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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ New 914 owner at CAMP 914

Posted by: boxstr Dec 29 2004, 10:40 PM

Dennis Torgeson at CAMP after picking up his new to him 914. Dennis is a car and motorcycle guy. Has a 83 911 and a few motorcycles. One a Norton Commando. Dennis posts as 911914
74 2.0 with webers, Koni shox,19mm MC,sways front and rear,very clean rust free car.
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Posted by: URY914 Dec 29 2004, 10:42 PM

Lucky guy. IPB Image Congrads

Posted by: boxstr Dec 29 2004, 10:43 PM

And Dennis's new 914. Looks like it needs to be lowered a little.
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Posted by: Qarl Dec 29 2004, 10:55 PM

The low profile tires look a little odd on that car.

It looks like it's been dieting or something...

Posted by: boxstr Dec 29 2004, 11:05 PM

Yeah it needs to be dropped down a little all around. It looks better in person .
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Posted by: swood Dec 29 2004, 11:35 PM

QUOTE (boxstr @ Dec 29 2004, 09:05 PM)

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aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!

ha ha ha! IPB Image

Posted by: pete-stevers Dec 30 2004, 12:21 AM

Really like the color... IPB Image
Cheers

Posted by: DJsRepS Dec 30 2004, 06:33 AM

Beautiful car but put the tires on a Toyota or somthing cause they look funky there. Lowered suspension, Wider rims and flares to match then that look could work.

Posted by: skline Dec 30 2004, 10:47 AM

Installing a rear valance might help it a little too. It always adds something to the car. Nice and clean car though.

Posted by: boxstr Dec 30 2004, 10:49 AM

Good eye Scott. It was in the car not on the car when he went home.
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Posted by: 911914 Dec 30 2004, 12:16 PM

You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original.
Thanks

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 30 2004, 12:18 PM

QUOTE (911914 @ Dec 30 2004, 11:16 AM)
You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original.
Thanks

Falken azenis 205/50/15 Youll be grinning for ever IPB Image

Posted by: seanery Dec 30 2004, 12:19 PM

if Falken has the Azenis in 195/60/15 that would be my first choice, otherwise 205/55/15 would work.
Those should be a great street/autocross combo tire.

haha, aaron beat me to it.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 30 2004, 12:20 PM

QUOTE (seanery @ Dec 30 2004, 11:19 AM)
if Falken has the Azenis in 195/60/15 that would be my first choice, otherwise 205/55/15 would work.
Those should be a great street/autocross combo tire.

haha, aaron beat me to it.

i WISH they made the azenis in a 55 series IPB Image

Posted by: SLITS Dec 30 2004, 12:25 PM

I want the snortin' Norton... IPB Image Nice car- have fun with it

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 30 2004, 12:53 PM

Dennis, if you want to eliminate the low profile look you need to go to at least a 60 series. Also, 50 and 60 series will lower your gearing, good for accelleration, but higher rpm on the feeway, along with inaccurate speedo.
Take a look at my 205x60's next time you see my car. On some cars 205's require rolling the lip of the rear wheel arch. 205'/60s are 24.5", still a bit shorter, but closer to stock diameter of about 25.5". 195/65 is about the closest modern size to original 165's.

Posted by: double-a Dec 30 2004, 01:01 PM

QUOTE (911914 @ Dec 30 2004, 10:16 AM)
You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original.
Thanks

i'm running yokohama avs es100 on mine, 205/55/15. they really stick, and the difference over stock tires was amazing, like a different car. highly recommended.

~a

Posted by: 911914 Dec 31 2004, 12:50 AM

Hay Slits,
You are right about the "snortin Norton". Riding it is like riding a horse that does not like you. The minute you take your eyes off of him and look away, he turns and bites the hell out of you! That is what the Norton does, will buck you off the minute you are not paying attention. Requires CONSTANT attention to riding or you pay the price. Great bike tho, has a lot of character that my new Kawasaki doesn't have. But boy, did those Brits have their heads up where the sun doesn't shine on bike technoligy(sp?). "We have built them like this since 1932, why change now"!
Anyway thanks you guys for the info on tires, I will use your advise.