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NYNick 09-07-2020 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by juanbenae (Post 11016803)
speaking of working up a load in the basement,,,, guess who checks in?

Hysterical!

Marine Blue 09-07-2020 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 11016805)
Marine Blue, that’s nowhere near the same. For starters, no pop up headlights.

Ah yes, sadly no pop up headlights. Although I would argue that the pop up headlights goes against the lightweight mantra, the mechanism, headlight housing and motor add a significant amount of weight to the car.

Matt Monson 09-07-2020 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Marine Blue (Post 11017396)
Ah yes, sadly no pop up headlights. Although I would argue that the pop up headlights goes against the lightweight mantra, the mechanism, headlight housing and motor add a significant amount of weight to the car.

Flachbau first. Lightweight is relative. They could easily build a modern 914 under 2500 lbs with modern materials.

thamlin000 09-07-2020 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 11017458)
Flachbau first. Lightweight is relative. They could easily build a modern 914 under 2500 lbs with modern materials.

In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1599512877.jpg

WPOZZZ 09-07-2020 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thamlin000 (Post 11017595)
In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1599512877.jpg

That reminds me of a 370z.

NYNick 09-07-2020 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thamlin000 (Post 11017595)
In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1599512877.jpg

You might want to read the thread, starting with #7.

ItzaMe 09-08-2020 05:01 AM

If it looks anything like the render, I'm in.

That thing is sweet.

911heaven 09-08-2020 05:40 AM

Stop screwing around. That red piece looks more like a Panorama with early wheels. Flachbau was a different kettle of fish and certainly not to be compared with a 914.

dwelle 09-08-2020 06:58 AM

yo bernz, nobody compared the flachbau to a 914.

what, no love for the 914?...

Ed911S 09-08-2020 07:58 AM

wasserpumper scheisse

911heaven 09-08-2020 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dwelle (Post 11018281)
yo bernz, nobody compared the flachbau to a 914.

what, no love for the 914?...

Alright, there is love in my heart for the the 914 - 6, and I love the one you got. I remember the pic/color. I can't forget the custom decal on the rear end of the car. Matt once told me what a Bumble Bee was in detail. Though I was interested then, I quickly forgot. No experience on my part. Wish I had some, then I would probably be on the other side of the fence. Be that as it may, rest assured I'm just kidding about these like some here occasionally like to do. Should I mention names? Nah!

matt930s 09-12-2020 04:20 PM

Only 220 clicks on this slant:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1989-porsche-930-slantnose-shows-only-220-kilometers-on-the-clock-148597.html

JMS935 09-12-2020 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by matt930s (Post 11023759)

That car has been flipped from dealer to dealer to dealer globetrotting all over the world for as long as I can remember.

Matt Monson 09-12-2020 06:03 PM

I dunno why, but every time I read the title of this thread this ding pops in my head. I had to listen to the album in the garage today to scratch that itch.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jbG-FpyjI2Y

nathanbs 09-12-2020 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JMS935 (Post 11023761)
That car has been flipped from dealer to dealer to dealer globetrotting all over the world for as long as I can remember.

I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

JMS935 09-12-2020 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanbs (Post 11023882)
I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

How many slants do you need to own to get that nickname? :D

nathanbs 09-12-2020 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JMS935 (Post 11023901)
How many slants do you need to own to get that nickname? :D

Maybe just the same one 5 times

onitside 09-12-2020 09:31 PM

Isn't this Paul "Slant" Turbotoo Lowmiles et al character really Phillip Todd Haupt? And if it is him, how does a car that spectacular end up in the hands of someone so sketchy?? I've also seen it mysteriously travel the globe for years, photos being taken of it with the same patina as a Bigfoot snapshot, always being listed by people that never seemed to have possession of it. And now that it appears real, its destination ends up being this shady character's?? Bizarre...

voitureltd 09-13-2020 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nathanbs (Post 11023882)
I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

Yep, must be Paul " Slant man ". Funny, he sent me a email awhile ago, said he might be interested in my ( not such low miles ) 84 Porsche Kremer. I thought it was rich now how he mentioned in this for sale article about the less rare 935 Porsche kremer SN street models. I declined to give a sell price. Maybe his rarer one has lost it's luster for him. I'm still very fond of mine.
I did mentioned if he wanted a good price for it I might consider selling in a package with 4 or so others as downsizing has been discussed with my son being I'll be 80 years next year. He responded he was not a dealer, which was the end of our email conversation till he sent a email about this car and a large photo file similar to the one posted. Thanks for the additional history of slant man's very rare 89 slant. I asked him if it was still original as built when new and if he has a COA as it has some unusual options. Have not seen the COA yet.

nathanbs 09-13-2020 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by onitside (Post 11023964)
Isn't this Paul "Slant" Turbotoo Lowmiles et al character really Phillip Todd Haupt? And if it is him, how does a car that spectacular end up in the hands of someone so sketchy?? I've also seen it mysteriously travel the globe for years, photos being taken of it with the same patina as a Bigfoot snapshot, always being listed by people that never seemed to have possession of it. And now that it appears real, its destination ends up being this shady character's?? Bizarre...

I cannot speak to that as I am not aware if this is the case


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