Teflon lined throttle cable

[Stig]

I had one of these custom made for me and I fitted it at the weekend.

Other than having sore forearms, scraped knuckes and a fair few bruises, it went in OK Upping the cable diameter from 6mm to 7mm didn't help either.

That said, the initial results seem very promising with an almost friction-free pull from pedal to carb. The difference in flex between the stainless braid (new cable) and the old galvanised cable is remarkable. Will post a pic to illustrate later.

Haven't had a chance to 'hot' test it due to the cack weather at the weekend, but it's looking good so far.

[gdr]

Stig, let us know where you got it, definitely a worth while mod I think.

[victormeldrew]

gdr said:

definitely a worth while mod I think.

Sure now?

>> Edited by victormeldrew on Monday 10th May 11:09

[gdr]

OK OK replace I think with IMO no time to be pedantic!

[victormeldrew]

Sorry, check the nickname; you have to expect pedantry! No offence intended!

[Edited to remove American spelling of offense before I get out-pedanted!]

>> Edited by victormeldrew on Monday 10th May 11:28

[BogBeast]

Made by speedy cables ?

[Stig]

Right chaps, had a fairly comprehensive test drive yesterday in the GTR in high ambient temps and lots of traffic.

The result, well, I'm happy to say that the car behaved itself flawlessly

The teflon cable has sorted the high idle and the cooling gremlins have gone.

Oh happy day

PS. Was out cruising around Henley Marlow and spotted a Ferrari Enzo. He didn't seem keen on a little 'play'

[Stig]

Have a look at the difference in stiffness between the old and new cables. Old one is in the centre.

[domster]

Stiggy, I want one.

Plus tell me where to get one of those charm amulet things of yours, which will endow me with the Mystical Powers of Ultima Construction.

[Ravensbabe]

Stig,
Can you let me know the source for these cables. Ta

[Stig]

Cables are available through the factory now I believe?

Btw - this wasn't the 'cure' to my high tickover but it did help. It seems I had a slight vacuum leak which would only become apparent when the engine was hot. Re-torquing up the supercharger manifold ad carb bolts cured it.

[YIIHAA]

Factory ones were always sold as teflon coated, I thought.

[Stig]

YIIHAA said:

Factory ones were always sold as teflon coated, I thought.

Nope.

[cliveg]

Do people who have fitted the teflon cable think it was a worthwhile mod? I have the old cable but if I was going to change it now would be a good time, as I haven't finished fitting the body yet. Thanks

[steve_D]

I have the standard cable and have had no problems.

Steve