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Posted by: knilfer Aug 7 2006, 10:41 PM

hi all. this is my first post to the board. i picked my '73 914 2.o up about a week ago. appears to have been well cared for, but no doubt i will be needing some assistance in the future with technical issues, etc, so i just wanted to introduce myself.

in the meantime, i was hoping someone could offer some advice as to what center caps might fill in the 2.5" opening of my mahle replicas? the fake chrome center caps complete with the "american eagle" logo just aren't going to complete the look i was after.

thanks! jonathan

Posted by: brant Aug 7 2006, 10:43 PM

welcome johnathan!

nice to see a denverite here.
hey you should check in with our colorado 914 gang
we have a pretty large group.
just click on the colorado tag in my signature.

a lot of people put a porsche sticker over the american eagle sticker
or you can also just remove the american eagle sticker too.

nice looking car!
brant

Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 7 2006, 10:48 PM

Nice looking car!

Posted by: knilfer Aug 7 2006, 10:49 PM

thanks brant! i'll check out the link. nice to know that there's a presence of other 914 owners in the area. i'm so excited about this car >>> i look for excuses just to go out and drive it!

hopefully there are some GTG events in the future that i can attend.

talk to you soon.

jonathan

Posted by: Gustl Aug 7 2006, 10:55 PM

- from far, far away

enjoy the club!

Gustl

Posted by: brant Aug 7 2006, 11:13 PM

Johnathan,

also coming up is the RRC
a bunch of the denver gang is going and likely caravaning over together.

give it some consideration...

brant

Posted by: Toast Aug 8 2006, 12:46 AM

Beautiful teener! Body looks straight. Don't see too many tan interiors. Could you shoot and interior shot (or two ) for us?

Brant is talking about the Red Rocks Classic comming up in Moab, Utah in late September. You can find out more information on the home page. Not to late to sign up.

Melba (yes, I am a girl.)

Posted by: neo914-6 Aug 8 2006, 01:40 AM

My 914 used to be white with the porsche letters on the side...

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 8 2006, 03:24 AM

can't help you on the center caps, but

Posted by: Appleseed Aug 8 2006, 04:55 AM

I called on that car the day after you bought it. It really looks nice. I regret not responding sooner.

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 8 2006, 05:38 AM

I hope you can join us for the Red Rock Classic in Moab.

Posted by: Gint Aug 8 2006, 06:17 AM

Jonathan.

We (the Colorado gang) were talking about that car when it was on Craigslist. We know who bought it now!

Posted by: Mountain914 Aug 8 2006, 06:24 AM

Welcome aboard Jonathan !!

Posted by: tdgray Aug 8 2006, 06:40 AM

Welcome Jonathan.

Just for your info, those look just like Empi wheels. Just like mine.

My center caps are black plastic with no labels. Look on ebay as they show up from time to time.


My car.





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Posted by: majkos Aug 8 2006, 06:52 AM

Glad to have you on board,Jonathan
Another Denverite! If you want,I could take a look see to see if she's ready for Red Rocks! I live in Lakewood

Posted by: knilfer Aug 8 2006, 07:21 AM

thanks for all the replies >>> what a response! i post to audi boards all the time [i have a 2000 S4 and a 2006 A4] and i never get this type of welcome and greeting. thanks for making me feel right at home.

jonathan

Posted by: drewvw Aug 8 2006, 07:22 AM

fellow white 914 owner! You will find many knowledges here....

Posted by: mikelsr Aug 8 2006, 07:31 AM

Jonathan you have a great looking car. Is your top white or black?

Mike

Posted by: knilfer Aug 8 2006, 08:22 AM

you're right >>> thanks for pointing that out and the recommendation for finding some center caps.

jonathan

Posted by: knilfer Aug 8 2006, 08:25 AM

thanks! the top is black.

Posted by: MW 914 Aug 8 2006, 09:14 AM

Hmmmm....this Colorado group seems to be getting a little out of hand

Posted by: brant Aug 8 2006, 10:11 AM

Its all part of our 5 year midwest domintation plan.
we build our numbers and then challenge AZ to a kickball tournament in which we take no prisoners and leave no one standing!

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Aug 8 2006, 02:27 PM

we take our kickball very seriously...........


Welcome Jonathan -
I got a new compressor - let me know when you want me to finish up your car......




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Posted by: Gint Aug 8 2006, 05:36 PM

Jealousy is such an ugly thang...!

Posted by: majkos Aug 8 2006, 06:44 PM

A good "TEAM" is such an ugly thang!
We simply RULE! It"S IS a Rocky Mtn High thing!

"It's all good, Man!"

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Aug 9 2006, 09:42 AM

i just like kickball.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 9 2006, 09:51 AM

I have american racing wheels (see avatar photo) that have a similar size opening and the previous owner put 911 fuchs center caps in. You can buy these new or used...they come new in black with hand painted logos from Performance porsche for like $80 each...they would look awesome but make sure they fit before spending too much dough.

The 914club web site is better than any other BBS I've been to. I'm addicted!

Posted by: WRX914 Aug 9 2006, 11:01 AM

Nice looking car... You have alot of good folks in the Denver area to help you and with. Consider yourself very lucky.