Gas pedal resistance
10-23-2014, 11:55 PM
#1
Gas pedal resistance
This may be an odd question, but here it goes:
I'm considering purchasing a C7, and was able to rent a 2014 auto for a day to test it out. About the only thing I disliked about the car was its heavy-feeling gas pedal. I'm coming from a DiabloSport-tuned 2006 Mustang GT which, in addition to the revised throttle mapping, has a very light pedal feel that I have grown to prefer. After returning the C7 and jumping back into my car, I darn near popped a wheelie. If I could have that same feeling in the corvette... wow.
Is there a way to lighten the tension of the gas pedal? Perhaps a spring that can be removed or swapped? Or is this just something I would have to get used to? (I don't see anyone else complaining about this.) Thanks! (First post!)
I'm considering purchasing a C7, and was able to rent a 2014 auto for a day to test it out. About the only thing I disliked about the car was its heavy-feeling gas pedal. I'm coming from a DiabloSport-tuned 2006 Mustang GT which, in addition to the revised throttle mapping, has a very light pedal feel that I have grown to prefer. After returning the C7 and jumping back into my car, I darn near popped a wheelie. If I could have that same feeling in the corvette... wow.
Is there a way to lighten the tension of the gas pedal? Perhaps a spring that can be removed or swapped? Or is this just something I would have to get used to? (I don't see anyone else complaining about this.) Thanks! (First post!)
Last edited by MizzardKR; 10-23-2014 at 11:57 PM. Reason: wording
10-24-2014, 11:06 AM
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This may be an odd question, but here it goes:
I'm considering purchasing a C7, and was able to rent a 2014 auto for a day to test it out. About the only thing I disliked about the car was its heavy-feeling gas pedal. I'm coming from a DiabloSport-tuned 2006 Mustang GT which, in addition to the revised throttle mapping, has a very light pedal feel that I have grown to prefer. After returning the C7 and jumping back into my car, I darn near popped a wheelie. If I could have that same feeling in the corvette... wow.
Is there a way to lighten the tension of the gas pedal? Perhaps a spring that can be removed or swapped? Or is this just something I would have to get used to? (I don't see anyone else complaining about this.) Thanks! (First post!)
I'm considering purchasing a C7, and was able to rent a 2014 auto for a day to test it out. About the only thing I disliked about the car was its heavy-feeling gas pedal. I'm coming from a DiabloSport-tuned 2006 Mustang GT which, in addition to the revised throttle mapping, has a very light pedal feel that I have grown to prefer. After returning the C7 and jumping back into my car, I darn near popped a wheelie. If I could have that same feeling in the corvette... wow.
Is there a way to lighten the tension of the gas pedal? Perhaps a spring that can be removed or swapped? Or is this just something I would have to get used to? (I don't see anyone else complaining about this.) Thanks! (First post!)
10-24-2014, 11:13 AM
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I feel there is more control with the C7 pedal and it makes it easier to control oversteer vs the mustang which is a mash the gas kind of application.
10-24-2014, 07:55 PM
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10-24-2014, 07:59 PM
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A lighter pedal does offer the opportunity to get oneself in trouble with regards to oversteer, but that same risk exists with my mustang (probably even more so.) I just prefer the lighter pedal when it comes to mundane city driving; the car seems lighter and peppier .
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10-25-2014, 10:48 PM
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I totally agree about the gas pedal being harder to press down. I find myself not keeping speed in traffic and unfortunately slowing down a bit. Embarrassing. Former C6 owner for 7 years.
10-25-2014, 11:28 PM
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honestly, this is a very silly concern. all cars feel and drive differently. the C7 is not a C6 and its not a mustang. learn to drive the car for what it is or tune it. there is no throttle spring, there is no carburator.
10-26-2014, 09:05 AM
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Well that settles it.
Honestly, I thought the gas pedal might work similar to the famed C6 clutch pedal, where you could remove some resistance just by removing a spring. I guess not. But there is nothing wrong to want to tailor the car to your preference. This is tech and performance.
A tune may very well be all it takes. I'm definitely moving forward to purchase the car, because, yes, this isn't a deal-breaker; the C7 is a great car (and not a mustang)
Honestly, I thought the gas pedal might work similar to the famed C6 clutch pedal, where you could remove some resistance just by removing a spring. I guess not. But there is nothing wrong to want to tailor the car to your preference. This is tech and performance.
A tune may very well be all it takes. I'm definitely moving forward to purchase the car, because, yes, this isn't a deal-breaker; the C7 is a great car (and not a mustang)
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10-26-2014, 02:44 PM
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10-26-2014, 06:11 PM
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Would the different position of the control for W, E, T,S,& Tr have anything to do with pedal pressure? My Volt when put in sport mode recall rates the gas petal to make power come on with just a lite pedal effort.
10-26-2014, 07:20 PM
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yes they do have slight differences but not nearly as much as what's available through tuning.