Clutch cable/hook access | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

I've got from now 'till March to make minor upgrades before trying to register the car. One of those changes would be to simplify future clutch cable replacements. Has anyone cut a hole thru the passenger side of the tunnel for access to the front end of the cable? If so, how big did the hole need to be, and what do you use for reaching thru the tunnel and seating the cable end on the hook.....or is this a bad idea?

12/30/0911:36 AM

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I've got from now 'till March to make minor upgrades before trying to register the car. One of those changes would be to simplify future clutch cable replacements. Has anyone cut a hole thru the passenger side of the tunnel for access to the front end of the cable? If so, how big did the hole need to be, and what do you use for reaching thru the tunnel and seating the cable end on the hook.....or is this a bad idea?

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12/30/0911:36 AM

Former Member

It's always been a BAD idea to cut into the tunnel. It's the backbone of your car..

It's not really that tough to remove the pedal assembly to facilitate clutch cable work. A better idea is to modify your pedal assembly and install a hyraulic clutch slave, or install a new pedal assembly that allows for a slave.

12/30/0912:08 PM

Former Member

Brian - Yes i did.

12/30/095:21 PM

barncobob

ive had 2 VS and they both had it done already. looks like they torched a rectangle im guessing 3"X10" with no cut at the bottom 10" and bent it back. im sure someone has a pic somewhere.

12/30/096:07 PM

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

I agree that the tunnel is the back bone of your car, but with the speedster's strong 2x4 steel box frame, the overall support is shared. ~Alan

12/30/096:54 PM

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