CUDA 911's 914 Thread ! ! ! Options

[Cuda911]

^^^ I used Duplicolor Automotive Primer/sealer, followed by Duplicolor automotive Stainless Steel. Came out great!

[KELTY360]

I see you have an outside mirror on the passenger side. Is that flat glass or convex? I've heard that there were OEM option convex mirrors, but many people just reverse a standard mirror for the passenger side.

[Cuda911]

Hey Kelty... the passenger side mirror is flat, like the driver's side. Interesting, I never heard of a convex one.

Someone asked for a pic of the yellow wheel that I stripped and painted, next to one of the original Mahle's. See below, the one on the left is the one I stripped and painted, the boxed one on the right is the original one. Extremely hard to notice a difference.

Today I got the Mahle wheels put on. Only one of my center caps would go on... I didn't want to bash them too hard and dent them. I used a piece of PVC pipe over them (as you guys suggested... thanks!!!), but it wasn't quit large enough diameter to fit all the way down to the edges of the caps. Need to get a bigger-diameter piece to use as an installation tool.

So, here's today's progress:
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[Cuda911]

7/9/2014: Progress update:

I put on a new set of engine cover letters (old ones were a bit pitted and flaking with age):
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[Big Len]

Lookin very good.

I wanted to ask you why you'd want to drive the 14 when you have 2 great cars in your garage. Does it compare funwise?

[Cuda911]

Hey Big Len,

Every Porsche has different characteristics that makes them fun for different reasons. What I love about all of them (at least from my own limited experience), is that they all have such wonderful steering feel and suspension feel. None of my other cars has come close to any of the Porsches in terms of the fun factor.

Maybe it's still the Honeymoon Phase, but I like driving the 914 the most for local trips or leisure trips. But, with no A/C, it definitely has some limitations in Southern California. And, when I get the "need for speed," I grab the keys to something else.

Lots of people I know have multiple Porsches. I think it's a contagious sickness I caught from them. A friend of mine has 5 Porsches, ranging from a '71 911 to an '85 944 to a '93 RUF BTR to an approx 2007 Boxster. He enjoys them all for different reasons.

So, the short answer: Yes, it compares funwise, but for different reasons.

[Cuda911]

Today I went over to the beach to photo my new wheels. Here's something bizarre... look what was parked in the EXACT spot that I was going to take my photos!!!! :
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[Porschef]

Maybe it's still the Honeymoon Phase, but I like driving the 914 the most for local trips or leisure trips. But, with no A/C, it definitely has some limitations in Southern California. And, when I get the "need for speed," I grab the keys to something else.

Jeez, you live in SoCal. Do you even know what humidity feels like? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Now THAT'S when you really need A/C.

Otherwise, it's all about cooling by evaporation...

BTW, car looks great.

[Cuda911]

Thanks, Porschef!

Actually, I grew up in Syracuse, NY, so I sure do know all about humidity and every other aspect of the foulest weather on the planet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I just bought some "miracle" towel at the County fair that you moisten, and then it stays cool for a few hours, to use as cheap AC in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Porschef]

You grew up in Syracuse?
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I stand corrected.

I'll shut up now

[Cuda911]

Here's my first car, in my driveway in Syracuse. If you squint, it looks an awful lot like a 914, doesn't it?

Considering how little snow is there, I'm assuming this is mid summer.

Then, to Buffalo for a few years, then I spent 6 months at the South Pole. I was the only one there that didn't think the cold was anything difficult or unusual.

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[Porschef]

Wow.

Wow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I prefer 40* to 90*, but that's impressive

[Cuda911]

So, do I now "officially" have the right to bitch about not having AC in my 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Eric_Shea]

No. You've grown soft. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[KELTY360]

No. You've grown soft. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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BTW, the wheels look great on your car. Glad they found a good home.

[Cuda911]

^^^ Thanks, Kelty. Yep, I'm extremely pleased with them.... They are in way better condition than I was expecting... they barely look like they were used. Thanks for selling them!

Always fun to see where your stuff ends up, eh? I sold some exhaust tips for my 996 to a guy in Georgia, and later saw pix he posted with them on his car.

[Cuda911]

Windshield washer question:

OK, so recently I put on some new wiper arms (I didn't even want to try the wiper lever with the old blades, since I didn't want to scratch the glass.

The wipers work just fine. Today I filled up the wiper fluid reservoir and attached the hose to the spare tire. No go when I tried to use the washer via the lever. Not sure if it's a clog in the nozzles, or what. But, I could hear air escaping at the reservoir cap where the hose enters it.

Should I try getting a new cap for the reservoir? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[Cuda911]

OK, the consensus was that the washer ain't worth fixin', so leaving that alone.

This week I replaced the windshield, since the original was rather pitted with age, which made a lot of glare at dusk.

Also, replaced the passenger side turn signal lens which had a small crack, and replaced the cigarette lighter, since the one that was in it was from I think a 356 (thanks, Rhody!!!!).

Gettin' there with this car, just a few more things I want to do!
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[jaxdream]

That is a GR8 looking 914 !!!!! I got's to ask , the aluminum strips around the windshield look to be perfect , are they original or did you replace them with some new unobtainum strips ?? Great car man !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Jack

[rhodyguy]

i think you need to switch the wiper arms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) that way the long straight one won't drag over your nice trim. glad the lighter fit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) your car looks great.