Does anyone know why most of the replica's
are build with the key on the right side- and not
on the left side as most Porsches are ?
Regards
Ove
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Does anyone know why most of the replica's
are build with the key on the right side- and not
on the left side as most Porsches are ?
Regards
Ove
are build with the key on the right side- and not
on the left side as most Porsches are ?
Regards
Ove
Because there are several early Porsches that had the key on the right side from Porsche originally, the 356A Speedster, most 550 Spyders, and the 904 are a few examples.
Ok, thanks for a quick reply.
I asked because quite a few of the pictures I have seen on original
356's had it on the left side- but they are probably newer then ;-)
Regards
ove
I asked because quite a few of the pictures I have seen on original
356's had it on the left side- but they are probably newer then ;-)
Regards
ove
I've heard that owners that wanted to do 'Grand Prix Start' type races would have the key on the left so that could get things started just a little earlier.
Ove, it depends on which model of Porsche you are looking at. The coupes and cabriolets share a similar dashboard layout with the key on the left hand side. Speedsters and Convertible D's share a unique dash layout with the keys on the right hand side.
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911's are also on the left side. Couple of theories of thought. First is the grand-prix start idea. Second is that the fuse panel and battery are on the left side of a 911 (notwithstanding dual battery cars but the fuse panel is still on the left) so placement on the left is a slightly shorter wiring run. Less wire, less weight.
Not sure where the battery/fuse panel is on a 356. Maybe it was the same idea.
angela
Not sure where the battery/fuse panel is on a 356. Maybe it was the same idea.
angela
I put my key dead center on the dash. I wanted my headlight and wiper switches to be symmetrical on the gauges.
That's a great question. I never liked it that my '55 Coupe had the key on the left. All of the 356 coupes from the Pre-A to the last of them had the key on the left as did the convertibles and cabrios. The Speedsters of the same vintage had the key to the right, of course.
Maybe an American concession since the Speedsters were aimed at the US in particular. In a racing car there's a need for consolidation and brevity of effort so the key, started, fuel pumps and such would be in a single area. With the dedicated factory racers, the key would be replaced by the ignition toggle later on I guess.
It's VERY uncomfortable thinking that some little brat is gonna reach into the Porsche at a stop light, yoink the ignition key (conveniently within reach of the side window) and dixie with it.
Still, a neat question for sure ! !
Maybe an American concession since the Speedsters were aimed at the US in particular. In a racing car there's a need for consolidation and brevity of effort so the key, started, fuel pumps and such would be in a single area. With the dedicated factory racers, the key would be replaced by the ignition toggle later on I guess.
It's VERY uncomfortable thinking that some little brat is gonna reach into the Porsche at a stop light, yoink the ignition key (conveniently within reach of the side window) and dixie with it.
Still, a neat question for sure ! !