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throttle cable
garysenter - 27/5/10 at 07:47 PM

need a new throttle cable for mk indy running 2 litre zetec...the current one has been chopped down and has no nipples on either end....anyone know where i could get one? or would i still have to chop down to give correct length?
gary


Bumble - 27/5/10 at 07:59 PM

I recently bought a universal kit from thesse guys.
http://www.venhill.co.uk/Home
Top quality and good value.
HTH,
Matt


dlatch - 27/5/10 at 08:37 PM

see above post the venhill ones come with all the ends you would ever need


austin man - 27/5/10 at 08:55 PM

Ive used bike brake cables for 3 years no problems


garysenter - 28/5/10 at 06:30 PM

thanks guys......will have a look at what exactly is fitted on my car....then first port of call will be to attack one of the unused mountain bikes in the shed lol


garysenter - 28/5/10 at 08:18 PM

think i solved my problem....the throttle was very jerky in its motion despite trying to lubricate....on closer inspection i noticed the route the cable took gave it 2 fairly tight turns so i re routed it along a much "friendlier" path and the whole thing is much more fluid in its motion......hopefully i can get the much needed smoother take offs instead of breaking my neck each time