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> hood props/trunk props for carbon fiber lids, need suggestions for carbon fiber lid props
d914
post Mar 25 2013, 02:04 PM
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try ebay.. used race parts.. Thats where I got some..
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post Mar 25 2013, 02:24 PM
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Picture below of a guy in central California with an ultralight 914. I seem to recall another 914 that had a V shaped trunk lid support that swung down from the lid, but I can't find a picture of it at the moment.

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post Mar 25 2013, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(d914 @ Mar 25 2013, 04:04 PM) *

try ebay.. used race parts.. Thats where I got some..

And here are yours....Just walked out and picked them up in your trunk.
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post Mar 25 2013, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Mar 25 2013, 01:24 PM) *

Picture below of a guy in central California with an ultralight 914. I seem to recall another 914 that had a V shaped trunk lid support that swung down from the lid, but I can't find a picture of it at the moment.

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HMMMMM - - -

so what are the cables going from the trunk release to the pop-up lights? Some clever version of the no-motor light actuation?

(and -wow- what a clean car! Is *that* what it looks like under all the dirt!)

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post Mar 25 2013, 06:17 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.


Where can I get those? AWESOME solution!
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post Mar 25 2013, 07:01 PM
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Where can I get those? AWESOME solution!
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They are on Ebay all the time look for NASCAR hood props. There are many sellers that have Ebay stores that sell nascar take off parts. I got mine in Mooresville NC at a shop.

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post Mar 27 2013, 05:33 PM
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heres mine, recycled airplane part.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Mar 27 2013, 05:35 PM
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unlocked and what it started as.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


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post Mar 27 2013, 05:58 PM
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That is cool!
The fold-down prop rod above (white car) is cool as well.
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post Mar 27 2013, 08:07 PM
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McMaster-Carr has these pneumatic struts and fittings in a variety of sizes and pressures. I don't know the dimensions of the Camp914 kit, but he may have light pressure struts available.
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post Mar 27 2013, 08:13 PM
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low pressure , It has to have enough to hold hood up, pressure which is a difficult formula.....mine lift it locks....lower it lift and slide sleeve down....no pressure, positive... Yup I like mine....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 28 2013, 12:26 PM
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Billet-Car-Hood-Prop,1556.html
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post Mar 18 2015, 11:35 AM
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http://www.rothsport.com/Products/Chassis/...od-Prop-Rod.htm

I've got a couple of these on my lightweight 911.
Should work great on these lightweight lids for the 914 as well.

They have a Porsche part no. as they were used on 993 RS's....so maybe there is a cool factor with this part as well?
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post Mar 18 2015, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Mar 25 2013, 02:50 PM) *

QUOTE(d914 @ Mar 25 2013, 04:04 PM) *

try ebay.. used race parts.. Thats where I got some..

And here are yours....Just walked out and picked them up in your trunk.
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You could make a set of those with some 1/4" Aluminum plate, a couple hole saws and a jigsaw.
I have a new project now :-)
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post Mar 18 2015, 02:36 PM
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carbon fiber arrow, heim joint, vacuum rubber cap..
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post Mar 21 2015, 02:46 PM
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We have offered a carbon fiber support tube for 911s for quite awhile. Eric, one of our forum admins., adapted one to his 914-6 a few years ago. Depending on method of attachment of the rod end to the chassis (or?), different hardware is needed.

If there's enough demand, we can make a 914-specific kit.

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post Mar 21 2015, 06:11 PM
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That looks great! I'm in for one.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:48 PM
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Price estimate would help some decide, very cool prop rod! If I go f'glass or CF, I'd get one.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:53 PM
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I used a wood walking stick my grandfather gave me as a hood prop when I had carbon fiber lids. Worked great for over 4 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 21 2015, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(screenguy914 @ Mar 21 2015, 12:46 PM) *

We have offered a carbon fiber support tube for 911s for quite awhile. Eric, one of our forum admins., adapted one to his 914-6 a few years ago. Depending on method of attachment of the rod end to the chassis (or?), different hardware is needed.

If there's enough demand, we can make a 914-specific kit.

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You would have thought they would have spot welded on a short piece of tubing on the hood, cut at the correct angle, that the prop would have fit into, to keep it from moving.

At least that is what I am doing on mine.
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