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    E30 Pull Straps - I have a race car now

    Hey everyone!

    Just quickly sharing a little something I did. I've recently been having issues with my drivers side door breaking the interior door handles. The door mechanism is just pretty tight and I really dont have a patience to tear it apart and try to adjust it. I decided to make fun of the situation and make some pull straps. They didnt come out that bad and they work so I'll keep them around for a little while.

    Just figured I would share the results! If I ever make some more I'll probably end up picking some better materials. I just grabbed what I could make something up with what I found at hobby lobby.

    I would also like to report that with the weight reduction I have gained +60 hp and I have a race car now. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.


    IMG-136492430 by Tony Gomez, on Flickr


    IMG-1011148363 by Tony Gomez, on Flickr


    20160528_231242 by Tony Gomez, on Flickr


    20160528_231318 by Tony Gomez, on Flickr
    I don't even own this car anymore, but I'm too lazy to change the picture.

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    #2
    I like them! +60hp huh?...might give it a try.

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      #3
      Pack up your Porsche and get out.
      Nice innovative fix you created!
      Or don't.

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        #4
        No obnoxious red, no care. :)

        I bet you may just need to grease up/adjust the mechanisms in the doors, that's a lot more effort than normal.
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          #5
          Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
          Pack up your Porsche and get out.
          Nice innovative fix you created!
          Or don't.

          What parts from my Porsche will fit on my e30?


          Originally posted by ELVA164 View Post
          No obnoxious red, no care. :)

          I bet you may just need to grease up/adjust the mechanisms in the doors, that's a lot more effort than normal.

          I thought about red, but hobby lobby only had black, off white, and pink. Maybe next time.

          But you might be right. When i pull the strap it feels like I hit a stopping point, but the door hasent released. I pull a little harder and it finally opens up. I have already changed out that mechanism because I had problems with the locks when I first purchased the car and its part of the reason why I dont feel like messing with it again. Its hard to reach an arm up there and whatnot.
          I don't even own this car anymore, but I'm too lazy to change the picture.

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            #6
            If you think E30s locks are annoying you should try E34s!

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              #7
              Originally posted by spike68 View Post
              Hey everyone!

              Just quickly sharing a little something I did. I've recently been having issues with my drivers side door breaking the interior door handles.
              I don't recall this ever being an issue on e30's
              If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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                #8
                Those look great! I always thought about doing that on my M3.
                1986 Schwartz Black 325es
                2005 Alpine White E46 M3

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