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| scottthephotog |
 Jul 26 2021, 04:11 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 20-November 18 From: Euless, TX Member No.: 22,667 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Met up with @ClayPerrine , @Betty , and @K.T. to head to Cars and Coffee this past Saturday. A huge turn out of cars including the son of 914
 the 914's cousin that's seen better days  the 914s brother who is a little backwards about somethings  We also met the Chet the Unicorn killer! Funny enough, the owner lives right down the road from us and we'd never met till to day.   Clay made a new friend,  and made sure everyone knows that 914s are the best Porsches!  Even though there was Cappuccino there,   we decided to go get coffee and brunch. We didn't leave as quickly as these guys though   All in all, a great time!  |
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| Gatornapper |
Jul 26 2021, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States 
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GREAT C&C in Richmond this Saturday too! TONS of cars of all types, several hundred.
Mine was the only 914 as Rick Berkowitz drove his 911, leaving his mint 914 and FiberFab 356 at home. So my 914 got a lot of attention. Maybe cause I replaced the black EMPI's with nice newly-powder-coated Mahle's? No pics, so here's one from a previous C&C with Rick's '72 outshining mine: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1627351724.1.JPG) Worked on headlights tonight - right one was high in front, low in back - think I've got it corrected. GN |
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| Shivers |
Jul 26 2021, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,350 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
 I got a tracking number today! More to come. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 27 2021, 02:06 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,713 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I had to remove my front valance so that meant the front bumper had to come off too. I took the opportunity to clean and wax the front nose and lights. I have a GT oil cooler in the trunk, that is why the 5 rubber plugs are not installed. Looks really nice and clean so I will feel better once the valance and bumper go back on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 76-914 |
Jul 27 2021, 10:29 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,490 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Fixed a leak.
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 28 2021, 03:02 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,713 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Raised the front 1/4" so it now sits level. I know 1/4" is not much, but I wanted to see if I can tell a difference when driving. BTW, the adjustment bolts are pretty sensitive when raising and lowering. Like a 1/8 turn makes a noticeable difference. Took me about 4 times to get it exactly where I wanted. On and off the lift, drive down the street and come back and measure. Repeat until perfect. Fortunately it is only 95 degrees outside..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| KSCarrera |
Jul 29 2021, 10:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 31-January 19 From: UK Member No.: 22,846 Region Association: England |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22846-1627577010.1.jpg)
Changed ignition switch – the OEM part is dirt cheap as it's common to many VAG cars into the 1990s. The old switch had started to play up – usual problem of the engine wouldn't fire unless you wiggled the key at the same time as operating the starter. A dead easy job and 20 minutes well spent! BTW, the two blue wires are part of the electric washer conversion. |
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| jrmdir |
Jul 29 2021, 12:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 13-May 21 From: Central Ohio Member No.: 25,544 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Took apart and cleaned the distributor internals - for perhaps the first time in 48 years?
AND - with this 50th post, graduated from Newbie to Member! Hurrah! |
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| 930cabman |
Jul 29 2021, 06:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,000 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Getting the case and internals ready for assembly. Cleaned oil passage ways, cam follower bores, .... Hoping to get her rolling soon. Crank/rotating assembly are out for balancing.
Curious: how far out of balance could these be from the factory? |
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| DucRS |
Jul 29 2021, 07:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 29-May 19 From: Riverbank CA Member No.: 23,173 Region Association: Central California |
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| Shivers |
Jul 29 2021, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,350 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
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| 914-300Hemi |
Jul 29 2021, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM)  Nice looking wide body Targa |
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| Gatornapper |
Jul 30 2021, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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My eldest son is a former C5 Corvette owner - when the C5 was still the newest model. He appreciates both shifting gears and a fine handling car. He likes driving my Cayman S.
But until last night he'd only driven my 914 around the block. Last night I encouraged him to drive it, and to push it in the twisties - I live in the country in Virginia where twisties are the norm everywhere except on the few major highways. He absolutely loved driving the car and was blown away by its performance in all categories, but especially the handling. Loved the cornering, ride, comfort, how it handled bumpy roads (a lot in our county), seats, and even interstate driving at 70+ mph. More than anything, he loved shifting...."I've been driving a Honda Accord and Toyota 4Runner for so long!" But he was even surprised (as I was, and am) at how strong the little, 46 year-old 2.0 L engine pulls with the IDF-44s. At 3 grand and above, the sound is so sweet, and the engine could not be smoother. Told him the 914 is one of the automobile world's best hidden secrets that only its owners really know. I was delighted to see how much fun he was having - we drove about 25 miles on all kinds of roads, ending up on interstate. I offered the car to him for dates with his beautiful wife anytime he wanted - and he not only agreed to do it - as soon as he got back here to our house, he made her the offer - and she said she can't wait! Made my day! Now, if he can just learn that 1st to 2nd shift........yes, my linkage is exceptionally tight......... GN |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 30 2021, 01:08 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Jul 29 2021, 09:59 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| ValcoOscar |
Jul 30 2021, 01:38 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,374 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM) Very nice Alfred.... 914 911 +Ducati (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Enjoy!!!! Oscar |
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| Jett |
Jul 30 2021, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,635 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Received our new rims from Al Reed.
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| eric9144 |
Jul 30 2021, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,733 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 30 2021, 01:46 PM) Received our new rims from Al Reed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Very Nce! |
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| Gatornapper |
Jul 31 2021, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Put my "914 2.0" decal from Auto Atlanta on my tail. Now my 914 is legit.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2934551 Thanks George...... GN |
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| Gatornapper |
Jul 31 2021, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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My 914 just turned 64,000 original miles. Had 60,600 when I got it. Yes - I just take it out for drives just to enjoy it.......often.......
Rick B. (full restored '72 914 w/new engine, stunning paint & more, '96 911, '90 FiberFab 356 repro) & I spent an hour my 914 yesterday with Rick driving & flogging the car, which both it and I loved. Could not be running better. Rick's 356.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1627740501.1.JPG) GN |
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| Chaznaster |
Jul 31 2021, 06:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 22-November 15 From: Concord, MA Member No.: 19,389 Region Association: North East States
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Replaced all the shift linkage bushings, including the shift selector seal and o-ring. Waiting for the plastic disc that goes under the shifter “console” spring. Hopefully will have it back together in a few days.
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