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Maybe if it's a car issue. We can dbl up drivers on cars? I wouldn't mind doing a co-driver thing with mine
I think everyone who can should make this event. When it was in Arizona, it always seemed to involve Flagstaff; I lived there so I would go meet the people wherever they were staying. Had a lot of fun and the group AWESOME! DO attend and venue being planned seems to be another great one.
Cannot make it this time since my 914 is down and out from the theft we had in Barstow while moving to Oregon.
Cannot make it this time since my 914 is down and out from the theft we had in Barstow while moving to Oregon.
Dang wish it was closer. After driving the teener some this weekend. I can't wait to make this trip out. So nice getting seat time. I'll be getting plenty of that this trip. LOL!
QUOTE(JRust @ Feb 23 2014, 09:09 PM) 
Dang wish it was closer. After driving the teener some this weekend. I can't wait to make this trip out. So nice getting seat time. I'll be getting plenty of that this trip. LOL!
Awesome!
Okay people we show 12 people attending. Looking at the list it seems they all have 914's. So how about track time. Wouldn't you enjoy geting out on the autoX track. Just for fun. I could care less who is faster than who. It's just fun to get out on the track & see if you can improve your own time. It's a blast & unless your insane your not going to break anything on your car 
. Just DO IT 
. We need 10 people to step up so we can get the track. At $50 each it is a cheap to have the track for 3 hours. For that matter if we are short a few people. Can we just each pay a little more to do it Mike? We are talking $500 for the track for 3 hours. If there were only 5 of us that's $100 each. I'd certainly prefer to spend a little less than that. So let's get at least closer to 10
. Just DO IT . We need 10 people to step up so we can get the track. At $50 each it is a cheap to have the track for 3 hours. For that matter if we are short a few people. Can we just each pay a little more to do it Mike? We are talking $500 for the track for 3 hours. If there were only 5 of us that's $100 each. I'd certainly prefer to spend a little less than that. So let's get at least closer to 10
QUOTE(JRust @ Feb 24 2014, 10:49 AM)
Just DO IT
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QUOTE(JRust @ Feb 24 2014, 11:49 AM)
Okay people we show 12 people attending. Looking at the list it seems they all have 914's. So how about track time. Wouldn't you enjoy geting out on the autoX track. Just for fun. I could care less who is faster than who. It's just fun to get out on the track & see if you can improve your own time. It's a blast & unless your insane your not going to break anything on your car
. Just DO IT . We need 10 people to step up so we can get the track. At $50 each it is a cheap to have the track for 3 hours. For that matter if we are short a few people. Can we just each pay a little more to do it Mike? We are talking $500 for the track for 3 hours. If there were only 5 of us that's $100 each. I'd certainly prefer to spend a little less than that. So let's get at least closer to 10 I will call the track and see. It has been a couple of weeks since I spoke with them. The time may be booked.
Getting close! 
Looks like we will be skipping the track. Maybe next year!
Looks like we will be skipping the track. Maybe next year!
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Feb 28 2014, 10:26 AM)
Getting close!
Looks like we will be skipping the track. Maybe next year!
Damn. Oh well would have been a tough one to get there by noon. I won't be as pushed for time this way. I would have gladly foregone some sleep to make it though. Still wish it was 3weeks sooner. I'm ready to roll out of town & be away from work
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I'd love to be on the track, but it just cannot happen this year. Excuses are like assholes, I know, everyone's got one and they all stink, but in this case mine stinks more than … well, TMI. 
I'll shut up now. 
I'll shut up now.
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Feb 28 2014, 10:26 AM)
Looks like we will be skipping the track.
Skipping the track?
You mean like drifting on sticky tires where the car kind of skips going around the sweeping turns? QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Mar 1 2014, 08:17 AM)
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Feb 28 2014, 10:26 AM)
Looks like we will be skipping the track.
Skipping the track?
You mean like drifting on sticky tires where the car kind of skips going around the sweeping turns?Much like that, yes.
Only we'll have to do it on the open road. 
17 days! 
I'm ready to leave now . Just 15 days for me . Time please speed up
. Just 15 days for me . Time please speed up
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jan 6 2014, 05:31 AM)
Attendees:
Wills
Jason(AZ914)
Peterson(VegasRacer)
Nelson(Madswede)
Liz(TurtleGirl)
Jeff(JStroud)
Rick & Sandy
Jamie
Mike(Michael7810)
Mike & Mary Moorman(Kansas914)
Worn
Chris Mueller
I called but didn't get an answer. Maybe a busy time there. I haven't seen above freezing since I went to Seattle at Christmas, so I am ready.
Now! I need suggested spare parts. I have a ton of extras and I do not want to bring them all. But, what should I have?? Need to take a break from the -6 build anyway and start planning. Trying to decide whether I will be able to hear the radio or not. If I head down the Mississippi it will have to be Uncle Tupelo for a day or so...then maybe the AM band. In that case I really should attach the rear window so I can hear anything at all.
I will try calling again.
Travelling south with my MPS adjuster in hand, and an eye on the temp...
Woohoo! Finally booked my room... already 
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 6 2014, 07:24 AM)
Marked and noted. I haven't made one yet.
Hopefully this year. 
Maybe in a moving truck.... 
Minus 26 deg here today with a -55 deg wind chill factor.Again. 4 degrees below zero. I booked the room!!
Are 10 year olds allowed? (no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 05:11 PM)
Are 10 year olds allowed? (no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
You know the answer, of course!
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 04:11 PM)
Are 10 year olds allowed? (no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
My daughter (Kiana) will be there! She is 18 but she's used to all her younger cousins. They can hang out some
. Better than all these crazy old guys & their 914's Less than 2 week now. I can damn near taste the open road
10 & 18 ..... 
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 7 2014, 09:28 AM)
10 & 18 .....
Damn it I forgot Slits will be there. Better make sure she is packing
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 7 2014, 10:33 AM)
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 7 2014, 09:28 AM)
10 & 18 .....
Damn it I forgot Slits will be there. Better make sure she is packing
10. 18. And Slits. At least 2 out of 3 are out of diapers.
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jan 6 2014, 05:31 AM)
All - we don't have all the details yet but we wanted you to be able to mark your calendars! We are moving a little east this year so hopefully we can get the CA folks to drive a little further and also get some new faces as well!
When - March 21 - 23
Where - Albuquerque, NM(Rio Rancho, technically!)
The host hotel for both nights:
The Inn at Rio Rancho
1465 Rio Rancho Drive SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
1-800-658-9558
Rooms are $55 per night and they are reserving the whole back corner for us(see pic). Tell them your with the group "Porsche 914" so you get a room in the right spot. Parking is right outside the rooms.
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The Saturday drive will be a 70 mile run up Highway 4. Taking us up to 10,000' through some great winding roads! Lunch along the way will be at Los Ojo's! You can choose to come back the same way or go to Santa Fe and make the loop. Thank you Nelson(Madswede) for putting the drive together. See map.
Saturday night, dinner and awards will be at very 914 friendly Turtle Mountain Brewery. (1 mile from the hotel) Props to Nico for making room for us during their 15th anniversary weekend!
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Attendees:
Wills
Jason(AZ914)
Peterson(VegasRacer)
Nelson(Madswede)
Liz(TurtleGirl)
Jeff(JStroud)
Rick & Sandy
Jamie
Mike(Michael7810)
Mike & Mary Moorman(Kansas914)
Worn
Chris Mueller
Did someone cancel my room?
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Mar 7 2014, 12:48 PM)
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jan 6 2014, 05:31 AM)
All - we don't have all the details yet but we wanted you to be able to mark your calendars! We are moving a little east this year so hopefully we can get the CA folks to drive a little further and also get some new faces as well!
When - March 21 - 23
Where - Albuquerque, NM(Rio Rancho, technically!)
The host hotel for both nights:
The Inn at Rio Rancho
1465 Rio Rancho Drive SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
1-800-658-9558
Rooms are $55 per night and they are reserving the whole back corner for us(see pic). Tell them your with the group "Porsche 914" so you get a room in the right spot. Parking is right outside the rooms.
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The Saturday drive will be a 70 mile run up Highway 4. Taking us up to 10,000' through some great winding roads! Lunch along the way will be at Los Ojo's! You can choose to come back the same way or go to Santa Fe and make the loop. Thank you Nelson(Madswede) for putting the drive together. See map.
Saturday night, dinner and awards will be at very 914 friendly Turtle Mountain Brewery. (1 mile from the hotel) Props to Nico for making room for us during their 15th anniversary weekend!
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Attendees:
Wills
Jason(AZ914)
Peterson(VegasRacer)
Nelson(Madswede)
Liz(TurtleGirl)
Jeff(JStroud)
Rick & Sandy
Jamie
Mike(Michael7810)
Mike & Mary Moorman(Kansas914)
Worn
Chris Mueller
Did someone cancel my room?
No, they just assumed since you are a Euell Gibbons look-a-like that you would prefer sleeping on the ground which would give your ready access to the rocks you love to eat.
For the Youngin's in the crowd
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 04:11 PM)
(no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
And just why not!?
QUOTE(worn @ Mar 7 2014, 01:14 PM)
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 04:11 PM)
(no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
And just why not!?
'Cause he's mor(mo)nic and not allowed.
The t-shirt company made me have Nico / Liz send them an authorization to use the Turtle Mountain logo before they would approve my art for printing.
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 7 2014, 02:44 PM)
QUOTE(worn @ Mar 7 2014, 01:14 PM)
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 04:11 PM)
(no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
And just why not!?
'Cause he's mor(mo)nic and not allowed.
That's it. I just sent one of my wives over to kick your @$$ Slitzy-Pooh.
RUN SLITS RUUUUUNN!
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Mar 8 2014, 07:12 PM)
RUN SLITS RUUUUUNN!
WOW! Laura has grown up nicely.
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 7 2014, 01:44 PM)
QUOTE(worn @ Mar 7 2014, 01:14 PM)
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 04:11 PM)
(no... I'm not talking about whiskey)
And just why not!?
'Cause he's mor(mo)nic and not allowed.
My mistake, and a humble apology. Yeah, I knew about the Utah part. I guess the advertisement for polygamy should have been a tip off.
Even so, I can bring a 12 year old that my own kids are old enough to drink can't I?
Just trying to get the baseline about what is expected. If I make it, it will be my first event and I want to know the rules. Do we go upstairs to remove our Pilotis and dress for dinner?
QUOTE(worn @ Mar 10 2014, 09:17 AM)
Even so, I can bring a 12 year old that my own kids are old enough to drink can't I?
Just trying to get the baseline about what is expected. If I make it, it will be my first event and I want to know the rules. Do we go upstairs to remove our Pilotis and dress for dinner?The rules are .......
NO RULZZ except for no drinking & driving
Remove your Pilotis .... Oh God forbid!
Dress for dinner? ...
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 10 2014, 09:12 AM)
Remove your Pilotis .... Oh God forbid!
Dress for dinner? ...
Good. That is pretty much what I thought. If I get there...
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Changed my oil last night. Getting everything set for my trip. I'm a little limited for space. Still deciding between the spare saver & a full size spare. As limited as my space is I will probably just do the spare saver. I just need to get my flat tow Kit installed tonight. I bought a truck in Idaho. So I will be grabbing it on the way back from Route. I also need to put my travel kit together of tools with a couple parts. Not as worried on parts with the suby.
I got the 914 out of storage yesterday. First week this year with a thaw. Alternator (new) isn't producing the voltage I expect on the gauge. Grounds are good, several new regulators have been swapped. New harness, new battery. New belt with tension. I don get it, but suspect maybe the gauge?
SInce I am covering a lot of ground I would appreciate suggested spares to take and also if there are folks along Route 66, possible havens in distress. With such a simple car, I figure that the breakdowns are likely to be big if at all.
SInce I am covering a lot of ground I would appreciate suggested spares to take and also if there are folks along Route 66, possible havens in distress. With such a simple car, I figure that the breakdowns are likely to be big if at all.
QUOTE(worn @ Mar 11 2014, 09:03 AM)
I got the 914 out of storage yesterday. First week this year with a thaw. Alternator (new) isn't producing the voltage I expect on the gauge. Grounds are good, several new regulators have been swapped. New harness, new battery. New belt with tension. I don get it, but suspect maybe the gauge?
SInce I am covering a lot of ground I would appreciate suggested spares to take and also if there are folks along Route 66, possible havens in distress. With such a simple car, I figure that the breakdowns are likely to be big if at all.
Stock car with FI or carbs? When I had my 2.0. I always had 2 spare injectors, Points Cap & Rotor, Clutch cable, Accelerator cable, Fuses, A small floor jack & 2 small jack stands. Oh yeah a Spare is always a good idea
OF course tools to be able to change any of those out is good too
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 11 2014, 12:33 PM)
Stock car with FI or carbs? When I had my 2.0. I always had 2 spare injectors, Points Cap & Rotor, Clutch cable, Accelerator cable, Fuses, A small floor jack & 2 small jack stands. Oh yeah a Spare is always a good idea
OF course tools to be able to change any of those out is good too Thanks. I am thinking fuel pump and filter too.
Here is a good reason to go south. I took this this morning. Moved the car out of storage and left it outside for a couple of days and this is what happens
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 12 2014, 08:17 AM)
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 11 2014, 12:33 PM)
Stock car with FI or carbs? When I had my 2.0. I always had 2 spare injectors, Points Cap & Rotor, Clutch cable, Accelerator cable, Fuses, A small floor jack & 2 small jack stands. Oh yeah a Spare is always a good idea
OF course tools to be able to change any of those out is good too Thanks. I am thinking fuel pump and filter too.
Here is a good reason to go south. I took this this morning. Moved the car out of storage and left it outside for a couple of days and this is what happens
The car looks great. I can't wait to see it in New Mexico without the snow!
Mike,
Are you bringing the red or willow car ?
Are you bringing the red or willow car ?
Just when I was thinking we were starting to make headway it snowed here again today.
The tarp shed to the right in the first photo is where Sandy's car is stored.
Here's three days ago when I finally dig my BMW out of the snow.
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The tarp shed to the right in the first photo is where Sandy's car is stored.
Here's three days ago when I finally dig my BMW out of the snow.
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Mar 12 2014, 08:32 AM)
Mike,
Are you bringing the red or willow car ?
Hi Jason,
It will have to be the red one - the Willow car is in the same state as when you last saw it but it is my project this year. There is talk among my 914World friends that they are planning an intervention (spelled weekend build) to get the car done.
I am trying to get some locals to make the trip - though a few of them might be tail draggers. I know you wouldn't mind!
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 12 2014, 08:36 AM)
Just when I was thinking we were starting to make headway it snowed here again today.
The tarp shed to the right in the first photo is where Sandy's car is stored.
Here's three days ago when I finally dig my BMW out of the snow.
Rick,
All the more reason to drive South to sunny New Mexico!
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 12 2014, 09:43 AM)
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 12 2014, 08:36 AM)
Just when I was thinking we were starting to make headway it snowed here again today.
The tarp shed to the right in the first photo is where Sandy's car is stored.
Here's three days ago when I finally dig my BMW out of the snow.
Rick,
All the more reason to drive South to sunny New Mexico!
5" of new powder and still coming down
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 12 2014, 09:44 AM)
5" of new powder and still coming down
I am looking for my device to measure sunshine...
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 12 2014, 08:48 AM)
Take a head count of mosquitos in the swamp.
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 12 2014, 11:09 AM)
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 12 2014, 08:48 AM)
I am looking for my device to measure sunshine...
Take a head count of mosquitos in the swamp.
None today.
Ask me again in July......
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 12 2014, 09:09 AM)
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 12 2014, 08:48 AM)
Take a head count of mosquitos in the swamp.
I have mosquitos anyway and no mountains.
Rick, should I start by driving north with the padded carharts and a shovel? I have a former grad student up there now on faculty who is young and strong. Should I call in a marker?(actually my tab is in the red in that arena, but he would still do it).
QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 12 2014, 12:09 PM)
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 12 2014, 08:48 AM)
Take a head count of mosquitos in the swamp.
YOU DID NOT TAKE THIS TODAY!
No fair...
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