Twin throttle cable return springs

[v8250]

Dear All, just ordered/fitted two new throttle return springs from Rimmer Bros. They are ridiculously over-sprung. Anyone know of a better supplier, and/or, the correct original length and spring tension rates?

Thank you...

[citizen smith]

Easy fix solution that costs nothing, remove one return spring and your car is transformed.

[J400GED]

citizen smith said:

Easy fix solution that costs nothing, remove one return spring and your car is transformed.

What he said.

Why fit 2 in the first place?

If you're fitting 2 in case one breaks, then why not fit 3 in case 2 break and so on.....

[QBee]

I have run the last 21,000 miles with only one spring. So much nicer to drive. There is actually another spring if you look closely. Neurotic that I am, I just bagged the spare and keep it in the car.

[macdeb]

Stretch both springs so the tension is less, then you still have insurance of two.

[shake n bake]

1 is a far nicer drive as everyone said above, try and and you'll like it.

[Pupp]

You single spring guys have never had the throttle stick open on anything quick, have you?

[J400GED]

Pupp said:

You single spring guys have never had the throttle stick open on anything quick, have you?

No nothing quick - just an F4 Phantom ;-)

[Pupp]

J400GED said:

Pupp said:

You single spring guys have never had the throttle stick open on anything quick, have you?

No nothing quick - just an F4 Phantom ;-)

Nope, no mention of springs in the manual; must have been the carpet rucked up

[Alexdaredevils]

Pupp said:

You single spring guys have never had the throttle stick open on anything quick, have you?

You got a clutch havent you?

[macdeb]

Pupp said:

You single spring guys have never had the throttle stick open on anything quick, have you?

^^^^

[Pupp]

Add in the thinking time... (really)

[macdeb]

Alexdaredevils said:

You got a clutch havent you?

But don't wish to have the revs bked out of it? Then rush for ignition switch, then realise steering lock engaged,,,,,,,

[Alexdaredevils]

Forced induction would worry me alot more than n/a

I've had a gsxr750 jam wide open once

[jojackson4]

+1 ^^^^^ stone flicked in to a slide

[Pupp]

It's worrying me now I'm running out of reasons not to turn the key...

[J400GED]

Pupp said:

Nope, no mention of springs in the manual; must have been the carpet rucked up

[QBee]

To quote the Chim and Grief Bible, second edition, page 55, right hand column:

"There are several springs in the assembly to ensure that the throttle will not stick open. There is a rotary spring inside on the cam and shaft, which is not often seen, and additional room for two horizontal springs on the frame itself, which may or may not have any springs fitted. I would recommend fitting at least one just in case"

So, if you want to reassure yourself, take both springs off and test the throttle operation (with the engine switched off first).

Then put one back on, "just in case", safe in the knowledge you have a second, hidden, spring

[QBee]

And if you are still worried, put the second spring back on.


Then fit a second complete servo braking system and a second complete power steering system, as I doubt you would cope with a sudden failure of either of those primary systems while taking a tight corner at speed, or braking hard for a junction or avoiding a sudden problem on the road.

Then you will need traction control, anti lock brakes, side impact protection, air bags, a full roll cage, front crumple zones, tyres that will deal with monsoon conditions, etc etc.


Thought you bought it for a bit of fun?

[J400GED]

QBee said:

And if you are still worried, put the second spring back on.


Then fit a second complete servo braking system and a second complete power steering system, as I doubt you would cope with a sudden failure of either of those primary systems while taking a tight corner at speed, or braking hard for a junction or avoiding a sudden problem on the road.

Then you will need traction control, anti lock brakes, side impact protection, air bags, a full roll cage, front crumple zones, tyres that will deal with monsoon conditions, etc etc.


Thought you bought it for a bit of fun?