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another newbie looking for advice, help |
lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
hello from minneapolis, i need a hand with my toy. it's a '74 dual carb 1.8 in pretty good shape.
•i want new rubber for my stock 15" wheels. the manual says they're 5.5"j, what's the biggest i should try to put on them? •the weld for the rear trunk mount is broken, so the trunk is not level. options? anyone local want to swing by with their torch? •how's the nord stern group? worth joining? thanks |
1973914 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 16-May 03 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 703 |
Common opinion is to fit 205's at most on those rims. Stick with 50 profile.
Cant help with the rest. |
lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
hey, thanks! i'd be looking more towards 195 60 or 65 to keep from making the well look too barren. but maybe i'd start rubbing something...
anyone? |
scotty914 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:10 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
if you are worried about rubbing go to 195 65 or 60, close to stock diameter
as for the trunk hinge, go the the resources page a memeber make a bolt in replacement pivot nord stern who ? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
JoeSharp |
Mar 25 2005, 08:16 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome to the Club. First off (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
Stock steel wheels? I'm not sure, but most of us try to put 205 on. If you have the 2L wheels 205s should fit. It seems that the wheel wells very from car to car. I had a car that 165 70s rubed on. Don't let anybody work on your car that you can't trust completly. Who is the nord stern group? If you are looking for info on 914 or just want to fallow an automotive soap. You have found a home. Just read here. And don't forget Pictures Are Mandatory. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Joe |
lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
right on, scott. (btw, that's been my preferred tissue for years, bro [tmi?])
i'll look up the bolt-in info. looks great. nord stern is the midwest porsche (official?) club. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 25 2005, 08:17 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
205s on stock wheels work just fine on most cars. 50s are too small for a street car. I have 205/50s now, but will go back to 60s. My speedo is way off, gas mileage, dropped 20 %, and 80mph is 4000rmp instead of 3400. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)
Is nord stern a relative of Howard's? |
maf914 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:18 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
Try the following for James Adams bolt in hinge repair pieces. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...=ST&f=4&t=11581 |
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rick 918-S |
Mar 25 2005, 08:22 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
My car is flared so I can't help with stock tire size. There are a growing number of other guys in the Metro. If this thread stays up top long enough a few will respond. We just ha a small gathering at Hooters. If you can't find someone close with a welder I may be able to put you intouch with a friend of mine. He's about 5 mile north from 494 off of 100. He has a mig in his garage and the talent to fix the mount. You may want to disconnect the torsion spring for now. The stress may cause the mou8nt to break off completely. This is a common problem.
I've had my car like 15 years but never joined the local PCA. I don't know any of those guys. BTW: Welcome! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) and Post a pic of your ride! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) And here's what you missed!hooters and chappy's place |
lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
all right, joe, you asked for it. this is all i've got at this point for pics. the car came from missouri-
http://www.pelicanparts.com/gallery/paul_bellefleur/ if the cost for the carbs means anything, trust is an issue! i'd bet they're not 2.0 wheels, so i'll look into 195's. i was already on the cusp of that descision. i feel at home, where's the coffee? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 25 2005, 08:26 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Riviera wheels. Better go with 195s or they will most likely rub.
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JoeSharp |
Mar 25 2005, 08:28 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Yeah! What they said. You did your first post 5:41. Are you getting what you were looking for. This board is going very slow now, its still early. Sometimes if there is a hot topic you can't read fast enough to keep up.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Joe |
lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
my wheels are fuches, right?
how about stock-looking fog lights? mine are trashed... i don't mind mods, i don't see this car as original any longer. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 25 2005, 08:57 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Like I said before, those are rivieras, not Fuchs.
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lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
thanks for straightening me out everyone. v cool.
i would REALLY love to cruise to whitmore lake in august. i was born in detroit, and my mom lives near whitmore. i spent many a high school day swimming and boating on that pond, but i'll be working... unless... |
msglaigaie |
Mar 25 2005, 12:01 PM
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msglaigaie Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 05 From: Bellingham, Washington Member No.: 3,761 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You are using black paint. cool. It allows the vehicle four extra horsepower and an extra five to six mph. I, too, use 15" rivy's with pirelli 9000's. It "looks" like they would want to rub, but they do not. Nice use of a reflector. Never seen it done that way mate. cool.
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lotus_65 |
Mar 25 2005, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
thanks for the dap for the reflector. unfortunately, i had to remove it because a couple of bolts snapped, and started wagging on one side. the last thing i want is loose parts, just loose chicks! (did i type that out loud?) |
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Dave_Darling |
Mar 25 2005, 05:39 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
While it's true that all 914s seem to vary a bit, chances are that the car mentioned had VW Bug wheels on it. They sit waaaaay far out in the fenders and you usually can't fit anything wider than 165 under stock 914 fenders. Lotus (if that's your real name!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) ) , you can check your current wheels and tires to get some idea of what will fit. If you have 165s on there currently, you can fit 195s if you have about 15mm (about 3/4") on each side of the tire before it hits the inner or outer fender. However, things move under load--so you should probably budget an extra 1/4" (to maybe 1/2" if you're feeling pessimistic) for "stuff happening", so if you've got 1" to 1 1/4" clearance, you should be fine for 195s. Add another 1/4" to each side for 205s. --DD |
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seanery |
Mar 25 2005, 05:39 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I'm not a big riviera fan, but I remember there being different offsets, some bug, some 914...if they are bug wheels 185s may be as big as you can go....can someone back me up or refute me on this one? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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Rhodes71/914 |
Mar 25 2005, 08:16 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
FWIW I just put 195/60's on my car and they seem like a good all around size. Course I have diff. wheels.
Oh yeah, welcome to the club, now you'll get nothing done. |
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