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Volume 54, Issue 623 March 2015
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President’s Message Gary Martinez
The Porsche Patter is the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America. Contributions to the Porsche Patter should be sent to the Editor at least four weeks preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format via email to [email protected]. Please send images in their original size. Editor: Michael Murphy Contributing Photographers: Lynda Sobus, Aniano Arao, Mick Whitlock. Contributing Writers: Bob Rassa, Aniano Arao, Steve Graham, Pat Walker, Bob Pur-gason, Mike Cook. Advertising: For questions about advertising rates and placement in the Porsche Patter, please contact Michael Murphy, [email protected].
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10 Pre-Purchase Inspection Forms
Upcoming Events - 2, Social - Cars & Coffee
Upcoming Events - 3, Social - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Your Name and Car Badge
Calendar of Events for 2015
Tech Session - Learning How To Weld
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Jim Earlbeck
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Membership and Anniversaries Aaron & Minta Miller 7
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Market - For Sale Editor 33
PCA License Plates Bruce and Laurie Tarsia 35
9 Upcoming Events - 1, Tech Session - PPI at Ralph’s Editor
Social - Weekender and Farmstead Grill
In The News - 911 GT 3 RS
Bob and Kathy Costello
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Chesapeake Region
is TT he Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America serves it’s club
members and hosts activities within the Baltimore, Annapolis and sur-rounding geographic area, including Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The general objectives of PCACHS are, as indicated in the by laws:
Promote the highest standards of courtesy and safety on the roads. Promote the enjoyment and sharing of goodwill and fellowship engendered by
owning a Porsche vehicle and engaging in such social or other events as may be agreeable to the membership.
Promote the maintenance of the highest standards of operation and perform-ance of the marquee by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical in-formation.
Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relations with Porsche AG, Por-sche Cars North America (PCNA), Porsche dealers, and other independent service sources to the end the marquee shall proper and continue to enjoy its unique leadership and position in sports car annals.
Promote the interchange of ideas and suggestions with other PCA Regions throughout North America and the world, and in such corporation as may be desirable.
Establish such mutually corporative relationships with other car clubs as may be desirable.
Establish a community service initiative with the goal of engaging members to participate in activities that benefit the community through fundraising or volunteering of time.
The Porsche Patter is published monthly. Articles from members are welcomed and encour-aged and should be sent electronically in Microsoft Word format to [email protected] by the 15th day of the month preceding publication. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject all material submitted for publication, including advertisements, and the right to cancel advertise-ments at any time, for any reason, at the editor’s sole discretion. Statements appearing in the Porsche Patter are those of the contributing authors and do not constitute the opinions or policy of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America, its Board of Directors, or the editor of this newsletter. Unless otherwise reserved, permission granted to reproduce material pub-lished, provided full credit is given to the author. The Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America, neither endorses and advertiser nor warrants and product or service they may provide. 4
Cover Photo: 918 Spyder Cover Photo: 918 Spyder Wheels by Michael Murphy at Wheels by Michael Murphy at 2015 Tech Tactics East2015 Tech Tactics East
Chesapeake Region
from our president
President’s MessagePresident’s Message
UU nbelievably cold! Snow,
Ice........and then 50 degrees! It
all just means that the good
driving weather is on its way
and will be here before we know it!
It’s been so bad that the Board cancelled the
January meeting (for which we will sched-
ule an additional one later this year) as a
consideration for the safety of our members,
all of whom would have been traveling
through a nasty rush-hour mess.
But that doesn’t mean we’ve been inactive
and I want to use my message this month to
bring our Region up to date with our plan-
ning.
As a matter of course, the first part of our
year is always spent dealing with annual
budgets and past year financial reviews. All
of our Committee Chairs have been furi-
ously setting their plans and activities for
the year. Thus, at our next Board Meeting,
scheduled for March 18th, to which you, our
Region members, are always welcome (see
2015 Calendar of Events, this issue for loca-
tion), we will take action to approve the
club’s expenses for the year. By that time
we will have initiated the review of the
books for 2014 using the procedures set up
in 2013. This process concluded last year
with a stellar review of the 2013 account
and, thanks to the incredible manner by
which our Treasurer, Lynda Sobus, manages
our accounts, I have every confidence that
2014 will yield similar results.
We have already had several remarkable
events this year and it all portends a very
special 2015 for our Region.
I’d like to thank all of our members who
took advantage of a very generous invitation
from our National Executive Director and
Chesapeake member, Vu Nguyen, to visit
PCA National Headquarters on February
11th and preview the new 60th Anniversary
911 GTS Club Coupe! It is a gorgeous car
and everyone experienced a real treat at its
unveiling. Thanks for the invite Vu, we al-
ways appreciate everything you do for us!
Our new Social Chairs, Bob and Kathy
Costello, have already organized two won-
derful gatherings, the last of which to Farm-
side Grill, was lauded as a new club favorite
for Chesapeake members to visit. The res-
taurant appreciated the first event so much,
they have already invited us back whenever
we’d like in the better weather!
If you missed our annual Slot Car Night,
you missed a doozy of an event. Thrills,
spills and even a bit of controversy when
one car jumped its track and landed squarely
in the slot of the lane next to it! Now, is that
“off-track” or not? In any event, a re-run
was called by our ever-vigilant Track Mar-
shall, Terrell Williams, and the evening con-
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Chesapeake Region
from our president
present. Many thanks to Terrell and Lori for
organizing such a fun event for all of us.
Now, I don’t want to spread gossip, but ru-
mor has it that we may see a request for a
track-upgrade this year which would allow
for even more competitive driving and pass-
ing (as if we need more competition in the
Region!) So if you’re a slot car fan (yes!),
keep a look out for more news on this front.
Our Tech Committee held their first welding
class of the year (thanks to both Rob and
Jim!), the Tour Guys (Steve and Mike) are
busy scoping out new routes for us to take
this spring, Concours (with Ron and Donna)
is planning an event at the beginning of
April and the Autocross Committee (Rick M
and Pat) are gearing up for the season which
opens with our AX School on April 11th!
For everyone who lent a helping hand to
events and planning last year, be sure to sign
up for the Volunteer Appreciation Party
which our versatile VP, Claude, has ar-
ranged for us at Carson’s Creek Restaurant.
Registration is now open for the event at
clubregistration.net.
And looking further ahead into the year we
have secured our traditional Kempton Park
picnic site for the Crab Feast in July and the
planning for Challenge 46 is underway with
our reservation again at the Manor Tavern in
Monkton, Maryland; which by the way is
being moved to the weekend of October 3rd
rather than the previous date of September
19th. This new date clears us of the revised
Rennsport Reunion V weekend in Monter-
rey, CA and works with the Tavern’s sched-
ule.
Finally we have some newly considered
events which are still in the early planning
phases such as a tour to the Simeone Mu-
seum in Pennsylvania, a possible Concours
at the 32nd Deutsche Marque Concours in
May, and a Chesapeake Caravan out to the
60th Parade in June for which we hope to
attract a large group of Chesapeake atten-
dees!
As always, with so many events and plans in
motion, there is always plenty to be done
and a true need for helping hands. If you’re
interested in any of the activities mentioned
above and would like to become more in-
volved in the Region, please let me know
and I’ll set you up with one of the event or-
ganizers.
As always, I’m happy to hear from you di-
rectly and you can reach me at presi-
Have fun and Drive Safely!
GaryGary
Membership & Anniversaries
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New Members:New Members: Brittney M. Drummey
Mark Frazier Timothy Heilman
Mick Jernigan Jonathan Kaufman
1965 356
2015 911 GTS GT, Silver 2015 911 Targa 4S
2015 911 Turbo, Agate Gray 2014 911 GT3, White
Sykesville, MD
Annapolis, MD Forest Hill, MD
Annapolis, MD Owings Mill, MD
Primary Members: Primary Members: 768768 Affiliate Members: Affiliate Members: 462462
Total Members: Total Members: 12311231 MembershipMembership
Transfer In:Transfer In: None
Transfer Out:Transfer Out: Erich Bauer to Northeast Region George H. Sharp to Carolinas Region
Patrick Kenney 1965 356 Columbia, MD
Barry King Pete Newman
1999 911 Carrera, Ocean Blue Metallic
2014 Boxster S, Grey
Reisterstown, MD
Fulton, MD
February 2015 Aaron & Minta Miller
Brandon Parisher
2014 Cayman
Parkville, MD Jeanmarie Richardson
Mike Ryser
2009 911 Carrera S
2008 Boxster S, Carrera Silver
Queenstown, MD
Parkton, MD
Ricki Thomas 2006 911 Carrera S, Silver Owings Mills, MD
James Whitney 1997 911 Carrera Baltimore, MD
Warren Schultz and Michael Ricketts
15th Year Anniversary:15th Year Anniversary: Carole Hampton, William Hokemeyer and Byron McAllister
AnniversariesAnniversaries
10th Year Anniversary:10th Year Anniversary:
Donna Brandt, Richard and Sandra Milstead and Lawrence Schoonmaker
25th Year Anniversary:25th Year Anniversary:
Bryan Powers
30th Year Anniversary:30th Year Anniversary:
Michael and Kathy Murphy
5th Year Anniversary:5th Year Anniversary:
Eric Astran, John Biel, Cole Bowden, Tom Carroll, Eric Donoho, Dana Dukes, Bruce Eppard and Ellen McCollough-Eppard, George Gavrila, Louis Gibbons, Terry and Dinah Hess, Drew Kellogg, Roger Lewis and Sheila Rhodes, Thomas McIntyre, Von Rawley, Zac Smith and Andrew Uzarowski
1st Year Anniversary:1st Year Anniversary:
Chesapeake Region
the team
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President
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Autocross
Autocross
Patter Editor
Publicity
Social
Social
Tech Session
Tech Session
Tour / Rally Master
Tour / Rally Master
Safety Chair
Gary Martinez
Mark Hubley
Claude Taylor
Lynda Sobus
Michael Murphy
David Dukehart
Rick MacInnes
Pat Walker
Michael Murphy
Pat Walker
Bob Costello
Kathy Costello
Jim Earlbeck
Rob Mairs
Steve Graham
Mike Cook
John Jensen
Chief Driving Instructor [email protected] Ellen Beck
Community Service [email protected] Mick & Meg Whitlock
Concours d’Elegance [email protected] Ron Gordon
Concours d’Elegance [email protected] Donna Brandt
Historian
Membership
Bob Rassa
Aaron & Minta Miller
Webmaster [email protected] Terry Della Vecchia
Insurance [email protected] Lee Rock
PCA License Plates [email protected] Laurie Tarsia
PCA License Plates [email protected] Bruce Tarsia
PCA Zone 2 Representative [email protected] Cheryl Taylor
Tech Session - Pre-Purchase Inspection
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 1
DATE: Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
TIME: 9:00am to Noon
LOCATION: Ralph’s Auto Services, Inc. 12300 Owings Mill Blvd. Unit No. 5 Reisterstown, MD 21136 clubregistration.net
Time to get out and drive!Time to get out and drive!
TT ired of all the snow and ice ? I know I am. Well, let’s do something about it -
how about a Tech Session at Ralph’s Auto Services (Cross Streets: Between High Falcon Rd and Sunset Rd).
So what is a PPI?
Here are a few links that will explain the process and include lists and descriptions of
what is inspected:
1. http://www.ammonyc.com/detailing/pre-purchase-inspection/
2. http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_prepurchase/911_prepurchase.htm
3. http://rennlist.com/forums/911-forum/189606-the-pre-purchase-inspection-by-peter-
zimmermann.html
4. http://thesportscarguys.com/2013/07/03/4966/
5. http://www.pcarshops.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspections
6. http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site/PPI_%28PrePurchase_Inspections%29.html
See you on the 21st!
Checklist for the PPI Tech Session starts on the next page!Checklist for the PPI Tech Session starts on the next page!
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Social - Cars and Coffee
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2
JJ oinoin the community of like-minded enthusiasts of Porsche and all makes and models to chat and enjoy each other’s cars. All are welcome.
Location: Annapolis City Dock in front of the Phillips Crab Deck and the Na-tional Sailing Hall of Fame.
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DATE: Sun. Mar 22, 2015
TIME: 9:00am to Noon
LOCATION: Annapolis City Dock 14 Dock Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Social - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 3
DATE: Wed. Mar 25, 2015
TIME: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
LOCATION: Carson’s Creekside Rest. 1110 Beech Drive Middle River, MD 21220 410-238-0080 www.carsonscreekside.com
BB uilding on a tradition of volunteerism and leadership, your Vice President, Claude Taylor has arranged a wonderful evening for those members who volunteered during 2014. Description of the restaurant follows:
About Us
We are a casual, family friendly restaurant serving the freshest and tastiest food around! Not only are we a favorite of "locals" but, a destination place for folks from all over. Our goal is to provide you a delicious meal in a clean and inviting environment. If you're a boater, come tie up in one of our free slips.
For the cooler weather, dine inside by the beautiful fireplace or on our enclosed deck with heat-ers. The views are still unobstructed and unbelievable!
So whether you are looking for a quiet, romantic dinner or a dinner for the entire family...... we're here for you. Bring the kids (of all ages) and visit with our resident ducks. Dine on our deck while enjoying the calm of Beautiful Dark Head Creek. Or, enjoy your meal in our air-conditioned Lounge or our inviting dining room. Anywhere you choose to eat, you'll have beautiful views of Dark Head Creek.
If you're looking to watch your favorite sport, then join us in the Lounge to enjoy our 5 large screen T.V.s . Llive entertaiment on Weekends. Carson's Lounge.....where fun and food go hand in hand.
We look forward to serving you - Debbie & Gary and the entire Creekside Family
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Chesapeake Region Members Only
Your Name and Car BadgeYour Name and Car Badge
Last month we told you how you Last month we told you how you could obtain the new Chesapeake could obtain the new Chesapeake Region Name Badge. In case you Region Name Badge. In case you missed it, go to www.pcachs.org and missed it, go to www.pcachs.org and scroll to the bottom of the page and scroll to the bottom of the page and there in the middle of the page is there in the middle of the page is button to click that will take you button to click that will take you right to the order form. right to the order form. $25$25, inclu-, inclu-sive of handling and shipping.sive of handling and shipping.
This month you have the opportu-This month you have the opportu-nity to purchase a heavy goldnity to purchase a heavy gold--plated plated Chesapeake Region metal car badge.Chesapeake Region metal car badge.
Each metal car badge comes com-Each metal car badge comes com-plete with two brass screws, washers plete with two brass screws, washers and nuts to secure mount it through and nuts to secure mount it through your car grille or plate.your car grille or plate.
We are taking orders right now! We are taking orders right now! The cost per metal car badge is The cost per metal car badge is $30$30 or two for $50.or two for $50. This price includes This price includes handling and shipping.handling and shipping.
To place your preTo place your pre--order, send an order, send an email message to the Patter Editor email message to the Patter Editor [email protected] [email protected] and indi-and indi-cate the quantity, name, and ship-cate the quantity, name, and ship-ping address. Once received we will ping address. Once received we will let you know how and when to pay let you know how and when to pay for your order.for your order.
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WW ho says that Porsche people don't come out in the snow to play? Saturday, the 21st of
February, was a very interesting day from both a weather and learning perspective. On
that day, we held our third Welding Tech Session at Earlbeck Gases & Technologies.
The facility is located on the east side of Baltimore, but that did not stop people com-
ing from as far away as Hagerstown. The Tech Session had was sold out with twenty four saying that
they would attend. However, the weather had a vote in the attendance. Eleven brave members defied the
weather man's forecast of white death from the heavens. It was indeed the worst snow event of the year
and our members came prepared to battle the elements in everything from a quad cab dually with a re-
cently purchased plow to a lonely 911. I wonder who had more fun driving home?
Tech Session Tech Session -- Learning How To WeLearning How To We
Winter
In addition to our brave nine guys and two gals
were two members of the Morgan State Univer-
sity SAE Baja car race team. The five hours
taught on basic metallurgy, TIG and MIG weld-
ing passed quickly for all. The classroom lec-
tures on theory was taught by yours truly. It in-
cluded videos and an extremely robust white
board presentation. Particular attention was
paid in the metallurgy discussion to the alloys
that are found in our cars; e.g., 4130 chrome-
moly, aluminum and magnesium. The practice
portion was handled by providing each partici-
pant with their own welding machine and lots
of practice material. Everyone got plenty of
hands on guidance as there were four instruc-
tors. Having a low student to teacher ratio en-
sured that there was lots of high quality arc on
time. The sparks were flying and everyone's
weld beads got to a point that they were proud
of their work. Some even took home the welds
as trophies to impress their friends and family.
Please let us know if there is a need for another
class and how it might differ from the previous
Welding Tech Sessions. Maybe we can even
have it when it is not snowing and all of the
911s come out to play!
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eldeld Welding
Jim EarlbechJim Earlbech
TT he January Social was a smashing success. Twenty-six members enjoyed a great
lunch. Many had food to take home from the generous portions at the Weekender.
The Weekender serves good ole fashion country comfort food. Mike O’connor and
his staff did a great job handling our large crowd and taking some time to sit down
and chat with folks. There were a few locals who come here often and were happy to see us so
close. I didn’t hear if anyone took the CC45 course directions, handed out as part of the regis-
tration process, but all attending received a copy to take and explore. Most interesting conver-
sation that I heard was between Jim Earlbeck and my wife Kathy about welding and her inter-
est in learning more. From the noise in the room, folks were having a good time telling stories
and swapping ideas of interest.
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Social Social -- The Weekender and FarmsteThe Weekender and Farmste
Friends Coming Together to Sha
TT he February Social was at the Farmstead Grill in Baltimore. Farmstead Grill is a
farm-to-table restaurant with nearly all foods sourced locally. We had the upstairs
loft to ourselves. There were seventeen attendees, but given that the weather earlier
that day was so messy, a low number was not surprising. Those that did brave the
elements were treated to a great meal. With the limited exception of a few, all were first time
visitors. Our dedicated waiter provided some insight about the restaurant and it’s philosophy
as well as providing timely service. Some of the fun was me ribbing one of the attending about
not getting the car out enough. I believe his wife enjoyed my banter more than him. I did learn
that two of our members who attended Parade last year, actually met in Monterrey while serv-
ing in the USAF.
I am waiting to hear back from the folks who
seem to organize the Cars and Coffee pro-
gram in Annapolis for heading there for the
March Social. I am also waiting to hear if the
Tour Chairs, Mike Cook and Steve Graham,
might come up with a getaway Tour for this
event. April we will gather at the Lemon
Leaf Café in Chestertown, Maryland.
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ead Grillead Grill are Fine Food and Great Company
Bob & Kathy CostelloBob & Kathy Costello
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In The News In The News -- 911 GT3 RS911 GT3 RS Porsche Announces the 911 GT3 RS and Confi
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irms a Future Track Version of the Cayman GT4
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In The News In The News -- 911 GT3 RS911 GT3 RS Porsche Announces the 911 GT3 RS and Confi
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1.1. New Tire Technology New Tire Technology -- Steve Calder, MichelinSteve Calder, Michelin
2.2. Theory of Braking Theory of Braking -- Darrick Dong, Performance Friction BrakesDarrick Dong, Performance Friction Brakes
3.3. Porsche 918 Introduction Porsche 918 Introduction -- Ken Gould, PCNAKen Gould, PCNA
4.4. New Porsche Technologies Derived From The 918 New Porsche Technologies Derived From The 918 -- Ken Gould, PCNAKen Gould, PCNA
5.5. Performance Chassis Control Performance Chassis Control -- Mike Levitas, TPC Racing/DSCsportMike Levitas, TPC Racing/DSCsport
6.6. How To Take Action Photos How To Take Action Photos -- Dom Miliano, PCA MemberDom Miliano, PCA Member
7.7. Newton Surprise Newton Surprise -- Jim Newton, PCA MemberJim Newton, PCA Member
8.8. Back To The Future Back To The Future -- John Paterek, PCA Tech CommitteeJohn Paterek, PCA Tech Committee
9.9. 60th Anniversary of PCA 60th Anniversary of PCA -- RJ Wilmoth, PCA HistorianRJ Wilmoth, PCA Historian
10.10. Porsche Classic Oil Porsche Classic Oil -- Florian Truffner, Porsche AGFlorian Truffner, Porsche AG
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Electric Motor, Wheels and Exhaust
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Items for Sale, Rent, Loan and Free!Items for Sale, Rent, Loan and Free!
MarketMarket Advertisements in the Market are free for members of any PCA Region. A $10 fee is charged for advertisements submitted by non-members. Contact the Patter editor ([email protected]) for details or to submit a classified advertisement.
For SaleFor Sale
Bridgestone Tires $80/obo 2 Bridgestone Potenza S-02A 205/50 ZR17 Boxster tires in excellent condition with 7/32” tread remaining. Original 914 Steel Wheels $80/obo 4 original steel wheels that fit 1972 914. Contact: Jack Roth at 240-687-0857 [email protected]
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Items for Sale, Rent, Loan and Free!Items for Sale, Rent, Loan and Free!
MarketMarket Advertisements in the Market are free for members of any PCA Region. A $10 fee is charged for advertisements submitted by non-members. Contact the Patter editor ([email protected]) for details or to submit a classified advertisement.
For SaleFor Sale
2007 Cayman S $38,500/obo White/Black, like new, heated garage kept, non-smoker, 6-speed, 19” Turbo II wheels, sport chrono plus, PASM, PCM with navigation, auto climate, Bose sound, heated leather sport seats, Alcantara sport steering wheel, bi-Xenon headlights, Borla exhaust, RSS sway bars, 3M clearbra, new battery, brake pads & rotors, car is current on service with all records included, books/2 keys/all OEM parts included. 38,000 miles. Selling due to lack of time to enjoy car. Contact: Jeff McClure, Baltimore, MD at 443-801-4559. [email protected]
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2013 Boxster Items Porsche Brand Indoor Car Cover - $175
Coco Floor Mats of Natural Herringbone - $85
Clear Windstop from Pedros Garage - $75
Sold my 2013 Boxster and purchased a new 2015 911, so these items are for sale.
Contact: Jim Orrell at [email protected] or
410-592-3847.
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Winter Fun by Lynda Sobus