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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: chrismc on 09 May 2016, 15:50
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Does anybody know if these are model specific or interchangeable between models? Anyone tried?
I.E mk7 GTi to GTD to R?
DTUK seemed a bit vague- they 'think' they are programmed differently? I assume the connections are identical between all 3?
I was hoping as the pedal box is essentially an amp it might be a case of one size fits all on VAG cars of the same platform??
Chris
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As long as the pedal connection plug is the same the box is interchangable between cars and too my knowldge all MK7s have the same connector. I transfered mine from a GTI to my R no problem.
You might need to use a different stting on different cars, especially if one has a DSG box - you need to use lowwer settings for DSG - but the box is very adjustable
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Most helpful-cheers!
Our GTD just has the (seemingly usual) compliant of a very woolly feeling to the first part of the throttle pedal travel
I'm hopeful a pedal box will transform it- certainly the reviews I've read allude to it
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I took the one out of my GTI and put it straight in my R too.
The car is hideous to drive without it.
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I took the one out of my GTI and put it straight in my R too.
The car is hideous to drive without it.
It must be a mk7 thing as my mk1 Leon was fine...
I'm a bit spoilt though comparing the 7 to my N/A VTEC Honda daily which is as excellent as the GTD is bad where throttle response is concerned. Can't beat a good old cable :nerd:
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It's that impossible middle ground we all seek - normally aspirated cable throttle response versus modern turbo thrust!!
I also still run a cable throttled N/A car so know exactly where you're coming from.
I also used to have a Leon Cupra mk1 many years ago and these didn't suffer the same dead throttle.
The crap response started with the mk5 Golf platform and got much worse with the mk7.
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It's the one glaring problem with the standard car!
The DTUK box has given it excellent go but the pedal box will be the icing on the cake if it sorts the woeful response.
Sport mode is 'better' for sure but still not good enough for me :embarrassed:
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Throttle response is a problem across all marques and even in N/A engines :sad:
Did a 1.2 Corsa the other day and to get the thing moving involved the accelerator pedal meeting the bulkhead; it's borderline dangerous.
Manufacturers have the ability to dial in throttle response so why they don't I have no idea. Still, it means business for me, so I shouldn't complain :whistle: :grin:
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As my pedal box is going to have to wait until next month I have selected the car into individual mode & set the engine to 'sport' mode.
Hoping this will improve throttle response somewhat as I've read it only tweaks the throttle pedal map as opposed to any ECU settings?
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Yes, "sport mode" is just a fly by wire throttle map, no ECU changes.
Oh and why does the stock map seem so meh? Because it reduces emissions...
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There's a small circuit board plugged into the top of the accelerator pedal which sends messages to the ECU regarding throttle position.
This is what the pedal box modifies (amplifies) the signal of, on a sliding scale depending on how sensitive you set it.
The factory settings should be renamed
Really really crap
Crap crap
Not quite as crap
As compared to the pedal box settings which range from
Oh, there really is 280 lb ft of torque after all
To OMFG!
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Hahaha :grin:
Il be settling for the 'not quite as crap' then....
Roll on next month!
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As compared to the pedal box settings which range from
Oh, there really is 280 lb ft of torque after all
To OMFG!
You missed out the middle ground of "Sweet Mother of Jesus!"
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Anyone moved a pedal box from a MK7 GTI non PP to a 7.5 PP?
When I phoned DTUK they said it should just work but when I was chatting to them on their web chat when looking to maybe upgrade to the new + version they said I would need a free software update.
Guess I will just give it a go and see what its like before sending it back for an update.
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Went from mk7 pp to 7.5pp no probs
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Following on from the last post i am going from a MK 7 GTI Manual to a MK 7.5 PP DSG, has anyone else done this with their pedal box or does anyone sea any issues with doing this?
Thanks
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Following on from the last post i am going from a MK 7 GTI Manual to a MK 7.5 PP DSG, has anyone else done this with their pedal box or does anyone sea any issues with doing this?
Thanks
Only one way to find out!
I’m sure it’ll be fine, pretty sure it’s the same throttle pedal software and parts used across the range. Plenty of adjustments can be made on the pedalbox to compensate for any possible (but unlikely) nuances of the later car’s factory settings.
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Following on from the last post i am going from a MK 7 GTI Manual to a MK 7.5 PP DSG, has anyone else done this with their pedal box or does anyone sea any issues with doing this?
Thanks
Only one way to find out!
I’m sure it’ll be fine, pretty sure it’s the same throttle pedal software and parts used across the range. Plenty of adjustments can be made on the pedalbox to compensate for any possible (but unlikely) nuances of the later car’s factory settings.
Thanks Exonian i will give it a try next week