hilllevesque
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- Location
- montreal
Prologue
Coming from a STi, I was very disappointed with the throttle response in the R32, there was a lot of lag, lag I could live with. So there began my quest for ways to eliminate throttle lag and improve input response. I have tried VF mounts, Exhaust, intake, UM combo chip, lighter wheels, lighter brakes. And although all of those made a rather nice difference (especially the Chip & VF mounts), I was still missing my STi's throttle input. Last year at Sema, I had talked to a german company Called DTE Systems, they had come out with a product called the PedalBox.
The idea
So, a few weeks ago I stumbled on all the business cards I had gathered at the show the previous year while packing my luggage for a business trip, and on my flight to Orlando, I did some research on that product. Eureka I thought, it looked exactly like what I was missing! So I said **** it, I'll try it. 9 days later, a package came to my door, opened it up with excitement. After a 5 minute install, I finally was able to test the pedal box!
The FIX
Holy ****, that was my first thought. This device CHANGED my car, throttle is even more responsive than in my STi, input is sharp, there is no lag whatsoever! Sport+3 is brutal, almost too much for the street. This device somehow makes the DSG feel like a proper transmission, there is much less lag when driving from a stop. This makes the car feel so responsive, you can now gauge exactly how much throttle to apply at any given time. Where this also gets really fun, is in the ECO mode, it dullens the throttle response for more economical driving, but seriously I am so hooked on sport+ that I haven't really saved any gas ever since I've gotten this device.
I mean, I LOVE this product, it did exactly what I was looking for, removed all the throttle input lag, sharpened the input, made D mode a more aggressive "gear" and made S mode a complete animal!
Taken from TWM Performance's website:
Features:
-3rd Generation Technology;
-Increased, precise, throttle response, more power, faster!;
-Eliminates throttle response delays;
-Car responds in approximately half the time at low rpm;
-Acceleration delay in third and fourth gear equal zero;
-Maintains power throughout the entire gear change cycle;
-Easier Overtaking in all gears;
-Plug-n-Play less than 15 minute install;
-Improved fuel consumption in Eco Mode;
-Reliable EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) cover over the housing;
-TÜV approved, German Autobahn Certified;
-Three modes with six levels of customization, 18 levels in all,
each for, on the fly, throttle MAP (Mass Air Pressure) switching;
-Each programmed for the individual car make/model;
-Further individual customization capable controller;
-Made in Germany Quality;
-Manual as well as Automatic transmission compatible;
-Glass fiber reinforced to provide heat resistance;
-Can be used on both a tuned as well as stock configurations.
Included in the Box:
-PedalBox System;
-PedalBox Manual;
-2 reusable Velcro zip ties for tucking wires;
-Adhesive Velcro for mounting.
BONUS:
Coming from a STi, I was very disappointed with the throttle response in the R32, there was a lot of lag, lag I could live with. So there began my quest for ways to eliminate throttle lag and improve input response. I have tried VF mounts, Exhaust, intake, UM combo chip, lighter wheels, lighter brakes. And although all of those made a rather nice difference (especially the Chip & VF mounts), I was still missing my STi's throttle input. Last year at Sema, I had talked to a german company Called DTE Systems, they had come out with a product called the PedalBox.
The idea
So, a few weeks ago I stumbled on all the business cards I had gathered at the show the previous year while packing my luggage for a business trip, and on my flight to Orlando, I did some research on that product. Eureka I thought, it looked exactly like what I was missing! So I said **** it, I'll try it. 9 days later, a package came to my door, opened it up with excitement. After a 5 minute install, I finally was able to test the pedal box!
The FIX
Holy ****, that was my first thought. This device CHANGED my car, throttle is even more responsive than in my STi, input is sharp, there is no lag whatsoever! Sport+3 is brutal, almost too much for the street. This device somehow makes the DSG feel like a proper transmission, there is much less lag when driving from a stop. This makes the car feel so responsive, you can now gauge exactly how much throttle to apply at any given time. Where this also gets really fun, is in the ECO mode, it dullens the throttle response for more economical driving, but seriously I am so hooked on sport+ that I haven't really saved any gas ever since I've gotten this device.
I mean, I LOVE this product, it did exactly what I was looking for, removed all the throttle input lag, sharpened the input, made D mode a more aggressive "gear" and made S mode a complete animal!
Taken from TWM Performance's website:
Features:
-3rd Generation Technology;
-Increased, precise, throttle response, more power, faster!;
-Eliminates throttle response delays;
-Car responds in approximately half the time at low rpm;
-Acceleration delay in third and fourth gear equal zero;
-Maintains power throughout the entire gear change cycle;
-Easier Overtaking in all gears;
-Plug-n-Play less than 15 minute install;
-Improved fuel consumption in Eco Mode;
-Reliable EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) cover over the housing;
-TÜV approved, German Autobahn Certified;
-Three modes with six levels of customization, 18 levels in all,
each for, on the fly, throttle MAP (Mass Air Pressure) switching;
-Each programmed for the individual car make/model;
-Further individual customization capable controller;
-Made in Germany Quality;
-Manual as well as Automatic transmission compatible;
-Glass fiber reinforced to provide heat resistance;
-Can be used on both a tuned as well as stock configurations.
Included in the Box:
-PedalBox System;
-PedalBox Manual;
-2 reusable Velcro zip ties for tucking wires;
-Adhesive Velcro for mounting.
BONUS:
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