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"Pull Strap" in place of tonneau cover release handle?
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^ That adjuster is on the drivers side a few inches behind the scissor hinge for the top
Originally posted by phenryiv1 View PostQuestion (not a challenge/argument): since the tension is only high/concerning when the top is stowed (not when releasing the tonneau to stop the top), is it still the tension cables?
I (maybe incorrectly) thought it was the top storage pushing up on the top that was making the release right as opposed to mis-adjustment of the cables since it is only tight when the top is stowed.
The adjuster can compensate for most of this as long as the top is fitting snugly. There will always be more tension when the top is stowed because (at least on my car) the top takes up a bit more room than the compartment has (mine is an OEM zip-window kind). But play with it a bit and you'll be able to feel where the sweet spot is where there isn't tension on the handle but the release point happens just after you pull the handle.
It's kind of funny, my handle broke a couple years ago and I was able to re-align it and continue using the plastic handle, but this week it completely broke when I took out the panel to replace a speaker. So new parts are on the way!
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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Originally posted by cspec View PostAny updates on the pull-strap?
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Originally posted by phenryiv1 View PostMy guess would be yes but mine has never broken. My top has a lot of tension on the cover when the cover is closed so I have to pull pretty hard to get the cover to release. When the top is up and I am lowering/stowing it the tension on the handle is minimal. It only happens when releasing the cover when the top is stowed.sigpic
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Finally did a mock-up last night (my current handle finally snapped). The mock-up worked but the possible issue that I see is that I need to figure out a way to pull both cables equally. The stock handle uses a metal barrel that rotates in such a way that both cables are pulled equally. If I use a strap I don't know how to ensure that equal pressure/force is applied to both cables.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1 View PostFinally did a mock-up last night (my current handle finally snapped). The mock-up worked but the possible issue that I see is that I need to figure out a way to pull both cables equally. The stock handle uses a metal barrel that rotates in such a way that both cables are pulled equally. If I use a strap I don't know how to ensure that equal pressure/force is applied to both cables.
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Originally posted by cspec View PostI've been trying to figure out as well. I was thinking maybe connecting the two, but at the same time, just always pull sideways to ensure both are ejected?
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