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Posted by: Kerrys914 Jun 1 2006, 07:02 AM

Hey guys/gals we are getting closer to the 3rd ECC (East Coast Cookout). If you are planing on attending please send me an e-mail or post here.

If you did not get the electronic flyer sent out via e-mail a few monts back AND want to go to this event, please e-mail me and I will add you to the e-mail list.

Date: Sept 16, 2006 (Sat)
Location: Virginia (near DC, but not too close )

As always we are still looking for sponsors to help with the event. If you have a product that you would like to get in front of 30+ East Coast owners.. drop me an e-mail.

Also, shoot me some topics for the tech session you would like to see. I would like to have 2 sessions about an hour each. Topics like..One man engine drop, Type IV engine tune up, brake bleeding, front home alignment, installation of rear lid shocks..etc??

If you want an event shirt please send me an e-mail with the size, cost will be between $15-$20

This year we expect to have 20+ cars and another garage session, so send me some things you would like to see us dig into?

Cheers and see you this summer..

Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 1 2006, 10:12 AM

You know I'll be there, perhaps with some friends and family in tow! If all goes to plan my garage will be done by then and I'll have time to tinker (put on those parts I've had sitting around for years) before the meet!

Posted by: zymurgist Jun 1 2006, 10:53 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Jun 1 2006, 09:02 AM)

Posted by: crash914 Jun 1 2006, 10:56 AM

I am planning on it.....see you all there...

Posted by: Justin Fischer Jun 1 2006, 11:13 AM

I'll be there unless something comes up that I can't get out of..........

Posted by: zymurgist Jun 1 2006, 11:17 AM

Kerry,

Do you think it might be a Good Idea to get this thread "nailed"?

Posted by: Leo Imperial Jun 1 2006, 12:22 PM

Is this in Williamsburg?
If it is that is a good distance from DC.
Either way I will try to make it.
Please send me the info.

Posted by: zymurgist Jun 1 2006, 12:24 PM

No, it's where Babydoll lives (Fairfax Station). I think the nearest town is Woodbridge.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 1 2006, 12:45 PM

I am planning to be there.

Zach

Posted by: terrymason Jun 5 2006, 08:00 PM

Great, count me in! It'll be nice to meet some local 914 people.

Posted by: type47 Jun 6 2006, 11:22 AM

Does the engine drop mean just dropping, or dropping and reinstalling?
[/quote]

babydoll will NOT be a candidate!

i have added some questions to the tech quiz. if anyone thinks of questions to be added, please send them to me. there are about 65 total now. i hope to drive the car in my avatar and maybe johnb can drive the 1.8.

Posted by: fitsbain Jun 6 2006, 11:53 AM

I'll try to make it. Hopefully the 14 will be driving by then.

I towed it up from around there.


And any of you guys out there want to get together sooner I'm doing the BBQ thing at my place on 6/24 in Pittsburgh.

Posted by: zymurgist Jun 6 2006, 02:49 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ Jun 6 2006, 01:22 PM)

QUOTE

Does the engine drop mean just dropping, or dropping and reinstalling?

babydoll will NOT be a candidate!

Posted by: evan Jul 19 2006, 02:58 PM

Just got the bean running again. Hope to be there and meet everyone. Putting it on the calender and put me down for a shirt size small

evan

Posted by: JPB Jul 19 2006, 03:09 PM

Count me in as a warm bady and yes me want Tshirt. Cool location only 1 1/2 hours away, SCHWEEEEETTT!

Will there be BBBBBBBBavvvverian Bbbbbbeeeeer?

Posted by: type47 Jul 19 2006, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(JPB @ Jul 19 2006, 01:09 PM)

!

Will there be BBBBBBBBavvvverian Bbbbbbeeeeer?

Posted by: JPB Jul 19 2006, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ Jul 19 2006, 05:58 PM)

QUOTE(JPB @ Jul 19 2006, 01:09 PM)

!

Will there be BBBBBBBBavvvverian Bbbbbbeeeeer?

only if you pass the tech quiz. start studying...

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jul 28 2006, 06:13 AM

Sorry for the time between updates..

I'll be sending one out this weekend.. MAKE sure you have e-mailed me at kerrys914@yahoo.com if you plan on going.

This also serves as a BUMP and can we get this topic NAILED...We need love too?

Posted by: plas76targa Jul 28 2006, 06:19 AM

Kerry,

I'm planning on being there! just sent you an email.

Leo - we'll put the red carpet out for you if you need a place to stay.

See you all then if not sooner!

Posted by: 1973914 Jul 28 2006, 07:49 AM

I sold my car! Can I still come (will bring the 993 - still air cooled)?

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 28 2006, 09:32 AM

I don't know man, you sold your car....haha. I'd say come, it'll be fun, and local!
Speaking of selling cars....what are you driving to the even Kerry, inquiring minds what to know.
I'll probably be there with my friends/family and the newest ride (along with the 914)...if that's cool.

Also, this will give me a reason to really get crackin on finishing the garage, so I can show it off to anyone interested (see the blog)!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jul 28 2006, 10:58 AM

I'll be bringing the SIX if I still have it. As of now, it is still for sale .

If I do sell the SIX I will be in my A4 buzz'n up from the Burg


The event is open to all who have the addiction of da 914 in them

Posted by: patrick3000 Jul 28 2006, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Jul 28 2006, 12:58 PM)

I'll be bringing the SIX if I still have it. As of now, it is still for sale .

If I do sell the SIX I will be in my A4 buzz'n up from the Burg


The event is open to all who have the addiction of da 914 in them

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 28 2006, 12:37 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Jul 28 2006, 08:58 AM)

If I do sell the SIX I will be in my A4 buzz'n up from the Burg

Posted by: ws91420 Jul 28 2006, 04:41 PM

Nathan I guess you missed the thread about the transmission install at my Mom's in Leesburg.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 28 2006, 05:01 PM

QUOTE(patrick3000 @ Jul 28 2006, 01:57 PM)

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Jul 28 2006, 12:58 PM)

I'll be bringing the SIX if I still have it. As of now, it is still for sale .

If I do sell the SIX I will be in my A4 buzz'n up from the Burg


The event is open to all who have the addiction of da 914 in them

If you guys don't mind a 912E tagging along I would like to join the fun!

Regards,

Karl

Posted by: 914rat Jul 29 2006, 02:47 PM

I am in Md. send me the info and I'll try to make it.I would like to meet some local 914 folks.

Posted by: firstknight13 Jul 29 2006, 07:45 PM

it looks like a 6 hr trip for me.. i have a slight clutch slippage maybe we could do my engine removal and clutch replacement also i'd be lookin for one of them SEALS too!!!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 1 2006, 10:55 AM

BUMP

Posted by: type47 Aug 1 2006, 11:56 AM

with 6 weeks before the event, we need this nailed...

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 1 2006, 12:56 PM

QUOTE(ws91420 @ Jul 28 2006, 02:41 PM)

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 1 2006, 01:06 PM

QUOTE(firstknight13 @ Jul 29 2006, 05:45 PM)

it looks like a 6 hr trip for me.. i have a slight clutch slippage maybe we could do my engine removal and clutch replacement also i'd be lookin for one of them SEALS too!!!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 1 2006, 01:56 PM

I'll look at the ECC schedule and see if we have time for a clutch replacement tech session.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 1 2006, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 1 2006, 03:56 PM)

I'll look at the ECC schedule and see if we have time for a clutch replacement tech session.

Posted by: JPB Aug 1 2006, 05:33 PM

Ah yes, avoid the DWD and don't forget the use of a BFH on the MF.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 1 2006, 06:09 PM

When you e-mail me please let me know if you need overnight accommodations for the Cookout.

Anyone coming from the South (NC, SC, GA...etc) e-mail me about a pit-stop in Williamsburg..

Also, we are still looking for some product sponsors for the event, so please let your favorite vendor know..

Cheers

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 2 2006, 04:25 PM

Posted by: root Aug 2 2006, 04:54 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 2 2006, 02:25 PM)

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 2 2006, 05:18 PM

Sorry no shirts this year Last year didn't work out too well as I was stuck with alot of extras and some IOU's.. No bigh deal now but none this year.

I will be doing them next year for the ECC 2007.

Thanks for making the tools. Last year we had some great products for the guys.

The location is in NOVA (just outside DC) and I will send you the addy via e-mail
Cheers and see you this fall

Posted by: firstknight13 Aug 3 2006, 07:51 PM

clutch slippage is after warm up and if i push it i feel it slip slightly but i still drive it kerry i could use directions please...

Posted by: rleonardccemtp Aug 5 2006, 08:36 AM

I'm still in.

Posted by: type47 Aug 6 2006, 04:24 PM

Posted by: Moneypit Aug 7 2006, 08:57 AM

just sent my email. hopefully i can get off for that weekend, if so, ill just get a ride over there, since my teener's in Arizona....

Posted by: JohnB Aug 7 2006, 02:21 PM

It's on my calendar as a possibility. Thanks for the offer to guest-drive your other set of wheels, Jim, let me get back to you on that.

John

Posted by: BajaXJ92 Aug 7 2006, 03:06 PM

I may be in for this one, also. I'm located in Richmond, but my car is in Va Beach.

Wouldn't be too long of a drive. I will know something more this weekend.

Posted by: crash914 Aug 7 2006, 03:09 PM

ok, if anyone has parts to trade or needs something...sing out....

have stuff.....will trade.....

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 7 2006, 06:18 PM

Bump

Can someone contact an admin and get this topic nailed?? We need some East Coast love from admins AND the great the board vendors too. Please contact you #1 vendor and ask them if they are sponsoring THIS event..

I am getting a lot of cold shoulders from guys that are supporting other events I guess I am not kissing the right arses

Lets go East coast guys help me out and ask these guys to get onboard and support the East coast crew................ . We will be having a great turnout this year 30+ guys.


Have them e-mail me kerrys914@yahoo.com


Cheers

Posted by: wit61 Aug 7 2006, 06:48 PM

I'm planning to attend providing the car is back together....

Posted by: type47 Aug 7 2006, 08:06 PM

QUOTE(wit61 @ Aug 7 2006, 04:48 PM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2006, 09:26 PM

Hey Kerry, ya know ya got my sponsorship

wit61, where in PA are you?

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 8 2006, 05:48 AM

Thanks Dr... I knew you had my back

e-mail me.. kerrys914@yahoo.com We need to figure out what or what not is needed...It's all about the details

Thanks again

Posted by: JohnB Aug 8 2006, 05:51 AM

Doh! I knew this date sounded familiar. We're making a big do of my dad's 70th birthday that weekend in SWVa so I will NOT be there, Kerry.

But here's a BUMP anyway!

john



You might get to see my old car, though, if BajaXJ92 pulls off the drive. Current owner Adam is a good guy and close to Kerry's domicile.

Posted by: evan Aug 8 2006, 01:24 PM

just a reminder kerry that i'm coming as long as the car makes it home from vacation in Bethany Beach this week. That is if it makes it to Bethany Beach. Still need directions.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 8 2006, 02:16 PM

Directions / address will be sent out next weekend via e-mail.

Best of luck with your ride

Posted by: BarberDave Aug 8 2006, 04:18 PM

Kerry:
The only thing that will keep Darlene and i from beening there is my daughter is expecting in Oct. . The first grandchild will take preference. Dave

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 10 2006, 05:59 AM

Posted by: norustscott Aug 10 2006, 02:26 PM

just part of last years participants.......

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 10 2006, 08:35 PM

How about a nail for this from the admin staff Its a month away.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 13 2006, 07:00 AM

Guess I'll show up in the Corvette again. (Ace Mechanic's baby[doll] will already be there.)

Posted by: type47 Aug 13 2006, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(zymurgist @ Aug 13 2006, 05:00 AM)

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 14 2006, 05:51 AM

1970 911T / 2.4 / MFI / 915


What's with that

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 14 2006, 04:34 PM

Kerry,

Do you know Ralph Hartman?


B

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 15 2006, 11:59 AM

I do know of Ralph. He is one of the guys putting on the Ramble.. Seems like a nice guy. Tried to get together with him for one East Coast event but the locations didn't work out.

Cheers

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 15 2006, 12:44 PM

Kerry, did you mail out details this past weekend, I have yet to get my info. Thanks.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 15 2006, 02:25 PM

Nope.. I was buzy making some A/C hoses for a guy in PA that has a 911 he is adding A/C too.

I'll try to get it out this week.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 16 2006, 05:52 AM

QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 13 2006, 07:08 PM)

QUOTE(zymurgist @ Aug 13 2006, 05:00 AM)

Guess I'll show up in the Corvette again. (Ace Mechanic's baby[doll] will already be there.)

how about driving the 911 this time.

Posted by: type47 Aug 16 2006, 07:35 AM

ummm.... and you can't get this done in a month because..... i thought babydoll was finished.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 16 2006, 06:12 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 16 2006, 09:35 AM)

ummm.... and you can't get this done in a month because..... i thought babydoll was finished.

Posted by: RS22b Aug 17 2006, 04:42 PM

can you send me an email or whatever about this event. My car should be done sometime next week just basically waiting on the new tires to come in.

Im in nj and would love to come down.

thanks

Posted by: type47 Aug 20 2006, 06:35 AM

QUOTE(RS22b @ Aug 17 2006, 02:42 PM)

Posted by: RS22b Aug 20 2006, 10:56 AM

I didnt recieve any info on the event. Prob bc i havent been on here in awhile.

I will more than likely have my car done for the event. I just had a 2.3 built motor put in it along with a bunch of other new goodies. Still some to be done on the car before im completely satisfied with the car.

They fired up the motor last week and are just taking care of some susp and brake issues for me. Too many other cars i deal with to have the time really to do the work myself on the car.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 20 2006, 11:03 AM

What's a 2.3? Is that a Type IV?

Posted by: RS22b Aug 20 2006, 01:36 PM

its a 1.8L bored, stroked, cam'd, valved, etc.

I dont remember the exact specs on the motor, but i think they were 96mm pistons and sleeves.

Should put out around 150whp.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 20 2006, 02:40 PM

Just sent out the final ECC update flyer to all Cookout e-mail I have.

If you didn't get one and plan on going please e-mail me kerrys914@yahoo.com

Cheers and see ya on the 9/16

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 20 2006, 03:04 PM

QUOTE(RS22b @ Aug 20 2006, 03:36 PM)

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 20 2006, 05:47 PM

Kerry for the meeting point in Fredericksburg how about the Mc Donalds at the Rt 17 N exit by the old truck stop they have a fairly big parking lot.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 20 2006, 06:23 PM

QUOTE(ws91420 @ Aug 20 2006, 07:47 PM)

Posted by: RS22b Aug 20 2006, 06:29 PM

email sent to you Kerry.

Thanks,
_billy

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 20 2006, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 20 2006, 08:23 PM)

QUOTE(ws91420 @ Aug 20 2006, 07:47 PM)

Kerry for the meeting point in Fredericksburg how about the Mc Donalds at the Rt 17 N exit by the old truck stop they have a fairly big parking lot.

Sounds great Now we just need the rest of the guys to come down/up

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 23 2006, 06:34 AM

Hey DC guys, have anyone talked to Justin about this event? Haven't heard back and I am not sure my e-mail on file is correct?

Anyone one in MD heard anything from the Subi conversion Thachers??

Posted by: type47 Aug 23 2006, 07:23 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 23 2006, 04:34 AM)

Posted by: terrymason Aug 23 2006, 07:24 AM

What time is this thing going down? I have somewhere to be that night, but hopefully I can come hang out and have fun first.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 23 2006, 08:32 AM

11:00AM'ish is the "start" and it ends when we get kicked out

Come and go as you like, it's all about fun and meeting the other local 914 owners

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 23 2006, 08:37 AM

I hope to meet up with a bunch of 914 guys in Fredericksburg, VA and take the back roads to the event (Rt 17)

Anyone??

Posted by: terrymason Aug 23 2006, 10:06 AM

17 is a much nicer drive - through essex and all. I'll talk to the wife tonight, but I have an idea that we'll be going up on friday. If not I'll hook up with you on saturday.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 23 2006, 11:08 AM

Also, my wife will have the support car with her and should have room for another person or two, just incase somones wife doesn't want to do the drive up in the 914.

e-mail me. Someone from who has made the trip should post some directions or maps for us who have not taken that route before.

Cheers

Posted by: porsche914blue Aug 23 2006, 11:47 AM

Couple of roads that are a lot of fun coming up from Fredericksburg are;

Joplin Road off of 95 or Route 1 to Dumfries Road. That's a curvy one. I've heard the cops know about it and do patrol it so watch your speed.

Elk Run Road off of Rt 17 northwest of Fredericksburg to Rt 28 is one of my favorite drives. You even get to see Longhorns as there's a Longhorn farm on Elk Run Road. This is definitely the less direct route and would take longer (probably twice as long) than going up Joplin Rd to Dumfries Rd.

Posted by: crash914 Aug 23 2006, 04:28 PM

major bummer...

I am traveling to Europe on the 16th. trip got rescheduled about 4 times...thought I was free....

Sorry, I will try to catch you all at another event....

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 24 2006, 12:55 PM

Tech Sessions:

- Engine drop (dropping a 1.7L out and installing a 1.8L)
- A look at used clutches (Pressure plate, friction disk, and t-out bearings)
- A look at valves

- Basic Tune-up on a Type IV (maybe a pointless ignition conversion too)


Anyone wishing to help with these please e-mail me. Please note: We have the Tune-up car and the engine drop car piced out.

Posted by: type47 Aug 24 2006, 06:32 PM

you know, a gas tank removal could be a good tech session. i had to do it today and it wasn't all that bad.

Posted by: JPB Aug 24 2006, 06:40 PM

Cool topics! Email sent bro.

Teener getting painted MONDAY!!! YES!!!

Posted by: PinetreePorsche Aug 25 2006, 07:50 AM

I'll be there, with my "new" 9014 kit-car (converted with Auto-Atlanta's fiberglass body kit in the early '90s) which badly needs, and is scheduled to be the recipient of the drop demo--on the way to a motor swap--I guess its a a drop-swap. Possibly will require some expert advice, as it has a dying 1.7 with fuel inj, and the donor motor is a 1.8, recently injected but missing the parts, so to be injected using the 1.7 set-up. Come see a rare car (only a few dozen--looks a bit like a '60s 904) get rolling again! --Chris H, Falls Church

Posted by: porsche914blue Aug 25 2006, 09:24 AM

That'll be cool to see!!

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 25 2006, 12:15 PM

That will be fun to see, maybe someday we can meet up...I'm in Arlington so FC is real close.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Aug 25 2006, 12:56 PM

REMEMBER..

You don't need to have 914 with you to go. If you car isn't ready or you are thinking on getting one or you for some reason just like these cars......Show up

Some guy last year came in a ORANGE VET.. Can you believe that guy

Posted by: evan Aug 25 2006, 03:20 PM

Kerry,

I'm still up for coming to the 2006 get together. Need directions. Am interested in the type iv tune up and anything else I can learn. Need to bring anything; food, booze, etc? Also to anyone, I am coming from Gaithersburg, MD so anyone want to meet and caravan down let me know.

let me know, email to ekatz25941@aol.com

evan

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 25 2006, 05:58 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 25 2006, 02:56 PM)

Some guy last year came in a ORANGE VET.. Can you believe that guy

Posted by: type47 Aug 25 2006, 06:01 PM

thought of another tech topic: adjusting rear brake venting clearance

will have a challenging tech quiz

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 4 2006, 06:12 PM

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 4 2006, 10:03 PM

Posted by: root Sep 5 2006, 05:42 AM

Hey Kerry!!, did you get my email concerning the tool I'll be bringing
to ECC for you to give away?

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 5 2006, 09:11 AM

QUOTE(root @ Sep 5 2006, 07:42 AM)

Hey Kerry!!, did you get my email concerning the tool I'll be bringing
to ECC for you to give away?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 5 2006, 06:00 PM

Kerry, could you post how to get to the truck stop on the 17N exit? Is it off 95 or something like that?

I have driven around Fredricksburg several times, but I don't know the area. I am going to be comming down from PA, so I'd really not like to get lost.

Zach

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 5 2006, 06:33 PM

Coming from PA you will wantt o take a different route then ours (Unless you want drive up with us).

We will be getting of I95 about an hour before DC (coming up from the south).

I don't think we have a head count or location picked out. ANyone local please speak up.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 5 2006, 09:44 PM

My bad. I thought the location had been picked.

Zach

Posted by: ws91420 Sep 5 2006, 09:58 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Aug 20 2006, 08:23 PM)

QUOTE(ws91420 @ Aug 20 2006, 07:47 PM)

Kerry for the meeting point in Fredericksburg how about the Mc Donalds at the Rt 17 N exit by the old truck stop they have a fairly big parking lot.

Sounds great Now we just need the rest of the guys to come down/up

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 6 2006, 06:58 AM

Lets meet in Fredericksburg @ 9:30'ish. I was looking at the map and think Rt17 may be a bit out of the way.

What about taking I95 from Fredericksburg to Dumfies rd ( North RT234) and then cross the river on fords rd and follow the river toward the ECC location???

Anyone from DC feel like meeting us as we get off I95??
So far it looks like we have;
Kerry (914 followed by Jeep support with tons of tools/jacks/parts)
Welby
Zach

Posted by: JPB Sep 6 2006, 04:28 PM

May be a little late but there is a Mc Donalds at 95 and 17 taking the west exit if helps any and thats right next to the truck stop if thats the one in question.

Posted by: type47 Sep 6 2006, 05:59 PM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 6 2006, 04:58 AM)

Posted by: 1845 Sep 7 2006, 03:08 PM

Kerry

I must have crawled out from under my rock today and saw the event. Can you send me the flyer with details to djudge@khov.com.

Too close not to make the drive over from Annapolis!

Posted by: firstknight13 Sep 8 2006, 09:23 PM

hey kerry i would like the directions to the picnic.. or the exact location and i will mapquest it

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 9 2006, 04:11 AM

I need this info too. I think I must be braindead. Was this on the flier and I totally missed it?

Zach

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 10 2006, 09:39 AM

Okay.. Lets meet at "Mc Donalds at 95 and 17" between 9:14 and 9:30 and then head up I95 to the RT234 exit. Should be about an hour or so run from McD's (I think)

Please post here if you are going to meet and drive up with us.

E-mail me at kerrys914@yahoo.com or PM me and I will send you my cell # just incase..

It would be nice if a NOVA person can lead the way. I will have maps but the local touch is allways better

Don't forget the tranny rebuild will be drawn on Sat and it's $20 per ticket.

Posted by: type47 Sep 10 2006, 05:00 PM

i'd like to meet you where you get off 95. i am PMing my cell and if you can send or post the route from 95 i could help, maybe lead, from there. also, i need the number of possible attendees for copies of the tech quiz. 100 questions!

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 10 2006, 10:48 PM

Hey All, I've been trying to figure out my work schedule, been a tough one to figure, as im working 8 on, 24 hrs off, with shifts from 0400-12, 12-2000, and 2000-0400, so im trying to figure out what shift ill have saturday, and right now it looks like i'll either work 4am to noon, or, ideally, ill have gotten off by 0400.

I'm trying to see if i can get a ride from one of the NOVA or Maryland teeners who could swing thru DC on the 395 loop.... anyone got an extra seat??

my # is 757-376-3332. If you need directions, look up Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I streets SE.

I RREEAALLLYY want to attend, hope to get some good input for getting mine rebuilt out in Phoenix. Thanks



UPDATE, looks like i work saturday night at 8PM, which means i get off at 8 ion friday night, meaning i have like all da saturday off!!!!!! so if anyone has room or could use a navigator, as i used to live in stafford VA, a little north of Frediburg, please let me know!

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 11 2006, 09:15 AM

QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 25 2006, 04:01 PM)

Posted by: type47 Sep 11 2006, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 10 2006, 08:48 PM)

Posted by: type47 Sep 11 2006, 12:24 PM

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Sep 11 2006, 07:15 AM)

QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 25 2006, 04:01 PM)

thought of another tech topic: adjusting rear brake venting clearance

Sounds like a good idea to me, I think my right rear is a bit too tight, locks up under hard braking....even with stocks back there and boxster brakes up front and a 'T' replacing the prop valve.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 11 2006, 01:59 PM

Ok, I actually have no idea where this is taking place I just realized I either dont have or cant find the directions. Oh Kerry could you email me the info.

I wonder how long it will take me?

Yo, Money pit. I am not sure if I am on teh way as I do not know where it is, but if I can get you you can ride with me....in the slow Diesel Or if the benz is not fixed in time you can ride ont he back of my motorcycle as it will be all I have left

Posted by: norustscott Sep 11 2006, 02:12 PM

ditto the Dr. Evil comment...looks like I will be able to attend...Is there an address to google maps?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 11 2006, 02:24 PM

DrEvil, or anyone else that might want to go from the Harrisbur/York/lancaster area. I'm going to be going in my Subaru, and anyone that wants to is welcome to hop in and ride with. I know its not a teener, but I've got the space and would just as soon not make the drive alone.

PM me for directions to my place in Dallastown PA

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 11 2006, 02:28 PM

Hey Zach, you would still be faster than the Benz

I am off to Lowes to get some parts for the car. The start circuit decided to break off and short out yesterday frying the whole harness. Good thing it is a diesel and is old. No complicated nothing

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 11 2006, 06:29 PM

WEll, looks like my schedule may change again.. but if it works out, i can definately be at the vienna stop. its a 40 min ride from here at eastern market....

like i said, they keep changing the schedule. thought i had it figured out, but it appears were going to a different rotation on thursday, then ANOTHER different one on saturday...... GGRRRRRR!!!!!!!

Posted by: JPB Sep 11 2006, 07:09 PM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 11 2006, 08:29 PM)

Posted by: JPB Sep 11 2006, 07:16 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 11 2006, 04:28 PM)

Hey Zach, you would still be faster than the Benz

I am off to Lowes to get some parts for the car. The start circuit decided to break off and short out yesterday frying the whole harness. Good thing it is a diesel and is old. No complicated nothing

Posted by: type47 Sep 11 2006, 08:05 PM

i'll ask here first but i can post the street name, PO city and zip for mapquest to allow everyone to use mapquest but only if the host or kerry post it's OK as i don't want to violate any privacy arrangements that i don't know about. i know the person who i think, pretty sure, is hosting and the name address and phone number can be found in the white pages on the internet but it's better to err on the side of caution and kerry may be answering emails with the flyer anyway.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 11 2006, 08:07 PM

Jim Kelly emailed the directions to me so I dont need them

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 11 2006, 08:35 PM

I'd love to get a PM of the address. I can find the 95/17 McDs easy enough, but it is good to have a destination plugged into the GPS as a backup.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 12 2006, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(JPB @ Sep 11 2006, 09:09 PM)

BBBBBbeverian brewskies perhaps?

Posted by: root Sep 12 2006, 05:52 AM

I live 5 minutes away from the cookout location!
Kerry, you can consider my house as the cookout annex.
If it rains I have a garage tent I can bring!
Anythng you guys need just let me know.......

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 12 2006, 08:01 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 11 2006, 12:28 PM)

Hey Zach, you would still be faster than the Benz

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 12 2006, 08:18 AM

The Benz is down right now. I think when the wiring harness fried it took the alternator with it All I know is that it turns over harder now and it was sudden onset. I went over the schematics last night adn I did rebuild the harness correctly. I do not have much diesel experience so I am learning (in my free time ). I may have a fuel issue, who knows. Probably taking the 4runner, but then Noel will have no vehicle for Sat because we are down to one working vehicle.

If anyone has any diesel experience and wants to clue me in and save me some time I am all ears.

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 12 2006, 08:21 AM

OT

Have you checked on this bbs, that's the one I check on:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/index.php

Posted by: JPB Sep 12 2006, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(zymurgist @ Sep 12 2006, 06:41 AM)

QUOTE(JPB @ Sep 11 2006, 09:09 PM)

BBBBBbeverian brewskies perhaps?

Much love for Hacker-Pschorr at the house of Ace Mechanic. It's one of the few German beers I've found that doesn't get skunky in the trip across the ocean.

Still assembling the American beer portion... thinking a sampling of local craft brews should fit the bill.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 12 2006, 05:04 PM

Sorry for the delay.. It has been crazy down here and the NET is down at work...So that means no 914club until 6:00pm

I'll send the directions to all who have e-mailed me tonight. I am not sure if the host wold want the addy posted, so I won't??

PM me or e-mail lme and I will do my best to send the addy out

Can't wait for that beer on Sat

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 13 2006, 02:14 AM

Looks like i'll be able to go!

All i need now is transport... I can get to any metro stop easily, so if someones got a seat, let me know. if you can meet at a metro, let me know what times o i can calculate travel time for me. also, i gotta get back that evening, because i still have to work that night.

Whats the ETA for the ending of most to the tech-related stuff, as thats mostly what id like to see? i might have to be getting out of there at like 4-ish, thats if i work at 6pm. otherwise, i might not be workin till 8 pm.

again my cell is 757 376 3332. email is at ghettoporsche914@yahoo.com, or ya could pm me. whatever works best. THanks!

BTW Im like 20, so dont count me in for Brewskies.....

Posted by: type47 Sep 13 2006, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 13 2006, 12:14 AM)

Looks like i'll be able to go!

All i need now is transport... I can get to any metro stop easily, so if someones got a seat, let me know. if you can meet at a metro, let me know what times o i can calculate travel time for me. also, i gotta get back that evening, because i still have to work that night.

Whats the ETA for the ending of most to the tech-related stuff, as thats mostly what id like to see? i might have to be getting out of there at like 4-ish, thats if i work at 6pm. otherwise, i might not be workin till 8 pm.

again my cell is 757 376 3332. email is at ghettoporsche914@yahoo.com, or ya could pm me. whatever works best. THanks!

BTW Im like 20, so dont count me in for Brewskies.....

Posted by: Justin Fischer Sep 13 2006, 07:35 AM

I'd be up for meeting the caravan as well, the event is too close to home. I need a longer drive.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 13 2006, 10:48 AM

Address to the ECC 2006

Food is getting gathered and WHAT a feast it will be BBQ, Dogs, Burgers..etc If anyone wants to bring a side dish feel free to but it looks like we should have plenty of food. The number of people is growing daily so this looks like it will be a GREAT weekend to have or want a 914 and and live near DC.


10621 Timberidge Rd.
Fairfax Station, Va 22039
"There are two pink flamingoes near the mailbox, with bows on their necks."

Looks like we may have 4-6 guys getting together off I95 at Rt 234 (No sure what exit this is or where to meet once we get off the exit).

Plan is to be at the McD's in Fredericksburg, VA between 9:14 and 9:30. We will then head up I95 to the Rt234 exit and meet up with a few guys (maybe ???)

I am driving up from Williamsburg past Richmond to Fredericksburg if anyone one wants to follow me up.

I will reconfirm this again on Friday in this thread.. Please post so we all know the # and who to look for

Posted by: ws91420 Sep 13 2006, 11:06 AM

I will be at the Fredericksburg meet up point. Any body have hand held radios bring them along. I'm going to bring mine.

Posted by: type47 Sep 13 2006, 11:55 AM

this: http://www.virginiadot.org/comtravel/exit-numbers-95.asp

says the exit to rt 234 is number 152

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 14 2006, 07:28 AM

Hey folks, don't wait for me at the I95 meet up. I am going to be heading directly to the cookout from home. Will mean I get to sleep an extra hour saturday morning. :-)

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 14 2006, 07:52 AM

Happy 9/14, everyone!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 14 2006, 09:25 AM

Guys here is take at the directions to the ECC (the long way around)

The route:

- I95 to Rt 234 (Exit 152A)

- Head N-West on Rt 234 to Rt 3000 (take a right onto)

- Head N-East on Rt 3000 to “Prince William Parkway” (Take a right onto)

- Head S-E on “Prince William Parkway” to “Yates Ford Road” (Take a left onto)

- Head East on “Yates Ford road” to “Henderson rd” (Take a right onto)

- Head East on “Henderson Rd.” to “Hampton Rd.” (take a right onto)

- Head east on “Hampton Rd. to “Timberidge rd” (Take a left onto) and look for the Pink Flamingos J J

If we head up I95 for another 8 miles to exit 160 we can reduce the total drive by 35-45mins (estimate).

I am not sure how nice the route above is. Maybe the NOVA guys can chime in??? I think the ECC is about 30 mins off I95 if we take exit 160 and has less street changes.

Thoughts??

Posted by: type47 Sep 14 2006, 10:09 AM

the part of the route from Yates Ford Rd on to the final site is made up of rural back-road tree lined windy country roads. actually, be careful on those roads and don't get surprised, like coming over a hill and seeing a stop sign 10 feet away. maybe if you knew the turns and curves you could press it but not the first time.

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 14 2006, 11:09 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 14 2006, 07:25 AM)

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 14 2006, 11:16 AM

So maybe we should do this...

Meet at Fredericksburg (exit 130 - East @ McD's next to Altoona dr.)
We will leave Exit 130 close to 9:30am and head North on I95
We will get off I95 at Exit 160 where we will meet up with a few NOVA guys.
We should arrive exit 160 around 10:00am'ish and leave for the ECC by 10:30

Arrive at the ECC close to 11:00??

How does the above sound?

Please post here if you are planning on going. We need to have a head count so we don't leave someone behind..Because we NEVER leave anyone behind

PM me for my cell if you need it.

I'll post the names on Friday so we all have the list

And sorry for the

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 14 2006, 06:13 PM

Yates Ford is a fun road. Actually one of my stomping grounds. No surprises, it's well marked. There are a couple of 15mph curves but no over-the-hill stop signs. It's 35mph all the way through.

Beware, it's kinda easy to miss the right hand turn from Old Yates Ford onto Henderson. It's right at the apex of a long sweeping left hand curve. It looks like a "T" on the maps but the stop sign actually splits Henderson Road. If you miss the right turn you'll end up on Henderson Road but going the wrong way.

There's also a 3-way stop on Henderson, turn right to head towards Hampton Road.

I may try to meet you guys at the beginning of Yates Ford if I can, around 10:15am or so.

Joel

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 14 2006, 06:31 PM

This is where the turn off from Old Yates Ford to Henderson is, ignore the curly-ques, they're just for effect.



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Posted by: ws91420 Sep 14 2006, 08:47 PM

Okay exit 130 is the exit near the Mc Donalds near the mall excuse me the Town Center on Rt 3 now exit 133 is the one at Rt 17 with the Mc Donalds near the old truck stop. I recommend the one on Rt 17 because it will be easier to get in and out of that one.

Posted by: firstknight13 Sep 15 2006, 05:30 AM

i'll be there!!!!! see you all there

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 15 2006, 05:47 AM

QUOTE(porsche914blue @ Sep 14 2006, 08:31 PM)

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 15 2006, 06:42 AM

Looks like i've got a ride with Type47, So i'll se y'all there!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 07:00 AM

McD's at Exit 133 it is.

The following people are meating at Exit 133 (9:45'ish);
Kerrys914
ws91420
JPB (work truck)

The following people are meeting the above at Exit 160 (10:30'ish)??
None


My wife will be coming up in the Support JEEP so we should be able to provide aid to any 914 in distress

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 07:02 AM

That is so nice of Jim to drive out to Phoenix to get you

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 15 2006, 07:36 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 15 2006, 09:00 AM)

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 07:47 AM

Updated the list

Posted by: type47 Sep 15 2006, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 15 2006, 05:00 AM)

The following people are meeting the above at Exit 160 (10:00'ish)??
Type47
Porscheblue??
Justin Fisher ??

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 08:46 AM

List updated.

I think we will just head up to Exit 160 and not do the Yates Ford rd. I have been told the drive on Rt123 is very nice too.

Anyone else going to join us?

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 15 2006, 10:43 AM

Rt 123 was nice, before all the development there, but it's better than highway. Granted I've seen 123 from a 1-lane-each-way road from fairfax city to I-95 to it's current state. I guess everywhere has had a lot of change in 20 years though.

Can't wait to get to the house Saturday.

Posted by: 1973914 Sep 15 2006, 10:53 AM

Count me in! Will be heading out from Ashburn so taking 28 to the nice twisties on Clinton RD. 11 am? The 914 is in NH, but will be bringing my air cooled ride.

Bill Jay
95 993

Posted by: Justin Fischer Sep 15 2006, 11:23 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 15 2006, 10:46 AM)

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 11:27 AM

Yes.. Bring the adapter plate so I can check it out and take some detailed scaled photos

Posted by: 1973914 Sep 15 2006, 11:34 AM

I can definitely bring the adapter! Anyone coming from Ashburn way that wants to go? Or a place to meet up? Need to be legitimate and at least come WITH 914s

Posted by: Justin Fischer Sep 15 2006, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Sep 15 2006, 01:27 PM)

Yes.. Bring the adapter plate so I can check it out and take some detailed scaled photos

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 15 2006, 01:24 PM

I'm going to try to meet you guys on Yates Ford Road but don't wait for me.

Do you still plan on leaving exit 160 at 10:30? That will give me a general idea what time you'll be at Yates Ford.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 06:04 PM

Okay I haven't heard from many so this is the route I am taking

Exit 133 @ leave as close to 9:45 as I can.
Exit 160 @/by 10:30 leave after about a 5 min wait

ECC by 11:00am

I will not be going the Yates Ford (exit 152) route due to time and some info on the route (Maybe on the way home) I am going to take 160.

Posted by: JPB Sep 15 2006, 06:32 PM

See yall at exit 133 with the real roadside assistance vehicle, company truck, since the teener is still at the paint shop.

9:30ish


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Posted by: Kerrys914 Sep 15 2006, 07:23 PM

All packed up

See you guys at the ECC. I'll be on the road at 8:00am in the 914-6 and the wife to follow in the support JEEP soon after

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 15 2006, 09:24 PM

Gah, i wish my car was here ssssoooooo bbbbaaaddddd. Grrrr. I have a lot to discuss at the meet, as i'm still on the fence about paint and bumpers and stuff. hopefull seeing others rides will help make my decision.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 17 2006, 12:06 AM

ECC Kicked ass! Thanks to Kerry for putting everyhting together and Caroline and Alan for hosting. This was my first 914 meet, and after seeing my car on jackstands for a year, it really was nice to see all the cars running - even if running on life support for a few of them. I wish that my finace could have been there to see that people actually do DRIVE 914s, not just take them apart and creat masses of dust in the garage with them. I think that somenone said that there were 19 cars at one point.

When the party moved on to the ice-cream parlor, it was very cool to watch. LOTS of noise, smoke, the occational hard starting car. ROOT actually started his car by drifting it backwards down the hill, as his battery was dead. Root, your car looks BADASSED!

I did not end up getting home till around 1am after dropping Mike off at his abode. The weather all day was, well, it was weather. Kinda dark and drizzly weather that finally cleared out right as the party was breaking up. Which, then turned into lots of fog as we got back into PA.

I took a ton of pictures, but many of them did not turn out as well as I had hoped. I was using a new polarizing filter on my wide angle lens, and it needs a bit more light then the sky was going to allow to really work its magic. Tomorrow I'll post them all on my Flickr.com account.

Tired.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 17 2006, 12:28 AM

Some ECC pics ( I lied, and just put them on line.)

These arn't my best work, to be sure. Given the weather I probably should not have used the polarizer, but I really wanted to try it out. Its killer on sunny days, but not all that great on overcast ones, I guess. Eh, live and learn.








This car (Joel's?) made me smile. I am not sure why it stood out to me, but I dug it.


Quick! Rain! It looks like its night here. Its not. Not sure whats going on, aside from the fact that it had just started raining.

My flicker account is complaining that I have too many pics loaded on. I'll have to empty some out to make room, or upgrade to the (non-CSOB) professional account. But right now I am too freak'n tired to deal with it.

Had a killer time today.

OH! One more thing...
Camp914, thanks for the driving lights I won! WOOT!
Zach

Posted by: jimkelly Sep 17 2006, 04:51 AM

Thanks to all for a wonderfull ECC - especially Caroline and Allen.

Zach nice pics - especially the group shot from the balcony : )

Here is the link for Stoddard ...
http://www.stoddard.com/shop/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=25&cat=914+Parts

Link for Terry Mason ...
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=502

Pics of the cars at the ice cream shop.

I need a V8 : )


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Posted by: JPB Sep 17 2006, 06:12 AM

Her ya go, nice cars peeps.


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Posted by: JPB Sep 17 2006, 06:36 AM

Thanks to our hosts and all those who made this a great event!

I'd like to thank the tirelss efforts of Dr, Evil who made this HUGE statement, "I just want to put as many east coast 914s on the road as I can." It was humbling to see him all greased up working hard at his evil craft. He's the one with the surgical gloves.


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Posted by: root Sep 17 2006, 07:27 AM

Thanks to ALL ... Good People, Awesome Teeners, and a Great Day.
Caroline and Alan you guys are the best... plenty 'O grub and drink, beautiful home...
THANK YOU.



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Posted by: Babydoll Sep 17 2006, 07:28 AM

Hey Gang,

Who says those aren't great pics? Thanks for posting them! And you are all most welcome, we had a wonderful time and consider it a privilege to have hosted this event. Cudos to Kerry for setting it all up, and being the Master of Ceremonies. Hope you all got home safe and well-fed.
Kerry, Babydoll runs even better than before, thanks to her no-point conversion (sorry she was ornery when you were installing it, I think she likes your touch . And thanks for diagnosing the vacuum leaks, I'll get on that.
I'm already looking forward to next year... and any evil stories and tech sessions before then. Dr. Evil, thanks for diagnosing my tranny, and I hope you didn't ache too much from lying around on cement without the aid of beer.

It was truly a treat to see so many of our crazy little cars, and our equally crazy drivers. Can't wait to see you guys again...


Caroline

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 17 2006, 08:12 AM

Many thaks to Alan and Caroline for hosting the shindig, and for providing the awesome barbecue! I'm as much a a BBQ hound as a beer swilling Ace Mechanic.

Thanks also to Kerry for beating the bushes for the giveaways!

Sorry I missed the last group.. when Chris and I got back from checking out hte 9014, we were told that we "just missed you." Must have headed out by the ice cream shop, whilst we came back via I-95 and Hampton Road.

No pictures from me as my camera is busted.

Posted by: root Sep 17 2006, 09:22 AM

I think I left my tranny torque'in tool on the show'en tell table.
If Evil took it he can keep it, as long as he promises to put it to good use.
However, if it's still at your abode Caroline please let me know.
It'll give me a good reason to ride the Clifton curvies again and
come out to pick it up!

Posted by: Babydoll Sep 17 2006, 09:39 AM

QUOTE(root @ Sep 17 2006, 07:22 AM)

I think I left my tranny torque'in tool on the show'en tell table.
If Evil took it he can keep it, as long as he promises to put it to good use.
However, if it's still at your abode Caroline please let me know.
It'll give me a good reason to ride the Clifton curvies again and
come out to pick it up!

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 17 2006, 09:58 AM

Very glad i got to go. Thanks to Jim (type 47) for giiving me the ride there and back, To the hosts Caroline and Alan for food and space to cram as many cars into as possible, Kerry for organizing, and of course everyone for going..... now i HAVE to get my car out here, so when asked which is mine, i don't have to explain how its in Phoenix

I still have one dillema...... I DONT KNOW WHAT COLOR TO PAINT MY CCCAARRRR!!!!! or what bumpers to use......

got a few pics on my phone, lets see if they work...


DR Evil hard at work, complete with crowd.


Driveway full of 914's


Babydoll gettin new crane ignition

Posted by: root Sep 17 2006, 10:31 AM

The tool is a black square tube with white hockey tape on one end and a 901 slider gear welded to the other end. Looks a little like a modern day cladiator weapon!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 17 2006, 11:07 AM

I got my www.flickr.com account in order.
Go here to see the pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vacca_rabite/sets/

Some of them are just refernce pics for me, some of them are nice, some not as much.

Here is a little composit of all the pics on the page. If anyone wants the full versions, please send me a PM and I will send the full version to you. They have not been processed in Photoshop, but the full pic are better then film qualty if you want to have them printed.

If Kerry and Caroline/Alan PM me thier addresses, I'll mail them a cd with all the pics on them in full size.




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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 17 2006, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(root @ Sep 17 2006, 12:31 PM)

The tool is a black square tube with white hockey tape on one end and a 901 slider gear welded to the other end. Looks a little like a modern day cladiator weapon!

Posted by: JPB Sep 17 2006, 11:44 AM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 17 2006, 11:58 AM)

Very glad i got to go. Thanks to Jim (type 47) for giiving me the ride there and back, To the hosts Caroline and Alan for food and space to cram as many cars into as possible, Kerry for organizing, and of course everyone for going..... now i HAVE to get my car out here, so when asked which is mine, i don't have to explain how its in Phoenix

I still have one dillema...... I DONT KNOW WHAT COLOR TO PAINT MY CCCAARRRR!!!!! or what bumpers to use......

got a few pics on my phone, lets see if they work...


DR Evil hard at work, complete with crowd.


Driveway full of 914's


Babydoll gettin new crane ignition

Posted by: jimkelly Sep 17 2006, 11:46 AM

That's funny - Rod/Root told me if you dip it in a bucket of soapy water it makes great bubbles - hum : )

the aka:tool doubles as a martial arts weapon but I suggest Evil protect his bad ass self from his self taught kung fu moves by wearing helmut : )

I juts put a downpayment on a 350 SBC V8 from a 1969 4spd Camaro I just test drove - shit - chirpping tires by accident felt nice - and best part is that it is estimated to have about 320HPs - what ever that means : )

Posted by: ws91420 Sep 17 2006, 11:47 AM

Ball is not Jimmy's but we had a great time and appreciated the hospitality. We need to get a NoVA breakfast or dinner thing started.

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 17 2006, 12:31 PM

This was the first event I've attended and I had a great time meeting and talking to everyone. Thanks again to Kerry, Alan, & Caroline, for setting up and hosting the event. Excellent job and great food!!

I was actually surprised to hear so many positive comments about the color of my 914. From some of the posts on the forum I had gotten the idea that some of the blues weren't very well liked by club members, I assumed mine was one of them. I was quite happy to hear all the good comments. I had an RX-7 in almost the exact same color and loved it. I need to fix my hood though, can't stand that it doesn't fit flush on one side. To anyone interested, it is Marathon Blue Metallic, code L96M.

Great pictures Zach!


Caroline, could that be the used alternator?

Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 17 2006, 12:34 PM

It looks like you guys had a great event! I thought serously about riding down with Ray Gonsalves but really couldn't spare the 24 hours. A new 914 customer was at my shop 'til afternoon yesterday while I finished up the week's work on his car so he could drive it home.
Ray, how was the trip? Uneventful I hope. You've had enough problems with your car recently. It looks like you were an integral part of the tech session there. Did it shift a lot better on the way home?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 17 2006, 12:48 PM

Rays car:
-Cup bushing at end of shift rod - gone - replaced
- 1st gear - critical/worn parts
- 2nd gear - critical/warn parts
- Front tranny seal leaking = saturated clutch disk = slipping, and glazing of both flywheel and pressure plate. Ray and Sean cleaned and deglazed both. I replaced the clutch disk and front tranny seal afterwards.

At the end he had no tranny leaks, he could find 1st, and the clutch was working correctly. He still needs a rebuild on his tranny, though.

Caroline and Alan, you are two increadibly awsome people. I honestly just liked hanging out with the two of you. I wish I lived closer. Thank you for hosting the event and allowing me to work on Ray's car in your driveway.

Kerry, as always thanks for doing all of the work to make this happen.

It was great to meet many of you (I didnt meet all of you). I am pleasantly supprised at how many great people we have in our reagion. I am lucky to know all of you.

Special thanks to Zach for driving driving me to the event and all the way home adding two hours to your trip. This allowed Noel to use our only functioning car yesterday, allowed me to go to the ECC, allowed me to come home with the tranny to be rebuilt, and allowed me to get to know you a lot more. Your one cool dude

This was by far one of my favorite events ever, even though I was working the whole time

Posted by: Babydoll Sep 17 2006, 01:26 PM

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Caroline, could that be the used alternator?
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That's it, it's a used alternator! What shall I do with it?

Posted by: hberwald Sep 17 2006, 01:29 PM

Wow! sounds like fun was had by all... sorry I had to miss it. I really really wanted to go...of course my car isn't finished yet...

I will make one of these events someday...glad you all enjoyed it..

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 17 2006, 02:43 PM

I believe it was one of the donated give-away items . . . I'd say if no one claims it, you've got a (hopefully) good used spare alternator!

You could always make an artsy lazy-Susan out of it!!

Posted by: wit61 Sep 17 2006, 02:45 PM

This was also my first ECC event. Thanks to Kerry and our gracious hosts. It was great meeting everyone and seeing some awesome cars. I look forward to the next one....

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 17 2006, 03:00 PM

Just got word from james at JWest. My stuff's (rennshift, nylon engine bar mounts, new trunk hinges) all packed up an ready to ship. one step closer to gettin mine here for the next round of 914 Shenanigans.

Dr.Evil: I'll have to talk to my folks and see about what condition that transmissions in, maybe it can come up when the car comes out here

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Sep 17 2006, 03:24 PM

This was absolutely a great event! A lot of work went in to making it the success that it was .... thank you Kerry ... excellent MC'ing skills. Also a big thanks to Caroline and Alan for being such gracious hosts. And finally, a really big thanks to all the teeners that showed up, some put in a lot of miles to get there.

My first event but certainly not my last. It felt like .... well, kinda like coming home. What with all of those odd looking cars produced 30 some odd years ago all together. Once you got there, you knew you belonged. Just a great group of guys and gals. Thank y'all kindly.

Posted by: cooltimes Sep 17 2006, 03:44 PM

Thanks for sharing the fun and photos.
Now can anyone tell me?
What color is the 1973 914 with Virginia Plates, PSW-648.
I am color blind. Looks grey to me but so do red, yellow and all other colors.

MikeCool

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 17 2006, 04:00 PM

It was a dark grey metalic color, not sure if it was original color or not. he's also got a 9014 that we should be putting a motor into in a few weeks hopefully.....

Posted by: cooltimes Sep 17 2006, 04:53 PM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 17 2006, 05:00 PM)

Posted by: firstknight13 Sep 17 2006, 06:57 PM

ok well first i would like to thank caroline and allen for hosting the event and letting evil do his thing!!! i would like to thank everyone who attended as it wouldn't have gone without. yes it would have been great to have racerchris at the event to answer 'q's... yes i had an eventfull week prior to the picnic. they say bad things happen in 3's.. first i lost the clutch cable driving on a on ramp in heavy traffic... fixed it then while jacking it up to adjust the cable the jack post collapsed into the car and .. went to get gas at station and bottomed out on the ground pump filler.. took out the motor mount bolt, it ripped right out.. fixed it so i knew i wouldn't have problems going down to the picnic. i was a 8 hr. ride and it was uneventful until i lost 1 gear... some of the hills in va are not condusive to slipping clutches .. but i did make it in the driveway to a reserved space up front at caroline and allens.. by the way they have a big enough house to host the whole 914 club and we could have pizza from the pro pizza oven in their kitchen ... as you saw the car went up on jackstands and thats where it stayed ALL day.. we got done at 8 and after i test drove it and a few adjustments we were on the road!!! THANKS to DR. EVIL!!!!!!!!!!! he is the man and proved to be a wealth of information to us all who listened.... driving home was a lot more fun than incoming... i was doing way over the speed limit .. no tickets or problems... yes i have 1,2,3,4,5 it will be better when i get the full tranny rebuild from the DR. .... it was really great to meet the faces of 914... hope to see ALL again soon!!!!!!

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 17 2006, 07:10 PM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 17 2006, 11:58 AM)

Posted by: plas76targa Sep 17 2006, 07:37 PM

Oh man, do I wish I hadn't missed this. Glad to see so many 914s showed up. And several "first timers" too! Great photo's Zach and others! Someone mentioned starting a NoVA breakfast. I'm up for that!

Posted by: 1973914 Sep 17 2006, 08:35 PM

It was really nice meeting everyone, and what a nice spread that Caroline and Alan put out! Definitely was nice being around all those 914s and reminded why I loved my old car as much as I still do. Despite bringing a tail dragger, everyone was real friendly. What a display of comraderie with the clutch and tranny rebuild. Great times and look forward to keeping in touch with new and old 914 friends.

Bill

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 18 2006, 04:14 AM

I was wondering what happened to you, Matt.

Posted by: evan Sep 18 2006, 05:17 AM

Just to add my appreciative THANKS to Carol & Alan for hosting the event. Ate great food, drank good beer, and even got a little dirty with Dr. Evil. It would not be a learning experience with out that. And most of all was meeting everyone. You are all class A people who continue to teach me more and more everytime my car does not start. This was my first event and can't wait for the next one. Maybe we should not wait and plan some sort of get together in the spring! As well, thank you to Kerry for the hard work he did to make this happen and be a success!!!
Evan

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 18 2006, 05:39 AM

My hat goes off to Dr. Evil. Every time I have seen him, he has been willing to get under a car and drop a tranny, or to take one apart. Saturday night, he was looking a lot like Grasshopper did that day at Matt's house. If he works half as hard for his patients, they'll be in good hands.

Somebody (maybe Dr. Evil?) suggested a 914 lunch at Chubby's BBQ. It's on US 15 just south of the Mason-Dixon Line in Emmitsburg, Md. I can vouch for the quality of the food there, and the company kinda speaks for itself.

Posted by: plas76targa Sep 18 2006, 06:00 AM

QUOTE(zymurgist @ Sep 18 2006, 02:14 AM)

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 18 2006, 08:25 AM

WELL, one of the other clubs hit Deal's Gap, why don't we?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 18 2006, 08:25 AM

QUOTE(evan @ Sep 18 2006, 07:17 AM)

Posted by: Moneypit Sep 18 2006, 08:37 AM

Perhaps a few more northern events would be cool too. I know one of the guys i work with lives up in i think lancaster PA, goes there whenever we get a day off. Shouldn't there be plenty of happy roads up there?

Posted by: type47 Sep 18 2006, 12:40 PM

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 18 2006, 06:25 AM)

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 18 2006, 12:58 PM

Deals Gap is far.

There are lots of good curvey roads all around the MD / PA line. There are also several parks where a good get together could take place. Lake Redman in PA and Patapsco State Park near Baltimore would both have ample parking and covered pavilions.

Zach

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 18 2006, 02:00 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ Sep 18 2006, 10:40 AM)

QUOTE(Moneypit @ Sep 18 2006, 06:25 AM)

WELL, one of the other clubs hit Deal's Gap, why don't we?

bar-b-q..... i love BBQ... where is Deal's Gap? MD? VA? PA?

whoa.... mapquest puts deal's gap NC at 500+ miles / 8+ hours away. tail of the dragon. darn antique tags... (250 mile from home limit)

Posted by: porsche914blue Sep 18 2006, 02:36 PM

My antique insurance limits me to a 250 mile radius from the house.

Posted by: JPB Sep 18 2006, 02:56 PM

Got antique tags but have regular insurance; 200$ every six months. If they ask any questions, I would say it was trailered to a local friends house for a local club car show to keep the milage low.


Loop hole!!!

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 19 2006, 04:40 AM

I've heard good things about Deal's Gap, but now everybody seems to know about it. (It's been written up in Road & Track, among other places.)

IMO the problem with Skyline Drive, at least for people who like to drive their cars, is that you always get stuck behind some big frickin' RV going 25 mph. I haven't done Skyline in at least 10 years; I hit the bypays of Pennsyltucky instead.

I know some nice curvy roads within an hour of Hagerstown. I would suggest Old Forge Road out of Rouzerville, up to Mont Alto, or possibly a few nice ones out near McConnellsburg.