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Porsche Tires & Alignment

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 Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors, or its Staff. The 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 of the month preceding the month of publication.

On The CoverSBR’s Rod Hersberger pushes his Cayman S through the Santa Barbara Autocross course.Photo by John Alfenito

Monthly ReportsPresident’s Column ........................................4From The Editor’s Desk ..................................4Camarillo Breakfast Meeting ........................7Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting ................9Member Anniversaries & New Members ..24

FeaturesR.U.F. At S.B. Carriage Museum .................11Rusnak Porsche Westlake’s New Digs .......13Autocross In Santa Barbara ........................16Complete Autocross Results .......................19Modern Porsche Tires & Alignment ............21

EventsSBR Events Calendar.....................................3California Festival of Speed ..........................5Camarillo Autocross ......................................6El Camino Real XXIX ...................................12Memorial Day Double Discovery Drive .......15Member Appreciation Brunch .....................30Porsche Parade 2012...................................32

DepartmentsSanta Barbara Region Board of Directors.....2The Tech Page .............................................21Down The Road - Future Events..................26Zone 8 Listings ............................................27SBR Classified Advertisements...................31Directory of Advertisers ..............................31The Last Word .............................................32

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MembershipSUE [email protected]

Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors

Santa Barbara Region Board Appointees

PresidentNICOLAS [email protected]

EditorJOHN [email protected]

Vice PresidentSTEVE [email protected]

Past PresidentMICHAEL [email protected]

SecretaryDICK [email protected]

TreasurerJIM [email protected]

ActivitiesDOREEN [email protected] [email protected]

Goodie StoreBRIAN [email protected] [email protected]

Advertising DON KUCKENBAKER [email protected]

Archives JAMES OLDHAM [email protected]

Autocross DAN BYERS [email protected]

Concours DICK DOUGLASS [email protected]

Distribution CHET & JOAN YABITSU [email protected]

50th Anniversary NADINE TRACY [email protected]

Insurance JAMES EDWARDS [email protected]

P.M.S. KAREN TUREK [email protected]

Public Relations JANICE HERNDON [email protected]

Rally REVERE JONES [email protected]

R.U.F. JOHN & JEANNE MCNAIR [email protected]

Safety MIKE TUREK [email protected]

Webmaster RANDY FISHWICK [email protected]

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May Saturday 5 CAMARILLO BREAKFAST Way-Point Café, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday 12 SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST Moby Dick Restaurant, 9:00 a.m. Fri.-Weds. 25-30 SEQUOIA/KINGS CANYON/YOSEMITE [email protected] – See page 15 June � Saturday 2 CAMARILLO BREAKFAST Way-Point Café, 9:00 a.m. Saturday 9 SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST Moby Dick Restaurant, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 13 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday 23 SBR MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY [email protected] – See page 30 Saturday 30 EL CAMINO REAL XXIX THE BOUCHER-SCHNEIDER TSD RALLY [email protected] – See page 12

April � Saturday 7 CAMARILLO BREAKFAST Way-Point Café, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday 14 SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST Moby Dick Restaurant, 9:00 a.m. Fri-Sun 20-22 ZONE 8 FESTIVAL OF SPEED Fontana Saturday 28 CAMARILLO AUTOCROSS [email protected] – See page 6

July � Saturday 7 CAMARILLO BREAKFAST Way-Point Café, 9:00 a.m. Sun-Sat 8-14 PORSCHE PARADE - SALT LAKE CITY Wednesday 11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday 14 SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST Moby Dick Restaurant, 9:00 a.m. Saturday 21 16TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday 28 CAMARILLO AUTOCROSS [email protected]

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Editor JOHN ALFENITO [email protected] 818-436-9204 Advertising DON KUCKENBAKER Director [email protected] 805-984-9406

Associate BIRGITTA BAKER Editors JEANNE MCNAIR SUSAN STONE

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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.

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The President’s ColumnNicolas Liakas

From The Editor’s DeskJohn Alfenito

While I am always very pleased to hear from members how much

they enjoy receiving and reading Der Auspu! each month, please know that this publication is not a one-man operation...in fact, far from it.

While published contributions come with attributions, let me direct your attention to a group of wonderful people who operate behind-the-scenes to make Der Auspu! look its best each month. I refer to them as “Team Der Auspu! ” because they go over every square inch of every issue before it goes o! to the printer. As

Fast approaching is one of the best Porsche events in the southwest: the California Festival of Speed on April 20-22 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. "is is a fabulous weekend for Porsche Enthusiasts as it features PCA Club Racing and a Zone 8 TimeTrial. "e #rst Zone 8 Concours of the 2012 season and a vendors’ row that will include cars of historic signi#cance as well as the very new 911 are on Saturday. "ere will be a Porsche corral and a Festival Goodie Store. "e lunchtime Track Tours allow everyone an opportunity to drive the actual track (at parade lap speed). "ere is no admission fee and the daily parking rate is just $10.00. "e Festival is a Zone 8 event, and relies on volunteer workers to make the weekend a success. It is a small jump from attending to volunteering to work a four-hour shi$. Volunteers get free parking, plus our region receives a modest #nancial consideration from the national o%ce. Contact Mike Hodson at [email protected] or Carolyn Ewbank at [email protected] to volunteer or to register for the event.

"e biennial Membership Appreciation Day is scheduled for June 24; see details on page 30. "is event is intended to recognize and promote participation by our newest members, those who have joined during the period June 2010 to June 2012. "e hospitable and festive gathering warmly welcomes and introduces them to some of our veterans. Whether you are new or an old-timer, I will enjoy greeting and socializing with you on that day. Come and see how camaraderie is formed, how friendships develop, and how life-long relations are bonded.

I would like to have your input. What can the Board members and I do to further enrich your experience with our club? What are we doing right? what are we doing wrong? Please note that we have developed a “Suggestion Box” on our website, www.pcasb.org and ask that you provide us with comments and suggestions. In addition, feel free to contact any one of the Board members directly (they are listed on page two of each issue of Der Auspu!) to o!er your advice and counsel. I only ask that you not tell me to get lost; all other comments will be sincerely appreciated.

I look forward to sharing more good times with you. Join in on the fun.

shocking as it may be to hear, occasional mistakes are made as the various contributions to Auspu! ’s monthly content are compiled. Not everyone is a great speller, if you know what I mean. ("at last statement is funnier if you’ve ever proofed something I’ve written.)

Susan Stone, Jeanne McNair, and Birgitta Baker proofread every word in every issue. Together with President Nick Liakas and Activities Co-Chair Doreen Pankow, Susan, Jeanne, and Birgitta truly allow Der Auspu! to be its best. "eir knowledge of grammar and spelling (oh, and punctuation, let’s not forget that!) keeps this newsletter looking good (or, is that well?).

Seriously, I want to publicly thank “Team Der Auspu! ” for its continued, dedicated work. Hopefully, the next time you see one of them, you’ll say thank you, too. "ey deserve it...and more.

February was a very busy month

for our region. It included lavish parties sponsored by our three local Porsche dealerships introducing the new 991. "e drive to and picnic at Jalama Beach was well attended with a fabulous driving course that kept all participants enthused. All of the above were covered in the March issue of Der Auspu! that was received by our members on March 1 – a fast piece of reporting and delivery of the most anxiously awaited magazine. Kudos to all who take part every month in the publishing and processing of our “newsletter.”

Past presidents Bob Roe and Suzi Sheller have taken on a new task. "ey will be contacting veteran members of our region who reside in the Santa Barbara environs to rejuvenate their participation in club activities. Special attention will be given to providing local activities for those members when the monthly club event is set for the eastern end of our region. I know that Bob and Suzi will spark more interest in our club by the selected audience. If they should contact you, please accept their invitation to join the e!ort. "is is just one more example of how our region strives to serve the needs and interests of all our members at all locations.

Speaking of providing services and opportunities to all our members, you will note from the list of monthly activities planned for 2012 that half are to be held in Santa Barbara County while the other half are scheduled for Ventura County. I am delighted that most of our members do not di!erentiate between the two as attendance at each event includes members from every corner of our region’s territory. Still, the board members and I take extra care in providing equal opportunity to all to share in the fun and excitement.


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Be sure to say hello to new SBR member Tau Urapa of Agoura Hills. Tau has a 2003 Carrera.

Oscar Briones “models” the beautiful hat he won in the P.M.S. drawing. Actually, his wife Toni was the name drawn, but as she was not present, Oscar couldn’t resist.

Camarillo Breakfast

The unpredictable winter weather continued in March as our Camarillo Breakfast was once again met with strong breezes. A somewhat smaller than usual crowd of 84

members and six guests attended, parking 54 Porsches, covering all eras, on the Way-Point Café’s lawn.

President Nicolas Liakas called the business portion of the meeting to order, and Membership Chair Sue Kinsling introduced Georges Geller from !ousand Oaks and new member Tau Urapa from Agoura Hills.

Activities Co-Chair Ted Lighthizer presented the roster of up-coming SBR activities, reminding everyone to sign up early for events, as most of our weekend gatherings have been selling out. As always, check our website or page 3 of Der Auspu" for speci#c information on future club fun.

!e Porsche Mademoiselle Society (P.M.S.) was represented by Linda Kuckenbaker, who in support of P.M.S.’s upcoming visit to Santa Anita Racetrack, held a drawing for some very fancy ladies’ hats. (See the photo below.)

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The private dining room of Moby Dick’s quickly !lled with members and guests on a perfect Southern California morning as our March Santa Barbara Breakfast came to

order. President Nicolas Liakas greeted everyone, and introduced Colleen Stein, Los Angeles Region Board Member, who joined us for breakfast. Colleen was in town “car shopping,” and quickly struck up a conversation with SBR member (and SBAG sales person) Walt Branscome.

Nick then introduced Delores Johnson and Tara Stoker from the Santa Barbara chapter of the Special Olympics. Delores spoke to us brie"y about the charitable opportunities their organization provides, and solicited our help in an upcoming car show the SB Special Olympics group is sponsoring as a fund-raising activity. More details to come on that.

Linda Kuckenbaker spoke on behalf of the Porsche Mademoiselle Society (P.M.S.) and their outing to Santa Anita Park scheduled for the end of March.

Sue Kinsling, SBR Membership Chair, presented the day’s numbers: 59 members and guests present, driving 34 Porsches.

Activities Co-Chair Doreen Pankow promoted the slate of upcoming region activities and events. Mike Hodson spoke about the Porsche Poker Run in Camarillo and the California Festival of Speed in Fontana.

It was another !ne meeting of our region, made even more enjoyable by the wonderful weather and the presence of friends. =

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The R.U.F. Report

On February 23, 2012, fourteen members of R.U.F. visited the Carriage & Western Art Museum

located in an adobe brick building in Santa Barbara’s Pershing Park. !e building and the western town façade inside create a great venue for the 70-plus antique carriages, saddle collections, and western art in this tiny gem of a museum.

Our group was greeted by museum President Peter Georgi, who was to be our guide for the next hour. Mr. Georgi’s encyclopedic knowledge about the museum’s artifacts and art, coupled with his enthusiasm for the history of Santa Barbara and the museum itself, made for an entertaining and educational tour. Of primary importance, we learned how all of the museum collections tie into the colorful past of Santa Barbara.

Following a group picture in the bar, which is located in the western town façade, we began our tour in the main

Tour of Santa Barbara’s Carriage & Western Art Museum

carriage room. Most of the carriages were used locally, including a grocery wagon that travelled State Street as late as the 1930s. Several of the large wagons were used for public transportation, including a wagon which moved people between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. !is trip took eight and a half hours, and at some points on inclines, the passengers had to get out and walk. !ere were di"erent costs, depending on where one was seated; if you wanted real luxury with a backrest, the fare was 35 cents! We saw some particularly rare carriages, including a 1901 Steam Pumper from Hyde Park and a tour carriage used in the 1860s by the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. Many of these carriages can be seen in the Santa Barbara Fiesta Days parade, and can be rented, so long as the renter has an appropriate team of horses.

!e museum also houses hundreds of exquisite hand-made saddles, several with ornate silver decoration. Many of the saddles are used in the Rose Parade as well as the Santa Barbara Fiesta Parade. Saddles once owned by Ronald Reagan, Jimmy

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Located just above the saddle display, and extending for 84 feet around the front room of the museum, is a running western art mural done on airplane spruce by famed Santa Barbara artist Edward Borein. !is mural was created by Mr. Borein at the height of his popularity. It was done for a local citizen who had it in his tack room. !is unique mural has been valued at two million dollars.

Following our tour, which we all agreed was both fascinating and informative, 11 members traveled south to Mussels Shoals on the Rincon for lunch at the Cli" House Hotel restaurant. We enjoyed the beautiful warm weather while seated on the outside patio, both pool side and ocean side. Several people commented that they had passed the hotel “a thousand times,” but this was their #rst visit. All of us were delighted with the beautiful setting and the delicious food. =

R.U.F.ians at the Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Art Museum (l-r): John & Jeanne McNair, Kris & Don Galloway, Donn Shipley, Karen Turek, Pete Georgi, Bob Brown, Tom Duck, Corwin Toyama, Suzi Sheller, Bob Roe, and Susan Brown. (Kathleen Shipley is partially blocked behind Don Galloway.)


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A!er many years of cramped and sometimes temporary quarters, big changes are coming to Rusnak

Porsche Westlake. From famine to feast – what does one do when presented with six magni"cent acres of land on Auto Mall Drive facing the 101 freeway? One builds a palace! And that is exactly what Rusnak is about to debut, as I learned during a recent tour of the acreage with General Manager Keith Goldberg and Director of Parts and Service Sam Abergel.

#e new Porsche facility is scheduled to open in July. Eye-popping design is driven by the needs of Porschephiles, and their comfort. To start, the customer lounge will be equipped with huge $at screen televisions. (Imagine having our SBR members gathered together to watch Super Bowl XLVII in February 2013.) Refreshments, hot and cold, will always be available, and can be enjoyed while lounging on plush and comfortable couches and easy chairs. Connect with the outside world via complimentary wi-", telephone land lines, or access the computers that will be available, and updates on your Porsche’s service needs will be forthcoming.

Of course, the customer lounge will be

Rusnak’s New Porsche Palace Underwayadjacent to the magni"cent showroom where eight to ten brand new Porsches will be on display. Plenty of room to roam around and examine the product, sit in the one that strikes your fancy, and contemplate how to tell your spouse that you just made a "nancial decision. Imagine positioning yourself at the showroom’s “"tting lounge” where you can design your very own Porsche by selecting from an endless list of options to make your baby unique! See the end product of your research on the computer terminal, and do all this without interruption or pressure. What can be easier?

#e structure that will house the lounge and showroom will be the highlight of the facility, of course. It will face the 101 freeway with the entrance to the lot o% Auto Mall Drive. #e focal point of the building will be enclosed with “seamless glass” creating the optical illusion that visitors are inside Malibu beach house architecture. Internal and external lighting will produce a pleasant ambience intended to remove the stress of the auto buying experience.

Take time to stroll into the mammoth parts department and the adjacent Porsche Design Store, both located in yet another new building on the lot behind the showroom. #e two-story

structure will contain one of the most exhaustive inventories of Porsche parts, thus diminishing return trips sometimes required when parts must be summoned from the factory. #e “goodie store” will entice everyone to adore and purchase everything from key chains to clothes to things all Porsche.

Service needs will be addressed in a third structure with 15 bays. Yes, 15! Each will be stocked with the most modern and up-to-date diagnostic and repair equipment. #ere will also be a “Detail and Reconditioning” operation which will concentrate on making the appearance of your Porsche pop.

SBR’s membership will be invited to the grand opening, but more important is the dealership’s desire to host more events on its premises. #e physical expansion will permit the scheduling of additional service clinics, celebrations of new model introductions, and social events such as co%ee get-togethers. It has been reported that 30% of Porsche sales are made to members of PCA, and these developments in Westlake Village will certainly strengthen that relationship.

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Come join us for a fun-!lled trip over the 2012 Memorial Day weekend where we’ll visit the Land of Giants

in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. If you want to double your pleasure and double your fun, you can extend your trip through mid-week, and tour the breathtaking sights of Yosemite National Park.

We’ll start out by touring Sequoia National Park’s amazing Crystal Cave on Friday afternoon, before checking in at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Three Rivers. Saturday, we’ll explore the beauty of Sequoia National Park including Moro Rock and the General Sherman tree. After having lunch at Waksuchi Lodge, we’ll do a two-mile hike along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to Tokopah Falls. On Sunday, we’ll enjoy a beautiful drive to

King’s Canyon, and tour both the Grant Grove and Cedar Grove areas, where we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the canyon and river below. This glaciated valley features towering granite cli"s, tumbling waterfalls, and the powerful Kings River.

On Monday, participants may choose to return home, or join others for the optional second part of our adventure. One of the most spectacular places on earth is in our backyard: Yosemite National Park. Join us during the less crowded midweek as we explore and marvel at the park’s majestic sights, including Vernal, Nevada, Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, and the views of Half Dome from Glacier Point. On our way home on Wednesday, we’ll take a side trip to Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno as well as a tour of

Payment and registration form must be received no later than May 4, 2012. Make checks payable to PCA/SBR.Mail to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063.

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Kingsbury Historical Park, or a drive along the Fresno Fruit Trail.

The club fee for the Sequoia and Kings Canyon part of the trip is $115 per person, which includes the cave tour, two lunches, two dinners, meal tax and gratuities, and activity fee. There is no additional fee for the Yosemite portion of our trip. All Yosemite meals are “on your own” with restaurant suggestions freely made by our in-house eatery expert.

If you’re interested in going on this fun-!lled trip, please R.S.V.P. to Doreen Pankow to reserve your spot. Please indicate on which dates you plan to participate. You will receive further detail on the itinerary, hotel registration, meals and schedule once you R.S.V.P.

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SANTA BARBARA AUTOCROSS

March 11 marked the opening of the autocross season at Earl Warren Show Grounds in Santa Barbara, and it was a great day to hold an autocross. Of course, any day is a great day to drive our Porsches around

a road course made up of little orange cones, but the !rst event is always special. With a solid !eld of 49 drivers, plus a volunteer crew of members and friends to help with everything from course set-up to event clean up, we had another successful opener.

Once again this year, many of the drivers were new to autocross and were very interested in exactly just what an autocross is. I’ve had this same question from many members, so I have been able to cra" my answer into to this simple statement: An autocross is a car control event that allows the participants to develop their skills behind the wheel. It rewards proper technique over horsepower, all in a safe, competitive, fun environment.

One of the best things about our autocrosses is that we always have a variety of cars and drivers on hand to make the day exciting. At this event we had everything from an AC Cobra to a Lotus Super 7, from a Mercedes C350 to a Toyota Corolla, with drivers

ranging all age brackets and skill levels. We also had Santa Barbara City College’s Automotive Department join us with four students driving a BMW 325 that did not seem to turn its engine o# all day.

Setting up and running an autocross is not an easy task, but it’s a rewarding one. Being able to provide a venue, for not only our club members, but the community we live in, to exercise their cars is a worthwhile endeavor. It also takes quite a few volunteers to make the day run smoothly and seamlessly. $e !rst order of business is the course set-up, and we started at 5:00 a.m. creating a course that was 3500 feet long with 42 turns and a “lollypop” in the beginning. By 6:00 a.m., volunteers and drivers began arriving to help put all the participating cars through the all-important tech process. By 8:00 a.m., everyone was checked in, the course was set, and we gathered everyone together for the drivers’ meeting. By 8:40 a.m., the sounds of staging were clearly audible, and we started our !rst run group of the day. With only about 12 cars in a run group, we were able to keep the sessions moving, allowing the maximum number of practice laps possible. By the time we broke for lunch, most drivers had enjoyed a solid nine laps to re!ne and practice their techniques.

Sunday, March 11, 2012Earl Warren Showgrounds

STORY BY DAN BYERSPHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

Chris Andropoulos

Steve Bachman


SANTA BARBARA AUTOCROSS

Lunch is always a treat at our events as we use Q-Time Barbecue. Aaron of Q-Time always makes sure we get fed like kings and queens. Without fail, everyone will compliment us on the event, but will rave about the barbecue lunch. During our meal break, we were visited by the local !remen from Station 5, and were able to o"er them some of the fantastic food. On their way out, Captain Hoose and his crew thanked us for our hospitality, and gave the “green light” for us to run the a#ernoon timed sessions.

Following another quick drivers’ meeting a#er lunch, we started the o$cial timed runs. With all the practice in the morning, the drivers had gotten a good feel for the course, and we knew that it was going to be a close contest for top time of the day. During the timed runs, each cone hit is a two-second penalty, so smooth, clean, mistake-free driving is the key to achieving a fast time. For this event, our top time of the day went to Jim King, who drove his X-Class Toyota MR2 through a mistake-free lap of 63.400 seconds. Congratulations to Jim. Our “Cone Killer” award was passed onto Chris Andropoulos, but unfortunately he was not around to accept his prize. I will have to track him down at one of our breakfast meetings. Full results, including class winners, are on page 19.

I would like to say a huge thank-you to all the volunteers that were on hand and worked hard all day long: Doreen Pankow, Ted Lighthizer, William Griswold, Jim Brown, Je"rey Merrick, Je" Parker, Rod Hersberger, Frank Donahue, Bob Roe, Mike Turek, Martin Keller, Art Grimmitt, Dale Byers, Ethel Byers and Shane Byers (yes, I recruited my family!). %anks, too, to Henry Hinck, Chris Andropoulos, and Nick Rettie from Schneider Autohaus, who were on hand to tech inspect all the cars. Without these volunteers, events like this would be impossible. %ank you for all you do for the club!

And thanks to everyone who signed up and participated. Our autocross events are truly for everyone, regardless of skill level or type of vehicle, so why not plan to join us for our next one on April 28 at Camarillo Airport? It can help you become a better driver. See you at the track soon. =

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MODERN PORSCHE TIRES & ALIGNMENT

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BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS

Keeping In Touch With The Only Part of Your Porsche That Actually Touches The Road

Tires are an o!en overlooked aspect in the performance equation of the modern Porsche automobile.

While many enthusiasts fret about the latest suspension modi"cations or big brake kit, the tires are in fact the only part of the vehicle that actually touch the road, and therefore can arguably be the most important factor in making your Porsche drive as intended. However, tires and tire choice are o!en misunderstood, and they can be downright frustrating considering the frequency that modern Porsches are capable of wearing them out, especially the rear tires. In this month’s article I will explain the importance of tire choice, and clarify the nuances of correct tire pressures and maintenance. I’ll also explain some of the basics of wheel alignment and its role in ensuring that the tires last as long as possible, while still maintaining the geometry that was designed by Porsche to maximize the handling performance and the driver’s enjoyment of the marque’s legendary machines.

TiresPorsche spends thousands of hours

evaluating the latest performance rubber for each new car that they design. #e latest innovation in suspension engineering could be rendered useless if not coupled with a commensurate performance tire to maximize available grip. #e relentless pursuit of traction is tempered by the fact that the original equipment tires are also required to be durable, reasonably comfortable and quiet, and they also must exhibit outstanding wet traction. While the tires that are factory installed on modern Porsches will never be confused with those found on a plush luxury sedan, they still are expected to provide a modicum of practicality for those who do not

necessarily push the limits of their Teutonic missile every day.

Porsche began applying their factory-approved “N” rating system in the 1980s. N-rated tires are subjected to the aforementioned rigorous testing regimen by Porsche, and consequently there are usually only a handful of N-rated tires available in any given size. N-rated tires are unsurprisingly priced at a premium over their non N-rated cousins. (#ere is o!en a choice between N-rated and non N-rated versions of the same brand and model of tire). #ese factory-approved tires can also be more di$cult to locate and order than

“lesser” tires. Despite the apparent barriers of price and availability, it is strongly recommended to purchase N-rated replacement tires whenever possible to guarantee that Porsche’s intended performance parameters are retained.

Given the price of N-rated tires, especially in the large sizes found on modern Porsches, it can be tempting to settle for a more budget-oriented set of tires when the existing tires are worn. However, Porsches tend to be very sensitive to tire choice, and the di%erence in the feel and handling of the exact same car wearing N-rated tires, versus a cheaper alternative, is palpable, and can o!en be dramatic. Nonetheless, there are also some perfectly acceptable tires that are not necessarily N-rated, but still provide much of the traction and road feel expected of a Porsche-worthy tire at a reasonable price. A trusted Porsche specialist or tire shop can provide guidance

if N-rated tires prove to be unavailable or una%ordable. Members of your very own Porsche club can also be a valuable resource for tire recommendations.

No matter which replacement tire you end up choosing, the cardinal rule for

Despite the apparent barriers of price and availability,it is strongly recommended to purchase

N-rated replacement tires whenever possible...

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The N-ratiing is clearly visible on the sidewall of your Porsche’s tires.


all mid- and rear-engined Porsches (this means Boxsters, Caymans, and all 911s) is to avoid mixing brands/types of tire front and rear. !e rear weight bias, and requisite di"erence in wheel and tire tread width front to rear, means that Porsche’s sports cars are extremely sensitive to the rubber compound and age of the tires front and rear. I have personally driven a multitude of Porsches (mostly 911s) where I was convinced that one or both of the rear tires was #at, such was the amount of squirming at the rear. But a$er the test drive, I found that the rear tires were properly in#ated “no-name” brand budget tires paired with quality tires in front.

While it may be tempting or convenient to replace a set of worn rear tires with something that the local tire shop happens to have in stock, it is recommended to replace them with the same model of tire, or if they are completely unavailable, consider replacing all four tires to ensure balanced handling and feel.

Maintaining proper tire pressures is the simplest and most e"ective way to ensure long tread life of the tires and to guarantee the proper ride and handling characteristics of your Porsche. !e manufacturers’ recommended tire pressures are based on the weight distribution and intended use of each vehicle, and it is always recommended to use Porsche’s speci%ed tire pressures in normal driving situations. Any printed tire pressure information is only relevant to cold tires, which means that tires should be set to these pressures when they are at ambient temperature only. If the car has been driven for more than a few miles or at freeway speeds, the heat generated by the rolling contact with the road raises the pressure of the air inside the tire, and 3-4 PSI of pressure should be added to the cold pressure speci%cation to reach the optimal in#ation pressure of the tires. Tire pressures should also be checked once a month, as the air molecules inside the tire normally slowly leak out over time.

Since the leading cause of tire blowouts is under in#ation, manufacturers are obliged to err on the side of caution and recommend conservatively high tire pressures. Chronically low tire pressure

also promotes uneven tire wear and can negatively a"ect fuel economy. It is also possible to over in#ate tires, which leads to excessive wear in the center of the tire’s tread and poor traction, and in extreme cases can strain the capabilities of the tire’s construction and lead to failure.

!e maximum tire in#ation pressure rating that is noted on the sidewall of all tires sold in the U.S. is indicative of the maximum tire pressure that can be safely

supported by the tire. !is speci%cation is an absolute limit and should not be used as a guide for in#ation pressures under normal circumstances. Non N-rated tires are o$en not rated to handle the speed and performance that is possible in the larger and heavier members of the Porsche family, the Cayenne and Panamera. Close attention should be paid to the maximum pressure and load ratings of replacement tires compared to those originally speci%ed by Porsche for its four-door models.

As a general rule of thumb, tires should be replaced every 7-8 years regardless of tread wear. !e rubber compound of any tire hardens and degrades during this period and does not provide the same performance as new. !e aging of the rubber combined with heat cycling and UV exposure can o$en become visible at this interval by showing cracks in the tire sidewalls and in the surface of the tread itself. Tires that are more than 10 years old should certainly be replaced for safety reasons.

AlignmentAll of this inevitably leads to the question,

why do the tires of most Porsches wear out so quickly, particularly the rear tires of 911s and Boxsters/Caymans? !e answer lies in the aforementioned rear weight bias of Porsche’s sports cars. !e rear tires bear the twin burdens of propelling the car forward and carrying approximately 60% of the vehicle’s weight, which causes the rear tires to wear out at almost twice the rate

of tires on the front. !is is compounded by the fact that the rear tires typically wear out the inner edges of the tire tread %rst. In fact, the inner edges of the rear tires can be completely worn down to the cords that are underneath the rubber tire tread, while the outer edges of the tires still show acceptable tread depth. !is o$en occurs unbeknownst to the owner, as the inner edges of the wide rear tires of a sports car cannot be easily seen unless the car is on a li$, or if you are down on your hands and

knees peering underneath the car!

!is seemingly insidious wear can be dangerous, and it initially seems outrageous that a prestigious manufacturer such as Porsche would specify suspension geometry and wheel alignment settings that would result in such uneven tire wear a$er typical driving conditions. !e reason is that Porsche must balance the theoretical handling capabilities of its thoroughbred sports cars with the realities of the commuting use that many Porsches experience, coupled with the limited driving skills of the typical buyer. !e rear engine con%guration endows the Porsche with surefooted traction and nimble handling, but can also manifest itself in the form of a sudden loss of traction of the rear tires if the throttle or brakes are abruptly applied (or un-applied) in the middle of a turn. !is inherent tendency to snap oversteer has been drastically reduced in modern Porsches due to modern tires and more sophisticated suspension geometry.

Porsche’s recommended wheel alignment settings call for signi%cantly more negative camber of the rear wheels than in the front. Camber refers to the amount in degrees that the tire leans in or out from vertical, when viewed directly from the front or rear of the car. Negative camber means that the top of the wheel is tilted towards the center of the car relative to the bottom of the wheel. !is ensures that when the car goes through a turn, and the weight shi$s to tires on the outside of the turn, the suspension compresses and causes the tire contact

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Why do the tires of most Porsches wear out so quickly,particularly the rear tires of 911s and Boxster/Caymans?


patch to remain perpendicular to the road surface to enhance traction in turns. !e vast majority of passenger vehicles specify at least a small amount of negative camber, but usually only a few tenths of a degree from vertical.

Porsche generally speci"es less than a half of a degree of negative camber for the front wheels, but o#en close to 2 degrees in the rear. !is is because the end of the car with more negative camber will have more grip in turns. With Porsche’s factory alignment settings, the front end of the car will generally lose grip "rst, causing the car to safely push wide of the driver’s intended

path in extreme cornering situations, versus the perilous alternative of the rear end snapping around. !e resultant alignment settings allow for safe cornering for the average driver, but can exacerbate premature wear of the inner edges of the rear tires during normal driving, as most driving is done in a straight line, even in Porsches.

Porsche sports cars can o#en completely wear out the rear tires in the 10-15,000 mile range. If your daily commute does not include mountain roads and racetracks, your Porsche’s tires can last longer if

Chris Andropoulos is the Service Manager and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in Santa Barbara (a Der Auspu! 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.

the wheel alignment is carefully set to the more conservative end of factory speci"cations. Many discount alignment and tire shops simply set the alignment so that it’s “in the green,” or in the ballpark of the manufacturer specs. However, these speci"cations o#en have a wide range, so the settings should be as close from side-to-side as possible to guarantee even tire wear, and that the vehicle tracks straight and true down the road.

Another o#en overlooked aspect of alignments is that Porsche’s speci"cations dictate that the wheel alignment be set with the weight of a full tank of fuel and

passengers on board, since this is the real-world con"guration that most cars will actually encounter. A fully weighted car compresses the suspension springs slightly and lowers the ride height, thus changing the baseline alignment settings. If the alignment is set when the car is empty, the settings will be di$erent when the car is driven with the real-world weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, and fuel. !is will cause the tires to wear out more quickly and di$erently than intended.

Certain Porsches also call for special procedures and tools in order to maintain

the factory speci"ed suspension geometry. !e last of the air-cooled 911s, the 993 of the 1995 to 1998 model years, introduced a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension that requires a special kinematic toe setting that should be checked during alignment. Specialized tools and knowledge are required to accurately measure and adjust this setting. Erratic handling and tire wear can result from the rear wheel kinematic toe setting being out of range or uneven side to side on 993s.

Cayennes and Panameras have more even weight distribution than their sports car cousins, but present their own unique alignment scenarios. Porsche’s front engined, four-door vehicles both share a similarly sophisticated multi-link front and rear suspension design. Each of the suspension arms has a rubber bushing on each end to prevent harsh metal to metal contact, and the entire front and rear suspensions are isolated from the body of the car by subframes to ensure a smooth ride and to prevent resonance from the road. Many Cayennes and Panameras are also equipped with height-adjustable air springs. It is important that the alignment is set at the “Normal” ride height setting and with the suspension fully settled.

So, visually inspect your tires on a regular basis. Know the proper in%ation numbers for your tires, and check them at least monthly, adjusting the "ll when the tires are cold. And pay attention to your car’s alignment, remembering that it is vital to your tires’ e$ectiveness and longevity, as well as your Porsche’s overall handling performance. =Alignment adjustment on a modern Porsche is de!nitely not a D.I.Y. project. Most

professional alignment shops will have the proper equipment to accomplish the task.


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5 YearsEric & Deonna BernoccoOscar & Toni BrionesChuck & Kathleen MichelStephen Murray Brad & Debbie Schultz 4 YearsRob Brandt Shahram & Afshan Fatemi Carol Dienstbier & Charles Hefner John & Kate LawrenceKevin & Bonnie RyanJames SieminskiMarkus & Justine Wienken 3 YearsHoward Babus William A. Fletcher

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New Members

Michael & Christine Brooks Santa Barbara2009 Carrera

JR & Patricia De Veer La Crescenta2008 Turbo 997

John FosterThousand Oaks2010 Carrera 4S

Brian KellyGoleta2008 Turbo

Brian & Fiona KircherThousand Oaks1984 911

Tom KrauseOjai2012 Panamera

Craig MorganVentura1967 912

32 YearsAlois & Estonia Ruf

29 YearsBob Roe & Suzi Sheller

23 YearsJay & Jean Midgley

20 YearsChristopher & Elizabeth Campbell

17 YearsJoe & Sarah Wigert 15 YearsMichael & Rene Hohls 11 YearsWalt & Rebecca Branscome

10 YearsRobert Hilding & Madeleine GillibrandJe!rey & Jane Kagan 9 YearsBryan & Mary ClabeauxEdward & Nanette MartinKenneth & Lynn Merideth 7 YearsSteven & Janet Kaller

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Susan Schwefel & Robert WeindorfSanta Barbara2006 Cayenne

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Down The RoadUpcoming Events & Dates of Interest

April 13-15 Long Beach Grand Prix April 20-22 Zone 8 Festival of Speed April 28 Zone 8 Autocross in Camarillo May 25-30 Sequoia & Kings Canyon/Yosemite Trip June 23 SBR Member Appreciation Brunch June 30 El Camino Real XXIX - Boucher/Schneider Z8 Rally July 14-15 Ventura Motorsports Gathering July 21 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off July 28 Autocross in Camarillo August 17-19 Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Laguna Seca August 25 SBR Progressive Dinner September 8 Detail Clinic at Lavaggio September 22 Autocross in Camarillo September 29 The Gimmick Rally October 14 36th Annual Concours d’Elegance October 27-28 Wine Country Harvest Tour November 17 A Visit to The Malamut Collection December 2 Motor4Toys - Woodland Hills December 16 SBR Annual Holiday Party

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March 14, 2012 - 6:30 p.m. – Four Points Sheraton HotelSBR Board of Directors Meeting

MINUTES RECORDED BY DICK LANGE

!e March dinner board meeting was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Ventura. Present were: Nick Liakas, Steve Kaller, John Alfenito, Sue & Randy Kinsling, Mike & Karen Turek, Michael Brovsky, James Oldham, James Edwards, Doreen Pankow, Brian Rubino, Don Kuckenbaker, Randy Fishwick, Joan Yabitsu, Becky Lundberg, Je" Parker, and Dick Lange.

!e following reports and discussions were presented:

Secretary: !e February 2012 board meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

Vice President: No report.

Treasurer: Jim Brown’s submitted report contained the following #nancial statements for the month of February: (1) monthly income statement, (2) statement of cash $ows and (3) ending balance sheet. Bank reconciliations and bank statements were forwarded to Steve Kaller for his review.

Membership: During the month of February, 12 new members joined our region, and total membership stood at 682 at month’s end. February’s membership stands the same as last month.

Activities: !e following events were still open and available for participation at the time of our meeting – Poker Run (March 24); California Festival of Speed (April 20-22); Camarillo Autocross (April 28); Memorial Day Weekend Double Discovery Drive Sequoia & King Canyon Park (May 25-28) & Yosemite National Park (May28-30); Member Appreciation Day (June 23); and El Camino Real XXIX Boucher/Schneider Rally (June 30). Fliers were posted in the March 2012 Der Auspu" and will also appear in April’s issue.

Editor: !e November and December 2011 issues of Der Auspu" were entered in the National Newsletter Contest.

Distribution: !e March issue was

mailed out on February 29th at a cost of $316.76 for 708 copies. !e renewal of the annual postal permit fee of $190 was paid from previously approved postal funds.

Advertising: Sponsorship status was discussed including our newest advertiser, Courtesy Body Shop.

Goodie Store: March Goodie Store sales at the events and breakfasts totaled $782. A reimbursement request for $295.85 was approved.

Insurance: We are current on all certi#cates.

Rally: No report.

Concours: Dick Douglass attended the Zone 8 Judging School where a decision was made to no longer inspect under the dash.

Autocross: !e recent event was successful with approximately 50 drivers participating.

Archives: No report.

Webmaster: Calendar updates were made, and Randy Fishwick is working on an on-line suggestion form.

Safety: No report.

P.M.S.: No report.

R.U.F.: No report.

50th Anniversary: No report.

Public Relations: No report. Past President: No report.

President: Arrangements have been made at the Camarillo breakfast meeting for the club to have exclusive use of the outside patio so as to free up the inside for the Way-Point Café’s regular customers. !e June 23 Member Appreciation Day venue has been changed from the La Cumbre Country Club to the Whale’s Tail Restaurant in Oxnard.

Old Business: !e Board approved the selection of the Santa Barbara and Ventura chapters of the Special Olympics as our sole charity for 2012. !e club will sponsor certain activities, with the net proceeds going in equal shares to the two organizations.

New Business: Becky Lundberg,

Je" Parker, Doreen Pankow, and Joan Yabitsu made a presentation to the Board recommending that we sponsor the “Street Survival Program for Teens.” !e Board has given tentative approval based upon the successful completion of their fact #nding activity.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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18!INCH PORSCHE CAYMAN S WHEELS " FOR SALE2007 OEM Porsche Cayman S rims (no tires) in very good condition. Asking $300 for the set of four, plus shipping costs (if any). Call Bela at (805) 937-9307 or email at [email protected] (01/12)

1989 PORSCHE 928!S4 " FOR SALEAutomatic transmission. White leather interior. Always garaged. 59,000 miles. $16,000. Contact Larry Young at (805) 482-0132 or [email protected] (01/12)

2002 PORSCHE 911 TURBO X50 PACKAGE – FOR SALE Original owner selling white 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo with X50 Package. Perfect condition. Black interior. Six speed transmission. All service done at Rusnak Porsche. 77,000 miles. Original price $170,000. For sale at $55,500. Call Lloyd Wright at (310) 457-0107 or email at [email protected] (01/12)

2006 CAYMAN S – FOR SALE White with full leather terracotta interior. Tiptronic transmission, sport package. Only 9500 miles. Shows new, runs new. Alwaysgaraged. Price is $33,500. Contact Steve at (805) 682-8581. (04/12)

2001 BOXSTER SUSPENSION – FOR SALE Original used shocks, springs and sway bars from 2001 Boxster. Everything is in very good condition. I replaced my original Porsche suspension with the ROW 030 suspension several years ago, and !nally came to the realization I’m tired of seeing these parts in my garage! Price $350 or make me an o"er. Call Geo" Walsh (310) 457-2629 or geo"[email protected] (02/12)

BILSTEIN SPORT FRONT STRUT INSERTS – FOR SALEPat # 34-050507. Fits 911 to 1989. List price new: $222.60 each. Used, 300 miles. $200/pair. Contact Joe Schneider (805) 962-8015 or [email protected] (04/12) American Global Standards ...........31

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EZ CAR LIFT – FOR SALEEZ Car Lift in new condition (used only 5 times). Includes two sets of cross spacers (the part the car rests on) so it will !t all Porsche sports cars. Original cost $2105. $1700 or trade for? Visit the EZ Car See lift website at http://www.ezcarlift.com/Jim Gude [email protected] (661) 821-3805. (02/12)

FOUR HRE WHEELS FOR 996 – FOR SALETwo 19-inch by 8.5-inch, two 19-inch by 12-inch (o"set four inches). Three-piece aluminum. Original price $7900.Please make o"er. Call Lloyd Wright at (310)457-0107 or email at [email protected] (01/12)

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TUBE FRAME BOXSTER RACE CAR – FOR SALEBeautiful full tube fram Boxster race car, 2000 pounds. No expense spared. $187K invested (with $38K in 3.4L Motec motor).Asking $65,000. Email Hari at [email protected] for photos and information packet. Hari Matsuda, Sacramento Region (04/12)

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When SBR member Dr. Frank Rayas married his !ancée Jacqueline in February, the wedding “cake topper” re"ected their mutual love of Porsche. Custom made in Germany, this special decoration shows the couple in their Speed Yellow Boxster, a car they plan on driving to many future SBR events.

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