I've just fitted this throttle controller to my Mk4. I had one on a previous vehicle with the same transforming result I'm now getting with the Octavia, knife sharp acceleration right through the band. It's a real game changer.

 

https://www.ultimate9.co/news/blog-what-is-the-evc/

 

This Superb had an even worse case of throttle lag which the EVC sorted out. Mk 4 Octavia isn't as bad, but the results are still remarkable.

BTW, I have absolutely nothing to do with this company, just a fan of the difference the EVC makes...

 

 

On 05/07/2024 at 13:11, SouthernComfort said:

I've just fitted this throttle controller to my Mk4. I had one on a previous vehicle with the same transforming result I'm now getting with the Octavia, knife sharp acceleration right through the band. It's a real game changer.

 

https://www.ultimate9.co/news/blog-what-is-the-evc/

 

 

I'm piqued. 

Are you using it on a Mk4 VRS? 

 

8 minutes ago, jaspertvrs said:

 

I'm piqued. 

Are you using it on a Mk4 VRS? 

 

No, mine is a Style 1.4TSI. It doesn't matter which engine variant you have, the electronic throttle lag will be the same - a split second delay in the 'communication' between the pedal sensor and the throttle body. It can't / won't change the engine's hp output, but it provides all the available power to the pedal instantly, the zero delay makes for very sharp acceleration. You have to play around with the settings, I find U2 is the sweet spot for mine, enough to take the edge off. U9 for example would be a 'back to the future' experience, way too fierce! BTW if you decide to give one a go, shop around, no need to pay full RRP. 

 

Thanks mate. Will give one a go and there's sale going.

I found modulating the throttle a bit frustrating at times coming from my other cars.

 

Got an EVC throttle controller on sale and the install was super easy. It really helps with the spongy throttle and  now feels more immediate/direct.  I'm glad I gave it a go after seeing your post.  Wished I had done way earlier.  Enjoying the car more after the simple mod. 

 

I settled on Ultimate 3 with my VRS.

 

I tried Ultimate 5 and 9 briefly, torque steer galore and front wheel hoping/ understeer out of corner...haha.

 

Edited 24 July, 20241 yr by jaspertvrs

Glad it's working well for you. When you've been used to it for a while, try setting it back to zero (i.e. restore the car's 'normal' acceleration), it reminds you just how sluggish throttle lag really is. What I really like is the sharper pick-up anywhere in the rev band, especially for overtaking. With these cars being FWD and light at the front end, I found the excessive torque of higher settings (5 and above) felt like the devil taking over.

 

I never fitted the EVC to my previous Mk7 Golf, but I did put one on our Grand Cherokee V6 diesel 4WD, which we used mainly for caravan towing. Being a heavy car and well planted on the road, it was fine on high settings, but even then U6 was about my comfort limit. The fun part was, it made my 0-100kph time (with EVC) equal to that of a friend's GC with a Hemi 5.7 litre V8 (sans EVC). No one would believe it, until witnessing my V6 and the Hemi running neck and neck for the test 😲