Vitesse Throttle Controller - Wow!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Amory MS
^^^Ira, my friend, their ad been up since last year, maybe maker(Maybe Taiwanese) was gauging market, but '05 model market is too small!
Ever consider 4.10 rear end? Which, put a smile on my face, regardless of throttle position or any gears...certainly more cost and efforts:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cal-style.html
Having that rear end, I don't mind the wait for the possible RevHigh or Vitesse controller!
Ever consider 4.10 rear end? Which, put a smile on my face, regardless of throttle position or any gears...certainly more cost and efforts:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cal-style.html
Having that rear end, I don't mind the wait for the possible RevHigh or Vitesse controller!
Maybe that is just the way they do business "down under!"
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 38
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From: Nevada
Installed mine today... much easier to remove the pedal using a 13mm socket. Use the dremmel to make a small hole in the ashtray housing and fished the led display wire to the control unit. Used a piece of Velcro to the back of the LCD unit to inside the ashtray.. out of sight when ashtray door so closed. SP7 settingwas my choice.. awesome unit!!!!
Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 647
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From: Surprise, Arizona
05
There are a few company out on the web sells, other than with a different label name but essentially the same product! So....I don't think this "vendor" is the original maker, who can "figured" out the solution for the '05 crowd!
I emailed him near the end of last year, his first response was the '05 unit was "four" days away...just needs a little more final testing.....followed with one more email few months later - response was, still working on it and will contact me when ready....
Same time frame ^^^^ last year, from down under, an Australian company, advertised an identical number steps function unit in stock for an '05...I emailed the company, was told the advertise and "available" '05 unit is not yet available but it is at final testing stage...subsequent email response: they will contact me when ready!
Now, I believe it when someone is using it!!
I emailed him near the end of last year, his first response was the '05 unit was "four" days away...just needs a little more final testing.....followed with one more email few months later - response was, still working on it and will contact me when ready....
Same time frame ^^^^ last year, from down under, an Australian company, advertised an identical number steps function unit in stock for an '05...I emailed the company, was told the advertise and "available" '05 unit is not yet available but it is at final testing stage...subsequent email response: they will contact me when ready!
Now, I believe it when someone is using it!!
Last edited by yellowmnm; Oct 4, 2016 at 08:10 PM.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 647
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From: Surprise, Arizona
Great Warranty!
I bought mine a year ago! The same guy that owns the company still answers the phone.
I had a problem that started after 11 months. I kept getting power failure code, and I would lose my power. I had to pull over and wait about 5 minutes and restart and the code would disappear and it would drive ok again. then it kept getting worse to wear I couldn't drive it very far with out that code popping up. I called him told him what it was doing, we tried some stuff over the phone that didn't work, so he mailed me a new one at no cost and it works great!
He's a very honest guy! What can I say! Doesn't get any better than that
I had a problem that started after 11 months. I kept getting power failure code, and I would lose my power. I had to pull over and wait about 5 minutes and restart and the code would disappear and it would drive ok again. then it kept getting worse to wear I couldn't drive it very far with out that code popping up. I called him told him what it was doing, we tried some stuff over the phone that didn't work, so he mailed me a new one at no cost and it works great!
He's a very honest guy! What can I say! Doesn't get any better than that
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Nevada
Vitesse
Reviewing the multiple articles on this unit so far it's the best upgrade for my 2011GS A6... but no more than that for my needs( I have my 87 Buick GN for that
)But in the event this unit "fails" I carry the basic tools needed to convert back to stock while on the road. After using this Vitesse unit I wouldn't want to go back to stock...
)But in the event this unit "fails" I carry the basic tools needed to convert back to stock while on the road. After using this Vitesse unit I wouldn't want to go back to stock...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 653
From: Darien, IL
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Reviewing the multiple articles on this unit so far it's the best upgrade for my 2011GS A6... but no more than that for my needs( I have my 87 Buick GN for that)But in the event this unit "fails" I carry the basic tools needed to convert back to stock while on the road. After using this Vitesse unit I wouldn't want to go back to stock...
)But in the event this unit "fails" I carry the basic tools needed to convert back to stock while on the road. After using this Vitesse unit I wouldn't want to go back to stock...
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,385
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From: San Diego CA.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Leon Iowa
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Is this seller even on here anymore? I bought mine last November 7th and it failed today. Wasn't sure what kind of warranty they have on it but I feel it should last londer than 10 months.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Laurel hill, nc
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Laurel hill, nc
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,238
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From: Lexington South Carolina
had the same problem. chased the problem through HP tuners. tried to get the computer to ignore the code. Quit throwing the code but still went into reduced power. Unplugged the unit from the gas pedal and reinstalled the factory harness. problem went away. rehooked the throttle controller back up and went back through the learning process. The problem hasn't come back. That was months ago.
I just wonder if the unit gets a glitch and when you unplug the unit and reset it, the problem gets resolved.
I just wonder if the unit gets a glitch and when you unplug the unit and reset it, the problem gets resolved.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 684
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From: Laurel hill, nc
had the same problem. chased the problem through HP tuners. tried to get the computer to ignore the code. Quit throwing the code but still went into reduced power. Unplugged the unit from the gas pedal and reinstalled the factory harness. problem went away. rehooked the throttle controller back up and went back through the learning process. The problem hasn't come back. That was months ago.
I just wonder if the unit gets a glitch and when you unplug the unit and reset it, the problem gets resolved.
I just wonder if the unit gets a glitch and when you unplug the unit and reset it, the problem gets resolved.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 653
From: Darien, IL
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
I bought mine a year ago! The same guy that owns the company still answers the phone.
I had a problem that started after 11 months. I kept getting power failure code, and I would lose my power. I had to pull over and wait about 5 minutes and restart and the code would disappear and it would drive ok again. then it kept getting worse to wear I couldn't drive it very far with out that code popping up. I called him told him what it was doing, we tried some stuff over the phone that didn't work, so he mailed me a new one at no cost and it works great!
He's a very honest guy! What can I say! Doesn't get any better than that
I had a problem that started after 11 months. I kept getting power failure code, and I would lose my power. I had to pull over and wait about 5 minutes and restart and the code would disappear and it would drive ok again. then it kept getting worse to wear I couldn't drive it very far with out that code popping up. I called him told him what it was doing, we tried some stuff over the phone that didn't work, so he mailed me a new one at no cost and it works great!
He's a very honest guy! What can I say! Doesn't get any better than that
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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Likes: 2,728
From: Atlanta GA
Many have this unit on their car and have never had an issue, some have had a problem and a simple recalibrate clears the issue
And others have gotten a new unit from the vendor when it is determined that it is bad
Very responsive and great guy .... you should try to contact
him
Dave
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 684
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From: Laurel hill, nc
Have you tried to contact them??
Many have this unit on their car and have never had an issue, some have had a problem and a simple recalibrate clears the issue
And others have gotten a new unit from the vendor when it is determined that it is bad
Very responsive and great guy .... you should try to contact
him
Dave
Many have this unit on their car and have never had an issue, some have had a problem and a simple recalibrate clears the issue
And others have gotten a new unit from the vendor when it is determined that it is bad
Very responsive and great guy .... you should try to contact
him
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 8,673
Likes: 2,728
From: Atlanta GA
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 684
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From: Laurel hill, nc