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der VorgängerThe magazine of the Founders’ Region • Potomac, Porsche Club of America • May 2014

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6 The editors’ column

7 The president’s column

8 Club officers and progam

chairs

9 Potomac’s 2014 calendar

10 A rocky start for the new

911 GT3

12 Autocross thoughts

15 The turbulent history of

Porsche Cars North America

17 Taking a trip to the

Porsche Museum in Stuttgart

19 Drive & Dine

20 Get ready for Porsche’s re-

turn to Le Mans

22 Rebuilding a transmission

for fun and profit (well, justfun)

30 Readers and their cars

Cover photo: The PorscheNo. 1 356 is seen on displayat the Porsche Museum inStuttgart. Photo by Ken Marks.

der VorgängerThe monthly magazine

of the Founders’ Region, Potomac,Porsche Club of America.

May 2014Volume 60, No. 4

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Contributing writers: Gary Brindle,Sydney Butler, John Eberhardt,Jonathan Kinberg, Tony Kelly, JohnMagistro, Tony Pagonis, Starla Phelps,Dan Rowzie, Steve Vetter, JohnVrankovich, Mia Walsh.

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It’s May! It’s May! The lusty month of May! That lovely month wheneveryone goes blissfully astray...

Everyone, whether they like to admit it or not, has their musical.You know, the musical that your parents loved when you were akid. The record that was played on the console stereo over and overagain on sunny Saturday afternoons. The songs that you learnedevery word to before you ever even heard of the Pledge of Alle-giance and that you will remember long after you have forgottenwhat follows “four score and seven years ago”. For some, it’s Singin’in the Rain. For others it’s West Side Story or Les Miserables. And yes,we even have PCA members who may recall grooving to Hairspray,which first opened on Broadway in 2002, on their Ipod.

For me it was Camelot. My parents went to see Richard Harris asthe legendary right-over-might King Arthur at the Kennedy Centerin the early 1980s, prompting the dusting off of Mom’s record of theoriginal 1967 cast. I was captivated by the drama, the history, theromance, and the tragedy of it all! Obviously, much of the story, andpretty much all of the whimsy and humor of Lerner and Loewe’slyrics, were entirely lost on me. Which is why I had no idea why myparents were so amused at my impassioned performance of saucyGuinevere’s “Lusty Month of May”. To this day when the first of Maycomes around, I find myself humming the song and smiling.

It’s here! It’s here! That shocking time of year! When tons of wicked lit-tle thoughts merrily appear...

Many of you know that I have the pleasure of being the stewardof my father’s 1985 911 Carrera. What you may not know is that Iam so sentimental about that car that when the original Blaupunkt

radio/cassette tape combo went kaputt somewhere in the 1990s, Iprohibited my father from replacing it because I couldn’t bear tolose the original faceplate.

Several years ago I was introduced to New Jersey Porsche me-chanic and purist Dave Matsuk. Dave set me up with a new-in-boxvintage 1980s Blaupunkt with a working cassette player for my car.Having long since set aside my cassette tape collection in favor ofCDs, I resurrected such long-forgotten but much-loved albums asTaco’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, A-ha’s “Take on Me”, and Neil Diamond’s“The Jazz Singer”. Digging through stacks of 80s eurotrash and hip-hop artists, mixed tapes, and the occasional ill-advised cassingle, Ihappened upon something very special. The precious. I hoisted itup above my head with both hands like young Wart pulling Excal-ibur from the stone. Reunited at long last! My beloved Camelot!

My friends it was a sight to behold that day. Thirty-something-year-old me, hauling ass on interstate 15 through the western Mary-land countryside in my classic 911, windows down and sunroofback, belting out my old favorites in my loudest no-one-can-hear-me-over-the-whine-of-the-engine singing voice, for the first timefully appreciating the mischief of Guinevere’s springtime anthem.

And so I say to you, embrace the spirit of May! The colors, thebeauty, and yes, the mischief. Grab your best girl or guy, jump intoyour finest car, pop in your favorite cassette tape, and let Springfever carry you down the road to the adventure that waits for you.

It’s mad! It’s gay! A libelous display! Those dreary vows that everyonetakes, everyone breaks. Everyone makes divine mistakes! The lusty monthof May! —Carrie

Lusty Month of MayThe editors’ column


Bringing Out the BestSometimes, I just don’t feel like writing this column.

Today is one of those days. The last month has been atough one, both personally and professionally. A numberof very challenging projects at work, and long hours re-quiring creative problem solving have left me physicallydrained. And some difficult family and personal issueshave left me emotionally drained. And last weekend atSummit Point, two friends who I care about very muchhad very scary shunts at the track (luckily nobody washurt). So, to be honest, I really just don’t feel like writinga column today.

But, I need to write my column. And I want to say something pos-itive, so here it is. There is a benefit to bad times: it lets you see whopeople really are. And, as always, I am heartened by the warmth andgoodness of those around me.

At Summit Point, I watched as friends gathered round to makesure the drivers were OK, provided help in loading equipment andmaking sure cars got home, help in arranging rides for the drivers andtheir families. Help in letting the drivers know that bad things happento all of us – it’s not personal. At no point was anyone alone. At nopoint did anyone have to sort things out by themselves. At no pointwas anyone made to feel less than a full member of our community.It is gratifying and comforting to know that no matter what happens,there are always many people who are not only willing, but eager, tohelp and to be there for you.

In my personal life, those of you who know me well know that Itend to keep my personal issues to myself. Maybe this is not a good

thing, but we are who we are. But sometimes we need peo-ple to talk to, to share with, to listen, and maybe even takeadvice from (yes, believe it or not, I am capable of takingadvice). And when I finally need friends to talk to, I alwaysfind out I have more than I thought. Throughout my life,as I have faced new challenges over and over again (sorry,kids, this is what life is about), it always amazes me howfriends rally round: some of them friends I didn’t even re-alize I had. (And you know who you are!)

There are those who behave badly in bad times, thosewho take advantage of them. And we are often tempted,

in moments of hubris and self-pity, to see this as the “true” side ofhuman nature. But this is a narrow view. If you look closer, when badtimes come, you see a lot of people – often unexpected – who use theopportunity to rise to the occasion and show courage, compassionand strength of character. Those people, the noble people, will alwaysbe there, and they are, as they always have been, the great hope ofhumanity. In its own small way, our club seems to have an outsizedproportion of these people. And that is something special, somethingworth celebrating.

So let’s focus on the good side of bad times: they bring out the bestin people far more than the worst.

And I promise you my next column will be about cars.

The president’s column

John Eberhardt


Founders’ Region officers President: John Eberhardt

[email protected] Vice president: Howard Hill

[email protected]: Michael Handelman

[email protected]: David Dean

[email protected] Past president: Tuffy von Briesen

[email protected]

Drivers’ Education Drivers’ Education: Alan Herod

[email protected] Registrar: Sally Herod deregistrar@pcapo-

tomac.org Cashier: Roger McLeod

[email protected] Track coordinator: Brian Walsh

[email protected] Chief instructors: Bob Mulligan 703-709-

8400, Dan Dazzo [email protected]

Tech chairs: David Riley, Dave [email protected]

ProgramsAutocross: Gary Baker

[email protected] Drive & Dine: Claude Imbt, Andrew Fort

driveanddine@ pcapotomac.org Club Race: Fred Pfeiffer

[email protected]

Concours: Ron Davis,703-409-0513 [email protected]

Historians: Fred Phelps, George Whit-more [email protected]

Legal officer: Howard Hill [email protected]

Membership: John Magistro, Mia Walsh301-907-8031 [email protected]

Public relations: Scott Mayster [email protected]

Rally: Craig and Linda Davidson 301-706-5776 (Craig) and 301-233-1530 (Linda) [email protected]

Safety: John Sullivan 703-608-9671 [email protected]

Social, meetings: Annabelle Alvi,Michaela Shoop [email protected]

Sponsor: Jody Lagioia [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Linda [email protected]

Zone 2 Rep: Tom Zaffarano 484-678-7746 [email protected]

Webmaster: Michael Handelman and KenHarwood 301-652-0575 [email protected]

Model Experts Cayenne: OPEN

[email protected] Cayman: Chad Todd

[email protected] & 912: Tim Berardelli

[email protected] (older): George Whitmore

[email protected] 930: Roger Bratter

[email protected] 964: C2 & C4: Roger Bratter

[email protected]

986 (Boxster):John Eberhardt [email protected]

914 & 914/6: Ray [email protected]

944 & 968: Charlie [email protected]

924: John Brown [email protected]

928: Kevin Lacy [email protected]

993: (’95–’98) Jose [email protected] 703-691-1771

der VorgängerPublisher: Tony Kelly

[email protected]: Carrie Albee, Glenn Cowan,

Michael [email protected]

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John Eberhardt Howard Hill Michael Handleman David Dean Tuffy von Briesen


May3 Virginia Brunch at City Grille inManassas on Saturday, 11am –1pm.

4 Deutsche Marque Concours,10:30am – 5:30pm. Reception at3pm. Nottaway Park, Vienna, VA.

9-11 DE At Mid-Ohio, 7am.

10 Virginia Breakfast at ThirstyBernie Sports Bar & Grill in Arling-ton on Saturday from 10am –12pm.

17 Tech inspection at IMA Motor-sport.

17 Drive & Dine, 10am – 3pm.Potomac's Spring Drive to Stoney-man Gourmet. Meet at the Manas-sas Battlefield visitor center.

17 Maryland Brunch at The IrishInn on Saturday, 11am – 1pm.

25 First autocross at Baysox Sta-dium, 7am – 1pm.

31 DE at Summit Point, Shenan-doah Ciruit, 7am – 5pm.

June7 Virginia Brunch at City Grille inManassas on Saturday, 11am –1pm.

7 Tech inspection at InterSport,9am – 1pm.

8 Open board meeting, 11am –1pm.

14 Virginia Breakfast at ThirstyBernie Sports Bar & Grill in Arling-ton on Saturday from 10am –12pm.

20-22 Potomac’s DE at WatkinsGlen, 7am – 5pm.

21 Maryland Brunch at The IrishInn on Saturday, 11am – 1pm.

29 Second autocross at BaysoxStadium, 7am – 1pm.

Fair Lakes, VASundays, roughly 8:30 –

10:30am, Fair Lakes (VA) Star-bucks for coffee and cars is thesite located at 12599 FairLakes Circle, Fairfax, VA, justoff Interstate 66 at exit 55B.

Hunt Valley, MDSaturdays, 8 – 10am, Hunt

Valley Towne Centre at Joe’sCrab Shack, 118 ShawanRoad, Hunt Valley, MD. Manycars of all types.

Burtonsville, MDSundays, 7:30 – 10am,

“Church of the Holy Donut,”Dunkin’ Donuts, corner of

Routes 29 & 198, Burtonsville,MD.

Great Falls, VASaturdays, 7 – 9am, Katie’s

Cars & Coffee located at 760Walker Road, Great Falls, VA.This is perhaps the premiergathering of interesting cars inthe D.C. area. Don’t look formany cars if the weather is in-clement.

Bethesda, MDSaturdays, 8 – 10am, Cor-

ner Bakery Cafe, 10327 West-lake Dr., Bethesda, MD,Westfield Montgomery Shop-ping Mall.

The information below is accurate as of date ofpublication. However, circumstances may changeso you’re advised to check Potomac’s website at

pcapotomac.org > Calendar > Potomac Calendar andpcapotomac.org > Programs for further informationand the most up-to-date information.

Cars & coffee gatherings

Potomac breakfasts andbrunches are an excellent wayto (a) have a tasty meal, and (b)make new Porsche friends orrenew old friendships. Meet-ings are low-key with noagenda.Virginia: first Saturday of

each month, 11am at the CityGrille, 10701 Balls Ford Road,Manassas, VA, 20109. Virginia: second Saturday

of each month, 10am – Noon.Thirsty Bernie Sports Bar &Grill, 2163 N. Glebe Road, Ar-lington, VA, 22207. Maryland: third Saturday

each month, 11am – 1pm atthe Irish Inn, 6119 Tulane Ave.,Glen Echo, MD.

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by Fatih SeleklerPCA GT2/3/Cup Special Interest Group

Highly anticipated 991 GT3, announced in the fall of 2013,amassed glowing reviews from all magazines worldwide for itscontinued performance and new technologies it incorporated inthe name out-right speed. However, it also has had controversialfeatures, such as the PDK-only transmission, non-Mezger engineand too much of computer reliance to achieve its performancegoals. Then, there were production delays of about 4 weeks, soUS deliveries could not start until the last week of January 2014.Shortly after, on February 11, 2014, Porsche issued a ‘stop sale’

order to all dealers and communicated to all current owners tobring their cars back to dealers due to a safety concern. Appar-ently there were two vehicles that burned to ground in Europethat caused serious concerns and Porsche wanted to investigateand find a permanent solution for the issue, and they did notwant to risk any new owner’s safety while doing so.

The 991 GT3 is using, for the first time, a derivative of the 991Carrera S DFI engine, which hasn’t yet proven itself on the worldracing circuits. Today Porsche successfully races the 911 RSR andthe 911 GT America, and both versions just won the Sebring 12Hours endurance race in their respective classes, GTLM andGTD. However, notice that the “GT3” label is missing from these

991 GT3 Gets Off To A Rocky Start


models as these race cars still use the previous gener-ation’s Mezger engine, tried and true performance re-quired in endurance races. There are definitive plansto utilize the new engine in the coming years and re-tire the Mezger design for good as it is no longer themost efficient configuration for generating power, northe lightest. The new GT3 DFI engine creates morepower (475 hp vs. 435 hp), consumes less fuel and islighter by 55 lbs. Porsche and its loyal GT customersare going through the similar controversial transitionthat happened in the mid- to late-90s when switch-ing from air-cooled to liquid-cooled engines.

According to Mike Levitas, owner of TPC Racing, awinner of Rolex 24 Hours and races in successfullyraces in the GT3 Challenge series, the new 9A1-based engine has significantly more volumetric effi-ciency and will be opening a new wave ofperformance in the upcoming GT3 Cup and deriva-tive race cars. He added that the only reason it is notused in current race cars is not lack or reliability, butbecause the sanctioning bodies haven’t been able toget their formulas around the new possibilities withthis new engine, hence homologation is behind thetimes. Promising and exciting words from a well-known tuner and racer. Levitas also added that theway Porsche has reacted to the current 991 GT3’sproblems is ‘true to form,’ Porsche never leaves cus-tomers behind and their support for street-based ve-hicles as well as racecars are without substitute,which is the reason he keeps racing with Porsche.

All new models go through some period of matur-ing over time as problems are found, fixed and de-

sign is improved; the 991 GT3 is having its share ofissues. It turns out that the new engine had an out-of-spect piston rod screw, which loosened and dam-aged the crankcase, and eventually cause fire in theengine compartment. Porsche found a solution to theproblem and has been testing the solution exten-sively to assure new owners of their safety. Althoughit took a nearly 5 weeks, Porsche announced onMarch 17, 2014 that they have the solution and ithas now been incorporated into the engine and partsdesign. Porsche also communicated to all current991 GT3 owners and dealers that it will replace all ofthe engines under warranty before returning the carsto its owners to avoid any risk to occupants. Dealersare now preparing to receive the engines from Ger-many and are starting to schedule the replacementwork. We are certain there will be further communi-cations from both Porsche A.G. and N.A. on thismatter in the near future.

The striking new911 GT3 is basedon the 991 plat-form.

Photos courtesyPorsche AG.

In Henry V, Shakespeare describes a horse; “He'sof the colour of the nutmeg. And of the heat of theginger.... he is pure air and fire; and the dull ele-ments of earth and water never appear in him, butonly in patient stillness while his rider mounts him;he is indeed a horse, and all other jades you maycall beasts.”

I was afraid of my Porsche. I loved to drive it,but I didn’t know how to drive it. The rear-mounted engine of my 1995 Carrera was a differentbeast compared to my prior Porsche, a Cayman S.The balance that is inherent in a mid-engine cargave me confidence, especially at the apex of a cor-ner. Smooth “drifting” served as a warning that Iwas approaching the Cayman’s upper limits. TheCayman appeared to telegraph what might happennext. What scared me about the rear-enginemounted 993 was potentially pushing through aturn (under-steer) or having the rear swing around(over-steer) with little warning. These are newterms I learned in Bowie, MD on March 16th, dur-

ing the first of many Autocross events offered thisseason by the PCA.

Don’t get me wrong; I can handle my car quitewell going straight on the Capital Beltway at30mph. And when I’m late for work, you shouldsee me corner into Dunkin’ Donuts. But where canI really “let the shaft out” and feel what 50 years ofengineering has to offer, especially with all thesespeed cameras popping up everywhere? I foundthe answer at PCA Autocross.

Actually, I thought I had admirable driving skills,until I was a passenger in my own 993 with neigh-bor and PCA Driving Instructor Bill Calcagno. Irode shotgun and was able to witness first-handsomeone who knew how to handle a car at speed. Ifelt him actually go to the line of loss-of-control butnot cross it – with corrections applied to the offend-ing peddle – and changes to the steering wheel.Now you would think that I am about to tell you Iwas holding on scared for dear life. Nope. Billhandled that car so well I loved it. I thought, “this

car can do this?” I asked Billwhere he learned to drive likethat. He said “PCA”. He en-couraged me to enroll in theAutocross event, an obstaclecourse for Porsche cars I guessI’d call it, and he said that notonly would I improve mydriving skills, but learn newsafety techniques too. Billalso said it would be a fun daybut I had no idea just howmuch fun. After a formal dis-cussion about the course andrules, for the rest of the entireday I found myself brakinghard into turns, hitting theapex without hitting thecones, accelerating out ofturns, and looking deep intothe direction I wanted my carto go. I was finally pushingmy 993 not to its limits, butmy own. That was thethrilling part. In hindsight,driving a car in this way wasnot nuts; it was a matter of


Taming The Beastby Chas Roscowfor der Vorgänger

Chas with his 1995911 Carrera takingpart in a PCA Po-tomac autocrossevent at the BaysoxStadium parking lot.


fixing the nut behind the wheel. And there was nopressure to go fast, no competition per se, otherthan you against your own confidence to handleyour car.

I also enjoyed seeing so many other Porsche Carshandle the same course. When it was not my turnto drive, we were given assignments on the course,and that was fun too. It was interesting to see olderPorsche cars negotiate the same turns as I just did.There goes a 964. A minute later - the next car wasa brand new Panamera GTS; wow was that car nim-ble for its portly body. What’s next? Looks like afirst generation Cayman. Wow! Nicely done! Thatwas followed by the brand new blue Cayman; inter-esting how it sounded different. Every minute orso another Porsche work-of-art roared by. I guessCabs do handle just as well as coupes – becauseone just turned in the best time at that point. Herecomes my new friend Arthur I met since he parkednext to me in the lot. He is a 28-year old youngman new to all things Porsche, driving a blue 993inherited from his family. He said he enrolled inthe course for the same reason I did. Other modelswere there too, plenty of 996s, 997s, and even a991; but mostly Porsches. Some Porsches werebone stock, some modified, but it didn’t matter.This course is made for drivers and driving tech-nique. We all learned that the driver matteredmore than the car. That application of the controlsneeded to be in sync with the driver’s intentions.You just can’t get that experience with normal day-to-day driving. Not even over many years. This isdifferent. This is driving. This is getting the adren-aline I paid for.

And get this; each run (and there were plenty)came with a different instructor as they rotated inand out of each driver’s car. So with each run onthree different courses, you received different feed-back. And you know what? I found if you were agood listener, applying the techniques offered bythe instructors paid off big. My first few runs I was

pushing through turns. I was snapping on and offthe pedals and wheel, letting my hand hover toomuch over the shift-knob. All these subtle im-provements not only gave me more confidence, Iwent faster with each run. How could I tell? Eachrun was timed. Amazing.

I had heard the PCA Chapters in our area run thebest driver education classes in the country. Thatmust be true, because from the moment I arrived Iwas impressed. From the registration process, thepre-course instruction, driving instructors, courselayout, everything; everything exceeded expecta-tions. Even the food was great. And all these peo-ple are volunteers. Isn’t that great? I met newpeople and learned things about other Porsches Idid not know. But most important, that day Ilearned how to better handle my 993 with moreconfidence in a safe and controlled environment be-tween harmless orange cones in a wide-open park-ing lot. What a gas. I want to do it again and guesswhat? Our day ended up with a Certificate goodfor another course. This is a good thing becausenot only will I do this again, I want my wife to en-roll too. There were many female drivers and in-structors, and let me tell you guys, be prepared toeat a bit of humble pie. I found there is no correla-tion between driving skills and gender. Trust me.

Well, when it was over, I got in my car to headhome. I sat there in my own state of patient still-ness. I had no idea how much just one day of in-struction can improve one’s skills. And this mattersto me. I have a wife and two young sons that wanttheir Dad to have fun with his Porsche but be safetoo. Time to head home. I thought that since I justrode my horse hard I was not about to put her awaywet too. I figured I’d go home and give her a wash.I mounted my beast made of pure air and fire, andfor the first time, I felt the desire to take my timeand casually drive home in my Porsche. And I did.What a day.

Chas waits for histurn to carve up somecones, learn about hiscar, and more impor-tantly, learn about hisskills as a driver.


Story and photo by Carrie Albeefor der Vorgänger

This striking ice green metallic ’76 911 createdquite a stir at the HPDC, and has since been spot-ted, rather easily I might add, on the track at theApril Summit Point DE. Shane Seace (pictured) waspaired with fellow classic 911 owner and long-timeinstructor George Whitmore for the day. Just 17years old when he purchased the car for $100,Shane has spent the last 11 years and over 600hours of his own time reviving the car from a near-

junk condition to the current track monster. A cer-tified Audi mechanic in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Shanejokingly refers to the 911 as his “Hershey SwapMeet/Ebay” car, because of how he acquired somany of the parts. Like any artist, Shane still has afew things that he wants to do with the car, so don’tbe surprised to see him digging through the boothsat Hershey. What’s next for Shane? He has signedup for 4 DE event this year. Oh, and dV under-stands that he recently acquired an old junker ’74911 in need of work...

HPDC highlights


By David Harris and Sydney Butlerfor der Vorgänger

In this thirtieth anniversary year for Porsche CarsNorth America ("PCNA"), it seems fitting to reflecton PCNA's rather tumultuous beginning and pro-vide a glimpse into its future.

Thirty years ago, Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG wasa very different company from the one we knowtoday. Peter Schutz, the new German-born Ameri-can CEO, had encountered difficult circumstancesupon arrival in 1981. Declining sales, internal con-flicts and unfavorable financial conditions were tak-ing a toll on company morale and product quality.Amidst this instability, Schutz—during his first fewweeks on the job--courageously reversed the earlierdecision to discontinue further development of the911 model, asserting that the iconic sports car wasthe past and future cornerstone of the brand.

In the United States (then Porsche’s most impor-tant market by sales volume, absorbing nearly sixtypercent of total production), the cooperative agree-

ment with Volkswagen of America for the distribu-tion and sale of Porsche automobiles was expiring.Created in 1969, the Porsche+Audi division con-sisted of over 300 individual dealers. By the early1980s, Porsche had concluded that the arrange-ment, while the most expedient choice at the timeof its inception, was no longer ideal.

With the goal of optimizing brand representationin this critical market, the decision was made to ter-minate the VOA relationship and establish PCNA asa new Porsche subsidiary organization. The initialplan included a completely new structure for vehi-cle distribution, sales and customer support. PCNAintended to establish twenty-five new regionalPorsche Centers strategically located near majorcities and airports to serve as marshalling locationsfor vehicle inventory as well as to provide directclient consultation and retail sales. The pre-existingnetwork of dealers would act as local sales agentsand service centers. This dramatic change in thebusiness model was not well received by the dealerorganization. In fact, so fervent was the resistanceto this new proposal that Porsche was forced to re-

Porsche Cars North America —a Turbulent History, a Changing Future

It’s hard to believe,but the range of the911 evolution spanstwenty more yearsthan the existence ofPCNA.


consider and ultimately abandon the program infavor of more traditional franchise agreements.

The story of Porsche’s development over the pasttwo decades from a low volume sports car companywith a limited model portfolio to a prosperous, effi-cient producer of a full range of premium products-- including sport utility vehicles and grand touringsedans-- has been well chronicled. Significantgrowth in sales volume, access to new and develop-ing markets, and the economic advantages of fullintegration with the Volkswagen Group has thecompany positioned for continued success well intothe future.

Now the brand representation landscape, whichhas changed only modestly since that initial mael-strom, is on the cusp of a transformation. This time,rather than an attempt by PCNA to install a newsystem, these changes will come about primarily asthe result of external influences. The demographicsand expectations of customers continue to evolveand there is a desire for a particularly “Porsche”client care experience.

Historically, automotive retailing and productsupport in this country has been, with few excep-

tions, a “one size fits all” proposition. The opera-tional methodology for a franchised dealer is essen-tially the same regardless of whether your productis intended to satisfy the basic transportation re-quirements of the majority market or a more spe-cific clientele whose priorities may be quite distinct.Clearly, a system that may effectively address theneeds of one category of customer is likely to beless satisfactory for another group. There is now arecognition within the industry of the need to dif-ferentiate between market segments in the area ofclient interaction, just as has always been done withdistinguishing product characteristics.

It is technology, of course, that is the drivingforce behind the re-imagining of the automotive re-tailing sector. The continuing development of e-commerce, advancements in communicationsystems, more efficient production managementand logistics—all will facilitate more effective solu-tions. Premium brand consumers, already accus-tomed to responsive and accommodating providersthrough their acquisition of other luxury goods andservices, will lead the industry to rapid implemen-tation of enhanced customer care initiatives. Therewill likely be fewer dealers, each with greater capac-ity and resources for providing their clients abroader selection of individualized conveniencesdesigned to meet their personal requirements.

Porsche is certainly aware of these market forces,and is currently constructing the first two PorscheExperience Centers in the United States, in Atlantaand Los Angeles. When completed next year, thesecomprehensive facilities will provide an environ-ment for Porsche enthusiasts to immerse them-selves in all facets of Porsche culture.

Regional Porsche Experience Centers, more effi-cient distribution and support systems and auniquely Porsche customer care philosophy--itseems that the vision Porsche had in 1984 is finallycoming of age.

The 918 is the shapeof things to comethrough PCNA deliv-eries to future ownershere in the States.Photo by Sydney Butler.

The new PCNA head-quarters began con-struction in 2011.One Porsche Drive,the future address ofPCNA, will be homefor up to 400 U.S.Porsche employees.

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Story by Kenisha Marks, photos by Ken Marksfor der Vorgänger

Much to my Porsche-loving father’s chagrin, Iwould never call myself a Porsche aficionado oreven, for that matter, a Porsche fan. But when myfather came out to visit me in Europe for Christmas2013, there was no question that we’d be visitingStuttgart, simply to see the Porsche Museum.Stuttgart, for those who haven’t been there, isn’t tooexciting of a city. It is widely considered the birth-place of the automobile thanks, in the most part, toMercedes Benz, but there isn’t too much else goingon in the city, especially around Christmas time—aholiday that Germans take very seriously.

The morning of The Museum Visit (the factorywas unfortunately closed for winter break) my fa-

ther bounded out of bed, while I begrudgingly fol-lowed behind him. I was happy to see him so ec-static but didn’t have nostalgic imagines of Le Mansfloating around my head, and childhood memoriesof watching Porsche win race after race.

As we pulled up to Porsche’s building, though, Istarted to understand just why my father was so ex-cited. The museum building is in the heart of“Porsche-ville” with assembly buildings, thePorsche design store, and a dealership next door.The outside of the museum alone is an architecturalmasterpiece of solid steal, massive crisscrossed win-dows and general sleekness. If the inside was any-where near as impressive at the outside, the nextfew hours were sure to be a treat!

Admission to the museum comes with a freeaudio guide, which makes the experience memo-rable, education and fascinating. An all-white inte-rior, with basic black accents, ensures that the cars

Father andDaughter Visitthe PorscheMuseum Top left: a Porsche

911 Carrera RS 2.7.

Middle left: Martinilivery looks strikingon this 1977 Porsche936 winner of LeMans.

Bottom left: ThePorsche RS SpyderLMP2 prototyperacer.

Above right: ThePorsche 961 wasbased on the 959.


are the center of attention and perfect for even themost amateur car photographer. For those of uswithout any Porsche knowledge the museum,thankfully, is displayed in chronological order high-lighting the most important street and racing carsthat Porsche has produced over time. These carsdisplayed were intermixed with small displays ontechnical aspects of the vehicles—from installationof the electronics system to building of the autobody. Without a doubt, though, the highpoint ofthe entire trip for me was a Porsche 917, or the

“Pink Pig.” For a car that raced over nearly twodecades before I was born, it was still interesting tosee such a groundbreaking and extraordinary auto-mobile. The museum was striking, to say the least.

Seeing all that Porsche has accomplished, consid-ering the relatively small size of the company, wasimpressive. Whether you’re a Porsche fanatic, likemy dad, or have a passing interest in cars generally,like myself, the Porsche Museum is a “must see”travel destination and a worthwhile stop for all.

Top left: The “PinkPig”.

Top right: The 1974Porsche 911 Car-rera RSR Turbo 2.1.

Above: The new911 RSR based onthe newest type 991iteration of the 911.


By Claude Imbtfor der Vorgänger

The other day I was re-flecting on the PCA’s motto:“It’s not just the cars, it’s the people”. My reflectionwas instigated by an observation at the recent PCAPotomac Board meeting held at Euro Pros inGaithersburg. Here were a number of men andwomen with the most diversified backgrounds –great differences in age, sex, nationalities, race, andincome yet they all came together not so much forthe meeting but for the fellowship. People recon-nected, made new friends, and yet the discussionswere just as likely to cover topics outside ofPorsche, cars, or driving.

So if it’s “about the people” what is it exactlyabout the people that made it so special that wewould give up our precious free time to attend ameeting? It clearly wasn’t just the brand – manyown other makes and even belong to other carclubs. It wasn’t just an opportunity to talk abouttheir cars, car maintenance, or how to drive betteror faster.

As I sat in the meeting and quietly observed thepeople it came to me that there was a common de-nominator – passion. This was a group of peoplethat were passionate about something or manythings and they love to share that passion with oth-ers. Interestingly, passionate people are typicallyalso very interested in understanding the passionsof others. Passions for travel, food, entertainment,politics, charities, social organizations, family,sports, cigars, watches, and yes even cars are sharedand examined and appreciated. One person’s pas-sion becomes another’s new window into anotherworld filled with new knowledge and experiences.

A room full of people willing to share their passionswhile others live precariously through their experi-ence – that’s what brings them together with suchenthusiasm!

Yet - how does such a varied collection of peoplecome together through membership in a Porscheclub? I think that people who are passionate abouta topic are often passionate about life. They graspopportunities to live life to the fullest through theirwork and their play. They make passionate deci-sions – decisions driven not just by logic but byemotion. They want to live life to the fullest ineverything they do. These are the type of peoplewho buy Porsches.

I met a new member at the meeting. He has hada remarkable life owning several publishing compa-nies and has made many noteworthy friends. Healso selflessly gave his ownership back to the peo-ple who worked with him to make these companiessuccessful. Here is a man with passion! Now at 75years old he has rewarded himself with a newBoxster and he was spending time with us to get toknow us and to share his life’s passions. I was spell-bound.

So it seems that we are a collection of very di-verse people that share a common passion for lifethat binds us together. That passion for life drivesus to buy Porsches and to join the PCA. My hope isthat you will bring your passions with you to themyriad of club activities available to you and thatyou too will find that “it’s about the people” isn’t amotto it’s the reason that we are here.

Passionfor Life

A large group ofPCA members trav-eled to Fallingwater.


By Sydney Butlerfor der Vorgänger

Porsche Press Conference, Geneva Auto Show—March 4, 2014. When Porsche dropped its LMP1LeMans program for 2000, enthusiasts wereshocked and disillusioned. Its GT1 model had wonin 1998--the 16th victory for the marque—and fanswere confident of more victories. But Porsche hadabruptly switched off the ignition, and the scream-ing yowl of its racing engines faded into pastechoes. Doomsayers predicted the end of theirbeloved Porsche, now directionless with the loss ofits racing heritage.

But as I listened to Porsche announce its returnto LeMans this year, dire predictions vanished.That LeMans exit some 15 years ago suddenlylooked visionary. The passing years had seen mas-sive research and resources redirected into newmodels, new technologies and a startling new direc-tion. Porsche may have left the days of top levelLeMans competition, but it had entered the extraor-dinary world of Intelligent Performance.

Let's look back to that 2000 exit year. Porsche--on its way back from financial disaster—was stillfragile. The Boxster had only been in the U.S. since

1997, and the 996 had replaced the 993 in 1999.Porsche had won LeMans in 1998, but with a carwhich was a surprising winner against the far betterfunded efforts of Mercedes and Toyota. The sunwas rising at Porsche, but it was still a very earlydawn.

But the day was to brighten quickly, as Porschecustomers awoke to more and more models. TheCayenne was introduced in 2003, the 997 and Car-rera GT in 2004, the Cayman in 2005, the Panam-era in 2009, the 991 in 2011. Major improvementsappeared across all model series. In 1998 Porschesold 38,000 cars worldwide: in 2013, Porsche de-livered 162,000, with an astonishing 3.6 billiondollars in net operating profit! With the newMacan hitting dealers this spring, worldwide deliv-eries and profits should increase dramatically.

And just as importantly, Porsche had foreseen itsfuture clearly. Not content with producing morepowerful petrol-based sports cars, Porsche in 2010announced a major shift in direction. At Genevathat year, Porsche unveiled its concept of PorscheIntelligent Performance (PIP) embodied in theGT3RS Hybrid, the Cayenne S Hybrid, and the 918Spyder concept—a plug-in hybrid of superlativeperformance. In its most general terms, PIP stands

Mission 2014

The 911 RSR alreadyhas some class winsunder its belt goinginto the new season.

Photos courtesy PorscheAG.


for the unity of technology and high performanceto produce cars that are efficient, dynamic, power-ful and usable every day. Following this direction,Porsche was to pour resources into hybridCayennes, Panameras, 911s (in the form of the911GT3RS Hybrid) then into the splendid 918Spyder.

And sitting before me on the Geneva presspodium was the astounding 919, a hybrid racerwhich Porsche will bring to LeMans for "Mission2014. Our Return." Described by Porsche as itsfastest ever "mobile research laboratory", the 919Hybrid produces 500HP from a four cylinder en-gine. That rather diminutive power plant is sup-ported by two hybrid systems. The first recoversthermal energy from exhaust gases, with the secondsystem utilising braking phases to convert kineticenergy into electric energy. When the driver needsthis energy, an electric motor drives the front axlemaking the 919 Hybrid an all-wheel drive vehicle.Porsche's decision to bring such a complicated, in-novative "research laboratory" to face the powerfulopposition from Audi and Toyota demonstrates acommitment to new risks and future technologies.

Other than the badge on their front hoods, thenaturally aspirated V6 GT1 in 1998 and the 2014

919 Hybrid appear to have little if anything in com-mon. But the GT1 and the 919 are Porsches, andPorsche uses racing products to improve its streetmodels. The GT1 was clearly the predecessor ofthe Carrera GT, and the Carrera GT was the prede-cessor of the 918. And though still in production,the 918 has already influenced the new Macan in,for example, the adoption of the new steering/pad-dles configuration. Other hybrid technologies,from the 918 and 919, are sure to appear in futurePorsche street models. The same racing genes ofthe 991RSR--class winner at LeMans 2013, andDaytona and Sebring 2014--will just as surely ap-pear in next generations of daily drivers for Porschecustomers. As Mark Webber remarked during aninterview in Geneva, "at Porsche, racing technolo-gies filter very very quickly down to its street cars."

As the crowds cleared out after the press confer-ence and I had some time for contemplation, itseemed that the fifteen years of Porsche absencehad been a visionary blessing in disguise. Sure thehoopla and signage in Geneva proclaimed "Mission2014. Our Return". But if you consider all theprogress, all the models, all the technologies, all thesuccess, all the future possibilities—Porsche is notreturning to LeMans in 2014. Porsche never left.

Porsche Returns to Le Mans

The 919 HybridLMP1 prototype fea-tures a V-4 engineproducing 500horsepower sup-ported by two hy-brid systems.


Story and photos by Jim McLeodfor der Vorgänger

During the weekend of February 8-9, 2014, a901 transmission rebuilding clinic was held atKahiko Customs and Restoration in Richmond, VA,led by Mike Lesniak (Dr Evil) and hosted by ScottBurnett (scotty b). The clinic was attended by 7 re-builders and several spectators. While the clinicwas set up as a two day event, several attendees fin-ished the first day starting around 9 am and finish-ing by 10 pm and all were finished by about 1 pmthe second day.

The structure of the class was that Dr Evil wouldgive steps or tasks to the rebuilders and guidance asthere were different skill levels present and differentrates of performing the required tasks. Attendees

helped each other and answered questions if the Drwas involved in a particular task.

After setting up a work surface (folding tables,WorkMates with wood surfaces, barrels and pallets,etc), transmissions were disassembled, parts laidout for inspection and cleaning began. Cleaningcontinued and we cleaned some more. After morecleaning, we got serious and the real cleaningbegan. Least we think all was clean, closer inspec-tion kept us cleaning and more cleaning; the Drlikes a clean box.

Parts were laid out for inspection, after they werecleaned of course, and Mike came around to eachto inspect the parts. If a part was deemed notreusable, a replacement was traded between atten-dees who brought donor transmissions or sold fromhis supply of parts he has collected from donor

Dr Evil transmissionrebuilding clinic Feb 8-9, 2014

Below left: Dr Evilwould give steps ortasks to the re-builders and guid-ance as there weredifferent skill levelspresent.

Below right: Partswere laid out for in-spection.


transmissions. Many special factory tools needed to

rebuild a transmission were brought byMike along with several “local made”ones as it is not practical for the atten-dees to have expensive special tools thatwould be used once or rarely. Commonhand tools were needed and brought bythe rebuilders. Critical adjustments andmeasurements such as locating shiftforks and determining gasket require-ments were made on each transmissionwhen that stage in the rebuild wasreached.

At the end of day 1 of the clinic, at-tendees were treated to food and bever-age brought by other attendees andspectators. We were able to roamaround the different bays of KahikoCustoms and Restoration and view the

Critical adjustmentsand measurements

such as locating shiftforks and determininggasket requirementswere made on each

transmission.


projects in progress and/or talk toScott/scotty b about projects waitingtheir turn. Several projects are ownedby PCA Potomac members orNoVA/DC/MD owners. One car, a 914-6, was shipped from California to takeadvantage of the quality work offered byKahiko. Scott’s expertise is not limitedto the Porsche marque; an Austin-Healy3000 and a model T, along with a BMWmotorcycle are either current or futureprojects.

Relating to my experience in theclinic, I appreciated being able to leavethe clinic with a fresh transmission andI enjoyed being able to disassemble andassemble the unit at a reasonable costand doing work myself. I appreciateMike being able to spot any mistakes Imade and his unique personality anddemeanor that didn’t make me feel so

Spectators came forthe experience andleft with the scent oftransmission gear oiland Brake-kleen.


bad when I had to redo and catch up. Iwas able to save some money by bring-ing a donor transmission from whichmy good parts were traded for neededgood parts. I would like to thank a spec-tator, Tito, for helping with my project;he came for the experience and left withthe scent of transmission gear oil andBrake-kleen; and his chili was tasty also.Thanks again, Tito.

Several attendees have already in-stalled their rebuilt units and have takentheir cars for test drives and commentedon the pleasing improvement they havenoticed. More detailed information,comments and pictures can be found ina thread titled ”Transmission Clinic inCharles City, VA at Scotty B's, FEB” inthe “Garage” forum of 914world.com.

A final rebuilttransmission readyfor installation.


Now here is one wedon’t see too often.Todd Minners (pic-tured) proudly poseswith his Europeanimport ’84 928 S atthe Spring HPDC.Todd was paired forthe day with instruc-tor and known Turbo

enthusiast MikeSmalley. But even

Mike had to acknowl-edge that the 928was a blast on the

track.

Photo by Carrie Albee.

HPDC highlights


March 2014 new mem-bers

Kash Ali - 2014 911 Coupe -from Baltimore

Bill Barnes - 2009 911 S Cabrio-let - from Hagerstown

Daniel Bauer - 2000 Boxter S -from Ashburn

Rusty Burch - 2007 Cayman S -from Washington

Virgil Cotton - 2014 911 Coupe- from Rockville

Nate Fernandez - 2014 Cayman- from Vienna

Paul Fischer - 2013 BoxsterRoadster - from Great Falls

Bill Goodrum - 2014 Boxster S -from Potomac Falls

Evan Haymes - 2008 Cayman -from Burke

Scott Hoffman - 2007 Cayman -from Great Mills

Lisa & Chris Le Gette - 2008Cayman S - from Leesburg

Benjamin & Diana Lockshin -2006 911 Coupe - fromChevy Chase

Lou Migliorini - 2000 911Cabriolet - fromDarnestowne

Pierre Mouard - 2011 911SCoupe - from Chantilly

Sean & Stacy Murphy - 2009C4S Coupe - from Washing-ton

George Nichols - 2014 911Coupe - from Potomac

Steve Norcio & Stephen Norcio,Jr. - 2013 Boxster S Roadster- from Sandy Spring

Don Reed - 2012 Cayman R -from Garrett Park

Jd Schlough - 2013 911 Coupe- from Washington

Jack Thomas - 2014 Carerra 4Cabriolet - from Washington

George Trippe - 2007 Cayman S- from Potomac

David Weir - 2008 Boxster -from Alexandria

George Yager - 2006 Cayman S- from Bristow

March 2014 transfers

Roger & Robin Burk - 1967 912Targa - from Alexandria,transfer from Hudson Valley

Tom Joyce - 1993 968 Coupe -from Catonsville, transferfrom Chesapeake

David & Judy Page - 1996 911Carrera - from Chicago,transfer from Northeast

March 2014 anniversaries

25 YearsLouis Clemente

20 YearsRonald RutledgeFred SeebeckPage Senn

15 YearsAlan AnsherWayne JacksonGregory PellegrinoKarl Salnoske

10 YearsDavid BuchinskiRobert FarmerTodd FredrickMichael KaneChris MartinRobert McDermottMichael MessinaEdward StrawdermanRaymond Wach

5 YearsRoger AndersonChristopher ClineJay Farrar FarrarDaniel HealeyJerry JirglDavid McIntyreNathan SolomonRobert SpannPeter Starnell

New Potomac members & anniversaries


Peter Schutz and his wife Sheila Harris-Schutz at-tended the 6th Annual Business Symposium atShenandoah University in Winchester, VA on March25, 2014. Peter Schutz was the keynote speaker atthis year’s symposium. Schutz served as CEO ofPorsche A.G., the automobile company in Stuttgart,Germany, from January 1981 until January 1988.Porsche worldwide sales grew from 28,000 units in1980-81 to a peak of 53,000 units in 1986. Schutzis the author of “The Driving Force: ExtraordinaryResults from Ordinary People,” and is a motiva-tional speaker and co-founder of Harris and SchutzInc., with his wife Sheila Harris-Schutz.

Peter Schutz and Sheila met Potomac PorscheClub members John and Charlene Truban, whoprovided the symposium with their Kelly “Viper”

Green 1972 Porsche 911S for display. This vehiclewas first delivered to "Porsche Eigenbedarf". Thatmeans it was designated as a company car andowned originally by John “Jack” A. Cook, a VicePresident in Volkswagen in charge of Porsche-Audidivisions for North America from 1969 to 1974.Jack Cook then left Porsche from 1975 to 1983 tobecome President and CEO of the newly formedBMW North America.

In 1984, Peter Schutz hired Jack Cook back tojoin Porsche Cars North America as President andChief Executive the year Porsche AG took back dis-tribution from Volkswagen of America and estab-lished its headquarters in Reno.

Below: Peter Schutzand Sheila with Po-tomac Porsche Clubmembers John andCharlene Truban.

An Appearance by Peter Schutz By John Trubanfor der Vorgänger


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Pointing your smartphonewith a QR app at the imagebelow will take you to the web-site where the membership formis located.

Membership entitles you toreceive der Vorgänger but alsomonthly issues of PCA’s maga-zine, Panorama. Porsche dealersalso recognize PCA membershipwith a 10% parts discount.

The Founders’ Region, Po-tomac is the founding region ofPCA. The club offers over 100events each year, includingDriver Ed events and free Techdays for all members, Drive ’nDine and other social events, au-tocrosses and rallies.

To join the PCA, surf on overto http://www.pca.org/Member-ship/JoinPCA.aspx.

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Your favorite Founders’ Re-gion monthly newsletter/maga-zine can benefit from yourobservations and experienceswith your Porsche.

We are always in need of arti-cles, photographs, illustrations,maps and charts to help tellPorsche stories.

All around us are wonderfulstories just waiting to be told. Ifyou feel you don’t have the timeor expertise to tell those storiesyourself, at least pass along yourideas. Those can be of interestingPorsche people you meet, or in-teresting Porsche cars you comeacross.

Here are some ideas that res-onate with der Vorgänger read-ers:

• Travel stories that involve aPorsche. An example is MichaelSherman and wife’s trip to Eu-rope for delivery of his new 991.

• Visits to car museums.• DIY (Do-It-Yourself) articles

on some small or large projectthat you’ve done. Examplesabound, from rebuilding an en-gine to replacing hood struts.

• Interviews with interesting

people who own interestingPorsches such as the one on SalFanelli, who owns a Porschetractor.

• “My first experience withPCA Potomac,” which could bewhat your High PerformanceDriving Clinic was like, or yourfirst Drivers Education event orjust an intertaining Drive ’nDine.

• Why I Love My Porsche ar-ticles are always welcomed.Please include a photo of youwith the car.

• Photographs of yourself orfellow Porsche owners enjoyingtheir cars; examples are seen inevery issue of der Vorgänger onPage 31. No low-resolution cell-phone photos, please; we simplycan’t use them.

Write your stories, snap yourphotos, and send them to [email protected].

If you are old school, youmay also send hardcopy materi-als to Carrie Albee at 216 Dill Av-enue, Frederick, MD 21701,along with your name and tele-phone number.

How you can contribute to derVorgänger

Check out the new pcapotomac.org!

Readers and Their Cars


Right: Tim McConnell andDarryl Nichols behind a911 Targa. Photo by RichardCurtis.

Below: Eric Stratton fillsup his new GT3 at thefirst DE of the season atSummit Point’s main cir-cuit. Photo by Michael Sher-man.


Above and left: Early morn-ing light above the rows ofcars ready to head out ontothe Jefferson Circuit. Photosby Michael Sherman.

Below: Rob Settle’s 911 GT3RS shows some evidence of aspirited HDPC. Photo byMichael Sherman.

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