Gale Banks Exposes Pedal Commander | Fact Check 

I laughed out loud when you showed that the Pedal Commander Drift car had a cable throttle. That's hilarious.

Every person considering a pedal commander should be forced to watch this lol

Your editor deserves an award. I loved this so much. Thanks Gale, someday ill be able to afford your products. But right now I'm just soaking in your knowledge.

As a retired tradesman, I have met a number of people like Gale Banks. Their level of knowledge and experience has always intimidated me. This is not a negative, just amazement.

The guy I want engineering my stuff is the kinda guy who's legit worried his wife is gonna hear him swear lol

Attacking Gale Banks is literally the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Funny thing is that he has the lab testing to back it up. Facts don't care about your advertising BS!

I'm switching to yours.

I ordered my Pedal Commander today around 10am, after browsing RU-vid for further details I found this video. At 11am I cancelled my order and placed a Pedal Monster order. When you have #facts speak 🗣️ there’s no way you can argue with that. Thank you for saving me from pain!

Attacking Gale Banks... "It was right then, that he knew he fucked up!"

The cable driven drift car 😂 that was brutal

I went with Banks for my Tacoma without even looking at another company. The reason, I remember watching him talk about diesel upgrades. All other companies think that it was cool they were “rolling coal”. Then he said it, “smoke is lost power. Which is why our products don’t smoke.” He is one smart guy

I had a peddle commander for my 08 Silverado. It constantly threw codes and would go into limp mode regularly. The last straw was when towing my 33’ travel trailer and it went into limp mode and we were narrowly missed buy a transport truck coming from behind us. Good thing he was a good driver. Peddle commander was tossed out the window after that

Gale really dropped a 21 minute diss track and im here for it 😂

Congratz to Pedal Commander for winning the BS Award!!!! You truly deserve it!!!

I love that you called out their BS. I'd buy one just because of how honest and direct you are about this.

This was absolutely the most entertaining and informative video I have seen in a while! Looking forward to seeing more.

11:00 Fellow EE here, credit goes to whoever laid out the PCB for the Pedal monster, very clean and well laid out PCB and the inclusion of an actual quality brand name relay is nice. Also STM32s for the win!

I use both and here are the pros and cons of each: 1. Garage door was a problem, but only the first time. Since it’s demolition I hardly notice the issue. 2. With Pedal commander, clothes appear more vibrant and stains are gone after 40 min of driving. 3. Pedal commander has physical buttons, which frees up my phone and I don’t even have to use my hands to use it. I’ve glued it to my seat cushion, so the buttons stay pressed when I sit down and remain pressed in various combinations each time, making it more versatile and exciting to use each time. 4. Pedal Monster’s OBD connection presents certain potential side effects due to the inherent nature of OBD (On-demand Bowel Dysfunction) protocol. I recommend having cleaning supplies handy while getting used to it. 2. Pedal Monster does what it supposed to do, without erratic and unexpected pedal responses, which makes it boring for my daily use as it does not offer any surprises on the road, not allowing me an escape from the mundane and depressing reality of everyday life. That’s why I have decided to use both in my AWD Vespa, powered by a rolls Royce Merlin engine.

I’v had the commander on my wife’s 4runner for over two years with zero issues. With that being said we don’t go over the 2nd or third setting in city driving. It provides the exact throttle response we wanted (not to aggressive and way better than stock). I think a lot of the finicky Symptoms come from the more aggressive settings. With all of that being said I never knew of the banks version and banks himself clearly explained why his product is better undoubtedly. Obviously I’m not gonna trash mine since it was $300 bucks and does what we want without issues (in the lower settings we use), but next time I buy a vehicle with terrible acceleration like the 4runner I’ll most definitely go with the Banks version. Thanks for the video!

Excellent timing on this video as I was close to purchasing a Pedal Commander for my '16 2500 diesel after a friend 'highly recommended' as he has a Pedal Commander on his GMC. After seeing the breakdown from Banks and Rick Young and the comments on this video, I'm going to purchase the PedalMonster. Thanks!

Min Amps and Hz/s? All my years working on and teaching electrical systems and only now I'm learning these units! That award is well earned!

The Westen Champlin lawn mower clip was a great touch. I giggled. 😂

Omg that was the most amazing video of a comparison of products If you buy banks you always have a piece of mind it’s quality

Outstanding commentary and incredibly informative. Kudos to you sir!

I live in Australia and I'm into motorcycles but I also love science and I love Gale Banks! Attacking the smartest people doing the very best work will always deliver the same, dumb result. Keep up the great work, Gale!

No better marketing than the owner getting in a truck and showing you a safety feature of their product

I’ve used a pedal commander in multiple vehicles (Chevy Silverado, BMW 650i, BMW 750i) and never had an issue. From what I’ve seen the people who’ve had issues were trying to change settings while driving. I never used the pedal monster, because there wasn’t an option for BMW.

So glad I stumbled upon this video. Not only were his facts straight which trumped all of the pedal commander BS but the editing on this video was 👌🏼

I do t know who wrote the script to this but you had me when Gail said I’m going to have to clap back. Hilarious

"These guys are jackasses" truer words have never been spoken lol

Couldn’t pedal commander be sued for false advertising and defamation lol?

This isn't the type of device you use to monitor how well your engine is operating. You just want the correct settings set up once, or set occasionally for different usages like track versus street. Setting it with your smartphone and forgetting it makes perfect sense. Love your videos!

I hope your lawyers also sent their lawyers a lovely letter in a humorous way that lawyers understand.

That was an epic roast.

That was a great teardown and review. Excellent product you have there. DJ

Bruh..... This is probably the best set the record straight video I've ever seen. One thing that is surprising is just how dangerous that product is, sounds like a class action lawsuit just waiting to happen.

No better bang for your buck than the Pedal Monster/iDash combo

holy shit i started laughing so hard when he showed the throttle cable on the S14 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I had Pedal Commander for a few years and it was an improvement to my car and I loved it, but then I started to have problems and my car would often go into limp mode. I had contacted Pedal Commander customer service and they sent me some trouble shoot instructions. Nothing worked and I kept having the same the same problem. I got stuck taking my kids to school one morning because my car went into limp mode again. I pulled over and re connected my gas pedal and that was it, no more for me. I had looked at the Banks controller but it was a bit more because I also wanted the I dash also. WEll after watching a few more videos and reading more reviews I decided to go with the Banks system. I found out how the Banks works and what sets it far apart from the Pedal Commander. The one feature I liked was that way it will work as a pass through if there is a problem with the device. So no more limp mode for me. Its now been 3 months and I love the Banks and the I dash add on works great. THe reason the Banks is a little more expensive is because your getting quality and function...the Banks does what its made to do but more importantly is that it does it right and without cutting corners.

10/10 video. Ive always had cable drive cars then i got 21 sti and a 21 tacoma. My issue came with the rev hang and other issues with throttle. But was TERRIBLY nerved with pedal commander, which sucks, being I've never met someone with it and worse only seen issues. Seeing this im glad i STOPPED waited and here is my solution.

I love how he breaks it down to prove each point. You can rest assured Gale Banks WILL call you on your bull!

I have seen some dumb things. Going after the engine master Mr. Gale Banks is dumber than putting a fork into an outlet

This was amazing, what a great video! Saving up for my Banks PM as of now😎👍👍

My favourrrrrrite type of content, longform vids of king Banks calling out bs.

Shout out to the editor, i really appreciate the work and little music touches. I never expected to hear drift phonk behind gale banks voice but it goes hard 😂. Killer video, great editing, Mr Banks is a savage

Gale Banks is a man of integrity who's worked his whole life to build a reputable name and product. Banks is the ONLY product I would use on my Ford Super Duty diesel.

​@bankspower Love this video Gale. I've had the pedal commander on my 2019 Manual Corvette C7 for almost a year now. There have been several times I've gotten a check engine light and reduced power warning since adding this to my car. Every time I scan the codes, it comes up as a throttle position fault. I have to make sure to keep my scanner with me at all times now, because I know I'm going to have to clear the codes to get power back. If I hit a harsh bump in the road, it sets off a code, and reduces power. If I get on and off of the throttle too quickly, I get a code, and reduced power. If I move the wire while driving, you guessed it, I get a code and reduced power. Wish I had known you had this for the Corvette, time to get rid of the P.C.(pedal commander or piece of crap, lol, I had to) and add the Pedal Monster to the Vette. Been using your products on my diesel powered Ford trucks since early 2000, and never an issue. Glad I saw this video come up.

Actually didn’t know Banks made their own electronics in-house, I thought it was china made like everything else only designed in US but I should have known better. Even more happy about my iDash purchase 🥳 🇺🇸

"That's battle tested, in ACTUAL BATTLE" You sir are the GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!

Best ad you could make! No BS and no talking down to your customers.

Never heard of the Banks option but I've had my Pedal commander for about 6 years now never had a problem I love it 🤷

The dollar sign AFTER the number says it all 😅 Gale Banks is a legend! I love how he calls out all of the BS products.

And that is why I purchase banks products. Engineered out the wazoo, tested up the wazoo, backed by the Engineering!! Just the superior products. Thank you Gale and Banks Team for your time effort and caring for us and how your products effect our lives and vehicles!!!

My dad bought a 2016 Toyota 4Runner, loved the truck, but the throttle lag drove him crazy. He bought a Pedal Commander, it worked fine for a couple of weeks, but it eventually started throwing Throttle Position Sensor codes and put it in limp mode.

Well done. Kudos to the entire team.

Gale Banks backs up every statement that he & Banks Power makes. And safety is first and foremost a priority for all items sold under his name. Even if Pedal Monster was $100 more, I’d still pay it for the safety peace of mind. Love how Gale calls out BS with science & data. Also, made in America means supporting jobs & manufacturing controls. Thank you for the sobering information!

Wow, he just casually destroyed those clowns.. With only data and a smile. I was not ready for that absolute evisceration. Gale is 100% the goat and is an American treasure 🇺🇸🫡

I love this vids. Can’t get enough of them

Thank you Mr. Banks! Very informative and funny. I gave a deposit on a 24' High country 3500hd dually. Going to hopefully pick up this Wednesday. I was thinking about possibly buying the Derringer and throttle monster but now I'm DEFINITELY buying. I'll be springing for the idash as well! This video sent me over the edge 😂 Thank you!!

Love you Gale. Always the consummate Professional in your business. Factual yet casual in presentation. Rock on Sir.

I literally spit my Cinnamon Toast Crunch everywhere when you cracked the riding mower joke and put the guy flipping the mower over on the screen🤣🤣🤣

Not gonna lie... I had a pedal commander in my Amazon cart to buy later. Glad I came across this video! Without knowing any better I may have caused my car or myself some risk of injury! Thanks!❤

Man this is so funny ...i was thinking of buying a pedal commander,,and this video popped up on my tube just in time cause i have a family and i love my truck ..i dont need a cheap p.o.c thats gonna maybe cause a accident,,, i seen banks on trucks show back in the day and i do know banks is a company that takes pride in there products... When i gets the money together ill be sure to get a pedal monster ... Amazing video you saved me time and maybe avoiding a crash due to a pedal commander....THANK YOU God bless

lol this is a prime example of f*ck around and find out. Pedal commander really poked the bear with that article.

I have yet to own a truck or a diesel engine but gale banks fact check is my favorite series on youtube.

Love my Banks Pedalmonster!! Just installed this on my 2023 Ram 1500 etorque hemi and this thing is awesome! Easy install and works like a dream! No more hesitation when pushing on gas pedal! I love this thing!!

"I'm Gale Banks", That introduction alone would obliterate the competition.

I can't say how many times I laughed. Gale Banks though not intentionally trying to be funny. Was in fact very funny. Thank you.

I've had a pedal commander for 2 years with no issues, this video sold me on pedal monster.

Every vehicle i put pedal commander on went into limp mode. Some did within months others & took a year or so and i never adjusted them after the first 2 days or even hooked up the app. I’m so glad you have that safety feature-it can get scary in some vehicles especially Hellcats. Some vehicles it just made it slow and wasn’t scary. I never had a problem in reverse and never felt it jump. Yeah I’ll be ordering these up these banks ones just for the safety no limp mode feature alone.

Not Gonna lie I Was Gonna Buy A Pedal Commander Until He Dropped This Video!!!! Sold Me On It!!!

Don't Fukin attack Banks!

Thanks for putting this out. I honestly purchased the pedal monster and the idash for my 2023 Colorado. I’ve never installed it because I was worried that it may cause issues because of what I’ve seen from all of your competitors. However, after I watched this I’m going to install it today. Thanks for the comparison here. Great job.

I have zero need for this product, but absolutely LOVED watching your video!

I am curious and have a question for aftermarket ecu/ecm, much like your diesel economind and big hoss tuners, would you guys ever design, manufacture and sell your own aftermarket ecu/ecm for diesel and petrol (gasoline) engines? as i have been meaning to ask for quite some time

Gale... You're a Rock Star to the motorheads. I've been trying to explain what the Pedal Comander did (or supposed to do) for years and always discouraged people from buying and installing this JUNK... absolute crap. The BANKS items are top notch. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep it up.

Was just researching how these worked and found this video. Using the 5v sensor supply as a power supply is downright insane. Hilarious breakdown!

this was hilarious!! I didnt even touch my food 🤣🤣

To do a proper comparison you have to remove bias. I've not bought anything from either company and haven't seen much of banks power and I'd still buy the banks one. Because I don't want buttons and at face value the banks one seems to be better engineered.

Annnnd just like that, I'm on the hunt for Banks Bullshit button... Do your thing Gale.

I can’t believe how much more pep my 2011 FJ has. It actually got me out of the way of someone running a red light because it eliminated that “dead” acceleration spot. Thanks!!

Thanks for your video saved me time and money, sadly your product according with the website is not compatible with my MB C300 2015, any suggestions? Thanks again.

Did Gale Banks just say "clap back"?😂😂

I had a customer with a pedal commander in his mustang gt. Kept throwing random misfire codes. I said take it out. Order a pedal monster. Be done. He called me 4 days after and said install was so easy you can do so much with it. And the check engine light hasn't been back on since install. Just saying

I have a pedal commander in my car using the sport mode with a +1 or +2 sensitivity to it and havent had any issues with it. HOWEVER, i will admit i have an older (2004) honda accord with a manual transmission. I did do some looking into whether or not banks had a pedal monster for my car beforehand, but they do not. Otherwise I would have happily gotten banks purely because they have a better name recognition in great performance parts. I largely suspect banks doesnt/wont make one for my car is because the way the throttle position sensor is in the car. The pedal runs via a cable out of the cabin, then along the firewall under the hood to the throttle position sensor on the passenger side of the car, then to the throttle body and wherever else it may go, making it impractical or even impossible to utilize the obd port. I mostly got it because i didnt like how the stock pedal didnt feel sensitive enough. I also like to do a little revmatching when downshifting, which a more sensitive throttle makes it easier. As a little bonus, because i have to have mine mounted under the hood, the mentioned buttons on it are practically pointless and i have to use pedal commander's app anyway🤣 A side note on banks pedal monster, my only complaint would be that i dont really like how it goes back to stock pedal feel when you put it in reverse, but that would be my only complaint there. I would probably forget how much of a difference pedal feel is and stall my car when trying to go backward with the switch back to stock. If people are smashing garage doors going in reverse, they should probably try opening the door before going out, lol Sorry for the long comment to all those that have taken the time to read it and i thank you for reading it, but i figured i would share my story and why i chose to use my pedal commander.

I never thought about fixing my Ram's horrible throttle response. I also didn't know about the Pedal Monster and how easy it is to install. I just assumed I would have to do something with the PCM. I think i'm going to try your Pedal Monster. Thanks

I had a Pedal Commander back in 2018 for my 2013 Ford Raptor and I never cared for the way it worked. Yes my Raptor did seem more peppy off the line but as far as I was concerned back then it was a gimmick. I had to have some warranty work done on my Raptor (non engine/drivetrain issues) I removed the PC so Ford would not try to claim I was voided my warranty by having one and I got a check engine light after doing so. Ford ended up replacing my pedal assembly so I never put the PC back in. Having watch this video I now get how the PC caused the issue with my pedal assembly with the way it draws it power. Thank you Banks Power for putting this video out. I enjoyed your series on the rear differential covers but I never was able to upgrade my differential cover as you don't make one for the Ford Raptor rear end. However I do like what I see with the PedalMonster so I plan to purchase one.

I've been saying this about Pedal Commander for years, no one believed me. Thanks Gale.

I'm not even a car person. I just like watching people use science to dunk on bad products. Keep up the good work!

You, Sir, have done your homework and know your stuff. Never will I EVER buy a Pedal Commander. Thank you very much for taking the time for this.

The failure mode described during the Eco Mode analysis is spot on, and actually caused a "failure" of sorts years ago when I first began driving. At the time my Dad had a 2004 Nissan Titan which as part of the traction control, it would deactivate the throttle in effort to control wheel spin. Where this became a problem is once it detected some wheel slip on a snowy road in the northeast, it pulled throttle and while I think I would respond better now with more experience that was not the case then. I simply was compensating by applying more throttle input, and once it returned control to the 'pedal' (all at once mind you) I was probably 60%+ into it and it immediately spun and brought the tail of the truck around sending me almost into the ditch.

I liked seeing the production floor. I’ve worked with similar equipment making circuit boards. Nice for the people making the product to get some accolades too. Love all your videos and the information you share.

I have a 15 2500 silverado. Just did a whipple install. Pedal commander was messing up my throttle. Would your product have a similar affect? Truck is tuned would that be a issue as well?

I've had fhe Peddle Commander on my 16 Audi A4 18 Audi A3 21 Audi S4 & 22 Audi SQ7 with no issues works great

I love how you call these BS Artists out. You absolutely rule, Gale!

The fact if there’s a problem with the pedal monster or the obd port it doesn’t kill the pedal and the reverse safety are the main reasons I purchased the pedal monster vs the pedal commander

This video is awesome! Call it like it is. I researched Pedal Commander a lot and saw many of the same scary scenarios from past customers. Once I found Pedal Monster and your OBD port design, it all made sense. If I really need the OBD port for something I can just unplug your unit temporarily. Also like how Pedal Monster is completely hidden. Great product and appreciate the military connection of your company!

My Pedal Commander died on the track during an HPDE season a mere 14 months after installing it. It sent my Challenger into limp mode on a racetrack!!! I exited safely, but the dollar amount tied to that one lost track sesson exceeded the cost of the junk Pedal Commander. 3 years of trouble free Pedal Monster use later along with the peace of mind that if it stops working, the worst that will happen is a stock pedal. The iDash is awesome too, I just wish it could display the transmission temp in my Challenger!

Whoever edits these needs a raise.