POWERTECH MONTHLY NEWS

September 2005 Issue Vol. 6

IN THIS ISSUE
NEW! Feature Customer and Car of the Month (read more>>)
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PORSCHERAMA BEGINS - Powertech's Time Trial begins Sunday Sept. 18th!
(See Breaking News)
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TECHFEST's Upcoming Events
See
HOT TOPICS >>
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More hot tips for the Porsche owner such as new technology for convertibles and protecting your vehicle's paint!...read more>>

TRACK & RACING
Sept. 17th & 18th (Sat.-Sun.) -- Autocross at Porscherama, Pocono Raceway, PA
For more information check out NNJR
Sept 17th & 18th (Sat.-Sun.) -- NNJR-PCA POCONO 3 Driver's ED at Porscherama, Pocono Raceway, PA
For more information contact NNJR
Sept. 17th (Saturday) -- NNJR PCA RALLY at Porscherama, Pocono Raceway, PA
For more information check out NNJR
Sept. 18th (Sunday) -- Powertech's TIME TRIAL at Porscherama, Pocono Raceway, PA
For more information check out NNJR
Oct. 3rd & 4th (Mon.-Tues.) -- NNJR-PCA Driver's ED at Watkins Glen, NY
For more information check out NNJR
Oct. 15th (Saturday) -- POWERTECH'S "How to Winterize Your Porsche & Purchase a Preowned Porsche Workshop" at Powertech in Rockaway, NJ.
For more information contact NNJR
Oct. 29th & 30th (Sat.-Sun.) -- NNJR-PCA Driver's ED at Shenandoah Circut.
For more information check out NNJR
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Powertech will see you at most Autocross events, bringing a bit of the Parts and Accessory Showroom with them. Email or call ahead and we can bring your order to the event!

We carry safety equipment, auto accessories, car care essentials, brake fluids and oil, Porsche and Powertech apparel, and numbers. Also inquire about special order items!

NEW!

K40 Introduces CALIBRE: WORLD’S FIRST BLUETOOTH ENABLED WIRELESS RADAR AND LASER PROTECTION SYSTEM
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CALIBRE is also the only system you control with a hand-held remote, about the size of a key fob. And it's just as easy to use. With no permanently installed buttons to clutter your interior or to fuss with, you just click to select these modes: On/Off, City/Highway, Voice/Tone and Volume/Mute, then put your Wireless OneTouch Remote Control away until you want to change preferences.

(We can email you detailed information and more images about his product!)
Contact Jake in Parts at 973.586.3210

Porsche Airbag
Controll Unit = $3539.36


964 Exhaust Clamp = $35

PRE-OWNED PORSCHE
Featured Porsche for Sale:
1995 Porsche 968 Coupe
rare find, indeed--a 1995 968 Coupe in Midnight Blue Metallic in good condition.
SOLD

* * Cars are shown by appointment ONLY * *

For more details, visit the our pre-owned pages.
BREAKING NEWS
PORSCHERAMA - POWERTECH TIME TRIAL
Sunday, September 18th at Pocono Raceway
Powertech's Booth was set up at the Porscherama event with brake pads, brake fluids, safety equipment, and along with the chassis dyno system. We had a special offer we had given to Porsche owners - 3 test runs on each vehicle. It was a great turnout for this year's Porscherama! Thank you all!


We were also the sponsor of 2005 Porscherama's"Time Trial".

For those of you that do not know what a “Time Trial” is, it is very similar to an autocross in that one car is timed on the track at a time. The goal is to get around the road course in the fastest time possible within your class.
Check out the latest photos of this event! >>Click here<<

HOT TOPICS

POWERTECH TECHFEST
Upcoming EVENTS...
"How To Winterize Your Porsche & How To Purchase A Preowned Porsche Workshop", located at Powertech October 15th 2005.
This seminar will dive into the truths, myths, and legends of storing your Porsche during the winter. We will also cover the correct maintenance procedures for those that drive their Porsches year round. The second half of the seminar will cover the recommended procedure for planning and purchasing a pre-owned Porsche. This seminar is a must attend for anyone interested in the mechanical aspects of a Porsche!

For more information about these particular events, check out NNJR-PCA.com

TIPS OF THE MONTH
Convertible Computer -- Put your top up or down while on the go! This new item is something all convertible Porsche owners have been wishing for years. In fact, all Porsche convertible models as of the 2005 model year now come with this feature.
This simple plug in relay enables you to lower or raise your top – while the car is in motion – at speeds up to 25 mph. No more having to stop under bridges when it starts to rain. Inexpensive and easy to install – try one and you will love it! Contact Jake in Parts at parts@pwr-tech.com for the "Smart Top" computer.

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Ways to protect your expensive paint – On the street or on the track. -- One of the most asked question we get at the shop is, “How do I prevent my car from getting stone chips?” The answer is simple or complex, depending on your budget and how much protection you want.

For both street and track, an old fashioned vinyl protection bra has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Low cost and ease of installation and removal make this protection device still one of the most popular options. Bras that cover the entire nose, a portion or all of the hood, and the side view mirrors, are the most common. The downside to vinyl bras – they can flap in the wind and cause damage to painted surfaces, and moisture from rain trapped under the bra will discolor the paint. You must remove a bra whenever you park your car and never wash a car with the bra protection in place.

The second most popular paint protection, at least for enthusiasts, is the ever so simple racers tape. This colored duct tape look-a-like is easy, if time consuming, to apply. Make sure you use racers tape and never duct tape! Regular duct tape is highly adhesive and can remove your paint when you peel the tape off. Racers tape must always be removed as quickly as possible as the adhesive is affected by moisture and time.

The last and possibly the best way of protecting paint is with a clear film sheet, called Invinca-Shield, manufactured by 3M. This film is typically custom die-cut to fit specific models of Porsche cars. Although this method is the most expensive, you end up with a near invisible, and near maintenance free, method of keeping your car looking like new.
The areas of your car that can be protected are limited only to your imagination and budget. Although these clear films can be installed by the do-it-yourself aficionados, we highly recommend having it professionally installed (preferably by Powertech) as getting all the film to position correctly, as well as getting all the air bubbles out, can cause severe brain damage.

For more information about Invinca-Shield protective film or all other inquiries, contact Jake in Parts at parts@pwr-tech.com.

Track Tires - Don't "Fall" behind with your track tires -- PLAN AHEAD!
Because of the track season winding down in the fall (as well as high track tire consumption with the SCCA Runoffs), availability of track tires in all sizes can be sketchy at best. Plan ahead as to what you will (or may) need and avoid the pitfalls and stress of not having tires!
You can order tires here by contacting Jake in Parts at parts@pwr-tech.com!


FEATURED CUSTOMER & CAR OF THE MONTH

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Greg Somjem and his
1996 Porsche 993 Turbo.
Greg was one of the original Powertech customers back in 1991. Greg temporarily left the Porsche scene to build his business and start a family, and is now back in action. Nice car Greg and Welcome Back!
PWRTECH: How long have you been interested in Porsche's, and why?
Greg: "Since 1987 - for 18 years. My interests are specifically the style, the look, the simplistic interior, and the overall power and performance. Particularly the body style of the 911 is most appealing to me."
PWRTECH: How many Porsche's have you owned?
Greg:
"I've owned 4."
PWRTECH: How long have you owned your Porsche?
Greg: "My most recent Porsche, a 1996 993, I've owned for 18 months now."
PWRTECH: How often is your Porsche driven?
Greg: "On nice days. Mostly summer and on weekends."
PWRTECH: Are you a member of the Porsche Club? If so, How long have you been involved?
Greg: " Yes, for 18yrs."
PWRTECH: What is your favorite thing to do with your Porsche?
Greg: "Driving. The peace and quiet. Just simple driving."
PWRTECH: Is the car stock or modified? If modified, what changes have been made?
Greg: "The car is stock."
PWRTECH: Does your car have a nickname?
Greg: "I don't have a name."
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