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Posted by: LarryR Nov 25 2007, 09:25 PM

I was thinking that it would be a lot of fun to have a N. Ca. porsche get together. Of course I have no idea of the details. I was thinking something along the line of all makes and models (both my 914's are currently in different stages of non opp)... hold it at some public park in the area and maybe have a bbq.

Any takers?


It's decided. Here's the details:

It's this Saturday if it's not raining, in Napa at Mark's shop (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1739+Action+Ave+napa+ca&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.534108,63.28125&ie=UTF8&ll=38.306019,-122.286866&spn=0.008352,0.01545&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1) at 10:30 AM. The drive is about 2 hours long and we're having lunch at a cool roadside diner in Saint Helena (just north of Napa).

Posted by: Dr. Roger Nov 25 2007, 11:02 PM

Sir Andy's house! Ill bring the burgers...

LOL

Posted by: orange914 Nov 25 2007, 11:10 PM

we missed the 07 sonoma run by 1 day (my son, kennys car dropped a valve) . but as soon as the 2056 is built, in and running he'll be anixious to take it on a run. but realistically that will be a while. we built the case portion but we're still waiting on the cylinders. let me know down the road

mike

Posted by: jimtab Nov 25 2007, 11:13 PM

If we get a good weather weekend, and we're supposed to, the 1st of Dec. is a good Saturday...before everything gets completely crazy....maybe make a run to the Santa Cruz mtns and try and drop by Felton and see some 959s if they're willing to let us....then back to Alice's for a late lunch...???? Or early dinner??? Or, drop down and come up the coast and have dinner at the brewpub in HMB/ Princeton....great beer and good food...

Posted by: LarryR Nov 25 2007, 11:27 PM

You sound just like my friend who lives in pacifica. He always has an excellent plan that outlines everything. That sounds great to me. I was thinking about posting the same over on the bird board too. The only thing I might like to throw in as a twist is a bbq. I can throw a cooler in my car and maybe a few others. It just seems that for a sizable crowd this might be a better option.

Posted by: LarryR Nov 25 2007, 11:29 PM

bring your v8 car I would love to have a look at it!

Posted by: LarryR Nov 25 2007, 11:31 PM

I figure porsche enthusiast is all that is required. If we manage to put this together just come in what is running and enjoy the cars.

Posted by: roadster fan Nov 26 2007, 12:14 AM

Hey Larry,

Sounds like a great idea. If a date is picked and people have some notice I am sure we will have a decent turnout.

Count me in

Jim

Posted by: McMark Nov 26 2007, 01:45 AM

I probably won't have a 914 to drive, but I'd probably show up.

Posted by: koozy Nov 26 2007, 02:05 AM

I'd love to get out and meet some of ya. Let me know when and where.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Nov 26 2007, 02:51 AM

Well I did just receive my rebuilt, spaced rear calipers from Eric and they will be installed tomorrow..... Then there's the little issue with the blown motor.
I am selling my WR500 to help finance the engine. http://www.grubbenterprises.com Anyone need a really nice, powerful, dirt bike?

If it's in my backyard I will definitely be there.

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Nov 26 2007, 02:28 PM

This sounds like a great idea.
Count me in.
I can't make it this weekend, however. I'll be in LA.

Posted by: PRS914-6 Nov 26 2007, 03:03 PM

I would be interested but need a date....holiday season makes it tough....Napa area would be great. Not too far from all of us and lots of places to meet and have lunch or similar.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 26 2007, 04:29 PM

let's BBQ at McMark's house!

Andy

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Nov 26 2007, 04:43 PM

How about a getting a group picnic site at Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton or on Mt Diablo?

Posted by: smj Nov 26 2007, 04:54 PM

Sounds great. None of my p-cars are operational at the moment, but the 914-4 only needs a new muffler. Worse case I'll be on a motorcycle.

Sunday looks okay, Saturday's pretty iffy as I have a PCA thing at 6PM in Fremont.

Posted by: nocones Nov 26 2007, 05:40 PM

It'll depend on the date and location, but I'd love to make it if I can.

Posted by: McMark Nov 26 2007, 11:25 PM

WCR07 Ocean Cliffs Tour ReRun? Post run BBQ at the shop?

Posted by: LarryR Nov 26 2007, 11:38 PM

Sounds good to me. Would we all meet up at your shop prior to heading out?
How about second weekend in december?

Posted by: McMark Nov 27 2007, 12:02 AM

That's Dec 8 or 9. It'll be about a 5-6 hour run from Napa back to Napa, FYI.

What's everyone's vote?

Posted by: LarryR Nov 27 2007, 12:14 AM

Ok I vote for Dec. 8.

Posted by: PRS914-6 Nov 27 2007, 12:17 AM

I could make either day but would suggest a shorter run, perhaps a couple of hours total? A 6 hour round trip + 2hours each way to\from is 10 hrs of driving. Not much time left for BS and tire kicking.

Mark, is there anything off Silverado Trail that's close?

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Nov 27 2007, 02:44 PM

A while back krieger, roadglue, and others had some cool loops around Beryessa and those hills to share and the idea of a group drive was floated but I couldn't make it. If weather permits I would be psyched to get out and drive the 914 - caravans through the hills are awesome. 6-10 hrs is a bit much for me though...half a day + food & drinks is more like it

Posted by: McMark Nov 27 2007, 06:42 PM

Okay, we'll come up with something shorter.

Posted by: jimtab Nov 28 2007, 08:27 PM

Sorry Gang, 8thand 9th is no good for me, dinner party on Sat and folks in from out of town....my presence is required here.

Posted by: hydroliftin Nov 28 2007, 10:45 PM

Get together sounds good to me. 8 or 9 is ok too.

Posted by: PRS914-6 Nov 29 2007, 12:22 AM

The wife just informed me to look at the calendar.... . I have a dinner to go to on the 8th but I am free on the 9th.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 29 2007, 12:33 AM

company x-mas party on the 9th ...

Andy

Posted by: PRS914-6 Nov 29 2007, 09:40 AM

I would think that the closer we get to X-mas the more difficult it will get. What about this coming weekend? Perhaps unburden Mark of the BBQ duties (unless he likes it) and just meet at a winery for chow and tire kicking. Maybe Sattui's or similar, lots of outside picnic tables, parking, a deli etc.....just a thought.

Andy, if you can make it, I can bring your top with me....

Posted by: RoadGlue Nov 29 2007, 02:21 PM

There are so many awesome roads around Napa. How about this 2 hour long tour?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16204293093571362071,38.506782,-122.299950&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=napa,+ca&daddr=38.565348,-122.246933+to:angwin+to:napa,+ca&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1&sll=38.520235,-122.305984&sspn=0.363699,0.674286&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=1

This route starts off and stays twisty up until the last 20 minutes. Then it's a mellow drive back via the Silverado Trail to Napa for beer, etc.

We could also off shoot over to the Lake for a picnic since we'd be right by there.

Mark, I'll be in Napa this Saturday. Interested in hanging out?

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 29 2007, 03:01 PM

i'll try to make any date you guys come up with ...
Andy

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 29 2007, 03:30 PM

I'm living in Central California now and would love to make it to a Nor Cal fun-run. Post it soon when you settle on a date and route.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: LarryR Nov 29 2007, 11:37 PM

I am actually flexible on the 8th or 9th ... I just picked the 8th because it is a saturday in case I get in late.

I can bring an extra bbq and help with the grilling as long as I can leave the grill and come back for it ... We could pick up some steaks from costco and maybe some boca burgers or something if there are vegitarians in the group.

I am flexible but trying to stay on the original proposal because if we flex a lot then we will continue to talk about it and it will end up not happening... I am hoping lots of people turn out ... would be nice to put faces with names...

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Nov 30 2007, 01:40 PM

Larry - I think it was you that I met to see the white 914 race car project. It seems you still have it??? Or some other 914?
Still free so far - pick a date and time and we'll stick too it.

Posted by: jgara962 Nov 30 2007, 01:58 PM

I just saw this thread. I'm available the 8th or 9th and am in. I like Randy's route and the idea of a shorter drive, especially since it's in my backyard! Mark, let me know if there is anything I can do to help if we are going to have a BBQ at the shop afterwards.

Posted by: RoadGlue Nov 30 2007, 01:59 PM

Mark, don't make me pick up the phone and call you... I'm way too lazy for that.

Posted by: Mike914 Dec 1 2007, 12:21 AM

Ooh! Howell Mountain AND right past the Ink Grade! Two of my faves...

Those from Sacto should defininately give 128 through Winters a try as a way to or from too.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 1 2007, 12:42 AM

Hi Chris,
That car is now at McMark's (Original Customs) having the rest of the work done to it. I also picked up a '72 914 along the way. However, since none of my 914's run yet I will probably drive my 74 911 on the outing.

I hope you bring your black car it looked pretty good when you came over.

Larry

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Dec 1 2007, 05:25 PM

IF you guys were to put off this GTG for another week, there is that Sunday, December 16th Karting event in Fremont.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=77569&st=

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 1 2007, 08:15 PM

Mark and I met up in Napa today for a little bit and it sounds like next Saturday, the 8th works for him. Instead of doing a BBQ though, he suggested eating dinner at this cool road side diner/burger joint in St. Helena. The twisty part of my proposed route ends right at the place by chance, so that'd work out well.

There's not going to be a single day that works for everyone, so the best compromise is to just do this again soon on a day that works for most of the other people that can't make this one. Time is only going to get more scarce as the holidays approach, so it's sorta now or wait until mid-late Jan.

I also vote to cancel the event if it's going to rain next Saturday, but what do you say?

What time do people want to meet? Not too early please.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 1 2007, 08:26 PM

The 8th, the burger place, and cancel on rain ... I guess the only thing left to resolve is what time to meet up at Mark's

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 1 2007, 08:41 PM

Now I'm pretty relaxed when it comes to meeting times and I only have to travel 45 minutes to get to Napa.

Tag, you're it. You decide.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 1 2007, 08:44 PM

Ok 10:30 at Original Customs

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 1 2007, 08:46 PM

Well fine, I'll see YOU there. Perhaps some other people too.

Who else is coming? Dug Wright is likely going to show up in his spec Miata. Mark has his Civic, you have your 911. Am I the only one with a working 914?

Posted by: LarryR Dec 1 2007, 09:02 PM

I just went back through the thread it looks like:
Jim (roadster fan)
koozy
Marty Yeoman
Andy
smj
nocones
prs914-6 Paul S
ChrisNPDrider
hydroliftin Peter
Elliot Cannon
jgara962
Mike914
You (road glue)
McMark
and myself

Are all coming. Should be a blast. See you all next Saturday @ 10:30 at Original customs in Napa.

Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2007, 09:21 PM

Done and decided! My home internet has been flaky for a week now and I'm finally back online (temporarily for sure).

See ya'll next Saturday. I guess I better clean house!

Posted by: Krieger914 Dec 1 2007, 09:29 PM

Sounds like Taylor's Refresher/ St Helena Rd. Where is Marks place, I might make it?

Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2007, 09:41 PM

Oh yeah, the shop address is http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1739+Action+Ave+napa+ca&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.534108,63.28125&ie=UTF8&ll=38.306019,-122.286866&spn=0.008352,0.01545&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Posted by: PRS914-6 Dec 1 2007, 09:44 PM

The only way I can come on the 8th is for a very short day. I have a dinner party that night. Gotta be home by 4:00 and that means taking off about 2ish but I can take off when I need to go......

I'm sure Andy wants his top.....

Help me out......are we going clockwise or counterclockwise on the proposed route? I'm thinking if the time works out, I can veer off at 128 and go home that way.

Posted by: McMark Dec 2 2007, 02:45 AM

Counter clockwise. We should be back in Napa before 2pm I think.

Posted by: kenschipper Dec 2 2007, 10:32 AM

This is a little far our but I just set up a tour date with the Loma Preita PCA for April 12th. I'm trying to focus the tour for cars 25 years or older, 914's, 356's and early 911's.

The tour will be starting in San Juan Bautista (trying to get wash and shine judging on the Mission Square where Vertigo was filmed) and then a great trip down through the backroads around Hollister to the Pinnacles.

Picnic lunch and then back to San Juan. Gathering and dinner optional at the German Resturant in San Juan.

Ken

Posted by: kenschipper Dec 2 2007, 10:39 AM

Tours of Canepa Design in Scotts Valley.

Let me know if any group is interested in touring Canepa Design. I am a backup tour guide if Bruce and Lou are unavailable and can lead a tour on most Saturdays (Sunday's are possible but more difficult to arrange).

Great tour with over 60 vehichles in the show area, shop floor and storage including the 935 Bruce originally drove for Porshe, an absolutely beautiful 917/30 and quite a few 956/962 porsches.

Check out www.canepa.com to see many of the vehicles.

Ken Schipper

Posted by: Mike914 Dec 2 2007, 02:12 PM

Now is good! Taylor's Refresher? It has a nice big parking lot. I need to call my bud in Angwin and see if he's in town. He might even have one of his 914's running.

Posted by: hydroliftin Dec 2 2007, 03:23 PM

Looks like the 8th is out now. I'll catch the next one. Have fun.

Posted by: jgara962 Dec 2 2007, 03:42 PM

I'm in! Stopping by Taylor's sound like a great idea. I agree, we cancel if it's going to rain. What time? I saw 10:00 but wasn't sure if that was decided.

Posted by: McMark Dec 3 2007, 12:30 AM

10:30

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Dec 3 2007, 02:23 PM

Same street new number?

Posted by: jgara962 Dec 3 2007, 03:00 PM

The new shop is about 100 yards down the street from the old one.

Posted by: McMark Dec 3 2007, 06:57 PM

Yup. Don't get lost...

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 12:07 AM

http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=napa%2C+ca

The weather is looking OK! Roads could be a little damp, but it's not supposed to rain on Saturday. Crossing fingers.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Dec 4 2007, 12:59 AM

Posted by: nocones Dec 4 2007, 12:20 PM

Haven't got the 914 back on the road yet. If I make it it'll be to tag along on my motorcycle, or hitch a ride in a running 914...

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 12:22 PM

I'll be leaving from SR (over here in Rincon Valley), so you're welcome to hitch a ride along with me. Sylvie's going to be in SmellA, so I'll have an open seat.

Posted by: mikey Dec 4 2007, 09:40 PM

DAMN! I just read this one.

I'm carrying the office pager on 12-8 and 12-9 and can't make it to this run. Otherwise I could drive the 6 up. (next one, hopefully)

Posted by: JimN73 Dec 4 2007, 10:12 PM

I've read all of the posts, but I'm not sure I know what the schedule is. When and where?

thanks.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 10:14 PM

Yeah, the details are buried in the middle somewhere.

It's this Saturday if it's not raining, in Napa at Mark's shop at 10:30 AM. The drive is about 2 hours long and we're having lunch at a cool roadside diner in Saint Helena (just north of Napa).

Hope you can make it!

Posted by: McMark Dec 4 2007, 10:28 PM

I'll modify the first post...

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 10:30 PM

BRAINS!!!!!!!

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 4 2007, 11:45 PM

So... For those of us who live in Sacramento. Does that mean if it is raining in Napa but not in Sacramento we should stay home???

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 11:47 PM

Yep, we'll send out an email early Saturday morning if things look spotty.

If anyone has questions that morning, they can call me on my cell phone at 707-529-7860

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 4 2007, 11:53 PM

Randy,
Put me on your email list. Mark says I have been hiding the 2270 too long...
Rob

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2007, 11:55 PM

I'll just respond to this thread, which should email everyone if they're subscribed to it.

Posted by: jgara962 Dec 5 2007, 11:06 AM

As of this morning, there is supposed to be quite a bit of rain on Thursday with showers ending Friday morning. We should be ok.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 5 2007, 11:09 AM

Right on.

Posted by: Alison Baker Dec 5 2007, 05:47 PM

...

Posted by: jgara962 Dec 5 2007, 05:59 PM

It seems like we're going to have a good turnout for North Bay fun run. Is there a list of who's coming to make sure no one is left behind in case they are running late to Mark's shop?

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 6 2007, 02:58 AM

damm fuching little norcal girly pussies ... rain what???

the first 914 run i ever attended was back in 2001 or so, it was a mid january run, pouring rain and about 30 914s that showed up.

you guys need to cowgirl up a notch ...
Andy

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 6 2007, 03:06 AM

You been drinking Andy?



PS, I was at that event. It was the RoadGlue.com Winter tour where we had a 914 and Boxter collide on surface streets. It was a soggy, lousy mess of meet, though we still had a good time.

Posted by: Mike914 Dec 6 2007, 11:22 AM

Yeah THAT was FUN! That was the first look I had of your red car.

Still remember the front wheel lockup on a downhill corner, wet roads and a slight chassis tweak will do that. That car has been on stands for over a year now...

Posted by: PRS914-6 Dec 6 2007, 12:13 PM

I called and invited Pete Stout to join us Saturday....He's a busy guy but hopefully he can make it!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 6 2007, 12:14 PM

May try to roll out with you guys. But "work" may preclude me from driving my 914. Is that a problem?

Rain? Who cares about rain....?

pete

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Dec 6 2007, 12:14 PM

..I was AT that event, oh Wow - THAT is why I dislike boxsters, now I remember!

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Dec 6 2007, 12:19 PM

..Hey what happened to ^ this ^ post? It was..... interesting!

Posted by: McMark Dec 6 2007, 02:23 PM

Of course not! Come hang out!

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 7 2007, 02:55 PM

Bump!

See ya folks tomorrow. Dug has confirmed that he'll be there in his Spec Miata.

I'll print out some route sheets tonight, just so I have something to pass out tomorrow. (it's tradition!)

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 7 2007, 04:11 PM

Very excited to come, and it looks like I'll be bringing Ernie King, the guy who owned/built the silver 3.6 Six (and later 3.8) I wrote my first "real" article about.

He's since fallen to the dark side (new Z06) but is excited to see some 914s and, particularly, Paul Sayegh's car. He is who introduced Paul and I and is thus the reason that series is running in the magazine.

He's remains a huge 914 nut, so maybe we can lure him back in the fold.

I'm also excited to see Mark's place (*how* long have I been talking about getting up there...?), seeing some 914s, and hanging with some interesting folks...

Just don't hate on me cuz I won't be driving a 914, a-iit?

pete

Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 7 2007, 06:27 PM

I'll be riding bitch with SirAndy.




Roger

Posted by: orange914 Dec 7 2007, 07:25 PM

i've been watching this and wishing we could have kennys 73 there and meet the bay area crew. dont worry though andy, your engine WILL live on, just taking longer than i hoped.
mike

Posted by: nocones Dec 7 2007, 08:07 PM

Hey Randy,

Thanks for the offer, I really do appreciate it.
I think I've got to miss this one though. Just too much to get done before the end of the year, and not enough time.

Have fun!

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Dec 7 2007, 08:08 PM

See you in the morning.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 7 2007, 08:09 PM

Totally understand! It's just hectic in general for most everyone right now.

Call or write some time and we'll meet you downtown for a beer.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Dec 7 2007, 08:18 PM

I'll be leaving El Cerrito at 9:30 and heading east 80, 37, 29 etc. If anybody wants to caravan or get a ride in a scratched-up, bare bones black 914 with no heat or wipers, send me a PM

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 7 2007, 08:20 PM

It looks like I'm not going to make this one after all. I need to travel down south for the auto cross at El Toro. See you all at the next one.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 7 2007, 10:39 PM

Here's the final route map. Pretty much the same as the earlier route I posted, but the start and destination points are now correct.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3736166013467721773,38.502239,-122.465407&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=1739+Action+Ave+napa+ca&daddr=38.617943,-122.28899+to:Main+St+%4038.502239,+-122.465407&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1&sll=38.587894,-122.264442&sspn=0.09151,0.175095&ie=UTF8&ll=38.479932,-122.320404&spn=0.366591,0.700378&z=11&om=1

I'll bring some printouts tomorrow as well.

See you then!

Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2007, 01:06 AM

Posted by: LarryR Dec 8 2007, 01:15 AM

See you guys in the morning. I am going to try to remember my camera.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 8 2007, 09:29 AM

A little overcast and fog here in the Capital... No proclaimation from the Guv forbidding a 914 get together so... Let's do it!!!

Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2007, 10:39 AM

Sun, sun, and more sun here in Napa.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 8 2007, 11:15 AM

Sunny here too, and 10* warmer today than it was this time last week.

We'll leave here in about 1/2 hour. Don't leave without us.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 8 2007, 06:18 PM

Hey Chris, I have some heat exchangers if thats what you need to get that heater going... yours if you want them.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 8 2007, 06:20 PM

So that was a blast next run end of Jan first of Feb?

Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2007, 06:45 PM

I could be talked into a Rain Run!

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 8 2007, 07:05 PM

Had a wonderful time today! Wish I had gotten more sleep the night before, but that's how it goes.

Here's the first batch of photos. I don't have time right now to post them inline.

44 Photos:
http://pixelrandy.zenfolio.com/p1008247149/

Look forward to doing this again soon!

Posted by: LarryR Dec 8 2007, 07:56 PM

Holly cow! Excellent pictures! I must need a better camera mine never come out that good

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 8 2007, 09:30 PM

just got home an hour ago. that was a fun run ...


conclusion of the day:

1.) i need more stickage.
the 225 street rubber just doesn't cut it when you're trying to keep up with your 35 year younger cousin that boasts 500 rwhp ...
them 315 hoosiers have to go on the car asap.

2.) i need more brakeage.
see 1.)

Andy

Posted by: jgara962 Dec 8 2007, 09:54 PM

Thanks to Mark and Randy for organizing this. What a great run! It was also great to see everyone again as well as meet some new people.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:03 AM

The drive was really ugly.
No scenery to speak of.



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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:06 AM

and no one came.




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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:09 AM

and there were no twin-turbo 500+HP beasts running with us.


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:11 AM

and there were no "nearly flawless finishes" there either.


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:13 AM

and no Carreras's either.


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:15 AM

Twins? Not quite.


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:18 AM

and some other fine 914's represented.


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:20 AM

"Look closely, it does have a flux capacitor"


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Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 9 2007, 12:23 AM

"Look at my wheels go 'round and 'round".

Kidding.


Big fun. Zero breakdown's.

Can't ask for much more.


Cheers,
Roger



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Posted by: LarryR Dec 9 2007, 01:08 AM

1 tossed fan belt at the start of the run but it was running by the end.

Posted by: McMark Dec 9 2007, 01:43 AM

Sort of. It's still at my shop. Yes, I fit a FOURTH car in there.

Rob lost the fan belt again on the way home and only made it to Vacaville. Then it got towed back to me. But we did figured out what was wrong and it'll be all better tomorrow.

Isn't building a car fun, Rob?

Posted by: PRS914-6 Dec 9 2007, 01:50 AM

I had a great time and it was really fun meeting everyone and placing a face to a name. Thanks to everyone who organized it. The drive was perfect, the cars were awesome and the company was outstanding. I'm looking forward to the next one.

You got to think, how many places can you drive this time of the year with your top off? Simply awesome!

Rob....sorry about your breakdown....Did Pete drive that?

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Dec 9 2007, 02:37 AM

WHO was driving the Werks, 997 Twin Turbo???

Nice turnout guys, dang I miss these events.

Posted by: Krieger914 Dec 9 2007, 11:21 AM

Very cool day in more ways than one! Don't forget the great Taylor's Refresher stop with the yummy pumpkin shakes! I was going to get a Fat Tire, but fortunately for me I tried something else.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 9 2007, 12:20 PM

Paul,
Pete didn't drive it... He had lots of questions. In fact as a result of our discussion I think I will probably stay with the carbs. When I get it all dialed in I will contact Pete.
When you change everything, and you aren't an engineer, you have to expect that you will get something wrong. I did. Just small things but they take some of the fun out of the result. You can either give up and sell or change it. I will be changing it.
It is like the difference between your car and Andy's... Both '95 3.6 motors but one is a street stormer and the other borders on modern luxury with an attitude. Install a GPS in the dash and antilock brakes and your car is a Lexus in an old Porsche body.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 9 2007, 12:24 PM

You know, even with all of the setbacks I would not trade a moment of the time we have spent and I have spent for some newish car... So, yes... It has been kind of fun. I will write about it some day.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 9 2007, 12:28 PM

The Werks 997TT was driven by Pete Stout of Excellence and 914World (HorizontallyOpposed). He was 'Werking' Watch for an article about it in a later edition...

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 9 2007, 12:35 PM

Andy Brian and Chris P. got to go out for a little scoot in my car... I think they were impressed. Andy found a little more top end in mine than his own 2270. I think he is limited by his stock(ish) injection. I wish I had taken a drive in his... Chris was all smiles when he got back. But then, I have never seen Chris when he was not all smiles.

Posted by: YOPU Dec 9 2007, 12:59 PM

Nicho had fun too. Too bad there are only two seats in the 914. I stayed home and worked

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Dec 9 2007, 07:55 PM

I can't remember what was more fun; driving another 914 for the first time ever when Rob let me test drive his Original Customs with the 2270 engine kit, poking around Paul's perfect black 3.6, or full-throttle up the twisty section chasing Sir Andy! Did anybody get a picture of the sign after we turned left "Twisty Roads NEXT 36 MILES"??!!?! The second half was AVE 70mph I think, but my speedo is way off. I hit 100, which is really about 88 mph corrected. I was in 5th and downshifting to 4th for the tighter curves.
How fast were others going?

Larry - I've got SS HEs lying around, thanks for the offer.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2007, 08:52 PM

Posted by: LarryR Dec 9 2007, 08:53 PM

The only time I got silly with it was that long straight towards the end. I think I hit about 125 - 130 just before mashing the brakes ... I did not know we were about to turn. I felt pretty stupid for doing it b/c (I am terrible with names) but the guy with the red 2.0 6 had a hard time stopping ... because as soon as I moved in front of him was when everyone got hard on the brakes. The turbo brakes with pagid pads work great but if the guy behind you does not have them .....

Shoot I was looking forward to getting something out of the shed I just thought b/c you were riding around without heat maybe you could use a pair.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 9 2007, 08:55 PM

I think having Nicho there made the trip for Amanda. It is always more fun when there are kids her age there.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 9 2007, 09:05 PM

It sure made the trip for Nicho... Trouble is, I have spent the day trying to find him a PSP because "Amanda has a GameBoy..." I guess if one kid has it the other has to!

Posted by: LarryR Dec 9 2007, 09:08 PM

I think the Nintendo DS is the best one to have now (Amanda is getting one for christmas) they are about 99 bucks and play all of the game boy games...

I think those things are great especially for a long drive... no more are we there yet b/c they are to involved in their game

Posted by: McMark Dec 9 2007, 09:10 PM

Larry, that was John (jgara962) in his 2.0 four. But even I get his and Andy's cars confused.

Thanks to Pete for the 911 Werks ride along. All I can say is that PCCB brakes are amazing and we never went above the posted speed limit.

Posted by: LarryR Dec 9 2007, 09:17 PM

I was talking about kmh well within the posted limit

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 9 2007, 09:23 PM

Sorry, I couldn't make it--Lisa and I were a little bit east of you guys. We had lunch in Woodland. We were, however, travelling at speeds that nothing but that twin-turbo could match.

A co-worker of mine attended a little fly-in headed up there, and invited us along. It was just a little Cessna 172, but it was pretty nifty! The winds made the landing a bit interesting, but the trip was very nice. Our GPS now has a highest recorded speed of 179 MPH, which was set on the way back to Palo Alto airport with a hefty tail-wind.

Then I went to a friend's 42nd birthday party.

Hopefully I can make it next time!!

--DD

Posted by: Krieger914 Dec 9 2007, 11:10 PM

Hey Rob, I wish there was more time. I was interested in your thoughts on the comparison as well. Next time. Thanks.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 10 2007, 01:28 AM

Andy,

I should see if I have the article on your car... My car has Dellortos, you have stock(ish) injection. You leave something on the table there but you also probably have more driveability as far as cold start etc... Plus, I bet you have a better emissions profile. I was listening to Pete and Mark talking about aftermarket injection. One would think you could get more out of your motor with ITB's and an aftermarket system. Most of these systems have pretty glaring limitations though. Those that don't cost a buck or say... TEN THOUSAND!!! I have full flow oiling, my guess is that you have a stock oil pump? Mine flows to an external oil filter mounted in one of the niftiest Original Customs mountings I have seen. Mark has pics. I have LE200 heads and you have stock I'd guess? Again, you leave a little on the table there. The LE heads in general are amazing. There is so much power in them alone. Jake picked the valve train. I don't even recall what cam it has.
I have actually seen your car driven in anger at a PCA event at Chuck Shultz... Even Steve Nieslony said you had the grunt on him at the end of the straights.
Bottom line though Andy, everyone knows red is faster than silver

Posted by: Toast Dec 10 2007, 12:47 PM

Looks like a great time guys!

If you decide to do another get-together in Jan/Feb., could someone send me a pm and let me know? I will try to make it up!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 10 2007, 03:34 PM

Sure was fun to be on a 914 drive, even if I was "stuck" driving a tail-dragger...

Lunch was tasty + great roads and a nice, easy, and safe route = how could we go wrong? And it was fun to see some of the different 914s on hand. Shocked to see 10+ 914s and no orange ones. Has to be some sort of world record. Woulda loved to have driven Rob's silver car, and SirAndy's too. And was good to see the "other" Andy has made the move to five-lug Fuchs. His red car looks better than ever, and I still remember how well screwed together it felt when I drove it years ago.

And, hey, Paul's 914 3.6 even finished the route... (right back at ya, Paul.... )

Now, about that black Jetta....

pete

Posted by: McMark Dec 10 2007, 05:55 PM

The curse of the black Jetta.....

Posted by: Krieger914 Dec 10 2007, 11:05 PM

Ha, fooled you they only look faster. I thought about a custom fuel injection set up, but I'll wait till I get my six done. I can barely find time to work on 1 car. My car passed smog 6 years ago with just the smog pump and NO cat! Just barely though. Right now the cam and heads are the limiting factors for my motor. Stock rev limiter/oil pump/valves. I did some porting in the exhaust port where the heat exchangers bolt up. Almost forgot, but a good friend of mine made a custom addition to my plenum instead of my temporary "adaptor" for my volvo throttle body. Loss of that restriction got me 5 horses on the dyno. Rob, next time I'd like you to drive my car.

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 11 2007, 12:11 AM

Andy,

I would be honored. Watching yours and discussing that "extra grunt" with Steve Nieslony at Charles Schultz a couple years ago was part of the inspiration to build mine... I am glad I did...