ok guys.. just wanted to take a sec and conclude this post...
called the folks at inline tube... and wow, i can't say enough about them.. very very helpful.
turns out that the intermediate cable i needed for my car had to be a bit longer than the one sent..
very fast shipping... good people
thanks for everyone else's help... I look forwared to hearing from you in my next HELP post... which should be shortly....
ha..
thanks..