Pedal comander vs Pedal monster

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Jay weeks, Oct 31, 2025.

  1. Iron Man Prius

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    It's already in my previous posts.
     
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    Please tell me the post numbers, because I can not find the posts that you are referring to. For example, this is post #62. I will read those posts again if you tell me which ones.

    What is the difference in the output of the box to the input of the ECU versus from the gas pedal sensor to the ECU? Hint, they are both electrical signals. So, what is different about the electrical output of the box versus the sensor on the gas pedal? The ECU uses that input (no matter where the signal is coming from) to request power from the hybrid system drive. Maybe I will learn something new today after you explain it to me.

    I eagerly wait for your response.
     
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    This is like an Atheist explaining science to a Believer.
    You can only say so much...
    If the faith in a gizmodic from 10 years ago, or a book from 2000 years ago, is strong,,,,
    Let it be. They are happy with their 'beliefs' no mater how unproveable.
    Do you know the definition of 'faith' is?
     
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    There may be similarities, but the risk in framing it that way lies in making it seem more complicated than it is. Atheists and Believers are sometimes arguing over fairly recondite stuff.

    The only problem here is there are just too darn many members around who already know how the accelerator pedal works ...

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    ... and Iron Man Prius keeps wanting to "explain" to them "why" they're wrong, when they're not.
     
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    Again, take your petty arguments to the manufacturers of these products and tell THEM they are wrong. I already know they work as intendid, so for the record of "lurkers" looking for more information on these products..they WORK. Unless you want to take the advice of know-nothing washed up (and self proclaimed) engineers who have never used said products but are making bold claims they don't work.
     
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    Maybe only one in ten did ! (sorry, old joke. No pun intended.....):rolleyes:
    And you got lucky and you got the magical one in ten that "made more power at a given RPM", as you said before...

    But as you know, RPM is only one measurement of what an engine is doing. What about throttle position? Electric assist? Timing and air fuel has to remain in a narrow spec for emission reasons.

    Hey! Tonight's the night, Little Buddy!! Do you also believe in Santa?
    He'll leave you a financial present if you manage to sell any of these Gizmodics!
    Us Non-Believers ain't buying it..... Too much,, you know,,, science....:whistle:
     
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    Again, take your arguments for a product you have never used tot he manufacturer if you think it doesn't work.


    Lurkers, it works. Board Boomers don't even know what they don't know about this subject.
     
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    It does not work.
    It never has.
    Never will.
    All it does is change the stupid Go Pedal Position Curve. Exactly like the stupid buttons on the dash.

    You are totally fooling yourself that it makes more 'Power or Efficiency' or whatever claims are being made by you or the makers.
    You prove me wrong.(y)

    Look, Oh Shiller for the Gizmodic company,:whistle:

    You have your right foot commanding a response from the car to accelerate, correct?
    You have a built in G-Meter feeling how much the car is accelerating, correct?
    (Mine is located just aft of my Belly Button !:p)
    No matter what goofy 'Mode' you have selected in the car, or what Gizmodic you bought and installed between the Go Pedal and the ECM,
    You still make a request for acceleration according to your body's G-Meter.
    And 'Full Go Pedal' always equals 'Full Available Power', regardless, correct? That is a constant.
    So changing the curve is only fooling you, good sir.:rolleyes: