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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ O.T. Olav's 914
Posted by: 914 novice Feb 1 2005, 08:37 PM
I was going through the" show us your car" thread and noticed this car was on craigslist.Just curious why he woud not of posted it here.http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/56798786.html
Posted by: 914 novice Feb 1 2005, 08:47 PM
Link to Olav's home pagehttp://914-6.wurldbook.com/914-6/same picturehttp://914-6.wurldbook.com/914-6/concors/Pages/IMG_0011.html
Paul
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 08:54 PM
yupp, he tries to sell it once every year ...
i don't think he likes us anymore, no swedish pancakes at the tied house ....
Andy
Posted by: vortrex Feb 1 2005, 09:36 PM
I emailed him about the car, said he wants "high $20k's" for it. seems like way too much from the descriptions I have got.
Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 1 2005, 09:39 PM
He had a spat with one of the more prominent members, I haven't seen him around since.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 09:54 PM
| QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 1 2005, 07:36 PM) |
| said he wants "high $20k's" for it. seems like way too much from the descriptions I have got. |
i think $28k was the number ...
original /6, never wrecked, extremely clean, very nice paint, *very* fast 3.2L (275HP i believe), original 2.0L motor in storage, all tricked out suspension, completely rebuild transmission with different gear-set, sway-bars, very nice interior.
i wouldn't sell it for any less myself if it was mine ...
Andy
Posted by: anthony Feb 1 2005, 09:55 PM
Rust hole the size of a pencil eraser by the sail panel. Otherwise a nice car.
Posted by: vortrex Feb 1 2005, 09:57 PM
I heard it could use some paint/body work as it has rust bubbling up in parts, that's why i said too much. if it were perfect, than $28k would not be too bad.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 09:59 PM
last time i saw the car (it's been a year or so) i didn't see any rust. i'm not saying it's not there, just that i missed it.
so it can't be that bad, right?
Andy
Posted by: DuckRyder Feb 1 2005, 09:59 PM
Look's like a pretty nice car...
Not sure any "regular" 914 is "worth" "high 20's" but it does look nice.
I must have missed the "spat"?
Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 1 2005, 09:59 PM
i remember the spat.....
anyway....
him and the brad ™
Posted by: vortrex Feb 1 2005, 10:02 PM
| QUOTE (DuckRyder @ Feb 1 2005, 07:59 PM) |
| Look's like a pretty nice car... Not sure any "regular" 914 is "worth" "high 20's" but it does look nice. I must have missed the "spat"? |
it's far from a "regular" 914.
Posted by: vortrex Feb 1 2005, 10:03 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 07:59 PM) |
| last time i saw the car (it's been a year or so) i didn't see any rust. i'm not saying it's not there, just that i missed it. so it can't be that bad, right? Andy |
I think the problem is once you start digging into it a pencil eraser size hole it is soon 1". then you have to ask yourself why is it rusting from the inside out in that spot.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:06 PM
olav's car ...
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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:07 PM
the 3.2L ready to go in ...
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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:07 PM
voila!
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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:08 PM
me, making sure the guys are doing it right!
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Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 1 2005, 10:09 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 09:08 PM) |
| me, making sure the guys are doing it right! |
dude... your a scary mofo
Posted by: DuckRyder Feb 1 2005, 10:12 PM
| QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 2 2005, 12:02 AM) | ||
it's far from a "regular" 914. |
I knew I should have defined "regular 914"
Regular 914 in my context means "Not a GT" "Not 916" "Not a racing car with History" in other words, a "Regular 914".
But it looks in the pictures like one of those cars thats worth what someone will pay.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:16 PM
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 1 2005, 08:09 PM) | ||
dude... your a scary mofo |
naaa, all germans look like that!
you should see me when i'm angry ...
AndyPS: i think i have a pic somewhere ...
Posted by: McMark Feb 1 2005, 10:18 PM
I've ridden in this car. All I can say is that it's an absolute
M O N S T E R !!!!!
Worth every penny. This car is the epitome of 914s IMHO.
Posted by: olav Feb 1 2005, 10:18 PM
You guys are funny.
Anyway, it's either put more money into it because I have plans for the car or just sell it.
I'm always on the fence. The car is great. I love it. One-of-a-kind.
There is a rust hole but it's not bad. If I keep the car I'll repair it. That's next on the list.
I want to flair the rear so I can put 8" 16's on it and stiffen the body too.
That would be cool.
I drove my friends Lotus Elise and this car blows it away in every respect. More personality,more room, more power, more modifieable.
Not sure about the funny rumors regarding a "spat" though. Just there's no more Swedish pancakes.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 10:19 PM
| QUOTE |
| dude... your a scary mofo |
ha! this is a gud one ...
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Posted by: olav Feb 1 2005, 10:26 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 08:07 PM) |
| the 3.2L ready to go in ... |
Hey, Nice try. That's not my engine, it doesn't have the crank fire ignition.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2005, 11:10 PM
| QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 08:26 PM) |
| Hey, Nice try. That's not my engine, it doesn't have the crank fire ignition. |
actually, that *is* your engine ...
the pic was taken when it came into the shop, not when it was ready to go into your car, i mixed up the sequence ...
Andy
Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 1 2005, 11:12 PM
hey...the great one grace us with his presence 
Posted by: krk Feb 1 2005, 11:15 PM
I've seen the car twice I think -- I thought it looked sweet. ("Hi Olav! ")
kim.
Posted by: olav Feb 1 2005, 11:29 PM
Andy,
That's good to know.
Hi Kim, et al.
Just thought I'd drop in and try to help out here. Didn't want anything to get out of control.
-Olav
Posted by: Meredith Feb 1 2005, 11:42 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 08:08 PM) |
| me, making sure the guys are doing it right! |
Are you wearing shorts and black socks?*
*If you answer "yes" truthfully, you give me full permission to make fun of your fashion faux pas.
Posted by: olav Feb 1 2005, 11:45 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 09:10 PM) | ||
actually, that *is* your engine ... the pic was taken when it came into the shop, not when it was ready to go into your car, i mixed up the sequence ... Andy |
Hey Andy,
I guess the fan shroud, where the serial number to the engine is, was changed because the first picture is silver and my engine is black. Also, I guess my engine didn't have the fiber engine shroud and it was added later.
Also, my fan is black and the engine in the picture is silver.
I guess a lot was changed.
Posted by: jimtab Feb 2 2005, 12:10 AM
I've never ridden in Olav's car but I have been behind it when it evaporated into the distance, I think it's probably a VERY good car...fast for SURE
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 2 2005, 12:19 AM
Fix it and keep it. We missed you here. Your car rocks!
Posted by: rdauenhauer Feb 2 2005, 12:33 AM
I agree it looks sweet 
Get off the fence ..fix it and keep it. 
| QUOTE |
| naaa, all germans look like that! |
Hey I resemble that remark
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 2 2005, 12:38 AM
| QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 09:45 PM) |
| I guess a lot was changed. |
hmmm, now you got me thinking ...
i took all those pictures on one memory card, so they had to be close (timewise) maybe a week or two max.
i don't recall any other /6 engine with webbers at the shop around that time except the 3.6 race motor, and that one looks different ...
i'm pretty sure it's yours ...
Andy
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 2 2005, 12:41 AM
| QUOTE (Meredith @ Feb 1 2005, 09:42 PM) |
| Are you wearing shorts and black socks?* *If you answer "yes" truthfully, you give me full permission to make fun of your fashion faux pas. :rolleyes: |
yes!
orange shorts with camouflaged tanks printed on them, black socks and black 14 hole NPS-BOOTS.
what you see is the top of the boots ...
AndyPS: i made the pic on the first page a bit lighter, so you can see the boots more clearly ...
Posted by: fiid Feb 2 2005, 01:12 AM
| QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 08:18 PM) |
| I drove my friends Lotus Elise and this car blows it away in every respect. More personality,more room, more power, more modifieable. |
Dammit!
Not what we want to hear. We need to hear:| QUOTE |
| Drove my friend's lotus elise, and it felt slightly lighter than my 914, but a little slower. I would recommend keeping your 914 and doing the requisite upgrades. |
Life was simple before the elise was available.
I'm starting to lose the will to finish my project.....
Posted by: vortrex Feb 2 2005, 01:18 AM
I think he is saying the 914-6 is better than the elise.
Posted by: 914 novice Feb 2 2005, 08:08 AM
| QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 1 2005, 11:18 PM) |
| I think he is saying the 914-6 is better than the elise. |
Posted by: 914 novice Feb 2 2005, 08:53 AM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 07:54 PM) | ||
i think $28k was the number ... original /6, never wrecked, extremely clean, very nice paint, *very* fast 3.2L (275HP i believe), original 2.0L motor in storage, all tricked out suspension, completely rebuild transmission with different gear-set, sway-bars, very nice interior. i wouldn't sell it for any less myself if it was mine ... Andy |
I am envious of the fact that he built the car that he wanted.unfortunately the BJ auction was full of cars that did not bring the money that was invested.Quite clearly a nice car!
Didn't mean to start any trouble.Maybe this will help sell the car.
Good luck!!,Paul
Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 2 2005, 08:58 AM
Truely a beautiful 914/6, so I don't think anyone here can bash it. I worked on it once when Brad had that Suspension Tech event at SSI. Worth everypenny of a high 20's price.
Geoff
Posted by: Lawrence Feb 2 2005, 09:18 AM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 11:08 PM) |
| me, making sure the guys are doing it right! |
You gotta be that mean looking to be able to wear those shorts... otherwise someone's gonna try to kick your ass.
-Rusty
Posted by: vortrex Feb 2 2005, 09:24 AM
| QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Feb 2 2005, 06:58 AM) |
| Truely a beautiful 914/6, so I don't think anyone here can bash it. I worked on it once when Brad had that Suspension Tech event at SSI. Worth everypenny of a high 20's price. Geoff |
I don't think anyone here is "bashing" it. obviously it's a very nice car. however I do believe if this car was not owned by a member people would be a little more critical of the asking price.
Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 2 2005, 09:43 AM
Nope, I have seen the car in person but I don't know Olav other than I shook his hand and said "Hi". I have seen other high 20's 914's and do give my honest take on them.
Geoff
Posted by: olav Feb 2 2005, 08:32 PM
Well, my wife says I should keep it because I've put so much into it and we have fun at car shows with it.
I just want to keep doing shit to it like needle bearings and a 915 tranny and and and to infinity.
I can't stop!
Anyway, the 914-6 is better, IMHO, than the Elise.
I wasn't impressed with the ELise.
After I got out of the Elise and into my car I stoked up the flat six and went, ahhh that's what I like to hear. Then rocketed away with my head pinned to the back seat.
I've got the stock steering wheel and it was more responsive that the Elises littler steering wheel, I think I'll geta Momo and see what that feels like.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 2 2005, 08:55 PM
| QUOTE (olav @ Feb 2 2005, 06:32 PM) |
| like needle bearings |
oh, trust me, you want those ...
Andy
Posted by: olav Feb 2 2005, 09:07 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 2 2005, 06:55 PM) | ||
oh, trust me, you want those ... Andy |
Yah, they're on or near the top of the list.
Ahhh...It never stops. I'm just going to give in now that I have a garage where I can work on the car.
Posted by: fiid Feb 2 2005, 11:28 PM
I'm such a dumbass. I really ought to try reading before I post sometime.
Me == 
Needle bearings are really good.
Do you think your 914 is quicker than the elise? Would you have any handling comparisons? How many Gs could we get out of a streetable 914?? They claim 1.06 for the elise..?
Why are you thinking of selling your 914 again?
Fiid.
Posted by: Mueller Feb 2 2005, 11:36 PM
saw a red Elise in Redwood City yesterday.....nice looking car.....been in Olav's 914 once...car flat out hauls...loved every minute of it.....
Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 3 2005, 08:36 AM
I didn't get to ride in Olav's 914/6 as it was all apart. I have driven a 3.2l and it was scary fast! I can't imagine the Elise is that fast!
Geoff
Posted by: olav Feb 18 2005, 12:42 PM
| QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 10:38 PM) | ||
hmmm, now you got me thinking ... i took all those pictures on one memory card, so they had to be close (timewise) maybe a week or two max. i don't recall any other /6 engine with webbers at the shop around that time except the 3.6 race motor, and that one looks different ... i'm pretty sure it's yours ... Andy |
Andy,
I think that is my old original 2.2l motor. If fact it is! I was looking at it the other day.
Posted by: olav Feb 18 2005, 12:47 PM
| QUOTE (fiid @ Feb 2 2005, 09:28 PM) |
| I'm such a dumbass. I really ought to try reading before I post sometime. Me == Needle bearings are really good. Do you think your 914 is quicker than the elise? Would you have any handling comparisons? How many Gs could we get out of a streetable 914?? They claim 1.06 for the elise..? Why are you thinking of selling your 914 again? Fiid. |
hey fiid,
I'm selling it because I want to get a newer Porsche. Maybe a GT3.
I think the /6 is quicker but no real objective data.
I'll go driving with my friend and we'll do a test with our cars when the weather gets better.
-Olav
Posted by: fiid Feb 18 2005, 01:19 PM
Sorry for being nosy :-) Cool stuff. Will be interesting to see how the two stack up.
I sort of want to buy your car - but i can't really justify the cash. And I wouldn't want to ruin it - plus it would be wasted on me and my Mickey Mouse engineering ways.
Posted by: ! Feb 18 2005, 01:20 PM
So....if you sold it...what would you get to replace it?
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