Concours Prep School Porsche of Livermore April 26, 2014
Concours Prep School
Porsche of LivermoreApril 26, 2014
A.
Welcome—Paul CzopekA.
Why we are here.
B.
Introduce Instruction Team
B.
Car Preparation Time Line—Les Schrieber
A.
Overview or preparation processA.
Judging—Mark Smedley
B.
How a Concours Judge approaches his job.
B.
The Actual Cleaning Process—Kim & Rachel NelsonA.
Overview of how the process is carried out.
Concours Preparation Les Schrieber
2014 Porsche ParadeTimeline
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HAVE A PLAN – Prepare in stages.
Long Range Preparation• Months in Advance
– Repair or replaced broken/worn parts/trim– Touch up paint chips– Clean and waterproof cabriolet tops. – Order all cleaning products and tools– Organize the garage to make it easier to work– Have any dents repaired by a paintless dent repair
pro– Clean the spare tire – Detail the tool kit
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START WITH A CLEAN CAR
Weeks in Advance• Paint work preparation – claying, polishing, waxing
etc.• Initial engine clean (not required in Wash & Shine)• Full clean of leather ‐‐
Concours clean may take
several goes and need for different products. • Interior cleaning and dressing of plastics/vinyl• Cleaning of battery and adjacent area• Restoration of the cabriolet top plastic window
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START WITH A CLEAN CAR Weeks in Advance (cont)• Initial clean of Storage Areas• Restoration of rubber trim – full cleaning with rubber
cleaner, followed by dressing• Cleaning of door jams including polishing and waxing them• Alloy wheels also need to be immaculate. • Clean all the strange places in the interior….under the seats,
seat belt recesses, under the dash, in the air vents etc. • CLEAN THE THINGS YOU DON’T NORMALLY
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Short Range Preparation
Short Range = 1 to 2 days before the event
NOTE: depending on how much you will be driving your car, you may choose to clean
the interior and engine the week before.
Actual Day of ConcourWashing the car ( Wet or Dry)Cleaning windowsClean and polish wheels and tiresDressing external rubber and vinylFinal interior vacuumFinal vacuum and inspection of storage areasFinal wipe down of engine
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Concours ClassesParade Concours ClassesAutomobile RESTORATION PRESERVATION PREPARATION
Full Full
Touring
StreetAll 356 RS01F
PS01T PP01T PP01SAll 914 RS02F
PS02T PP02T PP02S911/912 (1965‐1973) RS03F PS03T
PP03T PP03S911/912 (1974‐1989) RS04F PS04T
PP04T PP04S911 (1989‐1998) RS05F PS05T
PP05T PP05S911 (1999‐2012)
PP06T PP06S911 (2013‐On)
PP07T PP07S924/944/928/968(1977‐1995) RS08F PS08T
PP08T PP08SBoxster/Cayman (1997‐2012)
PP09T PP09SBoxster/Cayman (2013‐On)
PP10T PP10SCayenne/Panamera/Macan (2004‐On) PP11T
PP11SLimited Production
PP12T PP12SModified
PP13T PP13SFactory Race
RS14F
PP14T PP14S8
Parade Concours Classes• The Restoration, Preservation and Preparation Groups remain while the
Performance Group is being dropped and folded into the appropriate areas under
the new classing structure. The Restoration Group remains for restored and older
automobiles.
• Restoration will have sub‐category of Full only. The Preservation Group remains
for preserved, driven and older automobiles. It is considered Full only. The
Preparation Group remains and now includes all years of automobiles. Preparation
will have sub‐
categories of Touring and Street. Group Awards will be available for
Restoration (Full), Preservation (Full) and Preparation (Touring).
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Concours ClassesLimited Production:Limited Production is Porsche production chassis based with Porsche engine with
serious intent to be raced (non‐street legal). Examples would be GT‐bodied 356,
911RSR, 934, 935, 959, etc. If it was a street‐legal limited production in street trim,
like some 959's, then it must go in with the like series/make production
automobiles (Prepared, Restored, Preserved classes). If it is street‐legal limited
production in race trim it goes Modified.
Modified:Modified is for automobiles that are based on a production chassis (like Limited
Production) with a Porsche engine and heavily modified such as chopped top or
altered chassis for wheel base or engine purposes. Examples would be 914/6 in
full PCA or SCCA race trim, Ruf manufactured Boxster or 911 Carrera Cup
automobile in full race trim.
Factory Race:Factory Race is for anything the factory built or had/has a hand in that is a non‐
Porsche production automobile with a Porsche engine. Examples would include
the Elva, Glockler, Abarth Carrera, 908, 936, GT1, etc.
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Questions and Answers
Porsche Parade Concours Judging
Mark SmedleyPCA National Concours Judge
Who are Parade Judges?
• A. Experienced and knowledgeable enthusiasts and professionals “in the business”
• B. Restorers, Collectors, Previous Contestants, Historians
The Playing FieldA.
Open pleasant venues, organized by classes/groupsB.
Be On Time! A.
Cars staged on a schedule
C.
Be Ready to be judged!A.
The car should be done/ready (light dusting only)B.
know time judging beginsC.
have score sheets filled outD.
stay with the carE.
keep a neat areaF.
keep car closed for initial walk around
D.
Have documentation:A.
window sticker/sales invoiceB.
. KardexC.
COAD.
Factory Parts Book
The Judging Process
A.
A. Five areas/five judgesA.
Exterior, Chief JudgeB.
Interior
C.
StorageD.
Front Undercarriage
E.
Rear UndercarriageB.
Introductions / Walk AroundA.
Chief Judge will introduce Judges and distribute score sheets.B.
Walk AroundA.
GapsB.
general “gestalt”
of the car
The Judging Process (cont)
5 minutes per judge!
A.
Exterior JudgingA.
coachwork, shape & fit
B.
surfaces, paint & topC.
glass & lights
D.
metal trim/bright workE.
Tires
F.
bumpers
The Judging Process (cont)
5 minutes per judge!
A.
Interior JudgingA.
seats, mechanisms, rails surfaces, paint & top
B.
carpet/matsC.
Headliner
D.
dash, steering wheel, instrumentsE.
door jams, footwells
F.
door upholstery ,pocketsG.
glass
The Judging Process (cont)
5 minutes per judge!
A.
Storage JudgingA.
Surface paint, carpet
B.
Underside of lid, hinges, rubberC.
Floor, fuel tank, filler neck
D.
Washer reservoir, battery, fuse blockE.
tools
F.
Jack, tire strapG.
Spare tireA.
Hubcaps, outer wheel surfaces
The Judging Process (cont)
5 minutes per judge!
A.
Engine Compartment JudgingA.
Engine castings, fasteners, lines
B.
Sheet metalC.
Surfaces
D.
Inside of lid, hinges, latchE.
Generator, belts, pulley
F.
Wiring, electronic components
The Judging Process (cont)5 minutes per judge!
A.
Rear Chassis JudgingA.
surfaces
B.
Engine gearbox, sheet metal, heater boxesC.
Suspension, calipers, shocks, fasteners
D.
Cables, strapsE.
Inner wheels, tires
B.
Front ChassisA.
Surfaces
B.
Suspension, calipers, shocks, fastenersC.
Steering mechanism, fuel tank, master cylinder
D.
Inner wheels, tires
Questions and Answers
PCA Concours Car Preparation
Kim NelsonPCA National Concours Winner
PCA Concours Car Preparation
There is no difference in what you do to prepare your car for a Zone 7 Concours and a PCA
Parade. The difference is in how much time you spend and how thorough you are in
preparing your car. When in doubt – clean it!
Where to Start
1.
Determine your class – based on your car and time
2.
Determine what needs replacing or refurbishing
3.
Get your cleaning and car products
Undercarriage
• The undercarriage takes days/weeks to prepare competitively
• Every component is fair game for the Judges• Put the car safely up in the air for cleaning• This is the time to remove wheels for cleaning• Pay particular attention to the areas where grease/oil
accumulate• Take note of oil leaks for cleaning at the Concours site• Have someone check your work when you think you’re
done
Engine• Judges look everywhere in the engine bay for
dirt/grime• Do you wash your engine or not?• Be careful around vacuum and electrical
connections• Be patient ‐
have variety of “cleaning”
tools at your
disposal• Lightly dress rubber parts• Detail engine lid and latches• Remove battery for best cleaning access (have
radio codes)
Storage Areas
• Remove Spare tire and detail exactly like other wheels
• Clean and detail tool kit thoroughly• Trunk lids, hinges and drainage areas• Plastic trim and rubber seals• Carpet needs to be 100% clean as well as
under the carpet• Closing compartment locks and latches
Interior
• To start, remove everything you can from the interior
• Headliner, Mirrors and Sunvisors• Seats, Seat Rails, Floor Pan, Seatbelts• Door Panels, Pockets and Glove Compartment• Door Jams, Sills and Locks• Dash, Instruments and Console• Floor and Under Dash• Carpet and Mats• Interior Glass/Plastic Rear Window
Exterior
• Remove what you can from the exterior of your car.• Wash, Clay, Paint Touch‐up, Polish, Polish, Polish, Wax
(or Sealant) Final Spray with a quick detailer. • Exterior Trim, Badges, Air Intakes, Wipers• License Plate and Gas Cap Areas• Tires and Wheels if not taken off car
Paint correction and detailing is a year‐round process. Don’t fool yourself thinking you keep your car clean and
can wait until the week before the Concours to start this process.
Day of the Concours 1.
Prepare a “Cleaning Kit”
in advance of the Concours.
This will include small bottles of the different products you use
to prepare your car.
Don’t forget wax and grease remover, lacquer thinner, paint,
artist brushes, wide tape and a large towel to kneel/lay on the
wet grass.
2.
Arrive at the Concours as early as possible and plan on using every minute before judging starts like it’s your last
minute. 1.
Unload your car
2.
layout your car care products
3.
get registered
4.
plan your final preparations
Day of the Concours (cont)
Have a mental picture of everything you did to prepare your car for the Concours. You will now
do that all over again but in a much condensed time period. Go over the exterior/wheels and
tires first since that had the most abuse on the way to the Concours. Then go to Undercarriage,
Engine, Trunk, Interior and Exterior one more time. Make sure when you’re done with the
interior that you don’t need to get back in or else you might be telling the judge that you really
don’t know how that blade of grass got on the carpet.