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GIAC Summer sale until August 31st

GIAC software for Porsche on sale

GIAC Summer Specials have arrived! From now through August 31st, 2015 you can save 10-20% off of retail pricing for many* of GIAC’s unbeatable software upgrades for VW, Audi and Porsche. Enjoy an increase in horsepower and torque, plus GIAC software offers an improved overall driving experience, with better throttle response, improved part throttle performance and sometimes even an increase in fuel efficiency. Most tunes feature raised rev-limits and higher top-speed limiters for the street and track.

To schedule your GIAC upgrade appointment to take advantage of these great prices simply call us at 1.877.356.2997 or email sales@lufteknic.com. View our GIAC page for more on the GIAC tuning philosophy and why they are the best for your Porsche.

Single program flashes for many VW, Audi and Porsche models are 10% off of regular MSRP. Currently available switching options are discounted by 20% off of MSRP.

GIAC Summer sale for Porsche 2015

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Fully loaded offerings (Audi B8 S4, C7 S6/S7, D4 S8, C7 RS7) are 10% off and still include a GIAC Flashloader Handheld Program Switcher and all available switching modes (unless otherwise noted).

GIAC Summer sale for VW and Audi 2015

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*Flashloader Handheld Switcher devices are not discounted for the sales promotion. Prices do not include taxes or installation fees, please contact sales@lufteknic.com for scheduling, pricing or other inquiries. Some flashes or upgrades do require ECU removal and there are some additional time and considerations on these vehicles. Please contact us for more info. 

Report: Porsche Parade 2015

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The Porsche Club of America is one of the oldest, largest and most active automotive clubs in the country. Local chapters hold events of some sort for members every month of the year, such as RPM which we reported on earlier this month, but the Porsche Parade is held by the national chapter so always promises to be a big event. This year also happens to be the 60th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America, so for this year’s Porsche Parade they selected 60 vehicles from PCA members nation wide, one to represent each year of the PCA’s existence. Held in picturesque French Lick Indiana, it was wildly popular and well attended.

Lüfteknic customer Deane P was chosen to represent for the 1969 models with his 1969 Porsche 912, a recent recipient of a complete restoration here at the shop. It was a huge honor for everyone at the shop that the car was selected, and needless to say Senior and the restoration shop crew were very pleased indeed. Additionally Deane was entered in the concours event in the ‘restoration’ category.

Deane was able to walk away with a 3rd place in 1965-1973 911 and 912 restoration category, a testament to both the vehicle and the owner’s preparation as the vehicle sees regular use on the open roads of Virginia. Deane was also honored with a Weissach award for a cumulative score of 292.9 out of 300 possible points in the concours event, and was one of only nine in the event to score 292.7 or higher.

Deane's Lüfteknic restored 1969 Porsche 912 placed 3rd in the 1965-1973 911/912 Restoration category.
Deane’s Lüfteknic restored 1969 Porsche 912 placed 3rd in the 1965-1973 911/912 Restoration category.

Our heartiest congratulations to Deane for his efforts and result.

We’d also like to give a special thanks and congratulations to the Kissells from Delware, who provided us with the majority of the photos shown. AK Kissell placed first in the 914 Preservation category with his unrestored 1971 Porsche 914, which he achieved with help from his son Arno. Both are Lüfteknic friends and customers and we’re pleased to be able to share their Porsche Parade experience through these photos. They also brought their original unrestored Porsche Standard tractor which was displayed along with the more traditional Concours d’Elegance Porsches.

Other notable events included the North American launch of the eagerly anticipated Cayman GT4 and the public unveiling of the new Porsche 911 Club Coupe. The Club Coupe is the celebratory PCA 60th Anniversary limited edition model available only in ‘Club Blau’ (blue) and is based on the capable 991 911 GTS.

Photos: Kissell Family except where noted.

Report: RPM 2015

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The Richmond Porsche Meet has grown into a must-attend event for many local Porschephiles, often providing a strong turnout of cars and people alike. This year was no different and despite a moderately threatening forecast for later in the afternoon, plenty of cars were turning up by mid-morning. As eclectic a group of cars as owners, RPM had something for everyone from early 356 models to the newest of Porsches, including a magnificent Viola Metallic 918 Spyder Hybrid brought by Bob Ingram. A 1997 911 Porsche Turbo S (type 993) was also on hand from the Ingram Collection and also finished in beautiful Viola Metallic.

The turn out was much greater than anticipated based on pre-registrations and catered lunch accessories ran low from time to time, but the delicious BBQ and buffet-style options more than made up for any missing forks.

From our vantage point everyone at RPM seemed to have a great time, including the entire Lüfteknic crew, and we even made it home before the skies opened later that day. Many thanks to the friends and customers who stopped by to say hello or make a purchase.

Falken Tribute

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Historically Porsche has always been a brand well-represented by customer and privateer teams in motorsport. It could be argued that the modern-day formula for mass-production GT racing cars was pioneered, developed and wholly built by Porsche with the advent of the Cup cars back into the late 80s. Still, as modern GT racing has become more and more cost prohibitive and fewer teams, companies or individuals either can’t or choose not to foot the bill, the number of privateer teams running the top-level GT 911, the RSR, can be counted on one hand. That number next year may well fall to zero. Team Falken Tire has announced that with the completion of the 2015 IMSA Tudor United Sportscar Championship they will officially end their RSR program.

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Report: 2015 Hershey Swap Meet

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As ever, this year’s Hershey Porsche Swap Meet, held and hosted by the Central Pa. Region PCA, featured a range of not-to-be-missed cars, parts and people. Pennsylvania has long been a car-lovers’ haven, no matter what kind of cars you happen to be into. Maybe it’s something in the water in the Keystone state. Or perhaps it’s something to do with the area’s deep Germanic roots and legendary racing locals such as Al Holbert, or the Andretti and Leitzinger families.

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