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| Greg Bell |
 Jun 22 2005, 11:02 AM
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Guys,
I have always been fascinated by lightweight cars (maybe because i am a fat ass). the lotus Elise (the original 96' one) is the standard of what i like. My 914 is my fun car, so it does not need to have any creature comforts other than a windshield, seat, floors and doors. My question is, how fast would a 1800 pound 914 with a 115 hp type IV really be? Any ideas? Plus, what would you guys recommend I do next. I have already stripped and boxed most of the interior, spare tire, tools, loose changes, etc. What should be next on the list. I'm thinking about a header system. I am also thinking about gutting the doors and replacing the bumpers with FG. Plus, I am going to remove the fogs and the center console. Keep in mind, I don't really want to "gut the car" until it is race-only. Think minimalist, not masochist. |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 22 2005, 12:09 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,961 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
yes, Leergewicht nach DIN (which means EMPTY weight) ... 1969 - 1972: ========= 914-4: 900 kg = 1984.16 lbs 914-6: 940 kg = 2072.34 lbs 1973 - 1974: ========= 914-4: 950 kg = 2094.39 lbs 1975 - 1976: ========= 914-4: 1000 kg = 2204.62 lbs i'm assuming he wants GAS in his car while he drives it, so adding that to the equation, i estimated ~2100 lbs for a early car and ~2200 lbs for a later car. a '75-76 would be ~2300 lbs ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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Posts in this topic
Greg Bell Project lightweight 914! Jun 22 2005, 11:02 AM
Brett W I had a very similar idea. I wanted to do that to... Jun 22 2005, 11:25 AM SirAndy what year is the car? pre '73 cars had much li... Jun 22 2005, 11:29 AM ArtechnikA <... Jun 22 2005, 11:56 AM nocones 6.5lbs/hp with my V8 car, full interior, late door... Jun 22 2005, 12:09 PM Qarl My Elise has a 10 gallon tank. And it gets 28 mpg... Jun 22 2005, 12:21 PM gopack Don't forget his (self proclaimed) fat ass... Jun 22 2005, 12:22 PM SirAndy Jun 22 2005, 12:29 PM grantsfo All I can say is that my car which is proabably do... Jun 22 2005, 12:36 PM Mueller <... Jun 22 2005, 12:39 PM Andyrew 220? freek! im 155!
thats why its so fast... Jun 22 2005, 12:44 PM SirAndy <... Jun 22 2005, 12:44 PM Andyrew OOOOHHHH DIIIISSSED!!!!!... Jun 22 2005, 12:47 PM Mueller <... Jun 22 2005, 12:48 PM Andyrew its your engine dude... you need a replacement....... Jun 22 2005, 12:50 PM Mueller As seen on a bumper sticker:
I may be fat, but yo... Jun 22 2005, 12:52 PM SirAndy <... Jun 22 2005, 12:57 PM Rough_Rider We'll if your considering GF panels then your ... Jun 22 2005, 01:25 PM redshift <... Jun 22 2005, 01:48 PM URY914 Easy:
Change all bolt on body pieces to f/g
Remov... Jun 22 2005, 02:16 PM redshift If anyone should know..
M Jun 22 2005, 02:20 PM Greg Bell So, for my 73 2.0
Where is the best place to buy... Jun 22 2005, 03:57 PM ArtechnikA |
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