All the coolest Porsches are mid engine and air-cooled!

jeremyg · Post by **jeremyg** » Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:16 pm

Nice move Neil. Like that blue. Can’t wait to hear how it drives.

KS · Post by KS » Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17 pm

You'll love it!

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:02 am

First fun this morning. Car doesn't have a historical status with the DVLA. I have to take the log book (when it arrives) to the post office

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AndrewSlater · Post by **AndrewSlater** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:25 am

Just a quick note to wish Neil all the best giving 'GELly' a bit more TLC. Hopefully we will all get to see her taken to the next level at some of the long anticipated 2021 events!

Grandson Cayman waved her off on Sunday...

jwhillracer · Post by **jwhillracer** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:36 am

neilbardsley wrote:Mrs B is happy with her car!

Bit of fettling this afternoon. The boot lid doesn't sit right. I tried to adjust the latch but I think I made it worst. The bad left/right edges are too high. Any ideas?

Assuming that the boot lid is straight and square, adjust the angle with spacer washers under the hinge bolts

Next the gear selection isn't working. Not sure I've found first yet. I've never adjusted gears before. I looked at the gearbox and saw 3 different cables going in but couldn't find any diagrams in the books that came with the car. Anywhere online I can look?

Can you get reverse OK? If so, you may only need to adjust the length of the shift rod to get 1st. If in doubt, best to get someone who knows, like Angus to sort it, it's much easier to make it worse than improve it!

The Targa top at the rear on the drivers size is seating too high. This means there is a small gap between the window and seal. There is a pin that should be pulled down by a hoop from the latch but it isn't moving the top down much. It took quite a lot of work just to get it on
Check that the roof seals are properly in place and that the roof sits evenly before you fasten it.

The Speedo isn't working. It tweaks but that is it?

Pull out the speedo and disconnect the cable. Check that the cable turns smoothly as the car moves. that will narrow it down to the cable or angle gear on the gearbox, or the speedo itself.

I changed the oil and it took less than 3l. I didn't undo the B filter bolt.

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Car is idling rough and low that maybe lack of use. I'm new to injection cars but will try to do a tune up

Once again, if you don't know about K-jet, it's best left to someone who does!

I'm allowed to have classic reg plates on this car?

Yes, we have B & W plates on our L reg (though 1970) 914/6

There is certainly a charm about how simple these cars are. Feels more like a sports car than my 356

They are quirky, but addictive little cars. Yours looks really smart from the photos, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Cheers

JW

KS · Post by KS » Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:04 am

After a while driving the 914, you'll soon come to see how overrated 911s are...

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:22 pm

Must admit to being a bit envious of that Blue One!
the recent pic of the lowered/slammed 914 in the USA with GT flares on the rear, wheels to match looked so good.

hashman · Post by **hashman** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:54 pm

That looks like great fun Neil.
Hope it brings you much fun.

Karl.

jury · Post by **jury** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:19 pm

Nice one Neil !

Look forward to seeing it with GT flares

anglophone1 · Post by **anglophone1** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:23 pm

Busy assembling some cool stuff to take Tango 914 to the next level,
Keith is right - they are an absolute hoot to drive- and I have a 260 hp 911 hotrod and a 924 race car on Webers to compare!

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911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:54 pm

Sorry in advance to stretch this topic, but when I test drove my 2009 Boxster the mid engine layout and the dynamics that come with that configuration was very apparent and really nice to drive even at moderate speed in corners.
Does the 4 pot 914 deliver the same sensation?

anglophone1 · Post by **anglophone1** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:19 pm

911hillclimber wrote:Sorry in advance to stretch this topic, but when I test drove my 2009 Boxster the mid engine layout and the dynamics that come with that configuration was very apparent and really nice to drive even at moderate speed in corners.
Does the 4 pot 914 deliver the same sensation?

Never driven a Boxster Graham so cant compare -it’s great fun though!

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:34 pm

Just trying to read this. It's not simple

http://retro.co.za/efi/djet.html

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mycar · Post by **mycar** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:46 pm

If you copy it out long hand then read it back tomorrow it'll make more sense.

Congrats on the new motor.

anglophone1 · Post by **anglophone1** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:47 pm

Neil- I’ve got some d-jet tips that came over with my car- will scan them to you- just WA me an email address?

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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