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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ LUFT9-Mare Island
Posted by: ValcoOscar Feb 6 2023, 11:43 AM
Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 6 2023, 12:21 PM
We might be able to make this since it is in the Bay Area. 
Posted by: JamesJ Feb 6 2023, 03:59 PM
If anyone has a link or details on this event, please post it for us.
Thanks!
Posted by: saladin Feb 6 2023, 09:15 PM
https://luftgekuhlt.com/blogs/events/luft-9 event venue details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 6 2023, 09:28 PM
Each airport is within a 50-mile drive of our host venue this year. We will release hotel recommendations as well as a full lineup of Luft-supported events in the next few weeks.
My money is on the North Bay near the Sears Point Racetrack (Sonoma Raceway), which is about 50 miles north from each of the two airports.
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Posted by: ValcoOscar Feb 7 2023, 04:47 PM
https://luftgekuhlt.com/blogs/events/luft-9
Posted by: Steve Feb 7 2023, 04:52 PM
It was awesome last year in So Cal. They had cars from the Porsche Museum including a 916. MSDS brought the Lemans Sunoco winning car.
The previous Universal Backlot was better though.
Posted by: campbellcj Mar 3 2023, 02:23 PM
FYI, ticket sales are up
https://vivenu.com/event/luftgekuhlt-9-1efbgi?mc_cid=7c60d7a71f
Not sure I will attend or try to enter this time, but I bought tickets just in case...
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 3 2023, 03:32 PM
Bought 2 tickets; should be a fun day.
Posted by: JamesJ Mar 3 2023, 06:39 PM
So they are telling you that you must purchase admission tickets prior to having your car registered and we don't know where in the SF Bay Area the venue will be? Am I missing something?
Posted by: r_towle Mar 3 2023, 08:42 PM
It was awesome last year in So Cal. They had cars from the Porsche Museum including a 916. MSDS brought the Lemans Sunoco winning car.
The previous Universal Backlot was better though.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=822
Can you maybe start a thread with some pics of the blue car???
The blog car looks silver, yet the blue avatar looks really well done.
Rich
Posted by: Retroracer Mar 4 2023, 10:32 AM
So they are telling you that you must purchase admission tickets prior to having your car registered and we don't know where in the SF Bay Area the venue will be? Am I missing something?
James - no, I think you have it right. In the past they have taken the approach of separating people attendance and car selection; for Luft 6, if your car was accepted, there would be attendance tickets allocated to the driver/owner, even though the attendance tickets had "sold out". I am guessing they are taking that one step further (and controlling attendance more tightly), by asking you to secure attendance in advance of any car selection.
They are secretive about venue as in the past, while the choices are interesting and unusual (Universal Studios backlot for instance!), they can be sensitive to traffic access and overcrowding at the event. I guess theres a "big reveal" element as well which adds to the intrigue and brand.
- Tony
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 4 2023, 10:35 AM
Agree with @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 . Hotel recommendation in Vallejo also means it's happening close enough to Petaluma that I'm hosting a BBQ at the Red Barn on Sat, 4/29. Let me know if you plan to attend so I can be ready.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=364091
Posted by: Dominic Mar 4 2023, 03:59 PM
FYI, for those who are traveling and staying over night...I see they are recommending hotels in the Vallejo area so please be aware that Vallejo has some rough parts and plenty of criminal activity in the area.
Just want to ensure that the people attending and their cars will be safe. My recommendation would be to stay closer to Napa.
My guess is that they use parts of Mare Island in Vallejo for Luft 9. I don't think they would use Sonoma Raceway as they are holding an SVRA race that same weekend.
Just my $.02 since I live pretty close to this area.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 4 2023, 04:07 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=149 - I agree with the caution re Vallejo.
Posted by: Dominic Mar 4 2023, 04:18 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=149 - I agree with the caution re Vallejo.
Thanks Mike!
My wife and I should be attending at least one of the days as we are less than 30 minutes away (she wants to drive her 914). That said, if anyone needs any tools, hardware or help while they are in the area please let me know.
Cheers,
Dominic
EDIT: Just bought general admission tickets for Saturday $60 each...ouch!
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Mar 4 2023, 05:35 PM
I will be there on Saturday...see you there!
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Mar 4 2023, 09:39 PM
There is a fellow with a big private car collection stored at Mare Island. He made his money operating funeral homes, and probably has one of the world's largest collections of funeral cars and hearses. He also has other cars as well. Sorry, I can't remember his name right now.
i agree with the caution about booking a motel in Vallejo; it has a significant crime & drug problem. Might be safer to book a place in Fairfield or Suisun.
Posted by: Krieger Mar 4 2023, 11:46 PM
Novato is a very good alternative to Vallejo and Fairfield.
Posted by: echocanyons Mar 5 2023, 11:44 PM
What are typically asked for when one submits their car to this event?
Posted by: Lucky9146 Mar 6 2023, 12:52 AM
What are typically asked for when one submits their car to this event?
I've entered and been accepted twice, with 2 different cars. Looking back at my submittals I see:
Basic info on your car, options, limited edition, etc.
Pictures
Your story about maybe how you got the car, or how long you've owned it, or why this car, or what attracts people to your particular car, or high level what has been done to it to set it apart from others, or maybe you restored it yourself or built the engine; or built with dad or kid, etc.
Good luck!
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 6 2023, 03:37 PM
Regarding crime areas. I'm in a group that booked an AirBnB on the other side of the Napa River from Vallejo. Any concerns there?
Posted by: r_towle Mar 6 2023, 05:21 PM
Let’s book an event in a sketchy area, not tell anyone the details….
Someone needs a little help in event planning???
Posted by: Dominic Mar 6 2023, 10:18 PM
Regarding crime areas. I'm in a group that booked an AirBnB on the other side of the Napa River from Vallejo. Any concerns there?
Send me the address of the place...the only area that's across the river from Vallejo is Mare Island.
Posted by: JamesJ Mar 8 2023, 01:16 PM
I made a couple of attempts to register for this event with two different browsers.
Has anyone else had difficulty registering?
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 8 2023, 05:13 PM
No, I registered last week with no issues. Hope they sort the problem quickly.
Posted by: Steve Mar 8 2023, 07:27 PM
It was awesome last year in So Cal. They had cars from the Porsche Museum including a 916. MSDS brought the Lemans Sunoco winning car.
The previous Universal Backlot was better though.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=822
Can you maybe start a thread with some pics of the blue car???
The blog car looks silver, yet the blue avatar looks really well done.
Rich
Check out the Luft 8 thread for pictures of the blue 916. To me it looked too nice. Factory 916 color?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=361071&hl=luft&st=40
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 13 2023, 01:52 PM
Location announced
Mare Island - Naval base.
my AirBnB is expertly placed
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 13 2023, 06:19 PM
Great.
Posted by: Krieger Mar 13 2023, 10:23 PM
Location announced
Mare Island - Naval base.
my AirBnB is expertly placed
BOOM!
Posted by: wes Mar 18 2023, 05:32 PM
My two boys and I have tickets for the 8:00 entry Saturday and Sunday. I entered the 914 although haven’t heard anything other than receipt for payment of the car entry.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 27 2023, 02:22 PM
OK, I was notified my car was accepted. The process has been a bit confusing for me. I guess I wait for an email telling me when my car is due there, etc. But, YAY! I am looking forward to this; should be a lot of fun. Hope to see some fellow 914World members there too. Having it reasonably close to home, (100 miles) is nice too.
Posted by: Jack Standz Mar 27 2023, 11:01 PM
Very cool!! Enjoy the weekend!!
Posted by: wes Mar 27 2023, 11:08 PM
I received the email saying my 914 was excepted and agreement with Cairo as to confusion but I’m in. I’m going to try the Leitz ski rack with a old Jose Cuervo tequila, longboard for Saturday!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 28 2023, 06:33 PM
OK, I think I got this sorted. Not an inexpensive show; the costs are $110 X2 for 2 people (my brother and I) and $95 for my car to get in to be shown. $315 total unless I really screwed up. But.... we each get a hat!!!!! 
Posted by: echocanyons Mar 28 2023, 09:02 PM
Congrats! Michael and Wes.
My car will be in good company, it was also accepted.
Good to see some nice 914 representation
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Mar 29 2023, 05:42 AM
I received the email saying my 914 was excepted and agreement with Cairo as to confusion but I’m in. I’m going to try the Leitz ski rack with a old Jose Cuervo tequila, longboard for Saturday!
OK, I think I got this sorted. Not an inexpensive show; the costs are $110 X2 for 2 people (my brother and I) and $95 for my car to get in to be shown. $315 total unless I really screwed up. But.... we each get a hat!!!!!
Congrats! Michael and Wes.
My car will be in good company, it was also accepted.
Good to see some nice 914 representation
congradulations guys on your acceptance for the event! i wish i could get away to come see your great cars! too short of notice to travel cross country for this, maybe if i told the wife it was conference i was getting my continuing ed class for licensure lol!
anyway the Leitz rack for sure and a long board would be cool! i mounted mine with a short board here at Werks this month and of course it got a lot of attention, pictures video etc, i cant wait to see yours! please post start a thread here and post lots of pictures!!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 29 2023, 08:05 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=11106 Thanks so much. I totally understand about flying cross country for a show. My wife would have me committed (5150).
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 29 2023, 10:54 AM
In a "Well, there goes the neighborhood." moment, Luft has accepted my LS car. This was one of the pics I submitted, just for context. Yes, they know it's LS-powered.
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 29 2023, 11:00 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241 - Excellent, Congratulations. Your car is a fine example of these cars being pushed to be all they can be in the hands of a talented owner. It seems there may be several of us there- hopefully we can all park next to each other and have a great time.
Posted by: Graydingo Mar 29 2023, 11:09 AM
I'll be there with my 75 911 as the 914 is still a project. Come say hi!
Posted by: wes Mar 29 2023, 12:09 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241 open the rear trunk lid and you’ll surely receive attention along with a few WOWS.
Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 26 2023, 02:34 PM
Have an extra General Admission ticket for Luft 9 this Sat
Paid $60 yours for $30
Posted by: markhoward Apr 26 2023, 04:58 PM
Have an extra General Admission ticket for Luft 9 this Sat
Paid $60 yours for $30
My friend could use this if its still available.
Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 26 2023, 05:25 PM
Does anyone know if #40 or the 916 will be there again? Man I would love to see those cars in person.
Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 26 2023, 06:04 PM
Yes Mark, still available
PM me and let's get it done
Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 26 2023, 07:17 PM
Ticket to Mark.
See Ya'all there that are going!
Posted by: flat4guy Apr 26 2023, 08:44 PM
See you there but no 914 for us - still finishing it up for this summer and Werks.
Posted by: campbellcj Apr 28 2023, 12:25 PM
Well I'm not going to make it this time - both Porsches are broken and have a lot going on otherwise... Have fun and be safe all!
Posted by: wes Apr 28 2023, 03:03 PM
She’s ready for tomorrow!
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Apr 28 2023, 07:42 PM
Michelle and I will be there on Saturday
Posted by: flat4guy Apr 28 2023, 10:10 PM
Michelle and I will be there on Saturday
Look forward to seeing you there
Posted by: sb914 Apr 29 2023, 03:52 PM
Posted by: saladin Apr 29 2023, 04:54 PM
...here some...
Posted by: jaredmcginness Apr 29 2023, 05:55 PM
Great pics! Upset I didn’t go this time around. But Carlisle swap kept my FOMO low.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Apr 29 2023, 06:11 PM
At Luft 9 it looked to me that the organizers have finally recognized the 914 as a real Porsche, while at the same time making the Boxsters and Caymans, along with 928’s, the new red headed stepchildren of the Porsche family. There was a lone 924 they let in, but I didn’t see any 944’s other. What the Fuchs going on?
Posted by: saladin Apr 29 2023, 06:47 PM
...and a few more...
Posted by: saladin Apr 29 2023, 09:59 PM
...and someone else's video...
https://www.youtube.com/live/YRmC1OGzWpA?feature=share&t=612
https://www.youtube.com/live/YRmC1OGzWpA?feature=share&t=1432
https://www.youtube.com/live/YRmC1OGzWpA?feature=share&t=1444
https://www.youtube.com/live/YRmC1OGzWpA?feature=share&t=1464
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 29 2023, 10:04 PM
Nice to meet you today Chris. You are an inspiration to all of us.
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Posted by: tygaboy Apr 29 2023, 10:10 PM
This was an epic display
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Posted by: tygaboy Apr 29 2023, 10:16 PM
One of these things is not like the others...
My LS car was really well received. A few "hey, that's not air-cooled..." comments and all but one in jest. Overwhelming (unprompted) feedback is "don't paint it".
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Posted by: saladin Apr 29 2023, 10:16 PM
...inspiration indeed...
Posted by: flat4guy Apr 29 2023, 10:24 PM
A fantastic event and way to short. Great to see you Chris - the car looked great.
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Posted by: wonkipop Apr 29 2023, 10:28 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=8125
thanks for posting all the pics.
the richie ginter 4 is fab. love the indicator/ducts.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241
thats a great shot in the big shed. beyond epic.
also, thats your v8 car? if so. fantastic.
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 30 2023, 08:24 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=8125
thanks for posting all the pics.
the richie ginter 4 is fab. love the indicator/ducts.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241
thats a great shot in the big shed. beyond epic.
also, thats your v8 car? if so. fantastic.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24231 - Yep, that's the LS car. Fun to see it surrounded by nothing but REALLY nicely presented cars. I can't tell you how many people asked "how'd you do the patina?" I'm like, "Ummm, what are you talking about? It's just a crap paint job..."
Posted by: Dominic Apr 30 2023, 08:31 AM
I just took a few pics including an F40 that was in the parking lot as we were leaving. My wife is shooting the event for Sports Car Digest, hopefully will have all the pictures up in a few days on sportscardigest.com.
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Posted by: Dominic Apr 30 2023, 08:55 AM
Not a 914...but it still has a Mid Engine :-)
It's actually an F40 LM (Le Mans), I was corrected by my oldest son.
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Posted by: markhoward Apr 30 2023, 09:09 AM
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 30 2023, 09:32 AM
Here are some photos:
Posted by: roundtwo Apr 30 2023, 11:07 AM
Amazing venue – amazing cars
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Posted by: saladin Apr 30 2023, 04:10 PM
Day 2...Air/Water...
Posted by: saladin Apr 30 2023, 04:27 PM
Day 2...Air/Water...a few more...
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Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 2 2023, 03:29 PM
This was an epic display
Hi Chris, my friend Dominic met you over the weekend & really likes your blue/grey "Patina" LS914 !
Don't know if you dropped by his 356...but here it is
Posted by: tygaboy May 2 2023, 05:14 PM
OK, I confess, I'm a little bit excited and really flattered:
This whole vid is worth a watch but if you want the punch line, start watching at 1:03:30 - 1:05:10.
Unbelievable. Huge thanks to Robert @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3898 for letting me know about this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMRJPrzDQ0
Posted by: flat4guy May 2 2023, 08:12 PM
OK, I confess, I'm a little bit excited and really flattered:
This whole vid is worth a watch but if you want the punch line, start watching at 1:03:30 - 1:05:10.
Unbelievable. Huge thanks to Robert @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3898 for letting me know about this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMRJPrzDQ0
That was very cool, congratulations. The build requests should start pouring in any day now. haha
Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 4 2023, 08:36 PM
Just saw this article from Road and Track and @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241 car is #6
https://www.roadandtrack.com/photos/g43783092/luftgekuhlt-9-full-image-gallery/
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