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Wow my 914 held its own at the AX, surprised some more modern cars

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GaroldShaffer	May 30 2005, 10:18 PM Post #1
You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None	We had our first AX this past weekend and I was surprised how well my 35 yr old 914 did compared to the more modern cars. We had 46 drivers of which 7 were novice. I run DSP in my SCCA region, my car is a 70 with a 74 2.0L with euro P&C, adjustable konis, stock front sway bar, and 205 50 15 falkens. The TTOD of the day was 67.298 by a 74 /6 conversion, my best time was 74.804 but if you look at the raw times HERE for everyone else I was within a few seconds either way of most modern cars. Maybe this isn't a shock to anyone else but I'm impressed with my little 95hp 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

ConeDodger	May 30 2005, 10:38 PM Post #2
Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,584 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California	I think perhaps the only one really surprised was you. The 914 will clean up most autocross venues. Try going to a Porsche club event and watch 10 914s beat all of the waterpumpers and taildraggers. Enjoy... You are driving a go-kart... Rob

Joe Bob	May 30 2005, 10:41 PM Post #3
Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None	AX Weapon of Champions..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)

boxstr	May 30 2005, 10:55 PM Post #4
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Garold Did you install your new GTS LeMans seat?? CCLINSEATINGFORONE

seanery	May 30 2005, 11:14 PM Post #5
waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None	Garold, I think I'm gonna take whitey to Brad Mayeur...do you have his phone # handy?

Pnambic	May 30 2005, 11:55 PM Post #6
Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States	309-694-1797 I think

grantsfo	May 31 2005, 12:28 AM Post #7
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None	You'd be even more surprized what a 80 something hp 1.8 liter car can do in an AX. I'm still amazed at times. In my recent expereinces AXing the 914, I have found AX courses that will kill my times compared to more powerful cars. Courses where I need to either drop to 1st or lug 2nd gear just before a long straight are always sure to drop me a couple seconds off the faster cars and high speed courses will always put me at a disadvantage. Its those tight courses where I can stay in upper RPMs in second gear when the 914 really shines. Its great that youre doing so well in your first AX of the season! Congrats!

nebreitling	May 31 2005, 12:41 AM Post #8
Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478	i'm convinced that 70hp is all you need given the right chassis, tire, gearing and sus/align tuning.... but a little throttle-oversteer is fun, too (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)