My 914-8 Project, Project update!! Options

[Steve]

Couldn't pass it up. I saw Kent's car for sale at the Phoenix Club.
This picture is my daughter Sammy in front of Kent's car 5 years ago at the G&R swap meet.
I always wanted a V8 914.
No, I'm not selling the six.
Here is a link to Kent's thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...228918&st=0

[Steve]

Still sorting out the car.
-Front right boge shock died, oil everywhere when I removed it... Left front and rear shocks were KYB shocks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Replaced all four shocks with Bilstein HD shocks
-Replaced rear 911 calipers with stock 914-4 calipers and disks. I now have an emergency brake again.
-Rear trunk had no latch or weatherstripping.
Added a pull cable and handle to open rear trunk and installed weather stripping. I will also eventually add a solenoid and wire it into the alarm system.
-The electric door locks were actuated by an alarm system that is no longer in business.
I replaced it with a viper alarm system. Now both doors open with the remote.
-The tires are 10 years old.
I replaced the 205-45-16 front tires with 205-55-16 stock height Michelin pilot sport tires. The rear tires are on back order 245-40-17
-Connected the defroster vents back up, to get fresh air into the car.
-Alternator regulator died. The voltmeter was pegged at 18v, which caused the LED headlights to turn off and the stereo.
Replaced alternator. $60.00 for a rebuilt alternator with lifetime warranty. Everything works again!! Can't believe how cheap the v8 stuff is.

The car rides nice with front stock height tires and 18.8mm 911 torsion bars and stock 914-4 front sway bar.

I didn't take any new pictures, because my goal is not to change anything looks wise.
Next steps:
-Install the factory charcoal canister to get rid of gas smell in the car.
-Wire up a rotary switch to get the fresh air fan working again.
-AC?
-Heat?
-HA 5th gear?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I should be getting my 3.6 motor back soon for my Blue car. Nice to have another 914 toy while the other car is apart.

[sb914]

Still sorting out the car.
-Front right boge shock died, oil everywhere when I removed it... Left front and rear shocks were KYB shocks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Replaced all four shocks with Bilstein HD shocks
-Replaced rear 911 calipers with stock 914-4 calipers and disks. I now have an emergency brake again.
-Rear trunk had no latch or weatherstripping.
Added a pull cable and handle to open rear trunk and installed weather stripping. I will also eventually add a solenoid and wire it into the alarm system.
-The electric door locks were actuated by an alarm system that is no longer in business.
I replaced it with a viper alarm system. Now both doors open with the remote.
-The tires are 10 years old.
I replaced the 205-45-16 front tires with 205-55-16 stock height Michelin pilot sport tires. The rear tires are on back order 245-40-17
-Connected the defroster vents back up, to get fresh air into the car.
-Alternator regulator died. The voltmeter was pegged at 18v, which caused the LED headlights to turn off and the stereo.
Replaced alternator. $60.00 for a rebuilt alternator with lifetime warranty. Everything works again!! Can't believe how cheap the v8 stuff is.

The car rides nice with front stock height tires and 18.8mm 911 torsion bars and stock 914-4 front sway bar.

I didn't take any new pictures, because my goal is not to change anything looks wise.
Next steps:
-Install the factory charcoal canister to get rid of gas smell in the car.
-Wire up a rotary switch to get the fresh air fan working again.
-AC?
-Heat?
-HA 5th gear?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I should be getting my 3.6 motor back soon for my Blue car. Nice to have another 914 toy while the other car is apart.

You’ve been busy!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Your car!