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TimT
post Apr 20 2003, 12:10 PM
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Just got back from a DE at Pocono, it was my first time out in the 914.

I ended up going with 450 front and 350 rear springs. Dialed in 1.5 deg front and about1 deg rear camber, 1 deg rear toe, and a touch of toe out in the front.

The car handles FANTASTICALLY

The DE was held on the Pocono south course, its about 1.2 miles long that uses one of the tri-ovals banked turns. Then drops into the infield for a few turns. There is a second gear hairpin that was fun turn the wheel, then use the loud pedal to rotate the car through the rest of the turn.

To say I had wood all day about sums it up.

I think a set of goodyear slicks is now in order

heres some pics, I also took some in car video, Ill post a link when I get the video downloaded


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:11 PM
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Heres a pic just before entering the bowl


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:14 PM
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There was also a Vintage club using another part of the track


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:15 PM
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Parking was difficult (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:17 PM
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Some serious iron was in attendance. Ironically there were only two 914's. Mine and a mint 2.0/4


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:24 PM
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I told you 914's where going to be a blast. Did you get any tire temps ??

The car looks good (I hate that IMSA air dam but we all have opinions...LOL)


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post Apr 20 2003, 12:28 PM
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No tire temps, just a feel with my hands.. felt even all across the tire...

They had me instructing 2 students (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) so I was running around alot and not able to analyze the car.

I was holding my speed in the bowl to 110, and just learning the limits of the car.. I short shifted 4th and 5th. The car is easily capable of 135-140 at pocono, If it has the gears I think it does, im going to say it'll do 145-150 at Watkins Glen
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post Apr 20 2003, 01:09 PM
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Looks like a fun time. Your car looks great. Im glad you had a positive 914 experience!
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post Apr 20 2003, 01:11 PM
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BTW, those 356's are awsome, especially in race clothes. Id love to get my greedy hands on one... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Apr 20 2003, 07:30 PM
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Thanks Chris.. It was a blast.. I wonder where my 911 project is headed now LOL

One really unique thing happened at this DE.

I was Driving west on 80 and passed this odd looking car, it looked like a long MG TC. Got to the track and unloaded, registered etc...The car I passed came driving through the paddock..

It was a Bugatti... The guy drove it from somewhere in NJ to PA... That is really cool.

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post Apr 20 2003, 07:56 PM
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Your car looks great.
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post Apr 20 2003, 08:32 PM
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OK heres a link to a video..... dont hit me to hard.. this was the first time I drove a 914

enjoy!
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post Apr 20 2003, 08:39 PM
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Cool video...I turned down F1 to hear your car...haha.....


what was the clanking noise as you pulled into the hotpit?

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post Apr 20 2003, 09:05 PM
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The creaking or clanking is just plastic bushings..and suspension working.

I have supertraps now, Im getting megaphones for tracks with no noise restrictions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)
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post Apr 20 2003, 09:08 PM
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sweeetttt, i love that sound!
where is your mic, on the camera or located elsewhere?
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post Apr 20 2003, 09:24 PM
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Mic is on the cam.. I use a Sony DCR-TRV11
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post Apr 20 2003, 11:38 PM
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Tim..

A few words:

ROLLER BEARINGS (front and rear) The car will feel like your "gliding" around the track. Those creaks are the suspension sticking. Not good.


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post Apr 21 2003, 01:48 PM
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Brad, Id love to get roller bearings for the car. Problem is Im dividing my resources between 2 cars now (gotta finish my 911 GT5).

When I swapped the springs I checked the travel of the a-arms, and swing arms, they moved pretty easily and smoothly. I know that the suspension acts differently when it has the weight of the car on it.

When my finish the 911 Ill start playing with the 914.... just want to drive it for now..
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post Apr 21 2003, 02:23 PM
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Good pics, great car! What company produced that front spoiler/bumper cap from? (Sorry Brad, but I've got a '75 and I kinda like the looks of Tim's car)
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post Apr 21 2003, 02:50 PM
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Dunno who made the imsa spoiler. Ill be making the final payment on the car this weekend so Ill ask the p/o. I didnt see it in the GT racing catalog, maybe AIR made it?

I do have a 916 spoiler as a spare if anyone is interested.
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