I was going through the" show us your car" thread and noticed this car was on craigslist.Just curious why he woud not of posted it here.914 6

Link to Olav's home pageheresame picturehere
Paul

yupp, he tries to sell it once every year ...

i don't think he likes us anymore, no swedish pancakes at the tied house ....
Andy

I emailed him about the car, said he wants "high $20k's" for it. seems like way too much from the descriptions I have got.

He had a spat with one of the more prominent members, I haven't seen him around since.

QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 1 2005, 07:36 PM)

said he wants "high $20k's" for it.  seems like way too much from the descriptions I have got.

i think $28k was the number ...
original /6, never wrecked, extremely clean, very nice paint, *very* fast 3.2L (275HP i believe), original 2.0L motor in storage, all tricked out suspension, completely rebuild transmission with different gear-set, sway-bars, very nice interior.

i wouldn't sell it for any less myself if it was mine ...
Andy

Rust hole the size of a pencil eraser by the sail panel. Otherwise a nice car.

I heard it could use some paint/body work as it has rust bubbling up in parts, that's why i said too much. if it were perfect, than $28k would not be too bad.

last time i saw the car (it's been a year or so) i didn't see any rust. i'm not saying it's not there, just that i missed it.

so it can't be that bad, right?
Andy

Look's like a pretty nice car...

Not sure any "regular" 914 is "worth" "high 20's" but it does look nice.

I must have missed the "spat"?

i remember the spat.....

anyway....
him and the brad ™

QUOTE (DuckRyder @ Feb 1 2005, 07:59 PM)

Look's like a pretty nice car... Not sure any "regular" 914 is "worth" "high 20's" but it does look nice. I must have missed the "spat"?

it's far from a "regular" 914.

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 07:59 PM)

last time i saw the car (it's been a year or so) i didn't see any rust. i'm not saying it's not there, just that i missed it. so it can't be that bad, right?  Andy

I think the problem is once you start digging into it a pencil eraser size hole it is soon 1". then you have to ask yourself why is it rusting from the inside out in that spot.

olav's car ...

the 3.2L ready to go in ...

voila!

me, making sure the guys are doing it right!

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 09:08 PM)

me, making sure the guys are doing it right!

dude... your a scary mofo

QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 2 2005, 12:02 AM)

QUOTE (DuckRyder @ Feb 1 2005, 07:59 PM) Look's like a pretty nice car... Not sure any "regular" 914 is "worth" "high 20's" but it does look nice. I must have missed the "spat"? it's far from a "regular" 914.

I knew I should have defined "regular 914"

Regular 914 in my context means "Not a GT" "Not 916" "Not a racing car with History" in other words, a "Regular 914".

But it looks in the pictures like one of those cars thats worth what someone will pay.

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 1 2005, 08:09 PM)

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 09:08 PM) me, making sure the guys are doing it right! dude... your a scary mofo

naaa, all germans look like that!

you should see me when i'm angry ...
Andy

PS: i think i have a pic somewhere ...

I've ridden in this car. All I can say is that it's an absolute


M O N S T E R !!!!!


Worth every penny. This car is the epitome of 914s IMHO.

You guys are funny.

Anyway, it's either put more money into it because I have plans for the car or just sell it.

I'm always on the fence. The car is great. I love it. One-of-a-kind.

There is a rust hole but it's not bad. If I keep the car I'll repair it. That's next on the list.

I want to flair the rear so I can put 8" 16's on it and stiffen the body too.

That would be cool.

I drove my friends Lotus Elise and this car blows it away in every respect. More personality,more room, more power, more modifieable.


Not sure about the funny rumors regarding a "spat" though. Just there's no more Swedish pancakes.

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dude... your a scary mofo

ha! this is a gud one ...

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 08:07 PM)

the 3.2L ready to go in ...

Hey, Nice try. That's not my engine, it doesn't have the crank fire ignition.

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 08:26 PM)

Hey, Nice try. That's not my engine, it doesn't have the crank fire ignition.

actually, that *is* your engine ...

the pic was taken when it came into the shop, not when it was ready to go into your car, i mixed up the sequence ...
Andy

hey...the great one grace us with his presence

I've seen the car twice I think -- I thought it looked sweet. ("Hi Olav! ")

kim.

Andy,

That's good to know.

Hi Kim, et al.

Just thought I'd drop in and try to help out here. Didn't want anything to get out of control.

-Olav

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 08:08 PM)

me, making sure the guys are doing it right!

Are you wearing shorts and black socks?*











*If you answer "yes" truthfully, you give me full permission to make fun of your fashion faux pas.

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 09:10 PM)

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 08:26 PM) Hey, Nice try. That's not my engine, it doesn't have the crank fire ignition. actually, that *is* your engine ... the pic was taken when it came into the shop, not when it was ready to go into your car, i mixed up the sequence ... Andy

Hey Andy,

I guess the fan shroud, where the serial number to the engine is, was changed because the first picture is silver and my engine is black. Also, I guess my engine didn't have the fiber engine shroud and it was added later.

Also, my fan is black and the engine in the picture is silver.

I guess a lot was changed.

I've never ridden in Olav's car but I have been behind it when it evaporated into the distance, I think it's probably a VERY good car...fast for SURE

Fix it and keep it. We missed you here. Your car rocks!

I agree it looks sweet Get off the fence ..fix it and keep it.

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naaa, all germans look like that!

Hey I resemble that remark

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 09:45 PM)

I guess a lot was changed.

hmmm, now you got me thinking ...

i took all those pictures on one memory card, so they had to be close (timewise) maybe a week or two max.
i don't recall any other /6 engine with webbers at the shop around that time except the 3.6 race motor, and that one looks different ...

i'm pretty sure it's yours ...
Andy

QUOTE (Meredith @ Feb 1 2005, 09:42 PM)

Are you wearing shorts and black socks?* *If you answer "yes" truthfully, you give me full permission to make fun of your fashion faux pas.  :rolleyes:

yes!
orange shorts with camouflaged tanks printed on them, black socks and black 14 hole NPS-BOOTS.

what you see is the top of the boots ...
Andy

PS: i made the pic on the first page a bit lighter, so you can see the boots more clearly ...

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 08:18 PM)

I drove my friends Lotus Elise and this car blows it away in every respect. More personality,more room, more power, more modifieable.

Dammit! Not what we want to hear. We need to hear:

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Drove my friend's lotus elise, and it felt slightly lighter than my 914, but a little slower.  I would recommend keeping your 914 and doing the requisite upgrades.

Life was simple before the elise was available. I'm starting to lose the will to finish my project.....

I think he is saying the 914-6 is better than the elise.

QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 1 2005, 11:18 PM)

I think he is saying the 914-6 is better than the elise.

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 07:54 PM)

QUOTE (vortrex @ Feb 1 2005, 07:36 PM) said he wants "high $20k's" for it.  seems like way too much from the descriptions I have got. i think $28k was the number ... original /6, never wrecked, extremely clean, very nice paint, *very* fast 3.2L (275HP i believe), original 2.0L motor in storage, all tricked out suspension, completely rebuild transmission with different gear-set, sway-bars, very nice interior. i wouldn't sell it for any less myself if it was mine ... Andy

I am envious of the fact that he built the car that he wanted.unfortunately the BJ auction was full of cars that did not bring the money that was invested.Quite clearly a nice car!
Didn't mean to start any trouble.Maybe this will help sell the car.
Good luck!!,Paul

Truely a beautiful 914/6, so I don't think anyone here can bash it. I worked on it once when Brad had that Suspension Tech event at SSI. Worth everypenny of a high 20's price.

Geoff

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 11:08 PM)

me, making sure the guys are doing it right!

You gotta be that mean looking to be able to wear those shorts... otherwise someone's gonna try to kick your ass.

-Rusty

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Feb 2 2005, 06:58 AM)

Truely a beautiful 914/6, so I don't think anyone here can bash it. I worked on it once when Brad had that Suspension Tech event at SSI. Worth everypenny of a high 20's price. Geoff

I don't think anyone here is "bashing" it. obviously it's a very nice car. however I do believe if this car was not owned by a member people would be a little more critical of the asking price.

Nope, I have seen the car in person but I don't know Olav other than I shook his hand and said "Hi". I have seen other high 20's 914's and do give my honest take on them.

Geoff

Well, my wife says I should keep it because I've put so much into it and we have fun at car shows with it.

I just want to keep doing shit to it like needle bearings and a 915 tranny and and and to infinity.

I can't stop!

Anyway, the 914-6 is better, IMHO, than the Elise.

I wasn't impressed with the ELise.

After I got out of the Elise and into my car I stoked up the flat six and went, ahhh that's what I like to hear. Then rocketed away with my head pinned to the back seat.

I've got the stock steering wheel and it was more responsive that the Elises littler steering wheel, I think I'll geta Momo and see what that feels like.

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 2 2005, 06:32 PM)

like needle bearings

oh, trust me, you want those ...

Andy

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 2 2005, 06:55 PM)

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 2 2005, 06:32 PM) like needle bearings oh, trust me, you want those ... Andy

Yah, they're on or near the top of the list.

Ahhh...It never stops. I'm just going to give in now that I have a garage where I can work on the car.

I'm such a dumbass. I really ought to try reading before I post sometime.

Me ==


Needle bearings are really good.

Do you think your 914 is quicker than the elise? Would you have any handling comparisons? How many Gs could we get out of a streetable 914?? They claim 1.06 for the elise..?

Why are you thinking of selling your 914 again?


Fiid.

saw a red Elise in Redwood City yesterday.....nice looking car.....been in Olav's 914 once...car flat out hauls...loved every minute of it.....

I didn't get to ride in Olav's 914/6 as it was all apart. I have driven a 3.2l and it was scary fast! I can't imagine the Elise is that fast!

Geoff

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Feb 1 2005, 10:38 PM)

QUOTE (olav @ Feb 1 2005, 09:45 PM) I guess a lot was changed. hmmm, now you got me thinking ... i took all those pictures on one memory card, so they had to be close (timewise) maybe a week or two max. i don't recall any other /6 engine with webbers at the shop around that time except the 3.6 race motor, and that one looks different ... i'm pretty sure it's yours ... Andy

Andy,

I think that is my old original 2.2l motor. If fact it is! I was looking at it the other day.