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GetSmart · 08-30-2020, 03:41 PM

I've had this throttle controller for a long time now without any problems, but I just recently installed another new cam (GPI SS1 to a BTR Stage 3) and the installer's tuner said to take the throttle controller off, it will mess things up. I'm not sure if he meant the tune or the engine. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

John

InFiD3ViL · 08-30-2020, 06:15 PM

Neither. Run it all you like.

If it ever gives you issues then remove it. But I think your installers tuner doesn't know what he's talking about.

Bigdumogre · 08-30-2020, 06:29 PM

Think he means there are some people that have had problems with them and caused lower power mode. But if yours has been fine for years I would leave it and enjoy it.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-30-2020, 08:35 PM

Don't get me started ��

InFiD3ViL · 08-30-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Don't get me started ��

Lol, you just had a very bad experience. I remember that. I don't blame you for how you feel though. I would have been pissed too.

He's been running with his on a cammed car for a while though.

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Think he means there are some people that have had problems with them and caused lower power mode. But if yours has been fine for years I would leave it and enjoy it.

Well yeah, it's understood that they do not play nice with everyone's cars. I just wish it was possible to figure out what the heck the difference is between why it runs fine in some peoples rides and not in others. I have every single mod that should trigger a Reduced Power Mode but have never had any issues. Flying Banana couldn't even get the damned thing to work on his car and I think Vitesses support (or lack thereof) failed him as well. It makes no sense why some cars are ok and some others reject them.

GetSmart · 08-30-2020, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys, I like having it on, so I will reinstall it.

InFiD3ViL · 08-31-2020, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Thanks guys, I like having it on, so I will reinstall it.

Yeah, you get used to it and it feels weird when it's not connected. I took mine off for a few days when I got my ported throttle body, but I still missed it so back on it went.

If it ever gives you trouble or causes Reduced Power Mode then you can either calibrate or remove it. But it won't cause any actual physical harm to the car at all.

MrChrisLS3 · 08-31-2020, 06:40 AM

I would at least try and get some more information from the tuner. Did he say that as a matter of opinion, or is there a technical reason due to some aspect of the tune.

I had one for few years, I liked it. It would go into limp mode occasionally, but nothing a quick recalibration wouldn't fix. I took it out when the car had to have some minor bodywork done, and never put it back in. But I was all stock.

Rainbow1616 · 08-31-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Yeah, you get used to it and it feels weird when it's not connected. I took mine off for a few days when I got my ported throttle body, but I still missed it so back on it went.

If it ever gives you trouble or causes Reduced Power Mode then you can either calibrate or remove it. But it won't cause any actual physical harm to the car at all.

I did the same thing, they said I wouldn't need it with the ported throttle body. No where near the same. I put it back on as well.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-31-2020, 03:02 PM

I've been thinking about trying a pedal commander.

Good memory infidevil. The car was nearly stock at the time and vitesse support was terrible when it came to getting a refund. And yet other people put it on and have zero issues. I was told by vitesse that they got a batch with faulty wiring and that's why I had a problem. The very next thought in my head after hearing that was "and you sold it to me anyway knowing this?".

GetSmart · 08-31-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

I would at least try and get some more information from the tuner. Did he say that as a matter of opinion, or is there a technical reason due to some aspect of the tune.

I had one for few years, I liked it. It would go into limp mode occasionally, but nothing a quick recalibration wouldn't fix. I took it out when the car had to have some minor bodywork done, and never put it back in. But I was all stock.

Ok thats a good idea. I had mine on for years with no problem, even after adding a cam on. Cross my fingers my luck holds up.

0stones0 · 08-31-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I've been thinking about trying a pedal commander.

Good memory infidevil. The car was nearly stock at the time and vitesse support was terrible when it came to getting a refund. And yet other people put it on and have zero issues. I was told by vitesse that they got a batch with faulty wiring and that's why I had a problem. The very next thought in my head after hearing that was "and you sold it to me anyway knowing this?".

I can tell you the Pedal Commander that I use has been working fine since install, last year. Got mine used for a C note so, the price was right.

InFiD3ViL · 08-31-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

I can tell you the Pedal Commander that I use has been working fine since install, last year. Got mine used for a C note so, the price was right.

I've heard nothing but good things about it. Never anything like what the Vitesse can cause.

0stones0 · 08-31-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I've heard nothing but good things about it. Never anything like what the Vitesse can cause.

I think the biggest trick to these things is to not adjust them on the fly. Neutral in a manual and park in an auto makes sense so there is no load on the engine.

08-30-2020, 03:41 PM	#1
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	Vitesse throttle controller I've had this throttle controller for a long time now without any problems, but I just recently installed another new cam (GPI SS1 to a BTR Stage 3) and the installer's tuner said to take the throttle controller off, it will mess things up. I'm not sure if he meant the tune or the engine. Any thoughts? Thanks, John __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

08-30-2020, 06:15 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,586	Neither. Run it all you like. If it ever gives you issues then remove it. But I think your installers tuner doesn't know what he's talking about. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-30-2020, 06:29 PM	#3
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Think he means there are some people that have had problems with them and caused lower power mode. But if yours has been fine for years I would leave it and enjoy it. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

08-30-2020, 08:35 PM	#4
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Don't get me started �� __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

08-30-2020, 10:46 PM	#6
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	Thanks guys, I like having it on, so I will reinstall it. __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

08-31-2020, 06:40 AM	#8
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I would at least try and get some more information from the tuner. Did he say that as a matter of opinion, or is there a technical reason due to some aspect of the tune. I had one for few years, I liked it. It would go into limp mode occasionally, but nothing a quick recalibration wouldn't fix. I took it out when the car had to have some minor bodywork done, and never put it back in. But I was all stock.

08-31-2020, 03:02 PM	#10
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I've been thinking about trying a pedal commander. Good memory infidevil. The car was nearly stock at the time and vitesse support was terrible when it came to getting a refund. And yet other people put it on and have zero issues. I was told by vitesse that they got a batch with faulty wiring and that's why I had a problem. The very next thought in my head after hearing that was "and you sold it to me anyway knowing this?". __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.