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Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 06:30 AM

Today was the day I had been waiting for ........
Today was the day I would get to preview Neo914-6 before the world debut at SEMA.

I went to meet Feilx in the morning at registration.
We spent the next six hours in line.
(we had a great opportunity to )



I was roaming the stagnant registration line looking for the teener -

I came around a corner and stopped dead in my tracks at this sight -




**(In reverence to Felix and Neo914-6 I will not post any photos until everyting in in place.)**

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 06:34 AM

....... Well - Maybe just one or two wouldn't hurt.

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 06:45 AM

The Proud Papa -




....... and the highlight of my day.......
I actually got to help do something productive in the preparation of Neo914-6.
Felix mentioned that he had not yet found someone to install the sponsors windshield banner.
I gleefully shouted "I know how to do that!"
So I then set about the task of adding the banner, while the car was on a moving trailer.

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 06:54 AM

There were a few Non-NARPs in line:

Son of a NARP





NOS - POS - Non-NARP

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 06:58 AM

Drive it like you stole it.





Or I could drive this one ......





...... or this one.

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:03 AM

CCLINSEMA





Chevy





Caddy

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:09 AM

Mopar




The stereo was louder than the paint






I saw lots and lots and lots or really nice wheels -
Then there were some that were really stupid looking -

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:11 AM

Wild Ride

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:13 AM

I expect there will be more girls inside.


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Posted by: Mountain914 Oct 30 2006, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the pictures (so far)

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:24 AM

I left Felix to complete registration and I was off to work.
Much to my delight Rob and Robin Watson from Florida (watsonrx13) stopped by my bar.

We are meeting Tuesday for lunch at Margaritaville.
Everyone is invited to join us. I will post the time when it is confirmed.
*(don't forget dinner on Thurs at Hooters on West Sahara. 7 o'clock PM)

They gave me this great hat.
There is now a West Coast Chapter of the Tampa Bay 914 Club.
*(thanks to Felix for the pass to the show)


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Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:30 AM

Sorry folks, that's all the pictures for today.
The SEMA show does not officially start until Tuedsay.

Tomorrow I plan to hook up with Ed from Tampa (fat73).
He just rolled into town in his bitchin' ride from a killer road trip.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Oct 30 2006, 07:37 AM

Hey, John: I always called the Tampa aera the other West Coast.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 30 2006, 07:44 AM

Hi Joe -
Sorry I missed all you guys at the Swap Meet today.

*(I did what I could to make the best of the situation) :permagrin:

I'll see you on the 18th for the T4T run and

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 30 2006, 08:54 AM

cool pics!
can't wait for the final NEO pics

Posted by: jonwatts Oct 30 2006, 09:11 AM

Keep the pictures comming. I think SEMA is the only week I wouldn't mind being in Vegas

Posted by: TINCAN914 Oct 30 2006, 09:25 AM

[quote name='VegasRacer' date='Oct 30 2006, 05:45 AM' post='805901']
The Proud Papa -




Can anyone tell me about the turn signal buckets? Felix?
They are very cool, did you make them, who did? Do you plan to put the lens covers on, or leave them uncovered? I really like them, would like to see them on during the night, any pics?

Posted by: George H. Oct 30 2006, 09:32 AM

brian,

read neos post on the car, tony akavw is helping with clear lenses

Posted by: mrdezyne Oct 30 2006, 09:42 AM

Search for the NEO-914 CONCEPT thread, he goes over all of this in pretty good detail. I think there might even be another thread devoted specifically to the projection headlights. I'll be there tomorrow and be sure to get plenty of shots! LOOKS AMAZING FELIX!

Posted by: TonyAKAVW Oct 30 2006, 12:31 PM

Its my fault the lenses aren't on there They will be soon though, just not in time for the show. A die was made for injection molding of the lenses. They are crystal clear acrylic, non-fluted lenses made specifically for this application. The first batch of lenses came out poorly, as the die needs a higher level of polish. So right now its being polished and hopefully Felix will have a set of lenses very soon.

This work is being done 6000 miles away, and with it, lots of delays.

-Tony

Posted by: i love porsche Oct 30 2006, 12:57 PM

the car looks amazing...i cant wait to see some detailed overall shots...whats with the spare on the back?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Oct 30 2006, 01:15 PM

The car is on Muellers trailer.. and the trailer isnt wide enough for anything larger than a 10inch wheel/tire combo.

I have used that trailer a few times.

Scary part.. a replica of my stolen trailer is in a pic above this with a S2000 on it. Same trailer..LOL


B

Posted by: turboman808 Oct 30 2006, 01:44 PM

I absolutely love the HID you guys did. If I didn't have slant nose fenders this is the first thing I would have done to my car.

Can't wait to see more pictures of it.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 30 2006, 05:09 PM

Robin and I picked up our badges for SEMA today and saw Felix's car, WOW....

We took some pics but I'm not going to post until .....

-- Rob

Posted by: dlo914 Oct 30 2006, 05:20 PM

Stickers and all? if so...confront the "owner"

Posted by: Andyrew Oct 30 2006, 10:31 PM

Lovin what im seein!!!

Posted by: orange914 Oct 30 2006, 11:19 PM

are you SURE, you're lovin all of what your seein?!?!

HIDIOUS!! its so ---


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Posted by: Andyrew Oct 30 2006, 11:42 PM

ok, that truck is fruity.. but im talking about the Neo car.
Felix is doing a GREAT job..

Posted by: orange914 Oct 31 2006, 12:02 AM

amen to that

Posted by: 9146986 Oct 31 2006, 12:11 AM

The NEO 914 looks good. I really like the lights. The detail on the gas cap is nice, but I don't care for the gas cap breaking up the smooth lines of the hood. Just my personal preference. I"m guessing it's a tip of the hat to the GT's? To me it looks out of place on a car that's supposed to be a modernized version. It is a nice gas cap though.

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 31 2006, 04:22 AM

Today was another fantastic 914 day.
I got to meet fat73 (Ed from Tampa) and see his incredible car.
We hooked up at Renegade Hybrid's open house.
(Scott says to stop by anytime this week if you are in town for SEMA)
Meeting Ed for the first time was like it has been with so many other non-club members....
It is like being reunited with an old friend. The exchange is comfortable.
The conversation flows and could go on for hours - even without talking about teeners.

I really liked his car.

Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 31 2006, 04:25 AM

A nice blue one ready for a Renegade Suby transplant.




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Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 31 2006, 04:29 AM

Ed's machine and Elvira





fat73 and VegasRacer

Posted by: neo914-6 Oct 31 2006, 01:20 PM

Hello all,

found a computer! Thanks for the comments, neo914 is placed in a great location in front outside the registration tent so anyone in LV can come see it w/o a pass.

It's freakin WILD here, anything you can imaging on 4 wheels! I'm getting great comments from ex-914 and 914-6 owners as well as Porschephiles.

I had to unload the car in the dark myself after John left but managed to get some help pushing it into place. I have big time incentive to get the car running since Muellers trailer ramps are killing my back! It fits my 11's with 1/2" to spare on each side but the narrow spare makes it easier.

Hope John and others take lots of pics, I still don't have a digital camera.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 31 2006, 07:10 PM

Robin and I had lunch with John, Felix and Ed at Margaritaville. It was great meeting Felix, especially after seeing his car at SEMA. It was funny that it took me flying and Ed driving to finally meet in LV. We tried to meet at the last TBB but Ed was busy working on his car to get it ready for the show.

Here's a pic of everyone (Robin was taking the pic). Left front - John, left back - Felix, Right front - myself, right back - Ed....



-- Rob

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Oct 31 2006, 07:19 PM

Sounds like permission to me, up the pic's already....nnneed pppics.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 31 2006, 07:31 PM

OK, here's a couple...

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 31 2006, 07:33 PM

...

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 31 2006, 07:35 PM

...

Posted by: SGB Oct 31 2006, 10:02 PM

"mmmmust
see mmmore

NEO 914!"


"arghhhhh..."

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:40 AM

Another fantastic 914 day. *(again)*


Felix got a great spot at the end of a row, right in front of registration.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:46 AM

Neo details

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:49 AM

This tail dragger won it's class at LeMans in 2001.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:50 AM

This one looks like fun.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:53 AM

red and black racers

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 07:58 AM

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 08:00 AM

Thanks Zora

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 08:03 AM

fast cars

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 08:05 AM

Zoom - Zoom

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 08:10 AM

There was more than cars to look at.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 1 2006, 08:13 AM

The SEMA show runs for 3 more days.

Posted by: groot Nov 1 2006, 08:23 AM

Cool stuff..... My wife's there working the 3D Carbon/Ford stand... not in a mini-skirt, though. Say hi if you get by the stand.

Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 1 2006, 08:37 AM

Take more of the Rat Rod Girls.

Posted by: marks914 Nov 1 2006, 11:20 AM

Felix's car looks awesome!
Here are some links to the SEMA vehicle that I was the lead designer on:

http://suvs.autoblog.com/2006/10/17/dodge-nitro-panel-wagon-previewed-ahead-of-sema-show/

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2006/10/sema_2006.html

http://www.jalopnik.com/photogallery/DodgeNitroPanel



Mark

Posted by: Toast Nov 1 2006, 01:07 PM

I'm jealous!

Thanks for sharing pics!

Posted by: Crazyhippy Nov 1 2006, 01:12 PM

who makes the supercharged v-6 atom looking thing??

Post #44 has the pics

BJH

Posted by: Ferg Nov 1 2006, 01:17 PM

saw this on a different SEMA thread, I'm in love Jeep should really build this.

Ferg


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Posted by: jhadler Nov 1 2006, 01:49 PM

A westy Jeep!!! I love it!

-Josh2

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 1 2006, 02:00 PM

Nice work - I like that slide out rear platform.

Felix - you must be so proud - incredible imagination - the spoiler is a masterpiece.

Posted by: groot Nov 1 2006, 02:56 PM

Great work, Mark

Posted by: 914MF Nov 1 2006, 06:18 PM

Ferg, that is an actual 2007 Jeep. You can buy one and add the tent.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Nov 1 2006, 06:32 PM

Classic movie cars....









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Posted by: Randal Nov 1 2006, 06:34 PM

That is such a BEAUTIFUL well designed car.

Makes all the rest of us want to hide our cars away forever.

Great JOB!

Posted by: Quilmes Nov 1 2006, 06:38 PM

Thank you so very much for these great photos, and WOW what a great job MSDS did on the 914, especially the interior.

Man I miss being there, my camera crews are there at least in my presence.

If you can keep the photos coming.
Again thanks, gracias.

Quilmes

Posted by: turboman808 Nov 1 2006, 06:55 PM

When you simply must beat the dick in the Enzo. Ultima GTR!

Posted by: Andyrew Nov 1 2006, 06:57 PM

Wow.. Felix.. you've done an amazing job!!

Everything fits.

Its visually appealing (I think the rear bumper needs something.. but asside from that... WOW!)

Im stunned..

Posted by: Crazyhippy Nov 1 2006, 08:24 PM

Turbo charged no less....

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 08:55 AM

Ditto. :permagrin:

Let's see . . . . . . . . . . Where were we?

Oh Yeah. I remember. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls & Cars.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:00 AM

No. That's not it.

You all wanted more pictures of Neo914-6.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:12 AM

More Non-NARP's:

Cayman with extras





Carbon Fiber Carrera GT do-it-yourself-kit

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:15 AM

Remember that Bling Boxster from the registration line?

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:19 AM

Hi Qarl.




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Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:21 AM

A New Ride for Turtle Girl?

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:24 AM

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:29 AM

Michelin had some awesome cars on their display.




They had one of these -

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:34 AM

....... several of these -




Ya gotta have one of these -





They had one of these too.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:38 AM

Oh yeah. I almost forgot........
>
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....... they also had one of these.
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Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:48 AM

*(that last one is tough to beat - so I'll have to go back to posting pics of girls)

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:53 AM

Cars? What Cars?








*(I'd like a copy of his video, please)

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 09:56 AM

Cars.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 10:00 AM

More Cars.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 10:12 AM

*(the last vertical format shot of todays report)




**(another 350Z pic, so I can link to it)






A real race car.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 10:17 AM

Nice Trailer




Foose




Fur

Posted by: GS Guy Nov 2 2006, 10:33 AM

Is that Hemisfear a mid-engine Foose-Mobile??

More More!!
Jeff

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 10:44 AM

This is the only other photo I have of the Foose.
(I didn't like the nose on it)




Yee - Haw.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 10:50 AM

This car was S*I*C*K.




Nice Paint

Posted by: andys Nov 2 2006, 10:51 AM

Ditto on the Neo914-6. Great work, tastefully done!

SEMA is always an interesting place....for cars.
Thumbs down however on the fake breasted women!

Andys

Posted by: dlo914 Nov 2 2006, 10:54 AM

IMHO the Foose "Hemisfear" has much better lines than the Volvo T6:


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Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 11:03 AM

..... more cars.






..... more girls.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 11:07 AM

Sights and Sounds of SEMA '06




A surprisingly comfortable chair.

Posted by: Dad Roberts Nov 2 2006, 11:08 AM

Damn good job on the pics.......cars are great......women are beeyootiful......and Neo 914-6.....just arsome. Keep the pics coming.....Dad

Posted by: MJHanna Nov 2 2006, 11:08 AM

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 2 2006, 11:15 AM

The End: Tune in tomorrow for my final report.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 2 2006, 11:28 AM

The Hemisfear may become available in the near future, here is a website for more info. Looks kind of like a Boydster or an Alloway 34 ford.

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/pr/06hemisfear/
CCL

Posted by: jonwatts Nov 2 2006, 11:30 AM

So many of the "show" cars are a testament to how we've lost the war on drugs in this country

Posted by: jonwatts Nov 2 2006, 11:34 AM

PS: What's this? (looks familiar, can't recall)

Posted by: dflesburg Nov 2 2006, 11:36 AM

If you get to the Forgeline wheels booth, find a blonde guy named Dave (owner) and tell him hi from Dayton, Ohio...

Posted by: URY914 Nov 2 2006, 11:50 AM

So can you bring anything to SEMA?
Including a fur covered Vega?

BTW, I think my car could be a rock climber if I took all the bodywork off.

Posted by: turboman808 Nov 2 2006, 11:52 AM

Dam that is one sexy motor. Here they are a bit heavy and probably way more power then you would ever need.





This is just sick. If that's street legal everyone needs to go back and redesign what a performance car is.

Posted by: McMark Nov 2 2006, 12:59 PM

Great pics. Thanks John!

I just about gave myself whiplash when I saw one of those Bugatti driving the other way last weekend. That's one of the perks of living in Napa. You see all these cars going wine-tasting.

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 2 2006, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the comments! Lot's of smiles and compliments from attendees as well. The 914 was and still is well appreciated!

I had a nice chat with Mike Mulligan (Mugs914) and his friends yesterday, a late dinner and drinks with my Art Center friend Norman, and Chris Julian just arrived this morning. Maybe he'll announce his new mid-engine aquisition but a hint is it's starts with "U". The crowds are huge and there's so much more to see. Tonight we meet at Johns Hootersfest.

My SEMA "neighbor" moved my car to get his car on the end for more exposure but my car is still well open to view...

Posted by: gopack Nov 2 2006, 01:14 PM

Great pics guys. Love the NEO

Is it me, or is any one else a little scared by all the "plastic" women?

Posted by: URY914 Nov 2 2006, 01:19 PM

You got that right! This one used to be a man....





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Posted by: LvSteveH Nov 2 2006, 01:33 PM

Used to be???

Posted by: 914-8 Nov 2 2006, 01:58 PM

Yeah, gotta say, they all look like a bunch of low rent skanks to me.

Lotsa hot cars, though!

I must be getting old.

Posted by: carr914 Nov 2 2006, 02:20 PM

Hey that Vega is Shag-a-delic. Yeah Baby. Are there any good looking chics out there besides that one oriental?

T.C.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 2 2006, 06:53 PM

It looked really different at the time... Blue and white livery, for one thing.

And I will second the comments about "plastic women" not looking very good to my eyes...

As one friend of mine used to say--"Dude, I wouldn't even f*** her with your d***!"

--DD

Posted by: watsonrx13 Nov 2 2006, 07:11 PM

A couple of more pics...

Posted by: URY914 Nov 2 2006, 07:24 PM

Now I never said I won't ....

Kool cars

Posted by: boxstr Nov 2 2006, 07:46 PM

Ultima. Great pics more rods,and bods.
CCLINPD

Posted by: dan10101 Nov 2 2006, 08:32 PM

Excellent work Felix!!
Your hard work definatly paid off. It's Stunning!!

Here are more Sema Pictures...

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/2006-SEMA-Auto-Show-44/

http://www.musclerides.com/Pages/sema/sema_1.html

The "Wooley Mamoth" is a celebrity car from the Speed Show "Pinks". It was VERY fast, but now I think it's just ugly...

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 2 2006, 09:20 PM

That Furry Vega would be Wooly Mamoth Pretty freaking fast 1/4 mile car. Suddenly got famous on a Pinks episode. car has been around for awhile.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 2 2006, 10:05 PM

See you in the end...wish I was their.


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Posted by: boxstr Nov 2 2006, 10:06 PM

Is that Felix looking at his next project...Noooo


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Posted by: MJHanna Nov 3 2006, 07:17 AM

I dont understand crap like that.

Posted by: Quebecer Nov 3 2006, 11:58 AM

Now that's pretty !

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:10 AM

SEMA '06 - The Final Report

Thursday night was the 914club dinner at Hooters Chicago Brewing Company.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:14 AM

Neo914-6




Felix's sisters are really cool.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:23 AM

Another : permagrin : day.
Cars & Girls Girls & Cars.
Plus . . . . . . old and new 914 friends.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:29 AM

I'm Batman.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:36 AM

JEPINHOTRODHEAVEN






Hot Rods & Ice Cream.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:44 AM

Some for the Monkees.





Boxster / Truck? Truck / Boxster?

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:49 AM

How Low Can You Go?





RICE.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:52 AM

Nice Bike Dude.





Overhaulin.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 02:57 AM

Race Cars.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:00 AM

Let's go inside.




Mini Skirts and Mohawks.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:05 AM

Nice Cars.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:09 AM

Nice cars with a hook.







RockStar.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:20 AM

Race Car.




Race Car + Girl.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:23 AM

No Car.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:29 AM

More Girls.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:33 AM

Can I take this one home?

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:38 AM

Double Trouble.





*(notice the smooth transition from vertical back to horizontal)

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:43 AM

Babes.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:51 AM

Fun to drive.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:54 AM

I had to go back and drool at the Michelin both again.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 03:58 AM

Zambezi Hemisfear.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 04:04 AM

Alllllllgebrra.




You Can't Turbo A Motorcycle.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 04:06 AM

It'll Fit.




Brake Porn

Posted by: Mueller Nov 4 2006, 04:21 AM

lotta nice cars...some nice women and a few women that remind me of Andrew Dice Clays line of ...."treat me like the pig that I am"

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 04:34 AM

Engine Porn




Major Bling

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 04:41 AM

Pumpkin time






I really wanna drive this car.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 05:16 AM

spiffy spoiler.





FPC (Final Porsche Content)

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 4 2006, 05:22 AM

The End

*(it was killer to see so many 914 friends at the show)

**(Congrats again Felix. Neo914-6 is Brilliant.)

:permagrin:




***(send me a PM if you want a hi-res .jpg of any of the images)

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Nov 4 2006, 08:56 AM

Just want to compliment you guys for this wonderful post. It has everything automotive & hot women. Can't beat that combo.

Felix's (Neo914-6) is the most beautiful new 914 out there. I can't wait to see more coverage. VegasRacer, thanks for the great pictures. To everyone else involved, thanks for one of the best postings in a long time. I really enjoyed the coverage.

Tom

Posted by: turboman808 Nov 4 2006, 09:04 AM

Cars are cool. Most of those women are gona give me nightmares though.

Posted by: 914-8 Nov 4 2006, 10:32 AM

Esp. that last one. Sweet jezus.

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Nov 4 2006, 02:38 PM

John I just got back in town from a long week And you made my day. I give you the OK to take the red head home.

Posted by: race914 Nov 5 2006, 10:46 AM

Did the Thunder Ranch 904s make it to the show as advertised?

"http://www.thunderranch.com/904.html"

I'm guessing not since no one has posted any pics.....

Posted by: boxstr Nov 5 2006, 11:14 AM

John Thank you for the great pics. I am looking at the rocket ship in your avatar, me thinks its an Ariel Atom with a body?? Is that correct.

I have included a URL for a full list of the 2006 SEMA exhibitors. http://12.153.50.135/_Event1/expoexchange/PrintableList.asp
CCLINNOSEMA4ME

Posted by: 9magazine Nov 5 2006, 11:57 AM

This wasn't my first Rodeo, I mean SEMA Show but this was the best ever! It was a blast hanging out with my fellow 914Club members, and my GF Brenda. Thanks to everyone we met last week!

Brian Minson
9magazine.com

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 5 2006, 02:51 PM

Caparo T1

2400 cc Supercharged V8 * 500 HP * 1100 lbs * $304,000

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 5 2006, 09:14 PM

Wow, got back from the 11 hour haul and can now relax a little until I start to get neo914 prepped for fire up. I will have better coverage for that!

The show was surreal for me, I was proud to have my 914 "vision" displayed and to rekindle memories for some and stirring new interest for others. My parents and two of my sisters were also impressed even though they are biased. My fake dealer sticker may prompt some to inquire about the "new" 914. It was fun to see the perplexed looks on people unfamilar with the model.

I'll post more on the contributors thread but John, Thanks for helping me Sunday during set up and posting very nice pics. They are great but I think the car is best seen in person. Hopefully I can drive it to as many functions as possible next year.

After our "meet" it was a blast driving Keith's turbo suby 914 to my parents place in Henderson. What a conversion, I love the turbo blow off sound after each shift!

It was nice meeting Rob, his wife and Ed from Florida. There so many stories that go with our 914's. We are fortunate that Brian is a 914 fan, look forward to future articles in his magazine. I'm glad Chris 914n6 attended, his conversion was inspiring 2 years ago.

Hope you noticed the small "Lapuwali" letters on the back. A small rememberance for a great guy.

Thanks for all the kind words, you don't know how much that helped get this project to SEMA and make it worth it. I don't think you've heard the last of neo914...

Posted by: spare time toys Nov 6 2006, 01:01 AM

Hope you noticed the small "Lapuwali" letters on the back. A small rememberance for a great guy.

Thanks for all the kind words, you don't know how much that helped get this project to SEMA and make it worth it. I don't think you've heard the last of neo914...
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Went back and looked at the shots from the rear. I didnt notice it first time. Nice tribute VERRY NICE car

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 6 2006, 06:06 AM

Posted by: byndbad914 Nov 6 2006, 03:10 PM

SEMA was another great show - I have a ton of pix I need to download from my camera and so forth - I will try to post some here in the next couple of days.

Got into town on Wed and met John and checked out Felix's 914, but was a bit sidetracked and couldn't get back to meet everyone else. Long story short, Wed night after the show my friends and I met up at a bar, had some dinner (8 guys and the tab was $1069 - tell me I didn't my pants when I saw that tab) and it was off to Cheetah's. The first day ended at 4AM for me, but at 5AM my buddy called wanting me to send the cops to Cheetah's and I woke up at 9:30 the next morning still very drunk

Thursday was a SLOW day

Posted by: mrdezyne Nov 6 2006, 03:23 PM

Just got my pics downloaded but it looks like John has pretty much covered the show. I do have some from the dinner meet Thrusday night and some video of Keith and Felix tearing ass out of the parking lot, what a sweet car! Everyone was really great and it was fun to put faces to names.

Special thanks to John for picking me up at the hotel in Elvira. After bending into a u-shape and falling through the bars in the roll cage we were off for a great cruise to Renegade across town. Elvira is every bit as sweet in person as the photos show online.
Here is John showing us the proper position to get through the cage in Elvira, I think its called "Crouching Lotus in Spring".... anyway the next pic shows why you need to be a flexible person...


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Posted by: mrdezyne Nov 6 2006, 03:48 PM

Ultima again...


and some amazing airbrush skills.....


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Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 6 2006, 04:02 PM

Nice meeting you mrdezyne, look what one beer does to my memory I'm glad we were able to meet up and only lost a few people to the location change. Chris and Ashley wanted to see more than Hooters anyway. Ed was off winning a free ECU chip at the Suby meet.

John's "nissan" 914 was very comfortable for me. He was a generous taxi and bar tender. Hope we have a WCC there soon.

Scott "had" to show me their new LS1 911 conversion. He was surprised about my Audi/Boxster conversion, I should have told them not to look underneath my car. At least Mike had a few nice comments about Marty's new 914 e-brake. Surprisingly quite a few people at the show were interested in it...

Posted by: TROJANMAN Nov 6 2006, 04:12 PM

why?

so you can drive it around town for 4 days, then sell it.

Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 7 2006, 05:10 AM

Last Photo.

I had to wait a few days after the show to be able to find this one on-line. The peeps at the Bridgestone display gave me a FREE Shirt just because I made them laugh while I was waiting in line to get my picture taken.


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Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 8 2006, 06:19 PM

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Posted by: Mugs914 Nov 8 2006, 07:28 PM

Had a good time at the show, though for us it was a bit of a whirlwind tour. Arrive Monday afternoon, all day Tuesday then had to blow town by around 2:00 pm Wednesday.

It was great to meet you Felix. The Neo looks fantastic! Very neat ideas executed very well!

The only bummer was not being able to meet up with you guys over there, but it was a bit of a working trip and there were other commitments that had to take priority.

But I'll see you all in Albuquerque, right?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 8 2006, 07:34 PM

Felix,

Are you going to add a rear valence or somehting to balence out the rear of the car? It looks great, but it's butt looks out or balence with the rest of your creation.

I can't wait to see it with the lens covers over your headlights. I love that idea, and I want to see them in action.

Zach

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 8 2006, 10:18 PM

Yeah we missed more members, there were actually quite a few in LV that week.

neo914 is supposed to be a "reliable" 914 so NM shouldn't be a problem.

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 8 2006, 10:23 PM

Zach,

Yes, the rear design was basically unresolved. The paint and other parts of of the project cut into the design of a valance with a venturi tunnel. Plus the flare rolls into the side so I could not come up with a good surface transistion to that section and the rear bumper. The bumper license pocket is designed for Boxster bumperettes which I need to cut down the brackets. I also need to find 3" rolled exhaust tips.

Posted by: snflupigus Nov 9 2006, 12:26 AM

is that speed controlled actuated spoiler like on the newer porsches ? AMAZING> MORE PICS of that!

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 10 2006, 01:21 AM

Yep, John hung on while I moved the trailer...


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Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 10 2006, 01:24 AM

not too bad a camera phone pic in daylight...


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Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 14 2006, 10:37 PM

just got some disposable camera pics converted to CD...

Mike Mulligan and gang

Me and Marty

Mom and Dad's new truck