Slipstream - July 2017

Tech Session: Growler Motor Labs
By Nikolaus Klemmer, Region Tech Sessions Chair
’m happy to let our Maverick Region members
know that I’ve begun the process of
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scheduling tech sessions after an extended
hiatus of these types of events. I’m still new
to this Tech Session Chair role, but am making good
progress with getting to know our sponsors and the
tech needs of our members.
The first session I’ve been able to schedule will be
hosted at Growler Motor Labs (former Cobb Tuning).
They are located at 1200 Placid Ave. #550, Plano, TX
75074. The session will be held on Thursday, July 27,
from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and the topic is Porsche Engine
Tuning and Dyno Opportunities.
So, this tech session will focus on what is involved
with modern engine tuning and a practical demonstration
of the obtained results. The session will run in two
parallel tracks and attendees can observe the process
for both. In one, the Growler staff will explain the
process of engine tuning and will perform a live tune
using the Cobb Accessport device.We are looking for
an interested member to have this done on their car.
This member will need the Accessport device (which
can be purchased from Growler at a discount especially
for this event), and the tune will be done as part of the
event for free!
In the other track, Growler will make their 4-wheel
dyno available for member cars. Members should mention
during sign-in that they want their cars dyno’ed.
Depending on the number of cars wanting to have this
done and the time restriction during the event, not all
cars may be able to get a run. The final selection as to
which cars get chosen lies with the host.
I am told that the Macan (S/GTS/Turbo) models
respond particularly well to the tune. Other cars that
work with the Accessport are:
• 981 Boxster, Caymans & 991 Carreras (need to
confirm the GT4)
• 987.2 Boxster, Cayman
• 996 Turbo
• 997.1 Turbo & GT2 & GT3/GT3RS
• 997.2 Turbo & GT3/GT3RS
• 991 Turbo & GT2
To learn more about this tech session and register,
visit our web site at http://mav.pca.org/go/Tech.
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