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Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Jan 11 2010, 12:00 PM
Be honest...do you have a strong 914 prejudice within the 914 world?
I , for example, think 914s with flares and body colored sail panes look incredible...so much so that I'd never own a 914 without both modifications. Wheels, engines, colors...all the other variables have nowhere near that level of prejudice with me. What's your 914 prejudice?
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 11 2010, 12:03 PM
Nope. I am well rounded 914 owner. And I don't just mean my belly.
Skinny, flared, body kits, whatever. As long as the job is well done, I think they are kinda cool. What can I say. I'm easy.
Zach
Posted by: type47 Jan 11 2010, 12:05 PM
Nah, I never met a 914 I didn't like.....
Posted by: Zundfolge Jan 11 2010, 12:05 PM
I love 'em all ... even the electric ones (even if they're all owned by dirty tree-hugging hippies). 
That said, I wish I owned a wide body with a 3.6L instead of my narrow 2.0
Posted by: turnaround89 Jan 11 2010, 12:06 PM
I gotta say i like them all, but i don't ever see myself owning a narrow bodied 914, i like the look of flares much much more. They give the car some much needed curves
Posted by: oldschool Jan 11 2010, 12:07 PM
Be honest...do you have a strong 914 prejudice within the 914 world?
I , for example, think 914s with flares and body colored sail panes look incredible...so much so that I'd never own a 914 without both modifications. Wheels, engines, colors...all the other variables have nowhere near that level of prejudice with me. What's your 914 prejudice?
on how cool they look with flares, But a OG 914 is also way cool.....Sorry I like all Porsche, some just the way they.
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 11 2010, 12:09 PM
What's your 914 prejudice?
Slant nose Chalon conversions ...
Andy
Posted by: jgara962 Jan 11 2010, 12:14 PM
I gotta say i like them all, but i don't ever see myself owning a narrow bodied 914, i like the look of flares much much more. They give the car some much needed curves
I also prefer 914's with either the original 4 or a Porsche 6 conversion. I understand the appeal to put other engines in, It's just not something I'd do.
Posted by: flipb Jan 11 2010, 12:22 PM
I don't have the time or $$ to do much of anything with my 914, so be default I'm keeping a stock look.
But none of the other "looks" have won me over as something to aspire to.
I will say this: I think it's one of the most versatile automotive canvasses out there. There are so many tasteful mods (and a few not-so-tasteful) that it really makes for a cool variety. Meet-ups and rambles would be a little more bland if everybody's car had the same look.
(Admittedly, this coming from someone who is yet to attend a meet-up or ramble...)
I'm sticking to a very stock look. Might make modest performance mods, in addition to those already on the car, as time and $ permit.
Frankly, and I know I'm 
here, I think flares are over done.
Posted by: Van Jan 11 2010, 12:34 PM
I like my 914s with a little bit of rust on them...
Posted by: zymurgist Jan 11 2010, 12:41 PM
I like my 914s with a little bit of rust on them...
I like them all too.
Posted by: Gustl Jan 11 2010, 12:45 PM
What's your 914 prejudice?
in general I like almost all 914 ... but I absolutely prefere highly original / unmodified cars
Posted by: Sleepin Jan 11 2010, 12:48 PM
As long as they are on jackstands, they are ok with me.
Posted by: markb Jan 11 2010, 01:25 PM
Nah, I never met a 914 I didn't like.....
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 11 2010, 01:50 PM
I even like them when they're broke in half!
Well...maybe just "parts" of them
Posted by: codices Jan 11 2010, 01:53 PM
Like em all. Really like the flares but not the attention that would go along with them.
Dave
Posted by: JmuRiz Jan 11 2010, 01:55 PM
The direction of my 914 has changed over the years (in my mind)...at first I wanted a big 6, flared GT like car, now I'm all over the period looking sleeper of a skinny fendered big 4 with subtle upgrades.
So I totally understand any direction to take a 914, so I'm not prejudice
Posted by: Borderline Jan 11 2010, 02:16 PM
I absolutely hate the rusty ones 
Posted by: jmill Jan 11 2010, 03:37 PM
I am very partial to flares and 6's. But I have to say this narrow body looks sweet too.
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Posted by: kfish914 Jan 11 2010, 03:52 PM
Love all the 914's out there. However i would love the look of GT flares and polished Fuchs on a black 914. 
I would also love to own an original 72, 6
Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 11 2010, 03:58 PM
I'm not so sure about the four door conversions.....
Posted by: Sleepin Jan 11 2010, 03:59 PM
I like white ones!
Posted by: carr914 Jan 11 2010, 06:30 PM
Well I have owned 1.7s, 1.8s, 2.0s, Six Conversions, Real Sixes, Race Cars, Parts Cars, Narrow Bodied, GT Flared, Beck Wide Body, Non Vinyl, Vinyl, Black Roof, Body Colored Roof, Chrome Bumper, Black Bumper, F/G Bumper, So I think I Love them all .
If I haven't owned your car in the past, I might own it in the Future.
T.C.
BTW; I really want a 914 Pick-up
Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 11 2010, 06:56 PM
I don't care much for the factory flares.
Posted by: plymouth37 Jan 11 2010, 07:01 PM
Loved my 914 bone stock, still love it now. I love 'em no matter what has or hasn't been done to them.
That being said, a bone stock creamsicle is one of my favorite 914s.
Posted by: MrKona Jan 11 2010, 07:05 PM
I used to envision installing flares on my narrow bodied light ivory 4. But the narrow body and classic color have grown on me. I'll keep it the way it is.
But on the other hand... I still like the look of flares; My 4 isn't even drivable yet, and I'm already thinking about #2 one day - Flat 6, non-metallic slate gray, flares, black bumpers, black Fuchs, black sail panels. 
Posted by: Justin Fischer Jan 11 2010, 07:47 PM
The direction of my 914 has changed over the years (in my mind)...at first I wanted a big 6, flared GT like car, now I'm all over the period looking sleeper of a skinny fendered big 4 with subtle upgrades.
When I first bought my car I had big plans, flares, big six, big fuchs, custom interior... but the longer I had the car the more I appreciated it for what it is. I even undid most of the cosmetic changes I made in the first few years. That being said I am not a fan of body kits, but I can appreciate anything that is done well.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 11 2010, 08:22 PM
I don't care for most of the major body kits: 9014, Chalon, Eagle GT, "K-5"... Sheridan is the main exception to me, I really like that one!
I think the factory flares are too boxy. The race car wide fenders don't appeal that much to me either.
Body colored rocker panels and valences make the car look too "fat" to me as well.
I prefer a 914 that has a somewhat-stock-looking body.
...Though I might give up some body parts for Sir Andy's flared 916-bumpered car... Or Wyld 6...
--DD
Posted by: dw914er Jan 12 2010, 02:12 AM
not a fan of the bodykits, and not a fan of them for anycar anyways.
However, wide, skinny, original, modified, 4, 6, 8, all are good with me. 
I do prefer chrome bumpers though, gives it the extra classic car feel
Posted by: carr914 Jan 12 2010, 07:34 AM
Wait, I forgot I am Prejudiced against the 916 front bumper. Every 914 I have bought that had one, I took it off and threw it away. However I think the 916 Rear Bumper is very cool.
T.C.
Posted by: johnnie5 Jan 12 2010, 09:31 AM
What's your 914 prejudice?
Slant nose Chalon conversions ...
Andy+2. What a crime it is to smooth over one of the main defining characteristics of a 914.... Oh how I love the front fenders, flared or not. NO MORE CHALON KITS!
Posted by: tat2dphreak Jan 12 2010, 04:46 PM
badly done conversions... esp "body conversions" done badly...
if they are done very well, they can be "ok" in my book, but not my fav. but if they are done bad... ugh
Posted by: scotty b Jan 12 2010, 06:40 PM
I'm with T.C. I'm no fan of the 916 front. HATE side marker warts.
steel wheels are 
Pat hates me
Flares and a carbed 6 give me a chub 
Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Jan 12 2010, 06:45 PM
I concur.
I'm with T.C. I'm no fan of the 916 front. HATE side marker warts.
steel wheels are
Pat hates meFlares and a carbed 6 give me a chub
Posted by: dw914er Jan 12 2010, 08:28 PM
Wait, I forgot I am Prejudiced against the 916 front bumper. Every 914 I have bought that had one, I took it off and threw it away. However I think the 916 Rear Bumper is very cool.
T.C.
this too... though I dont care for the rear either... probably my chrome bumper bias kicking in though
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jan 12 2010, 08:44 PM
I'm with T.C. I'm no fan of the 916 front. HATE side marker warts.
steel wheels are
Pat hates meFlares and a carbed 6 give me a chub
I DON'T HATE YOU! Because you need your meds, you may say things inappropriate. Now, for your own help, I think you need to sleep with side markers under your mattress, and find a way to fit 914 steelies to a Suby.
It's for your own good. Trust me.
Pat
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jan 12 2010, 08:52 PM
Oh Baby, am I going to get hate mail here!
If it isn't "primarily" stock, and that can include some minor tweaks in the suspension area (sways, etc), it's bogus!
Got a four with a Raby motor - bogus!
Got a six with anything abov a 2.2 - bogus!
Added flairs - bogus!
Radio w/IPOD cap's - really bogus!
It's a classic, not a contemporary.
Let the flames begin........
Pat
Posted by: bembry Jan 12 2010, 08:55 PM
I like 'em fairly stock.
NO to flares and front air dams (except the cars that these came on), tails/spoilers and V-8s (and V-6s for that matter), and body colored valences and rocker covers.
OK with Porsche 6 conversions and 5 lug conversions, and carbs added to FI cars.
Posted by: RickS Jan 12 2010, 09:48 PM
I have extreme prejudice:
noun
1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
2. unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group.
3. such attitudes considered collectively: The war against prejudice is never-ending.
4. damage or injury; detriment: a law that operated to the prejudice of the majority.
I have such extreme prejudice, I will no doubt keep mine for many many years to come.
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Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jan 12 2010, 10:20 PM
Oh Baby, am I going to get hate mail here!
If it isn't "primarily" stock, and that can include some minor tweaks in the suspension area (sways, etc), it's bogus!
Got a four with a Raby motor - bogus!
Got a six with anything abov a 2.2 - bogus!
Added flairs - bogus!
Radio w/IPOD cap's - really bogus!
It's a classic, not a contemporary.
Let the flames begin........
Pat
Gotta agree with Pat on this one, if it didn't come with it from the factory then it shouldn't be on it now!
Posted by: 914junkie Jan 12 2010, 10:44 PM
I like em all as long as they are done right and look good. There are some really ugly body conversions and paint jobs out there. Aside from that the only thing that has really ever bothered me about 914's is when the ass end is lower than the front! Soon as ya lower the front a little it looks like a different car. IMHO
Posted by: Drums66 Jan 13 2010, 03:49 PM
I lke them fairly stock with imperative mods.
Please no body kits!! 
Posted by: DipShit Jan 13 2010, 05:05 PM
FUCH Me!
Posted by: underthetire Jan 13 2010, 05:24 PM
Don't like the 916 front either. I'm ok with flairs if you enough power you need the wider tires. I do like the in-between look of a stocker with just enough changes to look a little more sporty.
AND I LOVE MY IPOD HOOKUP. We do have digital music now, you can step away from the tube a.m. radio fellas. 
(besides, i can't understand 1/2 the radio stations around here, and according to the other 1/2 i'm going to hell.)
Posted by: Geezer914 Jan 13 2010, 05:25 PM
I like the look of SC flairs over the factory flairs.
Posted by: zymurgist Jan 13 2010, 05:32 PM
I think the factory flares are too boxy.
Something about them doesn't look right to me.Posted by: carr914 Jan 13 2010, 06:20 PM
I think the factory flares are too boxy.
Something about them doesn't look right to me.See there is we disagree. The 914 is a squarish boxy car, the flares are perfect. The SC/930 flares to me just don't look right.
But that is one of the nice things about a 914, you can modify it ( Sorry Pat) to suit your tastes.
T.C.
Posted by: DBCooper Jan 14 2010, 05:32 AM
"You can modify it to suit your tastes". Amen. To that I add that the Portuguese have a wise saying; "Don't argue about taste".
I like almost all. Not so fond of Chalons or 916 fronts or fiberglass flares, but that's OK. I guess I'm most prejudiced against 914 owners who are intolerant of others. Seeing other cars you don't much care for makes you feel better about your own car, but you need to realize that that other car's owner is probably thinking the same thing about your car, which is making him feel better about HIS own car. We're a small group. There's a place for nearly everything except prejudice and intolerance.
Oh, but then there's rust. I flat HATE rust.
.
Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 14 2010, 08:32 AM
I like mine as a concept. I like it as a what if car.
A what if Porsche kept the best production chassis layout instead of moving to the 924.
A what if they were forward thinking enough to install a 350+ hp hybrid V8 into the best production chassis they ever built, instead of trying to build a four place car with a back seat so small you can't fit teenagers in there.
What if our cars eventually morhp'd into a brutal beast of a car that could 1.5 G's and out run a Hemi Cuda or LS6 in the straights?
What's not to like? Everyone has their likes and dislikes but tend to try to find something on everyones car they appeals to me.
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Posted by: jmill Jan 14 2010, 08:48 AM
I think it's time to swap out that old plate Rick. Your car is damn near perfect and my eyes keep getting drawn to that rusty plate. It's like a zit on a hot chicks nose.
I changed my mind. It's more like a tramp stamp. When it's all over you might be curled up in a corner crying for your mama.
Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 14 2010, 11:15 AM
If you look at a 914, and you can tell that it's well done, or done well with the cash available, I'm for it.
Having said that, I do roll my eyes when you see some of the cars that are ALL fiberglassed out. I'm not talking about FG flares, because those have their pros and cons, i'm talking about something that you can't tell is a 914, that started to look like a 911 and then the owner changed his mind and started to go in the Ferrari direction.
Posted by: grantsfo Jan 18 2010, 03:31 AM
Big bore T4's make me break out in hives.
Posted by: bandjoey Jan 18 2010, 08:46 AM
4 or 6 Stock look w/5 lugs and Fuch's or metal worked with fenders slightly flared. Not the really big fat looking ones.
And of course, as much motor as money can buy. 
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