All 13 Porsche 917s At Rennsport In Detail - Magnus Walker Hot Wheels + 14

Published: Tue, 10/13/15

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Tips, Tools And Templates To Carve A Porsche Pumpkin
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Fall is in the air and Halloween is only a few short weeks away.  If you're looking for a way to show the neighborhood your Porsche affinity, or want a fun project with the kids, then this post is for you.  We'll provide you with the info you need to make your own carving template (or you can use one of ours) along with a list of the tools and tips to make your very own Porsche. 
All 13 Porsche 917s At Rennsport Presented In Detail
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Rennsport Reunion is the living, breathing embodiment of Porsche's racing heritage.  Perhaps no other car showcases that as well as the 917.  There were 13 of Porsche's mega race cars present at the event. Some were there just for show, some to race and a number of them did both.  Did you see them all?  We did and put together a  history of each car's provenance, along with pictures, in this all encompassing post.
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Who Will Be The Porsche Junior For 2016?
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There's a lot at stake for the next Porsche Junior. In fact, Porsche's talent search has produced two new factory drivers in just the last few years alone: Michael Christensen and Earl Bamber.  So, with that in mind, and the competition underway, we give you a quick rundown on the four finalists, the challenges they face and what they win should they be chosen as the new Porsche Junior for 2016.  
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Project Boxster Clubsport: Part 10 - Big Brakes, Spacers & Wheels Studs
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Project Boxster Clubsport has some shiny new wheels and big sticky Michelins waiting to be put on (more on that in our next installment).  So, in anticipation of their installation we need to get a few things sorted out to make sure they'll fit and look good. To do that we're installing bigger brakes from a 2008 Cayman S, stainless steel reinforced brake hoses, brand new pads, properly sized wheel spacers and studs. Here's how we did it and what you need if you want to do it yourself.
Porsche's Worldwide Sales, By Country, For September 2015
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After a great month for September, Porsche appears to be only a month or two away from hitting or breaking the 200,000 delivery mark.  Check out the chart and details in this post to see what country is selling the most Porsches so far this year. It might not be who you think. 
What Is Your Porsche's Chassis And What Does It Do?
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In this episode, of the /DRIVE channel's new /ENGINEERING series, you can watch and listen as Joey Seely, of BBI Motorsports, explains in detail the importance of a Porsche's chassis and how it can be made better and stronger. Not only can you learn a lot from this episode, Seely uses the mating of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS engine into a GT3 Cup chassis (used by Jeff Zwart in his Pikes Peak efforts) as his example which makes the video in this post all the more fascinating for Porsche lovers everywhere.
There's A Magnus Walker Design Hot Wheels On The Way
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Ok, this is cool.  Who wouldn't want to have their brand immortalized as a Hot Wheels?  Surprisingly, it's not Magnus' ever present #277. Instead, it's a Porsche that Magnus doesn't even own, yet. A nod toward the future, perhaps?  Want to get one for yourself? Details in this post.
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If you enjoy these Porsche cartoons (or any of our other posts for that matter) we would love it if you would take a minute to share them with other like minded individuals.  All you need to do is click here, or on the image above, and then share it by selecting any of the social network buttons you find on the side and bottom of the post. 
Reader Submitted Pictures
We know our readers come from far and wide, but this picture even took us a little bit by surprise.  If you don't recognize the statue in the background, that's because there's a good chance most of you haven't been to Mongolia.  This week's picture comes courtesy of FLATSIXES.com reader Jason Broome.  Jason is the Managing Director of Porsche Mongolia and is tasked with setting up Porsche's importership in the country.  The picture was taken at Tsonjin Boldog (about 30 miles east of Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar) at the Chinggis (Genghis) Khan Equestrian Statue. The Turbo comes way of Porsche while the '62 356 B is an all stock, original condition car lent to Porsche by its British owner who shipped it to Mongolia a few years ago and uses it there regularly. 

We want to thank everyone that has sent in pictures so far and we'll do our best to get them all published in time.   If you have a favorite Porsche picture (or video) you would like to share with other FLATSIXES.com readers simply email it to pictureoftheweek@flatsixes.com.
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Changing Direction: Cayman To Macan
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If you could only have one Porsche in your household, what would it be?  As sporty as the Macan is, could you take it over one of Porsche's sports cars?  That's exactly the choice our newest contributor, David Newton, had to make when it came time to get a new car.  Check out David's latest article and learn why he made the decision to switch from a Cayman to a Macan. 
Porsche's Video, Pictures & Results From The 6-Hours Of Fuji
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As always, no spoilers here.  However, once you click through you'll have access to our full race report, along with Porsche's pictures and video from the event.  If you want to know where Porsche stands in the WEC, this post will tell you.
Pictures, Pricing, Video and Details on The New All-Wheel Drive Carrera 4 Models And Targa 4 Models
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Our Favorite Porsches On eBay This Week: Volume 33
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We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for over a year now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, including an early 356 restoration candidate, a nice restomod 911 SC, a wild widebody vintage racing 911S, a rare turbo terror, and a beautifully kept 987 Boxster Spyder. Some of these cars could be great collection investments, while others might prove to do more financial harm than good.
Watch As John Willhoit Explains His 356 Engine Building Process On Jay Leno's Garage 
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Porsche Announces Their 2016 U.S. Racing Plans 
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With all the financial trouble Porsche's parent company, VW, is in due to "dieselgate" there has been some speculation and rumblings online that Porsche might have to pull out of motorsport.  It is a very, very expensive budget item.  Fortunately, that doesn't look to be the case, at Porsche recently announced their 2016 U.S. motorsports plan.  Here's what they had to say.
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