December - Alpine Mountain Region
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December - Alpine Mountain Region
www.amrporsche.com Facebook The Porsches, The People and Those Great Mountain Roads! C ALENDAR AT A G LANCE December 2013 DECEMBER SOCIAL IS REPLACED BY THE HOLIDAY PARTY AMR’s Holiday Party Sunday Dec. 8th In The Zone .....................................pg 4 Article: Personal Porsche..............pg 6 Article: Texas Race ........................pg 8 Porsche Trivia...............................pg 10 Congratulations to the 2014 Board of Directors! (elected at the November Social & General Election) Edelweiss Membership Social by Dwight Kasten. Photo by Dave Liddle. DEAILS ON PAGE 17 Leave the straight and narrow for walking. This isn’t merely the new Porsche Cayman. This is a world unlocked. It’s finding enlightenment and exhilaration in those twists in the road. Something we call the Code of the Curve. It’s mid-engine balance, agility and precision. Combined with increased horsepower, lighter weight, a wider stance and acceleration from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.7 seconds, it translates into adrenaline-fueled curve-carving that opens up a world of possibilities. Unlock the Code of the Curve with a test drive. Porsche. There is no substitute. The new Porsche Cayman S. Porsche of Colorado Springs 931 Motor City Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719-219-1911 www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com Board of Directors Chairmen & Club Information President: Tom Kautz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719-390-7418 twkracing@comcast.net Treasurer: Jim McDonald . . . . . . . . . . .719-266-6154 hollisjim@aol.com Secretary: Cheryl Pixley . . . . . . . . . . . .719-338-0117 cheryl@cherylpixley.com Member-At-Large: John Duclos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . john.duclos@hotmail.com Vice President: Joel Godfredson . . . . . . . . .719-667-0343 www.gt-racing.com Member-At-Large, Timing Chr. Dana Kasten . . . . . . . . . . . .719-492-6886 elitedeckandfence@q.com COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Advertising & Sponsorship Chr. Dwight Kasten, Jr. . . . . . . 719-492-6886 elitedeckandfence@q.com Chief Driving Instructor: Chris Lennon . . . . . . . . . . . 719-487-2842 cjlennon@comcast.net Web Master and Web Site Content: Kathleen Lennon .kklennon@comcast.net Membership Chr. Jack & Chris Ferguson . . . . 719-433-6529 jfergcolo@gmail.com Membership Socials Chr. Hank Godfredson . . . . . . . .719-661-8911 Newsletter Editor: Phyllis Godfredson phyllisg911@earthlink.net Goodie Store & Door Prize Chr. Dona Sorensen . . . . . . . . . .719-488-3373 donaso@msn.com Historian & Safety Chr. Fred Veitch . . . . . . fveitch@nor-wood.com Past President: Tim Drummer719-235-8108 drummer@absolute-unix-solutions.com PR Chairman: John Underwood . . . . . . . . .719-237-8887 junderw419@aol.com Rally Master & Challenge Series Chr. Jim Sorensen . . . . . . . . . . 719-488-3373 jimdonaso@msn.com Contents: President’s Letter ........................pg 2 Membership Information ...........pg 3 In The Zone ..................................pg 4 Article: Personal Porsche...........pg 6 Article: Texas Race .....................pg 8 Porsche Trivia............................pg 10 Exhaust Notes (Minutes) ...........pg 12 Tech Tip: ...................................pg 14 Alpine Mart (For Sale) .............pg 15 Calendar .....................................pg 16 AMR Goodie Store: ..................pg 17 Visit These Websites: www.amrporsche.com for event photos see “Gallery” Facebook.com/AlpineMountain RegionPorscheClubOfAmerica Zone 9 Information: http://zone9.pca.org Zone 9 Rep: Liz Shaw lizshawsf@msn.com Official Information: ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION I'm taking requests and open to ideas for new locations for our socials. Please give me a call or an email! denisej1@mindspring.com 719-337-8425 Denise Jorden Membersip Social Chair for 2014 Mountain Passages is the official publication of the Alpine Mountain Region, Porsche Club of America, Inc. Statements appearing in Mountain Passages are those of the authors and do not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, Alpine Mountain Region,or our Board of Directors.The Mountain Passages Editor reserves the right to edit as necessary all material submitted for publication. Material is due on 5th of the month for publication in the following issue. Permission is hereby given to other PCA newsletter editors to reproduce any material published herein, provided appropriate credit is given to the writer or photographer.The Mountain Passages newsletter is free to members of AMR while the non-member subscription fee is $20.00 per year. To Join AMR or Subscribe: send your fee to Jack Ferguson at 11055 Burgess Lane, Colorado Springs CO 80908 or email Jack at jfergcolo@gmail.com To Advertise with AMR contact Dwight Kasten Jr. at dkasten@q.com or phone 719-492-6886 Send your newsletter contributions or Alpine Mart personal ad text to: Phyllis Godfredson, phyllisg911@earthlink.net Please include captions with your photos. TIA! 1 President’s Letter As this is the final Newsletter of the year, wow 2013 is done already, I wanted to share some pictures of good times from the past year and earlier. 2014 has many opportunities Tom Kautz for new memories like these for us to share with all of our friends. So for all the new members that we have you will be able to start building your own "Log Book" of fun times with us and we hope to be a part of it. We only have our Holiday Party left on this years calendar at the Air Force Academy's Falcon Club. The date has been set for December 8th and for those of you that have Tom on track in his 911. friends at RMR their party is the next week December 14th at the Glenmoor County Club in the Denver area. As of this writing we are still working on the 2014 Calendar so we will need to be posting that in the January issue. I can tell you though that we do have many fun and exciting activities planned for the 2014 year. Some of the things will be just a bit different from our traditional events. In closing, I hope to see you at some of these events in the coming year. TOM KAUTZ PRESIDENT OF ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION In the pits, under the car... there is always something to check on. Our September 2014 Tour Is Filling Up Fast! Is driving on the Nurburgring on your bucket list? Want to see great car museums and factories? Learn more about the history of Germany? Enjoy great German food , shopping and quaint hotels? Join us in 2014! Contact Chris Lennon cjlennon@comcast.net 2 Flagging at an event. Photos provided by Tom Kautz. Photo from AMR files. by Tom Kautz Alpine Mountain Region membership now totals: Primary Members 322 Affiliate Members 236 Total Members 558 To join PCA (Porsche Club of America) or AMR (Alpine Mountain Region) please contact: Jack & Chris Ferguson Membership Chrs. jfergcolo@gmail.com C: 719-433-6529 New Members: Alan & Mary Bale 6555 Ramrod Rd Colorado Springs CO 80922 2003 Carrera Blue TRANSFERS IN: Lovvis & Chuck Glass PO Box 1273 Ignacio CO 81137 2010 Cayenne Blue Transfer from: Rocky Mountain David & Trixie Roy PO Box 276 Larkspur CO 80118 2004 911 Turbo Gray Transfer from: Rocky Mountain Hyral Walker 617 Swope Ave Colorado Springs CO 80909 1978 911, 2008 Cayman Red Transfer from: Rocky Mountain Tech Tip/ Soft Tops Continued from page 15 Keeping the clear plastic window clean and using a protectant called Plexus which also has UV inhibitors and special additives will extend the use and life of the window. This product was developed for the acrylic canopies of fighter jets and does a great job of protecting the clear plastic window as well as the clear wind stop in our cars. If your clear plastic window has minor scratches and yellowing it can be resored by useing a high quality plastic polishing compound such as Plastix" by Meguiar's. When retracting a soft top with a plastic rear window, it is recommendable to stop the action mid way. Get out of the car and manually adjust the fabric and plastic so that no kinks or sharp angles are created when you continue the folding operation. Even placing a soft towel or similar between the folds of the plastic window will help maintain it’s clarity, avoid scratches and prolong overall life. If the air temperature is under 55 ºF do NOT try to lower or raise the top with a clear plastic window unless you first warm it up so that it becomes pliable. A hair dryer or placing a piece of black plastic over the window and leaving it under the bright sun for a few minutes will warm it up enough so that you can fold or unfold it. Not following these precautions may cause the window to crack and split open since the cold makes the plastic much more brittle. If this happens the only solution is to replace, but since the window is sewn in most of the time the complete top’s cover needs to be replaced. There is an alternative which some people have used which is removing the material from the Tech Tips/ Soft Tops, continued to page 5 3 Photos from the Technolab. Membership Information In the Zone Hello Zone 9 members, Liz Shaw Here we are at the last month of 2013, winding down a little but also planning for 2014! For me, I plan to attend many of the same Region events that I attended this year, but I also want to get to some new (to me) events in Utah and Texas next year. Prior to attending Carrera Region’s OktoberFiesta in Las Cruces and Deming, I attended one of the events of the 356 Registry’s West Coast Holiday in Santa Fe. The concours on the plaza was outstanding and it was quite a sight to see over 200 356’s parked on the plaza’s surrounding streets, and some of the streets that lead into the plaza. The cars ranged from 1952 to 1966 (I think) and they came from all over the country – and in some cases, some were shipped from overseas. It was great to walk among all of the cars 4 and talk to the owners and spectators. Jim Puckett and his team outdid themselves in organizing and running such an excellent event. A week after the West Coast Holiday, I was in Colorado for the Denver Marathon and I was able to attend the services for the Pools, in Colorado Springs. I still find it hard to believe that they’re both gone from us, but it was nice to talk with some of their family members and PCA members on Saturday. Later in October, I joined Carrera Region for their OktoberFiesta, centered in Las Cruces. Several of us went on a driving tour on Saturday morning to Rockhound State Park and Spring Canyon State Park, with the first stop at Arroyo Seco Raceway. It was nice to see that Joe and Nancy Warren made the long trip from Colorado to join us! The tour ended back at Arroyo Seco, where we joined everyone else for lunch. Afterward, some of the tour people drove some sessions of the DE at the track. Dinner that night was at Hotel Encanto (event host hotel) and, as always, lots of valuable door prizes were handed out! I won a nice black hat with the Porsche crest on it. On Sunday morning, we had autocross practice sessions at the track, lunch, and then the timed runs were in the afternoon. Definitely a fun weekend for everyone and next year’s OktoberFiesta is already on my calendar! Photos provided by Liz Shaw Photo by Sean Cridland. by Liz Shaw, Zone 9 Rep Dinner meeting at Hotel Encanto. Tech Tip/ Soft Tops Continued from page 4 Barely a week later, I flew to Salt Lake City on November 2nd and joined InterMountain Region for a dinner at the Bohemian Brewery and Grill in Midvale (about 15 miles from downtown Salt Lake). Another fine dinner with Club members and more door prizes! I wasn’t lucky this time but several people walked away with nice Porsche Design stuff, courtesy of Ken Garff Porsche in Utah. For next month’s report, I’ll have info about the Tech Tactics at the PCNA Training facility in Ontario, CA. I’m really looking forward to this event, as I’ve never been to a Tech Tactics. I’ll also have info on the many events I’ll be attending in December: holiday parties at 4 of Zone 9’s regions! LIZ SHAW ZONE 9 REPRESENTATIVE OctoberFiesta driving event. top’s frame and taking it to a yachting center that repairs marine canvas and having them cut out the old and sew in a new piece in its place. There are also new alternatives for the older cabs with the flexible plastic windows. Several aftermarket manufacturers offer tops with a bonded glass window that can be installed onto the older top’s frames. These windows are a bit smaller than the original plastic window, and they are somewhat more cumbersome for engine access in the case of the Boxsters, but they offer defrosting elements within the glass to quickly clear fog and melt ice and snow. Some of these aftermarket suppliers also offer the same OEM fabrics from Haartz on their products so you can have the same OEM quality even on a replacement top. To obtain additional information about convertible tops and more, please visit my website at: www.PedrosGarage.com http://www.PedrosGarage.com Happy Porsche-ing, PEDRO BONILLA GOLD COAST REGION REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION © 2011 TECHNOLAB/PEDROSGARAGE.COM Rockhound State Park and Spring Canyon State Park,near Las Cruces. This reprint is for your general information and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. No guarantee is implied by the author, the editor or the AMR board of directors. 5 She is sleek and sexy; looks great in black and the Bruce Gifford view from behind, well, that wide rear end is simply irresistible. Our love affair with Jennifer began in January 2013, when we met her by chance at Porsche of Colorado Springs. We knew immediately that this was not going to be a one night stand, but the beginning of a long term relationship. The fact she has two pedals rather than the usual three got the heart pumping. We were in love! That was January. Skip forward to June 10, 2013. The Giffords retired to spend more time with Jennifer, and she was looking even better than when we first met. It was time to expose this threesome to the world. We knew this unusual relationship, the threesome, would be welcomed and accepted in California and the West Coast, so off we went. Since this was like a second honeymoon, only now there were three of us, we decided to take it easy the first day and so, after leaving Pueblo West, we headed to Vail and the Tivoli Lodge. Even though Vail Mountain was clearly in view from our window, the Tivoli Lodge had an old world charm that will bring us back again someday. Since it is only a short ten minute walk to Vail Village, the rest the first day was spent visiting the shops. Our next stop was Lake Tahoe, Nevada and its casinos and spectacular scenery. But first we had to get there, so we spent the night of Day 2 in Salt Lake City and headed out the morning of Day 3 for Lake Tahoe. No stops except for gas and food. This part of Western Utah (the Bonneville Salt Flats) and Northern Nevada is bleak and dusty. Late that afternoon we left Carson City, home of HBO’s show, “Bunny Ranch.” Yup, big billboard advertising the place as 6 by Bruce & Diana Gifford. we headed up the mountain. The road to Lake Tahoe, US Highway 50, is four lanes of pure speed!! Winding road, mountain driving? No matter; it seemed to be a matter of who can get to Tahoe first. Everyone is going flat out and passing a Porsche, well, that would be even sweeter. We stayed at Harrah’s, spending the evenings in the casinos but walking around the town during the day and visiting Lake Tahoe’s upscale shops. After leaving 90+ degree temperatures in Pueblo West, the mid 60’s in the high Sierra air felt very good. But the best part? We left Lake Tahoe richer that when we arrived! Day 5 and we’re off to Sonoma and Wine Country. We thought we were staying in the town of Sonoma but after an hour of driving two country roads, realized our Garvin Nuvi GPS, we call her Nuvi for short, was taking us to our reservation at the Doubetree Hotel in Sonoma County, (“recalculating” for Nuvi owners). No matter, the Doubletree of Sonoma Wine Country has a great bar and features local wines. Day 6 was spent visiting Wine Country. There are several tours that will pick up tourists at their hotels and take its guests to, in our case, four small wineries where the wines from that winery can be sampled. We have never been to Tuscany, but we feel it must look like Sonoma County: low, rolling hills, golden meadows, Tuscan style villas and grapes, lots of grapes. The vintners Stonehenge in the state of Washington. A fitting memorial to fallen WWI soldiers.. Haystack Rock in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon. Photos provided by the Giffords. Photo from AMR files. “Meet Jennifer” Personal Porsche fish and chips of our trip. We were welcomed on Day 8 by a dense fog rolling in from the ocean. We stopped to get gas before leaving Brookings and the attendant told us the fog was not unusual (the “attendant,” is mandatory; Oregon requires its gas stations to be full service, there is no self serve). The fog made driving interesting, remember “cliff side” in the previous paragraph? The road is narrow, and is a favorite tour route for bicyclists. Narrow road, fog, bicyclists and a tour bus every now and then; the little car was in its element. What does that ad say, “What happens in the curve, stays in the curve?” The destination on Day 8 was Cannon Beach, Oregon. We never learned how the town got its name but suspect it refers to the sound of thunder the surf makes as it crashes on the shore. The broad beach in front of town is sand and everyone and everything it seems, are on that beach. It was in Cannon Beach that we got what Northwesterners refer to as “liquid sunshine,” or rain. It would not be the last time we would have rain on the trip. Given the drought at home, the rain felt Photos provided by the Giffords. take time to talk about the varieties of wine, how it goes from grape to bottle. For wine lovers like us, Sonoma was a day in paradise. By the way, as you would expect in Wine Country, the food is amazing; of course, Jennifer too had to have the most expensive “food” California had to offer! Day 7 and the goal is the Pacific Coast of California and Oregon. But before hitting the Coast at Eureka, California, the road took us through the magnificent Redwood Forests of Northern, CA. Northern California gets more moisture than other parts of the state, the forests are thick and the trees are big, really big. Having lived in the Northwest for 27 years, it is a homecoming of sorts for us. At Eureka, we turned north on Hwy 101, the Pacific Coastal Highway. Highway 101 meanders back and forth, alternating between forest and ocean. It is the ocean views and the narrow, windy cliff side drive that makes this highway so famous. That night was spent in the charming oceanfront town of Brookings Oregon. It is in Brookings, at a no-frills restaurant above the harbor that we taste the best The threesome: Bruce, Diana and Jennifer (2006 Cayman S) at home in Pueblo West, Colorado great and there were no complaints. Day 9 and we were headed to The Dalles, Oregon which is located in the Columbia River Gorge and on to Stonehenge. No, not the Stonehenge in England, but the Stonehenge located on the Washington side the of the Columbia River, approximately twenty miles upriver from The Dalles. It is an exact replica of what archeologists think the original Stonehenge looked like when it was first built. The Washington Stonehenge was built to honor soldiers from Klickitat County in Washington who died in WWI. We took a picture of the Porsche in front of Stonehenge with the text, “Rough crossing, but made it ok,” and texted it to a few friends. Funny, we did not get any replies! We had lived five years in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (the other twenty-two years in the Northwest were spent in Ketchikan, Alaska and Juneau, Alaska) and Coeur d’Alene was our next stop. But first, a night at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. We love to travel, have spent many nights in hotels and inns, but the Davenport remains our favorite. Located in downtown Spokane, it was purchased and renovated several years ago. Many millions of dollars later the Davenport is our favorite because it is pure luxury; the service is exceptional, shopping and great food are within walking distance. Try the Steam Plant Grill in the old power plant. Diners are surrounded by the original equipment. Just look for the smoke stack downtown. Leaving Spokane, we took a short drive to Sandpoint, Idaho which is located on beautiful Lake Ponderay. Sandpoint is the home of Coldwater Creek, a company well known to many shoppers. Lake Ponderay is surrounded by mountains, is over a 1,000 feet deep in places and offers some of the best fishing in the Northwest. Several local tour companies also offer lake cruises. Day 11 and we drove the forty miles from Sandpoint to Coeur Meet Jennifer Continued to page 11 7 tesy of John Oliphint, and headed south. Where was I, you might wonder? Well, my job had me traveling to Hollyweird that week, so as they headed south, I went west, and then met them the next night down in Austin. In the continuing adventure of seeing where this slippery slope of Chris Lennon Porsche ownership and racing can go, I had the privilege of racing in the United States Vintage Racing National Championships. This was held on the year-old Circuit of the Americas (COTA), in Austin, TX, just three weeks prior to the 2013 United States F1 Grand Prix there. First off, if you haven’t visited COTA, you might want to add it to your bucket list. Whether driving on it, or spectating, it has quickly earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier tracks. The care and attention to detail paid in its construction is evident in every detail. The facility is vast, but so well laid out that most of the circuit is visible from a couple of key vantage points (Turns 1 and 12). With the support of European Performance Specialists and Porsche of Colorado Springs, I responded to the invitation in my inbox, and set about planning for the adventure. The track is about a 15 hour drive from Colorado Springs, and I had no trouble enrolling a crew to get the car there, with Loren Southard, Dave Liddle, John Duclos, and my everunderstanding and patient wife, Kathleen, all raising their hands immediately. They loaded up our Cayenne, loaded the car on the trailer, along with a pit bike, cour- 8 Upon arrival, it was clear the scale of this event. Five hundred and fifty cars were entered, and the “paddock” spilled into three large parking lots. Many came in huge haulers, but it was good to see that we weren’t the only ones with a “grass roots” setup with our open trailer. Article by Chris Lennon fastest race group. Looking to my right, I saw an Audi R10, Porsche RS Spyder, and a host of NASCAR and LeMans prototype cars. A modest-looking 993 race car pulled up behind me, and I decided to introduce myself. Even this modest-looking car had a LeMans history! Yikes. In such fast company, I decided I had better not mess around. My first time on track, I warmed the tires quickly, passed a Cup Car, and then at about 140mph, saw a When Thursday dawned, we headed out for our first session on track. Lining up on grid was kind of interesting. I somehow ended up in the Chris’s 911 at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) in Austin TX. Photos by Dave Liddle. Photo from AMR files. Fast Company! Taking in the track scene. big cloud of smoke as I downshifted and applied the brakes. I had a lot of trouble getting the car slowed in time for the turn, and then proceeded to go through the next turn sideways. It was then that I thought that maybe the smoke wasn’t just smoke from locking up cold tires. After pulling in, we discovered that oil had gone all over the engine (and rear tires) from a pop off valve. A good lesson in car control when that happens. We spent a great deal of time cleaning all the oil off of places it shouldn’t be, and replaced the valve that seemed to be the culprit. When we headed out for the next practice session, it ended in another cloud of oil-filled smoke, and our weekend was essentially over. The drive home went well, avoiding critters like a large raccoon and armadillo, who decided to cross the road in front of us. As much as I know that swerving to avoid things with a trailer is a bad idea, I’m just too much of a humanitarian to not make an effort. Porsche of Colorado Springs, who made this adventure possible! Remember – this is a track you should make an effort to get to, if you can! CHRIS LENNON AMR PAST PRESIDENT We arrived safely back in Colorado Springs after a 15 hour drive. It was a grand adventure, and like all events, the social aspects outshone the mechanical difficulties we encountered. Thanks again to the crew, as well as European Performance Specialists, and Photos by Dave Liddle. The good news was that this gave us a bunch of time to check out all the other amazing race cars there, and watch a whole host of races. My personal favorite was a 1911 Indy race car, complete with ride along mechanic. However, there were so many incredible cars racing there that it was really tough to pick one out. We even ran into AMR member Mark Hightower, who was there supporting his father, who was racing. 911’s on track. 9 Porsche Trivia Provided by Jim Sorensen Photo from AMR files. Station wagons & Pick-ups. Last month we had a look at “Jeeps” or rather Jeep type vehicles that came from the Porsche drawing boards. If you subscribe to virtually any car magazine you will often see what others have done to customize their Porsches—but usually mods that either provide some bling or make them go faster. This month though we will show you some mods that don’t quite fit in with what you may have seen in the past but are one-offs that seem a little far out. So what follows is a photo collage of some “different” Porsches. Note that they are all front engine—with the exception of the one 356. I could not find anything done on a 911! There is one mod that has been done by the Porsche factory—do you know which one? Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. Jim Sorensen . . 356 Station Wagon. 914 Station Wagon. 928 Station Wagon. 928 Pick-up Panamera Wagon. JIM SORENSEN RALLY MASTER 10 Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. . Meet Jenifer Continued from page 7 928 GTS Pickup. Porsche Station wagon. Sbarro 911 spaceship. Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. 928 Station Wagon. Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. Cayenne Pickup. d’Alene. “Coeur d’Alene,” just mention this town’s name and people who have been there say, “Ahh, I love Coeur d’Alene!” The city is located on Lake Coeur d’Alene which some rank as the 5th most beautiful lake in the world. Coeur d’Alene also boasts world class golf courses, the Coeur d’Alene Resort course and its floating green being the best known. But we were there to see friends and introduce Jennifer to them. To say she was a hit would be an understatement! She was the center of conversation and we, an afterthought. We said goodbye to our friends Monday morning, on Day 15, and turned the little car toward Jackson, Wyoming. It was raining hard when we crossed into Montana and our return to Mountain Time. We took I-90 to Butte and then went South on I-15. Just west of Rexburg, Idaho, we turned left from I-15 onto ID 33 through the town of Driggs, Idaho and over Teton Pass. We have now seen the Tetons from both sides and we all agreed they are even more beautiful from the Idaho side. Teton Pass is not for the faint of heart, but people from Driggs who work in Jackson make that twenty mile trip every day and we were in a Porsche. No problem, but maybe a little sweat. Jackson is Jackson; nothing further to say, except a stop at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is a must. Try out the saddles, which serve as bar stools. How much is a bar which is inlaid with silver dollars from one end to the other really worth? Time to go home. Our trip was just short of three weeks and 4,000 miles. Jennifer seemed to enjoy it as much as we did, or at least we thought so as she took us across the deserted highways of Wyoming. Oh, yes, did I mention that Jennifer is a 2006 Cayman S? Still like her butt! BRUCE AND DIANA GIFFORD ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION Sport Torisimo Panamera. 11 Exhaust Notes Photo from AMR files. AMR Board Meeting, October 29th AMR Board Meeting, October 29, 2013 The November meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cheryl Pixley, Secretary Alpine Mountain Region was conducted October 29, 2013 at Texas T-Bone Steakhouse. The meeting convened at 6:34 PM and adjourned at 8:36 PM. President Tom Kautz presided. ATTENDEES: Tim Drummer, John Duclos, Jack Ferguson, Hank & Phyllis Godfredson, Joel Godfredson, Dwight & Dana Kasten, Tom Kautz, Cheryl Pixley, Jim Sorensen, Guests: Denise Jordan, Patty Kautz, Greg Sirochman, Robert Yen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The September 24, 2013 board meeting minutes were APPROVED. Der Gesetzloser Klub Now available... private, secure, car storage with workshop and Club House. Contact: Fred Veitch 719-593-2600 12 PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: President Tom Kautz is pleased with the turnout at board meetings and events. It is exciting to see new participants! A number of good ideas have been proposed for next year, such as informal “cars and coffee” gettogethers, mini tours and lower key things to encouarage involvement among women club members. FUTURE EVENTS: Joint Board Meeting with RMR: This planning & scheduling meeting has been set for Saturday, November 2, at 9:00 am. Because we received very short notice about this meeting only a few of our board members are available to attend. Our event dates will be pre-loaded onto the master schedule and copies will be distributed at the meeting. We will suggest that the meeting next year be held earlier in the fall. Christmas Party – 12/8: Jack Ferguson announced that there will be music and dancing , a slide show commemorating the events of the past year and a visit from Santa! Attendees are being asked to bring an unwrapped gift for children ages 3-15. Tech Talk – (2/15?): A talk at GT Racing about body panels will be coupled with a display of the steps in the painting process. Zone 9 Meeting in 2014: The date needs to be set. Zone Rep Liz Shaw will be consulted. PAST EVENT WRAP UP: “La Hunting the Perfect Apex” Drivers Ed at La Junta– 10/5-10/6: Co-chairmen Robert Yen and Greg Sirochman reported that 24 registrants participated on both days and additional cars signed up for one day. Discussion was held about scheduling this event earlier in the year in 2014 to encourage greater attendance. The Saturday night meal was described as a “ton of fun”. Birthdays were celebrated …with cake! October Membership Social & Elections at The Edelweiss: All continuing board members retained their positions and all ByLaws revisions were approved. Volunteer Appreciation Party: Tom gave a special “thank you” to Chris and Kathleen Lennon for hosting the party and to Tim Hoiles for his financial support! COMMITTEE REPORTS: Advertising/Sponsorships: Dwight Kasten reported that all advertising revenue has been collected except for one outstanding account. There was discussion about adjusting the number of pages in the newsletter in accordance with the number of advertisers. Treasury: Door Prize Chairman Jim Sorensen commented that he has been successful in balancing the expenditures for door prizes with the income available for their acquisition. Newsletter: Many thanks to Phyllis Godfredson for continuing to produce a top-rate newsletter. Phyllis recommended that we continue to print the announcements for membership socials in color on the top part of the inside back cover and make the bottom part of that color page available to advertisers. Membership: Jack Ferguson pointed out that membership has been increasing monthly. Several members have transferred to our club from RMR. Our total now is 322 primary members and 236 affiliate members for a total of 558 Membership Socials: There will be no Wednesday Socials in November or December. Website: No report Facebook: Denise Jordan is being added as an administrator. A question was raised about why we are not using a Facebook “Group” and Joel Godfredson explained that the webmaster told him that groups are being phased out. Porsche of Colorado Springs Liaison: Joel will coordinate with POCS to make plans for working with them in 2014. OLD BUSINESS: Gunnison Car Show: John Duclos reported that Gary Schondeck has offered to arrange a Sunday mini-tour in conjunction with the 2014 Show August 15-17. About 250 cars are expected for the Show, primarily muscle cars. Festivities include a live band, a Poker Run and a breakfast run to Crested Butte. Proceeds benefit charity. Autocross & DE Timing Equipment: Joel Godfredson has done research regarding timing equipment and recommends that we use a tablet computer to do our timing. An app is available that uses GPS for accuracy and captures information electronically. NEW BUSINESS: Newsletter Mailing Rates: In response to an inquiry from an out-of-state nonmember, it was determined that the price for mailing the newsletter would be $20/year. DE Attendance Trends: Chris Lennon analyzed historical attendance data for La Junta and suggested that the DE at this location be scheduled earlier in the year to achieve better attendance. Another suggestion is that we put together a low-key event, perhaps in March, to educate more people about DEs and dispel common myths. The December Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Texas T-Bone Steakhouse. Respectfully submitted, CHERYL PIXLEY, SECRETARY, ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION, PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA Below: Workers and drivers...everyone likes to help out at a track event. Soft Top Convertibles by Pedro P. Bonilla (GCR PCA) 2011 issue of Die Porsche Kassette Being able to drop the top and drive “al fresco” is one of the greatest feelings in owning a Porsche cabriolet. The experience of sun and wind in your face, together with the enhanced sounds from your engine and the aromas of the countryside or of the exhaust and tire smoke of the car in front of you at the track, make owning and driving these open top cars very special. The other side of the coin is that these cars also offer most of the coupe’s benefits when the weather or other conditions dictate the need for top up. So cab owners have the best of both worlds. As you know, the material used on the Porsche cabriolets is a type of canvas, but not all canvas is the same. The Haartz Corporation supplies the majority of all of the auto manufacturers with close to 30 different canvas and vinyl materials, each with different specs. The Porsche Boxster and Carrera Cabriolets use, as an OEM material, the special Sonnenland A5.0 fabric from Haartz. This is an acoustically- Tech Tip: Soft Tops Reprinted from Die Porsche Kassette enhanced, three-ply composite made of a surface singed acrylic twill weave outer fabric, a rubber or elastomer inner layer and a polyester (cloth) lining fabric. This unique construction of the material dramatically enhances in-cabin comfort when the top is up by reducing noise levels and providing sound attenuation over standard canvas material aside from the obvious which is protection from the elements and allowing the HVAC system to operate normally. Porsche engineers have worked to fine tune the acoustic properties of the cabriolets to provide maximum comfort inside the cabin with the soft top in the up position. In conjunction with the Haartz topping material a noise deadening acoustical padding is crafted to compliment the properties of the top’s material. This combination of materials provides passengers with state-of the-art comfort. But, in order to enjoy for many years the added perks of the convertibles, there are a few things that you, as an owner, need do that coupe owners don’t. A unique set of challenges comes with your special drop- top. The material from which the top is made as well as the clear plastic window are far more delicate and vulnerable to the elements and in particular, to UV radiation than the rest of the painted surfaces of the car. The best thing you can do for a brand new soft top is to protect it on day one, when it’s still clean and free of contaminants. The day you bring it home you should treat it with a good UV inhibiting product, paying special attention to its weakest part, the stitching. The next best thing is to do it now. Convertible tops should never be stored down when the material is wet. The fabric does not promote mildew growth on it’s own, but mildew can develop on dirt and grime when not removed. This is more important for warm, humid and dark environments. When dust and dirt settle into the material’s weave, if left, over time will start to break down the fabric acting as sandpaper and cutting into the weave itself. Photos from the Technolab. When cleaning your soft top, do NOT use detergent or other harsh chemicals. There are several products made specifically for cleaning soft tops, and one in particular, Ragg Topp is endorsed by Haartz and most convertible owners. Ragg Topp offers two basic products: a cleaner and a protectant. To clean the top, do so in the shade or partial shade. If there are bird or tree droppings on the canvas, first vacuum with a soft brush attachment and then pre-soak the affected area with water. This will soften the deposits. Many times a strong water stream is all that’s needed in order to get most of the dirt and grime off the top. When the deposits are tougher, you can spray the cleaner evenly over the complete soft top, letting it soak in from 2 to 20 minutes depending on how soiled it is, and then scrubbing lightly with a soft-bristle brush and finally rinsing with running water until the runoff is clear and no more cleaner remains on the material. Washing with a mild soap, such as Ivory or Lux is also a safe alternative to the Ragg Topp cleaner, but not as effective. Once the top is completely dry, it should be followed up with several coats of Ragg Topp Protectant which will waterproof the fabric and filter out most of the damaging UV rays from the sun. This protectant will make water bead on the canvas and will help maintain the top’s color over the years with minimum fading. As of 2003 all of Porsche’s cabs now come with a glass window that requires no more maintenance than any other glass window, but prior to that year the top’s rear window was made of a flexible polyvinyl material which was sewn into the canvas allowing it to fold on itself. This clear material tends to fog and scratch and becomes the biggest complaint from cab owners. The fogging seen on polyvinyl windows happens when the plasticizers in the material evaporate due to exposure to UV light and heat from the sun. These plasticizers are what keep the plastic windows flexible and soft. So, the best way to prolong the clarity and flexibility of the clear plastic window is to keep the sun off the material as much as possible. Whenever the car is stored outside, at least the clear plastic window if not the complete top or car should be protected with a cover. Continued on page 3 1971 911T Targa White/black. 80,410 miles. Owned since 1986. Always garaged, never driven in winter. No body modifications. Complete records since 1985 36,490 miles. Only engine mods are Carrera tensioners and Weber carbs. Engine not run since 2000. In Crested Butte. $26,500.00. Lash Hansborough. 970-349-0855. captlash1@gmail.com 11/13 Genuine Porsche Rims (fr 2003 Boxster S) Rear 8.5 / ET 48 with tires 255/40/17 Front 7 / ET 55 with tires 225/45/17 Rims $400, tires free Jim Sorensen at 5/13 719 488 3373 jimdonaso@msn.com 911 PARTS for '74-'89. Many parts,including motors, gearboxes, interior parts, dashes, body parts & suspension parts. Tom Mitchell 719/210-8926, text is best, or 9/13 tmitchcos@msn.com 1979 911SC Coupe, 114k miles. Gold with brown leather interior. I’ve owned this beautiful car since 1986. Always garaged and covered when parked outside for more than a couple of hours. No rust, no smoking. Factory original except for clutch and chain tensioner upgrades. Newer Blaupunkt radio/CD player. All service records since I’ve owned the car. Runs and looks great. $19,500. Contact: b.steiner@comcast.net or 970 481 2853 (mobile). 11/13 914 harness bar. Perfect if you want to add a harness your 914. You can still retain your stock safety belt set up for the street! $95. Have other small parts for your 914. Call John 719-231-5181. OZ Racing Alleggerita HLT 18” Orange wheels off my Cayman S . Very light 17lb front – 9 inch/18.5lb rear -10 inch custom width Porsche 5x130 bolt pattern with standard offset. Good set of NITTO NT-01 tires mounted.. Asking $2200.00 John 719-231-5181 Blizzak Winter Tires & Wheels with rear wheel spacers: 2ó225/40 R18 92V 2ó265/35 R18 97V Mounted and Balanced used only 3000 miles Priced at $1500.00 Gary Cowan @719.661.123 grcowan511@comcast.net 12/13 9/13 3 Litre motor for sale. Perfect for track or a high performance street car. Built stock for longevity, with 964+ cams from Elgin, big port CIS and heads, top end redone with all new valves, guides, seals, valve job, etc. About 40 hours on motor since this work. Dynoed at 176 hp to the wheels (adjusted to sea level). The car won many races with this motor in it. $8k. Chris Lennon, email to cjlennon@comcast.net 9/13 ‘99 53' Featherlite trailer and ‘05 Volvo Semi truck professional setup. Can sell together of separate $135,000.00 for the trailer and $25,000 for the truck. Call Robert Prilika at (303) 210-2333 11/13 1967 Porsche 911 Race Car: Fast, reliable 2.0L vintage race car. High-performance race motor run for 1 season; closed-ratio gearbox; 3 sets of wheels; 2 sets of Alpine MartFor Sale The brand new tires. After racing this car for 14 years with RMVR, I'm ready to try something different. Asking $35,000 Mike Ries 719-3579861 129@mries.fastem.com 9/13 (4) Faux Fuchs Wheels 7X15 (Polished petals and Powder Coated Viper Green Color) with Pilot Sport CupTires (205X50ZRX15) one heat cycle $800.00Dale Thero speedster156@gmail.com or call 720-344-0265 11/13 (5) Fuch wheels 6X15( Polished petals) 4 with Pirelli 6000 Sport Veloce tires (195X60X15) $1,800.00 Contact Dale Thero speedster156@gmail.com 720-344-0265 11/13 Antera # 309 made in Italy 18x8 & 18x10 for Porsche set of 4 includes center caps 5x130 mm et 47 & 50 Fitments for 944,8391 968 -993 - 996 92 -07 - 911 turbo 78 2007 some boxsters, asking $950 best call Pat 719 495-5778 or 303 243-4004 execautos@q.com 11/13 2003 4S 29,000 miles.Silver. Accessories are; Clear bra. 6 CD disc changer. exhaust package. Interior finish color is silver. Car is in excellent shape, mostly driven on highway, $40k. Peter Duke 970-846-9020 9/13 1995 - C2 Carrera coupe Black/ Tan 6spd 120k miles all records, many new parts. recent major service never tracked. stock except for wheels 18” turbo twists on BFG sport zr rated tires. upgraded sony detachable radio, also have original. Asking $28,993 best call Pat O'Brien 719 495-5778 cell 303 243-4004 execautos@q.com 11/13 Please note that photos will be included if space allows. Item may be removed after 3 months without renewal. 15 Upcoming Calendar of Events 2014 PROPOSED CALENDAR: • • • • • • • • • • • Board Meetings last Tuesday of the month Socials 3rd Wednesday of the month LaJunta or PPIR DE April 12-13 Pueblo DE May 31 June 1 Spring Rally May 3 ? Cayenne Tour July 12 ? Autocross august 2 ? 1st Saturday Car Show & Rally September 6 Fall Tour September 13-14 or 20-21 PPIR DE October 4-5 These dates have yet to be confirmed throught the Joint Board Meeting. Look to AMR’s Goodie Store for great gift ideas! Contact Donna at donaso@msn.com 16 11/26 12/8 12/14 1/15/14 NOVEMBER AMR Board Meeting AMR Texas T-Bone Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 dinner & meeting AMR’s Annual Holiday Party AMR Holiday Party at Air Force Academy Falcon Club . . . . .See ad pg 17 DECEMBER RMR’s Holiday Party JANUARY Mership Social RMR AMR Glenmoor Country Club in Denver area Pariavicini’s Italian Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AMR MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL JANUARY 15TH Paravicini’s Italian Bistro 6:00 PM SOCIAL /6:30 PM DINNER LOCATION: 2802 W. Colorado Avenue, Old Colorado City, CO Join your Porsche friends at a "neighborhood" Italian eatery located in Old Colorado City. Specializing in authentic and delicious Italian dishes. Holiday Party Photofrom AMR files. AMR’s Annual T his year’s party will be a very special one. We have arranged for it to be held at the beautiful Falcon Club on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy. Join us for great food, good friends, and the perfect way to celebrate another fantastic year of AMR fun. Dance to a combo and, as usual, plan to win a new set of tires. The price is a very reasonable $45 per person for a delicious buffet dinner with all the fixings. Please, bring an unwrapped gift for a child. When: Sunday, December 8 – social at 5:00 pm, buffet dinner 6:00 pm Where: USAFA Falcon Club, see directions at right Cost: $45 per person. Register: motorsportreg.com Please Register early as seating is limited. Wear your holiday attire & your AMR name tag! Directions: From AF Academy North gate, proceed west and take the first left on Stadium Blvd. Take the 2nd right to Academy Drive, proceed up the hill to the Falcon Club, Bldg 3120. Phone Jack or Chris Ferguson if you have problems or questions: 433-6529 or 495-2849 Note: When you register at motorsportreg.com , you will be asked to provide your birth date and driver’s license state and number. This is due to USAFA security requirements. ALSO you must enter by the North Gate. Jackets Patch detail Order your AMR club items from our official Goodie Store. Our Club items have our AMR Logo embroidered on them in full color and detail. Contact Donna at donaso@msn.com for your order. AMR Logo Knit Sports Shirts .$30.00 AMR Logo Jackets . . . . . . . . .$45.00 AMR Long-sleeved denim shirt $30.00 with AMR logo patch. Shop / Garage / BBQ Aprons: .$20.00 2009 Parade Car Badges: . . . . .$20.00 TO PURCHASE: CONTACT: Dona Sorensen... CHECKS TO: AMR/PCA MAIL TO: Dona Sorensen Aprons donaso@msn.com 17990 Sawmill Rd, Colorado Spg CO 80908 Mens shirts Denim shirtl Car Badge Ladies Shirts Alpine Mountain Region of the Porsche Club of America Jack Ferguson Alpine Mountain Region of PCA 11055 Burgess Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80908 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.504 Colorado Springs CO