Scott,
I owned a 2.0 914 which I restored back in 1978. In spite of the contempt
with which the 914 was (is) regarded by most Porsche aficionados the car is
an excellent handling machine and a delight to drive. The volkswagen engine
really means that it is also affordable to own and maintain. Trading
prestige for affordability can be most rewarding. I have often regretted
having sold my 914 and when I see one passing on the road I frequently have
an irrational urge to buy one again (alas, I own to many time and money
consuming machines already!) While I don't have any experience racing 914's
I can imagine that it would be a blast!
Drew (aka Andrew)
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From: Scott R. Olson
To: bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Autocross
Date: Sunday, August 09, 1998 9:51PM
I was curoius if anyone has any experience with Porsche 914's. I
went to my
first race on Saturday, it was with a porsche racing club, and I was
floored. I feel a little guilty because I kept my car passions from the
group. With a brickin and a 65 mustang, an autocross race-track is no place
for my cars.
Aside from the entire redesign project that someone on the list is
undertaking, are bricklins destined to handle sub-par? And does anyone have
experiece with the 914's and who all races on this list? I am about ready
to sell my soul to get behind the wheel at the next autocross.
I rememebr some discussion regarding the tork link on the rear suspension.
Is this question applicable for '74's and what was the recommended course of
action? Are there sway bars available? Strut braces? Thanks for listening
-Scott #466
About $1800 and two weeks away from owning a 74 914
Apparently the engine is from a volkswagen? Arrghh! I had promised myself
I would never own a volkswagen, would I be breaking my own trust?
-Scott
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Pugsracer@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 1998 10:27 PM
> To: jwynn@lancnews.infi.net; bricklin@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Brakes
>
>
> I would flush the system with alcohol and fill with silicone
> brake fluid. I
> have used it in my triumphs for years with good results. next
> time i do brake
> work on the Brick it will get silicone. We also use this stuff on our
> autocross car which is a triumph, but is extremely quick. Pugs
>
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