914 purity poll, where do you stand? |
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914 purity poll, where do you stand? |
kermit |
Nov 9 2004, 12:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 2-November 04 From: Millbrae, CA Member No.: 3,049 |
I'm one of those Porsche purists, really particular about all the little details. I drive the crap out of my car, but I still make sure it has the correct nuts and bolt, so the concours judges don't give me any lip. I notice a lot of radically modified 914s here, just wanted to get a sense of how everybody feels.
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Eric_Shea |
Nov 9 2004, 12:09 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You're all the 356 owners of 2020.
Think 15 years ahead... There will be some stock ones out there. There will be some modified with Porsche engines. There will be some creative alternatives. The only concerns I would have with mega-machines is the viability of the chassis. It was designed in 68-69 for approx 130hp tops. When the factory went GT they attempted to stiffen the chassis the best they knew how at the time (they knew there were issues). They also added some of the better brakes of the day. That being said, we've learned a lot about the SWOT of the 914. There's inner long kits. Chassis stiffening kits. New instructions on what to do with our rear shock towers. 3.5" struts to bolt on that allow virtually any macho brake application known to man. Adapters for virtually any engine bolt up. Kits that turn a 915 into a modern day 916, cages and harnesses to help protect you when you're right foot gets out of control. I hit #2 cause that's "me". I dig Porsches because "they're Porsches". My first car was a Beetle at age 14. I couldn't drive it for two years so my father and I rebuilt the engine. I built about 4 more after that and naturally progressed to a 914 at age 18. Once I had a 914 I had to have a 911 and the story goes on and on. I've torn every single one I've owned apart. I have been absolutely fascinated with their engineering and over engineering (of some products). I think a stock 914 or 914-6 is a true balance in engineering and an absolute hoot to drive (in the vintage sense). I've been around enough autocrosses to see a well driven, stock 2.0, smoke the living shit out of 90% of the 911's at the track. I always like to ask myself... "What would it be like to ride in the passengers seat of my car with Brian Redman or Vic Elford at the wheel?" Would they wonder where my aluminum pedals were, or would they basically smoke everything at the track that day? Would they amaze me with hidden potentials I never knew my car had? What do you think? I really think option #3 is cool... keep the spirit of the mark and engineer the shit out of it. It's (914 chassis) a great start... mid engine, low CG, nice brakes. However, while restoring the 911, I realized the limitations of our chassis. I was doing some serious racing on a stock chassis. A-pillars cracked. C-pillars cracked. If you're going to add ponies (regardless of the make) start with the chassis. Stock, Porsche Mod., Chevy, Scooby... done "right" they're all pretty cool. Have fun, it's your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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