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I applied for a membership in the Porsche Club of America, but ...
I get an email saying 'IF' they decide to accept my application, I will be notified in 2-3 weeks.
What's with the 'IF' ?  I paid on line with a credit card. I wonder what their stipulations are for becoming a member?
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82 Porsche 930 Euro, black, 31K miles. Factory stock other than k27 turbo, B&B headers, GHL exhaust, Tial F40, 1 bar wastegate, MSD 6A ignition, 8" and 9" Fuch upgrade, H4 Xenon headlamps and a 930S steering wheel. 
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08-02-2007, 04:03 AM
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sudo apt-get purge 930
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Brandon, FL
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Don't worry about it. They said that on mine too.
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Mark 1979 930 Euro ***GONE AND DON'T MISS IT AT ALL*** "Worrying about depreciation on your car and keeping mileage down is like not ****ing your girlfriend so her next boyfriend finds her more appealing" --clutch-monkey |
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08-02-2007, 04:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Must be to keep out the riff raff that drive 930s. lol
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The fun - '06 Carrera, '79 930, '06 S4 Avant, '16 i8 The mundane - '24 Tesla Model 3, '22 Tesla Model Y, '19 Tacoma |
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08-02-2007, 04:15 AM
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I would never belong to a club that would have me as a member
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08-02-2007, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Centreville, MARYLAND
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"If" means "If youse got the credit and the card is good!" Otherwise anything warm and fuzzy is accepted. Rest easy.
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08-02-2007, 04:31 AM
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Background check, P-car ownership verification, statement from 1st grade teacher, DEA, FBI, CIA, etc, etc, etc. These things take time.
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08-02-2007, 04:39 AM
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Whoopsies I was banned!!!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Trying to Escape from FLA
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They're simply being diligent about who's coming into the club.
I heard that they had a rash of applicants who were trying to get into the club after buying those "special" Porsches we all hear about on e-bay. There were lots of complains from members. Why they even had someone try to gain membership using a 1/18 scale model! Hey wait a minute, how do we know that you are not a poser? For example you state you have a 930. Perhaps a 930 built on a VW pan?  Just kidding with you!Really its a simple case of their canned response not quite conveying what they intended it to convey. 2-4 weeks reposnse is the norm. No worries. Carlton |
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08-02-2007, 04:51 AM
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MBruns for President
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you don't get in if you have ever installed a fart can or a greddy sticker on a car - They have ways of checking that, you know...
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Current Whip: - 2003 996 Twin Turbo - 39K miles - Lapis Blue/Grey Past: 1974 IROC (3.6) , 1987 Cabriolet (3.4) , 1990 C2 Targa, 1989 S2 |
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08-02-2007, 06:24 AM
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Cars & Coffee Killer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: State of Failure
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It took them 4-12 weeks to get back to me...
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Some Porsches long ago...then a wankle... 5 liters of VVT fury now -Chris "There is freedom in risk, just as there is oppression in security." |
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08-02-2007, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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I think it was less time than that for them to send me a questionnaire after I didn't send a dues renewal check... 
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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08-02-2007, 10:09 AM
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PC-who?
I'll pick my own wine and cheese, thank you... |
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08-02-2007, 10:25 AM
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Dixie Region R Gruppe
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Man and you are missing out on all the perks you get once you have the card, I have not had to wait on a table at a dining establishment since I joined!
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Instagram @phillipkj4 1980 911 SC Backdated Viper Green 1992 Ferrari 348TB |
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08-02-2007, 11:19 AM
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Make sure to learn the secret handshake now. That's the last test before you can join. If you mess up, you're out for life.
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Make sure to check out my balls in the Pelican Parts Catalog! 917 inspired shift knobs. '84 Targa - Arena Red - AX #104 '07 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Yes, I'm that guy... '01 Toyota Corolla - Urban Camouflage - SOLD |
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08-02-2007, 01:03 PM
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If you get in the value of your car goes up $2,000 or 3,000.
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08-02-2007, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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what's the point of joining? any good benefits, besides meeting stuck-up rich old people who think they are entitled ?
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08-02-2007, 05:37 PM
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) Last edited by pwd72s; 08-02-2007 at 05:52 PM.. Reason: wanted to add |
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08-02-2007, 05:50 PM
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another round please
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Carmel In.
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My membership was declined by PCA. I guess I dont know the right people, eat the right cheese, and dont drink the right wine. Oh well, life goes on, and I live life. Or maybe it's because I drive a slantnose. Hmmmmmmm
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08-02-2007, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryland
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Most PCA Regions give National permission to accept members on their behalf. A few prefer to give their own acceptance, thus the 'IF'. Regions have their own by-laws and while the majority mirror the national by-laws when it comes to membership, some modify them.
You do need to own a Porsche to join the club, but once you're in, if you become Porsche-less, you can still retain your membership as long as continue renewing. If you still have quesitons, you can email Vu Nguyen at the national office admin@pca.org |
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08-02-2007, 06:23 PM
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I thought all you needed was a Porsche (and some $$) to get in. I had no idea someone could actually be turned away.
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Make sure to check out my balls in the Pelican Parts Catalog! 917 inspired shift knobs. '84 Targa - Arena Red - AX #104 '07 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Yes, I'm that guy... '01 Toyota Corolla - Urban Camouflage - SOLD |
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08-02-2007, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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So if I bought a 924 for $500, I'd be turned down for readmission?
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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08-02-2007, 06:29 PM
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1982 Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3L
1969 and 1986 Porsche Targa and Coupe 1720cc and 3
1973 Porsche 914 1.7 very modifed
Gone to California
Turbo
1979 Porsche 911SC 3.0
1979 Porsche 911 3.0
Backdated 911
1968 Porsche 912
1974 Porsche 914
1984 Porsche Targa 3.2L
