A slight change of plan on the inside door release. I received the RS-style door release strap and handle kit but I went a different route with the door release. The RS release strap is designed to pull outwards from the door panel, so behind the panel the release mechanism needs to take a 90 degree turn. Without some sort of pivot the strap binds on the plastic trim piece where it passes through the door panel.

It probably isn’t a huge issue, not having some sort of pivot, but since the outside door release is electric, I need the inside release mechanism to be 100% reliable. I climbed out once through the window opening and with the full containment seat, it’s not something I want to try again. So I went with a very simple door release cable. There is really nothing to fail with this design and it doesn’t look out of place with the performance-oriented interior. I will install black oval eyelets in the door cards where the release cables pass through. I used the RS-style door handles and they work well.

I ordered early Porsche 911 window winders to replace the chromed plastic pieces I’m currently using. I’m reasonably certain they have the same spline count as the Lancia window regulator. They should match the interior door handles.

The interior is nearly to the point where other items will take priority. There are always small tweaks you can make with a project like this but I want to have the exterior ready for paint next spring.