Update:

On both my S2000 and CRV the adjustment was definitely necessary.

However, the only difference I've noticed so far is that there is no travel in the pedal before the throttle responds.

Not that there's more power when driving normally, but knowing there is as much as possible at WOT is great.

 

Wow...the slack I found was about 3/4" at ~6K miles. Adjusted to roughly 1/4 - 3/8" and what a big difference! Thanks for the tip.

Nathan

 

good stuff eh nathan? ....

 

Sure is, Chad! I'm learning something new everyday from this board.

Nathan

 

would this be the reason why my idle drops/jumps down and bogs my engine? I've been experiencing that for the longest time and couldn't figure out why

 

Thanks for the tip! Mine had about 3/4" to 1" slack. There is a little difference when starting off in 1st gear. It's not as hesitant as it used to be. Toe/heel shifting is waaay better now. I don't have to press my heel in as far as I used to match revs. I can actually roll my foot over, instead of using my heel.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2Kali408
[B]would this be the reason why my idle drops/jumps down and bogs my engine?

 

Before any of you started turning adjustment nuts did you check and see if you were getting full throttle when the pedal was pressed to the floor? I'm wondering if the butterfly is opening all the way with 3/4 to an inch of slack. If you take up that slack, does the butterfly open all the way before the pedal reaches the floor? If so, when you floor the pedal you may be forcing the butterfly beyond the wide open position or you may be stretching the bejeezus out of your cable.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ViruX23
[B]

 

I adjusted it last night. My car has about 7,000 miles on it. It had a ton of slack, almost double what it should like a wet noodle. Now, I have it tight, just enough tension right before it makes the car idle any higher than stock (1,000 rpm), with just about no slack. There is NO play in my pedal at ALL now. You touch it and it rev's.

THE TEST DRIVE:

I no longer jerk/bogg first gear. This made a huge difference in my case as 1st gear has always been a pain.

This is a MUST MOD. Go check your slack now!.