« Reply #181 on: 08 January 2017, 13:28 »
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... 
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.
« Last Edit: 08 January 2017, 14:37 by Exonian »
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