914 Roll Cage, and Engine Lid Release |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
914 Roll Cage, and Engine Lid Release |
andys |
Sep 14 2006, 10:00 AM
Post
#1
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Anyone who has a roll cage/bar; exactly how much room is there for the engine lid release? I've been told that there's room between the bar and the pull knob, but I would like to see some photo's of this area if possible. Deckman, are you there?? I coulda kicked myself realizing I forgot to look at your car at the GAF until after I left. Photo's anyone?
Thanks a bunch, Andys |
Eric_Shea |
Sep 14 2006, 11:23 AM
Post
#2
|
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I moved my release to the grill beside the engine lid ALA: the GT cars. It would give outside access to your engine but... I don't see that as a big problem. Others might though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
It was fairly easy. Cut. Heat. Bend. Reweld. Shorten Cable. Use Bug handle. Link to an old thread... |
JPB |
Sep 14 2006, 01:29 PM
Post
#3
|
The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Sorry but me car is getting painted but what I did is just bent in the area in question which allows the botton to be pulled past it. I also dimpled the top of the winshield bar for the targa clips. Heat hammer boom done.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Piece of cake! |
Brad Roberts |
Sep 14 2006, 01:43 PM
Post
#4
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I beleive the GT solution is the best, however if you are in close communication with your tube bender for the main hoop.. he can bend it so it lands just to the inside of the knob. I trim one side of the knob down and make damn sure the assembly/cable all work flawlessly smooth.
B |
ChrisFoley |
Sep 14 2006, 03:37 PM
Post
#5
|
I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I seem to remember trimming the back end of the knob and tapping the threads so it screwed on deeper, when my car still had a trunk release.
My main hoop is outboard of the pull knob, not inboard as Brad suggests. |
Downunderman |
Sep 14 2006, 05:53 PM
Post
#6
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 852 Joined: 31-May 03 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 766 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Just replace the existing cable with some stainless steel multi strand boat stuff and leave it a bit long and put a ring on the end and let hang down beside the long.
|
JPB |
Sep 14 2006, 06:04 PM
Post
#7
|
The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Cool modificatons fellas. I made my own cage and, well, made my own path.LOL No more sun visors and gotta have the door open to role down the windows!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) It's all good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
dekman |
Sep 14 2006, 06:33 PM
Post
#8
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
Is this what you need? Hope this helps...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
Attached image(s) |
andys |
Sep 14 2006, 10:16 PM
Post
#9
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Yeah, those are the shots I'm looking for; Muchas gracias!! Again, your car looks spectacular. Liked it at the '05WCC, and Liked it at the GAF. A really cool toy, for sure! Andys |
turboman808 |
Sep 14 2006, 10:19 PM
Post
#10
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
Mine is really close. It's touching in fact. But it doesn't keep it from working.
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 31st May 2024 - 10:52 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |