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| neo914-6 |
 Jul 16 2006, 04:00 PM
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neo life  Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159  |
...Almaden Valley house.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) Send us your email and we'll forward an Evite with directions and details... Attached image(s) 
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| Andyrew |
Jul 16 2006, 07:01 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 
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BUMP!
Heres another one that will be there. Trailered halfway maybe.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-172-1150867428.jpg) |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 16 2006, 10:41 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Another and a story:
QUOTE July 1st, 2006 Today was going to be great, the wing was due @ 8AM and I was set to take a day off work and run out to San Francisco to pick it up. I'll mention that I don't drive my truck much, other then running back and forth to the hardware store, the dumps, etc… So I set out early to avoid the heat and right off I realize that I don't have much gas in the tank, actually just fumes so I grab an empty gas can just in case and head down the mountain to the gas station (about 7-8 miles). And what do you know but I make it without incident, must be my lucky day! While refueling I notice a penny just under my fuel tank, so I pick it up- you know for “good luck”. So I’m now off to SF to pick up the wing. Armed with Map Quest driving directions, phone confirmation that the wing has arrived, and of course my good luck penny. This is where it gets good; so I’m following a cab headed to SF and taking his time about it. I pass him and think nothing of it; next thing you know he’s in front of me again and all of a sudden out of nowhere a large chunk of wood, metal, who knows what comes out from under the cab (we’re traveling at least 65MPH at this point) and smacks the front of my truck. I didn’t realize how heavy the object was until that point. So I shake it off and count my lucky stars that the thing didn’t fly up into my windshield. It’s scary how quick things can happen at speed. So 5-10-15 minutes pass and no signs of trouble. Now I’m in SF and struggling with the Map Quest directions when I realize that Map Quest has directed me right into the worst part of town- the projects. After a few minutes it’s clear that I’m nowhere near the port of SF and then all of a sudden I catch a whiff of antifreeze, then again, now I’m starting to panic, I’m really in danger if I break down in this part of town. So I speed out of the area as quick as possible hoping that I’m just lost. 2 minutes later there’s steam rising out from under my hood. I scramble hoping to find a place to park or better yet a gas station or repair shop. 2 minutes pass and the radiator dumps its remaining coolant all over the 76 gas station parking lot that I just pulled into. Long story short- $494 and 2 hours later I’m back out looking for the depot again. Still lost and now I’m hearing a loud exhaust noise, louder, louder, and now I’m hearing something scrapping under the truck- did I mention I’m lost again and back in the projects. So I find a safe place to pull over (next to an abandoned car and 100 yards from the closest bum or drug-addict), I look under the truck and the freaking muffler is hanging by a thread, I can’t believe it, it ain’t my day. So I climb under the truck kick the muffler a couple of times until it falls to the ground, I quickly jump in the truck and race the hell out of there. In hindsight it was pretty funny- I ran over the muffler as I sped away under full exhaust note. At that point I decided that it was time to "get out of Dodge" and I headed for the freeway. I was bummed, after all that, still no wing. It took me 1.5 hours to get home; luckily I didn’t get a ticket for the open exhaust. So that’s how I described my day to my wife as I drove home. To my surprise and amazement she was able to borrow a truck from a co-worker and secretly headed out to the depot to pick up my wing. I couldn’t believe it, she had it home within an hour after I arrived in the battle mobile. I am a lucky guy- maybe that’s what the penny represented? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) So we opened and unloaded the crate- nice job BTW building that crate. The wing looks better then I expected so at the end of the day I was happy. So that’s the story about picking up the wing now take a look at how I mounted the wing to the car. It took four trips to Pick-n-Pull before I had the correct hinges to mount the wing the way I wanted it. I am still fine tuning the mounting and plan on a very large air vent across the rear deck/engine cover. You’ll see some early planning with the black tape on the deck lid. I hope to have the deck lid functional by next weeks BBQ. Over and out, Chris BTW, Chris gives high props to "Spare Time Toys" for selling, packing, and shipping the AIR wing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Props to Chris' "better half", Shirley. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| grantsfo |
Jul 16 2006, 10:53 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Do your GM cars have their shots? I wouldnt want my purebred to catch something nasty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ....Like a case of creeping primer or fender flarieitis.
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| McMark |
Jul 17 2006, 12:47 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'll have to clear my Sat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Trevorg7 |
Jul 17 2006, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,242 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Highland Village, TX Member No.: 3,241 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That is around the corner from my house...can I bring the 1.7?
T |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 17 2006, 11:09 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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The local 2-day autoX school is that day, so anyone who is a student or an instructor there won't be able to make it. Not sure how much cross-over there is from that population to the swap-happy population, though.
--DD |
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| fiid |
Jul 17 2006, 11:41 AM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
It's unlikely I'm going to be able to make this one - sorry... I've used my quota of events up with the WCC - gotta look after the kid some (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Fiid. |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 17 2006, 05:04 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(Trevorg7 @ Jul 17 2006, 08:02 AM)  That is around the corner from my house...can I bring the 1.7? T Trevor, Sure but Mike's place has limited parking if "everyone" showed up. Send your email for an Evite. |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 17 2006, 06:00 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
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Felix.. you know the likelyhood of that... lol
I think 10 cars max, probably 5 or 6.. but a lot of guys without rides (just a hunch) andrew |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 17 2006, 06:05 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
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Oh, and Chris...
The wing is almost big enough for the flares! Looks good!!! Worth the trouble and the story IMHO (but I didnt go through it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)) Andrew |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 17 2006, 07:41 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 17 2006, 05:00 PM) Felix.. you know the likelyhood of that... lol I think 10 cars max, probably 5 or 6.. but a lot of guys without rides (just a hunch) andrew You may be right but in the past (not when you were running) there have been cars that unexpectantly showed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Here's a 911 twin turbo that unfortunately that will not be there because the owner has a life threatening medical issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) And he REALLY wanted to attend... Attached image(s) 
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| Andyrew |
Jul 17 2006, 09:37 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
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Wow, thats a shame he wont be there, The craftmanship looks amazing! Hope he gets better!
Felix... If my dad cant come (he's in the hospital now... small blood poisioning.. he stepped on ceramic glass) then I'll be with a friend.. I've got to ask my uncle if he'll let me borrow his tow. My engine doesnt like me, and im sure my cv's are getting bad again... (just blowing them till the 915 goes in... then I'll fab some adapters for the bus axles) So I dont wana chance it. But... I'll be there! Fiid, Sorry you cant come... Love to get a ride in your car, and vice versa! Andrew |
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| sj914 |
Jul 17 2006, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
Damn can't make this one. I'm taking the msf course that weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| nocones |
Jul 18 2006, 09:40 AM
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Sportscar lunatic Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 17-June 04 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 2,220 |
Not this time for me either.
Car is still on jackstands, but more importantly I'll be at Laguna Seca for the MotoGP races! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 21 2006, 11:31 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)
It's going to be fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 21 2006, 05:35 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
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Im definately coming... with a friend.
Problem is.. its going to be 108+.... Thats a LOT of heat for a primer black 914 with little interior... I might drive a 944... But im coming... Andrew |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 21 2006, 06:04 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 21 2006, 04:35 PM) Im definately coming... with a friend. Problem is.. its going to be 108+.... Thats a LOT of heat for a primer black 914 with little interior... I might drive a 944... But im coming... Andrew I thought you wanted to compare exhaust sounds? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's awesome, bring a video camera... Harry's driving back from Thunder Hill today, talk about heat and distance! |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 21 2006, 08:52 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
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I GOT MY AC WORKING..
now... lets get the car goin. ANdrew |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 22 2006, 02:44 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
my 914 is out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Things were looking up Wed when I fired it up for the first time but I had to finish wiring the fuel pump in the cabin, replace the shifter coupling bushings, rewire the starter, and a myriad of other things. My fuel regulator won't meter lower than 10 PSI and I read it should be 4-5. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
If it were only tuning the engine or adjusting the shifter I would have limped it or Jon would have towed it to the BBQ but I found a fuel leak under the tank right at the hose in the tunnel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I'm not even sure how to get to it but I need to dry or evacuate the fuel. I worked on it as long as I could with the strong fumes. To top it off one of my Benz's window decided not to raise so I spent an hour removing the motor. Oh well, old or modified cars have their quirks. Dam I was really close to running and the engine sounded great! |
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