Slipstream - July 2008

Boardwalk Tech
by Staff (aka Clint Blackman)
May 10, 2008, Boardwalk Porsche and “Tech
Grand Meister” Cliff Blackshear hosted one
of the most informative reviews of Porsche
maintenance technique ever seen by club members. Robert
McDaniel demonstrated the Corghi tire and wheel balancing
equipment. We often forget that “everything” rests on our
wheels and tires. Few tire stores take the time to warm the tires
to operating speeds prior to balancing, correct for road camber
or achieve the most accurate tire balance possible. Like all
things Porsche, there is a huge difference tire and wheel balancing,
and you feel it the instant the wheels start rolling.
At another station, Mr. Abel Jimenez, demonstrated Porsche
electrical systems. Both early and late model cars were reviewed
for common electrical problems. As we learned, most
problems are driver induced and can be avoided. We learned
how to perform parasitic
drain checks
and Abel answered
the all important battery
question: When
jump starting a car,
which goes first,
positive or negative?
John Gladwell demonstrated
corner balancing.
Cliff displayed a disassembled 997 race engine and he
had a “hands on” introduction to the new vario cam and vario
lift valve system for the serious techs in the group.
Boardwalk finished the morning tech session with a “catered
in” lunch and great door prices including oil changes,
car detailing and Porsche specialty gifts. Everyone left with
answers to old and new questions with an appreciation for
Porsche and Porsche service. And for those who missed this
event… When jumping a car, the negative cable goes on first
and after starting, the negative is the last to be removed.
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