Solution-914 Rubber RS Inner Door Handle Install Options

[whiterabbit]

I recently purchased the 914 Rubber RS Inner Door Handle kit (https://914rubber.com/rs-inner-door-handle-kit). The black pull handles seem straight forward but I'm having trouble figuring out where and how to attach the red nylon straps for the door release. Do these attach at the original chrome door release location? I don't see how these can work with the stock door catch rod and handle/lock system.

[whiterabbit]

I installed the door release strap as suggested in the previous post and inserted the plastic cover into a mock-up door card to test for fit and function. I really like the look of the red nylon pull strap but gotta say that I'm not satisfied with the functionality. It takes considerable effort to pull the strap to open the door, to the point that I'm afraid the entire door card/panel could be accidentally torn off the door when trying to open it from the inside. Is this the same experience others have with this system?

Just to be clear, I'm not criticizing the quality or design of the 914Rubber parts. I just think the geometry and mechanics of the stock 914 handle mechanism is not designed to accommodate this type of system.

[BuddyV]

I installed the door release strap as suggested in the previous post and inserted the plastic cover into a mock-up door card to test for fit and function. I really like the look of the red nylon pull strap but gotta say that I'm not satisfied with the functionality. It takes considerable effort to pull the strap to open the door, to the point that I'm afraid the entire door card/panel could be accidentally torn off the door when trying to open it from the inside. Is this the same experience others have with this system?

Just to be clear, I'm not criticizing the quality or design of the 914Rubber parts. I just think the geometry and mechanics of the stock 914 handle mechanism is not designed to accommodate this type of system.

I have an older kit of a similar design. I understand what you mean about the difficulty in pulling...... but it's an obvious result if you look at how the inner bar slides forward toward the front of the car. (not a manufacturing issue)

So, What I did to make this cool kit work for me :

A. Twirled the plastic door fitting (the round trim with the slit for the strap) 180 degrees to what you are showing.... this gets me ready for the next step.....

B. When I pull the red strap, I take care to "pull toward the front of the car".... rather than pulling into the car. As you mentioned, if you pull into the car (as would be logical), you will tear the door card off before the door opens)

Pulling the strap FORWARD is the new "logical" if you understand how the inner bar slides in order to make the door open.

No, it's not super smooth and easy..... but it works.

I have plans to ditch the stock rod all together and devise a cable to actuate the door handle...... including a pivot or roller arm closest to the red strap to make the action smoother.

I think this GT handle design works better on a 911..... out door mechanism is a bot of a challenge for he "pull" on the red strap.

Good luck. I think it's a cool touch in a 914. I hope you can make it work.