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Old Nov 1, 2025 | 11:24 AM
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Owners choice and decision. My opinion the hatch provides protection for the DCT canister housing from road dirt and debris .
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 08:22 AM
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Update, my door did come open during a launch control. It needs a better lock mechanism . It didn’t hurt anything and was good for 8K miles but I didn’t have tools with me when it happened and the car is so low. Would recommend a better lock or different window.
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Agree did not trust the latch lock I simply cut a strip of Guerrilla tape. Until I figure out a solution thinking an aviation style safety wire or a zip tie setup.
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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 01:24 AM
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Update, my door did come open during a launch control. It needs a better lock mechanism . It didn’t hurt anything and was good for 8K miles but I didn’t have tools with me when it happened and the car is so low. Would recommend a better lock or different window.
Did the latch rotate on its own?
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 12:41 PM
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Did the latch rotate on its own?

I had been doing back to back launches. I am confident when I did my last fluid change it was all the way rotated. So somehow it must have vibrated over time to pop open. It’s “possible” I didn’t have it cocked all the way but I doubt it. So I’m gonna add a security device to prevent rotation.
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 2017 NDGS SGBE
Agree did not trust the latch lock I simply cut a strip of Guerrilla tape. Until I figure out a solution thinking an aviation style safety wire or a zip tie setup.
actually thank you . Genius. Two holes for a wire tie and that’s the extra security needed.
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 01:17 PM
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just put 17K on my car in the last 12 months....have had zero issues with latch, door or any structural issues from this mod.
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"Guerrilla tape"
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