15% off: iDrive Throttle Controller $206.51 Shipped @ Sparesbox

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Lluce2339 on 13/07/2020 - 01:52 sparesbox.com.au (874 clicks)
Last edited 13/07/2020 - 02:04 by 1 other user

Been waiting for the discount for a while.
RRP: $299
Sparebox Regular Price: $242.95
Sparebox Price after 15% off: $206.51 at check out.
No code required.
better than the Repco intro deal, which is $229
Price on ebay are around $229-$299
The Autobarn one is 3 mode, this seems the 4 mode one, which is the same as on iDrive website.
Please note that iDrive is vehicle specific, not one fits all.
use idrive website to find the correct model that suits your vehicle.

Grabbed one for my ESTIMA GSR55 4WD.

Creates a sharper throttle curve for better throttle response and reduced throttle lag
Easy 5 min installation
Adjustable driving modes and settings for any situation
Lifetime manufacturer's warranty
The iDRIVE Throttle Controller is your ultimate throttle response controller, designed to give you sharper throttle response, reduced throttle lag, faster acceleration and a more enjoyable driving experience. This product suits Audi.

Designed and engineered by one of the world's leading throttle controller manufacturers, the iDRIVE Throttle Controller uses an array of extremely sensitive components to provide highly accurate data to the ECU. By providing new reference points for your vehicle's throttle mapping, the iDRIVE Throttle Controller is able to create a more aggressive throttle curve, hence giving you improved throttle response and acceleration while drastically reduces throttle lag.

Features:
- Complete control over your engine’s responsiveness
- Four different driving modes: Normal, Economy, Ultimate Performance and Intelligent Automatic Control
- Twenty adjustable settings to suit any driving style and situation
- Vehicle-specific programming
- Quick & easy 5 min installation on most models
- No tools or modifications needed for installation
- Lifetime warranty

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  2jzzzz on 13/07/2020 - 06:32

  +1

  These are great. Helped with my Triton lag, but also for slow rock crawling 4wd.

  Doesn't add power, just the illusion of acceleration.

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    donkcat on 13/07/2020 - 07:34

    Is your trition a manual? And does it help with towing or hinder?

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  ymmf on 13/07/2020 - 06:56

  No offence but wouldn't it be the same as a heavier (or lighter) right foot?

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    thestig on 13/07/2020 - 07:48

    +1

    https://www.facebook.com/624884777655653/posts/2036427609834…

    This video is iDrive's explanation of this. I thought the same but seen hundreds of comments from people happy with the change in feel it produces. Can also see benefits with the adjustability off-road to dampen the throttle response you can't achieve with your foot when you're bouncing up a rough track.

    If you compare it to a car without it and just put foot to the floor for a 0-100 run for example though, assuming your foot to the floor is giving 100% throttle signal to the ecu in both cases, then the result should be the same, it won't increase max power.

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  evo7 on 13/07/2020 - 07:06

  can we do price match on supercheap?

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    luce2339 on 13/07/2020 - 08:22

    Super cheap auto does not sell this unit

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  thestig on 13/07/2020 - 07:30

  +2

  Did you consider the Hikeit x9 unit? (https://www.hikeit.com.au/product/hikeit-x9)

  Seems to do everything the iDrive does but have a few more features, more modes and faster chipset. iDrive definitely has a much bigger marketing budget so there are way more out there. Price difference is negligible between them and from my research I can't see many reports of problems from either.

  I was about to pull the trigger on the iDrive but now thinking the Hikeit unit is the way to go.

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    4x4driver on 13/07/2020 - 09:57

    +1

    I run the hikeit and I’m very happy with it I have a 10% off code to 4x4campingandadventures

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    Bingokid on 13/07/2020 - 11:01

    +8

    30% off with coupon ‘hikeit30’ on the hikeit website currently. Plus free shipping.

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  wfdTamar on 13/07/2020 - 08:01

  Or wait till they have another 20% off sale and get it for $194.37 (I'm getting 5% off with Cashback too) which would make it $184.51. The Hikeit above does look better (now if they could beat all those prices?).

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  wfdTamar on 13/07/2020 - 08:34

  These things are everywhere. I've seen them on ebay well under $100.

  https://chiptuning.com.au/products-page/advance-2-throttle-c…

  https://www.windbooster.com.au

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    thestig on 13/07/2020 - 08:56

    These two are also similar price to the iDrive and Hikeit. Are there any cheaper ones you'd recommend based on reviews etc? I wouldn't want to take my chances buying something without reading about a significant number of people's experiences as it does control your throttle.

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      luce2339 on 13/07/2020 - 09:30

      as an independent auto accessories importer and seller, and auto electrician, I won’t go any brand or company if there is no proven review. Especially, iDrive is designed and tested in Australia with patent in oz, us and China. And it’s quite importantly that the unit is tested in Australia on local vehicles. The Chinese ones are as cheap as less than 100 bucks. But think the QC and not being tested locally without local lifetime guarantee, I finally go for the iDrive. This is not something really new to the market, they have been in the market for couple of years now. Quality should be more stable.
      Again, iDrive is vehicle specific and not all car computers are the same.
      For your reference.

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        thestig on 13/07/2020 - 09:35

        Completely agree with this. Did you look into Hikeit? There are also 100s of people happy with this one in various Facebook groups I'm in and it seems to be better function wise. Not as many as reviewers as iDrive but iDrive are marketing way harder.

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          luce2339 on 13/07/2020 - 09:42

          @thestig: Have been checking all the stuff for long time roughly since it’s first to the market. But only pull the trigger recently. I personally talked to iDrive staff and got something that I need to know like designed and tested inAustralia, that’s what I really need to the Australian local condition. Other brands could only be the OEM of some Chinese manufacturers. Is that bad? I won’t say yes, but I won’t say no as well. But personally won’t go for any product that is not locally tested with proven review. As an auto accessories in the market for over 10 years, I had too many experience with overseas performance modification accessories, not really happy though.
          For your reference

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            4x4driver on 13/07/2020 - 09:58

            +1

            @luce2339: I have been using the Hikeit for 16 months now no issues

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        wfdTamar on 13/07/2020 - 19:01

        I might say that about a tuning chip (like Racechip), but these are pretty basic devices. Yes you could go with iDrive for the more slick Australian presence, but the Hikeit seems pretty much the same (in fact better features) and then there are loads that look the same as the Hikeit so I suspect all from the same source. It's seems just a matter of how bad the English you can stand in the instructions.

        With Bingokid's 30% off code the Hikeit seems a good option.

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  UFO on 13/07/2020 - 09:38

  So this thing narrows the curve/sensitivity of the throttle pedal, so you have to press less to get to 100% position?

  Wouldn't fuel use will go through the roof due to the more aggressive acceleration any time you drive?

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    luce2339 on 13/07/2020 - 09:44

    Check the video interview on the iDrive or Repco website under the product link, u will find the right answer there.
    It’s not something that simply press the pedal harder or less harder.

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  nephilim on 13/07/2020 - 09:50

  Good for older cars esp. when you use to be able to throw on a larger throttle body without a retune, but messing with the throttle in modern cars isnt the smartest thing.

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  goamax on 13/07/2020 - 09:56

  Check with your insurer before buying folks…

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    khrome on 13/07/2020 - 18:16

    Why would it matter? It's not modifying the engine or anything like that.

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  4x4driver on 13/07/2020 - 10:02

  To add food for thought these won’t increase power they just adjust the throttle to be more snappy so it reacts quicker.

  If you have a modern diesel they are worth the money.

  I have a video explaining how to install one here it’s for a MN triton but the process is much the same https://youtu.be/jdbk6oQ9hOs

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  JaeTee on 15/07/2020 - 16:09

  Just a note, the "hikeit30" code actually expired 2 days back. I called the company to see if it could be extended and they agreed to do so till this Friday. So if you are still keen, grab them before then!

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    thestig on 15/07/2020 - 16:23

    Maybe post as a new deal, although get ready for all the hate on another throttle controller deal lol