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> hood props/trunk props for carbon fiber lids, need suggestions for carbon fiber lid props
kresdon999
post Mar 23 2013, 10:00 PM
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bought a 914-6 conversion with Carbon Fiber front and rear lids- need some help with some aftermarket strut/prop suggestions. The previous owner cut off a fiberglass rod and put a pivot on one end and a rubber cap on the other-but it only supports one side and isn't a very satisfactory setup. The rear trunk lid has nothing-the stock spring arrangement would be WAY too much for the super light lid-so I have to hold up by my head while trying to stow the top-VERY annoying. Help!?!Attached Image
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post Mar 23 2013, 11:39 PM
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can we see more pics of these lids, they look sexy as hell!
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post Mar 23 2013, 11:44 PM
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sticks...
like you have in front
or reinstall metal lids and put springs back on.
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post Mar 23 2013, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(dfelz @ Mar 23 2013, 10:39 PM) *

can we see more pics of these lids, they look sexy as hell!



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More photo's of said hood needed and where did you pick them up from?

I know someone on here does gas struts for hoods and know they do a light duty one as well for f/g or C/F hoods!

I favorite everything I think that is cool or info I will need for the 914 at a later date let me have a look around!
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post Mar 24 2013, 12:00 AM
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Getty Design makes premium body parts and they work with CF. Their web site only shows fiberglass hoods for the 914, but I'm pretty sure they do them in carbon too.

If you are ok with fabricating you can find gas shocks from something at a pick-n-pull, just gotta find some very light duty ones.

If you want a kit like mentioned above, go to Craig at Camp914.
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post Mar 24 2013, 06:53 AM
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Here's what Josh put on Kermee.....you can get the strongarm cylinders at Autozone and I'm guessing the universal mounts as well.....

They measure 18 1/2 inches from center to center of mount pins when extended.......12 inches compressed....

Last time I priced the struts they were about $25 each....


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Here's what Josh put on Kermee.....you can get the strongarm cylinders at Autozone and I'm guessing the universal mounts as well.....

mounts.......


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post Mar 24 2013, 08:19 AM
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the problem you're going to have, is that more than likely any off the shelf NEW strut is going to have too much pressure for a galss or CF lid. Try finding a 944, with worn out struts. Those need a lot of pressure due to the weight of the glass. When they wear to the point they won't hold the hatch up, they are still good for a light duty aplication like these lids. I may a have a few worn ones you can have for the shipping cost if you want
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post Mar 24 2013, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(dfelz @ Mar 24 2013, 01:39 AM) *

can we see more pics of these lids, they look sexy as hell!

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post Mar 24 2013, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(Dasnowman @ Mar 24 2013, 01:53 AM) *

QUOTE(dfelz @ Mar 23 2013, 10:39 PM) *

can we see more pics of these lids, they look sexy as hell!



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More photo's of said hood needed and where did you pick them up from?

I know someone on here does gas struts for hoods and know they do a light duty one as well for f/g or C/F hoods!

I favorite everything I think that is cool or info I will need for the 914 at a later date let me have a look around!

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post Mar 24 2013, 11:36 AM
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just trying to help, they are really hard to capture (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Mar 24 2013, 12:38 PM
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I believe Camp914 has them for steel and light weight trunk lids both. I will soon be installing fiberglass lids and will use a simple steel or aluminum rod as a prop.
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post Mar 24 2013, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(Dasnowman @ Mar 24 2013, 01:53 AM) *

QUOTE(dfelz @ Mar 23 2013, 10:39 PM) *

can we see more pics of these lids, they look sexy as hell!



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More photo's of said hood needed and where did you pick them up from?

I know someone on here does gas struts for hoods and know they do a light duty one as well for f/g or C/F hoods!

I favorite everything I think that is cool or info I will need for the 914 at a later date let me have a look around!

they were on the car when I bought it- prior owner said his club bought a batch of them to get a discount
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post Mar 24 2013, 01:22 PM
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Go to GolfSmith.com and buy a carbon fibre club shaft.
Putter shafts tend to be shorter and cheaper, irons in the middle, woods quite long. I use a putter shaft for my 911's engine lid. I think it's a little short for the front trunk.
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post Mar 24 2013, 01:49 PM
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I used the front springs on their lightest setting for my CF front lid - it works great. so far.

For the rear - I'm eager to hear what the group comes up with - holding the lid up with your head while putting the roof in is a RPIA! I've got the steel rear lid which is surprisingly heavy - cannot wait to change that out to CF as well.

I found my CF front lid on the local Craigslist in SF! lol

keep those ideas flowing - I like the 'kermee' solution best so far!

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post Mar 24 2013, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Mar 23 2013, 11:00 PM) *

Getty Design makes premium body parts and they work with CF. Their web site only shows fiberglass hoods for the 914, but I'm pretty sure they do them in carbon too.

If you are ok with fabricating you can find gas shocks from something at a pick-n-pull, just gotta find some very light duty ones.

If you want a kit like mentioned above, go to Craig at Camp914.



Yup that's the ones I was thinking of!

http://www.camp914.com/products/shox.html
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post Mar 25 2013, 12:07 AM
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I used these nascar hood props. It hinges in the middle and puts no force on the trunk lid at all.
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post Mar 25 2013, 01:34 PM
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I use a wooden walking stick to prop my CF lids open.
That "nascar" prop from BIG KAT is awesome. Now I want those!
I bought the Camp 914 light shocks and they sit awaiting the day I can install them.
The wood walking stick prop works great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 25 2013, 01:38 PM
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I used these nascar hood props. It hinges in the middle and puts no force on the trunk lid at all.
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ooooooohhhhhhh

I want it
I want it
I want it
I want it

WHERE do you get those? I go past Sears Point all the time - I wonder if the speed shop has those things....soooooo cool.

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