Thread: Throttle controller

Originally Posted by shanegtr

I actually really like the standard throttle mapping on my D3. I prefer to have a more linear throttle rather than the first 80% of throttle available in the first 20% of pedal moment. Personal preference really. My best mates ranger has some throttle unit (no idea what brand - was on when he brought it) -anyway I had a drive and I kid you not I wouldnt have given much more than 10mm of travel on the pedal and it felt like 100% throttle. Just plain horrible to drive (not that the rangers throttle pedal from factory is anything special either)

That's either the way your Ranger mate preferred it or he doesn't realise it is adjustable.
Some brands are more adjustable than others, that's why I preferred the I-drive, albeit more costly.
You can make them respond how you wish, even less responsive than factory setting if you prefer for some off road use.
I tried mine at "max" and it was horrible, just far too sensitive and almost undriveable IMHO.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

That's either the way your Ranger mate preferred it or he doesn't realise it is adjustable.
Some brands are more adjustable than others, that's why I preferred the I-drive, albeit more costly.
You can make them respond how you wish, even less responsive than factory setting if you prefer for some off road use.
I tried mine at "max" and it was horrible, just far too sensitive and almost undriveable IMHO.

He hasnt touched it - was like that since he brought it.

Originally Posted by Tombie

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.

A tune has been on my shopping list but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. I was under the impression that when they tune the 3.0 they change the accelerator map also. If that’s the case why works you need this device?

Originally Posted by John_D4

A tune has been on my shopping list but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. I was under the impression that when they tune the 3.0 they change the accelerator map also. If that’s the case why works you need this device?

Why do you need a tune?

Originally Posted by Tombie

Why do you need a tune?

To be perfectly honest just for the annoying accelerator map. For the life of me I can’t ever think of a time where I needed more power than 110kmh up the southern expressway Hill with the 1.8t camper in tow.

I haven’t heard of this device so in watching with interest.

Originally Posted by John_D4

To be perfectly honest just for the annoying accelerator map. For the life of me I can’t ever think of a time where I needed more power than 110kmh up the southern expressway Hill with the 1.8t camper in tow.

I haven’t heard of this device so in watching with interest.

If all you want is improved accelerator behaviour, the throttle controller should suffice - and cheaper than the retail cost of a proper remap I understand. Probably hence Mike's question?

I just fitted one of these to my SDV6 Landmark. For me it really improves the way the car drives around town and corrects what, for me, is throttle mapping that is too soft from factory. Of course 100% throttle is not difference but it rally does change the behavior of the car and is not the same as putting your foot down further in the feel it gives. Also superior to sport mode in my view as you get sharper response without the altered trans shift points, which use too many revs for my liking. For off road use you would select the factory standard setting for sure.

Overall a nice little improvement in drive feel for a minor investment I think.

If you could have a re-map plus this it would be a nice combo and especially if you could program the trans to hold higher gears and use the torque a bit more. I'm a little reluctant on the few re-map suppliers I have spoken to in Melbourne though as they all send the ECU away to be re-tuned, i.e it is not done on a rolling road. Not the way to do it in my view.

Cheers,

PS: I got mine from All 4x4 Spares they are cheaper than the iDrive website.

Originally Posted by factory

I just fitted one of these to my SDV6 Landmark. For me it really improves the way the car drives around town and corrects what, for me, is throttle mapping that is too soft from factory. Of course 100% throttle is not difference but it rally does change the behavior of the car and is not the same as putting your foot down further in the feel it gives. Also superior to sport mode in my view as you get sharper response without the altered trans shift points, which use too many revs for my liking. For off road use you would select the factory standard setting for sure.

Overall a nice little improvement in drive feel for a minor investment I think.

If you could have a re-map plus this it would be a nice combo and especially if you could program the trans to hold higher gears and use the torque a bit more. I'm a little reluctant on the few re-map suppliers I have spoken to in Melbourne though as they all send the ECU away to be re-tuned, i.e it is not done on a rolling road. Not the way to do it in my view.

Cheers,

PS: I got mine from All 4x4 Spares they are cheaper than the iDrive website.

Now realising that you are in Perth, for remap questions, talk to DazzaTD5/Aztech 4x4 on here - he gets them done on a dyno - I'm very happy with my mild one, even though there is still a slight hesitation. I'm cogitating on the iDrive at the moment, especially with Tombie who also has a 2.7 being so positive.