Electronic Throttle Control vs Cable Throttle Driving Experience (vehicles, 2012, sedans)

[JRTurner]

Two cars with it (Jaguar X-type and MINI Cooper). I wouldn't even know I was using DBW if I didn't read that they both had it. Never any lag, lack of feel, lack of 'feathering' or cruise control problems at all.

[rosecitywanderer]

Originally Posted by agagaga

I dislike electronic throttle, same reasons. No feel, freaky fuel mappings. Afaik the only car's I've seen with cables recently are some kia's. I think that people are pushing electronic throttle to be able to screw with fuel ecconomy numbers and to give more control to law enforcement.

Paranoid much?

[ferretkona]

Both of our Ford trucks have DBW. Mine has a V8 the wife has a V6, no lag or responce problems.
With 300 horses I lack no power, maybe the wimpy 4 bangers just want more and blame DBW.

[outafocus]

I can tell no difference whatsoever. My Nissan truck has a cable, and my Corolla has drive by wire.

[Gimme3steps]

Originally Posted by agagaga

I dislike electronic throttle, same reasons. No feel, freaky fuel mappings. Afaik the only car's I've seen with cables recently are some kia's. I think that people are pushing electronic throttle to be able to screw with fuel ecconomy numbers and to give more control to law enforcement.

When I get my next new car I intend to defeat / override it with custom static fuel maps, and a real throttle cable. If you have a choice in the segement you are buying in (doubt it) vote with your feet and show automakers that people prefer throttle cables.

LOL
Next car or first car?

[getmeoutofhere]

Originally Posted by agagaga

When I get my next new car I intend to defeat / override it with custom static fuel maps, and a real throttle cable.

Good luck with that.

[wolfie 47]

No complains if system works ,but on breakdown of the unit you look at 1500 dollar to replace it.
Happened twice in 8 years with my Mitsubishi Mirage.Wish I could go back to throttle cable.Not so expensive
Rob

[bigbearamos]

my 965 chevy diesel when you push down the fuel pedal acts like its not geting fuel anyone knows y please answer

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by bigbearamos

my 965 chevy diesel when you push down the fuel pedal acts like its not geting fuel anyone knows y please answer

You need to begin your own new thread, rather than tagging onto a thread that is more than a year old, and likely has nothing to do with your problem.

[P47P47]

Originally Posted by rosecitywanderer

Paranoid much?

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you.