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Posted by: rebelmdot Nov 17 2009, 02:42 PM
Well the scary day has arrived my child will be behind the wheel, but at least it will be behind the wheel of a 1972 914 1.7l!!! I told her that I would paint it any color she wanted and put any color interior. She has chosen black for the paint, but would like some purple involved on the interior.
SCARED; ANY IDEAS??? 
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 17 2009, 02:49 PM
Well the scary day has arrived my child will be behind the wheel, but at least it will be behind the wheel of a 1972 914 1.7l!!! I told her that I would paint it any color she wanted and put any color interior. She has chosen black for the paint, but would like some purple involved on the interior.
SCARED; ANY IDEAS???
Interior ideas for a 16 yr old girl?
LOCK HER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE TIL SHE IS 30!!!
Posted by: jmill Nov 17 2009, 02:54 PM
A full cage and 5 point harness. The seat belts and roll bar pad can be purple. As you can tell, I'm the over protective type. 
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 17 2009, 02:54 PM
Will the nuns even allow her to paint her cell at the convent?
The Cap'n
Posted by: SUNAB914 Nov 17 2009, 03:05 PM
Young first driver in a 914 is scary. Maybe a bigger car for her safety will be better. Might want to think about it first.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 17 2009, 03:06 PM
She has chosen black for the paint
Did you show here this thread before she made her choice?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=43032
I bet she'd like pink better than black ...
Andy
Posted by: rjames Nov 17 2009, 03:20 PM
Posted by: markb Nov 17 2009, 03:28 PM
Posted by: '73-914kid Nov 17 2009, 04:23 PM
Haha, I use the teener as my daily transportation. 2.0l 4, and I'm a young 16 years old. My car has a roll hoop and door bars though, and I'm working on the 5-point harnesses..
Best bet would be to leave the interior the way it is. It is difficult as it is to keep my interior clean from soccer gear and school books, and black hides stains nicely, which for some, is a big deal (open drinks and no cup holders) Purple wouldn't last too long I think.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 17 2009, 04:28 PM
Absolutely...if you love her, get her something with air bags, ABS, and traction control. Ever read the stats on accidents in the under 21 crowd. Ever think about the difference in a drunk in a Ford Excursion hitting her head on in that toy or (at least) a Civic with modern crash zones, ABS, air bags, etc.
Well the scary day has arrived my child will be behind the wheel, but at least it will be behind the wheel of a 1972 914 1.7l!!! I told her that I would paint it any color she wanted and put any color interior. She has chosen black for the paint, but would like some purple involved on the interior.
SCARED; ANY IDEAS???
Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 17 2009, 04:39 PM
but yea, if it was my daughter I'd tend to agree with the others, but I'd let her drive the teener around some times.
maybe even to school.. but the HS is about 5 miles from my house(or as I like to say, more than the 500 yards mandated)... not a long drive at all...
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 17 2009, 04:48 PM
Find the recent crash video showing a behemoth '59 Impala hitting a 2009 Chevy Malibu in a head on. Guess which one won by a landslide?
Posted by: rjames Nov 17 2009, 04:51 PM
Wow, does that car come with a gold chain and a shirt without top buttons?
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 17 2009, 04:53 PM
And a place to leave your shoes.
Wow, does that car come with a gold chain and a shirt without top buttons?
Posted by: Rod Nov 17 2009, 04:57 PM
Get her to choose a purple paisley fabric and do the door cards and seat squabs and backs - would look awesome.
Lucky Girl. I can't wait to let my son drive the 914 :8
Posted by: Chicken Nov 17 2009, 05:03 PM
guys he is looking for color ideas not parenting instruction....
i say look at a nice light Tan... like the MBs or Current VWs
Posted by: Ferg Nov 17 2009, 05:09 PM
How about Purple L.E.D.'s for the gauges, and stock black interior but purple neon under the dash will light up the carpet purple.
That way it's easily reversed
Posted by: underthetire Nov 17 2009, 05:22 PM
Keep the interior black, buy the wet okole (spelling) seat covers with the purple in them. Get black loyd mats with the 914 logo in purple to match. That way everything is protected but easily changed back. Maybe find a custom shift knob.
I found my 16YO daughter a mid 90's beamer with airbags and ABS. 4 Cyl automatic too, can't burn that out !
Posted by: Sleepin Nov 17 2009, 05:36 PM
How about Purple L.E.D.'s for the gauges, and stock black interior but purple neon under the dash will light up the carpet purple.
That way it's easily reversed
Some nice purple lighting with some accents like the floor mats purple would look nice with a black interior. You could also ask Toast who did her seat covers and get some purple and black covers that look like they are seats. If she did change her mind later on about the color, it would be easily reverseable.
Posted by: underthetire Nov 17 2009, 05:53 PM
http://www.superbrightleds.com/BA9S6_specs.htm
Only see blue, not purple though.
Posted by: r_towle Nov 17 2009, 05:56 PM
I looked at alot of crashed and wrecked 914's prior to giving my son a 914.
The passenger compartment holds up really quite well.
Ensure you have the later body doors....those are key.
If you doubt me, look up "rocket" and his restoration (and demise) of his purple car. He hit a tree very hard and walked away with nothing more than a bruised ego...car it totalled.
She will be fine.
Go for a retro interior with some of the early plaid on the seats...
Rich
Posted by: raw1298 Nov 17 2009, 06:38 PM
I have seen the aftermarket seats with purple accents. They also come with the holes for the 4 point harness. My first car was a ford pinto (I obviously did not blow up) and everyone told my parents how stupid they were for buying me the car. It wasn't the 67 lemans I wanted, but it got me evrywhere I wanted to go safely! 
Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 17 2009, 09:33 PM
With a new driver, can't you get her an old Volvo wagen till she learns how to drive? A good Porsche friend had his son go through a nice 914 and a 914-6 before he got through his early driving years.
Luckily, both cars protected well during the crashes, and his son was fine. However, the cars were toast and not repairable. They're not making any more of these anymore, so there should be a bit of preservation desire in our group. It just seems that it takes a while for new drivers to "get" it.
When my son had his first accident (in a Volve 245 Turbo wagen), I made him actually repair the fender/headlight assembly to see what was involved. He's a much better driver now!
Posted by: jt914-6 Nov 18 2009, 07:36 AM
Ask hot shoe914 how a 914 holds up in a frontal crash.....He had as bad of a crash in a 914 as I've seen....his nephew got a broke collar bone from the seat belt. Maybe he has pics to post.....
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 18 2009, 08:12 AM
I would agree the later doors are the ticket. Also the old seat belts suck. Install a harness bar and a 4 point. You can have terry cloth padded covers made for the belts in Purple. Install them over the belts with velcro. I would avoid the cage. Too much of a chance of a unprotected head or limbs contacting the bars. Unless she is going to drive with a helmet everyday..... 
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 18 2009, 08:37 AM
Ask hot shoe914 how a 914 holds up in a frontal crash.....He had as bad of a crash in a 914 as I've seen....his nephew got a broke collar bone from the seat belt. Maybe he has pics to post.....
You mean this one Jt? I took the broken collar bone from the seatbelt, nephew took a dash to the side of his head!
Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 18 2009, 08:55 AM
One of our family friends 19yr/old daughter was killed in a car crash, hit the shoulder and flipped into a ditch.
She was driving a full size GM SUV.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 09:03 AM
I concede...air bags, crumple zones, ABS and traction control were all useless in that situation. Now...run that SUV head on into a 914...
One of our family friends 19yr/old daughter was killed in a car crash, hit the shoulder and flipped into a ditch.
She was driving a full size GM SUV.
Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 18 2009, 09:22 AM
I concede...air bags, crumple zones, ABS and traction control were all useless in that situation. Now...run that SUV head on into a 914...
One of our family friends 19yr/old daughter was killed in a car crash, hit the shoulder and flipped into a ditch.
She was driving a full size GM SUV.
At 60mph you're still both dead. How about run the SUV into a dumptruck...back of a semi...
I've see a lot of flipped SUV's...It's almost that season here.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 09:26 AM
I concede...you're right...a 40 year old design in a 2,000 pound car is equally safe in a head one with a modern 5,000 pound SUV. When you're right you're right! 
I concede...air bags, crumple zones, ABS and traction control were all useless in that situation. Now...run that SUV head on into a 914...
One of our family friends 19yr/old daughter was killed in a car crash, hit the shoulder and flipped into a ditch.
She was driving a full size GM SUV.
At 60mph you're still both dead.
Posted by: jt914-6 Nov 18 2009, 11:34 AM
Ask hot shoe914 how a 914 holds up in a frontal crash.....He had as bad of a crash in a 914 as I've seen....his nephew got a broke collar bone from the seat belt. Maybe he has pics to post.....
You mean this one Jt? I took the broken collar bone from the seatbelt, nephew took a dash to the side of his head!
Yes, that crash Don....sorry I had my injuries wrong....It's been a long time since that happened...Maybe you can tell the story....It does show how well the passenger's compartment holds up in a frontal....
Posted by: jd74914 Nov 18 2009, 11:42 AM
I concede...you're right...a 40 year old design in a 2,000 pound car is equally safe in a head one with a modern 5,000 pound SUV. When you're right you're right!
I know a guy who almost died when he got hit head on; he was driving a newer dump truck. Even the largest vehicles can still allow you to be hurt.
That said, I've had my 914 for 7 years. Its been a DD for the last 2.5 or so and I'm only 21. To be safe you just need to learn how to drive defensively. People aren't trying to kill you; they just don't pay attention. You only need to learn to stay away from careless people on the roads, but that is really true in any car. I would feel totally comfortable giving a 16 year old (provided they aren't stupid reckless) a 914. The reckless kid will hurt themselves or more likely others in any car; I feel that the marque doesn't really matter.
Sorry for continuing the hijack.
I like the above suggestion of Wet Okole seat covers. They'll both protect the seats and look cool. Carpeting with colored edging would also look pretty good IMO. The best part is all of those things protect the car and are still subtle enough touches to make a difference without going overboard.
Posted by: 9146986 Nov 18 2009, 11:44 AM
The best color for a new teenage driver is AIRBAG!
Posted by: underthetire Nov 18 2009, 11:50 AM
http://www.wetokole.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=ZOOM&Store_Code=ASCWOH&Product_Code=Porsche-914-Galery1971
This is what I was talking about seat covers. Only change the blue for purple.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 12:06 PM
It's sooooo hard arguing with this kind of logic. Of course people have gotten killed in large vehicles. That's your rationale? Do you realize that cars have safety factor ratings? Of course defensive driving helps...that's a given. My DD has two wheels. I have yet to die while riding it while folks in Volvos have died...go figure. If this is the argument, I've really gotta stop, because it's nonsensical. The marque really doesn't matter? You're serious?
For your consideration...eliminate the marque factor...a drunken driver runs into you head on (happens here in Maryland all the time...not sure where you live). Which car are you more likely to survive in, a 40 year old 914, or a new Cayman?
Please...somebody who understands engineering advances in the past 40 years, feel free to chime in. 
I concede...you're right...a 40 year old design in a 2,000 pound car is equally safe in a head one with a modern 5,000 pound SUV. When you're right you're right!
I know a guy who almost died when he got hit head on; he was driving a newer dump truck. Even the largest vehicles can still allow you to be hurt.
That said, I've had my 914 for 7 years. Its been a DD for the last 2.5 or so and I'm only 21. To be safe you just need to learn how to drive defensively. People aren't trying to kill you; they just don't pay attention. You only need to learn to stay away from careless people on the roads, but that is really true in any car. I would feel totally comfortable giving a 16 year old (provided they aren't stupid reckless) a 914. The reckless kid will hurt themselves or more likely others in any car; I feel that the marque doesn't really matter.
Sorry for continuing the hijack.
I like the above suggestion of Wet Okole seat covers. They'll both protect the seats and look cool. Carpeting with colored edging would also look pretty good IMO. The best part is all of those things protect the car and are still subtle enough touches to make a difference without going overboard.
Posted by: Teknon Nov 18 2009, 12:43 PM
I gave my 16yo one and he smacked it up. Boy was I stupid.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 12:48 PM
I'm sure some 20 year old will chime in and say that it could also happen to a 40 year old. 
I gave my 16yo one and he smacked it up. Boy was I stupid.
Posted by: ericread Nov 18 2009, 01:37 PM
To be safe you just need to learn how to drive defensively. People aren't trying to kill you; they just don't pay attention. You only need to learn to stay away from careless people on the roads, but that is really true in any car.
In the spirit of returning to the thread title, I think we can all accept the above post as being the key.
SO let's just say that this 16 year old is an expert in defensive driving
.I like the idea of purple seat covers and accessories. So when she gets her tickets and isn't allowed to drive anymore, you can drive it around without fear of embarrassment. All because of the fact that guys in purple cars aren't like us normal folk... Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Posted by: ericread Nov 18 2009, 01:39 PM
To be safe you just need to learn how to drive defensively. People aren't trying to kill you; they just don't pay attention. You only need to learn to stay away from careless people on the roads, but that is really true in any car.
In the spirit of returning to the thread title, I think we can all accept the above post as being the key.
SO let's just say that this 16 year old is an expert in defensive driving
.I like the idea of purple seat covers and accessories. So when she gets her tickets and isn't allowed to drive anymore, you can drive it around without fear of embarrassment. All because of the fact that guys in purple cars aren't like us normal folk... Not that there's anything wrong with that.
And just to make sure I'm not misunderstood, the comment that "guys in purple cars aren't like us normal folk" refers to an obvious case of being color-blind. Because, no normal person likes a purple car
Posted by: Drums66 Nov 18 2009, 01:43 PM
It's sooooo hard arguing with this kind of logic. Of course people have gotten killed in large vehicles. That's your rationale? Do you realize that cars have safety factor ratings? Of course defensive driving helps...that's a given. My DD has two wheels. I have yet to die while riding it while folks in Volvos have died...go figure. If this is the argument, I've really gotta stop, because it's nonsensical. The marque really doesn't matter? You're serious?
For your consideration...eliminate the marque factor...a drunken driver runs into you head on (happens here in Maryland all the time...not sure where you live). Which car are you more likely to survive in, a 40 year old 914, or a new Cayman?
I like your logic much better, ken.....keep the lowest horse powered engine in the car,give her the keys and pray about it every now and then!!
BTW...my girl friend was born in Cumberland,in fact her mother and brother still
reside there, how close is that to you? We'll be visiting there soon,maybe we can
hook-up?
Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 18 2009, 01:45 PM
you cannot argue with it, ken, it's HIS daughter, he will do what he chooses. I only hope it's not a decision that he later regrets 
I like the okole seat covers but OUCH that's $$ for seat covers, do they fit PERFECT?! and never bunch up or come loose? because you can almost get seats re-upholstered for that...
FWIW, I lost control of a civic when I was young, driving on ice too fast. smacked a guard rail HARD. and walked away, and even the car was fine. about 5k in body damage, including a bent frame. but if I had been in the truck I'd just gotten rid of, I'd have flipped over the guard rail, and not been so lucky.
accidents DO happen. you just never know which accident you'll be in so you don't know which vehicle will be better in the scenario.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 01:51 PM
It's doable:
It's sooooo hard arguing with this kind of logic. Of course people have gotten killed in large vehicles. That's your rationale? Do you realize that cars have safety factor ratings? Of course defensive driving helps...that's a given. My DD has two wheels. I have yet to die while riding it while folks in Volvos have died...go figure. If this is the argument, I've really gotta stop, because it's nonsensical. The marque really doesn't matter? You're serious?
For your consideration...eliminate the marque factor...a drunken driver runs into you head on (happens here in Maryland all the time...not sure where you live). Which car are you more likely to survive in, a 40 year old 914, or a new Cayman?
I like your logic much better, ken.....keep the lowest horse powered engine in the car,give her the keys and pray about it every now and then!!
BTW...my girl friend was born in Cumberland,in fact her mother and brother still
reside there, how close is that to you? We'll be visiting there soon,maybe we can
hook-up?
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 01:56 PM
And there are scenarios where it's better not to have on a seat belt, and scenarios where it's better to not be wearing a helmet on a motorcycle, but "not knowing which accident you'll be in", it's a lot smarter to wear both...play the odds.
you cannot argue with it, ken, it's HIS daughter, he will do what he chooses. I only hope it's not a decision that he later regrets
I like the okole seat covers but OUCH that's $$ for seat covers, do they fit PERFECT?! and never bunch up or come loose? because you can almost get seats re-upholstered for that...
FWIW, I lost control of a civic when I was young, driving on ice too fast. smacked a guard rail HARD. and walked away, and even the car was fine. about 5k in body damage, including a bent frame. but if I had been in the truck I'd just gotten rid of, I'd have flipped over the guard rail, and not been so lucky.
accidents DO happen. you just never know which accident you'll be in so you don't know which vehicle will be better in the scenario.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 18 2009, 02:06 PM
oh, to me, there's never a scenario I'd rather be in the 914 vs my daily beater 98 civic... not many I'd rather be in a SUV or truck over the civic
Posted by: siverson Nov 18 2009, 02:07 PM
I think that teenage driver safety is probably 99% related to the behavior/responsibility of the teenager, and 1% car safety features. You can get hurt doing really stupid things in really safe cars.
Fortunately, my daughter is 9 months old so I have some time to reconsider this.
But... I've had my 914 since I was 15 (33 now). I think it was a great first car. It was a 2.0 4 cyl (now a 3.6 six) when I was young, which is probably a good idea.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 18 2009, 02:14 PM
Now we agree.
oh, to me, there's never a scenario I'd rather be in the 914 vs my daily beater 98 civic... not many I'd rather be in a SUV or truck over the civic
Posted by: ericread Nov 18 2009, 02:17 PM
Fortunately, my daughter is 9 months old so I have some time to reconsider this.
hahaha! By the time you blink she's going to be 16 years old with boys knocking at the door and her wanting the car keys! Enjoy the time you have now, because in a few years you'll never know where that time went.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 18 2009, 02:39 PM
Fortunately, my daughter is 9 months old so I have some time to reconsider this.
hahaha! By the time you blink she's going to be 16 years old with boys knocking at the door and her wanting the car keys! Enjoy the time you have now, because in a few years you'll never know where that time went.
And the day after that, you get a phonecall with someone stuttering the word "grandfather" ...
AndyPosted by: nvrupnvrin Nov 18 2009, 02:52 PM
I like the okole seat covers but OUCH that's $$ for seat covers, do they fit PERFECT?! and never bunch up or come loose? because you can almost get seats re-upholstered for that...
Wet Okole seat covers do fit that well, don't bunch or come off. Had them in a Honda Odyssey, the dogs sat on them every day, four years later they still looked like new after a wash.
Posted by: underthetire Nov 18 2009, 02:59 PM
I like the okole seat covers but OUCH that's $$ for seat covers, do they fit PERFECT?! and never bunch up or come loose? because you can almost get seats re-upholstered for that...
Wet Okole seat covers do fit that well, don't bunch or come off. Had them in a Honda Odyssey, the dogs sat on them every day, four years later they still looked like new after a wash.
And you can get seat warmers installed in them to!
Posted by: aircooledtechguy Nov 18 2009, 02:59 PM
guys he is looking for color ideas not parenting instruction....
Sheesh. . . With the overprotective logic I've seen on this thread, it's a wonder ANY of us survived before circa 1994, when airbags became standard equipment. . .
Live in a bubble if it makes you sleep better at night, but when it's your time, it's your time. No piece of equipment is 100% safe when people are involved.
Back to the topic at hand, my vote would be for black interior with purple stitching or piping to set it off. Maybe some purple door panel inserts or striping. Tasteful yet not (too) gaudy IMHO. . .
Posted by: underthetire Nov 18 2009, 03:05 PM
I like the okole seat covers but OUCH that's $$ for seat covers, do they fit PERFECT?! and never bunch up or come loose? because you can almost get seats re-upholstered for that...
I wish. I was quoted 700 to have both seats done. it's 500 just for the kit from AA.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 18 2009, 03:10 PM
a local guy got his done for $300+his supplied material(off the internet for <$100) guess it depends on the shop, and how busy they are..
Posted by: Drums66 Nov 18 2009, 03:57 PM
It's doable:
It's sooooo hard arguing with this kind of logic. Of course people have gotten killed in large vehicles. That's your rationale? Do you realize that cars have safety factor ratings? Of course defensive driving helps...that's a given. My DD has two wheels. I have yet to die while riding it while folks in Volvos have died...go figure. If this is the argument, I've really gotta stop, because it's nonsensical. The marque really doesn't matter? You're serious?
For your consideration...eliminate the marque factor...a drunken driver runs into you head on (happens here in Maryland all the time...not sure where you live). Which car are you more likely to survive in, a 40 year old 914, or a new Cayman?
I like your logic much better, ken.....keep the lowest horse powered engine in the car,give her the keys and pray about it every now and then!!
BTW...my girl friend was born in Cumberland,in fact her mother and brother still
reside there, how close is that to you? We'll be visiting there soon,maybe we can
hook-up?
Cooool Ken, that's not very far at all......about a quarter's throw across the
Potomac!!......Probably after the new year, will be in touch.
Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 18 2009, 06:32 PM
guys he is looking for color ideas not parenting instruction....
Sheesh. . . With the overprotective logic I've seen on this thread, it's a wonder ANY of us survived before circa 1994, when airbags became standard equipment. . .
Live in a bubble if it makes you sleep better at night, but when it's your time, it's your time. No piece of equipment is 100% safe when people are involved.
Back to the topic at hand, my vote would be for black interior with purple stitching or piping to set it off. Maybe some purple door panel inserts or striping. Tasteful yet not (too) gaudy IMHO. . .
Ahhh...yep,
Is a VW golf safer than a 914?
Doesn't matter I get the nice 914, my kid will get an old VW POS just like I got.
Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 18 2009, 06:45 PM
Send your seats off to Morph and have him redo them with stock bolsters and purple paisley back and bottom.
More damned nannies here than the gubmint! Airbag is no substitute for parenting...
Posted by: 6freak Nov 18 2009, 06:57 PM
but at least it will be behind the wheel of a 1972 914 1.7l!!!
Bad move very bad move..with all the safety features built into today`s cars and your gonna stick her in a car with none ..... she WILL wreck her first car !you would think you would like to have some air bags and such, side curtains...A.B.S .. crumple zones ...Kia `s are cheap and loaded with safety features ...all do respect Sr .if you put her in a 914 your a fool... I know you love your little girl so put her in a safe car....JMO
Posted by: rebelmdot Nov 18 2009, 07:43 PM
Please do not offer me any more parenting advice. You know nothing of me, you know nothing of my child, you know nothing of the car, additional safety features being installed, nor where or how the car will be driven. I appreciate everyone's concern, but if you have nothing to say regarding interior, MOVE ON!
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 18 2009, 08:42 PM
Please do not offer me any more parenting advice. You know nothing of me, you know nothing of my child, you know nothing of the car, additional safety features being installed, nor where or how the car will be driven. I appreciate everyone's concern, but if you have nothing to say regarding interior, MOVE ON!
Now you've done it. Gone and pissed him off!
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 18 2009, 10:09 PM
say goodbye to that 914. i believe a kid's first car should be a throw away cookie cut turd...pre-dented. the insurance companies know this. anyone who thinks their kid is any different is in denial. the numbers dont lie. 914s are, however, fairly safe in a crash. they have a large front and rear crumple zone that absorbs energy from teh impact effectively protecting it's ocupants. a bigger cra is not allways safer, this is a myth. think inertia and energy transfer.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 18 2009, 10:22 PM
say goodbye to that 914.
I didn't wreck my first car. Nor my second or third. In fact, i never wrecked a car in 30+ years of driving.
You guys need to chill out ...
Andy
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 18 2009, 10:29 PM
the best thing about black is that you can accesorize with just about any acsent color and it will look good. What is her favorite color? what things does she like? maybe a theme could be developed based on something he digs. you can go black with teh accent colored center seat panel or a pattern material and tie in teh pattern colors with some vynil graphics. Beige looks great in a black car but might be to old fart for a young girl. I have been thinking emerald green with charcoal in a black car with green side script woujld look hot.
oops...just read that parenting bit...I know nothing about parenting. I know nothing about your child or children in general. I do know alot about the laws of physics and insurance co extensive data collections. I know that math science and data can be used to accurately predict the outcome of a given scenario. these are tools in teh business of risk management.
Posted by: Todd Enlund Nov 18 2009, 11:12 PM
Purple vinyl on the dash to replace the basketweave would be fairly simple and fairly reversible.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 19 2009, 05:31 AM
Individual stories are pretty worthless in his area. Statistics are not. Ever wonder why the rates on a 16 year old are through the roof? You might live in the 'hood down here in Bawlmer, and never get your car vandalized or stolen...still doesn't help your rates. Age, geography and yes...vehicle are all factors. Try to insure a 16 year old, in the wrong zip code with a Subaru WRX!
say goodbye to that 914.
I didn't wreck my first car. Nor my second or third. In fact, i never wrecked a car in 30+ years of driving.
You guys need to chill out ...
AndyPosted by: jimkelly Nov 19 2009, 05:48 AM
i would lean to a used civic or accord as a new drivers daily safe reliable driver - and 914 for some weekend fun. also black is the worst color for others drivers to see you. roads without shoulders are the worst, extra caution required.
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 19 2009, 08:57 AM
I hope Christian still reads this. we are all so opinionated 'round here.
I also kinda like the ricer look where they do black wheels with a color stripe around the outer rim. that color could be the theme color for teh interior. the VW show car sites woujld be a good place for ideas, those guys get really creative and many are colorful yet tastefull. I like where they combine textures and colors. I dig that thing where they use thin foam under teh cloth where the foam has a design carved into it like a chevy bow tie or a VW logo or in her case the Porsche crest. that would be a nice detail on teh head liner. I have also seen indented flames. 914 door panels are so blah so a design with a splash of color would be cool and it flashes at people when she opens the door. her friends would see that her car is specially crafted for her as she enters or exits teh car. she would be reminded of your thoughts every time she opens the door. I would call that the bling-flash. now that I got over the parenting intrusion, the brain storming is kinda fun
the stats should all be based on you Andy because you are teh most normal regular guy I have ever met. you look so much like a regular guy, you're tough to spot in a crowd. I have never wrecked any of my cars but does this position me somehow as a statistical average? (@ track dont count)
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 19 2009, 11:31 AM
I have never wrecked any of my cars but does this position me somehow as a statistical average?
Where did i say i was average?
But you guys are talking like his daughter is already dead (or worse) and the car totaled.
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Nov 19 2009, 12:32 PM
Hey...I thought he was elevating you with that remark!
I have never wrecked any of my cars but does this position me somehow as a statistical average?
Where did i say i was average?
But you guys are talking like his daughter is already dead (or worse) and the car totaled.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 19 2009, 12:50 PM
Hey...I thought he was elevating you with that remark!
In your world, that might be true. In my world, "average" is not in the UP direction ...
Andy
Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 19 2009, 01:39 PM
it's like when people say they are going to "take it to the next level"... that's not always UP
Posted by: morph Nov 19 2009, 02:37 PM
true the "next level" usally is down not up lmao
james
Posted by: McMark Nov 19 2009, 02:57 PM
Leave the door panels and backpad black, and add purple accents (seats, dash vinyl). Swapping in a spare set of seats takes 15 minutes.
Or go all out and get it all purple. It's your car and it's your daughter. So you get to be in charge. 
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