Gas pedal

[socalife]

I know the stock pedal is wired and it feels so choppy to the point where I can't rev softly without it jumping to 4k. Does anyone have experiance with electric gas pedals? I am kind of interested in installing one, I think it would be better then replacing the cable. Btw I have moved the flange at the throttle body and it's fine

[blunttech]

have you lubed anything?? What you are contemplating is not better than replacing the cable, If that even needs to be done

[haggardfab]

youd rather convert your car to drive by wire then change the throttle cable? LOL

[AndrewBird]

Every car ever made up until fairly recently has used a cable. There is nothing wrong with a cable actuated throttle.

As Blunt suggested, try lubing the cable first and if that doesn't fix it, buy a new one. A sticky/stiff cable will cause all kinds of problems.

[noid]

Drive by wire (electrical switch) is the opposite of why someone should own an e30. A good cable will be smooth and the responsiveness should be excellent.

[socalife]

Yes I lubed it and still feels weird :/ I guess I'll try replacing it. But I didn't know most cars are still by wire

[Mr. Tasty]

But I didn't know most cars are still by wire

Most are/were driven by cable, is what he was saying.

[socalife]

Yeah, but I guess I can understand how the mechanic feel of the e30 is important

[15Michaeljoseph]

If you've ever driven an e46+ the drive by wire causes a kind of noticable delay in throttle response. don't put your e30 through that punishment.


--Mike

[Cephas]

If you've ever driven an e46+ the drive by wire causes a kind of noticable delay in throttle response. don't put your e30 through that punishment.


--Mike

The same can be said for the Mini Coopers. The only way to get rid of it was to drive the car in sport mode. Otherwise i often found myself "leaning into the acceleration" without any acceleration happening. It was pretty annoying actually.

[jlevie]

You need to replace the cable. Also check the bushings for the throttle rod behind the pedals.

[vpilarrt]

OP I think you're having trouble with nomenclature. "Drive by wire"% is not a cable, it's the electric throttle system

[socalife]

Cable replaced, it feels fucking amazing thanks guys