Closing Rear Hatch

sspender · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 03:46 PM

Does someone want to tell me how we are suppose to close the hatch when it is open in its fullest position? I am only 5'9', so it does not appear as though I am going to be able to reach it. Perhaps this picture exaggerates the height of the open hatch. If not, I will either have to walk around to the side of the car or need a long pole with a hook.

FT · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 04:32 PM

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Interesting observation. I can imagine some of us falling into the trunk trying to close it.

**Atlas_Croc** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 06:33 PM

Careful now..........You probably just gave the Porsche guys an idea for a new option to add.........'Hatch Pull Strap in Interior Color'for $500.

**K-Man S** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 06:56 PM

Or you could buy one from the Cayman Club! Something like this? [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/teeth_smile.gif[/img]

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confused · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 07:23 PM

i'm not 100% sure about this, but i think the hatch has 2 open positions.

**jhellow** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 08:48 PM

Could the widest opening by for access to the engine?

JHellow

schao · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 10:14 PM

Engine access from the 'top' is highly unlikely, need to remove from bottom as per Boxsters. Also, where is that 'flexible thingie'?

schao

kmns · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2005, 07:16 PM

My wife's Lexus RX330 SUV comes with a power rear hatch. Had this been an option it would have added both a practical and a 'cool' element to the Cayman S. Of course Porsche would have charged dearly for this. Also, I'm sure that adding a motor to the hardtop would be impractical, given the cockpit size.

atr_hugo · #9 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 04:43 AM

I'm not supposed to show anybody this. ; -)

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**K-Man S** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 02:29 PM

Which Cayman is that from? Just goes to show if I go with a clear engine cover I'll have to dress the engine up somehow, looks pretty bland.

atr_hugo · #11 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 07:29 PM

An older Boxster - in the owner's manual (IIRC) you can get the steps - involves putting the top up partially, and a couple of other finagles (Ctrl-Alt-Dlt or something like that ; -) - there is an exterior cover, and then an interior cover.

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**K-Man S** · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 08:14 PM

Ugh I should have known by the 3rd brake light in the picture and the intake configuration, next time I'll pay more attention.

atr_hugo · #13 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 09:35 PM

It was the first thing I did when I had it in the driveway (before running it through the test loop - about 14 miles of varying roads on the east side of KC). I wonder how many owners of Boxsters have cracked these panels open?

Edited by - atr_hugo on 10/15/2005 3:36:03 PM