Is there any kind of throttle response controller for a 2005? Everything I see looks like it’s 2006 and up. Or any alternative method you wizards know of? I already have a tune, sometimes throttle response is just whack

 

Jacked up my 2005 and ran a 2006 Z06 under it. Vitesse works like a charm!

 

I don’t follow, maybe you’re joking. Did you find a way to make to make the Vitesse work on a 2005?

 

I think that the COW booster is the only available option for our 2005 cars. I have it and love it.

 

Just joking. I had a 2005 base and had always wanted a throttle controller. Finally traded up and solved my problem. The computers are totally different in the 2005 and the rest of the generation. It appears that there are not enough units of 2005 out there to justify building a separate unit for them. When I had the 2005, two different companies promised me they had one in the works that would be available soon but they never did. That was over two years ago...

 

Apparently the 2005 is different. I checked the COW site as well. It says 2006 and up. I sent COW a message this afternoon and I’m still waiting on his response. Do you have the COW on a 2005?

Thanks, that’s what I’ve gathered so far as well. Just thought I’d ask in case there were some alternatives that didn’t come up in my search.

 

Yes, It was the first thing that I did along with having chuck tune my A4.

 

How do you like it? The COW page gives virtually no information. He basically just trashes his competitors without giving any information on how it works or installs. I have no idea how his works. It also says almost any tuner or dealer can uninstall it by reflashing the computer. I can’t just unplug it or shut it off?

I like the idea of having a variable controller so I can adjust or turn off for wet conditions or if someone else drives it etc. I saw a cheap one on corvette mods that lists 2005, but I don’t see much info on it.

https://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corv...iABEgIewPD_BwE

 

Look at the Pedal Commander. Some people have reported good luck with it. It says it will work with a 2005. Do your research and ask about returning it if it doesn't work.

 

That site is definitely a bit "loud", and needs a little grammar work. However looking over it, it seems it is basically a custom throttle tune and can include a regular tun that uses the ODB2 port to adjust the Engine, Transmission and in the Booster's case Throttle. He also shows the AutoCal can be used "RETURN YOUR VEHICLE TO STOCK" programming or adjust CoW BOOSTER! in about 30 seconds. So with the AutoCal it would be something you can do yourself as far as uninstalling it.

 

Thanks, the Pedal Commander looks pretty good. I’ll look into it a little more. When I searched for reviews for them other than on their website, it took me to ones being sold on eBay. The eBay listing is being sold directly from pedal commander, however on eBay it says 2006 and up. I’ll have to talk to them.


So the COW is a plug in as well? There are no pictures. My car has been tuned by ECS, so I don’t want to adjust any other parameters. I believe they set it up about as good as it will get. However there are times I get on it a little to pass someone and the car doesn’t respond.

 

I am not 100% sure. It looks like the CoW Booster is specifically for the throttle. It shows that it also can be adjusted with the AutoCal which is what they use for tunes as well.

It is confusing me a bit since the other controllers you plug into your throttle pedal plug itself. The Booster says it doesn't and uses the ODB2. If that is the case I don't know why more tuners don't utilize that. Unless it is just to get that on the fly adjustment that the Vitesse and others provide. I guess the Booster with the AutoCal would require turning the car off and going through a tune type of session to adjust it. Also, it seems that it does something with or utilizes the traction control button to adjust the settings. Which I guess could be cool.

Though, the claim of 30-40 or even 50 more HP is a load of bunk and very misleading. No throttle change is going to give you more HP. It is simply making the throttle open the throttle blade sooner. Also, I am not sure how that would give you more fuel economy either.

The Corvette's and my old Camaro definitely had a mushy throttle response and I would definitely like to get something for it eventually and may go that route, but would have to look into it a bit more of what it is actually doing. As you say the whole page is a bit over the top. He calls the customer silly, and some don't even notice and other things that seem a bit much. I also don't see how turning traction control on in the stock configuration would make the throttle respond even worse.

 

I agree with you 100% on everything you said. If the COW had a professional page, I’d probably give it a try. By professional I don’t mean spend a lot of money on the site. I mean an informative description that makes me understand what exactly I’m buying and what’s required to install it. I don’t trust just anyone to work on my car. When the description is some type of rant that does more bashing competition than explaining the actual product, it doesn’t inspire faith in the product. I’ll keep researching. Especially with the 2005 being different than other years I’m terrified of trying something that bricks my ECU.

 

YES, CoW has the only SAFE, WORKING solution for them 05's we got it all.... give us a call at 914-332-0049

Thank you

Chuck coW

 

Probably the last thing you need to worry about is bricking your ECU. Best to call Chuck and talk to him about the process. Personally I'd be far more worried about adding a piece of physical hardware between that ECU and the throttle.

 

Hey there. Call me with any questions you might have.... I'm not sure what questions you have, or what additional information you think is missing

but ask away and I'll explain.

Also, there is no chance of ruining a good pcm doing what we do with the CoW BOOSTER!. You're safe!

Ask away......
Chuck CoW