The day started with coffee and bacon rolls cooked outside on an enormous charcoal BBQ. As we ate and sipped our drinks we had the opportunity to meet and to get to know fellow members, whilst admiring the array of member's beautiful Porsches now parked in RPM's secure facilities.
For the visit itself, we were assigned into five groups for a series of talks given by the Directors and Technicians. These covered topics including geometry set-ups, engine & gearbox builds, car detailing, sales operations and CSR projects. CSR is RPM Technik's Clubsport - inspired brand for RPM - developed project cars and upgraded parts. The philosophy behind it is to blend a love of Porsche models as everyday cars with providing a machine that can be enjoyed to the full on track - therefore achieving the balance between road and track capability. For me one of the highlights of our visit was a black 997 CSR variant on show - very distinctive with its delicious bare carbon fibre ducktail. All of the presentations were highly informative, engaging and included lots of opportunity for members to ask questions of the very knowledgeable RPM staff.
At the end of the visit two lucky members were awarded raffle prizes of Gtechniq car detailing kits - there will be no excuses for their Porsches not looking immaculate for the next outing!