few, the luxurious, custom-built automobiles embodied speed, style and elegance, and
influenced art, architecture, fashion and design.”
“The Allure of the Automobile” is being sponsored by Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), which is headquartered in Atlanta and is
celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary of selling cars in the U.S. “The partnership with the High Museum of Art, one of the world’s
renowned art museums, is a perfect fit for us,” said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO of PCNA. “This incredible exhibition, ‘The
Allure of the Automobile,’ is a celebration of ground-breaking design and engineering -- a theme that resonates throughout our brand.”
As a focal point of the exhibition, the one-of-a-kind Porsche Type 64 is a unique object in automotive history. It is unlike any other car
on display; in fact it is not actually a car at all, but a hand-built, aluminum shell that represents the essence of Porsche design. Even
today, when new Porsches are being developed, designers still look to the Type 64 to remind them of the brand’s unique legacy.
Scott Poulton - Saugatuck
2008 Porsche Cayman
As part of the “The Allure of the Automobile,” the Type 64 will be joined by an iconic list of the world’s finest cars from the “golden
age of automobile design.” These include masterpieces by Bugatti, Duesenberg, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Pierce Arrow, Packard, Cadillac, Tucker and others. This first-of-its-kind presentation traces the evolution of the motorcar from the mid 1930s to the mid
1960s, examining the contrasts between American and European design, the influence of decorative arts and design and the significant
changes in automotive styling and engineering both before and after World War II.
“Until World War I, most cars had been utilitarian objects with one principal goal: transportation,” said Ken Gross, guest curator of the
exhibition. “But as tastes and wealth coincided, designers could create and/or customize an automobile’s body, dramatically altering
its silhouette and decoration and producing artful, one-of-a-kind objects. Lavish and often beautifully trimmed with aluminum, chrome,
inlaid wood and lacquer, the streamlined silhouettes of the finest mid-century cars represent prime examples of Art Moderne design.”
Willkommen!!
While the first part of the exhibition will spotlight the custom coachwork, art-inspired styling, luxury and opulence marked vehicles
from the pre-war era, the second segment of the exhibition focuses on how the industry shifted in the post-war years, with the Europeans moving towards smaller, sportier models, while the American manufacturers concentrated on mass-producing cars for a booming
economy.
To learn more about the High Museum of Art and the exhibition, please visit www.High.org.
Courtesy of Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Upcoming Events - WMR’s 50th Anniversary
20-21-22.August.2010
We’re celebrating our region’s 50th anniversary in 2010! Come celebrate with us - it will be a weekend
filled with Porsches, friends, and fun! (Look for your formal invitation to arrive in April-May!)
Friday:
PM casual dinner drive, ending at a casual restaurant
Enjoy downtown Grand Rapids on a Friday night
Saturday:
AM topside Concours d’Elegance, at Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids
A catered box lunch at the Calder Plaza
Sponsored in part by:
Afternoon Gimmick Rally, departing from Calder Plaza
PM cocktail hour / reception
PM formal banquet with special guests and awards
Sunday:
AM Cars & Coffee
Noon-ish drive to casual restaurant for lunch / farewell
Inquiries to: Dan Phillips at [email protected] or (616) 281-2459
The New 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
ATLANTA - February 8, 2010 - Taking its place at the
top of the Porsche 911 line-up, the new 911 Turbo S
will deliver exclusivity along with 530 hp, 516 lb ft of
torque and an impressive 24 miles per gallon highway.
It will be available in both Coupe and Cabriolet form,
with the range-topping 911 to feature a remarkable list
of standard equipment including the seven-speed PDK,
PCCB brakes, Sport Chrono Package Turbo and more.
The 2011 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet will be
available in May, 2010 with a MSRP of $159,100 and
$170,200 respectively.
PCA, Zone 4, + Other Summer Events Schedule
Region Region Name
Dates
Event (Web Address)
OVR Ohio Valley Region
April 16-18
DE @ Mid-Ohio
RSR Rally-Sport Region
April 17
Multi-Region Swap Meet @ Porsche of Farmington Hills,
MI (http://rsp.pca.org/event_2010-04-17.html)
CPA
Central Pennsylvania Region
April 24
34th Annual Hershey Porsche Swap Meet & People’s Choice
Concours (http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/index.html)
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
April 30 - May 2
DE @ Mid-Ohio
SEM South-East Michigan Region
May 13
DE @ Waterford Hills Raceway
AR
Allegehny Region
May 14-16
DE @ Watkins Glen
CIR
Central Indiana Region
May 21-23
Spring Brake DE @ Putnam Park
N/A
Non-PCA
June 3-6
Blue Ridge Boxster Summit, Blowing Rock, NC
(http://www.brbs.org/)
June 10
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
June 18-20
DE + 944 Fest @ Nelson Ledges (http://www.944fest.com/)
PCA PCA National
July 3-9
Porshce Parade @ St. Charles, IL (http://parade2010.pca.org/)
AR
Allegehny Region
July 24-25
Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix and Car Show
(http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/)
July 25
Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance & Porsche Corral
(http://www.meadowbrookconcours.org/)
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
July 31
Porsches to Oxford (P2O), Oxford, OH
WMR West Michigan Region
Aug 20-22
50th Anniversary Celebration (http://wmi.pca.org/50.htm)
PCA Zone 4 (All 12 Regions)
Aug 27
Advanced Instructor Driving School @ Mid-Ohio
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 19
Dayton Concours d’Elegance @ Carillon Park, Dayton, OH
(http://www.daytonconcours.com/)
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 23-25
356 Registry East Coast Holiday 2010, Cleveland, OH
N/A
Cinncinnati VW Club
Sep 26
19th Annual VW-Porsche Reunion @ Cinncinnati, OH
(http://www.cincyvwclub.com/Reunion.aspx)
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 9-12
Boxstober Fest 2010, Fredricksburg, TX
(http://www.boxstoberfest.com/)
PCA PCA National
Sep 9-12
PCA Escape 2010, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada)
(http://www.pcaescape2010.com/)
Officers
President: Dan Phillips
(616) 281-2459
[email protected]
Secretary: Brenda Hildon-Kaempf
637 South Shore Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49002-6942
(269) 370-9183
[email protected]
Vice President: John Walters
2578 Selkirk Lake Dr
Shelbyville, MI 49344-9525
(269) 672-5055
[email protected]
Treasurer: Amber Door
645 Summerset Dr.
Jenison, MI 49428-7938
(616) 457-4515
[email protected]
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Western Michigan Region
Porsche Club of America
2010 Calendar
August
April
5
17
17
24
May
1
3
8
14-16
21-22
June
7
23
26
July
2-10
5
TBD (10?)
16-18
24-25
25
31
Monthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, MI
Dinner Drive - April RS Ribs Cookoff, Kalamazoo, MI
Multi-Region Swap Meet @ Porsche of Farmington Hills, MI
34th Annual Porsche-Only Swap Meet @ Hershey, PA
Gilmore Car Museum Get-Together (Rally-Sport Reg.),
Hickory Corners, MI
Dinner Drive - Fenn Valley Winery
Mid-Ohio Club Race & DE, Lexington, OH
IROC I Autocross @ Spartan Speedway (Motor-Stadt Reg.)
Gilmore Gathering, Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory
Corners, MI Hosts: Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth
Spring-up to Traverse, Traverse City, MI
Hosts: Steve & June Knolls
PCA Parade (National), St. Charles, IL
Tech Session - Location TBD
Hosts: Dan & Ren Phillips
Putnam Park Club Race, Mt. Meridian, IN
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix + Car Show, Pittsburgh, PA
Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance, Rochester, MI
For more PCA National and Inter-Regional events, visit http://www.pca.org/Activities.aspx.
For the full PCA Club Racing Schedule, visit http://www.pca.org/Activities/ClubRacing/Schedule.aspx.
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2
7
TBD
20-22
22
27
September
4-6
5
9-12
11
13
19
25-26
October
4
9
16
Red Barn Car Show, Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory
Corners, MI Hosts: Amber Door and Jerry Arens
2nd Annual Golf Outing - Location TBD
Host: Arnie Axelrod
WMR 50th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Rapids, MI
Host: Dan Phillips
IROC II AutoCross @ The Tire Rack (Michiana Region)
Advanced Instructor Driving School (Mid-Ohio), Lexington, OH
Road America Club Race, Elkhart Lake, WI
IROC III AutoCross @ Ionia Fairgrounds (Western Michigan Reg.)
PCA Escape, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada)
Dinner Drive - Location TBD
Hosts: Randy and Linda Portoluri
Dayton Concours d’Elegance, Carillon Park, Dayton, OH
WMR Driver Education, Grattan Raceway, Grattan, MI
Fall Color Tour, Leelenau Peninsula, MI
Hosts: Dan and Ren Phillips
Covered Bridge Tour (invitation from Ohio Valley Region)),
East Dayton, OH
November
1
TBD
Annual Planning Dinner - Location TBD
Dinner Drive - Destination TBD
Hosts: TBD
December
6
TBD
Monthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids
13th Annual WMR Appetizer Party, Location TBD
Hosts: TBD
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Western Michigan Region
Porsche Club of America
2010 Calendar
August
April
5
17
17
24
May
1
3
8
14-16
21-22
June
7
23
26
July
2-10
5
TBD (10?)
16-18
24-25
25
31
Dinner Drive - April RS Ribs Cookoff, Kalamazoo, MI
Multi-Region Swap Meet @ Porsche of Farmington Hills, MI
34th Annual Porsche-Only Swap Meet @ Hershey, PA
Gilmore Car Museum Get-Together (Rally-Sport Reg.),
Hickory Corners, MI
Dinner Drive - Fenn Valley Winery
Mid-Ohio Club Race & DE, Lexington, OH
IROC I Autocross @ Spartan Speedway (Motor-Stadt Reg.)
Gilmore Gathering, Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory
Corners, MI Hosts: Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth
Spring-up to Traverse, Traverse City, MI
Hosts: Steve & June Knolls
PCA Parade (National), St. Charles, IL
Tech Session - Location TBD
Hosts: Dan & Ren Phillips
Putnam Park Club Race, Mt. Meridian, IN
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix + Car Show, Pittsburgh, PA
Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance, Rochester, MI
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2
7
TBD
20-22
22
27
September
4-6
5
9-12
11
13
19
25-26
October
4
9
16
Red Barn Car Show, Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory
Corners, MI Hosts: Amber Door and Jerry Arens
2nd Annual Golf Outing - Location TBD
Host: Arnie Axelrod
WMR 50th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Rapids, MI
Host: Dan Phillips
IROC II AutoCross @ The Tire Rack (Michiana Region)
Advanced Instructor Driving School (Mid-Ohio), Lexington, OH
Road America Club Race, Elkhart Lake, WI
IROC III AutoCross @ Ionia Fairgrounds (Western Michigan Reg.)
PCA Escape, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada)
Dinner Drive - Location TBD
Hosts: Randy and Linda Portoluri
Dayton Concours d’Elegance, Carillon Park, Dayton, OH
WMR Driver Education, Grattan Raceway, Grattan, MI
Fall Color Tour, Leelenau Peninsula, MI
Hosts: Dan and Ren Phillips
Covered Bridge Tour (invitation from Ohio Valley Region)),
East Dayton, OH
November
1
TBD
Annual Planning Dinner - Location TBD
Dinner Drive - Destination TBD
Hosts: TBD
December
6
TBD
Monthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids
13th Annual WMR Appetizer Party, Location TBD
Hosts: TBD
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Upcoming Events - WMR’s 50th Anniversary
20-21-22.August.2010
We’re celebrating our region’s 50th anniversary in 2010! Come celebrate with us - it will be a weekend
filled with Porsches, friends, and fun! (Look for your formal invitation to arrive in April-May!)
Friday:
PM casual dinner drive, ending at a casual restaurant
Enjoy downtown Grand Rapids on a Friday night
Saturday:
AM topside Concours d’Elegance, at Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids
A catered box lunch at the Calder Plaza
Sponsored in part by:
Afternoon Gimmick Rally, departing from Calder Plaza
PM cocktail hour / reception
PM formal banquet with special guests and awards
Sunday:
AM Cars & Coffee
Noon-ish drive to casual restaurant for lunch / farewell
Inquiries to: Dan Phillips at [email protected] or (616) 281-2459
The New 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
ATLANTA - February 8, 2010 - Taking its place at the
top of the Porsche 911 line-up, the new 911 Turbo S
will deliver exclusivity along with 530 hp, 516 lb ft of
torque and an impressive 24 miles per gallon highway.
It will be available in both Coupe and Cabriolet form,
with the range-topping 911 to feature a remarkable list
of standard equipment including the seven-speed PDK,
PCCB brakes, Sport Chrono Package Turbo and more.
The 2011 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet will be
available in May, 2010 with a MSRP of $159,100 and
$170,200 respectively.
PCA, Zone 4, + Other Summer Events Schedule
Region Region Name
Dates
Event (Web Address)
OVR Ohio Valley Region
April 16-18
DE @ Mid-Ohio
RSR Rally-Sport Region
April 17
Multi-Region Swap Meet @ Porsche of Farmington Hills,
MI (http://rsp.pca.org/event_2010-04-17.html)
CPA
Central Pennsylvania Region
April 24
34th Annual Hershey Porsche Swap Meet & People’s Choice
Concours (http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/index.html)
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
April 30 - May 2
DE @ Mid-Ohio
May 13
AR
Allegehny Region
May 14-16
DE @ Watkins Glen
CIR
Central Indiana Region
May 21-23
Spring Brake DE @ Putnam Park
N/A
Non-PCA
June 3-6
Blue Ridge Boxster Summit, Blowing Rock, NC
(http://www.brbs.org/)
June 10
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
June 18-20
DE + 944 Fest @ Nelson Ledges (http://www.944fest.com/)
PCA PCA National
July 3-9
Porshce Parade @ St. Charles, IL (http://parade2010.pca.org/)
AR
Allegehny Region
July 24-25
Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix and Car Show
(http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/)
July 25
Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance & Porsche Corral
(http://www.meadowbrookconcours.org/)
MOR Mid-Ohio Region
July 31
WMR West Michigan Region
Aug 20-22
50th Anniversary Celebration (http://wmi.pca.org/50.htm)
PCA Zone 4 (All 12 Regions)
Aug 27
Advanced Instructor Driving School @ Mid-Ohio
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 19
Dayton Concours d’Elegance @ Carillon Park, Dayton, OH
(http://www.daytonconcours.com/)
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 23-25
356 Registry East Coast Holiday 2010, Cleveland, OH
N/A
Cinncinnati VW Club
Sep 26
19th Annual VW-Porsche Reunion @ Cinncinnati, OH
(http://www.cincyvwclub.com/Reunion.aspx)
N/A
Non-PCA
Sep 9-12
Boxstober Fest 2010, Fredricksburg, TX
(http://www.boxstoberfest.com/)
PCA PCA National
Sep 9-12
PCA Escape 2010, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada)
(http://www.pcaescape2010.com/)
Officers
President: Dan Phillips
(616) 281-2459
[email protected]
Secretary: Brenda Hildon-Kaempf
637 South Shore Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49002-6942
(269) 370-9183
[email protected]
Vice President: John Walters
2578 Selkirk Lake Dr
Shelbyville, MI 49344-9525
(269) 672-5055
[email protected]
Treasurer: Amber Door
645 Summerset Dr.
Jenison, MI 49428-7938
(616) 457-4515
[email protected]
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Jun 26
Upcoming Events
Porsche to Sponsor “Allure of the Automobile”
Spring-Up to Traverse!
18 of the World’s Finest Vehicles to be Displayed, Including One-of-a-Kind Porsche Type 64
June & Steve Knoll along with Tricia & Matt Wollam will host the 20th Annual Spring Up to Traverse
event on 26 June. We’ll meet at Clinch Park Marina at 12:00 noon, go for lunch, then a leisurely drive.
Afterward, dinner will be held at the Knolls’ home overlooking the south end of Lake Leelanau.
The event will be $30.00 per person. The deadline for payment will be June 11th 2010. Please make checks
payable to: Stephen Knoll, 7131 S Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.
We’re looking forward to a great time with our friends and another wonderful season of Porsche excitement. Hope to see you all there! Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or call (231) 946-2766.
Mar 10
March Dinner Drive to the Grattan Bar
Submitted by Dan Phillips
Fish during lent? No problem! All WMR PCA members had to do was join us at the Grattan Bar for their
famous all-you-can-eat fish-fry on Wednesday, March 10th. The place is always full on fish night, and our
night out was no exception. They reserved a very long stretch of tables for our group of nearly 30, and
everybody had a very nice time. There’s nothing quite like some delicious hot fish and chips and some icecold beers to share among Porsche friends old and new. And one brave soul (your lovely editor-in-chief)
even drove her Porsche!
March Anniversaries:
New Members:
1 year
Shaun Gober
Mike & Babs Pellegrom
John & Janice VanRaalte
Al Yonosik
Richard & Kathy Dirrenberger - Portage
2010 Porsche Cayman
5 years
David Hunter
Ed Blackwell - Belmont
2006 Porsche Cayman
Jack & EIleen Kooreman - Grand Rapids
1992 Porsche 968
April Anniversaries:
1 year
Jim & Jackie Mesack
5 years
Hayes & Marci Wyndarden
10 years
Jeff Simonis
Mike & Deb Wendling
15 years
John & Jeanne Jager
Claudio & Brenda Kaempf
Thomas & Luann Nemitz
20 Years
Willard Brown
ATLANTA, February 3, 2010 - When a nationally renowned fine art museum is showcasing cars as masterpieces
of art in your home town you pay attention. When you are
Porsche you become a patron and help welcome the cars
that represent the industry’s most incredible designs.
The High Museum of Art exhibition, called, fittingly, the
“The Allure of the Automobile,” is sponsored by the famous
German sports car company, headquartered in Atlanta, and
will feature some of the world’s most rare and spectacularly
conceived vehicles ever produced. Among these exquisite
collectors items from both sides of the Atlantic will be a
71-year old Porsche design that is considered the precursor
to all Porsches-the 1938/39 Porsche Type 64.
This incredible design piece is the only prewar Porsche and has never been exhibited outside of Germany. It will be carefully removed
from its perch at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and flown to Atlanta for the exhibition that begins on March 21 and ends on June 20.
Porsche is also displaying another historic car, the 1953 Porsche 550 LeMans coupe, which will be on loan from the private Collier Collection of Porsche in Naples, Florida.
Sometimes referred to as “rolling sculptures,” the incredible cars of the show are a mixture of innovative engineering, uncompromising
workmanship and breakthrough design. When viewed as pieces of art, they give admirers a completely new way of looking at the great
design periods of our time, spanning the movements from the 1930s to the mid 1960s.
“Our visitors will be surprised to find that today’s vehicles come from a legacy of beauty and innovation comparable to the finest
decorative arts that may be found in museum collections,” said Michael E. Shapiro, Director of the High Museum of Art. “This exhibition will showcase the greatest feats of engineering and luxury design from 1930 to 1965, when cars became synonymous with success,
power and wealth. Created for the privileged few, the luxurious, custom-built automobiles embodied speed, style and elegance, and
influenced art, architecture, fashion and design.”
“The Allure of the Automobile” is being sponsored by Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), which is headquartered in Atlanta and is
celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary of selling cars in the U.S. “The partnership with the High Museum of Art, one of the world’s
renowned art museums, is a perfect fit for us,” said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO of PCNA. “This incredible exhibition, ‘The
Allure of the Automobile,’ is a celebration of ground-breaking design and engineering -- a theme that resonates throughout our brand.”
As a focal point of the exhibition, the one-of-a-kind Porsche Type 64 is a unique object in automotive history. It is unlike any other car
on display; in fact it is not actually a car at all, but a hand-built, aluminum shell that represents the essence of Porsche design. Even
today, when new Porsches are being developed, designers still look to the Type 64 to remind them of the brand’s unique legacy.
Scott Poulton - Saugatuck
2008 Porsche Cayman
As part of the “The Allure of the Automobile,” the Type 64 will be joined by an iconic list of the world’s finest cars from the “golden
age of automobile design.” These include masterpieces by Bugatti, Duesenberg, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Pierce Arrow, Packard, Cadillac, Tucker and others. This first-of-its-kind presentation traces the evolution of the motorcar from the mid 1930s to the mid
1960s, examining the contrasts between American and European design, the influence of decorative arts and design and the significant
changes in automotive styling and engineering both before and after World War II.
“Until World War I, most cars had been utilitarian objects with one principal goal: transportation,” said Ken Gross, guest curator of the
exhibition. “But as tastes and wealth coincided, designers could create and/or customize an automobile’s body, dramatically altering
its silhouette and decoration and producing artful, one-of-a-kind objects. Lavish and often beautifully trimmed with aluminum, chrome,
inlaid wood and lacquer, the streamlined silhouettes of the finest mid-century cars represent prime examples of Art Moderne design.”
Willkommen!!
While the first part of the exhibition will spotlight the custom coachwork, art-inspired styling, luxury and opulence marked vehicles
from the pre-war era, the second segment of the exhibition focuses on how the industry shifted in the post-war years, with the Europeans moving towards smaller, sportier models, while the American manufacturers concentrated on mass-producing cars for a booming
economy.
To learn more about the High Museum of Art and the exhibition, please visit www.High.org.
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115 Courtland St,
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-9200
(800) 254-2831
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
Start Packing!
The 2010
Porsche
Parade
Apr 17
Enter your own ribs in a crock-pot and compete for the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice award
this coming April 17th at the Schieble residence in Portage, MI.
St. Charles, Illinois
July 3-9, 2010
Ted Blacklidge says,
The more recipes entered into the event, the more you can enjoy! And if you don’t cook, you can
judge! Bring out your Porshce for the first time and enjoy the first major party of the year!
PCA’s National
Convention offers:
“The William L. Fegel Insurance Agency is family
owned and has taken care of my business, my cars,
and my family insurances with expertise and friendly
customer service for over 20 years. They are a local
agency and can handle all of your insurance needs.”
Autocross · Concours · Rally
Driving Tours · Tech Sessions
Social Events · and more!
Where:
Schloss Von Schieblestein
726 Lakeview Drive
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-1578
Learn more and register at
parade2010.pca.org
When:
Saturday, 17 April 2010, 6:30 pm until “whenever”
Registration closes
June 20, 2010
so start planning now!
RSVP:
Bring:
Your Porsche, your best rib recipe, and your beverage of choice (BYO beer/wine)
Cost:
$10/person, includes ribs & all the extras; Free for chefs who bring 1 quart of ribs
Explore the beautiful Fox River Valley
and nearby Chicago-area attractions.
Ted is a long-standing member and past President of Porsche
Club of America, Western Michigan Region.
April RS Ribs Cookoff!!
Chairpersons
May 08
May Dinner Drive - Fenn Valley Winery
Über Alles Editor:
Ren Phillips
(616) 281-2459
[email protected]
Chief Driving Instructor:
Terry Schieble
(269) 329-1578
[email protected]
Membership Chair:
Jerry Arens
(616) 457-4515
[email protected]
Please join us on Saturday, May 8th, for a
scenic (and fun) drive through the Allegan
county countryside. The dogwoods should be in full bloom and it will give us a chance to blow
the dust off our cars (and out of our engines)!
Webmeister:
Michael Betz (wmi.pca.org)
[email protected]
AutoCross Event Chair:
Duane Weed
(231) 937-4867
[email protected]
Registrar:
Amber Door
(616) 457-4525
[email protected]
The drive will end at Fenn Valley winery for a cellar tour followed by a 3-course dinner with wine
pairings. The dinner will be catered by renown local chef Christine Ferris who has been involved
with many events at Fenn Valley. Cost is $50 per person, which includes a choice between 2 entrées and the selected wines. Visit http://www.fennvalley.com/ to learn more about Fenn Valley.
Safety Chair:
Craig Ackerman
(616) 866-1905
[email protected]
WMR Enthusiast:
Lina Spross
(616)987-6419
[email protected]
Insurance Coordinator:
Kurt Wirth
(616) 956-0249
[email protected]
Zone 4 Representative:
Ron Carr
(740) 967-6027
[email protected]
Uber Aces:
Renee Krapp
[email protected]
Advertising Chairs:
Ted Blacklidge / John Walters
(616) 866-4143 / (269) 672-5055
[email protected]
[email protected]
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When:
Saturday, 08 May 2010, 3:30 pm
Where:
Shelbyville Tavern (1 mile east of Exit 59 off of US-131), depart 4:00 pm sharp
Destination: Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville, MI 49408, (269) 561-2396
RSVP:
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Vom Schreibtisch des Präsidenten
WMR Meeting Minutes: March 2010
Dan Phillips
President, Western Michigan Region
Spring is here!! Wait...what’s that? We just had snow again two weeks ago? Well, that was then. This is now. This
weekend is supposed to be warm enough to put the top down. Plus, I have green stuff growing out of my garden. Spring
is here. Now hand me that tire iron - the summer tires are going back on. With a new driving season upon us (otherwise
known as ‘Orange Barrel Season’ in Michigan), I’d like to bring two things of special importance to your attention.
First, there will be a PCA dues increase from $42/year to $46/year. You won’t see this increase until the next time you
renew. PCA has not had a dues increase since 1999, and must do this to continue to cover operating costs.
Second, there are some really, really great events going all this summer - and every summer - involving Porsches and
PCA. We’ve made a partial list of the big hitters on page 7, a lot of them look like a ton of fun. There’s the swap meets
in Farmington Hills and Hershey, PA, concours at Meadowbrook and Dayton, Parade, Escape, Boxstoberfest, etc. The
Allegehny Region will even pay any WMR member’s entry costs to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, a tremendous
motoring event.
There are also a TON of Autocross and Driver Education events with all of our Zone 4 partner regions, all you have to
do is sign up and go. These other regions would love to see you at their events. We’ve posted a few of the earlier ones in
the calendar on page 7, and we’ll have a more complete listing next month. For more details, visit the Zone 4 website at
zone4.pca.org, and click on the links to other regions. They all have calendars posted online. With something like 2 or 3
AX events every month, and at least 2 DEs a month, you’ll have no trouble getting track time. We look forward to a great
summer motoring with you!!
Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, March 1, 2010 – Meeting was called to order by Dan Phillips at 7:01 pm. Members present were: Dan Phillips, John and Marshall Walters, Amber Door, Brenda Hildon-Kaempf, Rick Riley,
Craig Ackerman, Len Gawron, Greg Calahan.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved.
Membership Report: 227 Primary Members, 184 Affiliate Members – total 411. New Members – 0. Transfers In
– 0. Transfers Out – 0. Non renewals – 3. Renewals – 8.
Uber Alles Editor’s Report: Dan reported that the February/March issue has been sent to the printer as of 3/1.
The previous Uber was used as a template which should aid in issues with compatibility.
Advertising Report: Dan reported that Delta has agreed to a new ad for 6 months once they get copy to Ren. We
continue to look for new advertisers to offset costs of color Uber.
Webmaster’ Report: The website was updated February 7, 2010. Michael has purchased new software. Will take
time convert new web pages. May be updated one page at a time. Discussion: banner ads a possibility? Len suggested offering the possibility of opting out of receiving a paper Uber. Amber will look into it.
Insurance Report: No report.
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February Dinner Drive: Charlies Crab – Hosted by Jerry Arens and Amber Door. 25 attendees enjoyed a
great brunch.
Tech Session: TBD. We are currently looking for a site.
New Business:
March Dinner Drive: Grattan Bar - March 10. Details in the Uber and on the web.
50th Anniversary – Devos Place has been selected as the location for the Saturday night banquet.
-Gingerman will be one of the sponsors. Haggerty, and Griots Garage are other possibilities (Randy
Portoluri). Ted Blacklidge has contacted Forgeline.
-Cars & Coffee – Len would like to give dash plaques to all attendees. Members present approved
the idea.
-Rob Bliss is having an event the evening of our concourse in Calder Plaza – we have the plaza until
3pm. There is concern that there may be a large number of people gathering in advance of the Rob
Bliss event.
May 8 Dinner Drive – Hosted by John & Marshall Walters. Fenn Valley Vineyards. Details to follow.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon-Kaempf
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Classifieds
1996 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET - Polar Silver w/black top & black interior. 6-sp. factory ltd slip diff, Hi-Fi
opt, CD, new battery, new tires, like new top, many extras. Car is in superb condition. Stored winters, etc. 44,300
miles. $40,000 obo, call John Weidenfeller at (616) 942-7050 (work) or (616) 540-4386 (cell) (Aug 2009)
1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO & 944T PARTS - Turbo coupe, stone gray/burg., lots of performance upgrades,
968 - 6 speed trans., 3 sets of wheels, roll bar, $16,000 OBO. Also available: lots of 944T parts, including racing
body parts & other stock parts, contact for details. Call Ron Hendrick at (616) 402-0362 (Feb 2009)
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President’s Letter
Upcoming Events: April & May
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 5-spoke, 2-8x18 and 2-9x18, with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 235x40 ZR 18,
and 265x40 ZR 18. These were new take-offs from a 997, very few miles, like new. Fits newer 997/987 cars.
$850/offer. Call Doug Doornbos at (616) 975-0242 or Email [email protected].
(Apr 2010)
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FOR SALE: 911 Turbo OEM wheels, like new from my 2007 911 Turbo (997 series), 19” Forged Alloy, 8.5”
front and 11” rear. They have 2000 miles on them. $1,200 or best offer by June 1st. Call Ted Blacklidge at (616)
635-7997 (mobile) or (616) 866-4143 (home) or Email [email protected]. (Mar 2010)
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PCA Zone 4 Event Schedule
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WMR Calendar (pull-out)
10
50th Anniversary Event
10
The New 2011 911 Turbo S
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Porsche Type 64 to Headline
“Allure of the Automobile”
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Porsche Parade!
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Meeting Minutes: March 2010
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Classifieds
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - Set of 4 Euromeister (Fuchs Replica) wheels, like new condition, with Michelin Pilot SX (205/55 ZR16 front, 225/50 ZR16 rear). Less than 300 miles. Pictures available upon request.
Make me an offer! Email Greg Calahan at [email protected]
(Dec 2009)
FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 4 x 16” wheels off a 993 with all season tires. $600.00 or best offer. Call Arnie
at (616) 443-4901
(Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: TIRES - Two Dunlop SP Sports, 255-40-ZR 17, never mounted, excellent condition, $150.00. Call
Dave Reid at (616) 560-3583 or (517) 667-9943 (Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: 928 ENGINE - 1985 928 5.0l quad cam, 88k actual, runs good. VIN: WP0JB0921FS860652. Engine
take out for engine upgrade for track use. ALL accessories, alt, PS, smog pump, ignition coils, wires, new injectors, rails - EVERYTHING GOES - Lots of new and upgraded parts, please call or email for photos or a time to
see the engine. No reasonable offer refused. Call (616) 893-0891 or Email [email protected] (Aug 2009)
FOR SALE: 944 PARTS - A-arms, complete exhaust + cat, brake rotors, calipers, torsion bars, coil over springs
400 lb, design 90 wheels 7 + 8 x 16, CV joints w/new boots, oil coolers, steering wheel w/air bag. 911- (930)
complete exhaust w/exchangers, oil lines, lower front clip w/driving lights (black), transmission gear set (1st to
4th), turbo charger, intercooler, shift lever, old style headlights. Parts from 1989 944S2 and 1986 911/930, pricing
negotiable. Call Craig Ackerman at (616) 866-1905 or Email [email protected]
(Feb 2009)
FOR RENT: HEATED (limited) OR UNHEATED SPACE - for your car. Unheated storage is $200 for 5 months
($40/month). For more information, call Bob or Carol Friday (PCA members for over 15 years) at (616) 8639395 or Email [email protected]
(Feb 2009)
AUTO DETAILING SERVICE - References available. Call or e-mail Eric at Professional Car Appearance, LLC,
(616) 706-4421 or [email protected].
(Feb 2010)
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Porsche bringing the famed Type 64 to the US in “Allure of the Automobile”
The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
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