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Who is currently racing 914-6s, Forum for current racers |
Greg914-6GT |
Jan 23 2015, 01:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
Just curious who is currently racing 914-6s, heck any 914s. I bought a 914-6 GT tribute with a 2.8 that I later found out won't be competitive, since I'll be in with 400 HP 3.0 911s. So I bought a podium capable 914-6 with a 2.0. My cars are maintained by Ron Zitza at Zotz's Racing. Ron has hustled the 2.0 around Sebring at 2:28, best he could wring out of the 2.8 was a low 2:30. The suspension on the GT needs some more tuning. I've added some pictures of the cars. The green car is wrapped and it is being removed to just be black. Both cars will be at Sebring 28-29 March testing during a Chin DE. Our target races this year are Rennsport, if we can get a slot. For sure HSR at Daytona in Nov and Sebring in Dec. I'd race the car more, but I race a bicycle from March thru October. Love to meet other teener during events. Look for the Zotz's racing rig when at the track.
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Thorshammer |
Feb 2 2015, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 749 Joined: 11-November 03 Member No.: 1,335 |
I have previously raced a 914-6 in SCCA (finishing 2nd Runoffs 2005), after much development including Ohlins shocks, Hewland Gearbox, spherical bearing front suspension, etc... I think people typically build 914's as they have been built previously, without thinking of the next evolution. Information that was not at the club racing level has filtered down via development. Chris at CFR has done a lot with rear suspension trailing arms, and builds the best trailing arms. He and I spoke often and it was determined that suspension pick up modification as well as instant center modification, coupled with proper trailing arm strengthening provided results. Old school items such as the "trailing arm strengthening kit" is old school, and it ads un-sprung weight while adding some stiffness. Shocks are another area which can increase mechanical grip, but the single biggest thing is a properly built gearbox. One that shifts fast, and is always in the power. I do not know the rules for your organization, but looking at the photos of your car, I believe there are some areas which can be improved. 914-6's can be a real weapon, and for SCCA Eprod can still be a championship car with the possibility of winning the Runoffs. Erik Madsen |
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