The Racing 914s, What an excellent book |
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The Racing 914s, What an excellent book |
Dion |
Nov 29 2016, 09:36 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,762 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Received my copy yesterday. Just glancing through it, unbelievable
information. Very cool addition to add to 914 library. Grab a copy! Cheers, Dion Attached thumbnail(s) |
siverson |
Nov 29 2016, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
I just got mine too and thought I would be first...
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flmont |
Nov 29 2016, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
where did U guys get it from,..?? TIA Frank
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pete000 |
Nov 29 2016, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Mine should be here Friday !
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Dion |
Nov 30 2016, 12:43 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,762 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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maf914 |
Nov 30 2016, 07:04 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
I received a delivery notice from Amazon with an estimated date of 1-3 Dec 2016. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
The link for this book: https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Racing-914s-...ords=racing+914 |
krazykonrad |
Nov 30 2016, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,124 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
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jkb944t |
Nov 30 2016, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I just ordered my copy and I it should be here 12/7!
Jeff B |
Kansas 914 |
Nov 30 2016, 08:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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SKL1 |
Nov 30 2016, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Didn't know about that but thanks to my wife's prime membership it is now on its way!
Some of the pix in the preview section bring back memories from the late 60's and early '70's for sure! Drove an european version from Minneapolis to IA to open the new Porsche/Audi dealership in Cedar Rapids, IA... had the VW covered up on the rear emblem! Still had the Wolfsburg steering wheel though. They needed a volunteer to bring it down from IA- not hard to talk a college kid into that!! |
Coondog |
Nov 30 2016, 10:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
I just ordered my copy and I it should be here 12/7! Jeff B Ditto....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
ChristopherB |
Dec 1 2016, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 18-May 11 From: Towson, Md. Member No.: 13,086 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Love it! Makes me want to drive the car...hard!
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Bernie B |
Dec 2 2016, 08:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Fall City, WA Member No.: 7,548 |
Well, hate to be a killjoy but several glaring errors upon skimming the book makes it rather disappointing to me. Specifically Pg. 60 shows a pair of SWB A-Arms and describes them as "New stronger front lower wishbones..." Same page depicts a stock 911 T piston described as "Domed piston and ..." On page 57 " On racing versions the handbrake consisted of a small simple lever placed between the seats , which activated the brakes by hydraulics" It depicts a master electrical switch. Errors like this really detract from the books credibility and is certainly not on par with outstanding books like "Carrera 2.7" by Ryan Snodgrass. However the historical photos are a bonus and probably make the book worth buying, beyond that it's questionable resource at best. Porsche - The Racing 914's - deserves a redo
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914-300Hemi |
Dec 3 2016, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Just ordered mine. Now just just 6 left.
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speed metal army |
Dec 3 2016, 10:37 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,065 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
Ordered! 2 left.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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SixerJ |
Dec 4 2016, 10:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
Mine arrived on Friday, but I have to wait until Christmas to open it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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SKL1 |
Dec 4 2016, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mine is supposed to arrive in a couple days. I'm sure there are some mistakes in there, but even the historical pictures (which will bring back many good memories) will make it worth it!
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Michael N |
Dec 4 2016, 10:42 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
Mine arrived on Friday, but I have to wait until Christmas to open it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) I am feeling your pain as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
Unobtanium-inc |
Dec 5 2016, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Amazon is showing six left, but I just ordered one, so it might be down to 5.
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DRPHIL914 |
Dec 5 2016, 10:44 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
down to 4, but seems to be available thru other sellers for less.....
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