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> Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in...
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post Dec 10 2018, 09:03 AM
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Yup. Elephant Racing modification as I want to lower the Six about 1-1.5" from stock ride height. I just think they look good a bit lower than stock. So we raised the spindle about 17mm to help offset the lowering and then did the gusset, etc. to control/prevent bump steer. Hopefully it all works as intended.

Before we raised the spindles I had Harvey Weidman ship one of my widened deep six wheels (7" total, widened 1" on the back side) back to the shop where my car was from May 2012 to July 2017, to check everything for fitment/clearance before we raised the spindle. I was told it was all good and 17mm would be perfect. The wheel was then shipped back to Weidman for finish work. Elephant Racing ultimately did the spindle raise as the other shop was unable to do it.
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post Dec 10 2018, 09:03 AM
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Seems odd to me that you would upgrade the front struts and not upgrade the rear with a more fine tunaeable coilover...??? Also not a fan of the black strut dust covers vs bilstein green.

I guess that’s about all I can critique, your car is looking awesome!
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post Dec 10 2018, 09:07 AM
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No worries and thank you. I have been thinking about the rear coilover upgrade and we may need to do that to get the rear to sit where I want it. But for now, we are just trying to get it to "roller" status so it can come off the rotisserie and get the rest of the body shot and then go to Jim's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2018, 11:25 AM
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We have stock later model sway bars going on front and rear. The 914-6 never came with sway bars as far as I am aware. But I sourced a pair from a '73 if I recall correctly.
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post Dec 10 2018, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Dec 10 2018, 07:03 AM) *

Seems odd to me that you would upgrade the front struts and not upgrade the rear with a more fine tunaeable coilover...???


Yes....your car deserves a set of these from Elephant Racing.

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post Dec 10 2018, 02:06 PM
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I agree. I do believe there is a set of those in my cars future. I really want it to sit where I want it to sit and that is the best way to do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2018, 07:03 PM
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post Dec 11 2018, 10:26 PM
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My car has finally landed on its wheels after 6 years without wheels. For me, this is a major milestone and I am excited to see it.

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post Dec 11 2018, 11:04 PM
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My car has finally landed on its wheels after 6 years without wheels. For me, this is a major milestone and I am excited to see it.

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You should paint the outside of it now......
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I can't think of a resto more than I want to see finished,what a journey it has been ????.
Good luck mate.
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post Dec 12 2018, 12:24 AM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Dec 10 2018, 11:24 AM) *

QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Dec 10 2018, 07:03 AM) *

Seems odd to me that you would upgrade the front struts and not upgrade the rear with a more fine tunaeable coilover...???


Yes....your car deserves a set of these from Elephant Racing.

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Yes! That’s what I’m talking about!

Looking forward to seeing more progress!
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post Dec 12 2018, 06:29 AM
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As a guy who loves vintage Porsche cars, especially the 914, it is an absolute inspiration to see and watch some the high quality work being done on these cars! You all keep me inspired to continue to work on bettering my own car. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to seeing continued progress on these builds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 12 2018, 11:28 AM
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You should paint the outside of it now......


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Your car has a nicer fit and finish on the bottom than all most cars have up top.

I think it is the cleanest undercarriage 6 in the world. When you show it have some mirrors under it so people can see just how clean it is. Just like low riders do.

Well done to all the craftsmen / artisans that have been on its rebirth over the last year or so.

Right on 914 Bro.

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post Dec 13 2018, 09:06 AM
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Kent, Jim, Andy and Bob are the best of the best of the best. That's why I refer to them as "The Justice League". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Dec 11 2018, 10:12 PM) *

You should paint the outside of it now......


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You should get them the rest of the paint they need... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 13 2018, 10:19 AM
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It's not easy to get this stuff and it is very, very expensive. I have top people in the field working on it..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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This type of OEM restoration is not my "cup of tea" but the level of workmanship keeps me glued to this thread. The attention to detail is now second to none. Something tells me that this journey shall have a very happy ending. I hope the I get to see it in person one day. This build shall be the benchmark of future 914 restorations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 13 2018, 11:28 AM
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> We have stock later model sway bars going on front and rear.

Since you are already going slightly non-stock on some things, I'd really recommend a stiffer front Tarrett sway bar. I like how their 22mm bars change the cars.

And just curious... are you going to put the "914-6 black goop" on top of the front struts?

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