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914 purchase, opinions.. |
Schnell944 |
Jan 30 2003, 10:15 PM
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ok, I may be trading my old BMW 2002 (1976) for a '72 914 1.7 w/ F.I. ...would get the 914 and $1000 in trade. Im having it checked out by my mechanic for rust and such.....i intend to use this to just have some fun at the autocrosses....intend to beef up suspension and such. I know this isnt the best year for this car. my question is,if structurally the car is ok, would it be worth my while to use this on the track? i was a little discoraged by my mechanic in this regard, but i dont know, what are your thoughts? P.S....it had this funky after marketwhale tail looking spoiler on the back if never seen before but kinda like...anyone hear of this? thanks all
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vortrex |
Jan 30 2003, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
you mean he was comparing the '72 914 to later 914's, or to later cars in general? the 914's throughout the years are going to be about the same except for these significant changes.
the '72 is a model I am not totally sure about, can't remember if that is "early style ('70-'71) or "mid style ('73-'74). the late style is '75-'76. side shift or tail shift transmission - you want side shifter style for more accuracy, can change this somewhat easily if need be. tail shifter in "early" style. reinforced doors with side impact beams or not - reinforced are good for street, without are lighter for the track. impact beams in "mid" and "late" styles. bulky heavy plastic bumpers or metal ones - metal ones look nicer and are lighter. bulky bumpers in "late" style. passenger side seat moveable or built into backrest - can't use aftermarket seats in pairs without modifying the floor pan. non moveable pass seat in "early" style. motors - 2.0 D jet FI, 1.7 D jet, 1.8 L jet. most people like the D jet motors better, and obviously the 2.0 if possible. later motors had a lot of extra emissions equipment and less HP. 1.7 D jet in "early" and "mid" styles (maybe late too?). 2.0 D jet in "mid" and "late", mid has less emissions crap. 1.8 L jet in "mid" and maybe "late" style also. also some other little things like window regulators, trim packages, etc... I might be missing stuff here, but someone will chime in and let you know what category the '72's fit into. |
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