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Throttle Controller device on C

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by KLpriusC, Mar 28, 2014.

  1. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

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    I have 7 cars. To me, that's irrelevant to making the C perform a little better.

    I am, and I'm glad the device helps.

    That's a good question. I've had a shop for years, and I've built and raced cars for years. I admit I never thought much of throttle controllers (I also had the philosophy that stomping on the gas does the same thing). So believe me when I say I came from the side of deep skepticism. HOWEVER, this thing works, at least up to freeway speeds.

    I don't know the engineering, but by remapping the electronic throttle signal, the engine responds more quickly than if you stomp on the gas. I wish I knew the exact, more technical reason.

    I'll leave it at that, since all I have is my experience, first hand, to share.
     
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  2. Super Mario

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    I'm interested in one because in NY when you have to merge into traffic you need quick response. So many times I hit the pedal and the car had serious delay and that second or so almost caused a pile up accident. I have to wait for a huge open I g and now I'm causing a ton of traffic behind me and road rage runs rampant here so this would be a big help to me. On e again I am not trying to build a hot rod just trying to make my car go normal. I am thinking about getting a Apexi throttle control since it has 7 settings 3 for ECO mode alone. I think it would be worth it
     
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  3. Super Mario

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    . Garm, which throttle controller do you have on your prius c?