Better throttle cable options??

[ChasingSand]

Yesterday my throttle cable started sticking horribly due to sand getting into it due to the seals coming undone.

On my 3rd cable in 4 years and I buy the purple ones from Kartek.

Is there a better option out there that anyone is using? Maybe ones with better seals?

 

[Richard h]

I used the red Morris Cables. Never an issue

 

[ChasingSand]

I used the red Morris Cables. Never an issue

Where did you buy that from?

 

[Richard h]

I think Pacific Customs. I know a local shop in Tucson had them also. Chirco Automotive on east 22nd Street. 520 744 1984

 

[Mjmtrsprt]

Control cables in santa fe springs. They will make you whatever you need.

Control Cables | Industrial Motion Controls | Street Rod Parts & Accessories

Custom cables & controls made to fit, manufacturer parking brake cables for automotive and industrial applications. Cablecraft Push Pull with Teleflex Morse style cable options. Large selection of hardware fittings for most cable and linkage applications.

www.controlcables.com

 

[Mike E]

Control cables in santa fe springs. They will make you whatever you need.

Control Cables | Industrial Motion Controls | Street Rod Parts & Accessories

Custom cables & controls made to fit, manufacturer parking brake cables for automotive and industrial applications. Cablecraft Push Pull with Teleflex Morse style cable options. Large selection of hardware fittings for most cable and linkage applications.

www.controlcables.com

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[J Alper]

X2 on Control Cables

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The Kartek are some of the worst i have used, the Control Cables for Throttle and shifting are the best

 

[ChasingSand]

X3
The Kartek are some of the worst i have used, the Control Cables for Throttle and shifting are the best

Thanks for chiming in!! I wondered what was wrong with the cables and now this makes sense. Just ordered a control cable branded version.

 

[Meter Tech]

Just replaced my throttle cable (Kartek) and it already feels rough after 2 trips...WTF!!

 

[ChasingSand]

Just replaced my throttle cable (Kartek) and it already feels rough after 2 trips...WTF!!

I would call pacific customs and they might have the length you need in stock. Easier to replace now then deal with an issue in the dunes.

 

[lincster]

Shop in Tucson makes cables for Alex Arvizu I think.
He had them make me shifter cables and a new throttle cable.
All work great after 2 years.

 

[Fullthrottleguy]

Control Cables IMO are the best of the best. 0 the old Morse Cables ( red ones) are cheaper but old tech and fail way more often. - control cables will usuially out live thew owner

 

[J Alper]

I would call pacific customs, and they might have the length you need in stock. Easier to replace now then deal with an issue in the dunes.

Also Control Cables typically ships in 2-3 day of build time, they are quick, the Kartec cables are aluminum jacketed and gaul over time, the control cable is a spiral steel cable.

 

[Fullthrottleguy]

Also Control Cables typically ships in 2-3 day of build time, they are quick, the Kartec cables are aluminum jacketed and gaul over time, the control cable is a spiral steel cable.

We buy alot fom CC. they usually ship same day if you call before 10AM-

 

[Richard h]

Control Cables IMO are the best of the best. 0 the old Morse Cables ( red ones) are cheaper but old tech and fail way more often. - control cables will usuially out live thew owner

All I know is that mine lasted many years. It was also not exposed directly to sand as I had solid floors and a panel in front of pedals that protected it also.

 

[ChasingSand]

Installed the Control Cable and its a night and day difference versus the Kartek cable. Even the construction seems better. Will never use a Kartek cable again.