Dr. 914 interview on Aircooled Technology Radio!, Coming in May, post your questions here. Options

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Damn Eric ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)

He still won't get it.

Hi Sam, We've had good conversations .... You'll get help as long as you have money or something of interest. After that you'll be dusted off like a bad dream.

Speaking of bad dreams, how is 914114?

I've got it, Slits, and its in the bank!!!!!!!

[SLITS]

Damn Eric ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)

He still won't get it.

Hi Sam, We've had good conversations .... You'll get help as long as you have money or something of interest. After that you'll be dusted off like a bad dream.

Speaking of bad dreams, how is 914114?

I've got it, Slits, and its in the bank!!!!!!!

Exactly .... point made.

[TROJANMAN]

I wonder if the VIN is still attached........(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

I wonder if the VIN is still attached........(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

We have about 200 up the street from which you can choose. All need saving.

[MoveQik]

Some people just don't get along. Our customer comments in your file from several different salesman reflect just that. Sorry Michael. And you look like such a handsome harmless guy!

Me and Ferg on the same list?? It's an honor to be in such good company.

What worries me however is this, there is an old man in Goat Fuck Holler** that thinks I am good looking. This is very disturbing indeed.

**Credit to Z for that one.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Some people just don't get along. Our customer comments in your file from several different salesman reflect just that. Sorry Michael. And you look like such a handsome harmless guy!

Me and Ferg on the same list?? It's an honor to be in such good company.

What worries me however is this, there is an old man in Goat Fuck Holler** that thinks I am good looking. This is very disturbing indeed.

**Credit to Z for that one.

I think that we should take a vote Just look at that pretty face!


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[1970 Neun vierzehn]

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My gawd, do I love this Forum. So much better than anything on the tube. Heros and villians; drama (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) , humor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) , conflict (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) , resolution (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) , backstabbing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) even sex (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Friggen' Hollywood can't write stuff as good as what I see here. And wifey wonders why I'd rather log onto this Forum than watch dancing with the sluts or 'merikan idiot.

Paul

[rhodyguy]

damn eric. zoiks.

i'm sure my folder is in the "complete and total asshole" file.

k

[Eric_Shea]

i'm sure my folder is in the "complete and total asshole" file.

Mine's probably in the "round" file.

I hope my sincerity shows through. I really would like to see George "get it right" with this community. We've proven ourselves to be very forgiving and he's one hell of a 914 advocate.

[KELTY360]

I have to wonder how many of you have read his book 700 tips. How many of you have gone to his shop?

I have.

I have.

I'll try to be clear; George has a tremendous amount of knowledge about 914's and their derivatives, probably more so than most any other single person in the world.

He just seems to do stupid things over and over again;

Needlessly pissing off potential customers over a catalog fee that would be recouped with the very first loving order. (Study: Lifetime value of a customer)

Needlessly pissing off Paul over a price quoted by one of his employees while Paul is building his car in front of the world in Excellence Magazine. ($20 bucks below cost to honor a quote would have netted the very best type of advertising... and honest editorial mention.)

Needlessly pissing off customers by telling them their stuff is in stock and charging for it when it's obviously not. (Study: Lifetime value of a customer)

Needlessly pissing off customers by not taking a product back for return... even when they asked for a product credit. (Study: Lifetime value of a customer)

Selling VIN numbers for scraped cars over the internet. Duh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (you could have time to study all the above in your cell)

When he showed up here I though "finally" no more shills doing his seeding. The man himself. Maybe he'll see how these people feel. Maybe he'll help and offer restitution to some of them. Maybe he'll share his immense knowledge of the 914 with the masses here (which would be a brilliant marketing move in itself.) Things were looking up.

Then this shit... selling VIN's online.

Yeah... I'd love to see the PPI video. Especially the part about the VIN numbers and how important they are. "And here, boys and girls is where the VIN number is located. Make sure they've not been welded in from another car... this can happen, believe it or not!"

There was a day when we needed the services of someone so knowledgeable there was only one place to go and one man to get the information from. There was a day we would eat a bucket of her shit just to see her @$$.

Today we have forums where people share knowledge openly when you add up the Gustl's and the SLITS and the DaveP's and Jeff Bowlsby's and the Andy's and McMark and Brad and Joe Sharp and Gint's and Pat Garvey's and THOMAS and the James Montibello's of the world and you pool all their knowledge... guess what? That bucket of shit is no longer so tasty.

George, I for one would like you to get your shit together and respect this group of people who would so love to respect you. We could use you as one of our allies.

Ain't gonna get there by salting the wound or selling 914-6 VIN's on eBay.

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thank you for your kind thoughts.

what a dick.

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[914werke]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Boy did this get off track (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

[dw914er]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Boy did this get off track (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

yea

we need to get more questions


and i think an apology maybe.

yes, the ebay ad was probably not very smart. And it didnt make things any better. But he is after all, a business man, and he wanted to sell the car. Ebay though can be hell for any seller though.

But he also is a big 914 guys, knows alot of the ins and outs of the car, and is helping get more parts for our cars.

You cant deny that fact.

anyways, i know i have another question for him. I mentioned earlier about the usa spec taillights that are new. Where are they?

and french ones too. If i ever do another car, or replace mine, im on the fence for either style


anyways....

[ericread]

Thats right, love him or hate him, he is the Dr. of all 914s and he is still dedicated to these cars...

I thought having George on the show would be a perfect addition to my show and would prove to being both informative and entertaining, with a tad bit of spice.

Considering that George and I have vastly different views on several aspects of the 914 this show should be very interesting to say the very least!!

So, what questions would you like to have me ask the Dr. during the show?? What do you want to know about AA and how the company was started??

I am looking forward to this show!

Jake:
At this point, I think you're got our attention. I will be anxiously awaiting the next installment of your radio show on iTunes!

My thanks for the entertainment value of today's posts.

[WildBill]

I have read years of AA/George bashing and don't understand it. We all know about AA yet continue to be surprised when George or someone from AA does something we find offensive.

Is it because people think AA should/could be great and can't comprehend that George does not want to change the way he is? That someone who apparently seems to love the 914 could be such a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burro.gif) ?

He obviously does not see a problem with his actions or the actions of his company. He does not care and will not change. So be it. Don't buy from him if you don't like the way he operates. I purchased items from him twice over a ten year period. Both time I received a healthy helping of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/post-2-1117899824.gif). I won't try again.

Since Jake is trying to do something interesting for the 914 community, the least we could do is attempt to come up with constructive questions without turning this thread into yet another AA bashing session.

Here is one-

Would it be possible to have the quality of your crappy used parts remotely resemble the glowing description your cranky salespeople spew over the phone?



Oh wait, I guess I do understand it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .

[auerbach]

Regarding the VIN issue, each state has their own rules. At least in New York, the rule is that if a car has been totaled, and the wreck sold WITHOUT A TITLE, then NYS will issue its own VIN as if the car was a kit car.

IF a car was SOLD/TRANSFERED WITH A TITLE regardless of condition, then the "car" retains its' VIN.

The question which remains unanswered is what if a VIN is SOLD with a TITLE, but without a vechile? NYDMV will never know but is it legal? Probably not.

[E-Man]

What is your favorite engine transplant for the 914 (Porsche and non-Porsche)?

Have you driven a 914 competitively? (Road race, autocross, hillclimb, other)

What is your current favorite non-914 automobile of all time. Or list, or dream car?

What non-US country has the most 914s on the road or in existance today?

What reproduction 914 parts might we see from you in the next couple of years?

-Mike Dugan

[jsayre914]

Question:

George, is your bussiness where you want it to be. Do you plan to expand and become larger, is it too big already. Do you have retirement plans? what the hell will happen to all of those cars if you do retire? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dw914er]

question

where do you see the evolution of 914's going into the future?


How do you think the gas crisis, and the emissions crunch down on old cars( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ) will affect 914's?

[sww914]

I have a question- Why don't you answer a straight question with a straight answer?
I think that Jake can dish out some straight questions.
Will we get rhetorical answers?
Does the Dr. have his list of talking points written up?

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Regarding the VIN issue, each state has their own rules. At least in New York, the rule is that if a car has been totaled, and the wreck sold WITHOUT A TITLE, then NYS will issue its own VIN as if the car was a kit car.

IF a car was SOLD/TRANSFERED WITH A TITLE regardless of condition, then the "car" retains its' VIN.

The question which remains unanswered is what if a VIN is SOLD with a TITLE, but without a vechile? NYDMV will never know but is it legal? Probably not.

Happens all of the time. People reconstruct cars from other cars. Needless to say a rebuilt car is worth loads less than an original one......... Case in point, my beautiful red 356 roadster I drive every day. Looks fabulous. Has been totaled at least three times and one time someone died in it. TOTALLY reconstructed at a terrific expense, and the 356 roadster market is out of sight. BUT and original unmolested car compared to my rolling reconstructed total? thirty grand less. Let us all remember I am speaking about old old cars, not new ones that are still on the road. Old cars are hard to find parts for and hard to restore dealing with both rust and previous wreck.
Another case in point, a well well known Atlanta sports figure recently has his 68 shelby mustang rebodied. The shop paid 11,000 for a 68 fastback, dismantled it to the bones, cut out all of the numbers (actually sectioned a piece of the frame) bodyworked painted and reassembled. The original body was rusted and bondoed and someone sold it to the athlete taking terrible advantage of him.
Bottom line, restoration is way to expensive to compromise the work, work with the best available and do the best job for the customer. (that is what we try hard to do every day believe it or not) (though 30 years in business this year proves that!)