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[nrick]

Was giving it some and the throttle cable snapped :-(

Tip - Carry a pair of molegrips, then you can drive with a hand throttle.

Technically it doesn't count as a breakdown as the car made it home on its own

On the upside I had just fitted a new coil, service bonnet ball joints, and it was going really well.

Was on the list to do, and have a spare.....

[blueg33]

That reminds me, I must buy a spare before Le Mans. I have an old one in the boot, but its a bit sticky.

Hand throttle must be difficult!

[nrick]

You also need

A set of tors bits, 13mm socket and duct tape!

2 sorts of throttle cable as well, so you'll also need 2 brackts if you order the new type and you have't got them.

[nrick]

It's also handy to have a leather man wrench, and it is easier than walking.

[so called]

Flipping ek. Boots full with all that stuff.
Shouldn't the cable be checked during a service so changed before it gets too bad?

[blueg33]

so called said:

Flipping ek. Boots full with all that stuff.
Shouldn't the cable be checked during a service so changed before it gets too bad?

They can snap without warning.

I carry tyre weld but check my tyres almost daily, I have insurance but drive carefully. If you know there is a higher than normal risk why not be insured. Boot is huge, cable take up no space.

[nrick]

I would say a spare cable is essential in the boot. There is a mod and the MK2 cable entry looks better, the original puts a lot of pressure on the nipple at the throttle pedal. There is also an emergency nipple replacement kit if the cable is too big for the boot.

If you call the recovery then they can fix on the side of the road, and you don't risk damaging the front or cans getting it on a low loader.

All IMHO

N

[blueg33]

nrick said:

I would say a spare cable is essential in the boot. There is a mod and the MK2 cable entry looks better, the original puts a lot of pressure on the nipple at the throttle pedal. There is also an emergency nipple replacement kit if the cable is too big for the boot.

If you call the recovery then they can fix on the side of the road, and you don't risk damaging the front or cans getting it on a low loader.

All IMHO

N

I have no idea whther mine is the modded version with brackets or the standard version. How do I tell?

[nrick]

ahh the std one is different on the pedal end, you have to remove the pedal box cover to see. I'll try to take some pictures, mine is the original.

[blueg33]

nrick said:

ahh the std one is different on the pedal end, you have to remove the pedal box cover to see. I'll try to take some pictures, mine is the original.

Cheers Neill, or would it be easier if I took a pic of my old cable then you will probably be able to tell me?

[nrick]

one problem there, not sure which one is which. Checked all the parts websites and now even more confused.........



Is this the new cable or old one? Just ordered some brackets in case....

Picture courtesy of TVR POWER

Mine looks different

[nrick]

Ok

The car is fitted with this one, and this is the new type. I have a spare old one.

Thanks

Neill


PS it was the new type that snapped.

[blueg33]

Ok. So this is the one that came off my car because it was sticky, is it the old or new type - help appreciated



I need to make sure I order the right sort

[nrick]

Hi Nick

I have a brand new one of these that I can't use, my understanding is that it is the old type, but haven't confirmed it yet.

PS the reason mine had snapped was that it had been repaired using the clever trevor type repair kit, and eventually given up. It did last 6 months though.

[nrick]

blueg33 said:

Ok. So this is the one that came off my car because it was sticky, is it the old or new type - help appreciated



I need to make sure I order the right sort

Hi Nick

Interested in the bracket arrangement on the throttle pedal to see the differences.

http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/tvr-car-parts-subs...

http://www.thetvrshop.com/ProductsDetail.asp?PartN...


definitely the old cable, you'll need the brackets to change over or you could stick with the old cable and replace. I am not sure there is any benefit as yet.

I also see there is another cable with a stronger inner as well, just can't remember where