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> Clutch cable, One better than another
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post Sep 3 2004, 02:05 PM
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This may seem like a lame question but is there a particular type of cable thats better than another.or are they all the same?Just wanted to know who makes the best.
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post Sep 3 2004, 02:28 PM
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I think the general consensus is the "Terry Cables" are the best.
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post Sep 3 2004, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Special_K @ Sep 3 2004, 03:28 PM)
I think the general consensus is the "Terry Cables" are the best.


I didn't particpate in that vote. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

A Gemo cable works just fine. Save your money on the cable and apply it somewhere else where it is going to make a diference.
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post Sep 3 2004, 07:54 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have tried the heavy duty kind, and I don't think they are any better. They all stretch. If you are having to adjust it all the time, check your firewall for cracks.
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post Sep 3 2004, 07:59 PM
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Me too, I didn't get polled....well, you know what I mean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Factory part is my favorite. The one in my car has been in there since before I bought the car.....ah...6-7 years ago....+ god knows with the PO.
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:09 PM
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The Terry cables are MUCH smoother. Test me the next time you see me. Have me sit in two different cars (one with each cable) and I can tell you in a nanosecond which one has the Terry. The factory cable runs through a plastic sheath which creates drag on the cable for over 3 feet. The Terry doesnt do this.


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post Sep 3 2004, 08:16 PM
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Nopers, the Terry cable creats drag on Fwd end of the clutch tube instead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:21 PM
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Not unless the tube has been repaired incorrectly. I actually pay attention to how the cable exits the clutch tube (and throttle tube for that fact.) I stick a number 2 Phillips into the end of the clutch tube and move it depending on what it needs.



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post Sep 3 2004, 08:24 PM
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It seems like you would want some plastic sheathing to keep dirt from clinging to the cable.
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:29 PM
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The Terry runs a much finer cable. Dirt only sticks to cables when they have grease on them.


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post Sep 3 2004, 08:29 PM
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What ever you say.....you're the guru. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Just a WAG, but I would think the factory puts the sheath on both the clutch & throttle cables specificly to keep the cables from rubbing on the tubes.....but WTF do I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:32 PM
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Another vote for TerryCables. Once installed, and re-adjusted after say a couple of weeks, done. No more streatch that I can tell. Plus, no lube req'd. Go figure.
Only wish that I had had TerryCables on my bug 15 years ago. When my clutch cable failed (back in the day) I had to shut it off & use the starter to get launched and crash gears to get home - more than a few times.
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:33 PM
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They both work. One is just smoother than the other. The Terry will wear through the tube before it breaks.

Here is what pisses me off about the stock ones:

(oH ..dont give me shit about the guru crap.. I didnt write it)

When/if the white plastic sheeth brakes at the firewall (where it attaches to the black outer sheathing)... the assembly becomes worthless at that point even though the cable itself is fine.


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post Sep 3 2004, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE(Paul Heery @ Sep 3 2004, 12:35 PM)
Save your money on the cable and apply it somewhere else where it is going to make a diference.

I'm totally with Brad on this one (Sorry JP). If the clutch tube is lined up correctly the cable doesn't drag on it at all. Terry cable = smooth. Stock cable = friction.

You'd think that as long as a cable isn't broken that there's no reason to replace it. Wrong. I snapped a throttle cable and replaced it with a Terry cable and couldn't believe the difference. So smooth and light compared to the 30yr-old OEM cable (that was likely caked with dirt and corrosion). I'm actually glad the OEM cable broke - the new cable feels THAT MUCH BETTER.

-Ben M.
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:35 PM
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I am about to install one. It has been a while, do I need to grease the cable? Mine is a "Gemo" cable.
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:37 PM
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This sucks but I'm going to say it anyway...

I see 4-6 different 914's every week (physically work on them).. and have for several years. Clutch issues seam to be at the top of the "issues" list.

How many people here knew that the 74 1.8 cars had WHITE throttle cables ?


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post Sep 3 2004, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Sep 3 2004, 06:33 PM)



(oH ..dont give me shit about the guru crap.. I didnt write it)
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Hay, somebody around here has to pull your chain once in a while......it was my turn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I have a new OEM spare should anything break.....doesn't everybody?
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post Sep 3 2004, 08:39 PM
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Nope. I carry a Terry spare...LOL :finger2:

The key is:

If you have never driven a car with Terry cables.. you will never no what the difference is.



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post Sep 3 2004, 08:41 PM
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It's OK, Ben....Larson is on my side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 3 2004, 09:32 PM
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I remember on some previous thread that the terry cables were sometimes longer than the stock cable. Is that the case or am I just (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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