cabriolet hood tension cables

hi there have just got x2 new side hood tensioning cables from VW heritage.
they have come with no ends on, you have to make them your self. loop and then crimp.
Has anybody used theses ? I have an old cable to use as a pattern for length, but want really to try and get tension correct 

Why do they do this?
Useless unless you know what length you need.
There's two different lengths year depending.
I supply my cables in either length.
Plus you got to crimp them up properly otherwise they can pop undone once you close the roof up.
Old cables stretch a bit too.


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yes have the old unbroken one for a rough length but dont want to go to all the trouble of fitting them to find they arnt right or the end pulls off

Guide here.
Cabriolet DIY side tension cables | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

After buying 2 sets from 2 different suppliers off ebay and both sets rusting and breaking in less than a year I made my own and did not bother with the brass chain or tubing for the cable as I bought stainless steel wire already covered in plastic.

Place is not far from my work so was able to pop in and get the right width but I can't remember which one I bought as it was about 3 years ago and the cables are still going strong.
http://www.tecni-cable.co.uk/

If you have a spring in the C pillar then you need the shorter cable.

There is another guide on the web which I also read but I can't find it at the moment.

Sent you a PM mate.


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