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Volume 56, Issue 3 - May / June 2012
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The Redline Report
Newsletter of the Central New York Region
Volume 56
Number 3
Contents
Articles
Board of Directors
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8 & 9
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11
12-13
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18
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President: Joyce Gladle
[email protected]
CNY-PCA Officer Nominations
2012 Tech Tactics “The Porsche 991”
Autocross 2012
CNY Winter Rally and Daytona 500 Party
Why was the 914 Developed? Part 2
We Bid Farewell to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
991 New Produt Launch at Burdick Porsche Photo Gallery
Going Once, Going Twice-Sold!
Activities Director: Jack Vasina
[email protected]
Membership: Connie Turco
[email protected]
Secretary: Cathy Alberson
[email protected]
Treasurer: Melissa Miller
[email protected]
Columns
2
From the Editor
2
Cover Story
4
Lady at the Wheel
4
Safety Corner
5
Tech Update
6Letters
7
Instructor Class
8
A Porsche Profile
10-11Calendar
14-16 & 19 Event Announcements
21
Club Contacts
22
Advertiser Index
22
The Redline Market
22
Member Announcements
Advertising Chair: Chris Whaley
[email protected]
Autocross Chair: Wayne Kunkel
[email protected]
Steve Lerman
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Club Historian: Chuck Gladle
[email protected]
Club Racing Chair: Mitch VanNordstrand
[email protected]
Bill Dawson
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Wayne Kunkel
[email protected]
Safety Chair: Chris Whaley
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Webmaster: Luda Whaley
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January / February 2012
Rocco Cannata, Joyce & Chuck Gladle, Dick Jeffers, Wayne Kunkel, Bill Noroski, Kathy
Rumney, Mitch Vannordstrand, Luda & Chris Whaley
Committee Chairs
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Contributors
Past President: Brian Daley
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From The Editor
By Wayne Kunkel
Cover Story:
Wayne Kunkel
Redline Editor
A brief photo view of what we do at CNY PCA
1. 991 New Car Launch at Burdick (pic by Luda Whaley)
2. Sue and Colin Penny at the Mitch VanNordstrand’s Tech Session (pic by Bill Noroski)
3. left to right - Jim VanNordstrand, Chuck, Rick Dobush at Mitch VanNordstrand’s Tech Session (pic by Bill Noroski)
4. Don and Myriah Fitterer at the Winter rally (pic by Wayne)
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January / February 2012
When you see the words, “from the editor”, it is a bit of a scary
moment for the neophyte editor. I did not get volunteered by
anyone for this assignment, I actually did really volunteer. So far
the Redline has been a collective effort by Chris Whaley, Luda
Whaley, me, and Joyce Gladle. The articles have been forth coming by the members so we have been blessed by some members
who want to say something or have been somewhere and want
to share that experience. This publication is yours, the membership.
The Redline has always been a messenger for the CNY PCA.
If you are a member, and you do nothing else, you usually read
Panorama and the Redline each month. You may or may not
come to PCA events. Not all events are designed to attract every
member. The planning session, held in January, is used as a
collective thought process for what “we” want to do as a group
for the coming year. There are some events that are a “given”.
They are going to happen on a repeat basis every year. These
would include not only the planning event but the Fall Tour, the
concours, rallies, autocrosses, the picnic, the annual business
meeting, the holiday party, and tech sessions.
The process is to figure out dates that work with everyone
and much like sausage makers it can get messy. There is nothing
like Italian sausage and or bratwurst on the grill. The planning
is done. We now have 8 months before the next planning session so I would invite you to enjoy the meal with some fellow
PCA members. Some of us like our sausage with sides of beans,
peppers, etc. Our sides this year include some new locations
and events. Imagine that, people and places that you have never
been to or met. The calendar of events, published in the Redline, will point you in the right direction as to what events are
occurring in a given month but also allow you to plan for any
given weekend.
The editor of the Redline gets inundated with “stuff ” from
national, the PCA editors group, membership, and others about
what and how to correctly publish a regional newsletter. First
and foremost the content will strive to be local and about the
Porsche marque. If I need some filler from national I will use
it but only if there is not enough local content to make up an
entire newsletter. The invitation is there for you, dear reader, to
contribute to your newsletter. My editorial rights will not be relinquished to anyone. I reserve the right to not publish offensive
articles or letters. Please note that there is a marked difference
between offensive and critical.
Most readers like pictures of our events. If you send a picture
it helps if the picture is sized correctly for a publication. If you
send me a picture without enough pixel content (small file)
then it probably won’t be published because pictures under 1
megabyte don’t reproduce well. I will recommend that you err
on the side of BIG when take a picture. Your camera has small,
medium, and large settings for your pictures. Set the camera for
medium or preferably large for a PCA event. When you send us
a picture please realize that all email servers prohibit sending a
bazillion pictures at 1 time. If you send 20 large pictures at one
time you will undoubtedly receive them back as undeliverable.
They really are deliverable just not that many at one time. Some
of you have actually sent us pictures on a DVD or CD. Thank
you Tom Stantz!!!
There are many emails for us as CNY PCA. All PCA officers
have their own PCA address. It does make it easier for me to
have all newsletter articles, questions, and pictures go to the
[email protected] address. The door is open to the newsletter office. I invite you to send us an article, a picture, a letter,
or a classified ad.
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Lady at the Wheel
By Joyce Gladle
Fasten your seat belts folks! We have a great driving season in
store for you!
We have had two great tech sessions to date, so you have
had some help getting the “P-wagons” ready for another
season on the road. Coming soon will be the Zone 1 Concours
and Rally, our Tri-Region Tour to the Saratoga Automobile
Museum, the Clash at Watkins Glen and our Zone 1 Driver’s
Education event, 48 Hours of Watkins Glen.
In addition to all of that, at the end of June, we all get
to see—up close and personal—the Rolex Series Daytona
Prototype cars and the Grand Am Grand Touring cars together
on the Watkins Glen circuit for one, extremely exciting race!
These are the same cars that you see on TV at Daytona,
Sebring, etc. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for us
as we live within easy access of WGI. This race is not to be
missed! More information will be coming soon on how to
purchase tickets for our special “Porsche Coral” festivities.
Along with all the other Porsche fun for the year 2012,
CNY has a special celebration to acknowledge. Our CNY
PCA Region is 55 years old this year! Our celebration and
anniversary party will be held in conjunction with our Annual
Banquet on November 17. Stay tuned to hear all the details and
special treats we have planned for this exciting evening.
On a very sad note, we acknowledge the passing of one
Safety Corner
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By Chris Whaley
It’s funny how we spend so much time working on our cars,
yet some parts are almost universally under maintained. Brake
calipers definitely fall into that category. Maybe you look at the
calipers when you slap in a new set of brakes and they are so
dependable that a failure is a rarity. But that doesn’t mean there
is nothing you can do to ensure top-level performance from
your braking system throughout the season.
I recommend a caliper rebuild every year ( for the Club Racers it would be when you wear through a set of brake pads).
This may seem extreme, but it is actually a very good idea,
because it should help you catch potential problems before they
become expensive ones. If you have never rebuilt your brake
calipers, it’s quite simple and only requires common shop tools
and a steady hand.
The first step is to remove all four calipers from the car.
Since the calipers have to be removed from the brake lines,
plan on flushing and bleeding the brake fluid in the lines. With
the calipers off, it’s also an excellent time to perform a visual
inspection of the rotors for any signs of cracking, warping from
excessive heat, or other forms of damage. When pulling the
calipers, it’s important to cap or plug the ends of the brake lines
to prevent fluid from dripping onto the shop floor. The bleed
screws on the calipers must be closed. Once the calipers are
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of the stalwarts of the Porsche family. Ferdinand Alexander
“Butzi” Porsche, passed away this month. F. A., as he was
known in the industry, was the designer of the first 911 Porsche.
This design proved to be probably the most famous icon in
automobile history. Certainly the most enduring as the basic
911 design is currently being manufactured in its seventh
generation. Please read Chuck’s informative tribute to the
original Dr. Porsche’s grandson elsewhere in this issue. We
offer our most sincere condolences to the Porsche family.
Alas, CNY PCA has several serious pieces of business to
attend to in the next few months. You should have received
a post card in the mail requesting you to confirm your email
address and to decide how you would like your newsletter,
Redline Report, delivered to you in the future. If you have not
sent back you response, please do so.
Please note the message in this issue from Steve Turco,
Nominating Committee Chairman. He is requesting
nominations for officers for 2013-2014. Please give serious
consideration to his request and send him your nominees. Also,
our By-Laws are in their last stages of revision and will be
available for you to read and vote on in the very near future.
We have a great year of Porsche camaraderie and driving
ahead of us in 2012. Come out and join us as often as possible.
I promise you will not be disappointed! Mostly because, “It’s
not just the cars, it’s the people”.
free from the car so that you can get them to your workbench,
pull the pads and set them aside. Next, drain the calipers and
give the body of the caliper a preliminary cleaning to avoid
contaminating anything once the interior components are exposed.
Before pulling the calipers apart, you need to manufacture a
tool for yourself. Break out your high school shop skills and
prepare to shift from metal to wood. You need to cut a piece
of wood that can fit inside the caliper where the rotor normally
goes so that it acts as a piston stop. It needs to be approximately the width of the rotor and two pad backing plates and have
enough length to cover all the caliper pistons. The piston stop
should be wood and not metal to protect the pistons from being
damaged when they are removed.
Once you have fabricated your wood block, you can begin
removing the caliper pistons. Insert the block into the caliper.
Using an air chuck with a rubber tip, place the top against the
fluid inlet and apply low air pressure. This should extend the
pistons until they hit the block of wood. Be careful to keep your
fingers out of the way, the pistons can clamp down with over
240 pounds of force. Once the pistons are extended, remove the
wooden piston stop and finish removing the pistons by hand.
This may be difficult to do if there is extreme wear, but resist
the urge to use a set of pliers or anything else that can scratch
the metal.
continued on page 20
Tech Update
Watered Down Braking Performance
By Rocco Cannata at Cantech Automotive
As Porsche owners, most of you are a little ahead of the
curve when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Many of you
actually read your owner’s manuals! The owner’s manual
provides a comprehensive list of scheduled services. One
rather curious maintenance item requires replacement of brake
fluid at least every two years. I am sure that if you checked
the owner’s guide for your domestic daily driver or the Chevy
Suburban that you use for a tow vehicle, you wouldn’t even
find a mention of brake fluid service.
Why does brake fluid need replacement? Moisture. Brake
fluid is hygroscopic; it can absorb moisture through pores in
rubber components, such as seals and hoses. This moisture can
wreak havoc with today’s complex ABS and stability control
systems. These systems rely heavily on pumps and control
valves to perform efficiently and effectively. The slightest bit of
corrosion can render an entire system inoperative. In two cases,
we have seen “time capsule” cars with fluid that has turned to
jello; that contaminated fluid required complete ABS overhauls.
Your car doesn’t have ABS? Don’t worry; you can have the
same problems with brake calipers, master cylinders, and wheel
cylinders. Brake fluid is inexpensive; it makes sense to replace
it on a regular basis.
Another nasty by-product of moisture in brake fluid is the
decrease in the boiling point of the fluid. As the fluid reaches
its boiling point, it vaporizes. This vapor is compressible
and causes pedal fade. This is not a desirable attribute on a
Porsche.
There are two types of commonly used glycol-ether based
brake fluid (DOT3 and DOT4) and one silicone based fluid
(DOT5). These fluids are measured in both wet and dry boiling
points. Before we get to the numbers, consider the fact that
the moment the fluid is installed in your car, it is absorbing
moisture. Depending on conditions, typically after one year
fluid has absorbed as much as 2% moisture. After 18 months,
the fluid has absorbed 3% moisture; after 2 years, it has
absorbed 4.5 % moisture; and after 3 years, it has absorbed as
much as 7% moisture!!
DOT3 fluid is commonly used by the domestic
manufacturers. DOT 5 is a silicone-based fluid and does not
absorb moisture. It does, however, have its own problems, such
as being highly compressible. This fluid is very good for show
cars but not necessarily for performance cars. Finally, DOT 4
fluid is the fluid of choice for your beloved Porsche. A quality
DOT4 fluid has a dry boiling point (this is about 30 seconds
after it is installed in your car) in the range of 446°F and a wet
boiling point in the range of 311°F. A brake fluid’s wet boiling
point is measured after it has absorbed just below 4% moisture
by volume. Keep in mind that the boiling point numbers stated
could be significantly increased depending on the brand of fluid
used
Given the safety and performance ramifications of
contaminated brake fluid, it is hard to comprehend why some
vehicles never receive brake fluid changes throughout their
service lives. Porsche owners expect more from their vehicles,
and it is up to a Porsche’s caretaker to make sure that his
or her vehicle is properly serviced so that it will perform as
engineered.
CNY-PCA OFFICER NOMINATIONS
Officer Nominations:
Well it’s an election year again! I’m talking about the CNYPCA Officer elections, not that other “National” election. Same
timing, however, to keep us moving ahead and give our current
slate a well deserved chance to rest and kick back. Their efforts
will be recognized later this year when the new Officers take on
this challenge.
I’m asking the membership to forward to me via my contact
information listed below, their nominations for the 2013-2014
years. I will be meeting with the Elections Committee in midJune to review your nominations. The nominated slate will
then be established. The voting process will follow our CNY
By-Laws and be finalized at the Annual Business Meeting on
November 17.
Please take the time to nominate members who you think
can lead us through the 2013-2014 years. It’s a challenge, but
every past (nervous) Officer has taken us to another level. I
thank you all, along with the CNY members.
President
Vice President- Activities Director
Secretary
Treasurer
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Steve Turco
Chairman, CNY PCA Elections Committee
[email protected]
Cell- 315-383-6316
Home- 315-676-4046
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Letters
Dear CNY PCA,
GET A LIST OF ETHANOL-FREE GAS STATIONS IN I want to thank all the members of the Central New York Porsche
Club for choosing Tioga County Rural Ministry for your charity
THE U.S. AND CANADA
this year and next year. I enjoyed being with you and I had a very
good time.
The generous amount of $2,504.00 from the live auction is very
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much appreciated. Thank you for helping us help others. The
food that was collected that evening has helped us keep our food
pantry well stocked.
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eight months old but there are many people who still need a lot of
but in your travels, this list may help!
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Sincerely,
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Executive Director
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Dear CNY Members,
On behalf of Niagara Region PCA, I cordially invite you to
celebrate our 50th Anniversary celebration. Our anniversary party
will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from noon to 4 PM at the
Glenora Wine Cellars, Route 14 overlooking beautiful Seneca
Lake. This promises to be a fun party and a very interesting
afternoon.
You are welcome to come to our Saturday afternoon party or join
us for the entire weekend celebration. Please check out detailed
information on this event at http://www.niagarapca.org/pages/36.
Plan to join us for this very special celebration.
Jim Arendt, President
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Niagara Region PCA
CNY Members,
I’m writing to let you know that Hudson Champlain Region
is holding a Driver’s Education event at Watkins Glen on
October 17 and 18.
We would be happy to have you join us for the event. You
will find complete information on www.clubregistration.com.
Instructors who instruct for 2 full days will get a full refund
of their registration fee.
Hope to see you at the track!!
Don Schneider, HCR Track Chair
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Instructor Class
Let’s Go Driving
By Mitch Vannordstrand
CNY PCA Chief Instructor
In my previous article I highlighted the learning process--how
we use motor programs to execute complex tasks. We take input from
our senses, primarily our eyes, but our hearing and touch also play a
large part. Our eyes help us to anticipate what we want our body to
do such as setting up for a corner or a pass.
Which one of us does not remember the “Smith System” of
driving? “Aim high in your steering; Look ahead at least to the next
corner; Get the big picture; Don’t focus your eyes on one spot but
keep them moving; Leave yourself an out; Practice the “what if”
game.” Great rules to live by--on and off the track.
Our sense of hearing gives us feedback such as listening to the
motor to time shifting up or shifting down. You can feel with your
foot the amount of pressure you use in braking and if your wheels are
about to lock up. You can feel in your bottom (for lack of a better
word), any vibrations and if your car has good grip on the track. I
think the NASCAR boys refer to it as loose or tight--we call it over
or under steer. Hands on the steering wheel give you feedback on tire
grip and braking thresholds. Put that all together and you start to get a
good picture of car set up and track condition.
In my opinion, the best way we can improve is with seat time.
Practice is good, quality practice is better. My meaning is that
sometimes you need a little help with your skills. Attending any one
of a number of good driving schools is a great way to shorten the
learning curve. I liked Bob Bondurant mostly because of his success
as a professional driver and the fact we share the same birthday.
Driving schools can be expensive, but one does not have to sell his
first-born or take out a loan because there are other ways.
The two things I work on are what we can do physically and
that which we can do mentally. Eye-hand-foot coordination is key.
There are so many ways to improve this skill. Video games that
involve racing are great and dancing will work, right Wayne? By
the way, Bruce Lee used to teach ballroom dancing. Jump rope is
not only good for your coordination but for your cardio vascular as
well. The routine I use is a format of three minute rounds with one
or two minute rest periods in between. While on the topic of cardio,
we all know the importance for our daily health. It’s the same for
driving. You can not underestimate the value of cardio fitness to your
driving. The better shape you are in, the better able you are to handle
the stresses of driving on a race track. The last thing you need to be
worrying about is catching your breath going into the bus stop. This
can take your focus away from the track and traffic.
Now for the harder part of the equation: focus and concentration.
In my opinion, the mental part of driving takes more work and
commitment than the physical. You have to learn to quiet your mind
and empty it of any distractions. There are so many things to help
you with your focus and concentration. Shooting sports, board games
such as chess, card games like solitaire, martial arts and meditation,
to name a few. The point is to find what interests and motivates you
and use it. To quote Bruce Lee, “take what is useful and make it your
own”.
Two books I can recommend are Finding Flow by Mihaly
Csikszentmihalyi and Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation
by Sharon Salzberg. Forgive the title of this book, but it is a good
entry into meditation. Finding Flow talks about learning to live in
the moment. A classic example is when time seems to slow down
and you see things in slow motion, even though things are happening
in real time. Being in the moment helps you work on concentration
and focus. I am new to the school of meditation, but I have found
there are different forms. I think the form we all think about is sitting
on a pillow, legs folded, repeating a word or phrase. But there is
moving meditation as well. Running and tai chi are examples. Again,
meditation helps us with focus and concentration.
For me, I try to have pin-point focus when I am on the track. My
measure for lack of focus is over braking, missing the apex on a
corner and the like. What I try to do when I make a mistake, is to
forget it, not make it again and move on.
My disclaimer: I do not wish to come across as an authority on
driving--I am not. But I wanted to share some of the things I found
useful. I hope they can help you as well.
Be safe and have fun. The Redline Report
January / February 2012
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A PORSCHE PROFILE -- BARB AND NOUR ALI
Chuck Gladle – Historian CNY PCA
Barbara and Nour Ali have a very diverse profile. They share
true understanding of what a Porsche car (in their case cars) can do
to bring together wonderful people that make the PCA experience all
the more enjoyable. This couple brings a unique background with an
international flavor that defines the term “interesting people”.
Nour was born in Georgetown, Guyana, while Barb is a home
grown girl from Endwell, NY. Nour has an extensive educational
background. He graduated from college with an MBA-CIA and held
numerous positions in managing businesses.
Nour decided to retire
somewhat early from the MTA
in New York City where he
served as Director of Regulatory
Financial Reporting. This
decision allowed him to pursue
his interest in investment
opportunities. Barb, also a
college graduate, was an ERP
Consultant with Xerox, Inc. and
she resigned to joined Nour in
retirement as well.
There was a fascinating urge,
perhaps influenced by Barb, to
vacate New York City and leave
the hustle and bustle of “Gotham City” to come upstate. They are
extremely happy with that choice and love the Central New York area.
They have two children who are now post-college which is a great
advantage to anyone’s plan for an early retirement.
Barb and Nour enjoy some interesting hobbies together.
Photography, travel, cooking, gardening and landscaping receive their
attention too. Why even on some occasions, the Porsches must wait
their turn.
Regarding cars, Nour first learned to drive on a Toyota Sprinter.
Does anyone else know about this model? Did it ever make it to
the states? The first car purchased by Nour was a Chevy Nova. But
something had happened to Nour in 1968 when he was still in
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2012 TECH TACTICS “THE PORSCHE 991”
By Bill Noroski
The Zone 1 Tech Tactics Seminar was held at Porsche’s
Northeast Training Center and Parts Warehouse in
Easton, PA on February 25 and 26. Three members of
the Central New York Region were in attendance. Mark
Schultz, Baxter Rhodes, and Bill Noroski were joined by
approximately 200 other PCAers to hear about the new 991
Porsche model. Check out the picture of those three CNY
Porsche-teers and the car they came to see.
Each year, car manufacturers introduce their new
models. Most of the time, cosmetic change is all we see.
Well, believe me when I say, this new Porsche is an all
new automobile! First of all, not a single body panel is
shared with any of its predecessors. It looks like a Porsche.
Recognizable as the GREAT car we all love. But it is
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Georgetown. He spotted his first Porsche and set his sights on one
day owning one. Well, this couple succeeded in spades. They now
own a 2008 Cayman and a 2000 Boxster S.
Nour sadly reports that he let one Porsche get away. It was a 959
and to this day he certainly has his regrets. But now he has a new
goal and that is to own a 2009 Carrera S
C4 and Nour is constantly on the search for just the right one.
Other Porsches from his past are a 1987 911 Carrera and a 1988
944. I guess that with all this background this is one couple that
knows how to think, spell and talk PORSCHE! Nour in the past did
have a non-Porsche experience. It was an Aston Martin DB 9 and
even the writer was excited to hear this. I’m sure that was a head
turner as well.
Barb and Nour joined our Region
two years ago and contend that they
thoroughly enjoy you, our members.
They have attended numerous
activities and their smiling faces say
it all. And, of course, we enjoy the
enthusiasm this wonderful couple
exudes. Once again proving “it’s not
just the cars, it’s the people”.
For this couple, quiet personal
drives on the back country roads of
our upstate area are a special treat.
They have tried their hand at rallies
and Barb participated in a Driver’s
Education event at Watkins Glen. She did a fine job of negotiating
the track and thoroughly enjoyed herself. As for the social side, they
haven’t skipped a beat. They have blended into our CNY family and
do enjoy the all aspects of membership. Barb and Nour are quick
to state that our annual Fall Tour is an activity they love to attend.
It certainly appears that they fit us like a glove and that feeling is
mutual. They even say they might like to participate in organizing an
event sometime in the future.
So please step up at the very next opportunity and meet this most
delightful couple. I know for a fact that you will definitely enjoy
becoming friends with Nour and Barb Ali.
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The electro power steering unit receives information from
the PSAM system. When PSAM kicks in, it feeds an impulse
or “nudge” to the steering wheel (your hands) indicating the
direction in which you will want to correct. I drove the car,
although and fortunately, not to the point that PSAM kicked
in. The Porsche power steering felt good.
Then, there is the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) which provides roll stabilization (minimizes body
lean in the corners), and 7-speed transmissions—both in the
manual and a new PDK automatic. The 7-speed manual is a
first for Porsche and a first for the industry as well.
In order to save fuel, there is a stop/start option that
shuts down the engine at every stop, then immediately starts
the engine again with “clutch in and a mere touch on the
accelerator”. All 991s have a thermal management system that
brings the car up to optimal operating temperature as quickly
as possible. This is enabled by a vast array of sensors, valves,
lines, wires and tubes that control the build-up and dissipation
of engine heat.
There is an energy recuperation system that “ups” the
charging rate of the alternator during off-throttle and coasting
and a coasting function that decouples the clutch on “closed
throttle” operation in order to conserve fuel.
How about headlights that turn in the direction that you turn
the car and brighten as you increase your speed? And the list
goes on and on! I’m sure we will be hearing more about this
great car in the weeks, months and even years to come.
The 991 Porsche is all new, but it will take awhile for it to
sink in. Just look under the back deck lid. What do you see?
Two neatly arranged pancake fans and two filler caps--one aptly
marked “engine oil” and the other “engine coolant”. That is all!
See photo.
Oh, if you’re wondering about the Boxster and the
Cayman—don’t worry. We have been assured that they will
follow in the same footsteps as their BIG brother, the 991.
Let’s enjoy the ride!!
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more powerful, stronger, quicker, safer, longer, lower, more
comfortable and a bit easier on the gas. What more could you
ask for?
The changes are not only skin deep. It starts with body
construction. It can be said that the new Porsche is an
aluminum car. Whole body panels (for instance, the door skins,
front fenders, hood, roof and back deck panels) are made of
aluminum. In addition, countless extruded aluminum parts are
used throughout the car. Panels of aluminum are formed then
sandwiched to steel with resins to form composites. Deepdraw steel and/or any one of three distinctly different grades of
high-strength steel are used, depending upon the application.
Thinsulite is used with resins between the metal sheets in order
to maintain spacing and gain additional strength and rigidity.
Each 991 has a huge cast magnesium sub-frame that
forms the bulkhead between the passenger and front stowage
compartments. You can’t see it, but it’s there. It’s called
the “cockpit carrier”. It extends from the car floor to the
windshield and from fender-to-fender. The center console
structure is also made of magnesium to reduce weight.
Basically, Porsche engineers have designed a rigid steel cage
to carry and protect you (the vital occupants) and the power
plant. Then, hang-ons, fill-ins and other transitional pieces
made of aluminum, or the lighter metal plus composites of
aluminum, complete the package.
Another major change is the direct fuel injection (DFI).
Although not entirely new, it is quite intriguing; Porsche’s DFI
uses two fuel pumps. One pump “A” delivers and maintains
fuel at normal pressures. That pump feeds one set of injectors.
The other pump “B” feeds and maintains fuel to a second fuelrail and a second set of injectors. Pump “B” maintains pressure
at 1740 psi.
The engine operates on one, two or three injections per
cycle, depending on the demand for power. At full throttle
there are three injections per cylinder, per firing cycle, two from
the first set of injectors and a third from the injectors that are
fed at 1740 psi. The fuel injected at 1740 psi is finely atomized,
with the “cloud of fuel” directed onto specially shaped (cupped)
pistons. I held that fuel pump “B” in my hand. About the size
of a grapefruit, it is finely machined entirely of stainless steel.
It is very heavy for its size and looks like a product of the
space age.
There are other innovations too, like the electromechanical power steering. Hydraulic assist is a thing of the
past, along with all the necessary pumps, pulleys, hydraulic
lines, etc. Electrical wires are all that are attached to this
unit. See photo,
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DIE 2012 CNY PCA REGIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR
MAY
May 26
Tour to Saratoga Automobile Museum
Saratoga
Joint event w/Finger Lakes and Niagara
May 28-29 Niagara Driver Education
Watkins Glen
JULY
July 22
July 29
Autocross
Summer Barbecue
AUGUST
August 4
Northeast Classic Car Museum Tour
August 5 Autocross
August 18 Family Picnic(tentative)
(site TBD)
Utica
Norwich
(site TBD)
Ithaca
Autocross 2012
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By Wayne Kunkel
The first DE date, Limerock, is a week away as I write this.
I have run autocrosses in April & October when it has been
snowing or raining. There is nothing quite like chasing cones
in a driving cold rain storm. It was indeed a day like that last
October when President Joyce called me and said that we
might want to consider cancelling the autocross scheduled for
Shangri-La Speedway in Owego, NY. We did end up cancelling
that event but I have talked with Shangri-La and confirmed that
site for Oct. 14. It is a concrete bowl and should be fun.
The other events are being held at TC3 in Dryden. The first
event is July 22. Do you guys and girls want a training session
prior to the event? We had a successful event like that several
years ago at the Cherry Valley Kart Track and it was well
received. There may be enough new members or old members
who have never autocrossed that we can make it two stage
event. We would do some training in the morning and then the
event later in the day. I have liked the get started early program
as it allows us to get done early. There are some members who
are not within a reasonable driving distance to Dryden so I am
also open to starting a little later.
Last year was a steep learning curve for me as time keeper
and computer operator. It did not help that I was dealing with
a tech support guy who I was close to strangling on several
occasions. I am not as computer literate as Chris Whaley but
I am not stupid either. Using Photoshop on a daily basis also
confirms that I can understand a complex computer program.
My hope is that we can actually record times accurately on
a regular basis. There is just something incongruous with 3
PCA’ers using stop watches and me using the computer to
capture times.
We are dependent on having some electricity to run the
computer and timers at these events. Thanks to those who let
me use their tow vehicles last summer for this purpose.
Most autocrossers will also run other marque events. SCCA
has an event on July 8 at Cherry Valley Kart track. It will cost
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SEPTEMBER
September 7-9 Grand Prix Festival and Vintage Race Watkins Glen
September 21-23 CNY Fall Tour
Cooperstown
OCTOBER
October 8-9 Niagara Driver Education
October 14 Autocross
October 21 Fall Rally
NOVEMBER
November 17 CNY Annual Banquet
55 Anniversary Celebration
DECEMBER
December 16 Holiday Party
Watkins Glen
(site TBD)
Syracuse
McGraw
Utica
you $40 if you are not an SCCA member but they run a good
event and the Kart track is not cheap to rent. There is a new
track being built in Hastings (Oswego) N.Y. I talked with the
VP of track operations last month and got an idea of rental fees.
The projected cost for the autocross rental is $750 an event.
SCCA is only having 5 events this year because of the costs
associated with their sites. We are lucky to have access to TC3.
I have not seen anyone doing burnouts, donuts, excessively
speeding, or anything else that could put that site in jeopardy. If
I do see anyone doing any of the above I would hope that any
other member would mentor that person before I get to them.
We are at the limits of course design because we have x
amount of cones and we need some more. Steve Lerman has
done a great job of helping at these events and we have found
a way to transition to two parking lots and get more time on
course. Mike Darminio had the cones for many years and I
think he fed them something in the winter so they propagated
but I have left them outside and have not had that kind of luck.
That means we could use more cones.
Our latest cone king drives a 996 Turbo, Don Fetterer, and
he and his daughter Moira and not afraid to drive the wheels off
that car. My latest driver is a 944 Turbo and even Chris White
acknowledges that turbo lag on these cars makes them ill-suited
to autocrossing. I am cautiously looking at other options but
suspect that will take me a while to find a Porsche I can afford
to move to. The Cayman S continues to kick butt on a national
basis so perhaps a good used Cayman S might be found. The
996 and 997 both did well at the national events and the older
996 models are becoming affordable.
Following are the results of the
2012 Winter Rally:
1st Donna and Art Peck
7th Sue and Colin Penny
2nd Peg and Bill Kohnke
8th Lin and Ed Hurd
3rd Joyce and Chuck Gladle
9th Barb and Noir Ali
4th Linda and Wayne Kunkel
10th George Barton
5th Randy and Nick Martin
11th Gary Buno
6th Myriah and Don Fitterer
Our sincere thanks to JoAnn and Rick for
their efforts and hospitality. And to JoAnn’s
Mom for all her help in seeing that our CNY
members are cared for at the party. Once
again this was a much-appreciated respite
from the doldrums of the winter months.
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through a bit of
Ithaca and the
Cornell Campus.
MAY
For those of us
May 19-20 Zone 1 Concours and Rally
Boston, MA
not familiar with
Cornell, it was a
JUNE
very interesting
June 1-3
Zone 1 Clash at the Glen Club Race Watkins Glen
and beautiful tour.
June 15-17 Zone 1 48 Hours Driver Education
Watkins Glen
The university is
June 29-30 Sahlens 6 Hour Grand Am Race
Watkins Glen
located on the hills
Porsche Corral (tentative)
and accompanying
JULY
gorges and
July 8-14
PCA Porsche Parade
Salt Lake City, UT
streams common
to the Finger
AUGUST
Lakes. This
August 10-12 NASCAR and GrandAm Race
Watkins Glen
provided a
August 25-26 Zone 1 Autocross
Ft. Devins, MA
beautiful route for
our members.
NOVEMBER
In the end
November 8-11 PCA Porsche Escape
Eureka Springs, AR
though, we all
were accountable
for how well
CNY PCA WINTER RALLY AND
we
followed
Rick’s
directions
and
DAYTONA 500 PARTY
how heavy our throttle foot was. Once
By Chuck Gladle
back at the Holt’s beautiful home, we
settled down to watch some racing.
Winter!?!?!? What winter?? CNY
Unfortunately, it was not the 2012
PCA Winter Rally day arrived in Central
Daytona 500 as that was delayed by
New York and……what to do?? Go??
rain in Florida. But, never fear, CNY
Don’t go?? Is there a blizzard outside?
PCAers bring their own party. We had a
Is there gas in the winter “rat”??
great time talking about the rally and the
Oh, not to worry!! It’s a beautiful
coming driving season when the “rats”
(non)winter day! Let’s go have some
would be put away and we would all be
fun, get out of the house, take a drive,
enjoying our Porsches.
see some great scenery and then go to a
party!! OK! We are good
to go!
That was the scene
the morning of the 2012
Winter Rally. Skies were
clear, roads were clear,
temperature – not bad at all.
11 hopeful ralliers gathered
at Panara Bread in Ithaca
for a final pit stop or bite
to eat. Promptly at 1:00
PM we had our drivers’
meeting, got our directions
from Rally Master Rick
Holt and we were off on
our rally route.
What ensued was a
beautiful and informative
drive through Ithaca and
the surrounding countryside
of Tompkins County. I
say informative because Rick and JoAnn
chose a route that took participants
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WHY WAS THE 914 DEVELOPED?
By Chuck Gladle Part2
In the last issue we brought things
to the point that clearly spelled out the
death of the 914 project for VW and
Porsche. The required unit sales for all
914s was 30,000 vehicles per year which
was not achieved. It was for many a sad
experience when in 1976 all 914 model
production ended. This was not the first
time, nor will it be the last, that an auto
manufacturer has sounded the death knell
for a specific model. It is a numbers
game and there must be a profit on the
bottom line.
The saga continued, however. 14
additional modified 914-6s were
produced by Porsche prior to the end of
production. Some rather special models
came from the factory and Porsche’s
“skunk works” at Weissach. These final
examples were fitted with more powerful
motors, improved suspensions, brakes
and some aggressive body work. The
power choices were now the 2.2, 2.4 and
2.7 ltr motors. These GT specials were
limited to only twelve cars. These cars
were available to Porsche personnel and
a select number of outside VIPs. Even
though these special models received
great press, there was no chance of even
a limited factory production run to carry
the car forward.
Of interest, in 1969 two very special
cars that I would call the ultimate 914s,
were built--one each for Ferry Porsche
and Ferdinand Piech. Carrying the model
designation 918 GT, they were equipped
with the 8 cylinder Porsche motor that
was enjoying enormous success on the
world’s racing circuits. This power plant
was produced for some very successful
factory racers.
The first 918 GT was a stunning red
car built for Herr Piech and was driven
extensively on the roads of Europe. The
other, a silver example, was presented to
Ferry Porsche on his 60th birthday by his
engineering team. Just imagine if that
model with that power plant had become
a limited edition production run. How
quickly would the demand have risen in
the motoring world-- regardless of price?
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Then guess who stepped in? We
did! The Porsche enthusiast/collector
got turned on and decided “I want one
of these in my garage”. A stalwart cadre
of owners stepped up to make this car a
living legend for Porsche. Today a small
the initial negative. The 914 enjoys
enormous success as an autocross
performer as proven at the last five
Porsche Parade autocrosses where a 914
has captured FTD. It is also known as
a great DE/track car and respected as a
Dr. Ferry Porsche with his silver, 8 cylinder 914-8 GT.
Left to Right - Hans Peter Porsche, Ferry Porsche, unknown F. A.
Porsche, Manfred Janke
but impressive number of original 914-6
owners benefit from the surging interest
in these cars. In PCA, as well as other
Porsche and non-Porsche organizations,
owners have moved the car to a whole
new level of acceptance and popularity.
Today it ranks high as a true icon of
Porsche’s past.
Driving enthusiasts and amateur
race car drivers all over the world now
clamor for the car. On a global scale,
914 owners have seen the prices soar to
record heights. Top end, prime condition,
4-cylinder models are now surpassing
$10,000 up to $15,000. The rare and
much-praised 914-6s are now valued at
$25,000 to $35,000 and beyond. Well
done racing models of the 914-6 demand
even higher prices. In addition to the
enhanced value range, the 914s, in all
versions, are becoming a much sought
after collector car.
Though scorned by many at its
introduction, the car has overcome
PCA Club and Vintage race car.
There have been a great number of
original 4 cylinder cars converted to the
six cylinders motor. If the conversion is
well done, those cars suffer very little in
value. This is why any solid, rust free 914
(especially an original car) is a great buy. As
the availability of older 911 (2.2 and 2.4 cc)
six cylinder motors dwindle, the 2.7 cc motor
has become more popular and now 3.0 and
3.2 motors are also being used.
I must comment here about the great
enemy to all older Porsches--RUST. The
914 was a car that could be destroyed very
quickly by rust, particularly those from the
northern climates. Unfortunately I learned
this costly lesson first-hand—twice. It has
been said that if you sneak up quietly on a
914 “you can hear it rusting”.
Following is a snapshot of Porsche
production numbers for the 914-6. My
reference for the information in this article
is “The Porsche 914 & 914-6” authored by
Brian Long. It is a fun read and a must have
for 914 owners who want the facts close at
hand.
continued on page 13
continued from page 12
Ratings and specs for the 914-6Production years 1970–1972; engine type
901/36; available markets--world wide;
Cylinders - six; capacity 1991 cc; 2.0 liters
(121 cu. in.); bore & stroke 80 X 66 mm;
compression ratio is 8.6 to 1; HP–110 @
5,800 rpm; torque–116 ft lb @ 4,800 rpm;
with transmission type 914/01; performance
0 to 60 mph 8.8 sec.; top speed 123 mph;
fuel system–two triple Weber carburetors;
weight 2070 lbs.; Porsche factory production
numbers–1970 - 2,657, 1971 – 432, 1972 –
229.
Special production series totaling 12 cars914-8 w/eight cylinder 3 liter motors – 2 of
the cars one for Ferdinand Piech with engine
output 300 HP and one for Ferry Porsche
with engine output of 260 HP; the 916-6
GT w/6 cylinder motors – 2 cars with 2.4
liter motors @ 210 HP; 8 cars with 2.7 liter
motors @ 210 HP.
So let’s say you own one--good for you
and if it is in prime condition, even better.
Even if you have a “fixer upper”, don’t give
up. Get to work and fix it. Believe me when
I say that you will be glad you did and you
will be rewarded. From the information
presented in this short story version of the
914, you can see that the low production
numbers, especially the 914-6, make this a
desirable collector car.
Dr. Professor Herr Helmet von Hair
The “Great Karnack” of Porsche. Just think
of a questions and I will answer it!
WE BID FAREWELL TO
FERDINAND ALEXANDER PORSCHE
Joyce and I had the pleasure of meeting Butzi at a Porsche
Parade in Colorado. We will never forget our brief introduction and exchange of words. He was a true gentleman and will
always be remembered for his flair and approach to design
through styling simplicity, function and purpose. He will be
missed.
Chuck Gladle – Historian CNY - PCA
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January / February 2012
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (called “Butzi” by his family),
eldest son of Ferry and Dorothea Porsche, has passed away at
the age of 76.
With the passing of this brilliant Porsche family member we
have lost the talented man who designed the first Porsche 911,
a design which has passed the test of time and is now being
manufactured in its seventh generation. Working beside his father in the design studio, F. A. Porsche was also responsible for
designing the Porsche 904 GT. This fiberglass bodied race car is
considered by many to be the most beautiful race car ever built.
F.A. left Porsche AG in 1972 and founded his own firm,
Porsche Design Studio, where he continued his passion for design creating watches, eye glasses, pens and
other personal accessories of the highest quality. His
design philosophy was summarized by his well-known
statement: “A coherently designed product requires no
adornment; it should be enhanced by its form alone.”
As the grandson of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, Butzi’s
accomplishments tend to confirm the old saying that
the “apple does not fall far from the tree”. There will
soon be books and reams of information on his many
life accomplishments. I am sure it will be a fascinating
account of this man’s dedication to the firm and to his
family. F.A.’s legacy lives on through his vision of the
iconic 911. After almost 50 years since its inception,
the profile of this stunning car is immediately recognized around the world.
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PCA Zone One
48 Hours of Watkins Glen
June 15-17, 2012
Zone 1 48 Hours of Watkins Glen, June 15, 16, & 17. Watkins Glen International is the continuation of a road racing tradition dating back to 1948, when sports cars raced on the 6.6 mile course through the village of Watkins Glen. The permanent road course was built in 1956 and has remained the home of a great racing tradition for 55 years. The Redline Report
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We’re trying some exciting new things this year in our 38th consecutive year of the 48 hours! We’ve added an extra hour of track time on Friday and Saturday, which means the track will be open until 5:30 PM in order to maximize track time. We will allow for expanded passing in the Instructor Run Group throughout the weekend. PCA National Instructor Training will occur on Friday for those who qualify with a referral from their region’s chief instructor. Friday is still instructor day, however all drivers in the white (intermediate), black and red run groups will be accepted to drive on Friday. The intermediate group will be given four driving sessions on Friday. The Zone will host a Saturday evening cocktail hour and dinner for those who sign up at the newly rebuilt Glen Club overlooking the esses. A Zone 1 commemorative hat and patch will be provided to all registrants who attend. Don’t miss the Friday evening track walk available to all registrants. Saturday and Sunday will be run in the traditional DE format with the track open until 5:30 PM on Saturday. We will also allow for early trailer drop off beginning Thursday evening from 6-­‐8PM. There will also be camping at the track from Thursday through Saturday for those who are interested. For more information regarding this and other Zone 1 PCA events, please visit http://zone1.pca.org. Registration for the event will open on April 15, 2012. To register for the event, log onto www.clubregistration.net For further information, contact your local track chair or email the registrar: Lou Dauerer at [email protected]. Pricing: Green & Yellow (Sat & Sunday): $275 White & Black (Friday, Saturday and Sunday): $350 Instructors & Instructor Candidates (Friday, Saturday and Sunday): $225 14
2012
ZONE ONE
CLASH VOLUNTEERS
May 31st - June 3rd, 2012 Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY
There is no better way to help support Zone 1, than by volunteering for this year’s Clash at the Glen
club race. Held at one of the best and most historic racetracks in the country, the Clash brings
together club members for 3 days of fun and exciting racing, which you can be a part of. Volunteers
are what enable us to put on one of the best club races in PCA. We encourage you, your
family and friends to register as volunteers for this year’s Zone 1 Clash at the Glen club race.
Below are the areas and descriptions of where we need you to volunteer!
Registration: This takes place at the Registration
building, on the northwest corner of Watkins Glen,
outside of the track. Everyone must stop here and
get a wrist band to get into the track. Registration
involves ensuring everyone signs the waiver. This
is a very busy place Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning.
Garage Admin: This is the Administration of the race.
Driver registration, hot pit passes, pullovers, copies,
radios, race results from tower are faxed here for
copying and distribution. Volunteer assignments and
paperwork are also handled here and every volunteer
must sign in every day!
Tech Inspection: The job here involves working with
the National PCA Technical Scrutineers. Cars are
weighed, checked over for modifications, or problems.
This is done in the first bays of the garage.
Timing & Scoring: Although the race is timed and
scored with computers and in-car radio transponders,
a paper trail is also needed. Volunteers here write
down the car numbers as they pass the start/finish
line. This is done from the top of the tower where
you can see most of the track and you are inside.
Grid: All the cars are "parked" along the grid prior to
the start. The person at the start of the grid tells the
drivers their grid number. People along the way
direct drivers into their grid position. This job starts
BEFORE the race; you need to be at the grid at least
15 minutes before the start of racing! This position is
LOUD and you also need to be alert for moving cars.
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Enduro pits Monitor: The job here involves working
for the National PCA Scrutineers to insure safety in
the pits during the enduro. The National Scrutineers
will hold a meeting and review what they want this
group to do. This group only works on Sunday.
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We ask that volunteers sign up to work for a full morning or afternoon session. The more sessions you sign
up for the better the reward. If a volunteer signs up to work Thursday afternoon, they will receive a free ticket
to dinner Thursday evening. If they work both sessions on Friday and/or Saturday they will receive a free ticket
to that nights dinner (Friday and/or Saturday). If a volunteer works any three sessions, they will receive a $100
Zone One Gift Certificate. Work either session on Sunday and receive a Zone 1 Club Race jacket and hat.
Volunteers can register on line at www.clubregistration.net. A paper registration form is available upon
request from Aaron Ambrosino [email protected], 518-729-0017. Please contact Jennifer Webb
at [email protected] with any questions about volunteering.
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TRI-REGION TOUR TO
SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
We have a totally unique opportunity in CNY this
year. As many of you have read, the Porsche Factory
Museum transported a number of vintage race cars
to the states in late 2011. The cars were displayed
last October at Rennsport IV held at Laguna Seca
in California in one of the biggest Porsche events on
record.
To our good fortune, a number of the Porsche
vintage race cars are currently on display at
the Saratoga Automobile Museum in Saratoga
Springs. You can view a sampling at http://
saratogaautomuseum.org/porsche_ss/. The Porsches
are only here for a short time. In fact, they will be
heading home to Stuttgart on May 31.
CNY Region, Finger Lakes Region and Niagara
Region are planning a tour to the Saratoga
Automobile Museum to view these cars in person
before they leave the country. The group will
originate in Buffalo and work its way across the
state, picking up members as it advances. We will
stop for lunch at The Village Ristorante in Middle
Grove, just before arriving at the Museum. The
Museum tour itself will take 1-2 hours, at your
discretion. Then we will be free to head back home.
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Please plan to join us for this rare look into
Porsche’s racing history right in our own back yard.
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TOUR TO SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
When: May 26, 2012 Saturday
What: Tour with CNY, Finger Lakes and Niagara
Region members to view the Porsche Vintage Race Car display at Saratoga Automobile
Museum, Saratoga Springs.
Where to Meet: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM at the
DeWitt Service Center on the NYS
Thruway (just west of Exit 35 on
eastbound side). 9:30 AM – Depart for next stop.
OR
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM at the Indian Castle
Service Center on The NYS Thruway
11:10 AM – Depart for Lunch and then
Museum.
RSVP: Joyce and Chuck Gladle: [email protected]
for lunch and Museum ticket reservation.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE – SOLD!
CNY’S 2012 CHARITY AUCTION SETS A RECORD!
How can you combine all words into just one to describe
the wonderful and amusing time we had at our 2012
Annual Charity Auction? I really don’t know, but it was a
humdinger! Hey, wait a minute, that’s it--it was a humdinger!
A large and enthusiastic crowd bid fast and furiously on
the finest array of items we have ever had for this event. We
extend a big “thank you” to everyone who brought such great
items to be auctioned off. And to you buyers – great job!!
We set a record dollar amount of $2,504.00 raised for charity.
How do like that? In addition, we set a record for high-end
items as three individual offerings did not hear the bang of the
auctioneer’s gavel until they reached nearly $250.00.
Judy and Jim VanNordstrand, who nominated the chosen
further relief to the flood victims. This amount represents extra
charity, brought Sister Phyllis McGuire, Executive Director
funds from dinner costs for the Auction.
of the Tioga County Rural Ministry, to observe the auction
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Cathie White,
festivities first hand. Sister McGuire thanked CNY for choosing
CNY Charity Committee Chairperson, for organizing and
Tioga County to receive the benefit of our charitable giving for
making the arrangements for this
wonderful and purposeful evening.
I also thank Missy Miller for a
fine job of tracking the bids and
calculating the donations (and for
bidding on just about everything!).
And my special thanks to Chris
White, Brian Daley and Jack Vasina
for making my job as auctioneer
much easier this year.
Chuck Gladle, Auctioneer
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2012 and 2013. She explained how
devastating the September 2011
flood was to Tioga County and that
the flood victims needs continue
to this very day. The destruction
of homes and businesses in Tioga
County was staggering as clearly
displayed in an array of photos and
books provided by Judy so that we
could all see in full color what our
efforts were going toward.
In addition to the funds raised
at the Auction, an additional $286
will also be presented to the Tioga
County Rural Ministry to provide
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Photos from the 991 New Product Launch at Burdick Porsche
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PCA CLUB CORRAL
June 30 – July 1, 2012
Watkins Glen International invites all PCA Members to join us for
the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Weekend
$25
Club Special Includes:
Weekend General Admission
PCA Corral For All Participants
Saturday Evening On Track Parade Laps (*Schedule Permitting)
Sunday Hospitality Add On - $40
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Offer Expires June, 15th
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makes the seals more prone to cracking, it also reduces their
ability to pull the pistons back and away from the rotor and can
lead to brake drag.
Once everything is clean, trial-fit the pistons into the caliper
bores without the seals in place. They should slide in and out
smoothly and spin without catching. If they don’t, you may
have to replace the pistons. If the piston movement is smooth,
place the seals inside the groove in the caliper bores. Leave
the seals dry for installation; they should go in place with only
finger pressure. Next, insert the pistons back into the caliper
bores. The fit is tight, so it may require a little work to align
them properly. You should never have to force them or use
anything other than your fingers. Also, make sure that the
pistons are bottomed out inside the bores (the top of the pistons
will be nearly flush with the inside face of the caliper). Then,
insert your piston stop again and test the pistons using the air
chuck. They should extend at approximately the same time.
It’s better to discover a stuck piston now than on the road.
Finally, reinstall the bleed screws. While you’re at it, recheck
the torque on the bridge bolts as well.
The last step before reinstalling the calipers on your car is
to insert a fresh set of brake pads. Now that you’ve come this
far, don’t just slap in the pads and assume that everything is
OK. Make sure the pads slide back and forth inside the caliper
without sticking or catching. If one does, use a file or grinder
to bevel the edges of the backing plate. Reinstall the calipers
and begin flushing the fluid throughout the system. If you’ve
also changed the rotors, don’t forget that you may need to take
a little extra time to bed in the brakes. And with that, you are
ready to go drive your P-car.
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Once the pistons are out, use a small flat-blade screwdriver
to remove the rubber piston seals in each of the piston bores.
Again, be very careful not to scratch the interior of the piston
bore. At this stage, you can also pull the bleed screws.
Now that the pistons are removed, they need to be cleaned
so that they can be properly inspected. It’s best to use a parts
washer, but you can also use brake cleaner in a pinch. Normal
use causes some buildup around the piston, but it should come
off fairly easily. A visual wear line is acceptable as long as the
outside bore of the piston is smooth to the touch. Pitting or
scratches that can’t be buffed out warrant replacing the pistons;
otherwise, leaks will occur.
Next, turn your attention to the calipers. It may be tempting
to clean the calipers in your parts washer, but doing so leaves
cleaning fluid inside the caliper that will contaminate the brake
fluid. You pay enough as it is for the good stuff, and you don’t
want anything in there that will impede performance or lower
the fluid’s boiling temp. Instead, clean the caliper in hot, soapy
water, rinse it thoroughly with hot water, and use an air hose to
blow it dry. You should also use the same method to clean the
bleed screws.
Once the calipers are clean, take a moment to check the caliper bores. They should be smooth, especially on the thrust side
(the side of the bore opposite the direction the rotor is turning).
You shouldn’t have to remove the caliper’s crossover tube,
especially since it can be difficult to fit a wrench in that area to
remove it.
Rebuild kits are available from your manufacturer and usually include new seals and metal clips for the pads. I recommend always replacing the piston seals on every rebuild, no
matter how good the old seals look. Repeated heat cycles cause
the rubber seals to harden and become brittle. This not only
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Mitch handing Amy from DERUYTER FOOD BANK $600 plus a large amount of
food and supplies
More Club Contacts
CONCOURS
Chuck Gladle... [email protected]
Les Lewis... [email protected]
Bill Noroski... [email protected]
Mark Schultz... [email protected]
Steve Turco... [email protected]
John Hajny... [email protected]
Joe Holzer... [email protected]
Ed Hurd... [email protected]
Lin Hurd... [email protected]
Bill Kohnke... [email protected]
Wayne Kunkel... [email protected]
Bill Noroski... [email protected]
Rush Pond... [email protected]
Bill Slowikowski... [email protected]
Jeff Turco... [email protected]
Steve Vasina... [email protected]
Chris Whaley... [email protected]
Chris White... [email protected]
DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
Mitch VanNordstrand, Chief Instructor
[email protected]
Bud Burdick... [email protected]
Frank Campagna... [email protected]
Thak Chaloemtiarana... [email protected]
Brian Daley... [email protected]
Mike Darminio... [email protected]
Bill Dawson... [email protected]
Chuck Gladle... [email protected]
Joyce Gladle... [email protected]
TECH INSPECTORS
Mike Darminio, Chief Tech [email protected]
Bud [email protected]
Thak [email protected]
John [email protected]
Joe [email protected]
Ed [email protected]
Mitch [email protected]
Jack [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
Gil [email protected]
TECH ADVISORS
911 (Early)
Mike [email protected]
Jeff [email protected]
930
Thak [email protected]
944
John [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
928
Brian Daley (16 valve)[email protected]
Chuck Gladle (32 valve)[email protected]
968
Ed [email protected]
Randy [email protected]
Boxster (986)
Bob [email protected]
Bill [email protected]
Cayman (987)
Jan and Jim [email protected]
Cayenne (955)
Chris [email protected]
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Thak [email protected]
Mike [email protected]
Bill [email protected]
Jack [email protected]
Steve [email protected]
911 (Late)
Joe [email protected]
Steve [email protected]
Peer [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
(All Water Cooled models)
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Chuck [email protected]
Gerry [email protected]
Bill [email protected]
Mark [email protected]
Welcome to the new members of CNYPCA:
Rocco Cannata
Syracuse
2008 911 GT3
Laurentiu Fratastitanu
Clay
2008 Cayenne
Wayne Rheaume
Tully
2005 Boxster S
Jamal Washington
Yonkers
2008 Cayenne GTS
Member Anniversaries:
40 YEARS: Mike & Mary Darminio
5 YEARS: Joe Catania
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FOR SALE: 1984 Porsche 944, guards red, black leather
interior, BBS wheels, no rust except stone chips on left rear
fender. Estimate at 130,000 miles. Original paint job that is
starting to show it’s age. It has a removable sun roof. I have
all of the maintenance records during my ownership – but not
organized well. Two racing harnesses installed which may
not be complaint with the latest requirements. I will consider
reasonable offers. No set price at this time contact: Gary Gates
[email protected]
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WANTED: 1999 Boxster Owner’s Manual.
Contact Scott at [email protected]
Bruce P. Donahue, CPA..................... 4
Burdick Porsche at Driver’s Village...IFC
Cantech Automotive...........................OBC
DIY Auto Parts...................................6
Fehlman Brothers...............................22
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LC MotorSports..............................................21
Mitchell Pierson Jr Inc....................................IBC
Nick Orso’s Body Shop and Service Center...3
Parkview Automotive.....................................13
Taber Street Auto Repair................................13
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