Oktoberfest 2010 Barn/Shed/Shop Find #3 Update New 2011

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our First E-Issue!!
A Tribute to Rod Shearer
Oktoberfest 2010
Barn/Shed/Shop Find #3 Update
New 2011 Cayenne Tech Session
Dubai Tour and F1 Races
Christmas Party 2010
New Feature: Pedro’s Garage
Journal for the Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club of America
Volume 40 Issue 1
January - February 2011
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Table of
Contents
President’s Message.....................3
From the Editor............................3
2011 Calendar..............................4
Oktoberfest 2010..........................6
INWR Committees.......................7
Board of Directors........................8
Introduction to the Tribute...........8
A Tribute to Rod Shearer....... 9-10
Barn/Shed/Shop Find #3...... 11-12
Announcements.................... 13-14
Saturday Coffee Dates...............13
Porsche Parade Announcement..13
Installation Dinner Anncmnt......14
2011 Cayenne Tech Session15-16
Pedro’s Garage..................... 18-20
2011 Calendar
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From the President
pring is in the air. The birds
are chirping, the grass is
green and the sun is starting to
make an early morning appearance.
Maybe not yet as we look around
and see the grey skies, slush in the
streets, dirt on the cars and snow
on the lawns. But we can certainly
dream about the coming of the
season that embraces our desires to
get out and drive our Porsches.
the events and driving that come
with it. The get-togethers, socials
and events with our fellow INWR
members keep us in good spirits
even though mother nature conspires
against us.
We have a series of wonderful
things to anticipate this year. The
schedule of events is full of fun,
interesting and challenging things
for us to do in 2011. The club
has a new leadership team that is
determined to make this the best
year ever for our membership. We
hope you can join us at all of the
upcoming events. And for now
keep dreaming of green grass, blue
skies and warmer weather.
Winter is a tough season for
creatures like us as we stare at the
inanimate lumps of metal currently
sitting in the garages. The same
lumps of metal that seem so
animated and alive when spring
comes and we get to rediscover the
joys of driving. But what keeps us
going through these tough months is Matt Gerber
the camaraderie and friendships we President-Elect INWR
have amongst the people that share
our common desires for spring, and
Dubai and F1 Races............. 21-24
Christmas Party.................... 25-26
Meeting Minutes.................. 28-30
New Members &
Anniversaries.............................30
Marketplace.......................... 32-33
On the Cover
“Simple Treasures”
An apt name from the streets
of Leavenworth
Photo by Karch Polgar
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INWR
From the Editor
Happy New Year!
pages 9 & 10, please find fond
remembrances of Rod Shearer who
appy new format! Please passed on this past December.
enjoy this, our very first Eissue. Now that we have
Thank you to all who contributed
the luxury of as much space as you to this issue and to every Über Alles
need, you will find this issue packed issue out there and to come. This
with content and significantly longer newsletter would not exist without
than the paper issues of the past. your articles, photos, ads, and
You will also find a new feature that overall participation in our events.
you may look forward to with each
issue: Pedro’s Garage, a series of
technical articles. Enjoy as well Tschüs!
the new, easier to read format of Linda Polgar, Editor
the Meeting Minutes and of the
Marketplace.
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On the cover and inside these
pages, particularly page 8 and
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Inland Northwest Region
Calendar
january
8
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
12
Membership Meeting
15
Spokane Coffee Social
22
Officer Installation Dinner
february
9
Membership Meeting
12
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
19
Spokane Coffee Social
19
Griot’s Tech Session,
CV Luxury Cars, Richland, WA
19
Ladies’ Event: Bellydance Workshop, Spokane area
march
9
Membership Meeting
12
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
19
Spokane Coffee Social
19
Progressive Lunch
april
9
13
16
16
23
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
Membership Meeting
Spokane Coffee Social
Arrive & Drive: Palouse
Guilds’ School Penny Drive
may
11
13-14
21
21
Membership Meeting
Tri Cities Wine Tour
Spokane Coffee Social
Arrive & Drive:
Grand Coulee Dam
june
4-5
8
11
11
18
24-26
SOVREN Car Club Concours
Membership Meeting
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
Lighthouse Rally
Spokane Coffee Social
Can-Am Tour
July
9
13
16
16
23
31
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
Membership Meeting
Spokane Coffee Social
Arrive & Drive: Thompson
Pass and Falls
Chee Chee’s BBQ
Porsche Parade starts,
Savannah, GA
August
1-6
Porsche Parade, Savannah, GA
10
Membership Meeting
13
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
20
Spokane Coffee Social
20
Arrive & Drive,
Hill’s Resort, Priest Lake, ID
September
10
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
14
Membership Meeting
17
Spokane Coffee Social
17
Show & Shine, Washtucna, WA, or Pomeroy, WA, TBD!!
2011 Calendar
Do you know of an event that should
be here but is not listed?
Please let us know!!
October
8
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
8-9
Oktoberfest, Leavenworth, WA
12
Membership Meeting
15
Spokane Coffee Social
November
9
Membership Meeting
12
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
19
Spokane Coffee Social
19
Tech Session, TBD
19
Annual Board Meeting
December
3
Christmas Party,
CV Luxury Cars, Richland, WA
10
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
14
Membership Meeting
17
Spokane Coffee Social
January 2012
14
Tri-Cities Coffee Social
18
Membership Meeting
21
Spokane Coffee Social
21
Officer Installation Dinner
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Oktoberfest 2010
Oktoberfest 2010,
I
Leavenworth WA
t was a dark
and
stormy
night…Well,
not really.
But
Saturday’s weather
was pretty lousy.
The drive over on
Friday saw much
better weather as
28 INWR members
and friends set off in 16 cars from
the Tri-Cities and Spokane meeting
spots. Some new faces joined some
of the INWR faithful, including
Duane and Melodie Lenkersdorfer,
Mike and Laura Wilson, Debbie
Wolf and Shannon Cartier.
Although Friday (October 8th)
started off rainy in Spokane, by
the time we met up with Ron and
Judy Harris the weather had cleared
and we had a typical early Autumn
day as we headed West on Route 2
towards Leavenworth. Along the
way we passed Karch, Linda and
Angela (Karch’s mom) Polgar in
the two Polgar Porsches. A quick
phone call led to us meeting with
Polgar team just East of Wenatchee
and leading a four car caravan into
Leavenworth just in time to grab
some dinner.
very overcast skies. The rain held
off long enough for some mid
morning shopping and enjoying
the noontime Oktoberfest parade.
We made it back to the hotel to
prep for the drive just ahead of the
rain that started at 1:00pm, just
in time for our 1:30pm drivers’
meeting and departure.
What surprised me most was
that despite the rain, 15 of the
16 cars that were in the Icicle Inn
parking lot joined us for the drive.
We took the usual route West on
Highway 2 and stopped briefly at
the Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Greg and Denise Hesse, and Larry
and Shari Cowles defiantly braved
the weather for a picnic lunch at
the park while the rest of us beat
a path behind Craig Lenhart for a
cozy wine tasting at the Icicle Ridge
Winery. We had a great time and
Much of the INWR crew met up for $5 completed a wine tasting that
in various places in Leavenworth consisted of 3 whites, 3 reds and 2
on Friday evening and after dinner dessert wines. Needless to say, the
ended up at the main beer hall. Janet Boxster was a bit heavier when we
and I joined the Polgars for a very left the winery as we were packing
nice dinner at Visconti’s, after which several bottles of our favorites.
we made our way to the beer tents to
pick up our souvenir beer steins and
The crew gathered Saturday
sample some of the German brews evening for a Bavarian feast of
on hand.
bratwurst, bockwurst, rotkohl,
sauerkraut, and other assorted
Saturday morning brought with it Oktoberfest goodies. In addition
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Article by Matt Gerber
Photos by Matt Gerber and Karch Polgar
to the food, which the Icicle Inn
did a particularly good job with
this year, we also had access to
a bar that was stocked with some
tasty locally brewed bock, wheat,
and pilsner beers. After the feast,
the group broke up and some of
us left for downtown for more
Bierhalle singing and drinking…
(what happens in Leavenworth
stays in Leavenworth…).
Sunday brought the usual post
Oktoberfest departure pangs: the
weekend seemed to fly by, it was too
short and we really wished it could
continue for another couple of days.
As with all INWR events, spending
the time with the great Porsche Club
people was the most enjoyable part
of this year’s Oktoberfest. We are
already looking forward to next
year…
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members that contributed photos,
articles, invitations, updates and
news about our advertisers and
Porsche events and activities. It
is your contribution that makes
the Über Alles fun for so many to
read and enjoy!
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INWR Committee Chairs
Insurance
Technical
Gregory “Spud” Hesse
4437 E. North Glenngrae Ln.
Spokane, WA 99223
509-448-6842
[email protected]
Tom Smith
15425 N. McKinnon Rd.
Mead, WA 99201
509-466-7843
[email protected]
Competition
Webmeister
E. Craig Shaw
2906 E. Fernan Hill Rd.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-676-9977
[email protected]
Karch Polgar
36610 N. Muehle Rd.
Elk, WA 99009
509-209-0074
[email protected]
Social
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David Vahala
4510 E 39th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99223
509-209-1025
[email protected]
Membership
Linda Polgar
36610 N. Muehle
Elk, WA 99009
509-209-0075
[email protected]
Bill Roberts
512 Lodi Loop
Richland, WA 99352
509-628-2419
[email protected]
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Board of Directors
President
Board Members at Large
Vice President
Diane Rochelle
2915 Lorayne J Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
509-627-1684
[email protected]
Secretary
Kirk Gilday
7505 Farm Country Ct.
Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-9363
[email protected]
Treasurer
PCA Zone 6 Rep
Kelly Dionne
5550 N. Wade St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
208-699-9600
[email protected]
Matthew F. Gerber
1717 East 27th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
509-869-7951
[email protected]
Jeff Brooks
4813 S. Low Way Ct.
Spokane, WA 99206
509-370-0645
[email protected]
Barry Anderson
1621 S. Walnut St.
Spokane, WA 99203
509-844-4308
[email protected]
Herman Jackson
1937 Meadows Drive N.
Richland, WA 99352
509-627-6105
[email protected]
Dave Cooley
2313 47th Ave SW
Great Falls, MT 59404
406-727-9451
[email protected]
Past President
Michael Moran
36610 N. Muehle
Elk, WA 99009
509-292-0824
[email protected]
Introduction to the Tribute
T
he cover photo is of a shop
sign from our recent travels to
Oktoberfest in Leavenworth.
“Simple Treasures.” It speaks of
the true treasures within our lives:
our loved ones... our families and
friends... our INWR family.
with Rod or with his and Jacquie’s
Porsches. I could not have possibly
included all of the photographs,
so if your particular favorite is not
among them, I do apologize. You
will see that Rod was quite the
active member and that he made
many friends and great memories
with us all.
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Pick up in Spokane or in Tri Cities,
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For ordering details, please contact:
Barry Anderson, Treasurer
Details also appear on the Website!
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Please think of the simple treasure
we share and all still possess: our
fond memories of our good friend We love you, Rod, and we know you
and INWR brother Rod Shearer.
are driving Porsches in Heaven.
The following two pages are a Linda Polgar
labor of love. I went through our
galleries and found many photos
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A Tribute
A Tribute to Rod Shearer
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Photos by Many
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A Tribute (cont.)
“I don’t know why you say, ‘Goodbye,’ I say, ‘Hello’.”
--John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Shop Find Update
Follow up to Barn/Shed/Shop
Find #3: 1958 365A Coupe
Follow up to article featured in the
July/August 2010 Über Alles.
N
ow for the rest of the story.
To recap my first article
regarding the 1958 356A Coupe
(my last project car). I said I would
be pulling the engine to reseal it as
there were some leaks which needed
to be repaired. With the help of
Frank Perry, Larry Cowles, and
Dick Miller, “My Engine Pulling
and Installing Crew,” the engine
was pulled.
The seller told me that he had
the engine rebuilt in California by a
reputable engine shop. It has a big
bore kit along with a Vic Skirmants
crank and bearings, a Schneider
SC grind on the cam, a lightened
fly wheel, Total Seal rings and
dual springs for the valves with
a compression ration of 11 to 1.
The engine also had NEW 40
IDF Weber Carbs. The engine
was projected at 90 plus HP. The
engine also had an after market oil
cooler and filter set up to insure
that the engine was properly
cooled. The transmission was a
work of art.
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When I tore the engine down
I found all those upgrades were,
in fact, present. The problem
involved the heads which were
very poorly machined. The heads
were, in fact, machined at an angle,
i.e., they were not level where they
mated to the cylinders. Because
of this, the seal between the top of
the cylinders and the heads leaked
to the point where the combustion
gas burned and subsequently eroded
the head material. I managed to find
like-new matching date number
heads that were at new factory
specs. I took the new heads to
Richard at Alpine Motor Cars
and he transferred the dual
spring valves to the new heads.
The heads were not ground
down so the compression ratio
is now projected at 9.5 to 1.
While I had the engine apart,
I took the cylinders and rocker
arms to O’Neils Custom
Engines where the cylinders
were lightly honed and the
pads of the rocker arms were welded
up and reshaped. Although the
Weber Carbs were new they were
out of adjustment, so a rebuild kit
was installed and the carbs adjusted
for proper operation.
Article by Bob Westmoreland
Photos by Karch Polgar and
Diane & Bob Westmoreland
I decided to remove the external
oil cooler and flow-thru oil filter
because I wanted the engine to look
like a 356 engine and my research
told me that an aluminum oil cooler
is much more efficient than the
stock steel oil coolers. I installed an
aluminum oil cooler in the original
location under the fan shroud along
with an original equipment oil filter
canister. The engine was detailed
and now looks like a 356 engine
should look. My personal mechanic
Tom (knows everything there is to
know about tuning) Johnson came
over and in an hour the engine was
running and sounded very good.
My “Engine Pulling and Installing
Crew” came over and with minor
difficulty the engine was installed.
I drove the car to the October
Saturday coffee at the Spokane
Porsche Dealership which was its
maiden voyage. It ran, but not
very well. I took the car home,
Tom came over (he wanted to
drive his new Boxster any way)
and we did another tune up with
another carb adjustment. We
found the float level was set
too low as were the accelerator
pumps. I drove the car to the
November Coffee. The second
time it ran very well. The engine
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Shop Find (cont.)
is strong and quiet running and with The clutch is new and the lightened
the SC cam grind really sounds flywheel is in perfect condition.
good, especially at idle.
In short, the car is everything
The owner told me that the tach I expected except for the rebuild
did not work because oil had come of the top end. The only parts I
up through the tach cable and into the replaced were the heads and the oil
tachometer. That required sending return tubes which were damaged
the tach to Palo Alto Speedometer from the improper seals and the
for a cleaning and adjusting. I also oil cooler. After the machine work
had to install a new cable housing everything else was reused.
as the old housing was cracked and
would not seal to the tachometer
When I had the engine torn down
drive (one oil leak). Another leak I contacted the seller and asked him
was the oil return tubes which to come up so I could show him this
had VW seals instead of Porsche “New” engine after it was torn apart.
seals??! The third source of leaks When he saw the heads he said he
was from the multiple connections was not surprised that the heads
used in the after market oil cooler: were bad as he had had a hard time
another reason for going back to the getting the car to run right when the
original Porsche cooler and filter. engine was new. He attributed it to
The engine had perfect End Play. the carbs not being set up correctly
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and that is why he provided me
with new rebuild kits. Remember
this is a car he has been working
on for almost 20 years but had less
than 2000 miles on the rebuild. It
had been almost ten years that the
engine had been in the car.
Now the really good news: he
paid for “all” the parts, and “all”
the machining that went into the
engine.
This winter, I will finish the
detailing of the interior and the
exterior.
Give things such as
lights and the electrics a complete
checkout and have it ready to go for
the 2011 Wine Tour.
Keep the Faith
Bob Westmoreland
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Don’t miss these February Events
Announcements
Saturday Coffee
Jan. 15th & Feb. 19th
9:00 AM
Spokane & Coeur d’Alene
Porsche of Spokane
Jan. 8th & Feb. 12th
9:00 AM
Yakima
Starbuck’s on 56th &
Summitview
Tri-Cities
Saturday the 19th
Griot’s Garage Tech Session
at CV Luxury Cars
1856 Terminal Drive. Richland
(& in a separate location!!)
Also Saturday the 19th,
after Spokane Area Coffee
Ladies’ Only Event!!
Columbia Valley Luxury Cars
1856 Terminal Drive
Richland
parade ad half color
January - February 2011
11/6/10
5:22 PM
Belly dance Workshop with
Nadiyah
Please contact Linda Polgar
for details
[email protected]
Don’t miss out on the
monthly membership
meetings at
Marie Callender’s in
Spokane, WA on
Jan. 12th &
Feb. 9th
7:00PM
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Announcements
You are invited to experience an incredible evening at Spokane’s Newest Resort
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Airway Heights, Washington
INWR Porsche Club invites you to the
2011 Officer Installation Dinner & Winter Party
Saturday Evening January 22, 2011
6:00 p.m. No Host Bar
7:00 p.m. Dinner
$50 per person (including gratuity)
Menu Choice of: Prime Rib or Grilled Salmon.
Included: Salad, Bakery Fresh Rolls & Dessert.
Soda, Coffee & Herbal Teas
Your check should be made payable to: INWR / PCA.
Mail your check with your reservations & choice of entrée to:
Kelly Dionne 5550 N Wade St Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
RSVP MUST BE COMPLETED & RETURNED BY JANUARY 14Th, 2011 TO SECURE YOUR
RESERVATION
Fabulous rooms with unbelievable rates have been arranged for our special INWR PCA guests.
Classic Room: $139.00
The Northern Quest Resort and Casino: 1-800-871-6772 or 509-242-7000
Be sure to let them know you are with the Inland Northwest Porsche Club
Rooms are limited and reservations must be made before December 22nd, 2010.
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Cayenne Tech Session
Tech Session: The New 2011
Cayenne S Hybrid
O
ur annual Tech Session
was held at Porsche of
Spokane, on Saturday
November 20, 2010. Mattias
Brischle, Master Technician
with Porsche, led the session
where we were presented
the new 2011 Cayenne S
Hybrid. If you have never
been to one of Mattias’s
technical presentations, they
are a real treat. He spends
hours beforehand prepping
the vehicle by removing panels,
bumpers, wheels, headlights and
more so we can really see all
the intricate technical systems
unobstructed.
The Powerplant
The presentation started by
showing us the new hybrid
powerplant. The gasoline engine is
a VW/Audi sourced Supercharged
3.0L V6 engine. This engine is also
used in the new Audi S4. Normally
“S” in a Cayenne model name
signifies an 8-cylinder engine. But
in this case it is the “equivalent
of an S.” The combined output
is 380hp (333 for the 3.0L V6 gas
engine and 47 for the electric motor/
generator).
Acceleration from
0-60mph takes only 6.1 seconds.
This is a very torquey flexible
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powerplant.
For example, at
1000rpm the powerplant produces
428lb-ft of torque (stoplights
should be fun…). In comparison,
the standard Cayenne S has 400 hp
and 369lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.
The gasoline engine has direct fuel
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus
(variable valve timing and lift) on
intake and now also exhaust. The
Supercharger, made by Eaton,
is the new state of the art TVS
version (Twin Vortices Series),
and is of the Roots type design.
Based on my research, I believe it
is set to about 0.8 bar of boost and
has about 20hp of parasitic loss at
full power. The powerplant is a
full parallel hybrid system, which
means it can run on entirely electric
or gasoline power, in addition to a
combination of the two. Mattias
showed us how many systems of a
full hybrid require modification for
running in entirely electric mode.
For example, the air conditioning
compressor, power steering pump,
transmission fluid pump, and ABS
vacuum assist/brake boost function
have new components that are all
electric (and in many cases much
lighter). For this reason, many
manufacturers take the cheaper
Article and photos
by Karch Polgar
solution of offering a partial
hybrid vehicle, in which the
gasoline engine is always
running, and the electric motor
provides additional help.
But this is not optimum for
fuel efficiency. Interestingly,
Mattias showed us a small
20oz water bottle that had
only a few ounces of water
in it. He said that the 288V
NiMH electric battery bank
(built in partnership with
Sanyo) when fully charged provides
about the same “fuel” as that much
gasoline. Porsche estimates the
mileage at 21 City/25 Highway,
which is approximately 30% better
than the Cayenne V8 model it is
closest to in performance.
Hybrid Module
The gasoline engine and the electric
motor/generator are connected to
the wheels via a “Hybrid Module”
which is computer controlled. This
module coordinates the power flow
as required using sophisticated
algorithms to maximize fuel
efficiency while maintaining an
unobtrusive feel of the switching.
Switching between modes of
electric and gas takes only 300ms.
The module also directs recharging
activities from the gasoline engine
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Tech Session (cont.)
and the regenerative brakes. The
battery charge is kept between 45
and 75 percent of capacity. The
vehicle is allowed to coast upon
lifting the accelerator to save fuel.
Porsche calls this “sailing” and is
allowed up to speeds of 97mph
for one mile. During sailing both
the engine and electric motor are
completely shut off. Most hybrids
use coasting only at low speed for
short periods of time, so this is a
first. The car can use electric-only
power up to 37mph, but obviously
not at full acceleration. There are
two additional buttons on the center
console. With “E-Power” selected
the vehicle will stay in pure electric
mode at higher speeds and greater
throttle inputs. With “Boost Mode”
selected the electric motor provides
assistance with 70% or more of
throttle input. Otherwise, it takes full
throttle to get additional help from
the electric motor. The “decoupler”
which connects/disconnects the
power flow is an interestingly
designed “separating clutch.” It uses
a regular friction material clutch but
is activated electronically...no doubt
an offshoot design from the lessons
learned with PDK transmissions.
Transmission
Fitted to the Cayenne S Hybrid is
a new 8 speed Tiptronic S automatic
transmission with particularly wide
ratios. First gear is optimized for
fuel-efficient starts from a dead
stop and top speed is reached in
only 6th gear. Gears 7 and 8 are
overdrive gears to reduce the revs
for even more fuel efficiency in low
load situations. The all wheel drive
system on the Hybrid model is also
a new system. For weight savings
and other reasons (most likely tuning
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it to the unique
requirements
of the hybrid
systems), Porsche
chose to go with a
different all wheel
drive system from
other Cayennes.
I could not find
much information
about the new
system other than
it is a permanent
all wheel drive
system with 42%F/58%R torque
split under normal conditions, and
it contains an automatic centerlocking differential.
Facelift for 2011
The 2011 Cayennes are 2 inches
longer and have updated looks on
both outside and inside. Though
bigger, they are designed to look
less intimidating and more compact.
At first glance you might think these
are much smaller vehicles than the
previous generation, but that is an
illusion. The Cayenne S Hybrid
tips the scales at 4,938 lbs, which
is about the same as a previous
generation Cayenne S. But the new
standard Cayennes are each about
500 lbs lighter now, so the 2011
Cayenne S Hybrid will definitely
feel a bit heavier compared with the
other 2011 Cayennes, but will handle
every bit as good as the previous
Cayenne S. Weight savings is
achieved by use of lightweight
components and generous use
of aluminum. Doors, hood, and
decklid are all aluminum. The
2011 interior is the Panamera
inspired interior with the unique
banked center console and the
circular high resolution 4.8 inch
TFT color screen. This screen is
reconfigurable and can display vast
amounts of information quickly with
a stalk on the right of the steering
column. It can even display a GPS
map for Navigation.
Pricing begins at $67,700 for
the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid, in
comparison the 2011 Cayenne S
starts at $63,700.
Many thanks again to Mattias and
the team at Porsche of Spokane who
did an excellent job hosting us and
providing an exceptional technical
presentation. The new Cayenne S
Hybrid is a marvel of engineering
and we really enjoyed seeing all
the inner workings. Many thanks
also to Just a Couple of Moms who
catered our wonderful, delicious
lunch. The baked brie in puff pastry
was amazing!
INWR
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Pedro’s Garage
Pedro’s Garage:
Reading Our Tires
T
time.
here is a lot of useful information included on
the sidewall of our tires.
We’ll try to simplify it by taking it one part at a
DATE OF MANUFACTURING
Tires actually have a shelf life. It is recommended that
tires over 6 years old be removed from use.
Obviously, tires that are subject to permanent UV
damage from the sun can deteriorate sooner than those
that are protected from the sun’s rays.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in
particular the National Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) has required tire manufacturer’s to stamp
the date of manufacture right on the tire’s sidewall, but
they’ve allowed them to code that information.
Prior to 2000 manufacturers could stamp the code on
the inside of the tire, but the NHTSA mandated a few
years ago that the code be moved to the outside of the
tire, allowing the manufacturers to phase in this information with a deadline of 2009.
Article and photos
by Pedro P. Bonilla, GCR PCA
Reprinted with permission
The last four digits 3507 tells us that this particular
tire was manufactured in the 35th week of the year
2007.
Prior to the year 2000, only three digits were used.
The first 2 were for the week, but only one digit was
for the year, so there’s no way to determine from what
decade that last digit is from.
In this TIN: DOT EJ8J DFM 408
The last 3 digits 408 tells us that the tire was manufactured in the 40th week of 1998 (or 1988, 1978,
1968...).
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
On the sidewall, you will also find tire’s Service
Description which identifies the Load Index and the
Speed Rating.
Let’s study the following example: 225/40ZR17 94Y
Since 2000 the last four digits of the TIN (Tire Identification Number) includes the week (first 2 digits) and
year of manufacture (last 2 digits).
Let’s look at the following TIN: DOT H2LF YA9J
3507
The first part corresponds to the tire’s physical size
(more on that later) and the last grouping corresponds
to the Load Index and Speed Rating.
The 94 corresponds to it’s load carrying capability. In
this particular case an Index of 94 corresponds to a
load of 1477 lbs (670 Kg). The higher the Load Index
(LI) number, the higher the tire’s load capacity is.
The typical Load Indexes for passenger cars range
from 70 to 110 (following is a sample):
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Pedro’s Garage (cont.)
LI
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
Lbs
992
1019
1047
1074
1102
1135
1168
1201
1235
1279
Kg
450
462
475
487
500
515
530
545
560
580
LI
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
Lbs
1323
1356
1389
1433
1477
1521
1565
1609
1653
1709
Kg
600
615
630
650
670
690
710
730
750
775
LI
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
Lbs
1764
1819
1874
1929
1984
2039
2094
2149
2205
2271
Kg
800
825
850
875
900
925
950
975
1000
1030
The “Y” is the Speed Rating, which in this case signifies that the tire’s maximum speed is186 mph (300
kph).
If this Speed Rating were in parentheses) i.e.: (94Y) it
would signify that the tire has been tested at speeds in
excess of 186 mph (300 kph).
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When Z-speed ratings first appeared on tires, it was
thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that
would ever be required, in excess of 149 mph. Because high performance automobiles keep getting
faster and faster, the industry added W- and Y- speed
ratings to indicate the tire’s maximum speed:
W = 168 mph (270 kph) and Y= 186 mph (300
kph).
Elsewhere on the sidewall there is still more information, such as the Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG)
Standards. These Standards spell out the Treadwear,
Traction and Temperature (Resistance) Grades.
TREADWEAR: Is a relative number because it indicates the relative wear compared to a test tire.
What’s important is that the higher the Treadwear
number the longer lasting the tread will be.
TRACTION: Indicates the tire’s straight line wet
coefficient of traction. This grade does not evaluate
braking, or cornering in dry conditions, wet cornering
or high speed hydroplaning resistance.
The different traction grades are:
Traction
Grade g-force (asphalt)
g-force (concrete)
AA Above 0.54
Above 0.41
A
Above 0.47
Above 0.35
B
Above 0.38
Above 0.26
C
Less than 0.38
Less than 0.26
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Pedro’s Garage (cont.)
TEMPERATURE: Indicates the extent to which heat is In our modern Porsches it also means that they cangenerated or dissipated by a tire.
not be transferred front-to-back because the rears are
generally wider than the fronts.
Temperature
Grade Speed (mph)
So, in order to have our tires last as long as possible,
A
Over 115
and because they cannot be rotated, as in conventional
A
Between 100 to 115
vehicles, it is extremely important to have the tires
B
Between 85 to 100
properly balanced, properly inflated and the car properly aligned. But that will be matter for another Tech
SIZE: The first segment (255) is the width of the tire
Article.
in millimeters (10.04 in). The second segment (40) is
the height of the tire (sidewall) as a percentage of its
You will note that we did not include INFLATION
width. In other words, in this case, 40% of 255 mm = in this article. Maximum tire inflation is generally
102 mm (4.02 in). The “Z” is the speed rating and the indicated on the sidewall as well, but it is a maximum
“R” corresponds to the construction type (Radial). The number for structural integrity purposes. The correct
“94Y” has been covered above. Additional markings, inflation pressures for each vehicle are indicated by the
such as Type of Construction, Country of Origin and
car’s manufacturers on a sticker generally found on the
other are also to be found on the sidewall.
door or door jamb of the vehicle.
For more information on tires, please feel free to
visit my web pages at www.PedrosGarage.com.
Happy Porsche’ing,
Pedro
INWR
ROTATION: Many of today’s high-speed tires have
the rotation marked as well. Either by indicating
the direction of rotation or by the word “OUTSIDE”
which indicates that that part of the tire should face to
the outside.
Many of today’s tires are also asymmetrical and unidirectional, meaning that the tread pattern is different
side-to-side and that they are meant to rotate in one
direction only.
This means that they cannot be transferred from the
left side of the vehicle to the right side or viceversa.
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A little filler: The misty peaks near Leavenworth, WA
Photo by Karch Polgar
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Dubai and F1 Races
Dubai and the F1 Races
I
t was a cold winter morning
in February 2010 at the Inland
Northwest Region’s monthly
social meeting at Porsche of Spokane
when long-time member Klaus
Huschke approached me with an
especially appealing idea (thoughts
of sunny and warm) – organize and
lead a group of Zone 6 region PCA
members to meet our counterparts in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Klaus
mentioned November is an ideal time
weather-wise to visit the UAE, so
later that day, I went online to check
the average weather for Dubai for
early-to-mid November – sunny and
90’s – and checked the F1 website
and Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Race
Circuit site to determine 2010 dates
for the F1, GP2 and Porsche GT3
Cup races. Thus began our journey
of a lifetime.
Prior to beginning the planning,
I sought advice regarding how
to promote the trip from Zone 6
Region Rep Dave Cooley and PCA
Executive Director Vu Nguyen. Both
positively encouraged me to move
forward and shared appropriate
protocol for contacting Porsche
AG, Porsche Middle East, Porsche
Club of UAE, and how best to reach
out to Zone 6 PCA presidents to
communicate the trip.
We confirmed November 6 – 16,
and the trip included some very
unique and exciting components
– flying on Emirates’ A380 aircraft,
the world’s largest passenger jet,
visiting the world’s tallest building,
the Burj Khalifa, 2,717 feet (our
group would visit the observation
deck, floor 124), with the world’s
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Article by Dave Vahala, with help from
a journal taken by Chuck Rodman
Photos by Dave Vahala
fastest elevator (40 mph), a
catamaran cruise off Dubai’s coast
with the world’s largest man-made
island, palm tree shaped Palmiera
Island near the famous sail shaped
Al Arab Hotel, a desert safari and
sand dune excursion, and of course,
the season beginning GT3 Cup and
season ending Formula 1 races in
Abu Dhabi. Airfare, luxury hotel,
ground transportation, tours, meals
and race tickets were reserved in
June to provide a very reasonably
priced package. Eight members
from Inland Northwest and Wild
Rose regions signed up immediately.
Two more INWR members joined
us in mid-June for a total group of
ten enthusiasts originating from Tri
Cities and Spokane, Washington,
and Calgary, Canada.
I had heard the camaraderie of
Porsche Club members is well
known around the world. During
the planning, I reached out to Karim
Al-Azhari, President, Porsche
Club of UAE and emailed Porsche
Middle East & Africa. Karim
immediately responded, confirming
the club’s interest in hosting us and
I also received a favorable reply
from Porsche Middle East. During
subsequent communications, Karim
mentioned the possibility of a group
drive. By the time we landed on
November 7th, the Porsche Club of
UAE had made grand plans for us
– we just didn’t know it yet!
One of the first events we
participated in was a tour of Dubai.
Our tour leader learned just about
all she could handle from us as
we pointed out all the various
Porsche models that were passing
by our coach, those parked at office
buildings or shopping centers. We
all agreed none of us had ever seen
so many Porsche’s in one day. Not
surprisingly, the majority were newer
models: Turbo Cayenne’s, GTS’s,
Panamera’s, Carrera 4S’s, Turbo
Carrera’s and a few Cayman’s. Of
all the models we saw, the Cayenne
was the most popular.
Our second day in Dubai would
prove to be the highlight of the
entire trip – we were met at the
hotel by Karim and four members
of the Porsche Club UAE, with five
cars – two GT3’s, a Cayenne Turbo
and two Panamera’s, a Turbo and
4S. Karim is a Porsche GT3 Cup
driver and the two GT3 owners,
Pierre Santoni and Nader Zuhour
are DE Instructors. Members Adel
Arslan, Club Secretary and Alix
Cobasson, Events Coordinator,
completed the driver’s roster. By the
way, the Panamera’s were on loan
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Dubai and F1 (cont.)
from Porsche of Dubai! Some clout down to the posted speed before
Porsche Club UAE has – we later arriving at the various radar units.
found out the dealer sells upwards
of 1,000 Porsche’s each year and
club members are many of their best
customers. Of course.
Two of our INWR members,
Shirley and Chuck Rodman, who
own a Cayenne and 911, and friend
Eleanor Hill, opted for the first ride in
the Panamera Turbo. Our Canadian
members, Wild Rose Club President
Erik Dumas, his girlfriend Mary
Poulitsis and Doug Connon, and our
two other INWR members Keith
Graves and Ray Burg, rode in the
Turbo Cayenne and the Panamera
4S. Klaus wound up in the gray GT3,
and the only Porsche left for me was
the beautiful blue and yellow GT3.
Darn! After quickly getting out of
Dubai, they loosened up the cars
and collectively we were easily up
to the 120 kph speed limit. Dubai
authorities allow a 20 kph slack in
the speed, so until you get over 140
kph, no one gets a ticket. In Dubai
proper, they employ fixed radar sites
with the occasional mobile radar
units parked alongside the road.
Once you exceed the posted speed,
the radar unit takes a picture of your
license plate (camera flash) and
your ticket arrives in the mail a few
days later. Our drivers were familiar
with this system and quickly slowed
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We headed east across UAE to
the city of Fujairah, on the Gulf of
Oman. Along the route we saw lots
of sand dunes and even mountains,
which no one expected. During the
ride our hosts, being very familiar
with the highways, got the cars up
to speeds in excess of 270 kph. It’s
generally accepted drivers may
exceed speed limits in the desert.
All of us felt totally comfortable at
these speeds, as the roads were very
smooth, had little traffic, Porsche’s
are made for this, and our drivers
were entirely professional. In the
Panamera, one just doesn’t get a
sensation of speed even though we
knew we were moving right along.
Because the roads are new and level
with wide shoulders, the feeling of
speed was not readily apparent – it
was a very comfortable ride. Every
Porsche owner dreams of roads like
these. We motored on, switched cars
after a spirited (and loud) passage
through a tunnel along the route,
and two hours later, pulled into
the Hilton Fujairah for a delightful
lunch overlooking the Gulf. Our
table was next to a beautiful beach
and Keith, Eleanor, Erik and Mary
took the opportunity to splash in
the water. The UAE Porsche Club
managed to pick up the tab – superb
Porsche hosts they are!
On the return to Dubai, the
smooth ride of the Panamera 4S at
speeds in excess of 200 kph actually
lulled Shirley to sleep. That speaks
well about the handling, suspension
and ride of the Panamera. The
drive through rugged mountains
(but smooth roads) with significant
curves surprised us. We were all
highly impressed with the overall
comfort of the Panamera. Alongside
the roads, we saw what we thought
were wild camels. Our hosts told us
that there no longer are wild camels,
only camels that are let out for the
day and returned to their corrals
at night. It was neat to see camels
“in the wild” rather than in a zoo.
Further on, we encountered some
rainsqualls and in several places
the rain had washed debris and left
excess water on the road, causing
us to slow down dramatically. Dry
again, as darkness fell, several of the
cars got “flashed” by a fixed radar
site just outside of Dubai. We felt
bad our hosts would receive tickets
– they simply said, “It happens.”
The Porsche Club UAE presented
us with logo coffee mugs and caps
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Dubai and F1 (cont.)
– very classy! We presented them
with INWRPCA badges, Porsche of
Spokane T-shirts, and our Wild Rose
Region PCA members presented
badges too. It was a delightful end to
a wonderful day and a super drive.
Karim provided me with a phone
number for Doreen Huwe, Porsche’s
Events Specialist, Middle East &
Africa, who offered to arrange a
personal tour of the Porsche display
at the race circuit.
Day four took us to Abu Dhabi
for the first day of race activities at
Yas Marina Circuit. We took a taxi
from our Dubai hotel and again, so
many Porsche’s on the highway.
The first stop was the new Ferrari
World attraction – a BIG red roofed,
tent like structure, visible for miles.
Besides just about every new, old
and race car models housed under
one roof, the world’s fastest roller
coaster with a top speed of 240 kph,
or 149 mph, is a huge attraction.
Unbelievably fast with rocket like
acceleration (pulling up to 4.6 G’s),
riding the coaster created a mind
numbing experience that lasted only
95 seconds! It was exceptionally
difficult to open your eyes during
the ride. At the top of the initial
rise, we were lifted off our seats and
then soundly re-attached, remaining
glued from the G forces for the
rest of the ride. WOW!!! I wasn’t
satisfied with one run and wanted
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to be in the front car, so I opted to
go again. The front two riders are
given goggles, so the experience is
even more enhanced because you
can actually see! As I returned from
my second run, I was excited to see
the two Ferrari F1 team race drivers
Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa
queued up to take the front car. Very
cool!
Heading to the shuttle to the race
circuit, we walked by a children’s
area where pedal cars representing
several Ferraris were placed on a
small race track. It seemed like a
natural – group picture. We had
a young boy join us, his mother a
bit surprised adults were sitting in
these small cars taking pictures, but
she encouraged her son to join us. If
only they were toy Porsches!
Arriving at the Yas Marina
Circuit, we were all quite excited to
check out every aspect of the course
and facilities. Thursday offered fans
completely open access to all areas,
and we made the most of it. To our
surprise, the Porsche display was
across from our reserved section, so
we spent a lot of time admiring the
six historical cars brought in from
the Porsche Museum.
Doreen Huwe welcomed us,
handing out cool water bottles and
personally greeting each participant.
We could not take enough pictures of
these famous Porsches, collectively
photographing every car from every
angle. To be that close to an original
Gulf 917, Martini 908, the 911 GT1
and the Spyder 550 was incredible.
The display seemed to be the most
popular at the race, with so many
race fans admiring the cars. Of the
many interesting visitors, perhaps
none were more interesting than the
ladies on stilts. Another highlight
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Dubai and F1 (cont.)
the trophy presentation. Of course,
the GP2 and Formula 1 races were
spectacular, made more so by such
an incredible venue as Yas Marina
Circuit.
for me was meeting one of the GT1
mechanics, who had flown in from
Germany for the event. We look
forward to seeing Porsche back in
F1 in the future – Porsche’s presence
at this event made us feel proud to
be owners.
After an incredible adventure
in the United Arab Emirates, we
returned to reality – a cold and
snowy Pacific Northwest and
Alberta, and for most of us, our
Porsche’s securely stored away for
the winter. The memories will last
a lifetime, the friendships made
halfway around the world equally
as long, and the allure of Porsche’s
cars, its history and their people
continue to leave that magical
impression on each of us.
INWR
Editor’s Note: Dave has
submitted this article also to
Panorama. Be sure to look
for it hopefully in an upcoming
issue!
Race day, the GT 3 Cup races
were exciting to see, the deep
throated exhaust note of the 911’s so
much in contrast to the GP2 Renault
engines and the screaming F1 cars.
From our section, we were able
to walk to turns 1 and 21 to view
the GT 3’s going into and coming
out of these corners. After the race
ended, we were well positioned to
see the top three drivers come into
the winning pit slots and watch
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Christmas Party 2010
Christmas Party 2010
Article by Linda Polgar
Photos by Chet Hinman and Karch & Linda Polgar
“She Spins As You Drive!”
I
s this:
A. A living history display
of manual labor in Colonial
Williamsburg?,
B. A disk jockey sitting in your
passenger seat?, or
C. The tagline for the fine gift
Herman Jackson opened during
the INWR’s Christmas Party Gift
Exchange?
If you answered “C,” you are
correct! This was just one of many
hilarious moments during our
Christmas Party this year. Herman
opened today’s version of your
grandpa’s “hula girl” dashboard toy:
a spinning pole dancer! Try as he
might, Herman just couldn’t get any
one to steal this gift from him. We
might just see this item again next
Christmas.
helped transform the showroom
into a festive dining area. Thank
you to Suzy and Nate and to all of
the efforts of everyone who helped
set up and break down. Delicious
appetizers and dinner were provided
in style by caterers Prairie Belle.
Kelly Dionne had the pleasure
of announcing the official election
results. Your 2011 officers are:
On Saturday, December 4, 2010, President Matt Gerber, Vice
the INWR celebrated Christmas and President Klaus Huschke, Secretary
the start of the Holiday season with Jeff Brooks, and Treasurer Barry
our annual Christmas Party (see, Anderson. Congratulations to you
Jeff, I’m listening!). Suzy and Nate all!!
Merz again hosted the event at their
The highlight of any of our
beautiful and spacious Columbia
Valley Luxury Cars facility and Christmas parties, of course, is the
local Tri-Cities’ Club members infamous Gift Exchange. As always,
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Santa/Master of Ceremonies was
played by Herman Jackson. Suzy
Merz co-Santa’ed this year and gave
away several door prizes. A great
many newer faces were among the
crowd to such an extent that even
Herman did not know everyone. To
remedy this, we all had to announce
our names when we went to claim
or steal our gifts. One of the more
notable rare faces was our very
own Zone 6 Rep Dave Cooley who
was visiting the area to attend an
important meeting between our
Region and PCA National. Also
making an appearance were the
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Copelands, Hal and Evelyn, of the
honored “Copeland Award” given
away at our Installation Dinner.
So the gifts! Along with Herman’s
pole dancer dashboard toy, we saw:
•Chet Hinman opening the returning
Homer Simpson shorts. He, of
course, donned them over his
trousers.
•A mightily funny theft of those
same shorts. Nate Merz stole them
right off of Chet’s person.
•Bottles of wine stolen one-by-one
out of Mark Jennings’ hands. He
kept going back to the gift table and
finding new bottles and eventually
cat-called everyone choosing gifts
to “Get the wine!” Mark happily did
get to leave with a bottle of wine.
•The odd picture of Tillie Hammond
“wearing” a traffic cone as a
hat going back home with Chip
Hammond. He actually stole it. He
figured he should.
•Karch Polgar opening what he
declared was a “man purse” but
what turned out to be a nifty picnic
tote!
•In more “don’t judge the book by
its cover” action, Jeanne Cassavant
opening a helmet bag. At first
inspection, no one could figure out
what it was. Herman, always ready
with a funny comment, suggested it
was a portable toilet.
•After opening the gift himself
first, a theft, then stealing it back,
Bob Westmoreland appropriately
walking away with a little 356 model
he will have fun putting together.
Xmas Party (cont.)
To the person who ended up
with the dramatic Chet Hinman
photograph of the white GT1 on a
grassy field with storm clouds in the
distance: the Editor would like you
to know that your photograph was the
cover of the July/August 2009 issue
of Über Alles. Congratulations!!
The fun evening came to an end
and we all said our happy thanks
to our hosts after Kelly Dionne’s
closing thoughts: Kelly noticed
that the entire future of the INWR’s
leadership had traveled together in
one vehicle and that there should
be a Club by-law against that. In
one vehicle were President Kelly
Dionne, Vice President Matt Gerber
and his wife Janet, Vice PresidentElect Klaus Huschke, and Zone 6
Representative Dave Cooley. They
all arrived back home safely. As did
we all.
I wonder if that tiny dancer
will actually end
up spinning on a
dashboard one day.
Merry Christmas,
Everyone!
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Meeting Minutes
INWR Meeting Minutes
Monthly Membership Meeting
November 10, 2010
Officers Present:
President: Kelly Dionne
Vice President: Matt Gerber
Treasurer: Barry Anderson
Members Present: 16
Total Membership: 295
Affiliates 225
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Kelly
Dionne.
Guest Announcement: Ron MacInte
– 1979 SC
V.P. Report: Matt Gerber announced
the 20th Board of Directors
Meeting would be in conjunction
with Porsche of Spokane’s
driver day. Matt stated that the
dealership would like to have
more involvement with the club in
2011 and Matt would be working
with Kim Routh from Porsche of
Spokane.
Treasurers Report: Barry Anderson
presented the following:
Period ending 10/31/2010
Income
Interest (savings) $0.15
Patches and pins $35.00
Expenses
Uber Printing $932.61
Winter Banquet Deposit $1,000.00
Oktoberfest Reimbursement $61.30
Shipping $3.09
Balances
Checking: $3,977.58
Savings: $3,572.41
Cash: $63.35
Total: $7,613.34
January - February 2011
Secretary Report: Jeff Brooks
is out-of-town; Kelly Dionne is
recording the minutes.
on January 22nd, 2011.
Social Chair: Dave Valhalla is on
his INWR/Porsche tour in Dubai.
Next Membership Meeting is on
12/8/2010.
OLD BUSINESS:
Klaus Huschke, along with V.P.
Matt Gerber, is heading up the
Festival of Speed event with
SOVREN; slated for June 2011.
Kelly Dionne Closed the meeting at
8:24PM
Nathan Merz discussed that the TriCities Wine Tour committee was
Uber Alles: Linda Polgar
starting their meetings to discuss
announced that the ‘electronic’ Uber 2011’s Wine Tour and ways to make
will have a new- featured section
improvements.
called Pedro’s Garage. The printed
Uber for Nov/Dec will be arriving
Tri-Cities / Yakima Coffee on
this week.
11/13/2010
Porsche of Spokane Coffee on
Webmeister: Karch Polgar stated
11/20/201
that the INWR website calendar is
up to date.
No Stump the Chump this evening.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board of Directors Meeting will be
at Porsche of Spokane on the 20th
of November.
The Tech Session with Porsche of
Spokane and the INWR is currently
on a To Be Determined status.
Porsche of Spokane is waiting
arrival of a 2011 ‘Hybrid’ Cayenne.
As soon as they know when they
will be getting one, Matt Gerber
will announcing to the club when
the event will take place.
The Holiday Party will be at
Columbia Valley Luxury Cars on
December 4th. Nathan Merz was
in attendance and stated that there
were over 59 who have sent in their
R.S.V.P’s.
The Winter Banquet and Officer
Installation will be held at the
Northern Quest Resort and Casino
Inland Northwest Region
Porsche Club of America
Board of Directors Meeting
November 20, 2010
Officers in Attendance:
Kelly Dionne – President
Matt Gerber – Vice President
Barry Anderson – Treasurer
Michael Moran – Past President
Board of Directors in Attendance
Herman Jackson
Committee Chairs in Attendance
Linda Polgar – Uber Alles
Karch Polgar – Webmeister
David Valhalla – Social Chair
Bill Roberts – Membership Chair
Board Meeting Convenes at 11:00
AM – Kelly Dionne
First order of business: Inducting
Diane Rochelle as the third Board
of Director/Member at Large
into the INWR. The motion was
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Meeting Minutes (cont.)
made, seconded and all were in
favor. Diane Rochelle, along with
Herman Jackson and Kirk Gilday
will represent the INWR as Board
members.
Kelly Dionne passed the remainder
of the meeting to Matt Gerber, V.P.
Matt Gerber, Barry Anderson, Jeff
Brooks, Karch Polgar and Linda
Polgar.
VP report: The 2011 schedule is
complete and will be up on the web
soon.
Treasurer: All standard income and
Matt Gerber opened with the INWR expenses. Checking: $4,956.00,
schedule of activities for 2011.
Savings: $3,572.60.
There was much discussion on
previous events / proposed events /
and preparation of a 2011 calendar.
The 2011 schedule of events was
accepted and will be posted to the
INWR website calendar starting in
January 2011.
Matt Gerber also announced goals
and areas of improvement for 2011.
The 2011 officers and chairs
met before the B.O.D. meeting
and discussed and proposed the
following:
- Making drives more manageable
and enjoyable
- Improved communications with
members
- Encourage more socialization at
events
- Making socialization for new
members easier at events
- Increased engagement with
Porsche of Spokane
Secretary: The F1 is over with
a fantastic finish for the young
German, Sebastian Vettel, as the
youngest world champion driving
the Red Bull Renault.
Jeff motioned that the informally
named “Christmas/Holiday Party”
be formally named “The Christmas
Party” forever more. The members
voted unanimously in approval.
Uber: The 1st e-version is in
progress. We have lots of space so
send as many pictures or articles
you can think of.
Web: The photo galleries are up
to speed. Klaus and the rest of the
group that went to Dubai submitted
over 800 photos! Leavenworth and
the tech session are also online.
There is also a raffle for a model
Racecar autographed by George
Meeting was adjourned at 12:04AM Follmer. The Porsche 956L was the
20NOV10
last car he drove at the 24 hours of
LeMans. George Follmer was an
exceptionally successful race car
INWR Meeting Minutes
driver who won over 50% of all the
Monthly Membership Meeting
races he entered during his career.
December 8, 2010
That record is greater than Michael
Schumacher or any other race driver
Members: 294
in history. This car is a collectors
Members present: 18
dream. Get your raffle ticket now.
Officers Present: Kelly Dionne,
January - February 2011
Remember that there are pins,
badges, and other stuff available in
the web store.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Tech Session with the Cayenne
hybrid was another outstanding
event at Porsche of Spokane.
Mattias and the crew were gracious
enough to treat the INWR to a
stripped version of the latest hybrid
vehicle on the market and all that
was heard was, “wow.” The
technology was amazing and as
usual, Porsche’s build quality is
second to none. The brakes were
a work of art! Stop by when you
can to thank the staff at Porsche of
Spokane for taking the time, and it
took a lot of it to pull this off, and,
that we do appreciate all they do for
us.
Board Meeting: The 2011 schedule
was hammered out with 3 new
events added this year. 1) The
SOVREN races in June. This looks
like a possible hallmark event
for the region and for Porsche.
2) A TSD Ralley for the charity
Lighthouse for the Blind with the
charity recipients riding in the
Porsches as Navigators. It should
be a blast for them as most have
never ridden in a Porsche let alone
try to navigate by Braille. 3) A
Show and Shine event in mid
September somewhere between
Spokane and Tri-Cities is on track.
The town of Washtucna has whole
heartedly offered their hospitality.
We are still waiting for the fine
tuned details.
The Christmas Party: Thank you
to Nate and Suzy for yet another
wonderful event at the fabulous CV
Luxury Cars location in the TriCities. The dealership is the perfect
venue for a car lovers Christmas
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Membership
Dec. 8, 2010 Membership Meeting
Minutes, continued
party. Everybody loved it. And, it was
a special treat to see Hal and Evelyn
Copeland.
Officer elections: No surprises.
President: Matt Gerber, V.P.: Klaus
Huschke, Treasurer: Barry Anderson,
Secretary: Jeff Brooks.
NEW BUSINESS:
Officer Installation Dinner this year
will be held at Northern Quest Casino.
There is a 50 person minimum and
people have already begun signing
up. There is space and the price is
excellent. Don’t miss the new venue.
And, we expect feedback on how you
as a club liked the facility, the food,
entertainment etc.
Reps from PCA national were in
town to meet with local PCA officers
and convention center staff about
the possibility of Spokane hosting a
PCA Parade in 2014. The National
representatives were guests of the
Spokane Visitors and Convention
Bureau and toured the convention
center, major hotels including The
Davenport, Spokane’s Riverfront Park
as a possible Concours location, as
well as Spokane County Raceway
as a the site for the Autocross. All
members present were excited about
the prospects and as PCA provides
staff and logistics to help clubs
there were no concerns regarding
overwhelming the INWR. It’s just
a preliminary study but hopefully
Spokane will get the call.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND TRANSFERS
Nels & Neil Carroll
Mead, WA
2001 Boxster S, Gray
(from Lone Star Region)
Rick & Patty Martin
Kennewick, WA
2003 Boxster S, Silver
Stanley & Sharon Gilmore
Spokane, WA
2002 Boxster, Gray
Mike & Linda Thompson
Spokane, WA
2011 911S, Black
ANNIVERSARIES
10 Years
5 Years
Warren Merritt
Liberty Lake, WA
1991 911C2
February
Jack Ashlock & James Ashlock
Spokane, WA
1990 911
January
Bill & Mary Robinette
Hayden Lake, ID
1988 911
February
Jack Fraley
Spokane, WA
1975 914
February
Arthur Watanabe
Liberty Lake, WA
1989 911 Turbo
February
Jeff & Mary Klaiber
Spokane Valley, WA
1984 911
February
Evan Van Horn & Terry Lyon
East Wenatchee, WA
1987 911
February
Saturday coffee at various locations:
Come on out and talk shop with old
and new friends.
Stump the Chump: Bob Westmoreland
baffled all with a 356 horn mounting
bracket.
Rod Shearer: We miss you and love
you. Our hearts and prayers are with
you and Jacquie.
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1964 356C
38,000 miles, full documentation
and maintenance records
(grandfather’s car from Kalispell,
MT), some rust (driver’s quarter/
rear driver door edge, around trunk
lid/fender edge driver’s side). All
original except for repaint in 1996.
New tires 2000. Not driven since
winter 2000/2001. Undercarriage
needs detailing since daily
driver. Some new parts for minor
maintenance included.
Reluctanctly selling, make offer.
Brad Drager
[email protected]
1967 911S Race Car
Yellow. Track ready, 1,850 pounds.
Larry Chmura
208-699-3788
[email protected]
1972 1.8L 914
Has new tires & wheels (8 spoke
Enki style) ? if will run, has
no coil. Interior (seats) poor
condition. All gauges, glass, many
new trim pieces, body is straight,
with newer paint. Has some rust
(driver’s side floorboard, rear of
trunk pan, Hell hole, etc.)
Parting out, or selling as is.
$1100
Tom Utigard
509-930-3984
January - February 2011
1975 914
Parting out this car. No engine, no
title.
Larry Chmura
208-699-3788
[email protected]
1975 914
$7,000.00
Rod Scroggin
509-489-7994
1976 911 S
In good condition with many
extras, 90,000 miles.
Rod Scroggin
509-489-7994
1979 911SC
Strong running car, no smoke,
nearly new tires, new custom
interior, sunroof has paint issues
but car shows well.
$16,000
Nancy Anders
509-599-5401
1983 911SC Targa
Clean, original car, pop-off +
tensioners, Momo wheel, many
new parts, all records since new,
excellent driver, check out prices +
check out car.
Make offer, call
Bill Rambo
509-238-2194
1984 928
89,000 miles, very good condition.
$10,000.00
Rod Scroggin
509-489-7994
1985 Carrera Targa
62,000 miles, excellent condition.
$21,000.00
Rod Scroggin
509-489-7994
1995 911 Cab
Black with gold fleck/Black top/
Grey interior, heated seats, headlight
washers, upgraded stereo. Garaged
in winter and not driven in the rain.
35,900 miles. No disappointments!
$35,000
Bob Schwartz
509-370-3619
[email protected]
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1977 911S Parts
Hood-good shape, $150.00
Left door-good shape, $175.00
Right door-has some body work,
$100.00
Rear quarter panels. $175.00 each
Wayne Hicks
509-953-9091
[email protected]
1979 SC 915 Transmission
Needs to be rebuilt. 1st and 2nd
synchros need to be flipped or
replaced.
$650.00
Wayne Hicks
509-953-9091
[email protected]
1982 911SC Parts
2 Falken, Ziex, ZE-326 tires,
225/55r16 94V - gently used - $50
each
New bra, only used once for a
short time.
- Asking $75 All the prices are
negotiable.
Chuck Rodman
509-315-5344
Tires
2 Michelin Pilot Sport 235/35 ZR
19”. 50/60 of the tread remaining.
Off the front of my 2005 Boxster.
$50 for the pair
Tom Frey
208-772-0433 or 208-661-2138
cell
Tires
2 Bridgestone S-03 Pole Positions,
225-40-18, came off the front of my
996. Better than 50% tread.
$25 each/negotiable
Interesting trades considered!
2 BF Goodrich 225-50-16’s, came
off the front of my old 944. Better
than 50% tread.
Free to a good home.
Mark Jennings
509-531-5614
[email protected]
Set of 4 Porsche Design 90
wheels with mounted snow tires
and center caps
Front; part number
964.382.112.00, 6J X 16, 52 offset,
with Pirelli 210 snowsport 205/55
R16
Rear; part number 964.362.116.01,
8J x 16, 52 offset with Pirelli 210
Snowsport 225/55 R16
Wheels and tires in good shape,
call for pictures or questions.
$600.00
Dick Yahne
509-951-5125
[email protected]
Wheels and Tires
Four Carrera Cup Wheels
two 9x17 and two 7x17
Like New With Crests, $650
Two Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
225/45ZR 17
90% tread, $180
Larry Cowles
509-448-1478
Helmet
Arai brand helmet 2005 vintage,
fire proof lining for car usage,
size large, fits snug on me where
a large usually is roomy so I’d say
it’s a small large or big medium,
full face coverage, clean top of
the line model, color white, clear
and mirror shields in vgc, overall
helmet in vgc with a few scratches,
it has never been through a crash
cycle (I steer clear of Brian),
this helmet was over $600.00
new, It is out of date for my race
organization but would make
an excellent track day helmet or
passenger helmet. Brian, Bruce
and Bill have the back of this
helmet forever burned into their
retinas and are ready for a change
of scenery!
$ 250.00 obo
Mark Lang
work 509-532-008 mobile 509999-3687
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