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Forgot how much fun this is..... |
Scott S |
Mar 8 2004, 01:24 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
We had a rediculously beautiful day here in Colorado on Sunday. I went to the garage to get some cosmetic work finished up on my truck (before the bling bling wheels show up) and noticed i had a very low tire on the 914. I have not driven the car since before Thanksgiving. There was enough air to get it to the local gas station, so I hopped in and turned the key. After a quick pump of the pedal, the thing fired right up and ran smooth (attn carb haters... ; ) ). Let it run for about a minute and headed off. I was expecting at least a little carb popping - I mean c'mon - I havent even started the thing in 4 months, let alone put it under any load. Scooted my way to the station, filled up the tires and put a quarter tank of good gas in it. The car simply ran great! No top, 65 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. 2 HOURS LATER I was back home. I again remember why I enjoy that little car so much. the few miles I put on the thing sure equate to a lot of smiles.
Sorry for the ramble - it was just a good afternoon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
ppickerell |
Mar 8 2004, 01:27 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
I know how it felt, I ran my car HARD up the mountain and back sunday with the top off. Wifey ran with me and did not white knuckle as far as I could tell. She is such a great sport!
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TROJANMAN |
Mar 8 2004, 02:12 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
i wish i could remember how much fun it is. all i want to do is get my car back (its in the shop for a rebuild). this weather has been torture. (and sorry to hear about your "small member" haha)
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majkos |
Mar 8 2004, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Ha-ha! I'm playing today!
So wonderful to be self-employed, No money,car is paid for and Runs! Life's a beach,even up here at Mile High! |
SirAndy |
Mar 8 2004, 03:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ppickerell @ Mar 8 2004, 11:27 AM) I ran my car HARD up the mountain and back sunday with the top off. Wifey ran with me and did not white knuckle as far as I could tell. She is such a great sport! dito! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) i even got a speeding ticket! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif) funny thing is, we went onto some (completely empty) backroads in the wine country and my wife tells me to go faster and about 5 minutes later we fly by a cop coming towards us ... didn't help when i told him "my wife made me drive fast officer!" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Andy |
Rockaria |
Mar 8 2004, 05:06 PM
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ZippidyDoDah... Group: Members Posts: 817 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Southwest, USA Member No.: 645 Region Association: None |
didn't help when i told him "my wife made me drive fast officer!" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
At least she did not come back with "Don't listen to him officer, he always lies when he's been drinking!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
TROJANMAN |
Mar 8 2004, 05:22 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
that's when i would tell the occifer that i drink better when i drive.
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Gint |
Mar 8 2004, 05:59 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I envy you Scott! Yesterday was pretty nice... Of course my 914 won't run under it's own power for a looong time yet.
So I'm heading outside to wash my bike for tomorrow's ride. I just got back from washing the truck in shorts and flip-flops. Tomorrow is supposed to be 70. |
ppickerell |
Mar 8 2004, 06:04 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Andy,
You shoulda ran with us, my "slow" 1.7 at the head of the pack would have kept you out of trouble! |
SirAndy |
Mar 8 2004, 10:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ppickerell @ Mar 8 2004, 04:04 PM) You shoulda ran with us, my "slow" 1.7 at the head of the pack would have kept you out of trouble! shannon wanted to go to the beach ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
ChrisReale |
Mar 8 2004, 10:19 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Andy's got a 1.8, so thats one tenth more powerful, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Oh yea, and he has D-Jet... :finger2:
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SirAndy |
Mar 8 2004, 10:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ChrisReale @ Mar 8 2004, 08:19 PM) Andy's got a 1.8, so thats one tenth more powerful, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Oh yea, and he has D-Jet... :finger2: at least mine is running ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) my car collects speeding tickets and miles in the CA sun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) your car collects dust and repair bills :finger2: sorry, couldn't resist (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) just saw it the other day, it's looking gud! Andy |
ChrisReale |
Mar 8 2004, 11:45 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Stab away! I just like poking fun. By the time this is over, Im going to have a Red$hift car. I just hope mine dont blow up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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