Longer throttle cable than M3 E30?

[kristov]

Does there exist any longer BMW throttle cable than the M3 E30 that will fit the E30?

I need one that is about 4-5 inches longer.

Any help greatly appreciated!

[DCColegrove]

MMmm,

I'm not sure but possibly an e28 M5.

[e30s52]

search

[kristov]

search

Do you have some keywords that would yield the best results?

[FredK]

I'm fairly certain that searching won't work, as few people need a cable 4-5 inches longer than the E30 M3 cable.

Mike B. has said the E30 M42 cable is longer than the E30 M3 cable, but I am not sure if it is 4-5 inches longer. I believe the E34 525i M50 cable is longer than the E30 M42 cable.

I am wondering out loud, maybe a RHD throttle cable would get you the length you need?

[kristov]

I'm fairly certain that searching won't work, as few people need a cable 4-5 inches longer than the E30 M3 cable.

Mike B. has said the E30 M42 cable is longer than the E30 M3 cable, but I am not sure if it is 4-5 inches longer. I believe the E34 525i M50 cable is longer than the E30 M42 cable.

I am wondering out loud, maybe a RHD throttle cable would get you the length you need?

Does anyone have any measurements on the cables above?

I can measure my E30 M3 cable but it's too short...

[e30s52]

just use the e34 cable for the m50

[FredK]

I think kristov is putting an S54 into his car, so the M50 cable may not work. I should be able to get a measurement for an M42 cable later today.

[kristov]

I think kristov is putting an S54 into his car, so the M50 cable may not work. I should be able to get a measurement for an M42 cable later today.

That is correct! With the VAC-kit I need a longer cable.

I would love to be able to use some sort of OEM BMW cable and not make something custom there too.

[FredK]

Unfortunately I don't think the M42 cable will give you the length you need. It looks to be 1" longer, with the overall length being essentially the same:

Top cable is S14, bottom cable is M42.


Detail: S14 top, M42 bottom.


The S14 cable does have a long rigid section at the end, around 3" in length. I don't think that would affect anything for your particular setup--bracket actuating a long throttle linkage.

[kristov]

Thanks for your help FredK!

I was at my dealer today and he ordered some cables so I could see if some of they would fit.

We found a cable for E36 318is but it was way too long - almost double the S14 wire.

My dealer suggested that the E34 535i wire probably would be right. In a couple of days we will get some answers.

[JiXer]

What did you ever find out about your throttle cable?
I need one about 6 inches longer than the M42.

J.

[jahnaboi]

Thanks for your help FredK!

I was at my dealer today and he ordered some cables so I could see if some of they would fit.

We found a cable for E36 318is but it was way too long - almost double the S14 wire.

My dealer suggested that the E34 535i wire probably would be right. In a couple of days we will get some answers.

Kristov, you should try using a e36 325i (m50 motor) throttle cable. Its longer than the e34 m50 and shorter than the e36 318.

[LINUS]

Just a suggestion in case you can't find a cable you like, but have the ends terminals you are comfortable running - How about using say a motorcycle throttle cable, brake cable, etc.

I've scavenged cables before from old, dead dirt bikes for different projects.

May not be a permanent fix, but it would buy you time to get running until you can research the most proper cable you want to run long term.

Or call Adzevo - if you ask real nice they might tell you outright what they use on swap cars.