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Old 02-28-2012, 01:09 PM
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Default Behold the glory of the Low Profile Zip Tie

Eons of natural selection and genetic drift have finally given us a superior zip tie, I caught a glimpse of these rare things at Watkins Glen riding a Flying Lizard and have been on the hunt.

Little harder to cinch, but grip like glue, no snags, no hand cutting, two sizes, ideal for roll bar padding. They are goodness. If you've been hogging this info, may the sand fleas of a thousand camels invade your bed.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...lon+Cable+Ties
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Very cool product.
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Thanks for the info. I just ordered some to try on my karts, tired of zip tie ends snagging on my suit!
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nice!

how much blood lost from zip tie spikes on my door bar padding...
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http://cableorganizer.com/act/cobra-cable-ties/

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Originally Posted by analogmike
nice!

how much blood lost from zip tie spikes on my door bar padding...
Half the stuff here on the farm is held together by zip ties...blood drops every where.

I'm already sold.
Old 02-28-2012, 05:47 PM
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Just purchased some from CableOrganizer. 100pc of 14" ties: $12.45. Cheaper than BandAids!!!
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Originally Posted by analogmike
nice!

how much blood lost from zip tie spikes on my door bar padding...
Originally Posted by KaiB
Half the stuff here on the farm is held together by zip ties...blood drops every where.

I'm already sold.
Get some flush cut side dikes. They will cut the zip lock tail without leaving any sharp edges. Buy them at an electronics store.
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Putting a small torch or lighter on the tail works in a pinch also.
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I have had some of these for over a year. I didn't know they were a secret.

I have always cut the other type with a razor blade. That way, they are down to the housing.
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Thanks for posting the links. Bought a bunch...
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Here is another source with more selection and better pricing:

http://cobracabletie.info/orders.asp

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awesome!

I had tons of these on my old car.
got lazy with the new one and have the cuts to prove it.
now, I have to replace all of them!

something to do at VIR in a couple of weeks between runs.................
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I guess us scuba divers should have told the racers about those a while ago...
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Originally Posted by rlm328
Get some flush cut side dikes. They will cut the zip lock tail without leaving any sharp edges. Buy them at an electronics store.

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