converting s54 to throttle cable

**lifeiskaos** · 04-01-2009, 09:00 PM

there's gotta be an easier way than spending $300+

anybody have any clever solutions?

**B.Watts** · 04-01-2009, 09:15 PM

I've used multiple setups...it's not as easy as you might think. The Sunbelt system is the best I've used. Much smoother pedal application, etc. The other setups required a very heavy foot to get over the initial "hump", which resulted in some rather abrupt changes in throttle. I've got a used one for sale for $400. Also have a VANOS delete kit for $300.

If you can fab up the parts and get something that works right (it will likely take you multiple tries) for less than $300, more power to you. Having "been there, done that", I would buy a used Sunbelt setup for $400 in a heartbeat.

**lifeiskaos** · 04-01-2009, 09:28 PM

lol, it's 400 brand new...

http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/...t=products.asp

**B.Watts** · 04-01-2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by lifeiskaos

lol, it's 400 brand new...

http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/...t=products.asp

While you're laughing, you might notice that your link doesn't work.

Make me an offer. We paid more for it back when we purchased it and I'm pretty sure there was a wait time to get it. Or, make one yourself and let me know how it goes.

**lifeiskaos** · 04-01-2009, 09:37 PM

i'll let you know. weird the link doesnt work... it works for me and it's $399

**MrBlonde** · 04-02-2009, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by lifeiskaos

i'll let you know. weird the link doesnt work... it works for me and it's $399

So buy it and tell us all about it when it's done.

P.S. This has nothing to do with Forced Induction.

**Quailane** · 04-02-2009, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by lifeiskaos

i'll let you know. weird the link doesnt work... it works for me

Cuz you had a cookie on your computer. It won't work for you anymore.

**lifeiskaos** · 04-02-2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

So buy it and tell us all about it when it's done.

P.S. This has nothing to do with Forced Induction.

ahh you see the whole point of this thread is to figure see if there are other options out there. feel free to move the thread i guess, just trying to figure it out so i can use a standalone with my turbo

Originally Posted by Quailane

Cuz you had a cookie on your computer. It won't work for you anymore.

ahh makes sense!

**charger758** · 04-02-2009, 12:43 PM

I want a cookie. Just out of curiousity does an adapter exist to physically get S54 ITB's to bolt onto an S52 head?

**lifeiskaos** · 04-02-2009, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by charger758

I want a cookie. Just out of curiousity does an adapter exist to physically get S54 ITB's to bolt onto an S52 head?

sorry i took a bite... there is no off the shelf solution that i know of

**SiGmA** · 04-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Mmmm cookies... And by searching Bimmerworld, I see it for $399.99 as well, FWIW.

**5mall5nail5** · 04-02-2009, 04:56 PM

Why not get a real standalone that can handle DBW?

**PEI330Ci** · 04-02-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by 5mall5nail5

Why not get a real standalone that can handle DBW?

In Brian's case, that wasn't the issue. People convert to cable throttle for other reasons...

**5mall5nail5** · 04-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Well I like the feel of a cable throttle too but...

**techno550** · 04-02-2009, 08:15 PM

What reason would there be to convert to a throttle cable on a race car other than budget/ecu?

**5mall5nail5** · 04-02-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by techno550

What reason would there be to convert to a throttle cable on a race car other than budget/ecu?

Feedback

**lifeiskaos** · 04-02-2009, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by techno550

What reason would there be to convert to a throttle cable on a race car other than budget/ecu?

i know nothing about DBW and EMS will be AEM 1902 box engine will be in an e30

**techno550** · 04-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by 5mall5nail5

Feedback

?

**ZimDoc** · 04-03-2009, 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by techno550

?

Maybe you know what I am going to say but I'll say it anyways.

Throttle feed back for better control of the car during a race at 10/10ths.

**5mall5nail5** · 04-03-2009, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by Drifter

Maybe you know what I am going to say but I'll say it anyways.

Throttle feed back for better control of the car during a race at 10/10ths.

Thats exactly what I said, except Techno550 has a thing for me

**biglou911** · 04-03-2009, 07:09 AM

i hope this is not a stupid question , but can you explain trottle feed back what is it , and whats 10/10ths race? Sorry if this is stupid question im just lost here ..

Thank you ! !

Lou

**got psi** · 04-03-2009, 09:42 AM

Cable = instant throttle response = win
servo motor = throttle lag = fail and gettin passed by the competitor
If I could change my E-39 to a cable I would POS drive by wire = fail
///J.T.///

**techno550** · 04-03-2009, 01:18 PM

DBW offers more precise control over everything than a throttle cable can.

The "feel" of the throttle cable is just friction and spring tension. You can emulate all of that. (hell, you can put the throttle pot at the end of a gunked up old cable with a rusty spring if you really want to.)

I said what I did because it showed that it was a technology some haven't used yet. DBW can be *faster* and *more responsive* than a cable. It can also offer more precise control.

**turbospool** · 04-03-2009, 01:21 PM

lets be real most diyers dont have what it takes to do that though

**dcvee** · 04-03-2009, 01:41 PM

...aw screw that electronic crap. I'm about ready to go back to mechanical fuel injection too! I know I have an extra set of Kinsler/Crower/Hilborn fuel injectors around here somewhere

Don

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