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> What would you have done to your 914 in 1990, That you would never do today
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post Aug 11 2018, 04:28 PM
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What mods would you never do today that you thought were cool back in the day ??

Easy one for me and yes I did a couple of these mods..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

# 4 tip Monza exhaust
# Carpet dash cover
# Porsche raised letter rocker panels

As I got older I came to the conclusion that less is more.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Aug 11 2018, 04:32 PM
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Slant nose w vents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Aug 11 2018, 04:38 PM
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I cut my '69 Karmann Ghia cabriolet dash to install a Pioneer "Supertuner." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I think I had a Monza exhaust on one of my cars too.

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post Aug 11 2018, 04:40 PM
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^ That was you? Too cool. I remember reading about that car and digging so many of your decisions. That car looked ultra clean. Are there more pics of that car here on 914world.com?
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post Aug 11 2018, 04:43 PM
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As for the question at hand?

I did allow a stereo installer cut up my door panels and mess with the door structure to add four Boston Acoustics speakers. Sure sounded great, but even back then I was pretty bugged the first time I took the door cards off. Also added a Vitaloni mirror from the Cizetta V16T, in matching red, from Kragen along with one of those short "whip" antennas for my pullout stereo. (Bristles at thought.)
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post Aug 11 2018, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Aug 11 2018, 03:40 PM) *

^ That was you? Too cool. I remember reading about that car and digging so many of your decisions. Are there more pics of that car here on 914world.com?


Sold that car in 1992 to a gentleman in Florida. Needed $$ to buy my wife a wedding ring. Last I knew he still owned as of 2009.


Still have wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Aug 11 2018, 04:51 PM
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Things I planned to do around 1988 when I started my rebuild but am glad I didn't:

- full leather interior
- custom 5-guage center console with built-in CD storage
- bitchin' Alpine stereo with trunk mounted CD changer
- rear PORSCHE reflector
- negative PORSCHE side stripes
- mylar PORSCHE sunshade tint
- Escort radar detector (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
- Baby Tornado side mirrors

Things I DID do but wouldn't today:
- black out chrome window trim.
- Weber carb conversion.

My second 914 had the Monza exhaust that I though was cool but I got over it quickly.
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post Aug 11 2018, 05:51 PM
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Well I would still do the fabric removable dash cover to protect it from the sun, but without the adhesive velcro pads (have one on our 88 Westy).

However, my `76 & `80 DAPO trick to not repeat was to repaint it from first Gold to Copper (74 color), then to the 930 Anthracite Grey metallic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

In my defense, it already had been repainted by the dealer &/or OO/PO from L80E to Sahara Beige then the gold when I got it as 2nd owner at 36 months "old".

It'll go back to original L80E in my resto.

While I know that those pre-date your 1992 date in the OP - there is no expiration date on stupid DAPO moves by owners - as well still see on some 914s even today! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It kinda reminds me of that Audi CPO car ad on TV, where the "future owner" tells the 1st/current owner not to do DAPO stuff on "his future Audi"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

PS - I had the Escort detector in the 914, then the BMW & the 88 Vanagon - the latter of which was the real laugh! .... but I did have the habit of doing 95 downhill so it would only slow to 55-65 on the uphill side!

I'll probably to the positive black Porsche side stripe on my resto, since it looks good & was a period correct dealer sold option from Porsche back then, as well as the AMCO Porsche crest shift knob, also a dealer & aftermarket period piece, as well as the SSI HEs..

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post Aug 11 2018, 05:52 PM
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I'm surprised none of you had a car phone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Aug 11 2018, 05:56 PM
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* Any of the body kits that changed the shape, especially if they bent the nose down. Beach Boys were so cool (at ruining things)...
* Shaving popup headlights (or trying to because you can't really unless you put stupid frog eyes on top).
* Stupid weird fender flares that stray too far. (Stretching is fine if you need it, but don't ruin the lines)
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post Aug 11 2018, 05:58 PM
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Back then , I would have had SEX in it. Now, I have a difficult time just getting in and out of it
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post Aug 11 2018, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Aug 11 2018, 04:58 PM) *

Back then , I would have had SEX in it. Now, I have a difficult time just getting in and out of it



I did on the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) date, Thank god it didn’t have a center console. It would have never happened. 1983, Tennis court parking lot next week to Portola Jr. High, City of Orange.

Her name was Diane, and no I didn’t marry her...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Aug 11 2018, 06:30 PM
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Oh, but that center console potential... ;p
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post Aug 11 2018, 06:57 PM
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I added a 4 tip in early 2000, but in my defence I had just installed 2.0 SSI's and figured out my 1.8 muffler wouldn't fit. The 4 tip was the only thing I had kicking around, IIRC I only used it for one season.
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post Aug 11 2018, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Aug 11 2018, 05:58 PM) *

Back then , I would have had SEX in it. Now, I have a difficult time just getting in and out of it


You win (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I do have the AMCO Porsche crest shift knob plus a NOS extra. Not giving it up but have a great condition original in storage. I've also been tempted to do a positive stripe. I still like the look but like neg better which isn't correct for my 73 and have grown to agree with OP that less is more.

Also, I should have added hood crest on my list. I still think the cars look better with, than without and it is tempting, but not stock and one less expense and hassle.
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post Aug 11 2018, 07:05 PM
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I sold my 1st orange 914-6. Took me 4 years to find another white 914-6 in 1994.
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post Aug 11 2018, 10:10 PM
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My dad had a Monza exhaust on his 914 (which he got 6 months after I got mine) in the 70's.
Didn't matter if you didn't like it or not- it would rust out in a year anyway!
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post Aug 11 2018, 10:22 PM
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I would have put a baby seat in the 914 for junior...but my wife wouldn't have any of that. Instead ...MattyLite sat shotgun in his seat way high up in the 3.2 powered (+ lifted) Vanagon syncro and life was good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 11 2018, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Aug 11 2018, 04:58 PM) *

Back then , I would have had SEX in it. Now, I have a difficult time just getting in and out of it


Yes, I think you won this thread.
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post Aug 12 2018, 04:43 AM
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Baby Toronado mirrors
Another set of fog lamps
Dropped suspension
Dark tinted windows
Stickers

Who didn't make out in their 914? The seat latches hurt but it was worth it.
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