Saw the thread about the PP 911 board's anual DIY awards, and though, why don't we have our own? How about if the moderators decide on some categories, and then we can nominate people/projects and vote on them each year. Winner of each category could have a thread created featuring their project. These special project threads could all be placed in a special bbs category for award winners (similar to the "classic thread" category). What does the management think?
-Ben M.

i vote for myself!

Ok, we have one nomination for "Worst haircut". Any others?

being a 'teener owner requires a 'diy' attitude. a 911 does not. most pay others for their repairs.

tim ( iteek ) did raise a rodent infested 911 from the dead with help from fellow pelicanites. a total novice, but i think a busted piston oil ring killed his monumental progress.

i would still vote for mikey.

Good greif, I'm not talking about voting on the 911 projects! I'm talking about awards of our own - 914 DIY awards.

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
we have not seen your haircut yet

at least i have hair left to mutilate ...
Andy

talking 'teeners too. just an example.

Off the top of my head, I'd nominate for the last year of work done:

JP
Paul (URY914)
Paul Smrz (sp?)...kid with V8 conversion, did it himself
???? the kid that did the Subaru conversion (1st a /4 and now a /6 Subaru)
and ??

I know there are plenty of others, my brain is not working too well right now (only on 3rd cup of coffee )

I got'cha.

Ok, for categories how'bout stuff like:

most inovative new product/process/design (rennshift/muellerbearings/shrinkingdisk/etc.)
coolest project completed for under $1,000 (not car - just specific project)
best cosmetic mod
best performance mod
biggest before-after change (limited to the competition year)
best "return to original" (before-after)

other ideas?

How about an award for the largest dead rat found in a 914-6...Brad!

I like the categories.....

just so you know...the bearings are not my original design, I've just changed a few things and reduced the cost....any idiot can do that


another category:

most monumental task (such as replacing suspension console) or doing repair work when the car should have clearly been scrapped

most miles put on the car without owner having to repair/tweak car

most labour intensive clutch replacement ...

I vote for the "Tool Video" girls! I don't know what their 914 project was...but I like it!!!

Mike,
Thanks for the nomiation, but my car has been a 24 year project. It may take another 24 years to finish it.

Paul

ok Im going to take exception for 911 guys paying others to do there work.....

I turn wrenches on all my vehicles.....

look here this project will be a 1800 lb 911 when comlete, with a 200hp, 7800rpm engine, with a short geared tranny. When this car is complete the 914 goes under the knife.. I want the 914 to be less than 1600lbs and 300 hp...or more

okay here are my nominees:

most haircolor changes- BRAD!
Best Avatar: MarkV or myself
non-running 914: Dave (DD)
Most research: Alfred schwenk- aka. jeff krieger
Worst photographer: Andy
more to come!

thanks for the link Tim, that has been added to my "fav's", my father-in-laws 911T will need that repair of the front floor pan section in a few years (and guess who will do it?, yep, me )

wait!
that's not my fault! the camera is all screwed up!
i can take nice, sharp pictures. no really, i can!!! !

I nominate this site.

It has come along way from being tested on my home server back in Dec 02.

B

Ow! You took mine - I figured "old stiffy" could be the prize for the first year!!
I wonder if he ships as an FDA approved item