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SOT - Porsche Number Two, Check that off of the bucket list... |
somd914 |
Nov 22 2013, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm coming up on three years now with my '73 914 - it's been enjoyable. But I've lusted after 911s since long before I could drive, and I'm coming up on 50!
I've held off for years due to other priorities and should probably hold off longer. Oh well, what the hell, we only live once... She's an '84 with 83k miles, well maintained, but of course being 30 years-old there are things to sort out/enhance in time. Fairly much stock except for a performance chip and exhaust bringing her up another 25 HP or so. And man does she sound nice, also a blast to drive - certainly more refined than the 914, but the 914 still has her appeal and won't be sold. |
914-300Hemi |
Nov 22 2013, 10:07 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 |
Congrats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Kaduku |
Nov 22 2013, 10:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
Best of both worlds! Lucky dog!
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TargaToy |
Nov 22 2013, 10:30 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Schweet! Congrats to ya!
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PanelBilly |
Nov 22 2013, 10:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,806 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A new car is always fun. Looks nice
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Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 22 2013, 11:06 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Sunroof coupe. Nice car. Put a spare DME relay in the glove box ...................
The Cap'n |
r_towle |
Nov 23 2013, 07:13 AM
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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 |
Sunroof coupe. Nice car. Put a spare DME relay in the glove box ................... The Cap'n Similar story and rational...got an 84 cabriolet. DO get a spare DME relay and put it in the glove box...today. Also, read up on pelican parts BBS how to hotwire that relay when you get stuck somewhere... Rich |
somd914 |
Nov 23 2013, 09:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cap'n and Rich - Thanks for the heads up on the DME relay. Mine was replaced two years ago but will go ahead and get one ordered one this week to be safe.
Now to find a 911 forum that compares to the "World" - that's going to be tough... Interesting note - three years ago when I bought the 914 my oldest son (now 20) strongly believed that I wasted my money and should have bought a "real" Porsche, i.e. a 911. Now that I finally have a 911 he reminded me it was time to update my will. He doesn't care who gets the 911, but he wants the 914! |
SLITS |
Nov 23 2013, 10:01 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Now to find a 911 forum that compares to the "World" - that's going to be tough... Pelican Parts 911 BBS for sure. And now you have a parts car to upgrade the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
somd914 |
Nov 23 2013, 11:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Now to find a 911 forum that compares to the "World" - that's going to be tough... Pelican Parts 911 BBS for sure. And now you have a parts car to upgrade the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I thought the Bird would probably be good, thanks for the recommendation. As for upgrade parts for the 914, might be the other way around - have turbo tie rods on the 914 but not on the 911... Upgrade is in order (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
Maltese Falcon |
Nov 23 2013, 11:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,641 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Also make sure that the P/O has the superceded cyl. head temp. sensor installed. You have the intro year Carrera 3.2, so you never know.
Marty |
r_towle |
Nov 23 2013, 05:48 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 |
Now to find a 911 forum that compares to the "World" - that's going to be tough... Pelican Parts 911 BBS for sure. And now you have a parts car to upgrade the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Funny, I keep thinking about it. |
JawjaPorsche |
Nov 23 2013, 06:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Sweet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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somd914 |
Nov 23 2013, 08:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Also make sure that the P/O has the superceded cyl. head temp. sensor installed. You have the intro year Carrera 3.2, so you never know. Marty And I thought I was getting away from dreaded CHT problems... Thanks for the info as I had not come across that one in my research. |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 24 2013, 09:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I also added an 84 Targa to my stable of 914s this last summer as I did want something with AC.
The Pelican Parts board seems to be the best for these 911s. What I found interesting is that most folks seem to be backdating these cars to get rid of all the extra 'stuff' that Porsche added over the years. The heating system alone has a complicated relay and three separate blower motors! Gotta love the simplicity of the 914! |
somd914 |
Nov 24 2013, 07:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Gotta love the simplicity of the 914! Can't argue with that! I stayed away from 964s and 993s due to the increasing complexity, weight, and electronics. However, as you mentioned the Carrera is far more complex than the 914. I like both the 914 and 911 for different reasons. With that said I'll enjoy tinkering with the 914 more just because, for the most part, it is easier and more affordable. Now my next goal is to get the 914 on the track at Summit Point next summer. |
patrick3000 |
Dec 1 2013, 09:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 19-July 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 6,468 |
Nice get, also added a 77 Targa this summer, best of both worlds.
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