I installed a Soler Performance Throttle Controller Today that i got for a Christmas Gift.
I followed Rick Conti's Video and took about 20 minutes. Watch the Video !!

 

So, what do you think of the controller. Is it as good or better than you thought, or not so much?

 

I will see in the spring my C8 is parked for the Winter here in New York.

 

Congrats on the successful install. When you do get a chance to drive the car again, I would bet you will be very pleased with your latest mod.

 

Congrats

 

Scan The Barcode on The Box !! Bluetooth Connected !!!

 

Don't think, just buy it. The BEST cheap mod period, end of story! I was a hater/doubter........until I finally bought one. Totally changes the character of the car........0% faster, but it FEELS so much more responsive and faster during normal driving. You will not regret it!

 

So here is a question that come up while talking with someone who has TC product - and they did not know answer either ...

Does putting this device on our car IN ANY WAY impact our Factory warranty, either standard 3/36 or any extended GMPP? Anyone know the answer FOR SURE and can state how they know this?

Thanks, Forum!

 

I'd be a little apprehensive about installing it on an Eray that is already very responsive with lots of low end torque. Since my wife also drives the car, I'd be a bit concerned about her unintentionally over accelerating when not intended.
Seems better suited to a C8 Z06 that's more of a low rpm dog than the Eray.
I'll wait and see for reviews from actual Eray users.

 

^^^^^
See no reason to add a "throttle tip-in improver" in an E-Ray. The electric motor provides instant torque with modest throttle pedal. Can watch the electric power go to ~100hp when the ICE is spooling up and much leas in the initial throttle application.

I had installed one in my 2017 Grand Sport standard shift because with MRC I had to drive in Touring (to match the ride I had in my 2014 C7 Z51 with no MRC) with it's slow Tip-In compared to my 2014 Z51 non MRC Z51 I always drove in Track as no affect on ride. It had a more Linear Tip-In.

Was used to the faster Track Tip-in when talking off re clutch throttle application. I did not use what I call "Boy Racer." setting just made in linear versus very slow





The "Boy Racer" setting reminded me of my 1st car. When I installed an Olds engine it was higher than the flathead it replaced. Had to extend the throttle lever to clear the manifold. Full throttle range, idle to WOT, was about an inch! Very touchy to drive!

 

ANY mod could give GM an excuse to deny warranty coverage IF that mod causes a problem. I've never read on any of the forums or FB about the TC causing any issues or about anyone having warranty issues as a result. The throttle pedal is simply a rheostat that varies the voltage to the ECU as you move it. The TC simple changes the rate at which voltage changes as you press down on the pedal. It doesn't, and can't, provide more voltage than is input to it, so it can't apply more voltage than the OEM setup. The only real issue I see is if you set it to something like Ludicrous 9, lose control, and wreck the car. GM's not going to cover that. I don't, however, know the internals of the module or what failure modes are. Could it fail such that it goes to full throttle even with your foot off the gas? I don't know. I've had mine on for a couple of years now, and zero issues at all.

I do set mine to OEM before taking the car in for service, just to make sure the parking lot monkey isn't surprised by the response.

 

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So, you must not have had the trouble others report here of disconnecting the necessary connector.

 

Your question has already been answered/responded to, but I am compelled to add the following response…

The owners manual has the most direct answer to your question. Just search the term “add-on electrical equipment” and you can make what you will of the broadly worded caveats.

A device that controls the throttle might impact your warranty if (big “if”) an issue occurs that is related, or can be remotely traced back to, the add-on electrical device.

That said, there are lots of members here who have installed the TC in their cars and report no issues along with being satisfied with the product.

Taking the experienced feedback of people who have and use the product into consideration is certainly prudent. However, listening to the criticism of those who do not have, and have never used the TC and listening to those who have the product and justify and/or vehemently support the product is not exactly productive.

At the end of the day, there are only two ways to determine if the product works as advertised and is for you…

1. Buy it and install it.

2. Link up with someone who has it and learn/experience the product before you buy it and install it yourself.

I do not have the TC and I don’t plan on ever buying it and installing it.

That said, I would never discourage someone considering it from buying and installing it. I have not heard of any issues with the TC causing issues, but I would also not assume there are zero issues caused.

I would just be very cautious of any add-on electrical device with this or any modern car. Do your due diligence and remember that even informed, experienced opinions come with a level of bias. Research independent product reviews and keep the caveats in the owners manual in mind if the warranty is a concern.

Good luck.

 

Agreed - and to take this down a different rabbit hole - what about the Mod4Cars device that enables HTC operation with one-touch from the key fob both up and down, and one touch both up and down from the car switch?

This too is an electronic device ... serves a better purpose, IMO, than the TC device (top convenience is a must have for me) ... I have the same email into that company as I do to Soler - asking how they see their product potentially voiding or causing conflict with the GM factory or extended GM warranty.

Inquiring minds and all ...

 

I would not expect a cogent, definitive response from a company selling a product meant to be integrated into another product to alter its designed functionality. Not debating the merits, drawbacks, benefits, or potential issues with throttle controllers as I let my previous post stand. This issue tends to become rather continuous with those who have the TC “defending” it and those who don’t have it, don’t want it, and/or think it might be detrimental to the car vehemently opposed to the idea of installing one in their car or your car.

I will just say that the TC is a product that alters, however slightly, the way the car functions as originally designed. That comes with potential risks that no manufacturer of such a device is going outright disclose.

GM’s owners manual issues the caveat that protects them legally, but it’s not just about legal liability. Some people have reported difficulty getting the OEM cable loose from the back of the gas pedal to install the TC. I’m pretty sure GM would have a problem honoring the warranty if in loosening that cable it broke or shorted out and required replacement. I’m speaking hypothetically here, but this is one of the potential risks I mentioned above.

Whether or not the risk is worth the reward is left to the individual to decide.

Caveat emptor.

 

Here is response I got from Soler ... line 2 is funny - given the struggles many have in getting the connections apart the FIRST time ... guess can always place in OEM mode and would not be 'detected' by Service

The throttle controller is a warranty-safe modification. It is not a tune, nor does it interfere with the engine or other system controls. Its sole function is to adjust the response rate of the throttle pedal, opening the throttle body more quickly based on your input. It’s also completely untraceable once removed, leaving no footprint on your vehicle's ECU.

To avoid any potential back-and-forth with your dealership, we recommend removing the throttle controller before taking your vehicle in for warranty work.

Additionally, I'd like to mention the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This U.S. law protects consumers by ensuring that vehicle warranties cannot be voided due to aftermarket modifications unless the manufacturer can prove that the modification directly caused the failure.

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I am not going to be critical of any company. Soler Engineering is pretty solid in its customer support and customer service. However, you received the standard answer that I said you would in my previous post.

As I mentioned earlier, I’d never dissuade someone from modifying their car as they see fit. In the case of this particular throttle controller, by all accounts it seems to work well and I have not seen any issues with it reported other than the difficulty some people have experienced with installing it. However, the caveats regarding add-on electrical devices should be strongly considered in making the decision on whether or not to install this device.

In my nearly 18 years on this site, I’ve seen every permutation of the modification debate. There are three things that give me pause when a product modifies how a car drives, reacts, or rides. Generally things that modify the car electronically and/or mechanically.

1. While it’s true that the Magnuson-Moss Act protects consumers and GM and other car manufacturers have to prove that the modification is the direct cause of the problem that requires warranty work, the burden of proof is not necessarily on the automaker. GM has much deeper pockets than 99.99% of us.

2. It’s not exactly honest if you have to remove an aftermarket device before having warranty work done. As I said, to say that a device that affects the way the car operates doesn’t come with some risk and is undetectable is something you as a consumer should think twice about.

3. Adjusting the response rate of the peddle input and how the throttle responds might not “interfere with the operation of the engine,” but it does change how the engine operates. This might be desirable and never result in issues, but there are potential risks that the end user should be mindful of.

Caveat emptor.