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IN THIS ISSUE

Membership Updates ·································· 3 President’s Message ··································· 4-5 Member Spotlight ········································ 6-7 Dealer Perspective ······································· 9 Mike’s Morsels ············································· 10-11 Holiday Party Recap ··································· 12-13

Event Calendar ············································ 14

A Publication of the Jersey Shore Region of the Porsche Club of America

Serving Porsche Owners for 54 years

Available online in full color at www.JSRPCA.com

Volume 56 | Issue 1 | January—February 2017

The Shoreline | January—February 2017 | Page 2


The Jersey Shore Region would like to welcome

the following new members to its club!

Kevin Anderson

Jacob Langer

Congratulations to the following for their membership anniversaries!

25 YEARS

Tom Ross

Leonard Cordaro

20 YEARS

Robert Conklin

Michael Morano

Fernando Delasotta

Rob Cimler

15 YEARS

Robert Boynton

10 YEARS

Ronald Rigassio

5 YEARS

Rob Ford

President’s Message Gary Tucker

As now Past President Greg

Pfremmer wrote in the last issue of the

Shore Line , “this is my last President’s

Message as my two year term is end-

ing…”, I now get to write: “this is now

my first Presidents Message as my 2

year term is beginning”!

So, how did I get here? Well, as some of you know, I

walked into Porsche Monmouth around 2004 and found not

much of a presence between the Porsche Club and our store.

I had only been in the industry at this point for about 3 years

and I was attending events and meetings with that other club

up North. However, once here, we got the ball rolling with

the JSR Porsche club and we really started having fun! I

even got Jerry Nelson to agree to allow us to sponsor our first

DE! And, let’s not forget, my (ill) attempt at journalism with

my “ Dealer Perspective….” article. I did have a brief depar-

ture from Schneider + Nelson a few years back, yet I was

thrilled to see the article continue and our monthly board

meeting still take place here in my absence. Years ago we

“home hopped” amongst board members homes for the clubs

monthly board meetings and then I had an idea of meeting

here, and the rest is history. The board meetings have contin-

ued here every first Tuesday ( or so) of the month ever since!

It was at one of our board meetings last Fall that the call out

for a new club President. Well, I have been hosting the meet-

ings, involved in almost every event, now know many from

other clubs that we work in tandem with and when I was invit-

ed to be nominated as President, this just seemed like a nat-

ural fit! So, thank you for allowing me the privilege to direct

this club that has such a fine pedigree behind it!


OFFICERSPresidentGary Tucker

(732) [email protected]

Vice PresidentBill Kreig

732 207 [email protected]

TreasurerAlan Resnick732-991-7362

[email protected]

SecretaryDawn Schneider609-259-2740

[email protected]

Past PresidentGreg Pfremmer732-598-7348

[email protected]

Track ChairmanGreg Pfremmer732-598-7348

[email protected]

Track RegistrarRob Cimler

[email protected]

Chief InstructorAdam McInnis732-842-1046

[email protected]

TourmeisterBill Casey

[email protected]

MembershipLou Cammissa732-539-3280

[email protected]

Newsletter EditorMike Bavaro

[email protected]

Safety ChairmanBrian O’Sullivan732-403-9439

[email protected]

WebmeisterAdam McInnis732-842-1046

[email protected]


The timing for this new roll could not be better! My current position with Porsche

Monmouth will benefit all of us. My peers at Penske Automotive believe in a strong

relationship with the Porsche club – globally! What most folks do not know, we are the

16th Penske owned Porsche store, and there are more Penske owned Porsche

stores internationally then there are nationally! So how does this benefit you, the

member of the JSR Porsche club? As our dealership grows ( construction has start-

ed again!), we will be hosting more and more events. But please know, the events I

am planning are twofold. I will be planning ( along with the board members, and input

for you!) events for the club, just now we will have more resources and soon a fabu-

lous starting point/gathering place once the new place is done. Of course the dealer

events will happen; new car launches, Porsche Corporate Sponsored Events etc., but

the cool thing is, the team here is ready to be involved. The more we are involved as

a whole, the more we can do for the club. Another DE event in the future? Sure! Well

planned driving events to fabulous places? Why not! Indoor racing in the winter in the

new store in our driving simulators we will have? Absolutely! Social gatherings just for

the heck of it? Why not! Also, you will get a “Dealer Perspective” article not from me,

but from someone else in the store each time it’s published and truly get a different

perspective on dealer life.

Just as the construction of the new store is not going to happen overnight, neither

will all I would like to plan happen quickly. But I assure you this; any comments , con-

cerns, suggestions I will answer. My cell number had been on my business card for

16 years, its 908-461-4813; and until I get fancy PORSCHE club e-mail address , I

can be reached at [email protected].

I truly look forward to my next two years and I am honored to be a chapter in the

pages of this storied 55 year old club! And again, as I tell my staff and clients, my

door is always open and I am looking forward to hearing from you with any sugges-

tions and ideas to help better this ever growing club!

I wish you all the best and thank you,

Gary Tucker


Members Spotlight - Leonard Cordaro By: Mike Bavaro

Our ―Anniversaries‖ page in this first issue of the new year lists Leonard Cordaro of Holmdel,

NJ as a 25 year member. This struck me as odd as we have known Leonard since the early

eighties and he was a JSR member back then. When we spoke, Leonard and I surmised that he

may have lapsed his PCA membership back in the 90’s for a year or so, then rejoined in 1992.

This seems most logical as my wife and I met the Cordaros at the annual JSR Concours

D’Elegance at the Rumson Country Club in the early 1980’s. Our kids were in strollers as

were his two younger children.

Leonard and his wife Susan were avid Porsche owners and club members having purchased

their first Porsche in 1971, a 911 T coupe. Leonard commuted to graduate school in Troy N.Y.

in his Porsche and racked up some miles. In 1976 he purchased a new 911 S coupe, metallic

bronze with a sunroof from Precision Porsche in Oakhurst. This dealership would become

Schneider + Nelson Porsche Audi in years to come.

Leonard has cared for that car over the years amassing a total of 53,000 miles on the clock.

Even more amazing is that he still owns it to this day.

Leonard and Susan Joined the Jersey Shore Porsche Club after meeting friends at a party in

1976. They soon were active and Susan found herself as the Shoreline Newsletter editor. In

1977 the hottest new Porsche was the 924. This Porsche was bright yellow and attracted a lot

of attention as everyone wanted this new waserpumper. Leonard was not thrilled with the lack

of power from the Audi engine and replaced the car in 1979 for another 924 in copper metallic

color. Around the same time as raising kids, Leonard decided on a project car, what better than

a 356 ? and what better 356 than a Speedster? He purchased a 1954 Porsche Speedster in pri-

mer with no interior. His project car had him busy for the next 5 years. Another JSR PCA

member ,now deceased, that made his living in a garage in Little Silver making 356 restoration

sheet metal, was Hans Donner. He was quite good at it as we used many of his floor pans in

restorations that we did here at Bodymotion in the 80’s. But, as many backyard projects go, in-

terest waned. The car sat untouched from 1983 until 2013. After pulling the cover up Leonard

noticed that the paint had begun to craze. Even though the car never saw a mile of driving, age

took its toll on the old laquer type paint.


In 1981 Leonard solved his problem with lack of power in the aforementioned 924’s. He pur-

chased a 1980 924 Turbo and kept it for two years, he traded his power problem for a headache

problem as the 924 turbos were fraught with a/c and turbo issues. He traded that car in for a

1980 911 SC Targa, this car later had an unfortunate wreck at the hands of his youngest daugh-

ter Melissa.

Over the years Leonard has had his share of hardship, he is not one to talk about it as he bears

his burdens in life. Back in his college days at Notre Dame he lost his then girlfriend and both

parents in a small plane crash, and later on to lose the love of his life Susan to cancer. But

Leonard is a survivor and has fought to maintain his family and his business. He continues to

modernize the business he owns in Avenel N.J with robotics and process monitoring. Premier

Die Casting Company, a business that has shrunk like many American manufacturers, but

Leonard’s tenacity has kept his business strong and competitive. He has also fought back

against economic tough times as more and more manufacturing has moved off our shores.

Leonard is a fighter, make no mistake about his quiet and un assuming demeanor, he has

emerged strong in his personal and family life, and in his business life. I admire his positive

attitude as this is the natural result of hard work and tenacity.

He has revitalized the 356 Speedster project and it is near completion on a complete concours

restoration on the old Porsche Speedster. Not a bad idea the way prices have gone on these old

and very rare Porsches. Perhaps we can coax him to join us this coming spring at the Porsches

on the Beach event and unveil his labor of love.

From left to right: Vinnie Moscera, Al Moscera, Leonard Cordaro, Paul McClear, and Kim Willes.

Leonard is an avid guitar player and is pictured here with fellow band members from ―One Track Mind‖.



Dealer’s Perspective - What does PORSCHE CPO mean?

By George Gunn, Porsche Monmouth Pre – Owned Manager

We are proud to sell Porsche Certified Vehicles here at Porsche Monmouth. Since my arrival to Porsche Monmouth in

February 2015, we have built a department then now regularly sells double digits of Porsche Certified Vehicles monthly.

As Gary and PAG ( Penske Auto Group) knows, this has never happened before. My background is in Certified Pre –

Owned, as I was with another Porsche store for 4 years. And before that Jaguar and Mercedes Benz during my 20 plus

year career.

I believe in the Certified Pre Owned Programs administered by the manufacture, and Porsche holds us to a high-

er bar! The mandatory 111 point inspection is extensive and time consuming. The reconditioning alone mechanically

that we must do in order to represent the vehicle is above the industry standard in my opinion. I can tell you, I know of

no other manufacturer that makes us bring your next pre - owned vehicle up to an ―as new‖ standard.

We invest considerably in the Porsche CPO vehicle, or, when I make a purchase decision on an off – lease

Porsche, or any that I appraise, if It does not make the grade, I pass on the vehicle. What you probably don’t know, this

decision comes from the technicians, as I have them do a pre – purchase inspection on every car. I am their best custom-

er. Whether I buy it or not, my department gets charged regardless! We actually regularly get audited by Porsche on

vehicles delivered or vehicles on the lot. This happens randomly. There is a routing sheet they look at on delivered units

and they actually inspect all on the in stock units. I am happy to say, we passed my first two and our dealerships last two

audits with 100%.

Please rest assured in knowing, the purchase of a Certified Pre – Owned Vehicle is a smart one, as the deprecia-

tion has been taken out of the vehicle and if it says Porsche Certified Pre – Owned, mechanically it is as close to a new

car standard as one can get.

If you have any questions, I can be reached at [email protected]

Sincerely,

George P. Gunn II

Certified Porsche Pre-Owned Manager

Porsche Monmouth


Mike’s Morsels By Mike Bavaro

PORSCHE DOPPELKUPPLUNG TRANSMISSION

The PDK transmission has now been around for a few years. The sales figures don’t lie,

there are simply more Porsche cars being made with the PDK transmission than standard 6

speed gearboxes. There are no arguments for or against PDK here, in fact if you’re looking for

one, you won’t find it here. I simply wanted to transmit some findings and observations we

have made with street cars and also some experience we have had with the PDK in race cars.

The PDK or Doppelkupplung is German for double coupling ,or simply double clutch.

Not the double clutch technique you learned to drive say, in an early Formula Ford race car, or,

a 1960’s era car with worn syncros, but truly a twin clutch system. Not because two are better

than one, but out of necessity, as the PDK has two input shafts that transmit the power thru one

or the other clutch from the crankshaft to the gear clusters and then thru the final drive to the

axles and to the wheels.

Time has always been a factor with manual transmission synchronizers or syncros. The

time I refer to is the time in milliseconds it takes for the mainshaft driven gear to match the

speed of the matching gear on the output shaft and vice versa. When the syncros wear, it takes

more time for the shift to be complete. Eventually you would have to employ the technique

mentioned above known as ―double clutching‖. This is done by disengaging the clutch by

pushing the pedal to the floor, this breaks the power flow and allows you to remove the gear

shift lever from its current gear position, then releasing or engaging the clutch momentarily be-

fore rapidly depressing the clutch pedal again. This disengagement allows the new gear to be

selected and gives enough time for the gears to safely mesh without that horrible clash or

grinding sound.

So new syncros in a standard or stick shift transmission need the least ―time‖ to com-

plete the task, whilst worn syncros take increasingly longer times. PDK eliminates this by hav-

ing the next gear, whether up or down shifting, already engaged on the opposite shaft while the

currently selected gear is engaged and in use. The shift happens when the clutch pack selected

is energized and the current clutch is de-energized. This is done with hydraulic fluid pressure,

similar to a fully ―automatic‖ transmission. This fluid—or as the guys in the shop refer to it,

―PDK juice‖ - is said by Porsche to be of ―lifetime‖ use. Who’s lifetime you ask?

We have found that this fluid runs at very high pressures and temperatures and carries

the worn microscopic elements of the clutch and gears as they wear. Porsche has cleverly dis-

guised the lower ―oil pan‖ as just a lower covering (plastic) on the bottom of the PDK trans.

However it incorporates a filtering system design specifically to trap those little microbe size

particles aforementioned. However, as we all know now, racing puts two to three times the

wear and tear on all components vs. street car usage, thus advancing the age of the PDK under

extreme conditions.


So Porsche’s claim that the fluid and filter be ―lifetime‖ is

quite accurate, except for severe duty race cars, in my opinion. In

fact we have found signs of PDK transmissions running higher

temperatures actually damages the PDK fluid and causes it to smell

burned. We therefore recommend if the car is tracked or raced that

the PDK fluid be renewed and the oil pan assembly be replaced.

The time and mileage interval is the owners responsibility as no

shop or dealer can know what the transmission has been thru. For

occasional track use I would do the service every two years, where-

as in our dedicated race cars twice per season.

The final note is on the final drive. This section of the trans-

mission houses the ring and pinion and differential. In standard

boxes the same gear oil in the manual box is shared with the gear

oil. Most race cars and hard driven D.E. cars even have circulation

systems and external coolers. The PDK transmission has two sepa-

rate fluids, the PDK hydraulic section and the final drive section. Be sure to change both fluids

as they both work together to cool the transmission internal parts. If you have a limited slip dif-

ferential, whether factory Porsche or aftermarket, the fluid change intervals should be acceler-

ated to every other race or for DE weekends, once per year for the final drive. This fluid, or

gear oil should be of highest specification for shock load, heat, and compatible with your lim-

ited slip differential internal clutches, if so equipped.

We have only replaced one PDK transmission so far in an all out race cars. There are no

tools, or procedures for repair. Other than the aforementioned fluids, oil pan and axle seals, this

transmission is a sealed unit and cannot be repaired. A replacement gearbox, if you’re not un-

der warranty, costs well over $20,000! Be good to it and it will take care of you.

Porsche specific fluid for PDK

Part Number 000043 305 13

Porsche PDK oil pan as seen from below

(exterior of pan)

Part Number 9G1 321 025 00

Same pan as left showing inside of pan with

filtration material ( white square)


Holiday Party 2016 By Bill Casey

We had another great Holiday Party at the ever popular Manasquan River Golf Club. This year

we opted to upgrade both the appetizer and entree choices and the club picked up the

difference in the price.

From all the comments this was well received and all enjoyed the extended appetizers.

During the evening Greg Pfremmer was presented with a plaque for his contributions to the

club and for all he has done as president, track chairman, organizer and newsletter publisher.

There was a raffle of door prizes as well and everyone went home with at least 1 or more

items. We did get a very nice gift basket from one of our first time attendees that was raffled

off as our first prize. Everyone enjoyed the evening and wanted to know when the next event

was!

If you didn’t attend you missed a great time. If you have suggestions for a future club event let

someone on the board know as we are planning 2017 and welcome suggestions. It is your club!



2016 Event Calendar

Jersey Shore Region Events

PCA and Other Events

Items in italics are tentative.

Event Location Date

New Member Day & Rolex 24 Viewing Belluardo Residence—Millstone Jan 30

Cruise In & Dine St. Stephen’s Green Pub – Spring Lake Mar TBD

Enthusiast’s Night Bodymotion – Ocean Twp Apr TBD

"Porsches at the Beach" Car Show Pier Village – Long Branch May TBD

Wine Tasting Laurita Winery – New Egypt May TBD

Cruise In & Dine Circus Drive In – Wall Twp Jun TBD

Baseball, Food & Fireworks BlueClaws Stadium – Lakewood Jun TBD

Wine and Music Hopewell Valley – Pennington Jul TBD

DE Pre-Event Tech at Bodymotion Bodymotion – Ocean Twp Aug 4

“Thunder In the Pines” DE NJMP – Millville Aug 17-18

Brewery Tour TBD Sep TBD

Oktoberfest and Concours Oak Tree Lodge – Wall Twp Oct 16

Annual Meeting Woody’s Roadside – Farmingdale Nov 3

Holiday Dinner Manasquan River Golf Club Dec 10

Event Location Date

PCA Tech Tactics East PCNA Training Facility – Easton, PA TBD

Porsche Only Swap Meet Hershey, PA TBD

Zone 1 Rally & Concours TBD May 13-15

Zone 1 “48 Hours of the Glen” DE Watkins Glen, NY May 20-22

Zone 1 “Clash at the Glen” Club Race Watkins Glen, NY Jun 3-5

PCA Parade Jay Peak, VT Jun 19-26

Zone 1 Autocross TBD TBD

PCA Club Race – NJMP Millville, NJ Aug 19-21

2016 Event Calendar Jersey Shore Region Events

Event Location Date

New Member Day & Rolex 24 Viewing Belluardo Residence – Millstone Jan 30 New Car Care & Tech Night Porsche Monmouth – Long Branch Feb 25 Cruise In & Dine St. Stephen’s Green Pub – Spring Lake Mar 12 New Generation 911 Launch Porsche Monmouth – Long Branch Mar 24 Enthusiast Night Bodymotion – Ocean Twp Apr 14 "Porsches at the Beach" Car Show Pier Village – Long Branch May TBD Wine Tasting & Drive Laurita Winery – New Egypt May 15 Cruise In & Dine Circus Drive In – Wall Twp Jun 12 Baseball, Food & Fireworks BlueClaws Stadium – Lakewood Jun 18 Wine and Music Hopewell Valley – Pennington Jul TBD DE Pre-Event Tech at Bodymotion Bodymotion – Ocean Twp Aug 11 “Thunder In the Pines” DE NJMP – Millville Aug 17-18 Brewery Tour TBD Sep TBD Oktoberfest and Concours Oak Tree Lodge – Wall Twp Oct 16 Annual Meeting Woody’s Roadside – Farmingdale Nov 3 Holiday Dinner Manasquan River Golf Club Dec 10



Event Location Date PCA Tech Tactics East PCNA Training Facility – Easton, PA Mar 5-6 Porsche Only Swap Meet Hershey, PA Apr 18 Zone 1 Rally & Concours Old Westbury, NY May 13-15 Zone 1 “48 Hours of the Glen” DE Watkins Glen, NY May 20-22 Zone 1 “Clash at the Glen” Club Race Watkins Glen, NY Jun 3-5 PCA Parade Jay Peak, VT Jun 19-26 Zone 1 Autocross TBD TBD PCA Club Race – NJMP Millville, NJ Aug 19-21


Event Location Date





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Join the Jersey Shore RegionOn Saturday, January 28th

at 2:00 p.m.For Our

“New Member Meet & Greet”and Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona viewing

The Rolex 24 at Daytona starts on Saturday, January 28th. JSR plans to host a party starting at 2:00 pm at Woody's in Farmingdale on Saturday for the start of the 24 hour race. This is a great opportunity for new members to come out and get acquainted with existing members of the Jersey Shore Region.

We would also like to invite you to watch Bodymotion Racing in the Continental Tire Challenge race held the day before, on Friday 27th. This event is new this year as it is a 4 hour endurance race for the first time. Bodymotion Racing has two horses in the 60 horse field. Info on the race and channel are below.

Daytona FL 1/6/17,

IMSA sports car teams teams take to the high banks at the World Center of Racing, Day-tona International Speedway to kick off the 2017 racing season. The official test before the 24, known as the “ Roar” was open to all teams. The Bodymotion Racing guys were no exception and entered the event with two Porsches. The familiar #12 Porsche GT4 Clubsport campaigned in 2016 with three wins returns with Cameron Cassels and Trent Hindman along with ST series contender Bodymotion #31 Porsche Cayman driven by Derek Jones and newcomer to the team Drake Kemper. Both Bodymotion entries came out of the box fast. The #12 GT4 showed segment times equal to and better than last year’s pole times, even with the additional 150 pounds of ballast mandated by mid sea-son BOP changes. The #31 ST Cayman times were consistently in the top three by test day’s last on-track round.

The team appreciates the fan base country wide and especially from our own Jersey Shore Porsche Club Region. All races can be watched and heard live on your computer at : http://sportscarchallenge.imsa.com/

The race will also be aired later on FOX Sports 1 channel, watch the listings for IMSA Continental tires Challenge Series.


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tems in italics are tentative.

Event Location Date

Rolex 24 Viewing TBD Jan 28

Tech Night Porsche Monmouth – Long Branch Feb 16

Dinner at St. Stephen’s Green Pub Spring Lake Mar 11

New Members Night Woody’s Roadside – Farmingdale Mar 21

Enthusiast Night Bodymotion – Ocean Twp Apr 13

Longwood Gardens Tour Kennett Square, PA May 13

"Porsches at the Beach" Car Show Pier Village – Long Branch May 21

Cruise In & Dine Circus Drive In – Wall Twp Jun 4

Baseball, Food & Fireworks BlueClaws Stadium – Lakewood Jun 17

Simeone Museum Tour Philadelphia, PA Jul 8

West Point Weekend West Point, NY Jul 22-23

DE Pre-Event Tech Bodymotion – Ocean Twp TBD


Wine & Music Hopewell Valley Vineyards TBD

Clam Bake TBD Sep 9

Horses & Porsches Monmouth Park Sep 23

Oktoberfest Overnight Trip New Paltz, NY Oct 14-15


Holiday Dinner Water’s Edge Dec 9

Event Location Date

PCA Tech Tactics East PCNA Training Facility –Easton, PA TBA

Porsche Only Swap Meet Hershey, PA Apr 22

Zone 1 Rally & Concours Boston area, MA May 5-7



PCA Parade Spokane, WA Jul 9-15


Zone 1 Autocross TBA Aug 19-20

Zone 1 Weekender Saratoga Springs, NY Sep 29-Oct 1

TBD

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