Build Race
Machine Door Latches
They are built from heavy materials to resist the rigors of yanking, slamming and jerking. Race-only vehicles have door latches made from lightweight materials, such as aluminum, that are opened and closed with caution and care so they do not break.
Instructions
While many pursuit automobile drivers admit to climb wound up the window to receive persist the circle, some pursuit cars really hold doors that unlatched. With weight assets duration precedence one for competition automobile builders, it is onliest congenital that door latches hold become an area where builders look to save weight. Production latches are purposely built to resist thousands of opening and closing cycles by people not so concerned about being careful.1. Remove factory door latch (if so equipped), being careful to not harm the rod attached to the locking/latching mechanism.
2. Locate the position that is most comfortable for the driver to arrive to open the door. Mark position of new latch on the inside of the door with hammer and center punch.
3. Drill bolt hole for new latch handle with electric drill and drill bit. Make opening for new latch in door, if needed, with hacksaw or small electric grinder.
4. Slide new latch through opening created in door and secure with bolt through new bolt hole. Attach original pull rod from lock-latch mechanism to new latch with new clevis. Assure new latch has sufficient range of movement to actuate door latch.
5. When satisfied with operation of new door latch, tighten all connections with wrench.
