GTi or R

[Exonian]

No thanks, if I want an on/off switch I'll play on a games console 

I find it the other way round as standard.
Like one of the dealership valeting guys has left a jumbo sponge in the footwell.
Press down gently to ease into traffic, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, a bit of noise from the soundaktor at last and then suddenly all the horses arrive just before the click switch at the bottom of the pedal travel before the carpet.

With the PedalBox you can actually feel the the prodigious torque build as you gently modulate the throttle feeling more at one with the car.

It’s nice to be able to zip into gaps safely without feeling like there’s a guy in the engine room reading a broadsheet newspaper in between stoking the coals.

[Splashalot]

No thanks, if I want an on/off switch I'll play on a games console 

I find it the other way round as standard.
Like one of the dealership valeting guys has left a jumbo sponge in the footwell.
Press down gently to ease into traffic, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, a bit of noise from the soundaktor at last and then suddenly all the horses arrive just before the click switch at the bottom of the pedal travel before the carpet.

With the PedalBox you can actually feel the the prodigious torque build as you gently modulate the throttle feeling more at one with the car.

It’s nice to be able to zip into gaps safely without feeling like there’s a guy in the engine room reading a broadsheet newspaper in between stoking the coals.

Good description.  Much easier and more progressive control of the throttle with a pedal box.  But then some people would have no idea!     

[ar899]

I must have watched or read dozens of reviews of the GTI, GTI PP & R. I can't remember any of them saying that they needed a peddle box. I guess the reviewers must have had '..no idea'....

[maxie]

i must admit when cruising along at 65ish and wanting to overtake (on motorway) it does seem to be a bit vague when pressing the throttle.

[Jim_mk7.5]

i must admit when cruising along at 65ish and wanting to overtake (on motorway) it does seem to be a bit vague when pressing the throttle.

It's like any modification. The car doesn't need but it will make a difference. Same as it doesn't need a remap but it will be quicker if you do. I don't haven't one but I'm sure I drove a GTi with one then I'd probably want to get one.

And yes, never heard or read a review ever that says the current GTI has the throttle response of a steam train either 

[Splashalot]

I must have watched or read dozens of reviews of the GTI, GTI PP & R. I can't remember any of them saying that they needed a peddle box. I guess the reviewers must have had '..no idea'....

I guess all of us with a pedal box, who have actually used one (unlike the reviewers you mention) and who say it makes a huge difference are just making stuff up, then.  Yep, sounds plausible.

Go drive one with a pedal box.  Then you will understand.

And BTW, the "got no idea" comment was directed at the forum contrarian McMaddy (pictured below):

[ar899]

Splashalot - didn't say you were making anything up. Just that I've never heard a GTI being described as needing a piddle box. Am sure it does make a difference and for pure petrol heads who want that extra 'kick', I can see the benefit.

[Watts]

Splashalot - didn't say you were making anything up. Just that I've never heard a GTI being described as needing a piddle box. Am sure it does make a difference and for pure petrol heads who want that extra 'kick', I can see the benefit.

You don't need to be a pure petrol head to get the benefit of a pedalbox mod, far from it. Think of an older car with a cabled throttle, the current car is like that but where the cable has too much slack in it so the car won't respond properly until your foot has taken the slack up first. It just makes the car feel far more responsive. Also, the Eco/Normal/Sport options in the car prove the basis of the need for it just that VW still engineer too much slack in the system which is where the pedalbox comes in. I think it's so good that even though I feel I'm getting shafted by my current insurer, but because they agreed to have the box included (at no cost too) I haven't bothered getting any renewal time quotes because that box is NOT coming off

[mcmaddy]

I must have watched or read dozens of reviews of the GTI, GTI PP & R. I can't remember any of them saying that they needed a peddle box. I guess the reviewers must have had '..no idea'....

I guess all of us with a pedal box, who have actually used one (unlike the reviewers you mention) and who say it makes a huge difference are just making stuff up, then.  Yep, sounds plausible.

Go drive one with a pedal box.  Then you will understand.

And BTW, the "got no idea" comment was directed at the forum contrarian McMaddy (pictured below):

How am I being contrary you absolute moron!! 'got no idea' you know nothing about me so I suggest you keep your personal comments/insults to yourself. Just because someone doesn't agree with your opinion doesn't mean you or they are right. I've tried a pedal box and didn't feel the need for one, still don't. If people think they need one then fine etto. I personally don't want or have one so it's the end of the conversation.

[weytf]

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