Vitesse Throttle Controller
Instructor
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From: Miami FL
As far as versatility, the Vitesse can be dialed back on the fly in bad weather for less throttle response too. You will have more confidence when driving on the highway at 60 mph in the rain and are able to know the tires won't break loose under light to moderate acceleration. I don't think a handheld tuner can do that while driving? I actually purchased it for this reason in addition to helping out with the 60 ft launches at the track. It's the best of both worlds! I have one on my C6 Z as well and it performs them same way.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Airy NC
C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
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From: Sierra Nevada Foothills CA
I got and installed my Vitesse. When I opened the package I thought I was sent the wrong model as the attached instructions were for the Pontiac G8. Called and was reassured that I got the right one, F 18A, only the wrong paper instructions were attached.
It took me about 30 minutes to install it. Removed throttle pedal as it makes disconnecting the connector much easier.
First driving impressions; substantial improvement in throttle response. I kept switching back and forth between SP0 and SP9 (max sensitivity) and I could feel a lot of difference. I was doing fine even on SP9 in the rain but, throttled it back to SP6 until I get more time behind the wheel with it. Definitely can recommend.
It took me about 30 minutes to install it. Removed throttle pedal as it makes disconnecting the connector much easier.
First driving impressions; substantial improvement in throttle response. I kept switching back and forth between SP0 and SP9 (max sensitivity) and I could feel a lot of difference. I was doing fine even on SP9 in the rain but, throttled it back to SP6 until I get more time behind the wheel with it. Definitely can recommend.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '15
That looks good! My only concerns with putting it in there were heat, and I keep a few things in there I didn't want the buttons getting mashed inadvertently.
Last edited by Rooster OG; Jan 10, 2016 at 05:00 PM.
Instructor
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I knew that I will have to be carful of jamming a bunch of stuff in the console storage, but I don't now. Heat should not be an issue.
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Leeds.io
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From: White Mountains
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
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Throttle sensitivity is one thing that could certainly be improved with this car. I understand why it's there. You must build for the masses...but some of us aren't the masses.
How exactly does this work? Does it void the warranty? I know that's a complex question but does it void the powertrain warranty or just the pedal warranty?
I have a Diablo on my Tahoe (which I love) but I'm willing to gamble with that thing more than the Z06.
Best,
Gene
How exactly does this work? Does it void the warranty? I know that's a complex question but does it void the powertrain warranty or just the pedal warranty?
I have a Diablo on my Tahoe (which I love) but I'm willing to gamble with that thing more than the Z06.
Best,
Gene
Last edited by phantasms; Jan 28, 2016 at 12:12 PM.
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From: Sierra Nevada Foothills CA
Not sure such data logging is needed for confirmation. It is VERY OBVIOUS when you press the throttle. I love it, made my driving over canyon roads far more confident. With the stock setup I had to "guess" how much to stomp on the throttle pedal in order to get the right amount of power on corner exit. With the controller it is very linear and predictable, as well as instantaneous.
Leeds.io
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
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Can someone please explain how this works. I'm interested in getting one but not quite sold yet. What is the issue that causes the throttle lag in the Z06 and how exactly, technically please, does this fix it?
Thank you!
Best,
Gene
Thank you!
Best,
Gene
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Mesa AZ
1. The TPS (throttle position sensor) is simply a sensor that outputs a voltage based on position.
2. This device hooks up to your TPS and acting like a pass thru between the TPS and cars computer, and of course manipulating the voltage feedback to the computer to get better response.
3. From what I read it has 9 settings of responsiveness, the higher the number the better the response which would be a multiplier of the real voltage. Example: At the 2nd to lowest setting (least responsive) it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by lets say 1.05 giving a 5% better response on throttle blip. At the highest setting it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by 1.25 giving a 25% better response on throttle blip.
Last edited by ktoonsez; Feb 2, 2016 at 10:29 PM.
Leeds.io
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
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I did not engineer the product but it probably works something like this (simplified I'm sure):
1. The TPS (throttle position sensor) is simply a sensor that outputs a voltage based on position.
2. This device hooks up to your TPS and acting like a pass thru between the TPS and cars computer, and of course manipulating the voltage feedback to the computer to get better response.
3. From what I read it has 9 settings of responsiveness, the higher the number the better the response which would be a multiplier of the real voltage. Example: At the 2nd to lowest setting (least responsive) it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by lets say 1.05 giving a 5% better response on throttle blip. At the highest setting it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by 1.25 giving a 25% better response on throttle blip.
1. The TPS (throttle position sensor) is simply a sensor that outputs a voltage based on position.
2. This device hooks up to your TPS and acting like a pass thru between the TPS and cars computer, and of course manipulating the voltage feedback to the computer to get better response.
3. From what I read it has 9 settings of responsiveness, the higher the number the better the response which would be a multiplier of the real voltage. Example: At the 2nd to lowest setting (least responsive) it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by lets say 1.05 giving a 5% better response on throttle blip. At the highest setting it would multiply the voltage coming the TPS by 1.25 giving a 25% better response on throttle blip.
Thank you!
Best,
Gene
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I daily drive my C7 with one of these and it reduces the lag. The higher the setting, the more aggressive the response is. I don't know how much simpler I can explain it. Read my review (locked now) in the General section.
I liked it so much, I asked Vitesse to design one for my C5 - they're working on one now.
I liked it so much, I asked Vitesse to design one for my C5 - they're working on one now.
Leeds.io
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From: White Mountains
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
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I daily drive my C7 with one of these and it reduces the lag. The higher the setting, the more aggressive the response is. I don't know how much simpler I can explain it. Read my review (locked now) in the General section.
I liked it so much, I asked Vitesse to design one for my C5 - they're working on one now.
I liked it so much, I asked Vitesse to design one for my C5 - they're working on one now.
Thank you!
Best,
Gene
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I have benefitted modestly from the addition of CAI's and ported throttle bodies in the past as well as cams, heads, headers, x-pipes, cutouts, gears and high-flow catbacks like the Borla Stingers when combined with a decent tune. All of these mods have contributed to throttle response improvement because of lower flow restrictions, but not to the level the Vitesse controller achieves. It addresses the issue directly by controlling the e-throttle rather than through the indirect means of the above mods.
Last edited by Patches; Feb 3, 2016 at 02:55 PM.
Leeds.io
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From: White Mountains
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
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I have benefitted modestly from the addition of CAI's and ported throttle bodies in the past as well as cams, heads, headers, x-pipes, cutouts, gears and high-flow catbacks like the Borla Stingers when combined with a decent tune. All of these mods have contributed to throttle response improvement because of lower flow restrictions, but not to the level the Vitesse controller achieves. It addresses the issue directly by controlling the e-throttle rather than through the indirect means of the above mods.
