DTUK Pedal Box

[I wanted a GTi]

I've got round to buying a pedalbox after months of thinking about it and fitted it today.  Really easy install, 10 min job.  Couple of drives later, the only regret is taking so long to buy it!  I've owned my PP for 11 months and loved it, but there have been too many times where you push the throttle and think 'where's the power?'.

Left it on city +2 for now as I do a lot of short run commutes and that feels a good fit.  Popped it into sport once and oompf, there's the power on tap.

If you're thinking about it, do it.

Now if I could just sort out the rattles 

I used a roll of this Anti Squeak Anti Rattle Self Adhesive Felt Tape 50mm X 3M https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ULXT84U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZR9Qzb79R1EX6

Got rid of them in about 5 hours.

[maxie]

hi fellow gti'ers   does this peddal box stop the dead pedal we sometimes get on the dsg?  personally i find it quite dangerous sometimes when this happens and tbh i can't believe they even have it within the code ..

[TweedsideR]

hi fellow gti'ers   does this peddal box stop the dead pedal we sometimes get on the dsg?  personally i find it quite dangerous sometimes when this happens and tbh i can't believe they even have it within the code ..

It doesn't stop it entirely. If I get the "dead pedal" effect I quickly lift my foot off the accelerator and push it down again. It seems to force the computer to reset and go again.

There's a really good explanation of how the DSG box "thinks" here: http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/11881-understanding-and-using-your-dsg-box/

[maxie]

hi fellow gti'ers   does this peddal box stop the dead pedal we sometimes get on the dsg?  personally i find it quite dangerous sometimes when this happens and tbh i can't believe they even have it within the code ..

It doesn't stop it entirely. If I get the "dead pedal" effect I quickly lift my foot off the accelerator and push it down again. It seems to force the computer to reset and go again.

There's a really good explanation of how the DSG box "thinks" here: http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/11881-understanding-and-using-your-dsg-box/

thanks i've had a read but mine's happening in auto even when the gears allready set.. maybe it is because i use a hand brake thus there's not enough time between brake/acc?  i must admit it's crazy sometimes seeing cars comming at you on roundabouts while it figures out what to do.. lifting and pressing the acc helps 99% of the time but when it doesn't omg  

mine's a mk5 atm so i'm hoping the 7.5 will be better

[wantmygti]

I'm still tempted but haven't taken the plunge yet. Is there any need to wait for the engine to be run in??

[Booth11]

I'm still tempted but haven't taken the plunge yet. Is there any need to wait for the engine to be run in??

No. Take the plunge.

[Watts]

Go for it, it makes the car come alive!

[CHB100]

Go for it, it makes the car come alive!

I have today  so that's me heading to the scene of an accident  . I may just keep it in the box and resist it. But then maybe ? So no Doc Martins just plimsoles !
Did we have a conclusion on removing it before every service, and still being detectable ?

[fredgroves]

Pedal boxes aren't a problem with VW warranty and would be undetectable by the VW diagnostics systems anyway.

Most people just switch them off before sending it to the garage... most usually because it stops the mechanics sticking it through a hedge.

[Watts]

Go for it, it makes the car come alive!

I have today  so that's me heading to the scene of an accident  . I may just keep it in the box and resist it. But then maybe ? So no Doc Martins just plimsoles !
Did we have a conclusion on removing it before every service, and still being detectable ?

Excellent, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. To avoid hedges, walls and other road users, I'd advise building up through the settings as "take-off" can be rather vigorous (even in a GTI) until you learn not to put your foot down so hard!