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Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 02:34 AM

Aloha,

Just wondering which magazine everyone feels is the most informative for 914's. I usually buy Excellence every now and then, but was just wondering if there was a particular magazine that gives more attention to 914's (however much attention that is) than other publications.

I don't own a 914 let alone any Porsche, but would like to at some point in the future. It would be nice to know where the majority of folks go for their monthly Porsche fix.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 9 2004, 02:44 AM

That would be here. The clubsite offers REAL TIME info with pics/articles. You dont have to wait 2-3 months after an event or tech article. I say: get an Excellence subscription so they are always coming in... Excellence has intentions to run some more 914 related material over the next 8-10 months.


B

Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 03:05 AM

Hi Brad,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have been a lingering member of the club here for a while, just haven't been very consistent in my visits. It is a great resource itself. It has definitely grown into a very respectable website since its beginnings.

I bought an Excellence issue a few months ago that had a sweet red 914 in it that got me interested in teeners again. I'll take your advice and go ahead and order a subscription.

Some of the other magazines seem to focus solely on the newer models, not that there's anything wrong with them, but I assume that most mortals are unable to afford the latest and greatest offerings from Porsche.

Mahalos again.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 9 2004, 03:12 AM

Joel,

I was looking at your membership number... we where just firing up (3 weeks old when you signed up). The owner of the red car is a member here and visits from time to time. That 914 was the start of the 914 coverage for Excellence. They had covered cars in the past but it was sporadic. Pete Stout the feature editor of Excellence is a 914 guy (and spends time on this BBS) he is trying to balance his 914 coverage in the magazine a little better than in the past.


B

Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 03:21 AM

Hi Brad,

Yeah I think I caught word of 914world.com over on the Pelican Parts forums (I'm a former VW guy looking for something that actually handles well). I joined up ASAP but just never could get around to getting my hands on a 914. I'm sure you know how it goes when you're in college, getting married, moving, etc. etc.

Anyway, good to hear that there is a 914 guy up in the ranks at a nice publication. That red one they featured was a real beauty. Definitely along the lines of what I'm looking for. I'll be sure to catch any future issues with 914's in them.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 9 2004, 03:26 AM

Bottom line:

Support those that support us.

I can send a 914 over to you anytime you are ready... FOB SF.


B

Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 03:33 AM

Well, I might be nearby in the future (I'm guessing FOB SF means you're in San Francisco?). I'll be undergoing some language training in the DLI at the Presidio of Monterey this next summer...so maybe I can pick up a nice 914 around that time.

Mahalos again for the quick response!

Posted by: rdauenhauer Aug 9 2004, 09:36 AM

Joel Welcome (back) if youll be training at DLI that must mean your active duty (?) and probably stopping by the housing office at LaMesa, Thats one of the projects I support http://www.montereybaymilitaryhousing.com/ If so Stop in, ask for Jennifer Barret and drop my name. They'll take good care of ya.

Posted by: 9magazine Aug 9 2004, 09:44 AM

Don't for get about 9 Magazine, as the only DIY Porsche publication with two 914's as full time project cars! Each issue has a 914 section with Q&A's and step-by-step projects.

Just had to jump in!

Brian Minson
9 Magazine
http://www.9magazine.com

Posted by: ! Aug 9 2004, 10:04 AM

Aren't ALL 914s project cars?

Posted by: markb Aug 9 2004, 10:37 AM

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 9 2004, 10:41 AM

Only when there not being sold....

Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 09:09 PM

Aloha,

Thanks for the heads-up on 9magazine, I'll check it out.

rdauenhauer: yep...I'm going active duty this September. Active Army. Doing the linguistics thing with them. Seems like they have a nice program there. I'm praying for Chinese Mandarin or Korean.

So all 914's are eternal project cars, eh? That difficult to sort out?

Posted by: Joel Simmons Aug 9 2004, 09:14 PM

Rich,

Tell me some more about that housing complex, The Parks. Send me a PM. I'm definitely interested. I'm married and going in as an E-4 so hopefully that will give me some more room to work with in terms of where I get to live.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Aug 18 2004, 12:30 AM

Brad says I'm the feature editor, but that position was recently eliminated. Yipes. Hopefully, there's not a glitch in accounting that's keeping the paycheck coming! No matter what happens, however, I am keeping my Swingline stapler...

To clarify: I'm not sure I'm going to GREATLY increase 914 coverage, but I also think that -- in trying to avoid letting my own 914 bias steer the magazine -- I may have gone too far the other way, into 911/944/928/986/996/356/etc search mode. I'm always fine-tuning the balance, and it's just time to look at it again.

Anyway, check our Back Issues -- we've done a steady stream of 914 pieces throughout the magazine's 17-ish years -- from 6 conversions to Type IV and flat-six turbos and everything in between. Heck, I'm not even against a V8 conversion article, I've just been looking for the right one. The guy in England won't return our calls.... does anyone know him!??!??

I'll admit back issues can get kind of expensive, but then think of the storage/shipping costs and they're actually kind of a bargain! They also turn up at swap meets sometimes...

Cheers!!!!

pete

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 18 2004, 01:31 AM

Excellence is a great rag. It would be even greater IF I GOT MY LATEST COPY !!!! OK, I'm over it for a while.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Aug 18 2004, 09:46 AM

Sorry about that JP!!!!!

Joel,

I forgot to mention Brad's right on. Everything you'll ever need for 914 technical advice, fun, etc is probably right here on the board. Magazines -- while having advantages in research, access, and "responsibility" -- can't compete with the internet boards for immediacy and breadth.

THIS BOARD IS A GREAT RESOURCE!

So magazines just can't offer what a lot of people have worked to put together for us here. Hopefully, you'll find good 914 articles in E. and enjoy the rest of the stories on the WORLD of Porsche -- which are often enlightening in terms of understanding all Porsches better.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 18 2004, 09:54 AM

Excellence does a fine job at covering the 914. I'm always impressed. You have to look at the readership and see what's out there and which way the market is moving. Editors have one thing in mind; "is this of value to my readers?" The 914 crowd is strong and represents (can represent) younger demographics that a magazine needs. That being said, they also need to play to the new car market to get "new" Porsche owners to subscribe. A healthy sub base is the true measure of a magazines success (but that's the kind of stuff publishers worry about now isn't it?) When covering all things "Porsche" they do it best right now...

I picked up a copy of 9 Magazine in my MWC bag (Brian, those type of promotions work. Pete, tell Tom that those type of promotions work). I felt it had come a long way from what I'd seen in the past and it had a bunch of DIY tips and tricks that could be helpful to all of use... you can even learn from the other model tips. Keep up the good work Brian.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 18 2004, 09:56 AM

JP... you've been yanked from the comp list. Free ride's over!

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 18 2004, 11:00 AM

Curses, foiled again

I save my back issues. There have been some some incredible 914 articles over the years. The one on The
Ex-Wayne Baker/Bob Smith IMSA GTU car is one that sticks out in my mind (Dec 200)......even if it was a 4 pooper

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 18 2004, 01:13 PM

Brumos GT Floats my Boat (obviously...)

Posted by: SP9146 Aug 18 2004, 07:32 PM

Yeah this site is better than a magazine, especially if you use the archives. Excellence is, well, an excellent magazine and you should get it. They had my all time favorite 914 article about how the owner of a 914-6 started a simple restoration and then went all out because he wanted a perfect car. I remember it was Irish Green, same as my car.

I can't find my copy, looked everywhere. If someone has the article and could scan and post it would be great for those of us in the middle of restorations. Would make it seem like it has an end! Thanks.

Pete

Posted by: Rob Ways Aug 18 2004, 07:45 PM

I like Excellence too.... but where the scantily clad babe on the cover? This is America!

Posted by: TimT Aug 18 2004, 07:51 PM

I have all issues of Excellence from Volume 1 issue 1, This includes when Porsche was used in the title..