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Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
12/30/24 10:46 a.m.
dyintorace said:

Dude. You are truly living the life!

I'm sure trying!  Without kids, my wife and I spend most of our weekends either doing chores around the house/yard or looking for fun/racing activities to occupy our free time.

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/30/24 10:52 a.m.

VTEC FOR LIFE, MAING!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
12/30/24 11:39 a.m.
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:

VTEC FOR LIFE, MAING!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
12/31/24 5:58 p.m.

USB charging ports in the dash

 

and some fixed mounts for the targa top.  These add more rigidity than I expected.  👍


 

full race!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/8/25 5:51 p.m.

Time for a new company truck!   My previous truck (2018 base model n/a v6 f150) gave 280k trouble-free miles, including many thousands of miles towing.  Other than basic maintenance, the only thing it needed in that time was a catalytic converter. Made me a strong believer in the F150 product!  This one is a 2024 ecoboost.  It's got about 1,000 lbs more towing capacity than the last one and a huge 36 gallon gas tank.  Those are very welcome upgrades. I'd have preferred the smaller rear doors and larger bed, but those are rare at the dealers around here.  This one received some damage on the hood in the recent hurricanes. Dealer replaced the hood and took several thousand off the price tag.   Free truck and free gas are definitely some nice perks of my job!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/9/25 8:55 a.m.

I recently had a 2005 manual awd Honda crv pop up in my Facebook marketplace.  Now I'm watching YouTube videos and picturing adding a cheap eBay turbo kit to one.   Looks like 2002-2004 models have the cable throttle k24 that allows easy engine management with kpro.   I really don't need something like this at all.  But it sounds like a fun build and could give me some experience for a future turbo on the 914.  Hmmm. 

Scotty Con Queso
Scotty Con Queso UltraDork
1/9/25 8:57 a.m.

Buy the CRV! 

captainawesome
captainawesome Dork
1/9/25 9:04 a.m.

Yeah. Worse case scenario you learn something and have fun. I'd say buy it.

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/10/25 6:24 p.m.

A dude on 914 World was selling this 1970s trading card. My wife and I have had nothing but orange cats.  Seemed like a good fit. 😹

I can't find any indication as to where it originally came from. 
 

edit: google says it's from a "Crazy Cars" series from Wonderbread  


Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/12/25 6:01 p.m.

Did some local Jeepin' Saturday and fixed up the broken YXZ Sunday.  It got a new clutch, clutch hub, and clutch basket.  Rallyx and short course seasons are starting up again soon! 🤘

 

 

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/15/25 6:10 p.m.

A teaser from the powder coat guy...


 

 

captainawesome
captainawesome Dork
1/15/25 7:12 p.m.

I dig it!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/16/25 6:17 a.m.
captainawesome said:

I dig it!

Me too!  I wanted them darker than the standard silver, but not too dark. I think the powdercoater nailed the color.  He talked me into the metallic flake, saying it'll help keep the intricacies of the wheel from disappearing with the darker color.  I was skeptical, but I'm really liking it. 
 

the wheels were in rough shape when I dropped them off.  They had significant corrosion and pitting in some areas.  The powdercoater spent time filling some areas and used a special primer.  He said they were the hardest wheels he's ever dealt with and nearly refused the job.  

captainawesome
captainawesome Dork
1/16/25 8:42 a.m.

In reply to Lof8 - Andy :

The flake looks spectacular. Looking forward to seeing them on the car.

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/16/25 6:57 p.m.

So I recently saw this old issue of Classic Motorsports on eBay with a 914 and Boxster on the cover with a comparison of the two, so I snagged it. 

cool article!  But this quote here got me laughing and also sums up well, the main reason I undertook the drivetrain swap project - that original transmission suuuucked!  😂

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/17/25 11:39 a.m.

"Watered Down 914s" chose one of my pics to be front page :)

AxeHealey
AxeHealey GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/17/25 1:36 p.m.

Such a killer little car you built.

If I were doing my typical work trip to the Tampa area later this month (I think you're around there somewhere), I'd probably demand a ride in it!

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/17/25 4:29 p.m.

In reply to AxeHealey :

I'm in Bradenton, about 40 mins or so south of Tampa (depends on what part).  You're welcome to come take a ride anytime! :)

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