 Advice on Throttle Cable Selection |
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| Morrie |
 Aug 13 2017, 02:27 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Hi, Guys,
I've got a project 75 914 1.8 with dual carbs that needs a new throttle cable, and I was also going to pick up one for my 76 2.0 D-Jet to have for a spare. I have looked at the usual suspects for suppliers, and see Weltmeister, Porsche OEM, Terry, Gemco, and Cofle branded cables ranging in price from sub $10 clearance prices for some all the way to near $60.00 for others. I'd apprecaite any feedback from personal experiences of the group. My initial thought is to lean towards the OEM or Terry cables, but appreciate any feedback before I lay my money down. Thanks guys! Morrie |
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| dlee6204 |
Aug 13 2017, 04:46 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I've had hit or miss success with the cheap cables. The last cheap cable I installed I could never get to operate smoothly and it was slightly too short. I bought the terry cable and it was night and day difference. Definitely not the cheapest cable but better quality.
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| jim_hoyland |
Aug 13 2017, 05:08 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,696 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Terry has been the most reliable. IIRC they will make you s custom length.
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| Morrie |
Aug 13 2017, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sounds good guys, Terry cable it is. Thanks for the feedback!
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| porschetub |
Aug 13 2017, 05:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,816 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I often thought of getting a custom braided stainless wire one made up,have one in my speedster replica and it is really smooth to the extent the return springs on my Weber throttle shafts are more than enough to do the job.
Iam running a Cofle and it fitted good but I have custom throttle set-up on my car,so made it easier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . |
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