Rear Trunk Cable Release, Pop your trunk from inside the car |
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Rear Trunk Cable Release, Pop your trunk from inside the car |
Engman |
Sep 21 2004, 05:14 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
This mounts the release below the E-brake handle. Everything you will need is included. A cover for the release in the trunk is also provided. Please see http://engmanparts.com for details
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Engman |
Sep 21 2004, 05:16 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
A look at the mechanism.
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aylanco |
Sep 21 2004, 07:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Dumb question that may have already been answered: Will this work if your trunk is locked?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Engman |
Sep 21 2004, 07:51 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
This is really for the rear reflector that so many of us have added. It can be used with the stock trunk pushbutton lock - but the lock will not function. In other words if you lock the rear trunk it will still open by pushing the button inward, with this cable release installed. I have done this.
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MattR |
Sep 23 2004, 09:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Does this mean you can shave the rear trunk button (and still open the trunk)?
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dlo914 |
Sep 23 2004, 10:46 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
similar question about the shaved trunk button, ive taken out the button and filled up that center portion between the rear lights with that red transparent panel that displays Porsche, so the question is will i be able to open the trunk front within the cabin?
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Engman |
Sep 24 2004, 05:00 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
QUOTE similar question about the shaved trunk button, ive taken out the button and filled up that center portion between the rear lights with that red transparent panel that displays Porsche, so the question is will i be able to open the trunk front within the cabin? Yes - this is what this was designed to do. There used to be an electric solenoid kit that was made to do this. I have two of these and have not been able to make them work 100% of the time - usually wind up having to depress the trunk and hit the solenoid button many times to get this to work. I have tried using a relay with direct connection to the battery with 10G wire to no avail. Finally, I decided to develop a reliable option. All new mounting brackets and a cover to make sure that the actuator cannot be jammed from inside the rear trunk. M |
Carlitos Way |
Dec 25 2004, 07:49 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Any pictures of this installed?
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Engman |
Jan 3 2005, 01:37 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Here are pics of it in my 73.
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Engman |
Jan 3 2005, 01:39 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Pull handle for the release - located under the E-brake
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mk114 |
Mar 29 2005, 05:41 AM
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LOST in NO space (my garage) Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 29-March 05 From: Salt Lake Utah Member No.: 3,835 |
I know this is off the subject But I am a long time admirer of the 914 (15 +years) but only been a owner about 1 yr I have this cream puff of a body but some one drilled holled for this reflector I was wonder where do I get one (heard 911) but if this is right what year. How do I install it . Does it require electrical? Where can I get one of those trunk releases also?
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jim_hoyland |
Mar 30 2005, 02:50 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,514 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Looking at your trunk picture: Is the cable entering the trunk directly beneath the mechanism ?
How is the cable fed to the cabin mount ? I like your set up ! |
Engman |
Mar 30 2005, 05:01 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
The cable follows the witing harness for the tailights thru the engine compartment, exits thru a hole below the engine lid release, and come out under the e-brake handle. You do have to drill some holes for the cable and cable mount pull. This is all in the instructions with a template for drilling the release pull mount. Mark |
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jim_hoyland |
Mar 31 2005, 09:57 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,514 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the set up; does the installation require the engine be removed ?
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Engman |
Mar 31 2005, 11:27 AM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Nope - pretty simple to install - about 45 mins or so. I have like 10 of these left from the last run. When they are gone - they will be gone. M |
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Kevin Phillips |
Apr 3 2005, 03:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Oxford Mi Member No.: 1,076 |
I bought this and it went in in about 25 minutes. Very slick!!
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) This guy, Sorry I can't remember your name, ROCKS!!!! kp |
mpjedi23 |
May 11 2005, 12:41 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 8-February 05 From: Stockton Ca. Member No.: 3,571 |
Anyone have an extra porsche reflecter they willl part with (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif)
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41ghost |
Jun 23 2005, 11:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 13-July 04 From: noblesville,in. Member No.: 2,345 |
i would like to get a couple of these you can email me at Dreamzwvr@aol.com or call 1-317-431-3621 ask for Drew thanks
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Engman |
Jun 28 2005, 02:56 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Just a few left..... Don't say I did'nt warn ya....
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Engman |
Jul 3 2005, 03:03 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
2 remaining....
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