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safty ratings on the 914?, How safe are thes cars |
rfp |
Jul 1 2005, 08:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Montour Falls, NY Member No.: 4,321 |
Before I go piling my self or loved one in a 914 I was wondering if any one knows what safety reports have been done or where I could find one.
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tat2dphreak |
Jul 1 2005, 08:30 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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oh god, that's a good one ... ok, better now... honestly, the brakes are way ahead of their time, and they are much more rigid in an accident than one would expect... i'd say in the average, under 50 crash(with anything but a big SUV) you will probably live.. the car may not... there have been some accident pictures on here... and thankfully, the drivers usually walked away. I wouldn't call the 914 the safest car on the road though... first time you pass a pickup or SUV and you can see what oil filter brand they choose, you'll know why. |
Joe Bob |
Jul 1 2005, 08:33 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
I just installed an air bag in the passenger side....I took A-ron for a ride.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
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JohnM |
Jul 1 2005, 09:16 AM
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914 enduro driver Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 23-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,387 |
I don't know about safety reports (did the industry care about that in the 70's?) but I know first hand that they have good front and rear crumple zones-- as long as what hits you doesn't go over the top of front or rear end. Partly into '73 model year they put a cross beam in doors for US cars. Anybody test the stock roll bar yet? Oh ya and some will tell you to regularly practice flaming vehicle escape drills due to the plastic fuel lines. John
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iamchappy |
Jul 1 2005, 10:06 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have seen a car that did a roll over at 120 on the brainard international track during a PCA event by an elderly driver, was totally surprised at how well the cabin stayed in tack, the driver survived the accident, but had a heart attack as the result of it.
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airsix |
Jul 1 2005, 10:11 AM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
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7391420 |
Jul 1 2005, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 6-August 03 From: boston, ma Member No.: 988 |
Safer than a motorcycle, not as safe as a miata..
-best thing to do if you get/have one is, 1. go through the brakes, make sure they are 100%-stock brakes that work correctly will do the job just fine. 2. put decent tires on the car and go through the suspension, wheel bearings, tie rods-make sure you have good components in there so the car handles properly. 3. Learn how it handles, drive the damn thing, and figure out how it handles in accident avoidance situations. -I put 10k miles highway miles on mine over the last 2 summers and felt pretty safe, but sure, if you get rear ended by an suv it's tires could end up in your lap... |
TROJANMAN |
Jul 1 2005, 10:24 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,258 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
that's so funny , cause it's true. as long as you don't get broad sided by anything larger than a yugo, or rear ended by anything with 4 wheel drive, you might live to tell about it. the crumple zones on these cars are really good (at least from the pictures i've seen), but the problem is, the front end serves as more of a wedge (or ramp) with the height of all the new bummprs these days. |
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anthony |
Jul 1 2005, 10:27 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
Don't worry. After you get a 914 you learn to drive like everybody is out to get you. It turns out that they can't see you so they are out to get you. It really makes you a better defensive driver. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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olav |
Jul 1 2005, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
If your car is Signal Orange then you're safe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
messix |
Jul 1 2005, 11:04 AM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
thats true about defensive driving. you do drive a 914 like your riding a motorcycle as far as watching and anticipating traffic and other drivers. and stay out of others peoples blind spots.
just because its not as safe in impacts as lets say a five star rated mini van is no reason not to get a 914 and enjoy it. |
rfp |
Jul 1 2005, 12:18 PM
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plastic fuel lines That sounds like one of the first things anyone would want to replace. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) A bright color definitely sounds like a good idea. I can Just see a semi's trailer crossing over and take one these cars out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) There aren't any instances of gas tanks exploding in head on collisions or is that well protected? |
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ArtechnikA |
Jul 1 2005, 12:34 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
originally, Consumer's Report, idiots that they are, rated it "marginally acceptable" because in their slalom test they were able to make it {GASP!} oversteer. (basically, they're happy with any vehicle that requires ocean-going tugboats to turn in any direction...)
they put more air in the rear tires and were able to complete the tests without further soiling themselves. the front and rear crumple zones work, the Targa rollover protection works, and the articulated steering column works. somewhere around 1973 the doors got intrusion beams. but basically, cars of this vintage are from a time when accidents were meant to be avoided, not survived. |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 1 2005, 02:35 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,430 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
From practical, first hand experience.
The only 2 wrecks I have had in my wholde driving lifetime have been in a 914 that was sitting still. Both times I was hit by a 3/4 Ton Ford Pickup. The first time a drunk in a 3/4 ton ford pickup rear ended me at a stoplight. He left the perfect impression of a ford push bumper and his LICENSE PLATE!! I ended up with a bruise from the seat belt. He ran from the scene. I was able to follow him until he got to his house. Cops were less than a minute behind me. He jumped from the truck and ran inside the house. Cops showed up and he answered the door in a towel dripping wed. Claimed he was taking a shower. He was not arrested, but I was able to sue him due to the impression of his license plate in the rear deck lid of my 914. Second time an elderly gentlemen in a 3/4 ton ford pickup decided halfway through a right hand turn he wanted to go straight and not turn. He ended up driving into the left side of my 914. Ended up with a damaged fender, door, door post and a broken windshield. The targa top came off and flew into the grass next to the road. I got out and called the cops from the pay phone 3 feet away from the scene of the accident. My conclusion is that a 914 is a tough little car. Both times I walked away without a scratch. BTW.. the car in both wrecks is the one I am doing a /6 conversion on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I have a weird attachment to that car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) |
anthony |
Jul 1 2005, 03:01 PM
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Plastic fuel lines are fine - probably preferable since they are flexible. Most newer cars today come with plastic fuel lines. The exploding gas tank is mostly a Hollywood myth. But in any case, the 914's gas tank is well protected. |
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tat2dphreak |
Jul 1 2005, 03:03 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
after 30 years, do you REALLY want to risk it? really? it might cost $30 in fuel lines and a day to put them in...
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xsboost90 |
Jul 1 2005, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
i think the main fuel problem was the cloth covered rubber hoses splitting and you cant tell, cus their covered.
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mihai914 |
Jul 1 2005, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
Keep the spare wheel up front at all times, it's of great help in case of a front impact. Also if your gas tank explodes from an accident you're allready waiting in line to go to heaven or hell.
I thought most engine fires started actually in the engine compartment not due to the plastic lines and that's why there has been a recall. Edit: if you need pictoral description, PM me with your e-mail. |
machina |
Jul 1 2005, 04:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
at least they tested it.
If your worried about safety, don't get a 914. Modern cars, even the small ones have years of R&D in terms of safety etc. The 914 does seem to preserve the cabin well in front or rear impacts and the later cars have door bars but this is a small car built and designed with '60s technology. Attached image(s) |
redshift |
Jul 1 2005, 04:22 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I feel perfectly safe driving one, but then again, I've only *come very close* to dying 10,000 times... hello truck!
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