Slipstream - February 2018

http://mav.pca.org
February 2018
Published by the Maverick Region, Porsche Club of America
Upcoming Events
• Father’s Day Picnic
• Sunday Drive
• Rally School
Past Events
• Wild Wildflowers
• May at Mayo’s
• Results
June 2007 - Published by the Maverick Region
Porsche Club of America

©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times.
Where high-performance
becomes my-performance.
Create a one-of-a-kind Porsche at Park Place Porsche Dallas. As a Porsche Exclusive Flagship Dealer, we offer a
custom design studio to make your Porsche dreams a reality. With personal advisors who take you through the
incredible range of personalization options and help bring your high-performance vision to life. When you’re done,
your Porsche will be delivered straight from the factory, tailored to your specifications. It’s yet another way we bring
you the highest level of personal service—making Park Place feel like Your Place.
Park Place Porsche
6113 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, TX 75209
214.525.5400
park-place.porschedealer.com

http://mav.pca.org
Volume 56, Issue 2, February 2018
Find event updates at http://mav.pca.org, follow on Instagram at http://instagram.com/MaverickPCA
and join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/mavpca/
Features
50 Years With PCA: Bill and Hertha Hughes...................... 6
Kruder’s Cars & Conversation........................................ 12
Tech Session Program for 2018...................................... 14
Porsche Trivia................................................................ 14
Porsche of the Month..................................................... 15
Favorite Porsche Moments of 2017................................. 18
Maverick Driving Tours Program for 2018....................... 21
Boot Campaign Charity: Santa Boots.............................. 25
DIY: Repairing Your Porsche Key Transmitter.................... 27
Five Speed Chatter........................................................ 29
Maverick Financial Statement for 2017........................... 31
Upcoming Events
Board Meetings............................................................... 7
Autocross Schedule....................................................... 16
High Performance Driver Education Schedule.................. 16
Maverick Lunch Series...................................................17
Monthly Social..............................................................17
Mavs & Mochas............................................................17
Departments
Sprockets (President’s Column)......................................... 2
Maverick of the Month..................................................... 2
List of Officers and Board Chairs...................................... 4
Zone 5 Presidents............................................................4
New Mavericks and Anniversaries.................................... 9
Unclassifieds................................................................. 34
Advertiser Index............................................................ 34
Around the Bend (Editor’s Column)................................. 36
See more details and check for event updates via
the QR code here or our online calendar at
http://mav.pca.org/go/calendar
Board Meeting..................................................... (Wed) 7
Monthly Social: Silver Fox, Grapevine..................... (Thu) 8
Mavs & Mochas: Frogg Coffee Bar, Allen............... (Sat) 10
Lewisville area lunch............................................. (Tue) 13
Richardson and Southlake area lunches.................(Thu) 22
DE: MotorSport Ranch..............................(Sat-Sun) 24-25
Autocross #1: Lone Star Park................................(Sun) 25
PCA Club Race and DE: COTA....................... (Fri-Sun) 2-4
Board Meeting..................................................... (Wed) 7
Mavs & Mochas: Zims Autotechnik........................ (Sat) 10
Lewisville area lunch............................................. (Tue) 13
MONTHLY SOCIAL TBD..................................(Thu) 15
Autocross #2: Mineral Wells Airpark.....................(Sun) 18
Richardson and Southlake area lunches.................(Thu) 22
Maverick Driving Tour: TBD...................................(Sun) 25
Alan Bambina shared his
favorite Porsche Moment of
2017: “After a one month
search, I found a car that
checked all the boxes; ‘15,
white, manual trans. Home
run.” on pages 18-19 along
with 30 other members.
Photo by Alan Bambina
Event Dates
February
March
On the Cover
An unusual perspective of the interior from a 2011
Porsche 911 Turbo S. This “1 of 1” model features a
full leather Paint to Sample (PTS) Lipstick Red interior
with a PTS Polar Silver exterior.
Photo by Peter Wen
Slipstream (USPS 666-650) is published monthly by the Maverick Region, Porsche Club of America, 155 Jellico
Southlake, TX 76092. Subscription price is $24.00 per year. Periodical postage is paid at Fort Worth, TX.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Hiram Saunders, Slipstream, 155 Jellico, Southlake, TX 76092.
Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the Club’s membership or officers. Contributions will be
printed on a space available basis. Chartered regions of PCA may reproduce items from this issue provided the author/
artist and Slipstream are credited. Slipstream is printed by Ussery Printing Company in Irving, Texas.
1

Sprockets: You Never Know Who You Might Meet at a Maverick Event
By David Robertson, Region President
s mentioned in the past, I am always amazed
A
at the different walks of life that people in
our club hail from. Club members are here
from the four corners of the earth and everywhere
in between. It’s always fun to discover when
a member I have known for years has an interesting
background, or I learn something I never knew about
them while we are casually chatting at a Maverick event.
Passion and enthusiasm are infectious, and I really enjoy
talking to all of our members who are passionate
about anything they do, whether it is the cars that they
love, their chosen career path, or a cause that they support.
Artists, teachers, doctors, lawyers, business owners,
and even a few oil barons are all within our ranks,
and we all love to get together and talk about our main
shared interest which is our cars!
With this shared passion of ours, we have the opportunity
to meet people that can give us insight into
a world with which we may not be so familiar. As an
example, there seems to be a big connection with
Porsches and airplane pilots. Perhaps the thrill of flying
a fighter jet, commanding an airline aircraft, or flying
famous people around the globe translates well to the
thrill of driving a Porsche. I will never fully understand
the connection, as my eyesight kept me from getting
too far with this pursuit in my youth, but it is a lot of
fun to hear these folks discuss their exploits when we
are together at a Maverick event.
In this club I have met so many interesting people
from a very diverse set of backgrounds, and I am quite
a newcomer compared to most. As a newbie and a
Porsche neophyte, I struck up a conversation with
a gentleman at one of our events who turned out to
be Peter Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911!
(Yes, I was and I am still quite embarrassed that I didn’t
know who he was at the time). At the next Maverick
event just ask and listen, you will be amazed at what interesting
things you will discover about our members!
SAUL FRAIRE, Chef-Proprietor
1235 William D. Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-329-6995
944. As a fan of the 944, Ginger volunteered to organize
the November 2017 Mavs & Mochas 944 35th
anniversary special event, and through her efforts we
had 30 beautiful 944s in the showcase. Ginger is a great
example of the great things that happen through our
volunteers here in the Maverick Region PCA.
MAV OF THE MONTH: Ginger Heuerman
Our Mav of the Month is Ginger Heuerman. Ginger
participated in our Halloween Rally back in 2016 and
was motivated to create a quilt as a gift to the club. The
quilt took Ginger 10 months to craft, and it turned out
to be such a work of art that a decision was made to
raffle it off for charity. The raffle was a huge success,
and generated almost $1700, which was donated to the
Patriot Paws charity. While Ginger was creating the
quilt, she and her husband began attending the
monthly Mavs & Mochas events in their highly modified
2 February

3

2018 Maverick Region Board - Officers and Chairs
President
David Robertson
617-797-0516
president@mavpca.org
Autocross Chair
Mark Schnoerr
ax@mavpca.org
Vice President
Jim Falgout
vp@mavpca.org
Charity Chair
Chris Hamilton
hope@mavpca.org
Secretary
Carey Spreen
817-422-3480
secretary@mavpca.org
Club Race Co-Chair
Pat Heptig
214-649-7907
cr@mavpca.org
Treasurer
Deborah Fike
972-672-4282.
treasurer@mavpca.org
Club Race Co-Chair
Joel Nannis
cr@mavpca.org
Concours Chair
Mike Mahoney
801-230-1482
concours@mavpca.org
DE Chair
ChrisTabor
817-371-4888
de@mavpca.org
DE Chief Driving Instr.
John Sandusky
817-777-0421
cdi@mavpca.org
DE Equipment Mgr.
Hunter Allen
deequip@mavpca.org
DE Hospitality
Rose Gohlke
de@mavpca.org
DE Sponsorship
Daren Kirbo
254-396-2973
desponsorship@mavpca.org
Email List Moderator
Brian Scudder
mrpca-owner@
yahoogroups.com
Email List Moderator
Matt Platts
mrpca-owner@
yahoogroups.com
Goodie Store
Chris Flaugh
214-288-5300
goodiestore@mavpca.org
Histographer, Tenured
Charlie Davis
historian@mavpca.org
Marketing, Social
Media Chair
Bill Orr
bill@billorr.com
Membership Chair,
Past President
John Hamilton
817-907-7823
membership@mavpca.org
Monthly Social Chair
Position Open
hh@mavpca.org
Online Calendar
Karl Poulsen
calendar@mavpca.org
PCA Tours Co-Chair
Mark Pitarresi
817-715-7156
tours@mavpca.org
PCA Tours Co-Chair
Tom Gomer
tours@mavpca.org
Rally Co-Chair
Don Sebert
214-613-6900
rally@mavpca.org
Rally Co-Chair
George Luxbacher
rally@mavpca.org
Registrar, Club Race/DE
Wendy Shoffit
crreg@mavpca.org
deregistrar@mavpca.org
Safety Co-Chair
Wayne Elliott
safety@mavpca.org
Safety Co-Chair
Bob Kramer
safety@mavpca.org
Slipstream Advertising,
Coffee Meets
Bill Kruder
214-497-0711
ads@mavpca.org
Slipstream Editor
Jim Hirsch
972-740-7377
editor@mavpca.org
Slipstream Content Ed.
Carey Spreen
817-422-3480
editor@mavpca.org
Slipstream Event
Ad Design
Kurt Scaggs
eventads@mavpca.org
Tech Sessions Chair
Michael Baynton
214-641-2848
techcorner@mavpca.org
Slipstream Mailing
Andy Mears
214-394-5857
mailing@mavpca.org
Time Trial Chair,
(AX/TT Rules)
Travis Howard
214-616-6152
tt@mavpca.org
Slipstream Printing
Fran Ussery
972--438-8344 (W)
817-481-8342 (H)
printing@mavpca.org
TT Registrar, AX/TT
Schools, Swap Meets
Robyn Howard
214-991-0873
drivingschools@mavpca.org
Social Chair
Debi Gibson
social@mavpca.org
Trivia Chair
Jerry DeFeo
972-240-5800
trivia@mavpca.org
Volunteers Chair
Jim Gallegos
214-697-0792
volunteers@mavpca.org
Web Site Chair
James Shoffit
972-786-6246
webmaster@mavpca.org
ARK-LA-TEX
Ken Chandler
bad968@bellsouth.net,
COASTAL BEND
Bryan Kerrick
bksailspadre@
sbcglobal.net
2018 PCA Zone 5 Presidents and Zone Representative
LONE STAR
Steve Bukoski
president@lsrpca.com
MARDI GRAS
Scott Spradley
swsprad@bellsouth.net
OZARK
Jim Woolly
jim.carol_NOSPAM@
sbcglobal.net
WHISKEY BAY
Mike Hamza
mikehamza944@
gmail.com
CIMARRON
Joy Jones
presidentcmr@gmail.
com
HILL COUNTRY
Tracey Gross
president@hcrpca.org
LONGHORN
Charles Bush
president@longhornpca.org
MAVERICK
David Robertson
president@mavpca.org
WAR BONNET
Randal Goodman
drtoys42@aol.com
WHITE RIVER
Leonard Zechiedrich
whiteriverregionpca@
gmail.com
ZONE 5 REP
Jon Jones
zone5rep@pca.org
www.zone5.pca.org
4 February

VISIT OUR NEW 8600 SQ FT LOCATION!
MONTHLY SPECIAL
$195
MOTUL OIL
$187
MOBIL 1 OIL
CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIANS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENTS ( TRACK AND STREET )
TRACK PREPARATION
TECH SHEET INSPECTIONS
CUSTOM FABRICATION
CUSTOM BUILT SPEC 996S AND SPB
2520 Tarpley Rd. Suite 700
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 418-1996
innovativeautosports.com
innovativeautosportstx@gmail.com
5

50 Years With PCA: Bill and Hertha Hughes
As told to Carey Spreen, Region Secretary
ill Hughes became interested in a VW after
B
he graduated from high school in Joliet, IL
in 1956. That summer, on a European tour,
he enjoyed touring the Volkswagen factory
in Wolfsburg, Germany. So when it came time to buy
his first car, he purchased a ’61 VW Beetle.
Following graduation from the University of Illinois
– Champaign/Urbana with a BA in Mathematics and
Physics, Bill went to work for Boeing in Seattle on the
Minuteman project. With his Beetle’s manual transmission,
a 1200cc engine, and 40 horsepower, Bill had no
problem climbing the steepest Seattle hills with ease.
But whenever he took the Beetle for service at University
Motors, he couldn’t help but notice the Porsches
on the showroom floor; in particular, there was a 1962
Roadster that caught his eye.
In 1964, Bill transferred with Boeing to Huntsville,
AL to work on the Apollo program, doing Saturn V firststage
trajectory design. By 1965, he was making $8,800
a year, while the base price of the 1965 356SC coupe
was about $4,700, so he figured he could finally afford
one. Conveniently, there was a Porsche dealer, Continental
Cars, in Huntsville, so he bought the car you see
in the photo accompanying this article: a Dolphin Grey
1965 356SC. (Bill wanted a silver one, but Porsche was
experiencing issues with the silver paint, so Dolphin
Grey was the replacement color.)
Bill was particularly excited
that his 356SC represented the
performance and development
peak for the Typ 356 model in
its last year of production, having
been produced for 17 years,
from 1948-1965. He named his
car the Grey Ghost after one of
his favorite ‘50s TV shows (The
Gray Ghost), about Major John
Mosby, whose Mosby’s Raiders
created havoc behind Union
lines in the Civil War.
In 1967, Bill met with a
group of Porsche owners in
Huntsville, who petitioned PCA
to form a local region. In 1968,
PCA chartered the Heart O’ Dixie
Region, based in Huntsville,
replacing a dormant region formerly
based in Birmingham. It
included Alabama, Mississippi,
southern Tennessee, and west
Florida. Bill was one of the 15
6 February
Bill and Hertha Hughes with their grandchildren
charter members. To communicate with its far-flung
members, Bill volunteered to write a mimeographed
newsletter, which he named Der Wanderer. Bill also
served as President of the Heart of O’ Dixie Region in
1970.
It was during this period that Bill met Hertha in
Huntsville, after she returned in 1967 from her Fulbright
Scholarship in Applied Mathematics in Germany.
She also drove a VW Beetle, purchased in 1966.
In Huntsville, Hertha went to work for IBM’s Federal
Systems Division as an engineer, doing flight program
design work for the Saturn V rocket, supporting multiple
Apollo missions (including Apollo 11) as well as
the Skylab program. As the space program was winding
down, Bill took an educational leave of absence
in 1970 from Boeing, returning to graduate school at
the University of Michigan. Bill and Hertha married
in 1971 and moved together to Ann Arbor, MI, so Bill
could complete his master’s degree in Public Policy.
Hertha transferred with IBM as a systems engineer into
a branch office in Detroit, supporting Chrysler and
Education customers. After graduation, Bill was hired
by U-M in their Academic Planning Office.
While they lived in Ann Arbor, the Hughes were in
the PCA Southeast Michigan Region. At this time, the
356 Registry was formed to perpetuate interest in the
Typ 356. It is much more informal
and less competitive than
PCA. From Ann Arbor, they
enjoyed local 356 Holidays,
essentially long weekends, to
Columbus, OH and Indianapolis,
IN, where they were able to
drive their car on Indianapolis
Motor Speedway. What a thrill!
Best of all, their son Erik was
born in 1974, and their lives
were enriched and transformed
forever.
For career opportunities, the
Hughes made two more moves.
In 1980, they moved to Darien,
CT where they were in the PCA
Connecticut Valley Region. Bill
joined Columbia University in
NYC, and Hertha worked at
IBM’s Data Processing Division
HQ. Finally, in 1983 they moved
to Dallas and the Maverick Region.
Here Bill joined SMU and
Hertha managed several IBM

The Grey Ghost - 1965 356SC
technology programs, later leading IBM’s Worldwide
Business Partner Program for Software.
In addition to the 356SC, Bill currently owns a silver
1994 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, which they enjoy driving
when A/C makes it so much more comfortable. And,
for a few years, Bill owned a 1973 914 2.0, so he could
do some autocrossing.
In the PCA Maverick Region, Bill, Hertha, and Erik
were very active in the rally program in the mid ‘80s,
with Bill trying his hand at running a Hare and Hound
rally. Bill and Hertha enjoyed working as volunteers at
the 1987 D/FW Parade, and also participated in Porsche
Parades in Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Steamboat
Springs. In addition, they particularly enjoyed traveling
many times with other Mavs to Lafayette, LA for a
multi-region event hosted by PCA Whiskey Bay Region.
They participated in a murder mystery event staged in
Jefferson, TX by Diane Butler, from Whiskey Bay, with
Hertha and Erik surprisingly solving the mystery. They
have enjoyed 356 Holidays in Mystic CT, Taos NM, Sedona
AZ, Charleston SC, and Durango CO, and have
traveled to local 356 events in Helen, GA and Franklin,
TN.
In 1987, local 356 enthusiasts formed the DFW 356
Tub Club. Bill and Hertha have been very active in this
club, particularly after retiring in 2002-2003. Bill handles
club communications, while Hertha has organized
many club road trips. The club meets every month
for breakfast across DFW and beyond. It’s the people
that make this club so special -- both the men and the
women. Every year, driving tours are planned for the
spring and fall. Hertha organized a tour to Big Bend
National Park, and has also planned and led three trips
to Arkansas: one trip to Mt. Magazine (highest mountain
in Arkansas) and the Pig Trail; another to Queen
Wilhelmina State Park and the Talemina Parkway; and
a third to the Ozark Folk Arts Center. Normally, the
trips include 10 to 12 cars with 20 to 24 people. All love
to drive their old cars! Bill definitely believes Porsches
were built to be driven!
In 2004, Bill and Hertha had an exciting trip to the
Daytona International Speedway and caught up with
several of Bill’s old friends from Huntsville. Very special
was the time they spent with Jim Watson from Lewisburg,
TN who sold Bill his first Porsche in Huntsville,
and has worked on both of Bill’s current Porsches over
the years.
And now, Bill and Hertha are proud grandparents
of three grandchildren: Kathryn (11 years old) and the
twins, Erin (8) and Jason (8). These are Erik’s kids who
live in Raleigh, NC. Since 2013, the Hughes now have
a second home in Raleigh and regularly travel there
3-4 times a year to spend as much time as possible with
their grandchildren, going to soccer games, to band
concerts, and on excursions. What a special joy it is to
be grandparents and to be able to share this time with
them! Erik is now North American Director for Manufacturing
Sciences at Biogen, a major pharmaceutical
company, and his wife, Sarah, is a medical doctor, licensed
in internal medicine and pediatrics.
Over the last 50 years, Bill and Hertha have loved
the journey they’ve experienced through ownership of
their Porsches. It’s always been the people they met
and befriended along the way that have made it so enjoyable
and worthwhile.
7

your baby deserves
it’s own room.
Introducing Garages of Texas, a community of first-class, affordable, completely customizable garage suites. Here, you don’t rent a
space. You buy it. Giving you complete financial control and power to make it your own with unlimited customization options. So, stop fighting
for space in your family garage. Upgrade to a garage suite and move your show cars, motorhome or boat to the showroom they deserve.
Contact our sales team at 888.988.8049 or sales@GaragesOfTexas.com for more information.
ALLEN • CARROLLTON • DALLAS • FRISCO • PLANO • ROANOKE COMING SOON: AUSTIN • HOUSTON • SAN ANTONIO
GaragesOfTexas.com • Facebook.com/GaragesOfTexas
8 February

Welcome Our New Mavericks!
By John Hamilton, Region Membership Chair
Mark Alphonso
Colleyville
2007 911 Carrera S
Jason Ellis
Fort Worth
2013 911 Carrera S
Paul Kelleher
Corinth
2007 911 Carrera 4S
If you have any changes that
you would like to make to the
MRPCA membership guide,
contact John Hamilton at
membership@mavpca.org
Tim Schutze
Dallas
2005 Boxster S
Manu Bhatia
Plano
2015 Boxster
Elizabeth Fergerson
Fort Worth
2002 911 Turbo
Greg Kneifl
Dallas
2014 Cayenne
Scott Sewell
Westworth Village
2014 Boxster S
William Bone
Wichita Falls
2008 Cayman
Chris Funk
Argyle
2001 911 Carrera
Mike Krieger
Forth Worth
2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Ram Viswanathan
Carrollton
2006 911 Carrera 4S
Jon Brooks
Arlington
2014 Boxster
Gary Brown
Fort Worth
2017 Panamera
Robert Caglia
Prosper
2015 911 GT3
Brad Davis
Dallas
1995 911 Carrera
Peter Donovan
Allen
2015 Panamera
Mark Early
Dallas
2017 911 Carrera
Sudeep Gupta
Allen
2018 911 Carrera
Joshua Gutjahr
Tyler
2004 911 Carrera
John Hromadka
Southlake
2017 Cayenne
John Huffman
Dallas
2014 911 Carrera 4S
Chris & Nathaniel Johnson
Hurst
2006 911 Carrera S
Andrew Kahl
Dallas
2015 911 Carrera 4
Rob Lay
Southlake
2015 911 GT3
Matt Leffers
Dallas
2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Doug Maclay
Dallas
2013 Cayenne S
Shezad Malik
Dallas
2013 911 Carrera 4
David Mathews
Plano
1973 911T Targa
Jon Rafpor
Dallas
1996 911 Targa
Transfers In
Bob Andrews
Royse City
Transfer From: ORC
1988 928 S4
Chris Kidd
Southlake
Transfer From: STL
1972 911T & 2009 911
Greg Kneifl
Dallas
Transfer From: ORC
2014 Cayenne
Eric Long (Zlatan Nezic)
Dallas
Transfer From: SFL
2017 911 Carrera S
Murray F. Tysinger (Jan)
Wylie
Transfer From: CAR
2007 Cayman
Maverick Membership Stats
Members: 1,769 Affiliate Members: 888 Total Membership: 2,657
Anniversaries: February
35 Years
Joseph Berdis (Heidi) McKinney
Cyril Reif (Marion)
Brian Petri
Darrell Clarke
Doreen Petri
20 Years
McKinney
15 Years
North Richland Hills
Aledo
North Richland Hills
Torben Nielsen
Jeff Kraemer (Mary)
Chris Tabor
Rob Stewart
Michael McMorran
Bradford Simmons
Brad Stampa
Dustin Marks
Cecilia Nielsen
Shannon Tabor
Ann Stewart
Sandy Simmons
Mechelle Coate
5 Years
Highland Village
Prosper
Fort Worth
Richardson
Dallas
Flower Mound
Allen
McKinney
Highland Village
Fort Worth
Richardson
Flower Mound
Lubbock
9

Like a Personal Trainer for your Porsche!
• Expert maintenance and repair services • Track day preparation
• Performance and appearance upgrades from GMG, Manthey, FVD and more
• Superior customer service and free loaner cars • PCA discounts
• Show quality detailing services • Comprehensive service from air-cooled to 991
We Buy, Sell and Consign Quality Pre-owned Porsches
PCA Special - Brake Flush $149 00
Plus Sales Tax
10 February
With this coupon. Brake Flush with MOTUL Brake Fluid. Offer includes complimentary car wash and vacuum.
3236 Skylane Drive, Dallas, Texas 75006 • 214-269-1570 • www.racperformance.com

MarvelousHomeMakeovers.com | 972.951.1932 | Botond@MarvelousHomeMakeovers.com
11

Kruder’s Cars & Conversations
By Bill Kruder, Region Advertising Chair
his month takes on
T
a different twist than
most on how I met this
Porsche enthusiast;
frankly, up until writing, this we
had never met. The reason for our
meeting was in large part thanks to
John Labunski, “Pops”’ son-in-law.
John and Pops attended Mavs &
Mochas at Highland Park Village as
part of our Founders Day Celebration.
Upon arriving, they were surprised
to see some 200 Porsches, including
several 356s. As they walked
amongst the cars, Pops commented
“I bought that one, which was our
356 coupe with the tree on it,” and
then over breakfast the memories
came flooding back as Pops proceeded
to tell John stories of his
past cars. John just had to share this
story of a man and his love affair
with Porsches, maybe the longest
Porsche owner he knows (back to
1958), and I knew immediately I
needed to share this conversation.
So here is the next individual in
my series of “conversations” I would
like to share with you . . .
Albert “Pops” Magazzine,
Porsche Enthusiast since 1958,
Owner today of a 2011 (997)
Bill Kruder: So are you originally
from here?
Pops: No I grew up in
Youngstown, a small steel city in
Ohio between Pittsburgh and
Cleveland.
BK: And how did you find yourself
in Dallas?
Pops: Well, back in the day, I was
in the Air Force and stationed at
Perrin Air Station in Sherman, and
eventually, years later, after lots of
moving around the world, ended
back here, and now I call Dallas
home.
12 February
BK: And what did you do in the Air
Force?
Pops: I was a fighter pilot and
trainer, flying the early T-33 Shooting
Star, which was essentially the
training craft for the P-80, and later
the F-4 fighters.
BK: And did you make a career out
of it?
Pops: I did. I was in for 20 years
and 1 month, retiring in 1975.
BK: What did you do as a second
career after retiring?
Pops: DFW Airport had just
opened in 1973 and I was hired
shortly thereafter, working there
for nearly 38 years in various jobs,
primarily in operations, and ended
up in “Code enforcement” on DFW
construction projects.
BK: Ok so let’s talk cars. Were you
always a Porsche guy?
Pops: Heck no! Where I was
from it was all American cars. We
were into muscle cars. It wasn’t till I
joined the Air Force that I even really
paid any attention to Porsches,
and that was because I found myself
stationed in Germany, and all
the pilots were buying them.
BK: So what was your first Porsche?
Pops: That was a 1958 356A
coupe; I was stationed in Germany
and ordered it there. I paid
$3200 cash for it, which was a crazy
amount of money
considering that I was
making $250 a month,
and that included my
flight pay (laughing).
BK: Tell me more
about that car?
Pops: It was Red
with Savannah interior,
had chrome
knock-off wheels, a radio,
and an extra side
mirror as the only options. Think
the knock off wheels were a $100
option, and the extra mirror cost
me another $3 (laughing). I still
have the sticker and receipt.
BK: So you brought it home with
you?
Pops: I did! I had it shipped to
New York, and in those days they
would come off the ship and be
pushed by hand around the lot
until picked up. Well somewhere
along the line they dented it in a
couple spots. I then picked it up in
NY and drove it the 1500 miles to
Dallas. Once here, when I needed
to get it repaired, the only shop
doing work on Porsches was Van
Winkle Pontiac of all places. As I recall
it was located in the city around
Oak Lawn and Avondale maybe.
BK: And how long did you have it?
Pops: I sold it in 1961; I was being
shipped off to Japan, so I drove
to California and sold it for I think
$900.
BK: So what was next?
Pops: Well, some time had
passed and I found myself in
England in 1974. I bought a 1965
356C and I don’t have to tell you
how much rust this car had, having
spent 10 years on the roads there.
I brought it back to the States with
me and ending up selling it for I
think $1500.
Pop’s Red 1958 356A coupe

BK: But I understand that wasn’t
your last 356?
Pops: No, there was yet one
more. At this point I had retired
from the Air Force and lived now in
Dallas; this was 1976. I found a 1961
B, black with the double grill, at essentially
a junk yard in
Weatherford. I bought
it and had it running
pretty well and decided
to basically restore it.
I drove it up to Ohio,
where I have a nephew
who restored cars, so
he took on the project.
We restored the body,
taking out all the fillers,
and changed the
color, painting it Fish
Silver Grey. I loved that
’61; I drove it for about
15-16 years and sold it
in 1992.
BK: And thinking you did a little
better selling this one than the previous
two?
Pops: Yes we did! (laughing) I
think I had about $15,000 in it and
sold it for $45,000.
John and Pops at the December Founders Day Mavs & Mochas
BK: Then I hear you jumped into the
modern era of Porsches?
Pops: I did. I bought a 1998
Boxster, and still today drive a 2011
Cream White 997 as my daily driver,
with my co-pilot Dutch.
And that’s the story
of how a young serviceman
finds himself attracted
to a funny little
car and the car guy lifestyle,
and soon finds
himself in a lifelong
love affair with Porsche.
I’d like to also thank
Lieutenant Colonel
(Ret.) Albert Magazzine
for his service around
the world including
Germany, Japan, England,
and Vietnam.
Lastly for his long dedication
to PCA and the
Porsches he so loved
and kept on the roads
for us to enjoy today.
13

Maverick Tech Sessions: What to Expect
By Michael Baynton, Region Tech Sessions Chair
ave you ever wondered . . .
H
• Should I use conventional or synthetic
motor oil?
• How do I best protect my car’s paint?
• What brands of tires are approved for Porsches?
• What are coil-overs, and do I really need them?
Our beloved Porsches are fantastically fun, capable,
and well-engineered vehicles. And as such, they can
also be highly complex and require very specific care
and handling to optimize their reliability and performance.
But that complexity often leads to confusion,
conflicting advice, and a knowledge base beyond that
of the typical Porsche owner.
To help remedy that—and to help educate and inform
our members—our Mav PCA Tech Sessions are
designed to provide practical and useful information
on a wide range of topics.
They are casual affairs, with no previous knowledge
needed to benefit. In fact, the opposite is true:
bring your questions and have them answered by our
experts! These tech sessions are typically not designed
to be hands-on, so you won’t be working on your own
Porsche. Think “FYI,” not “DIY.” So join us for some
coffee, camaraderie, and a wealth of useful information
and tips. But sign up quickly—these sessions have
limited enrollment based on venue size, and they fill
up fast.
We are still building out our schedule for 2018, and
we plan to have 4-6 sessions throughout the year. So
keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming
sessions. And if you have any suggestions or questions,
please don’t hesitate to email us at techsessions@
mavpca.org.
December Trivia Questions and Results
By Jerry DeFeo
Sponsored by Zims Autotechnik
You can test your knowledge (or Google search ability)
of all things Porsche by participating in the monthly
trivia contest posted online at http://mav.pca.org/
trivia. Answers are due by the last day of each month.
The winner of the trivia contest receives a $25 gift
certificate from our sponsor, Zims Autotechnik. In the
case of ties, a random drawing determines the winner.
The winner for our December Trivia is Tom Martin
who answered four out of five questions correctly.
Tom, please contact Kirk at Zim’s to claim your $25 gift
certificate. The questions for the December Trivia are
shown to the right with the correct answers below.
Answers: 1) d 2) d 3) b 4) b 5) d
1. Last month we talked about 901 and 911 production
numbers. But before there were 82 Porsche 901s produced,
how many 901 prototypes were built?
a. 6 b. 9 c. 10 d. 13
Source: Porsche Panorama, Nov 2016, p 63
2. When you speak of early 911s (1965-73), many people say
that the coveted 911S is the one to own. There was also a
911E, 911L, and 911T. In 1969, Car and Driver magazine
determined the best all-around 911. Which one was it?
a. 911E b. 911L c. 911 S d. 911T
Source: Porsche Panorama, Jan 2008, p 26
3. A 914 owner wanted to know how to best relocate the fuel
pump on his 1974 914 so as to reduce vapor lock issues. Our
own Ed Mayo said it was not overly difficult to relocate it,
but powering it could be. The system was only designed to
run the pump for ______ seconds unless the engine starts.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
Source: Porsche Panorama, July 2017, p 128
4. The Baja 1000 race in Mexico began in 1967, but Porsche
was not able to win until 1986. To win the Baja 1000, shocks
are a key performance element. A recommended coil-over
shock for 964s is a special order EXE-TC set with 9” of
travel. How much are they per shock, in round numbers?
a. $2500 b. $3000 c. $3500 d. $4000
Source: Porsche Panorama, August 2017, p 62
5. It took Porsche some 54 years to sell 1,000,000 911s, but
only ______ years to sell 750,000 Cayenne SUVs.
a. 12 b. 13 c. 14 d. 15
Source: MotorTrend Internet, Oct 27, 2017
14 February

Porsche of the Month
Selected by Bill Orr, Region Marketing Chair
2005 Fayence Yellow Porsche Carrera GT, “Mavs & Mochas – Dec 2017” Photo by Bob Molyneux
15

Upcoming Maverick Region Events
16 February

17
Upcoming Maverick Region Events

Favorite Porsche Moments of 2017
Compiled by Jim Hirsch, Slipstream Editor
ith 2018 now upon us,
W
I asked our Maverick
members to think back
and remember their
favorite Porsche moments of 2017
and allow me to share those collective
experiences with you. Unfortunately,
there is not enough
room for all of the photos that were
shared in support of the memories.
Olga Taylor: Good Samaritan
Frank Briggs put a battery in my 80
SC (aka Baby) and started her after
a 21 year rest.
Julia Cleath: My favorite club
moment was the toy drive. I loved
being part of that and was super
proud of our group!
Carolle Liu: First time at autocross.
Lost on the course but hit
NO cones and won a trophy.
Lenny Zwik: Buying this.
Mitchell Berry: Enjoying both my
Porsches in my man cave. A 82 924
Turbo with 67k miles and no dash
cracks and a Concours winning 89
944 Turbo with only 32k miles.
Bob Aines: Emory Campout, Mc-
Minnville, OR.
Matt Wilson: Waking up to a sunrise
at 6 a.m. to attend Boxstoberfest
2017 in Fredericksburg.
Alan Bambina: After a one month
search, I found a car that checked
all the boxes; ‘15, white, manual
trans. Home run (see page 1).
Robert Kendrick: Going back in
time and reliving memories of my
first Porsche.
Belinda Daughtry: Buying this!
Frank Rocha: Febuary 20th. Getting
my first Porsche.
Jason Street: June 12 - 3rd Porsche,
1st 911.
Mike O’Hare: Enjoying my first
lesson learning how to get the best
performance from my 981 S.
Daniel Coyle: Porsche test drives
at Cars and Cannoli last season.
Robert Walton: Moving from Blue
Solo to Yellow at COTA.
Bill Orr: Having a 918 Spyder,
Carrera GT, and a 911 GT3 RS
show up at our first Mavs & Mochas
in downtown Ft Worth.
Michael Osborn: Doing the
Porsche Sport Driving School Masters
at the Nurburgring in my 991.
18 February

Frances Kwan: Last minute
change of players at an annual Ferrari
Fall Rally (I ended up winning
the Fix It Again Tony award on that
run). Jumped into little miss reliable
and she finished the rally like
a champ.
Jimmyg Gallegos: August 2017,
Stuttgart, Germany.
Bill Kruder: Maggie’s wedding
with our “Hagestad” 356.
Chantel Tennyson: First road trip
in Zara. My best friend of 35 years
had been diagnosed with Stage
4 Ovarian Cancer and told she
wouldn’t live. She and I had not
seen each other in 10 years. My
daughter and I decided on the spur
of the moment to drive to Estes
Park, CO and surprise her with a
visit to cheer her up before her 2nd
chemo. This bear and sign guard
the house. She is now in remission,
by the way.
Andrew Golden: Flying to Vegas,
picking up my 981S and driving it
back to Dallas.
Jim Hirsch: Road trip that included
a long stretch of Hwy 1... ocean,
curves, mountains, and a top-down
Porsche.
Mike Mahoney: Taking my twin
granddaughters to an impromptu
Mavs and Mochas.
Hunter Bentley: Taking delivery of
my first Porsche in April.
Mel Benzaquen: Mine was purchasing
my first 911 in August of
2017 and then shortly thereafter
kicking myself for not buying one
earlier!
Stephen Dumas: Mavs and Mochas
November. Nice to see all the other
944s.
Jorge Carmona-Rodriguez: A dream
come true...first 911.
Mark Fleniken: Prior to unveil for
Atlanta PEC delivery.
Doug Tallman: Buying our first
Porsche and loving it! Enjoying the
road trip from Dallas to Asheville
NC for our first Treffen and celebrating
our 20th anniversary at the
resort we were married at!
Paul Moseley: Being a massive
Steve McQueen fan, every year during
Monterey Car Week, I try to say
something constructive to Chad
McQueen. This year in Carmel we
ended up side-by-side on the sidewalk
as cars lined up for display,
and right in front of us were two
re-creations of Stan Mott’s Cyclops
fantasy racer made famous in his
stories for Road and Track magazine.
“What in the hell is that?,” Mc-
Queen asked me. Being a 60’s R&T
font of knowledge, I got to explain
the whole Cyclops thing to Chad.
I think you’ll agree that our
Porsches and membership in the
Maverick Region make for some
memorable times for all of us.
19

The Art of Paint Protection
After Installation
A virtually invisible urethane film
professionally applied to high-impact areas
of your vehicle to protect your paint job from
stone chips, sand, road debris and bug acids.
During Installation
Owner Installed
Highest Quality Guaranteed
2530 Tarpley Road, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
20 February

Maverick Driving Tours: What First-Timers Can Expect
By Mark Pitarresi and Tom Gomer, Region Tours Co-Chairs
averick Region Driving Tours are a gathering
of members and guests who meet up
M
at a defined starting location and drive
together along an interesting route. Tours
generally last about three hours and run around 60-100
miles in length. After the tour, we meet at a destination
that usually involves food and beverages.
After signing up for your first Maverick Region Tour,
you will receive an email at the end of the third day
before the tour. The email will have all the necessary
information for you to participate in the tour. You will
definitely want to arrive early to socialize with other
members. The energy level is high on these tours, and
you will feel a buzz in the air!
We will have a separate Drivers’ Briefing just for
members that have never been on a Maverick Tour at
each event. After the Drivers’ Briefing, we will depart
in groups of 14 cars or less. Each group leaves the starting
point in 2-5 minute intervals. Each group will have
a Group Leader that will guide the group throughout
the route so navigation aids will not be needed. While
driving within the group, you will need to follow closely,
but at a safe distance, generally 2-3 seconds behind the
car in front or one car length for every 10 mph.
It is important to slow down if the car behind you
falls behind, so that both you and the car behind can
see each other. You will follow the car in front of you
safely without letting the car behind you get too far
away. It is important to always make sure you can always
see the car behind you in your rear view mirror.
Maverick Region Tours promote safety. If you feel
the group is driving too fast to keep up, simply slow
down and the group will do the same. Passing is not
acceptable on our tours unless the car in front has signaled
the car behind and it is safe to pass them. The
Always great routes on our Driving Tours (Photo by Bill Orr)
Maverick Region Tours program is one of the most well
attended programs in the country on a regular basis! As
we Mavericks like to say...It’s about driving friendships!
2018 PCA Tour Changes:
The 2018 PCA Minimum Tour Standards have been
released. These are also our tour requirements within
PCA. It will NOT be mandatory for our group leaders
or sweeper cars to have co-drivers. This is because of
the type of tours we provide. Our groups will, however,
be limited to 14 cars including the Group Leader and
Sweeper Car.
We will also be using clubregistration.net for sign-up
and attendee management. Our club already uses this
site for event registration, and will have links on our
website for registration. This will allow us to address
new tour attendees separately from regular attendees
via email easily. Our intention is to streamline the program
to increase the overall quality of our tours.
Another big change to our tours program will be
adding a classic/antique group or groups. These new
groups will be for classic/antique Porsches, and offer a
more relaxed tour within those groups. The classic/
antique group will be optional when signing up. We
look forward to the 2018 Maverick Tours program and
hope to see everyone at our first tour, scheduled for
Sunday, March 25!
“Follow the leader!” (Photo by Bill Orr)
Porsche 928 view of the route (Photo from club Flickr album)
21

Engine Restoration
• Restore, Rebuild to OEM Original
or Modified Spec
• Partial or Complete Car
Preservation Restoration
• We Manufacture NLA Parts to
OEM Original Condition
• Specializing in 911 930 928
R A N D A L L K A R A
RKT 817-624-1322
T E C H N I Q U E S
901 TERMINAL ROAD • SUITE 400 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76106
35 Years Doing What We Love.
Visit us on Facebook - Randall Kara Techniques
22 February

We Buy, Sell & Tradethe
World’s Finest Timepieces
Precise, sleek, distinctive and exceptional. de Boulle is a family-owned business
established in 1983. Along with de Boulle Motorsports, both are a living and moving
illustration of the passion for excellence for jewelry, watches and racing. de Boulle
is an uthorized Dealer for major brands including: Patek Philippe, Rolex, Bell & Ross,
Blancpain, Corum, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey and Tudor. de Boulle also
provides the options of pre-owned timepieces, which includes vintage watches of
notable brands. Visit deBoulle.com to view our extensive collection.
6821 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75205214.522.2400
River Oaks District Houston, TX 77027 713.621.2400
deBoulle.com
2017SlipStreamAd.indd 1
23
8/9/2017 1:06:26 PM

©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times.
The heirs to over 60 years of a racing legacy.
Divided equally.
The form varies. But the racing bloodlines, the undying dedication to pure sports car performance, the marriage of power and
efficiency embodied in the Porsche principles, do not. And that truth is revealed in that moment you turn the key. Discover it for
yourself with a test drive. Porsche. There is no substitute.
Experience every form of Porsche performance.
Porsche Plano
5924 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093
Tel. (214)576-1911
www.plano.porschedealer.com
©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times.
24 February

Santa Boots: Maverick Region’s Work With the Boot Campaign
By Meg Jones
Photos courtesy of the Author
he Maverick Region of the Porsche Club
T
of America has been partnering with local
nonprofits for more than 50 years, driving
efforts of goodwill across the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex. In the 2017 holiday season, Maverick
was honored to support, for the second year in a
row, the Boot Campaign, a national military-focused
non-profit dedicated to igniting the inner patriot in
all Americans and providing life-improving programs
to military families across the United States. Maverick’s
support was specifically for Boot Campaign’s Santa
Boots Program to surprise deserving military families
with holiday boxes with customized gifts inside.
“As a club, we are very proud to support the work of
the Boot Campaign through the Santa Boots program.
Their work to support and assist our military families’
needs when they come home is making a difference,”
said Maverick Region Treasurer Richard Solomon.
For veteran and active duty families in need, the
holidays can be particularly difficult. The Santa Boots
Program, first introduced by Boot Campaign in 2015,
has made a difference for more than 180 military families
thus far, providing a joy-filled Christmas for veteran
and active duty military families who may not have been
able to afford Christmas gifts otherwise. According to
Boot Campaign CEO Shelly Kirkland, money is often
tight after deployments, and some military families
have PCS orders or face service-related injuries. Without
help around the holidays, many military families
would go without the uplifting tradition and gifts they
deserve.
Patrizi family in Pearl Harbor, HI were referred to us by our
partners at ASYMCA; father has recently returned to shore
duty in Pearl Harbor after multiple overseas deployments
“Thanks to Richard Solomon’s leadership and the
patriots of the Maverick Region, Boot Campaign’s Santa
Boots Program was able to share the holiday spirit
with those who have served and sacrificed so much for
us year-round,” said Kirkland. “We were able to broaden
our impact and reach more families this year ever
before!”
This season, thanks to a new national partnership
between the Boot Campaign’s Santa Boots Program
and two other national non-profits serving the military:
Armed Services YMCA and Operation Homefront,
more than 80 military families in 27 states received
benefitted from the effort.
To learn more about the Boot Campaign, visit www.
bootcampaign.org.
Sampson family was referred to us by our partners at
Operation Homefront; delivered by USMC Veteran
Rocky Smith & nephew in Charlotte, NC.
The father (pictured in Amazon hat) requested the box be
delivered to him at work so his kids wouldn’t see it
D’Amico family
in Santa Rosa,
California; came
to Boot Campaign
through our
@info line in
search of some
extra holiday
cheer
25

877 C
200 C
200 C
200 C
200 C
200 C
123 C
307 C
307 C
307 C
307 C
307 C
151 C
354 C
354 C
354 C
354 C
354 C
299 C
108 C
108 C
108 C
108 C
108 C
200 C
Ussery Printing
Printer of SliPStream
Since 1982
3402 Century CirCle irving, texas 75062
972-438-8344 Fax 972-721-1847
www.usseryprinting.com
OUR PASSION DRIVES OUR CRAFTSMANSHIP
At APEX, your unique, personalized service program is crafted to meet your
speciic desires. Our passion is delivering a concierge level of service that
goes above expectations to create an unparalleled client experience.
To Ensure that you and your Porsche enjoy an unmatched standard of care,
contact us today for a private consultation.
855.998.APEX (2739) | www.ApexAutoCo.com | info@ApexAutoCo.com
CONCOURS LEVEL RESULTS
Using cutting-edge processes and
state-of-the-art equipment, our
detail techniques consistently
deliver an unsurpassed level
of care for your Porsche.
Expert Paint Correction | Professional
Detailing | Paint Protection Films (Clear Bra)
Ceramic Coatings | Window Films | Vinyl
Vehicle Wraps & Accents
Ceramic Pro Certiied Installer
The World’s #1 Ceramic Coating
Member; IDA & Elite
Detialers Alliance
CARS & CANNOLI
Monthly on the 3rd Sat.,
Mar.-Nov., 9AM - 11:30AM
4756 Frank Luke Dr.
Addison, TX 75001
EXPERT ADVICE, OPTIMUM
ENHANCEMENTS
We have the knowledge and experience
required to truly enhance your
Porsche’s aesthetics and
performance with
customized and proven upgrades.
Automotive Customization | Performance
Parts Sold & Installed | Intake/Exhaust |
Wheels/Tires | Suspension/Brakes | Custom
Methanol Injection Kits | ECU & TCU Tuning |
Racing Fuels and Methanol Sales | CEL/Code
Clearing & Diagnostics | Light Bodywork,
On-The-Go Hand Car Cleaning,
Reenishing & Respraying | Powder Coating
Automotive Customization &
Services | Integrated Radar/Laser Systems
Automotive Gifts
We indulge the needs of the connoisseur who values unsurpassed expertise
and craftsmanship for their Porsche. APEX; an automotive lifestyle brand.
26 February

DIY: Repairing Your Porsche Key Transmitter
By Charles Tolles and Tom Martin
Photos courtesy of the Author
o you have a Porsche key transmitter that
D
doesn’t function properly? Have you lost
the ability to lock and unlock the doors of
your Porsche with a simple button press, or
to direct your trunks to open upon command?
Malfunctioning key transmitter and
exposed circuit board
The solution to the malfunction may be as simple as
a dead battery or a broken micro switch, or it could be
more serious, such as a broken solder joint, or a failed
proprietary integrated circuit. Other than a failed IC,
chances are your Porsche key transmitter can be repaired.
This would spare one a trip to the dealer for a
new, and very expensive, factory key.
I recently repaired a couple of key transmitters for
a fellow Porsche owner, so thought I’d pass this info
along. This key transmitter was from a 986 Boxster, the
repair also applies for 996 keys and possibly other models
as well.
Symptoms: Both transmitters’ LEDs would flash
when the buttons were pressed, but the result was either
no response from the car, or an intermittent function.
Battery would drain quickly.
Test Procedure: Battery tested to confirm proper
voltage output. All micro switches tested with a DVM
set to continuity, and function confirmed. De-soldered
and removed battery holder from the rear of the board.
All solder joints inspected for breaks (this required a
30x magnification inspection scope or equivalent; potential
breaks cannot be seen with the naked eye).
Source of Failure: Flexing of the circuit board from
years of button
presses resulted in
broken solder joints
at the rear of the circuit
board.
Repair: Reflowed
all solder joints
with flux, a fine tip
soldering iron, and
Broken solder joints inspection scope. A
very steady hand and some basic knowledge of electronics
soldering is required. Too much heat or flux
will destroy components and/or circuit traces, and
stray solder will cause shorts.
After soldering is finished, the boards were gently
cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and a soft bristle brush
to remove any debris and excess flux, then all joints
were examined under magnification to ensure proper
repair.
Battery holder reattached. Key transmitter tested
and worked properly. Enjoy your working key transmitter.
There have been some isolated incidents where
the key transmitter did not work after repair. In these
cases, the red LED on the case blinked slowly. Not a
good sign. The IC was not generating the coded signal
needed. Looked like an internal failure of the IC,
which is not fixable as it is super-secret Porsche stuff
(the IC contains the coding and cannot be replaced).
If you have a non-working transmitter, but find the
procedure a bit daunting, feel free to e-mail me at
charlestolles@gmail.com and I’ll try to accommodate
you as best I can.
27

Porsche Specialist - Experienced Enthusiasts
Dealer-Like Service at Independent Prices
fifthgear.biz
Excellent Service Maintenance & Repair Sales
•Wide Range of Porsches’
Serviced
•Fast Turnaround Times
•Same Day Service In Some
Cases
•Serving DFW Area For Over
13 Years
•Family Owned & Operated
•100+ Years of Porsche Tech Experience
•11,000 sq. ft. Shop Equipped
with the Lastest Diagnostic and
State-of-the-Art Tools
•Comfortable Waiting Area w/Free WiFi
& Coffee Bar
•Same Services and Capabilities as the
Dealers
•Consignment Sales performed
on a case-by-case basis
1975 Archer Ave • Lewisville • TX 75077 • 972•317•4005
28 February

Five-Speed Chatter: A Blustery Brush with Death
By Ash Seidl-Staley
Photo courtesy of the Author
e have all felt the sudden
tug of the wheel,
W
the slight push into
the rumble strips, and
the straight up shove of the rear
end when a wind gust slams into
us while driving on the highway.
Those who have driven a van, a
box truck, or even a large U-Haul,
especially while driving on one of
the Metroplex’s rural highways,
can attest to the mercilessness of
Texas winds. Over time, as we mature
into attentive drivers, we learn
how to compensate for the wind’s
force, but there will always be that
time you get caught off guard. Unfortunately,
this was my fate.
After living in Allen and Plano
for seven years, I forgot how brutal
a 25 mph wind gust can be! I was
rudely reminded of my error late
one misty night after I closed up the
sandwich shop. At 11:45 pm, east/
southbound I-635 is fairly open,
as is Highway 80. Thanks to early
evening rain showers, however, the
roads were still pretty wet. As a result,
I took it easy on the gas, opted
to shut off cruise control, and was
vigilant about monitoring my speed
on corners. The entire trip along
LBJ freeway went swimmingly, as
did my entrance onto Highway 80.
I was careful when passing others,
and I didn’t try to hot-rod it past
the eighteen-wheelers. But when I
passed through Sunnyvale, I failed
to remember that any semblance of
wind protection provided by concrete
structures disappears right
before you cross East Fork Road
and part of Lake Ray Hubbard’s
southern spillway. Out of nowhere,
a forceful gust lifted and shoved
my Nissan’s back end so hard that
I thought someone had wrecked
into my left rear quarter panel.
When my hatchback lowered
back to the road, it didn’t gain any
traction on the saturated roads. I
“Nancy” our Nissan Versa Note
hydroplaned
going 68 mph
in the dead of
night! Fortunately,
I was
able, without
even thinking,
it would seem,
to correct my
slide. The car
that happened
to be entering
the highway
from Collins
Road behind
me, unless
he was really
paying attention,
would have thought that I had
merely changed lanes. To be honest,
the slide felt just like driving
on snowy roads. Learning to drive
in Idaho all those years ago really
paid off, I guess. Although safe and
in full control of the vehicle, I was
still pretty rattled. The rest of the
way home I barely took it above 62
mph, and I couldn’t help but think
about how many unsuspecting
drivers of hatchbacks, and other
sub-compact hybrid vehicles like
my Nissan, might get slammed in
that very same spot. I mean, I love
the awesome mpg of today’s subcompacts,
as well as the reliability
of their powertrain, but man, they
are basically aluminum cans when
it comes to blustery weather!
The engineers of our Porsches
have many design tools and have
been quite successful at using them
to help owners stabilize at high
speeds. The 928 and the 968, as
well as many of their front-engined
siblings, were revered in their day
for their exceptional aerodynamic
stability. To see how far Porsche
has come, all you have to do is subscribe
to the Porsche Engineering
magazine. Rather frequently, you’ll
read about all the high-tech equipment
that Porsche’s aerodynamic
development team employs on a
daily basis. You’ll see how Porsche
possesses a top-rate facility that
utilizes one of the world’s most efficient
wind tunnels, and has also
created a dual-track system that
allows Porsche to test its production
and concept cars in a number
of different condition and speed
combinations. On top of minimizing
drag, reducing fuel consumption,
and stabilizing the vehicle on
high-speed corners, engineers at
Porsche’s Weissach Development
Center also study the effects of
wind in order to improve acceleration,
top speed, engine and brake
cooling systems, and surprisingly,
to improve the reduction of outside
odors and sounds relative to those
sitting in the car’s cab.
Now, I’m all for the automatic
retractable rear spoilers, innovative
brake cooling designs, flashy, yet
sleek aerodynamic styling, and
even the reduction of unnecessary
road noise, but please Porsche,
don’t muffle the glorious roar rumbling
from the back end for other
people that don’t have a 914, and
aren’t spoiled like me! Stay safe,
and wrench on Mavs!
29

When all HAIL breaks loose...
Roofing Solutions
By Darren Houk
German Car
Service & Maintenance
by Appointment
Specializing in:
Impact Resistant Roofing Options Including:
Metal, Tile, and even COMPOSITION shingles.
SAVE up to 28% on insurance premiums
www.RoofingSolutionsHOUK.com
817.692.8496
817-366-1678
DasZauberwerk@ix.netcom.com
Showroom by Appointment
5500 Meandering Road Fort Worth 76114
30 February

2017 Maverick Region Financial Statement
By Richard Solomon, Region Treasurer, 2015 - 2017
he year end 2017 financials
for the Maverick
T
10:35 PM MAVERICK REGION PCA
01/11/18 Profit & Loss
Region of Porsche Club
Cash Basis January through December 2017
of America are provided
for complete transparency to our
members.
The year 2017 final accounting
statement reflected significant improvement
over the year 2016 figures
based on a Net Excess position
of $39,385.
This position was attributable to
a strong year of driver education
events including a special DE at the
Circuit of the Americas.
In addition, the club continued
to strengthen our social events, such
as Mavs & Mochas, culminating in a
fantastic set of Founders Day events.
Once again our club stepped up
to support those in need by providing
donations to our long time
charity, the Hope Shelter, and the
national military charity, the Boot
Campaign.
Lastly, through the support of
our advertisers, our Slipstream magazine
began printing completely in
color.
Thank you for making 2017
a strong financial year. We look
forward to continued success in
2018.
Editor’s Note: A special thank you to
Rich for his work as our Region Treasurer
for the past three years. Our financial
standing as a club continues to be in
great condition thanks to his careful
stewardship. We welcome Deborah Fike
as she takes over this important role of
Maverick Region Treasurer this year.
Jan - Dec 17
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4000 · Revenues
4001 · Membership
4001-01 · Dues 6,093.60
4001 · Membership - Other 31,062.50
Total 4001 · Membership 37,156.10
4002 · Registrations 192,314.41
4003 · Sponsorships 26,950.00
4004 · Goodie Store sales 550.00
4005 · Advertising income 46,322.73
Total 4000 · Revenues 303,293.24
4006 · Interest Income 48.12
4007 · Charitable receipts 2,290.00
4008 · Social Income
4008-03 · Founders Day 9,944.00
4008 · Social Income - Other 2,160.00
Total 4008 · Social Income 12,104.00
4009 · Other 3,424.25
4011 · Auction proceeds 9,733.00
Total Income 330,892.61
Expense
5010 Tech Session Expenses 338.50
5000 · Expenses
5001 · Track Expenses 172,425.75
5002 · Social expenses 21,924.82
5003 · Goodie Store Purchases 208.15
5004 · SlipStream 57,018.50
5005 · Postage 142.84
5009 · Concours expenses 708.77
5011 · Rally Expenses 1,427.06
Total 5000 · Expenses 253,855.89
5006 · Other administrative expense 19,156.90
5007 · Board Meetings 3,087.23
5008 · Storage 1,284.00
5010 · Sunday drive expenses 333.39
5020 · Swap Meet Expenses 75.50
Total Expense 278,131.41
Net Ordinary Income 52,761.20
Other Income/Expense
Other Expense
6001 · Charitable donations 13,376.25
Total Other Expense 13,376.25
Net Other Income -13,376.25
Net Income 39,384.95
31

Since 1971
Providing personalized service
on all Porsche automobiles.
• Complete servicing and repairs
on all air or water cooled models
• In-house machine shop
• M96/M97 reconditioning
• Performance and track mods
2530 Tarpley Road • Suite 700
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 417-0997
Top motorsports brands...
...at the lowest prices in the nation!
competitionmotorsport.com
844 . 438 . 7244
32 February

Parts or Service, We Deliver Excellence.
Over 300,000 parts in stock.
Expert service and repair.
Parts and Service for: Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, and Smart Car.
817-267-4451
Visit us online at:
1-800-356-2964
www.allzim.com
zimips@allzim.com
1804 Reliance Pkwy. Bedford, TX 76021 M-F 8am to 5:30pm
Zims Autotechnik is not affiliated with Porsche AG or PCNA Registered Trademark of Dr. Ing h.c.F. Porsche A.G.
33

Maverick Region Unclassifieds
For Sale: 1996 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. Polar
Silver Metallic/Black Leather. 50.5k miles. Sixspeed
manual with Porsche Sport Classic wheels.
AM/FM cassette player, 6 Disc remote CD changer.
Power seats with lumbar support. All original paint,
clean Carfax, 3rd Owner. Fully serviced at Porsche
Dealerships with all receipts. Porsche Certification
of Authenticity. $52,500. Contact Phil Berkebile at
philberkebile@gmail.com or 972-898-5689. (02)
For Sale: 1989 Porsche 944. White/Blue, 175,000
miles - two owner. Original owner purchased
in San Antonio, and lives in White Rock Lake.
Fully documented maintenance performed by
knowledgeable Porsche people (Louden, 9Eleven,
Mayo Performance). The owner kept all the old
receipts, every noise she heard, flats fixed, and wipers
replaced, and kept all maintenance up to date. I’ve had
Mayo do a lot of work in the last few years: timing
belt, water pump, tensioners, balance shafts, seals,
motor mounts, steering rack/resiv/boot/bushings,
koni yellows, new updated A/C everything, shift
linkages, moonroof gear, brake pads/sensors, ABS
computer, cd player (have original, but equalizer was
shorting itself out), cruise control box, momo steering
wheel (have original), 17” 996 wheels (have original
phone dials as well). 175k miles. Great car. Ready to
go. Asking $7500. Contact Thad Prugh at tjprugh@
gmail.com or (254) 213-8882. (02)
For Sale: 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Zenith Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue convertible
top, Lapis Blue removable hardtop, Graphite Grey
leather interior. March 2000 production date; originally
sold at Park Place Porsche Dallas on April 26, 2000.
Dealer serviced at Park Place and Porsche Austin
from new through 60k miles. 6 speed manual. New
clutch and LN IMS bearing at 67,795 miles. Brake
fluid flush at 73,602 miles by Mayo Performance.
Water pump replaced at 76,493 miles by Innovative
Autosports. Most recent oil change at 78,147 miles.
Option codes: C02 U.S. Std Emissions, 424 CD
Compartment, 436 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel,
437 8-way electrical seat left, 438 8-way electrical
seat right, 476 Porsche Stability Management, 490
HI-FI Sound Pkg, 537 seat memory left, 551 Porsche
Windstop, 692 Remote CD Changer, 696 AM/FM
Radio w/CD Player. Original MSRP: $80,770.Very
well maintained, documented, great running car,
ready to drive anywhere. Everything works as it
should. Clean CarFax report with no accident history
or other issues. Cosmetically in average condition,
with various stone chips and small scratches to its
original paint from being driven and enjoyed as it
should. Original factory radio/CD changer replaced
by previous owner with Alpine unit w/iPod connector.
Tires are very good, less than 1 year old, approx 7k
miles. Car cover included. Asking $21,000. Contact
Chris Flaugh at chrisflaugh@hotmail.com or 214-
288-5300. (01)
For Sale: 1978 Porsche 928. Red exterior with
Red interior. First-Year Euro Market Car. Vin #
9288101283. With spoiler-free rear end, five speed
manual transmission, sunroof-delete, this is certainly
a special car. Original 4.5L engine, Lexan front
windshield, Lexan rear window, larger 1986 front
disc brakes, Eibach coil springs which lower the car
1”, Koni shocks, Short Shifter, Weltmeister 28mm
front swaybar, Martin Schnider Headers, 245/45-16
Hoosier tires on BBS rims. Corner Balanced by Auto
Edge and ready for the track. Asking $5999. Contact
John Ballard at Johnballard@frontiernet.net or 469-
494-6704. (01)
For Sale: 2014 Porsche Boxster S. Agate Grey
exterior with two-tone Agate Grey/Pebble White
interior. Showroom condition with 4,300 miles.
PASM, DCT, sport exhaust, power seats, full frontal
clear bra, 20” wheels and many other extras. Asking
$53,000. Contact Jack Cicerello at jcicerello@
sbcglobal.net or 972-235-5543. (12)
For Sale: 1985 Porsche 944. Guards Red with Black
interior. 133,000 miles. Excellent condition. Vehicle
just had major restoration of engine, suspension,
power steering, brakes, and interior 3,000 miles ago.
Fresh repaint and fresh re-seal of engine with new
belts, adjusters, water pump, thermostat, gaskets,
valve job, and more. Too many new parts to list in
this ad, please see the online ad at http://mav.pca.org/
Classifieds/classifieds.asp for complete infomration.
Asking $10,900. Contact Jeff Queen at jeff_queen@
ahm.acura.com or 770-335-2854. (12)
Wanted: 2009 or 2010 Grey or Silver Carerra S
Coupe. Manual transmission, reasonably low miles in
pampered condition. All records appreciated. Contact
John Polivka at John.Polivka@yahoo.com. (12)
Advertiser Index
Advertising rates available upon
request. For more information contact
Bill Kruder at ads@mavpca.org
Apex Automotive........................... 26
Attic Butlers.................................... 26
Autobahn Motorcar Group........... B.C.
Autoscope..................................... 35
Bennett Motor Werks...................... 13
Competition Motorsport.................. 32
Concorso Detailing......................... 28
deBoulle Diamond & Jewelry........... 23
DFW Garage Design...................... 35
Ebby Halliday – Michael Picolo....... 32
Falgout & Associates, P. C............... 22
Fifth Gear Motorsports.................... 28
Financial Enlightenment.................. 36
Garages of Texas............................. 8
Growler Motor Labs....................... 20
Innovative Autosports....................... 5
Invisibra........................................ 20
Louden Motorcar Services........... I.B.C.
Marvelous Home Makeovers........... 11
Mayo Performance......................... 22
Mullenix Motorsport....................... 32
Mustard Racing.............................. 30
Nine-Eleven Automotive.................. 30
OCD’tailers.................................... 33
Park Place Porsche...................... I.F.C.
The Phoenix Insurance.................... 27
Porsche Plano................................ 24
RAC Performance........................... 10
RKT Techniques.............................. 22
Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk... 30
Send My Parcels............................ 35
Silver Fox........................................ 2
Stuart’s Paint and Body..................... 3
Ussery Printing............................... 26
Zims Autotechnik............................ 33
These advertisers support
our Maverick Region.
Tell them you saw their ad
in Slipstream!
Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region members and are $5 for all others (contact editor@mavpca for payment details). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines (subject to editing).
Ads will run for 3 consecutive issues unless you contact the editor. E-mail your ad to classifieds@mavpca.org by the 10th of the month to have your ad run in the following month’s Slipstream.
Be sure to include year, make, model, color, mileage, and asking price, as well as a contact name, phone number and/or email address. Parts are advertised only on our website. Due to space
constraints, photos are not included. No dealers please!
34 February

autoscope.co
3 Dallas Locations:
Porsche Specialists with over
35 years experience in DFW
Park Cities
6134 Denton Dr
Dallas, Tx 75235
214-350-3050
Plano
601 Coit Rd
Plano, Tx 75075
972-867-7467
White Rock
9796 Ferguson Rd
Dallas, Tx 75228
214-320-8280
35

Around the Bend...
By Jim Hirsch, Managing Editor
appiness in your Porsche isn’t around the
H
corner. It is the corner. Driving the perfect
Porsche, on the perfect racetrack, is certainly
a dream that many of our Maverick Region
members have had through the years of owning their
personal Porsche. In fact, for many Mavs, the Porsche
they currently own is that perfect Porsche!
Unfortunately, for those of us still looking for that
perfect Porsche experience, actually driving the real
thing on an iconic racetrack is very unlikely. That’s why
a recent comment by Rory Carroll in Autoweek caught
my attention.
Gran Turismo Sport, the seventh iteration in the
Gran Turismo series of racing simulations, was released
in 2017, the 30th anniversary of this video game created
by Kazunori Yamauchi and his team.
And why does this matter to this quest of driving the
perfect Porsche on the perfect racetrack? For the first
time in the history of Gran Turismo (due to a
previous exclusive license with EA), Porsche has
licensed four models to be included in Gran
Turismo Sport: 911 GT3 RS, 911 RSR, Cayman
GT4 Clubsport, and 919 LMP1 Hybrid.
Suddenly, the ability to “drive” four pretty good
examples of “the perfect Porsche” on a wide variety
of iconic racetracks, using a racing simulator with
very realistic physics, is well within the reach of our
Maverick members. I’d be interested in hearing about
your experience with these perfect Porsche models
for those of you with a Playstation and Gran Turismo
Sport.
For any Maverick members who are slot car
racing afficiandos, there is some discussion about an
impromptu get together at a local track in Garland
where we could also put some Porsche models
through their paces. Look for more information on
that potential event on our web site and social media
postings.
For the rest of us, driving the perfect Porsche may
be a simple exercise of skill such as Natalie Neff puts it,
“I can parallel park in almost any spot that allows for
even a few inches clearance on either end.
Always within a foot of the curb, and preferably
in a two-point motion: back in, straighten
forward.” Try that in your Porsche if you dare.
Carpe Viam!
Treat your portfolio like you would your Porsche
You wouldn’t leave your Porsche in the care of anyone but a certified service technician.
Shouldn’t your financial portfolio receive similar qualified attention?
Anyone can call themselves a financial planner. Only a select group can
display the CFP ® certification. Call Clark Randall at 214-890-4098 today
for a complimentary financial evaluation.
10,000 North Central Expressway
Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75231
214-890-4098
Clark.Randall@FinancialEnlightenment.com
www.FinancialEnlightenment.com
Clark Randall, CFP ®
Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Financial Enlightenment and Cambridge are not affiliated. V.CIR.1217
36 February

Hiram Saunders, Slipstream
155 Jellico
Southlake, TX 76092
Periodical Postage
Paid at Fort Worth, TX