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| TROJANMAN |
 Apr 30 2024, 03:30 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........  Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None  |
My engine lid cable was broken when I bought the car.
PO bent the cable and rigged it to stick out between the engine lid and the trunk. You had to hold it just right in order to close the engine lid without trapping the cable. Today I fixed that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) $3 at Home Depot and now it works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) I am still looking for a better handle, so if you have suggestions........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I kind of like the TEE, but I am still looking around the house at old toys for something better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) I order a new cable and I am thinking of rerouting to the original location, but that thing never worked well......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| Front yard mechanic |
Apr 30 2024, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None 
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I like it or spend twice as much for aluminum or 29.00 for a cable release from pro works
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 30 2024, 04:06 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Thanks. I wasn't sure where to shop. I like $6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| NARP74 |
Apr 30 2024, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,072 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You are using continuous design improvement principles right?
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 30 2024, 05:08 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(NARP74 @ Apr 30 2024, 02:38 PM)  You are using continuous design improvement principles right? Yes. I even changed the orientation of the handle to improve aerodynamics. |
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| mb911 |
Apr 30 2024, 06:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,871 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I will have to shoot a picture of mine. Works perfectly and use the OEM knob but in the same basic location as yours
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| nditiz1 |
Apr 30 2024, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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GT - from Steve's (RIP)
And my handle   |
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| JamesM |
May 1 2024, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,915 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
VW fuel door release handle
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| GregAmy |
May 1 2024, 12:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,311 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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Why? Now someone can pop your engine decklid with the car locked.
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| Montreal914 |
May 1 2024, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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| mepstein |
May 1 2024, 08:19 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,306 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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A lot of these cars are just pleasure vehicles and don't get far from the owners glance. I'd guess that most people won't know what the knob is for and even if they do, it just opens the lid. A motorcycle has an exposed engine but people still park them. But obviously, this isn't a necessary mod so it shouldn't be done if it worries you.
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| targa72e |
May 1 2024, 10:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 11-September 16 From: colorado Member No.: 20,392 Region Association: None
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Why not just take it back to stock. Tons of original use setups available from junked cars as well as new replacements available. Why re-invent the wheel? I do not see external pull has any advantage.
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| sixnotfour |
May 2 2024, 01:17 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(targa72e @ May 1 2024, 10:34 PM) Why not just take it back to stock. Tons of original use setups available from junked cars as well as new replacements available. Why re-invent the wheel? I do not see external pull has any advantage. John Its a GT wanna be thing.. |
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| sixnotfour |
May 2 2024, 01:19 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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what engine lid ?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Al Meredith |
May 2 2024, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 960 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I ran into a very interesting part on an early Boxster While disassembling a wrecked Boxster I found the electric trunk latch is the same as the 914 deck lid latch but with a solenoid actuator . I never tried it but a simple wire and push button should work. I have the latch if you want to try . AL
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| TROJANMAN |
May 2 2024, 03:20 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Al Meredith @ May 2 2024, 01:04 PM) I ran into a very interesting part on an early Boxster While disassembling a wrecked Boxster I found the electric trunk latch is the same as the 914 deck lid latch but with a solenoid actuator . I never tried it but a simple wire and push button should work. I have the latch if you want to try . AL I would very much like to try that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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