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What is DBW?
« on: 23 January 2011, 17:02:03 »
Seen that used a lot on here, what is it/what does it stand for?

Thanks :).
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #1 on: 23 January 2011, 17:11:14 »
Drive by wire, the newer style throttle contol as seen on the 2.2, 2.6 & 3.2 as opposed to having a cable like the older ones.
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #2 on: 23 January 2011, 17:16:54 »
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Drive by wire, the newer style throttle contol as seen on the 2.2, 2.6 & 3.2 as opposed to having a cable like the older ones.
Don't forget Traktors - they had it from the beginning!
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #3 on: 23 January 2011, 17:19:06 »
It's actually drive by the variable resistor located under your right foot.
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #4 on: 23 January 2011, 17:24:42 »
Ah, really!?  Thanks for that.

Is there meant to be any advantage to it?
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #5 on: 23 January 2011, 17:44:47 »
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It's actually drive by the variable resistor located under your right foot.
AKA Potentiometer
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« Reply #6 on: 23 January 2011, 17:58:29 »
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It's actually drive by the variable resistor located under your right foot.
AKA Potentiometer


Or rheostat when I was at school in the 1800's.
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« Reply #7 on: 23 January 2011, 18:06:52 »
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It's actually drive by the variable resistor located under your right foot.
AKA Potentiometer


Or rheostat when I was at school in the 1800's.


No, that would have been a spur Steve! ::) ::) :D :D :D ;)
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Re: What is DBW?
« Reply #8 on: 23 January 2011, 23:20:03 »
Does'nt Bloody Work! ::)
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