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> what do you think of this 914-6? [I bought it!], back to original Irish Green now
Cairo94507
post Mar 5 2015, 10:10 PM
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Nice Dynamat job. I am planning to have my done the same way- cover all of the cockpit and then I want to do the inside of the doors too.
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post Jan 29 2016, 04:40 PM
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I finally got around to replacing the 3.5" ID 100# springs with an adjustable collar with 2.5" ID 100# springs.

Maybe I'm getting old, but I really like how a fairly stock 914 handles, which is why I stuck with the 100# springs. Car has:

- all new suspension rubber bushings/etc (Elephant I think)
- stock front torsion bars
- 100# rear springs
- Bilstein shocks/struts
- 19mm Tarrett front sway bar
- 185/65 P4 tires
- fairly high ride height

And I think it just rips. Comfy (as far as 914s go), corners almost perfectly flat, and the grip can really exceed anything that I probably should be doing on public roads. Or, again, maybe I'm just getting old. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

When I did this, I also wanted to raise the back a little (3/8" or so) because it looked a little off. New ride height is in photos below.

With these relatively soft/stockish springs, what is surprising is the left rear corner will drop about 1/2" (a lot!) when I sit in the car (6'6" 270 lbs). So it's not exactly corner balanced, but I did set the ride height even on a left/right basis when I had about 270 lbs of big rocks in the drivers seat.

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post Jan 29 2016, 04:43 PM
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post Jan 29 2016, 04:44 PM
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post Jan 29 2016, 04:49 PM
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That is my fav color for a 914.
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post Jan 29 2016, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Jan 29 2016, 03:49 PM) *

That is my fav color for a 914.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Well done.
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post Jan 29 2016, 04:51 PM
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> That is my fav color for a 914.

I like it, but I think it's my 4th favorite 914 color.

1 Signal Orange
2 Olympic Blue (never owned one)
3 Adriatic Blue (never owned one)
4 Irish Green

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post Jan 29 2016, 04:57 PM
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Most every original Irish green car I've seen has had a crappy color change. Usually some red or white. The wheels and bright work set the IG off.
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post Jan 29 2016, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jan 29 2016, 02:51 PM) *

> That is my fav color for a 914.

I like it, but I think it's my 4th favorite 914 color.

1 Signal Orange
2 Olympic Blue (never owned one)
3 Adriatic Blue (never owned one)
4 Irish Green

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Steve - my favorites:
1) Signal Orange
2) Irish Green

I'm envious of your stable.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

3) Ivory
4) Aftermarket Bright White (so's I don't get in trouble with my ride) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Great looking cars and what an awesome job you have done to that 6!
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post Jan 29 2016, 05:25 PM
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Thanks.

I suppose my #5 is Ivory. That is a good color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Black is my least favorite, then silver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

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post Jan 29 2016, 05:29 PM
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What a great looking car. Awesome job on it. I'm jealous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Jan 29 2016, 05:33 PM
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Paint and the Gas burners look stunning !
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post Jan 29 2016, 08:04 PM
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Beautiful. I know you are proud.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 29 2016, 08:21 PM
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Boy that is NICE. GOOD JOB! Love the euro lenses and absent side markers!! And love those wheels on that car!
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post Jan 29 2016, 09:06 PM
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I thought I recognized some of those pictures as being from my home town...Anyway you did a beautiful job on your 14. Really turned out nice. Great Job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Jan 29 2016, 10:04 PM
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Steve, great job. Beautiful 6. Happy Motoring!
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Well done !
Beautiful.
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post Jan 29 2016, 10:30 PM
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Just a spectacular looking Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 31 2016, 10:13 AM
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