Gas by wire?
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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Gas by wire?
Has anyone noticed the gas pedal uses some new design? It appears to be a pedal interface with a wire coming out of it. The brake is still a mechanical lever going through the firewall.
#2
GX and 2IS Moderator
Throttle by wire
I think most if not all 2003 Lexus models are throttle by wire. The brakes are still mechanical, the new MB E class I think has brake by wire too, but Car and Driver guys said it was too isolated in feel...not good for "spirited driving".
On a side note a friend of mine has a bimmer with throttle by wire and it feels ratchety...(not smooth uptake/fuel delivery) the car seems to lurch off the line no matter how gently you hit the throttle.
On a side note a friend of mine has a bimmer with throttle by wire and it feels ratchety...(not smooth uptake/fuel delivery) the car seems to lurch off the line no matter how gently you hit the throttle.
#4
GX and 2IS Moderator
Not sure
I htink someone posted something about it in the GS forum a while back..I think 2000 forward has it, but 2000 also has cable backup 2001+ has no cable. Not 100% sure though/
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