throttle cable vs drive-by-wire
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Mar 12 2009, 11:01 AM
The CDV isn't really the issue, some people just think it is.
For, say, trackday use.
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I drove my MY00 AP1 and a MY08 CR back-to-back at an autocross - and I couldn't feel any difference in throttle operation.
Driving an AP1 and AP2 back-to-back, I noticed a huge difference with the AP2's CDV and heavier flywheel. Removing the CDV is free and relatively easy, putting in a new flywheel will take some time/effort/money.
Driving an AP1 and AP2 back-to-back, I noticed a huge difference with the AP2's CDV and heavier flywheel. Removing the CDV is free and relatively easy, putting in a new flywheel will take some time/effort/money.
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Originally Posted by subtledreamer,Mar 12 2009, 12:26 AM
I drove an 06 back-to-back with my 05 at autocross and felt a difference. The throttle response for pre-06 is noticeably more responsive... with DBW there seems to be a bit of a lag from putting the right foot down to propulsion. For spirited/racing situations I would definitely prefer cable. Under normal driving conditions though, I am pretty sure it would be hardly an issue.
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hey, if you have an exhaust or an intake try this, go about 3000-3500 rpm in third or forth gear. and smash down on the gas to the floor. when i do this, i can hear the pedal drop before i hear the exhaust change notes. hope this makes sense, but i have the my06 and yeah i can tell. haven't tried it while the vsa is off, dont know if that will effect anything.
