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Vegas914

Vegas914

John Peterson
Howdy y'all -

This '84 just made an unplanned landing in my driveway. I think I will keep it for a while. :) I will be lurking for a bit and checking out some old threads before I start asking stupid questions.
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Welcome John

Glad to have you with us. Nice looking X too.

We loves us some pictures. :dance2:
 
Welcome!!!

Welcome to the board, you'll find it a great place to hang out. I absolutely love your wheels btw, I am looking for an exact set of those (or the unobtanium five spoke Cromo's ) to replace my Cromodora CD 91's. I think it gives an X (like yours) a really nice retro, classy look.

Welcome again!
 
I concur with Jim, those wheels look fantastic. What is the manufacturer and model? Aftermarket or original?
The whole car looks very nice.
 
Mesh Wheels

This isn't working out the way I planned. :mallet: I expected you to be telling me about my new toy.
Actually . . . this is better, 'cause I don't even know what questions to ask.

The wheels say 6Jx13H2E23 and TYP 1924-D and MSW on the front. I will have to pull one tomorrow and check the back. The logo on the center caps match the logo on the wheels.
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Verdict: Aftermarket. I agree they give the car a classic, cool, retro look with the tiny 175-70-13 tires. (I run 245-45-16 on my 914)

This inspired me to pull the spare out for the first time. Very funky. :eek:mg: The front is two-tone black and silver. All it says is X19 and 0180 and X19. The back has two strange lips and no markings. Is this stock?
The tire is 155-80-13. Is this the biggest that will fit in the stock location?
 
+1

Welcome to the Italian X family..
There are no "Stupid" questions, just questions.

Now about that 914.. Looks 914-6 or even 916_ish..
The guess will be, it has a 911 flat 6 and the usual bits from a 914-6.. no?

What are your plans for the X and why did you get a X being a current 914 owner (it's got to be more than the mid-engine chassis)?

Bernice

///Mike said:
Welcome John. That's a beautiful 914. Care to share the build sheet?

Cheers,

///Mike
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Black-Tooth said:
As Bernice says...there are no stupid questions here...
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I didn't what to ask the same questions that have already been answered a dozen times. I also learn more by reading old threads.

What are your plans for the X and why did you get a X being a current 914 owner
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I go and look at interesting cars for sale all the time. Usually I walk away. This X was a nice, unmolested example, so I made the guy a low ball offer. To my surprise - he accepted. My plans are to keep it on the road.
 
Thanks for the wheel info.
My spare is a full size. It even has the same OEM alloy rim as the wheels on the car. So a 175-70-13 should be no problem in the spare compartment.
 
Rupunzell said:
Now about that 914.. Looks 914-6 or even 916_ish..
The guess will be, it has a 911 flat 6 and the usual bits from a 914-6.. no?
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Good call Bernice. :) The car has a name. She is Elvira. :love: '73 body, early bumpers and doors, factory steel flares, Porsche 3.0 liter CIS flat 6, Carrera brakes, 901 transmission, Getty dash, GTS seats. Most of the stock parts are gone.

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Well John... that's all good...

As we kinda hate re-writing stuff all the time... but this is sort of a REALTIME forum. Don't be afraid to ask... as we will generally direct you to the answer in Best Of or Best Of Wiki.

As for the 914... I like mine with all aluminum 30 V8s in 'um... HA!

Too bad you got a "girl"... as a "guy" Porsche would be a whole lot less trouble!

Welcome again... and do - do research or ask around first on the X as it'll save you LOTS of time, money, and frustration!
 
when you drive a Bertone...

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What do they yell when you drive a Bertone? "Nice Ferrari"?
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I wish.

More often it's confused with the Triumph TR7/8 :hrmph: and for reasons that are utterly obscure to me, the people at JiffyLube believe that it's a "Ford Fiat, sort of like the Fiesta".

(Although a surprising number of people do recognize the X... I have many happy stories too)
 
Theres a near identical black 914 here at the Euromasters showroom. I think its one of the owners personal race cars.

I would love one of those with an STI motor in the back :)
 
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