PedalBox by DTE Systems

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Red2011GTI

Go Kart Champion

• Sep 22, 2012

• #1

Could not find a thread on this product but lots of threads on the throttle lag issue so I thought I would ask. Anyone have any experience with this? What is intriguing are the three driving modes: Sport, Sport+, and Eco mode with the ability to customize.

http://www.twmperformance.com/pedalbox/volkswagen-pedalbox.htm

 

AXO

Go Kart Champion

• Sep 22, 2012

• #2

I am curious about this product also. I don't think anyone has taken the plunge yet.

 

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MAD_GTI

Ready to race!

• Sep 22, 2012

• #3

Scam.

 

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trackstar

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• Sep 22, 2012

• #4

MAD_GTI said:

Scam.

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how do you know?

 

dasVW.com

Ready to race!

• Sep 23, 2012

• #5

There's also one from ECS called "Sprint Booster".

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/Search/Throttle/ES1897079/

So who's going to pull the trigger first?

 

dasVW.com

Ready to race!

• Sep 23, 2012

• #6

Looks like Amazon.com sells the "Sprint Booster" thus making it a bit more reputable. I might have to get it to try it out.

http://www.amazon.com/SprintBooster...as_li_tf_sw?&tag=amazonshoppr-20&linkCode=wsw

 

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Isj

Go Kart Champion

• Sep 23, 2012

• #7

the sprint booster isn't anything new. My friend had it on his BMW 335d and swears it made a difference in throttle response.

 

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CW12

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• Sep 23, 2012

• #8

TWM is a very reputable Canadian Company. I had one of their short shifters before, awesome quality.

 

dasVW.com

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• Sep 23, 2012

• #9

CW12 said:

TWM is a very reputable Canadian Company. I had one of their short shifters before, awesome quality.

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For the record, I wasn't saying they weren't reputable. I was implying that I trust Amazon more as an online marketplace. Simple as that.

 

dasVW.com

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• Sep 23, 2012

• #10

Isj said:

the sprint booster isn't anything new. My friend had it on his BMW 335d and swears it made a difference in throttle response.

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New to me! lol, never had one installed yet. Your buddy think it was worth $300 upgrade?

 

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DadsDub

New member

• Oct 18, 2012

• #11

Just installed a PedalBox on my 2.5L VW Golf. It's awesome. Feels like a whole different car. More responsive, quicker, more fun to drive. I've installed an air intake and it made a difference. Now a catback and my Golf is really going to zip. Well worth the bucks if you ask me!

 

Yugo

Underdog Racing

• Oct 18, 2012

• #12

I have the pedal box as well and it's an awesome product. I am very pleased with it since it has 3 different programs and it allows you to manipulate the curve. Even though this product is technically a gimmick since it's just sending more throttle input to the ECU which you can do yourself by pressing the gas pedal harder, but for some reason I just can't replicate the same feeling when driving with out it.

 

Razor1

Passed Driver's Ed

• Oct 18, 2012

• #13

I purchased a D1 Spec throttle controller(competitor to the two mentioned) several months ago and it is the best bang for the buck ($140 shipped) mod I have. Totally eliminated the "dead zone" in my throttle and was super easy to install. Driving in D mode is actually fun now. Heck, I would say it is my second favorite mod overall behind the engine tune.

 

CandyMan11

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• Oct 18, 2012

• #14

Im intrested! someone should put a GB together lol..... its true what sputnik said all you need to do is smash the gas pedal down this product just does it for you. Sprint booster has been around for several years for BMW

 

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HandGrenade06

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• Oct 18, 2012

• #15

DadsDub said:

Just installed a PedalBox on my 2.5L VW Golf. It's awesome. Feels like a whole different car. More responsive, quicker, more fun to drive. I've installed an air intake and it made a difference. Now a catback and my Golf is really going to zip. Well worth the bucks if you ask me!

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Don't know how it'd make it quicker? Maybe it seems quicker bc your fly by wire throttle isn't lagging anymore. It just takes the lag out electrically.