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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Official COTM Dec/ January
Posted by: Andyrew Sep 22 2016, 01:32 PM
POLL CLOSED! CONGRATS MARVS3.6
Welcome to the Nov/Dec 2016 COTM (Car Of The Month) poll. Please vote for for your favorite car!
Each contestant will be encouraged to post one picture as well as a 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 one week after poll closes to avoid delays and allow Andy enough time to edit the home page for the next month.
Marvs3.6 
Campbellcj
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=133908&hl=
Wyvern
jkb944t's
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=119197&st=120
Posted by: Wyvern Sep 23 2016, 12:14 AM
Hello... 914 / Formula 1 / and those interested in a bit of history.
Here is a brief story on the Pacecar.
September 23, 1973, Canadian Grand Prix saw the use of a Safety Car in Formula 1 for the first time.
The race ended up as one of the most controversial in Formula 1 history.
A wet race with an accident brought the car on track.
Driver Eppie Wietzes, picked up the wrong car! After 5 laps, the Safety Car came in and the race finished in confusion. After many hours a winner was declared. With results still questioned today.
Official Pace Cars were not used again that season and not reintroduced again for 20 years in 1993.
I have scoured the internet and as much historical info I could find to include as much history as I can and really enjoy sharing that.
An original Race Program. A Labatts Hat from the era, a period correct fire extinguisher, and radio.
It is so fun to have folks talk about the 914, often folks sharing their memories.
Talking to F1 fans who enjoy the back story.
And to Porsche fans who often look at 914s l bit differently after knowing their significance.
If I may as well thank this forum, and so many of the members who have helped me get this on the road with info, help, parts and a real passion.
Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 23 2016, 12:22 AM
Hello... 914 / Formula 1 / and those interested in a bit of history.
Here is a brief story on the Pacecar.
September 23, 1973, Canadian Grand Prix saw the use of a Safety Car in Formula 1 for the first time.
The race ended up as one of the most controversial in Formula 1 history.
A wet race with an accident brought the car on track.
Driver Eppie Wietzes, picked up the wrong car! After 5 laps, the Safety Car came in and the race finished in confusion. After many hours a winner was declared. With results still questioned today.
Official Pace Cars were not used again that season and not reintroduced again for 20 years in 1993.
I have scoured the internet and as much historical info I could find to include as much history as I can and really enjoy sharing that.
An original Race Program. A Labatts Hat from the era, a period correct fire extinguisher, and radio.
It is so fun to have folks talk about the 914, often folks sharing their memories.
Talking to F1 fans who enjoy the back story.
And to Porsche fans who often look at 914s l bit differently after knowing their significance.
If I may as well thank this forum, and so many of the members who have helped me get this on the road with info, help, parts and a real passion.
I love being a very small part a of this project Brian. Some day soon, I want to see it in person.
Posted by: Marv's3.6six Sep 23 2016, 08:54 AM
I have been a 914-6 fan since I first saw one in 1970. The car literally turned my head around, my first view of the 914 was thru the showroom window. I happened to live around the corner from the famous Vasek Polak Porsche dealership. Peering thru the window and seeing the brand new model 914 sitting on the showroom…. side by side with a 908 race car. The two cars were quite similar, mid engine, wheels way out on the corners. I knew at that point the 914 was a very special car. But 914-6 cars were well beyond affordability at the time. I had lusted over the 914-6 for decades and finally was able to afford one in 2002.
This car here is my dream car and I plan to own her forever. My goal was to build a TTOD Autocross car but it turned into my version of a Porsche factory 914-6 hot rod. It took 8 long years to build. This car is no frills and all business is very loud and lightning quick. There are many subtle detailed touches on the car that are the result of my ADD brain endlessly engineering and re-engineering ideas over and over in my head.
From my 914World signature: 1970 914-6 3.6 GT Outlaw
1995-993 3.6 Canadian ROW engine, WebCam RS hydraulic lift camshafts, Cyl heads ports cleaned up and heads milled .010" with a custom multi-angle valve job and new guides, PMS 11 lb lightweight flywheel, fuel injectors blueprinted match flowed by RC engineering, 911Chips Steve Wong custom Motronic chip. 7000 rpm red line.
915 close ratio custom 5 speed w/ G50 LSD Close ratio 1-2-3-4 and 5 od.
Vellios shift kit with WEVO billet shifter
Brembo GTP lightweight full floating brakes, with line lock and brake bias adjust.
19mm MBZ Master Cyl
Bilstein RSR drop spindle struts on mono balls
Hollow torsion bars
Bilstein custom rear shocks with Eibach springs plus helper springs on adjustable perches.
930 steering rack
Turbo Tie rods
Bump steer kit
MSDS 1 3/4" headers, ceramic coated
B&B Muffler Twin 3" tips, custom modified and ceramic coated
HRE311 Fuchs type 3 piece forged centers 17" wheels 7" front on 1" spacers, 9" rears
PMS Fuel cell with custom in tank fuel pump
PMS front mount Setrab oil cooler with Getty Carbon fiber cover
Fully restored media blasted bare metal rotisserie restoration completed 2014, Car is mostly steel with custom one "off" all steel front chin spoiler. One off front custom FG bumper with GT cooler opening. Front and rear trunk lids are Getty Carbon Fiber units.
This original -6 chassis was AutoX champion car in class HI at PCASDR 1999/2000 I purchased the car in Oct 2002. Was already a hotrod when I purchased it.
My build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=41464
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Posted by: sb914 Sep 25 2016, 11:58 AM
Posted by: StratPlayer Sep 25 2016, 06:57 PM
Still no Sept/Oct car of the month up there
Posted by: Andyrew Sep 25 2016, 07:23 PM
End of this month. Its being changed to Oct/Nov thats why this poll is for Dec/Jan. Andy works on a monthly basis and will not post a new car in the middle of the month, so if its forgotten about or missed then the end of the month has to roll around. This is the way Andy has been doing it the whole time.
Posted by: Marv's3.6six Sep 26 2016, 11:37 AM
Here is a little teaser from a few years ago. Was a very exciting moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIBAqCObSiw
Posted by: Mike Bellis Sep 26 2016, 05:42 PM
Marv's car is cool but I have to go with Wyvern's (Brian's) car for personal reasons. He befriended me at the PCA way before he owned a 914. He's also the VP for our local region and has been a big help getting our ugly ducklings some love...
Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 26 2016, 05:51 PM
Marv's car is cool but I have to go with Wyvern's (Brian's) car for personal reasons. He befriended me at the PCA way before he owned a 914. He's also the VP for our local region and has been a big help getting our ugly ducklings some love...
I thought I'd give him a bit of a boost since I know he's a little too engaged in a 'life snag' right now to post pictures of his own car. This is the real deal folks. 1973 Canadian Grand Prix Pace Car.
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Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 26 2016, 05:52 PM
Combines Brian's love of F1 with his love of Porsche!
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Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 26 2016, 05:54 PM
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Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 26 2016, 05:55 PM
My vote goes to Brian (wyvern) 
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Posted by: Gmanscott55 Sep 26 2016, 09:14 PM
When you see Marv's car in person and read the build thread, you realize this is one special builld. Just stunning every time I see it. 3.6 911 motor from a 993. ...does it get any better than this? 
Posted by: Mike Bellis Sep 29 2016, 08:44 PM
Posted by: jkb944t Sep 30 2016, 10:35 AM
Thanks so much for the nomination. Here are a few more pictures of the car.
Jeff B
Posted by: Andyrew Sep 30 2016, 01:43 PM
Congratulations Marvs3.6!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 30 2016, 03:34 PM
Man, all of them are just beautiful. Congratulations to all.
Posted by: Wyvern Sep 30 2016, 06:56 PM
Congrats to you "Marv" ... What a beautiful car and awesome build.
I feel like a golfer who decides to play a tourney where Tiger Woods is playing . LOL
Posted by: carr914 Sep 30 2016, 07:57 PM
Congrats!
a Little confused about what fuchin Month we are Talking about! Nov/Dec/Jan?
I know when I ran the COTM, it was tough to get the Admins to update things, but!
Posted by: jkb944t Oct 2 2016, 04:51 AM
Congrats to "Marv"! 
That is an amazing car!
Jeff B
Posted by: Marv's3.6six Oct 3 2016, 08:50 AM
Hey thanks for all the love... er ah votes guys. I have recently added a new Pcar to my garage and have been busy with that, pics to come soon.
Marv.
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 6 2017, 01:34 PM
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Posted by: Front yard mechanic Mar 6 2017, 03:45 PM
nice car marv
Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 6 2017, 05:56 PM
Congratulation Marv! Beautiful indeed!
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