Thursday, January 21, 2010

2010 GT3 R announced

Porsche has publicly unveiled its latest race car based on the 911 model at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC. It's called the 911 GT3 R and replaces the GT3 Cup S. Porsche has tried to make it as accessible as possible by including such equipment as ABS, traction control and an electronic throttle with a ‘blip' function on gearbox down-changes. It makes even the amateur racer feel like a professional.

"Since we announced our intention to launch the 911 GT3 R, demand has been huge," said Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. "The number of GT3 R vehicles we had planned for 2010 is almost sold out."

Power is sourced from a modified boxer engine based on the 3.8-litre version. Cubic capacity has been increased to 4.0-litre and maximum power is 358kW (480bhp) and the vehicle mass is just 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs).

Some body features include LED rear lights, additional wheel arches at the front and rear, a completely covered underbody, a rear diffuser and a more adjustable rear wing.

The suspension system consists of height-adjustable MacPherson struts up front, two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs. At the rear a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle and more two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs do the job.

A new Racing Driver Development Programme based in Silverstone, UK is geared towards both casual racers and those who are more serious about motorsport. It prepares attendees for everything including skills and knowledge required by the industry.








Monday, January 11, 2010

Breakfast Club 2010



Breakfast Club Calendar

2010

January 9 Porsche of Naples 

800 Tamiami Trail North

Naples, FL 34102

239.280.5100
www.porscheofnaples.com

February 13 Naples Motorsports
1250 Airport Road South
Naples, FL 34104
239.430.5655
www.naplesmotorsports.com

March 13 F1 Imports and Exotics
568 Industrial Blvd
Naples, FL 34101
239.430.2206
www.f1imports.com
mail@f1imports.com

April 10 Autoquest
14498 South Tamiami Trail 

Fort Myers, FL 33912 

239. 432.1700

http://www.autoquestcars.com

May 8 Delorean Motor Company
9786 Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
(239) 495-8550

(877) DELOREAN

dmcflorida@delorean.com
www.dmcflorida.com/

June 12 Germain BMW
11286 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34110
239.643.2220
www.germainbmw.com


July 10 Debold Performance
28360 Old 41 – Unit 11
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.947.6155
www.DeboldPerformanceinc.com

August 14 Evolution Motorworks
4006 Progress Ave. #4
Naples, FL 34135
239.430.9146

September 11 Autoquest
14498 South Tamiami Trail 

Fort Myers, FL 33912 

239. 432.1700

http://www.autoquestcars.com


October 9 Naples Motorsports
1250 Airport Road South
Naples, FL 34104
239.430.5655
www.naplesmotorsports.com

November 13 F1 Imports and Exotics
568 Industrial Blvd
Naples, FL 34101
239.430.2206
www.f1imports.com
mail@f1imports.com

December 11 Porsche of Naples
800 Tamiami Trail North

Naples, FL 34102

239.280.5100
www.porscheofnaples.com

The Mercato Car Cruise

Porsche Precision Driving Day with Derek Bell



Hosted by:
Derek Bell

5-Time Le Mans winner and
2-Time World Sports Car Champion



TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND at The New Palm Beach International Raceway

We invite you to join us under the guidance and personal instruction of Derek and his team whilst they put you and your car through a program of exercises helping you learn more about your car and your ability.

RSVP Today!

Call Philippe @ 239-280-5112 or email him at: pmartin@porscheofnaples.com


Porsche of Naples
800 Tamiami Trail North
(239) 280-5100
www.porscheofnaples.com

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Cocktails and Dinner Sunday January 24, 2010

We are invited for a cocktail hour on Sunday Jan. 24, 5.30 pm by Gerda and Ivan Gyori at 25125 Luci Dr., Bonita Springs FL 34135
phone 239 947 0491 e-mail: AGYORI@centurylink.net

Here the address for the cocktail hour:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bonita+Springs&state=FL&address=25125+Luci+Dr&zipcode=34135-8824&country=US&latitude=26.37914&longitude=-81.78984&geocode=ADDRESS

Then we will go to STIR CRAZY Asian Grill in the Coconut Mall about 7.30 pm for Dinner. Here everyone can order dinner a la carte

Please let us know whether you attend:
a) both events, cocktails and dinner
b) only cocktail hour
c) only Dinner

We need to have your RSVP by Jan. 15, 2009 to make a reservation at the restaurant.

Here the address for the restaurant:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Stir+Crazy&city=Estero&state=FL&address=23106+Fashion+Dr+%23+135&zipcode=33928&country=US&latitude=26.40446&longitude=-81.807275&geocode=ADDRESS&id=43865534

Please respond to my e-mail : bloksma1@naples.net

Elly Bloksma

Rally on February 20, 2010



Do you like to drive your Porsche on quiet country back roads?

Would you enjoy a drive to Fort Lauderdale by such roads?

Do you enjoy car museums?

Well -we have the day for you!! You will have fun!

- A visit to the private Packard Museum in Fort Lauderdale via a scenic 160 mile route.
- There will be a 30 mile section of photo/cryptic clues clearly flagged up in the route notes.
- The rest of the trip is for you to enjoy the drive. On arrival there will be a boxed lunch and time to tour the fascinating collection with a knowledgeable guide on hand.
- The route back across Alligator alley takes approximately 2 Hours.

The cost is $20 per person

We will meet at 8.30 am in the parking lot of Staples off Tarpon Bay Boulevard on Immokalee Road east of I 75 111 on ramp :-

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20th 2010

Contact Chris and Jenny Branston cbran62643@aol.com to register and receive instructions about the day.

Holiday Party December 5, 2009

Thanks to Len Uronis for the photos.








































Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The Mart

1. Set of Hoosier R6 tires:
two 205/50/ZR15
two 225/50/ZR15
Never used
$500

2. Set of Yokohama Advan 032-R
two 205/555/ZR16
two 225/50/ZR16
Approx. 75% tread remaining
$250

turbojaeger934@yahoo.com

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Just a note to let you know that Ernie Kinney passed away suddenly on Nov. 3rd 2008. He left me with his 1986 944 Porsche. He loved this car and now I have no choice but to sell it. He used to run it on the race track at Mid-Ohio. It has the special seat belts and a roll bar and it is in excellent condition. Do you know of anyone interested in such a Porsche? I want to sell it before I make plans to move back up to Ohio sometime in the future.

Will you please get the word out about this car? I'm sure someone out there would be interested and I would love to see it go to someone who would appreciate it.
My name is Sally Kochis. Thank you for your time.
My phone number is 239-948-3267.

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2000 Porsche Boxter S for sale. $22,900. 22,380 miles. Black convertible with black top, Boxster red special leather, small carbon pkg, Boxster red floor mats, 3 spoke steering wheel/carbon leather, brake shifter carbon aluminum, power seat pkg, headlight washers, 18" alloy wheels (turbo look), CD shelf center console, wheel caps with colored crest, Hifi sound pkg w/ speakers, Porsche windstop (deflector), litronic headlights, remote 6 disc CD changer, AM/FM radio with CD, supple leather front & rear.

Pete Wightman, Naples
239-594-3912 home
315-725-6547 cell

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1964 356 C Coupe for Sale--


• Purchased from previous owner July 2005
• Irish Green with black interior/grey headliner
• Next to last year of 356 production
• Best of the 356s--Disc brakes. Fresh Air ventilation. Dual rear grilles.
• 195/65 HR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto tires Less than 1000 miles
• NLA Chrome wheel discs (5.5") Less than 1000 miles
• Original Blaupunkt tube radio
• Trouble-free car
• Drives beautifully-- engine, transmission, brakes, steering
• Complete motor rebuild --2002 by Parker Tyler (Maine) around an un-numbered case
• Stored in A/C and Humidity Controlled Garage
• Very clean
• Solid Pans and Longitudinals
• New rear torsion bushings, inner and outer and aligned rear suspension 2007. Set rear camber to specification
• Hard-Start Relay kit and Headlight Switch Relay kit from Joe Leoni @ 356-Electrics
• Tool kit and jack
• Service/parts documents since 2002
• 6 Volt Electrical System
• Owner’s Manual
• Pics available
$47,000

Jim Knupp
597-0832
No32@aol.com


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Any PCA member in good standing with anything Porsche related to sell may email the information to me and I will post it here. Please send as a microsoft word or similar text document with any pictures attached to the email as jpeg files. Email to turbojaeger934@yahoo.com

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Wine Tasting Report Nov. 14, 2009

Thanks to Faith Wassersug for the words, and Len Uronis for the pictures...













Lots of sipping and slurping at the Porsche club wine tasting in November at Faith and Steve Wassersug’s. The group sampled and rated 13 wines and enjoyed a wide assortment of exotic and luscious cheeses. Three grouping of wines kept tasters busy: heavier reds, lighter reds, and whites. Here’s the information about the group’s favorites.

REDS:
Hands down favorite: TAMAYA 2005 Merlot Reserve 2 (Limari Valley Chile) Estate Bottled $22.00
(silver – 4th annual wines of chile awards-2004)

Second Place: LOUIS.M.MARTINI 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) $13.00 (at Costco)

Third Place: LE COLOMBIER 2007 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vign (Cotes du Rhone-Villages, France) $17.00 (Total Wine)

WHITES:
First Place: MEZZACORONA 2008 Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT (Product of Italy) $9.95

PCA Everglades Fourth Quarter Board Meeting

October 24, 2009


Meeting was called to order by Bill Hutchens at 9:40 a.m.
Present were Bill Hutchens, Pete Chehayl, Gary Karnes, Carla Boggess, Richard Newton, Ron Howard, Greg Biehl, Elly Bloksma, Chris and Jenny Branston.

The following items of business were addressed:

Old Business:

Bill Hutchens will order additional marketing cards for distribution as the supply is running low.

Elly Bloksma reminded the Board of the importance of a questionnaire for the membership regarding the planning of future club activities. Upcoming events include the Ocktoberfest dinner to be held this evening at The Old European Bistro in Naples. November 14th is the Wine Tasting and Pot Luck to be hosted by Faith and Steve Wassersug.

The Christmas Party will be held at the Strand on December 5th. Elly and Debbie Uronis went to the Strand this past week and selected the menu. Pete Chehayl will be coordinating the contract and payment for this event. There is a $300 deposit. Debbie Uronis will be provided a list of reservations and entrée selection for preparation of coded name tags to reflect entrée selection. T-shirts will be sold at the Christmas party. Toys collected at the Christmas Party will be donated again this year to St. Matthews House with the possibility of selecting another charity next year. It was brought up that a collection of toiletry samples could also be donated to St. Matthews House. Bill Hutchens will deliver the toys after the Christmas party. Gary Karnes will prepare and distribute the reservation forms for the February 6th Cars on Fifth event at the Christmas Party. Bill Hutchens will extend an invitation from the Board to Derek and Misty Bell.

Gary Karnes discussed the Cars on Fifth event. He is looking for 400 cars at $25 per car registration. The event benefits charity.

Carla Boggess arranged the violinist, Vivian Aiello of Seaside Strings (which has subsequently been confirmed on November 4th) for the Christmas Party. Ms. Aiello is sending the contract and customary $150 deposit request to Pete Chehayl.

Treasurer’s Report was given by Pete Chehayl with $8,468.32 at the end of September.

New Business:

Greg Biehl advised that he is in the process of updating the website and suggested the addition of an interactive access for Board members. The access will be egrpca@gmail.com This will facilitate a central location for membership coordination, event distribution and management, RSVPs, and the sale of T-shirts. The tentative date for the website to be up and running is the second to third week of November. The update of membership is 207 primary members and 167 affiliate members for a total of 374 members.

Bill Hutchens made a motion that the officers remain the same for the upcoming year. Carla Boggess seconded the motion, and the vote passed. All of the 2009 officers will be candidates for office again in 2010.

Richard Newton advised the Board that the Breakfast Club is scheduled through 2010.

Motion to adjourn by Bill Hutchens at 10:30 am, seconded by Pete Chehayl.

Submitted by: Carla Boggess, Past President in lieu of Elizabeth Newton, Secretary

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Slate of Officers for 2010


If anyone wants to run for an ofice for 2010, please email our president, Bill Hutchens, at bhutchens2004@yahoo.com

If no one else wants to run for an office the current officers have agreed to stay on for another year:

President: Bill Hutchens
Vice-President: John Harris
Secretary: Elizabeth Newton
Treasurer: Pete Chelayl
Social Chairs: Bonnie Woontner, Elly Bloksma
Past President: Carla Boggess
Membership Chair: Greg Biehl
Rally Chairman: Chris Branston
Newletter editor: Ron Howard