I just thought of the perfect analogy for v4 throttle pedal control

jpsimon · 02-02-2010, 05:07 PM

It has to do with cartons of milk... bare with me.

I've easily put down over 1500 miles since I started testing V4 and since day one I've been trying to figure out a way to describe how the throttle feels. Today while driving around aimlessly I figured it out:

You know when there's a carton of milk in the fridge from who-knows-when and you go to pick it up... WHIFFFFFF... and nearly throw it over your shoulder? Well this is the complete opposite. It's as if you just bought a brand new really heavy carton and 2 minutes later you go to pick it up knowing EXACTLY how it's going to feel. Well this is how the throttle feels at all time with v4.

Overall the throttle just feels heavier because there is absolutely zero play at all and you KNOW there is not going to be any play. You know every single ever-so-slight movement at any point (rpm/gear/whatever) translates immediately to whatever it is you're about to do. The brain just perceives the peddle as being extra heavy.

So in retrospect: yes, today has been a slow work day. And yes, i just compared v4 throttle play to a heavy carton of low-fat milk. I think others will agree

Sniz · 02-02-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

It has to do with cartons of milk... bare with me.

I've easily put down over 1500 miles since I started testing V4 and since day one I've been trying to figure out a way to describe how the throttle feels. Today while driving around aimlessly I figured it out:

You know when there's a carton of milk in the fridge from who-knows-when and you go to pick it up... WHIFFFFFF... and nearly throw it over your shoulder? Well this is the complete opposite. It's as if you just bought a brand new really heavy carton and 2 minutes later you go to pick it up knowing EXACTLY how it's going to feel. Well this is how the throttle feels at all time with v4.

Overall the throttle just feels heavier because there is absolutely zero play at all and you KNOW there is not going to be any play. You know every single ever-so-slight movement at any point (rpm/gear/whatever) translates immediately to whatever it is you're about to do. The brain just perceives the peddle as being extra heavy.

So in retrospect: yes, today has been a slow work day. And yes, i just compared v4 throttle play to a heavy carton of low-fat milk. I think others will agree

well Terry's tune is compared to Juice, so yeah this fits.

lamia2super · 02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

milk makes me

I335 · 02-02-2010, 06:24 PM

Actually I think that was a great analogy - I think I get it now!

supahdave · 02-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Terrys carton would be chocolate milk. =)

scalbert · 02-02-2010, 09:37 PM

It had obviously been a slow day.

And what if you like you milk chunky.

shoes · 02-02-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

Actually I think that was a great analogy - I think I get it now!

+1

I seriously like that analogy. It makes sense... in a weird way.

Or how about lifting a suitcase that you thought was full.

RevC · 02-02-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

well Terry's tune is compared to Juice, so yeah this fits.

hahahahahaha

Sniz · 02-02-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by scalbert

And what if you like you milk chunky.

then, you sir, have a problem.

Ilma · 02-02-2010, 11:43 PM

I still don't get it.......and what does milk have to do with the price of eggs in china anyway?

mwahlert · 02-03-2010, 12:04 AM

interesting analogy - but i think i am feeling the exact opposite - the car responds so well to pedal input that the car itself feels light, which i guess, in turn, means the pedal feels light too?

TMR · 02-03-2010, 12:20 AM

yea... i agree with JP on this.

NM_BMW · 02-03-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

It's as if you just bought a brand new really heavy carton and 2 minutes later you go to pick it up knowing EXACTLY how it's going to feel.

2 minutes later and I'm pouring it into my cereal not whiffing the milk. Did you guys like glue when you were little? lol

It does get the point across though... the pedal feels heavier while the car feels lighter. No more having to go full wot to get you moving.

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Ilma Colonel 193 Rep 2,855 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	I still don't get it.......and what does milk have to do with the price of eggs in china anyway?
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mwahlert Lieutenant Colonel 97 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (8)	interesting analogy - but i think i am feeling the exact opposite - the car responds so well to pedal input that the car itself feels light, which i guess, in turn, means the pedal feels light too?
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