Have seen this problem pop up a few times recently so I went to the garage and installed a secondary release on my RS. Would be similar on the other models . I do appologize for the pictures being out of order some but have not fingured out how to re-arrange them once they are uploaded...Hope it helps those that are thinking about it....
Have seen this problem pop up a few times recently so I went to the garage and installed a secondary release on my RS. Would be similar on the other models . I do appologize for the pictures being out of order some but have not fingured out how to re-arrange them once they are uploaded...Hope it helps those that are thinking about it....
Have seen this problem pop up a few times recently so I went to the garage and installed a secondary release on my RS. Would be similar on the other models . I do appologize for the pictures being out of order some but have not fingured out how to re-arrange them once they are uploaded...Hope it helps those that are thinking about it....
Yes it has thanks & believe that would be 12gauge solid wire if from a residential romex (commonly available at Lowe's& Home Depot) wondering about the length coming from the location you did would not take much. Wondering if old wire hanger would do the trick
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Nice work Gene.
I did much the same on my ST. Made cable releases for the seat and frunk.
Used 100 lbs test fishing leader and a skinny nylon tube. Now I have to go back and terminate with split rings.
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Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
Yes it has thanks & believe that would be 12gauge solid wire if from a residential romex (commonly available at Lowe's& Home Depot) wondering about the length coming from the location you did would not take much. Wondering if old wire hanger would do the trick
I actually made and installed these as a Vendor ..... ( Spyderquest ) I tested a lot of different cable types and found the best to be 1/16 diameter coated stranded wire available by the foot at Lowe's , Home Depot etc, ....... Mike
I copied Mikes idea and used the 18" steel leaders I got at Cabellas
If I recall right that was the length of 30 lb steel fishing leader that I led straight left on my Base RT from the latch lever to the black scoop trims where the LTD's and S-s have their fog lights. Back in the matte finish scoop is room for a split ring and insurance that I can always get to it when needed. Thanks for the ideas and especially the pics guys!!
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The sleeve offers good protection for the cable.
I wonder if you could use stainless brake line for a sleeve?
It wouldn't be as easy to squeeze against the wire as the plastic tube.
Just a thought.
What do you think about using a bicycle brake cable with its case and a tensioner on one end?
You guys are way over designing this, it's not like the hood release on your car, you will probably never have to use it anyway. Mine is like Blueknight's for the frunk and and some fishing line for the seat that I terminated in the glove box with a split ring.
I'm going to hang a new S Drive on my spyder tomorrow, c'mon over. (Photo does not represent the tire I will be mounting. But it does represent the beer I will be drinking).
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You guys are way over designing this, it's not like the hood release on your car, you will probably never have to use it anyway. Mine is like Blueknight's for the frunk and and some fishing line for the seat that I terminated in the glove box with a split ring.
.........Like I said above I TESTED a few types of " Pull cable " and the coated wire was the BEST ..... stiff yet flexible un-breakable and cheap ( per foot ) ..... It doesn't need a separate SLEEVE ....mine has been on and working without a hitch for over two years ( so has the seat side ) ...... For absolute security you can actually run this type of wire from the re-lease arm at the FRUNK along the left side on the RT ( under the Tupperware ) into / thru the back of the rear trunk. where it stays totally hidden and IN-ACCESSABLE to anyone but you because the PULL is in a locked trunk .......................has that for engineering
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I actually made and installed these as a Vendor ..... ( Spyderquest ) I tested a lot of different cable types and found the best to be 1/16 diameter coated stranded wire available by the foot at Lowe's , Home Depot etc, ....... Mike
Nice idea! Do you plan on installing them at Spyderquest this year?
I'm going to hang a new S Drive on my spyder tomorrow, c'mon over. (Photo does not represent the tire I will be mounting. But it does represent the beer I will be drinking).
Have seen this problem pop up a few times recently so I went to the garage and installed a secondary release on my RS. Would be similar on the other models . I do appologize for the pictures being out of order some but have not fingured out how to re-arrange them once they are uploaded...Hope it helps those that are thinking about it....
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Gene,
I’m in the process of installing this now.......thanks very much.......One thing I’m struggling with....How exactly did you attach your cable to the release arm?
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red