Solid Gold. Musik-Stadt Region Porsche Club of America. Next Club Meeting. Next Club Event. Regional Officers

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1 Solid Gold Musik-Stadt Region Porsche Club of America The next meeting of the Musik-Stadt Region PCA will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at: Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 116 Wilson Pike Circle Brentwood, TN Meeting time is 6:30 PM Next Club Meeting Next Club Event The next Musik-Stadt Region PCA event is: February 25, Tech Session on detailing sponsored by MyOtherGarage.net! Regional Officers President Dan Martin president.mskpca@gmail.com Vice President Rick Arnemann vicepresident.mskpca@gmail.com Secretary JC Costarakis secretary.mskpca@gmail.com Treasurer Randy Lynch treasurer.mskpca@gmail.com Membership Director Melissa Schmittou membership.mskpca@gmail.com Dealer Liaison Robert Shadoin liaison.mskpca@gmail.com Events Coordinator Joe Questel events.mskpca@gmail.com Webmaster Kent Kersten webmaster.mskpca@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Ken Maurer editor.mskpca@gmail.com Past President Mike Moody atlarge.mskpca@gmail.com PAGE 1

2 Hi Musik-Stadt! A Message From The President I m Dan Martin, new president of Musik-Stadt. In my first address to you I would like to begin by saying wow! What huge shoes I m stepping into. Mike Moody has been our president for who knows how long? I ve been in awe at the time and effort Mike has put into our club. Mike loves Musik-Stadt. He seems to know everyone in Middle Tennessee who has ever been a PCA member and will continue to serve as a very valued resource as our Member-At- Large board member. fund a new BMW 2002 in 1976 for my understanding bride and was out of the P-car game until I bought a Boxster in It s been Boxsters ever since for me. They re fun, have plenty of storage for road trips and they don t break. Who could ask for more? I love how Mike has always been quick to his board of directors when he makes a contact with a prospective new member. He really gets excited when he is recruiting for M-S. We are both alike in this respect. When I see someone in a parking lot climbing out of a Porsche I rush over to talk to them about their P-car and Musik-Stadt. I m always trying to recruit new members. I m sure you do too. I was a salesman for 40 years I just can t help selling our club. I love telling prospective members about the features and benefits of joining PCA. About our tours, our annual concours, our meetings and the friends they ll make in Musik-Stadt. I first joined PCA in I had driven to Memphis to look at a C. It was slate gray with red interior, a strong rebuilt engine and a ring-gear that chattered like crazy. It made me feel like a million bucks driving it home from Memphis. Sure it was rusty. Heck it grew up in New Jersey. But that mattered not at all. I had a Porsche and I joined the PCA. Mid-South Region. I couldn t find anybody here in the PCA. I was a traveling salesman living on the road covering two states. The only Porsche guy I knew was my dirt-bike riding buddy Bill Andre. Bill advised me to put another transaxle in and loaned me his 356B workshop manual to accomplish the task. He also advised to let the transaxle drain for at least one week to avoid a huge mess. I waited two weeks and that was not long enough. I did the dastardly deed in my Dad s garage. Mistake. Afterwards Dad said don t you ever tear down a motor, transmission or rear-end again in my garage. I bought Sta-Dri for him for 2 years soaking up the mess. I sold the little rust bucket to Back to PCA business. When you talk to PCA members you hear a lot of reasons why they joined the club. The dealer paid for their membership, they like the monthly tours, they wanted the magazine, etc. One lady I ran into in Brentwood volunteered that they are members of PCA. She said her husband joined to get the 10% discount on parts from the dealer but she had no idea that we have monthly tours. Point being there are a multitude of reasons for joining the club and any reason for joining is a good reason but not all members are interested in the same things. And that s OK. I think my job as president is to help keep the club moving forward, to grow membership and membership involvement. Involvement means participation. Participation in more than our concours or tours, but also in leadership. We want more people to take active roles in planning and execution of events, to develop new types of events that reach a broader audience. We need more members taking active roles in formal board positions and our elections. Is it really an election when there is only one person being considered for each board position? No! I m asking everyone to seriously consider where you can help the club by more than just paying dues and going on an occasional drive. As one of my old bosses used to say I want you to help me help you. Musik-Stadt is a great Porsche region. Help us make it better! PAGE 2

3 Monthly Membership Update Melissa Schmittou, Membership Director Primary Members Affiliate Members Total Members Member Anniversaries Greg and Sharon Morken - 5 Years Jeffrey and Paula Webber - 10 Years Mike and Valerie Gillespie - 35 Years F. and Cyndi Cooperman - 40 Years Welcome New Members! Kevin Collier - Hendersonville 2010 Panamera Turbo Brian Dakin - Franklin Carrera Cabriolet Matthew Hays - Nashville Carrera Victor Hess - Franklin Carrera Mark Holden - Franklin GT3 Nathan Johnson - Brentwood Carrera Cabriolet Transfer In None This Month PAGE 3

4 Upcoming Events and Activities Musik-Stadt Events: February 14, 2017!!! Club Meeting, Mazatlan Mexican!!!!! 116 Wilson Park Circle, Brentwood February 25, 2017!!! Tech Session on Detailing, MyOtherGarage.net, 2831 Logan St. #F March 4, 2017!!!! Breakfast Meeting, Puffy Muffin, Brentwood (next to Fresh Mkt)!!!!!! Meeting Time is 8 AM March 14, 2017!!!! Club Meeting, Sportsman s Grille, Cool Springs March 25, 2017!!!! Tech Session at Porsche of Nashville April 15, 2017!!!! Kars4Kids, Brentwood April 22, 2017!!!! Tour to Monteagle April 29, 2017!!!! German Cars & Coffee (hosted by PCA) 8AM - The Factory, Franklin May 6, 2017!!!! Tour to Trissl, Uber Region Fest, Florence, AL May 13, 2017!!!! Annie Rose Poker Run May 20, 2017!!!! 5th Annual Concours in the Park, Edwin Warner Park May 27, 2017!!!! Tour to Lascassas, TN June 10, 2017!!!! Tour to Fall Creek Falls Other PCA And Gear Head Events:! February 18-18, 2017!!! TN Region Winterfest 2017 in Chattanooga February 24-25, 2017!!! 2017 Children s Cup (benefits Monroe Carell Jr.!!!!! Children s Hospital) March 10-12, 2017!!! Amelia Island: Werks Reunion, Cars & Coffee,!!!!! Concours d Elegance March 29 - April 2, 2017!!! PCA Treffen Hill Country (Austin, TX) Registration opens 1/4/17! April 21-23, 2017!!! Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber MSP April 28-30, 2017!!! Smokey Mt. Region Spring Thing July 9-15, 2017!!! Porsche Parade, Spokane, WA July 22, 2017!!!! German Cars & Coffee (hosted by M-B Club), The Factory - Franklin 8AM September 1-3, 2017!!! Rennfest 2017 by Peachstate Region September 20-24, 2017!! PCA Treffen to Asheville, NC September 29 - October 1, 2017! Atlanta Concours d Elegance October 14, 2017!!! German Cars & Coffee (hosted by BMW Club), The Factory - Franklin 8AM J O I N U S PAGE 4

5 Synthetic Oils; Should You Be Using Them By: Ken Koop - Yellowstone Region Do synthetics work better in some cars than others? Can you change the oil less frequently by using them? Do they make your engine last longer? Should you be using them in your car? Are they cost effective? Will they make the engine seals leak? Most people do not really understand how synthetic oils work or how they benefit an engine. Let s examine some of these questions to get a better understanding of synthetic oils. The precursors to synthetic oil actually began during World War II and then became even more important for the aviation industry with the development of jet engines. Synthetic oils are unique in their ability to function very dependably during extreme hot and cold operating temperatures. They also can withstand the rigorous and lengthy high temperature engine operation (without chemical breakdown) that a jet engine places on their lubricating fluids. Because of their extraordinary capacity to reduce friction and wear on jet engine parts, other applications to utilize synthetic oils were quickly looked at. Since these same advantages would obviously be a benefit to the automobile industry, the oil companies began working to bring synthetics to the automotive market. Early synthetic oil applications for road use were developed as problem solvers. Engine oil products from Conoco and Mobil were developed for use in equipment on the Alaskan North Slope due to the extreme cold weather operating conditions. In 1972, Amsoil introduced their synthetic motor oil for automotive applications and shortly thereafter, Mobil SHC was launched for cars in Europe. Mobil SHC went through further development and in 1974 it became the product we know today as Mobil 1. By the 1990 s, many other oil companies brought their synthetic oils to the marketplace and sold them along with their conventional petroleum-based products. Mobil 1 is by far, the largest selling brand of synthetic motor oil on the market today. Conventional oils come from crude oil that is pumped out of the ground. In an oil refinery, crude oil is separated into various fractions. These fractions become the bases for lubricating oils and fuels. The part of crude oil that form the thick tangled masses of carbon chains are used in roofing tars and blacktop for roads. The very short-chain and ring compounds of carbon are volatile and can be refined to produce gasoline, diesel, lubricating oil and other products. All motor oils are composed of (1) base oils and (2) additives (e.g. detergents). In general, fully synthetic motor oils contain 100% nonconventional, high-performance fluids. Whereas, synthetic blends typically use some non-conventional high-performance fluids, in combination with conventional oil for their bases. It is the unique chemical formulation of synthetic oil that allows them to be highly resistant to viscosity breakdown caused by high temperatures, friction and chemical contaminates. The chemical contaminates that affect a motor oil s life are controlled by the detergents that are added to all oils (both synthetic and conventional). These detergents suspend, absorb or breakdown the contaminates in the oil and are one of the main reasons that oil needs to be changed on a regular basis. Conventional oils lack the performance of synthetic oils in the areas of both lowtemperature flow rates (pour points) and hightemperature oxidation stability (flash points). Conventional motor oil is made up of an inconsistent mixture of long and short chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. In the extreme heat of an engine, the short-chain molecules can evaporate and unstable long-chain molecules can oxidize and break down. PAGE 5

6 Conventional oils also contain greater amounts of impurities such as sulfur, reactive and unstable hydrocarbons as well as other undesirable contaminates that cannot be completely removed by the conventional refining process. Mobil 1 uses highperformance fluids including polyalphaolefins, along with a proprietary system of additives, which turn the finished oil into a much purer and homogeneous lubricant. Should you be using synthetic oils in your car? Well that depends on the vehicle s age, mileage and recommendation from the manufacturer. Older vehicles with high mileage tend to have excessive mechanical wear in the engine, allowing for unwanted internal oil bypass (burned in the combustion chamber by passing through the piston rings). For vehicles with high mileage, it may not be ideal to use conventional or synthetic oils with lower viscosity ratings such as 0W-20/30 or 5W-20/30 because they are very thin and free flowing. The use of these lower viscosity oils could potentially result in higher internal oil consumption in older engines. However, the use of synthetic oils in older vehicles without excessive wear is permissible. One concern that owners of air cooled engines have is the reduction of Zinc (Z) and Phosphate (P) in the newer (actually all) oil formulations. This reduction in Z & P helps to prolong the catalytic converter s service life. However, these same compounds have been instrumental in reducing wear on valve train components such as cam lobes and valve lifters in older engines. Using higher viscosity synthetic oils such as 15W-50 still retain higher levels of Z & P and are probably still permissible to be used for air cooled engines. The formulations are continually changing, so it is wise to monitor the oil that you use for both Z & P levels. Many automobile manufacturers use full synthetic and semi-synthetic oils in their engines today. Porsche adds Mobil 1 at the factory to all of their new cars and only recommends Mobil 1 to be used in their cars since it is one of the few synthetic oils that are actually fully synthetic (not just a semi-synthetic blends). Porsche has used Mobil 1 exclusively since the early 90 s, in all of their production and racing cars. In general, you will find that synthetic lubricants are used when there is a high-performance engine with tight tolerances; high compression ratios; turbo-chargers; or high operating temperatures involved. For those of you that track your cars, especially on hot days, synthetic oils are much more predictable than conventional oils and are able to prevent the viscosity of the oil from breaking down (making synthetics more stable). It is also important to follow the owner s manual for the correct motor oil recommendations regarding viscosity grades (0W-40, 15W-50 etc) to provide proper lubrication and cooling of the engine parts at all operating temperatures. If you want to use a synthetic oil and your car is still under warranty, check with your local dealer before switching to a synthetic oil to make sure you are able to do so under the warranty specifications (the last sentence pertains to your non-porsche automobiles). Porsche uses fairly low viscosity ratings for their newer cars (generally 0W-40 and 5W-40 weight oils). There are a number of reasons for this; the first is that the car will get better fuel mileage with lighter weight oils since heavier oils generate more resistance. Another is that with the use of newer and lighter weight materials inside the engine, tolerances are tighter and lighter oils will flow better between the two materials. With the development of the Vario-Cam Plus system in the mid 90 s (which helps to develop more power and better fuel mileage), it requires the use of lower viscosity oils to work properly. Sludge and varnish buildup inside the engine are all but eliminated with the use of these light weight synthetics. So there is good reason for Porsche to be using them. PAGE 6

7 Another commonly asked question is; will synthetic oil leak out of my older car s gaskets or seals? The answer is, (according to the Exxon Mobil Corp.) Mobil 1 does not cause leaks. Mobil 1 was tested in dozens of industry standard and original equipment manufacturers tests to prove its seal performance. It is fully compatible with the elastomeric materials from which all automotive seals and gaskets are made. If an older engine is in good condition and does not currently have oil leaks, then Mobil 1 will provide the same advantages as when used in a new engine. The auto manufacturers use synthetic oils for a number of reasons: (1) They provide better lubrication allowing the engine to last longer. Synthetics are able to do this because the molecules reduce friction so much better than conventional oils. They produce less engine wear and provide for greater engine longevity. (2) Synthetic oils give better fuel economy because there is less friction developed between moving engine parts. (3) Engine startup wear is also greatly reduced with 0W-xx or 5W-xx viscosities, because the fluids can be pumped through the oil system easily and get to the parts requiring lubrication quickly (especially beneficial in cold climates). (4) Synthetics are highly resistant to viscosity breakdown (the ability of an oil to flow during all ranges of operating temperatures) from heat, friction and chemical contaminates. (5) They provide for longer service intervals (5,000-7,000 miles compared to 3,000 miles for conventional oils). For instance, my Porsche Cayenne has a recommended oil change interval of 20,000 miles with the use of Mobil 1. (6) Because of their longer service life, they are also better for the environment since there is less dirty oil that has to be recycled. (7) Synthetics have proven themselves in the most difficult of all automotive applications racing. Almost every Porsche and professional racing team now use synthetic oils exclusively in their race cars. One of the only arguments for not using synthetic oils is the cost. They are about two to three times the price of conventional oils. However, because of their superior lubricating properties, the increase in cost is more than offset by improving the engine s performance, lowering the maintenance costs (extending the oil change interval), being friendlier to the environment, reducing fuel consumption and increasing the longevity of the engine itself. Exxon Mobil Corp. currently makes two different types of synthetic oils; Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance (good for 15,000 miles between oil change intervals). Both offer superior lubricating properties for all of our high-performance engines. Another thing you may wish to consider is the lubrication of the car s non-engine parts (ball joints for steering, wheel bearings and transmissions). Mobil 1 also offers a full range of synthetic gear lubricants and synthetic grease that will outperform conventional lubricants. With the use of these products, you should be able to keep your Porsche running at its best for a long time. Editor s Note: The above article was written about three years ago; however as winter is quickly passing and many may be thinking of spring maintenance, it seemed appropriate to run once again. PAGE 7

8 2017 Banquet - Another Great Evening By: Dan Martin Musik-Stadt kicked 2017 off in fine fashion at the Brentwood Country Club with our awards banquet. The crowd of seventy-two Porsche aficionados showed up ready to party and learn who our 2016 Enthusiast of the Year would be among other awards. Following a great cocktail hour and dinner of filet or chicken outgoing president Mike Moody got the awards presentations and door prize drawings rolling. Here s the way the recognition and awards rolled out: First to be recognized was Mike Moody who was presented a special award for his fantastic leadership and dedication to our club as president of Musik-Stadt. The next presentation was to Randy Lynch for earning the Enthusiast of the Year Award. This honor is presented to our member who took part in the most Musik-Stadt events throughout the year. The results were extremely close and it took Mike Moody at least two counts of all our event sign-in sheets/waivers to determine the winner. Well done Randy! Neiland Pennington was recognized for being a PCA member for 57 years. Congratulations Neiland! Next was a special presentation of a beautiful award to John Hudson for his significant contributions to the club. John was a founding member of Musik-Stadt which was chartered on November 10, 1982 and was also the creator of our annual Concours that has grown incredibly in popularity and number of entrants since Thanks John! Ray May was in attendance and also recognized as one of our charter members of Congratulations and thank you Ray! This year we had some great door-prizes as usual. Below are some of the winners of our prizes: - Wickie Lawrie won a beautiful watch donated by E.J. Sain Jewelers, 4017 Hillsboro Pike - John Hudson won a spectacular print of a Carrera 6 from Rennsport Reunion V by Bruce Sweetman. Visit Sweetman s website at brucesweetman.com to see more of Bruce s work. - Jennie Lund won a very nice set of Porsche glassware, each inscribed with the image of a 911 Porsche. This prize, along with beautiful Porsche coffee mugs and a wheel cleaning kit were donated by our friends at Porsche of Nashville. - Mike Cremonini won a great Porsche duffle bag donated by Wickie Lawrie, owner of Renntag Motorwerks, 319 Homestead Rd., Nashville Congratulations to all of our winners. A special thanks to all of the donors to our door prizes: E.J. Sain Jewelers (watch), Porsche of Nashville (Porsche glassware, coffee mugs and wheel cleaning kit), Pelican Parts (Porsche Design sunglasses, 101 Projects for Your 911, Porsche Sports Bag), Bruce Sweetman Photography (Carerra 6 photo), Renntag Motor Werks (Porsche duffle bag). All in all it was a wonderful evening. It was a great opportunity to spend time with many of our Porsche friends and honor some very special people and accomplishments within Musik-Stadt. PAGE 8

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11 Presented by The Children s Cup is a Nashville event that combines cool cars, celebrities and one-of-a-kind adventures to make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Fasten your seat belt and get ready to make memories you will share for a lifetime! What to expect: Rev Your Engines Party 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2017, Rocketown Teams will gather to celebrate their fundraising success leading up to this weekend and to kick off the official Children s Cup competition! The night will be filled with food, fun, celebrities and surprises. Each team will need to have a representative present as the first points of the weekend will be given out here! RACE DAY Starting Line Brunch 9:30 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017, Bridgestone Arena Teams will fuel up with brunch at Bridgestone Arena, sponsored by the Nashville Predators, before heading out for a fun-filled day of competition, challenges and inspiration. Children s Cup 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 Teams will follow clues that will lead them to pit stops throughout Nashville. At each pit stop teams will work together to gain or lose points by performing unique and entertaining challenges. There will be plenty of laughter and surprises along the way! Finish Line 4:00 p.m., Saturday. February 25, 2017 The day will end at the Finish Line as we celebrate the completion of the inaugural Children s Cup. This inspiring program will include the tally of team scores and announcement of the 2017 Children s Cup winning team! How can I participate? All participating teams must agree to raise a minimum of $10,000 per team to qualify. Register online and recruit pledges! (Registration and entry fee for each team is $200) Benefiting: REGISTER AT: PAGE 11

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13 A poker run is an organized event where participants must visit 4-5 checkpoints, drawing a single playing card at each one, and then travel to the next location, eventually building their complete poker "hand. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. Poker run organizers usually develop a unique or scenic route to each of the stops and the run normally takes 2-4 hours to complete. The Start Driving, Stop Leukemia Charity Poker Run is organized by the Team Annie Rose Foundation (TARF). The TARF was founded in 2013 and is a 501c that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) here in middle Tennessee. The LLS provides funds for research of all blood cancers and helps support patients and families of Tennessee. Annie Rose, started the foundation and is a 18-year survivor of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Annie Rose underwent 27 months of chemo at Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is an inspiration to us all and has been raising money for the LLS for over 11 years, raising $132,000 in the last four years. The Poker Run will be held on Saturday, May 13th and the registration fee is $200. This fee includes a poker hand for the driver and a passenger. The event will start at Porsche of Nashville with breakfast provided. Check in, registration and breakfast will start at 7:30 AM. You will receive instructions and your first two poker cards before leaving between 8:30 and 9:00. You will pick up the remainder of your cards at three stops, the last being Velocity Motor Cars where lunch will be provided. The winning hand will be revealed along with door prizes and there will be a live auction. The event should be over by 1:30 PM. The participates will follow a planned route of three stops after leaving Porsche of Nashville. Cars will be released in groups of 10 with a lead driver to follow. At the last stop the hands will be compared and the top three hands will win a prize! REGISTER AT: Ross Robinson, President teamannierose@gmail.com Annie Rose, Founder Team Annie Rose Foundation PAGE 13

14 Treasurer s Report By Randy Lynch Musik-Stadt Region Porsche Club of America 2016 Annual Report Beginning Club Check Book Balance $18, Expenses: Name tags Concours , Banquet , Board Meetings President s Meeting Lane Motor Museum Dinner Meeting Bellissima at the Frist Center , Shirts , Office Supplies Miss Mary Bobo s State of TN Annual Report P.O. Box Rental Swap Meet at Edwin Warner Park Cars and Coffee at The Factory Total Expenses $ 15, Income: Banquet $ 5, Advertising Name tags Concours , Shirts/Caps Bellissima at The Frist Center , Miss Mary Bobo s PCA Dues Reimbursement , Total Income $ 18, Year End 2016 Club Check Book Balance $ 22, PAGE 14

15 FOR SALE 2005 Porsche 911 S Cabriolet 49,000 miles/always Garaged/Non-Smoker All new tires (305 on rear)/turbo style wheels/led taillight and turn signals 6 spd/sport Chrono Plus Adaptive sport heated seats/bose with CD changer Leather dash/many options Porsche CPO then extended warranty Maintenance records maintained/dealership serviced No paintwork/no accident/no snow/clean Carfax Original lobster claw wheels and turn signals available Asking $37,000 OBO Call Chris at PAGE 15

16 For Sale Porsches For Sale! SC Targa with 132k miles. Runs great. Call Mike (931) Boxster. 62k miles, 2.7l Tiptronic in Atlas Grey with black interior in full leather. Premium Sound with Bose, heated seats, xenon headlamp package and 17 Boxster S wheels with new tires. $13,900. Call Gene at (913) Carrera Cabriolet. Black/Linen with black piping with 96,000 miles. Great driver, well maintained, all original except for radio. Original tool kit and compressor included. Many options and upgrades. Call Bob (615) Carrera 2. Arctic Silver with black interior. Certified pre-owned with warranty through December 2020 (including wheels/ tires). New engine (Porsche factory), belts, plugs, coils, alternator cable, battery and tires (all work done by dealership). Tinted windows, sport chrono package, heated memory seats, moon roof, cd changer, rain sensing wipers and more. Great driver with warranty coverage. Contact atgilbert2@gmail.com for more info (pics available at cars.com) Great car, but no room to store. Call Tom at (615) or tommcclard@comcast.net! For Sale Set of Carrera Classic III wheels. One does have some curb rash ; good TPMS. $700 OBO. Contact Rob at robccase@gmail.com 981 Cayman/ Boxster ( present) exhaust for sale. 8,000 miles on exhaust, in excellent condition, includes tip. $300. Contact Joe Questel (joe@questel.net) Do you have Porsche items for sale? Let us know and we can run your ad in our newsletter. PAGE 16

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18 NAME TAGS FOR PICK-UP Many members have paid for name tags, but have not been to a meeting lately to pick it up. Please come and pick up your name tags To all Musik-Stadt PCA members that renew year after year, thank you! Advertise With Us! Advertising Space Available Put your business on the road to success with 1/8 Page 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Solid Gold $120 Per Year $240 Per Year $600 Per Year Ads are pro-rated for partial year. As always, member ads for Porsches and related parts are run free of charge for up to 3 months. For More Info Contact Ken Maurer Newsletter Editor editor.mskpca@gmail.com PAGE 18

19 Reminder: PCA Members receive 10% off all parts and labor at Porsche of Nashville The Solid Gold newsletter is the official publication of the Middle Tennessee Porsche Car Club of America, Inc. The club PAGE 19 assumes no liability for any of the information, opinions or suggestions contained herein. None of the information is factory approved. The acceptance of advertising for any product or service in the newsletter does not imply endorsement for that product or service by the club. Copyright 2008m Musik-Stadt, PCA. Solid Gold is published by the Musik-Stadt Chapter PCA, P.O. Box 3142, Brentwood, TN, Visit our website at