has anyone tried to remove the slack off the throttle cable? i think i might try this. im getting tired of the soft mush feeling before i get a response when i press the gas pedal. i kinda like the touch and go feeling...

sidemarker

 

if you decide to do that get used to the car jumping everytime you tap the gas pedal.

 

i think that the slack is there for Safety reasons....you don't wanna rear end someone in traffic just cause you forgot about the lack of slack in the cable.....

 

its not like tapping the gas pedal is going to make the car fly...

sidemarker

 

I was backing out my sister's new V4 solara, (don't start flaming on the car, it's my sisters car), and the pedal is really sensitive, more sensitive then my TL-S.

I don't see anything with adj. the throttle cable...i would do it if i wanted a quicker response...but i drive mostly on sidestreet so i don't really need to

 

I tighten my throttle every 3 or 4 months. There is NO harm in doing so.....

 

i have mine tightened
i love the better throttle response

 

how would this be done on the 6spd?

Also is it possible to tighten the clutch...mine just doesnt seem to be as grabby as it used to be when I first got it (I might just be used to it now tho)

 

How does one "tighten" the cable on the auto?

 

my AV6 cable was tightened a while ago, i think i have to redo it now cuz the slack seems to have reappeared...unless you're some 300lb monster who cant control his own feet, I don't think you'll be rear-ending anyone...

 

Anyone have a short tutorial on how this is done on the Auto?

 

Go buy a throttle rotor....be warned tho, cuz you are creating more stress on your throttle cable, it is more likely to snap.

 

My understanding was the clutch was self adjusting. Read something about it in the literature. :P

 

How do you do it safely for auto? can anyone enlighten me?

 

If you're talking about the throttle cable, it's quite simple.

1. Look for the Throttle Body of the engine. There are 2 lines/cables going into the engine. Loosen the engine cover to reveal the cables.

2. There are 2 nuts holding each cable. One nut on either side of the cable.

3. Loosen one side and tighten the other to take up the slack of the cables. Don't overdo it, or else you'll have a high reving engine at idle .

Verdict: Slightly better response at partial throttle. I believe the full benefit may be achieved at WOT. The theory here is that with a loose throttle cable, the TB butterfly valves can't open completely during WOT (ie: horizontal), thus impeding maximum air flow to the engine.

 

Did you setup your 6sp already?

 

Not yet I want to do it at a meet so the car is blessed properly. I don't feel i have the correct amount of mojo.

 

The clutch is self-adjusting, so it's probably the fact that you've gotten used to it. When I first got mine, it seemed very soft in comparison to my previous car (97 Prelude SH 5MT). Now, it's just....normal, I guess. It seems like it "should" be. I think it's just getting used to the clutch.

Besides, I think it's hydraulic. There's no cable to tighten.

 

Well gather up some mojo (but watch for cross-mojonation :P) and tighten it....then let us know your thoughts on the difference with the 6spd

Ok I must have just gotten used to the clutch....thats good.

 

one for the FAQ!