Soler Control
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Joined: Mar 2023
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From: San Antonio
Another believer here. Purchased back during the memorial day sale even though I didn't take delivery until late August. Hit 500 miles last week, installed this morning and went for a drive, and oh, baby!
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: USA
So, how many people here have attempted to install this without removing the gas pedal? I've seen mention of doing it that way by some members and there are even a couple of videos on YouTube that make it look easy, but I'm wondering if it really is. I would prefer to do it that way if possible, but just not sure if I buy that you can do it by feel. Mine will be here Wednesday so I guess I'll find out.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Fulshear, TX
So, how many people here have attempted to install this without removing the gas pedal? I've seen mention of doing it that way by some members and there are even a couple of videos on YouTube that make it look easy, but I'm wondering if it really is. I would prefer to do it that way if possible, but just not sure if I buy that you can do it by feel. Mine will be here Wednesday so I guess I'll find out.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2017
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Today I took the Vette into the dealer for an oil change.
I used the Solar controller to limit the throttle response.
I didn’t want to be posting another The dealer took my car on a 21 mile joy ride.
It was great to set the car on Weather level 0. Probably 5-10 miles per hour top speed. No way would one be going on a joy ride.
I used the Solar controller to limit the throttle response.
I didn’t want to be posting another The dealer took my car on a 21 mile joy ride.
It was great to set the car on Weather level 0. Probably 5-10 miles per hour top speed. No way would one be going on a joy ride.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2000
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From: Frisco, TX
So, how many people here have attempted to install this without removing the gas pedal? I've seen mention of doing it that way by some members and there are even a couple of videos on YouTube that make it look easy, but I'm wondering if it really is. I would prefer to do it that way if possible, but just not sure if I buy that you can do it by feel. Mine will be here Wednesday so I guess I'll find out.
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Joined: Sep 2016
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So, how many people here have attempted to install this without removing the gas pedal? I've seen mention of doing it that way by some members and there are even a couple of videos on YouTube that make it look easy, but I'm wondering if it really is. I would prefer to do it that way if possible, but just not sure if I buy that you can do it by feel. Mine will be here Wednesday so I guess I'll find out.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2016
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Good idea using weather mode at dealer. Did you warn them so they wouldn't think there was something wrong with your car? I'm also curious to know what setting people are settling on for daily driving. I am on Comfort 7. That to me is enough to wake it up without feeling artificial. I tried AI for a while Always felt like I needed to pay more attention to my throttle inputs than I wanted.
I'm on Sport 4. But part of the beauty of the Soler is that everyone can adjust it as they like.
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: USA
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: USA
Just got my Soler Throttle Controller in the mail today, but it's too late to get it installed this evening so I'm going to wait until tomorrow. I noticed in the instruction manual it mentions some cars may see a CEL upon first start. Has anyone here experienced that when they get the controller installed?
Pro
Joined: Jul 2023
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No CEL
I pretty much followed the instructions to leave the floor open and get the key fob away from the car for 10 or so minutes. No CEL for me after the installation. Remember to put the seat all the way back so you have room to work. It's really easy to remove the gas pedal and I recommend doing so. Lots of information on this forum.
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,240
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From: USA
I pretty much followed the instructions to leave the floor open and get the key fob away from the car for 10 or so minutes. No CEL for me after the installation. Remember to put the seat all the way back so you have room to work. It's really easy to remove the gas pedal and I recommend doing so. Lots of information on this forum.
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Enjoy will love it!
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i had one on my C7 and now my C8! Like getting another new car experience on Sport6 setting.
i had one on my C7 and now my C8! Like getting another new car experience on Sport6 setting.
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Nashville TN
Also, as a worrier, I bought a spare 10mm nut driver for
and tossed it in my frunk goodie bag, in the rare case it ever fails on the road.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2016
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Just got my Soler Throttle Controller in the mail today, but it's too late to get it installed this evening so I'm going to wait until tomorrow. I noticed in the instruction manual it mentions some cars may see a CEL upon first start. Has anyone here experienced that when they get the controller installed?
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 212
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From: Spokane, WA
What I did was open the door, move the key far away, and then removed the bolt / gas pedal to be efficient while waiting. That took barely a minute, and then I just about disconnected the connector, LOL. Don't do that 
The whole install took less than 15 minutes - including waiting, wire tying with cable ties, stuffing everything behind the carpet, routing the display cable to the top of the back of the carpet, and pairing to the phone.
My thoughts on it are mixed... I have mine set to Sport 2. Anything more is just super radical. I do actually like to have a bit more adjustment via travel distance with the throttle. I did set it to valet mode when I had some PPF touched up and then forgot about it when I picked it up. WOW, that is limiting! You should try it just for fun
GL!
The whole install took less than 15 minutes - including waiting, wire tying with cable ties, stuffing everything behind the carpet, routing the display cable to the top of the back of the carpet, and pairing to the phone.
My thoughts on it are mixed... I have mine set to Sport 2. Anything more is just super radical. I do actually like to have a bit more adjustment via travel distance with the throttle. I did set it to valet mode when I had some PPF touched up and then forgot about it when I picked it up. WOW, that is limiting! You should try it just for fun
GL!
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,240
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From: USA
I did a lot of reading/researching before buying and it seems like most people find the "sweet spot" to be somewhere in the Sport 4-6 range so I'm gonna start at 2 and then work my way up from there to see what feels the best. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2023
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From: Northern Virginia
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Took car in recently for a warranty repair and set it to OEM. When i picked it up the next day i forgot to put it back to sport 6. it didn’t take long for me to ask myself what was wrong with my car. then it hit me…OEM mode was on.