In another thread, McMark mentioned the the Voltmeter would not show a huge drop since Jim had run a dedicated line from Bat to Gage. That made me think of when I was a newbie and noticed a 2volt drop, indicated, and freaked. I asked Ron and was "brought up to date". Or, in an early post when Andy pointed out to me why my left side parking lites remained on.
What questions do you see that markx a guy(gal) as a newbie? In a good taste of course!

Where's the "hell hole?"

So where's the engine?

Carbs or FI?

Where's the gas cap/filler

Since my car has no rust,what color do you think I should paint it?

TOTALLY rust free and I'm doing a body kit with a luggage rack. Does anybody know where I can get some Rivieras?

My car has a single carb; was there an option for dual carbs?

What can I do to get more HP?

Can it be turbocharged?

Is it a Porsche or a VW?

My wipers water pump is not working. Where is it located?

every question I've ever asked ...

So... have any of you heard of this place AA? Are they a good place to buy parts from?

How many of the bolts do you have to remove to take the seats out ?

Why does my passenger have to "elbow" the door to get it open?......Is there some adjustment?

How can I make more hp from a 1.7 liter
what low cost, bolt on upgrades can I do to add more power without removing the engine?
What size wheels will fit on my car?
I cant get my car running right, should I just switch to carbs?

How do I raise my headlights if the switch does not work?

I bought everything from AA...........

The 10 year old gas smelled funny so I added some fuel additive. Now it still won't crank over. Why?

And all the ??s I still ask.

I have owned my car almost 10 years and don't know how.

LOL

q-"how wide of a tire can i put on my 914?"

standard answer should be "what ever fits without rubbing".

Anything starting with "How do I......" and never doing a search.

..."Who is this guy Cap'n Krusty and why is he so mean to everyone?"

What's the best engine conversion?

Is this a good deal?

Where do 914's rust?

How do you stop oil leaks?

He tore me a good one back in 2004 when I first joined. Regarding the "How do I use the fog lights as Driving lights?"

He never disapoints me when that or a similar question is asked!

After sitting here and thinking about all these questions, this should be a "Q & A for the 914 Newbie".

4 or 6???

"I know that Eric Shea rebuilds brakes but I bet I can do just as good of a job myself."



"I know that Chris Foley makes an awesome set of stainless fuel lines for these cars but I think I'll just stick with the 40 year old plastic ones."

Guess you guys forgot what a newbie goes through. This thread doesn't add to the idea that newbie questions are welcome here, even if they are repetitive.

Ah yes, but once you have spent some quality time with us, you too will realize it's all a joke

As many Newbie questions i asked, they were all answered .

Any laughter was muted enough so i couldn't hear.

This is actually one of the most tender and loving forums on the net. I am always surprised at the lack of wanton flaming and posturing. I just assumed that the unique nature of the 914 attracted just a certain sort of person. Don't be too hard on yourselves, or on the Cap'n!

When you see three new identical threads.




When you see three new identical threads.





When you see three new identical threads.

OMG, shut up...

Sorry, we'll try to laugh louder next time!

--DD

I have tried using the search function, but I still can't figure out how to get my seats out.

If you are reading a thread I started.............. lol

I discovered this quite by accident - there's a knob on the back of the motor
turn it clockwise & it raises the headlight bucket
turn it anti clockwise and it unscrews out of the motor housing
replace the fuse that you knocked out with your foot and the buckets lower again! (I know, I know, I should get the jwest fuse panel conversion)
this place rocks! take everything with a grain of salt and a flaming from krustovsky is a badge of honor

how does the heater controls work?

I ordered parts from a vendor and they haven't replied/shipped them yet..... it's been 3 days!!!!!!!

unknowing that said vendor is a member here making parts or services as a side job for us to keep these pos's running and does this in their free time outside of family and work.

I've searched the archives and can't find anything on engine swaps.

"Why does most of this forum have a bunch of identical posts to 914club.com?"''

"What does FLAPS mean?"

"Why was my political thread deleted?"

"Are Ron and Slits the same person?"

"Who is Miles? Why does he never post?"

"What is 'Dirk Wright's Disease'?"

"Can I put an electric heater in my 914?"

"What is the sandbox for? Shouldn't everything be in the main forum?"

Any D-Jet gurus here?