Full Version: whats with the plastic porsche logo under rear trunk lid
my car came with it and a hole in the plastic to stick a screw driver to open trunk.where did these plastic covers come from,does anybody like them,and how were you suppoded to open trunk.
QUOTE(rosenfe @ Jan 31 2014, 11:43 AM) 
my car came with it and a hole in the plastic to stick a screw driver to open trunk.where did these plastic covers come from,does anybody like them,and how were you suppoded to open trunk.
Aftermarket DAPO hack ...
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 31 2014, 11:49 AM)
QUOTE(rosenfe @ Jan 31 2014, 11:43 AM)
my car came with it and a hole in the plastic to stick a screw driver to open trunk.where did these plastic covers come from,does anybody like them,and how were you suppoded to open trunk.
Aftermarket DAPO hack ...
i took mine off and found a lock on ebay,now i have to cover holes they drilled for plastic cover.ive gotten 914 -20 logo decal and will probably put pca badge over other holes,i could re drill original holes for logo(theyhad filled and painted over them) .i dont have any body work skills .
Pop rivet and touch up paint for a temp repair. A dab of silicon inside to waterproof.
It's like a ricer who puts a banner on top of his windshield. It's lame.
Yep. That looks soooo lame. Who would do that?
QUOTE(Rand @ Jan 31 2014, 03:33 PM)
It's like a ricer who puts a banner on top of his windshield. It's lame.
Ricer-
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 31 2014, 12:45 PM)
Yep. That looks soooo lame. Who would do that?
Those with an Identity Crisis!!
QUOTE(bulitt @ Jan 31 2014, 01:50 PM)
QUOTE(Rand @ Jan 31 2014, 03:33 PM)
It's like a ricer who puts a banner on top of his windshield. It's lame.
Ricer-
The spoiler brings it together 
QUOTE(1stworks @ Jan 31 2014, 02:27 PM)
The spoiler brings it together
A bit repetitive don't you think scotty?
QUOTE(rnellums @ Jan 31 2014, 03:19 PM)
QUOTE(1stworks @ Jan 31 2014, 02:27 PM)
The spoiler brings it together
A bit repetitive don't you think scotty?
You love it
That took a lot longer than expected.... Pretty sure Andy's hating the the "screwdriver opening the trunk mod" mostly...but don't let that get in the way...carry on!
BTW most people with reflectors have a solenoid setup that opens the trunk electrically. If you can look long enough at the pics posted without 
(just don't mind 'em at all myself) you will see they don't have any holes in them except the last one where the trunk lock was carefully cut out.
Pretty sure Andy's hating the the "screwdriver opening the trunk mod" mostly...but don't let that get in the way...carry on! BTW most people with reflectors have a solenoid setup that opens the trunk electrically. If you can look long enough at the pics posted without
(just don't mind 'em at all myself) you will see they don't have any holes in them except the last one where the trunk lock was carefully cut out.
QUOTE(SLITS @ Jan 31 2014, 12:55 PM)
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 31 2014, 12:45 PM)
Yep. That looks soooo lame. Who would do that?
Those with an Identity Crisis!!
Who am I and why am I here?
And while I'm at it, who the hell are you? 
QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jan 31 2014, 03:17 PM)
That took a lot longer than expected....
Pretty sure Andy's hating the the "screwdriver opening the trunk mod" mostly...but don't let that get in the way...carry on! BTW most people with reflectors have a solenoid setup that opens the trunk electrically. If you can look long enough at the pics posted without
(just don't mind 'em at all myself) you will see they don't have any holes in them except the last one where the trunk lock was carefully cut out.I use a cable release. From Engman I think.
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 31 2014, 03:45 PM)
Yep. That looks soooo lame. Who would do that?
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A ghost reflector on mine...
There were at least a couple of versions of the reflector.
One was, as mentioned, a 911 reflector that had the ends cut down to fit between the 914 taillights.
There also was one that was actually made (by an aftermarket company) to fit the 914. They've been NLA for a number of years now--probably since right after Porsche found out they were using the name in vain.
Usually extra holes get drilled in the rear panel for mounting the reflector. Which makes this mod harder to reverse without doing bodywork.
--DD
One was, as mentioned, a 911 reflector that had the ends cut down to fit between the 914 taillights.
There also was one that was actually made (by an aftermarket company) to fit the 914. They've been NLA for a number of years now--probably since right after Porsche found out they were using the name in vain.
Usually extra holes get drilled in the rear panel for mounting the reflector. Which makes this mod harder to reverse without doing bodywork.
--DD
All of those Porsche reflectors look horrible. They have made your cars worthless now.
I will fall on my sword and offer you $100/each per car to take those forsaken machines off your hands.
I will fall on my sword and offer you $100/each per car to take those forsaken machines off your hands.
caveat - electric releases and cables don't always work
drill a 1/8 hole thru that reflector dead center in the top band of the S
get a long cheap screwdriver with 1/8 shank & grind off the tip
- keep it in the glove box - you will need it one day
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drill a 1/8 hole thru that reflector dead center in the top band of the S
get a long cheap screwdriver with 1/8 shank & grind off the tip
- keep it in the glove box - you will need it one day
.
QUOTE(larryM @ Jan 31 2014, 11:27 PM)
caveat - electric releases and cables don't always work
drill a 1/8 hole thru that reflector dead center in the top band of the S
get a long cheap screwdriver with 1/8 shank & grind off the tip
- keep it in the glove box - you will need it one day
An easier way:
Mine has he full width reflector and had a solenoid to open the trunk. PO apparently found it didn't work and rigged a small wire down thru the trunk floor to just behind the muffler stopping just above the valance bottom edge so not visible. Works easily.
I put new rear floor pan in and kept this feature even though I'll install new solenoid.
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 31 2014, 02:49 PM)
QUOTE(rosenfe @ Jan 31 2014, 11:43 AM)
my car came with it and a hole in the plastic to stick a screw driver to open trunk.where did these plastic covers come from,does anybody like them,and how were you suppoded to open trunk.
Aftermarket DAPO hack ...
Yep... right up there with 916 bumpers
QUOTE(larryM @ Jan 31 2014, 11:27 PM)
caveat - electric releases and cables don't always work
drill a 1/8 hole thru that reflector dead center in the top band of the S
get a long cheap screwdriver with 1/8 shank & grind off the tip
- keep it in the glove box - you will need it one day
.
There's a Better way - Drill a Small Hole in the Release Lever inside the Trunk, twist a Piece of Wire through it, drill a Small hole in the Bottom of the Trunk, run the cable down thru - you have an emergency release
and put a stainless steel washer on the wire. makes it easy to find.
QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 1 2014, 06:28 AM)
QUOTE(larryM @ Jan 31 2014, 11:27 PM)
caveat - electric releases and cables don't always work
drill a 1/8 hole thru that reflector dead center in the top band of the S
get a long cheap screwdriver with 1/8 shank & grind off the tip
- keep it in the glove box - you will need it one day
.
There's a Better way - Drill a Small Hole in the Release Lever inside the Trunk, twist a Piece of Wire through it, drill a Small hole in the Bottom of the Trunk, run the cable down thru - you have an emergency release
We'll at least it's not lighted. Now who would do that?
One thing I DO like about the reflector mod is that "flush" look it creates all the way across the back of the car. In fact, I often wonder how it would look if I yanked the reflector and had that center section built out and painted so that it's flush with the brake lights. Anyone thought of or done this before?
"PORSCHE"? I thought they misspelled "POSEUR"!
The Cap'n
The Cap'n
I'm sure most of have done some "mod" to our car we wish we hadn't. Pretty easy when you've had the car for over 40 years... thankfully I never did that, and didn't drill too many extra holes!!
I kind of liked those rear reflectors.. don't have one though. but if one came my way I would probably run it.
I have seen the 911 reflectors for sale at the G&R. I bought one, because mine has the big hole for the trunk release in the one I have now. I plan on cutting it down and either installing a solenoid or release cable.
QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 2 2014, 08:56 AM)
I have seen the 911 reflectors for sale at the G&R. I bought one, because mine has the big hole for the trunk release in the one I have now. I plan on cutting it down and either installing a solenoid or release cable.
I used both solenoid and release cable. As well as the 3rd fail safe hole in the bottom of the trunk.
I like the look of the reflector on the ruby color paint. I Don't know if I would like it on a green or yellow car. I Don't think it should be on a car with PORSCHE letters on the grill or rockers also. That's a little over kill.
QUOTE(ruby914 @ Feb 2 2014, 10:31 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 2 2014, 08:56 AM)
I have seen the 911 reflectors for sale at the G&R. I bought one, because mine has the big hole for the trunk release in the one I have now. I plan on cutting it down and either installing a solenoid or release cable.
I used both solenoid and release cable. As well as the 3rd fail safe hole in the bottom of the trunk.
I like the look of the reflector on the ruby color paint. I Don't know if I would like it on a green or yellow car. I Don't think it should be on a car with PORSCHE letters on the grill or rockers also. That's a little over kill.
I learned the hard way. I have the solenoid - which usually requires two people - and a release on a wire right below the rear bumper - with a BIG stainless washer. I use the wire release 90% of the time now.
Love my PORSCHE reflector so much I want everyone to know what a special car I drive... (I also deleted the script off the grill lid) - Let them guess)
I run one, because I hate when people think my car is a Fiat.
It's all in the color.
Jim's on the right, Marty's on the left , the French tail light lenses are sexxy !Click to view attachment
Nothing else is stock about the black car, so the rear lens stays.
Nothing else is stock about the black car, so the rear lens stays.
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Feb 1 2014, 07:58 AM)
We'll at least it's not lighted. Now who would do that?
I would.....
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 1 2014, 06:23 AM)
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 31 2014, 02:49 PM)
Aftermarket DAPO hack ...
Yep... right up there with 916 bumpers Which were already on my car when i bought it, so yeah, aftermarket DAPO hack ...
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 2 2014, 11:25 PM)
I run one, because I hate when people think my car is a Fiat.
That's a good one.
When I drive my red one, people ask me if it's a Ferrari.
I had a guy a few days ago ask what kind of car is that? I said "Fiat" and walked on. Who cares what they think it is.
Most of the people who approach me know it's a 914 - and ask if I want to sell it
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