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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: buddfridge on 02 July 2016, 07:27
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I have got to ask , my next door neighbour has given me a drive of his vrs with a dtuk box and pedal box fitted, now I actually thought it felt faster than my gti because of the throttle response. I know the gti is very smooth and deceptively quick but the pedal or throttle response does seem a bit vague even in sport...has anyone fitted a pedal box to a gti to address this issue...and did it work ?
I do think the gti is powerfully enough so I don't want to consider mapping but I would like some advice to the pedal box and its merits if possible.
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Ps it could be that I am driving this all wrong as I tend to have a light foot...that's why I would like to feel more throttle on just feathering the pedal.
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You will find Exonian and some others on previous threads may have spoken about fitting pedal boxs to resolve the dead spots on the throttle of their golfs. Try searching on this forum to see if you can find the threads, it was not too long ago.
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Thanks Brenbo, I have managed to find that post and I have just realised that I had read that a few weeks back too..still looking for more I do before pulling the trigger, it sounds good though.
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I don't drive my GTI remotely quickly, mainly due to where I live which is one giant speed trap :sad:
However, a week ago I had the occasion to really put the throttle down hard and the car completely transformed in an instant.
So yes, you are probably feathering the throttle most of the time like most sensible people :smiley:
There's not a great deal of joy to be had in driving these days, especially around Manchester :cry:
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I have owned numerous Civic Type-R's and as a result got used to having a heavy foot on the throttle to get any performance out of the car. Also coming from a Civic Type-R with low torque, when i got my GTI I felt it had more than enough throttle response and kick. I still feel it is just fine how it is. But the amount of throttle response you are comfortable with will be a personal thing and depend on your driving style, some others on the forum will feel getting a pedal box is a must and worth every penny. I know Exonian has fitted pedal box and swears by it.
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I have got to ask , my next door neighbour has given me a drive of his vrs with a dtuk box and pedal box fitted, now I actually thought it felt faster than my gti because of the throttle response. I know the gti is very smooth and deceptively quick but the pedal or throttle response does seem a bit vague even in sport...has anyone fitted a pedal box to a gti to address this issue...and did it work ?
I do think the gti is powerfully enough so I don't want to consider mapping but I would like some advice to the pedal box and its merits if possible.
I'm pretty sure Exonian has a pedal box fitted so he can give you the low down when he sees this post :wink:
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I Have a pedal box and several others do. I really rate this upgrade. It really wake A up the car and makes it feel special with low to medium throttle input - the standard throttle has a nice weight and feel but for me lacks a response - it feels elastic in normal driving conditions I.e not full throttle caning the car, then it probably makes bugger all difference.
Best way I can describe it - the throttle response with the box reminds me of a 205 GTI I used to own. The throttle input and sensitivity is for me a major factor in the driving experience but each to their own. You get accustomed to everything though so you do not realise how bad the throttle response is until you take the pedal box off.
I would thoroughly recommend the box. As you mentioned the tuning box too, I have just sold mine to another member and I think the pedal box feels better without the tuning box.
Just my 2 cents worth
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Not a GTI but I fitted a DTUK pedal box to my R (DSG) after 6 months bemoaning the poor initial throttle response especially for the first inch of pedal travel. The standard throttle response is at its worst in D auto, with some slight improvement as you get up to S manual, but after several months I realised that the only thing that was going to significantly improve the response was fitting a pedal box. IMO it does transform the throttle response and wakes it up. The pedal box is highly customisable so there's a setting to suit varying styles of driving and driving situations. It made driving the car a much more pleasurable experience. From time to time I switch the pedal box off just to compare to standard again, but after about half hour at most it gets switched back on again. I would not go back to driving without it.
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I Have a pedal box and several others do. I really rate this upgrade. It really wake A up the car and makes it feel special with low to medium throttle input - the standard throttle has a nice weight and feel but for me lacks a response - it feels elastic in normal driving conditions I.e not full throttle caning the car, then it probably makes bugger all difference.
Best way I can describe it - the throttle response with the box reminds me of a 205 GTI I used to own. The throttle input and sensitivity is for me a major factor in the driving experience but each to their own. You get accustomed to everything though so you do not realise how bad the throttle response is until you take the pedal box off.
I would thoroughly recommend the box. As you mentioned the tuning box too, I have just sold mine to another member and I think the pedal box feels better without the tuning box.
Just my 2 cents worth
I hear you all calling :grin:
I've quoted Paul's post as I agree 100% with what he said and couldn't have put it better myself.
And yes, I once owned a 205 GTI too so I'd have used the same analogy.
I drive with quite a light right foot and tend to use the car's torque rather than revving out so view the PedalBox as essential.
It just makes the car far more tactile and like an extension of you rather than feeling like you're sat in some overly sanitised machine that feels like it has 100 lb ft less torque than the published figures. Once the box is fitted suddenly the torque becomes so much more apparent.
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Thanks guys, I think the pedal box sounds right for me, can I ask how your insurance felt about it ? as it obviously does not increase the power output but would be classed as a performance mod. And will it effect my gap policy if fitted ?
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My insurance company didn't have a clue what it was so just made a note on the policy that it had been fitted.
I've no idea on how the gap insurance would look at it, never gave that a thought!
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My insurance company (DirectLine) didn't know what it was either, so I explained and it was added to the policy, which reduced by £1.80, lol. The guy that dealt with it thanked me for enlightening him and said he was off to research if such a thing existed for motorbikes as his bike throttle response was rubbish. :grin:
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He's riding the wrong motorbike then! Oh and buy the pedalbox, it's brilliant.
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He's riding the wrong motorbike then! Oh and buy the pedalbox, it's brilliant.
He did say it wasn't the best motorbike he'd ever had!
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How much are these pedal boxes and what one is designed for the GTI PP ?
It's probably me but the website is confusing :embarrassed:
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How much are these pedal boxes and what one is designed for the GTI PP ?
It's probably me but the website is confusing :embarrassed:
Their website has turned into a little bit of a dogs dinner in places.
http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_available.php?id=4200
Click on the pedal box option and make sure the tuning box is un-ticked or buy a tuning box too! :laugh:
It says save £50 online but the code GTD80 should work on there still which will save you £80 bringing it to £149 ish plus postage.
There's an option to put in a discount code right above the product listings.
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How much are these pedal boxes and what one is designed for the GTI PP ?
It's probably me but the website is confusing :embarrassed:
Their website has turned into a little bit of a dogs dinner in places.
http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_available.php?id=4200
Click on the pedal box option and make sure the tuning box is un-ticked or buy a tuning box too! :laugh:
It says save £50 online but the code GTD80 should work on there still which will save you £80 bringing it to £149 ish plus postage.
There's an option to put in a discount code right above the product listings.
Thanks, I thought it was just me.
Seems a decent price after the discount :smiley:
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I wish the OP would edit the title of the tread, it's bugging the arse of me :grin:
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How much are these pedal boxes and what one is designed for the GTI PP ?
It's probably me but the website is confusing :embarrassed:
Their website has turned into a little bit of a dogs dinner in places.
http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_available.php?id=4200
Click on the pedal box option and make sure the tuning box is un-ticked or buy a tuning box too! :laugh:
It says save £50 online but the code GTD80 should work on there still which will save you £80 bringing it to £149 ish plus postage.
There's an option to put in a discount code right above the product listings.
Thanks, I thought it was just me.
Seems a decent price after the discount :smiley:
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I wish the OP would edit the title of the tread, it's bugging the arse of me :grin:
Glad it's not just me.
Budd, there's another S in response!
PS. There's two F's in off Andy, just thought I'd mention that and before you practice it's use with added F's on me I'm outta here... :grin:
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Eagle eyed bar steward!
That'll teach me to pull people for their grammar
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Lol my spelling..sorry guys put it right now.
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I wish the OP would edit the title of the tread, it's bugging the arse of me :grin:
And there's an 'h' in the word thread. :grin:
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I wish the OP would edit the title of the tread, it's bugging the arse of me :grin:
And there's an 'h' in the word thread. :grin:
Ahh, and there was me thinking we were on the tyre (tread) thread!
I didn't spot that one actually, where me glasses?!!
I really must get some reading glasses actually.
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I wish the OP would edit the title of the tread, it's bugging the arse of me :grin:
And there's an 'h' in the word thread. :grin:
Ahh, and there was me thinking we were on the tyre (tread) thread!
I didn't spot that one actually, where me glasses?!!
I really must get some reading glasses actually.
Don't talk to me about glasses. I'm using a 5c after breaking my 6 plus last week. I can't see to correct all the predictive text f**k ups!!!!😄
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Your still doing it, you missed out the uc...lol :grin:
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How much are these pedal boxes and what one is designed for the GTI PP ?
It's probably me but the website is confusing :embarrassed:
Their website has turned into a little bit of a dogs dinner in places.
http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_available.php?id=4200
Click on the pedal box option and make sure the tuning box is un-ticked or buy a tuning box too! :laugh:
It says save £50 online but the code GTD80 should work on there still which will save you £80 bringing it to £149 ish plus postage.
There's an option to put in a discount code right above the product listings.
Thanks for that link I have been on and used the code, the price did come down to £149. I think it's going to be just toooooo much temptation now so I am expecting to order very soon. :smiley:
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Your still doing it, you missed out the uc...lol :grin:
:laugh: :laugh:
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Back on topic regarding the pedal box, I know nothing whatsoever about them so a few questions to those who do-
Are they easy to fit and unobtrusive?
Do they affect fuel economy?
Are they reliable?
No more questions :smiley:
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Back on topic regarding the pedal box, I know nothing whatsoever about them so a few questions to those who do-
Are they easy to fit and unobtrusive?
Do they affect fuel economy?
Are they reliable?
No more questions :smiley:
Yes and yes, very
Slightly, dependant on use
So far so good (touch wood)
You're welcome
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Your still doing it, you missed out the uc...lol :grin:
"You are" or You're still doing it.
Just saying :laugh: :laugh:
If you buy the pedal box and a tuning box together, I believe you get a bigger discount.
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Back on topic regarding the pedal box, I know nothing whatsoever about them so a few questions to those who do-
Are they easy to fit and unobtrusive?
Do they affect fuel economy?
Are they reliable?
No more questions :smiley:
Have a look in here at the fitting tips and guide which will give you a good idea of what is involved. They are easy to fit if you take your time and exercise a bit of patience, as some of the clips can be stiff. They can be difficult to remove, but since mine's never coming off that's ok. :laugh:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0
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Looks like an easy fit, going by the How To here, (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0) including pictures by Rebecca (Booth11). Not sure if the throttle response is an issue for me, but I haven't tried one, so....... I must say that the inch of lost travel surprises me. Why is it there? If it was a cable, you'd be adjusting the slack out of it!
Just beat me to it, Rebecca! :smiley:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
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Looks like an easy fit, going by the How To here, (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0) including pictures by Rebecca (Booth11). Not sure if the throttle response is an issue for me, but I haven't tried one, so....... I must say that the inch of lost travel surprises me. Why is it there? If it was a cable, you'd be adjusting the slack out of it!
Just beat me to it, Rebecca! :smiley:
Haha, so I did. :laugh:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Yes I will, just one question do you remove the battery connections before plugging this in ?
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Yes I will, just one question do you remove the battery connections before plugging this in ?
No, no need to disconnect the battery. :smiley:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Hi Booth and any other interested owners.
I put the pedal box on this morning and it went in really easy, I then took the car around the block for a quick spin and got the ...oh my god moment, it feels blistering ..very very quick and its been said but again it feels connected like an extension of my leg.
The box feels like it is anticipating your every move and then reacting instantly to your input, I remember a sprinter once saying he went on the B of the bang as opposed to reacting to the g..well this is certainly reacting to the B now, but I am not even sure it ever went on the G really it was delayed a little longer in my mind.
I cant wait to finish work and jump in again, my first thoughts are this has got to be the best £150 you could spend on a mk7 gti/gtd/R…I will leave it at that for now…ps the insurance did not charge any extra for this to be added.
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Hi Booth and any other interested owners.
I put the pedal box on this morning and it went in really easy, I then took the car around the block for a quick spin and got the ...oh my god moment, it feels blistering ..very very quick and its been said but again it feels connected like an extension of my leg.
The box feels like it is anticipating your every move and then reacting instantly to your input, I remember a sprinter once saying he went on the B of the bang as opposed to reacting to the g..well this is certainly reacting to the B now, but I am not even sure it ever went on the G really it was delayed a little longer in my mind.
I cant wait to finish work and jump in again, my first thoughts are this has got to be the best £150 you could spend on a mk7 gti/gtd/R…I will leave it at that for now…ps the insurance did not charge any extra for this to be added.
That's a great description of it buddfridge! No, as standard as you say, it didn't even go on the g of the bang, it went on the last dot of the ... sometime after the bang, lol.
Really pleased it is living up to expectation, it's an often stated cliche but it transforms the car, it really does. Yep best bang for your buck......literally. :laugh:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Hi Booth and any other interested owners.
I put the pedal box on this morning and it went in really easy, I then took the car around the block for a quick spin and got the ...oh my god moment, it feels blistering ..very very quick and its been said but again it feels connected like an extension of my leg.
The box feels like it is anticipating your every move and then reacting instantly to your input, I remember a sprinter once saying he went on the B of the bang as opposed to reacting to the g..well this is certainly reacting to the B now, but I am not even sure it ever went on the G really it was delayed a little longer in my mind.
I cant wait to finish work and jump in again, my first thoughts are this has got to be the best £150 you could spend on a mk7 gti/gtd/R…I will leave it at that for now…ps the insurance did not charge any extra for this to be added.
Sounds like its a great addition to your car, good to hear your review. :wink:
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Just ordered, I will post my thoughts when it is fitted.
Nice one! Let us know what you think of it once it's on. :smiley:
Hi Booth and any other interested owners.
I put the pedal box on this morning and it went in really easy, I then took the car around the block for a quick spin and got the ...oh my god moment, it feels blistering ..very very quick and its been said but again it feels connected like an extension of my leg.
The box feels like it is anticipating your every move and then reacting instantly to your input, I remember a sprinter once saying he went on the B of the bang as opposed to reacting to the g..well this is certainly reacting to the B now, but I am not even sure it ever went on the G really it was delayed a little longer in my mind.
I cant wait to finish work and jump in again, my first thoughts are this has got to be the best £150 you could spend on a mk7 gti/gtd/R…I will leave it at that for now…ps the insurance did not charge any extra for this to be added.
Good to see you're appreciating the GTI finally feeling like a GTI should!
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So this thing effectively cranks the pedal down without you having to do it yourself? It's not increasing the power of the motor so it's turning the accelerator into a button? Wearing lead boots would probably have the same effect.
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So this thing effectively cranks the pedal down without you having to do it yourself? It's not increasing the power of the motor so it's turning the accelerator into a button? Wearing lead boots would probably have the same effect.
Well it could be like that if you turned it to its max setting but you'd be better off saving yourself £150 and buying a 50p brick from B&Q and zip-tying that to the throttle pedal so it becomes an on-off switch.
Ideal for Santa Pod or hire cars.
Real world driving is nothing like that.
The pedal box is an adjustable amplifier that adds a far more tactile feel to the accelerator pedal and brings the engine to life when far less than 100% throttle opening is called for.
The factory throttle pedal setting is like trying to do ballet dancing in work boots.
It's all about delicacy and response at low to medium acceleration.
If you're a lead foot then the pedal box isn't for you.
A bit like a tuning box or remap, it's not just about the headline flat out performance, you can buy cars better than a tuned GTI/R for that sort of thing. The real benefits are the better response and flexibility.
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So this thing effectively cranks the pedal down without you having to do it yourself? It's not increasing the power of the motor so it's turning the accelerator into a button? Wearing lead boots would probably have the same effect.
Well it could be like that if you turned it to its max setting but you'd be better off saving yourself £150 and buying a 50p brick from B&Q and zip-tying that to the throttle pedal so it becomes an on-off switch.
Ideal for Santa Pod or hire cars.
Real world driving is nothing like that.
The pedal box is an adjustable amplifier that adds a far more tactile feel to the accelerator pedal and brings the engine to life when far less than 100% throttle opening is called for.
The factory throttle pedal setting is like trying to do ballet dancing in work boots.
It's all about delicacy and response at low to medium acceleration.
If you're a lead foot then the pedal box isn't for you.
A bit like a tuning box or remap, it's not just about the headline flat out performance, you can buy cars better than a tuned GTI/R for that sort of thing. The real benefits are the better response and flexibility.
Thanks for this nice explanation. I'm actually the opposite of lead footed and quite like the ECO mode because it gives a greater degree of control for normal day to day driving conditions yet the full performance is there if needed, and it kills the soundaktor so I can hear the engine as it should sound, which I prefer. I guess the pedal box responds to the rate of pedal movement as well as position which would give a more dynamic feel and would explain some of the comments. I might try it sometime as long as I don't have to listen to the soundaktor.
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So this thing effectively cranks the pedal down without you having to do it yourself? It's not increasing the power of the motor so it's turning the accelerator into a button? Wearing lead boots would probably have the same effect.
Well it could be like that if you turned it to its max setting but you'd be better off saving yourself £150 and buying a 50p brick from B&Q and zip-tying that to the throttle pedal so it becomes an on-off switch.
Ideal for Santa Pod or hire cars.
Real world driving is nothing like that.
The pedal box is an adjustable amplifier that adds a far more tactile feel to the accelerator pedal and brings the engine to life when far less than 100% throttle opening is called for.
The factory throttle pedal setting is like trying to do ballet dancing in work boots.
It's all about delicacy and response at low to medium acceleration.
If you're a lead foot then the pedal box isn't for you.
A bit like a tuning box or remap, it's not just about the headline flat out performance, you can buy cars better than a tuned GTI/R for that sort of thing. The real benefits are the better response and flexibility.
Thanks for this nice explanation. I'm actually the opposite of lead footed and quite like the ECO mode because it gives a greater degree of control for normal day to day driving conditions yet the full performance is there if needed, and it kills the soundaktor so I can hear the engine as it should sound, which I prefer. I guess the pedal box responds to the rate of pedal movement as well as position which would give a more dynamic feel and would explain some of the comments. I might try it sometime as long as I don't have to listen to the soundaktor.
I've disconnected the soundator completely, I really see no need for it.
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Now I have been able to drive our car a bit more I can now relate to the 'dead' pedal feel and looking towards a pedal box.
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Now I have been able to drive our car a bit more I can now relate to the 'dead' pedal feel and looking towards a pedal box.
Don't hesitate!
I really think I should be on a commission for these things!! :laugh:
Andrew, if you're reading this - I'm expecting a free box for my next car!!
As for the soundaktor and Eco mode - If you're driving a very recent car then I think you can turn the soundaktor down via the menus(?) but on the earlier models it's an easy VCDS tweak to crank it down to about 30 or 40% which is a level where it does actually blend in with the engine and exhaust note and sounds ok.
I really don't like the engine in Eco even with the pedal box fitted, it just feels too lethargic and affects the cornering lights and air-con too.
With the pedal box I find the car best left in Normal mode as the box itself makes the torque much more readily accessible without making any effort with the throttle pedal meaning you're up through the gears quickly keeping the revs low, and thus improving the fuel consumption if you're after a quiet and frugal journey.
If you want to go balls out then the pedal box will make even a GTD feel like a sports car in its responses.
They're not for everyone I guess but they really suit my driving style.
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Now I have been able to drive our car a bit more I can now relate to the 'dead' pedal feel and looking towards a pedal box.
As Mr Ex says, don't delay. The dead pedal feel never gets any better and in fact as the time goes by you become increasingly frustrated with it to the point it starts to detract from an otherwise excellent car. Sooner rather than later is my advice. :smiley:
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Yes, on later cars from late May 2015 onwards the Soundaktor can be turned down via the driver modes. . You do this in Individual mode. It's called Interior Engine Sound - set it to Eco and it's at its lowest, and is not in the slightest intrusive at all. Before I got my car I expected to have to disconnect it but this ability to control it in Individual negated that need.
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Roger the advice :grin: :cool:
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I might actually go for a pedal box too thanks to buddfridge's enthusiastic post and Exonian's excellent explanation. Will have to wait for my piggy bank to fill up a bit first after some recent bills and irresponsible spending!
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Just quick update, the pedal box is working really well and I am enjoying the car much more, as far as wearing lead boots it's not that simple because it actually speeds up the response from pedal to clutch and you still feel that delay even when flooring the pedal.
I am now enjoying driving with a really light foot and have all the power I need with just a light touch of the throttle...not for everyone but it's made driving the gti much more pleasurable for me, it really does feel quicker too and just more thrilling to drive.....a driver's car.
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So, just for reference, what settings are you using on the throttle box, Budd?
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So, just for reference, what settings are you using on the throttle box, Budd?
Sport+ with two lights, I thought it was to aggressive at first but a couple of days later I have changed my mind and I am really enjoying quicker acceleration with much less pedal effort as well as relaxed driving just feathering the pedal. I actually like the option of switching it off when the cold weather arrives...that's a must for me , and as yet I haven't switched the car driving mode of sport but I will try this at some point.
My friend has had a new R For a few weeks and is not enjoying the pedal either so I give him a drive yesterday in my gti and he was amazed how alive the throttle response is now, he actually thought it felt quicker than his R and is now going to get one himself. It's hard to describe what happens because it isn't the same as planting your foot down...it's just quicker and all the power without having to really press down heavy..actually something just come to mind the feeling of of this is like riding a bike on flat ground and pedalling hard then you hit a nice slope and it just goes, you feel that same energy and excitement...it's still the same equipment but your buying the slope.
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I'd be a little bit wary of taking your setting to the extreme, i.e Sport+ with 3 green lights. That's the max setting and I was warned off using that by the person that loaned me my pedal box. The bloke whose car it was on before mine had it on max and the throttle safety kicked in. It is actually mentioned in the user manual, that it can cause EML to come on and car to go into LIMP mode.
See in this bit of manual:
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Rest of manual for anyone interested in the available settings. Also added this to the fitting thread in Maintenance.
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Hi Booth,
yes sport + and two is my max , for reference what are your personal preferences for the settings ?
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Hi Booth,
yes sport + and two is my max , for reference what are your personal preferences for the settings ?
Currently it's Sport and 2 green lights.
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Does the Queen have a pedalbox on her Bentley? Apparently Sport Plus gives "sovereign" acceleration!
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Does the Queen have a pedalbox on her Bentley? Apparently Sport Plus gives "sovereign" acceleration!
That made me chuckle too.
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Decided to take the plunge too and get one but then re-decided and went the whole hog!
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Now I just need this rain to stop so I can get them both installed. Wish I had a garage :sad:
Waiting impatiently for the OMG moment....
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Decided to take the plunge too and get one but then re-decided and went the whole hog!
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160711_143923.jpg)
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Now I just need this rain to stop so I can get them both installed. Wish I had a garage :sad:
Waiting impatiently for the OMG moment....
Good luck getting a break from this rain :sad:
Your car should be transformed when you get that lot fitted.
I'll probably get the pedal box when funds allow but can't really justify the tuning box ( or can I ) :grin:
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Waiting impatiently for the OMG moment....
Hopefully not long to wait for that moment!
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Decided to take the plunge too and get one but then re-decided and went the whole hog!
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Now I just need this rain to stop so I can get them both installed. Wish I had a garage :sad:
Waiting impatiently for the OMG moment....
Are you putting these on a gtd or gti ? either way it will be a lot faster...good luck
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Are you putting these on a gtd or gti ? either way it will be a lot faster...good luck
They're going on a GTI PP..... when this damn rain stops!!! :cry:
Resigned to it not happening today as the rain looks like it is in for the evening here. However, forecast for tomorrow looks promising... :smug:
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Are you putting these on a gtd or gti ? either way it will be a lot faster...good luck
They're going on a GTI PP..... when this damn rain stops!!! :cry:
Resigned to it not happening today as the rain looks like it is in for the evening here. However, forecast for tomorrow looks promising... :smug:
Wow mine is a gti pp and its a different animal with just the pedal box it now feels like a gti pp should, yours will be blisteringly quick.
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Wow mine is a gti pp and its a different animal with just the pedal box it now feels like a gti pp should, yours will be blisteringly quick.
Well I managed to get the pedal box installed this morning and wished I had smaller hands when trying to connect it.
Took it for a quick test drive and I must say I was hugely disappointed as I didn't get an OMG moment!!
Instead I got an OMFG moment :grin: :grin: :grin: LOL, I can't stop grinning!
Should've had one of these on from the moment I got the car and I would most definitely recommend it to anyone who may be on the fence considering buying one. Just go for it.
Tuning box installation delayed until the weekend.. :sad: but something to look forward too. :wink:
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Wow mine is a gti pp and its a different animal with just the pedal box it now feels like a gti pp should, yours will be blisteringly quick.
Well I managed to get the pedal box installed this morning and wished I had smaller hands when trying to connect it.
Took it for a quick test drive and I must say I was hugely disappointed as I didn't get an OMG moment!!
Instead I got an OMFG moment :grin: :grin: :grin: LOL, I can't stop grinning!
Should've had one of these on from the moment I got the car and I would most definitely recommend it to anyone who may be on the fence considering buying one. Just go for it.
Tuning box installation delayed until the weekend.. :sad: but something to look forward too. :wink:
Great to hear,Do you think it needs the tuning box ? I have had my pedal box fitted for a few days and it feels like its actually getting faster each time I use it, got to say it does feel so much better...what settings are you on ?
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Great to hear,Do you think it needs the tuning box ? I have had my pedal box fitted for a few days and it feels like its actually getting faster each time I use it, got to say it does feel so much better...what settings are you on ?
Currently got it on the City+2 setting. I am going through different settings each day to find the one I like that most and that suits my driving style.
Probably doesn't really need a tuning box but I've always wanted to get one as opposed to a remap :drool:
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This thread proved too much temptation for me so I've bought and installed a pedal box too.
Fitting took literally ten minutes but Booth11's "how to" post was massively helpful, thank you Rebecca; it's what forums like this should be about. The hardest part was contorting my (middle aged bloke) body to get at the connectors. Also I'd recommend sorting some extra lighting (a portable lamp I suppose) in the footwell so you can see what you're doing more easily.
I've set it to "Sport" with 2 green lights and would describe the effect (on my GTI PP) as follows: it actually makes the car a hot hatch! It really livens up acceleration but without changing the refined nature of the car. A bit like adding a few chilli flakes to a mild curry, if you like.
I imagine things vary with your driving style; if you are habitually heavy footed then you might not notice much change, but I'd thoroughly recommend this gadget if, like me, you're usually gentle with the accelerator. For £156 delivered, it's a no brainer.
Over the next few days I'll have a play with the various settings. Does anyone have any views about City vs. Sport vs. Sport Plus?
Bubba.
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This thread proved too much temptation for me so I've bought and installed a pedal box too.
Fitting took literally ten minutes but Booth11's "how to" post was massively helpful, thank you Rebecca; it's what forums like this should be about. The hardest part was contorting my (middle aged bloke) body to get at the connectors. Also I'd recommend sorting some extra lighting (a portable lamp I suppose) in the footwell so you can see what you're doing more easily.
I've set it to "Sport" with 2 green lights and would describe the effect (on my GTI PP) as follows: it actually makes the car a hot hatch! It really livens up acceleration but without changing the refined nature of the car. A bit like adding a few chilli flakes to a mild curry, if you like.
I imagine things vary with your driving style; if you are habitually heavy footed then you might not notice much change, but I'd thoroughly recommend this gadget if, like me, you're usually gentle with the accelerator. For £156 delivered, it's a no brainer.
Over the next few days I'll have a play with the various settings. Does anyone have any views about City vs. Sport vs. Sport Plus?
Bubba.
Bubba, you have succumbed. :laugh: Glad the guide was of some help. And sounds like it's given your GTI PP a kick up the proverbial - every performance Golf needs one!
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I wish everyone would just stop banging on about pedal boxes!!
I'm completely potless at the moment so can't buy one and you lot keep going on about them.
Highly frustrating😀
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I wish everyone would just stop banging on about pedal boxes!!
I'm completely potless at the moment so can't buy one and you lot keep going on about them.
Highly frustrating😀
Shall we start running a book on how long you resist. :wink: :whistle:
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I wish everyone would just stop banging on about pedal boxes!!
I'm completely potless at the moment so can't buy one and you lot keep going on about them.
Highly frustrating😀
Shall we start running a book on how long you resist. :wink: :whistle:
Odds will definitely not be in my favour.
I really need/want one of these but need money for other more important ( apparently) things.
My birthdays coming up in September so I should resist until then but we all know that's not going to happen😀
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Can these boxes be used on any Golf?
ie you don't need a specific box for a specific model?
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Can these boxes be used on any Golf?
ie you don't need a specific box for a specific model?
Stevie, pretty sure it's the same pedal box for any Mk7 Golf. Just tried doing a few searches on the DTUK site putting in varying models of Mk7 Golf and it brings up the same pedal box for all. Max response one.
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Thanks Bec. Yeah I tried the same and it looks like the same box.
I might invest in one then as I can also try it out on the GTI and take it with me if I scratch that itch :grin:
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Thanks Bec. Yeah I tried the same and it looks like the same box.
I might invest in one then as I can also try it out on the GTI and take it with me if I scratch that itch :grin:
You want to do something about that itch Stevie. :wink:
If you get one (pedal box) don't forget to pay Mr Ex his commission. :laugh:
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This thread proved too much temptation for me so I've bought and installed a pedal box too.
Fitting took literally ten minutes but Booth11's "how to" post was massively helpful, thank you Rebecca; it's what forums like this should be about. The hardest part was contorting my (middle aged bloke) body to get at the connectors. Also I'd recommend sorting some extra lighting (a portable lamp I suppose) in the footwell so you can see what you're doing more easily.
I've set it to "Sport" with 2 green lights and would describe the effect (on my GTI PP) as follows: it actually makes the car a hot hatch! It really livens up acceleration but without changing the refined nature of the car. A bit like adding a few chilli flakes to a mild curry, if you like.
I imagine things vary with your driving style; if you are habitually heavy footed then you might not notice much change, but I'd thoroughly recommend this gadget if, like me, you're usually gentle with the accelerator. For £156 delivered, it's a no brainer.
Over the next few days I'll have a play with the various settings. Does anyone have any views about City vs. Sport vs. Sport Plus?
Bubba.
Hi bubba, mine is the pp and I would suggest you try sport + and two lights it's amazing, I switched it to sport and two lights my last drive and had that been my original choice I would have been happy but once you try the sport + and two lights it's hard to compromise.
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Cheers buddfridge; yes I'll try this over the next few days.
I suppose, since this box merely amplifies the accelerator, that it's not possible to damage the car in any way - it sort of replaces a heavy right foot, no? So any setting is fine, I'm thinking?
Bubba.
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Cheers buddfridge; yes I'll try this over the next few days.
I suppose, since this box merely amplifies the accelerator, that it's not possible to damage the car in any way - it sort of replaces a heavy right foot, no? So any setting is fine, I'm thinking?
Bubba.
As Booth pointed out there is a warning that it could cause a problem but I am running sport + and two and its great, I think the warning is just as a precaution. My mate is running on sport + and three with a dtuk box on a vrs and its been no trouble at all, you should be fine just use as you normally would ie let the oil get up to temp.
Let me know what you make of sport+ two, by the way I havnt tried sport + three as in sport+ two it is very quick and responsive.
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Thanks Bec. Yeah I tried the same and it looks like the same box.
I might invest in one then as I can also try it out on the GTI and take it with me if I scratch that itch :grin:
I used the same box I had on my GTI in the R.
The box was fitted within minutes of me arriving home in it after collecting the car, that's how much difference it makes!
The slight difference between the GTI and R is in the ECU throttle mapping as the R is a bit keener to rev, however the pedal box sits downstream/upstream of this and both cars seem to have the same accelerator pedal resistance program in the chip at the top of the pedal itself as both had the same dead initial response, as did the 150GT TDI I had recently.
Which is an overly complicated way of saying you might want to run the R on a very slightly different setting to a GTI.
I'd think the GTD on one of the maximum settings would feel like a real torque monster.
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Its a done deal come pay day :laugh:
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Thanks Bec. Yeah I tried the same and it looks like the same box.
I might invest in one then as I can also try it out on the GTI and take it with me if I scratch that itch :grin:
I used the same box I had on my GTI in the R.
The box was fitted within minutes of me arriving home in it after collecting the car, that's how much difference it makes!
The slight difference between the GTI and R is in the ECU throttle mapping as the R is a bit keener to rev, however the pedal box sits downstream/upstream of this and both cars seem to have the same accelerator pedal resistance program in the chip at the top of the pedal itself as both had the same dead initial response, as did the 150GT TDI I had recently.
Which is an overly complicated way of saying you might want to run the R on a very slightly different setting to a GTI.
I'd think the GTD on one of the maximum settings would feel like a real torque monster.
The explanation of the difference between the GTI and the R is good (as usual :-), and explains why those with a pedal box on a GTI are finding the Sport+ setting preferable to the Sport setting which to me is the sweet spot for the R. Most I know with pedal boxes fitted to R's are not using anywhere near the max setting, likely down to the difference in ECU Throttle map.
Its a done deal come pay day :laugh:
Roll on pay day!
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Hi buddfridge - just wondered how you are now getting on with your pedalbox, any negatives or smiles all the way?
Also dave7268 - how are you getting on with the tuning box?
Cheers!
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I'm planning on asking my missus for a pedal box come birthday time in September.
Really fancy one now, but she struggles getting me something I actually want every year, so this will kill two birds with one stone.
I know what you're thinking.....'what a thoughtful husband Kalimon is, I really need to be more like him' :smiley:
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I just had one for my Birthday, Kalimon. Same situation - hard to buy for!
Going to fit it this afternoon and will be back with a GTD report.
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When people buy these boxes are they considering either the JB1 or this box?
They both seem to be the same price. is the JB1 a better investment for the first mod?
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Hi buddfridge - just wondered how you are now getting on with your pedalbox, any negatives or smiles all the way?
Also dave7268 - how are you getting on with the tuning box?
Cheers!
Hardly any negatives really the only one I have found is its not as smooth changing from the lower gears but I think that's my foot not letting the clutch pedal fully up before I try and slip it into gear. I slipped it back normal yesterday and really didn't like that experience, it feels to timid for my liking.
One thing that has been a surprise is that my mpg figures have not really changed, I had a run out over the moors 60 mile trip and averaged just over 40mpg in sport mode with the box at my favourite setting of sport+ and two lights, that +40 mpg is the best return yet out of the car but I have only done 1800 miles.
I would definitely recommend this pedal box to anybody running a gti, I am having so much fun that I really haven't even tried all the variations available ie trying the pedal box as it is but the car on normal or eco...it's just to hard to slip out of fun mode.
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When people buy these boxes are they considering either the JB1 or this box?
They both seem to be the same price. is the JB1 a better investment for the first mod?
The pedalbox is unrelated to the tuning box and personally I'd get the pedal box first. In fact I did.
The pedalbox can be fitted whilst the car is running in then add the tuning box later.
I've had both a DTUK and JB1.
The only downside of the DTUK is that it needs to be wired direct to the battery. If you're an arse like me and go off leaving the box in the engine bay for a few days you could well come back to a flat battery. Anyone sensible would unplug the box from the loom and fit the blanking plate.
There are quite a few differences between JB1 and DTUK, the chief upside of the JB1 is that it plugs into the fuel rail as well as boost and is technically more adjustable. However the DTUK works well enough, delivers the goods and is a lot more easily adjustable.
The DTUK also feels more robust.
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Hi buddfridge - just wondered how you are now getting on with your pedalbox, any negatives or smiles all the way?
Also dave7268 - how are you getting on with the tuning box?
Cheers!
Hardly any negatives really the only one I have found is its not as smooth changing from the lower gears but I think that's my foot not letting the clutch pedal fully up before I try and slip it into gear. I slipped it back normal yesterday and really didn't like that experience, it feels to timid for my liking.
One thing that has been a surprise is that my mpg figures have not really changed, I had a run out over the moors 60 mile trip and averaged just over 40mpg in sport mode with the box at my favourite setting of sport+ and two lights, that +40 mpg is the best return yet out of the car but I have only done 1800 miles.
I would definitely recommend this pedal box to anybody running a gti, I am having so much fun that I really haven't even tried all the variations available ie trying the pedal box as it is but the car on normal or eco...it's just to hard to slip out of fun mode.
Thanks for the update, glad you're enjoying it!
I'm planning on asking my missus for a pedal box come birthday time in September.
Really fancy one now, but she struggles getting me something I actually want every year, so this will kill two birds with one stone.
I know what you're thinking.....'what a thoughtful husband Kalimon is, I really need to be more like him' :smiley:
Good idea! Unfortunately my birthday is not until March :sad: Having said that, it'll be my half century so perhaps I deserve something in advance? :whistle:
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Hi buddfridge - just wondered how you are now getting on with your pedalbox, any negatives or smiles all the way?
Also dave7268 - how are you getting on with the tuning box?
Cheers!
Hardly any negatives really the only one I have found is its not as smooth changing from the lower gears but I think that's my foot not letting the clutch pedal fully up before I try and slip it into gear. I slipped it back normal yesterday and really didn't like that experience, it feels to timid for my liking.
One thing that has been a surprise is that my mpg figures have not really changed, I had a run out over the moors 60 mile trip and averaged just over 40mpg in sport mode with the box at my favourite setting of sport+ and two lights, that +40 mpg is the best return yet out of the car but I have only done 1800 miles.
I would definitely recommend this pedal box to anybody running a gti, I am having so much fun that I really haven't even tried all the variations available ie trying the pedal box as it is but the car on normal or eco...it's just to hard to slip out of fun mode.
Thanks for the update, glad you're enjoying it!
I'm planning on asking my missus for a pedal box come birthday time in September.
Really fancy one now, but she struggles getting me something I actually want every year, so this will kill two birds with one stone.
I know what you're thinking.....'what a thoughtful husband Kalimon is, I really need to be more like him' :smiley:
Good idea! Unfortunately my birthday is not until March :sad: Having said that, it'll be my half century so perhaps I deserve something in advance? :whistle:
I'd be expectimg more than a pedal box for my 50th :wink:
I'll be 53 so I may well end up with new socks :sad:
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New socks? It's posh in your house then! :laugh:
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New socks? It's posh in your house then! :laugh:
Posh indeed, crickey socks for your birthday - you'll get nothing at Christmas then :laugh:
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I've had the pedal box installed now for about 2 weeks and (as suggested on here) I've settled on Sport + with two green lights. I love it! It makes the car feel so much more responsive, and I can't detect any downside at all. Why VW couldn't make it like this out of the factory is a mystery. Mine is a manual PP GTI by the way.
Bubba.
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I'd be expectimg more than a pedal box for my 50th :wink:
I'll be 53 so I may well end up with new socks :sad:
So would I, lol. My half century comes up next Jan. Got the pedal box so that's off the cards, shame. :grin: So failing pedal box, a new DSLR (next incarnation of the Canon EOS 5D MkIII (MkVI or 5DX) is looking a likely contender birthday present.
Enjoy your new socks. :laugh:
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I'd be expectimg more than a pedal box for my 50th :wink:
I'll be 53 so I may well end up with new socks :sad:
So would I, lol. My half century comes up next Jan. Got the pedal box so that's off the cards, shame. :grin: So failing pedal box, a new DSLR (next incarnation of the Canon EOS 5D MkIII (MkVI or 5DX) is looking a likely contender birthday present.
Yes Rebecca, you need a new camera :rolleyes: ......judging by the poor quality images of the black beauty you keep posting :whistle:
Enjoy your new socks. :laugh:
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I just had one for my Birthday, Kalimon. Same situation - hard to buy for!
Going to fit it this afternoon and will be back with a GTD report.
What's the update Dan?
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I just had one for my Birthday, Kalimon. Same situation - hard to buy for!
Going to fit it this afternoon and will be back with a GTD report.
What's the update Dan?
I didn't fit it yet sorry Stevie. It was pouring with rain and I've then either been working or catching Pokemon. :huh:
Will attempt to fit either today or tomorrow!
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Expect a nice surpise :smiley:
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Expect a nice surpise :smiley:
Now you have your pedal box, switch it off for an hour back to standard......it's awful! Can't switch it back on quick enough!
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I'd be expectimg more than a pedal box for my 50th :wink:
I'll be 53 so I may well end up with new socks :sad:
So would I, lol. My half century comes up next Jan. Got the pedal box so that's off the cards, shame. :grin: So failing pedal box, a new DSLR (next incarnation of the Canon EOS 5D MkIII (MkVI or 5DX) is looking a likely contender birthday present.
Enjoy your new socks. :laugh:
Yes Rebecca, you need a new camera :rolleyes: ......judging by the poor quality images of the black beauty you keep posting :whistle:
Lol. They were all taken with my crappy Canon CSC camera (it's ok really ;-). But......bring on the full frame. :evil:
If Canon ever get round to releasing it!
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Its "nearly" pay day so I couldn't resist :laugh:
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we've just taken delivery of a DSG Golf R, and have just added the pedal box.
Great feedback, and i shall try sport + on -2 tonight on the way home..
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we've just taken delivery of a DSG Golf R, and have just added the pedal box.
Great feedback, and i shall try sport + on -2 tonight on the way home..
Interested to hear your feedback on that setting. I'm running my DSG R with pedal box on Sport on +2.
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Its "nearly" pay day so I couldn't resist :laugh:
Lol, that's what payday is for Stevie.
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we've just taken delivery of a DSG Golf R, and have just added the pedal box.
Great feedback, and i shall try sport + on -2 tonight on the way home..
I thought these weren't recommonded for DSG?
Although I know you have one Bec.
Its "nearly" pay day so I couldn't resist :laugh:
Lol, that's what payday is for Stevie.
And yeah that's was credit cards are for :laugh: :grin:
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Serious thoughts now to get one of these boxes, just about to change insurers and have already asked Direct Line about their view and they said I do need to declare it but there would not be any cost. Excellent! Just need to find the money first...
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Don't delay , it's like chalk and cheese...it's been said before but I really don't understand why they didn't make make the sport mode like this from the off.
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Serious thoughts now to get one of these boxes, just about to change insurers and have already asked Direct Line about their view and they said I do need to declare it but there would not be any cost. Excellent! Just need to find the money first...
Get one. You won't regret it and it will wake your car up.
I'm with DirectLine and my insurance reduced by £1.60 when I declared my pedal box.
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Hi buddfridge - just wondered how you are now getting on with your pedalbox, any negatives or smiles all the way?
Also dave7268 - how are you getting on with the tuning box?
Cheers!
Sorry for delay in responding but been away on my jollies :smug:
Well all I can say about the tuning box is WOW and WOW again.
Car is totally transformed and with the added pedal box it is a beast! And I mean a beast. I gotta be real careful when I put my foot down now as it is really flying before you can say, 'woohoooo'.
It just keeps pulling and pulling. The pedal box helps for the lower end range and when you hit 2500rpm+ it is like you have a rocket booster attached to the back of the car. 4th gear is like 3rd gear and so on. The torque now feels amazing and it really does bring a huge smile to your face :grin:
If anyone is undecided on getting one, take the plunge and go for it..... I promise, you will not regret it. But be warned - this is definitely a threat to a clean driving licence. :tongue:
Fitting, for a complete novice like me, took all of 15-20 minutes but you do have to get the front end up for one of the connections and I initially struggled with this one as the sucker didn't want to release but a few scrapes later it gave up and I won.
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"Sorry for delay in responding but been away on my jollies
Well all I can say about the tuning box is WOW and WOW again.
Car is totally transformed and with the added pedal box it is a beast! And I mean a beast. I gotta be real careful when I put my foot down now as it is really flying before you can say, 'woohoooo'.
It just keeps pulling and pulling. The pedal box helps for the lower end range and when you hit 2500rpm+ it is like you have a rocket booster attached to the back of the car. 4th gear is like 3rd gear and so on. The torque now feels amazing and it really does bring a huge smile to your face
If anyone is undecided on getting one, take the plunge and go for it..... I promise, you will not regret it. But be warned - this is definitely a threat to a clean driving licence.
Fitting, for a complete novice like me, took all of 15-20 minutes but you do have to get the front end up for one of the connections and I initially struggled with this one as the sucker didn't want to release but a few scrapes later it gave up and I won."
Please keep us updated ..I am thinking of one of these for my manual pp but not until its a year old and the insurance is due, but I would like to know it wont cause any problems with the car before I do buy..thanks
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My Pedal Box turned up Tuesday, great service from DTUK and nicely discounted too.
Looking forward to the OMG moment once its been fitted as I didn't think the pedal feel could be that bad but after an extended drive last weekend it needed to be resolved.
Will report back once fitted :laugh:
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I just had one for my Birthday, Kalimon. Same situation - hard to buy for!
Going to fit it this afternoon and will be back with a GTD report.
What's the update Dan?
I didn't fit it yet sorry Stevie. It was pouring with rain and I've then either been working or catching Pokemon. :huh:
Will attempt to fit either today or tomorrow!
Or... yesterday :whistle:
Fitted last night, only took 10 minutes in the dark with my phone as a light! Rebecca's photos from this thread were a massive help: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0
I was fortunate and the connectors came apart and went together easy, so no issues there.
I've just been out for my first drive and played with a few settings. It's definitely a big improvement on the standard GTD pedal response - any perception of lag seems gone, and laying down power is like small gentle squirts of the pedal - instead of flooring the whole thing.
It gives the sensation of a heavier pedal strangely, I guess because it is responding to you so much more directly. One strange side effect is my brake pedal now feels very soft by comparison!
Having the box in the drivers glove box makes adjusting it very easy too, almost like it was meant to be there!
After trying all the modes I have settled on Sport 0 (no extra lights) for now. If I go any higher the whole car thumps with a surge of torque at the smallest press! This was when testing in the Golf's sport mode and 3rd gear at 2200rpm, and no doubt the extra torque of the DTUK box is to count for this (which is running in 2 +2 mode).
Once I get used to it I may find I can use a higher setting, but I'm not sure my passengers will appreciate getting thumped in the back quite so often if not :laugh:
Interested to hear your experiences Stevie with your similar car setup to me.
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"Sorry for delay in responding but been away on my jollies
Well all I can say about the tuning box is WOW and WOW again.
Car is totally transformed and with the added pedal box it is a beast! And I mean a beast. I gotta be real careful when I put my foot down now as it is really flying before you can say, 'woohoooo'.
It just keeps pulling and pulling. The pedal box helps for the lower end range and when you hit 2500rpm+ it is like you have a rocket booster attached to the back of the car. 4th gear is like 3rd gear and so on. The torque now feels amazing and it really does bring a huge smile to your face
If anyone is undecided on getting one, take the plunge and go for it..... I promise, you will not regret it. But be warned - this is definitely a threat to a clean driving licence.
Fitting, for a complete novice like me, took all of 15-20 minutes but you do have to get the front end up for one of the connections and I initially struggled with this one as the sucker didn't want to release but a few scrapes later it gave up and I won."
Please keep us updated ..I am thinking of one of these for my manual pp but not until its a year old and the insurance is due, but I would like to know it wont cause any problems with the car before I do buy..thanks
Had one fitted to mine for the last year (5k miles) with absolutely no issues apart from the daft grin induced on the driver.
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Had one fitted to mine for the last year (5k miles) with absolutely no issues apart from the daft grin induced on the driver.
Hahaha, that must be the same daft grin that I am having too :grin: :grin: :grin:
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My Pedal Box turned up Tuesday, great service from DTUK and nicely discounted too.
Looking forward to the OMG moment once its been fitted as I didn't think the pedal feel could be that bad but after an extended drive last weekend it needed to be resolved.
Will report back once fitted :laugh:
Well that's rather good isn't it, set it at Sport+2 and am very impressed with the difference it makes to the car.
As has been posted prior it just brings the car to life and the accelerator is a lit more linear in its operation.
Thoroughly recommended, nice addition to the car :cool:
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My Pedal Box turned up Tuesday, great service from DTUK and nicely discounted too.
Looking forward to the OMG moment once its been fitted as I didn't think the pedal feel could be that bad but after an extended drive last weekend it needed to be resolved.
Will report back once fitted :laugh:
Well that's rather good isn't it, set it at Sport+2 and am very impressed with the difference it makes to the car.
As has been posted prior it just brings the car to life and the accelerator is a lit more linear in its operation.
Thoroughly recommended, nice addition to the car :cool:
Must have mod for the R. Glad you like it. :smiley:
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I'd love to have a go in a DSG with a pedal box at some point.
I might try and blag one for half a day from a dealer when they're quiet and fit my pedal box to it.
I'm not fussed whether it's an R, GTI, GTD or whatever as I'd just like to see how the gearbox responds to it in normal driving situations.
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It feels a lot better in manual gear operation as obviously in D the car scoots up through the gears far too quickly, that said it a marked improvement.
Also max of a 10 min job to fit, very easy thanks to Rebecca's guide :cool:
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Does it kick down more readily or just allow you to utilise the throttle better while staying in the same gear?
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Unfortunately I haven't really driven it in D with any gusto, will have a play through the week and report back (on holiday for next 2 weeks) :cool:
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After trying all the modes I have settled on Sport 0 (no extra lights) for now. If I go any higher the whole car thumps with a surge of torque at the smallest press! This was when testing in the Golf's sport mode and 3rd gear at 2200rpm, and no doubt the extra torque of the DTUK box is to count for this (which is running in 2 +2 mode).
Once I get used to it I may find I can use a higher setting, but I'm not sure my passengers will appreciate getting thumped in the back quite so often if not :laugh:
Interested to hear your experiences Stevie with your similar car setup to me.
Hi Dan, I must say I'm pretty impressed with the pedal box. I didn't get the OMFG feeling others have got but it certainly brings the car to life. I have it on the Sport Plus and 2 green lights. It was a bit too much at first but I've quickly got used to.
My front tyres are nearly on the markers so when I put the pedal box on at first the car was terrible for tramping in 1st and 2nd but now I've learned to control the pedal its a lot better.
Hopefully it will improve no end when I change the tyres.
Interestingly I've just taken the pedal box off and fitted it on my wifes GTI and not really noticed much of a difference. Maybe I've been spoiled by the GTD :grin:
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Are you guys turning the box on/off everytime you get in the car as I noticed the box was lit up when the ignition was off yesterday and I dont want to flatten the battery over time.
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Are you guys turning the box on/off everytime you get in the car as I noticed the box was lit up when the ignition was off yesterday and I dont want to flatten the battery over time.
I just leave mine alone, sport+ and two lights and forget about it.
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Are you guys turning the box on/off everytime you get in the car as I noticed the box was lit up when the ignition was off yesterday and I dont want to flatten the battery over time.
Leave it on. After ignition is off, controller stays lit up for a couple of mins only, then it switches off (lights go out), so no danger off running battery flat.
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Thank you, what would I do without you guys & gals :cool: :cool:
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After trying all the modes I have settled on Sport 0 (no extra lights) for now. If I go any higher the whole car thumps with a surge of torque at the smallest press! This was when testing in the Golf's sport mode and 3rd gear at 2200rpm, and no doubt the extra torque of the DTUK box is to count for this (which is running in 2 +2 mode).
Once I get used to it I may find I can use a higher setting, but I'm not sure my passengers will appreciate getting thumped in the back quite so often if not :laugh:
Interested to hear your experiences Stevie with your similar car setup to me.
Hi Dan, I must say I'm pretty impressed with the pedal box. I didn't get the OMFG feeling others have got but it certainly brings the car to life. I have it on the Sport Plus and 2 green lights. It was a bit too much at first but I've quickly got used to.
My front tyres are nearly on the markers so when I put the pedal box on at first the car was terrible for tramping in 1st and 2nd but now I've learned to control the pedal its a lot better.
Hopefully it will improve no end when I change the tyres.
Interestingly I've just taken the pedal box off and fitted it on my wifes GTI and not really noticed much of a difference. Maybe I've been spoiled by the GTD :grin:
Good to hear Stevie, well I will definitely have to delve back into the higher settings then won't I? :grin: New tyres should definitely improve your tramping, I can't remember the last time my car tramped - I think I could only do it now in the wet with 1st gear if trying.
Interesting about the GTI, I think it stands to reason a shorter revving/higher torqued diesel may have an amplified improved feel from a pedal box? Or I might just be talking rubbish. Adding a tuning box to the GTI might level the playing fields (or push the GTI into the lead no doubt!)
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Well I had that OMFG moment today driving into work.
I had completely forgot I'd taken my pedal box off and fitted it on the Mrs GTI.
I honestly thought my car was broke for a few seconds.
What a difference without it.
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Well I had that OMFG moment today driving into work.
I had completely forgot I'd taken my pedal box off and fitted it on the Mrs GTI.
I honestly thought my car was broke for a few seconds.
What a difference without it.
Lol.
Get it off the Mrs' car and back onto yours. :whistle:
Pedal box on the Mk7 is a bit like DSG, once tried, no going back.
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I spent a couple of hours washing the car tonight so I decide to go for a run out to relax. Before I set of I decided to give sport+ and three light a good try, I found it fabulous with all three lights and I would really like it as my set default, has anybody used this setting on a gti for any decent length of time?
I am a little concerned that I might be pushing the boundaries and wouldn't like to get an error , sport+ and two lights has been no problem.
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Couple of questions to the pedal box users:
Don't know if the same is true for GTIs and Rs (assuming it is) but from my experience so far with the Clubsport, the main issue is the non-linearity of the throttle response, in particular:
During the initial 0-25% of the pedal travel, throttle is as good as dead. In situations where that amount of throttle would be sufficient to get you going (especially in older, more linear cars) in the MK7 feels as you are not depressing the pedal at all. Even the wife said it felt slower than our last car (rest assured that it isn't) when using little throttle. I could definitely see the need for an improvement in that travel range but I wouldn't want a car that jumps forward with minimum input as that would be the opposite behaviour of what happens now.
Then during 25-50% I'd say it works as expected, it probably is the more linear range of the travel and you get as much acceleration as you'd expect based on the force you apply with your right foot.
50-75% becomes too aggressive. Especially past 60% (roughly) it basically feels as the throttle is already fully open at 100%. It may be fun at times but again not desired as it shortens the available throttle range.
75-100% well pretty useless, nothing happens there as it has all happened already before you reach that range. You don't get anything more than what you've already got in terms of power or acceleration.
So, apart from the first very lazy quarter of the pedal travel that needs improvement, I can't see the need for altered throttle response (which is why I haven't gone for one so far). If anything, I'd like less throttle from as early as 60-70% and I am pretty sure no box does that. Can you describe how the pedal box alters the stock throttle mapping in those different stages and whether it'd meet my need for more linearity (stronger start - cooler end) without resulting in silly full-throttle orders at all times?
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Congratulations on your clubsport, it's difficult to describe exactly what the box achieves but I will give you my thoughts. The throttle response in my gti was completely dead feeling for the first 25% as you have described yourself, now my preference is to drive the car feathering the pedal rather than being heavey footed, so as a result I was far from happy with just how the gti felt when accelerating and the delay in the delivery of the power.
The pedal box has achieved everything I was hoping for, the pedal dead spot has gone and the delivery of the power is very easily manipulated with the input from your foot but you are now feathering rather than flooring the pedal. As for that delay in the response that actually makes the care feel slow, well that delay has completely gone the gti is transformed , it feels faster but is still very easy to drive and control at low speeds.
I know lots of gti owners are completely happy with the factory set up but I really was not, the feel was less than I was expecting from such and iconic sporty hatch and the pedal box was just what the doctor ordered, it really does drive better in my opinion and its now responsive enough to drive at under 3000rpm at still feel fast, it's an amazing little box and a must to have if you do not enjoy the first 25% of your throttle response.
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I would echo what buddfridge says above.
It is quite hard to explain and to me the person that best explains the way the pedal box works is Exonian so maybe he will be able to help explain.
The first 25% or inch of pedal travel is where the effect of the pedal box is most noticeable, no doubt as that is the area where the standard response is so lacking and ineffectual. Of course it affects throttle response the whole way down but as above you simply adjust foot pressure and adapt your foot input to achieve the response you desire. So those with a heavy right foot (myself) will, probably, without really realising, find they have a lighter foot over time as a result. I haven't given it a great deal of thought but thinking about it now, I definitely use less foot pressure and feather the throttle more driving with the pedal box, but it's not felt like a sudden change at all or that I've had to learn a new style, it is simply an intuitive evolutionary adaptation to the the altered throttle response. And don't forget you have full control over the box as it is highly customisable so at the touch of a button on the controller, the response can be subdued to suit (or increased).
I've never modified any of my cars with anything of this kind, usually happy with standard setup, but after several months of driving the R, the standard the pedal response, namely the first 25%, was properly spoiling my driving enjoyment of what is and otherwise fantastic car. Knowing there was an easy solution and having asked the opinions of lots pedal box users via forums, I decided to go for it. All I can say is I wish I hadn't waited so long. The car with the pedal box is now 100% enjoyable, the missing 25%, of both throttle response and enjoyment, instantly fulfilled by the installation of the pedal box.
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I see, you are both making a strong case here. I'd love that improvement over the initial inch of the pedal that will allow feathering instead of having to bury your foot right to 50% of the pedal whenever you want to move briskly. But my fear was that it will also "improve/amplify" the rest of the range where in my opinion no extra throttle is needed (than the one requested) resulting in me asking x % of throttle and ending up with say 1.5x% all the time. If that can be achieved then I might be looking seriously into it.
On another note, the improvement of the initial part, must certainly come with a slight drop in economy? Otherwise how it could be possible?
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It might be the case of losing some mpg but that’s not my experience so far, mine has only covered 2500 miles but my best return of 36mpg came after fitting the box, as far as amplifying the throttle response yes it does but its so easy to manage you will have nothing to worry about. I would say the relationship between the pedal and throttle is enhanced rather than amplified, and I would describe the original throttle response as needing you to anticipate the kick in power and with the box you just have it there on tap.
I wouldn’t get to worked up you can drive the car exactly as you normally would other than its always ready and willing to go if asked minus that delay, or as I described your anticipation.
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My average mpg is always crap but no more crap with a pedal box.
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Birthday coming up soon so thinking of finally investing in a pedal box.
Hope I get that oh my god moment :smiley:
Anyone used a discount code recently, do they still work?
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I went on their website and used their online chat facility, asked for best price and they offered me at £155 delivered next day , this was about 6 weeks ago :cool:
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I went on their website and used their online chat facility, asked for best price and they offered me at £155 delivered next day , this was about 6 weeks ago :cool:
Cheers.I'll give them a bell :smiley:
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Birthday coming up soon so thinking of finally investing in a pedal box.
Hope I get that oh my god moment :smiley:
Anyone used a discount code recently, do they still work?
Great birthday present. One which will give you pleasure day in, day out. :smiley:
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Birthday coming up soon so thinking of finally investing in a pedal box.
Hope I get that oh my god moment :smiley:
Anyone used a discount code recently, do they still work?
Great birthday present. One which will give you pleasure day in, day out. :smiley:
I seem to recall socks being a popular birthday treat too and they will do the same for a lot less :whistle:
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Birthday coming up soon so thinking of finally investing in a pedal box.
Hope I get that oh my god moment :smiley:
Anyone used a discount code recently, do they still work?
Great birthday present. One which will give you pleasure day in, day out. :smiley:
I seem to recall socks being a popular birthday treat too and they will do the same for a lot less :whistle:
You must have 'that' special relationship with your socks. :wink: :grin:
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GTD80 should still work as a discount code with the PedalBox.
myvouchercodes.com for various discounts off socks :whistle:
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GTD80 should still work as a discount code with the PedalBox.
myvouchercodes.com for various discounts off socks :whistle:
Ha. Code still works. Think I'll be getting one of these asap!
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Just ordered mine using the code. Tried online chat as recommended by Raffe but no joy.
Prices have increased due to exchange rates apparently :sad:
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Fitted mine today. Took less than 10 minutes including finding the right size torx screwdriver.
Not been out in the car yet but have to say it feels a really high quality piece of kit :smiley:
Any recommendations for settings?
My car is in my signature.
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I have mine on sport + with two lights, so that would be the red middle with two green, mine is the pp and it feels great. :cool:
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PS why are you waiting? :grin:
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PS why are you waiting? :grin:
Thanks buddfridge.
I took it our earlier and I'm off out now. It definitely feels more lively :smiley:
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Changed to the settings recommended by buddfridge and had a holy sh!t moment!!
The difference is quite remarkable :shocked:
I may back it off a tad until my right foot gets used to it.
What an amazing piece of kit for the money :smiley:
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It feels a bit aggressive at first but stick with it and you will soon get the hang of it.
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I have mine on Sport with 3 green lights. That's the yellow PROG light plus 3 greens.
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I'll try the setting you're using tomorrow Rebecca, it may suit my driving style better.
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I took my pedal box off my GTD and put it on Mrs P3's GTI.
She's not really interested in cars so I thought I was wasting my time.
I said to her the other day I had put the settings down a notch to Sport+ and one light rather than two.
You would think I'd told her Christmas was cancelled :laugh:
Obviously likes driving it more than she's letting on.
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I'll try the setting you're using tomorrow Rebecca, it may suit my driving style better.
Worth trying a few different settings kalimon. I started off on Sport and 0 or 1 green light, then moved to 2 greens, now on 3. If you start off nearly at full whack, leaves you nowhere to go, lol. Whatever you choose, avoid the max setting of Sport + and 3 greens. There is a warning that max setting can cause car to go into LIMP mode which is exactly what happened to the guy who had the box I now have on his.
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What have people told their insurance companies regarding the pedal box? Do most know what they are/do?
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What have people told their insurance companies regarding the pedal box? Do most know what they are/do?
I haven't bought one yet but have run it passed my insurer, Direct Line. They were fine with it so long as I declared it but would not charge any extra as it doesn't increase the engine's power.
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My insurance was fine too, no extra charge :laugh:
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I'll try the setting you're using tomorrow Rebecca, it may suit my driving style better.
Worth trying a few different settings kalimon. I started off on Sport and 0 or 1 green light, then moved to 2 greens, now on 3. If you start off nearly at full whack, leaves you nowhere to go, lol. Whatever you choose, avoid the max setting of Sport + and 3 greens. There is a warning that max setting can cause car to go into LIMP mode which is exactly what happened to the guy who had the box I now have on his.
I would say Rebecca advice is spot on, I have tried it on sport+ and three lights for a week but decided it wasnt worth the risk of a limp mode, back to sport+ and two lights...I love this setting.
If you try the settings for a week or so and then turn the pedal box of for a drive it really feels like disappointment, I really dont know why vw have not done something similar with the eco normal and sport settings because that woul cater for us all.
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Ordered :smiley:. Hopefully be here tomorrow so I can have a play over weekend. Makes up for the fact my iPhone is not coming :sad:
Insurance company were fine with it once I explained what it did.
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What have people told their insurance companies regarding the pedal box? Do most know what they are/do?
I haven't bought one yet but have run it passed my insurer, Direct Line. They were fine with it so long as I declared it but would not charge any extra as it doesn't increase the engine's power.
My insurance (DL) went down by £1.60 when I declared mine.
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I set my on Sport +2 and haven't played with it since, might have a play with Sport+ over the weekend.
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Fitted today in 5 minutes. Started with sport plus +2 and had to knock it down to sport plus +1. Well chuffed with the difference it has made. Will give it a proper run this weekend.
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
You need to 'bark' your orders with Churchill :wink:
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
You need to 'bark' your orders with Churchill :wink:
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
Ooooh Yes
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Fitted today in 5 minutes. Started with sport plus +2 and had to knock it down to sport plus +1. Well chuffed with the difference it has made. Will give it a proper run this weekend.
I've got mine set to that. It's still feels very aggressive on acceleration
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
Ooooh Yes
Is that a yes you have got the OK from them? Did it cost you extra? How did you explain it as they have said they won't cover it to me?
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Sorry mate I was just replicating their dog.
If you got it from DTUK ask them the best way to describe it to the insurance company as I'm sure you're not the first to have problems.
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
Ooooh Yes
Is that a yes you have got the OK from them? Did it cost you extra? How did you explain it as they have said they won't cover it to me?
When I first spoke to Sainsbury's they said it was performance enhancing at first and would affect my insurance. I think they were confusing it with a tuning box. I explained that it does not increase power and just makes the pedal more sensitive so that pressing it 25% is like 50%. The guy went away and spoke to a colleague I think and came back and said it was fine. I asked if it needed adding to my policy and they said no as it did not increase performance.
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Anyone had any luck explaining this away to Churchill Insurance?
Ooooh Yes
Is that a yes you have got the OK from them? Did it cost you extra? How did you explain it as they have said they won't cover it to me?
When I first spoke to Sainsbury's they said it was performance enhancing at first and would affect my insurance. I think they were confusing it with a tuning box. I explained that it does not increase power and just makes the pedal more sensitive so that pressing it 25% is like 50%. The guy went away and spoke to a colleague I think and came back and said it was fine. I asked if it needed adding to my policy and they said no as it did not increase performance.
I would still make sure that it is noted on your insurance file just for peace of mind.
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The difference these things make is quite remarkable.
I would imagine they would work even better on a DSG car, as most people's clutch control (mine included) isn't perfect.
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Spoke to someone more helpful at Churchill and they got it OKed by the underwriter so it is now on my insurance notes.
Would be rude not to order one with pay day coming next Friday :laugh: :laugh:
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I am sure you will love it, it's the best £150 I have spent on any car.
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Having had the appropriate quantity of evening tipples to loosen my wallet, can someone confirm if the discount code gtd80 is still working and at what point you enter it on the DTUK website please? Got as far as paying without the option to add it. I've had a few drinks, but not that many :wink:
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Having just bought a '63 plate PP GTI I'm reading this thread with interest. Will fitting a pedal box affect my used car warranty from VW? Also, I am an absolute know nothing when it comes to fitting one of these!
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Having had the appropriate quantity of evening tipples to loosen my wallet, can someone confirm if the discount code gtd80 is still working and at what point you enter it on the DTUK website please? Got as far as paying without the option to add it. I've had a few drinks, but not that many :wink:
Here you go...http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_available.php?id=4200 just enter GTD80 and code works...brings it down to £159
Sorry should of said that my link takes you to where you need to enter the code, it's at the top of the page...
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Got one lying about for £50 plus postage for a gtd. Grey clip missing has no bearing on the pedal box. Removed from the car as i've just taken delivery of a Audi S1...i'm a child or a hairdresser i don't know which one! :smiley:
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Thanks Mr GTD! Not sure why I didn't spot that myself "hic", must be the Rjoca affecting me minces... :whistle:
Cheers golfhappy, £50 is very tempting, I've got to retire now as have to be in work tomorrow before 6am so I'll give it some thought.
Anyone got any observations regarding use of the box and traction in the GTI at this time of year? Surely it makes the traction control go mad off the lights as effectively you are putting your foot down harder?
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You have complete control over your throttle, mine is a gti pp and I have no worries.
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Having just bought a '63 plate PP GTI I'm reading this thread with interest. Will fitting a pedal box affect my used car warranty from VW? Also, I am an absolute know nothing when it comes to fitting one of these!
VW won't see the pedal box, just switch it off before routine dealer visits if you're overly worried by I left mine in situ and even switched on when I dropped it in for service and it didn't get noticed. It can't affect your warranty as it doesn't change anything other than pedal sensitivity.
If you're going in for warranty work on the ECU or engine then maybe switch it out or even remove it in case it's spotted, and if you're going in for work that will require the dashboard coming out then definitely remove it!!
Aside from that there's nothing to worry about.
Fitting is easy, follow Booth11's guide, removal can be a bit of a headache on the earlier models with the flimsy connector but just inserting a small screwdriver into the clip and giving it a slight twist and a push will see it removed in seconds.
Thanks Mr GTD! Not sure why I didn't spot that myself "hic", must be the Rjoca affecting me minces... :whistle:
Cheers golfhappy, £50 is very tempting, I've got to retire now as have to be in work tomorrow before 6am so I'll give it some thought.
Anyone got any observations regarding use of the box and traction in the GTI at this time of year? Surely it makes the traction control go mad off the lights as effectively you are putting your foot down harder?
As buddfridge says, you have complete control so you just learn to push the pedal down less which makes driving far more pleasurable as the car becomes much more responsive.
On the extreme settings it's a bit jerky at times in stop start driving but anything other than that and it just feels like it's how it should have come out of the factory.
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Cheers Exonian!
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Having just bought a '63 plate PP GTI I'm reading this thread with interest. Will fitting a pedal box affect my used car warranty from VW? Also, I am an absolute know nothing when it comes to fitting one of these!
Fitting guidance here. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0 Actually it's vidman's guide that I just populated with a few pics. The later pedal boxes have a red oem type clip in place of the grey one I believe so are easier to fit now, but the procedure is the same.
Honestly it's the best money you can spend on your car. If I could have only one mod, it would be this no contest, because on a daily basis you have the benefit it brings. Quite why the mk7 Golf did not come off the production line like this is a mystery, but fortunately one resolved with £150 notes. Avoid the most extreme setting and you'll be fine. When mine went in for 1st service in Oct, I switched it off, chucked a microfibre over the control unit in the driver's storage cubby, and the dealership were non the wiser. On collection I forgot to switch it back on straight away, and what a sluggish drive that was!
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So, a bottle of Timothy Taylors finest, a bottle of some non-descript IPA and now a Chauteauneuf-du-Pape on the go and the impetus overtook me - pedal box on order with DTUK. Thanks all for the advice and comments.
Sorry golfhappy, OH insisted on new and I always do what I'm told :whistle:
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Thanks Bec.
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So, a bottle of Timothy Taylors finest, a bottle of some non-descript IPA and now a Chauteauneuf-du-Pape on the go and the impetus overtook me - pedal box on order with DTUK. Thanks all for the advice and comments.
Sorry golfhappy, OH insisted on new and I always do what I'm told :whistle:
:cool: Going to be putting in my order next month ready for the new arrival...
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I must be the only person that thinks the throttle is ok from the factory. Granted I've only got 500odd miles on the clock but it's not dull or unresponsive.
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I must be the only person that thinks the throttle is ok from the factory. Granted I've only got 500odd miles on the clock but it's not dull or unresponsive.
You're absolutely correct McMaddy, the throttle is okay from the factory but why settle for okay when you can have lightening fast?
Try one for a week. It makes a big difference. I would send you mine but like I've said numerous times, my wife who is only interested in driving from A to B won't give me my pedal box back after trialling it.
When I get back into my GTD after using her car for a while it feels like mine isn't firing on all cylinders.
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I must be the only person that thinks the throttle is ok from the factory. Granted I've only got 500odd miles on the clock but it's not dull or unresponsive.
That's exactly how I've felt but having read so many positive reviews I thought I must be missing out! Perhaps you could have a word with Andrew at DTUK who posts on here and see if you could pop in and try one? His signature says Durham so not far for you?
So, a bottle of Timothy Taylors finest, a bottle of some non-descript IPA and now a Chauteauneuf-du-Pape on the go and the impetus overtook me - pedal box on order with DTUK. Thanks all for the advice and comments.
Sorry golfhappy, OH insisted on new and I always do what I'm told :whistle:
:cool: Going to be putting in my order next month ready for the new arrival...
For Chateauneuf-du-Pape and beer? Why wait :grin:
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Chris - just leave the car in Sport mode (to minimise pedal response dullness) and enjoy the 2nd half of your throttle pedal travel. I'm firmly in your camp, and i'm not keen on seeing the adjustment part stuck to my lower dash - i'd rather not see it when fitted. Some people love having their throttle on a hair trigger, i'd rather just put my foot down hard when I want the response.
Does anyone have one of these and leave their engine profile in anything other than Sport/Race?
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It's made a huge difference to my GTI so I would advise you to just buy one already :rolleyes:
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Got my pedalbox in the post today, certainly prompt service from DTUK! No chance to fit it yet, hopefully before the weekend as I'm eager now to see the difference that has been raved about :smiley:
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Got my pedalbox in the post today, certainly prompt service from DTUK! No chance to fit it yet, hopefully before the weekend as I'm eager now to see the difference that has been raved about :smiley:
Hope we've not oversold it😀
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Got my pedalbox in the post today, certainly prompt service from DTUK! No chance to fit it yet, hopefully before the weekend as I'm eager now to see the difference that has been raved about :smiley:
Hope we've not oversold it😀
So does my wallet :laugh:
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Got my pedalbox in the post today, certainly prompt service from DTUK! No chance to fit it yet, hopefully before the weekend as I'm eager now to see the difference that has been raved about :smiley:
Hope we've not oversold it😀
So does my wallet :laugh:
Once you've had it on for a week, switch it off and drive for a bit without it - the difference when you switch it back on will tell you it was money well spent.
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Got my pedalbox in the post today, certainly prompt service from DTUK! No chance to fit it yet, hopefully before the weekend as I'm eager now to see the difference that has been raved about :smiley:
Hope we've not oversold it😀
So does my wallet :laugh:
Once you've had it on for a week, switch it off and drive for a bit without it - the difference when you switch it back on will tell you it was money well spent.
Will do, thanks :smiley:
The instructions seem to have lost a bit in translation though, not sure I understand what the - button and red leds signify?
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I figured it out so it must be simple :laugh:
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I too was in the camp of the slow throttle response and I too bought one after reading the various post's on here and speaking with Andrew at Dtuk.
I've yet to fit mine due to work and weather at the weekends but I must say I'm quite looking forward to the ' OMG moment ' hahaha all in good taste of course :whistle: :whistle:
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The instructions seem to have lost a bit in translation though, not sure I understand what the - button and red leds signify?
On the settings, there are 3 main program buttons PROG, so select that first. Then the other +/- leds are for adjusting the responsiveness of the program. The green led's are pluses + (from neutral centre point), the red led's are minus - from neutral centre. So whatever Program you choose - Sport, Sport+ or City, on the +/- lights display, 3 reds is the least aggressive setting, increasing through the range - 2 reds, 1 red, neutral 0, 1 green, 2 green to 3 greens which is the most aggressive setting. Avoid the most extreme setting of Sport+ and 3 green lights which can cause the car to go into LIMP mode, and I know someone who had theirs on this setting and that's what happened.
The sweet spot setting for me is Sport (amber light) and 2 green lights.
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Thanks for the explanation, good and clear, even for a thickie :embarrassed:
If the weather is okay tomorrow I'm going to get it fitted after lunch and test it out :evil:
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Thanks for the explanation, good and clear, even for a thickie :embarrassed:
If the weather is okay tomorrow I'm going to get it fitted after lunch and test it out :evil:
Haha, you're no thickie Watts, and not the only one to have found the instructions confusing. Don't keep us in suspense once you've fitted and tried it, let us know what you think. :smiley:
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Pedalbox fitted, very quick and easy. Only been out for a quick test, not the best as too much slow traffic so early days yet. Set to Sport+ 2 (as has been recommended) and it's certainly eager, perhaps a bit too eager for busy routes. I can see it being great fun in more open roads but it felt a bit like the cold start was on all the time where practically no throttle input had the car pulling forward all the time when you didn't necessarily want it to. I may get used to that or a tweak or two may settle it, perhaps Sport. But it does show that the car has plenty of power as standard!
Happy with the purchase though, it does make the car feel very different in a positive way and I'm looking forward to getting to experiment further. Perhaps without the OH on board!
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I turned mine down a notch from the setting you're using and I'm very happy with it. Not tinkered with it since :smiley:
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Thanks kalimon, that sounds about right. Does make a big difference though that's for sure :shocked:
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I started out Sport with on 0 green lights, them moved up to 1 green, but have settled on 2 greens. The beauty is that it's so customisable, a setting to suit anyone.
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Sport+ and two lights for me, try it for a few days as it is such a big change from stock. I can drive my car smoothly in any traffic without given the pedal box a thought now, but at first it did feel very eager to go and takes a little adjusting to.
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......Set to Sport+ 2 (as has been recommended) and it's certainly eager, perhaps a bit too eager for busy routes. I can see it being great fun in more open roads but it felt a bit like the cold start was on all the time where practically no throttle input had the car pulling forward all the time when you didn't necessarily want it to.
Try it for a week then switch it off. You'll think there is something wrong with your car :laugh:
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The petrol cars seem to benefit from the PedalBox more than the Diesels in my experience.
The GTD does at least go when you brush the pedal initially (but then briefly feels a bit flat before the turbo kicks in with a vengeance) but the GTI in particular needs a moderate setting as its throttle mapping is almost too progressive and the power and torque curves are just so smooth. The R is a lot more revvy than even the GTI so needs a setting to take the initial deadness away but not too much assistance after that to keep the thing on a leash.
I found the GTI with a moderate setting went from feeling quite flat to a really responsive and torquey engine feeling much more powerful than the rated 230PS.
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The petrol cars seem to benefit from the PedalBox more than the Diesels in my experience.
The GTD does at least go when you brush the pedal initially (but then briefly feels a bit flat before the turbo kicks in with a vengeance) but the GTI in particular needs a moderate setting as its throttle mapping is almost too progressive and the power and torque curves are just so smooth. The R is a lot more revvy than even the GTI so needs a setting to take the initial deadness away but not too much assistance after that to keep the thing on a leash.
I found the GTI with a moderate setting went from feeling quite flat to a really responsive and torquey engine feeling much more powerful than the rated 230PS.
That's just what I'm hoping for when I get mine fitted this weekend weather permitting lol
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The weather has not been ideal for testing the pedalbox but I did adjust it this morning to sport with 1 green light. Was going very well until I exited a roundabout at 30 in 3rd, put my foot down very gently (no precipitation, +2.5C, road surface damp) and there was a distinct loss in traction causing a near miss in the trouser soiling department :shocked: Okay, slight exaggeration but at the next stop I switched the box off for safety :grin:
So, I think sport with 1 or 2 green lights is likely to be the long term setting but will have to be patient for the right testing conditions....
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You do have to train yourself to be progressive with the pedal Watts.
Oh, and stop wearing ski boots when driving... :whistle:
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I picked up a GTD this morning from the dealers and bloody hell the throttle feels so dead as has been said above. When did VW start doing this with their cars, I'm guessing they have done it a across the brand?
I have the car for a week so maybe I will get used to it over the week but I think a peddle box is going to be a must. I find the ride to be a little hard on the car without DCC but the car does have 19" wheels.
Another thing I noticed was that on a straight flat road the car wonders as though there is a dead area around the centre/dead ahead point. It was the same in my own car until I adjusted the electronic steering using VCDS and I was wondering if other noticed this. The car is a 66 plate with 1400 miles.
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^ Make sure you have the driver's profile set to Sport. You'll find the steering feels more direct and the throttle pedal response will be livelier too.
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And get a pedal box asap :grin:
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^ Make sure you have the driver's profile set to Sport. You'll find the steering feels more direct and the throttle pedal response will be livelier too.
First thing I did was to put it in sport mode, after realising that I couldn't connect my phone to Bluetooth because the cubbyhole cover is the perfect size to turn an iPhone 7+ in a leather case off.
How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
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And get a pedal box asap :grin:
My car doesn't arrive until March but yes that is one of the things that I will definitely be getting along with a tuning box.
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^ Make sure you have the driver's profile set to Sport. You'll find the steering feels more direct and the throttle pedal response will be livelier too.
I found the steering to be too twitchy in Sport. The responses of a MINI JCW with the actual turning circle of a bus. :whistle:
As for pedal response in Sport :lipsrsealed:
^ Make sure you have the driver's profile set to Sport. You'll find the steering feels more direct and the throttle pedal response will be livelier too.
First thing I did was to put it in sport mode, after realising that I couldn't connect my phone to Bluetooth because the cubbyhole cover is the perfect size to turn an iPhone 7+ in a leather case off.
How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
I think on the later cars you can turn it off, or at least right down via the computer menu settings.
Otherwise it's a VCDS tweak or have a quick search on here as to how to unplug it as that's quite easy too.
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And get a pedal box asap :grin:
My car doesn't arrive until March but yes that is one of the things that I will definitely be getting along with a tuning box.
The pedal box for the GTD is the same as the one for a GTI so if you got one just now its just a straight swap for your new car
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You can't adjust the soundaktor level on the mib settings. At least I can't anyway on my new gti. I have however turned mine off completely with vcds.
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How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
You can't adjust the soundaktor level on the mib settings. At least I can't anyway on my new gti. I have however turned mine off completely with vcds.
Can't be adjusted via the CAR setup menus, but can be adjusted in driver profiles in Individual Mode only, under Interior Engine Sound - Sport, Normal or Eco = Loud, tolerable, quiet.
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I found the steering to be too twitchy in Sport. The responses of a MINI JCW with the actual turning circle of a bus. :whistle:
As for pedal response in Sport :lipsrsealed:
Steering in Sport too twitchy for motorways but perfect for everything else.
Pedal response in Sport + pedal box in Sport with 2 green lights = perfect. :laugh:
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Pedal response in Sport + pedal box in Sport with 2 green lights = perfect. :laugh:
From what I've experienced so far, that equals a near disaster and a pair of soiled pants :sick: Sport with no lights (considering the current conditions) has proved to be a good compromise of controllability, perkiness and pristine undercrackers :smiley:
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Pedal response in Sport + pedal box in Sport with 2 green lights = perfect. :laugh:
From what I've experienced so far, that equals a near disaster and a pair of soiled pants :sick: Sport with no lights (considering the current conditions) has proved to be a good compromise of controllability, perkiness and pristine undercrackers :smiley:
Lol, glad you're still here to tell the undercracker soiling tale!
GTI response probably differs slightly from R so maybe less agressive setting is more suited to GTI?
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How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
You can't adjust the soundaktor level on the mib settings. At least I can't anyway on my new gti. I have however turned mine off completely with vcds.
Can't be adjusted via the CAR setup menus, but can be adjusted in driver profiles in Individual Mode only, under Interior Engine Sound - Sport, Normal or Eco = Loud, tolerable, quiet.
I will have a look into it later this morning. Most of my driving yesterday was in town but I'm not doing anything today so I will take it out for a good blast on normal roads. I'm looking forward to having the sport and sound pack on my car but that soundakotor thing is terrible. I don't have my vcds at the minute as it is with my cousin
I only have the car until next Tuesday and I don't want to fit anything to it to try as it is their car and brand new. It is nice to drive a smallish car again. Really looking forward to getting mine in March.
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Pedal response in Sport + pedal box in Sport with 2 green lights = perfect. :laugh:
From what I've experienced so far, that equals a near disaster and a pair of soiled pants :sick: Sport with no lights (considering the current conditions) has proved to be a good compromise of controllability, perkiness and pristine undercrackers :smiley:
Lol, glad you're still here to tell the undercracker soiling tale!
GTI response probably differs slightly from R so maybe less agressive setting is more suited to GTI?
I shall experiment some more soon, just depends on the weather but certainly pleased with this gadget, a worthwhile addition. Will phone the insurers today and get it noted.
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How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
You can't adjust the soundaktor level on the mib settings. At least I can't anyway on my new gti. I have however turned mine off completely with vcds.
Can't be adjusted via the CAR setup menus, but can be adjusted in driver profiles in Individual Mode only, under Interior Engine Sound - Sport, Normal or Eco = Loud, tolerable, quiet.
I will have a look into it later this morning. Most of my driving yesterday was in town but I'm not doing anything today so I will take it out for a good blast on normal roads. I'm looking forward to having the sport and sound pack on my car but that soundakotor thing is terrible. I don't have my vcds at the minute as it is with my cousin
I only have the car until next Tuesday and I don't want to fit anything to it to try as it is their car and brand new. It is nice to drive a smallish car again. Really looking forward to getting mine in March.
I manually disconnected mine.
It's a 5/10 minute job and is well worth the effort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf5RJY9Kx68
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How do I turn the soundaktor thingy off by the way?
You can't adjust the soundaktor level on the mib settings. At least I can't anyway on my new gti. I have however turned mine off completely with vcds.
Can't be adjusted via the CAR setup menus, but can be adjusted in driver profiles in Individual Mode only, under Interior Engine Sound - Sport, Normal or Eco = Loud, tolerable, quiet.
I will have a look into it later this morning. Most of my driving yesterday was in town but I'm not doing anything today so I will take it out for a good blast on normal roads. I'm looking forward to having the sport and sound pack on my car but that soundakotor thing is terrible. I don't have my vcds at the minute as it is with my cousin
I only have the car until next Tuesday and I don't want to fit anything to it to try as it is their car and brand new. It is nice to drive a smallish car again. Really looking forward to getting mine in March.
I manually disconnected mine.
It's a 5/10 minute job and is well worth the effort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf5RJY9Kx68
Had a good drive today and tonight and I have it in individual mode with everything in sport except for the soundokator and lights. The lights, it took me a good hour to figure out what it meant, it is quite effective on tight turns.
Really looking forward to getting the car now.
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So all going well I should be fitting my pedal box come Wednesday and I think from past posts on this thread(and others) that the most popular setting is Sport + 1...Yes?
Thanks
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I found sport+ on my GTI too aggressive so am currently on sport with the 1 green light. Also I found it takes a while to adjust to the new feel and reaction from the throttle. Now I'm acclimatised the standard pedal with the box off feels like something is broken :laugh: Settings may well be different with the GTD but I'd start low and build up.
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I found sport+ on my GTI too aggressive so am currently on sport with the 1 green light. Also I found it takes a while to adjust to the new feel and reaction from the throttle. Now I'm acclimatised the standard pedal with the box off feels like something is broken :laugh: Settings may well be different with the GTD but I'd start low and build up.
Thanks Watts, good advice esp as from vw dealer to my Bro's it's literally a 5min journey and that's the only time I will have a std pedal response.
So good advice and will be taking it onboard... :smiley:
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I think Sport+ (red PROG) light is too agressive. Sport (amber PROG light) and 2 greens for me but best think to do is start possibly on Sport (amber) and no red or green lights and work up (or down) from there. I started at that point and worked up incrementaly to 2 greens (still on amber PROG).
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^^^
Thanks Bec...
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before anyone asks me i thought id post this in here as i know how much you guys love the pedal box
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these will be available for the mk7 golf but with any discount codes applied the price of these will be £195.95
this has primarily been developed for some of the latest Audis that use SENT (digital) sensors, rather than the usual analogue sensors.
These are the new features of the PedalBox+:
Multi Protocol technology
With the new Multi Protocol technology, the PedalBox+ is also available for all modern accelerator technology:
Suitable for digital and analog safety accelerators
For all vehicles with modern accelerator technology
Compatible for SENT accelerator pedal
PerfecTune
For a perfect tuning result, the PedalBox+ can be individually adjust to each vehicle:
Individual tuning of the PedalBox+ on your own vehicle
Perfect adjustment of all programs to the accelerator pedal
PerfecTune succeeds in 3 simple steps
Latest DSP technology
Latest high-performance microprocessors ensure an optimal tuning result:
More precise and faster signal transmission
Increased processing speed
Real-time high-performance microprocessors
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Are you selling the PedalBox+ on your website?
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Andrew, you know when you say PM you for ££ off your products, is that off the online price or the RRP price? I'm after both boxes.
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Andrew, you know when you say PM you for ££ off your products, is that off the online price or the RRP price? I'm after both boxes.
The discount is off the full RRP, rather than the discounted online prices..
Drop me an email on andrew@diesel-performance.co.uk and let me know what youre after as i can organize some additional discount over and above the combo deals etc online.
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Are you selling the PedalBox+ on your website?
Initially they'll be added for the SENT applications that the current Pedalbox 3s doesn't support, and in time will be added on our most popular applications
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Finally ordered my pedalbox ! £40 delivery to Ireland the only problem ! You guys better be right about how good it is !! :whistle:
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Finally ordered my pedalbox ! £40 delivery to Ireland the only problem ! You guys better be right about how good it is !! :whistle:
I'm tempted too. Where did you order it, have you a link? Would "Parcel Motel" not be an option to reduce delivery cost?
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Before run out and trying out :laugh:
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes
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After run out :grin: :grin:
Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..
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After run out :grin: :grin:
Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..
Would you mind posting a link of where you guys are buying this thing? I scanned through the 20 pages in this thread and didn't see it :grin: Is the pedal box the same for the GTI/D and R, or different one for every model?
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After run out :grin: :grin:
Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..
Would you mind posting a link of where you guys are buying this thing? I scanned through the 20 pages in this thread and didn't see it :grin: Is the pedal box the same for the GTI/D and R, or different one for every model?
Here you go Joe
https://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/box-details.php?id=15
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Cheers Craig :smiley:
So around £239 plus delivery? Temptation....
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After run out :grin: :grin:
Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..
Would you mind posting a link of where you guys are buying this thing? I scanned through the 20 pages in this thread and didn't see it :grin: Is the pedal box the same for the GTI/D and R, or different one for every model?
That's the place speak to Andrew @Dtuk he's also on this forum.
You won't regret fitting one 2 clips onto the accelorater pedal and that's it job done in about 15mins tops start to finish :whistle:
There's also a forum discount I just can't remember what the code is but I'm sure when you speak to Andrew he will sort it out for you :grin:
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I bought one for my 2017 Mk7 GTI last month and yeah, it transforms the car's response. Took me 10 mins to fit.
If you quote promo code GTD80 when ordering online you should get a discount.
I think I paid around £170ish all in.
Andrew at DTUK v helpful too.
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super, thanks fellas :cool:
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Finally ordered my pedalbox ! £40 delivery to Ireland the only problem ! You guys better be right about how good it is !! :whistle:
How the hell could it cost £40 to post something as light and small as a peddle box to Ireland? Someone is taking the p!ss there.
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Finally ordered my pedalbox ! £40 delivery to Ireland the only problem ! You guys better be right about how good it is !! :whistle:
How the hell could it cost £40 to post something as light and small as a peddle box to Ireland? Someone is taking the p!ss there.
Just had a quick look
https://www.parcel2go.com/quotes?col=219&dest=249&mdd=0&p=1~2"etype=Default#/results
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£40 was the fee I paid from DTUK to Ireland. I didn't really have the option of parcel motel even though I have an account. Joe, I got it for €220 all in with the code mentioned above
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Hi guys ! Need a bit of help fitting the pedal box. I have all the connections fitted and have gone for a quick spin and everything is fine. I removed the small drivers side cubby by squeezing it in and pulling down. But now my problem is there is no gap behind the cubby to take the cable when the controller is in the cubby. When I try and close the cubby it will pinch the cable If I try and close it. My GTI is one of the first built in 2013. Have I got a different design or am I just being dense ?? :laugh: thanks.
First impressions great by the way. With the map and the pedal box it feels a lot quicker than the facelifted R I test drove last week.
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Hi guys ! Need a bit of help fitting the pedal box. I have all the connections fitted and have gone for a quick spin and everything is fine. I removed the small drivers side cubby by squeezing it in and pulling down. But now my problem is there is no gap behind the cubby to take the cable when the controller is in the cubby. When I try and close the cubby it will pinch the cable If I try and close it. My GTI is one of the first built in 2013. Have I got a different design or am I just being dense ?? :laugh: thanks.
First impressions great by the way. With the map and the pedal box it feels a lot quicker than the facelifted R I test drove last week.
Your just being dense I'm afraid. I fitted the cable without much difficulty so it can't be that hard🙂
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Hi guys ! Need a bit of help fitting the pedal box. I have all the connections fitted and have gone for a quick spin and everything is fine. I removed the small drivers side cubby by squeezing it in and pulling down. But now my problem is there is no gap behind the cubby to take the cable when the controller is in the cubby. When I try and close the cubby it will pinch the cable If I try and close it. My GTI is one of the first built in 2013. Have I got a different design or am I just being dense ?? :laugh: thanks.
First impressions great by the way. With the map and the pedal box it feels a lot quicker than the facelifted R I test drove last week.
Are you sure you've got the cubby back in straight as there should be no pinching of the cable with the cubby door shut, there's plenty of gap at the back. Did the cubby click back in properly, i. e, the retaining notches - see pics which show the retaining clips when cubby is pulled out.
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Thanks Booth for the help. I figured it out in the end !! :whistle: :whistle:
Just back from a long spin now and I noticed that the auto hold is not working since I installed the box. No green parking light and it's defo switched on etc. I turned the pedal box off and it instantly worked. Has anyone else had this problem. ?
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Hi guys ! Need a bit of help fitting the pedal box. I have all the connections fitted and have gone for a quick spin and everything is fine. I removed the small drivers side cubby by squeezing it in and pulling down. But now my problem is there is no gap behind the cubby to take the cable when the controller is in the cubby. When I try and close the cubby it will pinch the cable If I try and close it. My GTI is one of the first built in 2013. Have I got a different design or am I just being dense ?? :laugh: thanks.
First impressions great by the way. With the map and the pedal box it feels a lot quicker than the facelifted R I test drove last week.
Your just being dense I'm afraid. I fitted the cable without much difficulty so it can't be that hard🙂
Ooh you meany :laugh: Carbon VW, what setting are you using? I switched mine to red today for the 'sovereign overtaking' experience! Very perky!
In response to your query, not had any problems on that score, very odd...
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Yes Watts, Kalimon was very helpful as you can see ! :evil:
I am using sport with 1 green light. That's what I settled on. Any more than that and traction control system working overtime to try and put the power down (car is mapped). But yes the auto hold not working is baffling me. I did a scan with VCDS and no error codes either. I'll have another look tomorrow.
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Yes Watts, Kalimon was very helpful as you can see ! :evil:
I am using sport with 1 green light. That's what I settled on. Any more than that and traction control system working overtime to try and put the power down (car is mapped). But yes the auto hold not working is baffling me. I did a scan with VCDS and no error codes either. I'll have another look tomorrow.
Sorry mate, I couldn't resist :laugh:
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Yes Watts, Kalimon was very helpful as you can see ! :evil:
I am using sport with 1 green light. That's what I settled on. Any more than that and traction control system working overtime to try and put the power down (car is mapped). But yes the auto hold not working is baffling me. I did a scan with VCDS and no error codes either. I'll have another look tomorrow.
Mapped too? Blimey, that must be a handful, what are you using? I was on sport with 2 green lights and to be honest it was plenty, just fancied a change. The autohold issue is bizarre, can't see how the two could be linked.
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It's not a branded map. It's a professional tuning guy that I have been going to with my last 3 cars. It was putting out 296bhp on the dyno after the map. The pedal box seems to be the last missing piece of the jigsaw! :rolleyes: yes I don't see how they could be linked. They definitely are though as it started working as soon as I turned the box off.
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It's not a branded map. It's a professional tuning guy that I have been going to with my last 3 cars. It was putting out 296bhp on the dyno after the map. The pedal box seems to be the last missing piece of the jigsaw! :rolleyes: yes I don't see how they could be linked. They definitely are though as it started working as soon as I turned the box off.
Well I hope you get it sorted :smiley:
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Yes Watts, Kalimon was very helpful as you can see ! :evil:
I am using sport with 1 green light. That's what I settled on. Any more than that and traction control system working overtime to try and put the power down (car is mapped). But yes the auto hold not working is baffling me. I did a scan with VCDS and no error codes either. I'll have another look tomorrow.
Yes very strange although iv only had mine fitted a few days I know iv no issues with the auto hold or any other problems
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I took my pedalbox off yesterday and what a difference that makes:
As I was so used to just moving my accelerator foot very delicately I continued to do so and hardly used a drop of fuel on my commute!
Did I mention the car felt a bit slow? No? Maybe I'll gloss over that bit.
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before anyone asks me i thought id post this in here as i know how much you guys love the pedal box
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These are the new features of the PedalBox+:
.......PerfecTune
For a perfect tuning result, the PedalBox+ can be individually adjust to each vehicle:
Individual tuning of the PedalBox+ on your own vehicle
Perfect adjustment of all programs to the accelerator pedal
PerfecTune succeeds in 3 simple steps
Can anyone shed light on this "PerfecTune" feature on the pedal box +?
I recently fitted a PB+ and have just been driving it without having followed the "PerfecTune" instructions. That is, install, then drive.
The car drives fine as is, but I'm wondering if this tuning feature will give me anything in addition to just the regular plug and play?
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Does the question refer to the old pedal box or is it the new updated one?
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Does the question refer to the old pedal box or is it the new updated one?
Pedal box +, so the new one.