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| STL914 |
 Jan 16 2004, 11:45 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I'm considering installing a rear PORSCHE reflector on my '72 and need some advice/opinions on what type of trunk release to use. I know that most use the electric soleniod but I have also read of people using some type of cable set up. Can someone tell me more on the cable method with some photos?
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| John2kx |
Jan 17 2004, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
I was up against the same question after installing my reflector. Bought a "brand new" 914 designed solenoid and mount but was not impressed with its operation while bench testing. The cable approach was investigated but I did not pursue it.
After giving more thought in how I use my car, I opted to install neither. Since my rear trunk is only used to store top and the car is rarely left unattended, theft control is not a issue. The trunk is heavy enough to stay put without use of the rear catch. John |
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STL914 Rear Reflector and Trunk Release Jan 16 2004, 11:45 PM
campbellcj The solenoids are pretty reliable but I think it i... Jan 16 2004, 11:50 PM Brad Roberts Hi Gary,
I need to dig up the pics to show you..... Jan 16 2004, 11:54 PM SirAndy yupp, what they ^^^^ said.
i have a "solenoid" fo... Jan 16 2004, 11:59 PM SirAndy not the best of pics (surprised?), but it'll g... Jan 17 2004, 12:00 AM bernbomb914 I have the selonid but I drilled a small hole unde... Jan 17 2004, 12:02 AM campbellcj I just took the reflector and "GT" tail off my car... Jan 17 2004, 01:29 AM Van914 My car came with the rear reflector when I bought ... Jan 17 2004, 07:25 AM STL914 Thanks for the replies guys. I bought a cut done 9... Jan 17 2004, 10:02 AM Neal How is the solenoid wired I just got the system an... Jan 17 2004, 10:43 AM boxstr Gary Good morning. I own 2 914s with rear reflecto... Jan 17 2004, 11:00 AM Air_Cooled_Nut I installed a cable-released PORSCHE reflector in ... Jan 17 2004, 11:51 AM Neal has anyone ever thought of putting lights behind t... Jan 17 2004, 08:38 PM Kargeek At one time I had the cut down 911 reflector on my... Jan 17 2004, 09:05 PM soloracer Could a trunk latch like this be used with the ref... Jan 17 2004, 09:52 PM Air_Cooled_Nut <... Jan 17 2004, 10:18 PM Kargeek I also used a thinner tape to fasten the VW-Porsch... Jan 17 2004, 11:00 PM Brad Roberts I have a customers car that kept the stock lock in... Jan 17 2004, 11:05 PM Neal I am so doing the tape and leaving the lock on, I ... Jan 17 2004, 11:46 PM STL914 Neal,
You asked "has anyone ever thought of putti... Jan 18 2004, 03:42 PM Neal I held mine up to a light and you can see through ... Jan 18 2004, 11:29 PM Engman I have one on mine. I did not drill the holes to m... Jan 19 2004, 07:48 AM STL914 QUOTE
hargray2 you can get velcro in almost any size you want. If... Jan 19 2004, 06:37 PM Engman Six one inch strips - nope never lost it and there... Jan 19 2004, 07:55 PM Neal Engman, can you take a picture of you refabbed arm... Jan 20 2004, 09:04 AM
Engman In my best Dr. Evil voice - "I used a Laser".
Ma... Jan 20 2004, 12:09 PM |
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