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Old 01-05-2007, 10:45 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get a throttle cable kit ? I've looked on ebay and there all for bikes.

I could do with one that has good enough fittings for the loud pedal, other end if for a underslung linkage on some throttle bodies
Old 02-05-2007, 05:15 AM
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You could just buy a rear brake cable for a bicycle and use cable clamps.
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Old 02-05-2007, 07:36 AM
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Good thinking, and that will be a lot cheaper than one of those kits !

Theres a bike shop round the corner so I'll pop in later

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Old 02-05-2007, 10:51 AM
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i got a universal one from gsfcarparts.com for my AX.
Not sure if it will have the fitting you need.
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is your std one long enough for where you need it to go?

i just bought a cable nipple that screws against the cable when i fitted bike carbs to my escort



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Its on a vauxhall nova with a xe.

I'm going to use a normal astra throttle cable outer and bracket mounted on the back of the block.

The cable isn't long enough to go from bracket to the linkage on the throttle bodies.

I think the bike cable idea would work perfectly, I'll grab a couple of those cable nipples though as they will be handy in an emergency

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Old 02-05-2007, 03:27 PM
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www.nfauto.co.uk , might be .com but cant rmemebr! theyre a kitcar supplier, they doa couple of different length ones i think! even for rear engined cars so will be AMPLE long enough for you!
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