HF3000 Throttle cable

[Andrew Way]

I’m about to sort out my HF3000 throttle cable spec and order one. I’ll try www.lister.co.uk, as recommended by Chris. Does anyone else need one? Ordering a few may reduce the cost. Does anyone have any spec for it (length, end detail etc)?

Andrew.

[Cloggie]

Andrew,
I ordered Throttle cables 2 years ago after mine wore out on a metal edge inside the footwell. I got them from Speedy Cables who were very helpful and gave good service:

Speedy Cables Limited
Unit 14, Merchant Drive,
Hertford, SG13 7AZ,
United Kingdom

+44 1992 581 600

My contact was Mike

1 off. Inner Throttle Cable
- Length = 3.5 meters
- ¾” End Ball Connector
- Other end “Tinned” for easy threading

I paid £7.50 / cable + P&P, and they delivered within 3-4 days. I'd also recommend you buy 2 and keep a spare in the car as obviously it's small, fairly inexpensive, significantly longer than the average throttle cable, and you never know when you might need one.....

Hope this helps. Cheers, Nico/

[Andrew Way]

Thanks Nico, I was expecting them to be a lot more expensive. At that price it's worth carrying a spare.

Cheers,

Andrew.

[CorseChris]

Chaps,

I haven't seen the Speedy cables item.....but I reckon you would be hard put to match the quality of the Listers item. I think I mentioned that even with it coiled up, the thing had next to no resistance. Super-smooth.

I paid just over £40 for two for my Corse. Worst thing about it was how long they took - wasn't an issue for me of course but this may help you decide.

[colin artus]

The speedy cables item is fine in simple applications but with a mid engined setup the limitations of its construction will be felt at the throttle pedal. The Lister cable 'tho is far better and you will appreciate this every time you drive the car and for as long as you drive it.

Colin

[Andrew Way]

Cost versus quality, the age old dilemma!

[CorseChris]

True I guess...

..but I spent a few quid and lots of time making my own cables (which turned out to be utter rubbish) so decided to bite the bullet and go to the top people for a quote. Turned out cheaper than the DIY ones.

I bought 2 and intend to run them side by side in case one ever fails (which seems unlikely..). Re-running the cable after the car is trimmed won't be fun.

[maseratighibli]

Andrew.....think of the money you are saving on all that paintwork, then surely you could stretch to the Lister item, after all I dont really think time is a deciding factor;)

Gareth

[guy mayers]

Here's something else to consider, try to keep the cable run as straight as possible as it's the bends that cause the most friction and affect pedal feel. A lot will depend on the engine you run as to where the cable has to sit. The Beta option has the cable running over the top of the roll cage, out by the top of the window and down to the carburettor. This only has one 90 degree bend and works ok so long as you cable tie it to the rollcage at suffient points to stop the thing rattling next to your ear!
The Alfa set up is simpler if you can use a floor mounted pedal with an extension that places the lever the cable attaches to above the centre spine of the car. The cable then lies perfectly flat and straight along the spine with a very gently curve up to the throttle body.
The cable ought to last indefinately so long as it isn't strained - getting the stops in the right place is as important as getting full throttle opening!
Guy

[David May]

A word of warning on throttle cables. Don't be tempted to use grease to keep water out or smooth the action on such a long run. It might work OK if applied in a hot summer, but once the winter cold arrives, the thickened grease will hold the throttle open for ages!
I cleaned it all out again and applied engine oil instead.

It's not normally a problem in the UK climate, but if there is any damp around (and who has a really water-tight Stratos?) it can get into the cable and freeze it solid in an Arctic winter!

Dave May