Pix and possible solution (was: Creative throttle linkage solutions)

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 1:26:11 am 10/13/05 Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
> So after digging in and actually looking at things for the first time
> in a couple weeks, I realized that we had already swapped in an Audi
> 5k t/b (a "low-post"/big bore as opposed to the fox t/b, which is a
> "high-post"/big bore). Hopefully the following pic with the two t/b
> next to each other explains it a bit better:
>
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/tb.JPG
>
> Cathy - you'll note the delete cover on the back of the intake where
> the CSV should be. A guy on the 'tex had a delete cover installed and
> then they sheared of a hair of the passenger side of the intake for a
> flat surface and plumbed the CSV in the traditional location. It's
> pretty trick.
> Only thing is I have to swap the idle and full throttle switches onto
> the A5K t/b from the fox t/b. Now I have a reason to go buy a tap/die
> kit!  :)   In the pic, you'll also note the heim joint connector.
> It's the only way I can get 100% free range. Now I just have to
> figure out how to connect the existing throttle cable (traditional
> mk1 style) to the heim joint (can it be welded??).
>
> Here's a few more progress pix in case anyone's curious:
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-01.JPG
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-02.JPG
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-03.JPG
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-04.JPG
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-05.JPG
> http://validpath.com/images/81s/resto/12Oct05-07.JPG
>
> L8R, JT

Good informative post, and that car will be gorgeous! (and the wiring will
actually conduct electricity...) . Now with thw traditional cable, where
are you seeing restricted movement? I thought mine moved freely, maybe not?

Cathy