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Throttle Controller (pedal box)

Bob Dee

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Just put it in my 2023 G70 3.3T -- what a difference! My MPG's, may or may not be affected (although I have a feeling it may be reduced just a bit), but the immediate improvement in acceleration and increase in the joy of driving is well worth it. I used to prefer driving in the "sport" mode (for the increased acceleration), which as you all know requires a turn of the knob every time you start or restart the car. But, with this device, which I set at the 2.5 level (goes up to 3.9), the car feels like it's in sport mode upon start up, and greatly reduces the feel of any turbo lag (which bothered me with this car, after coming from a Dodge Scat Pack Hemi), and will remain at that setting at start up. However, because it's only opening up the throttle body more with less pedal depression (the cause of the increased acceleration), the car is not "really" in sport mode (which in my car also changes transmission settings and steering setting). But, I personally prefer the smoother shifting in the default comfort mode when driving normally, rather than the harsher shifting of the sport mode and I can live with the lighter steering... I can always turn the knob to "sport" or "sport plus" if I want that (which will further increase the throttle response)-- so for me, it's a great device. Yeah, I know it doesn't increase H.P. or 0-60 times, but it'll greatly improve your driving experience by giving you a more responsive engine for a little money. It takes 10 minutes to install and no warning lights came on. Basically, this is a $299 Pedal Commander for $72, from Amazon -- https://www.amazon.com/Throttle-Response-Controller-Accelerator-Accessory/dp/B09KBWYDJ6?th=1 (It's got to be model WAK-227 to fit)... it can be used on turbo and non-turbo G70's from 2015 on. There are other models for older ones. You'll love it - Your welcome :)
 
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Interesting. I don't think I'll need it, but good to know it's an option. Thank you for posting.
 
I had a version of this on my last car which was a 2018 Acura TLX V6 and liked it a lot. For that price its definitely worth a look. Thanks for sharing!
 
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