MARCH/APRIL 2019

Ice Driving SchoolInsure Your ClassicRenting a 911SC?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Column.............................................2

Editor’s Column......................................................3

Sleeping Soundly at Night........................................4

I c e C a p a d e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RRR Donation to Willow Place....................................9

Renting a Classic 911SC.................................13

Hot Shots!...................................................20

Classifieds............................................................22

Contacts/Meeting Schedule..........................23

On the Cover... Joe Nowicky’s Porsche 996 with an impressive backdrop. Photo by Joe Nowicky

PR

ES

IDE

NT

’S C

OL

UM

NP

RE

SID

EN

T’S

CO

LU

MN

2

If you know someone who owns a Porsche, why not ask them to join the Club? Contact Membership Chair Malcolm Hinds at

(204)488-9622 or at Membership@redriverpca.org

Red River Region

Membership Report1 MARCH 2019

Primary Members: 164 Affiliates: 117 Total: 281

PCA Total Membership: over 82,000

“HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?”

flatsixes.com

VIC

EAs I write this, our president, Gord, and his wife Sherry are touring Spain and Portugal and missing another wonderful Manitoba winter. I’m sure they are looking forward to being back with us to celebrate the spring, just a few short weeks away.

For those who have not yet heard there is some big news in the Winnipeg

Porsche scene. Porsche Centre Winnipeg (PCW) has been sold and the new owners take over on April 1, 2019. The new ownership group is Go Auto, a company that owns and operates over 40 dealerships in Canada, including Porsche Edmonton. This is very positive for us as they are already part of the Porsche family and culture.

One of the changes at PCW will be that current GM Braeden Mueller will be leaving and moving on with the Knight Auto Group.

We wish Braeden all the best in his new endeavours and wish to thank him for his support and generosity with our club during his time with PCW.

I am told that Go Auto will be constructing a new building to house PCW, on the already planned site on Kenaston Blvd near Sterling Lyon Parkway.

The new general manager at PCW will be Anderson Le and we wish him every success in his new role.

Dennis

PHOTO

ED

ITO

R’S

CO

LU

MN

ED

ITO

R’S

CO

LU

MN

3

RED RIVER REGION

PORSCHE

CONTEST

Submit your best photos of your car to

newsletter@redriverpca.org

and we’ll print the best ones in upcoming editions of Red River Ramblings!

It’s easy and fun!

KEEP ‘EM COMING!

Okay, so it’s early March - we MUST be almost done with Wi n t e r b y n o w, r i g h t ? RIGHT???

As we enter what seems like the 200th straight month of winter weather, it’s difficult

to even imagine what Spring and sports-car weather are even like. So what can enthusiasts do in the dead of winter to keep our automotive spirits alive? Here are a few suggestions:

1. Watch some video. I know we all hope that the Jets make another deep playoff run this year, but I’m talking about watching some quality car-guy TV. Whether it’s racing (the season-in-review videos are all available, from sports-car racing to Formula One); buying and selling with Wayne Carini and “Chasing Classic Cars” or even the Gas Monkeys (ugh) down in Texas; or fixing-up with my favourite “Wheeler Dealer” Brits Mike Brewer and his partners Edd and Ant; videos can be just the thing to get yourself back in the automotive spirit. Ask my wife: I’ve watched just about everything Discovery Velocity has to offer!

2. Plan. Summer is short and there’s tons to do, so it pays to plan ahead. Perhaps you’ll sketch out a week-long (or longer!) road trip, or even something overseas and exotic (the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK is calling my name this year!).Research online and book now - plane t ickets and accommodation rarely get cheaper closer to the date and planning is half the fun!

3. Buy some stuff. Do you need oil filters, oil, or other maintenance items? How about car cleaning and detailing supplies? Whether you buy locally or online, having the stuff ready to hand when you’re ready to work makes a big difference.

Hope that gives some food for thought!

Dallas

4

SLEEPINGSOUNDLYAT NIGHT

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZWarning: I am not an insurance expert licensed insurance advisor. Please consult Manitoba Public Insurance or your insurance broker, and do your own research.

Now that’s out of the way... if you Google “Porsche fire” one of the top images that pops up is a black 928, just like mine!

So I installed some protection...but a fire extinguisher won't protect me from an accident, theft, vandalism or any of the other ways my Porsche could be totalled!

Fortunately (or unfortunately), in Manitoba we have a public insurance system with a single mandated provider – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). This differs from places like Ontario, Alberta and the United States where private insurers compete for your premium dollar with products offering a variety of coverages. I knew right away when I went to register my 1981 928S there might be issues with our own one-size-fits-all

I bought a very rough example (I know that's the opposite of what I should have done) of my teenage dream car for $5,500. So once registered and insured, this dollar figure is what went on MPI's file as the value of my vehicle. I then spent another $5,000 just getting it road worthy. Following that I spent significantly on a new leather interior, new wheels, rebuilding the engine, doing paint work and fixing many of the electrical bugs. This work has taken my car from a “fair” or “poor” condition to a reliable and enjoyable “good” condition. As well the market for 928's has been on the increase for several years so the original $5,500 was no longer an accurate value of this car. So whether my car was in the garage or on the road I had a bad feeling in my stomach that I was at risk to lose big if the car was written off in an accident or fire, or was stolen.

Story by Brad Epp

1964 Aston Martin DB5

5

I hold standard All Perils and Liability Insurance through MPI as we all likely do. MPI's website states:

Autopac covers the loss or damage to your vehicle based on its actual cash value when the accident happened. Your vehicle's actual cash value is its fair market value immediately before it was damaged. We determine your vehicle's actual cash value by independent market surveys, taking into account its year, make, model, kilometres driven and overall condition. Keep your receipts for recent repairs because these may increase your vehicle's value, depending on the repairs. Keeping recent pictures of your vehicle on hand also makes sense. The pictures may help us assess your vehicle's condition in case it's stolen or destroyed.

As it's written this sounds reasonable and fair. However I've heard from several members about how claims on their written off vehicles have become legal battles over tens of thousands of dollars!

MPI also sells Excess Value Coverage for vehicles valued over $50,000 (at about $2 per $1000 of value). Although a few 928's are now worth that kind of money (manual-transmission 928 GTS for example), mine doesn't have the options, clean history, or pedigree. So that was not a fit for my car. This option appears to be best for valuable newer vehicles that are driven regularly.

MPI's Collector Car Program is an option worth looking at because it lowers my premium almost in half without having to change insurance in the spring and fall to “lay-up” the car when it's not driven. However, don't be fooled into thinking that it adds any additional/special classic car coverage - it doesn't.

Manitoba Public Insurance

Appraisals

Another tool available to provide more certainty in your vehicle's value is a professional appraisal. I spoke with several appraisers including Bruce Maclean(retired) from Nostalgic and Chris Ruel of Autotrax. Appraisers provide many services including establishing a Fair Market Vehicle Valuation for total loss cases. Autotrax provides appraisal and arbitration services for so many other reasons that I never thought of (and hope I never need to) such as divorce, estates, court cases, retail sales tax disputes, etc. However in speaking with Chris about his arbitration experiences, I was still not confident that this would be sufficient to avoid a long nasty negotiation with MPI in case the worst happens.

Third-Party Classic Car Insurance

I've seen many advertisements in Panorama for collector car insurance so I knew there were products out there. First I tried my local Autopac brokers. Unfortunately most of them were dumbfounded about the concept. So I began calling the companies I'd seen in the magazine. Unfortunately most of the companies only provide coverage in the USA. Then I check Hagerty. Their coverage seemed perfect:

Guaranteed Agreed Value Coverage: in the event of a total loss, they pay every cent of the vehicles insured value! This was exactly what I was looking for. As well the entire policy is designed around classic car ownership and keeping your car on the road:

●Although they won't cover your daily driver, they cover typical collector type pleasure use.

●They have adjusters with classic car repair and restoration experience.

●Their in house parts specialist can help track down proper replacement parts (not aftermarket replicas) to help retain value for your vehicle.

●You can choose your repair shop.

●You may have the option to do the repairs yourself.

Best of all they cover Manitobans! Also they say that they can insure project cars in mid-restoration that are not yet even driveable.

12

36

There are of course conditions but for me they were reasonable: your Porsche can't be your daily driver and they ask for proof of a second all-purpose vehicle. As well you may need some type of enclosed storage, and a decent driving record.

I used their website Hagerty.ca to apply for my policy. I learned after that this product is available at some Autopac dealers but only a few really know how it works. I requested a quote from a broker after I got my online policy and it was virtually the same price/coverage so either route works.

I assume most of you know approximately what your car is worth(especially you air cooled 911 owners!) but if not check out Hagerty's VALUATION tool. It's up to date and will show prices of Concours cars (like Dale's) down to fair condition cars. I insured my car for an agreed value between good and excellent (below). I sent them three pictures and my adjuster was satisfied. No discussion or issues.

Getting a Policy

Fortunately I have not tested my policy yet so I can't tell you how Hagerty is to deal with when it matters. However the people I spoke to have been great, usually classic car owners themselves, and the company has a high satisfaction rating in the US.

I don't like risks so having this policy has been cheap peace of mind knowing that the car I love is respected, and if need be I will be working with adjusters who know classic cars (not someone who spends all day assessing Ford and Chevy bumpers!)

If there is more interest in this topic Hagerty has offered to send a broker to one of our meetings to answer questions.

HAGERTY 928 Valuation

Story and Photos by Peter and Anna Fuller

IceCapades

Story by Dan Torbiak - Photos by Porsche Canada

I had the great pleasure of participating in the Porsche Ice Experience at Circuit Mécaglisse in Quebec, from January 31 to February 1. For two life-changing days, I drove brand-new 2019 991.2s, a C2S and a C4S, on ice-covered stages and handling courses.

By brand-new, I mean the cars had 90 km and 300 km, respectively, when I first drove them. They wore stock-size Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires with 1.5 mm studs. We drove them PSM-off, in Sport mode, with the PDK transmission in “Drive,” except for a couple of stages where we preferred to hold second gear.

By ice-covered, I mean barely walkable, most stages being covered by several centimeters of ice, groomed daily to remove snow cover and and with elevation changes throughout. Soft-snow walls reduced the chance of damage and injury during the occasional off-track excursion (almost all were nose first, interestingly). Cayenne support vehicles, shovels and tow-straps were available and used from time to time.

We started on Day 1 with a driving-theory presentation. This covered how each wheel is loaded and unloaded in dynamic situations. The presentation used excellent animation graphics, and a professional driver provided helpful commentary. On the course, professional driving coaches demonstrated each stage before turning us loose. Coaches also stayed in constant contact with us by radio. Each stage advanced our skills compared to the previous one.

Having owned a Cayman and not much prior seat-time in 911s, I had a notion that 911s had grown from sports cars into GT cars. I was wrong. Today's 911s are very much sports cars. Our cars were very tossable, especially the C2.

Paradoxically, I stuffed the C4 into snowbanks much more often than I did the C2. I found that C4 driving dynamics are much different from those of C2s in low-traction conditions. In fact, I had to unlearn most of my C2 technique each time I drove the C4.

7

8

We stayed three nights at Esterel resort, had spectacular on- and off-site dinners, and used Esterel's outdoor hot tubs, spas and other amenities.

Attending Porsche Ice Experience was a bucket-list event for me, a gift from my wife Dawn for a milestone birthday. Dawn came as a non-driving guest. She enjoyed local Nordic skiing and Esterel's spas while I thrashed 911s for 2 days.

It was surely also a bucket-list experience for the 25 other drivers, including three Mexicans who had never driven on snow, and my new hero, Andrew, an Edmontonian construction worker whose daily driver is a Silverado, had never driven a sports car and who showed the best throttle control I'd ever seen on a skid pad, by running a perfect 720° drift in a C4 with the front wheels pointed dead-straight. Andrew proved that my problems with the C4 were with the operator, not the equipment!

So who should attend the Porsche Ice Experience? Anyone who would like to learn in a vivid way how dynamic forces and weight transfer affect handling, in a safe but challenging environment, Porsche owner or not!

9

ThisSpace

for Rent

Advertisements will run for one full year (six issues) and the rates listed are for the FULL YEAR.

Advertisement fees are payable in advance of publication. Please contact the Treasurer at treasurer@redriverpca.org

Classified advertisements will continue to be free for members, please see the Classifieds section for full details.

ADVERTISING IN RED RIVER RAMBLINGS

Rates current as of the date of publication and are subject to change

RRR Donationto Willow Place

Story by Dennis Duncan - Photo courtesy the author

On Wednesday, February 27, members of the Red River PCA board met with Pam Hadder of the Willow Place Women's Shelter to present a donation to the facility.

In the meeting at Porsche Centre Winnipeg, a cheque in the amount of $2,400 was presented to Willow Place by Anderson Le, General Manager of PCW along with Red River PCA VP Dennis Duncan and Treasurer John Sobczak.

This donation represents the proceeds from our Holiday Dinner raffle held at the Manitoba Club in December and sponsored by the Porsche Centre of Winnipeg. The prize was a trip to the Porsche Experience Centre in Los Angeles. L to R: Dennis Duncan, Pam Hadder, Anderson Le, John Sobczak

by Andy Tighe

photos by the author except where credited

10

11

By Dallas Ewen

Discounted rates for Red River Region PCA Members

12

13

RENTINGa classic911SC

Story and Photos by Damon Lowney

In the twilight of my high school years, when my classmates were frantically applying to the most expensive, best universities in the world, I had a conundrum of my own: How could I drive the best cars without becoming a doctor or lawyer? My answer was automotive journalism, but now there’s a quicker and easier way: classic car rentals.

The 1982 Porsche 911 SC pictured here is one such rental car, which I procured for a couple days while covering the Scottsdale auctions, using Hagerty’s DriveShare app. Hagerty’s app/program is not the only one out there, but the company is a friend of PCA’s and invited us to use it with a 50% discount, and frankly it’s about time we tested and reported back on one of the newest products in the car-tech sector.

I confess, my heart wasn’t initially set on the 911 SC. There were a couple 944 Turbos (aka, 951) listed that were $120 per day, less than half of the SC’s $300, and I knew from past experience that a 911 SC is not twice as much fun to drive. Blame the intense interest in anything rear-engined and air-cooled. So I booked a 951, waited a couple days, and then was informed the car was in the shop. I quickly learned the other rental 951 was also in the shop, leaving me with one option. First lesson: Be sure to book your DriveShare rental well in advance to avoid any scheduling issues.

So I booked the 911 SC from Jon Morley, owner of Canyon State Classics in Tempe, AZ, a business that buys, sells, and consigns cars, and will even help you find the one you’re looking for. In the “showroom” garage space, I was surrounded by a classic Toyota FJ Cruiser, a Rolls Royce, a 981 Boxster S, and more. Though a share of DriveShare rentals are owned by auto industry business people, private

Story continues on page 17

“It’s a very visceral car,” Morley stated in a phone interview. “You’re very connected to the car in every single way,” he continued, with notable appreciation for the air-cooled 911’s reputation as a driver’s car. When asked about why he put his 911 SC up for rent, he said he decided to do so when he learned of the DriveShare program, though he had been considering renting on Turo, another rental car app, for awhile. He wanted to explore ways to make a little money on a car that was otherwise sitting on his lot, waiting to be sold.

Commenting on the steep, $300 per day pricing, he said, “It’s not going to be for everybody. The higher price encourages people to really think about what they’re renting, and that it’s not an inexpensive car.” Hagerty also verifies the validity of each renter’s license and that his or her driving record meets its standard before rentals are confirmed. Morley added, “An ’80s SC coupe is the car you want to experience if you’re going to experience an air-cooled Porsche.”

To prepare for my arrival, Morley had a bit of preventive maintenance done to the car so I wouldn’t have any problems during my two-day rental. I might add, be sure to pay attention to any notifications you receive from the app, as they will pertain to important details of the rental, including instructions for the check-in process, which is crucial and includes taking photos of the car at various angles as well as a picture of the dashboard with the odometer in view. Once I was finished taking photos, I hopped into the Wine Red 911.

I’ve heard people make a common utterance to air-cooled 911 virgins almost everywhere I go, and it’s the truth: You must drive one to know what you’re missing. No other car Porsche has made since the 1960s comes close to replicating all the details that make up the 911 experience. So, once I was seated in the brown leather interior, I took a few minutes to familiarize myself with this quirky little sports car. The first thing I notice is the unadjustable steering wheel, which is placed a bit too low and far away for my total comfort. I then slide the seat forward and do my usual dance to find my preferred distance from the pedals — with my left foot on the clutch, there’s a slight bend to my knee. I take note how the floor-hinged clutch and brake pedals are trying to fold my feet into my shins, and then give the gear lever a few rows.

The Type 915 gearbox that was found in every manual 911 from 1972-1986 deserves it own introductory paragraph because it feels nothing like any modern manual transmission. From my past experiences with this gearbox, my dislike for it was already known. The quirkiness starts with your first grab of the shift lever. You’ll notice it does not return to center when in neutral; it will stay in whatever position you leave it, between first and second, third and fourth, or somewhere in between. (There is a spring detent that keeps the lever out of fifth gear nd reverse unless a bit of force is applied.)

14

16

17

The lack of a return-to-center spring is likely to give first-timers the impression that the gearbox is broken, even though it isn’t, and initiate fears of selecting first when going to third. After re-familiarizing myself with the transmission, I turn the left-hand ignition, reach down for the shifter next to the seat’s bottom bolster, and pull left while pushing it up into first. I roll gingerly onto the gas pedal, ease off the clutch, and am on my way.

The SC’s 3.0-liter flat six up to 4,000 rpm makes a sound that’s nothing to write home about. A nice burbly idle is followed by increasingly louder noise as the revs climb, without much of the endearing flat-six wail. As I drive away from Canyon State Classics, the engine is buttery smooth and imparts the feeling of quality, regardless of the noise it’s emitting. And then it’s time to shift.

Approaching 4,000 rpm, I grab the shifter, roll onto the clutch pedal and off the gas, pull it out of first and into second, and complete the shift. It was not smooth, and smooth shifting is a point of pride for me. The 915 had reared its head in protest. I continued to make inconsistent, jerky shifts, and even asked knowledgeable 911 owner and Porsche Panorama contributor Nathan Merz, who was also attending the auctions, if there was something wrong with the transmission. Nope, it’s fine, he quipped. He suggested that I slow down my shifts to smooth them out, because the 915 doesn’t take well to quick shifts. I took his advice, slowing gear changes to what seemed like a snail’s pace, and pretty soon I was able to go from gear to gear without upsetting the car. From there I worked my shift speed back to normal, which gave me a sense of accomplishment I don’t normally have when learning to shift an unfamiliar car.

For the first 100 or so miles, I drove the 911 SC to my hotel, various auctions, and a dinner out in the suburbs of Scottsdale. The roads in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area are mostly straight with a lot of traffic, and the 911 felt at home in this environment. A clear view in all directions and of all four corners of the petite sports car made it surprisingly joyful to navigate traffic, the peppy 180-horsepower engine allowing me to accelerate and slot into small openings and take off. An air-cooled flat six likes to be kept at or above 3,000 rpm, good for second- and third-gear cruising up to about 50 miles per hour and giving it the beans in a split-second’s notice. It was in this environment where I first opened the taps and held second gear until the 6,500 rpm redline, leaving the traffic in my dust.

On August 13, the Pony Corralhosted its weekly Cruise Night with featured car club, the RedRiver Region of the PCA. Hereare some images from that lovely summer evening!(Photos by the Editor)

18

The first time you experience full throttle past 4,000 rpm in an air-cooled 911 is when the magic really begins. Until then, a 911 is a pleasantly small car, with an annoying transmission, that transmits a lot of noise and the texture of the road into the cabin. The cacophony of noise and sensations is a bit overwhelming in daily driving, and it’s not until that first hit of real speed with the flat six wailing behind you does it all come together and start to make sense. So much sense that you start thinking about what the car would be like on a twisty back road.

At 6 AM on a Saturday morning, nine hours before I was scheduled to return the rental, I headed out to the closest twisty road I could find to stay reasonably near the 200-mile limit (+$0.75 per extra mile) of my rental agreement. This turned out to be Bartlett Dam Road, aka, Service Road 205, leading to Bartlett Lake and an outdoor recreation center. The 13.5-mile road has a nice mix of tight corners, elevation changes, and sweepers, all while descending into a picturesque valley, giving me a chance to evaluate the rear-engined sports car’s handling at about six- or seven-tenths of my self-perceived driving ability — and take some nice pictures. At the start of the service road the sun was barely glowing over the horizon. I stopped for a moment to gather my senses, and only one vehicle drove past, a pickup truck towing a small boat. I waited a minute, slid into the 911, engaged first gear, and took off.

During any spirited drive in a 911, be it air- or water-cooled, I am always wary of the heavy rear end and the effect it has on the balance of the car. I tend to exaggerate any rule of thumb I have about staying safe while driving fast. Brake in a really straight line. Slow down earlier and more than what’s needed for a turn. Be extra judicious coming off or getting onto the throttle. And, in the case of a 911 SC, there is no anti-lock braking system, so no standing on the brake pedal. Basically I drive like I’m on a set of cold racing slicks. And of course, this isn’t my 911, it’s somebody’s pride and joy. For peace of mind, DriveShare by Hagerty provides $1 million of liability insurance and agreed-value insurance for any physical damage to the car during DriveShare rentals — a key feature of the program is to make sure renters and car owners are protected.

The nice thing about a 911 is that what many may perceive as flaws in normal driving are assets when the speed picks up, the aforementioned low-speed cacophony turning into vital communication. No need to look at the tachometer to time an upshift when the engine’s howl turns to a scream a few hundred rpm before redline. The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires fitted would send a thump through the chassis over the smallest ripple, while the steering wheel would tug at my fingertips when the camber dipped at the edges of the road. On the throttle over a crest, I sensed through the steering wheel and the seat of my pants exactly when the front tires, followed by the rears, lost and then regained grip. All of these sensations are present in most Porsches, just not with the same clarity.

I made it down to Bartlett Lake a little before 7:30, snapped pictures until the sun crested the surrounding mountains, and then turned around to head back to my hotel 50 miles away. The drive back up the service road was fun yet uneventful, as was the slog on the freeway heading towards Phoenix. I decided to get some coffee, exited the freeway, and pulled onto a boulevard.

The Starbucks was just 1.7 miles down a large, straight, multi-lane road. It was along this stretch, cruising at 50 mph, when something in the front-end of my rental 911 SC started making a metallic scraping noise that correlated to speed. When I touched the brakes to slow for my turn into the Starbucks parking lot, the steering wheel pulsated and tugged to the right. I parked the 911, called owner Jon Morley, and told him the car would need a tow. (DriveShare includes Hagerty roadside assistance, but I opted to call Morley.) After he picked up the car, I took a Lyft back to my hotel.

19

It’s somewhat unfortunate the rental ended this way, but the more I thought about it in the following days, the happier I was that I got the full classic car experience when the Porsche was in my care and not yours. Things break on cars approaching 40 years old, even with only 108,000 miles on the odometer, a point that should not be lost when choosing a vehicle rental for your next trip. As far as anyone who saw the car or I could tell, this 911 SC is a solid, well-maintained car with original yet honest, stone-chipped paint and no rust. A car that’s been loved and driven over the course of its life, with updated chain tensioners and even the requisite aftermarket air box pop-off valve. Yet it still broke and shifted my day’s schedule back a few hours. If you absolutely need to be somewhere, maybe a classic car rental isn’t for you.

On the other hand, if you’re 30 or older and want to experience your dream car for a day, or even use a day’s rental to figure out whether or not a car you’re interested in buying is something you’d actually want to own, DriveShare, and potentially other similar rental programs, is a great option.

Morley echoed my sentiment. “I think it’s a really good way to decide whether or not you want to own a car like that,” he said. “It’s hard to feel something out in a standard 10-15-minute test drive. It helps them decide whether they want to make that investment.”

If I were in the market for an air-cooled 911, the opinions I’ve formed over the course of my two-day rental would have significant weight in my final decision. For example, my main criticism of the 911 SC is that I don’t like the 915 transmission, yet I’d still be happy to live with it because I’m not so sure finding a G50-equipped Carrera (1987-89) is worth the price premium. In fact, by the end of the rental, learning to master the 915 transmission had become a positive part of my experience. For some, that will not be the case.

Our final conclusion: Give Hagerty’s DriveShare app a try — or visit www.DriveShare.com — if you have the itch to drive something you’ve never driven before and have the means to do so. You’re going to have fun, and you’re bound to learn something new.

20

HOT SHOTS

More of your pictures!

Joe Nowicky’s 996

Dr. Pappas’ Boxster

Brian Hanson’s 991

Guy Prefontaine’s 911 Cabriolet

21

NEW ADDRESS75 ARCHIBALD STREET

Don’t be like this guy

Classified ads are free to Red River Region/PCA membersfor items personally owned or sought by the member. No commercial ads.Ads must be 60 words or less and must include name and email address.One picture may be included per ad. Ads may be edited for space or content. Members may place multiple ads, but please be respectful of newsletter space by keeping your ads relevant to the Club audience. Deadline for classified ad submission is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Ads will run for one issue and may be renewed. Terms of sale and all other aspects of any transaction are the sole responsibility of the transacting parties. E-mail your ad to newsletter@redriverpca.org.

CLASSIFIEDS

.

986 Boxster front bumper cover. Silver front bumper cover, from 2003 base Boxster, fits any base Boxster 99-04. Excellent condition, no cracks, includes grill inserts. Asking $400, would consider trade for GoPro or similar dash cam of equivalent value

Call Mark @ 204-794-4688 or email black986@shaw.ca

Direct from Italy for your PORSCHE interior. Three jars. One to clean, shine and protect against environmental elements; one as a conditioner and softener, and one as a color restorer. A natural based product that uses no chemicals, colorings, silicones, waxes or artificial ingredients. $119 for the set. Email:porscheclub@mac.com

MATRIX 3-Axis Accelerometer (World's Only Wireless). BRAND NEW sealed box. Measures 0-60, 1/4 Mile (time & speed), Braking force , G-Force, Horsepower. C o r d l e s s . $ 1 9 9 . Email:porscheclub@mac.com

22

DON’T BE SHY!We’d love to hear about you and your passion for

Porsche! Email the Editor at newsletter@redriverpca.org

Porsche Wheel for sale

Specs are 8.5 J X 18 H 2 ET-52

Fits 993 & 996 Models, Came off of a 1999 911 (rear)

Asking $250 obo.

Call Rob @204-510-3272

1-Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A

265/35ZR19 (94Y)

DOT EJN7 N-1 Treadwear 140, 5/32"

Traction A, Temperature A

Wear is even, no cupping or bulges.

Asking $125. Email Vern: snowbal@mymts.net

FOR SALE in Headingley, 500 yards S of Portage Ave and sitting on 0.8 acres zoned for auto brokerage, a 5-year-old 2250 sq. ft. bungalow with heated indoor parking for 14 cars. Features a 2000 sq ft heated attached garage with 13 ft ceiling and 4 overhead doors plus mezzanine storage area. Also a detached 26x42 ft, in-floor heated garage workshop with 12 ft ceiling, front and rear oversized overhead doors, 2-post 9000lb hoist and tire machine. Gated outdoor compound - nearest neighbours are 500 ft away. Property has 400 amp electrical service and sits on high ground, just moments’ walk to the Assiniboine River. House features include wraparound deck with hot tub access, finished basement with granny suite roughed in for kitchen and laundry, bamboo hardwood floors, 4 baths, granite countertops, and more. Price reduced: $700,000. Info: bevray5@gmail.com

AMAZING GARAGES WITH ATTACHED HOUSE

Four - 18” Porsche Cayenne wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow winter t ires size: 255/55/R18 on 8x18 Et53 wheels.

P a r t # 7 P 5 6 0 1 0 2 5 A B , Manufactured by BBS (Germany). Will also fit VW and Audi SUVs like Touareg and Q7. Wheels in good condition, tires have several seasons left. Asking $1000

Call Brad 204-232-4238

If you have an article and or photos you would like to submit for publication in Red River Ramblings,please contact Dallas Ewen, Editor at newsletter@redriverpca.org

LibrarianLloyd Richardson

Historian@redriverpca.org

Julie Bailey316-655-4058racylacy944@yahoo.com

Past PresidentDavid BreedPast-president@redriverpca.org

TreasurerJohn SobczakTreasurer@redriverpca.org

SecretaryGeorge Derwin

Secretary@redriverpca.org

PresidentGord FavellePresident@redriverpca.org

WebmasterAndreas KottschothWebmaster@redriverpca.org

Newsletter EditorDallas EwenNewsletter@redriverpca.org

Vice-PresidentDennis Duncan

Vicepresident@redriverpca.org

Special Events ChairHelmut WaedtSpecialevents@redriverpca.org

MembershipMalcolm Hinds

(204) 488-9622Membership@redriverpca.org

Meeting ScheduleRegular Club meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month commencing at 7pm. Please feel free to come earlier for food and fellowship before the meeting.

Index to AdvertisersEurocars..................................................................21

Dingsda Racing Team...........................................21

Hagerty Insurance.................................................12

Nostalgic Vehicle Appraisals...................................11

Peerless Investments.............................................10

Porsche Centre Winnipeg........................back cover

The Press Room Ltd..............................................3

RUF Canada...............................................................10

Speedworld..................................................................11

VPS Vehicle Protective Solutions..............................15

Will Kurtz - RE/MAX......................................................21

Woodcock Cycle................................................16

Statements appearing in issues of “Red River Ramblings” are those of the

authors and not necessarily those of the Red River Region or PCA. The Red

River Region is not responsible for any services or merchandise advertised

herein. The word “Porsche” is used herein solely to identify a make of

automobile and does not indicate an affiliation or relationship with the

manufacturer or distributors.

April 3, 2019 Someplace cool!

May 1, 2019 Someplace fun!

June 5, 2019 Someplace else!

New Member Events ChairDale Milne

New memberevents@redriverpca.org