Speedo cable length

[boxer246]

When I was doing all the metal work on my '70 years ago I had installed a new speedo cable since access to the tunnel from underneath was easy. I had a hell of a time routing it because it was too long. The only way I could route was to add an S curve in the footwell area where the cable exits the tunnel. It was not satisfactory but I didnt know what else to do. In retrospect I should have left the original one in there.

Anyway, of course, a few years later the cable broke I'm sure due to the poor routing.

So now Im once again doing tunnel work and got a new Gemo cable part number
901 741 111 01 and upon pulling the broken cable out and comparing the length, it is the same....too long. Far as I can tell I have the right part number for my car.

So what gives? If I install it I'm going to have the same issue no doubt. Anyone know the actual length of the original? Is there a different part number? Is the OEM Porsche cable a better length than the cheaper Gemo?

[thetorch]

I replaced my 1969 cable and used a genuine Porsche cable for about $117. It fit perfectly, and even had marks for where it should pass through the angled grommet that goes between the footwell and the trunk.

PN: 901-741-111-01