Soler Throttle Controller
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Drifting
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Soler Throttle Controller
Well bought it just before winter and decided today to squeeze my *** under dash, install took about half hour with part of the time waiting for car to deactivate.
I must say I first tried sport 5 and I believe that is where oem from factory should be but damn epa rules. I tried drag racing mode and it was fun. I will have to try ludicrous at some point.
I really like that I can use app and not have controller in car and can shut off gas pedal as a anti theft type thing.
so far so good I like it.
I must say I first tried sport 5 and I believe that is where oem from factory should be but damn epa rules. I tried drag racing mode and it was fun. I will have to try ludicrous at some point.
I really like that I can use app and not have controller in car and can shut off gas pedal as a anti theft type thing.
so far so good I like it.
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The only pedal device I would trust would be the Banks Pedal Controller. It uses 12 volts instead of 5 volts (Soler Controller) and it has numerous safety devices built into it to prevent a dead pedal if it malfunctions.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
Last edited by Pettrix; Apr 20, 2025 at 02:48 AM.
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The only pedal device I would trust would be the Banks Pedal Controller. It uses 12 volts instead of 5 volts (Soler Controller) and it has numerous safety devices built into it to prevent a dead pedal if it malfunctions.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
I will let you know and others if Issues arise, but not foreseeing it at this time. Banks may be onto something and the only one that uses the OBD, but what turns me off is it ties up the OBD, Imagine wanting the Window Valet and having to make a decision. I like the fact that mine is Hidden away under Kick Panel without the need for even the Control Panel, just use my phone.
I was Leary about even installing it as I have had my Soler in my Possession for 6 months, but very happy I did so far be it only a day.
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The only pedal device I would trust would be the Banks Pedal Controller. It uses 12 volts instead of 5 volts (Soler Controller) and it has numerous safety devices built into it to prevent a dead pedal if it malfunctions.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
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I have a cheap knock off throttle booster.Been on the car for over a year, no issues. Maybe Banks is a bit overboard when it comes to other brands having problems. I recently put a 3600 stall converter in it so I dont really need the throttle booster now. Just too lazy to remove it.
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There was even a forum member or two who had the pedal commander type units brick their ECM. They had to take it to a GM dealership with a specialized tech who knew how to try and restore the factory parameters with the Tech II programmer. Something like that can cost THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs.
Soler and other similar units are made in China using cheap chip sets and boards. When these electronics go bad, it can damage the factory ECU. Especially when there are no fail safes built in.
Soler and other similar units are made in China using cheap chip sets and boards. When these electronics go bad, it can damage the factory ECU. Especially when there are no fail safes built in.
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Drifting
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There was even a forum member or two who had the pedal commander type units brick their ECM. They had to take it to a GM dealership with a specialized tech who knew how to try and restore the factory parameters with the Tech II programmer. Something like that can cost THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs.
Soler and other similar units are made in China using cheap chip sets and boards. When these electronics go bad, it can damage the factory ECU. Especially when there are no fail safes built in.
Soler and other similar units are made in China using cheap chip sets and boards. When these electronics go bad, it can damage the factory ECU. Especially when there are no fail safes built in.
You should not buy one for sure than, Get a Tune and be done.
I have read all the post's about them and researched hence the reasoning for waiting 6 months with it sitting on shelf. I was reading that the OBD version ruined the comms and they couldn't even hookup a tech 2. not sure but seems kinda logical. hope not the case
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The only pedal device I would trust would be the Banks Pedal Controller. It uses 12 volts instead of 5 volts (Soler Controller) and it has numerous safety devices built into it to prevent a dead pedal if it malfunctions.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
Everyone knows that C6s get weird electric glitches when there is a bad battery or anything that produces low voltage signals. All the pedal commanders (except Banks) uses a low <5 voltage signal to get it's power. I believe this causes the majority of issues with these controllers. If it had a clean 12 Volt signal, I bet most of the problems would go away. In addition, Banks has built-in safety devices into their modules which will put the system back into factory mode if something fails. The other pedal commanders don't have that feature and simply will throw the ECM into a trouble code and you will lose throttle control. The vehicle will go into limp-mode with a controller like Soler.
So say you are about to pass someone on a 2-lane road and you get into the left lane and about to pass, then your throttle goes limp and you lose power. Now you have to fall back behind the vehicle you were going to pass, or face a head-on. This and many other scenarios can pose themselves and a dead throttle would not be good.
Soler Controller, Pedal Commander, etc. all use the same tech and 5 Volt source. Banks is the only one that uses 12 Volts and has safety features built into it if it malfunctions. Banks is the only controller that goes back to factory throttle input when in REVERSE. The other controllers do not. A good way to cause an accident is lightly tapping the throttle while reversing but the car jumps because it thinks you floored it.
The voltage thing should not matter they will all step down to 5v or 3.3v that all computer chips run off.
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Did your little white box come with an instruction a manual and a couple of white tie wraps? Saw that on most YouTube installation videos they all show paper instruction booklet and 2 white tie wraps ...
Mine came with neither and have reached out to the company by email 3x and phone 2x over these past two days and ZERO response ... not getting that warm and fuzzy
Mine came with neither and have reached out to the company by email 3x and phone 2x over these past two days and ZERO response ... not getting that warm and fuzzy
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Did your little white box come with an instruction a manual and a couple of white tie wraps? Saw that on most YouTube installation videos they all show paper instruction booklet and 2 white tie wraps ...
Mine came with neither and have reached out to the company by email 3x and phone 2x over these past two days and ZERO response ... not getting that warm and fuzzy
Mine came with neither and have reached out to the company by email 3x and phone 2x over these past two days and ZERO response ... not getting that warm and fuzzy