 I took a ride last night..., This 914 will be a legend. |
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| ConeDodger |
 Nov 7 2007, 11:08 AM
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Apex killer!  Group: Members Posts: 23,591 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Last night I had some time to finally pick up some parts I bought from another guy from this board. I had purchased them in July or so and told him I would get up to his place which is about 15 miles from mine when I could. "No problem" he said, he would just put them on a shelf...
I think he had forgotten all about that when I called yesterday and asked if that evening would be good. "Not a problem" he said... Some 914's are legendary because they were factory six cars or dealer GT kit installs. This one will be legendary because of the care and planning and careful engineering that has gone into it. That and it is freakin' beautiful. I am talking about Paul Sayegh's 3.6 conversion that many may have read about in Excellence. The car is probably a heartbeat from done but of course, the magazine articles follow the progress so you haven't seen the finish yet. The car is a beautiful - flawless black. Black doesn't forgive imperfection and that is not a problem here. The valences flow into the GT flares perfectly. The polished wheels are the only thing that isn't pure liquid black. The engine looks like it was born there. Everything is as if it were engineered by Porsche to be right where it is. The interior has subtle updates but if you aren't looking for it you might not catch on. Heated GT look seats for one. The one thing that caught my eye was a smallish light at the bottom of one of the North Hollywood reworked gauges. It was a check engine light for gosh sakes! That is the kind of detail I am talking about here. It wasn't on by the way... Paul took me for a ride in the cool night air. We practically crawled out of his neighborhood. Once we got to the curvy road that turns out onto the main road Paul snapped open the throttle. Oh my God doesn't quite describe what it feels like to have that 3.6 rocket you forward. Then he took a few turns. Very flat, very well behaved. The car is as quiet in fifth gear as a Boxster... It would get no complaint from the wine and cheese crowd. A few cars come to mind that have been projects that turned legend. The "Black Beauty" 911 that was in Excellence comes to mind. Believe me, once you see this one in person or the coming articles on the conclusion of it's build you will know what I mean... Nicely done Paul... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| angerosa |
Nov 7 2007, 12:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) and without pictures!
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| sww914 |
Nov 7 2007, 12:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
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| lotus_65 |
Nov 7 2007, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
it's this one, right?
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 7 2007, 03:27 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,591 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(sww914 @ Nov 7 2007, 10:11 AM)  I agree. It was dark though. Maybe Paul will see this and step in with some pics... |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 7 2007, 03:28 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,591 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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| addwestern |
Nov 7 2007, 05:01 PM
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NorCal Parts guy Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 21-June 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 6,276 |
Paul came by yesterday to pick up some filters. Here's our review.... pics included
http://9motorsport.typepad.com/9motorsport_european_news/ |
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| iamchappy |
Nov 7 2007, 07:25 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Pauls car is certainly one of my favorites!
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| Tom |
Nov 7 2007, 07:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Yep, That is one verry nice car. Paul should be proud of his accomplishments and my hats off to him! I can only dream about getting mine this nice.
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| PRS914-6 |
Nov 7 2007, 09:07 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the kind comments guys. It's a great feeling when people like the work that goes in your car. Sometimes you wonder if all the hard work is worth it but comments like this tell me it was.
This forum was instrumental in helping me lay out the car. I had a vision in my mind but I still took bits and pieces and ideas from YOUR nice cars. My thanks to all of you.....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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