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Rear trunk cable release, Anyone making them? |
Mowog4 |
Mar 11 2018, 08:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I am looking for a rear trunk cable release kit, is anyone making them anymore?
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98101 |
Mar 11 2018, 09:56 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I am looking for a rear trunk cable release kit, is anyone making them anymore? I can't say I'm having a great experience with mine: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=325756 |
Mowog4 |
Mar 12 2018, 12:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I am looking for a rear trunk cable release kit, is anyone making them anymore? I can't say I'm having a great experience with mine: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=325756 That is a challenge. Mine has no reflector, but the hole was welded shut by the PO.it does look clean, but I don’t trust the electric solenoid. |
Steve |
Mar 12 2018, 12:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,547 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I upgraded my solenoid to an industrial spal solenoid. No problems now!!
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Mowog4 |
Mar 12 2018, 07:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 12 2018, 09:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,770 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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Mark Henry |
Mar 12 2018, 07:06 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I am looking for a rear trunk cable release kit, is anyone making them anymore? I can't say I'm having a great experience with mine: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=325756 That is a challenge. Mine has no reflector, but the hole was welded shut by the PO.it does look clean, but I don’t trust the electric solenoid. I think 914rubber has them or was making them at one time. With the solenoid some would drill a small hole with a grommet in the trunk floor and run an emergency pull wire under the car. |
Steve |
Mar 12 2018, 08:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,547 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I upgraded my solenoid to an industrial spal solenoid. No problems now!! Any part number? Where did you get it? Thanks Ed https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OBPHSG/r...&ref=plSrch |
Mikey914 |
Mar 13 2018, 10:05 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
These can be made. and I think with existing parts.
https://900designs.zoeysite.com/search/?q=pull I had one member contact me about this. I would think a cable could be routed along the wiring for the tail lights and wind up with a base and pull discretely mounted on the back side of the trunk. The only problem is I do not have this so I can't really work the problems out. Mark https://900designs.zoeysite.com/search/?q=pull Would love to work with someone to prototype and document the install. I know others have bought these and done so, but it would be less expensive to have a "kit". Attached image(s) |
restore2seater |
Mar 13 2018, 02:48 PM
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Future 914 copilot. Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-October 04 From: Dunlap,IL Member No.: 3,037 Region Association: None |
I would think a cable could be routed along the wiring for the tail lights and wind up with a base and pull discretely mounted on the back side of the trunk. The only problem is I do not have this so I can't really work the problems out. Not sure of the exact meaning of discretely mounted on the back side of the trunk. Are you referencing inside the passenger compartment or the engine compartment? If it would be possible to locate the pull handle near the pull for engine lid, I would be interested in a kit. Maybe start a GB post to check interest. |
Mowog4 |
Mar 13 2018, 05:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I am looking for a rear trunk cable release kit, is anyone making them anymore? I can't say I'm having a great experience with mine: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=325756 That is a challenge. Mine has no reflector, but the hole was welded shut by the PO.it does look clean, but I don’t trust the electric solenoid. I think 914rubber has them or was making them at one time. With the solenoid some would drill a small hole with a grommet in the trunk floor and run an emergency pull wire under the car. I will run the cable through the floor to augment by electric solenoid, thanks |
Mowog4 |
Mar 13 2018, 05:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I upgraded my solenoid to an industrial spal solenoid. No problems now!! Any part number? Where did you get it? Thanks Ed https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OBPHSG/r...&ref=plSrch Thanks Steve, just ordered one. |
Mikey914 |
Mar 13 2018, 05:27 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
These could really be mounted anywhere you want. I can make a bolt that is machined through for the bade like I did with the GT headlight release. It can be backed by a large washer and would easily make this work.
I think that the electrical release issues I have heard of in the past were more of a ground not making good contact, so this was a if all else fails option that required no electricity. |
Mowog4 |
Mar 13 2018, 08:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
These could really be mounted anywhere you want. I can make a bolt that is machined through for the bade like I did with the GT headlight release. It can be backed by a large washer and would easily make this work. I think that the electrical release issues I have heard of in the past were more of a ground not making good contact, so this was a if all else fails option that required no electricity. Sign me up, put the pieces together and send me a paypal. I will piece it together. I think the electric solenoids if they are set up correctly should be pretty reliable, but it is nice to have an insurance policy. I will replace the solenoid with the SPAL unit Steve described. |
Coondog |
Mar 13 2018, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
These could really be mounted anywhere you want. I can make a bolt that is machined through for the bade like I did with the GT headlight release. It can be backed by a large washer and would easily make this work. I think that the electrical release issues I have heard of in the past were more of a ground not making good contact, so this was a if all else fails option that required no electricity. Sign me up, put the pieces together and send me a paypal. I will piece it together. I think the electric solenoids if they are set up correctly should be pretty reliable, but it is nice to have an insurance policy. I will replace the solenoid with the SPAL unit Steve described. Please post pics when your done. I would love to remove my truck lock. |
FUEL14 |
Jul 10 2020, 07:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Hi, I'm resurrecting this thread to see if there is a kit solution out there now. I'm looking for a rear trunk release kit asap.
Thanks, Luke. |
98101 |
Jul 11 2020, 12:38 AM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi, I'm resurrecting this thread to see if there is a kit solution out there now. I'm looking for a rear trunk release kit asap. Thanks, Luke. I drove my 914 for the first time in a while today. I left the roof in the apartment parking garage because my rear trunk hasn't opened for a year or so. Looks cool with the rear reflector though. |
wes |
Jul 11 2020, 01:27 AM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
I have the electric solenoid I also have a new rubber and I found the release works as long as someone lightly pushes down on the trunk lid. Of corse most of the time I drive alone.
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