drove my 914 to work for the first time

[robphelan]

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.

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..

[3D914]

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!

[AZ914]

Rob,

Way to go!!!

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

[Amark]

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.

[AZ914]

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.

[Amark]

Guy,

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

I need to install these first:

[Amark]

Originally posted by 914GT
Maybe take more beer too. What's that bottom piece?

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

[sammyg2]

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

[AZ914]

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

[3D914]

Hey Mark,

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

Glad to hear it runnin soooo goooood!

[Amark]

Originally posted by 3D914
Hey Mark,

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

Hi Gerard,

Mine is Saturn yellow.

[Joe Bob]

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