Tech Tactics 2012

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.

By 2007 attendance was dwindling and new venue was in order. The event was moved to the Farnbacher-Loles facility in Danbury, CT. This move regenerated interest in the event with over 250 attendees. With the demise of the F-L facility, we have moved again and have changed the direction slightly in terms of the format.

Tech Tactics 2012 has become a PCA National event and will be hosted at the PCNA Training facility in Easton, PA. This facility is perfect for a “hands on“ type of event. This facility is used to train Porsche technicians on the intricacies of the new Porsches. It is equipped with the state of the art classrooms with lifts and drive train assemblies which will be available for our event,.  Tech Tactics East will be held on February 25 and will be limited to 125 entrants. If the event is over subscribed we plan to hold an identical event on February 26. The day will consist of lectures by PCNA Field Specialists and members of the PCA Technical Committee.

When you register, look at the topics covered under each colored-coded class.  If you pick RED, you will attend those classes. Since we want to keep the size of the classes manageable, switching classes will not be allowed.  This will ensure an ideal experience for each 'student'.  If the colored-coded class you wish to attend is sold out, you may get on a wait list or choose another color. Also consider attending on Sunday instead.

 

Speaker List for Tech Tactics East 2012

 

Gilman, Christopher

Chris began his Porsche career in 1978 at a dealership in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, achieving the rank of Master Technician. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Vocational Education (Magna cum Laude), the newly formed PCNA hired him as a Technical Instructor in 1985. Chris has also worked as a Sales Trainer and Sales Training Manager, and is currently the Technical Training Manager. During development of the Cayenne, he was the PCNA SUV Project Manager, coordinating with Porsche AG on product development issues and dealer preparation for this major departure from the usual type of business.

Topic I: Comparison between the 997 and 991

Topic II: The 2012 Porsche Boxster, type 981

 

Lynch, Brendan

Brendan was employed for 20 years as a Porsche Technician in Long Island, NY before joining PCNA in 1998. He has worked for Island Porsche, in Hewlet, Long Island, Dor Porsche, Roslyn and at Sportique Porsche, in Huntington. Brendan spent his first four years at PCNA in Technical Dealer Support, based at the Atlanta headquarters. Next, he fulfilled the duties of a District Service Manager for upstate NY and eastern Canada. In 2002, Brendan was promoted to Field Technical Manager (FTM) for Area East, covering 88 dealers including all Canadian dealers. He presently is FTM for Area East, Metro NY. 

Topic: Porsche Direct fuel injection

 

Deitsch, Tom

Tom has worked on Porsche's for approximately 27 years. He started with Essex Sports Cars Porsche Audi Mazda in 1985 before moving to Bell Porsche Audi in 1988. Then Tom worked at Flemington Porsche until 2011, achieving Porsche Gold Meister Technician status, ASE master technician, and now Certified Porsche Technician Silver status. Tom joined Porsche Cars North America in May 2011 as the  Field Technical Manager Area East.

Topic: Evolution and function of Porsche System testers since 1989

 

Smith, Peter

Peter has been a Porsche Technician for over thirty years and a factory Master Tech for almost as long. Pete joined PCA in 1999 and became the Boxster expert on the Tech Committee. He is also an active driver in PCA DE and Club Race events and worked on an Indy Lights team, GTO Team and IMSA Firehawk Team with factory lightweight 944S2s. He is presently the PCA Tech Committee Chairman.

Topic: The “ins and outs” of the Durametric Unit with a live demonstration on a Porsche.

 

Paterek, John

John has been a PCA member since 1972 and joined the 356 Registry in 1975 as member number 71. John has been on the National Tech Committee since 1985 in charge of Interiors/Exteriors. John has chaired the Zone One Concours for twenty-six years and been a speaker at Tech Tactics for thirty-one years. He is the previous owner of the award winning 1953 America Roadster, which is presently displayed at the Porsche Factory museum on loan from the Wolfgang Porsche collection. John and his brother Ray are owners of Paterek Brothers, which is a premier Porsche restoration facility in Chatham, NJ. John presently displays his award winning 1962 356 S90 cabriolet.

Topic: 2011, the year to complete projects

 

Bavaro, Michael

Bodymotion Inc of Ocean New Jersey is a unique facility located in Central New Jersey.

Owners Mike and Margaret Bavaro began the shop in 1982. They expanded the size of the shop in 1988 to its current 13,000 square foot shop/office complex. Bodymotion has always catered to the enthusiast, the particular customers’ needs. Bodymotion is a full service facility with complete engine and transmission repair and rebuilding.

Prior to opening Bodymotion he was employed by Porsche, trained and certified as an ASE Master Technician in 1980, followed by management at a Porsche Dealer. Mike took the dealer to #1 in the Northeast in 1983. He spent one month at the Porsche factory in Stuttgart and Wiessach and attended Lemans for the 24 hour race. In 1980 he became a Porsche Club Member, and a driving instructor in 1982. He has since been certified by all Northeast PCA regions for PCA driver education. Mike is an Eagle Scout and is racing licensed in Grand-Am, SCCA, HSR, ALMS, N.A.S.A., PCA and has also held an International F.I.A. class A certificate. Mike is driven by success in business and running a successful professional race team. Mike has over 50 PCA class and overall wins. Mike currently holds the Sebring GT3S track record.

Topic: Cayman set up

 

All attendees must be pre-registered. There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

Address:

170 Commerce Lane

Easton, PA 18045

***Key in the following address if you are using a navigation system:***

1 McFadden

Easton, PA

 

Should you have any questions please contact:

Pete Tremper

609-221-3854 or tremper9146@aol.com

 

Host Hotel:

Towne Place Suites by Marriott

3800 Easton Nazareth Highway ( Rt 248)

Easton, PA 18045

610.829.2000

Porsche Rate...$94/night plus tax

 

Additional Hotels:

Hampton Inn

3723 Easton Nazareth Highway (Rt 248)

Easton, PA 18045

610.250.6500

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