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voices 1111a.indd - norpca
Northern Ohio Region PCA Newsletter
november 2011
photo: doug wright
best of at the nor car show
chris moore’s 930
Voices from the Trunk
Voices from the Trunk
Read All About It!
Staff Columns
Notice of Elections .......................... 5
Pace Lap.............................................. 2
Keith Inniss
2011 NOR Proxy Form .................... 6
Your Board Members .........................3
German Car Show Results ............ 8
Doug Wright
Anniversaries & New Members ... 14
Pat Ellert
Porsche Problems in Pgh ............ 10
Doug Wright
Board Meeting Minutes .............. 15
Dan Davis
Call for 2012 Advertisers ............. 13
Shannon McCue
Checkered Flag ...............................32
Les Checel
Test Your Porsche IQ..................... 18
Consume!
What’s Next?
November/December Events ..... 4
Holiday Party Flyer ................. Insert
The Paddock....................................28
Classified Ads
Support our Sponsors! .................. 31
Advertiser’s Index
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Voices from the Trunk is the official publication of Northern Ohio Region (NOR) Porsche
Club of America (PCA). Statements and opinions herein are those of the authors and
do not necessarily represent the official position of NOR or PCA.
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to the author and Voices from the Trunk. Subscriptions: Free for NOR members. Nonmembers: $25 per year. Send subscription requests to the Editor. ©2011 NOR PCA.
november 2011
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pace lap
president keith inniss
For those of us with garage queens
our driving days may be numbered.
Northern Ohio PCA is here to
provide you with an excellent form
of entertainment and- activities
related to Porsches. By now many of
us may be making a list of our winter
projects and have winterized our
Porsches and put them in the garage
for the winter. Of course, we’re
always hoping for the rare, warm,
dry winter day to sneak in a brief
drive. To satisfy our craving for auto
races and other car related topics,
we need to look for recorded videos
like, [you tube Porsche]. Currently,
the NOR Chairs are busy planning
activities to fill the 2012 calendar
and we are open to any new twist to
old events or new suggestions.
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving
which is the most travelled holiday
of the year. This means it’s time for
families and friends to join together
and celebrate all we are given to
enjoy. I love the tradition of turkey,
stuffing, and all of the fixings.
Going forward.… November is the
time for the Northern Ohio Region
Annual Meeting and this year,
Election of Officers for 2012-2013.
The slate of officers is listed inside
this newsletter The October Voices
contained a brief bio and picture of
each candidate. Each person brings
a different perspective to the board.
All are enthusiastic about the Club
and about continuing the growth in
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activities
and
attendance,
and meeting the needs of our
membership. So please come to
the Annual Meeting on Nov. 12 at
7 PM to meet the candidates and
cast your vote. The meeting is at
Stoddard Parts new location at 190
Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, Ohio
[driveway 21]. Come out to play
and enjoy the food and the adult
beverages. See the details inside.
In December the Northern Ohio
region will celebrate the holidays
in style at the Marriott at Harvard
and I-271 in Warrensville Hts. Come
early and join the fun. Please bring
an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots.
See details inside.
Please remember to thank all board
members and chair persons for
their hard work over the last 2 years.
Remember, NOR is your Club. You
must participate to enjoy all it has
to offer. Please volunteer to show
others what you have to offer.
NOR-PCA Voices from the Trunk
your norpca board: 2011 officers
*President
Keith Inniss
3710 Kersdale Rd.
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
440.669.1420 (c)
fasn8ed930@gmail.com
*Vice President
Eric Christiansen
2884 Huntington Rd.
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
216.312.5005
ekc5005@gmail.com
*Secretary
Dan Davis
28108 Osborn Road
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
440.835.3765
dandavis@ameritech.net
*Treasurer
Mark Williams
7300 Rollingbrook Trail
Solon, OH 44139
216.401.6316
mjrw1@aol.com
*Past President
Ed Baus
216.265.8057
*Membership
Pat Ellert
7559 Brecksville Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
216.524.7547
PEWE4now@sbcglobal.net
*Competition Director
Lori Bryant
440.247.1487
lori.bryant@att.net
Zone Representative
Ron Carr
7000 Green Mill Rd.
Johnstown, OH 43031
740.967.6027
zone4rep@embarqmail.com
Social
Jim & Diane Forcina
216.712.1348 (c)
jim@forcina.com
Chief Instructor
Bob Bryant
440.247.1487
lori.bryant@att.net
Autocross
Doug Bradley
440.428.7043
bradleyd@adelphia.net
Rally
Ava Singerman & Bob Palmer
440.821.8630
avadancer1@aol.com
Concours
Mark Taylor
440.899.6338
mtaylor@arrasgroup.com
IRAC Representative
John Hulick
440.350.4571
kingcone@aol.com
Technical & Safety
Mike Garriga
216.408.5652(c)
mgarriga@stoddard.com
Voices Editor
Les Checel
440.461.2546
noreditor@pobox.com
Advertising & Sponsor Coordinator
Shannon McCue
216.274.2282
smccue@hahnlaw.com
Webmaster
Bill Polewchak
440.942.8664
pchak@troopone.net
Goodie Store Manager
Debbie Moore
216.533.1238
dkmoore2@sbcglobal.net
* Voting Board Member
Tech Sessions
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november/december events
NOR Annual Meeting and Elections
Saturday November 12 2011 7:00pm
Stoddard Parts
190 Alpha Park; Highland Heights, OH
Combine club business and pleasure by attending the annual NOR business meeting
at Stoddard. Hear a review of 2011 activities, meet the candidates and elect 2012 club
officers.
Bring your appetite, appetizers, salads, and desserts. Stoddard will provide the main
course. NOR will provide hard and soft drinks.
Please RSVP by Nov. 9 to Jim Forcina 216.901.1278 or jim@forcina.com
NOR Holiday Party
Saturday December 10, 2011
6:00pm Cocktails &
Hot Hors D’oeuvres
7:00pm Dinner & Dancing
Marriott Cleveland East
26300 Harvard Road; Warrensville Heights, OH
It’s not too early to begin holiday festivities, especially when it’s the Northern Ohio
Region’s annual Holiday Party. This event has sold out every year, so please plan on
attending and send in your reservations early.
This year we are supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Please
bring a new un-gift wrapped toy for your donation.
See the centerfold registration form in this issue of Voices for meal choices and
costs.
RSVP’s to include payment are due by November 10.
Direct questions to Jim & Diane Forcina at 216.901.1278 or jim@forcina.com
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NOR-PCA Voices from the Trunk
notice of elections for 2012-13 term
dan davis
Please join us for NOR’s annual meeting on Saturday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at
Stoddard Parts, 190 Alpha Drive, Highland Hts., OH.
Elections for NOR PCA’s four board positions will be held at the annual meeting. We
have several nominees for the elected board positions.
Nominees include (in alphabetical order by office):
President:
Keith Inniss
Skip Wolfe
VP:
Patrick Hawkins
Denis Moore
Secretary:
Kellen Miller
June Roesch
Treasurer:
Eric Christensen
You can read the bios of each candidate in the October issue of Voices.
Club members and associate members in good standing (i.e. have paid their dues) who
cannot attend the annual meeting in person may request a proxy from NOR Secretary
Dan Davis at 440-835-3765 or dandavis@ameritech.net. A proxy will also be included in
the November Voices on page 6.
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2011 nor proxy form
Northern Ohio Region Proxy Form
If you are unable to attend the annual meeting on November 12th and vote in
person, you can use this proxy form to have another NOR member in good standing
cast a vote for you.
Fill out Proxy form in its entirety and legibly. All forms not completely
filled out or illegible will be considered null and void. This form must be
presented to the NORPCA Secretary at the Annual Meeting on November
12, 2011, to obtain a ballot.
PROXY FORM
Be it known that I
_________________________________________
The undersigned Active Member of NORPCA do hereby proxy my vote to
_____________________________________________________.
Be it known that I
____________________________________________ The undersigned
Active Associate Member of NORPCA do hereby proxy my vote to
_________________________________________________________.
to vote on my behalf at NORPCA’s Annual Meeting on November 12, 2011, or
any adjournment thereof, for the transaction of any business which may legally
come before the meeting, and for me in my name, to act as fully as I could do if
personally present; and I herewith revoke any other proxy heretofore given
_________________________ _________________________________
_
Active Member signature
Active Associate Member signature
_________________________ _________________________________
_
Active Member PCA number
Active Associate Member PCA number
_________________________ _________________________________
Date
Date
This is not a ballot. Cut here
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NOR-PCA Voices from the Trunk
german car show scenes
ava singerman
november 2011
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2011 german car show results
doug wright
FIRST
NAME
LAST NAME
930
Chris
Moore
28
VW
Karmann-Ghia
Philip
Melinz
26
1986
Porsche
930 Turbo
1969
Mercedes
280 SL
1956
Porsche
1971
BMW
7
1970
8
9
PLACE
YEAR
MAKE
1
1979
Porsche
2
1972
3
4
5
6
MODEL
SCORE
Charlie
Swift
24
Don
Brehm
23
356A
Mike
Immarino
21
2002
John
Landreth
17
Porsche
914-6
Les
Checel
17
1988
Porsche
930 Turbo Targa
Keith
Iniss
16
1988
Porsche
928 S4
Sean
Manion
15
10
1961
VW
Cabriolet
Jon
LuPica
15
11
1998
BMW
M3
Dave
Cvjeticanin
14
12
1959
Porsche
356 Cab
John
Blazar
14
13
2000
Mercedes
CLK 430
Judy
Brehm
13
14
1997
Porsche
993
Sean
Manion
13
15
1963
Porsche
356B
Denis
Moore
13
16
1962
Porsche
356
Joe
Jakubus
13
17
2005
BMW
M3
Milan
Cvjeticanin
13
18
1987
Porsche
944 Racer
Chris
Moore
12
19
2003
BMW
M3
Howard
Denney
12
20
2006
VW
GTI
Andy
Pasternak
12
21
1971
Mercedes
280
M.B.
Taft
11
22
1956
Porsche
356
Jerry
Payto
11
23
1975
Porsche
Strosek 911
Dustin
Randall
10
24
2007
BMW
Z4M Roadster
25
2001
Porsche
911 Turbo
Bill
Balena
10
Matt
Warren
26
1971
Porsche
10
911
William
Hazsah
27
1985
10
Porsche
944
Mark
Taylor
28
9
1995
Porsche
968
Richard
Burns
9
29
2005
Mercedes
SL 55
Ray
Vehovec
9
30
2005
BMW
M3
John
Blind
9
31
1969
Porsche
911T
Roberta
Heller
8
32
1994
Mercedes
E 320 Cabriolet
Michael
Machi
8
33
2003
BMW
330i ZHP
Guy
Foster
8
34
1974
Porsche
Mark
Taylor
7
35
2008
Porsche
914
Boxster RS60
Spyder
Paul
Reddix
7
36
2004
Porsche
Boxster
Jeff
Gerrone
7
8
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37
2001
VW
Jetta
Jeff
Gerrone
7
38
1964
Porsche
356
39
2000
VW
Golf TDI
Randall
Beck
6
Eric
Baun
40
2000
BMW
328i
6
Doug
Wright
41
Mercedes
CLK 63 AMG
42
2008
1986
1/2
5
Stephen
Baumgarten
5
Porsche
43
2003
VW
928S
Mike
Buccicone
5
GTI 20th Ann
Mitch
Lyon
5
44
2011
Audi
S4 - Imola
45
1991
Mercedes
300 SL
Patrick
Lewis
5
Robert
Young
46
2004
Porsche
4
Boxster S
Eric
Christiansen
47
2004
4
Audi
A4
Paul
Gazella
48
4
2008
VW
Rabbit
Kyle
Fritsch
4
49
1978
VW
Double Cab
Chuck
Spence
4
50
1988
Porsche
911
Mark
Sterunc
4
51
2003
BMW
540i
Greorge
Jabbour
4
52
1970
VW
Beetle
Tom
Metzger
3
53
2001
Porsche
Boxster
Don
Thompson
3
54
2006
Porsche
Cayman S
Greg
Zito
3
Janet
Balena
3
Lee
Kalessis
3
55
2002
BMW
M3
56
1982
Mercedes
380 SL
57
2004
Audi
A4
Heath
Bodo
3
58
2009
Mercedes
E 550
Sean
Manion
2
59
1999
Mercedes
C- 280
Fred
Gesell
2
60
1987
Porsche
928 S4
Katherine
Binder
2
61
2010
VW
GTI
Tim
Daly
2
62
2003
Porsche
Boxster S
Randall
Roe
2
63
2000
VW
Jetta TDI
Cory
Altemns
2
Best of Show
Judges Choices
november 2011
Porsche 930
Audi A4
BMW M3
Mercedes 280SL
Porsche 356B
VW Golf TDI
Porsche 944 Racer
Chris Moore
Paul Gazella
Howard Denney
Don Brehm
Denis Moore
Eric Baun
Chris Moore
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pittsburgh porsche problems
doug wright
I’ve been doing PCA events on and off for
twenty plus years and thought it would
be fun to get the family together at the
Pittsburgh Vintage GP. Son Steven and I
went last year in our BMW and had a good
time. Porsche was the featured marque
this year and this would be a good excuse
to get the air conditioning recharged and
go for a road trip.
unit. Getting the alternator out of the
housing it’s been living in for the past three
decades is another matter. The trick is to
do it and not mangle the thin magnesium
fan or housing in the process. Many thanks
to my friend Dave over at PaintWorks for
his expertise here.
Sometimes I wonder how the people with
356s do it. Their cars are 46 years old or
more and they get in them and go for a
225 mile road trip as if they were driving
Corollas! Don’t they worry something
might break? My car is only 38 years old
and I often worry about things going
south.
Well, I figured another road trip would
be fun. I spent a Saturday and adjusted
the valves, changed the oil, filter, gaskets,
fan belt, and spark plugs. The car was
ready except for the air conditioning
recharge. I made an appointment with my
favorite shop that still has a supply of R12
refrigerant. On the way to work I figured
I’d try the air conditioning. I noticed the
red alternator light was on, and here I
am motoring along on the Turnpike at
70 mph. No weird noises, no cooked oil
smell, no histrionics from the gauges. The
belt was brand new and sure appeared to
be installed correctly. I got off at the next
exit two miles down the road and found
a spot to pull over. I opened the lid and
everything looks fine except the red light
was still on. I drove the rest of the way to
work in Prius mode.
I figured my 38 year old alternator needed
some attention. Checked the batteries
– 12.9 Volts. I’ll drive from work to the shop
on battery power – about 40 miles. The car
started up and I drove there without issue.
Now if you’ve ever removed the alternator
from a 911 it’s a pretty easy task to remove
the alternator, housing, and fan as a single
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The Stubborn Alternator
The next day my daughter took the
alternator over to Certified Auto Electric in
Bedford and her Miata to the shop for some
freon. The car is only twenty years old and
the AC probably hasn’t been charged in
five years. After a recharge it worked great!
Air from the vents is around 40°F. Darned
Japanese cars!
A couple days later I picked up the
alternator, took it home, cleaned up the
fan and shroud, and put everything back
together. I charged up the batteries over
night and the car started instantly the
next morning. No more red light. Ahhh. I
shouldn’t have been so sanguine.
Saturday morning we packed the 911 and
the Miata and motored off to Pittsburgh.
We arrived at our hotel about eight miles
from Schenley Park and I shut off the air
conditioning and the car. We went inside
and met an old friend of mine from high
school named Bob.
Photos: Doug Wright
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I’ll sleep on it.
The next day it’s back to the track in the
VW for more Porsche enjoyment. Thanks
again Bob! Of course the Miata runs like a
champ. Darned Japanese cars!
Starting Out for Pittsburgh
It’s hot. The Porsche coughs to life for all of
about ten seconds and then dies. I’ve seen
this before and figured it’s just vapor lock
from the heat. Well, no. The car refused to
restart. Boy am I disappointed. I drove 120
miles to go to a Porsche event and I’ll show
up in Bob’s VW! It’s a nice VW, but still.
Thanks to Bob for saving the day!
We had a good day at the track and saw lots
of Porsches and our Porsche friends. We
had a good time in spite of the withering
heat. Judy saw two unusual cars like her
parents used to have. A Checker and a
Scout II! That evening back at the hotel I
called a friend, like on Who wants to be a
Millionaire. We play sempai / kohai and
walk through some 911 diagnostics.
Take off the air cleaner cover. Move the
air plate. Do the injectors sound like a
harmonica? Yes. Listen to the CD box.
Does it whine? Yes. Pull an injector and lift
the air plate. Does it spray? Yes. Pull a plug
wire and ground it to a screwdriver. Does
it spark? Yes. Check the throttle actuation.
It’s good. Okay. We’ve got fuel, spark,
and air. Maybe it’s the timing. Check the
distributor. Point gap is around .016 inch
just like normal. Hmmm. Fortunately it’s a
38 year old car and we can check all these
things. If it were 8 years old or less I’d need
a laptop and software to determine the
same thing! Still the car won’t start! Grrrr.
november 2011
Sunday thankfully is a little cooler. We had
fun watching the Porsche parade lap and
the racing. I begin to worry about what to
do with my dead 911. I talked to all sorts
of Porsche people about my plight. The
Allegheny Region president directed me
to the proprietor of a local independent
Porsche shop. Yes. It’s really all about the
people.
I met Pete Delmer of Pete’s European
Techniques and we formulate a plan. If the
car still doesn’t restart he’ll have it towed
to his shop to diagnose and repair it.
We got back to the hotel around 2 pm and
still the car won’t start. We even tried to
roll start it to no avail. I made a reservation
on line for the MegaBus for son Steve and
me. I called the towing company. They
will pick the car up the next day. I put the
key in an envelope with a note and left
it with the desk clerk at the hotel. Gulp.
Big leap of faith. Bob took us to the bus
station. Thanks again Bob! The girls motor
off homeward bound in the trusty Miata.
Darned Japanese cars!
The ride back to Cleveland was pretty
nice, for a bus. If you go mid-week with
a reservation a week in advance it’s only
$1.50 a person. Are they eleemosynary or
what?! The bus is clean, has wifi, 120 VAC
outlet, and has comfortable seats. We
almost beat the girls in that darned Miata
back to Cleveland.
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pittsburgh porsche problems (cont.)
It seems when I removed the alternator
housing from the car I had to move the coil.
Well, moving the coil caused the positive
lead to come loose. That intermittent
connection while driving destroyed the
coil. Luckily the car died in the hotel
parking lot and not on the highway.
The Long Ride Home
The next afternoon Cress towing called
to let me know the 911 is safely at Pete’s.
Whew! Then Tuesday afternoon Pete called
me. I figured it’s something expensive.
No, it’s just a non-functional ignition coil.
He replaced it then reset the timing and
idle speed. He then road tested it and
pronounced that the Porsche performed
perfectly.
Many thanks to Pete Delmer, Cress Towing,
Eric Steinel, and Bob King for getting me
through a rough situation. If you’re ever in
Pittsburgh, actually Coraopolis, and have a
need for Porsche repairs or parts, look up
Pete’s European Techniques. It’s a first rate
shop and can accommodate just about any
Porsche need. Actually he works on other
European marques too so you needn’t be
bashful bringing him your BMW.
The cars are interesting, but they’re what
bring great people together.
356 Show Field at the PVGP
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NOR-PCA Voices from the Trunk
call for 2012 advertisers
shannon mccue
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Thanks for your continued support!
The registration form and payment should be mailed to Shannon McCue at
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october Anniversaries & New Members
Pat Ellert
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MEMBER
Charles & Cynthia Stoddard
William & Martha Carter
Gregory & Karen Babb
Patrick & Christine Healy
Greg & Patricia Panik
Ronald & Loretta McHenry
D & Martha Stiles
Christopher Taucher
Mark & Tara Howard
Daniel & Mary Beth Fox
James & Kathryn Slates Baker
William & Valerie Durica
Theodore & Sandra Wiese
Michael & Michael T Lubowicki
Douglas & Lori Reighart
Forrest & Susan C. Olmstead
Robert Topolski
Frank & Nancy Eilberg
Joseph & Joan Hruby
Richard & Matthew Warren
Vance & Austin Snyder
Shannon McCue
Patrick & Barbara Rice
Tim & Kimberly Cantwell
Daniel Fuller
Lyle & Crystal Schulte
David & Michele Knight
Raymond & Westley Czech
James & David Howell
Mark & Debbie Mioduszewski
Terry & Denise Hawk
Kris & Ken Tatter
Rod Brumberg
Regina Palmer
DaleYong & Kim Kistemaker
Obinna & Manica Isiguzo
Lawrence & Nathan Holstein
William Gibson
Dan Heman
NEW MEMBERS
We look forward to meeting all these
folks and their Porsches at future NOR
events.
Greg Jordan Painesville
1989 928 S4
Thomas Leatherman Lorain
1998 Boxster
Keith Petty Grafton
1995 911
Lee Poseidon Cleveland
2004 911
Conner Robbins Chagrin Falls
2006 ?
.
Send a note with your
old & new address to:
Pat Ellert:
PCA Membership
7559 Brecksville Rd.
Independence, Ohio
44131
email: PEWE4now@
sbcglobal.net
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If you note any incorrect information
on the Anniversary or New Member lists,
please notify Pat Ellert so the records may
be updated.
If your mailing label is incorrect or you
wish to change your mailing address
for Voices, please contact Pat Ellert to
update the mailing list.
NOR-PCA Voices from the Trunk
board meeting minutes
dan davis
October 3, 2011
Stoddard Parts
Attendees
Keith Inniss, Eric Christensen, Dan Davis,
Walt and Pat Ellert, Bob Palmer, Ava
Singerman, Shannon McCue, Les Checel,
Ed Baus, Lori Bryant, Mark and June Roesch,
John Giese, Patrick Hawkins, Garry and
Landa Simmons, Harry Covington, Mike
Garriga, Skip Wolfe, Ed and Diane Baus,
Rhen Avner
Minutes
The September minutes were approved as
submitted.
Elections
Elections for NOR PCA’s four board
positions will be held November 12 at
the annual meeting. We have several
nominees for the elected board positions.
Nominees include (in alphabetical order
by office):
President: Keith Innis, Skip Wolfe
VP: Patrick Hawkins, Denis Moore
Secretary: Kellen Miller, June Roesch
Treasurer: Eric Christensen
You can read the bios of each candidate in
the October issue of Voices.
Club members and associate members in
good standing (i.e. have paid their dues)
who cannot attend the annual meeting
in person may request a proxy from
Secretary Dan Davis at 440-835-3765 or
dandavis@ameritech.net. A proxy will also
be included in the November issue of
Voices.
Financial Report
No financial update this month.
Competition Events
The Allegheny and Mid-Ohio regions have
agreed to join NOR and financially support
a driving instructor training clinic this
winter. Watch for more details.
november 2011
Our Mid-Ohio DE was a success, even
though the weather was ugly on Friday
and Saturday. With 105 paid participants
we expect the event to come out on
budget.
Social
The holiday party will be held on Saturday,
December 10, at the Cleveland East Marriott
in Warrensville Heights. Reservations are
required. See the registration insert in
October and November Voices, or you can
sign up at clubregistration.net
Membership
We have 575 members, with 5 new
members, one transfer out, 12 nonrenewals and 35 renewals.
Tech Sessions
We’re looking for someone to chair the
tech sessions. If you’re interested in taking
over the position, please contact Keith
Innis.
New Business
The annual meeting will be November 12
at 7 p.m. at Stoddard Parts. Stoddard will
provide the main dish, tables and chairs,
and the club will provide beverages.
Members should bring a side dish, salad
or desert.
Newsletter
Les Checel will step down as editor of
Voices and Ava Singerman has agreed to
take over as newsletter editor at a date
TBD.
We’re soliciting ads for the newsletter for
2012. Please let Shannon McCue know if
you know of some potential advertisers.
We’ll solicit current advertisers to see if
they want to renew.
Next Meeting
November 12, 7 p.m. at Stoddard Parts, 190
Alpha Drive, Highland Hts., OH.
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german car show scenes
ava singerman
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taste of italy at forcina’s house party
ava singferman
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test your porsche iq
Here is a sampling of the questions asked on the 2011 Savannah Porsche Parade Tech
Quiz. Try your luck at this group of 10.
General Knowledge:
1) Which of the following was the first project for the Porsche Corporation after its
establishment in 1930?
A. Auto Union Grand Prix race car
B. Type 60K10 Berlin to Rome race car
C. Type 7 Wanderer sedan
D. Type 60 basic chassis for the VW “People’s” Car
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2) The early Gmund coupes continued the tubular space frame/aluminum body design
of Porsche 001, with welded sheet-steel body structure and steel panel bodies not
coming into production until after production began in Stuttgart.
A. True
B. False
911 Early 911, 930, 912, 912E
3) The 901 was presented to the world for the first time at which auto show?
A. 1993 Detroit Auto Show
B. 1964 Paris Auto Show
C. 1963 Paris Auto Show
D. 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show
911 Mid 911, 930
4) Which of the following was the earliest “redevelopment” projects for the 911 when
Peter Schutz took over at Porsche in 1981?
A. A competition 911 ultimately known as the 911SC/RS
B. Full 911 cabriolet
C. Development of four-wheel-drive for the 911 chassis to be used for off-road racing
D. PDK transmission
964, 993
5) The RS America, with a base price of $53,900 ($10,000 less than Carrera 2), was
available with limited colors and options but
the following as standard equipment:
A. Limited-slip differential
B. Limited-assist power steering
C. Turbo brakes
D. M030 sport suspension
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996, 997, Boxster, Cayman
6) Eberhard Brose, a long-time Porsche man and modeler, deliberately chose this
designer’s sketch to model during development of the 996, ultimately forming the
basis for the final 996 design.
A. Pinky Lai
B. Wolfgang Mobius
C. Grant Larson
D. Matthias Kulla
914
7) This VW leader worked with Ferry Porsche to create the gentleman’s agreement for
the 914 project between Porsche and VW:
A. Kurt Lotz
B. Ferdinand Piech
C. Hans Hermann
D. Heinz Nordhoff
924, 944, 968
8) The “924” model name is based on the actual Porsche design number.
A. True
B. False
928
9) Standard tires issued on the 928 when first introduced were:
A. Pirelli P7’s
B. Bridgestone RE7’ s
C. Michelin XWX’s
D. Pirelli P Zero’s
Cayenne, Panamera
10) Both the Cayenne and Panamera have a choice of steel or air suspensions. The air
suspension, standard on the Panamera Turbo, removes half of the air volume in the
springing units, lowering the car in performance mode by how much?
A. 0”
B. 1.0”
C. 10.67”
D. 0.75”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
C
D
B
D
D
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
A
D
B
A
B
Answers
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Jay Traner
Certified
Audi Brand Specialist
jtraner@penskeautomotive.com
Audi
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all times. Optional equipment shown is extra.
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source. Dedicated to Porsche vehicles above all else, Porsche certified
technicians must complete over 80 hours a year training in the latest
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vehicle serviced by professionals who not only know Porsche, but live
Porsche every day.
Porsche Certified Service.
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Contact Brad Beamer, Service Manager
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28400 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 716-2720
clevelandporsche.com
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The Paddock
NORPCA Classifieds
Voices makes space available to PCA
members for want/sell ads at no cost.
1. Ads are listed for 3 months.
2. Mail or email all ads to
noreditor@pobox.com. No ads can
be taken by phone.
Cars
2008 Porsche Boxster, Carrera White Exterior/
Black Top/Black Interior with Wood Trim,
Heated Seats, Premium Sound and Navigation
System. 5 Speed Manual Transmission,
Excellent Condition. 47,500 Miles. Asking
$37500. Please Call Mark @ 216-374-7935 9
1981 Alfa Romeo Veloce Spider. Silver over
Burgundy leather. Second owner 25 years.
39K miles. Always garaged and covered, never
seen snow. Looks great, much new, comes
with parts, tools and records. Full details, pix.
$7000 Jeff Noss 216-570-2423 jsn9@cox.net
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2000 Boxster S. 65K mi, one owner. Rain
Forest Green Metallic (2000 only year this
color was available), blk top/interior. 6 speed.
Sport pkg. Heated seats. Clamp on extended
roll bar. Maint. by Stoddard and Steinel. All
maintenance records. Clean. Great car! Extra
set of tires wheels and tires (not pristine).
$17K OBO. Roberta. reheller@sbcglobal.net
or 216.310.2734 11
Parts
Four Pirelli Asymmetrico Winter Tires
mounted on 17 inch Wheels. Used very
little. Front pair 205/50, rear pair 225/45. $400
for set plus actual shipping cost.
Constantine Kliorys, kestas@prodigy.net 10
Brey-Krause Roll Bar Extension for 986
Boxster. Model R-3010 Used, but in perfect
condition. $500.00 (OBO) Shipping/Delivery
TBD. Call Dick at 440-476-7878 or Email:
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3. To repeat an ad, please resubmit it.
4. Non-members may advertise for
three (3) consecutive months for
$15 per month. Hint: Join NOR PCA.
Then it only costs $42 for 3 months
of ads and membership!
19” Tech Art Black Wheels for C4S or Turbo,
includes tires. The front tires are great, needs
rear tires. $1850.00
Please call Bart @ 330-659-6775 10
Boxster Snow Tires & Wheels. Four 17”
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 tires mounted on
5-spoke alloy turbo twist wheels. One pair of
205/50 R17 89V tires with about 90% tread
mounted on turbo twist 7.5J-17 rims (52mm
offset) for the front. One pair of 255/40 R17
94V tires with about 75-80% tread mounted
on turbo twist 9J-17 rims (47mm offset) for
the rear. The Dunlop tires were made in
Germany. The grey painted alloy wheels
have a 5x130 bolt pattern and were made in
Italy. Wheels are in great condition with just a
few light scuffs/scratches. Included are a set
of four gray center caps that have the black
Porsche emblem. They will fit all 1997 to 2003
Boxsters along with other Porsche’s such as
non-wide-body 911’s from 1997 to 2004.
Asking $700. Call Jim @ 440-227-2130 or
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Misc.
1971 BMW R50/5 motorcycle. Second
owner 14 years. 15K miles. All original. All
seals replaced, carbs rebuilt for ethanol gas.
New SS spokes and tires and more. Bags and
Windjammer fairing. Kids on the street say
“Nice bkie mister” Asking $4800. Jeff Noss
216-570-2423 or jsn9@cox.net. 9
Richfield car storage - secure & safe indoor
facility @ $75.00 per month. Limited spots
available.
Please call Bart @ 330-659-6775
for arrangements 10
4 Cayman S Volk Racing Wheels 18” wheels
with Blizzak snow tires. 245/40 rear and
235/40 front snow tires. Used lightly for three
winter seasons on 2006 Cayman S. Wheels
never used on track. Monoblock forged. As
purchased from Tire Rack. Be prepared for
winter and use as forged track wheels next
spring. $1600 for the set in Solon OH. Ron
Wiser (440) 796-4218 or ronwiser@aol.com.
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Checkered Flag
Editor Les Checel
I think Mr. Penske made a mistake or
maybe just misplaced my invitation
to the Porsche Beachwood dealership
opening party. In any event, I was left to
read about the affair in the 9-29-11 Plain
Dealer Metro Section. Commentary
columnist Mark Naymik head-lined his
description of the evening with the
words “Porsche Buyers Good for the
Local Economy.”
Mark pulled up to the red carpet in
a 130K mi. Saturn SUV. I could have
arrived in something more fitting and
written a positive spin review too.
But we will have to settle for the view
through Mark’s eyes.
He was impressed with the sparkle on the
showroom floor, especially that coming
from a Red Panamera and from the bling
worn by the party people. Waiters from
Red the Steakhouse were circulating
with shot glasses full of pumpkin soup.
The next time Roberta Heller invites me
over for dinner I’m going to request she
serves that in bowls. I’d bet hers would
be better.
The service area made a big favorable
impression.
The spaciousness,
cleanliness, and décor reminded Naymik
of a modern hotel lobby. Was his
viewpoint influenced by the high-end
sushi offered, the vintage and current
Porsches on display, the ice sculptured
Porsche Crest, and the cool jazz band
playing off to the side?
But the real purpose of Naymik’s column
was to debate the decision of Penske
Automotive to invest $7.7 million to
refurbish the corner property at Chagrin
Blvd. & Richmond Rd. In today’s tough
economic climate does it make sense
to open a business which caters to the
affluent Porsche buyer? Roger, being
the shrewd businessman that he is,
surely thinks so.
Economists with a Republican bent
would say that tax cuts on Porsche buyers
would allow their purchase dollars to
cause a trickle down economy boost.
The Democratic economic experts
counter that tax breaks for people like
the 26 Beachwood Porsche employees
would better stimulate by freeing up
dollars for purchases of refrigerators,
back to school clothes, and home roof
repairs. I’m not here to take sides on
this issue. Maybe we should ask people
like Brad, Bill, Dave, or Kellen what they
think. And for equal time talk to the new
owner of that Red Panamera.
The only negative he had to report
was a fog machine blowing white
haze through the room. It could have
been worse. Picture my 914/6 idling
in Service Bay 10 before it got its valve
guides replaced.
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11/12 ........ annual meeting
12/10 ....... holiday party
Calendar of Events:
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM for cocktails & hot hors d' oeuvres
7:00 PM for dinner & dancing
Place: Marriott, Cleveland East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
(216) 378-9191
Free parking
It’s not too early to begin the holiday festivities, especially when it is the Northern Ohio Region’s annual Holiday Party. This
event has sold out every year, so please plan on attending and send in your reservations early.
The cocktail reception will be in the beautifully decorated atrium followed by our party in the ballroom with lots of room to
socialize, dine, and schmooze. The food is superb and attractively served. Dinner includes rolls & butter, salad, side dish, and
potato (except w/ravioli). Two drink tickets per person will be provided plus a cash bar will be available at reduced rates.
Dinner selections are:
Butternut Squash Ravioli @ $35/Person
Almond Crusted Chicken @ $45/Person
Filet of Beef @ $55/Person
Have a sweet tooth to satisfy?
Tiramisu for dessert
Coffee and Tea
Reservations are a must! Mail the insert and your payment to arrive by November 10th . Please make check payable to NORPCA. Payment and RSVP can also be done online at clubregistration.net. Sorry, no money will be taken at the door. Questions?
Call Jim Forcina at 216-712-1348 (cell), 216-901-1278 (home) or jim@forcina.com.
This year we are supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Please bring a new un-gift wrapped toy for your
donation.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special NOR rate of $114 for those who would like to spend the night. To
reserve a room call 1 (800) 533-0162 and mention the “NORPCA Room Block” or log onto
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/CLEEM?groupCode=NORNORA&app=resvlink&fromDate=12/10/11&toDate=12/11/11. Rooms
must be booked by November 17th.
If you arrive early, join us in the NORPCA hospitality suite for a pre-party cocktail and conversation. The suite will be open
from 4:30-6 PM. Please check at the front desk for the suite number (either 20 or 21).
- cut at line below -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yes! I / we are coming to the NOR holiday party!
RSVP
Yes we have a room _____
Ravioli $35 x Number of People = $______
Chicken $45 x Number of People = $______
Beef
$55 x Number of People = $______
We’ll see you in the hospitality suite: Yes____ No____
Here are the people who will be attending (Please Print)
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Send your check payable to NORPCA and this reservation sheet to:
__________________________________
James Forcina
NOR Holiday Party
Phone # ____________________________
7262 Stone Rd.
Independence, OH 44131