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> New 914 Driver - Clutch Feel
jclanin
post Nov 7 2019, 04:05 PM
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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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post Nov 7 2019, 05:15 PM
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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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post Nov 7 2019, 05:24 PM
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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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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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