[H2Ojazz]

I went through about four of these in my old 944. Two days ago my DE instructor leaned on it and it broke off. I told him no big deal, as these are amazingly cheesy to begin with. So, two questions:



1. Does anyone make a viable alternative? I think someone used to make a metal version, but I've never seen it.



2. Is is the same exact part for late 944s?



Thanks,



Bill

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[PorscheDude]

Same as 944. I think you get one for 30 buck includeing shipping on ebay. Factory Porsche part.





I have replaced it on my 944 several times as well.







I have never heard of the alternitive.





I just went thru the same thing, My GF Leaned on mine. But I did not tell her "no big deal" I took it out on her A$$.

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='smokiemon968' post='38833' date='Jul 26 2007, 11:15 AM']My GF Leaned on mine. But I did not tell her "no big deal" I took it out on her A$$.[/quote]



<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> perhaps if the girl in your avatar did the damage, things would've been OK.

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[PorscheDude]

Unfortunately,not quite that nice.

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[JWahlsten]

I know guys have replaced the hinge with a piano hinge in the past. Seemed to work well if put in straight.

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[Anchorman]

I've heard about, but have never seen, the piano hinge fix. I think I'm on my fourth or fifth "hinge".

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[PorscheDude]

I just cant see spending $5 and 1 hour's time to fix a $30 part.

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[Anchorman]

I wouldn't mind spending the time and a few bucks if the result is a REAL fix. The question is - is it a real fix?

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[H2Ojazz]

Well, I probably will end up buying one of the oem deals (maybe 2 or 3). I know I will have further breaks in future.



Smokie, nice pic! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[JWahlsten]

I'll see if I can get a picture of one with the piano hinge fix. It should be permanent as the hinge becomes a metal part...

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[Straight Four]

did the piano hinge as well in my 944s. took all of five minutes. held up a LOT longer than the stupid sharp plastic porsche used.

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[moses]

I put in a piano hinge years ago not long after I bought the car (and broke the original hinge by leaning on it). It's been fine since, and I've leaned on it plenty. I suppose the small line of brass is slightly out of place in the leather and plastic interior but it doesn't bother me.

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='moses' post='38890' date='Jul 27 2007, 07:06 AM']I put in a piano hinge years ago not long after I bought the car (and broke the original hinge by leaning on it). It's been fine since, and I've leaned on it plenty. I suppose the small line of brass is slightly out of place in the leather and plastic interior but it doesn't bother me.[/quote]



Sounds worth while. Somebody get a pic.

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[biotechee]

One could always convert to the coin tray....

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[Anchorman]

I converted the ash tray to a coin tray. (Well, maybe "converted" is too strong a word, but that's what it's used for. I removed the little piece on which butts were put out and lined it with felt. Works well.)

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[JWahlsten]

The piano hinge I was was painted black. It didn't stand out at all unless you've had to fix one before.

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[H2Ojazz]

Is a piano type hinge available at Home Despot type places?

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[moses]

I don't know if I found a thin piano hinge locally but I bet you can order it (and virtually any other mechanical item or material) from mcmaster.com



McM is absolutely one of the best companies in the country and a terrific resource for any out-of-the-ordinary DIY project.



Painting it black sounds like a good idea.

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