A couple newbie questions Options

[JayKoit]

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie thats still getting his feet wet, so bear with me.

I've been hanging out in the forums here and had a couple questions:

-What makes a Raby inspired engine?

-What is a CW restoration? what does CW stand for?

-I'm hoping to get a 914 to restore in the near future. If I don't find one with the GT flared fenders, is it really difficult to put them on a standard 914?

Like i said, I'm green and I'm still learning. Thanks!

[eric9144]

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-What makes a Raby inspired engine?

Go see @ www.aircooledtechnology.com He's a site member and all around TypeIV guru.

-What is a CW restoration? what does CW stand for?

Concours winning!

GT flared fenders, is it really difficult to put them on a standard 914?

No, well if you're a body guy then no, they are available and easily installed...

Good luck with your search, 914's are addicting and quite fun to drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Tom_T]

-What is a CW restoration? what does CW stand for?

Concours winning!

... well, errr - it also can stand for Concours Weenie or Concours Wanker, etc.! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
....... and I can say this, cuz I've apparently inadvertantly become one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Basically a CW car is a 914 that is factory original and/or kept/preserved or restored to perfect condition as either an original or in some cases a modified example (e.g.: a "tribute" resto conversion to 914-6/GT look/stds.), which is entered in Concours d'Elegance events with the Porsche Club of America (PCA), VW & Car Clubs, etc. (or capable of such entry/competition - even if the owner doesn't do so).

BTW - most local PCA CdE's are really a contest about who can be the most anal about keeping their P-cars perfectly clean & well maintained - including the oddest nooks-n-crannies, since originality is not judged until the National "Parade" level & some close tie-breakers for Zone CdE competitions. So you could really enter any set-up 914 that was close to original in your local PCA shows if you wanted to for fun (even just "Wash-n-Shine").

PCA isn't a bad deal, since for $42/yr you'll get 2 magazines monthly (Panoram/national & your LA Region's), you'll get about 20% off of Porsche parts & goodies from the dealers, and will save about $20 on your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from Porsche Cars of North America (PCNA) - if you wanted one; as well as the "social," CdE, Autocross (AX), Drivers' Ed (DE) & race events.

There's the OC Region's CdE coming up this weekend on 6/11 in Dana Point if you're interested in seeing a bunch of P-cars near the Beach (9a - 2p at Lantern Bay Park).

On the flares, IMHO stick with the steel flares for better rigidity & a uniform body, not to mention being more durable (even if a tad heavier). Keep in mind that the extra wide tires under those flares will eat up both mpg & hp on your stock-ish Type-IV motors (1.7, 1.8 & 2.0), and even on the built-up ones noted below - while they improve the stickiness on the curves. A stock 914 in what are now considered "skinny" tires (155R15 & 165R15) are no slouches in handling the curves, and even a modest 185/70R15 - 195/65R15 upgrade was/is a terror, without having to flare a 914 (i.e.: on a "narrow body 914").

On the Raby motors, read up the links on that website, and also check out FAT Performance (Orange) & Original Customs (Napa - McMark on here & at banner ads & member vendors) for built up Type-IV motors, and West Coast Motors/Cap'n Krusty on here (Santa Maria), Otto's (Venice), Aase (Fullerton), Der Buggy (Garden Grove),Bill Brewster (San Clemente), etc. for some local T-4 SoCal engine builders.

I already welcomed you on your first post the other night, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) so ...

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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