Title: Debating a throttle controller upgrade for my project build – worth it or gimmick?

Posted by LividOven6516@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 7 comments

I’ve been working on a little side project with my car, mainly focusing on performance upgrades and drivability improvements. One of the things I’ve been looking into is installing a throttle controller to sharpen response and make the car feel more lively.

I’ve read mixed opinions – some say it’s just a “feel good” mod since it doesn’t add power, while others swear it makes the car way more fun to drive, especially in city traffic or during spirited runs.

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Big-Energy-3363@reddit

Don’t bother, just a gadget

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frosty95@reddit

Complete waste of money. All they can do is lie to the computer about how far you've pressed the gas. Most are not built in a fail safe manor. Absolutely none of them can open the throttle any faster than your foot can.

If you hate the throttle mapping on your car it can help. But your money is far better spent on a tune that just fixes it the right way.

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ConsistentType4371@reddit

Yeah I will say I kind of liked a throttle controller in my 06 Mustang gt after I put 3.73 gears in it but it was entirely because I was having a hard time adjusting to the feel of the throttle curve. After a proper tune it felt reasonable again.

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Competitive-Reach287@reddit

They work by tricking the ECU into thinking you stepped on the gas pedal harder than you actually did.

Or, you could just step on the gas pedal harder.

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I’ve read mixed opinions – some say it’s just a “feel good” mod since it doesn’t add power, while others swear it makes the car way more fun to drive, especially in city traffic or during spirited runs.

Both can be true.