 914 purity poll, where do you stand? |
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| kermit |
 Nov 9 2004, 12:13 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 2-November 04 From: Millbrae, CA Member No.: 3,049  |
I'm one of those Porsche purists, really particular about all the little details. I drive the crap out of my car, but I still make sure it has the correct nuts and bolt, so the concours judges don't give me any lip. I notice a lot of radically modified 914s here, just wanted to get a sense of how everybody feels.
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| Jenny |
Nov 9 2004, 12:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Ha! It's a three way tie!
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| Alison Baker |
Nov 9 2004, 12:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 8-June 04 Member No.: 2,178 Region Association: None |
I don't think it's a three way tie !
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| redshift |
Nov 9 2004, 12:19 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I won't vote on this, because I am a purist, and a -radio edit- liar.
I've owned 'em nice, and nasty.. I liked most of 'em.... except this one.. Would you be so kind as to add: "built in Venice Beach California" to the list, so I can vote against something? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
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| kermit |
Nov 9 2004, 12:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 2-November 04 From: Millbrae, CA Member No.: 3,049 |
still a 3 way tie!
sorry, can't modify the poll once its began... |
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| nebreitling |
Nov 9 2004, 12:29 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
great poll howard. i often wonder how many of us are "porsche people" vs. "car people"...
a year or two ago, i would have voted for the second option. but since then, i've seen far too numerous conversions from fellow members that look simply outstanding. sbc or whatever -- you can't take the 914 out of these cars... |
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| MattR |
Nov 9 2004, 12:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
I never understood why people go crazy over matching numbers. Who the -radio edit- cares if thats how the factory assembled it? I come from a long line of car people who consider a mismatched car junk, and I just whole heartidly disagree. If I had a 56 chevy (which I do) with a piece of -radio edit- 283, why shouldnt I strap on the biggest baddest 454 I can afford to the hood? Insteady a purist would have me rebuild the 283, which would cost more money and be much slower, just so some nerd with a flashlight can piss his pants... NOT FOR ME!
Edit: sorry if I offended anyone that values matching numbers and stuff, I didnt mean to start a flame war. |
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| Jenny |
Nov 9 2004, 12:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
since the worst criticism thrown at our cars is the low hp (aside from the whole rust thing, I mean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ), I guess it's very appealing for teener owners to get more umph while maintaining the handling these little guys are known for. Best of both worlds. If you had cake, wouldn't you want to eat it too??
Jen This post has been edited by Jenny: Nov 9 2004, 12:43 AM |
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| MattR |
Nov 9 2004, 12:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Jenny @ Nov 8 2004, 10:42 PM) since the worst criticism thrown at our cars is the low hp I thought it was the crappy transmission? or the low resale value? or the "not quite classic porsche" shape??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| redshift |
Nov 9 2004, 01:36 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(Jenny @ Nov 9 2004, 02:42 AM) since the worst criticism thrown at our cars is the low hp (aside from the whole rust thing, I mean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ) Jen SPEAK FOR YOUR CAR, -radio edit-! My car is like a test subject for a professional, and every question is a trick, with a burning prod as reward. It's kinda growing on me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ... and in me.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) M |
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| Andyrew |
Nov 9 2004, 01:49 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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My vote is obvious...
I thought it was funny that "chebby or scooby".. the two choices I was going for... lol |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Nov 9 2004, 08:02 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 
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For me they don't have to be stock, but not a real fan of the Chevy V8 and other conversions. I do like the Alien, mainly because it was done with 928 motor. To each their own, I have seen some great conversions but, they are just not for me.
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| davep |
Nov 9 2004, 08:21 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,141 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I like to see completely original cars, perfectly preserved. However, only a very few are going to be in this kind of condition. I also like to see a well sorted out GT, whether an original six or a conversion. Something like the "Alien", a well sorted out 928 engine conversion, I think is wonderful. Each to his own.
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| d914 |
Nov 9 2004, 08:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
I lean heavyly towards the "other porsche" options but........I am really interested in a scooby option so I must go for Three.....
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| skline |
Nov 9 2004, 08:45 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I guess its kind of obvious where I stand in this poll. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I still like the all stock option as well however, which I guess makes me an all around "Car Person".
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| JeffBowlsby |
Nov 9 2004, 08:54 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,501 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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If I had to select only one category...of course it would be the real deal...Factory original only. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
But I appreciate well crafted 914s in any form. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Kermie is beautiful BTW... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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| red914 |
Nov 9 2004, 08:57 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
what we need is some wealthy porsche-phile to cram a flat 12 917 engine into one of our cars (like mine maybe?) or one of the awesome little 8 cyl boxers porsche made. yes, i know the factory did two of them, but i am talking about one we can see and read about here and in the pages of excellence.
dream on, shane, dream on... |
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| rhodyguy |
Nov 9 2004, 09:00 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,079 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
test... shit. edit: what's with the "radio edit". are you guys doing that or is it some bad word feature?
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| Joe Bob |
Nov 9 2004, 09:11 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Concour weenies make me ill.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)
I see the "cram in it vote" is ahead...let's see if Ohio can screw it up.... |
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| krk |
Nov 9 2004, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 997 Joined: 27-December 02 From: San Jose Member No.: 22 |
An odd vote in a way. One of the things that I get a real kick out of in the 914 community is the engineering and fab skills. I love looking at the work that has gone -- particularly the cleverness/creativity/design work. You don't see this anywhere near as much in the other p-car communities.
For my own car though, I'd be more-or-less happy with a decent sixer. I say "more or less" because an original /6 is not a particularly strong performer -- needs more ponies -- but I'm not sure I want to stray from factory in that case. Ah well -- it's not a bad problem to have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) kim. |
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