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| djm914-6 |
 Jul 29 2003, 01:37 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road  Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None  |
I'm on a toll road to hell and can't see an exit. I was happy with the performance of my stock 2.0L six and had planed on just doing a restoration/ track prep until...
...I drove a friends Euro 3.0 equipped /6 complete with race rubber. This car was scary past 1/2 throttle. Bruce's comment sums it up; "a 914 wasn't made to go like this". To make matters worse, while at Barnes and Noble picking up some books for the kids, I quickly looked at the automotive section. Sitting out on top, was Wayne's new Engine rebuild book. I had to but it; didn't I? Now these bad thoughts of power and highway storming are bouncing around in my head. Is there a cure? can anyone tell me how to exit the devils highway? SOMEONE SHOW ME THE CW WAY! |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 29 2003, 01:50 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Unless a CW looks at the engine case numbers.... I can install a 3.0 and make it look like a stock 6.
I say enjoy the damn cars with some power.... B |
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| redshift |
Jul 29 2003, 02:19 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
The sound of the Devil back there makes you insane.
The only escape is a ride in a 375 GTB, or a Muira SV, very visceral. M |
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| drew365 |
Jul 29 2003, 04:40 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
QUOTE The only escape is a ride in a 375 GTB What's a 375 GTB? Renegade isn't doing conversions to Ferrari's are they? I hope not. |
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| Jeroen |
Jul 29 2003, 05:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE(drew365 @ Jul 30 2003, 12:40 AM) What's a 375 GTB? Renegade isn't doing conversions to Ferrari's are they? I hope not. At least it would have a reliable engine in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) cheers, Jeroen (just posting bullshit remarks) |
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| Jeroen |
Jul 29 2003, 05:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
On a more serious note...
If you can cough up the dough to upgrade from a 2.0 to a 3.0, GO FOR IT! (sell your soul if you have too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ) cheers, Jeroen |
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| 71six |
Jul 29 2003, 07:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 4-July 03 From: Fitzwilliam,NH Member No.: 884 |
Dave,
That "friends" car wasn't Johns was it??? Mark |
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| BCinSC |
Jul 29 2003, 07:56 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
Oh, yes. JD's car was fright (especially with Dave driving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)(IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)) Compared to my horsepower impaired 1.7L, it was an exponential existential experience. I have a simple solution to your problem, one you created yourself: your two boys. A heavy layer of guilt about food on the table and college educations. Just call me KillJoy.
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 29 2003, 08:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Dave Dave ??
The Dave that still doesnt have a running 914 ?? The guy who AutoX's other peoples cars about twice a year ??LOL B |
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| mskala |
Jul 29 2003, 08:36 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None 
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Dave, at least in a 2.0 you will have an excuse for losing to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
Or for getting passed |
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| djm914-6 |
Jul 30 2003, 10:33 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Wrong Dave, Brad. My 914 runs and I never AX another's car. JD offered to let me drive several time in the past, but I finally got up the nerve to do so.
Mark, what make you so sure you'll beat me? Once I get a little more seat time, we'll see what happens. Bruce, If you wanted to drive a car faster than your's, you could have asked Sean (my 5 YO son) for a ride in his Power Wheels go cart. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Besides, who needs food when you can have that rush everyday. I'll eat PB&J daily for that. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 30 2003, 10:59 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Thanks.. other Dave.
Glad to hear we have a few Daves with running cars. I love the comment about PB&J... The wife thinks I'm nuts for eating that stuff. Its cheap. B |
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