Throttle Controllers

[petemac110]

I just purchased myself a evcX Throttle Controller for VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON but can't for the life of me find the the plug. Anyone else has experience with this?

It connects to the right side of the electronic throttle pedal assembly. There's a plastic undertray beneath the dash that you'll need to unscrew to obtain easy access - that's probably why you can't see the connection.

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It connects to the right side of the electronic throttle pedal assembly. There's a plastic undertray beneath the dash that you'll need to unscrew to obtain easy access - that's probably why you can't see the connection.

Does the undertray look like this? I've had that out a few times before (dead pedal upgrade, legroom hack), replaced it for the legroom hack.

I just purchased myself a evcX Throttle Controller for VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON but can't for the life of me find the the plug. Anyone else has experience with this?

I'm keen to hear how it all goes once you get it installed - been considering the evcX

Is it just me, or are all these devices marketed heavily toward 4x4's locally? Very hard to find local VW (or performance) reviews.

[petemac110]

Does the undertray look like this? I've had that out a few times before (dead pedal upgrade, legroom hack), replaced it for the legroom hack.

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That's the one!

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It connects to the right side of the electronic throttle pedal assembly. There's a plastic undertray beneath the dash that you'll need to unscrew to obtain easy access - that's probably why you can't see the connection.

Yeah I reckon it's definitely there. I was able to remove the 2 torx screws but feel like I'm missing something else since the underdash plastic is still not coming off.

Worst case I'll take it to my local shop.

[petemac110]

Is it just me, or are all these devices marketed heavily toward 4x4's locally? Very hard to find local VW (or performance) reviews.

There's several discussions on the Passat and VW/Skoda206TSI facebook groups on throttle controllers. Most use the earlier model non-wireless EVC or the HikeIT. Same/same performance wise.

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Does the undertray look like this? I've had that out a few times before (dead pedal upgrade, legroom hack), replaced it for the legroom hack.

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I'm keen to hear how it all goes once you get it installed - been considering the evcX

Is it just me, or are all these devices marketed heavily toward 4x4's locally? Very hard to find local VW (or performance) reviews.

Ya will defs post here on how it goes. Looks promising from what I've researched. I already have a tune on the car as well as performing the "Audi" mod via OBDeleven, but the throttle still feels doughy to me.

[petemac110]

Yeah I reckon it's definitely there. I was able to remove the 2 torx screws but feel like I'm missing something else since the underdash plastic is still not coming off.

Worst case I'll take it to my local shop.

The torx screws only hold the front edge in place. There are other clips that hold the panel in position. You need to give it a bit of a nudge to remove it.

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I vaguely remember having to flex/bend it in an awkward way to get it out past the pedals...

There's also the OBD port to pop out and a plug for the footwell light.

Swearing at it may or may not help too.

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Thanks guys for your tips - will give it a go tomorrow

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Just got it installed. For anyone that is still hesitant on this, Get. It. Done.

It really does wake the car up. I wouldn't suggest buying anything too fancy as you'll most likely find one setting (for me it was U3 on the evcX) you like and stick with that.

Gone are the days of that slight bit of anxiety you feel when the car needs to do a 1.5 second ramp before you merge on to traffic. Overtaking is a breeze now as well.

I have a ECU tune, DSG tune, OBD mods done such as the "Audi" mod and "Throttle Response" mod done, and they have had negligable results when it came to throttle respone. That doughy ramp up was always still present (although the response IS better after the aforementioned mods), but i feel that after installing the throttle controller it really does bring everything together and gives you the feel that you want. Absolute night and day difference - I know some people have claimed that the "Throttle Response" mod or "Audi" mod makes a clear difference, but no, not like this.

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Thanks, yeah I'm in the same boat you were in with having an ECU+TCU tune with OBD mods, but nothing seeming to fix the "doughy ramp up".

This video really helps demonstrate why.. you can see how lazily the throttle opens with the OEM throttle map:

I asked an APR rep on a US forum about anti-theft/lock mode and it seems that it's achievable by selecting a custom map with zero throttle and then removing the controller.

After thinking about it, I'll probably just shop around for an evcX - should have just bought one while they were on sale at Autobarn!

[doc_777]

<snip> I'll probably just shop around for an evcX - should have just bought one while they were on sale at Autobarn!

They're on sale at Repco at the moment.

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They're on sale at Repco at the moment.

Thanks, but it appears to just be the regular evc (not the evcX). The evcX was ~$266 at Autobarn last week, but now $349 ($369 at Repco).

[petemac110]

Just got it installed. For anyone that is still hesitant on this, Get. It. Done.

Glad you like it, and fully agreed with your post.

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If you go on stage1customs.com they have having free express post AU wide for evc and evcX throttle controllers.

The evc is $200
and the evcX is going for $320

I ordered and got mine next day with no shipping fee