Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
1 | 2 
shrub
790 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 272

ID Verified

  #3117801 18-Aug-2023 19:53
Send private message

tweake:

 

i drove a mitsi triton and has terrible throttle responce. throttle does almost nothing then suddenly it wakes up and takes off. its like its in granddad mode, then you hit boy racer mode. that could be fixed by a throttle controller.

 

 

 

 

Yep this is the same as my 3.2L Ford ranger nothing nothing nothing then all the boost. I have the HiKeit installed and have it on cruise level 4 for everyday driving. Its not laggy from a standing start and has a bit more when you need it on the motorway. Sport is stupid just revs to the moon when you touch the throttle.

 

I've also used the 4x4 setting when towing heavy loads it dumbs the throttle so the gearbox doesn't keep changing gears. Throttle controllers don't add power just give you controllable response.

 

 

 

On a petrol non turbo it wont make sense just use more Jandal when you need it.




tweake
2641 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1137


  #3117847 18-Aug-2023 20:52
Send private message

shrub:

 

 

 

 

 

Yep this is the same as my 3.2L Ford ranger nothing nothing nothing then all the boost. 

 

 

i've never had that issue with the 3.2 ranger.


MikeAqua
8024 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3817


  #3118397 21-Aug-2023 08:59
Send private message

I have them on both our cars.  They're great.  All they do is boost/suppress the signal coming from the accelerator pedal.

 

A modern car has a certain amount of "Nanny knows best" built into it.  When you push the accelerator to the firewall the car dampens the throttle response.

 

idrive moderates the throttle signal either for enhanced performance or economy. 

 

Some examples: - 

 

- When I'm towing the boat, I'll boost idrive, so I'm a bit quicker off the line when crossing intersections.

 

- Highway driving without a trailer, I'll dampen the throttle signal so it's softer.  That saves me close to 1L/100km (based to the vehicle's fuel economy display). I drive over 20,000km per year, so the savings add up fast.





Mike




BlakJak
1330 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 735

Trusted

  #3124822 7-Sep-2023 22:03
Send private message

Some of this is what you get used to.

 

 

I switched from a Turbo GT4 (manual) to an NA Caldina (auto) and it took me a while to adjust to the performance. But I got to know its sweet spots.

 

 

I'd be twitchy about any mod that you're tempted to remove for WOF. The WOF establishes your car was road legal at WOF time, everyone recognises that.. if you have a mod you're not happy to leave in place for WOF, your mod isn't legal. Right?

 

 

If it's actually just tweaking some mapped values then it could be a good way to go, it's basically substituting for what a lot of Auto Transmissions do via preset selections anyway.... but i'd be tempted to say, just get used to OEM and you'll be fine.

 

 

(somewhat relatedly, when I switched to the Caldina I swore i'd replace the suspension as it was so soft compared to what I was used to. But within a few months it actually felt 'right' and I never bothered. Had it for many years. So there's something to be said for what you get used to.)




No signature to see here, move along...

MikeAqua
8024 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3817


  #3125896 11-Sep-2023 10:43
Send private message

BlakJak: Some of this is what you get used to. I switched from a Turbo GT4 (manual) to an NA Caldina (auto) and it took me a while to adjust to the performance. But I got to know its sweet spots. I'd be twitchy about any mod that you're tempted to remove for WOF. The WOF establishes your car was road legal at WOF time, everyone recognises that.. if you have a mod you're not happy to leave in place for WOF, your mod isn't legal. Right? If it's actually just tweaking some mapped values then it could be a good way to go, it's basically substituting for what a lot of Auto Transmissions do via preset selections anyway.... but i'd be tempted to say, just get used to OEM and you'll be fine. (somewhat relatedly, when I switched to the Caldina I swore i'd replace the suspension as it was so soft compared to what I was used to. But within a few months it actually felt 'right' and I never bothered. Had it for many years. So there's something to be said for what you get used to.)

 

Sure, you can get used to the baked-in under or over performance of a vehicle.  But you don't have to.

 

These devices simply modify the signal coming from the accelerator sensor to the ECU.

 

Depending on the level chosen, the signal is amplified for performance, or suppressed for economy.

 

I leave mine in when taking the cars for WOF inspections.  I've never even had a comment or question about them.





Mike


1 | 2 
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic








Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.