VTECRACER

Has anyone tightend there throttle cable to allow for complete open throttle? And if so what are the steps required? Also, how hard is it for Honda to see that you have done this on regular maintance schedules?

All opinions appreciated

Brett

I don't know what you mean by "allow for complete open throttle" I tightend my throttle cable after the swap to make sure there was no slack. What i did was over tighten until thye idle increased then slowly losened until it was just right.

VTECRACER

Sorry, I just heard some dude at a shop talking about it and was wondering.....but the more I look into it it's just like you say "reducing the slack?"

Nova_Dust

I once tighten it too much and it idel at 3000 rpm...

VTECRACER

LOL also read about that heheh

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I tighten throttle cables on every car I work on, it gets better "throttle response"

imported_MY SiR

I have heard this can also cause a code on some cars.... Do it at your own risk.

imported_maxboost

tightened throttle cables makes the car drive better, thats all

dxhatchback

hmm... i get WOT with my stock throttle cable position.. i checked b4 i ****ed with it...

Travis

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

it's not about getting WOT... it's just taking out slack so there is less travel between when you press the pedal and when the cable engages the throttle body.

AggressiveAdam

they got a Do It Yourself guide at 7thgencivic.com

but thats only for 7th gen hondas. I was considering doing it but had a feeling id space out one day and rear end someone due to the added response

here it is

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The throttle cable is one of the easiest ways to get a little more response out of our cars.

Honda keeps extra slack in the cable for 'granny' drivers so they don't rear end people! The rest of us on the other hand WANT that extra jump off the line! Here is how...




First get a set of wrenches to fit the two nuts.


Then loosen the locknut enough to when you pull the cable, their is about half as much slack.


Next, tighten the adjusting nut so the cable stays put.


Your all set! All you need to do is make sure the car does not idle any higher once warm.



Enjoy the added throttle response!

I Cant steal there pic so heres the diagram
http://www.7thgencivic.com/diyimages/throttle.gif

and the thread
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=154952