Soler Throttle Controller -- again!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2020
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From: Space Coast, Florida
I never stalled my M7 Z06, but did put the Soler TB and TC on and it just made the driveability that much better. If you like it how it is stock, I can't imagine you'd like it worse with the Soler on it... it's definitely an improvement. Is it a must have, nah. But it does drive so much better with it around 1st and very low rpms in 2nd. If stock suits your needs and likings, that's a bonus... as you save some money not listening to the mumbo-jumbo being discussed above 
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Asbury Park NJ
I am still not quite sure about OP statements. I understand you love the controller but are you bashing the Throttle Body? I see in your post you do not, or have not owned one? The throttle bodies real purpose on a car like my Z06 is to remove the supercharger lag/hesitation and give the gas pedal a more connected linear feel to it. I am not aware of the Soler TB's effect on the non-supercharged engines, as I have never driven one with it installed before or after. There are no modes or claims to any huge performance gains or drastic changes in modes .. it is a subtle change that changed my Z06 beyond my expectations. Having a connected smooth throttle with no hesitation is something I did not have on my Z06 before the TB. I may try the controller down the road, but smoother helps me drive faster in the corners in the long run.
Generally, I don't change the mechanics of the car because I have had some issues with previous cars that had been modified. My attitude is it's better to leave well-enough alone. Obviously, others change out just-about everything they can think of - and while that is not for me, I really love reading about what people have done to enhance the performance of the car and I am glad we have such a huge aftermarket that allows for people to play to their hearts content.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Schaller Iowa
I put the Soler TC in my '19 A8 Stingray and it performed just as the Pedal Commander I put in my C6, being the throttle response was vastly improved. I'm usually at SP5 or 6, haven't tried the Ludicrous setting yet. For me it gives a much more "linear" feeling to the throttle so I don't have to push the foot feet thingy as far or as fast to get the response I want.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Chaska Minnesota
I installed my Soler TC about a month ago. I normally hang around the SP5 area. I have always played with the idea of moving to a Z06. However this little thingy has me re-evaluating the jump. The TC costs about 100 bucks and moving up to a Z would run probably 15 to 20g plus my vette. Is the Z worth the extra coin? Only you or I can answer that. Truly, with the M7 I have to be very careful going thru first to fourth.The tires break free real easy. For me the 100 bucks might have saved me thousands. The beast has been unleashed.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 2,012
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From: Central Commiefornia
Why are you guys stalling the engine to need such device. Sure, my 19 C7 has a slight hesitation off of first gear but that can be finessed by the trottle and clutch, nothing hard. Chevy has made a race car and everything is for a reason. Instead of changing the car, I change my technics. I also see no issues on 2nd to 7th gear up or downshift. Even the 1 to 4th gear skip
Dozens of CF posters have driven manual transmission cars for decades and attest to an aggravating, mushy, inconsistent C7 throttle response that is solved quickly and relatively inexpensively with the Soler units, yielding a car that is predictable and more fun to drive.
IMO the Soler TB makes the car's throttle respond the way it should have been from the factory, with the TC allowing adjustment of the response curve to the driver's choice depending on the situation.
Last edited by jimmbbo; May 18, 2021 at 10:44 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,428
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From: Maryland, USA
update: first drive with all the mods and i was able to drive like i would think. just moving the gas if any and letting clutch out in the right spot yielded to me a more easily controlled go from a stop for my normal driving style.
very pleased.
i may play with the tc settings but currently at sp5 since most seem to like that.
very pleased.
i may play with the tc settings but currently at sp5 since most seem to like that.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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Regardless, there should not be any hesitation off idle. GM did a bad job.
Chevy has made a race car and everything is for a reason.
As an aside, Corvette is a street car, not a race car.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 256
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From: Asbury Park NJ
I installed my Soler TC about a month ago. I normally hang around the SP5 area. I have always played with the idea of moving to a Z06. However this little thingy has me re-evaluating the jump. The TC costs about 100 bucks and moving up to a Z would run probably 15 to 20g plus my vette. Is the Z worth the extra coin? Only you or I can answer that. Truly, with the M7 I have to be very careful going thru first to fourth.The tires break free real easy. For me the 100 bucks might have saved me thousands. The beast has been unleashed.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: SW Florida
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I have been enjoying my Solar TC for 1 1/2 years now. When I got my 14 Stingray was disappointed that the throttle control was not accessible in the GM settings and still no change with my 19 GS M7. The TC was a great tool to bring the throttle to what GM sets it at for TRACK and beyond. The Customer Service at Solar Engineer is unbeatable. My TC stopped working and I disconnected it and reinstalled but could not get it to work.
I called Solar Engineering to ask if there were some other tests I could do since the 1-year warranty had expired. I was promptly told that the diagnostics that I did was what they would have suggested without their equipment, and then without me asking for it, they sent me a replacement at no charge. I took one minute for them to verify my address, two days later it arrived and has been installed. My right foot is happy again! This is a must have upgrade. Solar Engineering is the best
I called Solar Engineering to ask if there were some other tests I could do since the 1-year warranty had expired. I was promptly told that the diagnostics that I did was what they would have suggested without their equipment, and then without me asking for it, they sent me a replacement at no charge. I took one minute for them to verify my address, two days later it arrived and has been installed. My right foot is happy again! This is a must have upgrade. Solar Engineering is the best
Pro
Joined: Mar 2021
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I installed my Soler TC about a month ago. I normally hang around the SP5 area. I have always played with the idea of moving to a Z06. However this little thingy has me re-evaluating the jump. The TC costs about 100 bucks and moving up to a Z would run probably 15 to 20g plus my vette. Is the Z worth the extra coin? Only you or I can answer that. Truly, with the M7 I have to be very careful going thru first to fourth.The tires break free real easy. For me the 100 bucks might have saved me thousands. The beast has been unleashed.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
Very easy install, no codes, and great customer service from Mike.
Racer
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 427
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From: California
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Well, I bought one and it arrived this afternoon. It's installed but where on earth do you hide the box that is part of the pedal plug in. I have no idea where to put that, it just can't lay on the floor under the pedal flopping around. Any help is appreciated.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2021
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When I installed mine I just left it on the floor to the right of the pedal, it does not move or get in the way of the gas pedal and you can't see it unless you crawl down there and look. Works fine for me that way.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Asbury Park NJ
I put a piece of velcro on the back and just stuck it to the carpet behind and to the right of the gas pedal.
Le Mans Master
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Racer
Joined: May 2017
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From: California
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
I got my Soler installed and got to drive yesterday quite a bit. I live in the city and have a manual transmission. Although fun, I find "OE" setting is probably still best because I don't want a speeding ticket. Still, the option is there when or if I want to adjust in the future, but I like the Original Equipment tuning the best.
Le Mans Master
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The OE response curve provides for a tractable car. GM put time into it to make certain this is true. But it is a bit dull.
I suggest trying bumping the response up just a bit to make the throttle more sensitive. This may be a happy medium for you, still easy to drive but with the car more awake.
I suggest trying bumping the response up just a bit to make the throttle more sensitive. This may be a happy medium for you, still easy to drive but with the car more awake.