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Anyone Know This Race Car? |
campbellcj |
Jan 3 2017, 09:44 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 |
Years ago, I had a tremendous amount of relatively affordable fun in my narrow body, small displacement 914s. For autocross or time-attack/time-trial use while keeping the car reasonable streetable and re-sellable, definitely do not rule that out as an option.
Sometimes I almost regret pouring the untold hours and dollars into extensive mods later -- as my speed junkie habit worsened -- because obviously there is a significant diminishing returns aspect. After a while, you get into cubic dollars/hours to add each additional HP or lose another few ounces. Don't get me wrong, the thrill factor is awesome and the car build itself can be a fun adventure too, but you might get 80% of the fun at 20% of the cost by going a less extreme route... |
sixnotfour |
Jan 4 2017, 12:43 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,392 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
what about this complete 914..recent real offering
Only needs new belts and seat for next year. Ready to race! Car is a proper racecar, very quick and well sorted. Message here or call John at 416 419 3672 email is john@jollyjumper.com Located in Lewiston NY $21,900 obo http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2436069 |
brant |
Jan 4 2017, 04:03 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,584 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
what about this complete 914..recent real offering Only needs new belts and seat for next year. Ready to race! Car is a proper racecar, very quick and well sorted. Message here or call John at 416 419 3672 email is john@jollyjumper.com Located in Lewiston NY $21,900 obo http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2436069 got to be a good deal... even with the less than powerful motor. probably 50cents on the dollar compared to the cost to build the same maybe better.... |
EdwardBlume |
Apr 2 2017, 06:57 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
[quote name='sixaddict' date='Jan 3 2017, 05:19 PM' post='2440538']
Going to add a comment based on what you just posted. You are in the same boat as many of us here.... but more importantly you can build or even better, buy a street legal prepared 914 that will be a great AX car. To be competitive it may not be too comfortable but it will be driveable. You accomplish a lot by doing that......the car can be shaken out on the street making it more reliable. There is an old formula for building a car for axing in stages that was generated by the founder of Automotion, Tom Green...For years I used his formula which was 21mm front bar 180 lb rear springs no rear bar. Good shocks, lowered and good alignment/corner balance and my car was consistently fast with a stock 2 liter ( pretty much). Eventually you do more ( like adjustable prop valve, better pads, exhaust ) but there is no need to sit on the side lines building you drive it. Just some things to ponder. and good luck ! quote name='jamesjedi' date='Jan 3 2017, 02:03 PM' post='2440499'] I may do something similar. I really enjoy autocross, and I cant afford to do the vintage racing scene. Certainly not an entire season. [/quote] [/quote] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This was my /4 entry in AX and it was a great car. Barely streetable but lots of low power fun and your skills will leap. Attached thumbnail(s) |
jamesjedi |
Apr 2 2017, 11:55 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 29-November 05 From: Oakville, Ont. Member No.: 5,205 |
[quote name='RobW' date='Apr 2 2017, 04:57 AM' post='2470939']
[quote name='sixaddict' date='Jan 3 2017, 05:19 PM' post='2440538'] Going to add a comment based on what you just posted. You are in the same boat as many of us here.... but more importantly you can build or even better, buy a street legal prepared 914 that will be a great AX car. To be competitive it may not be too comfortable but it will be driveable. You accomplish a lot by doing that......the car can be shaken out on the street making it more reliable. There is an old formula for building a car for axing in stages that was generated by the founder of Automotion, Tom Green...For years I used his formula which was 21mm front bar 180 lb rear springs no rear bar. Good shocks, lowered and good alignment/corner balance and my car was consistently fast with a stock 2 liter ( pretty much). Eventually you do more ( like adjustable prop valve, better pads, exhaust ) but there is no need to sit on the side lines building you drive it. Just some things to ponder. and good luck ! quote name='jamesjedi' date='Jan 3 2017, 02:03 PM' post='2440499'] I may do something similar. I really enjoy autocross, and I cant afford to do the vintage racing scene. Certainly not an entire season. [/quote] [/quote] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This was my /4 entry in AX and it was a great car. Barely streetable but lots of low power fun and your skills will leap. [/quote] It looks like both cars have been sold. There will always be another. Thanks for the replies. |
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