Newbie here - 1976 914, New owner of a 76' 914 |
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Newbie here - 1976 914, New owner of a 76' 914 |
Easyb |
Oct 15 2014, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Hello. I just bought a 1976 914. First Porsche, first pre 80's car.
I'm very excited as have been looking forward to owning one for a while. The car isn't perfect so I'm gearing up to start restomoding it to be more practical and more reliable. I don't know anything about the Porsche, having been a Bimmer guy up to now but I'm eager to learn. Car needs an alternator and probably transmission rebuilt and some other electrical issues. I'm in the Houston area, any one else around this neck of the wood? thanks. EasyB |
rick 918-S |
Oct 19 2014, 08:11 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Full on brake job if the car has been sitting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Easyb |
Oct 19 2014, 09:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Brakes is definitely on my list. The pedal is a bit loose. Is upgrading brakes on this car mandatory? If yes, what should I consider. The purpose will be DD and may be a couple of AutoX here and there but mostly DD. |
Bleyseng |
Oct 23 2014, 07:48 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Brakes is definitely on my list. The pedal is a bit loose. Is upgrading brakes on this car mandatory? If yes, what should I consider. The purpose will be DD and may be a couple of AutoX here and there but mostly DD. Have them rebuilt by Eric Shea at PMB and install Porterfield pads and you'll have plenty of braking power for a stock car. |
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