Secondary frunk release....

[newbert]

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 :thumbup:

Nice idea! Do you plan on installing them at Spyderquest this year?

 

[LeftCoast]

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).

Great choices!

 

[LJspydee]

Manual frunk release cable

I used a bicycle cable and routed it under the upper LH tupperware panel.

 

[UtahPete]

I used a bicycle cable and routed it under the upper LH tupperware panel.

Nice, clean installation. But I wonder how easy it is to grip that swaged knob at the outer end and then pull it?

 

[Peteoz]

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....:thumbup:

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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?

Pete

 

[Chupaca]

well

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?

Pete

I just threaded through and twisted it. Much like a twist tie for you loaf of bread...:roflblack: Ideally a ring would be better but as I was just using what I found on the work bench I did the same on the split ring...good luck :thumbup: gene

 

[LJspydee]

Nice, clean installation. But I wonder how easy it is to grip that swaged knob at the outer end and then pull it?

I always carry my multitool with plies and it keeps anyone without one from opening the frunk.

 

[wmh9680]

another good idea
someone hurry up and do this

I like your no bs symbol

 

[Peteoz]

I just threaded through and twisted it. Much like a twist tie for you loaf of bread...:roflblack: Ideally a ring would be better but as I was just using what I found on the work bench I did the same on the split ring...good luck :thumbup: gene

Gotcha.....thanks Gene :thumbup:

Pete

 

[Peteoz]

Many thanks Gene, Mike et al. Release cable now installed in F3-L frunk. I actually used a flexible 900mm Ipad charge cable. Snipped the iPad connector off, stripped the cable, passed it through the tiny hole next to the release, tied a knot in it and threaded the other end up under the fairly easily removed top inspection panel. It’s still got the USB plug on the pull end, so it’s pretty well disguised :thumbup:

Now I’ve gone to all that trouble, I can pretty much rest assured that I will never have to use it

Pete

 

[UtahPete]

Many thanks Gene, Mike et al. Release cable now installed in F3-L frunk. I actually used a flexible 900mm Ipad charge cable. Snipped the iPad connector off, stripped the cable, passed it through the tiny hole next to the release, tied a knot in it and threaded the other end up under the fairly easily removed top inspection panel. It’s still got the USB plug on the pull end, so it’s pretty well disguised :thumbup:Now I’ve gone to all that trouble, I can pretty much rest assured that I will never have to use it Pete

By stripping the cable do you mean removing the jacket?

 

[Peteoz]

By stripping the cable do you mean removing the jacket?

Yeah, Pete......poor terminology There were three smaller coated wires (and some insulation) inside the main sheath, which I was able to pass through the hole next to the release spring. It seems to have plenty of strength for the task and doesn’t interfere with the factory release mechanism.

Pete

 

[ofdave]

Yeah, Pete......poor terminology There were three smaller coated wires (and some insulation) inside the main sheath, which I was able to pass through the hole next to the release spring. It seems to have plenty of strength for the task and doesn’t interfere with the factory release mechanism.

Pete

hey, Pete
any chance of a pic showing how you connected it to the release and then routed the cable out to the side?
I'm guessing left side on the F3?