Anyone else notice how non-linear the go-pedal is.
This is a tactic the Japanese cars came up with years ago.
When you apply say 20% throttle, you are actually getting more like 60%.
It gives the illusion of a more powerful car. I find the xD drive by wire system
to be very touchy. I have to use restraint on the pedal to take off easy.
Not a problem.. just takes some getting used to..

I do like the low end torque on this little motor.. The variable vale timing system is pretty seamless.. Not like Honda's VTEC which is more binary in nature.. Good stuff..

i thought our cars were electric throttle?

i thought our cars were electric throttle?

The "Electric" thingies flow in the WIRE,
Thus, Drive-By-Wire....

Smart eh them 'ngineeers....

The throttle drives me nuts on a daily basis. It just doesn't respond the same as if there were a cable. I find it real hard to sequence my shifting especially from 1st to 2nd. It's even worse with the a/c compressor running because of the faster spin-down. Trying to feather gas/clutch in reverse is even touchier. I've gotten mostly used to it but it's still a pain.

The "Electric" thingies flow in the WIRE,
Thus, Drive-By-Wire....

Smart eh them 'ngineeers....


sorry, but usually when someone refers to drive by wire, i thought that was the "aircraft cable" that was an actual "pull" on the motor to accelerate it. you know, the old style before electronic?

i notice the same thing. starting from a stop really causes the engine to buzz. makes it a good city car.

The throttle drives me nuts on a daily basis. It just doesn't respond the same as if there were a cable. I find it real hard to sequence my shifting especially from 1st to 2nd. It's even worse with the a/c compressor running because of the faster spin-down. Trying to feather gas/clutch in reverse is even touchier. I've gotten mostly used to it but it's still a pain.

That is one of the reasons I went with the auto over the 5 speed. That and MPG wise they are actually very close together.

I am not sure but would think the Adjustable Throttle Controller thats i see in another thread should help with the tip in.