 2012 Pikes Peak Hillclimb, There is a 914 Entered! |
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| byndbad914 |
 Aug 16 2012, 11:08 AM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits  Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None  |
seeing this really makes me sad I didn't find out PP was paved to the top until registration was full. That would have been 2 Sheridan bodied V8 cars tearing up the hill! And I am not sure I know what 7/10s is, but according to my friends that is apparently how I drive to go to work so that might be the problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I wouldn't go 10/10s the first time tho' that is for sure, those slopes are more like cliffs as a few have found out the hard way.
After I start the Nova project over the winter I might put the engine and trans back in the 914 if the project is going too slow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Randal |
Aug 16 2012, 04:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(byndbad914 @ Aug 16 2012, 10:08 AM)  seeing this really makes me sad I didn't find out PP was paved to the top until registration was full. That would have been 2 Sheridan bodied V8 cars tearing up the hill! And I am not sure I know what 7/10s is, but according to my friends that is apparently how I drive to go to work so that might be the problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I wouldn't go 10/10s the first time tho' that is for sure, those slopes are more like cliffs as a few have found out the hard way. After I start the Nova project over the winter I might put the engine and trans back in the 914 if the project is going too slow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Ha, 10/10s is kind of like you drive an autox. IMHO at PP with 156 corners it'll take a bit of time to learn the course. Even on our short courses out here (15-20 real corners) it takes a couple of years to start to feel like you know exactly what to do where. Once you get there you can go fast and stay on the hill. What, 10:00 minutes up 12.5 miles is about 75mph average, but still that is fast considering 156 corners. Not far from what we average on the hillls out here. Here is a nice smooth drive up the hill. The car is crazy fast, but he makes it look easy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y4camxSlVw Or you can drive flat out like this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0pTT1VmOQ4 |
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| jmacp |
Aug 20 2012, 10:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bozeman, MT Member No.: 14,827 Region Association: None |
Hello 914 folk, I was directed to this site by a few of you.
The "Green Thing" at Pike's Peak this year is my car, purchased in February from one of you and then heavily modified into it's current configuration. Let me say this, if you are ever offered to drive up a closed forest road above the treeline, going as fast as you want...just say yes! Pike's Peak was an extraordinary experience to be sure. Referencing some of your comments, this was a first year effort. My only communication to any other competitor was to Rod and Rhys Millen to ask about a gearing choice. The rest of the car we just took our best shot. With very limited testing and development we put a good balance on the car and put it in the trailer. What we need for next time is more power ie: forced induction, tbd. Given the time constraints we opted to run what we brung and use the stock LS6 with the Pantera "stacked" efi. Dyno runs and further tuning on the mountain gave us approximately 520 hp (corrected). All in all, I view the effort as a success. The car developed a high speed loose during our run (approximately 30 degrees hotter ambient than our testing during the week) and when I arrived on top the road was drenched and steaming...sometimes difficult to see the centerline because of the steam...I chose to uncharacteristically ease up (I guess age does that) and just get it to the line without wiping off the smile. You're right about Bill Cooper being a fast guy (just ask him) we spent all day yesterday parked next to one another at a car show here in Bozeman. Thanks for the pictures and video, the best coverage is right here, jeff |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 20 2012, 11:03 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 20 2012, 09:33 AM) Hello 914 folk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Woody |
Aug 20 2012, 11:34 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 20 2012, 12:03 PM) QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 20 2012, 09:33 AM) Hello 914 folk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| seanery |
Aug 20 2012, 11:42 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,846 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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| flipb |
Aug 20 2012, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,719 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 20 2012, 12:33 PM) The "Green Thing" at Pike's Peak this year is my car, purchased in February from one of you and then heavily modified into it's current configuration. Okay, the speed of the build obviously didn't leave time to document in a build thread, but would love to hear more about the project. And congrats on doing something that most mere mortals dream about... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Randal |
Aug 20 2012, 12:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 20 2012, 09:33 AM) Hello 914 folk, I was directed to this site by a few of you. The "Green Thing" at Pike's Peak this year is my car, purchased in February from one of you and then heavily modified into it's current configuration. Let me say this, if you are ever offered to drive up a closed forest road above the treeline, going as fast as you want...just say yes! Pike's Peak was an extraordinary experience to be sure. Referencing some of your comments, this was a first year effort. My only communication to any other competitor was to Rod and Rhys Millen to ask about a gearing choice. The rest of the car we just took our best shot. With very limited testing and development we put a good balance on the car and put it in the trailer. What we need for next time is more power ie: forced induction, tbd. Given the time constraints we opted to run what we brung and use the stock LS6 with the Pantera "stacked" efi. Dyno runs and further tuning on the mountain gave us approximately 520 hp (corrected). All in all, I view the effort as a success. The car developed a high speed loose during our run (approximately 30 degrees hotter ambient than our testing during the week) and when I arrived on top the road was drenched and steaming...sometimes difficult to see the centerline because of the steam...I chose to uncharacteristically ease up (I guess age does that) and just get it to the line without wiping off the smile. You're right about Bill Cooper being a fast guy (just ask him) we spent all day yesterday parked next to one another at a car show here in Bozeman. Thanks for the pictures and video, the best coverage is right here, jeff Congratulations on building a great car and successfully running Pikes Peak. To be honest all us NWHA guys aspire to do what you did. Great run. And running any hill being smart is fundamental. The cool thing is that there aren't many 914 running the hills, but the ones that do have held up the side pretty well this year! Wish you would bring that great car out to a few of the events on the West Coast. Not quite Pikes Peak, but we have some great hills and our average times aren't bad. I have been impressed with Cooper's driving after watching him run Cascade last year. He was just as fast in the wet as in the dry...which wouldn't mean much except he was TTOD. Welcome to the World Site! |
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| bugsy0 |
Aug 20 2012, 12:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 26-July 06 Member No.: 6,508 Region Association: None |
Jeff is my neighbor & friend - super great person, super car. Pic below is at the local "cruzin on main" show in Bozeman this past weekend.
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| URY914 |
Aug 20 2012, 02:12 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,199 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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Now we need more pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) How about some with the body work off? Please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| jmacp |
Aug 20 2012, 10:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bozeman, MT Member No.: 14,827 Region Association: None |
 Well...since you asked, here is a photo of the day I bought the car. The previous owner had jumped in and declared " I need to drive it one more time"... The results were quite similar to actions preceded by the words "watch this". Amazingly, other than ego issues, no harm done...? This was February of this year, I had already ordered and paid for the 914 bodywork and then watched the car sever a power pole... |
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| jmacp |
Aug 20 2012, 10:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bozeman, MT Member No.: 14,827 Region Association: None |
 Later that week, much of the original roll cage and other non essentials have been removed... |
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| jmacp |
Aug 20 2012, 10:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bozeman, MT Member No.: 14,827 Region Association: None |
 ...and still later that week we get an idea of where the new roll cage can be and still retain the 914 appearance... |
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| Richard Casto |
Aug 21 2012, 07:04 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
Jeff, if you have the time, keep the photos and details coming. We all find it very interesting. And the power poll photo... Wow!
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| jmacp |
Aug 21 2012, 08:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bozeman, MT Member No.: 14,827 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Richard Casto @ Aug 21 2012, 07:04 AM) Jeff, if you have the time, keep the photos and details coming. We all find it very interesting. And the power poll photo... Wow! Richard You bet Richard...but it may be a week or so...I leave today to drive a handicap Honda Minivan from Minneapolis to SanJose for a relative. It ought to be exciting... |
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| Randal |
Aug 21 2012, 08:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 21 2012, 07:21 AM) QUOTE(Richard Casto @ Aug 21 2012, 07:04 AM) Jeff, if you have the time, keep the photos and details coming. We all find it very interesting. And the power poll photo... Wow! Richard You bet Richard...but it may be a week or so...I leave today to drive a handicap Honda Minivan from Minneapolis to SanJose for a relative. It ought to be exciting... Let all us teeners know when your coming and we'll buy you lunch at one of our great place. |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 21 2012, 08:47 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Randal @ Aug 21 2012, 07:35 PM) QUOTE(jmacp @ Aug 21 2012, 07:21 AM) You bet Richard...but it may be a week or so...I leave today to drive a handicap Honda Minivan from Minneapolis to SanJose for a relative. It ought to be exciting... Let all us teeners know when your coming and we'll buy you lunch at one of our great place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
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| Britain Smith |
Jun 27 2013, 11:08 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Looks like he is back at Pikes Peak this year.
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| McMark |
Jun 27 2013, 11:17 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I would LOVE to crawl around that car. Lotsa cool stuff going on I'm sure.
Took me a second to figure out those bumps on the hood are for wheel/tire clearance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) And the targa bar is lower making the roof raked. Sweet! |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Jun 27 2013, 12:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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Holy krap! No guard rails! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Not even one of these to keep you from going over and DOWN! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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