Speedo Cables?!

[jonknight]

Anyone know what's happened to Speedy Cables? Trying to get a replacement speedo cable for my 280i, and all the numbers I've found for them are unobtainable, and their web site doesn't work.

Has anyone got updated contact details?

Alternatively, anyone know where else I can get a replacement cable from?

[york33]

The number I've got is 0171 2269228 but not tried it for a while............

[danny hoffman]

Try the factory

[jonknight]

Tried phoning them on about three different numbers, but none of them work! Emailed them, but no reply yet.

Anyone knows where else I can get a speedo cable, I'd be really grateful! Is it a standard ford part?

[danny hoffman]

Try The TVR Centre in Barnet, they sourced me a new throttle cable from the factory for my 350i

[york33]

From a mate who used them two weeks ago:

Speedy Cables Ltd
Unit 14
Merchant Drive
Hertford
SG13 7AZ
Hertfordshire
Tel: [phone]

cheers
Dave

[jonknight]

Thanks Dave! Managed to get in touch with them.

Only problem being that they're not sure what the cable specification is. They need to know the length, what connectors it has etc etc.

Anyone out there ordered a previous cable and know what the details of it are? Would really help me out!Otherwise I'll have to take it to the garage and remove the old one.. send it off.. etc.. get cable.. back to garage..! Aaagghh!

Thanks guys!

[Toby Noble]

I'm told broken cables can have a sleeve put over them which may save you having to but a new one. Never seen one up close though.

How does the cable disconnect from the gearbox? Also, can the car be driven with the cable removed?

[david.h]

Just tried to drag my 280i's speedo cable out by its roots. On earlier threads Speedy Cables came up. They have migrated to Wales. "Speedy Cables(London) ltd, Abercrave Swansea SA9 1SQ Tel [phone].V.helpful.
But before I send my battered remains to them does any one know if it was a standard part? StewartWarner head to Ford 4 speed (Type ?)box.

[dickymint]

Have you tried Neil at www.tvrcarparts.com/ ?

[MJG280]

I got my 81 FHC replaced at the beginning of May about 10 days and yes they had moved to Swansea. The replacement is an excellent fit.
Awkward to take out so removed the drivers seat and steering wheel to get comfortably? to it. The gearbox end was easy Reassembly seemed easy.
I was a bit rough moving a few wires out of the way which was a mistake and had to check the connections to get main beam again. The demister hose is also in the way.

About £36 inc pp

[david.h]

Thanks everyone...I just knew it would be dead easy to replace!

[streaky]

www.speedycables.com/ works for me - Streaky

[SEvans]

streaky said:

www.speedycables.com/ works for me - Streaky

And me..... They were very helpful with the Cosworth conversion. Clutch cable, speedo cable, combined temp and oil pressure gauge so I could fit a turbo gauge and getting the tacho converted to suit the ECU. Also found that the prices were only the same or less as sourcing the parts new.

[HeyAndy]

Is the cable the same for a 350i?