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Old 02-28-2013, 07:51 PM
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Looking to build my new/old (long story) 914 into a better DE car. Looking to do it on a budget as always (I am in education remember) and was hoping you fine folks might have some lightly used items sitting around collecting dust.
Looking for a front sway bar, springs, shocks, etc. What do y'all have?

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Go away! We don't have no stinkin parts.
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Hey I know a green 914 that hasn't moved in a few years that has the exact parts I need. Maybe it will get "misplaced" in the coming days.
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Welcome back Jay... Paragon has Konis on sale for 20% off until June. Gonna get some for the restoration...
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Welcome back Jay... Paragon has Konis on sale for 20% off until June. Gonna get some for the restoration...
Yeah, I am going to order me some of those. Thanks!
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Not even a sway bar sitting around?
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Bought new track tires yesterday! Suspension to follow in the next week or two.
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Well, I just went and did something foolish! I went out and bought a racing suspension package for the 914. Life will never be the same again, but I can't wait to drive this go-kart at the Glen in June!!!!!
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Nice!
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Hope it handles like your green 914, that thing was a blast to drive. So easy to slide!
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Ordered a real temp gauge for the 914, the OEM one in the center console never really moved. What is a normal temp for a 2 liter on the track? Thanks!
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22mm torsion bars are in. Just waiting on the front sway bar. I will certainly take some before and after pictures of the car. This thread will get more interesting.



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