Throttle Lag?????
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Tracy, CA
I agree, i dont think anyone will come out with a cable conversion kit. But the throttle will still repond if you were to hook a cable to it. This has been proven with the cable handle throttles used for on-board welders. I am sure you could modify this to your pedal.......but then you run into the computer/emissions issues as previously mentioned........i say just give it time for you and your new Jeeputer to get used to eachother.
JK Junkie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,118
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From: Twain Harte, CA
There are no smog checks where I live (which is a good thing, because my other Jeep would never pass).
If there is a way to flash the CPU to make the gas pedal less laggy feeling, and more precise, that would be awesome.
If there is a way to flash the CPU to make the gas pedal less laggy feeling, and more precise, that would be awesome.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 753
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From: Orange County, CA
You will get a nice oomph from a CAI (cold air intake), and I lost the low end lag with the Jett Stage II chip. That's all the benefit I got from the chip, and I think there are better ones out there.
I am now quite satisfied with the performance, and love the drive by wire for rock crawling. Major improvement from the TJ.
Now, I am debating between the hemi swap and a supercharger. But since I have no money, I have plenty of time to decide.
JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 812
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From: Great state of Arizona
IMO the Electronic Throttle (fly by wire) is a good thing.
It has upgraded the Jeep, which has been behind the times as far as safety for a long time, into today.
Like anything new, you have to get used to it.
I doubt any reputable company will come out with anything you are sugesting, as there could be great liability.
Without the "ET", there could be no ESP or BAS, as there is in the JK now, and I for one, having drivin the SWB Jeeps of the past am very glad that I can put my wife in one that I feel is very safe for her to drive every day.
I admit at first I didn't like how it responded, however after getting used to it, then testing the brakes on the roads after a heavy rain, and in the snow, I was impressed how well it handled and stayed straight when I hit the brakes hard.
This is a new generation SWB Jeep. Get used to it.
It has upgraded the Jeep, which has been behind the times as far as safety for a long time, into today.
Like anything new, you have to get used to it.
I doubt any reputable company will come out with anything you are sugesting, as there could be great liability.
Without the "ET", there could be no ESP or BAS, as there is in the JK now, and I for one, having drivin the SWB Jeeps of the past am very glad that I can put my wife in one that I feel is very safe for her to drive every day.
I admit at first I didn't like how it responded, however after getting used to it, then testing the brakes on the roads after a heavy rain, and in the snow, I was impressed how well it handled and stayed straight when I hit the brakes hard.
This is a new generation SWB Jeep. Get used to it.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,699
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From: Lancaster Pa
I'm sure there are many older Jeeps out there that would fit your taste.
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 622
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From: Waterford, MI
Here in the detroit area ESP is a godsend. Lots of snow, ice and traffic is what we get here. I had a TJ and the short wheel base and a limited slip could be a handful on slippery roads.
My '08 rubicon is so well mannered on slick roads it's downright amazing. You hit an ice patch in the middle of a curve going 40 MPH and you don't have to stop to clean your shorts out. You feel the back end come out and before you can can "OH #$%*&!" the ESP light flashes, and tucks every right back into line.
I will agree that the fly-by wire throttle isn't mapped very well. But I think ESP is great. And if you don't like it you can have the dealer disable it or there is a procedure you can use yourself.