When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
pedalbox is a simple device that plugs into (splices into with same plugs as OEM) the cable coming off the gas pedal and reprograms the engine response for more rapid acceleration, which essentially practically eliminates turbo lag
pedalbox is a simple device that plugs into (splices into with same plugs as OEM) the cable coming off the gas pedal and reprograms the engine response for more rapid acceleration, which essentially practically eliminates turbo lag
there is no turbo lag on SL550 compare to S63, huge turbo leg on S63 however, did install the pedalbox on S63 but I'm not too impressed, definiatly there some improvments yet it dosent make it completely disappeared, I have mix feelings about it....
there is no turbo lag on SL550 compare to S63, huge turbo leg on S63 however, did install the pedalbox on S63 but I'm not too impressed, definiatly there some improvments yet it dosent make it completely disappeared, I have mix feelings about it....
Beautiful ride thou....congrats...
thanks!
my experience...
there is "one onethousand two onethousand" turbo lag on my
14 SL550, the pedal box has different settings for acceleration responses, the highest setting (sport or sport plus and highest curve, 3+) is overly aggressive IMO, but wow what a difference in my car, very impressed
my cls63 also has turbo lag in comfort mode, however is S and S+ it's very responsive
what setting are you using on the pedalbox?
Last edited by Steinhart; Nov 8, 2014 at 10:36 PM.
pedalbox is a simple device that plugs into (splices into with same plugs as OEM) the cable coming off the gas pedal and reprograms the engine response for more rapid acceleration, which essentially practically eliminates turbo lag
Thanks for response. What made you chose PedalBox over SprintBooster? I realize that PedalBox has more fine tuning, but in "red mode" SprintBooster is more than IMHO satisfying with all lag gone.
Thanks for response. What made you chose PedalBox over SprintBooster? I realize that PedalBox has more fine tuning, but in "red mode" SprintBooster is more than IMHO satisfying with all lag gone.
to be honest I read another post on this forum from a '14 SL550 owner who was happy with the pedalbox, so I decided to try it
These SL's are so much better than the R230's IMO. I'll get the Pedalbox as well; was already thinking about that for our BMW which is much less responsive than the SL.
Since you have ABC, I would go and lower the car just a bit. It'll look even better.
Have you raced your CLS63 with the 550? I was surprised how easily our SL dispatched of the NA 63's... Just curious how well it can keep up with the TT version without a ECU tune.
These SL's are so much better than the R230's IMO. I'll get the Pedalbox as well; was already thinking about that for our BMW which is much less responsive than the SL.
Since you have ABC, I would go and lower the car just a bit. It'll look even better.
Have you raced your CLS63 with the 550? I was surprised how easily our SL dispatched of the NA 63's... Just curious how well it can keep up with the TT version without a ECU tune.
thanks!
how do I lower it with ABC?
have not raced the two cars yet, my guess is the cls63 is faster, but maybe it's just that loud exhaust note that gives me that impression, the sl is definitely fast, and with pedalbox it feels like an AMG for sure, the car is tight, fast and comfortable, way more comfortable than the cls63, which is IMO a little too stiff even in comfort mode
there is "one onethousand two onethousand" turbo lag on my
14 SL550, the pedal box has different settings for acceleration responses, the highest setting (sport or sport plus and highest curve, 3+) is overly aggressive IMO, but wow what a difference in my car, very impressed
my cls63 also has turbo lag in comfort mode, however is S and S+ it's very responsive
what setting are you using on the pedalbox?
1st thre lights: green light is all the way to right, 2nd ste of lights all green.
perhaps getting off from s63 and getting in to sl550, i compare both and i feel like sl550 has no turbo leg beacuse i compare the two....
1st thre lights: green light is all the way to right, 2nd ste of lights all green.
perhaps getting off from s63 and getting in to sl550, i compare both and i feel like sl550 has no turbo leg beacuse i compare the two....
ahh ok then you are in ECO setting, which really isn't doing anything noticeable above your stock setting, try sport or sport plus (light to the left or middle), you will see a noticeable difference
have not raced the two cars yet, my guess is the cls63 is faster, but maybe it's just that loud exhaust note that gives me that impression, the sl is definitely fast, and with pedalbox it feels like an AMG for sure, the car is tight, fast and comfortable, way more comfortable than the cls63, which is IMO a little too stiff even in comfort mode
There are 3 options to lower a car with ABC:
1. The car can be lowered using MB's Star Diagnostic software. Either MB or somebody with hardware/software can do that. The drop is less than 1" until the system throws errors. Alignment is needed.
2. Lowering links. Anywhere between $100-$300. Quick self-install. Can be used to do aggressive lowering. The links make the sensors believe that it is stock height when it's actually lowered. Try adjustableairride.com for quality links.
Alignment is required. Ride quality may suffer depending how low the car goes.
3. Electronic lowering module. Ride height of each wheel can be adjusted in fine increments, either via steering wheel controls (Lomo M1) or via tablet/PC (Renntech, Programa). Pricey solution as good modules go in the $1400-$1700 range but the quality is best IMO.
Modules are programmed to go back to stock height at 30mph or higher, thus eliminating the need for alignment.
There are 3 options to lower a car with ABC:
1. The car can be lowered using MB's Star Diagnostic software. Either MB or somebody with hardware/software can do that. The drop is less than 1" until the system throws errors. Alignment is needed.
2. Lowering links. Anywhere between $100-$300. Quick self-install. Can be used to do aggressive lowering. The links make the sensors believe that it is stock height when it's actually lowered. Try adjustableairride.com for quality links.
Alignment is required. Ride quality may suffer depending how low the car goes.
3. Electronic lowering module. Ride height of each wheel can be adjusted in fine increments, either via steering wheel controls (Lomo M1) or via tablet/PC (Renntech, Programa). Pricey solution as good modules go in the $1400-$1700 range but the quality is best IMO.
Modules are programmed to go back to stock height at 30mph or higher, thus eliminating the need for alignment.
many thanks, great explanation, I'll explore this next
ahh ok then you are in ECO setting, which really isn't doing anything noticeable above your stock setting, try sport or sport plus (light to the left or middle), you will see a noticeable difference
cool, I'll try tomorrow and see what happens, I'll let you know.
thank for your help...
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
