Back into 914 world, various topics Options

[wjpierce]

Hi, my name is Bill Pierce. Former 914 owner and now owner of a 914 racer. I had the privilege of knowing Cap'n Krusty who rebuilt my engine long ago. He lost a 10 mm socket in my garage which I found after he passed and treasure to this day.

My car has a front sway bar, and I am contemplating adding one in the rear. I have read conflicting reports about the value of doing that. The main problem seems to be loss of drive out of sharp corners. The car makes good power. I should mention that, believe it or not, it started as a short track dirt racer in Santa Maria, CA. and as such is fully reinforced front and rear with steel tubing and has a full cage NASCAR style. I have got to believe that it may be the stiffest 914 in existence. Not sure what overall impact this might have.

We have a few 914s in my club (VARA), mostly 6s. I would love to have one of those right up to the moment I had to rebuild it.

Anyway, glad to be back in the 914 fold. I simply cannot believe how the value has increased. I sincerely believe that this started the day after I sold mine. Any tips on racing the car would be appreciated.
Anybody else in SoCal with a track ready 914 would be welcome at our events.