Shaved Door Kit
Team Owner
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From: Sorrento Italy
Originally Posted by onaqwst
i also molded the fiberglass bumpers
shaved the side marker lights/mirrors/locks/handles/antenna/alarm key in fender..
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shaved the side marker lights/mirrors/locks/handles/antenna/alarm key in fender..
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
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do you mean in the t-tops?.....
i dont see any other lines that i could fill....except for the hood/front end tilt....... and the doors..haha...... maybe the headlights...... too much might be bad......
i took care of all the little items.....
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do you mean in the t-tops?.....
i dont see any other lines that i could fill....except for the hood/front end tilt....... and the doors..haha...... maybe the headlights...... too much might be bad......
i took care of all the little items.....
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Instructor
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From: Baltimore MD
So did you get the kit to work? Did you have to fabricate and mounting brackets for the selanoids? How easy was it to work in the door panel? Just trying to get a heads up of what I'm going to be getting myself into.
Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
i havent had the time to figure out the selenoids yet...i mounted them in a few spots before but couldnt get enough force/angle.... i might take it to a hot rod/custom place to see what they say....
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From: Baltimore MD
Originally Posted by onaqwst
i havent had the time to figure out the selenoids yet...i mounted them in a few spots before but couldnt get enough force/angle.... i might take it to a hot rod/custom place to see what they say....
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
this was last year.... all i remember off hand was that
1. i mounted it low to clear the window...but the angle was bad
2. went to middle of door but had clearance issues.....
might have to rig up a pulley/lever arm setup to make it work......all i know that is my 50pound selenoid wasnt working....... hence a lever setup to get more moment force
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1. i mounted it low to clear the window...but the angle was bad
2. went to middle of door but had clearance issues.....
might have to rig up a pulley/lever arm setup to make it work......all i know that is my 50pound selenoid wasnt working....... hence a lever setup to get more moment force
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From: Jackson MN
Originally Posted by panic
ona, did you ever though about 'shaving' also the fiberglass line going from the top backward? and finish it with a vertical cut streight from the top down? this is an idea is machining into my mind since sometime now...
Team Owner
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From: Sorrento Italy
Originally Posted by onaqwst
please do panic............. must be that italian water that's giving you ideas.....
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this is not my car but it's a good pic to show you where to 'shave'...
Pro
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Coquitlam British Columbia
My 2 cents
The Autoloc is the kit I have been looking at and was recommended to me by someone because of the weight of our C3 doors and the fact that they can as has been suggested be adjusted over 50lbs and up to 100lbs with the SL50 adjustable.
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Originally Posted by jbierschwale
Autoloc! Best shaved door handle kit on the market. Twist to adjust the solenoid strength.
www.thehoffmangroup.com/Autoloc
www.thehoffmangroup.com/Autoloc
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Instructor
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From: Baltimore MD
Shaved Door kit
So no one has actually gotten it to work 100%? I found a company that is a hot rod site but carries the 7 channel Autoloc system for $150.00. It is called Kirtskustom.com. I am beginning to wondering if it is worth the hassle.
Pro
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From: Clovis CA
Autoloc has great kit with remote,emergency release cable and under door backup switch. Also have a good selection of hidden antennas,electric wiper motors,billet window switches. Go get a mag called street rod builder,they have adds for products to customize with..