 With rising popularity, should 914s be kept stock?, Originality |
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| mlindner |
 Nov 25 2021, 10:45 AM
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I'm with you GregAmy. I bought the last 993 Carrera S (1998) new and had it for 18years til the value when up so high and the driving experience went down. It was time to sell and put some of the money back into the old 914 that sat in the garage for the last 30 years. I'm happy all over again.
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| rgalla9146 |
Nov 25 2021, 11:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,899 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Variety is the spice of life.
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| StarBear |
Nov 25 2021, 11:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,221 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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| StarBear |
Nov 25 2021, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 25 2021, 11:42 AM)  If people complain to me about what I'm doing to my cars, I'm hanging out with the wrong group. I like stock, I like modified, but I don't like other people telling me what I should or shouldn't do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| windforfun |
Nov 25 2021, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Nov 24 2021, 05:59 PM) I think so! Me too. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Nov 25 2021, 12:07 PM
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Eesch, I hope not... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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| rgalla9146 |
Nov 25 2021, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 25 2021, 01:07 PM) This shot is beautiful. Five hundred horses....... I don't nee no stinkin' trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (what trans is that ?) |
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| tygaboy |
Nov 25 2021, 12:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,724 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Nov 25 2021, 10:19 AM) QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 25 2021, 01:07 PM) This shot is beautiful. Five hundred horses....... I don't nee no stinkin' trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (what trans is that ?) Boxster S 6-speed - G86/20 |
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| Ansbacher |
Nov 25 2021, 12:59 PM
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Not to be confrontational, but I think your definition is highly simplistic and an insult to the owner of a true survivor who has properly maintained his car. I believe stock refers to the configuration of the car as it left the factory. They were always designed to burn gasoline, exhaust friction capabilities of oil, wear the rubber tread off tires, etc. Why else would they supply an owner’s manual listing the correct replacement components.
[/quote] Conceptually you are correct. Technically you are wrong. To assume I have insulted anyone by voicing my own opinion is a bit cheeky. Ansbacher |
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| Cornerlot |
Nov 25 2021, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Nov 25 2021, 01:54 AM) At this point, ~50 years from being as originally delivered, each 914 is unique and different. No two 914s nor 914 owners are alike and that should be celebrated. That’s the way we like them around here. My 914-6 hasn't been stock since 30 days after it left the dealer's lot in 1971. It's personalization and patina tell the 50 years of ownership that no 'stock' or restored car can ever convey. I wouldn't have it any other way. |
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| windforfun |
Nov 25 2021, 02:34 PM
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It's whatever floats your boat (as a friend of mine likes to say).
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| FRUNKenstein |
Nov 25 2021, 07:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Nov 25 2021, 07:54 AM) I love these cars, stock or modified. Happy Holidays  That car is stunning. Similar to mine, but man, orange is a great color on these cars. Ravenna green is my favorite 914 color, but with GT flares, I think orange looks the best, bar none. As for the thread topic, when adding flares and 5 lug hubs allows a car to come out like that, I shed no tears for the loss of originality. Mine:  |
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| davehg |
Nov 26 2021, 02:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 19-September 17 From: PNW Member No.: 21,443 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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First time I drove a big six conversion, I was hooked. No way I could go back to stock. In my second build, I decided to get a bone stock appearance but sneak a twin plug 2.7 to create the ultimate sleeper.
Given the prices that the big six conversions are getting, it won’t harm collectibility. |
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| 914Next |
Nov 26 2021, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 714 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 25 2021, 12:42 PM) If people complain to me about what I'm doing to my cars, I'm hanging out with the wrong group. I like stock, I like modified, but I don't like other people telling me what I should or shouldn't do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mark. I'm a diehard survivor buff and not ashamed of it. Love keeping a car original and in amazing condition. But I drive them too....yes, far more minimally that some of you but I get to enjoy preserving as well as driving them. Just love preserving the history. A pic taken of Jim this fall before I put the car away (original owner of my car for 41 years). If you look closely you can see the green paint on the wheel lugs that he left on after the dealer recall of the Fuchs in 1973. No way I'm gonna remove it now. With that said I love seeing cool restorations and am amazed at the skill that some of you have. I'm not a mechanic or body guy so I can offer my skills as a preservationist for me others to enjoy. It takes all types.  |
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