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| JeffBowlsby |
 Aug 17 2007, 09:42 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper  Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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| drive-ability |
Aug 18 2007, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(mikez @ Aug 18 2007, 09:14 PM)  The car either sits too high or the flares are set too high or the skinny rubber band 35 series tires or it just looks.....fucked up..... Pass............. Not to mention the dumbfuck copper lines, not to mention the NAstyCAR hood.... So... I'll stop mentioning it..... (IMG:http://sportscarshop.com/images/451%20Porsche%20914/CIMG4460.JPG) I think you have a little bit of skinny tire and high riding hight. Speaking for myself with a V8 car I like the extra suspension travel and a softer ride. That may be what he's doing as well. Nice job, I'm not a fan of the hood, or side scoops and the radiator intake is a bit over done. Otherwise a good job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| michaelt55 |
Aug 19 2007, 03:44 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
Well..thats why people have individulaized 914's. Not everyone wants a 4 or six, or even likes the slope nose, or chalon, or 916 versions. I am sure everyone thought I was nuts to sell my 73 with a Raby 2056 for a V8 porsche. And mine wasn't the ground punding 400 hp type. But I am glad I did and I enjoy my car. I think this guy put alot of thought into it and I think I like most of it. So why pick it apart? Just say wow...this guy had his own vision and either thumbs up or down.
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| SirAndy |
Aug 19 2007, 02:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,207 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(michaelt55 @ Aug 19 2007, 01:44 AM) So why pick it apart? because that's all we old farts have left to entertain us ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) think "Statler & Waldorf" from the Muppets Show ... (IMG:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/StatlerAndWaldorf.jpg) |
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| Series9 |
Aug 19 2007, 02:40 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Well the guy doesn't know how a rear sway bar works.
The brackets are in the wrong place, rendering the bar completely nonfunctional. That alone, calls into question his ability to build a quality car. |
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| Series9 |
Aug 19 2007, 09:38 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
What? No replies?
Look. Horizontal drop links do absolutely nothing. The bushing brackets are about 2" too far aft. It seems typical of the type of person who puts an American V8 in a 914. They're looking for 1/4 mile performance, while having no understanding of how a sports car actually works. Have a look at the white outlines: Attached image(s) 
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| Series9 |
Aug 19 2007, 09:52 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
OK. Here's how it should look.
See that the drop link is vertical? That's how it goes: Attached image(s) 
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| Series9 |
Aug 19 2007, 10:28 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Brian Mifsud @ Aug 17 2007, 03:02 PM) 5) Heatshields installed where needed. 6) Provision for engine room cooling. Bullshit. He covered cool parts with shields and left the CVs uncovered. Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Aug 19 2007, 10:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,207 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i like the Joe! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| LarryR |
Aug 19 2007, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
QUOTE(aircooledboy @ Aug 17 2007, 10:16 AM) QUOTE(jaminM3 @ Aug 17 2007, 12:01 PM) Lemme see if I can explain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) A guy took a 914, and he put a V8 in it to make it really fast. Rather than just cram in a poorly planned conversion, he appears to have thought out every last detail right down to appropriate suspension and brake modification, chasis reinforcements and a modified shift linkage. He carried out the conversion in about as bullet-proof and badass of a fashion as he possibly could, apparently leaving no potential problem unaddressed. He customized a few things along the way to his taste, maybe a few over the top, ultimately resulting in a car that any objective car guy would have to respect as being amazingly well executed from an engineering and mechanical point of view. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Well said I could not agree more. |
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| Eric Taylor |
Aug 19 2007, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
I saw this car in person friday night. I was driving home from dinner and it caught my eye as a beautiful 914. So I stopped and looked at it in the dark.
I will have to say this is a beautiful car. When I first saw it I figured it was a six because it looked so we'll done. When I looked at it closer I saw the luvers and a few more american hot rod style features and saw it was a V8 from the window tag. At first I thought gross. V8 car's arn't really me thing because I think many of them are done on a budget and corners are cut. When I looked at this car It seemed different. This car is really well done. The paint is great the complete silver look is beautiful and the personal touches fit the style of the car. While the v8 is not my thing, this is a beautifully done car. Whoever get's this car should be very proud of the quality of it. I really admire the work that has gone into. Anyway it's a sweet car and if anyone want's me to take a look at it closer I would be MORE than happy to do it ! :)The shop that is selling it deals in really nice sports cars. Mostly british stuff but they have this and a 930 on the show room floor. Most of the car's from there are really high quality. Eric |
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| Series9 |
Aug 19 2007, 10:50 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
That may be so, but I assure you that my little 3.6 will KILL that stupid 5+Liter V8.
If a guy doesn't know how a sway bar works....... |
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| jasons |
Aug 19 2007, 11:02 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Series9 @ Aug 19 2007, 09:50 PM) That may be so, but I assure you that my little 3.6 will KILL that stupid 5+Liter V8. If a guy doesn't know how a sway bar works....... Not if Chuck Norris is driving the V8. Edit: or maybe Mike Ditka too. |
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| TROJANMAN |
Aug 19 2007, 11:15 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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| michaelt55 |
Aug 20 2007, 01:30 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
Granted, you probably know what you are talking about but your method of getting it across is a tad manic. Whoever built the car, obviously knew something about cars. Maybe not an expert on 914's but knows the 911 on some type of car.
I think Andy was right...you have nothing better to do than pick this car apart. If I had made the mistake building the car and "messed up" an otherwise good build, I would hope you told me where I went wrong. Not hold me up for a public flogging and show your depth of knowledge. Not everyone has the same idea of "the perfect car". I happen to like this one...shows some originality and some thought. Don't like the hood though... Michael |
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| euro911 |
Aug 20 2007, 02:01 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,885 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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I think he/they did a pretty good job constructing this car. The mistakes in the suspension and heat shielding could be modified with some inexpensive fab-werk ... and the front decklid can always be replaced ...
It's definitely nicer looking and probably more reliable than my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| charliew |
Aug 20 2007, 02:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I think when the car is sitting on it's wheels the angle of the links will improve. The wheels are at full droop. He has the springs set to ride higher so they will force the arms farther down when it's on a lift. His car may squat quite a bit when he takes off hard. Your yellow car sets quite a bit lower so the rear arms don't drop as far when the weights off the wheels. The bar could have already been on the car and he didn't notice the angle. He probably has never raced the car anywhere but at the stoplight, don't try him there with your porsche 3.6. you might get a lesson in torque. Also the shields are on the mufflers to prevent the heat from getting to the oil cooler it looks like to me. He put the bulge on the hood for the same reason I've got one on my k5 Blazer, he liked it.
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| Series9 |
Aug 20 2007, 08:35 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 20 2007, 02:19 AM) I think when the car is sitting on it's wheels the angle of the links will improve.... It's simply not true. The bar is mounted to the wrong place on the chassis. That bar doesn't work. QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 20 2007, 02:19 AM) ...Your yellow car sets quite a bit lower so the rear arms don't drop as far when the weights off the wheels. My car isn't particularly low, and it doesn't matter anyway. QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 20 2007, 02:19 AM) ....don't try him there with your porsche 3.6. you might get a lesson in torque. I promise you, that won't be the lesson. That engine alone weighs 175 pounds more than mine. The total installation is at least 250 pounds heavier. The lesson: Power:weight is all that matters. That V8 has to make 100 hp more than mine just to offset its weight. |
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| Series9 |
Aug 20 2007, 08:40 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(michaelt55 @ Aug 20 2007, 01:30 AM) ........but your method of getting it across is a tad manic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Hi. My name is Joe. I prefer the term "passionate". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) OK. This was fun. Moving on....... |
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| JoeSharp |
Aug 20 2007, 09:19 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Alright!!!!
This is a wake up call...I've been ignoring this thread until now. If you want to increase the quality of the 914's in our World you had better start thinking about the details that you think have been done so well. How many u-bolts are on in that car? What? WTF is a u-bolt doing in a Porsche? It has heat shields everywhere, why? We need to educate each other in order to bring up the quality of the cars or suffer from the cars never being no more than the bastard that the porsche owners decided they should be back in the 70's. I only spent about 5 minutes getting pissed about what We (the collective) know about cars. This is a point that I totally agree with brad roberts. If you find a back yard solution for your car and it is fit for a Volkswagen don't put it on your Porsche..... |
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| zymurgist |
Aug 20 2007, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(jasons @ Aug 17 2007, 06:07 PM) QUOTE(zymurgist @ Aug 17 2007, 02:19 PM) Heat in the cockpit... hmmm, maybe the guy owns a Corvette. LOL, I can relate to that! Heh. Judging by your avatar picture and your location, I should say so! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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