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The stigma of the 914 is dead |
PanelBilly |
Sep 22 2020, 04:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,799 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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ndfrigi |
Sep 22 2020, 04:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice! well your car is beautiful and for sure cannot be ignored!
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thelogo |
Sep 22 2020, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) still lots of these (pos)914s runing around
Stigma s gone ? Said the guy with the brand new looking flared /6 ? Did the stigma ever even exist ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Sep 22 2020, 06:07 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,723 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I wear that "stigma" with pride. Anyone can drive a new Porsche. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Mark Henry |
Sep 22 2020, 06:42 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I got passed by a new P-car guy slowed down and gave me a nod then tried to leave me sitting, I was right behind him, looked down at the speedo 125mph!
Nope! nope! nope...I don't need that ticket! So I backed off. I didn't even realize I was going that fast till I looked, my teen's handling was as solid as a rock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Sep 22 2020, 07:32 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Jett |
Sep 22 2020, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Coondog |
Sep 22 2020, 09:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) still lots of these (pos)914s runing around Stigma s gone ? Said the guy with the brand new looking flared /6 ? Did the stigma ever even exist ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) It’s not often I agree with this guy but he is right.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Having owned 914s since I was 21, I have never incurred or felt any type of stigma as a 914 owner. On the contrary it’s the opposite, rather I was driving a big bumper 75 or a flared 6 I always had favorable conversations with Porsche owners of all models. Most 911 owner conversations start with, my first Porsche was a 914. Wish I never sold it. |
thelogo |
Sep 22 2020, 10:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
I got passed by a new P-car guy slowed down and gave me a nod then tried to leave me sitting, I was right behind him, looked down at the speedo 125mph! Nope! nope! nope...I don't need that ticket! So I backed off. I didn't even realize I was going that fast till I looked, my teen's handling was as solid as a rock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Not bad . i race em up to 85 mph Never been arrested . not trying to start now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) |
porschetub |
Sep 22 2020, 10:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) still lots of these (pos)914s runing around Stigma s gone ? Said the guy with the brand new looking flared /6 ? Did the stigma ever even exist ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Really give it a rest can you,you have well documented your option of "six" conversion cars,we choose to fit what ever motor we deside. Billys car is a fine example of some of the best recent conversions done on here,besides its works for the owner,frankly don't give a rats ass on your replies but sometimes you piss me off past "my limit not to reply". |
thelogo |
Sep 22 2020, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) still lots of these (pos)914s runing around Stigma s gone ? Said the guy with the brand new looking flared /6 ? Did the stigma ever even exist ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) It’s not often I agree with this guy but he is right.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Having owned 914s since I was 21, I have never incurred or felt any type of stigma as a 914 owner. On the contrary it’s the opposite, rather I was driving a big bumper 75 or a flared 6 I always had favorable conversations with Porsche owners of all models. Most 911 owner conversations start with, my first Porsche was a 914. Wish I never sold it. Not often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) you feelin ok ? I better go play the lotto . Whats the world comin too You really been in teeners since 21 ? Now i understand why you're car is built like it is . Nicer then most 911 's . almost too nice to drive but not quite . perfect line to be skirting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
steuspeed |
Sep 23 2020, 12:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,005 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I got 2 poor Porsche comments this month, so nah.
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Pursang |
Sep 23 2020, 02:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 230 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I used to belong to the PCA. The majority of the other members I knew were very accepting of the 914 and there were some that had a 914 in addition to other Porsches. Sure, the stigma is there for some snobs without a doubt. I used to enjoy wearing a tee shirt that said, "My other Porsche is a Volkswagen" to some of those events. I've had my car for 33 years now. Still love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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steuspeed |
Sep 23 2020, 02:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,005 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I used to belong to the PCA. The majority of the other members I knew were very accepting of the 914 and there were some that had a 914 in addition to other Porsches. Sure, the stigma is there for some snobs without a doubt. I used to enjoy wearing a tee shirt that said, "My other Porsche is a Volkswagen" to some of those events. I've had my car for 33 years now. Still love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Back in the auto-x days there was a guy (Paterson) who drove a baby blue bug and his T-shirt he wore to every event said, Why drive a Porsche whe VWs are faster? He was usually top time of day. |
dcheek |
Sep 23 2020, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
I bought my '76 new, December 1975 when I was 23 years old. I'm 68 now and NEVER had anyone anywhere look down at my car.
It was a pleasure getting best in show, outscoring cars 20 times the value of mine. Most of the time the judges were giving me props for preserving the 'entry level Porsche", when most were driven into the ground and abused. And the VW origin issue is rediculous. What are most of the components on the first Porsche? That's right VW. I have absolutely no problem with the VW connection. Dave |
EvilOlderBrother |
Sep 23 2020, 08:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 20-January 18 From: Whidbey Island Member No.: 21,815 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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KELTY360 |
Sep 23 2020, 09:32 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Root_Werks |
Sep 23 2020, 09:33 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,312 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice photo with all the water cooled Porsches in the background being lead by air cooled.
Last time I lead a PCA event, a drive was part of it back in....2001 I think? I had a 74' 914-6 and cannot recall even one water cooled Porsche. Mostly 911's. |
DRPHIL914 |
Sep 23 2020, 09:35 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,764 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Beauty!! and i like the look of that valance, looks like it fits well with the tow bar, I think i need to consider doing this as well- how does it tow? and how do you address the braking and signal lights? |
EvilOlderBrother |
Sep 23 2020, 10:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 20-January 18 From: Whidbey Island Member No.: 21,815 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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