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> 914-GT or Sheridan, what body do you all prefer?
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:07 PM
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914 GT look (probably rip off the scheme) using Alaska Blue and Silver instead of the Yellow and Red
(IMG:http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/img/gallery/315.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/img/gallery/320.jpg)

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Sheridan standard body in yellow, not sure about stripes/graphics yet,
(IMG:http://ultimate914.com/MOTORSPORTS_WE/photo12/IMAG0000.JPG)


This is a track car and I do now have another 914 for spring/summer/early fall daily driving.
2.7 RS pistons, webers, headers, 944 turbo front brakes, boxster rear brakes, tilton brake adjuster...just for more background on car



Let's hear your opinions....
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:13 PM
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I have in mind a paint job similar to the front of the GT but not extending it to the rear lids. Based on looks alone I like the GT, but the Sheridan has alot more function. You've got to decide how serious you want to get and if you'll need 10" rear tires to get there.
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:28 PM
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The plan on the GT is 8" 951 fuchs and 9" custom fuchs from 2 6's that look like the old 15x10's.

So, moving up to 10's isn't a big deal, 11's wouldn't be a big deal.
My buddy Paul just put 9's and 11's on his IROC look-a-like.


The wheels are HRE fuch's look-a-likes and are gorgeous 3 piece custom wheels.
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:30 PM
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GT or Sheridan? Both out of my league, but the Sheridan looks really cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:33 PM
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I prefer the Sheridan. If you're gonna cut up a perfectly good teener to go wide, go WIDE.

(I know you can get those extra-sized GT style flares, but I am not fond of that look and the aero is probably not as clean.)
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:38 PM
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The 8's & 9's will fit under factory flares.

I'd only do the bigger wheels on the sheridan. I also like the idea of taking the GT out with the plates from the street car and just fucking with the little rice burners or driving it to shows, etc...I think the sheridan kit would scream "ARREST ME" if I were to try that with that kit.
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:44 PM
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Actually with some seat time you would figure out the 8's+9's with spacers would work better than 10's all the way around with Rogers narrow body kit. Run the 8's up front and make the track wider with spacers than the rear with 9's and no spacers.

His narrow kit (and wide kit for that fact) do scream "arrest me" on the street.

I love his wide kit.

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post Feb 12 2003, 09:52 PM
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I like the sheridan. The flares flow with the lines of the car. IMHO the flares on the GT look like an afterthought when compared to the sheridan.
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post Feb 12 2003, 09:55 PM
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if you're talking about looks I say GT, but that's just me, I'm into vintage styling. I imagine the sheridan offers better functionality though, but I don't like the look really.
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post Feb 12 2003, 10:05 PM
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I haven't had the six out on the track (cuz its not done).
How loose do these things get without any downforce from front spoilers/rear spoiler or wing?


Thanks, this may also help in the decision making process.
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post Feb 13 2003, 12:03 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Where do you get these bodies and what do they cost? They are Beautiful. are they a kit?

Bernie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Feb 13 2003, 12:54 AM
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I think Roger Sheridan makes 'em. . .

Sheridan

Prices are on there. . . I'm still wanting to go wide kit on the V8 car. . . fiance even likes it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) She said, "I saw one of those really really wide 914's the other day and thought it was pretty."

Already have the wheel's/tires to stuff under it, but priority is to get the car on the road first (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Hmmm. . . isn't that what Brad told me the first time I talked to him?

-'Chung

Always the long way. . .
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post Feb 13 2003, 01:00 AM
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Chung? You have a car? I thought you just had a lot of bits (mostly V8 bits). Give us some details. Then get off the computer and work on the house dangit.
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post Feb 13 2003, 01:25 AM
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I like the GT look, especially with the wider than normal rear flares. In the mid to late 1980's there was a 914 with enormous GT style flares that used to mop up at the national level in SCCA E-Modified autocross. Prepared by Garretson Enterprises and driven by Gary Walton. A 4 cyl as I recall, big 4cyl. Amazing car.

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post Feb 13 2003, 01:57 AM
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Hey Jon,

Most of my pictures are on my other computer. . . (mac) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) and it's at my temporary recording studio setup (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

The car's in progress. . .details:

'73 chassis Delphi Green metalic (and it's staying that way)
All the interior from (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) 's black car.
All of everything else from (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) 's black car.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) 's abandoned Chevy motor
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) 's 19mm front swaybar
Dart Pro1 aluminum heads
MPFI. . . Holley commander 950 mechanicals Megasquirt brain
930 transmission shortened w/ R&P reversed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) $$$$$$
15x12 BBS 3 piece rear wheels (345/35) .. . 16x8 fronts
1 set prestine 16x7 fuchs (just to get car on the road) 215/40's presently on there
RH radiator setup
911 struts w/ cheap modified Girling iron 4 piston brakes
Koni inserts w/ threaded rear struts
21mm t-bars 195lb. rear springs

That's all I've collected so far. . . I just need a couple more major components and i'll be ready to attempt to throw this bad-boy together.

paint
Shift linkage parts
hydro clutch parts
new seals all 'round
front windshield
axles/cv's

My "work-harder-not-smarter" tendencies and complete lack of money and desire to "do it right have all contributed to the complete lack of any forward motion whatsoever on the project . . .haa haa.

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post Feb 13 2003, 05:38 AM
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If the wheels and tires are no problem for you, I'd say go for the Sheridan!!!

Another thing you may want to consider though: racing damage
IIRC the Sheridan kit consists of big pieces (hood, fenders and bumper are one piece)
So if you crash, you'd prolly end up replacing the complete piece and not just a bumper or a fender

Ofcourse you can easily do f/g repairs, and I don't know how "violent" things get where you guys race, but still... think about it

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post Feb 13 2003, 02:50 PM
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Here's a better view of the rear wing on the yellow car...

cheers,

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post Feb 13 2003, 03:59 PM
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another vote for the sheridan kit...I just love how clean it makes the car look...
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post Feb 13 2003, 04:25 PM
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Jeroen,

Have you seen this car in person?

If so, is the wing angle/height adjustable while in the driver seat?
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post Feb 13 2003, 04:36 PM
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Well, errr... no, I haven't seen this car in person (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
It's just my perversion to collect pics like these (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

By the way the linkage seems to run sideways through the rear hood, I could very well be in-car-adjustable though...

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