Stephen Long Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Guys,  I will shortly be collecting my car. It has covered 18000 miles in its first 2 years. Not by me. Would it be wise to have the throttle and clutch cables replaced a this stage or are they more reliable on the Sigma cars 🤔  Should I just order spares and keep them in the car, I may add I hope to do some long touring this year. Thankyou. Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Always carry spares ! Even if you don't need them, you'll be able to help another blatter in need !   Edited by - Stationary M25 Traveller on 27 Jan 2010 07:28:52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted January 27, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted January 27, 2010 Clutch and throttle cables are ESSENTIAL spares. I cable tie my spares to the round bar of the chassis under the throttle body on my K series. Nice and handy if you need them. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Not sure you'll need a clutch cable  John _________________________ myothercarsa2cv Bugsy: '82 2cv6 😬 Talloulah '08 1.6K Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Don't need the expensive complete Caterhham throttle cable - get a bike brake cable from Halfords and some fittings then if your cable does break just pull it out of the outer. I repaired mine at the side of the road by clamping what was left of the cable (it wore through at the pedal end) with a pin from a 13A plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted January 27, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted January 27, 2010 Not sure you'll need a clutch cable You will if you don't carry one. Sods law always applies. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm going to hazard a guess that as a 2year old Sigma it's hydraulic  John _________________________ myothercarsa2cv Bugsy: '82 2cv6 😬 Talloulah '08 1.6K Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Spares are a sensible idea - but if you fit pedal stops (for a couple of quid) you will reduce the chances of needing them enormously  Solent Se7ens Web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 No clutch cable on my sigma 7 just a hydraulic hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Martin, I see my error.. yes it has a hydraulic clutch.. but would it be a good idea to have the throttle cable changed due to the mileage 🤔 Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 As mentioned in earlier post, if the throttle & clutch limit stops have been fitted I don't think you have much to worry about. (They thread up through the foot well floor) I found them rather awkward to fit What are you getting? 125 or 150, road sport or super tight? Bet you can't wait 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted January 27, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted January 27, 2010 Not sure of the price of one from CC for a Sigma (although ISTR it being pretty expensive) but Darren on parts said a K series one would fit which could be useful if you needed one in a hurry as these seem to be more plentiful - kept as spares under the bonnet by others 😬 Nick Back in a BEC! - but done alright in Class 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 It is a 125 roadsport. I am taking my wife to see it on Saturday (very nervous). I don't want to have the car prepared and forget anything important. Â AND YES I AM VERY VERY EXCITED AND A BIT SCARED Â Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Stephen Some nice roads on the way back Enjoy 😬 😬 Throttle cable worth carrying  Mark  Penn7's area Stuff R400 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Webshots here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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