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Volume XIV, Issue 6 -- July 2009
The Official Publication of the Rally Sport Region -- Porsche Club of America
Calendar of Events ....................... 4Ann Arbor Rolling Sculpture Show ....... 5Porsche Pre-Cruise Parade ............... 5The Great Island Escape ................. 7Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance ..... 7
The Bahn Stormer
Photo by Stewart Free
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Check out the latest news at our Website:
http://rsp.pca.org/
Check out other PCA events at the Zone 4 Website:
http://zone4.pca.org
President’s Corner ............................................3 Calendar of Events ...........................................4Membership Page ............................................9Orphan Car Show Rally .................................. 11Adventures in Lala Land .................................15
DE Registration Form .....................................16The Master Cylinder .......................................21Classifieds ......................................................24Board Meeting Minutes...................................26The Official Page ............................................27
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By Patrick Jeski, Rally Sport Region President
Patrick Jeski, Rally Sport Region President
So you’ve decided to throw your hat in the ring and run for president of the region or perhaps a position on the board this year. You are probably wondering what the next step is. You should contact our secretary, Mary Ann Kantrow, to secure your spot on the ballot. She will ask you to submit a paragraph to introduce yourself to the region and explain why you would be a good candidate for the job. Well, I’m here to help you write your submission.
For a good idea of the suggested format, look at a prior year’s ballot. Past issues of the Bahn Stormer are always available online. But of course you keep yours in binders arranged by date, with multi colored post-its marking particularly interesting articles. I sug-gest you start off with a brief biography followed by your “pitch.”
The biographical section of your submission should be at least 60% truthful, 35% plausible, and certainly no more than about 5% wildly exaggerated fantasy. For those of you with track experience, any descriptions of track events will automatically be counted in the last category. It is perfectly acceptable to have your submission ghost-written. My own ballot submission for my first term was written by Portia, as a personal favor. (She said it was a favor, but it looked more like revenge to me.) Her write-up did meet the guidelines above, and despite it I still managed to win the elec-tion. Running unopposed may have helped a little as well. Not many people know that I wrote the first draft of Owen Balduf’s entry. When choosing someone to ghost-write your submission, you should choose someone who knows you well, knows your accom-plishments, and likes or at least tolerates you. Owen allowed me to write his story anyway. Fortunately for him, Mary Ann edited the submission prior to placing it on the ballot.
Now that you have introduced yourself to the mem-bership, it’s time to win over the electorate. What will you contribute to improve the club? What can you offer the membership directly? For this section of your submission, the bar is slightly lowered. A good pitch should be at least 5% truthful, and the remaining 95% of it could (in fact should) be complete fabrica-tion. You should include at least 20% (by word count) impossible-to-keep campaign promises. While none of the content of this section need be plausible, it is important to remember that to get the votes, you must fool more members than your opponents. This would be a good time to mention, as I have learned, even as president I do not have the power to fix traffic tickets or arrange PCA funded pork projects for our members. To each member who voted for me to get free tires from PCA national, I humbly apologize for the confu-sion.
Once your submission is complete, send it along with your name and PCA membership number to Mary Ann Kantrow. Once you are on the ballot, you are free to campaign as you see fit. While the region does not have specific campaign funding limits or restrictions on funding sources, it is recommended that you keep your campaign budget under $50,000. We want all candidates to have a level playing field.
The deadline for submission is August 1, 2009. I look forward to reading your submissions on the ballot!
Patrick
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July 9 (Thursday): RSR Board Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor
July 10 (Friday): Rolling Sculpture Car Show -- Hosted by Valerie Roedenbeck (see ad on page 5)
July 21 (Tuesday): Drivers’ Education at Water-ford Hills
July 25 (Saturday): Pre-Cruise and Picnic -- Hosted by Dianne and Michael Kimber (see ad on page 5)
August 2 (Sunday): Meadow Brook Concours d’ Elegance (see ad on page 7)
August 6 (Thursday): RSR Board Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor
August 15 (Saturday): The Great Island Escape Rally - 11:30 AM -- Hosted by Claire and Al Ut-ter (see ad on page 7)
August 25 (Tuesday): Drivers’ Education at Waterford Hills
September 1 (Tuesday): RSR Board Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor
September 22 (Tuesday): Drivers’ Education at Waterford Hills
September TBD: Ferry Porsche Birthday Party and Charity Auction -- Hosted by Sue Sarin
October 18 (Sunday): Color Tour -- Hosted by Liz and Jim Christopher and Leonard Murz
October 24 (Saturday): Annual General Meeting -- Hosted by Liz and Jim Christopher
Be One of The Smiling Faces -- Join Us At A Rally Sport Region Social Event
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Join Us for a Stroll Among Rolling Sculpture!
When: Friday, July 10, 2009
What: Join us for an evening of strolling and enjoying cars of various vintages, makes and purposes! This event showcases cars in an open-air setting along 8 streets of Ann Arbor’s Downtown area, making for a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer evening.
Where: Meet on Main Street , Ann Arbor, by Christian Maloof’s Guards Red 993 RS CS (the exact location won't be known until the evening of the event).
When: Meet your fellow RSR car lovers between 4-5 PM for a leisurely stroll among the cars. We’ll amble among various automobiles of all vintages until sundown.
No RSVP needed; just show up! Questions? Contact Valerie ([email protected])
Porsche Pre-Cruise Parade and Picnic
In honor of the Woodward Dream Cruise, please join us on Saturday, July 25th, for a leisurely parade of our beautiful cars and then a picnic at the Kimbers. No fast driving, scary hair-pin turns or
passing on the right. Just a lovely summer afternoon, enjoying the scenery, our cars and
friends.
3:15 pm – congregate at Michael and Dianne Kimber’s – 7260 Kingswood Drive, Bloomfield, 48301
3:30 pm – take part in our Pre-Cruise parade around several beautiful lakes in Oakland County, and a
cruise up Woodward Avenue, ending back at the Kimbers.
5:00 pm – picnic at the Kimbers and a surprise activity.
Burgers, dogs and brats will be provided by the Kimbers and co-hosts, the Mammels. Please bring a dish
to pass (side dish, salad or dessert) and your own beverage.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 18. For questions, call Dianne at 248-538-7711.
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The Great Island Escape & More
When: Saturday, August 15th at 11:30 AM
Where: Grosse Isle Air Base/City Hall Parking Lot (9601 Groh Road, Grosse Ile, MI -- Right in front of the Air Field)
Join us for an island adventure -- a drive around Grosse Isle. Then, after a drive
through scenic Monroe County, take in the wild animals and lunch at Cabela's. Finally,
the drive will end up at the Gourmet Chocolate Cafe in Chelsea. All this in one drive!!
RSVP not required -- just show up.
Contact Al Utter at [email protected] with any questions.
Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance
The Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is one of the leading Concours in
the world. This 30th Anniversary Concours will be held on Sunday, August
2, from 10 AM to 4 PM in Rochester, Michigan. The Concours web site
(http://www.mbhconcours.org ) states: “Our 30th Anniversary show will
feature “The Best of Detroit”, The 100th Anniversary of Morgan and a
celebration of British Sports Cars, “The Class of 1959”, Rolls-Royce
Phantom, Featured Museum – The Gilmore Museum, Swoopy Coupes and
British motorcycles.”
RSR was unable commit to 10 cars and therefore a special Porsche Corral
for parking RSR cars will not be available. Still, several from our club plan
to attend. Join in the fun. Tickets will be available at the "door" for
$25/person.
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Gary Starin ............................24Tom Bliznik ............................18Jim Christopher .....................16Steve Shanks ........................16Peter Church .........................12Robert Curry ..........................12
Elliot Wagenheim ..................12Dan Hudson ..........................10Stewart Free ........................... 7Dan Gaulin ............................. 7John Black .............................. 5Stephen Howorth.................... 5
Eric Amidon ............................ 4Michael Kimber....................... 4Eric Gedeon ........................... 3Al Utter ................................... 3
The Rally Sport Region - Porsche Club of AmericaMembership Information: Those interested in joining Porsche Club of America (PCA) can fill out the applica-tion form located in the forms section of our website -- http://rsp.pca.org. Cost is $42 US per year. You will receive a subscription to both Panorama, the official PCA magazine, and the The Bahn Stormer .
Send the application and a check (or Visa/MC), payable to Porsche Club of America, to the membership chairperson, Glenn Trapp, for processing. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Glenn (810-227-7854 or [email protected]).
Subscription to The Bahn Stormer is free to RSR* members. Non-members pay an annual fee of $18 US.
Address Changes: If you change your address, please forward your new address to Porsche Club of America’s Executive Director: Vu Nguyen PO Box 1347 Springfield, VA 22151Please also forward your new address to the RSR* Membership Chairperson, Glenn Trapp, at [email protected] This will ensure the timely delivery of both the Panorama and The Bahn Stormer.
* Please take note: Rally Sport Region’s official acronym from PCA national is RSP. Please make special note of this when dealing with PCA national.
Current Membership 221
Member Anniversaries
George BoreczkyBrighton, MI2009 Red Boxster “S”
Ken & Kathie KnightSuperior Twp., MI1997 Blue Boxster
Ronald SilvaSan Francisco, CA2007 White 911 GT3
Trent Warnke & Kendall BrinkerNovi, MI1999 Silver 911
Danny YoungAnn Arbor, MI1986 Red 944 Turbo
New Members
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The weather looked iffy leading up to the event but in the end the Orphan Cars Show Rally ended up warm, dry and even a little sunny. Almost 20 cars and nearly twice as many participants met in Pinckney for a drive laidout through country roads of Jackson, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties by hosts Mike and Kathy O’Rear.
A stop in Dexter for coffee marked the one hour point, and a chance to chat with friends. But soon the cars were off for a back roads route to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. The Orphan Car Show had more than 90 minutes left to run when we arrived, which gave ev-eryone plenty of time to seek out their favorite orphan brand, enjoy the weird and unusual vehicles, or just
people watch.
The “Count the Red Barns” contest was won by Karl and Nancy Schulz. Actually, they tied with Mike & Jennifer McNalley and won the wonderful and expen-sive prize in a coin flip. Suffice to say the crowd was held spellbound with tension.
Several members joined together for a spontaneous dinner at the Side Track Grill in Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town.
If you missed this event, not to worry. There are more fun drives coming up this year. Join us.
Orphan Car Show Rally
Photos by Stewart Free, MIke O’Rear and Al Utter
Rick Mammel, Glenn Trapp and guest Sebastian Gaeta asking for the crowd’s pick for best style of facial hair -- or not.
A beautifully hand carved and restored body, but nevertheless somewhat weird hearse for children. Something you don’t see every day -- fortunately.
Hostess & host Kathy and Mike O’Rear seen beside a graceful 1948 Davis Delta.Hudson was the featured
make of car at this year’s show. This is a restored NASCAR Hudson Hornet.
Club President Pat Jeski and his seldom seen off the track, one of a kind, 911.
Al and Claire Utter, hosts of the August “Great Island Escape” rally,
Mike O’Rear briefs the crowd on the route and the rules for the “Count the Red Barns” contest.
Jean Marie Bertholee (hidden in the red shirt) gets the usual number of conflicting opinions on his beautiful 911 Targa.
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Seen recently on The Brothers Brick, a website for devoted Lego constructors, was this fabulous 911 Carrera built by the Arvos brothers
An amazing variety of Arvos brothers Lego creations can be found at http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=127268.
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They both have the same Wet Boiling Point (200°C) and Dry Boiling Point (280°C), which is the important part. The ATE Blue is not DOT approved because it is blue. It also seems to have a long-term affect on the plastic reservoirs, staining them blue from the inside. This makes it become difficult to see the fluid level when it should be easy.
It appears to me that the reason why they make the fluid blue was to separate the clear from the blue during brake fluid changes. If you run enough fluid through the system and do it often, the ATE Clear is what I would recommend.
Try to avoid keeping open cans of brake fluid on the shelf because it has a tendency to collect moisture, which will lower the boiling point of the fluid under extreme conditions. Until next issue- Jeff
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I would like to share with you the difference be-tween ATE Super Blue Racing (ATE Blue) and ATE TYP 200 (ATE Clear) and why I prefer ATE Clear.
They both have the same Wet Boiling Pioint (200°C), which is the important part. The ATE Blue is not DOT approved because it is blue. It also seems to have a long-term affect on the plastic reservoirs, staining them blue from the inside. This makes it become difficult to see the fluid level when it should be easy.
It appears to me that the reason why they make the fluid blue was to separate the clear from the blue during brake fluid changes. If you run enough fluid through the system and do it often, the ATE Clear is what I would recommend.
Try to avoid keeping open cans of brake fluid on the shelf because it has a tendency to collect moisture, which will lower the boiling point of the fluid under extreme conditions.
Until next issue -- Jeff
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Saturday, July 25, 200910:00 am to 2:00 pm
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I have a fantasy of winning the lottery or falling into a financial windfall, so I enjoy cruising Craig’s List, looking at what older Porsches are going for. My son Chris and I are having a great time with his 1967 912, but it doesn’t have air conditioning, just vent windows, and there are many days in San Diego when it’s just too hot to jump into a non-air car, no matter how much fun it is to drive. And I’ll also admit it would be nice to have a Porsche of my own.
My dream car is one made after 1976, when Porsche switched to anodized bodies to prevent rust, with a working air-conditioner. In the mid nineteen-eighties they upgraded to electronic fuel injection, and that sounds like a nice feature, although I really like the look of the mid to late seventies cars. And, oh yeah, I’m not really excited about the whale tail cars, they seem a bit over-the-top to me. It seems as if you might be able to get a decent, drivable Porsche in these categories for about ten or twelve thousand dollars. I don’t really expect to have that kind of money to throw around for a hobby car; but that’s where the lottery comes in.
So one day, while on a break at work, I’m cruis-ing Craig’s list and spy a 1984 911 Carrera listed at $3,000.00; according to the photos, it’s a gorgeous car, with metallic turquoise-blue paint, chrome Fuch wheels, an immaculate tan interior, only 92,278 miles and is in showroom condition. Obviously this is a mis-print; this car should be worth $16-18,000.00.
Now I have to tell you that I’m a guitar player, and one of my favorite songs to play is “The $65.00 Corvette”; about a sixty-year old man who leaves his wife of forty years for a young teen-aged girl. It seems he left home without his credit card and sends his wife a wire that says, “I need money dear, sell the car.” Obvi-ously she thinks $65.00 is a pretty good price, in this instance. I had recently had lunch with an old friend who said he saw a newspaper ad for a 55 Chevy for $500.00; he was intrigued, but too busy to pursue it. Later he saw another friend who claimed that an acquaintance of his had gone to see the car. A little old lady answered the door and took him out to the
garage. When she uncovered the car, it turned out to be a 1955 Corvette, the rarest Vette of all. He told the lady, “This car is worth way more than that”. She replies, “My son was killed in Viet Nam and it was his car; it’s just too painful having it around. Please get it out of here.”My friend insists the story has to be true, after all he heard it from a friend that was a friend of the lucky recipient. He’s still kicking himself for not checking it out.
Hmmm.
So I figure, “what the heck”; and send the guy an e-mail asking “what’s the correct price on your Porsche?” Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? The next day I received the following reply.
“Hi, Sorry for the delay, been busy at work.” He goes on to say that “the car is still available for the price of $3,000.00 US + shipping to your door.” (Estimated shipping cost, anywhere in the US, $800.00) “It is in immaculate condition and in the care of a shipping company where I left it before taking a job in my native country of Swit-zerland.” He determined that the costs of shipping the car to Switzerland and certifying it for that country were prohibitive and now he just wants to sell it. He adds that, “any transaction would be covered by the Vehicle Purchase Protection Pro-gram, which means that after you receive the car, you will have a 5-day inspection period to inspect it and to evaluate its mechanical and cosmetically (sic) condition before buying the vehicle.”
Signed “All the best!”Curtis
This is getting interesting. I could somehow manage to put together $3,800.00, even if I had to use my credit card or sell aluminum cans for the next five years. I fired back an e-mail asking the current location of the car, figuring that if I saw it in the San Diego Craig’s List, there might be a possibility of actually inspect-
For Sale: 1984 Porsche Car rera: $3,000.00or “Adventures in Lala Land”
By Tim Woods from “The Windblown Witness” San Diego Region -- PCA
(Continued on Page 23)
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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA - 2009 DE REGISTRATION FORM Porsche Club of America is a private, not-for-profit organization. It reserves the right to deny the acceptance of any Driver's Education application, or to revoke any application previously accepted, for any reason or no reason, except that it will not deny or revoke a Driver's Education application solely on the basis of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.
Driver No. 1 Name
Home Phone Work ( ) ( )Address
City State Zip
PCA Region
Email Address – please write clearly
Rate Yourself (check one) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced
Driving Experience – List DE’s, Autocross, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Information
Driver No. 2 Name
Home Phone Work ( ) ( )Address
City State Zip
PCA Region
E-mail Address – please write clearly
Rate Yourself (check one) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced
Driving Experience – List DE’s, Autocross, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Make Model
Year Color Engine Size
List any modifications (performance, safety, etc.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cost for Cost for RSR non- Event members members TotalWaterford Hills 5/26/09 $130 $150 _____ Grattan 6/27 & 28/09 $285 $305 _____ Waterford Hills 7/21/09 $130 $150 _____ Waterford Hills 8/25/09 $130 $150 _____ Waterford Hills 9/22/09 $130 $150 _____
Total Enclosed _____
• Fee for Grattan includes Saturday night dinner at the track • Please include $20 if you wish to bring a guest to dinner • Late registration (< 7 days prior to the event) all drivers is an
extra $50• Full fee is refundable up to 14 days prior to the event
• Pre-registration is mandatory• Instructors contact Christian Maloof [email protected])
If you would like to instruct for this event• Minimum 3 point seat belts. Drivers and passengers must be
equivalent.• Helmet must be Snell SA-2000 or SA-2005. (Motorcycle
helmets are allowed ONLY in the green group ONLY at the • May 26 event.) • Driver(s) must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid
driver’s license • Long sleeve cotton shirt, cotton pants, and leather or canvas
shoes• Tech inspection form must be completed prior to arrival at the
track. (Inspection may be available at the track for $50)
Please Note, for Waterford Hills events: • Continental breakfast, cold drinks, and lunch are provided • Fuel will not be available at the track
Requirements
Make your check payable to RSR/PCASend your payment and this form to: Dan Gaulin - Rally Sport Region Registrar 46471 Pinehurst Circle Northville MI 48168
• Registrar – Dan Gaulin (email [email protected]) 248.921.0400 (p) 6pm-9pm • Track Chairman – Christian Maloof (email [email protected]) 734.424.0818
Copyright © 2009 Rally Sport Region - PCA
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Another year of toying with the idea of trying your hand at track driving? Make this the year!
Drivers’ education events offer the perfect chance for car lovers to learn more about performance driving.
What is Drivers’ Education?
Rally Sport Region’s drivers’ education is nothing like the driving classes you had in high school (or perhaps through the Sears Driving School). RSR’s DEs offer you the chance to learn advanced driving techniques on a real race track. DEs take place over the course of a day or weekend, pairing drivers of all levels with certified instructors and allowing them to experience driving at speed. Our sessions are a safe and chal-lenging way for you to experience driving a Porsche the way it was meant to be driven. If you love your car and have always wanted to learn more about driving technique, join us!
When you participate in Rally Sport Region DEs you get...
* An experienced PCA instructor (who in many cases is a current or former race driver) assigned to you for the duration of the course. You’ll develop a relationship that will allow you to apply and refine what you learn on and off the track. * Two or more classroom sessions covering proper driving technique. The classes offer plenty of time to ask questions. * Four hands-on driving sessions (“runs”) on the track. No need to worry about people being faster/slower than you; you will be assigned to a group ac-cording to your experience and ability. * “Hot Laps”: the option to ride in your instructor’s car or have the instructor drive your car at speed. This is a great way to see firsthand what a car can do. * Breakfast, lunch and beverages are included and supervised by RSR Treasurer/chef extraordinaire Burghard Linn. * If needed, a free loaner helmet. * A guaranteed relaxed, collegial and fun atmo-sphere!
So, if you are ready to explore the capabilities of your car join us for one of our Drivers’ Education events.Complete and submit the form on the facing page or, even more conveniently, check out the Rally Sport Region website (rsp.pca.org), under the Drivers’ Edu-cation tab.
2009 DE Schedule
Tue., May 26 at Waterford Hills
Sat.-Sun, June 27-28 at Grattan Raceway
Tue., July 21 at Waterford Hills
Tue., August 25 at Waterford Hills
Tue., September 22 at Waterford Hills
TBD, October weekend at the Tire Rack
Drivers’ Education Season Is Here
Waterford Hills Road Racing Course
Grattan Raceway
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Achtung!!We are trying to keep all members informed of upcoming events and updates via E-mail. If it is a concern of pri-vacy that has kept you from sharing information, please note: our club does not share or sell your e-mail address or personal information to anyone!
Please send your current E-mail address to Glenn Trapp
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Q: I just went out to start my car and the battery is dead. If I can start it with a jump, is it OK to let the car run for a while and charge up? - Justin
A: It is a widely held belief that the car’s charging system is for charging the battery. Oddly, the folks who designed, built and supplied your alternator do not think so. I know it doesn’t make sense but Bosch warns against trying to charge a dead battery with the car’s charging system.
The alternator’s mission is to replenish the electricity lost during starting and maintain the charge of the bat-tery by powering all the vehicle accessories. A dead battery can send the alternator into thermal overload by delivering too much electricity. Bosch clearly states this on the installation instructions provided with every alternator. It certainly doesn’t seem intuitive does it?
Alternators are designed to produce their rated load for relatively short periods and then taper off. Alterna-tors that produce maximum output continuously are used on commercial vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, etc.
If you have the time to wait, your best bet is to charge the battery at a low rate to charge it up fully. I use a 2 amp manual charger for the first 24 hours then an automatic charger at the 10 to15 amp setting for an-other 24 hours. To fully charge a stone dead battery may take a couple days and it is best not to rush the process. If you are going to try this however, please note the following paragraph.
If you notice the odor of rotten eggs or see liquid bub-bling out of the battery, unplug the charger at the wall socket and sprinkle a little baking soda on that bub-bling liquid (which is probably acid). Leaking battery acid will damage the trunk of your Porsche and that nasty odor indicates the presence of an explosive gas (hydrogen). A spark can ignite the hydrogen which is why it is wise not to simply unclip the battery clamps.
If you are in a hurry and you can’t wait to drive your car, connect the jumper cables and let the running car send power to the dead battery for about 15 minutes before you even try to start your Porsche. Once your
car is running, rather than letting it idle, drive the car to charge it up. At higher rpm’s, the alternator runs cooler as it charges.
When you park the car that night, put the battery char-ger on at the 10 to 15 amp automatic setting. Usually one overnight charge will bring it back up to snuff if the battery is healthy. Please note: If you have a charger with both manual and automatic modes, I suggest that you only use the automatic setting. Keeping the bat-tery in a proper state of charge will save your alterna-tor and your battery tray. - MC Q: I just bought a 2007 Carrera 4 and I plan to take it to Drivers Ed this year. I wondered what I could do to get more power. Is it possible to install a turbo or a supercharger? - Jim
A: The quick answer is: sell it and buy a turbo. But I understand, this is the car you have and you want to have as much fun as you can. I feel the same way about my car, and I want more power too. For more power, very little is available that does not involve a huge outlay of cash. For my money, I would start with a sport exhaust, computer reflash, and a cold air intake. You can expect modest gains in power but more importantly, your car will feel faster.
For the turbo or supercharger option, there are com-panies that develop kits for newer cars but it is getting difficult to improve on Porsche engineering. Another factor on a new car is warranty. Porsche backs their products with an excellent warranty as long as the car is maintained and operated in accordance with their standards. If you modify a car under warranty, they can always tell you to “take a long walk on a short pier” if something breaks.
For Drivers Ed, find out how much fun your car can be with only a few only minor mods and next fall, after a season of fun, pose that question again. Some summertime seat time may change your perspective. - MC
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ing the vehicle and maybe saving the shipping cost. Heck, it would be worth a plane ticket pretty much anywhere in the U.S. to check it out and maybe even drive it home. I also noted that the ad was no longer on Craig’s List, and asked for photos. (Maybe I was remembering the wrong car; could it really be that nice?)
The next day was Saturday and my wife and I were out running errands; I decided to drop by the office and check my e-mail to see if he had answered. I found the following reply (Cut-and-pasted for conve-nience) with photos attached—and yes indeed, the car was just as gorgeous as I recalled:
“Hello.The car is at the shipping company in Califor-nia and I already have a contract with them as I wanted to ship the car here in Switzerland. I attached some photos to my email.I got a quote from the shipping company and the shipping cost, including insurance is $800 US. I presume it would be fair to split the shipping cost so, we’ll pay $400 US each. Meaning, that the car and the shipping/handling will cost you $3,400 US. I think this is reasonable. Let me know.Since I presume you are not familiar with eBay’s Protection Program, I have briefly described the eBay transaction steps below:1. Buyer and seller reach an agreement (price and delivery conditions).2. Buyer sends money to eBay.3. eBay confirms to seller that the amount has been received.4. Seller performs the required services (ship-ping, insurance).5. Buyer accepts delivery and in maximum 5 days informs eBay about the acceptance.6. eBay releases the money to seller.As you can see, you will receive the car BEFORE any money is released to me. You will get the chance to inspect it, test drive it and everything you like while your money is still safely held in eBay’s account. ONLY after you confirm to eBay that you agree with the vehicle, will they release the money to me.
If, for some reason, you disagree with the car (I assure you that is NOT going to happen since my
car is in IMMACULATE condition inside and out) it will be shipped back to me at MY EXPENSE and eBay will send you your money back.If you agree, send me your full name and the shipping address.
As soon as I have your info, I will send it to eBay and they will contact you with all the payment details so we can move on.
Let me know if you’re willing to proceed on this basis.Thanks,Curtis”
I was reading this thinking, “It sounds legitimate and safe. Could I be so lucky? How could I go wrong at this price?” My wife was strangely silent in the car. I was so deep in thought that I missed two exits on the way home and ended up taking the scenic route; the whole while imagining myself driving this exciting car.
I decided to take a reality check long enough to stop and think, “This sounds too good to be true—and you know what they say.”A couple of weeks earlier I had attended a Porsche Club dinner at a local restaurant and sat across from Paul Young; in the course of the evening he mentioned that, a few years earlier, he had bought a Porsche on eBay. I thought I would ask him if he had heard of, or used, the Vehicle Purchase Protection Program. I didn’t have a phone number for him so I looked up fellow Porsche club member Angela Avitt in the phone book; her name was much more unusual than P. Young (three columns). When I got hold of her, she was in the car with her husband. I explained my reason for needing Paul’s number and they both com-mented that it was an unbelievably good price. “The car would be worth more than that even if it didn’t run.” My thoughts exactly. She gave me Paul’s number; and when I contacted him, he told me that he had driven to Phoenix to inspect his car before he purchased it. No luck here.
I tried Googling “eBayVehicle Purchase Protection Program” (Why eBay? I asked myself; the car was listed on Craig’s List.) and only found vague refer-ences to escrow companies, nothing about eBay handling financial transactions in the manner de-scribed. Hmmm…if that guy knew about eBay, why
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CARS FOR SALE
1991 Carrera C4 Cabriolet :
Black with black interior, 43,855 miles, 5-speed. This is a pristine example of a low mileage Porsche. All original, except for the wheels and suspension, which have been tastefully upgraded. There is absolutely no damage, dings, dents or stone chips anywhere on this vehicle. The interior is equally as impressive. Asking $27,000 OBO. Please contact Justin at 734-844-7352 or Email@[email protected] (07/09)
1987 944S: 2.5L rare 4 valve normally aspirated car, Red with Black leather interior, moonroof, AC, PS, Cruise, pwr seats, newer engine, all major service done with new clutch, water pump, belts, seals, exhaust, tires, car needs nothing. Stored every winter since new, original window sticker, thorough main-tenance documentation since new, original tool kit & spare, Excellent condition, can be daily driver that’s great fun at 28 mpg. $6400 obo Jim Dunham 313-805-3229 [email protected] (05/09)
1989 911 Carrera Targa:
Black w Tan, 54,400 miles, immaculate, 5 speed manual. Car is in Chicago but photo available. Ask-ing $29,500. Contact Newt Bates at 734-665-7912 (03/09)
1995 993 “PRISTINE” Sunroof Coupe:
Only 18,865 miles! Perfect condition for the selective buyer. All original, nothing modified. Midnight Blue with Gray leather interior, 6 speed and a few extras. Email [email protected] for pics. $38,000 firm. (03/09)
1973 914 GT Conversion: VIN #4732913661, Built by Greg Fordall in 2003, chassis stiffing kit; com-posite flares, rockers and valances; 1983 Carrera 3.2 engine rebuilt, Euro DME; 915 transmission w/ Wevo tail shift; Limited Slip; JRZ 12-way adjustable struts; Fikse FM10 forged modular 3pc wheels (9x17) with 245/45ZR17 Hoosier tires; Boxster mono-block calipers front and rear; and much more. Very fast. $25,000 Tom Krueger 313-570-2223 or [email protected] (04/09)
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe: Black/black. Runs and shifts excellent. Top end rebuild and more done 8000 miles ago. $18,995. Contact Michael at 810-635-7767 or [email protected] (11/08)
PARTS FOR SALE
Tires: A set of Michelin Latitude Tour HP’s 255/55 R18’s Approx. 10,000 miles use left. Free to good home. Call Sue 248-425-6981 (06/09)
Parting out a 1967 Porsche 912 – Cheap! 902 Transaxle, 4 corners of suspension and brakes (914 upgrade?), pair of axle assemblies, generator and stand for 912 engine, rear glass, IROC whale tail, gauges, wiper motor assembly, both doors with glass and regulators, opening rear quarter windows, front fenders, hood, non-sunroof roof, and torque tube. No engine or interior panels – Call for additional parts. Peter Maehling, Cell 734-446-4327 (06/09)
CLASSIFIED ADS
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1976 914 Body Shell: (in primer), less than 2000 miles (recovered stolen vehicle, no title) on this body makes it ideal for a ground-up restoration or a 914 based track car. Minor repair work required to right rear wheel opening. Also included: one 911 2.7L engine, three 901 (914) transmissions (1 tail shifter, 2 side shifters) and many boxes of 914 parts. All for $4000.00. Negotiable, will separate, make offers. Contact: Gary Starin 248-887-2524 (04/09)
Set of 4 (’05 – ’06) 911 19” OEM 997 Lobster claw wheels (1 slightly scraped)..$800. Set of 4 Boxster (’97 – ’04) 16” OEM 996 Wheels with Dunlop Win-ter tires 9/32” tread (less than 1,000 miles)..$600.Carrera Hard Top: purpleish/blue I don’t think its ever been outside – like new. $600. E-mail for pictures/ Porsche part numbers. Phil at [email protected], cell 313 912 6216 (04/09)
911 / 944 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires mounted on factory Porsche ATS cookie cutter wheels (911.361.023): 1 pair 6JX15 front wheels with 205/50ZR15 tires; 1 pair 7JX15 rear wheels with 225/50ZR15 tires; wheels straight and in good condi-tion; tires used only one weekend (>50%> remaining); $485 for the set. Email for photos. Con-tact Hannes at [email protected] (09/08)
Six cylinder engine: 2.7L - Complete engine includ-ing carburetors and crank-fire ignition. Very good condition. Jim Christopher, Cell: 810-217-1280. (04/08)
OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE
FOR SALE: Two, Tandem Car Hauler Trailers (Steel). One a little heavier duty than the other. Asking $1,500.00 and $1,200.00. Must Sell. Make offers. Contact: Gary Starin at 248-887-2524 (05/09)
1994 Harley Dyna Wide Glide: 17k miles, high perf. engine, many spare parts, complete set of extra tins, bike trailer, and powder coated rims. $9,970/ or best offer (Need to sell so I can buy a Porsche.) Contact Matt Huber at 810-225-8372 or [email protected] (03/09)
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not list it there; he would get a lot more than $3,000.00 for it. And, that looks like a PCA sticker in the back window—if he was a member, it seems that he would know many people that would scarf up that car in a heart beat.
Next I tried Googling “eBay Vehicle Purchase Protec-tion Program fraud”…BINGO! A thread that had pages and pages of people reporting similar scams; some-times the car would be a Prius, a Shelby Mustang, or an AMG Mercedes—in each case at a ridiculously low price. A few respondents mentioned that they were told that the car was at a shipping company in Cana-da; the name of the shipper (fictitious) and even a Car Fax were provided. Several people told of hearing about the scam just in time to stop payment on checks they had sent. The article said that the ads were usu-ally listed on Craig’s List and the most common story was, “I have changed the way I look at life, am cur-rently out of the country on a mission for United Way and any funds realized from the sale of the vehicle will be donated to charity.” They went on to describe, word for word, the Vehicle Purchase Protection Program, and the owner’s offer to split the freight costs.
The bubble burst, or at least fizzled, and with a sigh, I explained to my wife that the whole thing was just a common Internet scam. With a relieved look, her only comment was, “If we’re not spending $3,000.00 on a Porsche, can we buy that new couch we’ve been needing?” Oh well, I guess I’ll just keep buying my lottery tickets.
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Porsche Club of AmericaRally Sport Region -- Board Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Pat Jeski: President .................................................PresentOwen Balduf: Advertising .........................................AbsentJack Dunlap ..............................................................PresentDan Gaulin: Track Registrar .....................................Present Tom Krueger .............................................................Present
Peter Maehling: Vice-President ................................Present Ulf Maier ....................................................................AbsentRick Mammel ............................................................PresentMike O’Rear: Editor ..................................................Present
Meeting called to order by Pat Jeski at Carlyle Grill in Ann Arbor at 7:30PM.
Members & Visitor Present: Bill and Dorothea Coleman, Jim Dowty, Stewart Free – Events Committee, Joe Lile – His-torian, Burghard Linn – Treasurer, Linda Mammel, Jennifer McNalley, Kathy O’Rear, Nancy and Karl Schulz, Glenn Trapp – Membership Chair and Rick Wyma
Meeting Minutes: May minutes were reviewed and ap-proved.
Treasurer’s Report: Burghard Linn presented the May financial report. The report was approved. REMINDER: The Treasurer’s Report is available to any RSR Club member. E-Mail your request to Burghard Linn ([email protected]). Insurance: Certificate available for the Orphan Car Show Rally.
Goody Store Report: Jim Christopher was absent. Glenn reported that Jim is investigating a RSR decal.
Advertising Report: Owen Balduf was absent.
Membership: Glenn Trapp reported that we have 221 mem-bers. Five new members but two did not renew.
Track report: The Driver’s Education at Waterford was a great event. No incidents. The new projector was marvel-ous!
Newsletter: Mike O’Rear reported that the deadline is 6/22/09 for the July issue.
Web Site: Valerie Roedenbeck was absent.
Elections: The deadline for candidate profiles is 8/1/09. We need a candidate for President. We also need a candidate for the board to replace Tom Krueger. Ulf, Peter and Owen are up for re-election.
Events Committee: Orphan Car Show Rally was moved to June 7th. The new date for the July Board Meeting is the 9th and the new date for the September Board Meeting is the 1st (Tuesday). Mike will check on the dates with Carlyle
Grill. Valerie will host the Rolling Sculpture Car Show. The AGM has moved to 10/24. The Event Survey was reviewed. Charity ballot was reviewed. Two tie breaking decisions are required. Those discussions were deferred until the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned: 8:08 pm. Minutes taken by: Mary Ann Kantrow
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2009 Rally Sport Region OfficersPresident
Patrick Jeski *734-878-2747Pinckney [email protected]
Vice PresidentPeter Maehling *810-220-8413Brighton [email protected]
Goodie Store ChairpersonJim Christopher248-627-8655Ortonville [email protected]
Advertising ChairpersonOwen Balduf *734-395-3087Dexter [email protected]
Membership ChairpersonGlenn Trapp 810-227-7854Brighton 48114 [email protected]
TreasurerBurghard Linn 810-227-1223Brighton [email protected]
SecretaryMary Ann Kantrow734-998-1403Ann Arbor [email protected]
Tech ChairpersonJim Dunham 734-451-1288Plymouth [email protected]
Track RegistrarDan Gaulin *248-921-0400Northville [email protected]
Track ChairpersonChristian Maloof 734-424-0818Dexter [email protected]
Safety ChairpersonJohn Melvin 734-665-8912 Ann Arbor [email protected]
Insurance ChairpersonAl Gaulin586-899-5080Clarkston [email protected]
Archivist / HistorianJoe Lile 313-274-3091Dearborn [email protected]
Bahn Stormer EditorMike O’Rear *734-214-9993Ann Arbor [email protected]
WebmistressValarie Roedenbeck312-342-8222Ann Arbor [email protected]
Events CommitteeSally Free: [email protected] Sarin: [email protected]
Board MembersJack Dunlap *810-231-2872Hamburg [email protected]
Tom Krueger *313-570-2223Sterling Heights [email protected]
Ulf Maier *734-368-0205Ann Arbor [email protected]
Rick Mammel *248-442-9008Novi [email protected]
Board Members at LargeFran Lanciaux419-481-4444Grand Rapids, OH [email protected]
Leonard Murz 248-342-5764St. Clair [email protected]
Zone 4 RepRoy WilkinsonAkron, [email protected]
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