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OT: Porsche content, Boxster with Raby engine |
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May 14 2018, 09:18 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
I know there's some Boxster owners here among us, so I just wanted to show off my newest acquisition, and give a quick thanks to World's own billh1963.
It's been a couple years since I sold my last 914, and I spent most of that time bringing a worn out 1967 Karmann Ghia back to near factory condition. I had it in a VW show back in Jan, and won a plaque (yeehaw!), and decided it was time to let it go and look for something new. I was planning on getting another 914. But then I stumbled across this beauty that Bill had for sale, so I drove down to SC to check it out. Just another Boxster, right? Well, you might think that, but under that engine cover is a stock 2.5L flat six built by Jake Raby! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Bill had Jake build the engine a couple years ago, and it's got about 1500 miles on it now. A fair number of those put on by me in the few weeks I've had the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I figured if there were ever a Boxster to own, having one with an engine built by Jake would be the way to go. So I guess it'll be a little longer before I get another 914, but in the meantime I'll be having fun with this modern 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
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May 17 2018, 08:44 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
You've come a long way; from Scotty B bending you over the barrel to Bill giving you a fair shake. The S model w/ an LS3 will hopefully be my next project. Nice car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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May 17 2018, 01:20 PM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
You've come a long way; from Scotty B bending you over the barrel to Bill giving you a fair shake. The S model w/ an LS3 will hopefully be my next project. Nice car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Ha, thanks for reminding me! I suppose it evens out with this one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) BTW, should clarify it was Scotty Boy, who is now banned from 914world. Post pics of that thing when you finish it! - but 20 year old shocks suck, so that will be the next upgrade. - oh btw our cars are twins- Silver with hard top- So enjoy! Yup, that's actually my first project too. My new rear struts just showed up and I'm doing those this weekend. I'll do the fronts later this summer. Great looking car! Almost twins - my hardtop is actually a non-metallic grey. I had intentions of painting it to match the car, but the more I look at it the more I like the vintage two-tone vibe it has. Although I don't know if it's a case of affection by association (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It reminds me of an early two-tone Ghia or 356 notchback, although I wonder if that's a reference that's lost on more modern Porsche owners than not. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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