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#21 of 599 sure about electronic throttle? by mpls_xb Jul 28, 2004 (9:22 am)
Replying to: mackabee (Jul 22, 2004 11:55 am) I spoke with a Scion 'customer advocate' (1-866-70-SCION). They were not able to confirm electronic throttle on Scion, specifically xB. Replies to this message: oceloteva (Jul 28, 2004 4:42 pm)
#22 of 599 Re: sure about electronic throttle? [mpls_xb] by oceloteva Jul 28, 2004 (4:42 pm)
Replying to: mpls_xb (Jul 28, 2004 9:22 am) From Car and Driver   "...Powering the tC is the Camry's 2AZ-FE 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a sophisticated engine with an aluminum block, a magnesium cam cover, electronic throttle control, and variable intake-valve timing."
#23 of 599 by stickguy Jul 31, 2004 (7:43 pm)
I think it has very quick throttle response. Maybe you aren't coming off the clutch as quickly as you think?   Also, for the rev holding question, was driving last week when it was cool, and did not notice it at all. Wonder if it is something in the ECU mapping related to temperature? Replies to this message: dat2 (Jul 31, 2004 7:51 pm)
#24 of 599 Re: [stickguy] by dat2 Jul 31, 2004 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: stickguy (Jul 31, 2004 7:43 pm) I noticed the poor throttle response in blip-throttle downshifts, it is slow to blip, i think this must be related to the electronic throttle. For example, when slowing down for a corner, or in corner, blipping the throttle to not affect the transfer of weight in the dynamics of the car...
#25 of 599 pull by tahlequah Aug 02, 2004 (3:23 pm)
So, what does it mean when you let out the clutch and the steering pulls to the right?
#26 of 599 by stickguy Aug 02, 2004 (6:14 pm)
It's a Republican?   Actually, that's normally the result of torque steer. I haven't noticed any, but I haven't really nailed it from a start. The other thing to consider is that the widish tires are more sensitive to nuances in the road. In any case, just steer left
#27 of 599 parking brake? by stickguy Aug 03, 2004 (5:58 am)
Anyone notice if their parking brake has to be yanked all the way up to hold? On mine, it goes way up, and pretty much has to be on the last notch to hold the car (which it then does just fine). Just wondering if this is normal, or I should look into an adjustment.   I might just be used to cars that only have a few clicks and don't need to be pulled up real far.
#28 of 599 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 03, 2004 (7:39 am)
Yep, torque steer, especially if you nail it with the wheels slightly turned to begin with.
#29 of 599 torque steer by tahlequah Aug 03, 2004 (3:59 pm)
AH, well.....that explains that, then. Now tell me, is this normal? The wheels usually are at an angle but I'm not nailing it by any means. I don't think I've ever had this experience before....then again....I've never had a car like this before. That's why I seem ultra paranoid: just trying to find out what's me and what's the car.   Ya'll are a HUGE help. Thanks. Although I hope my car is not a Republican.....but I digress......   And you're not kidding about the nuances of the tires! I'm not complaining, just confirming.
#30 of 599 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 05, 2004 (7:17 am)
Well some FWD cars torque steer worse than others, but all of them do to some extent. Depends on design and on power output. Also how you drive. I've felt torque steer on cars where the owners never mention it or insist it isn't there---but it is.   Might be good for you to drive another identical car and see for yourself if anything strange is going on.

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