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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Official COTM for June 2015
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
This is the official poll for the COTM (Car Of The Month) for June 2015.
The poll will close 5/26/15 @ 11:59PM
Each contestant will be encouraged to provide one picture as well as a 50 word description of your car. I will put that in the top post for the members to vote. If no information or picture is provided I will put their name and find a picture of their car.
Each contestant is then encouraged to post as much as they want within this thread to support their car, or they may link to their own threads.
Voters... Remember this is not a popularity contest, this is about which car is your favorite build, which means the most to you, which you find the most impressive, which you simply like the most.
The winner will then be required to provide 3 pictures of their car that will be used on the home page and a 25 word description of their car, and their car will be on display on the home page until the next car is appointed!
**EDIT**
Poll Closed!
John - laflaur Is the winner with 53ea Votes!
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
Alex - 221KW914
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
Andy – SirAndy
The car started life as a '70 1.7L /4 and had a tired 1.8L in it when i bought it 15 years ago. It was sitting on a used car lot with fallen down windows and standing water inside.
I went through a full rust-o-ration and in 2006 found a deal on a 3.6L motor i couldn't refuse. (See the conversion link in my signature)
The car has been driving without any major problems ever since the conversion, i drive it at least one or twice a week and try to make all the major events here on the west coast.
It's set up for AX and spirited street driving with the occasional DE at the big track.
Puts a smile on my face every time i take her out ...
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-Sir Andy
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
Mike - Mike Bellis
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
John – laflaur
9140432188,restored in the late 90's early 2000's.
Signal orange,steel flares, 7 and 8x15, non original motor,2.2 with "s" pistons "e" cams
side shift with short gears and lsd. 88 carrera front end with raised spindles and 944 turbo brakes. Koni sport reds adjustable spring perches, rear six calipers widened for vented rotors. Most everything powder coated underneath.
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:38 PM
Jamie – Jrust
Posted by: VegasRacer May 12 2015, 11:49 PM
I like the one with the flared fenders. 
Posted by: Andyrew May 12 2015, 11:52 PM
You mean the one with the standard GT flares?
Posted by: RobW May 13 2015, 12:40 AM
Open for 2 weeks? Dang.
Posted by: Andyrew May 13 2015, 12:52 AM
I want it up at the beginning of next month, I looked back and many of them seemed to be open for about 2 weeks... So this seemed to fit. Also it gives Andy about a week to post the update as I would like it to be live by June 1st. 
Posted by: DBCooper May 13 2015, 07:09 AM
I like the one with the flared fenders.
Yup. The one with the flares.
Posted by: laflaur May 13 2015, 09:42 AM
John – laflaur
Thanks to altitude for the nomination.
9140432188,restored in the late 90's early 2000's.
Signal orange,steel flares, 7 and 8x15, non original motor,2.2 with "s" pistons "e" cams
side shift with short gears and lsd. 88 carrera front end with raised spindles and 944 turbo brakes. Koni sport reds adjustable spring perches, rear six calipers widened for vented rotors. Most everything powder coated underneath.
Posted by: JRust May 13 2015, 10:24 AM
Wow! I appreciate the nomination but my car is still damaged. It is getting better thanks to all the help from everyone 
. Please don't give me sympathy votes for my car & the problems I've had over the last year. The other 4 cars are all more deserving at this point 
Give me a little time & I'll have it completely fixed
Posted by: r_towle May 13 2015, 10:33 AM
Wow! I appreciate the nomination but my car is still damaged. It is getting better thanks to all the help from everyone
. Please don't give me sympathy votes for my car & the problems I've had over the last year. The other 4 cars are all more deserving at this point Give me a little time & I'll have it completely fixed
no sympathy....no our style.
Its not a vote for you either....
Its a vote for the shitbox that wont die, no matter how hard you try to kill it.
That is a stubborn car.
Posted by: SirAndy May 13 2015, 10:54 AM
Andy – SirAndy
The car started life as a '70 1.7L /4 and had a tired 1.8L in it when i bought it 15 years ago. It was sitting on a used car lot with fallen down windows and standing water inside.
I went through a full rust-o-ration and in 2006 found a deal on a 3.6L motor i couldn't refuse. (See the conversion link in my signature)
The car has been driving without any major problems ever since the conversion, i drive it at least one or twice a week and try to make all the major events here on the west coast.
It's set up for AX and spirited street driving with the occasional DE at the big track.
Puts a smile on my face every time i take her out ...
Posted by: rick 918-S May 13 2015, 01:35 PM
Andy – SirAndy
The car started life as a '70 1.7L /4 and had a tired 1.8L in it when i bought it 15 years ago. It was sitting on a used car lot with fallen down windows and standing water inside.
I went through a full rust-o-ration and in 2006 found a deal on a 3.6L motor i couldn't refuse. (See the conversion link in my signature)
The car has been driving without any major problems ever since the conversion, i drive it at least one or twice a week and try to make all the major events here on the west coast.
It's set up for AX and spirited street driving with the occasional DE at the big track.
Puts a smile on my face every time i take her out ...
Where's the photo when your up three wheels up!
That's so cool!
Posted by: JRust May 14 2015, 01:23 PM
to the top. Vote people (not for my car) but Vote 
Posted by: 76-914 May 14 2015, 01:46 PM
Matthew 7:1. 
Posted by: Mike Bellis May 14 2015, 02:56 PM
I don't really expect to win against these beautiful cars but here is the flyer I created for the Werks Reunion...
Posted by: Andyrew May 14 2015, 10:46 PM
There is still another 60 votes on the table! With the average voter turn out about 150 in the summer months the end results can swing any way! Get out there and vote everyone!
Posted by: URY914 May 15 2015, 06:26 PM
I've voting for the -4.
Posted by: Andyrew May 17 2015, 10:03 AM
Bump!!
Posted by: ConeDodger May 17 2015, 01:18 PM
to the top. Vote people (not for my car) but Vote Technically Jamie, Your car was a car of the month. Just while it was owned by the other guy
Posted by: dlkawashima May 17 2015, 01:29 PM
When Dean owned Jamie's car, it was nominated several times but it never won.
Posted by: ConeDodger May 17 2015, 08:24 PM
John – laflaur
Thanks to altitude for the nomination.
9140432188,restored in the late 90's early 2000's.
Signal orange,steel flares, 7 and 8x15, non original motor,2.2 with "s" pistons "e" cams
side shift with short gears and lsd. 88 carrera front end with raised spindles and 944 turbo brakes. Koni sport reds adjustable spring perches, rear six calipers widened for vented rotors. Most everything powder coated underneath.
Nice to see John's car getting some love. We both worked for the same company back in the 1990's - 2000's. His car came a long way and he put up with some vendors who could have done a better job from the start.
John doesn't make every event. I think he has to stick close to home with work and home life. But if you've seen this car up close, even though the picture here is very beautiful, it doesn't do it justice. When something hasn't been perfect, John has backed up and done it again. The end result is one of the best. It got my vote and it deserves to win!
Posted by: altitude411 May 17 2015, 08:37 PM
When I saw this beautiful car it seemed only to be missing one thing.... A COTM badge. 
Posted by: Andyrew May 22 2015, 02:30 PM
BUMP!! We have till the 26th EOD for the final voting!
Posted by: Mike Bellis May 22 2015, 02:50 PM
We need a COTM for POS cars. Than I will have a chance! 
Posted by: Andyrew May 22 2015, 03:10 PM
I have plans that will be shared after I do some more research
This has been touched on before, but my next COTM I plan on doing a narrow body COTM because there are so few narrow body's, then non porsche engine COTM and, project COTM, Basically the majority of the COTM's are widebody 6's or 6 conversions.
I also am planning on having COTM every month.
Anyways Its just a matter of me doing the research so no one thinks that I am playing favorites to any specific group or showing any bias.
Posted by: Mike Bellis May 22 2015, 03:44 PM
It is hard for cars that look so different (wide, narrow, painted, rough) to get a good comparison for voting. It's like voting for the hottest chick. We don't all like the fastest craziest bitch...
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the nomination. It feels like an accomplishment.
Posted by: RobW May 22 2015, 04:52 PM
It is hard for cars that look so different (wide, narrow, painted, rough) to get a good comparison for voting. It's like voting for the hottest chick. We don't all like the fastest craziest bitch...
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the nomination. It feels like an accomplishment.
Mikes car is amazing kids! It embodies the best of this site and what Porsche really should be about.
Posted by: 76-914 May 22 2015, 06:26 PM
I have plans that will be shared after I do some more research
This has been touched on before, but my next COTM I plan on doing a narrow body COTM because there are so few narrow body's, then non porsche engine COTM and, project COTM, Basically the majority of the COTM's are widebody 6's or 6 conversions.
I also am planning on having COTM every month.
Anyways Its just a matter of me doing the research so no one thinks that I am playing favorites to any specific group or showing any bias.
You got my attention.
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Posted by: boxsterfan May 22 2015, 09:56 PM
Can we have a COJSFTM category? Car on Jack Stands for the Month.
Posted by: PlantMan May 22 2015, 10:18 PM
All great cars for sure!
I voted Jamie this time around....love the color!
Posted by: Andyrew May 23 2015, 12:57 PM
Can we have a COJSFTM category? Car on Jack Stands for the Month.
Yes, I think that falls under the "project car" category. It can certainly be named creatively though
Posted by: balljoint May 23 2015, 06:01 PM
We need a COTM for POS cars. Than I will have a chance!
The sandbox has its own awards. Get yourself nominated.
Posted by: Andyrew May 26 2015, 01:44 PM
GET YOUR VOTES IN!
Poll closes 11:59PM PST!
Posted by: Andyrew May 27 2015, 08:39 AM
POLL IS CLOSED!
John - laflaur Is the winner with 53ea Votes! Congratulations!!!
John you have a PM!
Posted by: sb914 May 28 2015, 09:16 PM
Why isn't johns car on the home page ? 
Posted by: Andyrew May 28 2015, 09:22 PM
Because John hasnt provided me with 3 pictures and a 25 word description. I reminded him today
I am hoping to put it up on June 1st.
Posted by: SirAndy May 28 2015, 10:36 PM
Oh, wait ...
Posted by: Andyrew May 28 2015, 10:59 PM
I said hoping 
Posted by: altitude411 Jun 9 2015, 08:22 PM
Any news?
Posted by: RobW Jun 10 2015, 07:56 AM
Posted by: 76-914 Jun 10 2015, 10:04 AM
Hell, let's just use some pic's of Mike Bellis' car. John probably wouldn't even notice.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Jun 10 2015, 06:36 PM
Maybe COTM should be limited to active members?
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 10 2015, 10:42 PM
Aparently a Pm every 2 days to Andy isnt enough 
I got the pics and details in to Andy on the 31st and I am for sure he is really busy. I told John that his car will be up for at least 30 days and not to worry about when it gets posted up.
Posted by: RobW Jun 11 2015, 06:52 AM
Aparently a Pm every 2 days to Andy isnt enough
I got the pics and details in to Andy on the 31st and I am for sure he is really busy. I told John that his car will be up for at least 30 days and not to worry about when it gets posted up.
Now you know why it goes out 2 months or so. It must be a pain to do on Andy's side.
Posted by: RobW Jun 20 2015, 12:07 PM
Posted by: laflaur Jun 20 2015, 01:37 PM
Guess I should get my post count up to show I am an active member 
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 20 2015, 02:45 PM
Guess I should get my post count up to show I am an active member
You're averaging over 16 posts a year John. You should pace yourself!
Posted by: altitude411 Jun 20 2015, 10:30 PM
Now you know why it goes out 2 months or so. It must be a pain to do on Andy's side.
....
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 21 2015, 06:32 PM
No update on my side
I was pretty busy last week so I only reminded him twice. Im guessing he is waiting till the first of the month.
Posted by: laflaur Jun 21 2015, 09:09 PM
Andyrew and Andy,
Thanks for all you do for this community!
John
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 2 2015, 09:06 PM
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http://www.914world.com/
Posted by: altitude411 Jul 2 2015, 09:19 PM
Posted by: RobW Jul 3 2015, 02:16 AM
Thanks Andrew and Andy! Looks great!
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