Why the 914-6 Floor Throttle Lever?, ....just askin'! |
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Why the 914-6 Floor Throttle Lever?, ....just askin'! |
Tom_T |
Oct 27 2009, 07:23 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Not a Sixer myself, but just curious as to what the purpose was for providing a floor mounted throttle lever within inches of the gas pedal on the 914-6s?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Nov 4 2009, 05:06 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I like where it is... I'd hate to have something like that cluttering my dash. So, I guess we're down to personal preference.
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Tom_T |
Nov 4 2009, 05:55 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I like where it is... I'd hate to have something like that cluttering my dash. So, I guess we're down to personal preference. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Eric, I didn't mean to put that lever on the dash! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I meant just to add one more pull knob to match the others on the dash face (head & fog lights, flasher, lighter, etc.), with a shaft & cable or other connector "behind the scenes" under/behind the dash to actuate the accelerator bell housing movement. ...with an appropriately colored & lighted bezel & identifying insignia of course! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) To me, that would be a much cleaner & more aesthetically pleasing - as well as more functional & more safely operated control - than is their lever up near the gas pedal where it can be accidentally triggered with your foot, or forgotten that it's still engaged, as others have stated so far! ...some intentionally, as in Pat's story! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It seems that location is just one of those little Porsche quirks! ...anyway, my commentary above runs along the lines of any other design second-guessing we all have done at some time or another! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Thanx to all who've answered my basic question at the start - of why it was there & what it does. Cheers All! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Hopefully it's been a useful discussion to others out there with or wanting a 914-6! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Lavanaut |
Nov 8 2009, 12:17 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I meant just to add one more pull knob to match the others on the dash face (head & fog lights, flasher, lighter, etc.), with a shaft & cable or other connector "behind the scenes" under/behind the dash to actuate the accelerator bell housing movement. ...with an appropriately colored & lighted bezel & identifying insignia of course! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I remember asking a question here at one point (actually, about the carpet finish around the hand throttle, go figure) as to why something was done in a "cheap" fashion when making it nice would have been so easy. One response I got was, because form follows function. At time time I thought it was just somebody's flip answer to my newb question, but I've since come to learn that it was actually a Porsche design philosophy, and one that I've since come to appreciate. There's an elegance to it. That aside, I could swear I read at one point that the hand throttle was used by racers who actually started the race outside of their cars (physically), and then ran and jumped into them to start the race. The hand throttle allowed them to have the car warm and ready to go when they were. I dont' think I'm making this up, but admit that this memory is a bit, eh, shaky. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Reid |
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