 3.2 Conversion - outlaw Street and track car project, (Was “Would you do This 1400 mile road trip?) |
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| settador |
 Jul 20 2018, 07:19 AM
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"Kid is having a blast." Nice! |
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| settador |
Jul 20 2018, 07:36 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jul 19 2018, 05:43 AM)  I remember when everyone (including me) had a tool kit and spares for almost everything so we could fix on the side of the road. These days its just "AAA and send it." Defiantly agree to do the road trip. Zach Heading back to New Hampshire from NYC in my 71 VW bus on a Sunday after noon in 86 or 87, I lost a cylinder on Rt. 84 in CT. Made it up the next exit ramp and into a closed, gas station parking lot. Had my older daughter and her mother with me. Lots of tools and spares too. Pulled the valve covers to discover that #1 exhaust rocker had eaten it's way through the thrust/spring washers and the retaining clip on the rocker shaft. Called my brother in-law, who had a non-running bus in northern Westchester from a pay phone, and asked him to go out and pull the rocker assembly, then deliver it to me! He did and the rest is history--still talk to the kid, age 32, but not her mom! |
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| Coondog |
Jul 20 2018, 08:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Sorry I missed this thread, I would have had a fire truck cool down your 914 as you drove through Victorville.
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| Unpretentious |
Jul 20 2018, 03:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 23-June 14 From: Calif. Central Valley Member No.: 17,532 Region Association: Central California
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Have only driven the road between Frazier Park and the Ojai cut-off once. Nice twisty road! Unfortunately, I was driving our 12 passenger Ford van! Now, highway 33 (the road to Ojai) is amazing. I have driven it in a 914 (my 1.7). It’s an amazing! If you get down that way again, definitely plan to drive it!!
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| davehg |
Jul 21 2018, 09:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 19-September 17 From: PNW Member No.: 21,443 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect.
Kid is Still having a blast!! |
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| PanelBilly |
Jul 21 2018, 10:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,868 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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So are there two car nuts in your family now?
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| settador |
Jul 22 2018, 05:36 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 16-May 05 From: Lee, NH Member No.: 4,086 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(davehg @ Jul 21 2018, 07:20 PM) 400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect. Kid is Still having a blast!! Love starting my day with a big grin! |
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| Cracker |
Jul 22 2018, 07:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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The home stretch...way to embrace an adventure!
Tony QUOTE(davehg @ Jul 21 2018, 11:20 PM) 400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect. |
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| r_towle |
Jul 22 2018, 08:48 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Memories never get thrown into a dumpster.
The rest of our stuff will get there eventually. You guys will talk about this trip for many years! |
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| davehg |
Jul 22 2018, 11:15 PM
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We arrived home late afternoon today, tired and beat. Grand total for the trip:
1556 miles ~80 gallons of fuel pumped 21 avg mpg (not bad for an older 3.2) 12 terrific meals 10 stellar roads Three hotels 0 914's spotted on the route 0 mechanical breakdowns 0 performance awards too many memories made to count Only car issues: my rear brake lights aren't working - no way to tell if this was the whole route or not (nobody flashed me). Didn't notice this until we got home - no fuses or bulbs burned out so I'll have to chase it down. So so glad I made this tip with my son. Longest day was 461 miles (about 10 hours with traffic and stops). In Coos Bay, we bunked down with a group of VW owners on a Treffen run from San Diego to Port Angeles and back, so I was pretty humbled versus my own long haul. Kudos for the ear plug suggestion - car is just too damn loud to drive without it. There's a loud drone from about 2500-3500 rpm, and quite loud otherwise. Ok for the track but not sure if this is ok for the street. Oil temps averaged 180-190, highest was 215 going up the grapevine during a short section, where the temp hit 104. I dressed for the heat, but forgot how cold the coast was - it was low 50's this AM on the Oregon coast. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement - I am not sure I would have done this trip without the feedback, and am confident in the car to try another trip, perhaps not as long (or in shorter segments). Pix: I got a personal escort out of town from a dear friend who has a wicked 2.2 911 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322928.9.jpg) Highway 36 in Oregon: Links to videos: Highway 36 in Oregon Having Fun in Big Sur on Hwy 1 My own private racetrack leaving Pine Mountain Chasing my friend's 911 up Hwy 74 |
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| Coondog |
Jul 23 2018, 06:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Glad you made it home safe... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Did you add any oil ?? |
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| Jamie |
Jul 23 2018, 06:29 AM
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QUOTE(davehg @ Jul 22 2018, 09:15 PM) We arrived home late afternoon today, tired and beat. Grand total for the trip: 1556 miles ~80 gallons of fuel pumped 21 avg mpg (not bad for an older 3.2) 12 terrific meals 10 stellar roads Three hotels 0 914's spotted on the route 0 mechanical breakdowns 0 performance awards too many memories made to count Only car issues: my rear brake lights aren't working - no way to tell if this was the whole route or not (nobody flashed me). Didn't notice this until we got home - no fuses or bulbs burned out so I'll have to chase it down. So so glad I made this tip with my son. Longest day was 461 miles (about 10 hours with traffic and stops). In Coos Bay, we bunked down with a group of VW owners on a Treffen run from San Diego to Port Angeles and back, so I was pretty humbled versus my own long haul. Kudos for the ear plug suggestion - car is just too damn loud to drive without it. There's a loud drone from about 2500-3500 rpm, and quite loud otherwise. Ok for the track but not sure if this is ok for the street. Oil temps averaged 180-190, highest was 215 going up the grapevine during a short section, where the temp hit 104. I dressed for the heat, but forgot how cold the coast was - it was low 50's this AM on the Oregon coast. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement - I am not sure I would have done this trip without the feedback, and am confident in the car to try another trip, perhaps not as long (or in shorter segments). Pix: I got a personal escort out of town from a dear friend who has a wicked 2.2 911 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322926.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322927.8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-21443-1532322928.9.jpg) Highway 36 in Oregon: Links to videos: Highway 36 in Oregon Having Fun in Big Sur on Hwy 1 My own private racetrack leaving Pine Mountain Chasing my friend's 911 up Hwy 74 An epic adventure that will become part of your family history! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| davehg |
Jul 23 2018, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Jul 23 2018, 05:15 AM) I have an 18 qt front mounted oil tank - none needed. |
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| settador |
Jul 23 2018, 07:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 16-May 05 From: Lee, NH Member No.: 4,086 Region Association: None
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Awesome! And thank you!
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| infraredcalvin |
Jul 23 2018, 08:00 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Glad to hear all went well! That’s so cool to do that with your kid! Great memories for life!
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| PanelBilly |
Jul 23 2018, 08:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,868 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Welcome home
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| Shadowfax |
Jul 23 2018, 08:27 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States
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Epic! Thanks for sharing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| Rand |
Jul 23 2018, 08:55 PM
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| dr.tim |
Jul 23 2018, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(davehg @ Jul 22 2018, 11:15 PM) That's the one.. part of my weekly commute for about a year. |
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| Unpretentious |
Jul 24 2018, 10:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 23-June 14 From: Calif. Central Valley Member No.: 17,532 Region Association: Central California
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Glad to here you made it home safe!
The treffen group must have been the Air Head Parts 20th. Great group! Had planned to participate again this year, but am out of the country. Blessings to you, |
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