Throttle controller - MQ

[Harr095]

Has anyone put one in yet? Just curious as I've not seen anyone mention this yet. Just seeing what peoples experience has been.

Cheers Ryan

[Greytriton]

Had the new MQ exceed for a full 250km now. Not too impressed with the throttle lag and travel.

Just bought a Stealth throttle controller off evil bay.

Anyone have any experience with a throttle controller on an MQ

[striker99]

I've got a GLS MQ, the throttle lag is close to being dangerous at roundabouts when taking off from a standing start in the auto or when crossing a highway...

[Machine48]

It is pretty bad; wonder how much a tune would improve it?

[boycee]

Ive sold a heap of windboosters to the mq guys with great results. Also offer discounts for forum members

[striker99]

Ive sold a heap of windboosters to the mq guys with great results. Also offer discounts for forum members

Hmm that may be a good option

[4WD Supplies]

haha yep. gotta look after the people who have helped me over the years mate

[Merts]

I've got a GLS MQ, the throttle lag is close to being dangerous at roundabouts when taking off from a standing start in the auto or when crossing a highway...

I don't think 'throttle lag' is an accurate description of the issue. It's just a characteristic of a small capacity turbo diesel. Until the engine revs build up a bit from idle, the engine doesn't produce much power or torque.

There is no variable throttle in an MQ diesel, just the throttle plate which closes on engine shut down. The accelerator pedal is simply a potentiometer which sends a message to the ECU. There isn't any lag between pushing the pedal and the message getting to the ECU. If you want to take off quicker, you just need to push the pedal down quicker and/or further, or installing a pedal amplifier like the windbooster will have a similar effect.

Regardless of what you do with the pedal however, you won't overcome the turbo lag. It is just how these small turbo diesels work.

[Greytriton]

Just fitted tonight this Stealth throttle controller.

Fantastic results. Cured the throttle lag issue completely. Feels now like my old chipped ML as far as power and response. FIXED

Great value at under $200. Plug and play.

[Machine48]

Under $200 on ebay? Canna see that....???

[striker99]

Under $200 on ebay? Canna see that....???

X2 where can I find a kit that cheap?

[explorer.dave]

As Merts said a couple of posts up, throttle controllers cannot and will not stop turbo lag, what they do is simply amplify the throttle position, and gives the impression that the lag is all gone. In reality what you are doing is "putting the boot into the accelerator" without actually putting the boot in.
I often turn mine off just to remember just how good these units are, wouldn't be without one and highly recommend, but they DONT eliminate turbo lag
There is however a solution to the dreaded lag seek and ye shall find

[YJM Alex]

I honestly dont feel any turbo lag on my MQ Exceed. It was just the accelerator travel that needed rectifying. Im very pleased with it now. Not quite as powerfull as my old chipped ML but much nicer none the less.

Ive got a whole 450km on the clock now.

[andelect]

Interesting webpage on throttle controllers here.
https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertisse ... -worth-it/

[boycee]

We also do a cheaper windbooster which you guys get for $180 delivered if anyone is keen. only us the throttle pedal for power and not the obd like some of the ones mentioned so leaves it free for scanguage or alike.

[abbie62]

How do I order a wind booster for that price?
Cheers Bruce.

[4WD Supplies]

hey mate can just go on our site www.4wdsupplies.com.au and use the code newtriton to get the discount in checkout

[MQFan]

Fitted the Stealth 3 to my MQ and very happy with the results. Got rid of lag from acceleration and now have immediate response.

Easy to fit and they offer fantastic service, fitted on Sunday morning and had problems programming. My mistake did not follow correct instructions, I sent email at 7:30 and had reply by 7:45.
They gave me a number and I called their mobile and they were able to talk me through the process and had everything sorted and running by 08:00am.

Have recommended to friends and they are also happy with results on their MQ and Toyota.

Looking at another for wife's car.