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Posted by: FisterD Aug 23 2019, 05:56 AM

I am picking up my first 914 this morning. A ‘75 1.8.
I am driving it home from Colorado Springs to California over the next couple of days.
A little over 1200 miles. Should be a fun trip.

Posted by: wndsrfr Aug 23 2019, 06:02 AM

Sounds like an epic trip... pls keep posting!

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 23 2019, 07:05 AM

Let the adventures begin.

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 23 2019, 07:27 AM

That's a good model. L Jet seems to be more reliable.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 23 2019, 07:47 AM

Congratulations. That is a nice drive. I did the exact same trip in '09 Boxster S 2 years ago.

Posted by: SteveL Aug 23 2019, 07:48 AM

Welcome to the club! You will never find a better group of people in my opinion.
Sounds like a long first drive - you've checked the car out thoroughly I hope?
Please post pics, as this gang will ride your A$$ until you post some.
Welcome!

Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 23 2019, 09:56 AM

We love pictures, especially scenic travel pictures!

Posted by: Chi-town Aug 23 2019, 10:12 AM

Do you have roadside assistance with you?

Congrats, have a safe drive

Posted by: ValcoOscar Aug 23 2019, 10:20 AM

Need photos of journey.



Oscar

Posted by: ndfrigi Aug 23 2019, 10:37 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=23352 congrats! yes share some pics during ur trip!
I can help u post pics every now and then if u need help. I can share my phone number to you so u can easily text me pics and description if u want details also on ur thread.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Aug 23 2019, 10:58 AM

Congratulations Darin!

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Posted by: burton73 Aug 23 2019, 01:33 PM

Bob B

Posted by: FisterD Aug 23 2019, 01:38 PM

Thanks all! Will mostly be driving. Will post when I can.


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Posted by: EdwardBlume Aug 23 2019, 02:11 PM

Congratulations
Welcome
Godspeed

Posted by: preach Aug 23 2019, 02:50 PM

Have a great drive home!

Posted by: tygaboy Aug 23 2019, 02:53 PM

Awesome and congrats!

Where in CA are you located?

Posted by: Tdskip Aug 23 2019, 02:55 PM

Welcome-first round is on me when you get back to SoCal for having the chops to drive it. Right on.

Posted by: orthobiz Aug 23 2019, 05:21 PM

I did LA to Michigan a few years ago, no hiccups. Best of luck! Also an L-jet but it sure didn't care for the mountains a whole lot...

Paul

Posted by: second wind Aug 23 2019, 09:33 PM

Hello FisterD.......went to Boulder to school growing up in LA....made the trip at least 10 times to be honest....slept in the car (1970 914/6) often and I am 6'4". Construction on I-70 and I-15 was constant back then.....now a luxury drive. Motels are fun take your time. And absolutely positively take the top off!! The entire trip and the entire time you own the car. That's just me though. Have fun and drive safe and watch the temp gauge.
See you in SoCal.
gg

Posted by: FisterD Aug 23 2019, 11:26 PM

Somewhere in CO


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Posted by: FisterD Aug 23 2019, 11:27 PM

Utah


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Posted by: FisterD Aug 23 2019, 11:32 PM

Did Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City today. No hiccups. About 600 miles. It got hot in Utah this afternoon. Car ran a little hot, but to be expected with the ambient temps. Never overheated.
Crossed 2 summits with no issues. One was 9400 ft elevation.
28mpg!
Tomorrow should be final leg into NorCal to bring her home.



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Posted by: second wind Aug 24 2019, 12:11 AM

That is a real nice car......you will remember this trip for the rest of your life....jus' sayin'
gg

Posted by: oldschool Aug 24 2019, 12:25 AM

....Nice first trip!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Aug 24 2019, 01:12 AM

Enjoy the trip.

Posted by: mlindner Aug 24 2019, 05:48 AM

Great looking car and welcome to a great club. Mark

Posted by: jmitro Aug 24 2019, 06:44 AM

very nice car. any plans for exhaust?

Posted by: FisterD Aug 24 2019, 02:58 PM

Epic morning! Did a 100mph speed rum on the Bonneville Salt Flats on my way through Utah!


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Posted by: FisterD Aug 24 2019, 03:01 PM

How many people can say that within 24 hours of aquiring a 814, they get to do a speed tun on the BSF!?!?
Too much fun!


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Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 24 2019, 03:15 PM

you were 10 miles from me , exit 99 I 80..
Great Trip.. btw a week ago the salt was not that great..

Posted by: ndfrigi Aug 24 2019, 03:35 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=23352 looks like ur enjoing ur long drive with ur nice newly acquired 914.
It seems you have a stock height on ur suspension which is good for this kind of long drive and with just right tire size. Oh if u still have the ljet, that will be the best also.
Good I still have parts of Ljet for my future use.

Take care on your left journey home! God bless!

Posted by: Chi-town Aug 24 2019, 06:57 PM

Make sure you wash the underside of the car extremely well, that salt gets in everything and corrodes like a mother!

Posted by: Betty Aug 24 2019, 08:04 PM

You've got an eye with the camera. Beautiful pictures!

Posted by: FisterD Aug 25 2019, 09:10 AM

Made it home yesterday about 6 pm.
What an epic adventure! Got to know the car a lot better. It ran great the whole way.
I averaged 29 mpg, which I think is great for a 44 year old FI system.

Posted by: dan10101 Aug 25 2019, 09:20 AM

Awesome Car,
Congrats on stepping out and driving your new 914 half way cross country!

Posted by: ndfrigi Aug 25 2019, 09:22 AM

About to send a message if ur back home already.
Thank you Lord for the safe trip, beautiful and reliable car!

Again congratulations on your purchased! acquiring more 914 is coming! hehehe

Posted by: Coondog Aug 25 2019, 09:42 AM

Love your 914, speed run on the flats...... didn’t know you could do that...too cool

Posted by: FisterD Aug 25 2019, 04:46 PM

A few final shots of the trip.


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Posted by: FisterD Aug 25 2019, 04:49 PM

Won’t let me add pics....?

Posted by: bobboinski Aug 25 2019, 06:01 PM

Now you need to make Fister 914 exhausts! Congrats.

Posted by: cuddy_k Aug 25 2019, 07:17 PM

Great car and congrats on the drive. Awesome pics. Welcome to addiction...

Posted by: AZ914 Sep 8 2019, 10:17 AM

Hey Darin, welcome to the club! I have FD on facebook and had bought your 993 Stage 2's in black w/ wide ovals for my 95 993. They were awesome.

Glad to see you on the 914 side too!

Posted by: Andyrew Sep 8 2019, 07:42 PM

And

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Dec 2 2019, 11:38 PM

.........where in CA are you?

Posted by: porschetub Dec 3 2019, 01:16 AM

Really sharp car ,enjoy it .