All I can tell you is the car is a hell of a lot more fun to drive!

 

As that is a purely subjective perception, nobody can (or should care to) dispute it. Enjoy!!

 

I get it. Basically, if you are FOT and foot to the floor in either case, you're getting full throttle anyway and 0-60 doesn't change.

Can see how that would be the case as the car would feel more lively. Given that it might very well include a security "kill switch", this could be a relatively cheap, fun, and security enhanced upgrade. Have you tried out the LOCK function yet? If you do, please let us know how it worked.

 

I believe the "lock" function just turns the pedal to "0" response. You step on it and no response. Just remains at idle.

 

Yes, which could make for a relatively simple security device. You can still start the car obviously, but not really drive it anywhere (not quickly at least). Their website seems to imply that if you turn it on in the app, walk away, then come back later, the LOCK function automatically turns off if the app is running on your phone meaning you don't have to reach for a switch. To be confirmed of course.

 

@Enzo954 Have you played around enough yet with the different response curves?

Linear seems to mean you need the smallest amount of input to get to maximum throttle, i.e. most sensitive setting.
Dynamic seems to indicate quicker initial response, but then to get to maximum throttle you have to go a little deeper into the pedal. This mode seems most practical I think for daily driving?
Exponential I don't even understand what this would feel like in practice lol..edit: I guess this is sort of a mix. You get enhanced response with the initial pedal press but the deeper into the pedal you go, the quicker you return to normal operation of the response. To get maximum throttle here, you still have to go pedal to the floor whereas that is not the case in the other 2 curves.

 

The app has a setting where you can toggle if you want LOCK to deactivate when the device detects your smartphone, so it would seem the functionality should be there. I am going to buy this unit also.

That said, it's a deterrent but it's not going to be as effective security wise as a kill switch. If a thief understands this device is installed it would not take very long to disconnect the device and reconnect it the way it would be from the factory, effectively bypassing it entirely. I get time deterrents can be effective in preventing a theft, but it is not as bulletproof as a proper kill switch.

edit: Actually it would appear that the LOCK mode is not password protected at all and can be activated/deactivated by just holding down the button for 10 seconds. You could eliminate this by not using the button at all, or properly hiding the button, thus requiring the phone or entirely disconnecting the module in order to work around the lock mode.

 

The user can make the Lock/Unlock button disabled and only accessible via the app on your phone. I was curious about that strange loophole myself. So basically, you lock the accelerator with your phone app and then the only way to deactivate is either manually via the app or you can set the app to automatically unlock it via your phones Bluetooth presence. It's a little confusing when you first install it, but it seems to work once you figure out the settings.

 

I installed this on my M6 convertible drive by wire accelerator ~10 years ago and it was a significant improvement in the lag time (acceleration delay). I put into "RACE" mode when my wife asked to test drive it and she never asked to drive it again, HA! I kept it "Sport" mode and it made the car seem much more lively but IMHO my LC500 needs no such device, it is very lively on it's own.

 

So, your M6, which has a quicker or similar 0-60 time (depending on the year) compared to the LC500, made it 'much more lively.' However, in your opinion, the heavier LC500 wouldn't benefit from it? That doesn't make much sense, in my opinion.

 

My module is being delivered today! Will update with my thoughts/impressions after some driving this week

@Enzo954 which accel curve do you use? I am thinking Dynamic or Exponential would be best since the car has decent power. Linear might be too aggressive?

Beat-Sonic recommends Exponential for sports cars with power, but linear for heavier vehicles.

 

I didn't even play with that yet. Let me know your thoughts as to which you prefer when you have time.

 

Assuming it comes from the factory set on linear means you've already got it on the most sensitive setting, so all the others would "dumb" it down relative to that. Will let you know my thoughts after some driving!

 

I almost didn't install a throttle controller on the LC, until one day, while rolling slowly, I pulled out into traffic and kept pressing the gas pedal, but the car wouldn’t shift into the needed gear. The throttle controller fixed that, but now I tense up when I press the pedal from a complete stop, anticipating the jerkiness.

 

Just a piece of advice on getting the original wiring clip out of the accelerator housing, because mine was a nightmare for some reason. You need to squeeze the release tab at the top of the housing until you hear a click sound. Once you hear the click it appears to stay open, and you should be able to remove the wiring/clip. Hopefully yours is easier to remove then mine. I was squeezing that damn thing so hard to the point that the tip of my finger was bruised.