Quote:
Originally Posted by noche_caliente
My guess would be that it was done that way for better adhesion of the zip tie. Since this puts the smooth side down, there are more areas for contact. If it were done the other way, the glue would need to fill each groove for better adhesion.
|
That sounds logical. If anything, the ribbed side will give the throttle cable less area to rub against, which means less friction and a smaller chance of possible binding.
I just preformed this mod and I have to say I'm impressed. I never did like the slop it had. Shifting to second and third was always a little jerky and rev matching while engine braking was a bit troublesome. The only problem is that I'm much more likely to WOT at every possible opportunity for awhile, dropping my MPG significantly.
Once again, Ninjette.org FTW! Muchos gracie, Purspeed.
BTW, definitely rough up the smooth side for better glue adhesion. The sanding wheel that came with my Dremel made it a snap.