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Posted by: racerbvd Nov 28 2011, 09:34 PM

OK, who here is selling this one...

http://youngstown.craigslist.org/cto/2723755886.html

Posted by: bigkensteele Nov 28 2011, 09:43 PM

That's one of the worst yet.

Why is a guy in Florida perusing the Youngstown CL?

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 28 2011, 10:11 PM

A moment of silence please for our dearly departed

Posted by: Andyrew Nov 28 2011, 10:19 PM

Looks like a lot of work went into it.

I mean seriously, yes it has a rayco bodykit and the interior isnt stock. But it looks like it probably runs and it looks complete. 4k for that isnt a bad or crazy price. Ditch the wing and some of the other 90's touches and it will probably clean up nicely for a rayco kit.

Posted by: Mr.242 Nov 28 2011, 10:19 PM

Do these things suddenly make you taller?

Because when I buy a car, I usually know if I fit.

I suspect the guy means:

"After driving this car I have found that I am TOO TALL to completely hide myself from all the finger pointing and laughing as I drive this car. Therefore, I must sell to someone who is smaller. "

Posted by: bigkensteele Nov 28 2011, 10:43 PM

How tall do you have to be to be too tall for a 914?

I am 5' 8", and I have the seat a few notches forward, and my head is nowhere near the roof. I am thinking that you would have to be 6' 4" or better before it would become an issue.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 28 2011, 10:46 PM

looks like it has a red dawg racing removable targa bar

Posted by: rnellums Nov 28 2011, 10:55 PM

I'm 6'4" and I fit. Barely. Smaller wheel, short shift, and non stock seats would all help though.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 28 2011, 11:35 PM

Pictures:

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 28 2011, 11:40 PM

I'd take the Mahles....there's some things you can't ruin.

Posted by: JMKnight Nov 29 2011, 08:09 AM

They are small. I can't get into my 914 with engineer boots on so I have to wear topsiders or the like. My legs rub the steering wheel and I'm not very comfortable in it. Sometimes I would like to be rid of the dwarfmobile, but do not have the heart to follow through.

Posted by: RobW Nov 29 2011, 08:14 AM

Posted by: partwerks Nov 29 2011, 08:16 AM

Went through all that work, and just now figured out he was too tall for it??

Posted by: Spoke Nov 29 2011, 11:02 AM

So instead of someone asking if it is a Fiat, they will ask if it is a Mazda Miata

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Nov 29 2011, 11:06 AM

I wish I could see it! Blocked from CL at work!

Posted by: injunmort Nov 29 2011, 01:20 PM

why not buy a miata rather than bastardize a 914 to look like a miata?

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 29 2011, 02:25 PM

Too tall for a targa... now that's tall.

Posted by: TurbOH Brad Nov 29 2011, 04:18 PM

I am 6'2" and I am decidedly too tall for a teener. I love driving them, but even with the seat all the way back, my right thigh wants to occupy the same space as the bottom left 1/4th of the stock steering wheel, as well as the gear lever when it is in dogleg first. Also, to get to full pressure on the brake pedal, my knee has to come out practically past the steering wheel and bent at a 45 degree angle. Needless to say, no heel-toeing for me!

< I wish it were that easy!

Posted by: tscrihfield Nov 29 2011, 04:20 PM

Why do people insist on ruining these cars? That's gotta be the ugliest kit I've ever seen on a 914. Ugly would take a look at that and say "Damn that's ugly!"

So sad

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 29 2011, 05:42 PM

Must be all in the legs ...

I'm 6.2 ish and i fit just fine. My seat isn't even all the way back. Plenty of leg-room and head-room for me.

Posted by: somd914 Nov 29 2011, 05:51 PM

Be careful of what you wish for... Not sure if I should laugh or cry...

Posted by: Evil914 Nov 29 2011, 06:31 PM

I think I saw those seats at the casino!!!!!

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 29 2011, 06:41 PM

Oh great, another Evil914. I have a license plate with your name on it

Hijack over

Posted by: URY914 Nov 29 2011, 08:19 PM

We've shown worse here.......

Posted by: championgt1 Nov 29 2011, 10:22 PM

Much worse!

Posted by: majkos Nov 30 2011, 09:46 PM

the key is tilt

tilt the seat,(back) which you have to move forward a bit,tilt back,into recess.
now you uses your feet, not legs,knees bent

Posted by: Twise Dec 1 2011, 07:08 PM

I am 6'3" and I find I have more room in the 914 than I do in a 911. I also have the appearance package on my car, which makes getting to the gas pedal with work boots on impossible, but here in California we drive barefoot.

Posted by: c12croft Dec 1 2011, 07:21 PM

If he wanted a Miata so bad he should have just bought one.

Posted by: pnewman Dec 4 2011, 07:41 PM

C12croft!

I couldn't have said it better myself!


I think that what truly happened is that the guy finally after saving the money from not updating his glasses presciption over the last decade used the money to have LASIK done!

Posted by: pnewman Dec 4 2011, 07:43 PM

Is there an "Ugliest 914" thread that we can link this to? Atleast the interior deserves that recognition for all the hard work!

Posted by: Slider Dec 5 2011, 12:19 PM

Im 6'4' and most of my height in my legs, after a smaller steering wheel and shortened shifter. i can drive it fine the seat is tilted up some and pushed all the way back. although getting in and out is not the quickest, lets just say i wouldnt use it for a getaway car.

Posted by: 914Bryan Dec 5 2011, 06:39 PM

I'm 6'7" and I have a hands width of room between my head and the roof! I just try to avoid bumps in the road that will fling me into the roof.

I have been told I look funny unfolding outta this thing

Posted by: Drums66 Dec 6 2011, 05:26 PM

.....What's the *WORLD* coming to??