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We took to Bauhaus to celebrate 70 years of Porsche sports cars at BierGruppe 001 on June 8th, 2018.

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Porsches + Beer = BierGruppe. This simple formula is one we’ve supported for years now, and for 2018, BierGruppe employed it with great effect celebrating Porsche’s 70th birthday.

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Bauhaus Brew Labs hosted the party at their brewery. Originally built in 1905 by Crown Iron Works Company, the large industrial atriums and glass-roofed brick buildings of the former foundry gave the event a decidedly european feel.

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The event was organized by Luis Fraguada and Chad Person. Both Chad and Luis have been integral parts of our local Porsche community for years, and BeirGruppe showed just how well they know our community.

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The party was set to officially begin at 5:50p – an homage to the 550 Spyder we assume. We pulled in around 5p to get ourselves situated into our space.

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SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon German Shorthair Pointer

This little one waited patiently while we organized the cars into place. Her name is Lucia, she’s a 3 month old German Shorthair. She is the best.

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Speaking of the best, the boys at BierGruppe lined us up with prime real estate for the night. Cheers fellas!

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Our space at the beer fest was anchored by our 311RS EZup track tent.

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Peter Lapinski Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon CupSport EZup

A 991 GT3 fits beneath the 10×20 aluminum frame nicely, with plenty of room up front and behind for activities. EZup did a great job with the build.

Want a 311RSxEZup instant shelter for yourself? Let us know.

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon Runge R2

Parked near our booth was the new R2 from Runge Cars. Chris brought the car as a work in progress to highlight what his cars are made of, quite literally.

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon Runge R2

This R2 is the most radical yet from Runge – and the first to be powered by a flat six. The sub-2,000lb R2 will have more than 285hp from this air cooled 3.6L mill.

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The R2 wears beefy 295 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s in the rear. The Sport Cup 2 will be perfect for the R2. We’d love to give it a workout on track, Chris!

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon Runge R2 CupSport

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon Nikon Runge R2 CupSport

A cool side-by-side comparison of the R2 and the CupSport. The 993 is small, but the R2 is tiny.

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SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Peter Lapinski Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver Canon

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Elsewhere around the event the Porsches were piling in.

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We had a special guest from Chicago – Safari 02 from The Keen Project.

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Leh Keen builds these ridiculously cool G-body based Safari 911s down in Georgia. For most Minnesotans, this would be the first time seeing one of Leh’s Safari 911s.

SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver The Keen Project Leh Keen TheKeenProject Safari 02 Nikon

We had the pleasure of “getting it dirty” prior to the event and cannot say enough good things about the car. It takes everything you throw at it and is happy doing it.

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On the other end of the spectrum, this super clean 1989 Speedster was shining in the setting sun.

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This trio of air-cooled 911s –  a 1973 911S, 1979 911 Turbo, and a 1997 993 Turbo S, belong to a friend of ours. It’s always a treat to see what he will bring out.

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The Light Ivory 911S is a personal favorite of ours. It’s so simple and pure.

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SportscarTogether 311RS Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 930 356 BierGruppe Alex Bellus Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis BBS E88 E50 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Polar Silver 914 Tangerine Glen Cordle Autoillustrated Nikon

Kris and Glen (pictured) had their cool Porsche projects on hand.

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The 996 brotherhood was out in full force as usual. Great to see people embracing these cars and putting their own touches on them.

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Every kid loves a GT3.

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The beers were flowing like wine as folks enjoyed an unprecedented selection of Porsches here in MN.

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As the party raged on, we put down the cameras and turned our attention to the festivities.

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We’d like to thank all those involved in making BierGruppe 001 happen. It was the perfect way to celebrate Porsche’s 70th birthday and we appreciate being included as part of the celebration.

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BierGruppe was just the start of a great Porsche weekend for us here in Minneapolis. Penny’s Coffee was hosting it’s own Porsche celebration – Motor Place the following morning in Linden Hills. Our coverage from the Motor Place is coming right up.

Photos courtesy of Peter Lapinski & Alex Bellus.

Seven months we’ve waited for this weekend. Spring Fling 2018 has arrived and happy to report it was well-worth the wait.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88

2018 marks our 4th season supporting Porsches at BIR. With each year, our crew grows and the setups develop further.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 911 991 997 996 993 GT3 CupSport

This season brought with it a nice variety of Porsches old and new to the 311RS Paddock.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 996

Some familiar faces – Luis’ 996 GT3 has been with us each of the four seasons for Spring Fling. His car has further evolved for 2018 with a GT3RS front bumper and a carbon decklid.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 997

Some new faces – Rich swapped his 997 Turbo for a 997 GT3. The car came to us with 31,000 miles and good bones. With time and some elbow grease, Rich had himself a great platform to continue development of his driving skills.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 997 993 CupSport

And some faces that have evolved – Jean’s 993 has gone through a winter-long transformation from a wholesome 993 C2 into a track weapon we call the CupSport.

Center-lock magnesium Speedlines from a Supercup, custom JRZ RS Pro dampers, and a 150lbs weight loss regimen only tell part of the story.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

His target laptime for the weekend was a sub-1:50. Having ran a 1:55 last season, the target seemed within range with some time on the new setup.

Read more on the car here.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 997 996 993 CupSport

In total we had 9 311RS-prepped Porsches on hand.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 997 993 CupSport

For the first time in years we were graced with sun to start the weekend.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 996 GT3RS bumper

Pressure check – we aim for 29psi front & 33psi rear with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 on the 911s.

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Helmets on – a focus for 2018 was to equip each of our drivers with the latest in safety equipment. Tom seen here strapping on his Arai GP5W helmet and HANS H3 device.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

And just like that the cars were on their way to the track for the first time of 2018.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 996 997 993 CupSport Clubsport SuperCup BIR

Ahhhh. So good to be back.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline

The cars were loving the fresh spring air. The tires too, tire temps are much easier to manage when air temps stay below 70*.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

Luis’ 996 GT3 was cruising all weekend. We’ve worked to dial in his setup over the past four seasons, focusing on chassis development and driving dynamics.

This season our focus was cutting weight from the platform – 50lbs was removed by way of carbon fiber hood, RS front bumper, and removal of unnecessary interior bits such as glove box, sun visors, and airbags.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

On the other hand, we have Rich’s 997.1 GT3 on track with us for the first time. His GT3 is equipped with solid baseline setup that will develop as he and the car grow together.

Currently he’s running solid bushings, Recaro Profi XLs with harnesses and a roll bar, wider Sport Cup 2s up front, and a pair of FVD side muffler bypasses.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

On a fresh setup such as Rich’s, we’re on his tire pressures all weekend to ensure the setup seats properly.

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These shots are from the braking zone into Turn 10. It’s interesting to see how each of the cars settle into the corner differently under hard braking. The cars on stock dampers tend to dive a bit, while the CupSport on our JRZ RS Pros stays relatively flat.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

A pair of our 991 GT3s enter the banked apex of Turn 10. The chassis setup on each is similar, however the lead car #990 runs our 19″ BBS E88s with wider F265 & R325 Sport Cup 2s.

Driving the two back to back is interesting. The cars feel similar but the added grip of the 19″ setup is felt under braking and corner entry, leading to a ~1.5 seconds per lap advantage.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

Here the banking though Turn 10 is evident. From here the cars load up and slingshot onto the mile-long front straight of BIR’s Donnybrooke configuration.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

The main straight makes use of the NHRA 1/4 mile drag strip that BIR is most well-known for.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

While unique, the dragstrip and the rubber laid down upon it, make for a hairy situation in anything other than perfect sunny conditions. The rubber becomes slipperier than ice with slightest bit of moisture.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

Thankfully thatt was none of our concern for Spring Fling 2018. The conditions made for consistently fast laps throughout the weekend.

This shot is right at apex of Turn 1 at ~135mph. Nice panning work, Peter!

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

Before day one comes to a close, we swap tires side to side and nut & bolt each car.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

BIR’s high-speed Donnybrooke layout has a tendency to eat the driver’s side tires if not managed properly.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

The new center-lock setup on Jean’s 993 CupSport calls for a 330 ft/lbs torque spec. A big number, however it’s simple enough using the specialized torque wrench we use for the 991 GT3s, which themselves are torque’d at 440 ft/lbs.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

Bench racing begins the moment work is wrapped up for the day.

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

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Nord Stern hosts a daily happy hours as the track goes cold. Bench racing escalates as the brews flow like race fuel.

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Speaking of fuel…

311RS at BIR PCA Spring Fling by Peter Lapinski Porsche 991 911 GT3 BBS E88 993 CupSport magnesium Supercup Speedline wheels

A successful day to start our 2018 season. With the cars running well, it was back to the cabin for family supper and hopefully a few hours of sleep.

Coverage from day two is up next, with even more fantastic photos from Peter.

Images courtesy of Peter Lapinski.

Finally! Having missed each of the four previous Luftgekühlt gatherings, Luft5 would be our first time experiencing the spectacle that is Luftgekühlt.

And boy was it a spectacle.

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As described on the Luftgekühlt website:

“The Luftgekühlt brand is the brainchild of two-time Le Mans class winner Patrick Long and noted Southern California creative director Howie Idelson.

A true Porsche happening, Luftgekühlt is an experiential car culture event centered around a tightly curated list of historically significant or interesting cars, both race and street.”

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Each of the previous Luftgekühlt events had been held at a unique location. 2018 would be no different.

Luft5 was held at the Ganahl Lumber Yard in Torrance, CA. A seemingly odd location choice, however with the team behind Luftgekühlt it should come as no surprise we were in for a treat.

The cars were incredible. And so many of them! 600+ air-cooled Porsches. To do the event justice we’ll save complete Luft5 coverage for another journal entry.

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Luft5 would be held on April 22nd. And for us, the timing could not have been more perfect. Two weeks prior to the event, we had completed work on one of our winter projects – the 993 311RS CupSport 3.8. The moment the car hit the ground we knew…

“This thing should be at at Luftgekühlt.”

993 311RS CupSport 3.8 at Luft 5 by Larry Chen

No small feat considering Luft5 had been sold out for months, not to mention we’re based in Minnesota, roughly 2,000 miles away from California.

However, thanks to the gracious owner of this 993 CupSport along with the creative logistical work by Roy Sewell at Beacon Shipping Logistics, the idea didn’t seem all that far fetched.

The final hurdle was cleared with help from a friend. A few messages later and it was done – we had the green light from Patrick. The CupSport was a go for Luft 5!

993 311RS CupSport 3.8 at Luft 5 by Larry Chen

We arrived at Luft5 for load in at 7a. And who is the first person we see? None other than Larry Chen. Larry has been a friend for years now, since 2009 Super Lap Battle at Buttonwillow actually! 

Having photographed most of our milestone cars, it was fitting we find each other in front of the CupSport.

993 311RS CupSport 3.8 at Luft 5 by Larry Chen

993 311RS CupSport 3.8 at Luft 5 by Larry Chen

The lighting in and around the Ganahl lumber yard was unreal.

993 311RS CupSport 3.8 at Luft 5 by Larry Chen

The CupSport is all about refinement. Factory-level look & feel, with modern day grip and chassis development. Details are plentiful, weight is minimal.

For instance, the magnesium center-lock Speedlines we run on the CupSport look similar to their 5 lug counterparts, however they weigh ~50lbs. less.

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Looks stock. Is not. The 993 311RS CupSport 3.8.

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We’re excited to share more about the 311RS CupSport program as development continues. Until then, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss the program or to reserve a build slot.

We’d like to extend a special thank you to Patrick Long for his consideration, as well as those who made our wild cross-country idea a reality. Each of you made our year and it was an honor to be a part of Luftgekühlt, thank you.

Photos courtesy of Larry Chen.

Please welcome our latest creation – the Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8.

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The 993 311RS Cupsport 993 continues our tradition of using the race track to develop focused road cars. With the 993 CupSport program, we’ve pushed our track developed, street prepared philosophy further than before.

Debuting at Luft5, it’s the start of the development process that will lead to unit production of the 993 311RS CupSport. Using a 993 Carrera 2 as the platform, the 311RS Cupsport is delivered as standard with a 3.8L and optionally with a big-bore 4.0L flat six.

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One of the design briefs for the 993 311RS CupSport program is to deliver a laptime faster than a factory 993 Supercup, running our standard Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 street tires. This focus on pure speed is not without regard for road use. The Cupsport is delivered a standard with a full interior utilizing RS carpet and set of JRZ dampers valved for a wide range of control, road of track.

The 993 311RS CupSport program is only possible with cooperation between our technical partners, for which we’re eternally thankful. Contributing to the 311RS Cupsport program are the following partners: Michelin, Porsche Motorsport, JRZ Suspension, Recaro, BBi Autosport, BMC, Girodisc, & Rath Racing.

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Please come say hello if you’re attending Luft5, we’d be happy to show you around the car. For those not in attendance, enjoy this initial selection of images with more information to come after our first track event April 28-30th, 2018.

To secure an allocation for a 993 311RS CupSport, please contact us here.

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Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Porsche 993 311RS CupSport 3.8 Supercup Clubsport centerlock Speedline JRZ suspension Girodisc Michelin BBi Tarett BMC Fabspeed RS Pro Sport Cup 2

Oktoberfest? Already? That means winter is nearly upon us. But that also means a party! Enjoy a selection of images from Oktoberfest 2017 at 311RS by Peter Lapinski.

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Arrival of the fittest.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 911 Carrera RS 1973 2.7RS 2.7 Touring

The star of this years show arrived a day early. Minnesota’s favorite 1973 Carrera RS, a white & green Touring.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 911 Carrera RS 1973 2.7RS 2.7 Touring

Along with it, it’s spiritual successor 34 years later in the 911 production cycle – a 2007 997 GT3 RS in green. Oh man.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 911 Carrera RS 1973 2.7RS 2.7 Touring

42 years of Porsches finest together for Oktoberfest.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche Carrera GT 993 RS

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As the last car pulls in, Oktoberfest begins. Prost!!

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311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

Outside we had the one & only Tom Kileen manning the sausage station.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

Otherwise known as the Wienermeister!!! And proud of it by the looks of it.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

What is Oktoberfest without  hammerschlagen?

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

It’s imperative not to spill any beer during a game of hammerschlagen. Do so, and it’s immediate disqualification.

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Back inside, the Wienermeister was enjoying the fruits of his labor and washing it down with another cold Two Hearted Ale.

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

311RS Oktoberfest 2017 by Peter Lapinski Porsche 918 Spyder Singer 911 997 GT3RS GT3 RS Carrera RS

It was fun to get a look under this immaculate 1973 Carrera RS. When we say immaculate, it’s true – the car was restored at the factory by Porsche. Rumor has it, upon completion Porsche themselves attempted to secure it for the Porsche Museum. Thankfully the owner chose otherwise and now we’ve the honor of looking after the car.

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Speaking of immaculate, the Minnesota Singer commission was on hand for us all to enjoy. There are not enough hours in the day to pour over all the details Singer builds into their cars. What an inspiration.

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Nobody wanted Oktoberfest to end!!

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That’s all for this year’s Oktoberfest at 311RS. 2017 was a blast, despite the cold. To those who spent Saturday with us and to those who couldn’t make it this year, thank you!! We’ll see you next year – Oktoberfest 2018 is set for Saturday October 13th, 2017. Mark your calendars booked for the day.

If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up a piece from our Oktoberfest collection here – https://www.311rs.com/product/oktoberfest-2017-collection/ 

We’re less than a week away from this year’s Oktoberfest and have news to share – we’ve enlisted the talent of Glen at Auto-Illustrated to create a collection of commemorative items for Oktoberfest 2017 on October 28th.

Click here to view the items in our store.

These commemorative tshirt & zip hoodies feature our Oktoberfest 2017 logo on the left breast with the full art print on the back. True aficionados will recognize Mumphrey prominently featured in the art. He’s back!

Oktoberfest 2017 Poster

Each of the clothing items is produced here in Minneapolis, MN using true-to-size Canvas-brand shirts. The art prints are limited to 50 pieces and printed on 100# matte cover paper. Orders of all three items come with an additional yet-to-be-announced Oktoberfest goody.

See you there next weekend!

Oktoberfest 2017 Zip Hoodie

We’re back to HQ from another great weekend at the track. This would be our final visit to BIR for the 2017 season and we sent the year off with a bang. Supporting 9 Porsches, two more than ever before, here’s how it went down.

311RS Paddock by Peter Lapinski

The newly minted 311RS Paddock was put to good use during the weekend, providing much needed shelter from the rain on Saturday. Ryan’s 930 was relegated to the sidelines to make room for our supported drivers.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 997 GT3 Ryan Gates Guards Red

This weekend we had two 997.1 GT3s on hand. Both street cars, they’ve been prepared with a focus on track use with components from our technical partners. Recaro, Michelin, Girodisc, & more played a role in getting them dialed in.

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In addition to the 997s, we had two 991 GT3s in the paddock with us. This Sapphire Blue example is a new one to the crew, but it’s quickly picking up speed.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 997 GT3 Ryan Gates Sapphire Blue 991

We’ve got the car setup with an effective safety package consisting of: BBi Autosport roll bar painted Sapphire Blue, Recaro Profi XL seats, and HANS Schroth harnesses. The car has also had it’s chassis massaged with a focus on improved drivability on track.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 997 GT3 Ryan Gates Sapphire Blue 991

The car was finished off with a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s.

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We’ve been working on the initial setup on John’s 993 over the summer. As he’s picked up speed, the car has started to show us where we need to focus over the winter. For this weekend, our goal for him was to get a baseline lap on the books.

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The cars cleaned, lugs torqued, it was time to get out on track.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 997 GT3 Ryan Gates Guards Red

The two 997 GT3s were first out and immediately found each other on track. Together, they spent the session working their way through the traffic of Group 2.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 997 GT3 Ryan Gates Sapphire Blue 991

Speaking of traffic, Gumer found himself in the thick of it with his 991 GT3.

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John was on it early, besting his previous best lap time during the first session of the weekend.

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We’ve got more than a few winter plans for this car. The way John has connected with this car made it clear which path needs to be taken – we’re headed to Grip City.

311RS Porsche at BIR by Peter Lapinski 991 GT3

Out in Group 3, Bruce was crushing it in his 991 GT3. While the car may appear stock, it is far from it. The setup on the car has shaved 5sec over stock.

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The sun broke for the later sessions on Saturday. Luis took full advantage and finished the day off right. We’ll leave with a selection of images from Peter Lapinski, enjoy!

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This summer 311RS #05 became the first of our 11-unit production run to change hands. It was originally delivered to a local client just miles from HQ. Now with it’s new owner, Ross, #05 will reside in Dallas, TX.

Prior to taking delivery, the new owner took the opportunity to upgrade the car. Quite significantly in fact. Before we delve into the details, here are a few images of the car as it arrived from the original owner.

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates Nardi Tartan Recaro

The car was originally spec’d for use on track hence the roll bar, Recaro buckets, harnesses, etc. Ross also intends to use the car on track and chose to further focus the car in the form of chassis & weight savings upgrades.

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates AMS carbon roof

The biggest upgrade was a first for us – we installed AMS’ dry carbon roof on the car. Ryan’s Time Attack Evo X runs a similar setup, however this would be the first time we’ve fitted a carbon roof to a production 311RS unit.

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates AMS carbon roof

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates AMS carbon roof

The result was a 4lb. weight reduction from the highest point on the car and a killer look to boot.

311RS EvoX #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates AMS carbon roof RS Pro

The next focus was on chassis control – Ross upgraded #05 from the original JRZ RS1s to our latest 2017-spec JRZ RS Pros. These dampers feature external reservoirs which allow the user to control compression and gas pressure. In combination with rebound control featured on each JRZ, these RS Pros allow for complete control of the platform.

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Here’s a look at the JRZ RS Pro canisters mounted in the trunk of 311RS #05. We’ve placed them out of the way yet within reach for easy adjustment.

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Inside the car, the Nardi wheel was replaced with one of our alcantara-wrapped factory wheels. The alcantara trend continues with a full interior upgrade, which features alcantara covered A, B, and C pillars, headliner, and color matched plastic bits.

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If you’re upgrading anything on the interior of a 311RS Evo X, you better be including one of our wooden ebrake handles. They are just too good. In combination with our black watch tartan fabric, the interior feels properly old school.

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We never tire of working with Akrapovic’s exhaust systems. They are light, sound right, and are gorgeous. Ross upgraded #05’s AMS system to a lightweight titanium Akrapovic dual tip system.

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The red Brembo calipers that come standard on Evo Xs turn to brown after a few uses on track. Our solution is to refinish them with a high-temp gloss black paint. Our logo is then screen printed onto the calipers for a smooth, factory-like finish.

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Each of the upgrades plays a role in the complete finished product. 311RS #05 was gorgeous when it was first delivered in 2014, but today it is another thing all together. Congratulations to Ross and we thank you for the opportunity to work with one of our babies again.

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311RS Evo X #05 Volk Ce28N JRZ Michelin JDP engineering voltex MN Ryan Gates AMS carbon roof wooden Ebrake

And just like that, 311RS #05 was off to it’s new home in Dallas, TX. Until next time!!

Our 2017 series following Porsche’s new 911 RSR takes us to Road America. Fresh off their maiden victory at Lime Rock, the new RSR’s were primed for a good result at America’s favorite track.

Enjoy this selection of Peter Lapinski‘s images from the weekend.

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Porsche finished P6 & P7 after a fierce late-race battle for the win pushed them towards the rear of the class. Another great race to watch, the RSRs are getting fast.

Photos courtesy of Peter Lapinski.

We’ve partnered with Brainerd International Raceway to create the 311RS Paddock. A home base for our testing, track support, and driver development.

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For years, this covered space has functioned nicely as our working space at BIR. The concrete is flat, there’s power, and most importantly a hose for car washes nearby. Visually however, the structure needed to be spruced up.

We saw this as an opportunity to partner with BIR to improve the facility while creating an identity for ourselves at our home track.

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The process began with a thorough cleaning. From there the poles were refinished with satin white and the bare corrugated steel was coated with satin black. We used Sherwin Williams Emerald exterior paint for both surfaces for a lasting finish – thanks to the recommendation from our neighbors at New Town Painters.

311RS Paddock Porsche BIR Brainerd International Raceway Sherwin Williams Emerald pain Porsche 997 991 GT3

And voila – the 311RS Paddock at BIR. Some elbow grease and a few coats of paint really transformed the structure.

311RS Paddock Porsche BIR Brainerd International Raceway Sherwin Williams Emerald paint Porsche 997 991 GT3

The following weekend we had our first opportunity to utilize the 311RS Paddock. The space houses 7 cars without hampering workflow. A successful first test.

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It’s awesome to have a place to call home at the track we grew up driving. Our next event is the 14th-15th of September with PCA and the 311RS Paddock is filling up quickly – drop us a line to reserve your spot for the weekend.