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Posted by: J P Stein Dec 30 2002, 01:00 PM

Hi there.
I'm new to this site and have a few NFG questions.

What are the BIGGEST tires I can put on my 914?
Should I use the round black ones or is there something better?
I can't get my pass door open. Should I use a crowbar?
I can see the road thru the bottom of my cockpit. Is this some kind of reverse convertible?

TIA

Posted by: Gint Dec 30 2002, 01:09 PM

Hi JP Wish I coulda made your "Git Together". Sounds like it was a good time for all.

How 'bout shippin me some leftover BBQ?

Posted by: Jeroen Dec 30 2002, 01:09 PM

Errr... JP,

Could you keep me posted if you find any answers to your questions?
Thanks!

Jeroen

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 30 2002, 01:29 PM

Mike:
I tried jambing some BBQ thru this here slot in my puter tower. Did it come out on your end?

Posted by: Jeroen Dec 30 2002, 01:41 PM

Oh, great JP...
Now, if this BBS quits working anytime soon, it's because of JP's BBQ leftovers got jammed on the server somewhere

Jeroen

Posted by: brant Dec 30 2002, 01:43 PM

Mr. Stein,

although I consider myself far from an expert. If you'd care to email me off list I'm sure I could ramble on with some of the potential answers to your valuable questions.

brant

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Dec 30 2002, 03:15 PM

JP, you are probably looking at a '70 or 71 914 which didn't have opening passenger side doors. Cars made from 1972 and onward had opening doors, although opening doors can be retro-fitted to the early models. Check e-bay. There are often opening doors up for auction. Also, the reason you can see through the floor in the cockpit is because 914's come with removable targa bottoms that store in the rear trunk. Hope this helps,
Tom

Posted by: Gint Dec 30 2002, 03:21 PM

"Mr. Stein"

Hehee, that's a good one...

Posted by: drew365 Dec 30 2002, 05:39 PM

J.P. IIRC you can put 205/45/15 on the right side and 245/45/15 on the left side. I hope this helps.

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 30 2002, 05:45 PM

OK, my springs are kinda shot. Will my skinny ass balance out the ride height?...or is that so's I can get the door open?

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Dec 30 2002, 08:00 PM

JP,
I had this same ride height problem on my car. I relocated the battery to the floor on the drivers side about half way between the seat and the pedals. If that doesn't do it, try inflating the passenger side tires with helium.
Good Luck,
Tom