Nice Find For M35 Owners

[zei20l]

gimmick?? like the throttle mod that is available for V35s

[iamhe77]

gimmick?? like the throttle mod that is available for V35s

One and the same

They do "work" but in the end all we want is to remove the low rpm restriction which is implemented by the ecu and is, obviously, dependent on rpm which makes these throttle "controllers" largely redundant.... unless you want a not-so-sensitive accelerator pedal for freeway travel of course.

Edited March 30, 2010 by iamhe77

[garetb16]

for the amount i would actually use it,

wouldnt be worth the hassle or the price.

[scotty nm35]

I will be selling mine now it is totally redundant. It definitely had its uses though. Good for economy driving especially.

[southern_tango]

after a time without getting to the forum this is something I found in a mag...

[iamhe77]

after a time without getting to the forum this is something I found in a mag...

Would be much like the other I would think.

It is the ECU that limits power by rpm, not so much via pedal position when under 3000rpm.

Reflash or standalone ECU is pretty much the only way if after low rpm power for the VQ25det...

... or change to a cable throttle and all the extras like Scotty has

[zei20l]

the fact that it connects to the throttle input and not the throttle itself makes it useless. you may as well push the throttle pedal further down to get the same effect.

[scotty nm35]

You are right Iain but how long does it take for your foot to reach full throttle? They work well at the job they do, and you will accelerate faster in sport mode, but the throttle gets too touchy for everyday travel. In eco mode the throttle is less sensitive and gives you better fuel economy by not opening the throttle more than needed.

I found the number 3 eco mode to be the best for cruising but that is because of the massive midrange of my engine around 3-4k revs, where the stock throttle map was way too touchy. Like I said, they have their uses, just dont expect them to fix anything other than the acceleration curve in relation to the pedal.

[zei20l]

yeah i guess for economy they are pretty good!

but work out how much to purchase+install vs the fuel savings youll make over the time you have the car. rekon youll win?

[scotty nm35]

Not the way I drive.

I put it on for the missus.

Install in around 2 minutes.

[zei20l]

lol not the way my car drives normally either it drinks!

but lately ive been driving fairly easy, and i can get quite a few ks from each tank

[andy65b]

It all comes down to the type of road you are driving on and how constant you can keep the speed.

Just near the end of my Easter road tour around Vic and a few thousand k's later I can see how the car behaves on different road conditions and how the car responds.

Using cruise control on the Hwy set at 2km/h above legal limit (damn VIC police) and got between 10.4 - 10.1L/100km per tank. During the prolonged Hwy cruising I could see the exhaust gas temp rise to between 500 - 600c at around 2000rpm. Which indicates the ECU leans out the motor at this sort of light throttle input and road speed.

Once back in the hills the car would average 12.3 - 12.8L/100km and the exhaust temp would be lower 400 - 500c until on the throttle and would peak at around 700c but mostly around the 500c mark.

But I love this car driving on windy roads.

Cheers

Andy

[spoolin12]

Bit of a grave dig, but has anyone installed the Works Bell paddle shift yet? Does the V35 kit work?

Chris.

[Jetwreck]

Bit of a grave dig, but has anyone installed the Works Bell paddle shift yet? Does the V35 kit work?

Chris.

On my list(it's a long list)......cannot see why it would not work. Your talking about this one?

http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/Wo...mn_Shifter.html

[spoolin12]

On my list(it's a long list)......cannot see why it would not work. Your talking about this one?

http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/Wo...mn_Shifter.html

Yep that's the one.

I just got off the phone to Adam from tunersgroup.com (really helpful guy) and placed my order for the above kit.

He explained that the M35 Stagea kit only works with aftermarket steering wheels but the paddles move with the wheel.

The above 350Z / V35 kit is fixed to the column and works with the standard airbag steering wheel.

I will post pics of the install and let you guys know how it all goes.

Chris.

[iamhe77]

Will be interesting to see how you go.

HERE is an install on a Z33 if you haven't already seen it.

Have you done the quick wire cross to change the +/- around on the gear shifter? (ie pull back to change up through the gears 1,2,3,4,5 and push forward to change down through the gears 5,4,3,2,1)

If you have, will this make a difference to the paddles? Would suck pretty bad if it did.

[Jetwreck]

Yep that's the one.

I just got off the phone to Adam from tunersgroup.com (really helpful guy) and placed my order for the above kit.

He explained that the M35 Stagea kit only works with aftermarket steering wheels but the paddles move with the wheel.

The above 350Z / V35 kit is fixed to the column and works with the standard airbag steering wheel.

I will post pics of the install and let you guys know how it all goes.

Chris.

good stuff chris.....look forward to seeing this.