Z06 throttle response lag
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Z06 throttle response lag
Hi guys,
So I picked up my new 2003 Z06 today. After driving around a bunch, the car is certainly entertaining But the most annoying thing about driving the car is that there is about a 1/4 second delay between what my foot does on the throttle and when the engine bothers to respond. I'm used to throttle-cable cars where the engine responds instantaneously, so I'm not sure if this is something that is just there and I have to live with it or if it is something that should be better and needs to be fixed. Is this delay there for other C5s too? It's very easy to test - while cruising, just to brief stabs of the throttle and see if the motor responds the instant you hit the throttle or a bit later. Same with lifting off the gas, it takes a while to stop applying power - I keep thinking the throttle is stuck open A guy at work has a 350Z which also has drive-by-wire throttle, but has zero response lag. Can this be fixed in any way?
Thanks for any information/advice/tips/etc
Grant.
So I picked up my new 2003 Z06 today. After driving around a bunch, the car is certainly entertaining But the most annoying thing about driving the car is that there is about a 1/4 second delay between what my foot does on the throttle and when the engine bothers to respond. I'm used to throttle-cable cars where the engine responds instantaneously, so I'm not sure if this is something that is just there and I have to live with it or if it is something that should be better and needs to be fixed. Is this delay there for other C5s too? It's very easy to test - while cruising, just to brief stabs of the throttle and see if the motor responds the instant you hit the throttle or a bit later. Same with lifting off the gas, it takes a while to stop applying power - I keep thinking the throttle is stuck open A guy at work has a 350Z which also has drive-by-wire throttle, but has zero response lag. Can this be fixed in any way?
Thanks for any information/advice/tips/etc
Grant.
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This may not apply to the Z06 lag problem, but it had it with my '97 C5. It went away when I replaced the stock filter lid with a Z06 lid. I have since went to the zip tie mod and it runs even better.
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Originally Posted by GrantR
Hi guys,
So I picked up my new 2003 Z06 today. After driving around a bunch, the car is certainly entertaining But the most annoying thing about driving the car is that there is about a 1/4 second delay between what my foot does on the throttle and when the engine bothers to respond. I'm used to throttle-cable cars where the engine responds instantaneously, so I'm not sure if this is something that is just there and I have to live with it or if it is something that should be better and needs to be fixed. Is this delay there for other C5s too? It's very easy to test - while cruising, just to brief stabs of the throttle and see if the motor responds the instant you hit the throttle or a bit later. Same with lifting off the gas, it takes a while to stop applying power - I keep thinking the throttle is stuck open A guy at work has a 350Z which also has drive-by-wire throttle, but has zero response lag. Can this be fixed in any way?
Thanks for any information/advice/tips/etc
Grant.
So I picked up my new 2003 Z06 today. After driving around a bunch, the car is certainly entertaining But the most annoying thing about driving the car is that there is about a 1/4 second delay between what my foot does on the throttle and when the engine bothers to respond. I'm used to throttle-cable cars where the engine responds instantaneously, so I'm not sure if this is something that is just there and I have to live with it or if it is something that should be better and needs to be fixed. Is this delay there for other C5s too? It's very easy to test - while cruising, just to brief stabs of the throttle and see if the motor responds the instant you hit the throttle or a bit later. Same with lifting off the gas, it takes a while to stop applying power - I keep thinking the throttle is stuck open A guy at work has a 350Z which also has drive-by-wire throttle, but has zero response lag. Can this be fixed in any way?
Thanks for any information/advice/tips/etc
Grant.
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From: Los Gatos CA
I've got an 02 z06, and it is independent of gear. An easy way to see this is when idling, jab the throttle - if you back off immediately, the blip is ignored. If not, I'd guess at .25-.5 second lag time before rpms increase.
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
No lag here... Instant power 
I was out today in my 04 Z and there is no noticeable lag. It is instant.
I get immediate response and the throttle plate is in sync with the accel pedal. I suggest you get yours checked as it might be binding or maybe you need a program change...
mike
