Hawk Coupe COVID updates - door poppers ***update *** Driver's side done.

[Erik W. Treves]

Well - been driving a bunch since the need to get out of the house is pretty large - and it has been perfect weather in Alabama .. Anyway with time on my hands I decided that I finally had enough of :

1. reaching through my driver's side window to pop open the door
2. Having to explain to my passenger where their door release is - too much black I guess in the car and it's a bit hidden from direct view as it is in front of the window mount (stock should be behind - fun to be the Beta)
3. Having to get out of the car to let a passenger into the car - since there is no way they are going to reach through the window and I certainly cannot reach the release from the seated position.

Sooooo..... I added some weight to the car :)

Basically added door popper to both doors - both sides on Key Fob release. The Passenger Side has an additional button (wired) release that is on the Driver's side - so now I can pop the door open for pax - will be nice for London Cobra show.

I have only finished the passenger side since that one was the more complicated of the 2... will finish the driver's side tonight...


https://youtu.be/zjSVecfmB0U

[Straversi]

Very nice. The little things make a big difference.
Can you share what brand of poppers you used?
-Steve

[Erik W. Treves]

Absolutely - JDMSPEED - Amazon, me and COVID have become best friends :)

[FFinisher]

Absolutely - JDMSPEED - Amazon, me and COVID have become best friends :)

I used the same kit on a pickup truck, wish the fob had different labels.

[Erik W. Treves]

I used the same kit on a pickup truck, wish the fob had different labels.

yes me too.. that's the only annoying thing... so much so after the first test - I called the wife out to check it out and it didn't work - went all the way through all the wiring and connections - only to find out I had already forgotten which button was the passenger side - and I had been pressing the wrong one ..... and no I hadn't been drinking - YET! :)

[John Dol]

I build those in right from the start for all the reasons you mentioned. Not a feature too many people expect on a "kitcar" at car shows. You'll enjoy this new found luxury!

John

[Bob Brandle]

Erik,
Quite interesting and perfect timing for my build. I noticed at Amazon that there were basically two JDMSpeed 2-door popper kits - New 80 lb. 2-Door Popper kit and New Shaved 85 lb. 2-Door Popper kit.
did you buy either of these? If so which one?
Bob

[Erik W. Treves]

Erik,
Quite interesting and perfect timing for my build. I noticed at Amazon that there were basically two JDMSpeed 2-door popper kits - New 80 lb. 2-Door Popper kit and New Shaved 85 lb. 2-Door Popper kit.
did you buy either of these? If so which one?
Bob

JDMSPEED New Street Rat Hot Rod Car Truck 85LB Shaved Door Handle Kit Replacement for 2 Doors Popper Solenoid

[Bob Brandle]

Erik,
Thanks, I saw that one too.
Bob

[David Williamson]

i put them in when I built mine, remote and buttons on the dash for both sides. It sure makes it easier to open the doors
David W

[Erik W. Treves]

Got done at work - decided to finish up - remote button finished up and the Driver's side all done - I should have done this from day 1 I think.... Should make it a little easier to give some E-Ticket rides. So now what to work on....hmmmm..... more boost ??


https://youtu.be/hI6i33VhWMQ

[Scott Meyer]

That’s really cool Erik! Do you think those would work on the 818S?

[Erik W. Treves]

don't see why they wouldn't .. should work great!

[Ron J]

Got done at work - decided to finish up - remote button finished up and the Driver's side all done - I should have done this from day 1 I think.... Should make it a little easier to give some E-Ticket rides. So now what to work on....hmmmm..... more boost ??


https://youtu.be/hI6i33VhWMQ
Hi Erik,
Your detail is great, especially the military theme.
I like the flexibility the door poppers offer. My build is a Gen 2 Coupe.
I planned for poppers about 3 years ago and had some design conditions I wanted my installation to meet. Since you brought up the poppers I thought I would share how I solved my puzzle.
1 I wanted to be able to open the passenger door while I was in the driver seat as well. I decided to hang the fob on the key chain. The fob button is easily accessible for me.
2. I wanted the popper solenoid to be accessible for replacement, if necessary, without removing the door. An upholstered, removable door card hides the solenoid and helps to dampen the actuating noise.
I used 1/4" brake line to guide the actuating cable from the popper to the latch.
Anyway, following are a couple of pics on my install.
Ron
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[Gbeck]

Great work guys!
I built door poppers in from the start, but there’s always room for improvement. I used a couple of pulleys to guide the cable but I’m certainly going to adopt the brake line approach. A driver-side switch for the passenger door is a great idea but I wonder about accidentally triggering it while in motion. Maybe there’s something I can use as an interlock from the speedo, or maybe the transmission’s neutral switch.

[Ron J]

I got the brake line idea by staring at my 50-yr old Peugeot 10 Speed and seeing the cable guides.
Ron