Thread: Throttle controller

Not quite

Less foot down does = more ‘virtual’ foot down with the controller.
You aren’t using less throttle, just less ankle

It just makes it easier.

I noticed an ever so slight increase whilst I was getting accustomed to the device when initially fitted. Now it seems to have settled back to average.

On the highway it has no impact at all cruising, overtaking is more responsive.

What I do note, is the vehicle will drop a gear quicker when around town.

[QUOTE=Discodicky;2999166]

Originally Posted by INter674

Simply put, the gadget basically intercepts the potentiometer's message coming from the accel pedal to the ECU and tricks the ECU into thinking you are pushing it further down thus wanting faster response.

Genuine question. Can't you just put your foot down further?

And along the same lines, why not just use sports mode?

[QUOTE=Dagilmo;2999197]

Originally Posted by Discodicky

Genuine question. Can't your just put you foot down further?

Originally Posted by Hawc

And along the same lines, why not just use sports mode?

I think because it is more like when the Terrain Response is in "Sand" mode, the throttle response is much quicker, but at full throttle i.e. foot to the floor it doesn't seem to make any difference.

[QUOTE=RANDLOVER;2999227]

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

I think because it is more like when the Terrain Response is in "Sand" mode, the throttle response is much quicker, but at full throttle i.e. foot to the floor it doesn't seem to make any difference.

It’s not magical. The throttle pedal moves from 0-100% in a linear movement. The throttle controller is simply intercepting your linear input and providing an adulterated output. Most have adjustable curves but most modes output a higher throttle percentage for the actual input, the equivalent of pushing your foot further down. But 100% is just that - the throttle controller cannot improve on that.

The issue is that with old school cable throttles there wasn’t any linearity. Most of the action happened at the slightest crack of the throttle body blade and in the first quarter of the pedal. Now with drive by wire they can really dull down and finely control the delivery, requiring judicial pedal application if you want to boogie.

[QUOTE=DiscoJeffster;2999231]

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

It’s not magical. The throttle pedal moves from 0-100% in a linear movement. The throttle controller is simply intercepting your linear input and providing an adulterated output. Most have adjustable curves but most modes output a higher throttle percentage for the actual input, the equivalent of pushing your foot further down. But 100% is just that - the throttle controller cannot improve on that.

The issue is that with old school cable throttles there wasn’t any linearity. Most of the action happened at the slightest crack of the throttle body blade and in the first quarter of the pedal. Now with drive by wire they can really dull down and finely control the delivery, requiring judicial pedal application if you want to boogie.

Yes my thoughts exactly...so why do they sprook so much crap about this IMHO useless on road device?

Just put your foot down more😉

It also worries me when they claim it alters the ecu...how can it?

Indeed I would argue sending a corrupted signsl to the ecu is dangerous and makes me wonder why anyone would interfere with the maker's safety provisions eg having duplicate or triplicate signals transmitted for the ecu to detect any erroneous inputs.

Buuut..it may assist off road on cars which are unsophisticated eg..son's mate's Jeep V6 which was bloody hopeless in low range with sudden rushes of power at the least pedal pressure. It did help there but in the end he sold the car for a final solution to that and other issues😞

I recall when these devices came out they targeted off road use but now seen to have morphed into a must have device to improve performance and....fuel use🤤

Save your money for more fuel and press the pedal harder😁

Originally Posted by Hawc

And along the same lines, why not just use sports mode?

I would save the $ and get a tune,particularly those with the 2.7.

Since mine had a tune,the lag has virtually disappeared.

Sure a tune is more $,but it does a lot more than a throttle position mapping change.

With a throttle controller,vehicle will change gears more readily because your foot is further down than what you think it is,or what it normally is.Same will happen if you drive a stock vehicle like you stole it.

There is heaps of discussion on other forums about these devices.Some say,after having them,they are a waste of money,others think they are fantastic,and that’s in identical vehicles.

Go figure?

I’ve got a tune and the device.

I too was skeptical of the unit. So I rang the company and had a nice chat.

Got a great deal on one to give it a try.

Makes the vehicle so much nicer to drive.