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Is a 914 a good car for weekend / track car fun?, A bird says otherwise... |
Cracker |
Nov 16 2016, 10:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Andyrew - Part of what you describe is simply set-up issues; others are components; and lastly, driver skill. Packing a 914 with driver aides defeats the purpose to me. Learn to use powerless brakes; steering, use the damn clutch, etc., etc. I have a couple friends with new Cayman S' with PDK = boring! I guess it depends on what each persons objective is, if you want to develop as a driver - have a car that actually requires that of you. I have a long, long way to go but my car is now capable of running with anything we usually see short of a pro-driver at the wheel. 991 cup cars included...
Either way - its still a boat load of fun - tracking in a non-prepared 914 (to me) - not so much. Tony |
wndsrfr |
Nov 24 2016, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Andyrew - Part of what you describe is simply set-up issues; others are components; and lastly, driver skill. Packing a 914 with driver aides defeats the purpose to me. Learn to use powerless brakes; steering, use the damn clutch, etc., etc. I have a couple friends with new Cayman S' with PDK = boring! I guess it depends on what each persons objective is, if you want to develop as a driver - have a car that actually requires that of you. I have a long, long way to go but my car is now capable of running with anything we usually see short of a pro-driver at the wheel. 991 cup cars included... Either way - its still a boat load of fun - tracking in a non-prepared 914 (to me) - not so much. Tony There's always going to be someone there who's faster than we are in our 40 year old Teeners. But, how are you doing against your past personal best? That's one key thing I'm looking at. The other big ego boost is having person after person stop by in the paddock snapping pictures, asking what's in there, shaking their heads and saying "This is the car of the day for me". I don't think that would happen at all if I were in a GT3....just sayin'. |
J P Stein |
Nov 25 2016, 08:33 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
It depends..........
A properly built 914 works fine and there are no reasons not to do it that way. When ya get down to doing it, it is a very simple build. Though I didn't set out this way, over a period of time I rebuilt/modified/removed everything on the car end to end. Having a car that runs/drives is a good plan. I suffered 2 DNFs in 12 years ( both electrical issues). You'd think I would be a better driver....Oh well. By the time I was done, IIRC , I had 2 load bearing wires in the car....that'll fixem'.. |
brant |
Nov 28 2016, 11:38 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,584 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I don't find 914's rare at all in vintage racing.... locally there are about 6 different ones that participate and an average of 4 per a weekend... when I go to out of state SVRA,HMSA,CSRG races there are always 2-3 and in CVAR I gather they are up to about 6 per a weekend at their vintage races... my opinion.... all of the 914's are leaving the clubs they started with such as PCA they are all going to vintage racing... they are more competitive with other older machinery is all... here are a few 914's racing in action... 8 of them in this race group there are lots of them in vintage racing still and they are competitive, just built more authentic (things like motor displacement, and fender/wheel sizes) 914's on the track in vintage racing! |
stugray |
Nov 28 2016, 02:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I would disagree that 914s are not competitive.
My last race in RMVR, I actually won my class and the race with 9 other cars. (disclaimer - ONE car could have beaten me easily, but he hung back to watch the fireworks and he was forced to run on his rain tires). My car was faster (in the straights even) than a RX7 and a Miata. I have a 2013 Subaru BRZ, and my 914 can get better lap times than I can in it (albeit it has only had street tires while my 914 has hoosiers). |
garrettlee2 |
Dec 20 2016, 09:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 8-September 12 From: riverside ca Member No.: 14,901 Region Association: None |
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2mAn |
Jan 6 2017, 12:49 AM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey guys, thought I would give you a little update. I finally popped my track cherry a few weeks ago and Im preparing for a much more busy 2017. Roll bar welded in, 6point harness, Cobra fixed racing seat, plus a new SA2015 helmet & new gloves.
First a sexy shot some dude got of my car on Mulholland (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c6.staticflickr.com-16644-1483685345.1.jpg)_D8C7651-(ZF-6041-14057-1-001) by Simon Tuman, on Flickr Heres a few of the pics from my day running with the SoCal Alfa group (AROSC) Had to capture some pics in front of some iconic stuff (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1483685346.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1483685346.3.jpg) I love this plate, its a shame that I cant use this unless Im "off-road" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1483685347.4.jpg) Streets of willow is a blast with a 24v E30 Here's a few more pics my friends wife took, he has some pics too and a few videos that I need to get my hands on (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685347.5.jpg) I was loving this turn, power sliding into 3rd going up the hill (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685348.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685349.7.jpg) Heres a few more pics that my buddy took, you can see the ass sliding out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685677.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685677.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com-16644-1483685349.8.jpg) 2800fun indeed. Ive been trying to convince my brother and my friend that we should go in on a 914 to race in Chump Car, but for now I will just keep getting more seat time in my E30 |
campbellcj |
Jan 6 2017, 10:13 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! Congrats and see ya out at Willow Springs some day.
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2mAn |
Jan 6 2017, 10:46 AM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! Congrats and see ya out at Willow Springs some day. I will probably lose my sh!t if/ when I see a 914 at ANY track. I was so excited when I saw ONE at the Monterey Historics. I will be attending the AROSC event at Willow Springs (Big Willow this time) on Feb 18. Its open to all makes, Id love to see some of you guys out there |
campbellcj |
Jan 6 2017, 06:55 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! Congrats and see ya out at Willow Springs some day. I will probably lose my sh!t if/ when I see a 914 at ANY track. I was so excited when I saw ONE at the Monterey Historics. I will be at Buttonwillow next weekend (1/14-15) for their racers clinic/license school and then probably at Big Willow with POC next month 2/11 and/or 2/12, then Big Willow again with VARA 3/25-26. |
2mAn |
Jan 8 2017, 03:04 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Is the POC friendly with other makes joining in on the fun? Do I have to join POC to race with them? I would love to be on the track with P-cars
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campbellcj |
Jan 8 2017, 10:39 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Is the POC friendly with other makes joining in on the fun? Do I have to join POC to race with them? I would love to be on the track with P-cars Yep, non P-cars can always run in exhibition (EX) class and there are typically at least a couple. It is a "Porsche" club however and non Porsches can't run for competitive points/trophies. I'm pretty sure they will be at Streets of Willow next weekend 1/15 when I wll be at Buttonwillow. |
2mAn |
Apr 28 2017, 11:40 AM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Is the POC friendly with other makes joining in on the fun? Do I have to join POC to race with them? I would love to be on the track with P-cars Yep, non P-cars can always run in exhibition (EX) class and there are typically at least a couple. It is a "Porsche" club however and non Porsches can't run for competitive points/trophies. I'm pretty sure they will be at Streets of Willow next weekend 1/15 when I wll be at Buttonwillow. Theres a POC event at Buttonwillow on May20/21 that Im thinking about going to. I ran at Buttonwillow on April 1 and it was a lot of fun. Any chance you guys will be there? Purchased this pic from the Buttonwillow event. Ive wanted a good "at-speed" pic of the car |
campbellcj |
Apr 29 2017, 10:14 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
The POC event that weekend is actually at Willow Springs and is the big Tribute to Le Mans annual thing. It's basically a normal race weekend with a team endurance race added.
It's really unlikely I will be cleared to drive by then (ankle surgery) but I plan to at least be there, probably volunteering somehow and/or taking pics. |
2mAn |
May 2 2017, 10:47 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
I wonder if I can race in the 3 hour enduro? haha
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Alphaogre |
May 3 2017, 04:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice!!! I have always said if I got another toy car it would be an E30... Should be a blast.
That's a great track to run for the first time...I'm going to be taking the 914 to Streets at the end of May, can't wait! |
2mAn |
May 11 2017, 02:23 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice!!! I have always said if I got another toy car it would be an E30... Should be a blast. That's a great track to run for the first time...I'm going to be taking the 914 to Streets at the end of May, can't wait! Looks like I will be there on the Saturday so that I can watch the Enduro. I cant compete in it yet, but I will get to play in Time Attack Group 2. Mostly 911's in that group so I get to pick on the taildraggers Anyone else going to be there? |
campbellcj |
May 11 2017, 07:35 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like I will be there on the Saturday so that I can watch the Enduro. I cant compete in it yet, but I will get to play in Time Attack Group 2. Mostly 911's in that group so I get to pick on the taildraggers Anyone else going to be there? I will almost certainly be there and probably working as a pit marshall and/or shooting photos. (I still can't drive due to my ankle.) Would be great to meet you. |
2mAn |
May 11 2017, 07:40 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 486 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
I will almost certainly be there and probably working as a pit marshall and/or shooting photos. (I still can't drive due to my ankle.) Would be great to meet you. I look forward to meeting you!.... and also the pics you'll take of my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Alphaogre |
May 15 2017, 01:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
They said that the Tribute to Le Mans will Saturday evening at the big track, I will be looking to head over there and watch after our sessions over at Streets....
Definitely say hi i'm giant and don't look like I'd fit in a 914 at all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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