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iamhe77 Grand Master

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gimmick?? like the throttle mod that is available for V35s

One and the same :down:

They do "work" but in the end all we want is to remove the low rpm restriction which is implemented by the ecu and is, obviously, dependent on rpm which makes these throttle "controllers" largely redundant.... unless you want a not-so-sensitive accelerator pedal for freeway travel of course.

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iamhe77 Grand Master

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after a time without getting to the forum this is something I found in a mag...

Would be much like the other I would think.

It is the ECU that limits power by rpm, not so much via pedal position when under 3000rpm.

Reflash or standalone ECU is pretty much the only way if after low rpm power for the VQ25det...

... or change to a cable throttle and all the extras like Scotty has

scotty nm35 Grand Master

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You are right Iain but how long does it take for your foot to reach full throttle? They work well at the job they do, and you will accelerate faster in sport mode, but the throttle gets too touchy for everyday travel. In eco mode the throttle is less sensitive and gives you better fuel economy by not opening the throttle more than needed.

I found the number 3 eco mode to be the best for cruising but that is because of the massive midrange of my engine around 3-4k revs, where the stock throttle map was way too touchy. Like I said, they have their uses, just dont expect them to fix anything other than the acceleration curve in relation to the pedal.

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It all comes down to the type of road you are driving on and how constant you can keep the speed.

Just near the end of my Easter road tour around Vic and a few thousand k's later I can see how the car behaves on different road conditions and how the car responds.

Using cruise control on the Hwy set at 2km/h above legal limit (damn VIC police) and got between 10.4 - 10.1L/100km per tank. During the prolonged Hwy cruising I could see the exhaust gas temp rise to between 500 - 600c at around 2000rpm. Which indicates the ECU leans out the motor at this sort of light throttle input and road speed.

Once back in the hills the car would average 12.3 - 12.8L/100km and the exhaust temp would be lower 400 - 500c until on the throttle and would peak at around 700c but mostly around the 500c mark.

But I love this car driving on windy roads.

Cheers

Andy

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Jetwreck Grand Master

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Bit of a grave dig, but has anyone installed the Works Bell paddle shift yet? Does the V35 kit work?

:)

Chris.

On my list(it's a long list)......cannot see why it would not work. Your talking about this one?

http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/Wo...mn_Shifter.html

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On my list(it's a long list)......cannot see why it would not work. Your talking about this one?

http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/Wo...mn_Shifter.html

Yep that's the one.

I just got off the phone to Adam from tunersgroup.com (really helpful guy) and placed my order for the above kit.

He explained that the M35 Stagea kit only works with aftermarket steering wheels but the paddles move with the wheel.

The above 350Z / V35 kit is fixed to the column and works with the standard airbag steering wheel.

I will post pics of the install and let you guys know how it all goes.

Chris. :)

iamhe77 Grand Master

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Will be interesting to see how you go.

HERE is an install on a Z33 if you haven't already seen it.

Have you done the quick wire cross to change the +/- around on the gear shifter? (ie pull back to change up through the gears 1,2,3,4,5 and push forward to change down through the gears 5,4,3,2,1)

If you have, will this make a difference to the paddles? Would suck pretty bad if it did.

Jetwreck Grand Master

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Yep that's the one.

I just got off the phone to Adam from tunersgroup.com (really helpful guy) and placed my order for the above kit.

He explained that the M35 Stagea kit only works with aftermarket steering wheels but the paddles move with the wheel.

The above 350Z / V35 kit is fixed to the column and works with the standard airbag steering wheel.

I will post pics of the install and let you guys know how it all goes.

Chris. :D

good stuff chris.....look forward to seeing this.

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