Door pockets

car911 · 01-23-2002, 08:11 PM

My door pockets are in excellent shape except they are about 1/2 inch distorted. I can tell because the fit of the pocket cover is about 1/2 inch out (they tend to distort out over time toward the inside of the car).

I don't think I have seen a Porsche where this hasn't happened to some extent or the other.

But .... Does anyone know of any way of bringing them back into their original shape? They bend back quite easily so the flex is still there. But I need a way of keeping them that way.

epbrown · 01-23-2002, 10:36 PM

I don't think they can be fixed - the solution I went with the upgrading to the fiberglass ones, which are more durable and hold their shape better.

Emanuel

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

The original ones are basically formed fiber/cardboard. Getting them warped means that they will probably never be able to be put back into shape (like when cardboard gets wet).

The fiberglass ones are the best bets for replacement...

-Wayne

pjv911 · pjv911's Garage

Take them off and get them very wet. Let them dry in the shape they were by using something to support them while drying. I have done this with perfect results. They did take about 2 days to fully dry.

Kurt Williams

Doug Zielke · 01-24-2002, 06:43 PM

The door pockets on the Blue Bomber are also a little bit out of shape, as described by car911.

I'd like to try Kurt's water method, but would be afraid the cardboard would turn to mush....or maybe, mushrooms!

dickster · 01-25-2002, 06:19 AM

just checked out the price of the fibre glass kit. WOW (how come? its only fibre glass).

think i'll stick to my tired ones.

richard

Wrecked944 · 01-25-2002, 06:39 AM

There used to be an amusing website on the 'Net called "Poor Man's Porsche" which had a short article on fabricating replacement door pockets. If I recall correctly, the article suggested using aluminum sheeting (which can be purchased at Autozone for $4). I was planning on trying the idea when the website suddenly disappeared. Presumably, one could use an existing door pocket (yes, I happen to have a badly warped spare) and fashion a template for cutting the aluminum. Once this was complete, it could be like making a paper airplane - cut, fold, and glue on some leather or carpet. Does anyone know what happened to the "Poor Man's Porsche" website or is the owner perhaps a member of this BBS?