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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
I purchased this car from Jake Raby in the Spring and it was a very nice car started by Rick Fuerstenberg of this site. Rick did a great job of getting the car to a very presentable state. Things changed and Rick sold the car to Jake. I saw the car posted by Jake and after a few short discussions purchased the car. As I stated the car was well sorted mechanically - cosmetically it was more of a driver/AX car. What started as a quick cosmetic refresh turned into a full resto.
I had my body guy do a complete respray in the correct Berber Yellow. The existing paint job was done well but the color wasn't quite right. The body was pretty straight but now it is perfect on every panel. Custom steel valances and rocker covers were made to flow into the steel flares. Front steel bumper was reworked to accomodate the new Patrick Motorsport oil cooler setup. Rear single tip valance was redone to work with the twin tip MK muffler which looks and sounds great. I removed all of the chrome trim and had all parts powder coated in a color to match the RSR finish as well as the wheels. Still waiting for my mirrors to be finished up. My finisher at the office painted the wheels and also hand painted the center caps. Interior was gutted and I installed all new carpet and the best trim pieces I could find. The seats arrived last night from Renegade Hybrids - they did a nice job (better watch my diet as these things are snug). Still need to finish my plans for a modified fresh air system and stereo. Last piece of the puzzle is the rear bumper pad which I need to source (anybody who has one please let me know). Just got the car back after a full tune up and new Bilstein's on all four corners. What a difference in the handling. Well what do you think? Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Hayward CA Member No.: 16,628 Region Association: None ![]() |
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:: Punch and Pie :: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Looking good!
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Order was place in June with Mark. Still nothing.......... |
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914 Neferati ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,121 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Looks great! I'd like it even better with body color bumpers.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Order was place in June with Mark. Still nothing.......... The last time I was in High Performance House, Rich had that piece. I think it was a repro from 914rubber. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Wow the car looks fantastic. Love the powdercoating of the trim to match the frosted look on the RSR type wheels. I know Rick and I'm sure he'll be happy to see these pics and know that you did such a fine job with the car he originally conceived! All the best with it!!
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,229 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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Fantastic looking car! Who did the seats? Are they modified stock seats? |
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,844 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks. What about resetting the ride height or stiffer torsion bars. Whatever you do, don't keep driving it with heavy braking since you could burn through the paint if the steel gets hot enough. Great looking car! |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,316 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks. I prefer the 16's anyway. I don't know of anyone running 15's in front with 16's in back. I'm sure it's been done but don't see how it's going to benefit. The way I understand it your rubbing is happening up front anyway. So how would putting 16's in the back change that? What size tires you running up front? What width Fuchs are you running up front 7 or 8's. Is the rubbing on the outside edge or inside edge on the top of your fender? Love your car by the way! Nicely done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Looks very nice.
Very Clean! John |
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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 ![]() |
Nice looking car ( much like Eric Shea's and my conversion as well), so I love the paint color scheme.
If it's like mine, don't spend too much on the stereo, you really can't hear it over the engine ( and why not listen to that wonderful sound)! |
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 10-April 12 From: Spain/Houston Member No.: 14,357 Region Association: None ![]() |
I have seing many with 16, but i think if you run 15 with TB,15 it wont rub. Mine do not rub and as you can see its looks like it rubs, but nothing, and its very close to the wing. Love the way it looks ! Attached image(s) ![]() |
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Custom Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Really great looking all cleaned up.
Lower the front end. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Fantastic looking car! Who did the seats? Are they modified stock seats? Renegade Hybrid seats. They have two different designs. I have the lower bolsters. I couldn't imagine getting in and out of the ones with the higher bolsters. Very good quality. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks. I prefer the 16's anyway. I don't know of anyone running 15's in front with 16's in back. I'm sure it's been done but don't see how it's going to benefit. The way I understand it your rubbing is happening up front anyway. So how would putting 16's in the back change that? What size tires you running up front? What width Fuchs are you running up front 7 or 8's. Is the rubbing on the outside edge or inside edge on the top of your fender? Love your car by the way! Nicely done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I was rubbing on top in front. Just had my mechanic replace the front struts and seems to have solved the issue. Now I want to slowly lower the front a little to improve the rake. |
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