Throttle cables on ebay

[GeoffW]

Be quick there 45.00 but you can make an offer, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:B:SS:GB:1123

[ColinE]

Worth a look as remanufacture is proving tough

[AndyG]

Bo!!ocks missed this one

[Big Frank]

I was asked about these some time ago and suggested that after having looked at a new unit that we get our new handbrake cable supplier to help out.

In fact at my last visit to their factory I was shown the unit which is very complicated and could not be manufactured by them without huge tooling costs being involved. I suggested that we simply set up a refurbishment service as they can remove the old cable and rebuild the unit with a new one. Far cheaper and just as effective. If we could source a few more duff cables then a small buffer stock could be created so that all one had to do was to exchange cables - time - well as long as it takes to mail things to and from!

Has anyone furthered this suggestion????

Big Frank.

[X13#18]

GReat Idea! I have kept one old one here, so count that in.

Have seen a few cars now only getting 3/4 throttle with the pedal to the metal, but getting notchy when cold is more common - including my car.

[ColinE]

I'm on it - on the list for next week, moving house is slowing my ability to progress it as quickly as I'd like

[ksilver]

I still have my old one also.

Let me know if you need it.

[colintf]

good idea ref the refurbs

[Belcher]

I still have my old one also.

Let me know if you need it.

Ditto, after all the hassle I have had with it, I did not have the heart to throw it away

[ksilver]

Does anyone have experience of making their own cables for other uses? I had wondered about the possibility of a DIY refurb. The used cable has all the fittings attached, if you could source a replacement cable and had the means to create the end pieces it may not be too difficult to do.

In the immortal words "How hard can it be"!!