 914 in Targa Newfoundland, Would this make sense? |
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| DNHunt |
 Jun 18 2003, 07:55 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598  |
I'm sure a lot of you guy's have seen this, but it's news to me and I think it's pretty cool. Brian Miller a guy that posts over on PP is entering a 914 in this years Targa Newfoundland rally. Looks like the car is going to look pretty stock but is something special. He's got a Raby 2270C and Patrick Motor Sports are preparing the chassis.
Here's a link to the PP post. Here's a link to the guy's web page. This seems to me to be quite a statement about our cars. Here's a 30 year old car with some mods preparing for an endurance type of race. To me it seems kind of like the "Little Engine That Could" and I feel that an organization like 914world.com should get behind this effort. The guy is looking for sponsors, so, here's the question I have. Should we as a bunch of 914 enthusiasts get behind one of our own? I sure can picture a 914world.com sticker on that car. I'd like to see how people feel about this. I don't know Brian maybe some of you do and can chime in. From what I have seen it looks like he's going about this the right way. Dave |
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| Mark Henry |
Jun 18 2003, 09:58 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
This does sound so cool!
I wish I had the time and coin to do this, maybe next year now that I know about it. Newfoundland is beautiful and it has some major twisties. It's still quite far from me, I think it's about 1500 miles. My next-door neighbor’s are newfie's, incredible people, they love to party. It would be real cool if the club folk could do something major for 2004. Road-trip anyone? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) |
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| Gint |
Jun 19 2003, 09:11 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Speed has a program on right now about the Targa Newfoundland.
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| Gint |
Jun 19 2003, 09:26 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Looks like a blast. Program is only on for another 35 minutes.
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| DNHunt |
Jun 19 2003, 09:37 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Just caught some of it. Way cool If this isn't made for a 914 I don't know what is.
Dave |
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| ChrisReale |
Jun 19 2003, 09:46 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Cool....Looks like a fun time. Wish there was footage of the Viper getting air!
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| #1RAGE |
Jun 19 2003, 09:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 7-May 03 From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Member No.: 664 |
The show is still playing on SPEED but I already saw it several months ago. Looks like a fun rally. I wish I could go, at least to watch.
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| Gint |
Jun 19 2003, 10:06 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
No Viper air shots.
Where is Newfoundland anyway? |
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| ChrisReale |
Jun 19 2003, 10:10 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Upper right hand side of Canada
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| Brad Roberts |
Jun 20 2003, 12:54 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Tony of TCDesign finished a old BMW with a cage for the Targa. The guy was giving us the lowdown on the whole thing.. sounds like fun. I would be interested in doing it... but not in a 4cyl 914 (Make Homer Simpson voice here: BORING)
I think its neat that the guy above is running a 914 in it. As far as "backing him".. if he had come here first.. we could have jumped on the band wagon and gotten him some press/parts/money. Right now..we are not quite done with the Wheelchair fund. B |
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| DNHunt |
Jun 20 2003, 02:00 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Brad, when i brought this up my first thought was this is cool we should know about this. I haven't been around long enough to really have a feel for the priorities of the board with the exception of the obvious which is to enjoy these cars and spread knowledge. Certainly, the effort for Dave is a wonderful endeavor and I support it.
I suspect that the best way to support this effort is to do it individually, however, I thought it was appropriate to consider supporting it as a group. I plan to send a little something along with best wishes and I would encourage everyone to consider at least sending a word of encouragement. Dave |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jun 20 2003, 02:51 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Your did the right thing. Most of the people on here are on PP also...
I cant offer him a damn thing...LOL (not even a club sticker..I'm out) B |
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