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Posted by: siverson Aug 9 2022, 10:06 AM

FYI - Luft8 tickets just went on sale. Pricey for a car show (IMO), but usually a really good event.

https://vivenu.com/event/luftgekuhlt-8-7gw8

-Steve

Posted by: siverson Aug 9 2022, 11:36 AM

Luft5



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Posted by: Steve Aug 9 2022, 11:46 AM

Curious how many 914's will they allow this time, since they won't be celebrating the 914 this time?

Posted by: eric9144 Aug 9 2022, 12:13 PM

Got tickets and submitted my car as a feature car, we'll see how that goes...

Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 9 2022, 12:26 PM

I got my tickets, not sure if I'll get a media pass, their media request email address kicks back.

Posted by: burton73 Aug 9 2022, 01:19 PM

Got my tickets and I submitted my 6 ( number 41) to the show

Bob B

Posted by: ndfrigi Aug 9 2022, 01:34 PM

wow! In addition to Eric @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12876 914-6 conversion, Bob @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7414 914-6, steve @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=654 914-6.
Maybe the following SoCal members can join too.
Steve @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=822 914-6 conversion
Andy @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10742 914-6
Rob @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22865 914-6
Jim @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16681 914-6
Oscar @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 914-6 conversion and 914-LS engine
Jerry @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21290 914-8 LS engine

Posted by: Retroracer Aug 9 2022, 06:06 PM

Put my car in for entry as well - we shall see...... Longer drive this year if accepted again! Worth attending if you're lucky enough to get tickets.


From Luft VI:



- Tony

Posted by: burton73 Aug 9 2022, 06:34 PM

They have sold out very fast in the past.

If a person is on the fence as far as going, get a ticket and if you decide not to go you can sell your ticket. My thinking


Bob B

Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 9 2022, 06:44 PM

Oh I wanna, Oh I wanna
Maybe fly in ? but I really wanna drive in !
Two months. 2800 mi.

Posted by: campbellcj Aug 9 2022, 10:29 PM

I submitted mine as well but unsure how many total cars or 914s there will be - much smaller venue vs Universal. Either way we should at least coordinate a 914 area in the parking lot...

Posted by: MM1 Aug 9 2022, 11:46 PM

Pricey? Can’t tell since they”re sold out.

Posted by: MM1 Aug 9 2022, 11:57 PM

Well, alrighty then. . . I guess, uh . . .well I sure hope I”m lucky enough to be surprised that @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22865 is taking me in his beautiful 914-6 with that extra ticket he bought for my birthday -

Maybe a camping spot Laguna Seca”s Turn 10 (reach out and touch ‘em) for this year’s 100th Anniversary of LeMans at the Rolex Reunion is a fair trade. . .

Posted by: Robarabian Aug 10 2022, 09:12 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22105 they were sold out buddy, I'll have to rain check you on the Luft 8 event, but of course, you are always welcome to hop in and ride in the 6, the 4 Turbo or the Cayman...

Posted by: MM1 Aug 10 2022, 01:32 PM

I hear ya - I should be taking you next time anyway! . . .I hope to see you at Laguna-Seca!

Please feel free - 'Teeners - to stop by the inside of Turn 10 if you happen to be at the Rolex Reunion this year (or any year) . . .

Corkscrew - 2017:

Posted by: ValcoOscar Aug 10 2022, 02:14 PM

I have a conflict so won't be attending, however if anyone needs lodging that weekend let me know.

It will cost you a diet Pepsi

Oscar

Posted by: tpines Aug 10 2022, 05:24 PM

Would love to have attended this great show! Stay away from those diet sodas Oscar!

Clark

Posted by: LS1V8Jerry Aug 15 2022, 12:05 PM

Sounds like a good time… unfortunately I’m out of town on vacation. I will be looking forward to next gathering…

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Aug 17 2022, 08:33 AM

These are very cool exhibits, I think that they could accommodate many more attendees by using a location like California Speedway (Fontana) or the Rose Bowl (Pasadena); instead of capping their ticket sales based on limited attendee space.
Bimmerfest has utilized both of the above locations with great success.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=14843 , Patrick Long, and self at the San Pedro event a few years back

Posted by: siverson Sep 8 2022, 07:44 AM

Has anyone heard if their car has been "accepted" to present (ie be in the car show)? When are we supposed to hear that?

-Steve

Posted by: Steve Sep 8 2022, 08:03 AM

Nope

Posted by: 914SIXXation Sep 8 2022, 08:12 AM

Hi Steve,

I would think that the announcements regarding those accepted should be out any day now with the event taking place 4 weeks from Sunday.

I'm sure all watching will post asa anyone gets some info. to pass on.

My engine/tranny is being installed as we speak and should be ready to go in a couple of weeks.......hopefully it's first big event will be Luft8.

I'll post on 914World if I hear anything......

Good luck everybody!

Cheers,
Margie

Posted by: 914SIXXation Sep 9 2022, 06:37 AM

Good Morning Steve and all......

I'm IN Luft! Yippee!!!!

Woke up to find a welcomed email from Luft received at 1:00 AM this morning.

My 1970 914-6 has been accepted and I received my Feature Car Submission Document and Early Admission Ticket..... (Move in 7:00 AM)

Hope everyone gets their acceptance today as well.

Looking forward to seeing who is in and to seeing everyone! GOOD LUCK!

Cheers,
Margie

Posted by: campbellcj Sep 9 2022, 07:32 AM

^ Very cool and well-deserved Margie! I'd been figuring they will lean towards cars that have not been in prior Luft shows but not totally sure.

Posted by: 914SIXXation Sep 9 2022, 08:56 AM

Hey everybody....... Rewind.......

I'm concerned that I may have misinterpreted the info I received this morning and jumped the gun.......

After talking to several other teeners that I know would have easily been accepted before my car, I'm not going to assume that I'm in.

Today I received an email at 1:00 AM from the company registering people and they were requesting completion of some "demographic" type information. After I filled in that information, it allowed me to download my Feature Car Submission Ticket as well as Early Admission Ticket. My Feature Car Submission Time on todays Ticket with scan bar states "7:00 AM" . My previous ticket printed in August stated "8:00 AM".

So I think I need to get more clarification from Luft to make sure I'm not assuming I'm in the Luft 8.

Sorry for this as I'm sure everyone is sitting on needles and pins waiting to know when we will find out who is officially in Luft 8.

Thanks for understanding.....

Cheers,
Margie

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 9 2022, 09:19 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22979 Margie those are just the tickets, if you 'feature car submitted' you get one of those and your early admission ticket.

As we get closer we might have to see who's heading up from San Diego and possibly caravan, I know there's at least 3 of us

Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 9 2022, 10:06 AM

Sold Out

Posted by: 914SIXXation Sep 14 2022, 10:44 PM

Several people I've communicated with today received an email from Luft this afternoon stating they could only take 25% of the entrants so they weren't chosen. One person told me that they received an invitation confirming they were IN the Luft 8.

So that's all I know.....Best of luck!

Cheers,
Margie

Posted by: siverson Sep 15 2022, 08:58 AM

I haven't heard anything yet either way...

-Steve

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 15 2022, 09:15 AM

Same... But I bought an early admission ticket so I'll be there either way

Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 15 2022, 02:01 PM

I was confirmed for my press credentials! Hope to see some of you there.

Posted by: Mueller Sep 15 2022, 02:58 PM

I missed out on buying a ticket, anyone care to share how much a spectator ticket was so that I can budget for one next year?

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 15 2022, 04:39 PM

Not cheap, CSOB's avert your eyes :
Luftgekühlt 8
Early Admission Ticket (ticket + tee) $110.00
Feature Car Submission $10.00

Think there was one other tier of ticket that wasn't early entry for slightly less...

Posted by: siverson Sep 16 2022, 12:10 PM

Luft reject.


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Posted by: campbellcj Sep 16 2022, 12:52 PM

I just got my 'rejection' as well - I kinda expected it as my car was in Luft6 and am honestly a little relieved as I can rethink whether I want to deal with the fairly brutal drive in my barely streetable car...

Anyways I believe I will have a spare standard (10AM) admission ticket available as I now have an 8AM early admin ticket. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=87 first dibs if you're interested

Posted by: 914_7T3 Sep 16 2022, 01:18 PM

+1

Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 16 2022, 01:29 PM

Should note, I thought I read that the tickets are non-transferable. I'm not sure how they check or anything but be advised.

Posted by: Steve Sep 16 2022, 03:28 PM

I was also rejected, but happy I was. Getting there early and being stuck there all day is not very appealing.

Posted by: Steve Sep 16 2022, 03:31 PM

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Should note, I thought I read that the tickets are non-transferable. I'm not sure how they check or anything but be advised.
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I also noticed that, but I also bought a bunch of tickets last time for friends and family and there was no option to fill in different names on the tickets and we had no problems getting in.

Posted by: 914SIXXation Sep 16 2022, 04:14 PM

Hey, sorry to see all of the 914 rejections.....

I too received my notice of non acceptance....

I have been in Luft 4, 5, and 6 so they're probably ready for something new.....
Understandable why I wasn't invited. Greatly appreciate my past opportunities. Luft 4 was my first opportunity to meet so many great 914World friends..... so happy about that!

I understand that Andy got his notice too......he's been in 4 past Luft events with his beautiful yellow 914-6.

I wonder how many 914s are represented in the show?

I have a 7:00 AM early entry I received and noted in my earlier posts (originally had an 8:00 AM early entry). Anyone else have 7:00 AM entrance? I would think that besides seeing all those accepted in the Luft 8 show, it would still be a lot of fun to mingle and look at all of those that gather in the reserved air-cooled parking lot.

Either way, it should be a super event and great time to see some really cool air-cooled Porsches!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Cheers,
Margie

Posted by: campbellcj Sep 16 2022, 04:30 PM

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Should note, I thought I read that the tickets are non-transferable. I'm not sure how they check or anything but be advised.
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I also noticed that, but I also bought a bunch of tickets last time for friends and family and there was no option to fill in different names on the tickets and we had no problems getting in.
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Yep also there is not even a visible name on the tickets, only a QR code

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 16 2022, 09:58 PM

I'm a reject too but consider myself amongst the finest group of rejects that could have possibly come together (you guys )
I'd already bought an early admission ticket since I've never been to a Luft event, still planning on being there, wasn't aware that "Cars in the Canyon" was the day before as that's always been a pretty great event (at no cost).

I'm curious if any of us were accepted this round.

Posted by: siverson Oct 5 2022, 04:53 PM

Bummer, I can't make Luft8 this year now which also means I have 3 tickets for sale.

2 early entry ($220 for both) and 1 regular admission ($50). Anyone interested?

-Steve

Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 6 2022, 08:51 AM

I had an extra as well, because I got press creds. I put it up on my Instagram In a story and I had a buyer within minutes. If you're on IG you could send me your info and I can share it if you're still looking for a buyer, I had a few people contact me about mine after it sold.

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 6 2022, 09:48 AM

Turns out I have one extra regular admin (10AM) ticket as well. Would love to see a 914worlder make use of it.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 6 2022, 10:28 AM

We nailed 1 of the last 2 display spots...hope to see y'all in old 'Pedro this Sunday !

Posted by: burton73 Oct 6 2022, 12:14 PM

#41 was chosen to be in but we where just not ready with it. Eric is taking her out for a test drive right as I post.

Bob B

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 6 2022, 01:23 PM

#41 is the bees knees...I'm sure Patrick L. + staff would consider your entry in a upcoming event !
Marty

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 6 2022, 01:26 PM

Mine will be there on display... In the parking lot
Looking forward to seeing Luft in person, seem to miss it every year. Will be there with my daughter on early admission.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 6 2022, 01:35 PM

Should be fun, I'm out but will be in San Pedro early to do a quick meet-up.

Enjoy,

O

Posted by: Steve Oct 7 2022, 11:55 AM

I received an email with a link to a website where I was able to change the names on each of the tickets. I then sent the tickets to each person that was able to add it to there IOS Wallet. It does show there name on the ticket with the QR code. Curious if they will enforce the name thing. I doubt it, because its an extra step to change the name after purchasing the tickets. This would be a nightmare to enforce.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 8 2022, 08:26 PM

916 for the win

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 8 2022, 08:27 PM

Just off the trailer and heading into the building

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 8 2022, 08:30 PM

Falcon, Bruce Canepa (center), friend Anthony

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 8 2022, 08:56 PM

Yup... limited slip trans + uphill trailer load-in = a little #40 Tokyo Drift; but got a good grip and drove in. Next stop San Pedro !

Posted by: Lucky9146 Oct 8 2022, 09:16 PM

So happy you will be there Marty.

See ya there!

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Posted by: HIPPIEKILLER Oct 9 2022, 10:01 AM

I will be heading there shortly

Posted by: sb914 Oct 9 2022, 07:02 PM

I need more photos!!!!!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Oct 9 2022, 09:10 PM

916

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 07:48 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21286 meeting of the minds & 914 talk

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 07:58 AM

Team work is Dream work...just some of the great minds that assist me in the #40 and our 9148-gtt projects; L to R; @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=14843 , John (PCA), Cary, Norbert (Eisenlohr Racing Products), Tyler (Stoptech Brakes), and the Falcon .

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 08:07 AM

Departure out of the showroom/ warehouse

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 08:14 AM

The building has Truck-height loading docks, so a steel access ramp is used for car events.
photo by @leftcoastcars

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 10 2022, 08:35 AM

What a surreal day
Big thanks to @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 for his hospitality and the good company of @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22979
Got off to an early start chasing other aircooled oldies into San Pedro

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 10 2022, 08:37 AM

Some photo dumps... sorry I took tons on some and not so many on others, but for no particular reason, was just overwhelmed:

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 10 2022, 08:40 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2755 and @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=14843 with the Sunoco car, every time I came by to say Hi you guys were getting mobbed but did manage to get some good shots in

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The 916

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In case you ever wondered, Yes they were chassis stiffened

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Posted by: eric9144 Oct 10 2022, 08:58 AM

And of course there were many, many, many other mind blowing cars but I figured I'd only throw the 914 content up here unless you guys want it all
Great event, honestly almost too much to process in one day so it's sensory overload, good times though for sure!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 09:59 AM

Big offroad Toy !

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 10:02 AM

I did like this very Kühl build

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 10:22 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21286 (Andres) discussing drivers seating position as a 5'9" pilot; he is comfortable

Posted by: burton73 Oct 10 2022, 11:18 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgumBBpjm8/

drive out on vid

Bob B

Posted by: 914SIXXation Oct 10 2022, 12:50 PM

It was great seeing you Eric, meeting your lovely daughter and hearing about the amazing story around the purchase of your awesome 914! It was super getting the opportunity to drive up and spend a relaxing evening prior to the event and to enjoy Oscar & Elvira's wonderful hospitality. Thanks so much!

The Luft event was so cool as always....... great fun seeing the cars and catching up with friends. I just saw Bob's video of Marty's "40 car coming out of the building and I just had to play it several times..... it sounded so cool! 914s had a good showing and hats off to all of those who put time into prepping their cars fo us all to enjoy. Congrats on being in the show!

I'm anxiously awaiting getting my 914-6 back this week after some more final touches /test runs and to be able drive it up to PECLA this weekend.

Hope to see a good showing of 914s there!

Cheers
Margie

Posted by: MM1 Oct 10 2022, 03:07 PM

Thank you all for the pics and vids!

Btw - regarding the first pic from post #60 by @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6794 , what wheels (brand, model, size) are these? They look like 4-lug Campagnolo's . . .

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 10 2022, 04:00 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22105 they were, didn't get a good pic of it but if you go back and look at post 60, you can see the Campagnolo script on the back fender above the wheel

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 10 2022, 04:36 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22979 the dJ didn't get the memo; they were supposed to play "Burn rubber on me" by the Gap Band ! Matt was piloting #40 down the grade on this metal ramp...working the stone cold, 906 cammed,46 ida's, trailing the brake and feeding it bits of go pedal. He kept it lit real good though & smooth run to the trailer.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7414 I'm texting you a vid from the Trailer Loading area...an unfortunate front trunk mishap on a 911 cup racer; please post up here for our World fans .

Edit: at about the same time I wrote this, the Vid was removed from YouTube platforms. I was told that this car was here at Lüft8 was via the Factory museum.
Thx !
Marty

Posted by: MM1 Oct 10 2022, 08:36 PM

Thanks, Eric!

Posted by: Stef914 Oct 10 2022, 11:36 PM

I really enjoyed this show as well...

I haven't been to many and definitely never seen so many Porsches parked together in the same lot !!

Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12876 for recommending this, your car clearly stood out from the crowd

Posted by: East coaster Oct 11 2022, 06:21 AM

Anybody get pics of the Safari 914?

Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 11 2022, 08:14 AM

I got a few detail shots of the rear suspension.








The Campy 914 belongs to a friend Steven Vartanian

Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 11 2022, 08:27 AM

Getting to meet Marty and Matt and see this car was amazing.

Posted by: wonkipop Oct 12 2022, 01:50 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19709

wow, what a great photo.

and to the rest of you guys who posted up pics and video thanks for your great photos.
enjoyed looking at those.

neat building the event was in. whats the history of the building?

#40 looks superb @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2755

the campagnolo wheels are excellent on the orange 914 too.
.........the paisley interior of the 916! love it.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 12 2022, 08:02 AM

C/production racer was Hot !

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 12 2022, 08:05 AM

2 way different sports purposes here/ on a very versatile (same based) car.

Posted by: NARP74 Oct 15 2022, 12:43 PM

Nice talk and lots of great shots in this vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gyoJik6WB4