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Whats it Worth? Race Car Roller |
jamesjedi |
Nov 11 2010, 07:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
I have come across this race car that is a roller. I have not seen it in person, but may go to see it soon. He is asking $8500. What are your thoughts? What do you think it is worth?
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Brett W |
Nov 11 2010, 07:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
Depending on a couple of things I don't really see anything worth 8500. not sure what it has for shocks and swaybars, but the brakes are nothing special and the cage is nothing special either, so i probably wouldn't pay more than about $5K. The oil cooler exit in the front, makes it illegal for SCCA production. Can't run it in the HSR 2.0 Challenge class either with out body work changes.
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ChrisFoley |
Nov 11 2010, 08:22 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Depending on a couple of things I don't really see anything worth 8500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'd consider offering about half the asking price. |
J P Stein |
Nov 11 2010, 10:25 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
That is an SCCA specific front end. The hole is in the airdam & not the bumper....legal.
That said, half the asking price would be a good deal. |
bam914 |
Nov 11 2010, 11:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 23-November 03 From: Atlanta, Ga Member No.: 1,378 Region Association: None |
The oil cooler exit out the hood is not legal for Prod or GT.
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ChrisFoley |
Nov 11 2010, 11:17 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
A bunch of stuff isn't SCCA Prod legal as is: Rear trunk floor, rear spoiler, holes in the rear panel, hole in the front deck lid.
It would fit right in at a PCA club race though, as indicated by the 5R and the decal above that. |
jamesjedi |
Nov 11 2010, 01:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
I have emailed the person that owns the car. Would you suggest that he see this thread, or would that be bad form/rude?
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SirAndy |
Nov 11 2010, 02:54 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I have emailed the person that owns the car. Would you suggest that he see this thread, or would that be bad form/rude? I don't think that would be rude ... The only thing i can see that stands out is the front coil-over setup. I'd like to see some closeup pics of that. Everything else is pretty standard. The car looks to be in decent shape overall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 11 2010, 02:56 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
My question to you is what do you want a race car for? By that I mean what are your plans? SCCA, NASA, PCA, just for track days, Axing?????
I bought an old Fprod SCCA roller a few years ago for $4500. had everything you needed, even a motor that was DOA. My plan was track days and AXing so I wasn't to concerned about what class it would fit. So once you know what your plans are then you need to make sure this car (or any other) will fit that need or can be made to fit that need. |
jamesjedi |
Nov 11 2010, 03:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
My question to you is what do you want a race car for? By that I mean what are your plans? SCCA, NASA, PCA, just for track days, Axing????? I bought an old Fprod SCCA roller a few years ago for $4500. had everything you needed, even a motor that was DOA. My plan was track days and AXing so I wasn't to concerned about what class it would fit. So once you know what your plans are then you need to make sure this car (or any other) will fit that need or can be made to fit that need. I am the same as you, I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track, or anywhere for that matter. Racing is not in the budget, but not ruled out for the future. |
SirAndy |
Nov 11 2010, 04:41 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track In that case, you're way off with the car above ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
RJMII |
Nov 11 2010, 04:53 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
QUOTE I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track, or anywhere for that matter. The one pictures isn't quite street legal (headlights?) and would need trailered to the track or modified to be street legal. EDIT: Looks like Andy replied while I was getting my kids to stop fighting over my 914 Matchbox cars. |
jamesjedi |
Nov 11 2010, 05:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
I am not worried about head lights etc. I will be doing all that myself. It looks to be perfect.
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RFoulds |
Nov 11 2010, 05:49 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I think I have seen the car for sale before. Ask owner when he got it and for what.
If you want a competitive AX car, and street legal, start with a street legal car. Many, many to choose from. This is NOT an AX car and you would be putting way too much into it to make it street legal. that money would be better spent making a street legal car into a competitive AX car. Carefully spec out what class you want to run, how many points your mods will cost, and build the car accordingly. I had an awesome 914 for AX. and very street legal fun car. Stock engine, headers, 180 springs, comp struts, adjustable sway bar, harness bar, fibreglass seat, stripped of excess weight,and fat kumho AX tires. lots of fun! |
sixaddict |
Nov 11 2010, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 801 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
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He hit it dead on ! I think I have seen the car for sale before. Ask owner when he got it and for what. If you want a competitive AX car, and street legal, start with a street legal car. Many, many to choose from. This is NOT an AX car and you would be putting way too much into it to make it street legal. that money would be better spent making a street legal car into a competitive AX car. Carefully spec out what class you want to run, how many points your mods will cost, and build the car accordingly. I had an awesome 914 for AX. and very street legal fun car. Stock engine, headers, 180 springs, comp struts, adjustable sway bar, harness bar, fibreglass seat, stripped of excess weight,and fat kumho AX tires. lots of fun! |
Mike Bellis |
Nov 11 2010, 07:56 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I would put lights on it. Make it street legal. Race it up Pikes Peak and in the Silver State Classic. I would then continue to drive the shit out of it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I do think I would weld in a trunk so I have a place to store the top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) But I would not pay $8500 for it. reduce by 50% then maybe...
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Derek Seymour |
Nov 12 2010, 12:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 10-March 09 From: Yucaipa Member No.: 10,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Think budget...
Buy a sorted tub for $4500+ (depending upon the seller) and then sink another $3500 in an engine... instant track car, but not street legal. Or Purchase a solid stock/upgraded vehicle for $8000+ that has more long term value and add go fast parts as need be... street worthy car but long way and $$$ off from a "winning" track/ax car. |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 13 2010, 09:51 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
My question to you is what do you want a race car for? By that I mean what are your plans? SCCA, NASA, PCA, just for track days, Axing????? I bought an old Fprod SCCA roller a few years ago for $4500. had everything you needed, even a motor that was DOA. My plan was track days and AXing so I wasn't to concerned about what class it would fit. So once you know what your plans are then you need to make sure this car (or any other) will fit that need or can be made to fit that need. I am the same as you, I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track, or anywhere for that matter. Racing is not in the budget, but not ruled out for the future. Well then you will need TWO 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I sold the Racecar this spring. While its was awsome fast and great fun I couldn't drive it on the street. I only AX it 10 times a year, hardly worth it to me to have and maintain. So I went back to my 70 914 since I can do both with it. As others have said it has everything I need. It has gone thru some changes over the past 8 yrs. When I bought it the PO had a 73 2.0L with euro pistions in the car with stock front & rear sway bars and adjustable koni shocks. Here is my short list of mods I have done to it since then: Replaced front sway bar with 19mm bar Removed rear sway bar adjustable rear coil overs with 160Lb springs tuna can sump pickup lowered & corner balanced bump steer kit oil temp & pressure guages on A pillar Lemans GTS seats harness bar & 5 point belts for each seat Minilite rims with 205x50x15 Kuhmo V710 sticky tires While I am not the fastest, I think I do well. I know the car can do more with a better driver than me (have seen it done already) I run in SCCA DSP class and usually beat the SRT4 I race against and keep close(under 1 sec) to the WRX guys running in STX the 911 running is BSP. I think that says a lot for a little 110hp 70's car. While the best thing that YOU can do to be a award winning AXer is seat time! The more the better. Watch, listen, learn from the top drivers where you AX. Once you get to know your car then start making changes to it if you wish, but only one change at a time. That's my 2 cents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) PS My 914 (aka MYGOKRT) in action |
jamesjedi |
Nov 13 2010, 12:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
My question to you is what do you want a race car for? By that I mean what are your plans? SCCA, NASA, PCA, just for track days, Axing????? I bought an old Fprod SCCA roller a few years ago for $4500. had everything you needed, even a motor that was DOA. My plan was track days and AXing so I wasn't to concerned about what class it would fit. So once you know what your plans are then you need to make sure this car (or any other) will fit that need or can be made to fit that need. I am the same as you, I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track, or anywhere for that matter. Racing is not in the budget, but not ruled out for the future. Well then you will need TWO 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I sold the Racecar this spring. While its was awsome fast and great fun I couldn't drive it on the street. I only AX it 10 times a year, hardly worth it to me to have and maintain. So I went back to my 70 914 since I can do both with it. As others have said it has everything I need. It has gone thru some changes over the past 8 yrs. When I bought it the PO had a 73 2.0L with euro pistions in the car with stock front & rear sway bars and adjustable koni shocks. Here is my short list of mods I have done to it since then: Replaced front sway bar with 19mm bar Removed rear sway bar adjustable rear coil overs with 160Lb springs tuna can sump pickup lowered & corner balanced bump steer kit oil temp & pressure guages on A pillar Lemans GTS seats harness bar & 5 point belts for each seat Minilite rims with 205x50x15 Kuhmo V710 sticky tires While I am not the fastest, I think I do well. I know the car can do more with a better driver than me (have seen it done already) I run in SCCA DSP class and usually beat the SRT4 I race against and keep close(under 1 sec) to the WRX guys running in STX the 911 running is BSP. I think that says a lot for a little 110hp 70's car. While the best thing that YOU can do to be a award winning AXer is seat time! The more the better. Watch, listen, learn from the top drivers where you AX. Once you get to know your car then start making changes to it if you wish, but only one change at a time. That's my 2 cents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) PS My 914 (aka MYGOKRT) in action I agree about the needing two cars. When a performance/track car is driven on the street there in a comprimise. Comprimises have to be made in terms of suspesion and tires etc. My track car at the moment is a 944 with a very severe ride. Tires are toyo R888, which are not the greatest if it is raining. There are times when I drive the track car and say wow this in not comfortable, but that is the comprimse. I have not heard back from the 914 owner. I think I gave him reference to this thread. I hope he is not offended. As for me, I will wait until the correct one comes along. I will wait. Thanks to all all who have provided insite into this car and its pricing. Also for pointing out that it is an extreme street car. I do need to look at PCA and SCCA rules more closely as I do need to participate in a race at some point. Thanks to all. This is a great site. |
r_towle |
Nov 13 2010, 04:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
My question to you is what do you want a race car for? By that I mean what are your plans? SCCA, NASA, PCA, just for track days, Axing????? I bought an old Fprod SCCA roller a few years ago for $4500. had everything you needed, even a motor that was DOA. My plan was track days and AXing so I wasn't to concerned about what class it would fit. So once you know what your plans are then you need to make sure this car (or any other) will fit that need or can be made to fit that need. I am the same as you, I just want to have a competitive (winning!) autoX car that I will drive to the track, or anywhere for that matter. Racing is not in the budget, but not ruled out for the future. Well then you will need TWO 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I disagree, you actually need three or possibly four cars. You will understand that as you go along. seriously, for 8500 dollars in this market....get a DONE 2.0 liter street car that is already setup for autox...there are many to choose from. rich |
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