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Throttle Max
Sting - Throttle Max
Traditionally a vehicles accelerator pedal would be connected to the engine by a cable, so that when the pedal was pressed the cable would be pulled and the throttle would open. Most modern vehicles utilise a fly-by-wire control system for the accelerator. This means that when the pedal is pressed a sensor measures how far the pedal has been pressed, sends a signal to a control module, which in turn sends a signal to the engine to open the throttle the corresponding amount.
The Throttle Max sits between the sensor and the control module, intercepting that signal and altering it in order to shorten and improve the response time. This works in the same manner as many manufacturer fitted ‘Sport’ buttons, reducing the amount of pedal travel required to achieve ‘Throttle Wide Open’, allowing you to access the engines full potential.
The Throttle Max comes programmed with four adjustable maps, specific to your vehicle model, that each alters the throttle signal to a different level. The driver can select and adjust the different maps to find the setting that best suits their driving style and individual vehicle.
No additional power, no additional stress on components, just better response.
‘Throttle response’ is used to describe the speed at which a vehicles engine responds to the driver pressing the pedal, any deficiencies in response are emphasised under hard acceleration.
The term ‘throttle’ is specific to petrol engines but is often used to describe the accelerator control of both petrol and diesel engines. How a throttle responds is often confused with how much power the vehicle has, rather it relates to the time taken for the power to be applied. Usually a petrol engine will have a better throttle response than a diesel engine. Also a naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine is usually more responsive than a supercharged or turbo charged engine as it does not experience the same ‘lag’. Any comparisons drawn should be made between similar engine formats and peak power outputs. Several factors have an effect on the responsiveness of an engine. The throttle response of a manual or certain semi-automatic vehicles can be enhanced by changing to a lower gear, e.g. 5th to 4th, immediately before an overtaking manoeuvre, especially in smaller cars. Most modern vehicles are equipped with a ‘drive-by-wire’ system that includes an accelerator pedal utilising an electronic signal rather than the more traditional cable system, sometimes known as ECT or ECM. Accelerator response can be negatively affected by this and can create a noticeable delay in the response of the vehicle, especially when applying power quickly.
