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#1 Racing Gold

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:04 PM

Having purchased a new cable from one of the big mini firms l found the adjustment virtually runs out because the threaed bit is in 'the wrong' place in relation to the inner cable. I purchased another from another big mini firm, same crap, recognised it as soon as it was out of the bag. Even had to file the nipple to get the crud off so that it would fit in stepper motor lever. Compared with the original and the thread on that locks the cable after adjustment about 2/3rds of the way along the threads. Had to change it because it was heat damaged and sticking as a result. Anyone know where l can purchased a quality item?

Edited by Racing Gold, 25 May 2017 - 01:05 PM.


#2 slidehammer

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:09 PM

I personally think Mini Spares stuff is good and their website description honest. I assume this is for either MPI or SPI Mini

#3 Mervyn

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:15 PM

Speedy cables will make you something to exact spec you require - http://www.speedycables.com/

 

 

though it sounds a bit odd you're having problems, is it this one?



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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:33 PM

Hi, thanks for that, it is for the Spi, l will contact Speedy cables

#5 Midas Mk1

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:34 PM

If its a standard car, you dont need a bespoke one, tried Minispares?



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Posted 25 May 2017 - 01:57 PM

Try this one first, MiniSpares

 

Speedycables will be a bit more than a tenner I reckon

 

Also, I tend to pull out the inner and apply lithium grease to it, seems to make the throttle action smoother

 

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#7 jamesquintin

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 03:20 PM

I had this problem about 8 years ago. My wife snapped the cable going up a hill in Cornwall (luckily we had just bought fish 'n chips so we ate that, feeding some to our 1yo at the time, whilst we waited for the AA)

 

Anyway, the AA man bodged a fix for us and I bought a new cable when we got home. the bloody thing didn't fit! (can't remember why) so I just left the AA mans fix and it's been fine ever since!

 

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 04:02 PM

Try this one first, MiniSpares
 
Speedycables will be a bit more than a tenner I reckon
 
Also, I tend to pull out the inner and apply lithium grease to it, seems to make the throttle action smoother
 Yep, one of the suppliers was Minispares, l think they get them made by the same company because it is exactly the same as the second one and is NOT the same length/thread position as the OE. Not bothered about price, needs to be correct hence 'speedy cables
Merv

If its a standard car, you dont need a bespoke one, tried Minispares?


Hi thanks, as above one was Minispares

Edited by Racing Gold, 25 May 2017 - 04:04 PM.


#9 Lt-SilverDragon

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 04:22 PM

I don't know how an spi differs from the carb model but I use brake cables off of pedal bikes. Get them on ebay for super cheap then cut them to the size I want.

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 05:45 PM

+1
I did the same 15 years ago, even got the reinforced stainless ones.
My brother preferred to go original.
Result: he changed it twice, I stil have it fitted!
Stil have the second brake cable... 😂

Ben

Edited by MacGyver, 25 May 2017 - 05:46 PM.


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Posted 26 May 2017 - 08:45 AM

When did you buy it?



#12 MikeRotherham

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Posted 26 May 2017 - 09:39 AM

I don't think the current ones are as good.

 

I think the original ones used to have a lining that reduced friction and they lasted longer.

 

I think the Speedy Cables option is probably the best unless you could get an original NOS one.

 

You will have to pay more though but if it works better and lasts longer.






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