914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced Options

[campbellcj]

Some of you may have seen my earlier build thread on the 914club site. In a nutshell I have a 73 2.0 that I converted to a six in 2003. It's now heavily modified and race-prepped, powered by a stout 2.7 twin-plug engine.

The car currently weighs 1988lbs without fuel or driver; my POC minimum class weight with gas and driver is 2209lbs. It's still narrow-bodied and I am running 16x7 Fuchs with 205/45 Hoosiers. As you might guess, the car is significantly grip-limited and traction-limited in the rear especially. It basically tears the tread off R6's within 6 run sessions or so.

Here is its current state:

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914R at Streets of Willow by cjcam, on Flickr

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914R at Willow Springs by cjcam, on Flickr

I just dropped it off at a local shop, about to dive into:

- Tangerine Racing steel flares, front/rear
- Sheridan 6" f/g rear spoiler
- Rollcage triangulation to suspension pickups
- Possibly other chassis bracing
- GT headlight lifts or remove lights completely
- Repaint car (TBD how extensively)
- RSR finish Fuchs 16x8's up front, 9's in rear
- New graphics/decals


One upcoming decision is whether to keep the sail vinyl or go body color without vinyl. I've always liked the factory vinyl and bright trim look but could go either way on this.

The work could start as soon as Tuesday and I'll post updates and pics as I get them. This is not going to be a CW rotisserie sort of project since it's a race car, so progress should happen quickly and I plan to run the POC Laguna Seca event towards the end of August.

Cheers,

[campbellcj]

The bodywork is officially underway! I dropped-off the larger Fuchs with fresh Hoosiers today, for test-fitting purposes, as well as spoilers etc.. The front Getty lid has been aligned and filled a tad, replacement door fitted, windshield and sail trim removed, and other stuff is also starting to come off. Next week the actual cutting/welding/sanding should commence.

[tavoman27]

The bodywork is officially underway! I dropped-off the larger Fuchs with fresh Hoosiers today, for test-fitting purposes, as well as spoilers etc.. The front Getty lid has been aligned and filled a tad, replacement door fitted, windshield and sail trim removed, and other stuff is also starting to come off. Next week the actual cutting/welding/sanding should commence.

Do not worry about your car, Galen is one of the best builders out there... He actually build my 914 and never had a problem... I'm working on my own version of a 914 RS... so I will put fiber glass pieces to drop 200lbs, will keep 2.0L FI but will try to get an exhaust system to get 10hp more... Galen rebuild the engine years ago with some nice tricks and installed a Carrera front end with a 914-6 rear plus all the suspension tricks that he knows about... the car handles great, I run super light Fuchs that are 15x7 all around... I will send you some pics of my build if interested... when you see Galen just tell him you came across Bill Boyd 914... he will go on from there! later and good luck and hope to see you at the next POC in Fontana.