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04-11-07, 03:43 PM
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| | Tmack
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I have yet to see a Superformance GT40 in person, so this may seem like a dumb question. Is there any way to lock either the doors or the front and back hoods? I'm not thinking of parking one in a movie theater parking lot, I just like the extra security. | 
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04-11-07, 03:52 PM
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| | daryl adams Silver Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois, USA GT40: SPF MKI P2123
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Nope.
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04-11-07, 06:00 PM
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| | Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc
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Originally Posted by daryl adams  Nope. | That's a bit simplistic. Anything can be done, it's just a matter of engineering and money. IMHO
Cheers
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04-11-07, 07:54 PM
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| | Mark IV Silver Supporter
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Perhaps Hi-Tech can install locks as per the original street cars (Rover units I recall, but I HAVE been wrong before!)
Otherwise there are ways to keep the gubbins out...a trained Black Mamba is quite effective! Or use this... YouTube - Suburban Auto Group Trunk Monkey #4 - Thrown off a Bridge
Rick
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04-12-07, 09:57 AM
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| | daryl adams Silver Supporter
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By "nope", I meant that the Superformance, as it arrives from the factory, has no locks. For me that takes a back seat in importance to the lack of a door swing limiter. One of my first tasks will be installing a limit strap or some such gizmo.
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04-12-07, 02:33 PM
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| | Tmack
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Thank you for all of your replies. Daryl, as for the door swing limiter, you may just want to add a strap similar to Jeep Wranglers or Hummer H1s. | |
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04-12-07, 03:20 PM
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| | Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter
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Originally Posted by daryl adams By "nope", I meant that the Superformance, as it arrives from the factory, has no locks. For me that takes a back seat in importance to the lack of a door swing limiter. One of my first tasks will be installing a limit strap or some such gizmo. | That's a good idea, I'm sure a thief would be highly p!$$ed if he damaged the door in his haste to get in and away! Why is it in this PC world we put so much emphasis on the rights and feelings of the criminal? And none on that of the victim! 
Sorry Darryl, couldn't help it! 
Cheers
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04-12-07, 05:32 PM
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| | Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Jan 2005 GT40: Mooresville NC
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Daryl
The factory have been fitting door retaining straps from Chassis #55.
We copied the design and yours is already fitted.
Waiting on ZF's.
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04-12-07, 07:44 PM
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| | steve c Steve
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See post from Dennis above...Just another reason ( of many) to pick Olthoff....I found out same thing when I inquired.. Steve | |
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04-12-07, 08:45 PM
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| | 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: So Cal
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and for us earlier cars than #55???
Last edited by SpyderMike; 04-12-07 at 10:42 PM.
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04-12-07, 09:08 PM
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| | john_douglass Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockville, Md. GT40: KVA
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Rep Power: 4 |  Re: Door Locks?
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Originally Posted by Tmack I have yet to see a Superformance GT40 in person, so this may seem like a dumb question. Is there any way to lock either the doors or the front and back hoods? I'm not thinking of parking one in a movie theater parking lot, I just like the extra security. | Tmack,
I'm thinking about using a remote door lock on my 2nd GT40. These locks are available on ebay and use a plunger mechanism. The plunger would secure the door to the spider and be opened and closed remotely.
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04-12-07, 10:05 PM
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| | daryl adams Silver Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois, USA GT40: SPF MKI P2123
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Originally Posted by dolthoff Daryl
The factory have been fitting door retaining straps from Chassis #55.
We copied the design and yours is already fitted.
Waiting on ZF's.
Dennis. | Ahhh...you see? That's why Dennis is "The Man"! Thank you Mr. Olthoff.
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