914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced |
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914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced |
campbellcj |
Mar 8 2019, 08:29 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
So Chris, Are you curtailing the "track" side of the hobby for good or just for awhile? When you do start up later in the year are you still planning on racing or just track-days? Your car looks great...as usual! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) T For now I'm not planning to W2W race this car, at least this year/season, but for sure will get out to a few POC timetrial/timeattack events and maybe some other stuff, for some 'casual kicks'. 914R never would be be competitive in the current POC class system and I can't afford the time/money to run a full competitive season. Unclear if it'd be competitive in VARA but certainly would be more in its own 'league' technology-wise. One thing that makes me real nervous about VARA is a friend was taken-out in only his 1st or 2nd race, by a rookie driver making a douchebag move, and virtually totaled his car (a 911). That sort of stuff is virtually unheard-of in POC. Business and life need to take priority for the next couple of years. Frighteningly, our son Logan will be graduating HS next year so that college thing is looming big now. Also working on selling a family business which could permanently solve the spare time and money shortage if it plays out well... |
Justinp71 |
Mar 8 2019, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,602 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
Chris, Come play with us. Old tires and a worn out box is fine. https://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/eve...50F825DDF1B0C49 It could be really fun to do an autocross or something else different for a change - I am on motorsportreg but can't open that link (event) though - what/when's the event? I do have good race tires on hand and trans probably would hold together...pending issue is my "street" tires are some sketchy rock hard Hoosiers... If you're looking for some street/track tires I put on a set of the new BFG Rivals and I am impressed. Obviously not as aggressive as slicks, but I feel like they work great as a dual sport tire. Be careful with cold street weather though. Also they come in alot of fuch friendly sizes... |
campbellcj |
Apr 30 2019, 08:54 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll come and back-fill info and pics on what I've been up to. Freshly stripped of racecar graphics and cleaned-up, plus some cool new tires - many battle scars tho
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-21-1556679288.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-21-1556679290.2.jpg) |
JmuRiz |
May 1 2019, 08:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Awesome, looks like it did back when it was a 4-lug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Always loved following this car. What is the finish on your wheels, they look great and will probably go that route when I refinish my all-black-center fuchs. |
sixnotfour |
May 1 2019, 09:04 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,636 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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campbellcj |
May 1 2019, 10:01 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Awesome, looks like it did back when it was a 4-lug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Always loved following this car. What is the finish on your wheels, they look great and will probably go that route when I refinish my all-black-center fuchs. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The wheels are 'RSR' finish 15x8 Fuchs which were redone by Al Reed years ago then put in storage. (I bought them already restored). Tires are Michelin TB5 225/50R15. For track I run 9's (Braid) in back with 245's but this square setup seems to look and perform awesomely for street use. |
sb914 |
May 1 2019, 10:06 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,395 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Are you going to take it to WCR ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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gereed75 |
May 1 2019, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,310 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
The flairs on this car are absolutely the best. Really mean looking in a subtle sort of way. Kinda sleeper.
Those are Tangerine flairs I assume?? |
mepstein |
May 1 2019, 06:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,592 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great looking car but I liked the graphics.
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campbellcj |
May 1 2019, 06:41 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I have not officially signed-up as I've got schedule conflicts but I will try my best to join some of the driving segments / gatherings. |
campbellcj |
May 1 2019, 06:43 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
The flairs on this car are absolutely the best. Really mean looking in a subtle sort of way. Kinda sleeper. Those are Tangerine flairs I assume?? Yes; Tangerine -- I like them WAY better than GT flares and it's a sleeper look from the side perspective in particular, looks narrowbody but can fit 9's in back. |
MM1 |
Nov 2 2020, 08:45 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California |
Just read this - exciting thread - thank you for sharing Chris!
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campbellcj |
Nov 11 2020, 08:52 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,588 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
@mm1 Thank you - wow I haven't updated this in a while (again). Unfortunately I don't have a ton of updates yet but I do finally have budget and time to make more progress this winter getting the car back into top shape for dual street/track use. Optimistic that business and health will allow me to get back out on the track shortly. For now I just make sure I drive it a little every other weekend so it's not sitting 100%.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxf7Ejwxr6Q (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-21-1605106616.1.jpg)914R at Luft6 by Chris Campbell, on Flickr (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-21-1605106617.2.jpg)914R Afternoon Drive by Chris Campbell, on Flickr (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-21-1605106618.3.jpg)914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr |
MM1 |
Nov 11 2020, 11:02 AM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Nov 11 2020, 12:52 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,092 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Love your car Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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altitude411 |
Nov 11 2020, 01:01 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Love the look as well... if my car wasn't a six I would be adding those flairs to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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TRS63 |
Nov 12 2020, 04:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 14-September 20 From: Germany - Stuttgart Member No.: 24,690 Region Association: Europe |
Amazing car, really inspiring and really close to what I would like to achieve on mine!
Thanks for sharing Antoine |
infraredcalvin |
Nov 12 2020, 09:15 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Waiting to see that bad boy at a POC event, although I think I’m out for the season with engine trouble...
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brant |
Nov 12 2020, 11:20 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,794 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Looking good !
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blabla914 |
Nov 12 2020, 06:40 PM
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I like primer Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 1,740 Region Association: None |
second up vote on the rivals. They seem to hold up pretty decent on the street too.
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