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a bit difficult to explain; this particular 914 always had a 'dangerous' limit. The engine and throttle response will take the blame for this one. I never really gave up on this turn even once the car had rotated (didn't slam the brakes). Although the engine had much more power over stock, i could never get reliable, smooth acceleration/power delivery.

GMR wound?


sorry jacques....

when did it happen?

come in too hot, or hit the dirt?

also - glad to hear you are ok man

Ow. I take it there was unintended contact between the rear of the car and that hillside?

Crashing sucks...

awww...not the red one that thing was awesome a full throttle ths 14' will be missed.

Wow dude!!!

Glad you're okay..

Details please...

pictures disappeared

Holy crap! I'm glad you went into the hill instead of of the cliff! That could have been VERY bad.

BTW- if that is GMR/GRR how did you get ahold of a tow? no cell reception.

globalstar sat phone?

Came out of that left hander too hot and momentum was carrying you toward that apex on the right hander too hot, tried to steer out of it and cleared the front but hit the rear quarter?

Finally earned my 'mile marker' from GMR/GRR (4.25) Will go nicely with my other two (Angeles Crest & Mt. Wilson)

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BTW- if that is GMR/GRR how did you get ahold of a tow? no cell reception. globalstar sat phone?  <_<

Glendora, indeed. Luckily I had a full 'pit crew' on hand to go to the bottom of the mountain and get help (Trucks, Tool Kit, Towing) apparently AAA Tow drivers are not allowed on certain parts of these roads, and the driver refused to come to my area. So I had a 4 car funeral procession down into San Dimas/Glendora where I was able to leave my car for a couple hours.

Once I finally got down the Mt., I was able to daisy-chain 3 different towing companies (AAA 7mi. x2 + Chevron 10mi. = 27mi. free) to get me back to Pasadena/Altadena where I am storing the car, to part out. My other cars will reap the benefits!!

In Memoriam (1973 - 2005)

oh nooooo Mr Bill......sorry to hear of this....glad you walked away....damn, another 914 gone

Wow, that sucks... But a good thing you're okay, and that you didn't go to the other "curb"...

Sorry about the car, but is it really dead? The one picture of the rear didn't look all that bad. Certainly not a write-off at least... Or was there suspension and chassis damage that we can't see?

-Josh2

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 22 2005, 01:11 PM)

In Memorandum (1973 - 2005)

I think you mean in memorium.

I'm glad you are OK.

I always say you should not drive that way on the street. Please reserve that for the racetrack. You are lucky nobody else was involved.


No excuses

Yeah, i should've taken a picture of the other 'curb' .. that would have gotten me down the Mt. a bit faster, albeit in an ambulance! -- As for the car, it's gone for good, the doors won't close, body lines are all twisted. I'll get my cell phone pics up soon. Those first two were taken by a guy on a motorcycle, said he had totalled a couple bikes himself.

I told him to take as many pictures as he wanted as long as he sent them to my email

Glad you are okay, sorry to hear about the car.

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I think you mean in memorium.

oh yeh thanks,.. actually memorium isn't a word?!

I like memorandum! (ok Memoriam)

Wow man... Sorry to hear about that.

-Aaron

in memoriam
One entry found for in memoriam.


Main Entry: in me·mo·ri·am
Pronunciation: "in-m&-'mOr-E-&m, -'mor-
Function: preposition
Etymology: Latin
: in memory of -- used especially in epitaphs

Oh well, I was a little closer than memorandum.

ok, back to the pictures.

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...  You are lucky nobody else was involved. No excuses

I agree, this is very true. Although there is no excuse, we always follow the canyon code, to exercise extreme caution through blind sections. Any and all measures are taken to ensure this. Seriously, it may look reckless, but the other driver/rider is my main concern!

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 22 2005, 01:49 PM)

QUOTE I think you mean in memorium. oh yeh thanks,.. actually memorium isn't a word?! I like memorandum! (ok Memoriam)

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Memorium, Noun
A place for the inturnment of dead thoughts. ie. The dreams of youth, agrivating thoughts about your ex brother-in-law.

Me thinks the problem of getting the throttle response is lack of traction. Once your in gravel/dirt throttle responce to moving the car will be bad.

it can be fixxed? i have seen worse.


Good luck

Since you like the dirt, just cut a couple of fenders off, whack it with a BFH and go off-roading

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:45 PM)

Since you like the dirt, just cut a couple of fenders off, whack it with a BFH and go off-roading

call it the redneckshlitzmobile

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 22 2005, 05:46 PM)

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:45 PM) Since you like the dirt, just cut a couple of fenders off, whack it with a BFH and go off-roading call it the redneckshlitzmobile

Iffin ya had A-aron Admins H4s, it woudna happened

:insertslowburnsmileyhere:

you even trashed your right side suspension console....

hey man i've been in a wreck too....too fast on snow, not enough brakes.

b

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:48 PM)

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 22 2005, 05:46 PM) QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:45 PM) Since you like the dirt, just cut a couple of fenders off, whack it with a BFH and go off-roading call it the redneckshlitzmobile Iffin ya had A-aron Admins H4s, it woudna happened

or my hella GT rally lights

happened in the day i take it?

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 22 2005, 05:49 PM)

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:48 PM) QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 22 2005, 05:46 PM) QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 22 2005, 05:45 PM) Since you like the dirt, just cut a couple of fenders off, whack it with a BFH and go off-roading call it the redneckshlitzmobile Iffin ya had A-aron Admins H4s, it woudna happened or my hella GT rally lights happened in the day i take it?

Naw, they just had a really bright lantern.......

Jacques,
Maby it's time for CF trunk lid and GT Flairs
everything happens for a reason. Maby she just wants a big butt
and fat tires

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Jacques, Maby it's time for CF trunk lid and GT Flairs     everything happens for a reason. Maby she just wants a big butt and fat tires

I'd like to really, but it's irreparable (read: too expensive) You'd have to see it in person. The whole rear of the car has completely changed. The initial impact destroyed both of the trans. mounts. We literally dragged this car to the city. Anybody is welcome to take a look, should be early '06 by the time I have the car stripped (interior, etc). The last of my '73s will be looking for a new home; free of course!

More pics on the way --

trans survive? or did it snap both ears off the tail cone?

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 22 2005, 10:50 PM)

The last of my '73s will be looking for a new home; free of course!

You need to get rid of a 914?


Where is the red 914 currently parked? In So Pas? I'll be up there this weekend. Maybe I'll stop by friday... i'll give you a call.

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trans survive? or did it snap both ears off the tail cone?

Trans is history, snapped clean off. Initially came out of my '74 (sideshifter) was filled with Motul Gear 300! Once I got to my parking spot, the trans just let go, fluid everywhere. apparently opened up from the heat/friction.

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 22 2005, 10:50 PM)

The last of my '73s will be looking for a new home; free of course!

???

What are you getting rid of?

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You need to get rid of a 914? Where is the red 914 currently parked?  In So Pas?  I'll be up there this weekend.  Maybe I'll stop by friday... i'll give you a call.

Thanks Matt, won't need a new home 'till January (approx). oh, yeah the Red one, but not in So Pas, that's my 70 or 72. It's up in Altadena if you wanna check it out-- Once I finish parting it out, it's up for grabs.

The front fenders are still nice! It'll be a rust-free roller for sure!

Is that the one that was parked at pavillions for ages? Or the victem? Or are they the same car?

QUOTE (KaptKaos Nov 23 2005 @ 12:09 AM)

??? What are you getting rid of?

Right here >>

QUOTE (MattR @ Nov 23 2005, 12:27 AM)

Is that the one that was parked at pavillions for ages?  Or the victem?  Or are they the same car?  :confused:

I know, i've got too many right?? The one at Pavillions is my '75,. that's up in Sierra Madre right now. The R.I.P. one I bought from Scientific [Porsche Auto Shop on E. Walnut - N/E of PCC]. Used to be in So Pas. on Monterey Rd., but in a car-port, sometimes at Pavillions,.

um... i'm not sure that helps!

The Last 2

"Victim of circumstance"? Victim of failure to observe the basic speed law.................. Sorry to make this observation of reality, but it's true. You were simply going too fast for conditions. The Cap'n, who just finished reading the paper and is fed up with traffic "accidents". 2 sets of local parents are having fewer kids at their table for thanksgiving because one kid was going too fast for conditions.

Silgle car accident's are mostly caused by running out of talent, room, & ideas ....all about the same. Lack of throttle response is one excuse I'd never heard before....well done. Send pics of your next one.

"Canyon Rules" are set by law, not by squirrels.

gonna unload the autopower bar?

QUOTE (J P Stein @ Nov 23 2005, 09:34 AM)

Silgle car accident's are mostly caused by running out of talent, room,  & ideas ....all about the same. Lack of throttle response is one excuse I'd never heard before....well done. Send pics of your next one. "Canyon Rules" are set by law, not by squirrels.

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 22 2005, 11:36 PM)

QUOTE (KaptKaos Nov 23 2005 @ 12:09 AM) ??? What are you getting rid of? Right here >>

When do you need it gone by?