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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Official COTM POLL January 2016
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 29 2015, 12:15 AM
Each contestant will be encouraged to post 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! This is due by 12/12/15 to avoid delays and allow Andy enough time to edit the home page for the next month.
Edit:Poll Closed!
Congratulations Dion!
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 29 2015, 12:15 AM
914Next's 2.0
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 29 2015, 12:16 AM
campbellcj's Racecar
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 29 2015, 12:16 AM
Dion's Flared 73
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 29 2015, 12:16 AM
Blackstains LE
Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2015, 09:37 AM
I purchased the car in 1986 with help from my Dad. It was a no option ,73 Marathon Blue 1.7L with black bumpers and trim.
It was my daily driver for 5 yrs. Then became my autocross/weekend car. Steel flares and a repaint were done in '04.
Then between '06 & '11 I did the following additions: houndstooth/bolstered seats,
rebuilt the motor (lots o' help from 914Dave) to a "2056" 96mm JE p & c, mild FAT cam,
CIS injection unit. I also added a TurboThomas RS stainless exhaust.
Later additions were 7" & 8" X 16"polished Fuchs, a front sway bar,
Rear adjustable Bilstein coil overs, AutoRoche yellow fog & Cibie spot lighting, and some Halda rally equipment.
This past year added a "rally" style vent to small side glass. Helps on rainy humid days.
Always an adventure. Gained many friendships on World buying and selling parts for this hobby. Also a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the nomination. Very humbling.
Always happy to share experiences. That's what it's all about.
Sincerely,Dion
Links of CIS info: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=140816&hl=
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=140876&hl=
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Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2015, 09:42 AM
Interior
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Posted by: sb914 Nov 29 2015, 10:00 AM
where's cracker? is anybody's car ever really finished?
There's always something else you want to do.thats bull 
Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2015, 10:04 AM
Engine:
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Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2015, 10:17 AM
WRC here we come :-)
Rally instruments.
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Posted by: Cracker Nov 29 2015, 12:32 PM
Dion - I love your car - well done Sir! What "shifter" is that in your car?
SB914 - I pulled my car, no biggie. These are all amazing cars! 
Tony
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 29 2015, 06:31 PM
I purchased the car in 1986 with help from my Dad. It was a no option ,73 Marathon Blue 1.7L with black bumpers and trim.
It was my daily driver for 5 yrs. Then became my autocross/weekend car. Steel flares and a repaint were done in '04.
Then between '06 & '11 I did the following additions: houndstooth/bolstered seats,
rebuilt the motor (lots o' help from 914Dave) to a "2056" 96mm JE p & c, mild FAT cam,
CIS injection unit. I also added a TurboThomas RS stainless exhaust.
Later additions were 8" & 9" polished Fuchs, a front sway bar,
Rear Bilstein coil overs, AutoRoche yellow fog & Cibie spot lighting, and some Halda rally equipment.
This past year added a "rally" style vent to small side glass. Helps on rainy humid days.
Always an adventure. Gained many friendships on World buying and selling parts for this hobby. Also a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the nomination. Very humbling.
Always happy to share experiences. That's what it's all about.
Sincerely,Dion
How did you get 9" Fuchs under steel flares, did you add extra room when installing the flares?
Posted by: 914Next Nov 29 2015, 06:36 PM
Thanks, guys. Always nice to see the nominations. Here are a couple of recent pics of the car at a peach state PCA show and the European Auto Fest. I'm not normally real big on car shows but had fun sharing the car at both of these events.
Also including the link to my thread. Need to add some more on the car. Will try to do that this winter.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=256832
Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2015, 07:49 PM
Cracker:it's a JWEST shifter and thank you for the compliment.
Hot Shoe: Sorry I corrected that, they are 7 & 8" X16"!
I was thinking to when I had Dave's 8 & 9" X 17" mounted for a test fit.
They did fit. JUST. It would need massaging. Here's a pic of test fit:
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Posted by: saigon71 Dec 1 2015, 08:21 AM
Posted by: dudzy's914 Dec 1 2015, 04:22 PM
I have always been very impressed with Steve's car. I have a lot of respect for the originality of the car, it has my vote!
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 07:16 PM
how the hell did I get nominated? Wow, thanks! (George 
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Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 07:18 PM
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Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 07:21 PM
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Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 07:25 PM
Technically, I am the original owner of this 48k original mile LE. It was my Dads car, but when he bought it new, he put it in my name. I was 11 at the time so it really is my 1st car. It's a creamsicle, with the somewhat rare cinnamon interior instead of the standard black one that came in most.
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Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 07:30 PM
Knikki, has been repainted once, has OEM euro pistons & jugs on her original block, 48k miles on the chassis, 6k on the new pistons. Garage kept for 37 of her 41 years. A genuine no rust east coast car.
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Posted by: 914Next Dec 1 2015, 08:19 PM
Knikki, has been repainted once, has OEM euro pistons & jugs on her original block, 48k miles on the chassis, 6k on the new pistons. Garage kept for 37 of her 41 years. A genuine no rust east coast car.
very nice!
Posted by: Dion Dec 1 2015, 08:28 PM
Johny, so very cool of your Dad to do that and now past on to you. That is awesome.
Great looking LE. Like the interior colour. 
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Posted by: Johny Blackstain Dec 1 2015, 08:35 PM
Knikki, has been repainted once, has OEM euro pistons & jugs on her original block, 48k miles on the chassis, 6k on the new pistons. Garage kept for 37 of her 41 years. A genuine no rust east coast car.
very nice!
Johny, so very cool of your Dad to do that and now past on to you. That is awesome.
Great looking LE. Like the interior colour.
.Thank you both
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Posted by: Cracker Dec 2 2015, 07:59 AM
Johny Blackstain: That is a nice looking car...what your Dad did = Priceless!
Thanks for sharing! 
Posted by: Andyrew Dec 3 2015, 09:38 AM
Bump!
Posted by: Andyrew Dec 7 2015, 12:40 AM
Poll Closed!
Congratulations Dion!
Posted by: Dion Dec 7 2015, 06:43 AM
Wow! Thanks gang. It is really nice to be appreciated in this way.
There is an abundance of cool & beautiful cars in our 914World.
To be singled out for a month on our pages is pretty damn awesome!
Thanks again everyone.
Cheers all,Dion
Posted by: Vysoc Dec 7 2015, 03:45 PM
Congratulations Dion.....stunning car!!!!
Vysoc 
Posted by: saigon71 Dec 7 2015, 04:39 PM
All cars nominated are beautiful.
Congrats Dion! 
Well deserved for a fantastic teener.
Posted by: 914Next Dec 8 2015, 08:31 PM
Well deserved Dion. Congrats!
Posted by: RobW Dec 9 2015, 05:15 PM
Congrats! 
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Posted by: Andyrew Jan 31 2016, 03:03 PM
Thanks Andy!
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