this thing sounds like it's made for utes.

utes sound like the gas pedal is not made for giving more power.

MikeB4:

 

Wouldn't it be quicker and less labour intensive just to change down a gear or two?

 

I have flappy paddles.  Still do the double tap, as the car will still try to moderate throttle response, even with a forced shift down, and it will take its time shifting down too.

Senecio: As I said earlier they are designed for any modern common rail turbo diesel, yes that includes utes. Anyone that has fitted them swears by them.

I have one on my Pajero.  Really makes a noticeable difference. They also work well when set to fuel saving (by supressing throttle response).

I'm guessing most people don't know just how much modern cars are fun-sucking in the name of fuel economy.

MikeAqua:

 

Senecio: As I said earlier they are designed for any modern common rail turbo diesel, yes that includes utes. Anyone that has fitted them swears by them.

 

I have one on my Pajero.  Really makes a noticeable difference. They also work well when set to fuel saving (by supressing throttle response).

 

I'm guessing most people don't know just how much modern cars are fun-sucking in the name of fuel economy.

 

The newest vehicle I have is a 2008 Ranger.  No fancy electrickery.  3 litre, 5 speed manual.  If I want to improve acceleration, I have to unhook the 2 ton of race car/trailer combo.  :-p
Unsurprisingly, that also improves fuel economy significantly.

geoffwnz:

 

The newest vehicle I have is a 2008 Ranger.  No fancy electrickery.

 

Still plenty of electronics and complexity though.

About 2008 the problem with later utes/SUVs was IMO cemented in place by the horsepower / torque wars.  That - not just the drive for better economy / lower emissions - caused many driveability problems only fixable by increased complexity, sequential dual turbos etc.  Dyno figures don't tell you much about how something is going to drive around town or on congested open roads.

geoffwnz:

 

The newest vehicle I have is a 2008 Ranger.  No fancy electrickery.  3 litre, 5 speed manual.  If I want to improve acceleration, I have to unhook the 2 ton of race car/trailer combo.  :-p
Unsurprisingly, that also improves fuel economy significantly.

 

I find the same with the boat.  Harder to catch fish without it though ...