For Porsche, the Los Angeles show wasn't only about the 2012 Porsche 911. They also showed the long-awaited Panamera GTS. Like the design or hate it, this is the one we've been waiting for — the one with the more powerful naturally-aspirated V8 and sport-tuned suspension.
Tech Session – Porsche SUVs – Matrix Integrated On a sunny and crisp February 12th morning, about 25 Porsche SUV enthusiasts – and potential ones – gathered at Matrix Integrated to learn about Porsche SUV’s. The bulk of the conversation, led by owner Jeremy...
Notes from HDR-PCA Tech Session Saturday 1/8/2022 [captured by Mark Taylor] Hosted by Dave Kelley, Founder. Coffee and pastries were provided for the attendees. HDR-PCA President Joe Mansfield opened the meeting and introduced Dave Kelley who described the shop...
After almost 2 years of #&$%%?!! Members of HDR-PCA finally were able to gather at the Bend Marriott Residence Inn and celebrate the holiday season on December 4th! New members and long time members were able to enjoy each other’s company. Many stories were told...
April No Fools Day for the HDR was an absolutely beautiful day for an Arrive & Drive and, once again, Bob Stark did not disappoint, with a route that combined the Crooked River Canyon curves with a selection of roads West of Redmond and Northwest of Bend. ...
John and Eleanor Donohue Photos by John Donohue Our dedicated group of volunteers met on this brisk Saturday morning in early April to complete our semi annual ODOT cleanup commitment. With the threatening snow and rain just staying at bay for our group, we were...
HDRPCA Members Play in 2017 US Porsche Golf Cup Final Tournament Kendall Porsche awarded 4 Porsche Club members, Jim Felton, Bill Robinson, David Gentry, and Sam Davis, in addition to Rob Weston, an all-expenses paid trip to the 2017 US Porsche Golf Cup Final...
As I flew into Calgary for the annual PCA Zone Six Presidents’ Meeting, the flight attendant handed out the Canadian customs declaration forms that we would need to submit to clear customs. No problem, I thought, the calendars in my luggage should not be considered...
More daylight, less snow, less cold — what’s not to like! Seriously, this morning I realized how nice it is to drive on dry roads, even if they are marked by potholes and alligator skin pavement. This has been a tough winter in Central Oregon, and I want...
As I sit here writing this month’s Presidential Ramblings I realize that the only thing different about the view outside my window when I wrote last month’s Ramblings is that the snow is deeper now. I’ve been here off and on for over forty years and I understand...
Powder coating is a technology for coating anything metal virtually any color. We are most familiar with its use on wheels and engine tin for air cooled cars, but its uses extend to anything metal that would otherwise be painted. I have used it on the...