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> Patrick Motorsports display at Rennsport, Two nice restorations...
jim_hoyland
post Oct 1 2015, 11:03 AM
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The yellow car is 9140432294, already in the data base.
Silver car is a conversion 4722915201, adding to db

VIN corrected...


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post Oct 1 2015, 11:07 AM
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post Oct 1 2015, 12:42 PM
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I know the molds are getting bad/tired, but why, when using the 916 bumper, does no one seem to take the time to fit them correctly anymore? They are supposed to be the same distance from the front edge of the hood/eyebrows all the way across.

On a shade tree resto, I kinda get it - it requires lots of cutting and rework. But from a pro shop? it causes the whole bumper/intake/spoiler to rotate up - looks awful.


Drives me nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


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post Oct 1 2015, 12:44 PM
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like this....


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post Oct 1 2015, 12:50 PM
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And that Silver 916 cost over $200K to build, it's a sweet ride if you can afford it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 1 2015, 12:57 PM
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Mine only cost 20 - but at least the bumpers were put on right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Oct 1 2015, 01:07 PM
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Silver car has a GREAT looking roll cage. I love when they are tight to the A-Pillar and go into the dash.
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post Oct 1 2015, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Oct 1 2015, 11:42 AM) *

I know the molds are getting bad/tired, but why, when using the 916 bumper, does no one seem to take the time to fit them correctly anymore? They are supposed to be the same distance from the front edge of the hood/eyebrows all the way across.

On a shade tree resto, I kinda get it - it requires lots of cutting and rework. But from a pro shop? it causes the whole bumper/intake/spoiler to rotate up - looks awful.


Drives me nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I dunno....looking at the time that went into custom fabricating everything on that car, I can't imagine the bumper fit was the result of them not wanting to take the time. Maybe that's the way they wanted it? Other cars on his site show the same fitment so he obviously likes the look.
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post Oct 1 2015, 02:01 PM
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Op tickle illusion due to camera distortion. Probably a Samsung phone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 1 2015, 02:03 PM
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I normally despise red interiors, but I love it on that silver one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 1 2015, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Oct 1 2015, 01:03 PM) *

I normally despise red interiors, but I love it on that silver one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


The red interior is ghetto to my eye...not in a good way...worst thing about the car. Otherwise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

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post Oct 1 2015, 03:03 PM
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I have never liked the 916 bumpers but at least when fitted correctly they look less objectionable. I agree that most are ill-fitted and hurt the looks of the car.
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post Oct 1 2015, 03:07 PM
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The steel roof on it is mucho nice, has AC too!
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post Oct 1 2015, 03:47 PM
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The molds are getting tired & they all seem to be narrow in the middle nowadays. I have the same issue on mine & I've been thinking a cool way to fix this would be to mount the standard 914 rubber bumper top onto the top of the 916 fiberglass bumper. It would be a unique look & could be done to the rear 916 bumper as well, to match the front bumper. I think it would give the 916 bumpers less of a prototype look & more of a finished look.
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post Oct 1 2015, 04:33 PM
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Wow. I walked right past the steel roof... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Oct 1 2015, 04:42 PM
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I got to see it as it was being built, pretty neat!
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post Oct 1 2015, 04:52 PM
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All of the newer 916 "style" bumpers are like that. I never liked them to begin with.

The red interior isn't my cup of tea either.

I'm sure the yellow car's serial doesn't start with a 7.

But, what do I know?
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post Oct 1 2015, 05:00 PM
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I'm sure the yellow car's serial # doesn't start with a 7.



Thanks....corrected, good eye (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 1 2015, 11:41 PM
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I would say that this car is an absolute amazing example of a 914.....even if it isn't the way you would build it.

Rotisserie restoration. Flared 6 with AC. Flawless paint. Real leather interior. Top shelf components from front to rear but yet it still gets picked apart. You can't win with a 914 even in a 914 crowd no matter how nice you make it, there is no appreciation for the effort....

Of course I would do a thing or two different if I had the budget and skills but to pick on this car....really?
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post Oct 1 2015, 11:46 PM
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Wills says he will do the 914 build off!!
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