VIDEO: iDrive Throttle Controller

[Das Capitolin]

I should just let this thread die, but...

do people just not understand that all any of these devices do is reduce the response latency introduced by ECO mode by increasing the potentiometer report frequency?

Secondary functions like vehicle lock-out aside, they all do the same thing: alter the report frequency. There isn't much point in 'comparing performance' of the eight or so different throttle response modules.

PS: I can't believe there isn't an 'end rant' choice in the smilies.

 

[gainman]

VAG-COM yeah lol, some people refer to VW as VAG as well. I’ve had a couple GTIs and it always made me cringe a bit. Great thing about VW and Audi is the tune ability of them in OEM form though for sure.

Vag is not vw, it Volkswagen Auto Group. That includes audi, porche, lambo, bentley, bugati, Skoda, seat, Ducati, and a bunch of others.

Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk

 

[Gamma Ray]

Vag is not vw, it Volkswagen Auto Group. That includes audi, porche, lambo, bentley, bugati, Skoda, seat, Ducati, and a bunch of others.

Looks like a bunch of vags to me.

I'll see myself out.

 

[007Tacoma]

I should just let this thread die, but...

do people just not understand that all any of these devices do is reduce the response latency introduced by ECO mode by increasing the potentiometer report frequency?

Secondary functions like vehicle lock-out aside, they all do the same thing: alter the report frequency. There isn't much point in 'comparing performance' of the eight or so different throttle response modules.

...Very true, but increased throttle response does make for a more lively and entertaining driving experience. I like it.

PS: I can't believe there isn't an 'end rant' choice in the smilies.

I could have sworn there was at one point, but that might be over on Tacoma World. This is the best I could come up with while at my day job:

I'm Mark, and I'm here to help. :washing:

 

[BigBlueSince82]

Just received mine in the mail today. After installing I can’t believe I waited this long to get one. It makes such a difference in everyday driving. Makes the 4Runner feel more modern. I highly recommend to anyone thinking about it. Plus it’s a lot cheaper then other well known options.

 

[007Tacoma]

Just received mine in the mail today. After installing I can’t believe I waited this long to get one. It makes such a difference in everyday driving. Makes the 4Runner feel more modern. I highly recommend to anyone thinking about it. Plus it’s a lot cheaper then other well known options.

Nice!

I've been running mine for over a month now, and I've settled in on using "U-4" for most of my driving. I did put it back in standard "--" the other day just to prove to myself that I don't like it. :rofl:

...also, I am NOT a fan of the Auto Mode... :shrug:

 

[Cajun_TRD]

Is this like the sprint booster as in, once you set it you can unplug the controller and its set? That way you don't have to mount the controller. ,

 

[mteolus]

Yes, they all do the same things, but some vag's are bigger than others.

 

[Gamma Ray]

Yes, they all do the same things, but some vag's are bigger than others.

Some are tiny. It's so difficult to get it in there. It's hard to believe it's a full grown truck.

 

[BigBlueSince82]

Nice!

I've been running mine for over a month now, and I've settled in on using "U-4" for most of my driving. I did put it back in standard "--" the other day just to prove to myself that I don't like it. :rofl:

...also, I am NOT a fan of the Auto Mode... :shrug:

I leave mine in “U-2” and I love it!!! I don’t like the auto mode either.

 

[007Tacoma]

Is this like the sprint booster as in, once you set it you can unplug the controller and its set? That way you don't have to mount the controller. ,

I don't think so, but I'm not certain. I'm planning to relocate mine soon. So, I may be testing that out for science.

 

[4rNCMTNs]

Yeah... I was a VW nut before I started traveling super long distances.

From 2000 to 2012 I owned no 2 vehicles at the same time. All manuals. All modified. I wish I had all of them back (sometimes).

1988 GTI 8v
1989 GTI 16v
1993 Jetta 1.6D
1981 Rabbit Pickup 1.6D
1998 Jetta TDI
2001 Jetta TDI
2004 Golf TDI-PD

...and my parents had an assortment of Beetles before having us kids.

Me too, let me see if i can remember correctly:

'83 GTI
'91 Corrado G60
2000 Passat 1.8t
2003 Passat 1.8t
2007 GTI

grew up with a Bettle with a Kool cigarette advertisement plastered all over it.

 

[TheBlandRunner]

I don't think so, but I'm not certain. I'm planning to relocate mine soon. So, I may be testing that out for science.

Here is a picture of where I put mine

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[007Tacoma]

Here is a picture of where I put mine

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I love this mount! I have mine ready to go... I just need 2 minutes to get everything put in place.

 

[007Tacoma]

Me too, let me see if i can remember correctly:

'83 GTI
'91 Corrado G60
2000 Passat 1.8t
2003 Passat 1.8t
2007 GTI

grew up with a Bettle with a Kool cigarette advertisement plastered all over it.

Ugh... I wanted a G60 Corrado so badly... what am I saying? I STILL want one!!!

 

[1jzgte]

You've got to be an old mofo like me to remember that!

OK MIKE! But how much!??!

what exactly does auto mode do

 

[4rNCMTNs]

idrive + supercharger

Just for fun, I picked one of these and installed it on Saturday in '19 with the URD supercharger. The 4r is already a lot of fun with just the supercharger but now add this and put it on ultimate 9 and well it's just a bit over the top. It's not a race car of course but it's far from stock. i found the economy mode about useless.

I will probably remove it and put it in my '12.

 

[007Tacoma]

Just for fun, I picked one of these and installed it on Saturday in '19 with the URD supercharger. The 4r is already a lot of fun with just the supercharger but now add this and put it on ultimate 9 and well it's just a bit over the top. It's not a race car of course but it's far from stock. i found the economy mode about useless.

I will probably remove it and put it in my '12.

I bet that was absolutely hilarious to drive!

 

[007Tacoma]

Here is a picture of where I put mine

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Got mine mounted up. I need to get some pics of it!

 

[Meathead40]

Bought this, put it in U2. Works great! Must have mod.