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ets2k9
5th August 2006, 17:19
On Friday my accelerator cable snapped I managed to get home by wedging some paper I found into the throttle body (Genius Idea!!!)

The fact that is snapped was no real suprise as it was the original Vtr cable which was modified to fit the Vts engine.

I already had one of those universal cables sitting in the garage ready to replace the vtr and had a go at fitting after a few hours messing about on Friday night I had managed to get everything threaded through the bulk head but couldn't finish it as it was too dark.

I've just been out today trying to finish it and the bloody thing snaps:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

The wheelie bin took the brunt of my anger and bloke jogging past was just laughing at me whilst I went mental.

Not impressed at all I've only just stopped swearing, I'm getting the proper Vts cable this time.


ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!
beastgtir
5th August 2006, 17:43
well atleast you will do the job properly this time round. thats what happens when you bodge a job!
good luck with the new cable fitting!
kcsaxo
5th August 2006, 18:55
like the saying goes "original and best"
Ax_beefy
5th August 2006, 19:39
You can't get a VTS cable even from citroen!.... they just give you the gay universal thingy!.... absolutely gay!... get one from the scrappers and I'll fit it for you Sunday... if only to save the back ache from lying on the sill lol
ets2k9
5th August 2006, 19:42
I'm going to make some calls tomorrow and see if I can track one down but if you can find me a VTS in a scrap yard and I'll get one?
Ax_beefy
5th August 2006, 19:44
Well I can't but I'm sure if you ring some ther'll be one... what bit of the universal one snapped?
Try peugeot for a 106 gti cable!... they always have sensors that I can't get from shitroen lol
ets2k9
5th August 2006, 19:47
Try peugeot for a 106 gti cable

Thats a better plan, I cant imagine I'll find a VTS in any scrapyards in the next couple of days but I will make a few calls.
Ax_beefy
5th August 2006, 19:51
Like I say... peugeot usually have all the bits that citroen should stock but don't... only downside is you may need to give them a chassis number, but I reckon if you explain the problem i.e. make him feel like he has one over on shitroen lol... then he'll probably sort you out
deek06
5th August 2006, 20:02
i had a look on ebay for you mate couldnt find anything but would a 106 gti one work just an idea
Ax_beefy
5th August 2006, 20:11
Well I can't but I'm sure if you ring some ther'll be one... what bit of the universal one snapped?
Try peugeot for a 106 gti cable!... they always have sensors that I can't get from shitroen lol

Lol... not read much have you.... good try though
deek06
5th August 2006, 20:27
Lol... not read much have you.... good try though
great minds think a like but at different times lol
Ax_beefy
5th August 2006, 20:30
lol... I agree with that
ets2k9
8th August 2006, 18:58
Got a pug cable fitted it without to much hassle, believe it or not the cars is a lot more responsive and the kangarooin has stopped.

I haven't drove it for a week I forgot how quick it actually was.

It raised a few eyes going down my local test track at full whack but its all good fun.

Lovin the VTS!!!! :)