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Posted by: Madswede Apr 12 2013, 01:31 PM

Ok, I kinda feel my car should have a name. O'Brien (Series9) put years of time and his soul into this car. I've spent years of working and saving to fund it (indeed, I continue to do so!). I love driving it, it's like no other car I've ever driven, including the 914 it was before I sent it to Florida. EDIT: that's a reference to the handling, not the lack of power from the poor /3 bus motor

Brief details are in my signature. More about the build is over on ClubNARP under the thread titled, "The Start of a Beautiful Build" Or just ask me about it in this thread and I'll tell ya about it.

Can't go with "the Phoenix" as much as I liked that name and the mythology behind it, since it's been done at least twice already. "The RS" is taken by the first edition 3.6 monster that Joe built for himself as his flagship. I don't go for people names - those are for people, not cars, unless the car is possessed by the individual in question. I thought of "Orange Genius" but I'm not sure anyone under 40 is gonna get the reference and I never liked the things that much anyway, not to mention it's a none-to-subtle referencing of the intelligence it took to assemble and tune.

GAH! I'M WAY OVERTHINKING THIS. MUST. STOP. NOW.

You see my quandary.

Maybe it doesn't really need a name.

Posted by: MoveQik Apr 12 2013, 01:32 PM

And there you go. Naming a car???

Posted by: rnellums Apr 12 2013, 01:53 PM

Quandary as a name?

Thor's Hammer

Cerberus

Posted by: d914 Apr 12 2013, 01:55 PM

blank check!!!!!!

Posted by: SLITS Apr 12 2013, 02:07 PM

"Querque"

"Jonbomb"

"Rio Dinero"

"Sandia"

"FTY" = Faster Than You

"BallsO'Fire"

"Huevos"

Posted by: Madswede Apr 12 2013, 04:29 PM

Some interesting ideas! I knew I could count on this forum.

I should have clarified, part of the reason I'm even asking this question is to get ideas for a personalized plate. I'm luke-warm on the idea of just putting "914 SIX" or "914 RS" on a plate. The first one implies a real /6, the second implies ... well I guess it just implies it's a badass car, which it is.

Cerberus isn't exactly taken, but TVR made a car called the Cerbera which took its name from Cerberus. The Greek spelling, Kerberos, is an encryption protocol, so I'm not gonna use that one.

I like the idea of Thor's Hammer since it does have a name: Mjölnir. Rendered in licese-plate lingo, that might not be too bad... "MJOLNIR" Only a few would get it. Hmmm....

Posted by: Madswede Apr 12 2013, 04:31 PM

Oh, and Querque (pronounced "quirky") would make my short list too, Ron, but Joe's dog has that for a nick name. She is pretty fast, though.

Posted by: ellisor3 Apr 12 2013, 04:32 PM

Here are a couple:

blitz schnell =fast as lightning
schnell= will fit on a plate
Rotschopf=redhead
Rauchen=smoking

German words are not sexy, how about

Lucy=because everyone loves Lucy
Lizzie=Lizzie Borden was a read head who hacked people to death, right?
Time bomb= the time made your wallet explode

Posted by: carr914 Apr 12 2013, 05:30 PM

SWAG-6

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 12 2013, 05:35 PM

NOTA4

Posted by: d914 Apr 12 2013, 05:36 PM

das car

Posted by: Todd Enlund Apr 12 2013, 05:58 PM

Cars already have names. You have to wait for them to tell you what it is.

Posted by: Mblizzard Apr 12 2013, 07:01 PM

Phaedrus - Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance says it means wolf. But it is not exactly correct. But that is kind of what you have. Something that is not what it seems but it is still bad ass. What is German for red wolf?

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 12 2013, 07:27 PM

Agent Orange

Cochen

F.O.T. (F*****g Orange Thing)

Ginger Snap

Towering Inferno

Orange Crush

Posted by: carr914 Apr 12 2013, 08:19 PM

Who the Fuch would intentionally name their car Inferno?

Posted by: mepstein Apr 12 2013, 08:49 PM

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 12 2013, 09:56 PM

The Straw.

Posted by: RickS Apr 12 2013, 09:59 PM

Waffle-wagon

Posted by: shuie Apr 12 2013, 10:16 PM

Pictures?

Posted by: JRust Apr 12 2013, 10:36 PM

Orange Crush

Sunkist

I am digging Thors hammer though. If you don't use it I might

Posted by: Rand Apr 12 2013, 10:51 PM

nailsum
or, tamer; nailson

Posted by: Madswede Apr 12 2013, 11:13 PM

I won't use Thor's Hammer as a name, but I got dibs on Mjolnir.

Posted by: KaptKaos Apr 12 2013, 11:27 PM

Hmm... a little too introspective for me.

I would think something a little more lady-like.

If you want Germanic, think Helga, Inga, Anke, and (my fav) Petra.

Posted by: ottox914 Apr 12 2013, 11:45 PM

otto, or ottox.

notavw

3.sex

Posted by: brant Apr 12 2013, 11:51 PM

cars don't need names..
they are cars...
I've only named one car in my life
it was my very first. a real piece....
"the brown turd"

I vote no name.

Posted by: carr914 Apr 13 2013, 05:49 AM

I don't Name cars either. It's Gay (not that there's anything wrong with that)

Posted by: balljoint Apr 13 2013, 06:00 AM

Unless you name the car "Brian".

That might be nice.

I still regret the day I named my car. That reminds me, Mr. Yellowy Sunflower is about due for his first run of the Spring.

Good luck. Hope you're having a blast with Brian.

Posted by: brant Apr 13 2013, 07:57 AM

cool car!

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 13 2013, 07:58 AM

Its "Nelson's 914" to me nothing more, nothing less, Its just Fun poking suggestions...

Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 13 2013, 09:09 AM

Don't force it. It will come on one of those awe inspiring cruises through the twisties, or maybe while you're cleaning bugs off the windshield.

Posted by: bandjoey Apr 13 2013, 09:20 AM

Admiral Nelson's HORNBLOWER

Posted by: FourBlades Apr 13 2013, 09:56 AM

SEXY 6

John

Posted by: balljoint Apr 13 2013, 09:56 AM

That was Jon's nickname in highschool. So it's appropriate, but I think we have settled on "Brian".

Posted by: euro911 Apr 13 2013, 12:28 PM

Das fliegende auto (The Flying Car)

or

Das fliegenwagon

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 13 2013, 12:36 PM

Read the title of this thread. The car already has a name.

Who was the one with the idea and the resources to create this unique machine?
Call it what you want. You could even sell it. It will always be 'Nelson's 914'.

Posted by: moparrob Apr 13 2013, 06:12 PM

I named an old Mustang GT "Thor" and it seemed to fit. It was a macho machine...

You are welcome to use it.

Posted by: Madswede Apr 13 2013, 08:16 PM

This has been entertaining as I knew it would be!

But I think more and more of not naming it, unless I get some inspiration out of nowhere. It really is simply my 914. I might still get a plate with MJOLNIR on it. Eh, not gonna rush out and get one for a year or so anyway.

Thanks guys for some cool suggestions though.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 13 2013, 09:49 PM

I just think it is really special and sweet that people have cutsie little names for their cars. I mean, isn't it just wonderful? Really? Isn't it?

Posted by: Madswede Apr 14 2013, 01:09 PM

I have it on good authority that YOU secretly name your cars after Pam Grier's film characters, Ell-yut!

Actually, that's not too bad an idea ...

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 14 2013, 01:39 PM

Not a name but a license plate suggestion. Just so when you show those pesky tail draggers your tail lights you can say "I warned you.."

BAD 4 U

That was the plate on my 427 ci. tri-power 66 Chevelle. I think it's fitting.

BTW:

Here's my old car. Does the plate fit?

Posted by: Madswede Apr 14 2013, 02:02 PM

OK, good call. This thread is as good as any to post pics.


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Posted by: Madswede Apr 14 2013, 02:07 PM

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Posted by: 6freak Apr 14 2013, 08:55 PM

I thought of "Orange Genius" but I'm not sure anyone under 40 is gonna get the reference and I never liked the things that much anyway,

it was Orange Julius was it not? i didnt care for them either

you could call it OJ because its a killer car

Posted by: effutuo101 Apr 14 2013, 09:33 PM

My wife named her jeep Jeramiah. She calls my car "the other woman". Can't say I blame her.

Posted by: r_towle Apr 14 2013, 11:34 PM

Orangeener

Posted by: euro911 Apr 14 2013, 11:43 PM

... or Orange Sunshine

Looks like Nelson's got himself a chick magnet

Posted by: Millerwelds Apr 15 2013, 03:11 AM

"MAYHEM" - A direct quote from one of your other posts. Also works as a license plate.

Posted by: Madswede Apr 15 2013, 04:07 PM

She is a very pretty girl, very sweet, a good friend, and unfortunately taken. Still, doesn't mean I can't giver her a ride.


Whoa, I'd better rephrase that ... a ride in the car.


I'm not making it sound better, am I?

Posted by: brant Apr 15 2013, 04:11 PM

maybe a plate of:

"FIAT"


get some air cleaners so I can sleep at night.
b

Posted by: Madswede Apr 15 2013, 05:09 PM

Heheh, you must've read my story on NARP. I'm not puttin' any damn reference to Fiat on my car, thankyouverymuch.

But don't worry Brant, that pic of the open ITBs was just opportunistic, like those pics people snap of a girl flashing her boobs at Mardi Gras. She's got air filters on when driving around.

Posted by: brant Apr 15 2013, 07:11 PM

whew....

I can sleep tonight now.

Posted by: Series9 Apr 15 2013, 07:32 PM

My car is commonly called "The RS".

To me, she's 4722901447. What can I say. I'm a numbers guy.


I'm very proud of your 914. The most common name I consider is "RS2".

Posted by: Series9 Apr 15 2013, 07:39 PM

And....


The VIN# in your signature is missing a 29.

Posted by: carr914 Apr 15 2013, 08:12 PM

RsD2

Posted by: FourBlades Apr 15 2013, 08:48 PM

ORANGASM.

I think of a name for a car should be more like a description than a person's name.

You need a way to refer to it, so people know which of your 914s you mean.

Most people do have or have had more than one 914, right?

John

Posted by: Madswede Apr 15 2013, 09:41 PM

Doh!!



Fixed.