volume xv, issue 4 -- may 2010 the bahn stormer
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Volume XV, Issue 4 -- May 2010
The Official Publication of the Rally Sport Region -- Porsche Club of America
The Bahn Stormer
Calendar of Events ....................... 4RSR-SEM Etc. Swap Meet .............. 92010 Porsche Parade ....................26
Jack Staggs’ Famous (Maybe) “Appaloosa”
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Photo by Mike O’Rear
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Advertisers’ IndexARESCO, Inc ......................................................... 10Automotive Reisen (Travel) .................................... 18Automotive Techniques .......................................... 18BMW Motorcycles .................................................. 20Carlyle/Mediterrano ................................................ 12Fred Lavery Porsche .............................................. 22Gilson Motor Sports ................................................ 14Grand Sport LLC ...................................................... 8Munk’s Motors .......................................................... 6Porsche of Farmington Hills ................................... 28Rennstatt, Inc. ........................................................ 16Simply Scrumptious ................................................ 10Storage for Your Porsche ....................................... 20Store Your Toys ...................................................... 20The 928 Leather Shop ............................................ 10Trends In Tile .......................................................... 20V&W Motors ............................................................. 2Watermark Builders ................................................ 16
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A Few Quarts Low ............................................3 Calendar of Events ...........................................4Drivers’ Ed Track Schedule ..............................5Membership Page ............................................7Swap Meet........................................................9Ramblings From A Life With Cars................... 11E-Watch -- Items on the Internet ....................15
The Rest of the Story (Cover Photo) ..............17Club Meeting Minutes .....................................23Eyes On Design..............................................24Classifieds ......................................................25Porsche Parade ..............................................26The Official Page ............................................27
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Decisions, DecisionsAs President, my role can be largely one of facilita-tor – bringing matters to the Board for discussion and moving the proceedings forward. The last club meet-ing was very productive and particularly insightful with some new faces making valuable contributions to the discussion – Tom Bloom, Dave Cooper, Ken Knight, Fran Lanciaux, Mark Seski, and Trent Warnke were all, relatively, new faces at the meeting. There was important, national-level, business to discuss; specifi-cally to vote on propositions to increase monthly dues from $42.00 to $46.00 as well as to approve an initia-tive for the PCA to purchase a building from which to conduct Club business – in lieu of the existing condition of paying rent. After significant discussion, the Board voted unanimously against both of these propositions. As RSR President, I am a member of the National PCA Board of Directors – based on the our local Board’s decision, I will cast my vote accord-ingly.
Dan Gaulin has been a tremendous asset to our club contributing as Board Member and Track Registrar for a number of years. Recently, Dan has started a new business and even more recently found he is to be a father…again! With the recent changes in his life Dan has graciously accepted the invitation to step down from his current Board Member position. Michael Kimber has accepted the Board’s nomination and will replace Dan. Dan has been and continues to be a great contributor to the club and a great friend. Thanks Dan and congratulations!
ToysI would gather that most of us would consider our Porsches as simply big toys. A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to see a totally cool flash drive. I was off my meds that day and the voices told me I
had to have one…. For the technically challenged a flash drive, sometimes called a jump drive, is a portable memory disk that connects to a computer’s USB port and is capable of storing data. Jump drives are used as an easy and small way to transfer or store information from their computers – they have es-sentially replaced the floppy disk…whew…. Okay, so back to the toys…here is a picture of one of my favorite toys (on right)
Now, check this out (just below) It is totally in keep-ing with my philosophy of “why be normal” and a
complete pleasure to use in meetings with conservative clients. The drive is sold by a gent named David Hersh at FlashRods.com. Take a look at his website: flashrods.com. (Editor’s note: See page 26 for other examples.)
Toy PartsApril 17th was the day of the multi-region swap meet hosted by Suburban Porsche of Farmington Hills. Our hosts provided lunch, refreshments and a very important heated, indoor setting for folks to hawk their treasures. I’m pretty sure all who attended felt the event was a tremendous success. It was really great to see venders and members from RSR, SMR and MSR regions as well as our PCA-Zone 4 representa-tive. A special thanks to our hosts who graciously opened their facility and check book and the SMR for initiating the event. We’re told the second annual, multi-region swap meet is a go for next year.
Kumbayah – round the camp fireYou know…seems to me, a few months ago, I men-tioned something about increasing the membership of our region…. In recent weeks, I’ve had some time to reflect on that remark – especially so in light of some great dialog at our club meetings. So many times
By Jim Christopher, Rally Sport Region
President
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May 8 (Saturday): Munk’s DE Tech -- 10 AM - 2 PM (See ad on page 10.)
May 13 (Thursday): SEM Drivers’ Education -- Waterford Hills
June 20 (Sunday): Eyes on Design -- 10 AM - 4:30 PM at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores (See article on page 24.)
July 1-9 (Thur.-Friday): 2010 Porsche Parade, St. Charles, (near Chicago) Illinois. (See ad on page 26.)
July 30 - August 1 (Fri. - Sun.): Porsches2Oxford in Oxford, Ohio. Go to www.porsches2oxford.com for detail.
Surrounding Area Events
May 4 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Car-lyle’s in Ann Arbor
May 25 (Tuesday): RSR Drivers’ Education -- Water-ford Hills
June 1 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth
June 12-13 (Sat.-Sun.): Drivers’ Education -- Grattan Raceway
June 26 (Saturday): Breakfast Run -- Hosted by Jan & Rob Potts
July 13 (Tuesday): RSR Drivers’ Education -- Water-ford Hills
July 13 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- Cancelled
July 24 (Saturday): Lake Tour in Irish Hills -- Hosted by Norah & David Cooper.
August 3 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth
August TBD: Car Tour -- Hosted by Claire and Al Utter
August 24 (Tuesday): RSR Drivers’ Education -- Wa-terford Hills
September 14 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor
September 26 (Sunday): Sunday Night Cruise at Baker’s of Milford -- Hosted by Kathy & Mike O’Rear
September 28 (Tuesday): RSR Drivers’ Education -- Waterford Hills
October 5 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth
October TBD: Color Tour -- Hosted by Brenda & Mi-chael Pillay and Amanda & Wayne Walter
November 2 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor
December 7 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth
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Check out Rally Sport Region’s webmeister’s blog atwww.crankydriver.com/blog/rant.html
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we think bigger is better; but, you know, in our case, bigger is likely not…. It’s all about quality. You see, the common sentiment at the club meetings is that we have something special with this club. We hold a great reputation with the surrounding car clubs for extremely well-run, solid, driving schools and quality social events. On a percentage basis, we have in-credible participation in all of our events…at the top of our Zone. So be proud of the fact that you belong…. Okay, now go make a s’more.
Kumbayah – round the race trackI’ve been in contact with both local regions of Ferrari Club as well as the Corvette Club. There is some fairly serious interest in these clubs participating in our DE’s at Waterford Hills. It’s a little early yet, but I’m willing to bet you’ll start to see some very interesting, non-Porsche, cars showing up at the track this year.
The WaveSome of us, when appropriate, of course, wave to other Porsche drivers – yes, we’ve been through this before. As mentioned before it’s always fun to mess around with folks – Harley drivers, oops, Hell’s Yup-pies, are among my favorite targets. Besides the ob-noxious noise; blinding, multiple-halogen headlamps; Schwinn-like acceleration; and, avant-garde attire…I
particularly enjoy watching the infamous Harley-Wave. For the unaccustomed, it’s a mutual admission of room temperature IQ signified by the driver taking his left hand off the yoke and lowering it with the middle and index finger pointing about 45o to the ground. No one, until now, has been able to offer an explanation! From my extensive research…it seems, in ages past, when two Knights met each other on the road they raised their left hand to show the other they had no weapon and, therefore, were not to be considered a threat. How appropriate for today’s HD drivers. This has absolutely no relevance except to the “bi’s” in our club – just totally useless information.
FinallyThe weather has finally changed, providing more favorable conditions for driving our cars. It’s a great time to feel alive; turn up the heater, open the win-dows and blast down the road! Just remember to wave to other Porsche owners! Ha! May 1st marks our first club-sponsored event hosted by Michael and Dianne Kimber – a drive to the Gilmore Museum. Some of us have, already, put in their first, or second, driving event. I’m jealous.
Drive safe! Bring your car -- come on down -- it’s that time of year!
Jim
Hello!
The temperatures are warming up enough to bring out the garage queens, the track babies, and the big, bad boys. It is time to start planning your track schedule for the 2010 driving season, if you haven’t already. My lil blue car has been to Virginia and Alabama for some track time already and it sure felt great to hear the exhaust and smell the aroma of the brake pads working. Our region always puts on great events with the best instructors. The Rally Sport Region PCA has five track events scheduled for 2010:
May 25 Waterford HillsJune 12-13 GrattanJuly 13 Waterford HIllsAugust 24 Waterford HIllsSeptember 28 Waterford Hills
Waterford Hills is still $130.00 for PCA members and $150.00 for non members. Grattan is still $285 for PCA members and $305.00 for non members.
If you have never been on the track before, make 2010 the year you try driving on the track. Our May Driver’s Education event at Waterford Hills is geared toward the first timers. Bring the car you drive every day to the track, meet some people, have a lot of fun, and learn a few new things.
Sign up today and be part of a great, fun group of driving enthusiasts! www.motorsportsreg.com
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly @ [email protected]
Jennifer McNalley Registrar-Rally Sport Region PCA
2010 Track Season Is Almost Here
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Member Anniversaries
New MembersPeter StangerAnn Arbor, MI2008 Black Cayman “S“
Frank SwierzSaline, MI2006 Silver Boxster
Gareth WilliamsAnn Arbor, MI2007 Gray Cayman “S“
Peter Maehling ......................29Emmanuel Garcia..................16Cal Sharp ..............................16Carroll Tietz ...........................16Richard McGuire ...................14Bill Coleman ..........................12William Bachteal .................... 11Phil DeBerry .......................... 11Kathi Presutti .........................10Christian Cook ........................ 7
Mark Haddlesey ..................... 7Michael Wuebben ................... 6David Cooper ......................... 5John Kytasty ........................... 5Rob Potts................................ 5Herman Ruiz .......................... 5Harry Buberniak ..................... 1Robert Hackman .................... 1Navid Mazloom....................... 1
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RSR, SEM, Motorstadt & 356 Motor Cities Gruppe Swap MeetBy Bahn Stormer Editor Mike O’Rear
After many unseasonally warm days, Saturday, April 17th brought a chilly blast to remind us where we live. Fortunately, it was warm and friendly inside Porsche of Farmington Hills where Porschephiles from as far away as Western Pennsylvania gathered to swap parts and stories.
Southeast Michigan Region took the lead in organiz-ing the event with the generous support of Porsche of Farmington Hills who not only provided shelter from the cold, but coffee and donuts in the morning and a great lunch. Their support was very much appreci-ated.
RSR members won prizes in the two contests that were associated with the event. Shawn & Annette Bartushs’ car won the concours contest for those who were brave enough to bring their Porsches to the event. And Ernesto Roedenbeck won a tough techni-cal quiz prepared by the folks at SEM.
While there was considerable buying and selling going on, there was even more friendly banter and story tell-ing. Everyone had a great time.
Photos by Glenn Trapp & Stewart Free
“Parts is parts”
SEM Member Heath Hurlbert’s beautiful & mildly modified 356 coupe.
RSR Member Karl Shultz in full salesman
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Jim Dowty and his collection of known and mystery parts.
SEM Member Tom Feiltz’s -- RSR
Safety Chairperson, John Melvin’s ‘72
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Ramblings From a Life With Cars By SEM-PCA Member Tom Fielitz
When you were a kid did you have a few things that were special, things that were “keepers”? I had a cigar box of little memorable objects, a marble, tickets stub, baseball card, Dinky toy car and so on. As we get older the “keepers” change to things like lapel pins, watches, coins, post cards or pictures, or even spare keys from cars we have owned. Some of us start to “keep” bigger mementos such as the cars themselves. One of my friends has several of the cars he calls his favorites, even though not all of them currently run. Other friends built separate garages to house a personal museum of Porsches. The really big time collectors fill warehouses with cars. The rest of us make do with shelves of car models or driv-ing game “garages” full of exotic cars we wished we owned. I have my own one car museum with the 911E I bought on 9-11-72. I didn’t buy it with the idea that it was the last Porsche I would own. I had owned two Porsches before that point and have owned three after that but this one is a “keeper”. I’m not quite sure when I decided I would keep this car and at several times my garage held three Porches. None of the other Porsches I’ve owned was less desirable than this 911. Each one gave me equally good memories. So what could explain how I could give up the other cars but kept just this one? The Porsches were all modified to my taste, something many people just can’t resist doing. Over the years the modifications add up until you can convince yourself that no one else would want to own it anyway. More likely we look at that statement of ourselves invested in our cars as too personal to let go. It is far easier to let a car go that was just transportation and the same as every other car on the road. That feeling just doesn’t seem to apply to any Porsche I know. Now the keeper car we hang on to may be a car that has long ago been passed by the modern Porsche owner. The newer models have surpassed it in features and performance. We can try to justify it to ourselves as being economic reality that we can only afford our old keeper. If we had chosen to trade up to a new model on a regular, or more logical time table, maybe our keeper would more likely be a much newer model. Certainly Porsche and Porsche dealers
would wish we had kept more current with our prized Porsches. That still doesn’t explain the 38 year old keeper in my garage. Over this long period of years my 911 has continually been modified, though I am too modest to claim it as improved. Considerable money and effort was spent on a bigger motor, bigger wheels, brakes, body fares, fiberglass body parts, and on and on. The objective was not to add to the value of the car but to enhance the driving experience. Without a doubt if it had been kept totally stock it would have equal or better value and certainly a larger audience of potential buyers. But that is for a different Porsche keeper than I am.
My 911 started out back in 1972 as a competent track car and grand touring car. It never saw much grand touring except to be driven to the classic tracks such as Watkins Glen in New York and Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin. For the first couple of years it was driven daily to work. But over time it became too “Special” for that kind of duty and other cars were acquired for daily use. But in the 38 years it has never missed a year of being used at least once on a race track. It just seemed to always be in its natural element on the track, much more so than on the road. The bottom line is that this 911 is a keeper because it defines me as a Porsche owner in a way that no other model ever will. It isn’t abut style, performance or value. The car makes me feel good when I drive it. My daily driver may be a recent model Corvette but it will never replace the old 911. The Corvette may also make me feel really good when I drive it but it will always be the second car to my 911. The latest episode for my old 911, and the one that precipitated this dialogue, was the full re-painting of the car. Over the years bumpers were re-painted, fender flares added and the duck tail spoiler engine lid. But the rest of the car had what some generously call a patina. If the car had always been a personal museum piece or a totally original car, it might have justified being left in original paint. But being a car that was regularly mingled amongst newer keepers it deserved an up to date paint job. The original paint had literally been polished to death. Age gave the
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car’s paint the human equivalent of liver spots. It could be polished up to the point of looking good at a close distance but the flaws were still there for me to see.
Having a brother-in-law in the body shop business made the decision on a re-paint much easier. He had already painted my 914-6 GT and in that process had restored the body well beyond the talents of the Porsche dealer that did the original work. He had also painted some other Porsches I knew to a better than factory quality, thereby demonstrating to me that even paint technology had totally surpassed what I had accepted as perfection. It became a point of pride for my brother-in-law that he get his hands on my old 911 and make it right. He had the car over the Winter using this job to fill in the slow time in the shop. It was also the opportunity to replace the pock marked windshield and the age cracked rubber trim. Naturally, as one detail got fixed other details became more obvious. But tempering the decision was the objective that this car was not going to live its life in a garage, nor was it being tarted up for quick sale. It would re-sume its track life as it always had. It could have had a color change considering how totally involved the re-paint process was. But that also didn’t seem to fit the image of this car, the image that made it my “keeper”.
Now the car is back in its spot in the garage tucked under its old grey cotton twill car cover. It is the same old keeper it always was, but with a modern paint job. The finish of the paint is remarkable with a modern Siekkens paint and a clear coat top finish that looks like it would be wet to touch. It is a show car finish that is so deep that it makes even a brand new car
parked next to it look almost dull in comparison. The patina is gone and with it the look of an original factory paint job. To some that would detract from the value instead of enhance it. I choose not to be a slave to the value of the car or to the comparison to the car’s market value. The ultimate value of any collectible should be measured in the pleasure it gives you to own it at that minute of your life, and not what it will be worth when it belongs to someone else. Now, if you are really lucky, you will be able to dig out the cigar box of boyhood treasures you meant to keep forever, or walk out to your garage and sit in that car you mean to keep forever.
Tom
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The following items were auctioned on eBay in April of 2010:
4 FUCHS ALLOYS - 6X15
Bids: 21 Sold for $910A set of four 6x15” Fuchs in good shape is almost an automatic sale at the swap meets and brings much activity on eBay; these were obviously no exception. Was over $1,000 with shipping a tall number? Well, yes, but one stop shopping for the whole set sometimes throws thrifti-ness out the window. These were the “flat” late version with production starting in January of ’75, part number 911.361.020.10. Now, lets see what the early 911 people are up to when it comes to early Fuchs wheels that are period correct for their cars:
1 Fuchs 6x15 Early Deep Dish Wheel
Bids: 1 Sold for $400 “Buy It Now”This is the early Fuchs wheel correct for cars circa 1968-1969. The part number, 901.361.012.06, identifies it as an early “deep dish” wheel These are quite coveted by the early 911 owners which explains the sale price of one of these wheels being nearly half the selling price of a set of the four later, “flat” wheels. Let’s discuss the “flat and “deep dish” terminology. Both models of wheels have a 36mm off-set and a 112mm backspace; the difference is on the outward facing side of the wheel. See the photo of the cutout wheel, at right, to explain the differences.
Bentley Boxster Service Manual 986 (’97-’04)
Bought for $55 with the “Best Offer” FeatureIf you own a 986 and are like most people in that you can do some repairs and main-tenance, but not all, this is a great manual to own. Armed with this manual I have been able to quickly decide wheth-er or not to proceed with a DIY project on the Boxster, or find the best tech to do the job while knowing how long it should take. I bought mine at near list and am still pleased with it, imagine getting it for half off!
Porsche 908 Model Decal Sheet
Bids: 1 Sold for $5.99Really nothing special here, but I wanted to include it in case anyone was wondering where else they have seen the “PORSCHE” decal along the bottom of the new Boxster Spyder. Well, leave it to Porsche to recall its glorious past by using the artwork from the 907 Lang heck (long tail) and more famously on the 908 (some 910‘s and 917’s car-ried the artwork as well, but it is most memorable on the 908). I was pleasantly surprised to see this decal sheet available with such good detail. If you squint hard enough you can see the correct decals in the up-per right portion of the decal sheet.
E-Watch -- Porsche Items Bought and Sold Over the InternetBy RSR Member Sebastian Gaeta
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Perhaps you’re tired of the editor’s fascination with old California 356 Porsches. If so, move on because I have more to report.
After last month’s issue went to “press,” and my wife and I were enjoying the last few days of our California break, Kathy began to press me to try to find Jack Staggs and his San Clemente Porsche 356 repair business. I stalled on the subject, not sure that Jack would be all that thrilled to chat with me and not sure what I’d say to him. Kathy, however, can be gently persistent and eventually I agreed to try to find Staggs’ garage. You may remember that the San Clemente Times article reported that the garage had no sign, just two garage doors and a blue umbrella and that it was somewhere off Calle Valle street.
We asked a local where we could find Calle Valle street and off we went. After cruising one way along the several blocks of the street with no luck – I was slightly relieved. Not to be deterred my wife sug-gested we turn around and recheck from the opposite direction. Bingo – we found it in an instant – two garage doors and a blue umbrella.
Ok -- time to be charming. So, with a smile on my face, I walked a little awkwardly up to the ga-rage where four of five guys were hanging out and introduced my-self. Of course I mentioned my role as Editor of the Mid-West’s famous Bahn Stormer. Just like the San Clemente reporter said, the response was, “You want a beer?” I was introduced to two other guests there that day, one
of which was Craig Richter, who, I was told, wrote the definitive book on making 356s go fast, How To Make An Old Porsche Fly. (I looked it up on Amazon.com and found it was out of print.) The atmosphere was more like a club event than a repair garage. We chatted for several minutes, while Kathy, awestruck at seeing so much “stuff” everywhere, took pictures
of the garage and cars. I ogled two very nice 356s, a cabriolet and a coupe, both up on floor jacks, one with the engine and transmission removed. A lift is ap-parently not at all necessary if your business is limited to working on 356s.
Jack and I talked about my annual search for, and fasci-nation with, the tan and primer 356 (last month’s cover), with the skull and cross bones markings. I also told Jack that I had been put on to him by Sebastian Gaeta, a mid-western 356 owner and fan who knew what the skull and cross bones symbol meant. Not to my surprise, the group recognized Sebastian (“He writes good stuff in the 356 Registry”). Eventually, it was time to leave and let the guys get back to their beers, but I told Jack that I would email him a copy of the Bahn Stormer with his car on the cover.
Well, I did send him the email, and I received a quick response suggesting that I stop down and see “Appa-loosa” the next day. And so I did, this time without Kathy who had run out of interest in 356 Porsches somewhat earlier than I would.
There were different cars in the stalls, indicating to me that Jack actually works on the cars rather than spending the entire day in discussion. Jack is obvi-ously “California laid-back” but nevertheless productive. Two different guys were chatting with him – each holding a beer. As soon as Jack intro-duced me, one asked, “Would you like a beer?” I could really get to like this place. Appar-ently you don’t visit or hang around Jack’s garage without bringing a six-pack of beer. Next year I’ll know.
Not seeing the tan and primer 356 I reminded Jack that I had come to accept his invitation to see “Ap-
Even More of The Rest of the StoryBy Bahn Stormer Editor Mike O’Rear
Jack Staggs with his ever present smile.
Jack’s logo flag.
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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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Jeff Jones has 30 years of automotive experience, predominantly Porsche since 1984. He was awarded Master Porsche Tech by Porsche A.G. in 1986. He has owned and operated Automotive Techniques since 1988. He has a unique and knowledgeable perspective and approach to each car on an individual basis and the customer’s desire.
248 615-8964 [email protected]
www.automotivetechniques.net
The Real ATE Story
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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356 Tachometer 356A 356B 356C 356SC
Bids: & Sold for $141.46The winning bidder here was either very lucky, or has been misled. Identified by the seller as being correct for just about any 356 post ’55, it is actually a somewhat rare tachometer; it is a mechanical 356C tach. The earliest 356 C’s still used the mechanical drive with a cable until Porsche switched to an electric tach in April of ’64, just 8 months after C production began. Need-less to say, if your C was built between September of ’63 and April of ’64, then this is correct and you got a great deal. Any other car, not so much as your “in town” green line area is incorrect and your redline is too. Not good.
997 Navigation Radio
Bids: 15 Sold for $380.55Can someone help me here as 997’s are way out of my comfort zone: Am I right in assuming that these units need DVD’s for software and some sort of security code to turn on for the first time? The reason I ask is that the seller basically stated that “It was in the trunk of my ’05 when I bought the car and what you see is what you get” and “Sold as is with no guaran-tee that it works”. So no mention of DVD’s or security codes and yet it received 15 bids. The sale price was not huge relative to parts counter prices, but that is a lot of action on an item with no guarantee. I sure hope it worked out for the buyer!
Original 901 5-Speed Shift Knob
Bids: 9 Sold for $53.03How about a nice original 901 shift knob provided with a crush ring? Anything short of a full-on concours car would love to have this guiding its
shift lever in to gear. Patina is great in an old car and you can only get that look from a 40 year old original part. Now, raise your hands you old guys, how many of you have smacked yourself in the face pulling off an old shift knob? I know I have. When the crush ring lets go, it does so without any sign of loosening up first and then Wham! right in the kisser!
Questions, comments and criticism are welcomed and encouraged. I can be reached at [email protected]
This is a reminder that with the up-coming 2010 series of track events, it is time to review your insurance coverage. This past fall one of our members had a serious accident which totaled his beloved 911. Upon checking with his Insurer it was discovered that the Carrier put the words “On a race track” in their policy that excluded coverage. Fortunately, his agent failed to notify him of the change and the company covered the vehicle. Ev-ery member who chooses to drive his or her car on the track, even in a D.E. event, should contact their agent and verify their coverage. Some companies specialize in On-Track insurance and a few will cover you within a normal policy.
I wholeheartedly recommend that if you intend to participate in track events then you need to get a “Spring Tune-up” on your insurance coverage.
INSURANCE “SPRING TUNE UP”
By Al Gaulin RSR Insurance Chairperson
(E-Watch -- Continued From Page 15)
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You Can Help In Haiti Past RSR Club President, Pat Jeski has been deeply involved and committed to Project Rennwish in Haiti. You may recall Pat’s Bahn Stormer articles on his travels to Haiti and the mission of this charity. Project Rennwish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corpora-tion dedicated to changing the lives of children and families in need by providing food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical assistance. If you would like to add your support to this worthwhile cause go www.rennwish.org/ and click on “How to help today...”
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paloosa.” Jack’s response was great, “You know that you screwed up your article.” “How so?” I asked, not particularly offended, since I screw up many things on a regular basis. “The car on the cover,” Jack said, “is not my car.” As it turned out, a young woman inher-ited the car from her father, and does not have a lot of extra money, and Jack keeps it running for her as a dependable “driver.” Jack added that his personal 356 was at his home and, if I was willing, we could drive up to see it. Of course, I was willing.
We jumped in a custom-er’s car, a lovely 912, and headed for the hills, literal-ly. Jack and his wife have a lovely home, nothing like the garage, with a spec-tacular view of the Pacific. And beside the house was parked Appaloosa. It is quite a machine and Jack assured me that it is his every day car. Since the only other vehicles at his home were a Mazda6 and
a 356 Cabroliet with no wheels parked sideways in his garage “Some day I’m going to restore it,” was his comment. Jack regularly drives Appaloosa hundreds of miles to 356 events and just for enjoyment. He has owned the car for more than 20 years and says that with the exception of a little primer here and there, it is all original.
While I was looking at the interior I noticed that a rectangular patch of headliner was missing and I asked Jack what hap-pened. He responded that he had been working on a
customer’s car that had a small hole the rear of the headliner. Jack struggled with how to repair the dam-aged headliner knowing that a new replacement just wouldn’t have the proper patina. So, knowing the Appaloosa had an identical headliner, he cut out a piece to repair the customer’s car. This may partially explain why if you live in Southern California, and have a 356, Jack is the “go to” guy.
Back to the garage we went, only to be greeted by a couple of new guests and the now familiar phrase, “Would you like a beer?” I begged off and left with my pictures and story. Jack Staggs sure knows how to enjoy life.
So now you can relax -- no more articles on Jack Staggs and his cars. Well, at least until next March.
The interior is all original
A place for everything and everything in its
place.
Photos by Mike & Kathy O’Rear
(Rest of Story -- Continued From Page 17)
Appaloosa
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Porsche Club of AmericaRally Sport Region -- Club Meeting
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Members & Visitor Present: Tom Bloom, Dave Cooper, Stewart Free, Pat Jeski – Past President, Michael Kimber, Ken Knight, Tom Krueger, Fran Lanciaux – Board Member at Large, James Lang, Jennifer McNalley - Registrar, Tim Potts, Karl Schulz, Mark Seski, and Trent Warnke.
Meeting Minutes: February and March minutes were reviewed and approved.
Treasurer’s report: Burghard Linn sent in his report to Jim and it was reviewed and approved.REMINDER: The Treasurer’s Report is available to any RSR Club member. E-Mail your request to Burghard Linn ([email protected]).
Insurance: No events planned that require insurance.
Goody Store Report: Jim reported that he has digital im-ages of the inventory. He is working with an online service to maintain the images and the orders will be on demand. All discussed keeping some inventory on hand for sales at events but storage of that inventory is an issue. Tom Bloom will sponsor t-shirts for the Grattan event. Karl Schulz will review his RSR logos with the board.
Advertising Report: No report. Jim will ask Emmanuel about adding links from the advertisers to our website.
Membership: Glenn Trapp sent in his report. Current mem-bership count is at 218 members. Glenn asked if we want an exit interview for those who left. All discussed how and if we want to grow the club. Some felt that our club’s size is our asset.
Track Report: No report
Newsletter: The newsletter deadline is April 18th. More members have opted for the on-line version however we are losing our bulk mail savings. We need to have a minimum of 200 newsletters to get the bulk mail rate. Mike is looking for additional newsletter recipients to keep above the 200 count. The recipients should be those who can benefit the club such
as dealerships and repair shops. Please send your recom-mendations to Mike.
Web site: Jim recognized Emmanuel’s work on the website.
Events Committee: Stewart Free reviewed the next set of events. All event details can be found on our website and in the newsletter.
New business:• Dan Gaulin has resigned from the board. Jim recognized
his service to the club. Jim discussed Dan’s replacement and asked for suggestions from the board.
Motion: Confirm Michael Kimber as the new board mem-ber. Approved
• Michael will follow up with the board about the by-laws governing the “Board Member at Large”.
• Jim reviewed his notes from the Region 4 President’s meeting. Jim, as President of our region, is a National PCA board member. There are two items that he will need to vote on but wants the board to provide input.
- National would like to increase the club dues to $46. Motion: No increase to club dues. Approved.
- National wants to buy or build a facility on the east coast. This facility would be used to host events.
Motion: RSR does not support the new building: Ap-proved.
• Joe Lile has stepped down as the club’s historian. Jim also recognized his service to the club since its inception. Glenn Trapp will be taking over Joe’s position.
Meeting adjourned: 9:40 pm. Minutes taken by: Mary Ann Kantrow
Jim Christopher: President ......................................PresentOwen Balduf ..............................................................AbsentJack Dunlap ..............................................................PresentDave Finch ...............................................................PresentDan Gaulin:................................................................Absent
Christian Maloof: Track Chairman ...........................PresentRick Mammel: Vice-President .................................PresentLeonard Murz: Advertising ........................................AbsentMike O’Rear: Editor ...................................................Absent
Jim Christopher called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth.
Notice the name change from Board Meetings to Club Meetings. This reflects an invitation to members to come and enjoy the camarade-rie of fellow Porsche fans. Meetings include a little business and a lot of fun.
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23rd Annual Automotive Design Show 2010 Theme: The Evolution of Design
The annual EyesOn Design car show is a celebration of superior design, style and innovation throughout automotive history. The vehicle selection committee invites only the best representative designs that fit the show’s theme for the year. This year we are showcasing the automotive designers art by displaying original sketches and early renderings alongside the finished product—the evolving vision that became the car that was engineered, produced and sold to the public.
I need your help to fill the “Evolution of the Porsche 911 Sports Car” category. I broke down the Porsche Type 911 to roughly 10 generations. I would like to invite a nice example of each generation to the show. Please take a look at the preliminary list below and let me know if you can help find some of the models. If you have suggestions, feel free to forward those to me as well.
First generation, 1965 to 1969, Type 901 Series O, A & B Second generation, 1970 to 1971, Series C & D Third generation, 1972 to 1973, Series E & F Fourth generation, 1974 to 1977 Series G, H, I & J Fifth generation, 1978 to 1983 Sixth generation, 1984 to 1989 Seventh generation, 1990 to 1994, Type 964 Eighth generation, 1995 to 1998, Type 993 Ninth generation, 1999 to 2003, Type 996 Tenth generation, 2004 to present, Type 997
Separately, I would also like to invite 4 or 5 distinct generations of the Turbo model.
If you can help, please contact me at [email protected] or call my office at 586.991.2455
Thanks in advance for your time and consideration, Horst Reinhardt Jr Vehicle Selection Committee
Presented by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology (DIO), the annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design show is held each June to honor and celebrate the past, present and future of great automotive design. In
addition to recognizing major aesthetic achievement in the automotive industry, funds raised by the EyesOn Design events support the DIO's mission to assist and educate the visually impaired, help
preserve vision by public and professional education and support research related to the eye.
Father’s Day Sunday June 20th, 2010
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 www.eyesondesigncarshow.com
2010 Honorary Chairman Mr. Bill Warner
Founder & Co-Chairman, The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
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CARS FOR SALE
1986 911: Turbo body, cabriolet, 52.000 miles, easy driving, owned since 1989 guards red, all records, maintained by Wayne when he was at Laverys. Dennis Yashinsky 248 931 1123 (04/10)
2007 997 GT3: 4,500 miles. WPOAC29977S792204. White/black full leather, GPS, PCCB brakes ,sports chrono, bi-xenon head-lamps, roll bar, GT3 seats, Schroth 6 point harnesses. $109,000. Tom Green, 3404 Oak Park Drive, Saline, MI 48176. Work 734-429-5958. Cell 734-417-0030 (10/09)
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, ex-cept 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)
PARTS FOR SALE
84-89 911 Roll-bar: Fits 911 Coupe or 911 Cabriolet, re-quires no cutting, no drilling, no additional holes or any other modifications to the interior, upholstery or body of the car. Harness bar height follows NHRA guidelines and bar meets PCA & SCCA specs. Go to http://www.doughertyautomo-tive.com/data/e911bar.html for additional info. Used for a few drivers ed classes. New condition. $840 new. $ 500 or best offer. Contact Greg Hughes at 810-569-3959 or e-mail [email protected] (04/10)
“Wheels/Harnesses: Factory Lobster Forks 2 19”x8”et57 and 2 19”x11”et67, Factory Carrera III (5-spoke) 2 18”x8”et57 and 2 18”x10”et58. Both sets fit 997S and most 99x and 98x models. Wheels are straight but have curb rash and
scratches. Suitable for winter or track use as is or have them refinished for formal wear. $800 obo per set of 4. Schroth red 6-point harnesses (driver and passenger) used one sea-son for DE, $250 obo for the pair. Contact Mike at [email protected] or 248-917-7779. (04/10)
Winter Tires: 2 Michelin Alpin. Used for a half a season, the tread depth is 7 mm or 8/32 inches. Size: 255/40R18 N1$200.00 for the set. Jennifer McNalley 248-344-7874 or [email protected] (03/10)
198x Porsche Cab or Coupe Covercraft Noah custom car cover. Standard body, no tail. Like new and used indoors for winter storage only. No tears or holes or mods. Only replaced because we added a spoiler to our 1986 this year. $100. [email protected]. 313-231-7639 (12/09)
Boxter/911/Cayenne Wheels & Tires: Qty.2: 996 362 126 05 8.5 x 17 ET50 with Dunlop SP Winter Sport 225 45 R17. Qty 2: 996 362 124 00 7 x 17 ET55 with Dunlop SP Winter sport 205 50 R17. These tires and wheels are new. They fit 97 -04 Boxster, 98 – 05 911’s. $1,800. These wheels without tires…..$1,600. set. Above wheels with used Dunlop SP Winter sports tires (great tread)….$1,400. 16” 996 OEM wheels with Dunlop SP Winter Sports for 97 – 04 Boxster….$1,200. 18” 997 wheels, 19” Cayenne turbo wheels, 18” Cayenne wheels. Call Phil 313 912 6216 we can discuss or [email protected] (11/09)
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cups: (2) 235-35-19 & (2) 265-30-19 $150; Hoosier R6: (2) 265-35-19 $75; Hoosier R6 (4) 205-50-15 $400 (two brand new); Contact Tom Krueger 313-570-2223 or [email protected] (11/09)
CLASSIFIED ADS
To place your classified ad in The Bahn Stormer please contact:
Mike O’Rear - [email protected](Put “Bahn Stormer Ad” in the subject line.)
or call Mike at 734-214-9993Non-members will be charged $5.00/quarter.
Ads more than six months old may be removed unless resubmitted.
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Start Packing!The 2010 Porsche ParadeSt. Charles, Illinois · July 3-9, 2010
PCA’s National Convention offers:Autocross · Concours · Rally Driving Tours · Tech Sessions Social Events · and more!
Explore the beautiful Fox River Valley and nearby Chicago-area attractions.
Learn more and register at
parade2010.pca.org
Registration closes June 20, 2010
so start planning now!
Let’s stay coordinated -- contact Nancy Schulz ([email protected]) or Dianne Kimber ([email protected]) if you have a group travelling to St. Charles.
http://flashrods.com
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2010 Rally Sport Region OfficersPresident
Jim Christopher *248-627-8655Ortonville [email protected]
Vice PresidentRick Mammel*248-442-9008Novi [email protected]
Goody Store ChairpersonJim Christopher *248-627-8655Ortonville [email protected]
Advertising ChairpersonLeonard Murz *248-342-5764St. Clair [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 RegistrarJennifer McNalley248-344-7874Northville [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 / HistorianGlenn Trapp 810-227-7854Brighton 48114 [email protected]
Bahn Stormer EditorMike O’Rear *734-214-9993Ann Arbor [email protected]
Der Cranky WebmeisterEmmanuel Garcia248-635-7655Ann Arbor [email protected]
Events CommitteeJeff Corbin: [email protected] Christopher: [email protected] Sally & Stewart Free: [email protected] Sarin: [email protected] Speiker: [email protected]
Other Board MembersOwen Balduf *734-395-3087Dexter [email protected]
Jack Dunlap *810-231-2872Hamburg [email protected]
David Finch *734-665-2215Ann Arbor [email protected]
Michael Kimber*248-538-7711Bloomfield, MI [email protected]
Board Members at LargeFran Lanciaux419-481-4444Grand Rapids, OH [email protected]
Ulf Maier734-368-0205Ann Arbor [email protected]
Zone 4 RepRon Carr(704) 967-6027Northern Ohio [email protected]
* Denotes Board Member
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