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Old 05-21-2010, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by byndbad914 View Post
looks like my kinda project... I appreciate going against the modern silly big wheel look and using the lighter, more reasonable 17" diameter to keep the unsprung weight down. It will look way better than the rendering too with some tire on it.

do you have any side view renderings or rear iso to get a better idea of what that 2nd gen roof line looks like on it? Going with the "fastback" shape on the 69 is definitely thinking outside of the box.

edit - I just noticed the box next to the pic - I overlooked it/didn't see it 'til I went back after my post but I can see the roofline just fine there.
byndbad:

Love the 914!

First favorite car I ever had. I think I was about 8 y.o. at the time. I caught the bug early.

I think the subtle line changes will make working with the wind a bit easier. I really want to study and play around with that aspect of this car.

I want to get it to work first. If it also looks cool, all the better.

Same with the wheels. In testing if it needs more rake, and I can't get what I need out of the suspension adjustments, I can always put a taller wheel/tire combination on it.

Plus, by being able to lower the car easily, I think working with a smaller Diameter Wheel/Tire combination is a no brainer.

Thanks for writing,

Ty O'Neal
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