Volume 39 Issue 1, January 2012 - Maumee Valley - Porsche Club ...

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January 2012VOLUME 39 ISSUE 1Vorschall! 3Officers & Chairs 4From the Driver’s Seat 5Calendar of Events 7MVR Membership News 8Hellinic Motor Museum 11Chip Holst: A Man With Drive 12In the Zone 14Web Site location informationfor all models of Porsche16MVR Mart 20the Checkered Flag! 22Photo on cover: 1955 356A at theHellenic Motor Museum Photo byMiltros PatronisVorschall!Looking Ahead!JANUARY28 Planning meetingFEBRUARY23 Dinner at Ciao RistorantePublished monthly by theMaumee Valley Region,Porsche Club of America.Tom and Deb Isley2847 Secretariat Rd.Toledo, Ohio 43615419-535-8688derruckspiegel@bex.netAll rates are for 1 year:Business card $ 60.00Quarter page 120.00Half page 180.00Full page 240.00Check or money order made out toMVR-PCA must accompany request.Please call for shorter intervals.Deadline for copy is the 15th of themonth for the next month’s issue.Material from Der RÜCKSPIEGELmay be reprinted (except for ads) providedproper credit is given to the authorand the source. Copy is the responsibilityof the advertiser.Der RÜCKSPIEGEL is the officialpublication of the Maumee ValleyRegion, Porsche Club of America.Opinions stated are those of the authorsand do not necessarily representthe position of the Maumee ValleyRegion or Porsche Club of America.Back issues of Der RÜCKSPIEGELare available at http://mm.pca.org/newsletters.htm3

Der RÜCKSPIEGELMichael Soriano 419-215-3333michaelsoriano@juno.comDiane Schoen 419-367-4836opus6871@yahoo.comJeff Vollmar 586-739-1636jtvollmar@comcast.netTony Calabrese 419-340-8759tcal007@aol.comTodd MierzwiakRon Carr 7000 Green Mill RdJohnstown, OH 43031740-967-6027carr7000@embarqmail.comhttp://zone4.pca.orgPl ease dr op Barney Stewart(bstewart@bex.net) our MembershipChairman, or myself a note with yourold & new address so you don’t missan issue of Der RÜCKSPIEGEL.Greg Herr 419-833-9696greg.herr@us.o-i.comJim Wilson 419-784-1641def_ms_jw@nwoca.orgTony Calabrese 419-340-8759tcal007@aol.comBill Bauman 419-475-1336backmotor@bex.netBarney Stewart 419-829-2882bstewart@bex.netBob Harris 419-861-0745robertsharris@sbcglobal.netTom & Deb Isley 419-535-8688derruckspiegel@bex.netTodd Mierzwiak 419-283-5593toddm79861@aol.comAlan Kinker 419-385-8610arking@buckeye-express.comJeanne Krauser 419-841-7984cpmjkrauser@juno.comLisa Soriano 419-215-3333mrs.lisasoriano@juno.comAlan Kinker 419-385-8610arking@buckeye-express.comJeff Vollmar 586-739-1636jtvollmar@comcast.netJanet Sternfeldhttp://zone4.pca.org4

January 2012By Michael SorianoI sincerely hope everyoneenjoyed the holidayseason. During this timeof year, everyone’s socialcalendar gets filledup, so we take that intoaccount, and as a result,our PCA activities duringthis period are relativelylight. This is awonderful time of year with all of theparties and festivities that present uswith a fantastic chance to renew oldfriendships and begin new ones. I amthankful and grateful, to those of youwho are reading this that I have hadthe opportunity to spend time withduring the holidays, for your hospitalityand friendship.As we enter the New Year and beginto put our PCA social calendar backinto gear, I anticipate that 2012 will beanother fun filled year. Most notably,it is our region’s 40 th Anniversary, andthis year long celebration will becapped off by a weekend of activitiesto commemorate this milestone,planned for the last weekend in October.Preparations have begun for the bigcelebration; however we are in need ofmore volunteers. If you are interestedin assisting with this momentous occasion,please contact the 40 th AnniversaryCommittee Chair, Jeff Vollmar atjtvollmar@att.net. In addition to ourown region’s anniversary, 2012, alsomarks the 60 th anniversary of PorscheClubs worldwide.Our December social event was heldin Findlay at the newly openedRestaurante` El Mexicano on December10. A number of members tooktime out of their busy schedules toenjoy some delicious Mexican foodand Porsche club camaraderie. I wantto thank Ruth and Ron Gulliford fororganizing this delightful evening.And, on Saturday, January 14, RonCarr is once again organizing a trip tothe North American International AutoShow, including an overnight stay atthe Dearborn Inn, dinner at the EdisonRestaurant, as well as a visit to theHenry Ford Museum the followingday.The Planning Meeting is by far one ofthe most important events of the year,as this is the time and place where weestablish our entire social calendar forthe upcoming year; the meeting isscheduled for January 28 at the homeof Chris and Jeanne Krauser. Pleasecontact Lisa or Jeanne if you wouldlike to host a party or have any suggestionsto help us organize anotherwonderful year of unique and excitingevents.February’s Social event has alreadybeen scheduled, so plan to attend Dinnerat Ciao on Thursday, February 23.DER Ruckspiegel is one of the waysto stay informed about all of the MaumeeValley Region’s events. Anotherfantastic tool is our website http://mm.pca.org. If you have not yet visitedthe site, please do so, and if youhave pictures from events or items to(Continued on page 6)5

Der RÜCKSPIEGELThomas and MarilynEdwardsDave and Carol Hauser30Years21 YearsDavid VroomanJim and TimothyGrabowskiDavid and DarleneKimpleMohamad and MalikAlmasriChristopher and DanaDunbarBruce ZieglarRoderick and JuliaMacLachlan14 Years12 Years10 Years9 Years9 Years7 Years3 YearsThe Region has a name badge availablefor purchase. The cost is $10 perbadge. Contact Tom Isley at derruckspiegel@bex.netto place your order.Badges will be delivered at the nextevent.Larry Chaffee of Ann Arbordriving a 1999 Black BoxsterMVR members can earn points as partof the activities program as follows.All activities must be confirmed to theMVR Secretary via Sign Up Sheets,Event Chairs, Notice of Participationat Zone 4 event outside MVR orNewsletter Editor.1 point for attending a MVR event1 Point for attending any Zone 4 eventoutside of MVR2 points for organizing and hosting aMVR event1 point for assisting in a significantmanner at a MVR or Zone 4 event1 point for any article of at least 250words (about one page) published inthe MVR NewsletterIf you are not currently receivingSocial Event e-mail updates, pleasecontact Lisa atMrs.LisaSoriano@juno.com8

January 2012Greg Armstrong 1Verne Armstrong 1Bill Bauman 1Judy Bellman 1Marshall Bellman 1Susan Brown 1Rich Brown 1Diane Butcher 1Bruce Butcher 1Tom Cable 1Becky Cable 1Tony Calabrese 2Deb DeHaven 1Tom DeHaven 1Rebecca Flores 2Keith Franklin 2Sharon Gargasz 1Ron Gargasz 1Shirley Gobba 1Dick Gobba 1Ruth Gulliford 2Ron Gulliford 2Kim Harris 1Bob Harris 1Chris Heidenreich 1Mary Heidenreich 1Deb Isley 2Tom Isley 2John Jennens 2Suzanne Jennens 1Sandra Kinker 2Alan Kinker 2Jeanne Krauser 2Chris Krauser 2Barb Lederman 1Rick Lederman 1Michael Levison 1Rob Mack 2Shellie Mack 2Linda Mechel 2Jack Mechel 2Todd Mierzwiak 1Sarah Mierzwiak 1Jason Perry 1Colleen Perry 1Linda Roan 1Bill Roan 1Chuck Schaub 1James Schenk 2Lisa Soriano 3Michael Soriano 4Janet Sternfeld 1Bill Sternfeld 1Beth Stewart 1Barney Stewart 2Jeff Vollmar 1Brian Walsh 2Missy Walsh 1Millie Woodruff 1Tom Woodruff 1Marc Woodward 1Kathy Woodward 1Laila Zenil 1Craig Zenil 29

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January 2012The cover photo was found while lookingfor a few pictures for use in thenewsletter. A Facebook search locatedthe picture and a link to a new museumin Athens Greece.The Hellenic Motor Museum is a carmuseum in Athens. It is owned by theTheodore & Joanna Charagionis'Foundation and opened in March2011. It is located in the corner of Ioulianou& 3rd Septemvriou street, onthe three top floors of the newly builtAthenian Capitol shopping centre.The collection of the museum currentlyconsists of 340 cars of which112 are displayed periodically. TheMuseum offers many other facilitiessuch as a Formula 1 simulator, a roadsafety educational program for childrenand an amphitheatre/cinema with3D technologyFrom the highly-coveted private collectionof the Theodore and JoannaCharagionis foundation, numbering300 vehicles, to start with, 112 carsare exhibited in the Museum. Whiletouring the museum, the visitor has theopportunity to admire unique exhibitsof the world automotive, exhibits thatone can only see in the (few) correspondingforeign museums or readabout them in the international bibliography.Highlights in the collectioninclude Paul Newman's Mercedes300SL Gullwing, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant's 1959 Chrysler Imperial,Formula 1 driver LorenzoBandini's personal 1953 Lancia Aureliaand the 1979 Cadillac SevilleGucci with its Gucci-designed interiorand exterior fitments, the famousChevrolet Corvette Stingray, that thelate Johny Pesmazoglou won numerousGreek championships and is agenerous offer of his family, as well ascars that belonged to Dukes (such asthe Αston Martin Lagonda, owned bythe Duke of Westminster), barons andmembers of the House of the lords.The Museum offers road safety simulationprograms for children, while themore adventurous ones have the opportunityto try their reflexes on a Formula1 simulator. Hellenic Motor Museumalso features a conference centrewith 200 seats capacity that functionsas a conference centre, during the day,attracting a large number of companiesand organizations, while at nightit transforms into a modern 3D cinema.The Hellenic Motor Museum, hosts amemorabilia store, the “MuseumStore”. Visitors of all ages, throughthe Museum products have the opportunityto “taste” part of the car history,not only in Greece. Memorabilia objects,such as old posters or modernDVDs transfer images of historic racesand cars. The visitor may also obtainminiature car replicas that may or notmay be exhibited in the Museum, aswell as everyday use objects. Also, theMuseum operates the café PIT STOP.More information can be found at:http://www.hellenicmotormuseum.gr11

Der RÜCKSPIEGELReprinted from DTE Energy Quest NewsChip Holst, principal account manager, Industrial Accounts. Photo by MarkHoustonA lot of people who have hobbies talkabout their gardening or book clubactivities. But if you ask Chip Holst,principal account manager, IndustrialAccounts, about his "leisure" hours,you won't get any stories about gardenmulch or the latest Alex Cross thriller.Holst is a part-time race car instructorwho spends most of his free time driving- fast.Recently featured in a Detroit Newsarticle, Holst gave a half-dozen media"thrill rides at speeds 40 mph slowerthan NASCAR's stock cars will runwhen they race on the newlyimprovedMichigan InternationalSpeedway (MIS) track in Brooklyn,Mich."Reporter Doug Guthrie said:"The retired NASCAR racing pickuptruck roared like a 150 mph rollercoasteraround the towering asphaltbowl that is Turn 3 at Michigan InternationalSpeedway. A $7 million repavingof the two-mile tri-oval - unveiledand tested for the first time inNovember - clung to the truck's Goodyears'like glue. Multiplying forces ofgravity pressed me against the passengerdoor, toward the white cementwall and empty grandstands at the topof the turn. And then, I felt a wobble12

and watched driver Chip Holst'shands make a quick and large correctionwith the steering wheel. That'salso when I noticed a tiny, gold crucifixScotch-taped to the truck's instrumentpanel."Holst, who has been involved in somesort of motorsports for most of his life,said, "It was just a wind gust. The newsurface has surprisingly more gripthan I expected. It's smooth and it'sgoing to be very fast." Holst hasturned thousands of laps over the lastfew years with the Brooklyn-basedMach 1 Racing School.January 2012Prior to MIS, Holst began his drivingcareer in the 1980s through road racingwith the Porsche Club of Americaand the Sports Car Club of America.He was part of the Porsche Pit Crew atthe 24-hours of Daytona. Holst was aninstructor for the Porsche Club, andhas also worked for auto manufacturersduring "Ride and Drives," wherejournalists are able to drive all thenewest vehicles. A lot of these Rideand Drives are held at MIS."Roger Penske owned the place,"Holst said about his early days."About the same time, Richard Pettystarted up stock car experienceschools." By 1994, Penske opened hisown school, with Holst getting plentyof "seat time" driving at that level.Now, Holst spends most of his summerweekends driving the track."It helps me stay sharp," Holst says,"and the more seat time I get, the morecomfortable I am."Asked if he has received many speedingtickets, Holst says, "No, I get it outof my system (the need for speed)because the regular road is just fractionof what I can do on an opencourse."In 1992, Chip Holst was featured in a Detroit Edison Today articleabout teaching police to drive safely.13

Der RÜCKSPIEGELBy Ron CarrZone 4 RepresentativeNow that the drivingseason In theZone is on winterbreak, it is a goodtime to check outsome of the indoorwinter social activitiesgoing on inyour local regionand adjacent regions.Check yourlocal region’s website and newsletterfor the latest details on events close toyou, and check the Zone 4 Website forother regions events. If you have asuggestion for an event that you thinkwould be fun for your region membership,please communicate it to yourregion officers- they will appreciateyour input.14On February 18, 2012, the SoutheastMichigan Region will hosttheir first ever CLASSROOMSESSION Introduction To HighPerformance Driver’s Education.More information will be availablein January- watch their websiteand newsletter for details.The third annual Winter Concourseat Porsche of the Village,Cincinnati, OH is planned forSaturday evening, February 25,2012. This is a PCNA event thatis also supported by the PCAOhio Valley Region- watch fordetails in their newsletter or website.The Rally Sport Region will behosting its annual Mid-Winter GetTogether at the Historic HollyHotel on February 25th for greatfood, company and comedy. Seethe RSR website for details.Grand Am Racing season kicksoff in Zone 4 with the DetroitGrand Prix at Belle Isle on June1, 2, and 3, 2012. A Porsche CarCorral will be organized for allinterested Porsche Owners.The following weekend, the samecrowd will gather for the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course GrandAm Race in Lexington, OH onJune 8, 9, and 10, 2012. A PCARegion will also host a PorscheCar Corral for Porsche Owners.The Southeast Michigan Regionwill hold their annual Club Raceat Gingerman Raceway in SouthHaven, MI on June 15, 16, and17, 2012. Watch their website fordetails.While not technically in Zone 4,the Annual PCA National PorscheParade will be held in SaltLake City, UT on July 7-14, 2012.Plan to join a bunch of other Zone4 PCA members for fun in themountains.The following weekend is theannual Pittsburgh Vintage GrandPrix at Schenley Park, PA on July21 & 22, 2012. This is actually aweek-long event with a greatConcourse on Saturday, sponsoredin part by the PCA AlleghenyRegion.(Continued on page 15)

January 2012(Continued from page 14) weekend of August 17-19 th , 2012.The third Grand Am event inAnd finally, join fellow PCA membersZone 4 will be part of the Brickyard400 Weekend in Indianapo-for a memorable fall weekend at theEscape to the Ozarks in Eurekalis, IN on July 27, 28, and 29,Springs, AR on November 9, 10, and2012. . A PCA Region will host a11, 2012. More information will bePorsche Car Corral for PorscheOwners on Friday the 27 th available next year as the event grows.closer.The annual P2O event moves toGranville, OH on July 27-29,2012, sponsored by the Mid-OhioRegion. Watch the P2O.us websitefor details.The Mid-Ohio Region will moveits annual DE and Club Raceevent at the Mid Ohio Sports CarCourse in Lexington Ohio to theIf you have any questions or comments,please contact me atzone4rep@embarqmail.com . Hope tosee you at an event soon!15

Der RÜCKSPIEGELBy Ken Koop—The Yellowstone Region (Old Faithful Newsletter)There are some web sites with excellentoverall information for all modelsof Porsches. Whether you work onyour own Porsche, need answers toquestions or just want general informationon Porsches, these sites can beof great assistance. A good independentmechanic or dealer may be a usefulsource if they are willing to spendthe time to help answer your questions.If they are not available, thenthe internet can be a great resource.The following are some very usefulWeb Sites that have Web Forums orQ&A sessions that can help answerquestions. If you look at the past postingson these sites, chances are yourquestions have already been asked andanswered by other people before you.You will find most of these sitesloaded with facts, photos, updates oncurrent and future models, wallpaperfor your computer, practical applicationsand solutions for Porsches. Youmay need to register with the site beforeyou can utilize them to the fullest,but all are free and the registration ispretty short. I hope you get a chance tovisit some of them and they prove tobe helpful to you. Good surfing.If you have additional sites that are notlisted below, please let us know andwe can publish them in another newsletterPorsche Club of America --- www.pca.org (click on tech section)The “Tech Section” is excellent for getting questions answered on your Porschesby experts. You can post a question under your model and have it answered in afew days. If you browse through the questions and answers, chances are yourquestion has already been asked and answered. This is a great resource.Rennteam --- www.rennteam.comAn excellent site with current information on all models of Porsches. The moderatorshave very good knowledge on all Porsches as well as inside information onupcoming models and options. If you have a question, you can probably get it answeredhere.Rennlist --- www.rennlist.com (click on rennlist area and then click onweb forms)A very good site for Q&A and has some very knowledgeable moderators for usefulfeedback and insider information.6 Speed--- www.6speedonline.com/forums/Useful for browsing past Q&A. Moderators are not quite as knowledgeable butgood information is still available if you browse through the site occasionally. The“Gallery” has some nice pictures as well.16

January 2012Renntech--www.renntech.orgA very good site for do it yourself information, manuals and general informationon all Porsche models.Flat 6--- www.flat-6.netThe forum is just ok, but the information under “Models” is very good and thepictures and wall paper are also good.Cayman Club--- www.caymanclub.net/Specific to the Cayman, this site has some good pictures, complete order guide andsome good overall information from magazines, International Auto Shows andCayman fans around the world. Cayman news generally breaks first on this site.Pelican Parts---www.pelicanparts.comThis site offers some good do it yourself articles in the “Tech Articles” section.The “Tech Q&A” also has some good answers for frequently asked questions onall models of Porsches.356 Registry---www.356registry.orgThe site offers coverage on all of the 356 model line.German Car Fans---www.germancarfans.com/manufacturers/porsche/This site covers current news and has a photo gallery.Only Porsche---www.onlyporsche.net/The site offers current news on Porsche, model information and articles,downloads and a photo gallery.The Autobahn---www.autobahn.comThe site offers semi-current news, pictures and other potentially useful information.997 GT3---www.997gt3.comThis site posts the latest information on the new GT3.Editors note: For model specific information the various PCA register groups area great source. Check out the listing of the register groups in the August issue ofthe Der RÜCKSPIEGEL.17

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Der RÜCKSPIEGELClean out your garage.Advertise here.: Items for sale can also be sent to our webmaster at jms1@sev.orgfor those interested in putting their ad on the MVR web site.1990 911 C2 62,000 miles excellent condition no accidents black / blackcontact Doug Eggleston 517-438-6976 days. Asking $18,500.001987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, Red with Black Interior, 87,000 Miles.Excellent Condition Inside and Out!Only driven in Summer since purchased in 1994.Vin # WP0AB0917HS121277Asking $23,000 or Offer419-265-5130 or pltjunk@bex.netPorsche 914 '72 yellow very nice condition. Many, many upgrades. Runs strong. $6800Marc Woodward 419-874-1027 eaglessoar@juno.com1985 Porsche 944, Kalihari Beige Metallic (Gold), 2.5L NA, 5 speed, 91K miles,factory optional 7 & 8” Fuchs wheels, cruise, new paint, interior and carpet ingood condition.NEW PARTS: Clutch kit, clutch slave cylinder, rear main seal, motor mounts,timing belt and rollers, front engine and oil cooler seals, head gasket, shift lever,O2 sensor, 15” Goodyear Eagle GT tires. All maintenance up to date.$5750.00. John Jennens, 419.356.3960, or ybslo@bex.net.20

January 20122000 Boxster S. 65K mi, one owner. Rain Forest Green Metallic (2000 only yearthis color was available), blk top/interior. 6 speed. Sport pkg. Heated seats. Clampon extended roll bar. Maintained by Stoddards and Steinels. All maintenance records.Clean. Great car! Extra set of wheels and tires (not pristine). $17K OBO.Roberta reheller@sbcglobal.net or 216.310.2734Catalytic convertor 997, like new condition. 750.00 oboJerry Gorman, European AutoWerkes 419 475 52111986 Porsche 944 Turbo, 5 Speed, Red with Beige leather interior,138,675 miles.16" Borbet wheels. New parts: Clutch Kit, flywheel, clutch accessory kit. DME &DME relay, track rebuild-able front ball joints, front control arms, hood lift supports,rear deck lid lift supports, 4 brake rotors machined. Coolant reservoir, referencesensor and speed sensor and bracket.6500.00 obo. Jerry Gorman, European AutoWerkes 419 475 52112007 Cayman: "Simone"Much beloved and fastidiously cared for PorscheCayman, black on black, sports seats, always garagedand covered with car cover, meticulouslymaintained by Porsche mechanics, 58,560 miles,never in an accident, beautiful condition. Veryreluctant sale. $26,500. Currently garaged inLima.Call (361) 244 2233 orrebecca.a.flores@gmail.com.21

Der RÜCKSPIEGELWelcome to 2012.This is the year ofthe 40th anniversaryof Maumee ValleyRegion and therewill be a celebrationlater this year tomark the anniversary.While developing this issue I learnedmore about my first DE instructor,Chip Holst. The story on page 12 describesChip’s driving background. Inow know why he was so good backthen.The planning meeting is just aroundthe corner. It is your opportunity toinfluence what social events we willbe enjoying this season. We are alwayslooking for new and creativeideas for the events. Come on out atlet us know your ideas.Thanks to the hospitality of HowardCooper Porsche and Porsche CarsNorth America, Chris Krauser and Iwere able to visit the North AmericanInternational Auto show on IndustryDay. We were able to see the new 911Cabriolet and thought it looked great.We welcome a new advertiser to theDer Ruckspiegel in this issue. Panelwerksin Mentor, Ohio provides serviceand repair for Porsches. If youhave any need for service or repair onyour Porsche, give Bill Kemper a call.Flash your headlights at a fellow Porscheowner on the road!! Keep thekindred spirit alive!!…..the editor22

January 2012Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failure -A Looming Catastrophe!The First Line Of Defense.THE CAR PORT LLCSERVICE/MAINTENANCE/PARTSPORSCHES® – OF COURSE – OTHER MAKES WELCOMEJohn Jennens - Owner4419 Section Rd.Ottawa Lake, MI 49267ybslo@bex.netState Licensed and CertifiedMember IATN (International Automotive Technicians’ Network)Diagnostic software for Porsche®, VW, Audi, BMW and MiniPorsche Club of America MemberVisa and MasterCard acceptedJust 2 mi. North of Toledo – Next to Suburban Aviation419.356.396023

Der RÜCKSPIEGELTom and Deb Isley2847 Secretariat Rd.Toledo OH 43615Address Service RequestedJANUARY28 Planning meetingFEBRUARY23 Dinner at Ciao RistoranteFirst ClassServing Porsche enthusiastsin the MaumeeValley since 1972