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Sport-o-matic ? |
doper |
Jul 19 2007, 12:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 31-January 07 From: midwest Member No.: 7,494 |
did they ever put an autotrajic trans in the 914 ?
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 19 2007, 01:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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Brando |
Jul 19 2007, 01:18 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Sportos are fun. Incredibly rare for a 914, fairly uncommon for 911s. Vacuum-operated clutch with a microswitch in the shifter. If I remember correctly the owner's manual says not to touch the shifter unless shifting.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 19 2007, 01:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
what is funny about ours is that the original carpet has only one hole in it for a pedal! We are afraid that we would NEVER find a piece of factory carpeting like that EVER again!
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 19 2007, 01:29 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I recently operated a Karmann Ghia w/ one. My first time w/ a sporto. I was at my friends' body shop & they were clueless. I had to tell them what it was & how to operate it. I did not know that Ghias also had them until I saw it.
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SirAndy |
Jul 19 2007, 02:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I recently operated a Karmann Ghia w/ one. My first time w/ a sporto. I was at my friends' body shop & they were clueless. I had to tell them what it was & how to operate it. I did not know that Ghias also had them until I saw it. my first beetle, a '72 1302 S, had the sport-o-matic. they're fun to drive. and yes, if you touch the shift lever while driving (resting your hand on it), chances are it'll go into neutral ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 19 2007, 06:17 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
My first 911 was a '70 911E Sporto.
Huge fun to autocross. Lotsa fun on the street. The mere touch of the hand on the shifter actuates the hydraulic clutch and places it in neutral. You do not hand rest on the shifter! Remember, Porsche actually raced prototypes with this configuration, at least once at Le Mans. Just never caught on, though it was rock solid & not finicky. I'd love to have one again. Pat |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 19 2007, 06:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
My first 911 was a '70 911E Sporto. Huge fun to autocross. Lotsa fun on the street. The mere touch of the hand on the shifter actuates the hydraulic clutch and places it in neutral. You do not hand rest on the shifter! Remember, Porsche actually raced prototypes with this configuration, at least once at Le Mans. Just never caught on, though it was rock solid & not finicky. I'd love to have one again. Pat The first time I drove our 914-6 factory sporto, I hit the brake and revved the engine to high rpm as I still thought I was in a clutch car!!!!! After that I was so bored with it that I almost fell asleep in the car! |
markb |
Jul 19 2007, 06:27 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
I seem to remember reading an article about a racecar driver using one for awhile on the street, to cure himself of resting his hand on the shifter.
I've been able to drive a few customer cars with them, and once you get used to it, it's kinda cool. |
Dave_Darling |
Jul 19 2007, 10:30 PM
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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 |
I recall that the VW one was listed as "automatic stick" or "auto stick" on the engine lid badges.
There were, at best estimate, 25 914-6 Sportos made and sold to customers by the factory. There were also at least a couple of prototypes, and I have heard rumors of a single four-cylinder Sporto prototype as well. Never made it into production with the four-banger that I have ever heard. --DD |
Gustl |
Jul 19 2007, 11:47 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,530 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
Remember, Porsche actually raced prototypes with this configuration, at least once at Le Mans. I didn't hear about Le Mans, but Porsche raced and won the 1967 Marathon de la Route (84h race at the old Nürburgring) with a 911 R Sportomatic. Drivers were Hans Hermann, Jochen Neerpasch and Vic Elford. 3 yrs later they won the same race (2 hrs more though) with the 3 famous 914-6 GTs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl Attached image(s) |
doper |
Jul 20 2007, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 31-January 07 From: midwest Member No.: 7,494 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Ok well heres my next question .. (bet I have an idea of the answer) I believe I have what appears to be a 2.0 with a torque coverter bolted to it ?? perhaps its from a bus and not a teener ? I know .. worthless without pics ... I'll rememdy that when I get home (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 20 2007, 02:38 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
3 bolt torque converter = full auto tranny. 4 bolt torque converter = auto stick or sportomatic. The Cap'n
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doper |
Jul 20 2007, 02:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 31-January 07 From: midwest Member No.: 7,494 |
would it be worth anything to any one or should it go in the "recycle" pile ?
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firstknight13 |
Jul 23 2007, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 25-March 05 From: manchester,ct. Member No.: 3,817 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) leave it out in the open and WATCH the vultures soar in...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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charliew |
Aug 13 2007, 05:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) leave it out in the open and WATCH the vultures soar in...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) I have access to several vw auto trannys. I've been told the navy seals use throw away dunebuggies with them. Charlie |
scotty b |
Aug 13 2007, 08:17 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Put it on E-bay
L@@K it's RARE !!! |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 13 2007, 08:42 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Remember, Porsche actually raced prototypes with this configuration, at least once at Le Mans. I didn't hear about Le Mans, but Porsche raced and won the 1967 Marathon de la Route (84h race at the old Nürburgring) with a 911 R Sportomatic. Drivers were Hans Hermann, Jochen Neerpasch and Vic Elford. 3 yrs later they won the same race (2 hrs more though) with the 3 famous 914-6 GTs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl Gustl, I was talking about YEARS later (see pic). Not 100% certain if it was the Sarte - could have been the Ring. Either way, it didn't finish. But this exercise was a bit more than the 1967 race. Pat |
alpha434 |
Aug 13 2007, 10:36 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Wasn't there some funny business surrounding that race. Something about Porsche forcing the sporto to win, even though the manuals were faster?
If anyone has a sporto- I'd like one... |
Dr Evil |
Aug 14 2007, 01:56 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got a sporto in my stash from one of my clients. He may be willing to sell it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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