lmcchesney,
I had purchased the kit some time ago along with the Trailing arms kit thinking that some day I might have them installed. Over the past year I have read many threads on this issue and the thinking seems to be that they are a waste of time. Over this past winter, I sent my engine to Jake for rebuild. I noticed some rust areas in the engine compartment that needed to be cut out and new metal welded. I contacted a great welder and I decided that as long as he was going to fix the engine bay, why not repair the longs, then why not repair the door sills. I spoke to a Porsche macanical engineer and discussed the stiffing kits as I was waffleing on that idea. His comment was, I have always wanted to get a 914 and some day I will. I would drive it like you do Rick, Occasional DE events and auto x's. The car was made as a sports car, not a racer, and therefore would put any/all stiffing items that I could on the car including welding a sturdy roof on the car. That said, I had the kits installed at the same time. I can clearly feel a differance in the stiffness in the car but the real test will be at the track next month. I went from a 1.7 engine to one of Jake's 2270s which is a neck snapping toqurie engine and I am pulling MUCH more g force just on the street. I sometimes feel that I should drive around the neighborhood with my helmet on
So, at this point, I am happy that I put the kits on but again the true test would be at the track. I hope this help.
Rick