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March 14, 2013, 11:19:05 am

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Rabbit/Caddy Cofle speedometer cable is officially..
« on: March 14, 2013, 11:19:05 am »
a piece of crap.  I don't think it used to be, but it is now.
Just got my 2nd one from a different supplier, same pot metal, same
metal drive, same metal sheathing inside, same noise lubed or not.

I do not believe Gemo makes the screw on one any longer.
I'd debating trying Napa's house brand one or finding a speedo
shop and having one made.  This is dumb.

sigh.



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Reply #1March 14, 2013, 07:06:22 pm

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Re: Rabbit/Caddy Cofle speedometer cable is officially..
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2013, 07:06:22 pm »
a piece of crap.  I don't think it used to be, but it is now.
Just got my 2nd one from a different supplier, same pot metal, same
metal drive, same metal sheathing inside, same noise lubed or not.

I do not believe Gemo makes the screw on one any longer.
I'd debating trying Napa's house brand one or finding a speedo
shop and having one made.  This is dumb.

sigh.





try getting one thru napa's ALTROM line of parts.. ive had very good luck..
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.

Reply #2March 14, 2013, 08:03:11 pm

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Re: Rabbit/Caddy Cofle speedometer cable is officially..
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I was thinking about trying Napa, haven't bought anything from them in years but I guess it's worth a shot.

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Reply #3March 15, 2013, 12:52:30 pm

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Re: Rabbit/Caddy Cofle speedometer cable is officially..
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2013, 12:52:30 pm »
I was thinking about trying Napa, haven't bought anything from them in years but I guess it's worth a shot.



i the last few years, ive been VERY pleased with the quality of parts napa has been selling..

most questionable part ive bought, was my blower fan for my GTI (non-a/c) and even it has been living on without issue!

i really favor napa's ALTROM parts, and buy them whenever possible.. ALTROM is just a supplier, not a manufacturer..

ive gotten genuine KYB, genuine bosch, and when i get parts with a name i dont know, they are still very nice parts, but for much cheaper usually..

thru napa, my KYB struts were $80+ each.. that wasnt thru the altrom line tho.. thru altrom, it was only a little more than $80 for both fronts, and a little over $40 for the rears..
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.