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| Subie914 |
 Sep 26 2012, 02:06 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 11-September 12 From: Northeast Member No.: 14,910 Region Association: None  |
Hi, I am looking at a 914 to buy. I am new to 914's, so I dont know a whole lot about them yet. I am aware of the rust issues (hell hole, etc.) and have checked out the car I'm looking at thoroughly. It looks to be in good condition in that department. However, it will need mechanical work since it has been sitting for a while. I am planning a Subaru swap for drivetrain. For suspension / brakes I am looking for a setup good for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car.
My question is: How much money (ballpark) am I looking at to revamp suspension / brakes for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car? Thanks in advance for any advice. I appreciate it! |
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| struckn |
Sep 27 2012, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Subie914 @ Sep 26 2012, 12:06 PM)  Hi, I am looking at a 914 to buy. I am new to 914's, so I dont know a whole lot about them yet. I am aware of the rust issues (hell hole, etc.) and have checked out the car I'm looking at thoroughly. It looks to be in good condition in that department. However, it will need mechanical work since it has been sitting for a while. I am planning a Subaru swap for drivetrain. For suspension / brakes I am looking for a setup good for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car. My question is: How much money (ballpark) am I looking at to revamp suspension / brakes for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car? Thanks in advance for any advice. I appreciate it! Many talk of conversions but why not get it on the road stock first to realize that they are a lot of fun as is. You want to jump into a convesion that will take several years and thousands of dollars. Remember that the original set up is based on an air cooled flat four mid engine. The conversion to the Subie means converting to water cooled and that in it'self is a major modification. I think if you drove a stock 914 you would understand these are street legal Go Carts and a blast to own and drive. Warning though, you will always be working on something to keep it on the road. Great hobby cars, questionable as a daily drivers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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