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| horizontally-opposed |
 Apr 13 2010, 09:49 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None 
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First time out in daylight in a long time...
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 13 2010, 09:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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Hmm, trying to figure out center caps vs. no center caps... and what kind of lugs...?
Also, think I am going to go back to the LE spoiler... Attached image(s) 
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 13 2010, 09:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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Kinda likin' the no caps thing...
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 13 2010, 09:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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This just makes me want to head out for a drive. A long drive. Away from everything. Alas, much to do...
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 13 2010, 09:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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Since all of these, I have installed most of the interior and completed the passenger door window/guides/panel/speakers/etc. The BEST (and super helpful) advice I got on door reassembly was Perry's tip to leave all of the bolts loose on the window guide rails in the doors. I didn't think I could tighten the two inside the door, but it was easy with a box-end wrench. After hours and hours of trial and error, that one tip allowed me to finish the passenger door fitment and quarter-window to A-pillar in minutes. Thanks, Perry! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Still need to tackle the driver's door, some dash stuff, some gauge stuff, some radio stuff, and install the Engman rear trunk latch setup. Will try to get some pictures — and with a better camera — up soon. |
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| jcambo7 |
Apr 13 2010, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,691 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Congrats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| ConeDodger |
Apr 14 2010, 12:27 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,997 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Pete,
Your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it in person. Want to do dual engine builds? A fairly stock DJet 2056 while I build an evil double-secret Raby monster? McMark, Take note of the seat modification. I want this in my car. I have always thought the seat position was too high. Consider this a reservation for Original Customs shop time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| FourBlades |
Apr 14 2010, 03:50 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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Your car is looking great, love the color. I also really liked the article on the green car. I'm not sure I could have given that car back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Are you putting a PORSCHE reflector in place of your rear trunk key mechanism? I've got an original cut down 911 reflector for ya if you need one. John |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 14 2010, 10:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 13 2010, 11:27 PM)  Pete, Your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it in person. Want to do dual engine builds? A fairly stock DJet 2056 while I build an evil double-secret Raby monster? McMark, Take note of the seat modification. I want this in my car. I have always thought the seat position was too high. Consider this a reservation for Original Customs shop time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I cannot recommend the seat mod enough. Every time I get into the driver's seat and remember I'm sitting lower, that alone makes this odyssey worthwhile. Can't wait to really drive this thing. I must say I've been dreaming about a 2.4S, 2.5, or 2.8 lately, but it's going to have to remain a dream at this point — and maybe for a long, long time to come. Which keeps bringing me back to a 2056 with D-jet.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Whatever, the car definitely needs an engine. The endearing thing about the "Question-Liter" in it now (probably a 1911) is that it ALWAYS starts right up and has been in the chassis since 1986. The not so nice thing is it leaks like a sieve and probably makes no more than 80 hp. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) pete |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 14 2010, 10:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Apr 14 2010, 02:50 AM) Are you putting a PORSCHE reflector in place of your rear trunk key mechanism? I've got an original cut down 911 reflector for ya if you need one. John Many thanks, but I've got one sitting on the shelf in my office and paid a lot to put it there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I haven't decided what to do with the back panel yet. Might do nothing back there. Might put a trunk button back in, might not. Might put a beautifully aged silver "914 1.7" badge I found at EASY on there, might not. Anyone have one of the "914 VW Porsche" Euro emblem, the one that's NOT for the 914-6? That's another option and may be my first pick. pete |
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| McMark |
Apr 14 2010, 10:44 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'm actually a little unclear on the seat mod. At least with respect to how the seat mounts. It looks like you got rid of the hinges as well. So if I'm seeing it right, you lose up/down adjustment, but retain forward/backward adjustment.
Glad to see it's back on the road, Pete. I can't believe it's been a year! That means mine's been off for more than a couple... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Apr 14 2010, 10:47 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Looks beautiful. Very nice work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
It always feels nice to get a big project done and look this nice. |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 14 2010, 10:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 14 2010, 09:44 AM) I'm actually a little unclear on the seat mod. At least with respect to how the seat mounts. It looks like you got rid of the hinges as well. So if I'm seeing it right, you lose up/down adjustment, but retain forward/backward adjustment. Glad to see it's back on the road, Pete. I can't believe it's been a year! That means mine's been off for more than a couple... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) You've got it. There is no more "height" adjust (which I really found to be more of a seatback angle and upper thigh support adjustment, FWIW), but the seat still slides back and forth on the stock gear. Essentially, John liberated the rails from the stock setup, then got rid of the hinges, then welded eight blind-nuts in where appropriate, and then I bolted the liberated lower rails back in, then slid the seats back on. The fore-aft works just fine — though doing all this with 911 sliders would be even slicker. I'd want to make sure they don't add height, though. For me, every mm matters. Next time I've got the seats out, I'll try to take some more photos of the setup with the rails in place. pete |
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| Eric_Shea |
Apr 14 2010, 11:37 AM
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Awesome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| McMark |
Apr 14 2010, 01:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Sounds good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 14 2010, 03:13 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 13 2010, 11:27 PM) Pete, Your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it in person. Want to do dual engine builds? A fairly stock DJet 2056 while I build an evil double-secret Raby monster? McMark, Take note of the seat modification. I want this in my car. I have always thought the seat position was too high. Consider this a reservation for Original Customs shop time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) How about a triple build? I've got an engine on a stand right now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 14 2010, 03:15 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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BTW - nice looking ride Pete... get 'er out and play... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Nov 29 2010, 12:57 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Mar 5 2008, 10:39 PM) I'll be doing the exact same mod when i finally get around to install my new seats ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| flylarry |
Nov 30 2010, 12:14 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 22-November 05 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 5,170 |
Nice job! Just remember Porsche 914's rust from the inside out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ...except for the the HELL HOLE! I Have 2 of-em I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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| watsonrx13 |
Nov 30 2010, 07:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Can you take a pic of the seat rail bolted in without the seat in place?
-- Rob QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Apr 3 2008, 05:12 PM) another angle... Bolted the GTS seat in after this and I must say this may be one of the best mods I've ever made to my 914. I like to sit as low as possible and have a long torso, and I *finally* feel like I am sitting in the car low enough. I can see all of the tach through the Prototipo and I love the new position. The seat slides better than it did before, and if I want to change the rake (I don't think I will, but we'll see...), I can always shim it later. VERY happy with this mod. pete |
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