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[Dusky]

Hi peeps :)

 

My weber linkage kit came with a kit to convert my throttle pedal to accept 2 throttle cables ( comes with 2 throttle cables etc too).

But what the is the actual advantage? (except the looks of it )

I think I'll be using it, just because I need a new throttel cable anyway...

 

 

cheers

Edited by Dusky, 18 December 2014 - 06:23 PM.

[Daz1968]

Main reason would be if one breaks you can still drive the car, although as load spread between 2 cables less chance of breaking anyway

[Spider]

Mmmm.... I have broken 1 or 2 cables over the years and I've caught probably as many before they went. I feel that having twins will only increase the friction, which may necessitate heavier springs, further increasing wear and foot fatigue. Just a thought, I've not tried them.

[Dusky]

It looks great though

I'm only worried about the blue block comming loose!

[nicklouse]

The issue is mounting to the pedal.

[sledgehammer]

In the past , when a cable broke , I've driven home (approx 20 miles) on the heater cable

 

Definitely NOT recomended

 

I find when they go - they stick open - so not good

 

not sure wether 2 would be any more reliable than 1

 

keep em well oiled

[Dusky]

Mounting is no problem they come with an adaptor block will use it just because they supply it i tought more people would be using them

[Craig89]

You see them alot on rally cars, mk2 escorts and the like and they are just a back up incase 1 snaps

[Bubblebobble]

Same as twin coils and fuel pumps .

[nicklouse]

Mounting is no problem they come with an adaptor block will use it just because they supply it i tought more people would be using them

How does the block fit? So some pedal assy bending. Drilling new holes in the bulkhead and fitting retainers for the pure cable.

Have fun.

Just use one.

[Tupers]

Is that not the block they use to make one cable actuate to carbs? 

 

 

Having two cables at the carb end is no good if the single cable at the pedal can still break. 

[Mk1Dave]

Is that not the block they use to make one cable actuate to carbs? 
 
 
Having two cables at the carb end is no good if the single cable at the pedal can still break. 

That's what I thought

Edited by Mk1Dave, 18 December 2014 - 10:59 PM.

[nicklouse]

No that is the one that goes onto the pedal rid end where the single cable goes in/on.

http://www.demon-twe...le-linkage-kits

Edited by nicklouse, 18 December 2014 - 11:02 PM.

[Dusky]

Mounting is no problem they come with an adaptor block will use it just because they supply it i tought more people would be using them

How does the block fit? So some pedal assy bending. Drilling new holes in the bulkhead and fitting retainers for the pure cable.

Have fun.

Just use one.

No pedal bending etc,just a straight 'plug and play' assembly.

[mini13]

two reasons for these,

 

1 reliability,

 

2 when a throttle cable goes on a rally stage, chances are it will be at full throttle, loosing power half way through a bend is often going to result in a smash from lift of oversteer.