S-Drive vs Roar throttle controller: price, modes and fit
Roar and SAAS S-Drive offer adjustable accelerator response for compatible vehicles with electronic accelerator pedals. If you are comparing an S-Drive throttle controller with Roar, start with the correct vehicle application and connector, followed by controls, settings and the delivered price.
Roar costs $169 for every buyer (normally $229), applied automatically at checkout, with free Australian shipping. Roar throttle controllers.
Specifications and price
| Item | Roar throttle controller | SAAS S-Drive throttle controller |
|---|---|---|
| Australian price | $169 for every buyer (normally $229), applied automatically at checkout, with free Australian shipping. Roar | $209.00 on SAAS's STC105 application page; $209.99 on Supercheap Auto's STC105 product page, marked Special Order. These are observed listing prices, not a range-wide price promise. SAAS STC105, Supercheap STC105 |
| Australian shipping | Free on throttle controllers. Roar | Delivery charges depend on the selected retailer, SKU and postcode; SAAS provides a shipping calculator. SAAS |
| Vehicle coverage | Vehicle-specific listings. Choose by vehicle, years and pedal plug. Roar fitment collection | Vehicle-specific STC part numbers; check the application list and pedal connector. SAAS application list |
| Installation | Plug-and-play, with the harness between pedal and factory wiring. Roar | Plug-and-play; no OBD-port connection required. SAAS STC105 |
| Modes | Six advertised: Economy, Off, Comfort, Sport, Race and Auto. Roar product specifications | Five advertised on the STC105 page: Comfort, Sport, Performance, Eco and Original. The official manual additionally lists AU automatic mode and calls F3 “Racing”. Check the supplied version’s mode list. SAAS STC105, SAAS manual, page 2 |
| Sensitivity settings | Nine advertised levels; do not assume every mode has nine independently adjustable levels. Roar specifications | Manual specifies 1–9 for F1, F2, F3 and EC; Normal is not adjustable. SAAS manual, page 2 |
| Controls | Dash LCD controller and mode button described. Roar product page | Wired display with mode and sensitivity buttons documented. SAAS manual, page 1 |
| Display | Day/night brightness sensor advertised. Roar | Ambient-light sensor advertised. SAAS STC105 |
| Transmission selection | Manual HHH / automatic AAA settings advertised. Roar | Manual HHH / automatic AAA setup documented. SAAS manual, page 2 |
Which suits you?
Roar may suit a buyer who has matched their pedal plug and wants its advertised six-mode controls. Roar costs $169 for every buyer (normally $229), applied automatically at checkout, with free Australian shipping.
SAAS S-Drive may suit a buyer who has a matching STC application and prefers its documented wired controls. Check the supplied version's mode list, retailer availability and delivery charge. Supercheap STC105.
Fitment for one engine or model year does not establish fitment for another.
Roar vehicle fitment links
Browse the Roar throttle controller collection, then check the application and pedal connector on the relevant product page:
- Toyota Hilux N80 (2020 onwards)
- Ford Ranger Next-Gen T6
- Toyota LandCruiser 70 Pre-09 (2007–September 2009)
The LandCruiser link covers the stated build period; check other builds separately.
FAQ
Will either controller fit every vehicle?
No. Match the exact model, build date, engine and electronic pedal connector to the relevant application. Roar directs buyers to compare the connector photo; SAAS publishes vehicle-specific applications. Roar fitment guidance, SAAS application list.
Can I fit one to a cable accelerator?
These products connect to an electronic accelerator pedal. Supercheap's S-Drive description explicitly identifies vehicles without an accelerator cable. Supercheap STC105.
Can settings be changed while driving?
Follow the supplied instructions. SAAS's official installation manual says to complete settings while stationary. SAAS manual, page 1.