{"product_id":"empi-accelerator-throttle-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-98-7501-b","title":"EMPI Accelerator Cable | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | Stock Replacement, 2627mm (98-7501-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Accelerator Cable — VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock-replacement accelerator (throttle) cable, approximately \u003cb\u003e2627 mm\u003c\/b\u003e. VW reference \u003cb\u003e111-721-555E\u003c\/b\u003e. High-strength steel, direct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA throttle cable is a wear item that almost nobody replaces until it strands them. The wire frays where it turns at the pedal and inside the guide tube, and the failure mode is either a sticking pedal — genuinely dangerous — or a snap that leaves you idling on the shoulder. A fraying cable feels notchy or gritty long before it goes, so if the pedal has developed a texture it did not used to have, this is why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheap insurance, and a fifteen-minute job with the fan shroud accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e Stock throttle linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Stock throttle linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable lengths differ by year and body. Call the shop at (657) 438-7002 with your year if you are not certain — we would rather check than have you fight a cable that is 100 mm short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Stock length and end fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-strength steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Restores smooth, positive pedal response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShips as a normal parcel.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-7501-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW \/ OEM reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-721-555E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924375527\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e ~2627 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I know mine needs replacing?\u003c\/b\u003e A gritty or notchy pedal, or visible fraying at either end. Do not wait for it to snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include the guide tube or the bowden tube?\u003c\/b\u003e No — cable only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShould I lubricate it?\u003c\/b\u003e A light cable lube on installation helps, but do not pack the tube with grease — it collects grit and does the opposite of what you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs there a heavier-duty option?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/type-1-beetle-performance-throttle-cable-stainless-steel\"\u003eKing stainless heim-joint cable (C01)\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c09-maxx-accelerator-cable\"\u003eTopline MaXX 1\/8\" stainless cable (C09)\u003c\/a\u003e are both stainless upgrades over this stock-spec steel cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick the Right Throttle Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/type-1-beetle-performance-throttle-cable-stainless-steel\"\u003eBeetle, Ghia \u0026amp; Type 1 — King stainless throttle cable (C01)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shortened-manx-buggy-chassis-throttle-cable\"\u003eMeyers Manx \/ shortened buggy chassis — King shortened throttle cable (C03)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-c05\"\u003eVW Bus 1950–1979 — King stainless Bus throttle cable (C05)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c09-maxx-accelerator-cable\"\u003eTopline MaXX 9 ft universal-length stainless accelerator cable (C09)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-accelerator-throttle-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-98-7501-b\"\u003eBudget stock-replacement EMPI accelerator cable (98-7501-B)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect at the carburetor, then pull the old cable out from the pedal end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-accelerator-cable-guide-tube-bowden-tube-for-beetle-ghia-type-3\"\u003eengine-compartment guide tube\u003c\/a\u003e — a kinked or dry tube will wear out a new cable quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the pedal on the floor, set the carburetor to wide-open throttle and lock the barrel nut; confirm it returns to idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45461876113523,"sku":"98-7501-B","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-7501-B.jpg?v=1788885567","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-accelerator-throttle-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-98-7501-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}