Building a reverse opening trunk, Any examples to share? Options

[drive-ability]

I have V8 car and would like to set the trunk to open from the rear. I am having a hard time visualizing how I might accomplish this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) Does anyone have any examples? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

[ajracer]

Drive-Ability:

Recently I came across a vehicle (914 somewhere) and the owner installed
a modified BMW front hood mechanism (on the front or back hood). The type
that moves forward a few inches and then tilts forward to open. I believe it was
used on several models including the old 2002, 535's etc.; should be able to locate
through a salvage yard and then rework to do the trick ! Get idea and then we'll
all follow your progress and then copy/duplicate your installation !

Your car and progress has been very interesting and also sounds like a handful
to handle. I noticed elsewhere your comments to the 16 yr old that a V-8 needs
to be handled by an experience and very capable driver I Agree. My 95 LT1 350
with a late model Boxster tranny is a little scary even with prior racing experience.
Seems the teener wants to take-off even without any wings ! If you know what I
mean. I'm only running around 300 HP and it still will take a little getting used to
this new found power. I guess the only good part is, I had never previously driven
a 914 before. So what is a 4 cyl. teener like anyway ? Appreciate any comments
or replies.

Allan

[drive-ability]

Drive-Ability:

Recently I came across a vehicle (914 somewhere) and the owner installed
a modified BMW front hood mechanism (on the front or back hood). The type
that moves forward a few inches and then tilts forward to open. I believe it was
used on several models including the old 2002, 535's etc.; should be able to locate
through a salvage yard and then rework to do the trick ! Get idea and then we'll
all follow your progress and then copy/duplicate your installation !

Your car and progress has been very interesting and also sounds like a handful
to handle. I noticed elsewhere your comments to the 16 yr old that a V-8 needs
to be handled by an experience and very capable driver I Agree. My 95 LT1 350
with a late model Boxster tranny is a little scary even with prior racing experience.
Seems the teener wants to take-off even without any wings ! If you know what I
mean. I'm only running around 300 HP and it still will take a little getting used to
this new found power. I guess the only good part is, I had never previously driven
a 914 before. So what is a 4 cyl. teener like anyway ? Appreciate any comments
or replies.
Allan

First off my 16 year old wouldn't be driving a V8 914, no way. Too much car for an inexperienced driver. Surely you can't get them to see that but we know its true. The BMW was the first thing I thought of as I had a 530 which had just such a hood. I am sure I can find one at the local pic-A-part. Just transferring the parts so it works surely will take some R&R work but that's the essence of building a V-8 car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

The first thing I noticed driving my V8 car is that you can feel the effects of torque/horsepower acting upon the chassis. Just going light on the throttle the car runs and handles great but poor on the power and you can feel how the car doesn't fit the engine. That is my main reason for building up the frame. I am not saying I can feel the car twist but you just instinctively know there is a loss of balance. I, like yourself have never driven a 4cyl 914 ether. I love the car and its ability to accelerate, however when I put the hammer down it does scare me a bit. The few times I have really nailed it through 3 gears I am amazed how fast it is. I would like to find a place I could slide it around a bit to get a feel for how it would react but haven't found one as yet. I am doing all the work on my car and it shows in many areas but as my skill improves often I re-do things and make them a bit better. Now welding is a new skill I don't have but its getting better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)