Pedal Commander vs. Pedal Monster
We were busy listening to our customers, reading their reviews, fixing their issues, and finding new ways to improve our product. Let’s give some thought to another company’s accusations about our product, Today’s subject is comparing the Pedal Commander to one of our competitors, the Banks Pedal Monster.
Pedal Commander vs. Pedal Monster: What Do They Do?
Modern vehicles utilize an electronic connection between the accelerator pedal and the engine management system. Electronic throttle control (ETC) systems work behind the scenes and improve the integration of various electronic systems, such as cruise control or stability control. ETC systems also help reduce exhaust emissions.
Electronic throttle management has one drawback compared to old cable throttles: The apparent throttle delay. Manufacturers deliberately leave the lag because they want their vehicles to appeal to the broadest audience possible. Some drivers need such precautions, but some want an instant power delivery, reminiscent of the older cable systems.
Pedal Commander and Pedal Monster both remove this delay, making your vehicle act like it has a physical throttle connection. They amplify the signal from the throttle position sensor before sending it to the vehicle’s ECU. Many throttle controllers, including Pedal Commander and Pedal Monster, also offer different modes so you can have precise control over your vehicle’s dynamics.
Now that the throttle sensitivity can be adjusted to your preferred setting, you no longer have to worry about the response being too dull to cause any problems. You can have more control over your vehicle's speed, acceleration, and throttle response.
Pedal Commander vs. Pedal Monster: What Do They Offer?
Banks Pedal Monster seems to offer many things on paper, but the catch is it doesn’t offer everything in one package. If you want everything Banks promises, you must pay for each additional one. For example, you can’t control the device without your smartphone if you haven’t spent another $295. Pedal Commander has no additional extras; you get everything at once. It also does not occupy your vehicle’s OBD II sensor, allowing for additional upgrades that may need the OBD II port.What Does Pedal Monster Offer?
OBD II Connection: The Pedal Monster's biggest difference is that it connects to the vehicle’s OBD II port. This connection allows customers to use the unit’s safety features. Active Safety: Banks claim that this system seamlessly restores the pedal’s function to its original state in case of an internal or external circuit failure. Reverse Safety: Pedal Monster restores the throttle feedback to stock when in reverse gear, so in theory, you won’t accidentally back up too fast and hit something. Low-Speed Trim: Throttle sensitivity gradually increases with speed.
What Does Pedal Commander Offer?
- Pedal Commander is a single device with built-in Bluetooth connectivity and a free mobile app. You can control it from the unit itself or using your smartphone.
- Pedal Commander does not occupy your vehicle’s OBD II port, so you can combine it with other performance tuners and aftermarket parts that need the port.
- Pedal Commander does not cause voltage shorts. It is thoroughly tested and built with safety in mind. Only small amounts of milliamperes are used in the unit’s operation, and your throttle system still has plenty of overhead power even with the unit installed.
- Pedal Commander has four modes: ECO, City, Sport, and Sport+. Each mode can be dialed up and down with nine different presets for a total of 36 different settings.
- Pedal Commander has an anti-theft mode as another layer of security when your vehicle is parked. Anti-theft mode makes the accelerator pedal unoperational when activated.
- Pedal Commander has vehicle-specific throttle maps engineered to work with your vehicle. If none of our 36 individual settings satisfy you, we can also push a custom throttle mapping through over-the-air updates to your unit.
- Pedal Commander has many awards and certifications. Our CARB certification makes us legal for use in all states, including California. Pedal Commander also has CE, ISO 9001, and TUV Austria certifications and multiple SEMA awards.
- Pedal Commander comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty, and we also offer our customers a 30-day-no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
- Pedal Commander’s headquarters are located in Camarillo, CA. This means you will have much better aftersales support and a greater service experience. You can also reach our customer service via live chat on our site, phone, e-mail, and mobile app.
- Pedal Commander is recommended by leading individuals in the automotive industry, including professional racers, drifters, off-road racers, influencers, and even athletes!
Pedal Commander vs. Pedal Monster: Which One is Worth Buying?
Before concluding, we must further explain some aspects of Banks Pedal Monster in detail.
Pedal Monster connects to and occupies your OBD II port, so you can forget about combining their throttle response controller with any other type of performance mod that needs the data from the OBD II port. On top of that, Pedal Monster loses its voltage advantage when you use a splitter for the OBD II port.
Pedal Monster occupies the CAN bus system to communicate with the ECU. The CAN bus is busy because many vehicle sensors also use this system. Many unsatisfied users say this is a significant problem, especially if your vehicle has a start/stop system. Pedal Monster advises its users to use No-OBD mode to negate this effect. However, if you use your Pedal Monster with No-OBD mode enabled, you get an inferior product priced the same, or twice as much with a control module, as the Pedal Commander.
Most of the Pedal Monster's advertised features, such as the Reverse Safety, only work for a few select vehicles. Also, reversing with a throttle controller does not seem to be a problem, as our customers state that they don’t have any issues with the enhanced throttle response while in reverse gear.
Another thing to note is that most users choose Pedal Commander over Pedal Monster because it is much easier to install. With Pedal Monster, you must route the long OBD II cable inside the cabin, a hassle compared to Pedal Commander’s easy, 15-minute process.
For $295, you get the Pedal Monster, limited to your smartphone for control. If you pay another $295, you will get a controller, too. You end up paying $695 to buy everything advertised by Pedal Monster, plus many of the features are said to be not functional by the reviewers.
Above all the facts we’ve discussed, Pedal Commander’s more than 15,000 positive reviews with an average of 4.9 stars mean the most to us. And they should mean something to you, too. If you want a throttle controller that is as functional as advertised online, stick to the best and get the Pedal Commander!
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