Help the German 914/6 Club beat the 911's!, Your votes, and a translation, needed! |
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Help the German 914/6 Club beat the 911's!, Your votes, and a translation, needed! |
JFJ914 |
Aug 20 2003, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
I found this message from Jon Lowe on the RennList 914 site. It occured to me that we have a resident German translator (Sir Andy?) on this site and could blow the 911's off. Any takers?
John Jentz All, I got the following from a member of the German 914/6 Club, Udo Frey. Like PCNA, Porsche AG is having a contest on Porsche stories. His letter tells the rest. I have some software that sort of kinda translates German to English, but things in my personal life do not allow time to do so, plus the cleanup. If someone out there would help him, he and I would appreciate it. Thanks! Jon Lowe PCA Tech Committee, 914 ===================================== Hello Jon! I´m sure that you heard about the votings concerning the best story about the Porsche 911 on the Porsche Website. Our member Oliver Mathai placed his story about the start at the last Tour Auto Rally in France 2003 with his superfast 914-6 GT among all the 911 stories. Up to now the story is on 3rd place overall. (By the way: On race events normaly his 914-6 is placed better!). Do you know anybody who could translate this story into english so that your 914 members in the states could vote too? It would be very nice if the American 914 enthusiasts could help us to win this race! Look link: Porsche DE Udo |
Jenny |
Aug 20 2003, 12:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
I beat you to it! I emailed it directly to Andy already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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JFJ914 |
Aug 20 2003, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
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Jenny |
Aug 20 2003, 12:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
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JFJ914 |
Aug 20 2003, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
Yes. The story is on page 6, titled "Kein echter 911, aber der geht auf der Tour Auto
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SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 12:30 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Jenny @ Aug 20 2003, 11:07 AM) I beat you to it! I emailed it directly to Andy already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) i would but the site want's me to register before i can read the complete article. huh? anyone here has a copy of the complete article? otherwise, i guess i have to sign up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Andy |
JFJ914 |
Aug 20 2003, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
I guess you'll have to join, Andy. The honor of the 914 world is at stake! Will we have to join to vote?
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Brad Roberts |
Aug 20 2003, 12:55 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Jon has time for Rennlist... but cant visit us "over here".. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I refuse to look at the link until Jon signs up here. B |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 01:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(John Jentz @ Aug 20 2003, 11:54 AM) I guess you'll have to join, Andy. The honor of the 914 world is at stake! Will we have to join to vote? hahahaha, those suckers !!! excuse my english, but i build web-sites for a living (besides a ton of other stuff i do) ... ok, here's HOW TO get into their site without sign-up: on the main page on the right where it says "Login" leave both input fields BLANK and just hit the "Anmelden" button. voila! you're in ... ok, now to the translation ... Andy |
VegasRacer |
Aug 20 2003, 01:19 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
"Ein 906 fängt nach geplatztem Motor Feuer und brennt völlig aus."
I hate when that happens. translation - the Porsche 906 caught fire and burned completely. |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 02:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
ok, first the original german text:
======================= Kein echter 911, aber der geht auf der Tour Auto Die vielen Berichte in der Clubzeitung und im Internet über die Tour Auto hatten mein Interesse geweckt und mich früh meine Nennung nach Paris schicken lassen. Zu meiner Freude waren noch zwei weitere 914/6 GT in Paris am Trocadero am Start. Ein tolles Feld mit allein 6 x 906,1x 910, 4 x Ford GT 40, ein Ferrari 250 LM und Jean Ragnotti in der Gruppe 4, Renault Alpine A 110, werksseitig von Renault unterstützt. Viele gute Fahrer mit AC Cobras, 911er und Ferraris sollten es für uns nicht einfach machen.Meine erste Sonderprüfung: ich habe ja schon einiges an Erfahrung auf der Rundstrecke gesammelt, aber die erste Bergetappe war doch "Neuland" für mich. Ein schmaler Feldweg den Berg rauf und durch eine Ortschaft wieder zurück, ein GT 40 vor uns war schon im Feld pflügen gegangen, der Winterweizen stand so hoch, dass er Mühe hatte die Strasse wieder zu finden. Wir blieben auf der Strecke und mein Adrenalinpuls war ganz oben, als Kersten mir die Kurven ansagte und ich versuchte auf der engen Strasse zu bleiben. Das macht richtig Spaß und wir pendeln uns um den 15. Platz auf der ersten Prüfung ein, und alles war ganz geblieben, also auf nach Dijon.Stehender Start, das geht auf die Kupplung, ich komme nicht so super weg und der RSR und der 250 LM gehen an mir vorbei, ich bleibe dran und habe ein tolles Duell mit Danny, leider muss ich noch den GT 40 auf der Geraden an mir vorbei fliegen lassen und werde insgesamt Fünfter. Alle sind begeistert vom Porsche 914/6 GT, die beiden anderen 914 kommen auch im vorderen Drittel an. Einziger Wermutstropfen: ein 906 fängt nach geplatztem Motor Feuer und brennt völlig aus. Als gesamt 4. nach dem ersten Tag mit 12.00 Sekunden Rückstand sind wir sehr zufrieden. Der nächste Tag erwartet uns mit drei Bergsonderprüfungen. Die erste Prüfung gehen wir zügig an und nach meiner ersten Bremsspitzkehre merke ich, dass die Kupplung weich wird, wir schaffen es bis zum Ende der Prüfung, dann lässt sich kein Gang mehr einlegen. Die Zeit läuft und die komplette Demontage des Getriebes und die Reparatur der gelösten Schraube der Schaltgabel kosten uns zwei Stunden. Ein technisches Problem, welches selten bis nie auftritt - diese blöde Schraube. Hiernach sollte uns unser 914er nicht mehr im Stich lassen, auch die beiden anderen Autos laufen problemlos, wir fangen uns leider eine Strafzeit in Höhe von 1.05,00 Stunden ein, damit sind wir bei den vorderen Plätzen natürlich raus. Aber wir wollen ja Erfahrung sammeln. Wir geben richtig Gas und absolvieren die beiden restlichen Wertungsprüfungen im Feld der Gleichmäßigkeitsfahrer. Mann waren das viele Überholmanöver. Donnerstag morgens wartet die Rennstrecke Charade auf uns. Diese bin ich noch nie gefahren, vor allen Dingen nicht auf feuchter Strecke. Ich lasse die Yokohama A032 drauf und nehme das Rennen, nach dem Rennergebnis von Dijon, als 5. auf. Mit einer gehörigen Portion Wut im Bauch kämpfe ich mich am GT 40 und Ferrari 250 LM vorbei und werde hinter Danny Sullivan im Rennen 2. , der orange 914er hat sich inzwischen auf Platz 12 nach vorne gearbeitet und unser Team strahlt.Morgen geht es in die Alpen.Start um 7.00 Uhr am Freitag. Nächste Etappe nach Nimes: heute geht es nur durch die Berge. Die erste Sonderprüfung geht hoch auf 1.700m, zum Teil sind die Strassen überfroren und extrem rutschig, wir riskieren nicht zu viel und kommen auf einem verschneiten Berg an und müssen nun mit unseren Yokohama Slicks über die festgefahrene Schneedecke wieder nach unten in Tal, das pure Abenteuer.Kompliment an Porsche für die erstaunlich robuste Konstruktion des 914/6er. Tour Auto ist wirklich eine unglaubliche Veranstaltung, im nächsten Jahr sind wir sicher wieder am Start. Oliver |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 02:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
and here's my english translation:
======================== someone needs to proof read this, as my english is not that good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) also, a few things where i wasn't sure about the exact terminologie are marked with "NOTE" ... ======================== No a real 911, but it'll do for the "Tour Auto" ... The plentiful reports in the Club-Newspaper and on the Internet about the "Tour Auto" caught my eye and inspired me to send my nomination to Paris early. I was pleased to see that there were two additional 914/6 GT at the start line at Trocadero in Paris. A impressive field of 6 x 906, 1 x 910, 4 x Ford GT 40, one Ferrari 250 LM and Jean Ragnotti in Group 4 with a Factory Supported Renault Alpine A 110. A lot of good drivers with AC Cobras, 911's and Ferrari's meant that this was not going to be easy for us. My first "Special Run": I have collected some experience on road-racing tracks in the past, but the first hill climbing portion was "virgin soil" for me. A narrow dirt road uphill through a little village and back, a GT 40 in front of us had already plowed into a field where the crops were so high that he had problems finding his way out. We managed to stay on track and my adrenaline level was at its max. while Kersten was announcing the corners and i tried to stay on the road. This was a lot of fun and we finished 15th after this first run, nothing broke on the car and we moved on to Dijon. "Standing Start": is hard on the clutch, i didn't get away quick enough and the RSR and the 250 LM pass me, i manage to keep up with them and got into a nice "duel" with Danny. unfortunately, i had to let the GT 40 pass on the straight and ended up 5th for this run. Everyone is enthusiastic about the Porsche 914/6 GT and the 2 others manage to place in the upper 3rd of the field. The only drawback: a 906 blows up the engine, catches on fire and burns down to the ground. After this first day, we end up in 4th place overall with 12 sec to the leader, which we are very pleased with. The next day consisted of 3 Hill-Climbing "Special Run's". We get a good start on the first run and after my first hairpin i notice that my clutch is getting spongy. We make it to the end of the run, but by then i can't get into any gear anymore. The clock is ticking and the complete disassembly of the Transmission and the loose screw on the gear-fork costs us 2 hours. A technical problem that normally never occurs - f***ing Screw! After this, our 914 was running without problems as did the 2 other as well. but we got a penalty time of 1:05 hours which threw us out of the top ranks. But we're here to accumulate experience. We haul ass and finish the last two runs side by side with the leading cars. We did a lot of passing. thursday morning we went to the Charade racetrack. i have never been to this track before and on top of that it was wet. I leave the Yokohama A032 on the wheels and start as 5th (after the race from Dijon). With a fair amount of anger in my stomach, i fight my way past the GT 40 and the Ferrari 250 LM and finish 2nd after Danny Sullivan. The orange 914 has fought his way up to position 12 and our team is happy. tomorrow, we'll go for the alps. Start is a 7:00 am on Friday. The first part goes to Nimes and is all Mountain and Valleys only. the first "Special Run" is at 1700m altitude (5577 feet) and the roads are partially iced over and extremely slippery. we don't risk too much and arrive at a snowed in hill-top. We have to go downhill over the snow (on our Yokohama Slicks) which was a real adventure. My compliments to Porsche for the surprisingly robust design of the 914/6. "Tour Auto" is truly a amazing event and we will be there again next year for sure. Oliver |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 20 2003, 02:30 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 20 2003, 12:06 PM) someone needs to proof read this... ...my adrenaline level was at it's max. "Standing Start": (*NOTE: what is the proper automotive term for this?) its max (possesive) 'Standing Start' is correct the rest all looked great ! thanks! |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 02:36 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Aug 20 2003, 01:30 PM) its max (possesive) fixed it, thanks ... Andy |
VegasRacer |
Aug 20 2003, 02:37 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
Thanks Andy. Your translation is great.
Deine English ist viel besser als mein Deutsch. Manche technische Wörter sind nicht zu mir verständlich. |
JFJ914 |
Aug 20 2003, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks, Andy. Great job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) and fast too. Now, how do we vote? I tried poking around but nothing highlighted. What's German for vote?
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SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 02:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(John Jentz @ Aug 20 2003, 01:45 PM) I tried poking around but nothing highlighted. What's German for vote? for voting, you have to be loged in with a valid account. if you don't have one yet, you need to sign up ... Andy |
Jenny |
Aug 20 2003, 02:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Way to go Andy!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Jen |
Andyrew |
Aug 20 2003, 04:20 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Jeder wählen! Sein nicht das hartes. Sie müssen germain zum sighn nur innen kennen!!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) If anyone needs a translator use Dictionary.com's translator (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 04:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Aug 20 2003, 03:20 PM) Jeder wählen! Sein nicht das hartes. Sie müssen germain zum sighn nur innen kennen!! huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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