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> What do you want from your 914?, ...what direction are you going?
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post Feb 21 2005, 03:19 PM
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too soon to tell. depends a bit on what happens with the 911, and with the job.

part of the time i think "restore it per stock" -- but that's the goal i have for the 356...
part of the time i think "vintage race" and that's still a possibility.
part of the time i think "sleeper supercar" and semidedicated DE track car. that could happen.

i am nowhere close to needing to make a decision - when i am, i'll decide something that makes sense at the time.
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post Feb 21 2005, 03:27 PM
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My goal is to have an ever evolving platform that is fun to drive. Not just in terms of powerplant but all aspects of the car. I want to start with my trustworthy, driveable car and then add to that, upgrade, modify etc. all the while I would like to retain the spirit of the 914 but stick on all the new goodies that I can. Still working on the "don't want it to fold in half in an accident" phase, I'll talk to you again in 2010.


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post Feb 21 2005, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE (GTeener @ Feb 21 2005, 11:17 AM)
QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Feb 20 2005, 09:56 PM)
A reliable street/AX/Track car with some 'mo better poop to it.

Geoff

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post Feb 21 2005, 03:44 PM
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I would like to drive mine for a start......been in shop 4 weeks tommorow getting FI adjusted to meet Emission test requirements.....

When (if) I actually have a running driveable 914 all I want is to be able to keep up with hiway traffic (no speed limits in Colorado outside city limits....unless the rotating circuit Highway Patrol officer is in your area that day).

Also want to use it here in the mountains - which is why I have a pile of parts waiting for the return of my car: Bilsteins, New ball joints, caliper kits, wheel bearings, 19mm master cyl, 165b lb springs, turbo tie rods, 22mm F sway Bar, new rotors, R4S Porterfield pads, A-arm bushings, and newly mounted 195/60-15 Falken tires...... just sitting in a pile at home.......
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post Feb 21 2005, 03:50 PM
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I wish you would all suprise me with a brand new 74 914! I mean BRAND NEW!

I would drive that thing! Man! I mean really drive it! And boy! Talk about brand new!

Silver, hurry.


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post Feb 21 2005, 04:27 PM
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mine already has a strong 4, good suspension, and nice tires.
i want to get to the point with my driving, on the track, that i am forced to go into another round of upgrades.
my street/De car is solid, just looks tired, so new paint, and interior updates.
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post Feb 21 2005, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE (Travis Neff @ Feb 21 2005, 01:06 PM)
THERAPY. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Project may never turn out, or may never finish - but what the hell. Going through an ugly divorce and immersing myself in who knows what is getting me through... Oh, the intent is to have a do it all car that I can say that "I did it myself" and learn as I go.


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post Feb 21 2005, 06:17 PM
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To be finished.....
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post Feb 21 2005, 06:29 PM
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For the V8, I want to smooth out the rough edges until I have a supercar. Those guys who dog the V8 conversions have never driven a well done one. I cannot tell you how much fun this car is to drive. I bought a very good start, and I hope to get it those last few steps to the finish line. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)

For the 1.7, I want to get it to absolute stock, bordering on concourse weennie sweet, with the exception of an engine kit upgrade from Jake. I kept the car because my oldest daughter LOVES the car. She is 10 now, and the idea of being able to make it a car she will treasure when she is able to drive (thereby passing on the disease (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) ) is as great a treat as this family guy can think of. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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post Feb 21 2005, 06:40 PM
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Well, in the spirit of not comprimising:

1. Silver car, currently a roller will at first be put together as a fairly stock looking '74 but with a turbocharged '75 1.8 liter engine (which I still have to build). Eventually it will receive a V8 with no less than 300 HP, and GT style flares. Ideally it will be a GT kind of car. Carbon hoods, everything lightweight, lots of power.

2. Yellow car. This is currently my daily driver and I would like to keep it a daily driver. For now, the 1.7 is fine, but when the silver car gets the V8 I might put the turbo'd engine in this one. Other than that I will make it autocrossable, but still _reasonably_ comfortable.

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post Feb 21 2005, 07:05 PM
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I have what I want out of my car.
It's just a toy for me. Something to tinker with
and drive on nice sunny days.
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post Feb 21 2005, 07:12 PM
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i see my car becoming a strictly weekend car.

i need a stocker with BIG stock tires (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) and no sways..and a 1.7..... to show me my cars humble roots (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 21 2005, 07:46 PM
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You need to suprise me with a new silver 74!



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post Feb 21 2005, 08:23 PM
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At this point I would just like to be able to drive it. I have a 72 1.7 that is stock to the best of my knowledge. Just bought it a few months ago. It is in very good shape as the PO had it for 16 yrs, kept it garaged and maintaned. But it has some issues, mostly due to its age. Tie rod, rear wheel bearing. nothing serious. I want to replace all the suspension bushings,go through the shift linkage and call it good for the time being.
Probably look at some sort of ignition upgrade and lose the oil bath air cleaner for something that breathes better. I want to be able to take this car on long trips at 70 to 85 all day for days . What ever that takes with out getting to crazy or expensive. Around where I live I'm happy to not have to slow down for the corners,as there are a few!!
Low buck, reliable,fun ride!! Nothing special. A teener is special enough. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Mar 5 2005, 12:05 AM
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Oh, and did I tell you, I want to finish in the top ten in every a/x I enter... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

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post Mar 5 2005, 12:21 AM
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This black one will be finally getting its brakes finished up this month...and it's done. It's got light weight, good power , and excellent handling.
Then I'm going to start the next one , a '73 or '74 2.0 for P-O-C 914 cup class. It will be a Father & Son project for the next generation of G-force junkies !
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post Mar 5 2005, 12:44 AM
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I guess I want all the comfort, performance, and handling of a Boxster S in a fully restored 914. 190HP would be nice but I would settle for 150, I'll be lucky to ever see more that stock. I'm happy with the handling for now. Bottom line, I want a full resto with a nice interior, and a 190 HP Raby motor with fuel injection. After I had all that I would of course want better brakes and a sway bar. Somebody stop me!!!
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post Mar 5 2005, 01:29 AM
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Well, when I find a 914 , I would like one that has decent power 165hp, great handling, and the ability to beat up on the stock imports.
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post Mar 6 2005, 09:26 AM
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When finished mine will be weekend cruiser and ax car Keeping car fairly close to stock. Any modes should be able to be unbolted. Staying with the 4, massaged by Jake to 2300 exhaust by Tangerine Super Header. The only upgrade that can't be unbolted is the Restoration Design outer long kit crafted /welded on by Chris Foley. Car is still on the rotisserie in the garage untill the back is well enough to actually work on it. [soon, please]. Maybe by the end of the summer it will be at least a roller again.
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post Mar 6 2005, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE (redshift @ Feb 21 2005, 08:46 PM)
You need to suprise me with a new silver 74!



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