Increasing Accelerator Pedal Resistance

[Jeff]

Is this a plausible way to avoid accelerating more rapidly than intended?

Of course there is the decreased acceleration ability = decreased safety argument. But when you consider that a 1999 Hummer does 0-60 in 15.5 seconds, it seems like all one would have to do is preserve the ability to accelerate faster than this.

I was thinking of something along the lines of a wedge of rubber/silicone/foam etc. under the pedal.

So what do you think? Is mechanically increasing accelerator pedal resistance a reasonable idea?

[Daox]

I'd say get a scangauge and learn how to drive more efficiently is a much better option.

[suspectnumber961]

What works real well is an additional spring on the accelerator linkage...set up so that you can feel extra resistance near the throttle position that you typically need to hold speed at say 55 mph. Acts much like using a vac gauge..except that you don't need to watch it. You can easily overide the spring when needed. Just has to be done right so there is no chance of your accel pedal sticking.

A block of soft rubber might work also.

Advantages? It works and doesn't cost a lot. Cost effective.

You naturally develop the habit of driving for mpg.

[Jim Allen]

This is a good point.

I find that cars/trucks with electronic throttles are hyper-sensative and the pedal slopes programmed in are designed to give more throttle response with less pedal movement, making them very touchy. I'm working on reprogramming that in my rig, but in the interim, have been thinking about some way to increase tension on the pedal.

With my F-150, if you take a deep breath, you can effect the throttle. Sneeze and you're doing 90! Seriously, most times I can manage good throttle control, you have to work pretty hard at it. Too hard, IMHO.

[dcb]

the block probably belongs under the brake pedal

[pgfpro]

Check this thread out.

Dynamic Map Sensing Throttle Feedback