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> Whats the story behind this car?, Radical 914 on eBay
ninefourteener
post Jun 24 2008, 11:58 PM
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I KNOW someone knows something about this car. I must admit I've seen it come and go at least 2 or 3 times in the past year...., which makes me nervous.

The seller has a feedback rating of "1"..... makes me nervous.

It's obviously a 75%track / 25%street car..... but ironically enough, I really like what they've done with it. Plus, I see lots of $$$ that was put into this thing, even if all of it isn't immediately visible.

And the price...... based on the description...... is quite reasonable.

I'm skeptical about the structural integrity of the rear flares.... cant see them really well...... but still...... the car grabs my attention every time I see it.

Anyone seen/drove it personally? Am I missing something? I now the purists hate it, but I have to admit, I love it.

Anyone have the REAL story behind this car???
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post Jun 25 2008, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(ninefourteener @ Jun 24 2008, 09:58 PM) *
I KNOW someone knows something about this car.
Well, that someone ain't me, but those rear flares look pretty flimsy to me. Other than that, it isn't my style, but it's still cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 25 2008, 12:10 AM
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Those quarter panels are as lumpy as a sack of potatos!
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post Jun 25 2008, 01:23 AM
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is it me, or does the closeup of the wheel show major orangepeel in the paintjob of the quarter panel?

probably a good 10 footer (but it is built for race so doesnt matter)
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post Jun 25 2008, 02:39 AM
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The quarter panels look like sheridan items. They need support from behind, otherwise they flop around. You can make out a DeZeus fastener on the front of the panel, I assume the color of the car masks the rest.
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post Jun 25 2008, 08:32 AM
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what's the story with the handle and cable on the shift lever. respray...don't worry about the rust in the f trunk or cleaning up the engine compartment. pretty dirty looking engine with only 500 mi on a "mild refreshening". i'd spend my $10k elsewhere.
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post Jun 25 2008, 08:42 AM
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what's the story with the handle and cable on the shift lever. respray...don't worry about the rust in the f trunk or cleaning up the engine compartment. pretty dirty looking engine with only 500 mi on a "mild refreshening". i'd spend my $10k elsewhere.

So how do you say pile of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) in german (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)
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post Jun 25 2008, 08:52 AM
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So how do you say pile of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) in german (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

scheissenstapel?
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post Jun 25 2008, 11:44 AM
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Not to mention the grenade of a motor with those 103mm steel cyls.
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post Jun 25 2008, 12:15 PM
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The trigger on the gearshift is for the machine guns.
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post Jun 25 2008, 02:06 PM
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The trigger on the gearshift is for the machine guns.



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post Jun 25 2008, 02:14 PM
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The trigger on the gearshift is for the machine guns.



I thought it was for dump`n oil ..O wait it a 914 it leaks enough you dont need to dump it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jun 25 2008, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Jun 25 2008, 12:06 PM) *

QUOTE(URY914 @ Jun 25 2008, 02:15 PM) *

The trigger on the gearshift is for the machine guns.



LOL..... I think that is the 1st and reverse lockout
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post Jun 25 2008, 04:15 PM
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They won't let that in Utah! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Jun 25 2008, 04:52 PM
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I'm at work (Can't go to e-Bay), would someone be so kind to post some pictures of this bad-boy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jun 25 2008, 05:20 PM
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I always worry when you get the old ""car is for sale locally and seller can end auction early", as it often can be that the guy is just searching to see what kind of price he can get for it, and he's not actually selling it.
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post Jun 25 2008, 06:53 PM
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They won't let that in Utah! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)


Just curious.... why??? I don't know the laws here.

We registered my wife's Tribeca here... but I kept the WRX registered in IL, due to the lack of catalytic converters, and the infrequency of inspections.

What Utah laws would effect the next 914 I buy???? I "can" register it in IL as well (as a show car only, like my last non-emissions passing 914)... but it's a hassle.
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post Jun 25 2008, 08:49 PM
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The guy wielding the ugly stick must have a REALLY sore arm .................

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post Jun 26 2008, 08:33 AM
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It looks like Powertech is selling the car. They are a reputable Porsche shop in New Jersey. I am familiar with the owner who has a very fast 914-6 PCA race car.
The flares look like they are from Aircooled Racing in PA.
It would be easy to make those panels blend into the rockers so the appearance was more "normal".
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post Jun 26 2008, 08:36 AM
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I took a look at it when I was waiting at Powertech a few weeks ago and someone has put a good deal of money into it so the price does not seem that far off.

The engine was grubbier than I expected, but the rest was not bad for a track car.

Powertech has a good reputation with the NNJR guys and have some serious 914teeners in the shop so I can't imagine them cutting corners.

Other than the rear quarter job, which is not my taste, I thought it was a pretty solid car.

I do believe that lexan windshields are not legal in NJ, so that would have to go before it became streetable again.

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