drove my 914 to work for the first time
 

today.... wow... what a blast...except that I woke up late and had to deal with rush-hour traffic. slow going most of the way.

a lot of fun and a lot of looks.

I picked it up from the shop last night. boy, what a noticeable difference when it's properly timed. it drove much smoother.

I was also having a problem shifting into 4th/5th gears.. he told me it was (ok i forget 'exactly' what he called told me) a pinch bolt loose where the linkage meets the tranny... I have absolutely zero problems shifting now. that's a real confidence booster when driving - knowing I can hit any gear when I need t.http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/clap.gif

I had so much fun last night that I was going to call in sick this morning and play with the 914. But the (P.C. term) 'domestic help' was coming in and i didn't want to be around for that. soooo... I may just have to take 1/2 day off to play, instead.

now.. if I could just paint the dang thing..

Rob,

Conrats man!

I remember that feeling . . . he says as he watches it vanish in the distance!

Now I just have to get back to that.

Enjoy!

Rob,

Way to go!!! :D

I hope to be doing the same 'real' soon... Gonna try to pretty it up before parking it in the work lot though...

Hey Jason,

When you get it back can I go for a ride?

Guy,

You got me thinking about one of your paint jobs. Maybe we can talk about it again.


I drove mine to the office today too. Ever try to talk on a cell phone in a 914. You have to pull over and turn the engine off.:D

I'm getting the car back tomorrow.... it was a longer process than I anticipated (don't ask about the money). I guess it is running -sweeeet- now.

Mark: HA!! Good one re: the cellphone. Was the top on? Aboslutely on the ride!

Guy: Thanks man, send the link to my email address. I'm all fired up now. Going to start some sanding this weekend, hopefully get a German car back in your garage before too long.

Guy,

Mine is going to take lots more than sandpaper & paint.

I need to install these first:

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Its the right side wheelhouse. The battery tray mounts to it. Mine has a hole in it.

Rob, I hope you didn't park in Mr, Greehey's parking spot.
I bet he'd be interested in knowing about you're playing hookey. I'll keep the secret for $5 :)

OK, drove the car 'home' today! Woohoo!!

I'm game for the paint'n'beer party... Guy, I sent you a note with my prep Q's... thx

Hey Mark,

What color is your car now. Can't tell completely from the pic.

Glad to hear it runnin soooo goooood!

Hi Gerard,

Mine is Saturn yellow.

Got mine out in the garage today....putting on the new bumper tops and gonna take her for a ride....