Slipstream - March 2002

Park Place Tech Session
By Robert Van Buskirk
Photo by Robert Van Buskirk
On January 19, Park Place Porsche hosted their first in a
series of monthly “Tech Sessions.” These sessions were
put together to satisfy the need of Maverick Region
membership to learn more about their Porsche’s in a “hands
on” setting.
Tracy Moore, Sales Manager and Dan Franklin, Service
Manager got our attention at the very beginning with the offer of
special pricing during the day for Service, Parts, and Porsches.
Rumor has it one of our very own had a demo and bought a
remarkable yellow 2002 996 with all of the options at special pricing.
With his proven racing ability we are in big trouble.
We were all surprised to hear Park Place Porsche ranks third
for Porsche sales in America!
Photo by Robert Van Buskirk
The audience was very attentive.
We learned among other things the computers in the newer
Porsche’s actually log “over rev” experiences! Their Shop
Foreman, Jimmy Hays was extremely helpful in describing all that
we saw and answering a seemingly endless series of performance
enhancing questions.
. . . learn more about their Porsches
in a “hands on” setting. . .
Insert your own joke here...it’s too easy!
Next we were offered breakfast, an explanation of the morning
events, and their desire to become more involved with our
Maverick Region. This includes having these events on a monthly
basis throughout the year, providing Tech inspections prior to
our events, and offering special pricing to the Maverick Region
Porsche Club membership. Additionally, they intend to get more
involved with racing and to have service vehicles at our racing
events during the year.
This first session covered brake systems to include the
upgrade of a Boxster, demonstration of the sophisticated computer
analysis tools Park Place uses, and endless questions our
membership asked about all models of Porsche’s and situations.
Photo by Robert Van Buskirk
On the Boxster we were shown a total change over to a competitive
brake system. We watched the complete removal and
installation, which included learning many little nuances that are
important in doing the job correct, the first time. Also, we learned
Just one of the fabulous mechanics strutting his stuff.
Photo by Robert Van Buskirk
A job well done.
how to do a one person brake flush which is important knowledge
for all of us.
Additionally, they had Boxsters and 996’s on hand we could
inspect and ask detailed questions about. At the end of the event
many members took advantage of the special parts pricing which
was better then the sale pricing Performance Products was offering
in their catalogue.
We appreciate everyone’s effort and look forward to the
February session, which will be on multiple 996’s.
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