Marc Bixen Live

25/10/2024

A TALE OF TWO CARBURETORS:
So, we have a client who has a 1972 911T. He had a VERY worn set of Weber carbs on his car. Popping, spitting, etc. Good old worn out webers. We decided to install a set of PMO carburetors, these were designed and manufactured by our friend Richard Parr and sold through his company PMO until about 2 years ago when Richard sold the company to VolksWagon legends Empi , So this was our first experience buying from them. Upon installation we immediately had a problem, the left side wouldn't idle. The culpret? On assembly someone forgot to install the idle jets. A quick call to Empi's Larry Hole and we had the jets in 2 days. Next a running issue on the right bank. We checked EVERYTHING, vacume leaks,valve adjustment, cam condition, cam timitng, etc. So another call to Empi last Tuesday. On Wednesday morning 8:00 AM, VP of Empi, Carl Shanks, head of the PMO devision Larry Hole, and Cameron, a great young man who assembles the carbs, showed up at Red Line with a replacement carburetor, we discussed diagnosis, removed the carb and realized that there was a machining mistake made on the ported vacuum / air bypass port on all three barrels. Solution, replace the carb. Then while tuning with the three reps from Empi present, we were still having an issue with the other carb, cylinder #1. So we removed that carb to find a similar issue, but only on #1. So the boys from Empi went back to the shop, Cameron built up another carb and was at Red Line at 7:00AM the next morning. We swapped the carbs, did a quick tune, went for a test drive, problem solved. It's unfortunate that this happened, but great customer service, I'm sure we helped out with getting the new production of these great carburetors sorted out. Thanks to Empi, Carl, Larry, and Cameron!

04/10/2024

Gas stations are great… but what if you have an electric car? A new type of service station is opening up in Santa Ana – complete with lots of EV chargers, a car wash, WiFi lounge and even a …

04/10/2024

So, I know you have'nt heard from me in a while. Been busy! Here comes my latest rant on EV's. Check out this new charging Center. A dozen plastic chairs, "limited" Gelsons market, car wash. ?while you're waiting for a charger, or after you've charged for hours? My idea, have a therapists office there, do your couples therapy, and, get this, a meditation lounge! What do you think? Am I on to something? There actually trying to brain wash you that charging time is something we all have. Got nothing to do.

Gas stations are great… but what if you have an electric car? A new type of service station is opening up in Santa Ana – complete with lots of EV chargers, a car wash, WiFi lounge and even a …

04/04/2024

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has named Doug Nagy as its new technical director for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series following the departure of Ricky Brooks. With three decades of dive…

04/04/2024

Congratulations to our friend Doug Nagy on his appointment as technical director for TA2 in the Trans-Am series.

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has named Doug Nagy as its new technical director for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series following the departure of Ricky Brooks. With three decades of dive…

04/04/2024

It’s 3.2 Thursday at Red Line!

31/03/2024

29/03/2024

A transformer from a Chinese supplier recently banned over links to forced labor is delaying imports of Porsche and other cars into the U.S.

29/03/2024

Well, if you're wondering why you can't get delivery of your 2024 Porsche, (or other make) here's the reason millions of dollars of cars are sitting at the port, detained by the U.S. government.

A transformer from a Chinese supplier recently banned over links to forced labor is delaying imports of Porsche and other cars into the U.S.

13/03/2024

Here's more positives from the world of hybrids and electric cars! https://www.thedrive.com/news/tire-dust-makes-up-the-majority-of-ocean-microplastics-study-finds?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3ErgERjd2hVDvH8i4mu3WN26Uiqz3P1ApbU2cCxawD9afbYPG06gJ8ZFU

Recent studies have shown tire emissions to be a larger threat to global health than anyone realized—and EVs could make the problem worse.

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

Good times yesterday at the Porsche Toy & Literature Show at LAX Hilton. This international event is definitely one all Porsche enthusiasts should attend.
We saw sooo many friends, great to see you all!

22/02/2024

The 2021 L.A. Lit and Toy Show, Saturday, March 6th at the LAX Hilton Hotel--over 300 tables of Porsche 356 and early 911 collectibles, tools, small trim items, wood wheels

22/02/2024

This Saturday is the Porsche Toy & Lit show at the LAX Hilton. Hope to see all of you there!

The 2021 L.A. Lit and Toy Show, Saturday, March 6th at the LAX Hilton Hotel--over 300 tables of Porsche 356 and early 911 collectibles, tools, small trim items, wood wheels

18/02/2024

A few shots from “Morning shift” at the Center in Carson, Ca. This morning. I had brunch with Lenny and Kevin Yee (Porsche Riverside) and 356 legend Frank Locke at ! Another great Matt Lee prepared meal. They never disappoint.

17/02/2024

Air cooled week at Red Line!
It’s a beautiful place to walk into each morning!

17/02/2024

Out for a 60mile “break-in” drive in our clients 1969 912. This is the motor that I was photographed building recently by noted photographer Bruce W. Talamon. It was the first time the bottom end was disassembled since Stuttgart put it together. The main and rod bearings were dated 1968. Somewhere between 300,000 and 500,000 miles on the original bottom. Thanks to Walt Watson at Competition Engineering for his machine work and expertise. Walt’s “rally” cam is a very nice addition. And yes, that’s my girl Katina in the white 88 cabriolet next to me with our dogs. I happened to see her in Malibu after one of her morning hikes.