Hello,
Just wanted to chime in and provide some clarification regarding the MADNESS Power Pack and MADNESS GOPedal.
Hypertech is a well-known company and we are sure you are happy with your purchase.
However, the link you posted above seems to be a throttle pedal module which is comparable to the MADNESS GOPedal.
The product you list retails a $329.99, which is actually higher than the cost of all three versions of the MADNESS GOPedal we offer.
What we have found when it comes to these types of throttle modules is that very few places in the world where they're manufactured that we are aware of.
The top throttle modules are made in Germany and are TUV approved.
A TUV certification means the product has been thoroughly and vigorously tested for safety and found to exceed or meet the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act.
In order for products to be sold in Europe, they have to be TUV approved, otherwise they cannot be sold.
This differs from products that are manufactured in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, China and Turkey.
Typically, not always, if the product is made by a top tier manufacturer ( manufactured in Germany), it will be disclosed in the product listing.
Prior to purchasing any electronic plug and play item, you may want to check where it was manufactured and if it carries any kind of certification, what the warranty is like and what the return policy is like.
We cannot speak for others as there are many other great competitive products out there, we are simply bringing up some things you may want to look at when evaluating your options.
Here is some factual information on our MADNESS GOPedal.
1. It is manufactured exclusively for us by a top tier manufacturer in Germany.
2. Both us and our manufacturing partner jointly test these products on our vehicles in the US and on their versions in Germany for thousands of miles prior to release.
3. We have shipped and installed thousands of these modules over the years for a variety of makes and models.
We have three different versions of the MADNESS GOPedal available.
All versions we feel it offers you, the enthusiast, the best of hardware features, warranty, safety, and most importantly value out of the other products being offered in this category.
This is one of the reasons we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and in addition to that, our product, even though it's made in Germany and has every single feature (and option Bluetooth), it is actually less money.
We have the:
MADNESS GOPedal
MADNESS GOPedal Bluetooth
MADNESS GOPedal Plus
All three versions offer a great value and are priced aggressively.
There are a couple of differences between the MADNESS GOPedal Bluetooth and the MADNESS GOPedal Plus.
The main one being, on the MADNESS GOPedal Bluetooth, you have the best of both worlds - meaning you can change modes and make adjustments to your GOPedal from the actual GOPedal (physical buttons) or from your smartphone (via the App), whereas on the MADNESS GOPedal Plus, it has no physical buttons and it is all done through the app.
For image reference, please see the two GOPedals below:
MADNESS GOPedal Bluetooth
MADNESS GOPedal Plus:
The other difference between the two models is where the MADNESS GOPedal Plus lacks physical buttons, it makes up for it in a couple of added features / modes.
The MADNESS GOPedal Plus introduces the following modes that the MADNESS GOPedal and MADNESS GOPedal Bluetooth do not have:
Limit the response from your throttle pedal so the only way your vehicle can be driven in Valet Mode is slow and gentle
Protect:
Disable your throttle pedal and you have a built in security feature that prevents someone from driving away with your vehicle.
In most cases you can start the car, but you cannot drive it anywhere since the pedal is disabled
Individual:
Set up a custom map for your spouse, child or anyone else using your vehicle. You have full control of how the throttle will work while someone else is using your vehicle
It simply comes down to which features are more appealing to the user!
We hope that clears up any confusion regarding the GOPedals.
The other items in our Power Pack are the MADNESS AutoFlash and BMC Filter.
The MADNESS AutoFlash is a module for the transmission that relies on updating the maps of the TCU to allow the gearbox to improve shift times and bypass the torque limiter.
This is a separate product and does something completely different than the MADNESS GOPedal.
Often times vehicle manufactures will limit the full potential of a vehicle to compensate for all levels of drivers and maintenance, or because the manufacturer knows that in 18 months they will be releasing a more powerful version of that vehicle and can adjust the limiters to allow for this power increase.
The idea of the AutoFlash is to not only increase shift speed but to increase torque limitations throughout the gearing (except for 1st and reverse gears as we leave these at factory spec for safety) which in turn changes the speed of a shift.
The BMC Filter is a high quality filter replacement that will last the lifetime of your vehicle.
It is composed of a metallic mesh covered by an oiled multilayer cotton filtration material. This guarantees a high level of filtering efficiency and a limited loss of air pressure. The oil used gives the material its “sticky” adhesive characteristic which aids in the retention of air impurities, without compromising or blocking air flow penetration. This also creates a continuous filtering process.
It is made of highly performing materials that allow an increased air flow combined with a more efficient filtration, guaranteeing containment of all impurities from as small as 7 microns (compared to OEM's 10 microns).
I am going with the Hypertech’s REACT Off-Road - Part #105202
https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/hyper...ion-throttle-optimizer-105202/_/R-BFFP-105202
I have been running a different Hypertech in my JK since 07 and it works great.
Plus it is one unit an not two for way less than $850.00!
I am sure you have been extremely happy with your purchase.
Hypertech is a great company, and these Jeeps benefit greatly from a little assistance from a throttle module.
Since you're a moderator of this group and are engaged with the community, what we would like to do for you is to perhaps send you one of our GOPedal modules absolutely free, with no catch, just to let you try it and compare it with what you have!
We believe you will find our product to be just as good if not a better value than the product you mentioned.
If you are up for that, please let us know, we'll also contact you offline and see if you are interested in the offer.
We are quite confident, once you give us a try you will enjoy it.
We hope this clears up any confusion!
