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July 2005Porsche Club of AmericaSacramento Valley Region Region- In its 43rd Year!Highlights:Mammoth Porsche HappeningKaren’s Bakery Breakfast SocialEscape...To The Wine CountryPlus...From the Driver’s SeatDrifting BackSVR Event ScheduleSpeaking of MembershipSVR People, Places & PorschesThe Social SceneSee “About the Cover” inside...

WinterAbout the Cover...Doug DeVetter got this shot at the MayDinner meeting at the Towe Auto Museum.The car is Stephan Childs’ 2005 Carrera GT.Lucky Doug also won a ride in the car in araffle that night.See the full color version of TheD r i f t e r o n t h e S V R w e b s i t e a thttp://www.derporsche.net/.Elliot Hoffmann, EditorCover Photo: Doug DeVetterGot Track?www.ipb-autosport.comTrackmasters Racing is aleader in High PerformanceDriver Education events inNorthern California, andpartner with PCA SVR fornumerous events per season.✓✓✓Thunderhill (July 29, Sept 23)Infineon/Sears Point(Nov 13 w/PCA Autocross)Laguna Seca (Dec 1)Come out and Stretch yourcar’s legs on some of thefinest tracks in the country!1206 C Street, Sacramento,Fun, safe, and definitely…No speeding tickets!www.TrackMasters-Racing.com

The DrifterPCA Sacramento Valley Region2005 Board of DirectorsPresidentJeff Kinder ______________________ 916-765-28014320 Freemont’s Loop, Rescue, CA 95672President@svr.pca.orgVice PresidentAndy Leight _____________________ 916-984-9624106 Atfield Way, Folsom, CA 95630VicePresident@svr.pca.org ____________________TreasurerKevin Dougherty _________________ 916-983-7774P.O.Box 6006, Folsom, CA 95630Treasurer@svr.pca.orgSecretarySteve Goltz _____________________ 916-961-37058528 Via Gwynn Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628Secretary@svr.pca.orgSocial DirectorJulia Lynn _______________________ 916-402-04432443 Fair Oaks Blvd #71, Sacramento, CA 95825Social@svr.pca.orgMembership DirectorTom Sisson _____________________ 209-296-535214537 Surrey Junction Lane, Sutter Creek, CA 95685Membership@svr.pca.orgCompetition & Safety DirectorFrederick D. Rauch ________________ 916-989-31999580 Oak Avenue Parkway, Suite 7 #188Folsom, CA 95630Competition@svr.pca.orgNewsletter EditorsElliot & Aleece Hoffmann __________ 530-792-17491718 Mariposa Circle, Davis, CA 95616NewsletterEditor@svr.pca.orgWebmaster (Interim)Mike Willis ______________________ 916-363-83132748 Tiffany West Way, Sacramento, CA 95827Webmaster@svr.pca.orgPast PresidentKim Nelson _____________________ 916-933-4282305 Glen Ridge Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762PastPresident@svr.pca.orgZone 7 RepresentativeLarry Sharp - Golden Gate Region ____ 925-371-22581119 Megan Road, Livermore, CA 94550larrysharp@comcast.netPorsche Club of AmericaSacramento Valley Region- In its 43rd Year!Volume 43, No.7 July 20053 July Dinner Meeting3 August Dinner Meeting7 Escape To The Wine Country7 MPH7 Zone Autocross #3 & #48 Niello Concours at Serrano13 Spring Driving & Garage Tour – Kim Nelson18 Spring Flowers Rally – Phillip “Goose” Marks2 SVR Coming Attractions4 From the Driver’s Seat – Jeff Kinder4 SVR Event Schedule – Elliot & Aleece Hoffmann5 Drifting Back – Larry Wilson6 Speaking of Membership – Tom Sisson9 The Social Scene – Julia Lynn10 SVR People, Places & Porsches – Elliot & Aleece Hoffmann11 Autocross – Matt Deter12 Board Meeting Highlights – Steve Goltz12 356CAR Calendar – Elliot & Aleece Hoffmann14 SVR Goodie Store – Tom Sisson16 Tech Stuff – Roger Walker19 The Finish Line – Elliot & Aleece Hoffmann20 Drifter ClassifiedsInformation and Commitee DirectoryAutocross ChairMatt Deter ____________ 916-630-89245645 Harvest Road, Rocklin, CA 95765porsche@deter.comCharity ChairSusan Fleming _________ 916-985-4142107 Cobb Court, Folsom, CA 95630TRFleming@comcast.netConcours ChairKent Brandon __________ 916-663-17023450 Hector Road,Newcastle, CA 95658cmkenzie@jps.netGoodie StoreTom Sisson ___________ 209-296-535214537 Surrey Junction AveSutter Creek, CA 95685targatom@volcano.netRally ChairHelen Ashuckian _______ 916-481-27595440 Tree Side DriveCarmichael, CA 95618ashu@lanset.comUpcoming Events8 Mammoth Porsche Happening11 Caples Lake & Silver Fork Tour11 GGR/Zone Concours11 Breakfast at Karen’s Bakery12 MBR/Zone Concours19 Zone Autocross #5 & #6Features and ReviewsColumns and DepartmentsTechnical ChairRoger Walker ___________________ 916-415-07529726 Magellan Drive, Loomis, CA 95650rwalker1@dmv.ca.govG24 ChairRick Weidner ___________________ 916-852-099011731 Centerville Court, Gold River, CA 95670SVR.Membership@comcast.netAdvertising ManagerDick MacFarlane _________________ 916-482-06525740 Windmill Way #11, Carmichael, CA 95608dickm@hpsionline.comSVR Web Sitehttp://www.derporsche.net/The Drifter is published monthly by the Porsche Club of America,Sacramento Valley Region (SVR), for its members. Written contributionsand photos are welcome and should be emailed tothe Editor. The deadline for material is the first of the month forpublication in the following month. SVR members should notifythe Membership Director promptly of an address change to insureuninterrupted delivery.All material in this newsletter is protected by copyright.However, newsletter editors of other regions chartered by thePorsche Club of America may reprint any article provided that creditis given to the author and Sacramento Valley Region and The Drifteris cited as the source.1

310SVR Napa Wine Tour17MBR/ZoneConcours #524GGR/ZoneConcours #6317142128SVR MPHGGR Time TrialSVR Coming AttractionsJuly 2005Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2GGR AutocrossEscape to theWine Country4111825SVR DinnerMeetingSVR BoardMeetingAugust 2005Deadline!GGR AutocrossRR AutocrossSVR MPHSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 68Deadline!1522295121926916233061320271017SVR BoardMeeting2431714212811SVR DinnerMeeting1825Escape to theWine CountryParade8152229SVR MPH121926Escape to theWine Country916Breakfast @ Karen’s2330GGR Time TrialRR Autocross13SVR Caples Lake TourLPR Autocross2027Escape to theWine CountryJuly Events and ContactsGGR Autocross - AlamedaDoug Ambrisko .................................................... 650-903-0652autox@ambrisko.comSVR Napa Wine TourFrederick D. Rauch .............................................. 916-989-3199fdr@fdrmortorsports.comSVR Dinner Meeting - Vince’s Italian RestaurantEd & Shelley Busuttil ............................................ 916-686-2161sheljo3@frontiernet.netBreakfast @ Karen’s Bakery - FolsomAndy Leight ......................................................... 916-984-9624flashleight@sbcglobal.netMBR/Zone Concours #5 - Carmel ValleyDave Alioto ......................................................... 831-658-0356David59A@aol.comRR Autocross - Santa RosaGary Bayless ......................................................... 707-542-6102garybayless@earthlink.netGGR/Zone Concours #6 - Palo AltoLarry Adams ......................................................... 650-345-2232oldcarnut@aol.comSVR MPHRik Larson ......................................916-481-6084 (6-9 pm only)sysnake@comcast.netAugust Events and ContactsGGR Time TrialKen Park .............................................................. 510-530-3996kenp911@aol.comRR Autocross - Santa RosaGary Bayless ......................................................... 707-542-6102garybayless@earthlink.netSVR Dinner Meeting - ZocaloHerb & Jan Hoover .............................................. 916-424-5163SVR Caples Lake TourDoug Klein .......................................................... 916-791-4864dougk@@surewest.netCarl Brakensiek .................................................... 916-612-3274carlb@advocal.comLPR AutocrossCathy Carlson ....................................................... 831-728-31903cacres@redshift.comGGR AutocrossDoug Ambrisko .................................................... 650-903-0652autox@ambrisko.comEscape to the Wine Countryhttp://red.pca.org/escape.htmlYou Have a Choice!So why not make the right one when you need autobody and paint work. Fabrication Specialties.✥ State-of-the-Art Body and Paint Technology✥ Certified Glasurit Paint(Factory Original - Porsche, Mercedes, BMW)✥ Car-O-Liner Unibody Repair Equipment✥ Enclosed Climate Controlled Spray Booth✥ Industry Certified TechniciansDon Joe3532 LA Grande Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95823(916) 391-41592 The Drifter

SVR July Dinner MeetingWednesday, July 6Vince's Italian Restaurant8901 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk GroveMenu choices:Steak – Chicken Marsala – PrawnsAll dishes come with salad, pasta, baked potato, coffee and/or iced tea.Cocktails may be purchased separately.$23 per personSocial at 6:30 – Dinner at 7:30Contact Shelley Busuttil with your menu selection atsheljo3@frontiernet.net or 916-686-2161.Reserve by July 1!Reminder:The RSVP deadline is also the last day to cancel your dinner meeting reservation without paying.Per SVR policy, late cancellations and no-shows will be charged.PCA SVR DINNER MEETING, AUGUST 11, 2005ZOCALO18 TH & CAPITOLCocktails with chips & salsa at 6:30. Dinner at 7:30.Choose one of the following platillos:1. MOLE PABLANO: A real taste of Mexico. Sliced grilled chicken and sweet plantainsin our oh-so-carefully crafted mole, and served with white rice.2. CAMARÓN ENCHIPOTLADOS: Few know what chipotle really tastes like. Give it awhirl with our peppery grilled prawns that are served with roasted tomatoes,garlic, onions, and of course, chile chipotle.3. CARNITAS: We dare you to find a better version of this classic! Tender, lean porkmarinated and roasted with garlic, fresh oranges and spices.The Morelia Room seats only 50 people—reserve your place early!Call Jan Hoover at 916-424-5163 with your choice. Cost is $21 each.And … members Dwight and Linda Mitchell will be visiting from Florida!The Drifter3

A Look BackFrom theDriver’s SeatBy Jeff KinderPresidentMay was a fabulous time for activities andgetting together with your Porsche friendsin SVR. We had activities on every weekend.We had Marque Madness to start themonth. The next weekend came the drivingtour and BBQ at Stephan & Vicky Childs’home. One might be hard pressed to finda more interesting collection of Porsches,with Stephan ready to give the history ofeach one. The next day brought what musthave been interesting to watch: an autocrossin the rain. (Okay, it actually got rained out,so you will just have to go to the next one.)Shortly following was another evening forSVR at the Towe Auto Museum. This isalways a treat for me to look at the cars.The displays are most creative. If you havenot been there, you absolutely have to go.Oh yes, there was something else of interestthat night: our sendoff of long-time Porschefriend Phil Lawrence to West Virginia—ourloss and their gain. An SVR/Zone rally ranthe next weekend, followed by the “worldfamous” San Simeon Tour. This year, like lastyear, included a night tour of Hearst Castle.Volunteers dressed in period costume roamedabout adding additional flavor to the tour.Our guide brought a special touch. Ratherthan focusing on the artwork or the construction,he painted a scene for us, taking us backin time, describing people we might meet andtalk with and activities we might participatein as part of that world. And the drivingwasn’t bad either! The month finished outwith a Driver Education (DE) weekend.Wow, if you are not joining us on some ofthese events, you are missing out!In early June, we returned to what hasbecome a favorite stop for a dinner meeting:The Village Green Bar and Grille. ThePCA SVR Zone 7 Concours in conjunctionwith the Shriners Concours followed on theweekend. As always, this was a spectacularevent. The new location at Mather workedout well. Near the end of the month was theSVR Chocolate tour. Sorry for those of youwho missed it! And for a very lucky few, themonth ended with the 50 th anniversary ofParade.A Look AheadIn July, SVR has a multi-day tour to Mammoth—lotsof driving, good scenery, you haveto go! In August, most of you know aboutthe PCA National event being held herein California called “Escape…to the WineCountry.” This has been nicknamed a “miniParade”, with all of the flavor of its nationalnamesake, sans competition. It’s more of apurely social event, but on a national level.It’s not too late to join in. With more touring,autocross, rally and DE coming up, this maybe one of our better years for activities. Last,but not least, of the majors is Mendocino. Inyears before, this was an every-other-2-yearevent. It became so popular that we just hadto do it every year. Beginning with an enjoyabledrive through wine country, and endingon Sunday, with lots of fun and friends inbetween, life just cannot get any better.Other Regions will be running otheractivities as well. Please check your Drifter orour web site for information. Speaking of ourweb site, the front page changes frequently.Visit http://www.derporsche.net/ to find outif your car has appeared.There are still more opportunities for daytours on the weekends. Have a favorite spotto get away to that you would like to sharewith others? Want to get to know more peoplein your Club? There is a way. Organizea day tour there for your Porsche friends. Itis not all that much work to do and is greatfun. Though it may seem a little daunting atfirst, we have many experienced tour leaderswho would be willing to provide advice orhelp out with the planning and execution ofthe tour.Be sure to sign up early for these eventsto make sure you can get in on the fun!At the next event you attend, pleasethank the people who have made the effortto provide you a fun activity.Help Needed and FoundAs of this writing, we have filled two of ourremaining open positions (for this year).Helen Ashuckian has volunteered tobe our new Rally Chair. Hooray for Helen!She brings with her many successful years ofrally experience and some fun ideas. Thanks,Helen!New members Nicolas & Lindsey Harriganhave stepped forward to take over asNewsletter Editors. The Hoffmanns willwrite more on this in The Finish Line.Thanks, Nicolas and Lindsey!We still need someone to take over fromMike Willis, who has been doing a greatjob as our interim Webmaster for these lastfew months. If you’re a web professional orhobbyist, or want to become one, this is agreat opportunity to show off your talentsand help out your Club.4 The DrifterCRABThis year we decided to take a break fromSVR’s biggest annual event. CRAB typicallyincludes a Friday night welcoming party,concours, rally, autocross, gymkhana, winetour, Saturday night crab feed, and a SundayBBQ. You could call the entire event agathering. It has been called “the only annualZone 7 multi-region, multi-event weekendevent.” Impressed yet? You should be; it is justplain good-old-fashioned Porsche fun.We are looking for someone to chair thisevent for next year. We have many previouschairs and experienced workers who are readyto help out by chairing and working differentparts of CRAB; they just need a leader. If youare interested in becoming our next CRABchair, please contact me. I will speak moreabout this in future issues of The Drifter.SVR’s 2005 EventSchedule at a GlanceAutocrossContact: Matt DeterSeptember 10 - StocktonSeptember 11 - StocktonOctober 2 - StocktonNovember 13 - InfineonDriver EducationContact: Frederick D. RauchSeptember 23 - ThunderhillNovember 13 - InfineonConcoursContact: Kent BrandonRallySeptember 24 - Carrera de SierraDriving ToursJuly 29-31 - MPH (Mammoth)Contact: Rik LarsonNovember 4-6 - MendocinoContact: Rik Larson

Drifting BackBy Larry Wilson,SVR Member30 Years Ago (July 1975)President Dan Boone complained that attendanceat the monthly dinner meetingshad dwindled from 125 at the Januarymeeting to half that in June. He isolatedthe cause to increased dinner prices, as evidencedby the $8.50 price tag for the Junestuffed pork chop dinner at Stroh’s NeptuneTable on South Land Park Drive. If thatwasn’t bad enough, Charles Krug wine wasgoing for an outrageous $3.00 per bottle(three-buck Chuck?). The July 13 Zone7 autocross by Monterey Bay Region washeld at the Salinas airport.The July 20 Porsche People’s PotluckPicnic & Auction at Gibson Ranch, withproceeds to the Sacramento Program forPreschool Retarded, also featured thelegendary, if not epic, 356ers versus 911owners volleyball battle. Pat Kincaid andJoe Wright were the co-chairs. The auction,with Bob Schleh as auctioneer, broughtin $258 for the Pre-School kids. As usual,the 356ers lead by Jim Karver were moreskilled at volleyball and won; their cars alsowent faster and their wives were prettier.Ken Fielding (911) and Wyn Robertson(356C) each won their class in theconcours d’elegance during the 20 th PorscheParade in Seattle, July 27 through August1. Other SVR members who trophied atParade events included Arnold O’Shields,Harvey Cain, Trish O’Shields, Fred Myeron,Nancy Myeron, Larry Wilson, MichaelPeters, Mary Peters, Clint deWitt,and Connie Farlinger. Arnold & TrishO’Shields took home-movies at the Parade.Do they still have the film? The greatsalmon bake at Blake Island was easily thehighlight of this Parade. At the final victorybanquet, 38 SVR members consumed25 bottles of wine. SVR was second to thehost region with the most cars (21) in attendance.20 Years Ago (July 1985)SVR members showed a big turnout at the30 th Porsche Parade at Costa Mesa, June 30through July 6. SVR just missed making asweep of the rally. J. Toney and John Cleverwon their third Parade rally in a row (with243 total rally cars) by taking the ExpertClass with a total error of 0.14 minutes overan eight-leg event. Ray & Sara Clementswon the Navigational Class with Kirk& Linda Bradford in 18 th position andHarvey Cain and Connie Farlinger placedsecond in the 180-car Unequipped Classwith Larry & Pat Wilson coming in 25 th(last trophy position). The Weddles andSiegners also ran the rally. Ann Lawrenceand Dave Marek scored in the art contest,and Sara Clements won a second-place trophyin the tech quiz. At the Westin Hotelpool, Art Seeger introduced Larry Wilsonto Derek Bell as one Le Mans winner toanother. Autocross trophies went to SueMcGlumphy, Pat Wilson, and Larry Wilson.Both Harvey Cain and Kirk Bradfordwon a set of tires.According to Bob Jacobson, many SVRmembers attended the July 19-20 PorscheSuper Tech Weekend, hosted by Sierra NevadaRegion and chaired by Dave Eckert.The event included a Friday evening registrationparty at the Nugget Hotel, SaturdayPCNA tech session on the new 928S and944 Turbo cars at the Porsche Cars NorthAmerica preparation and delivery centerin Reno, and finally an evening gourmetItalian dinner back at the Nugget with TomCriesa, PCNA vice-president, as keynotespeaker.The 4 th Annual Tahoe Tour & Cruise,July 27-28, co-chaired by Ron & SallyBoeck and Rod & Kathy Chandler,led 73 cars representing eight PCA regionsthrough the beautiful foothills andbreathtaking Sierra Nevada to a luncheoncruise on the Tahoe Queen, and then overSpooner Summit to Carson City for a fulldresswestern style dude ranch barbecue anddancing at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion.At dinner many demonstrated theirskill in hanging a spoon from their nose.Then it was on to the Mother Lode Inn forrest (or drinking the bottle of champagnedonated by OK Tires to each car registeredat the Inn). Some recovered the next day atWally’s Hot Springs Resort. Tour monitors(Allen & Dolores Weddle, Mike & VickiWillis, Sara & Ray Clements) helped keepthe group organized.10 Years Ago (July 1995)Abby Runs Again, this time on July 9, gaveZone 7 rally competitors another shot atthe perennial SVR time and distance rallywith Abby the wonder-dog as rallymaster.Abby, with help from her master RichardWetzel, took 12 rally teams to visit herfavorite towns of Zamora and Dunnigan.Workers included Dave & Dolores Johnson,Delores McKinnon, Rik Larson,Phillip Marks, and Pat & Larry Wilson.SVR medalists included Jessica & J. Toney(3 rd , Expert Equipped), Ron & Sally Boeck(3 rd , Expert Unequipped), and Tina & JohnMurphy (1 st , Novice).Drifter editor Mike Willis reported onthe July 15 Hog Island Oyster Tour chaired,by Bob Brewer, and said, “the tour wasexcellent, we all had a blast on the beach,and it was like being sixteen again,” whichno doubt piqued reader curiosity aboutwhat really happened on that beach to makeMike’s memory go back that far?Patti & Jerry Thomas hosted the July21 Dinner Meeting at their home andturned it into a pool party with food cateredby the BBQ Express. A billiards challengewas also a big hit of the evening. Thosecaptured by a Phil Lawrence photo in TheDrifter having a great time were Sherry &Rick Luttrell, Phillip Marks, Herb & JanHoover, Pat & Larry Wilson, and Jerry’spet pig.The Drifter5

By Tom SissonMembership DirectorWelcome, new members and transfers!SVR has 579 regular members and 15 dualmembers.ThanksSpeaking ofMembershipI want to thank all the members who haveupdated their records. It certainly makes themembership job smoother.MembershipWe actually had a net loss this month. However,the response to my emails on renewingyour membership has been greater than ever,so we are making some headway.Remember to check your PCA membershipcards for the expiration date. Youshould receive your renewal notice fromNational about four weeks before it is due.This is the only notice that National sendsout. I try to email reminders based on theexpiration dates in SVR’s records; however,many members do not have email addresseson file, and some of our dates are still incorrect.If you do not receive a renewal notice,you need to contact National and find outwhat the problem is. You can do this via theNational web site (http://www.pca.org/).New Member TourThe next New Member Tour is comingup on Saturday, September 17. If you area recent member (last two years or so) andhave never attended this tour, plan on doingso; you will enjoy the outing and you evenget a free lunch! Watch the Drifter and G24notices for more info.New MembersPaul & Michole AriettaRoseville, CA 95747paul.arietta@wachovia.com916-631-57002005 BoxsterDale BlairSacramento, CA 95826dblair9044@sbcglobal.net916-402-15852000 Boxster SHerman & Eunjung BongcoSacramento, CA 95828hermanb1@yahoo.com916-719-14861981 911Michael Clifford & DeanaFritcherWoodland, CA 95695mrclifford@hotmail.com530-662-25261985 911Arthur Firebaugh & MaryBradleySacramento, CA 95825marty618@comcast.net916-650-03631981 911Mark & Julie HansenOrangevale, CA 95662mark-hcc@softcom.net916-989-41881964 356John & Claudia HardingTruckee, CA 96161jrharding@telis.org530-400-40952004 996Matthew McClaughlin &Debbie KahnSacramento, CA 95820mcdoc2000@hotmail.com916-451-18211963 356J.K. & Janet PedrottiGold River, CA 95670kevin@jkpedrotti.com916-441-31111991 911Kathy VerdinPlacerville, CA 95667kulkat@direcway.com530-677-21091985 911Gil Zamora & AndreaGrossmanRancho Cordova, CA 95670gdzamora@hotmail.com916-205-21701981 911ChangesLawrence BallSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150Dave DeantoniRocklin, CA 95677d.deantoni@sbcglobal.netMark & Ursula JudishOrangevale, CA 956621984 911Bill & Kristina Marrbill.marr@bankofamerica.com916-240-34002005 911Dana & Christine Philebara944guy@internet49.comNikolas Rechtienenrechtiene@earthlink.netDan & Claudia Rowland916-989-4330Allen & Dolores Weddleaweddle52@sbcglobal.netAnniversariesRon Kain [5]James & Wendi Fischer [5]6 The Drifter

MPHBy Rik LarsonMPH Committee MemberMPH is a three day, two night tour to Mammothfrom July 29-31.The MPH (Mammoth Porsche Happening)tour now has 20 cars signed up. Roomsare still available at various places in Mammoth.Join Rick Weidner and the MPH teamon this High Sierra tour the last weekend ofJuly. This will be a low-key tour with lots ofopportunities for activities of your own choosing.You will need to make your own lodgingreservations (see suggestions at the bottom).There are already 5 cars that are staying overfor an extra day. (Maybe some fishing?) Checkthe June Drifter for schedule details.Additional information is availablefrom Rik Larson at 916-481-6084 (before9 pm only) or sysnake@comcast.net.These web sites offer additional lodginginformation and activity ideas, butbe sure to reserve your rooms by phone:http://www.mammothcreekinn.com/,http://www.visitmammoth.com/,Loma Prieta and Golden Gate Regions PresentZone 7 Autocrosses #3 and #4Saturday, August 13th hosted by Loma Prieta RegionSunday, August 14th hosted by Golden Gate RegionMarina Airfield, Marina, CAMorning registration from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.Afternoon registration from 11:30 A.M. to 12:10 P.M.Fee per driver is $30.00 per day - Some loaner helmets availableFor directions, go to: http://www.pca-ggr.org/show.cgi?id=acvenues#marinaLodging in Marina - Trailers O.K. at eachComfort Inn • 140 Reservation Rd. • 831-883-4000Holiday Inn Express • 189 Seaside Ave. • 831-884-2557Super 8 Monterey Beach Dunes • 3280 Dunes Rd. • 831-384-1800Laguna Lodge • 430 Reservation Rd. • 831-384-5248There will be a casual Saturday night pizza get together from 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. atMountain Mike’s Pizza, 266 Reservation Road • 831-883-2242LPR Autocross Chairs:Cathy Carlson, Ph. 831-728-3190, 3cacres@redshift.comLogan Murray, logan_murray@csumb.edu.GGR Autocross Chairs:Doug & Dana AmbriskoPh. 650-903-0652, autox@ambrisko.comwww.fdrmotorsports.comOffering PCA Club Member PricingonPerformance and AppearanceProductsFrozen RotorsBrey-KrauseCrow EnterprisesPorterfieldPagidSparcoCarGraphic USAUniChipCall or Visit Our Web SitePhone: (916) 989-0580Email: fdr@fdrmotorsports.comThe Drifter7

Mammoth Porsche HappeningJuly 29-31, 2005Join PCA SVR for the 2005 MPH weekend. This 3-day tour to theMammoth region of the High Sierra will be a casual weekend withlots of free time to explore the area. Stay where you want; playwhere you want!Your $10 per car tour fee includes the Friday morning group driveto Mammoth over beautiful high mountain passes, and Friday &Saturday evening social hours.Daytime activity options include driving, hiking, biking, tram ridesto the mountain top, sightseeing, natural hot springs, and more.Arrange & pay for these separately.Mention "Porsche Club" when calling for lodging reservations. Sorry, no online booking. Pay hotel directly.Tour Registration:Rik LarsonPhone: 916-481-6084 (6-9 pm only)Email: sysnake@comcast.netGeneral Lodging & Activity Info:http://www.visitmammoth.com/Lodging Reservations:Mammoth Creek Inn – unofficial tour HQReservations: 1-866-466-7000Rates/Info: http://www.mammothlodges.com/Sierra Nevada Rodeway InnReservations: 1-800-824-5132Rates/Info: http://mammothsnri.com/2nd Annual NielloConcours at SerranoOctober 2, 2005There will be over 150 classic motorcarson display, and a vast array of entries as wecelebrate the marques of Packard and Jaguar.Don’t miss the exciting display of Ferrarisfrom vintage to new. A fashion show, musicalentertainment and tours of Serrano modelhomes in air-conditioned SUV limousineswill add interest. A portion of the proceedswill help support the Leukemia & LymphomaSociety, as well as other local children’scharities. Join us from 10:00 am to 4:30 pmSerrano Country Club, 5005 Serrano Parkway,El Dorado Hills $25.http://www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com/For more information call:916-635-2445October 2, 20058 The Drifter

The DrifterThe SocialSceneBy Julia LynnSocial DirectorTouring season is finally here. At last wehave great weather to get your Porscheout of the garage and onto the road. Mikeand Emily Willis hosted the San SimeonTour in May and it was a wonderful time.This was my first long tour and I had afabulous time. We had a great drive downto Hollister to our picnic spot, and everyonebrought a lunch and got to know eachother better while enjoying some goodfood and company. Then we parted offinto two groups—the “fast” group and the“not-so-fast” group. Now that doesn’t meanwe were wimps (I guess you know whichgroup I went in), just slightly slower! JeffKinder was kind enough to lead our groupand it was a very fun drive—a few too manypot holes to dodge, but otherwise greeat!Once we arrived in San Simeon, we hadan informal get together at the CourtesyInn and had some food and wine. Somewent on to dinners and some called thatdinner. Everyone had Saturday to winetaste, sightsee and visit neighboring towns.At five o’clock Saturday night we got togetherfor our Club dinner and met up atHearst Castle for the evening tour. What aspectacular place. I hadn’t been there sinceI was thirteen years old … just 10 years …no, 20 … no, 30 years ago! I think our busdriver, who took us up and down the hill,must be a Porsche driver at heart, becausehe went around the bends like one, at leastby my account!The Village Bar & Grille served up anothergreat dinner. I was not able to attendthat one, but heard it was great. Thanks toFrederick & Susan Rauch for putting thedinner together for us.Herb & Jan Hoover hosted the ChocolateTour for us on June 26. A superb luncheonwas ready for our group at the CaféCocoa, complete with a decedent chocolatedessert.This month’s dinner meeting will be atVince’s Italian Restaurant in Elk Grove. Besure to note the different date from our usualschedule: this one will be on Wednesday,July 6. There will be a great steak, chickenmarsala or prawns to choose from. Pleasecontact Shelley Busuttil for your reservationat 916-686-2161.Karen’s Bakery will be having anotherNo Host Breakfast for us Saturday, July 16from 7:30-9:30 am. They are located at 705Gold Lake Drive in Folsom. Come on outand enjoy some great food! It is a great wayto start a Porsche day.Rick Weidner and his crew have beenworking hard planning an awesome trip tothe Mammoth area. Mammoth PorscheHappening is the name; fun is the game!If you have been thinking of taking a tourwith the Club, but haven’t done it so far,here’s your chance to go on a great one thatis sure to be repeated. There will be lots todo: hiking, swimming, touring in your P-car(what could be better?), beautiful scenery,great food. Need I say more? The date isJuly 29-31. Call Rik Larson for your reservationat 916-481-6084 (6-9 pm, please).In August Carl Brakensiek and DougKlein are planning the Caples Lake,Winery & Silver Fork Tour. This will be aone-day tour through the foothills of theShenandoah Valley, stopping for a privatetasting at Latcham Vineyards! There aresome scenic and twisting roads to travel upHighway 88 to the beautiful Caples Lake,where there will be a BYOL (Bring YourOwn Lunch) picnic with a special prizefor the most creative picnic presentation!Reservations are limited to 25 cars, andthe tour fee is $10 per car. Call Carl at916-612-3274 or Doug at 916-791-4864for your reservation.I just wanted to add that we should supportour Drifter advertisers when possible.I needed some new tires on Skippy andused OK Tires to do the deed. They didan excellent job and did the “show” mount(I told them how Porsche-ticular I was),which means they hand torque the lugs andpointed my crest to the valve stem. Nicejob. I also visited Dale at European AutoBody and he made Skippy more handsomethan he already is. (A woman never discussescosmetic issues!) And I paid a visit toFrank’s Automotive to get those tires dialedin with a perfect alignment. That made theSan Simeon drive pure pleasure! Hum … Ithink my Porsche budget is used up for themonth!If you want to become more involved inthe Club, this is a great opportunity. Also, ifyou would like to host a tour event, pleaselet me know and I can help you get thatstarted.9

By Elliot & Aleece HoffmannDrifter EditorsYour photos are always needed and welcomed!We will try to publish as many as we have room for in each issue. Send your color or black& white electronic images to Aleece & Elliot Hoffmann at NewsletterEditor@svr.pca.org.Please include a caption or other information regarding the photo.231It’s The Summer Event Season in SVR1. Julia Lynn won an award with her car “Skippy” at theDiablo Wash & Shine Concours.2. Newly long distance member Phil Lawrence posedwith his Green 911 at the May dinner meeting held atthe Towe Auto Museum.3. While on the San Simeon Tour, the Women just had totry the waterfall in the men’s room at the Madona Inn.4. Stephan Childs’ collection included this “Gulf” Rallycar which came in 12 th in the 1968 Monte Carlo Rally.5. The tour line had to queue up to head up the roadto the Childs’ home.Photo 1: Julia LynnPhoto 2: Tom WarePhoto 3: Bob JacobsonPhoto 4: Elliot HoffmannPhoto 5: Elliot Hoffmann5410The Drifter

The DrifterAutocrossBy Matt DeterAutocross ChairAs I’m sure everyone who had planned toattend May’s autocross event knows, it rainedinstead—a lot of rain. So that was that. Junewas a nice month for an autocross, but the sitewas not available. Skipping over the hot andbusy months of July and August, we come toSeptember, in which I am happy to say wewill have a double-header event on September10 and 11. Mark your calendars now. Thisevent promises to be a good one!If you have not participated in an autocrossevent before, don’t miss out. If youhaven’t slid your Porsche around a corner orfigured out exactly when the ABS activates,you should definitely come out to drive.The events are safe and run on a wide-openparking lot at the fairgrounds in Stockton.The course provides plenty of space andopportunity to drive without fear of hittinganything. For first timers, the Club has experiencedinstructors who have volunteeredto teach you how to negotiate the course successfully.It only takes a few runs to see yourtimes start dropping. Autocross also providesa great social opportunity to chat with othergear heads and to check out their neat carsas well.If you have been looking for the opportunityto see what your Porsche can handle, youowe it to yourself to come out and experiencethe driving that only a Porsche can provide.Hope to see you on the course!SVR BreakfastatKaren’s BakeryJuly 167:30 am - 9:30 am705 Gold Lake DriveFolsomNo host & No RSVPJust show up!SVR Caples Lake & Silver Fork TourSaturday, August 13Beat the heat!Enjoy an exhilarating drive and cool BYO lunch at 7,800 feet.Wind through the golden Shenandoah Valley foothills.Sample local vintages at a private tasting at LatchamVineyards (http://www.latcham.com/), known for greatZinfandel and decadent chocolate brownies.Climb scenic and twisting Omo Ranch Road, followingthe ridge to Highway 88.Picnic at beautiful Caples Lake at 7,800 feet. Bringyour favorite picnic food. A special prize will beawarded for the most creative picnic presentation.Return via Silver Fork Road—definitely a “Porsche road.” Cap off a fine day with German bier at the St. Pauli Inn on Highway 50.Reservations are required, and the tour is limited to 25 cars. Cost is $10 per car.Contact Doug Klein at 916-791-4864 or dougk@surewest.net, or Carl Brakensiek at916-612-3274 or carlb@advocal.com.Meet in El Dorado Hills at the Town Center Mall at the SE corner of Highway 50and Latrobe Road, in front of the Ralph’s supermarket. Please arrive with a full tank ofgas. Departure will be at 9 am, sharp.31st AnnualCARLSEN PORSCHE CONCOURSPresented ByGolden Gate RegionPorsche Club of AmericaSunday, July 24, 2005 • 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.Carlsen Porsche Dealership, 3636 Haven Avenue, Redwood City, CAEntry Fee: $20.00 per Car (Proceeds to Charity)Placement from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.Food: Hot Dogs, Chips, Cold Drinks, Etc.Directions: From Highway 101, exit East onto Marsh Road and turn leftonto Haven Avenue. For Information, call Larry or Greg Adams at (650)345-2232 or e-mail OldCarNut@aol.com11

Call To OrderBoard MeetingHighlightsBy Steve GoltzSecretaryThe meeting was called to order at 6:10pm by President Jeff Kinder. In attendancewere Jeff Kinder, Tom Sisson, Andy Leight,Kevin Dougherty, Elliot Hoffmann, AleeceHoffmann, Kim Nelson, Rik Larson, MattDeter and Doug Klein.Old BusinessMinutes (Kevin Dougherty): The Aprilminutes were approved.Plaque (Kim Nelson): Currently in production(full $100 budget will be needed).50 th Anniversary DVD: Will be shown atthe June dinner meeting.Shriners Concours (Kim Nelson): Thisyear’s venue is larger. Porsche registrationis lagging. Awards have been ordered basedon current registration levels. PCA insurancewill be obtained.MPH (Rik Larson & Kim Nelson): So far11 cars have signed up for the MammothTour. Group banquet is no longer planned.Registration fee is $10.Board Member ReportsAutocross (Matt Deter): The May event wasrained out. The rental fee will be applied tothe next AX event.Newsletter (Aleece & Elliot Hoffmann):The June Drifter was delivered to the printeron May 17. The annual roster will be goingto the printer this week; ads need to beconfirmed. There have been some changes inthe advertisers. Current advertisers need tobe billed appropriately. Layout of The Drifteris now being done with InDesign rather thanPageMaker.Goodie Store (Tom Sisson): Sales weregood this month with minimal expenditures.356CAR members have been purchasingitems.Membership (Tom Sisson): We have 12new members, bringing us to 579 regularmemberships and 15 duals. Most membershave an affiliate who is not counted as partof these totals.Treasurer (Kevin Dougherty): Tax filing iscomplete for 2004. Thanks to Barbara Mc-Crory for doing the Club’s taxes.VP Report (Andy Leight): The Garage tourhas been taken off the June calendar. Threeno-host breakfasts at Karen’s Bakery havebeen added.Past President (Kim Nelson): An old photoalbum appears to be missing from the storagefacility. An inventory of other items hasnot been taken. G24 badges should be at allevents. The program has done well and needsto be nurtured. Is there any way to promotemore G24 events? The Niello grand openingin Rocklin will probably be in July since theyneed a little time to settle in after the June12 move. The BMW club, which has beenparticipating in our AX events, has invitedSVR to participate in a raffle for Yokohamatires ($500 value).President ( Jeff Kinder): SVR received athank you from the National Ovarian CancerCoalition for the donation raised by theCharity Auction.AdjournmentThe meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm. Thenext meeting will be held at RPM Motorsportson June 15, 2005.356CAR CalendarSacramento Area Breakfast2nd Saturday each monthJuly 30 - 5th Saturday of the MonthBreakfast.September 8–11 - 356 RegistryEast Coast Holiday.September 10-11 - German Autofest,VenturaSeptember 18 - Drive Your Porsche356 Day!!October 8 - Foothill Fall Drive andWine Tour.October 29 - 5th Saturday of theMonth Breakfast.For information on theseevents visit:http://www.356CAR.org/12 The Drifter

Spring Driving &Garage TourBy Kim NelsonTour OperatorOn Saturday May 7, the “Porsche gods” weredefinitely looking down and smiling upon the90-plus members from SVR and 356 CARwho gathered to take a driving tour and viewthe beautiful car collection of Stephan &Vicki Childs. It rained for 4 days before and3 days after the event, but on May 7 the suncame out and blessed us with temperatures inthe mid 70s. Ah, isn’t life wonderful!Wow, what a garage...and the cars aren’t bad either!Rich Swenson laid out the driving toursand Judy Hanna, Jim McMahen and JeffKinder were our leaders. After RachelCocuzzi and Linda McMahen got the 90-some people registered, 54 Porsches tookoff in three groups at 10 am and made theirway through the Sierra Foothills, meeting upat Montevina Winery for a quick rest stop.From there it was a short 20-mile blast onsome of the best Porsche Roads in NorthernCalifornia to the front gate of the Childshome. Once everyone was parked the realOver 90 members were assembled and ready to rollmade. The Childs’ collection includes a 1957Speedster, a 1965 VW with a 356 engine, a1968 911 T/R, a 1971 911 Targa, two 1973Carrera RSs, a 2001 Twin Turbo and a 2005Carrera GT. And the best part of all is thatthese cars are driven on a regular basis; they’renot just garage queens.If you missed the tour this year you justhave to hope that Stephan & Vicki willextend an offer in the future for a repeatperformance. If so, I just have a hunch thatthey will have a few more goodies to showus. A special thank you goes to Stephan& Vicki for very graciously opening theirbeautiful home to us, and also to Judy Hannaand Rich Swenson without whose help theday’s activities would not have been nearlyso special.Stephan & Vicki Childs open their beautifulhome and garage to SVRall photos by Kim NelsonMembers enjoyed a relaxing afternoon BBQfun began. Bruce Ungari was our MasterChef, and what a feast he prepared for us.Jim McMahen and his team of Car CareProfessionals (Roger Walker, Tom Sisson,Bob Cannon and Kim Nelson) proceeded totalk about and demonstrate the finer pointsof caring for your car’s interior and exteriorfinishes. This presentation was done amongsome of the most beautiful Porsches everThe Drifter13

Spring Flowers Rally Photos by Phillip “Goose” MarksTypical…one worker and ten beer drinking “supervisors”!This well-traveled spot looked more like a party than a checkpoint!SHOW YOUR COLORS …Once again July is upon us, and along with it that great Americanholiday, July 4 th . Independence Day celebrates the birth of theUnited States of America. Founded July 4, 1776, with the signingof the Declaration of Independence, America is celebrating its229 th birthday this year.No Fourth celebration is complete without hot dogs, beer, picnics,beer, short shorts, beer, and the old Red, White & Blue—OldGlory! Know what else is mostly red, white and blue? The PCA carbadge—still only $18, plus $2 for shipping and handling. And of course, we still have the SVRbadge ($15) and other red hot goodies.You’ve also gotta keep cool, and nothing is cooler than our Porsche T-shirts (especially thenew ones with the Porsche script in outline form), and our SVR and Porsche crest logo poloshirts. They also come in red, white and blue. Don’t miss out! You need our stuff; we need yourmoney! Let’s get together! This stuff is so cool that it would charm a snake!Did you know that snake charming is so old that it’s mentioned in the Egyptian Book of theDead? (I can’t think of a more likely profession to get you into that book!) Westerners havealways had a morbid fascination with the practice; witness how often the image of the guywith the flute, basket and (yuk!) cobra appears in paintings, films and novels. So how do theydo it? We can eliminate the flute as a factor. It’s a prop; cobras don’t have ears. Instead, thecharmer, who has been trained for the job since childhood, simply knows how to annoy thereptile enough—say, by waving his hand in its face—to make it rear up, but not so much thatit will strike. It’s show biz; that’s all. Wanna try it?Contact your friendly GOODIE STORE! See Tom Sisson at meetings and events, or contacthim at 14537 Surrey Junction Lane, Sutter Creek, CA 95685, 209-296-5352 or email:targatom@volcano.net.14 The Drifter

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Tech StuffBy Roger WalkerTechnical ChairWhile looking for something to write aboutfor this month’s article, I came across a coupleof good DIY write-ups on Robin Sun’s website (http://www.p-car.com/). The 993 is verygood at adjusting for variances in idle situationssuch as different flywheels or exhaustsystems. For example, the 964 has a veryhard time adjusting to having a lightweightflywheel installed and will tend to die at idle,whereas the 993 has a more sophisticatedidle control system and will adapt. About ayear ago, I installed some of Robin’s modifiedmufflers on my ‘96 Carrera, and for the first100 miles the idle varied, and even stalled theengine a couple of times, but after about twohours, the system learned the new variablesand settled down to a smooth idle again.If you have a 993 and have been having aninconsistent idle, then the following mightbe helpful and will give you some familiaritywith your engine. I’ve done a little editingfor brevity’s sake. Also, there is a differencein intake systems on a ‘95 versus ‘96-’98 3.6lmotor, so the pictures shown below might bea little different from what you see in your car,but the location of this valve is the same.Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV) CleanoutContributed by: Robert HenriksenDegree of difficulty: 2-3 out of 10, 10 beingthe most difficult.Tools you’ll need:• #2 Phillips screwdrivers: regular and long• a 7mm box wrench or open-end wrench,and/or a 7mm socket, ratchet, and 3”-6”extension• spray can of carburetor or brake cleaner(basically a really volatile spray solvent)• paper towels, cleaner, maybe some cottonswabs and silicone or WD-40 sprayYou can see the silver canister sittingon the very top of the intake manifold, justbarely fitting below the rear window. Loosenthe rearmost hose clamp and wiggle the aluminumpipe out of the way, as in the photo.Just undo three hose clamps and wrestle itout of its home. Once removed from the topof the motor, there is no further disassemblyof the ISV needed or recommended. [Toremove the electrical connector, push in gentlyon the metal wire/clip on the connectoritself.]The rearmost hose clamp has been loosenedand the aluminum pipe wiggled out of the way.There are two things that make removingthe ISV a pain: First, the factory workerwho tightened the hose clamps originallydid it with the engine outside of the car. Hedidn’t have to worry about being able to get ascrewdriver on them later when the motor isin the car. Naturally, the screws are pointingoff in impossible angles. That’s why I had touse a 7mm wrench on the back hose clamp,there was no way to get a screwdriver on it.[Robin did it by using a flexible shaft screwdriver.]The other problem is just that the circularrubber gasket surrounding the ISV is probablyold and dirty, making it hard to slide thecylinder out. One thing I did which helpedwas clamp down a pair of channel lock plierson the #2 intake runner, right next to the ISV.That gave me a fulcrum to lever a big screwdriveragainst the left end of the cylinder toget it started sliding out to the right. [I amnot crazy about this suggestion; use a rag toprevent scratching your manifold if you dothis. Robin sprayed a little WD-40 aroundthat area to loosen it.]Here’s what’s left once you wrestle the ISVout …… and the ISV alone.I strongly recommend wearing goggleswhen using brake cleaner! It’s either thator having a garden hose or bathtub handyfor massive amounts of flushing your eyeswhen the inevitable happens and you get astrong back-blast of that stuff directly intoyour eyeball. Ask me how I know. That said,peek into the entrance and exit pipes, andtwist the ISV around. There probably won’tbe much movement inside yet.Eventually it will look like this.Once you’ve blasted it well with thecleaner, shake as much of the dirty cleanerout as possible, and mop up with papertowels. I found a couple of Q-Tips helpedme scrub off some of the dirt that was onthe surface of the rotating assembly inside.Give the remaining solvent in the cylindertime to dry out; it takes just a few minutes.I guess you could hasten that process withan air hose and blow tip, but I’m not in thatmuch of a rush.Note the gunky inner surface of the rubber ringgasket.One other thing I did to make my lifeeasy was to clean up the dirt with SimpleGreen, paper towels, and a fingernail. Ithen soaked the interior of the gasket withArmor All. I don’t use that silicone-basedstuff anymore on my interior, but figured itwould make a good lubricant to slide thecylinder back into its home, and it workedout okay.One of the more satisfying things aboutdoing this job yourself is that you can reattachthe hose clamps such that you can actuallyget to them easily with a screwdriver in16 The Drifter

the future! Having a #2 Phillips screwdriverwith about a 10” shaft makes this a lot easieron your knuckles.Reinstall the valve in reverse order, andplug in your electrical connector. Onceeverything’s back together and you’vestarted up the engine, your idle may take afew minutes to self adjust, so a short drivemight be in order. I’ve also sometimes disconnectedthe battery for a couple of hoursor overnight to clear the engine computer.However, before disconnecting the battery,be sure you have the security code to resetyour radio. The procedure is not hard (aslong as you have the right code!); consultyour owner’s manual for instructions.Our Mission: To provide tasteful and unique design while meeting orexceeding our customer’s expectations.Custom or restoration for fine cars, classicStreet Rods, and boatsCabriolet TopsSeatsDoor PanelsCarpetsTonneau CoversCar CoversWe look forward to the opportunity to serve you!Bob Rinker - Owner & Master CraftsmanErik Carlson - Apprentice Craftsman11300-G Sunrise Gold Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742(916) 858-1808www.karmakreations.comMaster Craftsmanship with over 25 YearsExperience10 Year Porsche Club Member andSponsorPorsche owner (911, Classic 914)Visa and MasterCard Accepted“If you can dream it, we can build it!” — BobThe Drifter17

Spring Flowers RallySpring Flowers ResultsBy Phillip “the Goose” MarksSVR MemberA lovely warm Saturday greeted rallyistson the 15 th of May. Following a grand rallyschool, all concerned took off on a simplerally around Vacaville and Winters. The bestpart of the event was the congregation ofthe best checkpoint workers in the world atthe single checkpoint. Rallyists entered thischeckpoint three times.The workers had brought picnics, chairs,tables, umbrellas and liquid refreshment, andhad a merry old time celebrating my finaleffort as rallymaster. As has often been saidin many a Drifter … no workers, no event.Thank you to the CP crew of thecentury: Larry & Pat Wilson, George &Nona Morley, Dave & Dolores Johnson,Richard Wetzel and Melodee McKinnon,Lettie Larson, Bud & Maryanne Behrens,Helen Aschukian, and the ever patient andsupportive apple of my eye, Barbara Bybee.Thank you too, to Rik “the Snake” Larsonand J. Toney for their wonderful help stagingthe event.Region Place Total Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg3First Timer ClassCindy & Brian Deans Diablo 1 312 166 143 3Beginner ClassBill & Marilyn McNicholas JAG 1 190 16 119 55Katie Butler/Jeff Mellen 2 251 179 53 19Dale & Roza Nelson 3 618 300 185 133Novice ClassBill Moore/Helen Ashuckian Subaru 1 94 18 56 20SVRExpert UnequippedHubert & Jenny Lee GGR/SVR 1 335 25 10 300Frank Wilcox/Gray Poole 2 613 300 13 133Expert Equipped ClassKeith McMahen & Rik Larson SVR 1 302 2 0 300Jessica & J. Toney SVR 1 302 2 0 300NEED USED PARTS?PORSCHEMercedes Benz916-631-7300800-783-4911All Parts GuaranteedWorldwide ShippingSilver StarRecycling11315 Dismantle CourtRancho Cordova, CA 957428-5 Mon -Fri9-3 Saturdaywww.silverstarrecycling.com18 The Drifter

Sacramento Valley and Yosemite Region PresentZone 7 Autocrosses #5 and #6Saturday and SundaySeptember 10th and 11th, 2005San Joaquin County FairgroundsStockton, CAMorning registration and tech from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.Late registration and tech from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.First car out at 9:00 A.M. • No open exhaustFee: $35 per driver per dayRegister online at http://svr-autocross.deter.com/Preregistration by September 7th is recommendedQuestions? Contact Matt Deter at porsche@deter.com or (916) 630-8924.Directions: From I-5 or Hwy. 99: Take Highway 4 (Crosstown Freeway) toward Downtown Stockton.Take the Wilson Way exit and turn South onto Wilson Way. Turn left at Charter Way and then rightthrough the gate into the fairgrounds. Follow the access road,bear left at the Y-intersection, continue straight, and turn rightto enter the parking lot.There will be an informal get-together at 6:00 P.M. in theMarina Center Straw Hat Pizza, 3201 Benjamin Holt Drive.Directions: Take Charter Way west to I-5 and take I-5 North.Take the Benjamin Holt exit, turn left, and pass under thefreeway. Turn right after the Lyon’s and proceed straight andturn left into to the parking lot. The Straw Hat is at the rearof the building on your right.Changing of the GuardThe Finish LineBy Elliot & Aleece HoffmannNewsletter EditorsYou are reading our 18 th issue of The Drifter.It’s also our last issue as your Editors. Yes,that’s right … we’re joining the ranks of thereaders again! I’ve said before, and I’ll sayagain, that although it’s been hard work,producing this publication for the Club andserving on the Board really has been a rewardingexperience. There’s no better way to get toknow people than to get involved.When we agreed to take over The Drifter,we had only been members for a little overa year, but the fun stories and photos in ourmonthly Drifter had brought us out to manyevents, and we’d been having a great time withthe Club. A number of Board positions werecoming open for 2004, and we felt like wewanted to contribute. We thought Webmasterswould be the best role for us, somethingwhere we had some of the right skills already,and what we needed to learn would help us in(continued on page 20)Advertiser IndexA&S BMW Motorcycles 19Enterprise Printing 17European Body Shop 9Fabrication Specialties 2FDR Motorsports 7Frank’s AutomotiveIBCIPB - AutosportIFCKarma Kreations 17Niello Porsche15, BCOK Tire ‘n WheelIBCPartsheaven 5Performance Products 15The Racer’s Group 18Reflections in Glass 13Silver Star Recycling 18State Farm - Arnold O’Shields 13TrackmastersIFCWalt Stickel 6Weidman’s Wheels 17Please support our Drifter advertisers!Stop by and say “Thank you!” for their support.With their product or service donations andfinancial support of SVR, we are able to bring youmore and better activities.The DrifterThe K 1200 R is the most powerful naked bike ever.A&S BMW Motorcycles1125 Orlando AveRoseville, CaliforniaWWW.ascycles.com1-800-689-9893HOW FAST? LET’S JUST SAY WECAN’T SAY IT LEGALLY.THE RIDE IS ON.A&S BMWMotorcyclesK 1200 R$14,250*It’s About the Ride*MSRP for base model 2006 K 1200 R is $14,250. MSRP includes distribution and handling charges but excludes license, registration, taxes, title, insurance and options. Actual price isdetermined by dealer. ©2005 BMW Motorrad USA. A division of BMW of North America L.L.C. The BMW name and logo are registered trademarks.19

The Finish Line(continued from page 19)our professional careers as well. By the timewe contacted then-President Kim Nelson,outgoing Webmaster Doug DeVetter hadalready recruited Mark Sides to replace him,but Steve Goltz had decided to step downas Editor. Well, you all know how persuasiveKim can be, and he and past Editor DennisStettner and others seemed to have moreconfidence than we did that we could do thejob well. The rest, as they say, is history.Your next Editors, Nicolas & LindseyHarrigan have a similar story, minus Kim’sfriendly arm twisting. They just joined PCA inOctober 2004, and some of you may have metthem on the San Simeon Tour in May. Theyapparently caught SVR fever somewherealong the way, because when they got backfrom San Simeon they called us up to findout more about the Editor’s job. You’d thinkwe would jump all over that after a couple ofmonths of fishing for successors with no bites,and you’d be right, except we were caught in anespecially busy week that left us with no goodtime to return the call. You might think thatdelay would have discouraged these newbies,but you’d be wrong. In fact, the Harriganswere so enthusiastic that they tried to reach usagain after a couple of days had passed. Finally,Elliot reached them and described the job …and they still wanted to do it!Many ThanksWe are so grateful to so many people for thesupport and encouragement we’ve received inthis role. Dennis Stettner spent an afternoonwith us going over the tools and the process toget us started, and continued to coach us hereand there along the way. Larry Wilson sharedwisdom gained in his work with the Nationalnewsletter. Doug DeVetter, Phil Lawrence,Doug Klein, Kim Nelson, and many otherssent us their event photos. Board memberssent us their monthly articles, and a numberof you sent in one-time articles to share yourexperiences with your Porsches and your Clubwith everyone. Rik Larson provided plenty ofcontent, and proofed every issue both beforewe went to print and before the printer went topress. We were always running late, and he wasalways graciously flexible. His were the “otherset of eyes” that caught many things that wedidn’t, and his many years of experience in theClub were invaluable at times.During our tenure, many of you went outof your way to express your enjoyment of ourwork and thanks for our efforts. That encouragementhelped make all the hard work feelworthwhile, and we really appreciate all yourkind words. We know you will welcome andsupport Nicolas & Lindsey just as enthusiasticallyas they take on the labor of love that isThe Drifter. And don’t forget that one of themost important ways to show your appreciationfor your Editors is to make their jobseasier. Keep those photos and articles coming,and get them in by the 1 st of the month.Finally, we offer a huge thank you to Nick& Lindsey for taking over this importantwork, and freeing us to focus on other thingsfor a while. I plan to devote some muchneededattention to my career, while Elliotlooks forward to doing more photography andcatching up on some home maintenance andimprovement projects. Who knows? Maybesomething will finally happen with that TR6in the garage! What we don’t plan on doingis disappearing from SVR. We will still seeyou all at dinners and on tours, and we wantto give rallying another try. I have no doubtthat you’ll still see Elliot’s photos decoratingthe pages of The Drifter and that we’ll serveon the Board again after the new Editors areup to speed and we’ve had some time to enjoybeing “just members” for a while.Drifter Classifieds for Porsches and/or Porsche-related parts or accessories are available at no charge to PCA members (pictures with text are $15 each); non-members may submit ads, $20each; pictures with text add $15 each (member & non-member). Make check payable to PCA-SVR and send with ad to PCA-SVR, P.O. Box 254651, Sacramento, CA 95865-4651. Commercialads are not accepted. Please contact our Advertising Manager for commercial advertising information and rates. All ads must be submitted by email to NewsletterEditor@svr.pca.org and received by the editor by the 1st of the month prior to publication. Ads may be shortened to fit available space. Editor is not responsible for content and reserves the right toreject any ads submitted. Not responsible for any errors or omissions. As an additional benefit to our members, all ads are included in the classified section of our web page. Ads are notverified for content. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify the information in the ads. Ads run for two months unless cancelled.PorschesParts/Acc1984 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Red w/Blk top and int.garage kept, excellent condition, newer tires and battery.103K Miles. $19,500. Contact 916-715-2124 orritachamberlain@officemax.com (6)1990 944 S2 Cabriolet, 5-speed, Guards Red/black w/cloth inserts, 94kmi, chip, front & rear adjustable Konis.Owned since 1998, a nice clean car. Rich McGlumphy916-725-9828; muppet@jps.net (7)2001 Boxster S, Speed Yellow with Hard Top andblack interior. 17,500 miles, 6-speed, Porsche specialchassis rigidly tuned, sport package, PSM, heatedseats, 18” sport design wheels, yellow speed lingeriebra and mirror covers. All records from new. Perfectcar with no disappointments. Call 933-4282 or e-mailkim356@directcon.net (7)2001 Boxster S, Lapis blue metallic w/ black leatherinterior. Tiptronic, just turned 40k miles, still under factwarranty. Xenon litronics, sport pkg, 18” turbo wheels,heated seats w/ memory, PSM, service records, newbattery, garaged, non-smoker, adult driven, one ownercar. $33,995. Excellent cond with all service up to dateat Niello. 916-771-4476 or hbporter@comcast.net (7)2000 Boxster. New price was $52,227. 44,800 miles.A/C, cruise control, power locks, remote keyless entry,fog lights, cassette radio, CD player, premium sound,power windows. Exterior color is hard-to-find RainforestGreen, interior is Savannah Beige leather, Tiptronic,sport package, heated seats, wheel caps with crest,alarm. Always garaged, clean CarFax history, beautiful,inside & out. CD shelf, wind deflector, 17” Sport Classicwheels. Center console painted exterior color. All keysand owner’s manuals. Carpeting and floor mats mintwith protective clear mats on top. New tires at 35Kmiles. New battery, ignition switch and mass air flowsensor. Priced at Blue Book: $27,500 OBO. Call Wallyor Marsha. 530-677-4370. (7)1986 911 Cabriolet parts. ALREADY GONE: engine,brain box, tranny, wheels, brakes, gauges, sport seats,seat belts. PARTS AVAILABLE: Suspension upgrade forpre ‘86 cars: front/rear torsion bars, $175. Suspensionupgrade for early cars: Carrera rear trailing arms withhubs, $500. Racer starting set: tub, stripped, nearlyready for dipping: $295. Convert early 911 to powerbrakes: master cylinder, booster, pedal assembly: $250.Convert a targa to a convertible: complete top, boot,key pieces: $1995. 16” used tires, good rubber, $80.Fenders, doors, hood, engine cover, flares, bumpers.Rear reflective Porsche banner, $250. Factory-newinterior floor carpeting (4 pieces), $150. Full interiorand trunk carpeting. Other electrical and functionalpieces. Email hank@CAMDesigns.com or call 408-245-4040. (6)Tires: Four Michelin Pilot Sports, like new, 2 Front 225/50ZR 16”, 2 Rear 245/45 ZR 16”. Fit 944 and others. $325OBO. 916-451-5049 or jkarver@surewest.net (7)20 The Drifter

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