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> A 914-6GT Build Thread, Bringing #673 back from the Grave
carr914
post Feb 2 2009, 08:30 AM
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that's a carbon-fiber Ducktail I had from a previous Carrera project that I traded to the shop. A ducktail would make a lot of downforce though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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post Feb 12 2009, 10:33 AM
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Here are my original GT Recaros -

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the insert fabric will definately not look good against Signal Orange, so I think I'm going with...






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post Feb 18 2009, 11:35 AM
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New Addition - a NOS 914-6 Relay Board

I have one from my car, but this was so insanely cheap, I had to get it.

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post Feb 18 2009, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Jan 3 2009, 11:14 AM) *

Only doing an Engman Kit

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Have you thought about the Brad Meyeur kit? I've heard that it adds alot more structural rigidity...
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post Feb 19 2009, 06:55 AM
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I'm doing the Engman as it is really overkill, I have one on another car, and it is already purchased.

I say overkill, in that I've replaced the entire longitudinal from the rear wheel to the front and i also used a clamshell over that. Replaced part of the drivers side long. Replaced the entire floor. Adding the Engman only strengthens all that. The Engman is very well made.

I know Brad, in fact he brokered this car to the owner before me. I have no experience with his kit, nor do I know anybody that has it, so I went with what I know works well.

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post Mar 12 2009, 06:42 PM
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Progress on the Compliance Sticker

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post Mar 12 2009, 06:49 PM
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A Mini-Poll question within a thread:

Since I'm putting so many Real GT Parts on this restoration would Mini-Lites on the rear look out of place?

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post Mar 12 2009, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Mar 12 2009, 05:49 PM) *

A Mini-Poll question within a thread:

Since I'm putting so many Real GT Parts on this restoration would Mini-Lites on the rear look out of place?

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I say go for it!

Seems like you are doing the "period correct" style of restoration/GT upgrade?

If I remember correctly some GT's had the minilites for the same reason the 911 ST did.. Fuch's with that offset/width were not made yet?

I personally think it looks pretty cool... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Mar 12 2009, 07:21 PM
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Firstly, what you've done so far is fantastic! I can't wait to see more. As far as your mini-poll, my humble opinion will always lead to Fuchs as far as wheel choice goes; what a genius piece of design/engineering.

Lastly, a question; didn't the GT's that ran with the Mini-Lites all have widened rear flares? I thought that was why they went with the Mini's in the first place - once the standard flare was widened there were no Fuchs available in the wider size so they put on the Mini-Lites (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Mar 12 2009, 07:24 PM
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Go for it.
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post Mar 12 2009, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Mar 12 2009, 07:49 PM) *

A Mini-Poll question within a thread:

Since I'm putting so many Real GT Parts on this restoration would Mini-Lites on the rear look out of place?



MiniLites would look very good and correct!
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post Mar 13 2009, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(Derek Seymour @ Mar 12 2009, 05:03 PM) *

If I remember correctly some GT's had the minilites for the same reason the 911 ST did.. Fuch's with that offset/width were not made yet?


I didn't know that. I always wondered why vintage photos often showed 914 GT's with Minilites on the rear and Fuchs on the front. Now I see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

That said, I still prefer either all Fuchs or all Minilites. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Mar 13 2009, 11:54 AM
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LOVE the Minilites...espcially if you dial the stance and tires like the yeller' car.

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post Mar 13 2009, 12:29 PM
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I like little details like minilites on the rear that set the car apart. Any normal person is gonna wonder what you were thinking, but someone that knows what's going on is gonna smile.
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post Mar 13 2009, 01:13 PM
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It looks like the inner fender lip is non existent on the yellow car above the minlites.
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post Mar 14 2009, 12:00 PM
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The Mini-Poll is over, it will be Fuchs on all corners. I was hoping to sell a set of my Fuchs & then buy the Minis, but the Fuchs did not sell, so I will RSR finish them.

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post Mar 14 2009, 12:06 PM
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Paging Eric Shea, Mr. Shea Please pick up the courtesy phone.

Eric I picked up these Aluminum 911S calipers this morning (rfuerst got a set too)
and I set you an eMail to determine re-build costs

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post Mar 23 2009, 10:32 AM
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Just got my Factory GT seats back from the upholstry shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dancinnanner.gif) - Major Porn - these are going to look so kick-ass in a Signal Orange car.

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post Mar 23 2009, 10:48 AM
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TC those are Nice !
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post Mar 23 2009, 11:25 AM
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Looks awesome, love the Houndstooth! Of course, I am bias... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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