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Subject: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits Author: tomlite as Thomas Meacham : member since March, 2005 : 1268 posts Posted on: 2007-03-26 00:10:56

For those of us who have broken bushings, this beats the cost of a new cable by 4 to 1. For those who want improved throttle response. The aluminum bushing attaches firm to the bracket. The old rubber mount was fatigued which allowed the cable to slack. With the metal bushing, you can adjust out all of the slack. This gives two benefits.



1. When you press on the throttle, the response is instantaneous. I had my son drive my car without telling him what I did. He did notice that it seemed quicker than before. This is based on the fact that I almost never let him drive my car. He liked the difference so much, I am making a set for his 1990 535i.

2. Since the slack is out of the cable, the throttle position, as sensed by the EMC through teh Throttle Position Sensor, is smoother, giving a more consistent read from the fuel map.

Patent Pending - All rights reserved.




The kit is for 2 Billet Aluminum Bushings with Snap Rings and a spare set of snap rings. And instructions for the installation. I am buying 50 sets from a local machine shop that I deal with in an effort to reduce the cost. Cost for each kit is $28 plus shipping. I believe that shipping will consist of a Bubble envelope with USPS Postage. Anyone interested can e mail me. Thanks

Tomlite

Thomas Meacham


1995 740i - Black with Sand - New engine at 20,000 miles. Presently 78,000 miles. I am giving it a good home while I bring it back to life.

• Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits (pic) - Thomas Meacham 2007-03-26 00:10:56 (3771 views)
  • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - alwen1110 2008-09-10 16:20:03 (584 views)
  • Here's my writeup (with lots more photos) of when I installed them. (url) - DavidC 2008-06-26 03:20:44 (618 views)
  • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - armando 2008-06-11 07:39:23 (536 views)
  • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - MiB 2007-03-27 04:22:41 (520 views)
  • This will not work on a 99+ car correct? Throttle by wire I believe it is - called?.......albo 2007-03-26 16:13:23 (528 views)
    • Your right. They won't work on the 99 and up 740 or the 750. (nt) - Thomas Meacham 2007-03-26 21:21:03 (462 views)
      • Bummer.. pull me off the list then. :'( (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-03-27 00:42:56 (491 views)
      • All 750s. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-03-26 23:38:02 (492 views)
        • Exactly, 750 has Electronic Throttles as does the 99+ 740. (nt) - Thomas Meacham 2007-03-27 06:53:39 (408 views)
  • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - Solihull 2007-03-26 15:41:20 (479 views)
  • Ygm (nt) - nbate 2007-03-26 14:20:19 (472 views)
  • Here is a OLD VS. NEW comparison. Pics from Thomas and Davidc (pic) - eaglecomm 2007-03-26 09:32:11 (830 views)
  • Unable to PM you for some reason... - inconsistent 2007-03-26 08:43:12 (456 views)
  • Sounds fantastic. For reference, here's what the stock rubber ones look like. (pic) - DavidC 2007-03-26 03:37:31 (666 views)
    • David - Great Picture - - Thomas Meacham 2007-03-26 06:39:36 (481 views)
      • Yes. (nt) - DavidC 2007-03-26 14:45:36 (408 views)
  • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - mrebay 2007-03-26 00:43:54 (535 views)
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    • Re: Aluminum Billet Cable Bushing Kits - Thomas Meacham 2007-03-26 06:40:34 (703 views)
  • Sweet action jackson. You have got mail! (nt) - ED 2007-03-26 00:14:16 (540 views)