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Wayne C
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« on: May 06, 2013, 19:54:17 pm »

Hi I was told a while back about engine lid standoffs that you can close and open. They were made in Germany by a company called cagero but they don't seem to be arou d anymore. There is a cagero VW in Germany but they are not the same company. Does anyone know where I can get a pair for my 63 bug?

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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2013, 20:00:39 pm »

Not sure about that, but I think Wolfgang International has a prop type device that can be utilized for standard decklid standoffs?  They're based in Redding, Calif.
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2013, 20:19:27 pm »

Not sure about that, but I think Wolfgang International has a prop type device that can be utilized for standard decklid standoffs?  They're based in Redding, Calif.

Thanks dude. I don't think it sounds like the same thing. What I'm on about the standoffs actually move in and out ar the top so looks like a standard engine lid then adjust and engine lid open at the top with stand offs.

Thanks for replying.  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2013, 20:23:45 pm »

Not sure about that, but I think Wolfgang International has a prop type device that can be utilized for standard decklid standoffs?  They're based in Redding, Calif.

Wolfgang made (makes?) an extension for the spring to mount. It's crap.
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2013, 20:24:06 pm »

Try here:

http://www.cagero.ch/

I can't read german or what ever language the site is in unfortunately Sad, think they may be a Swiss-based company.

Smiley
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Wayne C
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2013, 20:27:17 pm »

Try here:

http://www.cagero.ch/

I can't read german or what ever language the site is in unfortunately Sad, think they may be a Swiss-based company.

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Thanks Martin. I found that site during my search. I mailed them but no reply. Bet they didn't have a clue what I was on a about  :lol:
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2013, 20:33:32 pm »

http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,2156.msg26747/topicseen.html#msg26747

GO to: http://www.cagero.ch/offers

Scroll down Click on Cagero Haubenaufsteller 299CHF

Exhibiting at the top of the hood provides a striking
Improving the cooling performance of the engine beetle. To date, only exhibitors were
offered, which can permanently open the hood, or what in the rain
other times is not very advantageous. With our high-tech
Bonnet prop to the bonnet at any time - without removing the
Exhibitor - will be returned to the original position.

Simply replace the original hinge tabs with the new adjustment hinge.
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2013, 20:36:25 pm »


Cheer for the link mate. I'd found that link a while ago but the cagero link to the site is now dead. I wish I'd bought a pair last year. Alas I think the company may have gone bust.
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2013, 20:41:44 pm »

up date see above
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2013, 20:44:35 pm »

up date see above

Dude you are a gem  Grin Grin Grin thanks a million for that. I'll get ordering Cheesy
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2013, 20:58:19 pm »


Cheer for the link mate. I'd found that link a while ago but the cagero link to the site is now dead. I wish I'd bought a pair last year. Alas I think the company may have gone bust.

They are still an active company , try emailing r.gysi@cagero.com

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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2013, 21:01:05 pm »


Cheer for the link mate. I'd found that link a while ago but the cagero link to the site is now dead. I wish I'd bought a pair last year. Alas I think the company may have gone bust.

They are still an active company , try emailing r.gysi@cagero.com

 Cheesy

Thanks mate. I emailed them from an address I got from the above site but no response. Ill try the address you provided. Cheers. Wayne
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2013, 11:52:00 am »

Success! I've found them on the link provided by Ben. Thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers

Wayne.
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2013, 14:42:46 pm »

Let us know what You think when You get them
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2013, 14:45:10 pm »

I can't see how they work, how do you open and close the lid at the top?
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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2013, 15:50:07 pm »

It's probably my crap description sorry about that. The lid doesn't actually open fully at the top. What happens is it opens as far as a stand off would but then it can close back shut as if it had standard hinges on. Giving you options to have it open on a run for cooling or shut when you park up. Kind of pointless piece of innovation but I really like the idea of them as I like the cooling but don't personally like the lines stand offs give to the rear of my car.

There are a few guys in the UK I know are running them so I thought I'd give them a shot.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers

Wayne.
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« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2013, 16:09:37 pm »

These sound really intresting. Smiley

Has anyone got any photos of them fitted, both in a open and closed position?

Would be good to see. Smiley

Dude  Cool
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« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2013, 19:29:32 pm »

Think Hayden (H67bug) had some  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2013, 20:58:23 pm »

-yep, Heydon has a set.  Alex Thorne (Mighty White) also has them. One of them may chip-in shortly..

They are very well engineered -almost too well as its quite difficult to open and close smoothly BUT they do do what they claim...

(Not cheap though)  Shocked
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« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2013, 21:02:50 pm »

Yep just had an email back from the company. 299 Swiss francs + 30 for shipping which works out at £235.  I'm still gonna get a pair.

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« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2013, 22:47:22 pm »

They aren't cheap but there oil cooler is also a piece of art!
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« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2013, 09:16:42 am »

Roland & Gery have a very cool shop, it's huge! Grin

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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2013, 14:03:36 pm »

Roland & Gery have a very cool shop, it's huge! Grin



Does look cool and they have some amazing stuff! Is it made exclusively for them? The unusual bits that is? Where is the shop?
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« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2013, 14:27:26 pm »

So anyone gonna put any photos of said item fitted up then?!  Grin

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« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2013, 19:16:54 pm »

Roland & Gery have a very cool shop, it's huge! Grin



Does look cool and they have some amazing stuff! Is it made exclusively for them? The unusual bits that is? Where is the shop?

About 20mins from Zurich airport, they've got loads of NOS parts & cool cars Grin
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« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2013, 19:18:36 pm »

Roland & Gery have a very cool shop, it's huge! Grin



Does look cool and they have some amazing stuff! Is it made exclusively for them? The unusual bits that is? Where is the shop?

About 20mins from Zurich airport, they've got loads of NOS parts & cool cars Grin

I need to convince work to send me to Zurich  Grin
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« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2013, 17:23:04 pm »

Hi

No pics to hand.

Looks like a stock lid or one with stand offs... Nothing different

You have to open the deck lid, then pull it towards you to stand off or push towards the car to stand down, the open and close as normal. The hinges slide and when stood off you insert a metal insert to stop them sliding closed next time you open it.

When stood off, mine needs to finger of pressure to ensure clearance at the top edge when closing.


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« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2013, 00:12:12 am »

They're a cracking bit of kit.  Clearly wasted on H's snotty old 67 though  Grin
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Wayne C
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« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2013, 20:38:18 pm »

Well I've just ordered a pair of the super dooper Swiss stand offs Grin

I'll let you know what they are like when they arrive and fit them.
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« Reply #29 on: June 21, 2013, 20:42:53 pm »

Funky

Just close it slowly the first time with tape on the paint edges when fitting.  Wink

and if it does slightly catch- lock your decklid each time to stop others banging it.
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