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Intermediate Shaft Bearings
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Features
Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage..............15
Brundretts Sweep Z8 Concours Awards........18
Intermediate Shaft Bearings..........................21
Board of Director’s Meeting...........................27
Future Events
The Poker Run.................................................. 8
The Missions of Santa Barbara County......... 10
California Festival of Speed in Fontana......... 12
Porsches To The Parks - Memorial Day......... 13
Porsche Parade 2015..................................... 18
Autocross in Camarillo................................... 20
Getty Villa Tour............................................... 25
Rusnak Service Clinic..................................... 30
15
Departments
7
SBR Board of Directors & Appointees.............2
SBR Events Calendar.......................................3
President’s Column...........................................4
SBR Breakfast Maps........................................5
Camarillo Breakfast.........................................7
Santa Barbara Breakfast..................................9
Down The Road - Future Events....................26
Membership Page..........................................28
Name Badge Ordering Information................28
The Goodie Store...........................................29
Classified Ads................................................31
Directory of Advertisers.................................31
The Last Word................................................32
On The Cover
The 2015 991 GT3’s distinctive front end
captured on the showroom floor at Rusnak/
Westlake Porsche.
Photo by John Alfenito
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President
MIKE HODSON
[email protected]
805-279-2252
Vice President
BARRY WEINSTEIN
[email protected]
805-241-5641
Treasurer
STEVE KALLER
[email protected]
818-489-4225
Secretary
HOWARD RUBENSTEIN
[email protected]
818-340-3366
Membership
SUE KINSLING
[email protected]
805-386-8112
Activities
DOREEN PANKOW
[email protected]
805-527-8280
Goodie Store
RICK & MARTIE THEISE
[email protected]
818-999-0401
Past President
NICOLAS LIAKAS
[email protected]
818-706-6016
Editor
JOHN ALFENITO
[email protected]
818-436-9204
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Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors
PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Editor
Board Appointees
JOHN ALFENITO
[email protected]
Advertising
TED LIGHTHIZER
[email protected]
Managing Editor
Susan Stone
[email protected]
Associate Editors
Archives
JAMES OLDHAM
[email protected]
BirGitta Baker
Jeanne McNair
Advertising Director
Ted Lighthizer
[email protected]
Autocross
STEVE FERRARI
[email protected]
Technical Editor
Chris Andropoulos
[email protected]
Coucours
KENNY & TARA BRUNDRETT
[email protected]
Contributors
ROBERT BRIGHT
VIC CASTROLL
JEANNE MCNAIR
BRIAN RUBINO
LINDA RUBINO
RON WILLIAMS
Distribution
CHET & JOAN YABITSU
[email protected]
Insurance
JAMES EDWARDS
[email protected]
Printing
Michael Dunwell
Sir Speedy Printing
1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E
Camarillo, CA 93012
805-484-7999
Mademoiselles
PAMUELA HODSON
[email protected]
Public Relations
DICK LANGE
[email protected]
R.U.F.
JOHN & JEANNE MCNAIR
[email protected]
Safety
WILLIAM GRISWOLD
[email protected]
Webmaster
RANDY FISHWICK
[email protected]
On The Web
Website
www.pcasb.org
Facebook
www.facebook.com/PCASBR
Flickr
www.flickr.com/groups/pcasb
Der Auspuff Online
www.issuu.com/pcasbr
Yearly Advertising Rates (12 issues)
Full Page (8.5 x 11 inches) $1870.00
Half Page (8.5 x 5.5 inches) $935.00
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Deadline for submission of ad copy is the 10th of the
month preceding the month of publication.
Graphic assistance available at no charge.
Please support our advertisers: We welcome
commercial ads in Der Auspuff. They help support our
club, and we encourage you to make your first call to
those who help us enjoy our great hobby. Let them know
you saw their ad in Der Auspuff. We also encourage you
to promote your own business by becoming an advertiser
yourself. For information, please contact: Ted Lighthizer
805-527-8280 [email protected]
Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of
the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA
are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is
given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does
not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara
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Editorial Staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication.
Deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Der Auspuff is the 10th
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SBR Events Calendar
Saturday 7 Saturday 14
Saturday 21
Saturday 7 Wednesday 11
Saturday 14
Saturday 21
Saturday 4 Fri-Sun 10-12
Saturday 11
Saturday 18
Saturday 25
CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m.
Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets
SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.
Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf
THE MISSIONS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.........page 10 >
A one-day tour of three California missions
Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County
Saturday, February 21, 2015
There are 21 Missions in California.
Three of the most beautiful and unique
are located in Santa Barbara County.
On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR
will conduct a tour of missions LA
PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES
and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided
tours will be experienced at each
location.
Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who
inhabited the California coast.
See the techniques used to construct these monuments to
European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new
habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California
history.
A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside
will connect our journey’s destinations. A special buffet lunch
will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersen’s in
Buellton.
The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that
includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park
entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete
the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/
SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura
Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at [email protected]
Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds
after that date.
Information on meeting
place and time and other
important details will be provided to those who register.
The Missions of Santa Barbara County
Saturday, February 21, 2015
NAME(S): _________________________________________________
E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________
Mail this coupon with check as specified above.
March
CAMARILLO BREAKFAST........................................... 8:00 a.m.
Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING............................. 6:30 p.m.
Ameci’s Pizza, Thousand Oaks
SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST ................................. 8:30 a.m.
Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf
THE POKER RUN........................................................ page 8 >
Starts in Agoura Hills
PORSchE POKER RUN
saturday, march 21, 2015
Drive the little-known, scenic back roads of Ventura County, stopping to pick up playing cards along the way - with the top three poker hands splitting the pot!
Bring your own delicious picnic lunch to enjoy at the completion of our drive, where
the winners will be crowned and the prize $$$ will be distributed!
We’ll meet at Agoura Hills City Hall (29901 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills 91301) at 9:30
a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Cost is only $10 per person, including one poker hand and
activity fee. Extra poker hands can be purchased for $5.00 cash ante per person (limit 2
per car) on the day of the event, if you want to sweeten the pot!
R.S.V.P. to Mike Hodson (805) 279-2252.
Send your checks, made out to PCA/SBR to Mike at:
6076 Tahoe Place, Camarillo, CA 93012
No refunds after March 17 for this event.
please fill out this entry form and mail it with your check as specified above.
Name(s): ___________________________________________
email address: ________________________________________
Home phone: _____________ cell phone:______________________
number of participants: ______ @$10 each check enclosed: $_______________
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CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF SPEED.............................page 12 >
Auto Club Speedway, Fontana
SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m.
Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf
THE GETTY VILLA IN MALIBU....................................page 25 >
Santa Monica Mountains drive to the Getty Villa on P.C.H.
AUTOCROSS IN CAMARILLO............................................ page 20 >
Camarillo Airport
Tour The Getty Villa in Malibu
Saturday, April 18, 2015
The Getty Villa, the original site of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is a recreation of a 2000-year-old country
house in Italy. It re-opened in 2006 following the completion of a major renovation project. The villa houses
approximately 44,000 works of art from the museum’s extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan
antiquities, of which more than 1200 are on view.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Santa Monica mountains to the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. Explore
the museum on your own or sign up on site for a tour. A picnic box lunch is included for just $25 per person,
including activity fee. There is no charge for museum admitttance, but a $15 per vehicle parking fee must be
paid individually upon arrival. R.S.V.P. to Greg Posner at [email protected] or call 818-590-7517.
Please complete and mail the registration form with check payable to PCA/SBR to:
Greg Posner, 28884 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Names: ____________________________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________________
Number of participants: _____________ Amount included: ________________________
Please select box lunch & drink options for each person (box lunches include chips, cookie & beverage).
____ Deli Roast Turkey ____ Deli Roast Beef ____ Deli Smoked Ham & Cheese ____ Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta
____ Tuscan Piatto: Chicken Breast & Pasta Salad ____ Mediterranean Vegetable Baguette ____ Antipasti Salad
Beverage Choice: ____ Bottled Water ____ Sprite ____ Coke ____ Diet Coke
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Barbara Region
Requirements:
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This event will& mechanically sound car.
be run in compliance Please review
with Zone 8 rules.PCA Zone 8 autocross
Complete results rules for helmet and
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the event.
Posas exit
Where:
Take the Las Posas south,
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Schedule: (times Check In at
6:30 a.m. Registration
Inspection begins
6:45 a.m. Tech
Drivers Meeting
8:00 a.m. MandatoryRuns begin 4:30 p.m.)
Runs (to
8:30 a.m. Practice
Official Timed
2:00 p.m. 3
ENTRY FEE: $85.00 PER DRIVER,
INCLUDES A BARBECUE LUNCH.
• Extra BBQ lunches can be purchased with registration for $20 each.
• Enrollment limited to 65. Registration MUST be done online (see below).
• Course work is mandatory in order to run this Autocross.
• Porsche drivers: THIS IS A ZONE 8 SANCTIONED EVENT FOR POINTS.
• More than one person may drive a car, but each driver may drive only one car.
• All non-driver volunteers please register at: http://tinyurl.com/AutoXCamarillo
• Questions? E-mail STEVE FERRARI at: [email protected]
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Supporting PCA since 1968
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Registration and payment must be
made online via MotorsportReg.com.
Please visit the registration site at:
http://tinyurl.com/AutoXCamarillo
www.schneiderautohaus.com
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The President’s Column
S
o many times, the question has
been asked, “How do we meet
people in the club? The events
are so big, with so many people.
It’s hard.” When I was a new member,
I had similar feelings, questions and
dilemmas.
Shortly after we joined, a New Members’ Picnic was held. Pamuela, Chris,
Julie and I attended, hoping to meet
fellow new members as well as those
who had been in the club for some time. We were
warmly welcomed and enjoyed the food, activities, and
atmosphere. Our names were announced along with
the other new members present, with appreciated applause and congratulations. Still, we wished to be truly
part of the group and were unsure as to the best way
to get acquainted.
At the conclusion of the event, the cleanup process
began. We offered to help and soon began bussing
tables, emptying trash, and organizing recycling. In
other words, we helped to perform some of the routine
tasks necessary for a successful event. Suddenly, we
were transformed from spectators to participants. Our
movement from the outer fringe to the inner circle of
the club had started, and we have never looked back.
Immediately, we gained 20 new friends in the club and
felt more welcome than ever at future events. In the
current parlance, our enjoyment of the club “went to
the next level.” The difference was palpable.
Why am I relating this story? Those of us in the
Porsche Club of America are motivated, successful individuals. We take the bull by the horns, lead by example, and get things done by jumping in with both feet.
In life, we are not spectators, watching the world from
the sidelines. We are participants, down on the field,
making things happen, helping others, taking risks, and
enjoying the fruits of our labors.
The best way to enjoy the club is to become a part of
it. I clearly understand that everyone is extremely busy,
with schedules chock-full of family and work commitments, not to mention our recreational interests, including PCA. A small investment of your time will yield
great dividends in friendship and enjoyment. Lots of
time and big commitments are not required. Dip your
toe in the shallow end and see if you like it!
My suggestion is to contact myself or Activities Chair
Doreen Pankow. We can chat about upcoming events,
discuss your interests, and take it from there based
on what YOU would like. My guess is that you will be
surprised at the results and that your enjoyment of the
club will be significantly enhanced.
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Speaking of enhanced enjoyment, there are several
significant Porsche Club events upcoming in 2015 that
require advance planning and, especially, reservations.
First is the 60th Annual PCA Porsche Parade in French
Lick, Indiana, from June 21 through June 27. Anyone
who has been to a Parade in the past knows that it is
a week of Porsche mania, full of fun and activities. For
details, “www.PCA.org” is your best source. Second is a
bit closer to home, the 2nd Annual PCA Werks Reunion
on Friday, August 14th, part of the world renowned
Monterey Car Week. Expect 500-plus cars, special
vehicle presentations and more! Check “www.werksreunion.com” for more info. Third is the unbelievable
Rennsport Reunion V (RRV) at Laguna Seca Raceway
in Monterey. Arguably the biggest display of Porsche
racing cars on the planet, at RRV you get to see and
hear them at speed, then up close and personal in the
pits. Go online to “www.mazdaraceway.com/porscherennsport-reunion-v” and read the latest information.
Thanks to everyone for their kind words during the
transition into my new role as President. The learning
curve is steep, but fortunately, our Board is strong and
experienced, which helps tremendously. Enjoy your
cars, enjoy the club, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
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Santa Barbara Region Breakfast Maps
Santa Barbara Breakfast
Second Saturday of the month
Camarillo Breakfast
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852 Via Alondra
Camarillo, CA 93012
eprcollision.net
805.389.9574
f. 805.388.2024
Camarillo Breakfast
January 3, 2015
119 Attendees,
87 Porsches
EVENT PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO
Another new member attending his first
SBR Breakfast meeting was Simon Jones
from Simi Valley. Simon recently became
a Porsche owner after years of “waiting.”
Our club’s new president for 2015, Mike
Hodson, presided over his first gathering,
welcoming everyone to what promises to
be another great year for SBR.
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Welcome new members Mark Bashforth
(R) and his son, Elliot, from Newbury Park.
Mark has quite a lineup of collectible
Porsches!
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PORSchE POKER RUN
saturday, march 21, 2015
Drive the little-known, scenic back roads of Ventura County, stopping to pick up playing cards along the way - with the top three poker hands splitting the pot!
Bring your own delicious picnic lunch to enjoy at the completion of our drive, where
the winners will be crowned and the prize $$$ will be distributed!
We’ll meet at Agoura Hills City Hall (29901 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills 91301) at 9:30
a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Cost is only $10 per person, including one poker hand and
activity fee. Extra poker hands can be purchased for $5.00 cash ante per person (limit 2
per car) on the day of the event, if you want to sweeten the pot!
R.S.V.P. to Mike Hodson (805) 279-2252.
Send your checks, made out to PCA/SBR to Mike at:
6076 Tahoe Place, Camarillo, CA 93012
No refunds after March 17 for this event.
please fill out this entry form and mail it with your check as specified above.
Name(s): ___________________________________________
email address: ________________________________________
Home phone: _____________ cell phone:______________________
number of participants: ______ @$10 each check enclosed: $_______________
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Santa Barbara Breakfast
January 10, 2015
56 Attendees,
29 Porsches
EVENT PHOTOS BY RON WILLIAMS
President Mike Hodson and Past President Doreen Pankow
Prospective new members Ben & Lani Schuck
Der Auspuff Tech Editor Chris Andropoulos
Robert Watt’s daughters, Mackenzie & Devyn
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Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County
Saturday, February 21, 2015
There are 21 Missions in California.
Three of the most beautiful and unique
are located in Santa Barbara County.
On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR
will conduct a tour of missions LA
PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES
and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided
tours will be experienced at each
location.
Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who
inhabited the California coast.
See the techniques used to construct these monuments to
European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new
habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California
history.
A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside
will connect our journey’s destinations. A special buffet lunch
will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersen’s in
Buellton.
The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that
includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park
entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete
the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/
SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura
Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at [email protected]
Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds
after that date.
Information on meeting
place and time and other
important details will be provided to those who register.
The Missions of Santa Barbara County
Saturday, February 21, 2015
NAME(S): _________________________________________________
E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________
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Mail this coupon with check as specified above.
in and check out this 2001 “996” 911 Turbo Coupe, finished in the
RUSNAK PRE-OWNED OF THE MONTH Come
stunning Guards Red over Savannah Beige Leather. It includes such fea-
tures as an upgraded Navigation system with Satellite Radio and Bluetooth connectivity, Tiptronic Transmission, Carbon Fiber interior
trim throughout and upgraded 19-inch “997” Turbo Wheels painted black. With a 0-60 time of only 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 189
miles per hour, you’re sure to get a thrill whether accelerating through the canyons or cruising up the coast! (Stock # 857021)
Car is offered subject to availability.
Call or come in today! Ask for Richard Reckley.
$39,888
MEET BRAND SPECIALIST RICHARD RECKLEY
Richard is a local, having grown up in the Los Angeles area. Beverly Hills Porsche was his
place of employment since 2008 where he was the Los Angeles region PCA representative.
Moving over to Rusnak Porsche Westlake last November, Richard is committed to providing
our clients the best customer service with his extensive Porsche knowledge and calm demeanor. When not at work, Richard enjoys music, family, and
Porsche functions.
844-288-7891
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PORSCHES TO THE PARKS
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Come join us for a fun-filled trip over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend where you will see, explore and touch some of most majestic and awesome
red rock and sandstone formations in America. We will experience the grandeur of Zion National Park on Saturday, a vertical sandstone world with miles
of serpentine slot canyons and immense quietude and where hiking trails abound. On Sunday, we’ll take a scenic drive to the North Rim of the Grand
Canyon to enjoy its majestic beauty.
Monday will be an optional day for those who want to stay and explore more scenic sights and avoid the holiday traffic. Just relax in Springdale or
take a day trip with the group to Bryce Canyon National Park and stop at over a dozen view-points to see the breathtaking views and photo ops, all within
a short walking distance from your car
The Holiday Inn Express/Springdale-Zion Park will be our weekend home. Discounted rates are available until April 20th for king-size or two
queen-size beds at $179 per night plus tax. This rate includes a hot breakfast for two. The rooms are individually climate controlled and have satellite TV
and kitchenettes. There is also an outdoor pool and a hot tub that you can enjoy and a reserved area for parking our cars. Reservations may be made by
calling the hotel at 435-772-3200. Please indicate you are with PCA-SBR. http://www.zionparkinn.com/
If you are interested in participating in this action-packed weekend, register with Ted Lighthizer and Doreen Pankow at [email protected] or
(805) 527-8280 prior to April 20th. The fee for the entire weekend is $125 and includes three dinners, tax, gratuities and activity fee. Note: No refunds will
be made after May 17th for this fee. Payment and registration form must be received no later than April 20, 2015.
Send to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Make checks payable to PCA/SBR.
ZION NATIONAL PARK-GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM-BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
PORSCHES TO THE PARKS
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND • MAY 22-25
Names: _________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ____________________
Check enclosed for the amount of: _______________ ($125 per person to PCA/SBR)
Plan to stay Monday to explore other scenic sites? Yes___ No___
Cancellations after May 17th will not receive a refund.
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• Helicopter Sightseeing & Tours
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805 278 1400 ext 103
805 701 5511 cell
805 278 1414 fax
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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the animals are housed and presented. The habitats are
expansive and compatible with the desert surroundings and have a natural feel to them.
We were very lucky to have the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Hotel and Spa in Rancho Mirage as our residence
for the three-day adventure. With its beautiful pools,
brilliant flowers and verdant grounds, the hotel offered
a luxurious setting for our group to relax and enjoy visiting in the warm sunshine.
On Sunday morning, 17 cars headed up the Palms to
Pines highway for a thrilling and twisty drive from the
desert floor to the town of Idyllwild at over 5000 feet.
Once there, we walked around this quaint town and enjoyed the cool mountain air. As this was the day of the
football games leading up to the Super Bowl, several of
our members did this drive on Saturday afternoon so
that they could enjoy the spacious sports bar at the hotel and root for their favorite teams along with other
fans. The football games have become an enjoyable part
of the MLK weekends in the past several years.
Our weekend started with a welcome reception on
the hotel’s open-air terrace. We were treated to a delicious fajita buffet. As always, the reception was a great
way to mingle and talk with old friends and meet new
acquaintances.
Saturday morning, we traveled in 25 beautiful
Porsches to nearby Palm Desert to do a tour of the Living Desert. We were greeted by our guides and boarded
comfortable, open-air trams for the two-hour tour of
this amazing venue. Set on more than 1200 acres, this
is a unique zoo and botanical garden representing the
desert environments of North America and Africa. We
saw an abundance of animals and other wildlife, the
standouts being giraffes (including a baby), camels, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs and a stunning leopard. An impressive aspect of this facility is the manner in which
After our tour, we went to nearby Desert Willow Golf
Resort for a delicious lunch on their terrace. This property affords beautiful vistas of the extensive golf course
with the jagged peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains as
a backdrop.
During the free periods of the weekend, many of the
attendees were able to visit some of the attractions
of the desert towns which included the Sunnylands
gardens, the Palm Springs Art Museum, Joshua Tree
National Park, the Palm Springs Air Museum and, of
course, the great shopping at El Paseo.
Sunday evening, we gathered for a farewell group
dinner at Lulu’s California Bistro in Palm Springs. We
had a delicious three-course meal while enjoying the
camaraderie of friends after a long weekend of activities and fun in the warm California desert. =
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BR’s eighth annual MLK getaway weekend began with most of the 50 participants meeting in
Moorpark on a warm and sunny Friday prior to
our departure for Rancho Mirage. We had very
light traffic and arrived in the desert before noon.
A group of 20 people,led by Doreen Pankow and Ted
Lighthizer, went on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram and
enjoyed lunch high up on the mountain with stunning
views of the Coachella Valley.
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Zone 8 Concours Awards
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very competitive 2014 Zone 8 Concours series. They won top honors in Unrestored
Class 9 and Unrestored Division for their pristine 1987 928. The division battle was
especially close with the Brundretts taking the crown by just two hundredths of one
percent!
Also of special note, SBR members Robert Watt and Jeffry Waxman worked hard to
earn their Zone 8 Concours Judge certifications, which were bestowed at the Zone 8
Banquet in January. Kenny & Tara graciously accepted the honors for Robert and Jeff.
Once again, SBR upholds the tradition of excellence in all things Porsche. =
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The Tech Report
Porsche M96/M97 Engines: The IMS Problem
Intermediate Shaft Bearings
BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS
Santa Barbara Region Tech Editor
Your humble scribe has remained silent on the issue in
the pages of Der Auspuff thus
far, but I feel compelled to
weigh in on the subject in light
of a spate of recent engine failures of customer M96 engines
in the past few months due
to a failed intermediate shaft
(IMS) bearing. The following
will explain the purpose of an
intermediate shaft in Porsche
engines and will examine the
implications of the marque’s
fateful decision to under-engineer the supporting bearing
of one of the ends of the M96
engine’s intermediate shaft.
The first myth to dispel is
that the mere presence of
the intermediate shaft in the
M96/97 engine is the root
cause of the issue. This is perpetuated by Porsche’s decision to completely eliminate
the intermediate shaft from its
current MA1-series sports car
engine that was introduced in
the 2009-model year 987 and
997 cars (more on this later).
The fact is, Porsche successfully employed an intermediate shaft in the air-cooled 911
from 1964 through 1998 in both
street and racing engines.
In any 4-stroke engine, the
crankshaft needs to turn at
exactly twice the rate of the
camshaft(s) and valve train.
Whether the engine uses a
timing chain or timing belt, this
is accomplished by using camshaft sprockets that have exactly twice the number of teeth
as the crankshaft sprocket.
means of driving the large oil
pump required by the 911’s dry
sump oiling system.
The early 911 IMS was securely supported within the
engine case halves by a pair
of plain bearing shells that received a constant supply of lubricating oil in the same manner as the crankshaft bearings.
This robust design, along with
a crankshaft supported by
eight main bearings, powered
Porsche to countless racing
victories, including 16 of its 17
overall Le Mans victories and
countless class wins. The same
design remained through the
993 series of 1998, and in all
Turbo models through 2009
share a number of major components.
Porsche succeeded in these
goals, as the Boxster and 996
shared a common forward
body shell and doors, along
with many engine and suspension components. The new
series of flat-six engine was
christened the M96. The M96
engine was Porsche’s volume
sports car engine, and was
never intended to be turbocharged or used in any factory
racing efforts, so it was not
designed to be quite as robust
and overbuilt as the engine of
the air-cooled 911. This is not
to state that the engine was
inherently flawed; in fact, the
The scary aspect of this failure is that it usually occurs suddenly and without warning.
However, some customers who have experienced IMS failure state that the engine
ran roughly or made some knocking or rattling noises immediately before failure.
The overhead camshaft layout of Porsche’s venerable
flat-six engine dictates the use
of very long camshaft timing
chains. When the 911 engine
was designed in the early 1960s,
Porsche felt that contemporary
timing chain technology was
not quite up to the rigors of
high-RPM crankshaft speeds,
so an intermediate shaft (also
known as a countershaft or
layshaft) was installed below
the crankshaft. The crankshaft
and intermediate shaft were
meshed together via helical
gears, and the larger intermediate shaft gear enabled it to
rotate at half crankshaft speed.
The camshaft timing chains
were driven via the intermediate shaft, and this extra shaft
also provided a convenient
and GT2/GT3 models through
2012.
Fast-forward to the early
1990s: Porsche was in dire financial straits, and needed to
modernize its production facilities and revamp its expensive
and slow-selling model lineup.
The company hired consultants
from the Japanese automotive
industry to assist in streamlining the design, production, and
logistical processes. Plans were
laid for the entry-level Boxster
mid-engine sports car and a
water-cooled successor to the
993. Though Porsche enjoyed
its reputation for craftsmanship and largely hand-built
automobiles, it was clear that
the new cars would need to
be more mass-produced and
M96 is a sweet-running engine
with wonderful cylinder head
design and power capability.
It must be said that some corners were cut in the name of
cost savings and efficiency of
production, but a few reliability modifications can make the
M96 a long-lasting powerplant.
The M96 engine uses a split
aluminum crankcase like most
of its air-cooled forebears, but
it employs a simpler crankshaft with seven main bearings that is supported via a
cast-iron girdle that is itself
sandwiched between the case
halves. This enabled less expensive and complex castings
for the case halves, but some of
these crankcase girdles shifted
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any
Porschephiles
are aware of the ongoing issues with the
intermediate
shaft
bearing of Porsche’s M96 and
M97 series of water-cooled
sports car engines. These were
installed in the Boxster/Cayman from 1997-2008 and the
996/997 from 1998-2008 (except for Turbo and GT2/GT3
versions). It is a contentious
and emotionally charged issue, yet it is insidious in nature,
given the potential for sudden
failure of a very expensive engine without much warning.
Porsche itself has only tacitly
admitted to the problem after
it was forced to settle a wellpublicized class-action lawsuit
just last year.
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Continued from page 21
within the crankcase and led to
rear crankshaft seal oil leakage
issues, necessitating warranty
replacement of a number of
M96 engines.
Taking a page from the playbook of the 928, the M96 engine uses the same cylinder
head casting for both banks of
the flat-six engine. This saves
money and enables tighter
packaging as the chain drive
for each cylinder head is at
opposite ends of the engine.
A short timing chain from the
crankshaft runs to the intermediate shaft below (see picture). The M96 intermediate
lubricating oil. Unfortunately,
the lighter, simpler crankcase
design cannot have internal oil
passages that run the length of
the case in order to lubricate
the rear (flywheel) end of the
IMS. The designers instead devised a small sealed ball bearing
that is pressed into the end of
the shaft (see pictures). A stud
protrudes from the inner race
of the ball bearing and allows
it to be secured to the engine
case with a nut.
This design is adequate in
theory and obviously passed
all of Porsche’s pre-production tests, as the ball bearing
Shown are the three different types of factory Porsche IMS bearings. On
the left is a failed early dual-row bearing (notice the missing ball bearings); in the middle is a later single-row version with its original grease
seals installed; the larger M97 version is on the right. (Business card for
perspective.)
shaft is much longer and thicker than that of the original 911
engine. It runs the length of the
crankcase and has chain drive
sprockets on either end. The
“forward” end of the IMS drives
the bank two camshaft timing
chain, while the rear end drives
the bank one cylinder head. A
small hex drive in the front end
of the IMS drives the oil pump.
This arrangement is very
tidy, but the manner in which
Porsche engineers chose to
support the large intermediate shaft within the engine
case proved to be the M96’s
Achilles heel. The front end of
the IMS is supported by a plain
bearing in the case and is fed
The first issue with Porsche’s
IMS design is that the long,
relatively heavy shaft is unsupported in the middle and
has timing chains at either end
tugging it in opposite directions. The ball bearing that was
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design made it to production.
The early M96 engines used
in the 1997-2002 Boxster and
1999-2001 996 used a double,
or dual-row IMS bearing, while
Porsche inexplicably changed
to a smaller single-row bearing in the 2002-2004 996/early
non-“S” 997 and 2003-early
2006 Boxster engines. In either
case, the IMS bearing is sealed
and filled with “permanent” lubricating grease.
chosen is perfectly acceptable
when used in a stationary machine that operates at a constant speed and load. However,
a typical automotive engine
experiences drastic changes in
load and temperature, which
imparts forces that are potentially beyond the parameters of
this IMS bearing.
In addition, the bearing is
exposed to splash lubrication from the engine oil, some
of which may leach past the
grease seals and into the bearing. This can dilute and wash
out the grease within, and it
is only a matter of time before the individual balls in the
bearing wear out. At this point,
it is a ticking time bomb. The
balls become pitted with wear,
and metallic debris is distributed throughout the engine. In
some cases, this metallic debris
can be seen trapped in the engine oil filter (my shop checks
for this during every service
and pre-purchase inspection),
and preventive action can be
taken if there is not too much
debris in the engine.
Eventually, the IMS bearing
will wear to the point where
the bearing falls apart, which
can wreak havoc on the engine. Because the IMS drives
the camshaft timing chains, the
engine will lose time and piston-to-valve contact will occur. The oil pump may also lose
its drive with disastrous consequences. If total IMS bearing failure occurs, the engine is
generally not salvageable. The
scary aspect of this failure is
that it usually occurs suddenly
and without warning. However,
some customers who have experienced IMS failure state that
the engine ran roughly or made
some knocking or rattling noises immediately before failure.
According to a survey done
by researchers for the aforementioned Eisen IMS bearing class-action lawsuit, IMS
bearing failure has occurred
in about 3% of all M96 engines
with the early dual-row IMS
bearing, and almost 10% of engines with the later single row
bearing. Porsche quietly redesigned the IMS bearing for the
similar but updated M97 engines of the 987/997 models,
replacing it with a much larger
and more robust unit. More on
this later.
IMS bearing failure can potentially occur in any M96
engine, though it must be
said that my shop works on a
number of cars with well over
100,000 miles on the original
M96 engine that have had no
problems. The failure is most
likely to occur in the later engines with the single row IMS
bearing, especially those with
extremely low miles (less than
30,000) that are infrequently
driven and only on very short
trips. On the other side of the
equation, I have never heard
of an IMS bearing failure in an
M96 engine that is used in club
racing. (There is a large sample
of Spec Boxster race cars in
PCA and POC club racing.) This
further validates the theory of
the ball bearing design working better at a constant speed
and load, which is seen in highRPM racing conditions.
About five years ago, Porsche
had a sizable M96 engine exchange program to address the
IMS bearing failure issue and
other documented issues such
as chronic rear crankshaft seal
leakage. A complete, plug-andplay factory replacement engine with a one-year/12,000
mile warranty could be had
for $8,000-$10,000, depending on model. This is certainly
not inexpensive by any means
but reasonable given the value
of the affected cars at the time.
Unfortunately, Porsche’s engine exchange program has all
but dried up, and the 986/996
cars are likely at or near the
The above may be extremely alarming to current
and prospective owners of
M96-engined Porsches, and it
should be. However, there is a
cure in the form of preventative replacement of the IMS
bearing. A company called LN
Engineering pioneered a replacement IMS bearing about 5
years ago after much research
and development.
The basic version of the LN
Engineering IMS Retrofit bearing is still a ball bearing design, but it uses much stronger ceramic balls and has a
larger 10MM center stud. (The
original 8MM stud design was
prone to shearing in half.) The
LN bearing lacks oil seals to
allow for splash lubrication of
the bearing from the engine oil,
which is perfectly adequate for
the small areas of contact in a
ball bearing design. (A pressurized oil feed is not necessary
unless a plain bearing is used.)
LN also offers the IMS solution,
which is more expensive and
extensive update to an oil pressure-fed plain-bearing support
that mirrors the factory design
for the other end of the IMS.
The LN and other aftermarket IMS bearing upgrades require that the transmission,
clutch, and flywheel be removed from manual transmission cars (the engine remains
in the car). The engine’s crankshaft is locked in place with a
special pin, and the camshaft
timing chain tensioners are
removed to relieve tension.
A special puller tool is used
to extract the old IMS bear-
ing, and another tool is used
to press in the upgraded unit.
The camshaft timing is verified, and a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel are installed
if necessary. (My shop always
replaces the rear crankshaft
seal with the latest version as
well.) Tiptronic-equipped cars
require removal of the engine
and transmission to access the
IMS bearing, but there is not
much of a cost variable as there
are not clutch/flywheel components to replace.
A is replacement with a very
expensive factory remanufactured engine, if available, plus
hefty core charge. Option B is
to rebuild the existing engine;
this is a viable option only if it
is determined that the engine
is salvageable after a complete
teardown and inspection. If the
engine is savable, the engine
can be rebuilt with a number
of aftermarket reliability and
performance upgrades from
LN and others, including larger
pistons and cylinders.
Several aftermarket suppliers have since introduced competing upgraded IMS bearing
designs, some which may have
merit. However, my shop has
successfully installed nearly
100 of the LN bearing upgrades
in the last five years with great
results. Full disclosure: my
shop is NOT paid to endorse
a certain brand of IMS bearing
update, but we feel LN has by
far the most depth of experience with M96 engines of any
aftermarket Porsche company.
An increasingly available
Option C is to purchase an aftermarket rebuilt M96 “crate
engine.” Several independent
shops offer such a service, but
Unfortunately, only M96 IMS
bearings can be easily replaced.
Porsche’s larger, upgraded M97
IMS bearing requires complete
engine disassembly to replace.
However, this bearing is much
more robust with only a handful of failures reported. Its reliability can be improved by
removing the bearing’s outer
grease seal to allow splash oil
lubrication (which requires
transmission removal). Some of
the 2005 and early 2006 model
year 987 Boxsters and base
(non-“S”) 3.6-liter 997s still use
M96 engines and are subject to
IMS bearing updates. It is wise
to bring your car to a Porsche
specialist to determine which
engine your early 987/997 is
equipped with, as Porsche’s
factory records are not reliable.
If your M96 or M97-engined
Porsche does experience complete IMS bearing failure, the
repair options are few. Option
der leakdown, and it is strongly
recommended to remove the
cylinder heads for inspection
of the cylinder bores. In any
case, an upgraded IMS bearing
should be installed!
Though Porsche never fully
owned up to the IMS issues of
the M96/M97 engine, it sidestepped the issue by eliminating the intermediate shaft
altogether from the current
MA1 series of flat-six engines
introduced for the 2009 model
year. Camshaft timing chain
technology has advanced to
the point where Weissach engineers felt comfortable running the long camshaft timing chains at full crankshaft
A half-assembled M96 engine, viewed from the flywheel end. The
crankshaft can be seen within its supporting girdle; the short timing
chain drives the intermediate shaft below. The IMS bearing is pressed
into the chain sprocket, and its center support stud protrudes through
the bearing cover flange.
it is wise to check the facility’s
credentials and solicit the experiences of past customers.
The M96 engine was designed
to be built efficiently and inexpensively in a factory environment, but it takes a large
amount of experience and specialized tools and machining
processes to properly rebuild
one in an aftermarket shop
setting.
Option D is to take a chance
on a used replacement engine.
This is a risky option, as the engine’s provenance is often unknown, and it could be a ticking
time bomb itself. If this option
is pursued, the engine should
at least be checked for cylin-
speed. A further endorsement
of Porsche’s confidence in
the MA1 series is that it was
deemed worthy of turbocharging in the 2010 and newer 911
Turbo, and a high revving version is also installed in the latest 991 GT3. Let us hope that
lessons have been learned! =
Chris Andropoulos
is the Service Manager and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in Santa
Barbara (a Der Auspuff advertiser).
Chris is a lifelong Porsche “nut” and
is fascinated with and knowledgeable
about all Porsches, from 356s to the
latest GT3s. When he’s not racing his
daily-driven 944 Turbo at PCA and
POC track events, he can be found
enjoying the beaches, ocean, and
mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara.
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list price is $20K or more, and
Porsche demands a large core
deposit charge up front. This is
often not refundable as an M96
engine that has experienced
complete IMS failure is not rebuildable in many cases.
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house in Italy. It re-opened in 2006 following the completion of a major renovation project. The villa houses
approximately 44,000 works of art from the museum’s extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan
antiquities, of which more than 1200 are on view.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Santa Monica mountains to the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. Explore
the museum on your own or sign up on site for a tour. A picnic box lunch is included for just $25 per person,
including activity fee. There is no charge for museum admitttance, but a $15 per vehicle parking fee must be
paid individually upon arrival. R.S.V.P. to Greg Posner at [email protected] or call 818-590-7517.
Please complete and mail the registration form with check payable to PCA/SBR to:
Greg Posner, 28884 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Names: ____________________________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________________
Number of participants: _____________ Amount included: ________________________
Please select box lunch & drink options for each person (box lunches include chips, cookie & beverage).
____ Deli Roast Turkey ____ Deli Roast Beef ____ Deli Smoked Ham & Cheese ____ Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta
____ Tuscan Piatto: Chicken Breast & Pasta Salad ____ Mediterranean Vegetable Baguette ____ Antipasti Salad
Beverage Choice: ____ Bottled Water ____ Sprite ____ Coke ____ Diet Coke
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Down The Road
SBR’S UPCOMING EVENTS & DATES OF INTEREST
FEBRUARY 21
MARCH 21
THE MISSIONS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
POKER RUN
APRIL 10-12
ZONE 8 FESTIVAL OF SPEED
APRIL 17-19
LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX
APRIL 18
GETTY VILLA TOUR - MALIBU
APRIL 25
ZONE 8 SBR AUTOCROSS IN CAMARILLO
MAY 16
RUSNAK/WESTLAKE PORSCHE SERVICE CLINIC
MAY 22-26
ZION, GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM,
& BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
JUNE 20
4TH ANNUAL TIRE RACK STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
JUNE 27
THE GIMMICK RALLY
JULY 4
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
4TH OF JULY PARADE
JULY 12
VENTURA MOTORSPORTS GATHERING
JULY 25
TBD
AUGUST 15-17
MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION
AT LAGUNA SECA
AUGUST 22
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
SEPTEMBER 12
PRE-CONCOURS DETAIL CLINIC
SEPTEMBER 26
19TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
OCTOBER 9-11
OCTOBER 18
39TH ANNUAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
NOVEMBER 14
ZONE 8 SBR AUTOCROSS IN CAMARILLO
NOVEMBER 21
GRAPE HARVEST WINE TOUR
DECEMBER 6
PCNA RENNSPORT REUNION V AT LAGUNA SECA
MOTOR 4 TOYS CHARITY CAR SHOW
DEC 13 SBR HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Some dates and events subject to change
CALIFORNIA
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
JULY 17 - 18
SANTA MONICA
CAR SPECIALIST
MATT MALAMUT
805.231.6410
auctionsamerica.com
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SBR Board of Directors Meeting
January 14, 2015
Ameci’s Pizza - Thousand Oaks
MINUTES RECORDED BY DOREEN PANKOW
The following reports and discussions
were presented:
Secretary: The November 2014 bimonthly board meeting minutes taken by
Dick Lange were approved as submitted.
Treasurer: The following financial
statements for December 2014 were
submitted: (1) ending balance sheet by
month and prior year comparison, (2)
Income & Expense by month and prior
year comparison, and (3) Income &
Expense by event.
Membership: During the month of
December, six new members joined
our region including one transfer in.
Membership was 728 at month’s end.
December’s membership is up two from
last month.
Activities: The 2015 Activities Calendar
was distributed. Sam Abergel just added a
Rusnak Westlake Porsche Service Clinic
to our calendar on May 16th.
Editor: The JAN edition’s slight redesign
has garnered mostly favorable response.
More layout adjustments for the new year
are on tap. The FEB issue will debut the
new full-page of RUSNAK content.
Distribution: The January Der Auspuff
was mailed on December 29 at a postage
cost of $369 leaving a balance of $37 in our
account. The entitlement distribution and
the discretionary distribution of the spare
copies remained the same as the previous
months. Requested newsletter postage
funding be replenished on a quarterly
basis.
Advertising: The advertiser count
dropped by one to a revised total of 25
paid advertisers. All other advertisers
have stated they will be renewing their
ads. You’ll see changes in two advertisers’
ads in the February issue of Der Auspuff.
Goodie Store: Sales at the Holiday
Brunch totaled $295. At the January
Camarillo breakfast meeting merchandise
sales totaled $608. Requested we set up
an account allowing the use of a credit
card to purchase items from the Goodie
Store.
Insurance: Insurance coverage has
been received for all January events.
Concours: The 2015 Concours will be
held at the Sherwood Country Club. A
large lawn with no obstructions will make
parking cars much easier. Costs of lunch,
lawn and facilities are about the same as
we paid at the Four Seasons. A $2000
deposit is required to reserve it.
Autocross: On-line registration with
motorsportreg.com is open and we
already have some registrants. Brian
Rubino has agreed to serve as Steve
Ferrari’s assistant. Timing equipment is in
good working order and the integration
with the timing software has been done.
In order to get the event permit, we
are required to pay $460 for use of the
abandoned runway for two days.
Webmaster: The PCASB.org website
has been updated with current events
and news. A rotating slideshow of our
advertisers and sponsors business cards
is now displayed at the bottom of each
web page.
President: Provided an update on
the Zone 8 President’s meeting held in
November. Mike will also be attending the
Zone 8 President’s meeting and banquet
on January 17th. Reported that dealer
sponsorship agreements are finalized for
2015. Stressed importance of maintaining
excellent sponsor relationships by visibly
promoting sponsors whenever possible.
No reports were presented by: Vice
President, Rally, Archives, Safety, Porsche
Mademoiselle Society, R.U.F., Public
Relations, or Past President.
Old Business:
The Board approved $460 payment to
the Camarillo Airport for the site fee for
the April Autocross
The Board approved $2000 payment to
Sherwood Country Club as a deposit for
the October Concours d’Elegance
New Business:
The Board approved adding an
additional $1200 to our postage account
to cover first quarter postage expenses.
We will make a decision about what
charities the club will support in 2015
at the March board meeting.
Jacob
Castroll, SBR member, gave an overview
of the Police Unity Tour and requested
we consider this program as one of our
charities in 2015. Mike will send out
a notification to members requesting
additional suggestions for the club charity.
The Board supported the proposal to
set up the process so that credit cards
can be used to purchase Goodie Store
merchandise.
Discussed setting up a volunteer
recruitment program that would bring
in new members to help out in a variety
of ways at our club activities and expand
our pool of volunteers. Also discussed
ways to interact with and welcome new
members.
Mike will distribute the SBR By-Laws to
all Board members.
March Board meeting location will be at
Ameci’s Pasta and Pizza in Thousand Oaks.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Present were: Mike Hodson, Doreen
Pankow, Nicolas Liakas, James Edwards,
John Alfenito, Chet & Joan Yabitsu, Randy
& Sue Kinsling, William & Diane Griswold,
Martie Theise, Kenny & Tara Brundrett,
Randy Fishwick, Steve Ferrari, and guest,
Jacob Castroll.
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The Membership Report
SBR Member Anniversaries
40 Years
Robert & Carolyn Paterson
33 Years
Michael & Peggy Moore
28 Years
Pam Goforth-Doiron &
Daniel Doiron
26 Years
John & Karen Reid
24 Years
Lee & Jeffrey Buhr
23 Years
William & Max Sluiter
19 Years
Roland & Joyce Leveque
7 Years
Carlo & Suzie Minassian
Barry Murante
6 Years
John Bolitho
5 Years
Steven & Susan Buckley
Richard Pidduck
4 Years
Michael & Christel Doyle
Timothy & Debbie Gandy
Cameron Grade &
Holly Traina
Raymond & Darlene
Polidoro
Rod & Jarrod Sprague
3 Years
Gerald & Sara Dalgleish
Cathy & Richard Sarte
Wayne Bartlett
Brian Kelly
Brian & Fiona Kircher
Craig Morgan
Liam & Joan Murphy
Caroline Santora
Sue Schwefel
Jon Seghi
Jeff Srinivansan
John Foster
Saranda Renyer-Dakarmen &
Todd Kakarmen
11 Years
2 Years
15 Years
Michael & Delaine
Birmingham
John Grusd &
Beth Wehrmeister
Mike Malamut
William Sandlin
12 Years
Alex & David Borla
Brian & Shannon
Kavanagh
Steve Madsen
Darrell Manginelli
Steven & Ben Reden Warner Hall
Bill Popok
Frank & Rose Ramirez
John Spinks & Diane Ward
Mike & Michelle Fingert
James & Carol Sterling
9 Years
Bob Crystal &
Margaret Glenning
Jeri Deane & Carol Ghens
Stephen Hoofring
Tom & Ann Romig
8 Years
Phillip & Diane Johnson
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1 Year
Brett Cambern
Matt & Jacob Rivkin
Joe Bartalo & Ferilli
Jack Bianchi
Kristi Cetrulo
Michael Cheiky
John Ivankoe
James & Sherryl Keegan
Mary Levoy
Joseph & Joan Mackey
Denis & Genie Polen
Ravi Sawhney
Larry & Lourdes Uichanco
Jason & Jackie Winston
SBR DURABLE MAGNETIC
MEMBER NAME BADGE
Ordering a durable, magnetic SBR
name badge is only a click away.
Visit our website, pcasb.org, and
click on PCASB Name Badge
in the lefthand column. Fill out
the order form, send it in with your
check, and you’re good to go!
Thanks!
Thank you for renewing your membership and continuing
to choose to be a part of the Santa Barbara Region. Please
remember that you can log-on to the PCA.org website to change
your membership information in order to continue to receive your
event emails and Der Auspuff. We hope to see you at a breakfast
meeting or an event soon.
Sue Kinsling,
Membership Chair
New Members
& Transfers
New Members
Terry Betka
Newbury Park
2006 Boxster Carrera
John Van Dyke
Lompoc
1978 911 SC
Ken Hanscom
Thousand Oaks
2011 911 Carrera
Transfer In Members
William Knebel
Westlake Village
1965 356
Michael Summer
Simi Valley
2006 911 Carrera
Daryl Cruser &
Emre Terazi
Oxnard
1977 911
from CA Central Coast (CCC)
The Goodie Store
STATE LIC. # 467286
Support The Club.
Shop The Goodie Store!
When attention to detail
matters most, in car prep
or real estate, contact me.
Paul Bancroft Roofing, Inc.
7706 Deering Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 888-7307
Paul Bancroft
pbroofing.com
PCA Member since 2005
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING • INSURANCE PROTECTION
ROOFING CONSULTANT • INVESTIGATIVE WORK
ROBERT WATT
REALTOR®
Cal BRE #01441498
805.252.2190
2013 Concours Chair
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[email protected]
www.sbreal-estate.com
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FREE PORSCHE SERVICE CLINIC
EXCLUSIVELY FOR
PCA/SBR MEMBERS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 9:OO AM-1:OOPM
RUSNAK/WESTLAKE PORSCHE
You are invited to a complimentary Service Clinic at the new Rusnak/Westlake
Porsche on Saturday, May 16th. Service Manager Sam Abergel will once again
be our host for this day of free Porsche inspections.
You’ll stand beside a Certified Porsche Technician, who will answer all your
questions and give you a written checklist of your Porsche’s vital signs. Then,
your vehicle will be pampered with a free auto spa car wash.
Those attending will be treated to free food and a stable of 2015 Porsches to
test drive. Last, but not least, Sam has offered all PCA members who attend the
clinic a 15% discount on any recommended service or repairs performed within
30 days of this event!
Secure a reservation for your Porsche now. Call Kristen at 805-267-5960.
She’ll set up a service appointment for you on Saturday, May 16th.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to have your car inspected
- FOR FREE - by one of Rusnak’s Certified Service Technicians while enjoying the company of your fellow-PCA members. Call
and reserve your spot today!
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Advertiser
Directory
American Riviera, Gideon Joffe.......19
Aswell Trophy................................24
Auctions America, Matt Malamut...26
Automotion..................................IBC
Paul Bancroft Roofing.....................29
Walt Branscome, SBAG..................24
California Tire Company..................31
PCA/SBR Classifieds
1989 ½ Porsche 964 Carrera 4 – FOR SALE
With only 52,500 original miles this 911 is truly a work of art and this car has
never been a daily driver. Transmission recently rebuilt, new clutch, new tires.
Clean CarFax. Due to the late 80s recession there are very few of these cars and
I was told that they made under 20 in this combination in 1989. I’m only asking
$55,000. Contact Gabe (805) 242-2336. (02/15)
VINTAGE CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATES & BOOKS – FOR SALE
One pair of 1956 California license plates (black letters on yellow plate) in excellent condition. $125 OBO. Many older Porsche
books including “Upfixen der Porsche.” If interested, contact Anita Banke for the list and prices. [email protected] (12/14)
1970 OR 1971 911S – WANT TO BUY
San Diego PCA member looking for 1970 or 1971 911S. Driver quality/ needing some TLC preferred. Please call Kenny Kim
at (619) 251-9901 or email [email protected] (10/14)
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Race/Track Car –
FOR SALE
Full NASCAR style cage, all the best components/workmanship, 430 rear wheel HP, 2400 lbs. Big brakes, 968
six speed transmission/ with cooler, Excellent condition,
$100k+ invested. Very fast, safe, reliable, economical to
race & easy to drive. Asking $32,500 obo. 24 ft. enclosed
Haulmark trailer also available for $5500 or $35,000 for
both. Please Contact Steve Keneally cell: (617) 838-4648
or e-mail: [email protected] for pictures & full
specs. (07/14)
Coachcraft.....................................14
DSR Audio.....................................24
David Fox, State Farm Insurance.....24
Hoverdogs.....................................14
Kundensport..................................14
Lavaggio, The Art of Detailing...........5
Los Angeles Dismantler..................29
McAuliffe Financial Services..........19
Morgan Stanley, George Rasher......26
Motoring Magic.............................32
NAI Capital, Stephen F. Doll.............14
Der Auspuff accepts classified advertising limited to 50 words or less for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche-related items. Ads are
free to PCA SBR members in good standing and will run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads are free to other PCA members in
good standing as space permits and will also run for a maximum of three (3) months. Ads will be accepted for non-members as space
permits for a fee of $10 per month, per ad. Please notify the Editor if sold. Der Auspuff is not responsible for the accuracy of any
ad or claims made by advertisers, and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items offered for sale. Der Auspuff reserves
the right to edit or refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Please submit ads directly to the Editor at [email protected]
Next month in
North Hollywood Speedometer.......14
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The Porsche Boutique....................31
Premier Coach.................................6
RS Enterprises...............................24
Rusnak Westlake Porsche............. IFC
Santa Barbara Auto Group..............BC
Schneider Autohaus.......................19
Sierra Madre Collection..................19
Village Properties, Robert Watt.......29
Wheel Concepts............................24
The Missions of Santa Barbara County
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Visit us at: califtire.com
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805-499-4811
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The Last Word
iPhone Fun
- Vic Castroll took his Cayman S
on a spirited run up to Mt. Baldy over the holidays
and stopped long enough to capture a few beautiful
pictures with his iPhone camera. We share them here
not only because they’re such great images but also to
encourage you to use your phone’s camera and send
us your shots. Thanks, Vic...great pics!
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