Here is what went out in today's newsletter. Registration will begin very soon and I think everyone will be PLEASED!
Croctoberfest 2008 - Latest Updates!
I'm happy to announce that the hotel has been selected for our base of operations for
Croctoberfest 2008 - The Westin
Atlanta North at Perimeter - Seven Concourse Parkway -
Atlanta, Georgia 30328 - Tel: 770-395-3900
We have secured a room rate of only $129 per night!
Registration for
Croctoberfest 2008 will open shortly as we are placing the finishing touches on the websites.
Registration will involve the following steps:
1) Register yourself, your car and any guests for the
Croctoberfest activities
2) Purchase ALMS Race ticket(s) if attending Saturday's race
3) Register for Peachstate Region Autocross if attending the Autocross on Sunday
4) Reserve your hotel room via the Westin's online site or by phone.
Here is an Agenda of what to expect for the event:
Thursday October 2nd
Evening Social - This is a welcome event where you pick up any materials on site and socialize with your fellow enthusiasts! Get to bed early though, Friday is a full day. There will be heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
Friday October 3rd
Morning - Cayman Show-N-Shine and Exhaust Shoot-Out at PCNA Headquarters. Come show off your car at the headquarters of Porsche in North America and compete in our first ever exhaust shoot out.
Lunchtime - Tech Quiz and Sponsor Luncheon - Details
TBD
Afternoon - Gimmick Rally designed by our very own "SpinDoc" through the mountainous regions north and east of
Atlanta.
Evening - Awards Banquet featuring our special guest speakers the 1968 Monte Carlo Rally winning team of Vic Elford and David Stone.
Saturday October 4th
PorschPlatz at Road
Atlanta, this is special parking at the event in a
PCA corral, as well as amenities provide by Porsche
ALMS Petit LeMans Race
Sunday October 5th
Autocross in conjunction with Peachtree Region
PCA to be held at Six Flags
Have you saved the dates of October 2nd-5th on your calendar yet? If not, you should! Have you checked the countdown timer on the home page recently? Just another 168 days until
Croctoberfest 2008 which is scheduled to kick off Thursday October 2nd at 7pm in
Atlanta, Georgia the home of Porsche Cars North America! It is also the home of the 11th annual Petit LeMans ALMS race which takes place on Saturday October 4th. We are arranging some special accommodations and activities based around the race as part of
Croctoberfest. We are also working on a variety of events and activities as well as lodging and food to provide a complete experience for our participants. You can expect the event to start with a registration social on Thursday evening October 2nd and to run through Sunday October 5th. The Registration form and process will go live as soon as we have all of the details locked in, please stay tuned to the website and this newsletter for more details. We are working closely with PCNA, and
PCA to make this an unforgettable event, please reserve those dates on your calendar now!
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LSD - Limited Slip Differential
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A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a TBD style unit Click Here
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
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