914 Photos, PCA Autocross in Phoenix Options

[gregrobbins]

There was a strong turnout of 914s at the PCA Autocross today. Six cars participated and two more showed up to watch.

The event was held on a closed loop road in a regional park. Lots of gravel on the road and many ups and downs. Generally the cars with big power and racing tires were at a dis-advantage.

Brian Willess, whose car I didn't photograph, got TTOD with his 3.0L 6.

Here are some photos of other cars:

Andy Schermuly's Wild6, yes the 3.6L monster

[gregrobbins]

Yea Andy, track only. Of the six 914s that ran, two are track only, the yellow 2.4L and Tim's car. Brian Willess may also be a track only car as he towes it to events. Wild6 is primarily a track car, but it is street legal and Andy will drive it to our dinners and breakfasts from time to time. Jack/Loretta and Russ both have cars that are show quality, but also have kick butt power.

My car is a mildly worked over 2.0L. Original D-jet with euro spec pistons. Suspension has been convered to five lug and the suspension is lowered a little and fitted with stiff sway bars and Bilsteins. I run Toyo RA1 which worked for me today because they are new, having lots of tread, and I ran 40 lbs of tire presssure.

Oddly or maybe not, many of the cars that did well today had street tires and stock suspensions. One guy was running a front weel drive VW GTI and was in the top five in times all day.