How to to modify throttle cable for no cruise control (Dont buy another cable!)-Pics

[prwest]

I did it today and didn't have any problems, rather easy mod. I'll post pics tomorrow.

I really like the feel of the pedal now, here are some pics.

[pearlxman]

I also just finished doing this mod. Wow, not too hard at all. Took about 45min taking my time. Really frees up a lot of space and took away 6lbs.

[autopilot747]

Im getting tired of my throttle pedal sticking all tha time in idel , any way to get a shorter cable or one with less of a bend, mabe form Galant/Diamante ?

[badass3000]

did it today, I have a few "updates" for ya.
#1. I looked for about 10 min for a "blue clip", I dont have one! I do have what your talking about but its bright yellow and not really a 'clip'. I would call it a 'stopper'. Its the thing that stops the big metal thing on the end of the cable from coming loose. located at the top tip of the pedle assmbly.
#2. in step 5 where you say "Look at this cable that you removed in step 3," well you didnt remove that cable YET b/c it is still running thru the firewall, although you did loosen everything on that cable in STEP 4.

the hardest part of this mod is getting those cable ends thru the nut while on your back in the drivers floor, I cused for about 10 min, I hate being down there upside down. But overall, easy mod! thanks for the write up.

[2Mitsus]

badass3000-

first off; I hope you used washers on your throttle cable, on each side of the firewall. I was having some throttle sticking problems (throttle not 100% completely closing at idle), until I added some washers. This was due to the throttle cable getting partially pushed/pulled through the firewall. Since adding washers (headbolt washers are the perfect size), the problem has disappeared completely.

I also wanted to let you know that I edited my original post to note that the "clip" is yellow on some cars. I also edited yet again to strongly recommend installing washers on the throttle cable.

I agree, getting those nuts off the cable ends is a pain in the ass without getting a screwdriver blade right through your fingers!

[RussianVR-4]

i couldnt even get the cable to sit there without washers on my buddy's car. washers are a MUST

[twospoons]

just wanted to say this is an excellent mod... throttle is a lot more responsive and lighter feeling.

[maTT]

Thanks for the info! I finally broke down and removed my CC. I staired at it for 25minutes the other day debating whether or not to remove it. With the motor out, I could stand looking at the firewall with CC on it so I ripped it out. Time to mod the cable

[SHiVeR-91VR4]

yep, did it yesterday too. Hated all those line and vacuum hoses everywhere. Took it all out.

[phubar]

Just did mine. I've attached a composite pic.

In pic 1, you can see my gas pedal and the original throttle cable that was attached to it. Note that my "blue" clip is actually yellow - which I suppose doesn't matter if you are blue-yellow colorblind. There is a rubber gasket right behind the clip.

I decided to make a bracket / gasket to mount the cable to my firewall in the original location. So I got my big sheet of tin (purchased from the home depot) and went to work to fashion one.

In pic 2, you can see that I have traced the rubber gasket onto the sheet of tin. I drilled the holes - be sure to back the tin on a piece of wood which you can overdrill into. Step on the tin to hold it in place while drilling (wear boots to protect your feet). When you drill, use very light pressue to avoid tearing the tin. Then cut the tin containing the bracket off, deburr the holes with a dremel, and cut the gasket along the outline.

I decided to make 2 gaskets for added strength (the tin is pretty thin). In pic 3, you can see on the left the first, completed gasket, with the two bolts and the cable threaded through the holes. On the right is the second gasket, whih has been drilled (but not cut or deburred).

In pic 4, you can see the gaskets attached to the firewall, before I threaded the throttle cable through (both are stacked there, not that you can see that).

Pic 5 shows my throttle cable in place, with the cable bolted onto the bracket.


I've also attached a special bonus pic of another bracket I made using this method. Can anyone guess what it's for?