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January 2012
In This Issue
The Inside Track
Membership Report
2012 Events Kick Off
Holiday in the Vineyards
Autocross Off-Camber Report
Annual Awards Banquet
Tech Session Report
Meet the Borelli Team
Winter Car Care Tips
Parade 2012
The LPR Garage
 
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Greetings!

Pam & Laurie
Pam Ryder & Laurie Delimon
Prieta Post Co-Editors

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Prieta Post online! We are so excited about our new endeavor and hope that you will be too! Your new Editors are Laurie Delimon and Pam Ryder. Laurie has been a member of LPR for three years and is proud to call her Boxster her daily driver. Pam has been a passenger seat Porsche fan for years, but just as passionate!

 

We took this position as part of LPR's exciting new marketing initiative. With advertising and sponsorships shrinking in these tough economic times, it became clear that LPR needed to make changes to stay relevant to both our membership and advertisers. Laurie started our Facebook page more than a year ago and Pam followed shortly with the creation of our YouTube Channel.  In June we both joined former President Ed Tefankjian's Marketing Committee along with Bill Highley and Anne Roth, tasked with the issue of addressing the club's financial security. At the end of six months, we unveiled an innovative marketing plan which includes a new method of delivering the Prieta Post-an online version that will save money, give our advertisers greater exposure and provide our membership with the most current and in-depth information in an easy-to-read format.

 

We hope you'll join in our excitement. We know that change can be difficult and we ask for your patience and support. If you are unable to read or print the Prieta Post from home, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you in getting a copy.

 

In the meantime, read, explore and enjoy. Everything you need is only a click away!

 

Best regards,

 

Laurie Delimon & Pam Ryder

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The Inside Track
Doug Ryder
Doug Ryder
LPR President 
 
I have so much to tell you in this first message from your new president that I almost don't know where to begin!
 

But first, let me thank all of you for your words of encouragement and commitment to pitch-in during this next year. I will do my best as your president to fill some rather large shoes, worn by recent leaders of our club. Special thanks to Ed Tefankjian for his guidance and help in preparing for the "changing of the guard". We have a very impressive group of board members that I am looking forward to working with, both in our normal course of providing leadership for our members as well as a number of initiatives I'll get to in a minute.

 

On a personal note, my door is always open and I encourage you to contact me directly with questions, comments, suggestions or complaints. It's important to me and the board that your voice is heard.

This coming year will be a year of change in some respects. LPR will be expanding, enhancing and modernizing its marketing and communications activities. Ed and his board, along with the Marketing Committee he established and led during 2011, have developed a comprehensive plan that will grow our revenue through expanded offerings to our advertisers and partners. The committee consists of Ed, Pam Ryder, Laurie Delimon, Bill Highley and Anne Roth -- all very experienced and talented folks and they will continue their work through 2012.

 

In short, there is a new website set to launch this month, being developed by Greg Ryder, a new LPR member and certified obsessive autocrosser. The design is dynamic, easy to use and full of information and fun features. Our Facebook page, launched in 2010, is an active meeting place with up-to-date information on what's happening. Did you know that LPR now has its own YouTube Channel? Check out the 20 videos and slide shows of club activities from autocross racing to tours, tech sessions and rallyes.

 

The final piece of the plan is the Prieta Post. High costs of the current publication combined with the need to expand the exposure and value we offer our advertisers forces the move to an electronic version of our monthly newsletter. It will be emailed to you each month and available on the new LPR website. It can be read online taking advantage of all the links to detailed information or easily printed for reading wherever you'd like! And always in full color, too!

 

I look forward to the coming year. With your help and support I am sure we will have a very exciting and successful 2012.

 

As you are planning your social life, make sure to check out the 2012 LPR calendar on our website. It's loaded with great activities. If you haven't joined in, come on out and get acquainted -- we always have a good time!

 

Be safe and see you soon.

 

Doug

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It's the People -- December 2011 Membership Report

 

Tom Provasi
Tom Provasi
Membership Director

We would like to welcome Peter Kuepper who joins us from Germany!

If any of our overseas members travel to the San Francisco Bay Area,
please let us know that you'll be here! Perhaps you could join us on a tour, rallye or even a social gathering where you can meet fellow enthusiasts. Send me, or any board member an email, and we would be happy to welcome you in person!

 

The new year brings a packed calendar of events for 2012. Check it out and make a New Year's resolution to become active in LPR. There is a full slate of activities to choose from. Let the Good Times roll!

 

Dec 2011 Membership Stats 

Interested in becoming a PCA member? Complete information is available here.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Tom Provasi

Membership Director

 

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Kicking Off 2012 in Santa Cruz and Death Valley

LPR's 2012 activities calendar is packed with fantastic tours, rallyes, autocross events, tech sessions and social events!

 

Sunset View from the Crow's Nest 

We'll start out the year with a January 15 tour and brunch to the Crow's Nest Restaurant with its beautiful waterfront views of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.You can join us for the tour leaving from the San Jose area, or just meet us for brunch! 

 

Email Les Schreiber mailto:Les996@me.com? with questions or to RSVP for this popular event!

 

 

Larry Sharp's Presidents Day Death Valley Tour, February 18-20, is an exciting new addition to LPR'sRipples on Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes calendar! We will travel over the southern part of the Sierras to enter Death Valley from the northwest. The route is isolated and scenic going from high alpine peaks to the lowest spot in the western hemisphere. Think sand dunes, desert wildflowers, Scotty's Castle, Furnace Creek, craters and of course, great driving roads.

 

Larry, who has done the tour twice, once as a participant and once as an organizer notes, "There is a special road on the way to Death Valley that lets you explore your car's limits...I always giggle when I drive it!"

Death Valley View

 

 

Participants will need to prepare for winter weather as the tour passes over the Sierras in winter. Final routes will be determined taking into account weather and road closings. And while this is a Porsche tour, participants should feel free to drive their "other" car.

 

The tour will leave at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday from the Best Western Plus Town and Country Lodge in Tulare. Room rates are reasonable and most will probably arrive there on Friday for a more relaxing Saturday. There will be a potluck lunch on the way to Stovepipe Wells where a block of rooms has been set aside at the Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel for Saturday and Sunday nights.

 

On Saturday night there will be a group dinner with Sunday free to enjoy the day exploring all of Death Valley's sights. Sunday night you'll be free to choose your dinner location with fine dining available at Furnace Creek resorts.

 

On Monday we will travel back home with no formal route. However, in the past groups have gathered for an informal tour back home.

 

Detail can be found on the LPR Calendar or email Larry (mailto:larrysharp@comcast.net?) with questions or your RSVP.

 

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A Holiday Prelude in the Vineyards Tour --- an Annual LPR Tradition

You couldn't ask for better weather for a "top-down" drive to Livermore's annual Holidays in the Vineyard celebration where area wineries celebrate the season with a weekend overflowing with Christmas cheer. The tour is a tradition for Paul Seidel Smith and Nanci Bishop who had planned visits to four fantastic wineries where the tasting rooms were filled with arts and crafts vendors, 

holiday music and special tastings.

Xmas Vineyard Tour Cars

Eight cars gathered at our starting location, Ruby Hill Winery. Their wines are designed to be rich, with a good balance between fruit, oak, acidity and tannins. Here you'll find Zinfandels and Petite Sirahs and some Italian varietals such as Sangiovese and Barbera.After a bit of socializing, tasting and shopping, the group headed to nearby Crooked Vine/Stony Ridge winery. A beautiful courtyard beckoned us to relax, enjoy the weather, the wines and a fantastic pizza oven that was turning out delectable selections like pear and goat cheese pizza. With an outside shopping fair, we almost had to drag ourselves to our next stop, La Rochelle Winery. However, once we were through the door we were handed beautiful souvenir crystal glasses for a wine and snack pairing including a port-style wine with some intensely dark chocolate. Finestra Winery was our last stop where we tasted wines and shopped in a rugged barn filled with wine aging in huge barrels. 

 

As the sun dropped low in the sky, Paul and Nanci led us to our dinner stop, Johnny Garlic's in Dublin. The specialty of this Guy Fieri Signature restaurant is the Hunter's Creation: wild boar tenderloin served over a bed of celery root puree which was the most popular dish at our table and did not disappoint! Paul capped off the perfect dinner with a gift of a single dark chocolate that burst into a mouthful of delicious port!

 

After dinner our group split up, some north to San Francisco, others south to San Jose and Santa Cruz, but we all left feeling a bit more like Christmas, with some great new friends, new favorite wines and a few holiday gifts! Thanks to Paul and Nanci!

 

More photos here!  

 

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The Off-Camber Report 
Anne Roth
Anne Roth 
Autocross Co-Chair

Congratulations to all of the 2011 AX winners! Our drivers were well represented at our Annual Awards Banquet last month. LPR handed out a record number of trophies for 2011 Class Awards. Job well done, guys!!

 

Congratulations also go to the 2011 AX Team, that hard-working group of folks that makes our autocross program so fantastic. The group was the proud recipient of the Harry Reed Memorial Worker of the Year Award selected by our LPR members. Besides their individual trophies, the team is listed on the perpetual plaque making them part of LPR history! It is a well-deserved recognition and I am so proud of you all!

 

With the new year, I'd like to welcome Larry Sharp as AX Co-Chair! Larry has been a PCA member since 1988 and is a two-time President of Golden Gate Region as well as a Zone 7 Rep from 2005-2008. He began AXing in 1974 with an MG Midget and a Chevy Vega. He graduated to a 1972 911T Targa in 1988. He has won numerous class championships with LPR, GGR, Zone 7, GGR Pax and Zone 7 Pax as well as one First Place finish and a few Second Place finishes at PCA National Parade!

 

Plans, arrangements and the details for the 2012 AX Season are coming along. Check the LPR website calendar or sign in to Motorsportreg.com to see dates. Mark your calendar for our AX Ground School that will be held at Borelli Motorsports on March 10. Old-timers, new-timers and not-yet-timers are all invited! Last year's Ground School was fun and informative, and included brownies and margaritas! After class, of course!

 

As a reminder, LPR's helmet requirement for 2012 will be Snell rated at 2005 or 2010. If you are using a 2000 or older helmet, it's time to get a new one! PCA requires us to accept M (Motorcycle), SA (AutoSports), MX (Motorcross), and K (Karting) rated helmets. LPR must also replace all of the loaner helmets we presently have. Donated helmets, new or used will not be turned away!

 

Once again I must plead for trailer transport! This need not be a commitment for the whole season. Sharing the transport duty with a few other people makes it easier! If you, or anyone you know, can help us out by towing the timing trailer to Marina, please contact me. If we do not have a way to get the trailer to Marina, there will be no AX.

 

I'm looking forward to the 2012 Season. Not only do I have to reclaim 1st place in AX 16, (yes, I am talking to you, Tony) my neighbors are going into brownie withdrawal. They, too, get brownies. I use them as a peace offering -- Martina is a bit loud at o'dark thirty on AX mornings!

 

See ya in Marina!

Anne

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Hi Everyone!

Larry Sharp
Larry Sharp
Autocross Co-Chair

 

I'm pleased to be Co-Chair of AX this year with Anne. Her enthusiasm and commitment has made our program one of the best in the area! We hope to continue the good times we had in 2011 by doing the same great things as before, but with a few extra treats! Look forward to having a Zone 7 Race of Champions (ZROC) at the last event of 2012! If you really want to race heads up with the best in Porsche Club of America, plan on being one of the top drivers in LPR to be eligible. We'll give you more details next month.

 

We also plan to spotlight results more in the coming year. After each event you'll find my commentary about everyone's efforts in our monthly AX column in the Prieta Post. Everyone likes seeing their efforts recognized but we also hope the stories will spark interest in our members who haven't yet tried Axing.

 

If you haven't already, take a moment to LIKE LPR on Facebook! You'll enjoy checking out the great links and find the most up-to-date AX information like course maps and results. And of course, the virtual camaraderie and witty banter with fellow enthusiasts!

 

I am pleased and proud to be on the LPR team this year. My goal is to help everyone have as much fun as I do with Loma Prieta Region.

 

Larry Sharp
LPR AX Co-Chair

 

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LPR Salutes Volunteers at Annual Awards Banquet

David's Restaurant in Santa Clara was the festive location for LPR's Annual Awards Banquet on December 3. More than 60 club members enjoyed a fantastic meal and great music with their fellow enthusiasts as awards were presented and the 2012 Board of Directors was announced.

 

The Masters of Ceremony for the evening were outgoing President Ed Tefankjian, and the always-entertaining Tony Vanacore! The Annual Awards Banquet has been a tradition since LPR's early years, as have the following awards.

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2011 LPR President, Ed Tefankjian

 

The Harry Reed Memorial Award for Worker of the Year is presented to someone who consistently works to makes events successful, enjoyable and smoothly run. The 2011 winner was LPR's Autocross Team

 
This group of volunteers, under the direction of AX Chair Anne Roth, runs one of the premier AX events in the area. Their dedication and hard work makes AX events run efficiently so that participants get maximum run time on the course!

 

The Jim Kershaw Memorial Awards for Tour of the Year honors the memory of Jim Kershaw, a charter member of LPR who especially loved tours where he helped LPR earn "The Good Time Region" reputation. Tony and Kris Vanacore earned the award for their one-day tour, Sippin' at the Ranch, a beautiful tour through the Morgan Hill area that took us to Martin Ranch Winery and culminated in a great meal at Morgan Hill's famous Trail Dust BBQ.

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One Day Tour Award

 

The winning overnight tour was Tour de San Juan hosted by the Bennetts and Reeds who took us on great back roads to Pebble Beach and the 17-Mile Drive for lunch at Roy's and ending in an overnight in the quaint town of San Juan Bautista.

 

The Event of the Year is chosen from the year's Good Time Gatherings, parties and competitive and educational events. In the category of Good Time Gatherings, the award was given to the Provasis, Highleys and Tefankjians for their Toys for Tots Progressive Dinner. 

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Event of the Year Award Winners

 

This great holiday event took us on a mini-tour through the decorated streets of Willow Glen as we moved from house to house for our different meal courses. The winning specialty event was Porsches & Police organized by the Reeds. This fantastic event was held in May at History San Jose where more than 80 Porsches lined the streets. With live music, great food and wine this event brought enthusiasts together in a way few events have in past years.

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Specialty Event Award

 

 

 

The Ken Iles Competition Driving Award is given to the LPR member who best exemplifies the competitive spirit demonstrated by Ken Iles when he was an active autocrosser. The award honors involvement and commitment particularly to the sport of AX and rallye. Doug Ryder was honored to be the 2011 recipient. Since becoming active in LPR a few years ago you'll find him at almost all functions and this year not only Axed, completing his rookie season, but also towed the timing trailer! He has been Activities Director for two years and is our in-coming President.

 

The Kathy Reed Memorial Award for the Enthusiast Woman of the Year is given to the woman who, like Kathy Reed, has demonstrated enthusiasm and warmth, a willingness to organize, compete, host events and do whatever she can to make LPR "The Good Time Region". The 2011 winner is AX Chair Anne Roth. If you've watched Ann organize AND compete during the AX season most people would agree that she is well deserving of this prestigious title.

 

Rallye Chairman Bob Frostholm was named the Enthusiast Man of the Year. The award is presented to the man who best exemplifies the spirit of LPR. He enjoys and participates in all aspects of the club as an organizer or participant. Bob has brought rallyes back to LPR with several creative approaches such as the Hops & Barley Poker Rallye and the Scribble Scrabble Rallye. Choosing great roads, fantastic stops for food and libation along with an interesting game make his rallyes must-attend events!

 

This year, the President's Award honored Vice President Emilie Highley for her continual can-do attitude!

Autocross Winners
Autocross Award Winners

 

Autocross awards for place in class in the 2011 season were given by AX Chair Anne Roth as well as a Cone Killer Award that this year went to Greg Ryder for his rookie season. See the final AX results for all classes here. 

 

The New Year also ushers in a new Board of Directors. LPR would like to extend thanks to outgoing Board Members Ed Tefankjian, Suzette Pangrele, Peter Ridgway and Jennifer Bryant. Your 2012 Board is headed by President Doug Ryder, Vice Presidents Emilie Highley and Kris Vanacore, Secretary Leslie Orlando, Membership Director Tom Provasi, Treasurer George Jansen, Activities Director John Reed and Member at Large Jackie Mitchell.

 

Special thanks to all who donated raffle prizes: Borelli Motor Sports, Bascom Trim & Upholstery, Custom Alignment, Dings and Dents, Dell Auto Body, Don's Autowerks, Parts Heaven, Fremont Porsche and LPR members Les Schreiber, Sue Sickal, Mike Zampiceni, the Provasis, the Highleys, the Iles, and the Reeds.

 

More photos here!

  

 

Editor's Note:
The following letter is from Bob & Deb Frostholm, who were unable to attend this year's Annual Awards Banquet.


To all the members of LPR

At a small Holiday gathering at my home I was surprised and honored to have been awarded the "Enthusiast Man of the Year - 2011".  I must confess that the three events, a Blackjack GTG, A poker rallye and a scrabble rallye, would not have been possible with out the assistance and support of my wife, Deb... We will consider it the "Enthusiast Couple of the Year Award" as we display it in our home office. We want to thank everyone who participated in one or more of our events last year and found them worthy of their vote.
 
Cheers
 
Bob & Deb

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Tech Session Report
AJ Auto Detailing hosted a Tech Session on December 17. Since 1985 they have maintained the highest standards of car care in the industry and have been named "The Best Detailing Shop in Silicon Valley". With the parking lot filled with almost 30 Porsches, Chris Schaut was the lucky owner to have his car selected in a raffle to be the day's car-detailing model. Click on the video image below to watch the highlights of the Tech Session.
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LPR Tech Session: AJ Auto Detailing

 

If you visit AJ's, and many LPR members will after seeing their attention to detail, make sure to let them know you're an LPR/PCA member and get special pricing!

 

Read Chris Schaut's story below:

 

The final tech session of 2011 proved very informational as we spent the pre-noon hours with the folks at AJ Auto Detailing in San Jose. This is a class act. AJ runs a very organized and efficient group of detail-minded and experienced employees, some of whom have been with the company for 10-plus years.

 

 

 

A large group gathered in the parking lot bringing a great display of various Porsches. The morning air was chilly with the autumn sun shinning brightly as we enjoyed hot coffee and doughnuts. It was nice having the opportunity to meet new faces.

 

Unknown to me, AJ was having a raffle drawing for those who attended. We all collected around to hear the winning number. It was me! Or was it? Several weeks prior I attended my wife's company holiday party and they had a raffle. On that night I heard my number called, walked up to the head of the banquet room and in front of 205 people found out that I kind of missed it. So I sheepishly walked back to my table. Maybe nobody noticed. So when I heard my number called at AJ, I was a little hesitant. But I was indeed the lucky winner. I figured that I may have won some professional detailing products, but when I was asked for my keys it became clear! AJ took my car and performed a complete detail.

 

So this is where the soapsuds hit the clear coat, so to speak. My car received a thorough hand wash and hand dry before parking it inside their front detail bay for all of us to watch the procedure. Immediately the clay bar came out and they removed any of the grit that was stuck to the finish. Run your hand over your car after washing it, if you feel little bumps of grit - you need to have your car treated with a clay bar. The rubber window seals had protective tape applied to them. Two technicians then swooped down with polishing machines and special "ointments". I figured this was the final step, but I was incorrect. The team then brought out a two-wheeled buffing machine that minimizes swirl marks that develop over time. This is a crazy looking apparatus. I think my dentist may have one in his office. It didn't end there...more buffing machines, more experienced employees and more attention to detail. Small brushes came flying out of pockets as though we were bystanders at a high-noon gun draw. The detailers removed any polishing dust that accumulated between body panels and then attacked the inside with the same attention to detail. This procedure took almost 3 hours - that would be 10 to 12 hours if I were to do this myself and the end result would fall far short. I purchased our 2008 in 2009. The car sat on the lot for nearly one year, and although I thought the car looked great, the black exterior had in fact lost its showroom finish. Now the car looks amazing, much better than the day we purchased it.

 

I am very grateful to the friendly and generous folks at AJ Auto Detailing. They certainly have a new customer. Go check them out!

 

Chris Schaut

 

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Meet the Borelli Team
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Your Borelli Motor Sports Team: Addison Lee, Chris Drysdale, Scott Riechers and David Graff

 

Borelli Motor Sports is known for providing the best service for Porsches and other German nameplates in Northern California. That shouldn't be surprising when one looks at the two men who are leading the team: Chief Technician, Scott Riechers, and Director of Suspension Services, David Graff.

 

Riechers was with Dave's German Auto in San Jose for more than three decades before making the move to Borelli Motor Sports. The ASE-certified technician is considered one of the very best at his craft, and can handle anything from complete engine rebuilds and drive-train or electrical work to regularly scheduled maintenance.

 

Graff joined Borelli Motor Sports in late 2010 when Borelli acquired the former Performance Art of Gilroy.Graff - who had been shop foreman, service technician and chief technical instructor for Performance Art - is Borelli Motor Sports' Porsche suspension-tuning and alignment specialist, who also has expertise with highly sophisticated Hunter equipment for "touchless" tire and wheel mounting and servicing, as well as brake adjustments.

 

Together, Riechers, Graff and the other Borelli Motor Sports technicians help Porsche owners achieve exceptional performance, maximum drivability and the utmost safety.

 

"One of the unique ways we operate is by offering owners direct access to the technicians who work on their vehicles," said Addison Lee, general manager of Borelli Motor Sports. "You can stand side-by-side with Scott or Dave as they inspect your car and discuss the various options. It's this personal touch and commitment to quality that ensures your satisfaction in a job well done."

 

As the General Manager of Borelli Motor Sports, Lee ensures that every vehicle and customer receives first-class service while at BMS. Along with the full-time job of managing Borelli Motor Sports, Addison doubles as a race driving instructor for BMS during track events. Addison held two racing licenses before reaching the legal age to obtain a California drivers permit. After successfully racing a '92 Mustang in NASA's "Camaro-Mustang-Challenge" for six years, he moved on to the "American Iron" series with a '02 Mustang that he raced for two seasons. Feeling the need for more speed Addison progressed to a Radical SR3 sports racer that he currently campaigns in the Radical Cup, SCCA's CSR and NASA's SU series'.

 

Borelli's Chris Drysdale is an expert at customizing and fabricating race cars. As both a former driver and pro pit crew chief, Drysdale knows his way around a track. He has built a number of race cars and trucks from the ground up, and takes the lead in providing expert race prep services and truly professional on-track support.

 

If a driver wants to improve his or her skills, Borelli Motor Sports has a stable of young professional drivers - such as Max Hyatt, Perry Richardson and Addison Lee - who can be engaged.

 

"These pro drivers are great at helping those who are new to racing - or simply want to refine the skills they already have - to get the most out of their track driving experience," owner Ralph Borelli remarked.

 

LPR is proud to have Borelli Motor Sports as a 2012 Gold Seal Partner. From storing our autocross trailer to being the venue for our Autocross Ground School and 2011 Charity Event, the team at BMS is always there for us. If you'd like to know how Borelli can get your car running at peak performance go to the Borelli website to schedule an appointment or sign up for their newsletter. Or give Addison a call at 408-770-1220 and mention that you heard about them in the LPR Prieta Post.

 

 

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Protecting Your Car's Finish from the Winter Weather

Tips from AJ Auto Detailing 

 

Rain, mud, snow and salt are all tough on drivers. But have you ever thought how tough these elements are on your car? Most drivers don't think about washing their car during the winter months. Some even think that washing their car in winter will damage their vehicle.

 

Washing your car in the winter months can be one of the most beneficial things you can do to maintain the value of your car. If left on your car, mud, salt, rain and snow can damage your car's clear finish. Mud and salt caked on the undercarriage can even help promote rust - especially in older vehicles - and can also affect how well your car drives.

 

According to studies, one of the most critical times to wash your car is immediately after a rainfall. As rain falls, it collects pollutants from the air, a concept commonly referred to as acid rain. Even after a light rainfall, rainwater and pollutants fall on your car. The water eventually evaporates, leaving behind a thin film of pollutants that can damage your car's finish.

 

The longer you leave these pollutants on your car, the more damage they will inflict on your car's finish. Washing your vehicle immediately after a rainfall helps prevent damage.

 

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Snow and sleet can also result in the same damaging

effects as acid rain and are often compounded by chemicals in road salt. To prevent winter damage, it is recommended that you wash your vehicle every 10 days.

 

To minimize, and possibly eliminate, damage to your car this winter, follow these simple tips:

  • At a full-service car wash, ask the attendant to thoroughly dry around the inside of the door and trunk, as well as the joint where power antennas attach to the vehicle. At a self-service or exterior only car wash, bring a few towels with you so you can do this yourself.
  • Immediately after washing the vehicle, open and close all doors, the trunk and other parts of the car with locks several times before parking it (this will eliminate water freezing in locks in extreme cold).
  • Periodically apply a good silicone spray to all weather stripping during freezing weather.
  • Wash your car every 10 days and right after a snow or rain shower.
  • Wax your car at least every six months. More frequent waxing is needed if your car is not garaged.
  • Go to a professional car wash that is professionally managed, has clean facilities and uses well-maintained equipment.
Beautiful Salt Lake City: the Location for 2012 Porsche Parade!

 

Parade is the biggest Porsche Club event of the year: our annual national convention. Club members from all across North America come together for this annual extravaganza to socialize with fellow enthusiasts, compete in events, go to informative seminars and enjoy the sights on leisurely tours. For many club members, Parade is their big vacation for the year. It provides them with an opportunity to see new parts of the country as well as to visit with PCA friends that they only see once a year...at Parade!

TJP Painting Half Page AdThe term "Parade" evolved in August 1956, when 64 enthusiasts gathered at a suburban Washington, D.C. motel for four days of Porsche enjoyment and friendship. A parade of Porsches through the countryside caused everyone to refer to the event as the "Parade" and the name has continued. The current size of our convention makes a true parade of cars logistically difficult but we still do it when we can, and it is always a sight to see.

 

Besides PCA membership, representatives from the Porsche factory in Stuttgart, and from Porsche Cars North America also attend, along with numerous automotive-related spokespeople. Participants can compete in the Concours d'Elegance, a Time-Speed-Distance Rallye, Autocross, and a Technical and Historic Quiz.Alain Pinel Half Page Ad

 

 

Salt Lake City is only a two-day drive giving LPR members an opportunity to attend along with their car! Stay turned for more information on PCA's Parade as well as LPR's plans for an informal tour getting there!

 

LPR Trivia: Membership Chair Tom Provasi has attended all 33 Porsche Parades since joining LPR in 1979!

 

 

 

   

         

Put Your Car in the LPR Garage

 

The LPR Garage, showcasing rides from our club members, is a new feature we are launching in our redesigned website! It's a chance to share with our fellow Porsche enthusiasts what we do with our version of the marque that is so rich in history. Maybe it's a survivor 356 that is in remarkable condition, or one that is beautifully restored? Or perhaps it's a highly modified track car or autocross screamer. This is your chance to show-off! To reserve your spot in the LPR Garage send 6 or fewer photos along with captions to mailto:lprpca@gmail.com?subject=LPR%20Garage%20Entry.


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