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Old 03-18-23, 02:04 PM
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I just installed a Shiftpower-USA throttle response controller on my car. It made me with the responsiveness.

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I'd prefer it be called Shift Powah, I'll have to offer my marketing services to them.

Does it make it downshift sooner when driving?
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I have the Tom’s LTS III and LOVE it!
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It doesn’t down shift sooner but it accelerates quicker.
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Originally Posted by Dtrinh9
It doesn’t down shift sooner but it accelerates quicker.
Makes the V8 more exhilarating, doesn’t it.
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Originally Posted by IntrinoX
Makes the V8 more exhilarating, doesn’t it.
any videos on this and i am coming from a BMW world, is this like a JB+?
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Originally Posted by trooper141
any videos on this and i am coming from a BMW world, is this like a JB+?
This is a throttle controller. It manipulates the throttle input signal sent to the ECU. So, if you think the stock throttle mapping is not to your liking, you could tune it with one of these. It doesn't add any power, but it can make the car feel more responsive.
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Originally Posted by Dtrinh9
I just installed a Shiftpower-USA throttle response controller on my car. It made me with the responsiveness.

I bought the same Shiftpower throttle controller. Where did you mount the button? I'm looking for ideas on good mounting locations for the button.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
This is a throttle controller. It manipulates the throttle input signal sent to the ECU. So, if you think the stock throttle mapping is not to your liking, you could tune it with one of these. It doesn't add any power, but it can make the car feel more responsive.
I have heard use cases of these failing or the power going out. I know these have a safety switch and all but how reliable is this?
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Originally Posted by trooper141
I have heard use cases of these failing or the power going out. I know these have a safety switch and all but how reliable is this?
Just buy the reputable brands like TOM's or Apex'i. I would get Tom's since they've been making aftermarket stuff for Toyota/Lexus products and partnering w/ Toyota/Lexus for decades...
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
I bought the same Shiftpower throttle controller. Where did you mount the button? I'm looking for ideas on good mounting locations for the button.
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Hey, which toms LTS did you get? when I look them up, I don't see it listed for the 500... did you get the ISF version? or could you send me a link PLEASE. Im really interested in getting one of these
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Man I miss throttle cables attached to throttle bodies and carburetors before that. We just got out of 2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe. It was still throttle by cable and steering was rack and pinion. I really hate throttle by wire and electric steering. If it were not for that sweet V8 sound I not sure I would like the IS. I am not looking forward to future of automobiles. I drive a 1997 Toyota T100 4x4 with Manual 5speed and 2016 LC200. The T100 is having more and more issues as time passes. The LC so far so good. Time to find a project truck from 1980 and build it how I want it. I don't want to deal with computers trying to decide what I want the car to do.
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