Vitesse New Throttle Controller now available for Corvettes
09-21-2015, 11:56 PM
#101
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C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
That your muscle memory for your foot movement with your normal seat position will be affected by changing the angle of your foot when the seat moves forward. It takes a while to get used to the change and in the meantime the position of the pedal is affected.
The test could be run in reverse by driving for a while in an eco mode and then switching to SP0 and moving the seat backwards.
The test could be run in reverse by driving for a while in an eco mode and then switching to SP0 and moving the seat backwards.
09-22-2015, 02:30 AM
#105
And that (lack of) benefit, i.e. using old technology, entirely misses the whole point and gain of the gadget. Stock and the Vitesse/other boosters, but particularly the Vitesse, are not even close to the same/OEM throttle.
I just came back from some work with the first US commissioned F-35 Squadron, with the Marines, and had a 1:1 showing of the Commanders F35B Lightening. A very little bit of that discussion was the difference between the F35 and any other earlier, non-F35 model fighter. Any idea which fighter technology he'd choose to fly?
Oh well, no worries, each to their own.
Last edited by J Christensen; 09-22-2015 at 04:24 AM.
09-22-2015, 01:56 PM
#106
Burning Brakes
In post #98, Ahmed responded to a question from Mike on the operation of the throttle controller with "The Controller is simply sending a signal to the Throttle Body bypassing the ECU that has some built-in delay that is originally there on purpose: For safety issues / fuel economy ..."
I really like this throttle controller and would strongly recommend it, but I don't see how this controller can send a signal to the TB, bypassing the ecm, since it is placed in series with the wiring from the APP to the ecm. The signal still has to go through the ecm because that is the way the car is wired. Logically, it seems that the controller alters the signal from the APP prior to sending it to the ecm and TB.
Maybe Ahmed can explain more thoroughly. Regardless of the way it works, I like it.
I really like this throttle controller and would strongly recommend it, but I don't see how this controller can send a signal to the TB, bypassing the ecm, since it is placed in series with the wiring from the APP to the ecm. The signal still has to go through the ecm because that is the way the car is wired. Logically, it seems that the controller alters the signal from the APP prior to sending it to the ecm and TB.
Maybe Ahmed can explain more thoroughly. Regardless of the way it works, I like it.
11-28-2015, 12:30 AM
#107
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You Got to get one!
I have had my throttle controller for almost a week now. I love it. It's easy to install and it really woke up the response like it says it does. I am very spirited driver so I was a bit skeptical but let me tell you, you'll smile when you use it.
Since i am a spirited driver i keep mine at 9. it sure wakes things up!
I have an email tune and it hasn't affected it one bit.
My Mods on a base '08 LS3 : LT headers with catted xpipe and Corsa exhaust, K&N intake, 160 Tstat,Ported TB and intake and email tune from Lew(Diablew).
Well worth the price and my customer service was excellent.!
Since i am a spirited driver i keep mine at 9. it sure wakes things up!
I have an email tune and it hasn't affected it one bit.
My Mods on a base '08 LS3 : LT headers with catted xpipe and Corsa exhaust, K&N intake, 160 Tstat,Ported TB and intake and email tune from Lew(Diablew).
Well worth the price and my customer service was excellent.!
11-28-2015, 01:35 PM
#108
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Just want to give a Aloha and Mahalos to Vitesse Motorsports for a fast shipping to the islands.ordered this tuesday and arrived fri.didnt expect it to arrive that fast so installed it the same day.drove the car that night to test set at 7 and went straight to 9.woowww this thing works.mods-bolt-ons and stage2 blower cam.leaving set at 9.thanks again.
12-22-2015, 08:17 AM
#109
Melting Slicks
I installed mine yesterday and drove it for the first time tonight. I had an odd experience and wonder if it is normal with this controller, or if I should be concerned.
I was in SP6 and under acceleration, aiming for gradually gaining speed from a 15 MPH or so roll. The acceleration did not feel quite as immediate when I did this as it had during the previous part of the trip, when at about 45 MPH I received a pretty abrupt dose of acceleration, which not only startled me, I was taken aback as I came up on other traffic fairly quickly. The sensation was akin to VTEC kicking in on a Honda product, only this was on steroids. Should I be concerned that the unit is faulty or is this normal? I was afraid to do much more with it tonight as there was a lot of traffic.
BTW, here's where I installed the controller...
I was in SP6 and under acceleration, aiming for gradually gaining speed from a 15 MPH or so roll. The acceleration did not feel quite as immediate when I did this as it had during the previous part of the trip, when at about 45 MPH I received a pretty abrupt dose of acceleration, which not only startled me, I was taken aback as I came up on other traffic fairly quickly. The sensation was akin to VTEC kicking in on a Honda product, only this was on steroids. Should I be concerned that the unit is faulty or is this normal? I was afraid to do much more with it tonight as there was a lot of traffic.
BTW, here's where I installed the controller...
12-26-2015, 02:05 AM
#112
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This apparently was an anomoly, as I have not experienced anything similar since my original post. I do like the controller, especially since my GS is my DD, and in bad weather with the stock Goodyears I can tone things down to where tip-in is extremely long and safe in cold, wet conditions. On dry days I keep it in SP6. This is certainly worth the cost of admission.
12-31-2015, 01:07 PM
#113
I cannot get the damn plug loose to install this. anyone have a pic on how to release this plug?
thanks.
UPDATE: That clip on the plug was the biggest PITA!! Got it installed and will go try it out.
thanks.
UPDATE: That clip on the plug was the biggest PITA!! Got it installed and will go try it out.
Last edited by Otherslost; 12-31-2015 at 02:34 PM.
12-31-2015, 04:49 PM
#114
After fighting that stupid plug I got it installed and back together in 5 min.
all I can say is HOLY S%^T! This thing really wakes the car up. This is worth every penny. Now just have to get used to it.
all I can say is HOLY S%^T! This thing really wakes the car up. This is worth every penny. Now just have to get used to it.
01-05-2016, 12:54 PM
#117
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I just installed one of these on my car and its pretty awesome. I'm completely stock at the moment and its a huge difference in driving quality. It's still not quite a "cable throttle" feel, but it's definitely way better than stock! Very easy install. The hardest part was understanding how the gray clip removes from the pedal connector (it was hard to look at while upside down, so it wasn't immediately apparent).
Quick question though, will my c6 unit work on a pontiac g8? I would love for my friend to try this out on his car.
Quick question though, will my c6 unit work on a pontiac g8? I would love for my friend to try this out on his car.
01-05-2016, 01:17 PM
#118
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I just installed one of these on my car and its pretty awesome. I'm completely stock at the moment and its a huge difference in driving quality. It's still not quite a "cable throttle" feel, but it's definitely way better than stock! Very easy install. The hardest part was understanding how the gray clip removes from the pedal connector (it was hard to look at while upside down, so it wasn't immediately apparent).
Quick question though, will my c6 unit work on a pontiac g8? I would love for my friend to try this out on his car.
Quick question though, will my c6 unit work on a pontiac g8? I would love for my friend to try this out on his car.
01-05-2016, 08:25 PM
#119
I have the Vitesse Throttle Controller installed. And WOW what a difference. Plus the customer service rocks. Great guy. Really makes a difference on our Vettes. I almost went with the competition. Thank God I did NOT. Vitesse Throttle Controller has the best price,performance and customer service. 
01-05-2016, 10:19 PM
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One thing that is nice. I decided to move mine to inside the ashtray since I don't use it. I unplugged the controller, removed the ashtray, installed the controller in the ashtray and plugged it back in. It worked perfectly. No need to re-calibrate. And when you think about the $$ we saved over the other options out there...