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> VW Concept R - yup the 914 is back!
tod914
post Feb 10 2004, 02:41 AM
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Here is some links to wet your taste buds.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/030910-2.htm


http://www.vw.com/vwnews/articles/20030902...02_conceptR.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=117&i=7246
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post Feb 10 2004, 05:42 AM
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more like 'VW builds a Boxster' ...

Porsche Boxster's sales are falling off bigtime, VW -might- introduce a car of similar configuration and performance to fill the void. Or they might decide that everyone that wants a $50,000 midengine roadster already has one...

but it's clear VW has great aspirations - they've made a frontal assault on Mercedes with the Phaeton, and you've got the *really* want the $30,000 nameplate to buy a Cayenne instead of a Touareg ...

but since none of those guys are calling me on the phone asking advice - WTFDIK ?
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post Feb 10 2004, 06:54 AM
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I want mine with all the delete options. Like the 914 simple clean functional, no added gadgets to clutter things up. Like the RS america 911. be sure to delete the rust this time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)


I want it I want it I want it with a W motor.
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post Feb 10 2004, 07:07 AM
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ugly. what's with the pulsing vw badge idea? fixed seats with adjustable wheel and pedals? good, another car i wouldn't want and money saved.

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post Feb 10 2004, 07:51 AM
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Kevin's posts are always so happy!
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post Feb 10 2004, 08:03 AM
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Very nice looking car. Too bad they over engineered the thing with the moving dash and peddles. Just give us a stripped down car that is a powerful mid-engined two seater and handles like it's on rails. Oh....I have one....nevermind (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Feb 10 2004, 08:25 AM
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Problem is they have to try to sell this in a market that is pretty unsophisicated. There aren't that many of us that want a simple car that is light. We are willing to put up with noise and rough ride, heck we even enjoy it. To the automakers we are a fringe element.

I don't think you'll ever see a car like the 914 again. They'll all be Boxster clones.

Hang on to the ones you have cause there wo't be any more.

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post Feb 10 2004, 09:21 AM
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They did it with the miata. However they also quickly priced it out of that market with "improvments"
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post Feb 10 2004, 09:26 AM
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Hey, has anyone seen this thing? I think I'm in love!

http://www.yes-clubsport.de/



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post Feb 10 2004, 09:56 AM
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I can't decide if it's looks more Boxster or Audi TT to me. ...it's calling my name nevertheless.

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post Feb 10 2004, 10:05 AM
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I was thinking a cross between a TT and an Elise.

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post Feb 10 2004, 11:35 AM
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The articles on the VW don't mention the weight, but I thought I recalled reading somewhere that the sucker weighed in at something like 3400 lbs. A far cry from the 1000 kg (~2200 lbs) that was mentioned when the drawings first showed up.

Way too freaking heavy!! :cry:

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post Feb 10 2004, 12:32 PM
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I dunnooooo....I kinda like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Will we ever get a car like our beloved 914? I think never. Emissions, safety standards, creature comforts, and whiz-bang 'features' all stand in the way of the enthusiast because we are the minority in the consumer world. So if we want a modern car we'll just have to modify what we get -- well, that's probably a given (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I say reduce the weight and complexity and make the seats manually adjustable, not the pedals and steering/gauge pod. Although, if the steering and pedals are independantly adjustable I honestly could see the advantage of it. I have several friends who have short legs but long arms and torso. I've got long legs and arms, short torso...I like it, I fit into sports cars quite nicely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 10 2004, 02:06 PM
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I know what you guys are saying about ruining a car with improvements. The US spec Lotus Elise is still very impressive with a great power to weight ratio but why, why, oh why do the have to make A/C and Power Windows standard for the US market!?! I live in Phoenix and I pulled the A/C off the 914 and have thought many times about putting my Boxster on a diet. I was seriously close to putting a deposit down on an Elise last year but power windows and A/C!!! WTF?

Just so Lotus know there is one guy here in teh US that does not want power windows, A/C, or any other weight adding "improvements".

I guess that is why we all keep our teeners. Function, handling, comfort without all the weighty luxury add ons.
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post Feb 10 2004, 03:08 PM
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No targa top? No basket handle? I'll keep the 914. I agree with the "Keep it simple" idea. I do like the Yes! roadster though. Zehr gut!
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post Feb 10 2004, 03:15 PM
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Lotus will soon be offering factory delete options on the Elise.

The power window setup actually weights less than the manual window mechanisms.

A/C isn't so bad when there is 100% humidity outside and it's 100 degrees.
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post Feb 11 2004, 11:47 AM
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That is a beautiful piece of art. I love all the V-Dub stuff
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post Feb 11 2004, 02:59 PM
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Rick, that is a car! I'll take a light blur clubsport...make that two!

If only I could get it past DOT...

I wonder if they'd sell kits like Lotus did for the 7?
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