Brodie Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Jeff Gilmour has been working on bringing Tech Tactics to Calgary with the PCA and South Centre Porsche. South Centre has graciously said they would host the event and provide lunch at no cost to the participants. Porsche Canada will be approached to participate in the event as well. It is planned to hold the event on a Saturday in the spring at South Centre. What is Tech Tactics? Here is a short explanation I pulled from the internet: Tech Tactics is a day dedicated to all things Porsche related to Tech. From how to balance Weber carburetors for your 1970 Porsche 911S to understanding how your GTS Hybrid works. The event was born in 1980 in the heart of Zone One at the Harley Hotel north of Harford, CT. It quickly outgrew this facility and moved to the Springfield Sheraton where it resided for over twenty years. By the 1990’s it was the premier technical weekend for PCA with some renowned speakers; such as, Norbert Singer, Phil Hill, Derek Bell, and Brian Redman. This will be a very informative, new, exciting event for our club and the first in Canada. Some initial topics might be as followed for consideration: - New tire technology - Anti-lock braking systems - PSM, how does it work? - Various brake options 911/Cayman - Carrera 4 drive-train - 996 ownership maintenance and serviceing - PDK transmission technology Jeff needs an idea of how much interest there is and also needs to know what topics we would like covered. Please post if you have an interest and what topic(s) you would like covered. We need to know how many people would like to participate by December 19th. Quote Link to comment
CalgaryStig Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I would like to attend. Topics of interest: PSM: How does it work? IMS Bearing: Effectiveness of the replacement bearing Thanks to Jeff for organizing this! Shayne Quote Link to comment
Danielle Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Brodie and I would like to attend. I would like to hear about PDK. Quote Link to comment
nkp997 2 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I would be interested...discussions around any of the acronyms would be great (PDCC, PDK, PTV, VTG, etc.)... Quote Link to comment
johnstoy Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'd be interested. Any topic is good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
Rick Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Hi Brodie, Jeff (et al) I too would be very interested in attending the proposed "Tech Tactics" session. Topically, any of the common acronyms (current or vintage) will prove interesting. Several for consideration .... discussion around Fuel Mngt., & Ignition systems (EFI, MFI, CDI, etc.) c/w trouble shooting techniques is always valuable. Especially when one or several amoung our group encounter problems during a driving event. My two cents worth! Barnsey Edited December 8, 2012 by Rick Quote Link to comment
Paul Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hi Jeff, I too would be interested in the Tecktactics. Would like to learn a bit about the affects of modern tire performance on older Porsches and areas that would need "modernization" Whatever topics are chosen though, any day spent under the hood is a good day. Thanks for setting this up Paul Quote ‘12 Targa 4S - Amythist metallic '81 SC Targa - sold but not forgotten Link to comment
dina Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hi Jeff, Ken and I will be there. Quote Link to comment
Fritz Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks Jeff for organizing this event. I would like to participate. My interests are early cars and also PSM on my Cayenne Fritz Quote Link to comment
9Elfer Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks Jeff for spearheading this event. I too would like to participate. These issues might appeal to the vintage and modern crowd: 1. Suspension ride height - how does this affect alignment? 2. Alignment - tuning for performance vs. street set-up? Marc 88 Carrera Coupe Quote Link to comment
Guest WayneD Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yes, I'm interested and will plan to attend. Topics previoulsy mentioned are good for me. Wayne Quote Link to comment
alomas Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks Jeff for bringing this opportunity to Calgary. I am a techie and would enjoy participating. Topics of interest to me are 1. Rear Main Seal and Intermediate Shaft Bearing reliability issues and available preventative measures for 997/996 & 987/986 2. Remapping ECU benefits and risks Quote Link to comment
Guest Snowback Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 As mentioned in my e-mail the IMS issue also need to know when it is planned. Quote Link to comment
Perci Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yes, I'd be interested in attending. The IMS issue is the nearest to my heart right now, but many other good ones have been posted here already. Quote Perci PCA DE Instructor 2014 Cayman S 2000 Boxster S 2000 Carrera 2010 Panamera 4S 1989 928GT Link to comment
Alex Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Jeff, this is such a great idea...thanks for planning it! I am interested in attending but if I could make a totally selfish suggestion, can you please not book it March 30 or April 7? As far as topics, many great ones have been suggested but I might include these two: (1) "Heal and Toe" technique....might be difficult to show how it's done but maybe a video? (2) Just how much can a 997 normally aspirated engine be "tweeked" and what are the repercussions? Cheers! Alex Quote Alex 1980 911SC Targa "turbo" - Light Blue Metallic 2007 997TT Coupe - black/black and black - now wrapped Gloss Red Metallic Link to comment
Bob Grindley Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yes, I would like to attend. Bob Grindley Quote Link to comment
cmorham Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Sounds like a good day - Tips/issues re: Porsche electrical. Cliff 1996 - 993 Quote Link to comment
KevinJ Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Great news that we are going to do this! I too would like to hear about IMS failures and options. Thanks. Kevin Edited December 14, 2012 by KevinJ Quote 22 Porsche Cayman GT4 21 BMW X5 Link to comment
targacoupe Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'd be interested in attending this as well. I'd be happy learning anything Porsche related. Dave Quote 2004 Audi RS6 Avant 1994 Audi/Porsche RS2 Avant 1986 Porsche Carrera Targa (Sold) Link to comment
CeddieB Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'd be interested in attending. The acronym suggestion and RMS/IMS would be good topics, but open to anything. Neal Quote Link to comment
Dennis Kalma Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I too would like to attend, interest for me is the earlier cars (meaning prior to 1989), but happy to hear about anything. If I had to pick a particular topic it would be primarily around preservation/rust prevention in the older cars.... Dennis Quote Link to comment
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