Originally Posted by
Black mirage
The throttle response is kinda sluggish if you ask me. Right now in canada -30c and snow on the ground the traction control is working overtime but as soon as you turn it off the the response seems faster and im talking without wheel spinon dry pavement. I definitely miss cable operated throttles
Traction control has an impact on throttle response, but the
two are certainly different functions.
Originally Posted by
kzelisko
Just based my own calculated guess work, I'd say that the throttle lag that it has is probably tuned in on purpose, because it's fine when I drive the car normally. It's when I start driving like a lunatic it starts to not do what I want. I'm a vw tech and driving those around everyday, I just find the throttle response is much better, even in the old ones and the diesels.
And VW has cheated emissions controls in favor of throttle response.
Originally Posted by
kzelisko
Most people blame it on that, but I have a 2000 metro, and it is noticeably more responsive, and it is also a low powered three cylinder with super soft engine mounts. I can heel-toe shift it no problem, but I try that in the mirage and the engine really doesn't rev at all usually.
Again, I suggest that emissions controls may be at play here. Pumping the throttle tends to dump fuel. It is a simple matter to program this out in order to improve on fuel economy ratings. Just a guess.
I also double-clutch when downshifting and have no problems whatsoever.
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