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J P Stein |
Dec 30 2002, 01:00 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Hi there.
I'm new to this site and have a few NFG questions. What are the BIGGEST tires I can put on my 914? Should I use the round black ones or is there something better? I can't get my pass door open. Should I use a crowbar? I can see the road thru the bottom of my cockpit. Is this some kind of reverse convertible? TIA |
Gint |
Dec 30 2002, 01:09 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hi JP Wish I coulda made your "Git Together". Sounds like it was a good time for all.
How 'bout shippin me some leftover BBQ? |
Jeroen |
Dec 30 2002, 01:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Errr... JP,
Could you keep me posted if you find any answers to your questions? Thanks! Jeroen |
J P Stein |
Dec 30 2002, 01:29 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Mike:
I tried jambing some BBQ thru this here slot in my puter tower. Did it come out on your end? |
Jeroen |
Dec 30 2002, 01:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Oh, great JP...
Now, if this BBS quits working anytime soon, it's because of JP's BBQ leftovers got jammed on the server somewhere Jeroen |
brant |
Dec 30 2002, 01:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Mr. Stein,
although I consider myself far from an expert. If you'd care to email me off list I'm sure I could ramble on with some of the potential answers to your valuable questions. brant |
Curvie Roadlover |
Dec 30 2002, 03:15 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
JP, you are probably looking at a '70 or 71 914 which didn't have opening passenger side doors. Cars made from 1972 and onward had opening doors, although opening doors can be retro-fitted to the early models. Check e-bay. There are often opening doors up for auction. Also, the reason you can see through the floor in the cockpit is because 914's come with removable targa bottoms that store in the rear trunk. Hope this helps,
Tom |
Gint |
Dec 30 2002, 03:21 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
"Mr. Stein"
Hehee, that's a good one... |
drew365 |
Dec 30 2002, 05:39 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Dec 30 2002, 11:00 AM) Hi there. I'm new to this site and have a few NFG questions. What are the BIGGEST tires I can put on my 914? J.P. IIRC you can put 205/45/15 on the right side and 245/45/15 on the left side. I hope this helps. |
J P Stein |
Dec 30 2002, 05:45 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(drew365 @ Dec 30 2002, 03:39 PM) J.P. IIRC you can put 205/45/15 on the right side and 245/45/15 on the left side. I hope this helps. OK, my springs are kinda shot. Will my skinny ass balance out the ride height?...or is that so's I can get the door open? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Curvie Roadlover |
Dec 30 2002, 08:00 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
JP,
I had this same ride height problem on my car. I relocated the battery to the floor on the drivers side about half way between the seat and the pedals. If that doesn't do it, try inflating the passenger side tires with helium. Good Luck, Tom |
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