A Guide to Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller
You may need better acceleration when overtaking with your family hauler or precise control while creeping over rocks with your off-roader. You may need to stop your truck from jerking around with a substantial load behind its back, or your weekend racer needs instant power delivery through the cones at your local autocross course.
Whatever you do with your pride and joy, Pedal Commander is the upgrade that enables you to do it hundred percent effectively.
What is Pedal Commander?
Let’s start with the most straightforward question you may be asking. What is this little device called “Pedal Commander” that promises things that sound like it is biting more than it can chew? Pedal Commander is an electronic device that is designed to enhance the responsiveness of a vehicle’s gas pedal. By modifying the signal sent to the engine’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Pedal Commander allows for more precise throttle inputs and quicker acceleration.
Modern vehicles’ throttle control systems often have a delay between your initial pedal input and the actual movement of the valve in the throttle body. Pedal Commander eliminates this delay and provides immediate throttle feedback, resulting in much more engaging drives.
How Can It Enhance My Vehicle?
Your next question is quite possibly “How?” You own a vehicle from a reputable brand, and you know that the vehicle is built by well-established engineering teams with decades of know-how. So how can a little aftermarket electronic part enhance it?
The answer lies beneath modern vehicles’ throttle control systems. In the good old days, when everything was analog and manual, a throttle pedal was connected to the throttle body with a physical cable or a linkage. A physically connected gas pedal offered drivers an instant and linear throttle response; how much you pressed the gas pedal was actually how much you accelerated. As technology evolved and everything went digital, engineers did not leave the throttle systems alone, replacing the physical linkage with sensors.
Often referred to as ETC or Drive-by-Wire, electronic throttle control systems reduce complexity and simplify production processes. These systems allow for seamlessly consistent vehicle characteristics regardless of external factors such as temperature, altitude, etc. ETC systems work behind the scenes to improve the integration of features such as cruise control or stability control. Electronic throttle management is also beneficial in reducing exhaust emissions.
ETC systems are crucial in modern automotive, but they have one little drawback that affects your daily drives: throttle lag. All the gimmickry we discussed above causes a slight delay between your initial throttle movement and the actual opening of the valve inside the throttle body. Manufacturers intentionally put this delay to meet EPA emission regulations and accommodate many different driver types. Some people may need such precautions for a safer driving experience, but some just want complete control of their vehicles, just like in the old days with cable throttles.
This is where Pedal Commander comes into play; it enhances your driving experience simply by removing this delay.
Why Do You Need Pedal Commander?
Now that you know what we do and how we do it, you may wonder why you would need Pedal Commander.
Improved Driving Experience
Pedal Commander enhances your overall experience by making your vehicle much more responsive to your pedal inputs. With a simple throttle mapping upgrade, your vehicle will instantly become more engaging and dynamic.
No Throttle Lag
The throttle delay might look insignificant in some cases, but eliminating it will significantly change how your vehicle drives. Pedal Commander enables your vehicle to react immediately when you press the accelerator.
Enhanced Safety
Safe driving requires rapid acceleration and quick reactions in some situations. A better power delivery will make your vehicle agile enough to adapt to sudden changes in traffic despite the vehicle’s size. Merging onto highways or quick overtakes will be a breeze with a more responsive throttle.
Simple Upgrade
Pedal Commander requires no extra modifications or overhauls to your vehicle. It is a simple device that does just what it says and is designed as a plug-and-play upgrade. The installation process usually takes around 15 minutes and requires no special tools or skills. You can start to enjoy it immediately after the installation.
Peace of Mind
Pedal Commander does not interfere or leave traces on your vehicle’s ECU or other electronic systems. Your vehicle’s manufacturer’s warranty stays intact, and it is equally easy to remove the Pedal Commander to restore your vehicle back to stock whenever needed.
Features and Best Use Cases
Pedal Commander offers many features that will improve your driving experience. Let us explain what it provides.
1- Instant Power Delivery
Pedal Commander makes your vehicle accelerate quicker by eliminating the throttle lag. Removed lag enables your vehicle to deliver its power instantly to the driven wheels, giving you access to the true potential of your vehicle.
Quicker acceleration will improve your driving experience on a sports car, a smoother and easier towing and hauling in a truck, or safer driving in some instances like merging onto highways.
2- Complete Customization with 4 Modes and 36 Settings
Pedal Commander has four driving modes: Eco, City, Sport, and Sport+. Each mode has nine individual sensitivity levels, totaling 36 settings. You will have total control of your vehicle’s throttle response and can fine-tune the sensitivity precisely to your liking.
City mode will wake your vehicle up for daily commutes, while Sport and Sport+ modes significantly change how your vehicle performs. Eco mode, on the other hand, significantly reduces the throttle response, resulting in fuel efficiency on relaxed drives or stop-and-go city traffic.
3- Precise Control on Challenging Surfaces
Using Pedal Commander in Eco mode results in fuel economy and doubles as a perfect mode for precise throttle control in different scenarios.
Eco mode comes in handy in slippery winter conditions, enabling you to control the throttle more precisely. It also serves as an off-road helper when you must creep over demanding surfaces such as muddy trails or rock crawling with precise throttle inputs. Controlled power delivery is also a perfect valet mode if you have a high-powered car.
4- Compact and Discreet
Pedal Commander is a sleek-looking compact device that can fit in many storage compartments or surfaces on your vehicle’s dashboard (as far as the cable length allows). It does not cause clutter inside the cabin and can also be hidden from sight. Thanks to Pedal Commander’s Bluetooth connectivity and our free mobile app, you can still have complete control of the device.
Why Choose Pedal Commander Over Competition?
So far, so good. Right. But you still may have some questions unanswered, like, why choose Pedal Commander since there are many alternatives on the market? Let’s do a rundown on why:
- Easy to Install and Use: Pedal Commander connects to your vehicle’s accelerator pedal with OEM connectors. It’s engineered to be a plug-and-play device, with no expertise required to get it working. Its user-friendly interface allows changing settings in a breeze and offers Bluetooth connectivity to use the device with your mobile phone via our free mobile app. Other brands may require additional purchases for in-car controllers or mobile apps.
- Tested and Approved: Tested and certified by FCC, CE, TUV, and CARB, Pedal Commander works seamlessly with different makes and models without interfering with your vehicle’s other electronic systems. It does not harm anything on your vehicle and does not void your warranty.
- Build Quality and Comprehensive Support: Pedal Commander is made in Türkiye with high-quality components and comes with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Our headquarters is in Camarillo, CA, and you can reach us by phone, e-mail, live chat, or through our social media accounts. Other products in the market are mostly made in China or assembled in the USA with far-eastern-sourced parts, and they may not offer the same level of after-sales support.
- Positive Reputation: With over 13,000 positive reviews online and 4.9 stars out of 5, Pedal Commander is used by over half a million people. Its strong reputation in the market often serves as a testament to its quality and performance.
Conclusion
Like we said at the very beginning, Pedal Commander lets you enjoy your vehicle’s full potential whatever you’re doing with it, and it does this without causing any drama. If you’re ready to transform the way you enjoy your vehicle, click here to order yours now!
