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boxstr	Dec 29 2004, 10:40 PM Post #1
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Dennis Torgeson at CAMP after picking up his new to him 914. Dennis is a car and motorcycle guy. Has a 83 911 and a few motorcycles. One a Norton Commando. Dennis posts as 911914 74 2.0 with webers, Koni shox,19mm MC,sways front and rear,very clean rust free car. CCLINOREGONAUTODEALER Attached image(s)

URY914	Dec 29 2004, 10:42 PM Post #2
I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,304 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None	Lucky guy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) Congrads

boxstr	Dec 29 2004, 10:43 PM Post #3
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	And Dennis's new 914. Looks like it needs to be lowered a little. CCLINDAMPCAMP Attached image(s)

Qarl	Dec 29 2004, 10:55 PM Post #4
Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None	The low profile tires look a little odd on that car. It looks like it's been dieting or something...

boxstr	Dec 29 2004, 11:05 PM Post #5
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Yeah it needs to be dropped down a little all around. It looks better in person . CCLINPRAISETHELOWERED

swood

Dec 29 2004, 11:35 PM

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QUOTE (boxstr @ Dec 29 2004, 09:05 PM)

CCLINPRAISETHELOWERED

aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!

ha ha ha! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

pete-stevers	Dec 30 2004, 12:21 AM Post #7
saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Really like the color... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Cheers

DJsRepS	Dec 30 2004, 06:33 AM Post #8
Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060	Beautiful car but put the tires on a Toyota or somthing cause they look funky there. Lowered suspension, Wider rims and flares to match then that look could work.

skline	Dec 30 2004, 10:47 AM Post #9
Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California	Installing a rear valance might help it a little too. It always adds something to the car. Nice and clean car though.

boxstr	Dec 30 2004, 10:49 AM Post #10
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Good eye Scott. It was in the car not on the car when he went home. CCLINREARVIEW

911914	Dec 30 2004, 12:16 PM Post #11
Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Vancouver, Washington Member No.: 3,334	You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original. Thanks

Aaron Cox

Dec 30 2004, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE (911914 @ Dec 30 2004, 11:16 AM)

You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original.
Thanks

Falken azenis 205/50/15 Youll be grinning for ever (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

seanery	Dec 30 2004, 12:19 PM Post #13
waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None	if Falken has the Azenis in 195/60/15 that would be my first choice, otherwise 205/55/15 would work. Those should be a great street/autocross combo tire. haha, aaron beat me to it. This post has been edited by seanery: Dec 30 2004, 12:19 PM

Aaron Cox

Dec 30 2004, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE (seanery @ Dec 30 2004, 11:19 AM)

if Falken has the Azenis in 195/60/15 that would be my first choice, otherwise 205/55/15 would work.
Those should be a great street/autocross combo tire.

haha, aaron beat me to it.

i WISH they made the azenis in a 55 series (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

SLITS	Dec 30 2004, 12:25 PM Post #15
"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None	I want the snortin' Norton... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Nice car- have fun with it

Porsche Rescue	Dec 30 2004, 12:53 PM Post #16
Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None	Dennis, if you want to eliminate the low profile look you need to go to at least a 60 series. Also, 50 and 60 series will lower your gearing, good for accelleration, but higher rpm on the feeway, along with inaccurate speedo. Take a look at my 205x60's next time you see my car. On some cars 205's require rolling the lip of the rear wheel arch. 205'/60s are 24.5", still a bit shorter, but closer to stock diameter of about 25.5". 195/65 is about the closest modern size to original 165's.

double-a

Dec 30 2004, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE (911914 @ Dec 30 2004, 10:16 AM)

You are right boys, the tires will be the first thing to go. What do you suggest for a good street tire (few solo days) that fit the 5 1/2x15 2.0 liter Fuchs? Looking for good road handling (will be back roading it a lot) and good looks. Any ideas on who has the good deals? Also am putting on the pillar vinyl like original.
Thanks

i'm running yokohama avs es100 on mine, 205/55/15. they really stick, and the difference over stock tires was amazing, like a different car. highly recommended.

~a

911914	Dec 31 2004, 12:50 AM Post #18
Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Vancouver, Washington Member No.: 3,334	Hay Slits, You are right about the "snortin Norton". Riding it is like riding a horse that does not like you. The minute you take your eyes off of him and look away, he turns and bites the hell out of you! That is what the Norton does, will buck you off the minute you are not paying attention. Requires CONSTANT attention to riding or you pay the price. Great bike tho, has a lot of character that my new Kawasaki doesn't have. But boy, did those Brits have their heads up where the sun doesn't shine on bike technoligy(sp?). "We have built them like this since 1932, why change now"! Anyway thanks you guys for the info on tires, I will use your advise.

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