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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #130 on: 10 May 2018, 16:25 »
I left mine switched on the last couple services.
The car is evil without it.
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #131 on: 10 May 2018, 16:29 »
I left mine switched on the last couple services.
The car is evil without it.

Mine is being collected for it's service which is making me very nervous. Last thing I wanted was to make the car unexpectedly livelier and cause an accident :sad:
2019 Oryx White 5dr TCR.

Was - 2015 Tornado Red 3dr GTI PP, manual, Santiagos, Audi short shifter.

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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #132 on: 10 May 2018, 17:25 »
I left mine switched on the last couple services.
The car is evil without it.

Mine is being collected for it's service which is making me very nervous. Last thing I wanted was to make the car unexpectedly livelier and cause an accident :sad:

Best stay safe if that’s the case.
You don’t want the delivery driver enjoying himself too much!!
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #133 on: 03 June 2018, 19:13 »
Pedalbox+ just ordered for the R-line
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #134 on: 15 July 2018, 06:33 »
Finally got around to fitting my pedal box+ to the new GTI (~1,000kms).  I knew what to expect, having run the 'box on a 2017 1.4 TSi, but nevertheless was delighted at how well it integrates with the GTI. 

One benefit I haven't seen raised before is that now the throttle and brake pedals have a much more consistent feel and application.  Pre-PB+ the brake pedal was sensitive, but the throttle pedal mushy.  Now the feel across both pedals is much the same, leading to a more responsive and connected feel to the car.

My 7.5 GTI now has the same instant, responsive, muscular feel to small throttle inputs as my beloved mk5 GTI. 
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #135 on: 15 July 2018, 13:33 »
Finally got around to fitting my pedal box+ to the new GTI (~1,000kms).  I knew what to expect, having run the 'box on a 2017 1.4 TSi, but nevertheless was delighted at how well it integrates with the GTI. 

One benefit I haven't seen raised before is that now the throttle and brake pedals have a much more consistent feel and application.  Pre-PB+ the brake pedal was sensitive, but the throttle pedal mushy.  Now the feel across both pedals is much the same, leading to a more responsive and connected feel to the car.

My 7.5 GTI now has the same instant, responsive, muscular feel to small throttle inputs as my beloved mk5 GTI.

Wouldn't want to be without mine now either! What settings are you using?
2019 Oryx White 5dr TCR.

Was - 2015 Tornado Red 3dr GTI PP, manual, Santiagos, Audi short shifter.

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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #136 on: 15 July 2018, 13:55 »
So far only green with 3 green lights! Will experiment further, but very happy indeed even on that mildest of settings. Experimented with the full range of settings on my 1.4, but found green suited me the most in city driving.
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #137 on: 19 July 2018, 19:14 »
Recently had the pedal box fitted to my Mk7.5 230 GTI manual and I can whole-heartedly confirm the reports of others on here - it really does cure the one achilles heal of the car (the seriouasly mushy and unresponsive stock throttle pedal). 

I'm currently running in Sport with one red light (not green light - on the new pedal box I have the three red lights increase whilst the three green lights decrease the effect - is this the opposite to earlier boxes??)


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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #138 on: 20 July 2018, 01:28 »
Recently had the pedal box fitted to my Mk7.5 230 GTI manual and I can whole-heartedly confirm the reports of others on here - it really does cure the one achilles heal of the car (the seriouasly mushy and unresponsive stock throttle pedal). 

I'm currently running in Sport with one red light (not green light - on the new pedal box I have the three red lights increase whilst the three green lights decrease the effect - is this the opposite to earlier boxes??)

Correct.  On my pedal box+ extra green lights decrease the effect.  For example, select green and each press of the "negative" button adds an extra green light up to a total of three.  Pressing the "positive" button adds red lights. I don't know about the original pedal box, though.
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Re: DTUK Pedalbox
« Reply #139 on: 20 July 2018, 11:50 »
Recently had the pedal box fitted to my Mk7.5 230 GTI manual and I can whole-heartedly confirm the reports of others on here - it really does cure the one achilles heal of the car (the seriouasly mushy and unresponsive stock throttle pedal). 

I'm currently running in Sport with one red light (not green light - on the new pedal box I have the three red lights increase whilst the three green lights decrease the effect - is this the opposite to earlier boxes??)

Correct.  On my pedal box+ extra green lights decrease the effect.  For example, select green and each press of the "negative" button adds an extra green light up to a total of three.  Pressing the "positive" button adds red lights. I don't know about the original pedal box, though.

On the original, it’s the other way.  Greens increase effect, reds decrease.  My sweet spot with old box is Sport (amber) and 2 greens. 



How odd they should switch it round the other way with the pedal box plus.
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