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Who is currently racing 914-6s, Forum for current racers |
Greg914-6GT |
Jan 23 2015, 01:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
Just curious who is currently racing 914-6s, heck any 914s. I bought a 914-6 GT tribute with a 2.8 that I later found out won't be competitive, since I'll be in with 400 HP 3.0 911s. So I bought a podium capable 914-6 with a 2.0. My cars are maintained by Ron Zitza at Zotz's Racing. Ron has hustled the 2.0 around Sebring at 2:28, best he could wring out of the 2.8 was a low 2:30. The suspension on the GT needs some more tuning. I've added some pictures of the cars. The green car is wrapped and it is being removed to just be black. Both cars will be at Sebring 28-29 March testing during a Chin DE. Our target races this year are Rennsport, if we can get a slot. For sure HSR at Daytona in Nov and Sebring in Dec. I'd race the car more, but I race a bicycle from March thru October. Love to meet other teener during events. Look for the Zotz's racing rig when at the track.
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brant |
Jan 23 2015, 02:12 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm running in vintage with a 2.0/6 twin plug
do mostly local events with one or two big events each year run with RMVR, CVAR, HMSA, SVRA, and hopefully this year with CSRG at sonoma. last event was COTA in october, and starting to get the winter itch... ready to get back out it looks like the blue car was too modified... becoming a significant problem in vintage racing as these cars age. |
neilca |
Jan 23 2015, 03:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 26-July 05 From: Marietta, GA Member No.: 4,474 |
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gms |
Jan 23 2015, 04:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,701 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am racing this old 914/6 GT
470.29.00076 - Meaney/Hendricks FIA, IMSA race car and working another IMSA car for Rensport V 914.043.0945 - IMSA Race Car |
carr914 |
Jan 23 2015, 07:37 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,608 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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carr914 |
Jan 23 2015, 07:38 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,608 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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carr914 |
Jan 23 2015, 07:39 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,608 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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stownsen914 |
Jan 27 2015, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I've built my 914/6 over many years (first drove it in '96). It has a 2.7L making modest hp, custom bodywork that I made, and also a diffuser under the engine and trans that required moving the exhaust and shift linkage.
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sixnotfour |
Jan 27 2015, 09:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,598 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
914 langheck .... Love It..
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wndsrfr |
Jan 28 2015, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,436 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
914 langheck .... Love It.. Wow, just Wow........did a search on the Langheck & got my eyes opened wide.....you've done a great job on that car.....curious about how much she weighs?? Couldn't resist clicking on the 917 youtube ride-along......couple of teeners in it also but be watchful....they go by very fast (in reverse that is)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha2ZqP-Hnvc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
stownsen914 |
Jan 29 2015, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the comments ...
I've made significant changes to the car since I last weighed it, but it was 1900 lbs with a full tank of gas. I think it should be about the same with all the changes, all considered. The bodywork took a ridiculous amount of time to make, especially the front clip and the rear fenders. I made a mold for the front but not for the rear fenders yet ... |
Woody |
Jan 29 2015, 11:18 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks for the comments ... I've made significant changes to the car since I last weighed it, but it was 1900 lbs with a full tank of gas. I think it should be about the same with all the changes, all considered. The bodywork took a ridiculous amount of time to make, especially the front clip and the rear fenders. I made a mold for the front but not for the rear fenders yet ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
slivel |
Jan 29 2015, 12:01 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
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ThePaintedMan |
Jan 29 2015, 01:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Still racing mine. Starting it's 19th season this year. 3.4 L twin plug. Steve Steve, that car is absolutely gorgeous. As a younger guy, I live vicariously through pictures of guys like yourself who have worked hard to get to toss their toys around on track. If you ever get around to selling it someday, keep me in mind, lol. Should only take me another 20 years or so to be able to afford something like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In the meantime, can we have anymore pics? |
slivel |
Jan 29 2015, 04:59 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
Still racing mine. Starting it's 19th season this year. 3.4 L twin plug. Steve Steve, that car is absolutely gorgeous. As a younger guy, I live vicariously through pictures of guys like yourself who have worked hard to get to toss their toys around on track. If you ever get around to selling it someday, keep me in mind, lol. Should only take me another 20 years or so to be able to afford something like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In the meantime, can we have anymore pics? Here are a few from Buttonwillow and Willow Springs. Won the race against the Cobra and Shelby Mustangs - great memories. |
slivel |
Jan 29 2015, 05:32 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
It's not all fair weather driving. Here a 90 sec vid of some excitement at Miller Motorsports last September. Race was red flagged on lap two for standing water on front straight. Pace lap was dry, then came the deluge.
Steve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpO8yg6lDCw |
stownsen914 |
Jan 30 2015, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Wow, good to have caught that one! And good thing that 911 wasn't stopped 20 feet closer to where you came to rest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Thorshammer |
Feb 2 2015, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 749 Joined: 11-November 03 Member No.: 1,335 |
I have previously raced a 914-6 in SCCA (finishing 2nd Runoffs 2005), after much development including Ohlins shocks, Hewland Gearbox, spherical bearing front suspension, etc... I think people typically build 914's as they have been built previously, without thinking of the next evolution. Information that was not at the club racing level has filtered down via development. Chris at CFR has done a lot with rear suspension trailing arms, and builds the best trailing arms. He and I spoke often and it was determined that suspension pick up modification as well as instant center modification, coupled with proper trailing arm strengthening provided results. Old school items such as the "trailing arm strengthening kit" is old school, and it ads un-sprung weight while adding some stiffness. Shocks are another area which can increase mechanical grip, but the single biggest thing is a properly built gearbox. One that shifts fast, and is always in the power. I do not know the rules for your organization, but looking at the photos of your car, I believe there are some areas which can be improved. 914-6's can be a real weapon, and for SCCA Eprod can still be a championship car with the possibility of winning the Runoffs. Erik Madsen |
MikeSpraggi |
Feb 12 2015, 12:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Silver Spring, Md Member No.: 3,570 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Currently doing vintage racing with VRG. 2.4 liter /6. 2060 lbs.
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naro914 |
Feb 17 2015, 02:46 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
I hope to get back to racing Papa Smurf in PCA this year:
3.2 liter twin plug engine...slightly modified And we race Huey in SCCA Hillclimbs and Autocrosses: 3.2 liter stock... GT clone-ish |
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