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Gen3 Coupe Door Latch cable / handles
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I'm in the final stages of fitting everything together before paint etc. I've hooked up the door latch -> cable -> handle etc and already broke off some of the cheap molded metal from the door handle. I'm not to confident that this setup is going to last long term. Not a big fan of the cable setup.
Has anyone else gone a different route ? I know door poppers are an option but wanted to see if there is anything simpler. Any kind of rod setup available with better quality handles ?
thanks!
mark
Build 1: Mk4 Complete Kit #9312 Ordered 1/27/18, Delivered 3/24/18, CA SB100 Registered 9/11/19 - Gen 2 Coyote TKO600, IRS, Power Steering, Wilwood Brakes, 17" Halibrand.
Build 2: Gen3 Coupe Complete Kit #309 Ordered 1/25/21, Delivered 6/9/21 - BluePrint GM 427 LS T56, IRS, AC, Power Steering.
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I went this route and really love the end result. 2 years now and still work perfectly. I'll try to find a completed picture and update the post.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post399526
Last edited by Alphamacaroon; 06-09-2023 at 09:27 AM.
Cheers,
--jim
Build 1: Gen III Type 65 Coupe, Gen II Coyote
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I have the standard plastic door handles and remote poppers that also have an inside button, works well. I made aluminum covers for the door access hole that cover the actuator.
David W
Mkll 4874 built in 2004
Gen 3 coupe #16 registered 2018 painted 2019
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Originally Posted by
David Williamson
I have the standard plastic door handles and remote poppers that also have an inside button, works well. I made aluminum covers for the door access hole that cover the actuator.
David W
Could you please attach some pics of this setup ?
Build 1: Mk4 Complete Kit #9312 Ordered 1/27/18, Delivered 3/24/18, CA SB100 Registered 9/11/19 - Gen 2 Coyote TKO600, IRS, Power Steering, Wilwood Brakes, 17" Halibrand.
Build 2: Gen3 Coupe Complete Kit #309 Ordered 1/25/21, Delivered 6/9/21 - BluePrint GM 427 LS T56, IRS, AC, Power Steering.
Album Here
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Here are some pictures.
The actuator mount in the door, the wire going into the door, the finished door with the aluminum cover and the red buttons for the inside door popper operation. The cover has 3M carbon fibre look stick on material on it and black door edge protector to give it a finished look.
There is a cable from the actuator to the door latch but I don't have pictures of how it attaches to the latch.
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David W
Mkll 4874 built in 2004
Gen 3 coupe #16 registered 2018 painted 2019
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Finished product, if you're interested
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Cheers,
--jim
Build 1: Gen III Type 65 Coupe, Gen II Coyote
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Thanks for posting!
Looks awesome! I'm definitely going to look into those door poppers too.
mark
Build 1: Mk4 Complete Kit #9312 Ordered 1/27/18, Delivered 3/24/18, CA SB100 Registered 9/11/19 - Gen 2 Coyote TKO600, IRS, Power Steering, Wilwood Brakes, 17" Halibrand.
Build 2: Gen3 Coupe Complete Kit #309 Ordered 1/25/21, Delivered 6/9/21 - BluePrint GM 427 LS T56, IRS, AC, Power Steering.
Album Here
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Originally Posted by
David Williamson
Here are some pictures.
The actuator mount in the door, the wire going into the door, the finished door with the aluminum cover and the red buttons for the inside door popper operation. The cover has 3M carbon fibre look stick on material on it and black door edge protector to give it a finished look.
There is a cable from the actuator to the door latch but I don't have pictures of how it attaches to the latch.
DSCF0886.jpeg
DSCF0885.jpeg
IMG_1217.jpg
IMG_1218.jpg
David W
David, how does the inside door handle work with this setup ? Does it also activate the popper, or is it directly cabled to the latch ?
thanks!
mark
Build 1: Mk4 Complete Kit #9312 Ordered 1/27/18, Delivered 3/24/18, CA SB100 Registered 9/11/19 - Gen 2 Coyote TKO600, IRS, Power Steering, Wilwood Brakes, 17" Halibrand.
Build 2: Gen3 Coupe Complete Kit #309 Ordered 1/25/21, Delivered 6/9/21 - BluePrint GM 427 LS T56, IRS, AC, Power Steering.
Album Here
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The inside handle and the popper are independent so you can use either. They both pull on the latch.
David W
Mkll 4874 built in 2004
Gen 3 coupe #16 registered 2018 painted 2019