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| AT91473 |
 May 10 2005, 06:45 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 10-May 05 From: Newtown, CT Member No.: 4,051  |
New 914 owner here, just a few questions I have that I'm sure you guys will have the answer to! First off, it's 1973 1.7.
What should be the first things that should be done to the engine to help it out? The brakes are new, so is the clutch. Also, I tire/wheel question. Right now there are the steel wheels with hubs on it, and they just aren't cutting it. I'm hoping to keep in orginal or at least Porsche wheels. What's the compatible wheel for it and what's the best size tire to go on the rear and fronts?! Thanks for your time! Andrew (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) javascript:emoticon(':rolleyes:') |
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| Mueller |
May 10 2005, 06:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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Welcome !!!!
for engine, just make sure you do a full tune up if you do not know the history of it.... for the rims and tires, popular 914 rims are the Fuchs, Mahles and Pedrinis....tire sizes range from 195/60/15's to 205/50/15's depending on the use of the vehicle and how you like the ride....most /4 guys run the same size on all 4 corners... |
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| GWN7 |
May 10 2005, 06:55 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Hello and welcome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
Post some pictures when you get a chance.... about wheels.....some Riveras fit also, but watch out for the right offset |
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| black73 |
May 10 2005, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 23-March 05 From: Nashville,TN Member No.: 3,801 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome to the CLUB. These guys are crazy but they know their 914s. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)
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| ChrisFoley |
May 10 2005, 07:14 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,911 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Welcome to the club!
I have a set of 5 Mahle Alloys I'd be glad to sell you. They would look perfect on your car! (I also have a set of 4 Pedrinis if you think they would look better.) |
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| Gint |
May 10 2005, 07:46 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Welcome to the club!
Post some pics of your car and look in the Members 914 pictures thread. Lots of pictures of Porsche 4 lug wheels in that thread. The best first thing you can do is replace all of the vacuum lines on the motor. They are probably old and cracking and will cause problems if so. Cheap and easy. Maybe a tune up as well. For sure you should do an oil/filter change. But if it's running well now, why mess with perfection? Just take it out and drive it. |
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| StratPlayer |
May 10 2005, 08:07 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,265 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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We have a padded room waiting for you...... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
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| mharrison |
May 10 2005, 08:16 PM
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Why do I bother???? Group: Members Posts: 633 Joined: 8-September 03 From: Madison, MS Member No.: 1,123 |
The best thing you can do to improve your car is to lurk here for a while and follow the chatter. This is a group that has experienced just about everything. As you follow the posts you'll see some common items that everyone deals with. Just make your list and hit them one at a time.
Oh yeah......buy 4 jackstands !!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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