Vitesse Throttle Controller Installed
Drifting
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From: Atlanta - - - - - Save the manuals
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll find you get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
Melting Slicks
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From: Leonardtown Maryland
I think you'll be happy with the purchase.
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll find you get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll find you get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
My feelings exactly less the Atlanta traffic but I understand completely.
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From: Nazareth, PA.
St. Jude Donor '17
I think you'll be happy with the purchase.
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll findyou get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll findyou get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
Drifting
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From: Atlanta - - - - - Save the manuals
(I personally think GM missed an opportunity here to provide this as an adjustment as well. )
YMMV as they say.
Last edited by Dutch08; Feb 4, 2016 at 07:15 PM.
Drifting
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From: Queen Creek AZ
I think you'll be happy with the purchase.
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll find you get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
I installed it on my 08 base A6. My goal was to duplicate the feel of my son's '98 stick c5. I always liked how could you feel immediately the engine pull on his car.
I bought the TC to try to get that same feel. TC works exactly like a wanted. My car feels like a "stick" in mode 5. Later, you'll find you get used to it and wonder why you bought it. Go back to 0 you'll see.
It does nothing more than that, a crisp throttle. If that's what you're after you'll enjoy the mod.
PS: Why didn't I by a stick. Come down to Atlanta enjoy the traffic
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St. Jude Donor '17
What I'm saying is if you're after a quick/fast throttle feel, then this is your mod. If you're after MORE POWER or anything else its not. This is what a wanted, and for me the mod gets a 5 out of 5 rating.
(I personally think GM missed an opportunity here to provide this as an adjustment as well. )
YMMV as they say.
(I personally think GM missed an opportunity here to provide this as an adjustment as well. )
YMMV as they say.
That and headers and I'll be set.
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From: lake havasu city arizona
So let me ask a question please, 2 Corvettes of the same year, model and no mods pull into the staging lane at the local track. Drivers robotically alike, but one car is equipped with the throttle control module, the other none, identical reaction time ************
************** WHO WINS******************
NSF
************** WHO WINS******************
NSF
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
So let me ask a question please, 2 Corvettes of the same year, model and no mods pull into the staging lane at the local track. Drivers robotically alike, but one car is equipped with the throttle control module, the other none, identical reaction time ************
************** WHO WINS******************
NSF
************** WHO WINS******************
NSF
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From: lake havasu city arizona
I understand the concept and theory but in realty would the time difference in throttle response time make that car just a tad quicker to the finish line being all things equal ????
Thanks
NSF
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From: Below the bottom of Berby Hollow, NYS
What I'm saying is if you're after a quick/fast throttle feel, then this is your mod. If you're after MORE POWER or anything else its not. This is what a wanted, and for me the mod gets a 5 out of 5 rating.
(I personally think GM missed an opportunity here to provide this as an adjustment as well. )
YMMV as they say.
(I personally think GM missed an opportunity here to provide this as an adjustment as well. )
YMMV as they say.
Manufacturers are forced to jump through all kinds of hoops to keep Washington off their back.
As for the drag racing question: If each car was operated by identical robots, running WOT from start to finish, I suppose the one with the TC might get a half-second or so jump out of the hole. After that, I wouldn't think there would be much difference.
But horsing around on the street is different.
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Robotically identical drivers. Same reaction time, Would wheel spin come into play with a quicker throttle response.
I understand the concept and theory but in realty would the time difference in throttle response time make that car just a tad quicker to the finish line being all things equal ????
Thanks
NSF
I understand the concept and theory but in realty would the time difference in throttle response time make that car just a tad quicker to the finish line being all things equal ????
Thanks
NSF
If it was at 9sp I would thing the car with the VTC would lose because of wheel spin.. now if it was set it a 4-6s I think it would win...more jump off the line..
Now if it was in eco 5 the stock car would win... so too many factors ,,,,
I got the 1st VTC ive had for use with my SC ls2 with 550rwhp...
I used it on 3eco to help off the line....
But I really didn't get much time to use it as the car got totaled(rearended in traffic)
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Robotically identical drivers. Same reaction time, Would wheel spin come into play with a quicker throttle response.
I understand the concept and theory but in realty would the time difference in throttle response time make that car just a tad quicker to the finish line being all things equal ????
Thanks
NSF
I understand the concept and theory but in realty would the time difference in throttle response time make that car just a tad quicker to the finish line being all things equal ????
Thanks
NSF
I recommend a launch procedure with three deliberate elements that are inter-related and must be coordinated.
(1) launch rpm
(2) clutch release
(3) throttle squeeze
Hold the launch rpm and then quickly but smoothly release the clutch with full engagement occurring over the first 3-10 feet of forward movement, depending on conditions.
Don't feed more throttle until the tires are hooked.
Then and only then, squeeze the throttle progressively to the floor.
So two equally good drivers would overtime compensate for the wheel spin and learn to apply their throttle in different ways with or without the Vitesse. Applying more or less pressure etc. Making it even? Well, If someone has a short throw shifter they have an advantage in reaction time so does one with the Vitesse.
A faster throttle response is like a short throw shifter it does not add horse power, but anything that can make your reaction time faster is adding an advantage...especially if you practice with it and apply it appropriately so there is no wheel spin. It also makes the daily drive amazing...shifts are smooth as ice, response is clean and power to me is more linear.....with the C5 cluth pedal spring and this, it honestly feels like a different car...NOW GO BUY ONE!!! If you lived in Houston I would drive to your house and install it for you...because I know you will love it!!
Last edited by Cor430vette; Feb 4, 2016 at 11:18 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '17
Since the best drag racer on these cars as far as I am concerned is Ranger ( http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Launch_Tips.html ) he states the following:
I recommend a launch procedure with three deliberate elements that are inter-related and must be coordinated.
(1) launch rpm
(2) clutch release
(3) throttle squeeze
Hold the launch rpm and then quickly but smoothly release the clutch with full engagement occurring over the first 3-10 feet of forward movement, depending on conditions.
Don't feed more throttle until the tires are hooked.
Then and only then, squeeze the throttle progressively to the floor.
So two equally good drivers would overtime compensate for the wheel spin and learn to apply their throttle in different ways with or without the Vitesse. Applying more or less pressure etc. Making it even? Well, If someone has a short throw shifter they have an advantage in reaction time so does one with the Vitesse.
A faster throttle response is like a short throw shifter it does not add horse power, but anything that can make your reaction time faster is adding an advantage...it also makes the daily drive amazing...shifts are smooth as ice, response is clean and power to me is more linear.....with the C5 spring and this it honestly feels like a different car...NOW GO BUY ONE!!! If you lived in Houston I would drive to your house and install it for you...because I know you will love it!!
I recommend a launch procedure with three deliberate elements that are inter-related and must be coordinated.
(1) launch rpm
(2) clutch release
(3) throttle squeeze
Hold the launch rpm and then quickly but smoothly release the clutch with full engagement occurring over the first 3-10 feet of forward movement, depending on conditions.
Don't feed more throttle until the tires are hooked.
Then and only then, squeeze the throttle progressively to the floor.
So two equally good drivers would overtime compensate for the wheel spin and learn to apply their throttle in different ways with or without the Vitesse. Applying more or less pressure etc. Making it even? Well, If someone has a short throw shifter they have an advantage in reaction time so does one with the Vitesse.
A faster throttle response is like a short throw shifter it does not add horse power, but anything that can make your reaction time faster is adding an advantage...it also makes the daily drive amazing...shifts are smooth as ice, response is clean and power to me is more linear.....with the C5 spring and this it honestly feels like a different car...NOW GO BUY ONE!!! If you lived in Houston I would drive to your house and install it for you...because I know you will love it!!
