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| jclanin |
 Nov 7 2019, 04:05 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 7-November 19 From: Atlanta Member No.: 23,626 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi all,
I'm currently in the market for a 914. I've driven a few '75 2.0 cars (although it's been quite a while) and a '74 1.8 just today. The '74 is a very well sorted car with a recent engine rebuild and a new clutch (reputable shop). Engine sounds great and pulls strong (for a 914 1.8:). My question is about the clutch feel. The clutch is very light compared to my '87 911 3.2 which is not surprising. But starting off in 1st is a bit odd. It just seems like there's not much 'bite' to the clutch engagement point thus I feel like have have to keep the gas pedal down a good bit to confidently 'launch' the car. All other shifts seem fine. It's just starting off in 1st. I realize there could be MANY factors to this 'feel' - but I'm really just here to find out if that 1st gear / clutch engagement is normal in these cars. I just don't have enough experience to tell. I'll post many more details about the car if I go further with the sale. thanks! Jim Clanin |
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| theer |
Nov 7 2019, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States 
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No offense intended.. and I know you've driven 914's before.. but.. and here goes.. are you sure you were in 1st gear?
It always takes me a few minutes to re-train my brain for the left & down to 1st when I haven't driven the 914 in a while. |
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| jclanin |
Nov 7 2019, 05:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 7-November 19 From: Atlanta Member No.: 23,626 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(theer @ Nov 7 2019, 06:15 PM)  No offense intended.. and I know you've driven 914's before.. but.. and here goes.. are you sure you were in 1st gear? It always takes me a few minutes to re-train my brain for the left & down to 1st when I haven't driven the 914 in a while. No offense taken what-so-ever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Yeah, it definitely took me a bit to get the hang of it and I definitely did try to start off one time in third. So I totally get it where you are coming from. But the times I did start off correctly in 1st were my only questionable moments with the car. Otherwise it was quite an enjoyable experience. |
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Posts in this topic
jclanin New 914 Driver - Clutch Feel Nov 7 2019, 04:05 PM
thelogo No insult intended but my mechanic says that this ... Nov 7 2019, 04:14 PM
jclanin
No insult intended but my mechanic says that this... Nov 7 2019, 04:25 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com good that is the way it is supposed to be!... Nov 7 2019, 04:29 PM thelogo
good that is the way it is supposed to be!... Nov 7 2019, 04:35 PM ndfrigi I’m sure you know it is on 1st gear. Typically ... Nov 7 2019, 05:43 PM bobboinski I have 2 914's, a 1971 1.7 and a 1974 2.0. My ... Nov 7 2019, 08:07 PM Jamie
I have 2 914's, a 1971 1.7 and a 1974 2.0. My... Nov 7 2019, 08:24 PM bobboinski
I have 2 914's, a 1971 1.7 and a 1974 2.0. M... Nov 7 2019, 08:51 PM Jamie
[quote name='Jamie' post='2760279' date='Nov 7 20... Nov 8 2019, 12:31 PM Mikey914 Good news is clutch replacement is a pretty simple... Nov 8 2019, 12:53 PM lierofox And here I sit having never driven a stock 914 bef... Nov 8 2019, 02:12 PM GeorgeRud The 914 clutch is quite light (unless a different ... Nov 9 2019, 10:38 AM |
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