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Colton5 · 08-29-2015, 08:40 AM

Thoughts on Vitesse TC for a 2015 1LT RS? Worth?

derek1387 · 08-29-2015, 08:53 AM

According to the hundreds of threads about the VTC when you search for them...probably one of the best upgrades for the money.

clashley1976 · 08-29-2015, 09:33 AM

The VTC essentially overcompensates for the laggy throttle-by-wire setup of the Camaro. It doesn't add any HP, just makes the throttle body open a little wider than stock when stepping on the accelerator. Some owners love them, others think they are a snake-oil trick.

I have a VTC. I think it improves daily drive-ability, especially if you have a manual transmission. Owners who drag and/or track their cars don't get as much as usefulness from them, because they are either already running WOT or need the greater finesse of the stock pedal sensitivity.

I've also heard a lot of owners say they started with a VTC, but eventually added enough bolt-ons to the intake and got a tune, so they no longer felt the VTC was needed.

If you're in a mostly-stock config, I'd suggest pairing a VTC with a cold air intake for starters. For a daily/weekend driver, you can't beat the price, and if you look in the classifieds, you can probably find for 150 or less.

Awit92 · 08-29-2015, 09:48 AM

Worth every penny. You will literally giggle. But as noted above, it's impact will dimish with every new mod. But that doesn't mean it becomes worthless. After a good tune, you may just find yourself moving from SP6-7 to SP2-3. I live in the heart of Atlanta, so economy mode is great for stop and go traffic. But you better believe I crank that sucker up when I'm leaving the city.

TGCammy · 08-30-2015, 08:53 AM

See this ...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380220

Sounds great, but trouble in the end for many.

Venomous · 08-31-2015, 02:33 PM

I finally got the reduced power warning on mine Friday. Probably my fault. I shifted from 6th to 3rd on accident. The car Reved super high and I think the stabili track light came on for a split second. About a mile down the road engine light and reduce power came on. I was on a back road so I really didn't feel much of a power loss. Unplugged it drove it home (no problems) after 5 starts the engine light came on. I still like it even though I don't use it much. I think at the time it was on sp2 or something low. Ill be putting it back on this weekend as its not a dd. I knew it might happen and now you know it might happen. Dosent bother me that it happened as I think I caused it. Its still an awesome device and I say go for it.

Shawno72 · 08-31-2015, 02:53 PM

I just installed mine on Sunday. Way to much fun to not at least "try"

anthonyresto · 09-03-2015, 01:06 PM

I love mine, but I only use it when I want to go fast. It always makes me smile.

BkinBlk · 09-05-2015, 08:40 AM

Yep, Leave mine on 9 all the time. Well worth EVERY penny!

Dizzy82 · 09-05-2015, 11:05 PM

Try it, if you don't like it you can return it. I love mine and won't part with it.

zenben · 09-06-2015, 01:41 PM

Has it been determined if those who had problems with their VTC was isolated to a specific batch? Is this product now completely reliable?
Thanks.

Awit92 · 09-06-2015, 03:08 PM

Bought one a few months ago. Never had a problem. So much dang fun!

horizon670 · 09-07-2015, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenben

Has it been determined if those who had problems with their VTC was isolated to a specific batch? Is this product now completely reliable?
Thanks.

Sold over 1200 Controllers for Camaros. Only 25 documented problems that were resolved.

Apex Motorsports · 09-07-2015, 10:11 AM

All of our feedback has been 100% positive. I don't know of anyone that didn't love the difference. Like was mentioned above, this is something that is going to make the car more fun to drive. It is not going to make your car faster, just seem like it.

08-29-2015, 08:40 AM	#1
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Vitesse TC Thoughts on Vitesse TC for a 2015 1LT RS? Worth?

08-29-2015, 08:53 AM	#2
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	According to the hundreds of threads about the VTC when you search for them...probably one of the best upgrades for the money. __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

08-29-2015, 09:33 AM	#3
clashley1976 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 399 View My Garage	The VTC essentially overcompensates for the laggy throttle-by-wire setup of the Camaro. It doesn't add any HP, just makes the throttle body open a little wider than stock when stepping on the accelerator. Some owners love them, others think they are a snake-oil trick. I have a VTC. I think it improves daily drive-ability, especially if you have a manual transmission. Owners who drag and/or track their cars don't get as much as usefulness from them, because they are either already running WOT or need the greater finesse of the stock pedal sensitivity. I've also heard a lot of owners say they started with a VTC, but eventually added enough bolt-ons to the intake and got a tune, so they no longer felt the VTC was needed. If you're in a mostly-stock config, I'd suggest pairing a VTC with a cold air intake for starters. For a daily/weekend driver, you can't beat the price, and if you look in the classifieds, you can probably find for 150 or less. __________________ -Cameron Lashley Albany, GA 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS 3.6L M6 Summit White w/silver rally stripes CAI intake, VTC, VMax PTB, VMax Iceolator, Apex intake scoop, Roto-Fab washer bottle relocate Build Journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419992 .

08-29-2015, 09:48 AM	#4
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Worth every penny. You will literally giggle. But as noted above, it's impact will dimish with every new mod. But that doesn't mean it becomes worthless. After a good tune, you may just find yourself moving from SP6-7 to SP2-3. I live in the heart of Atlanta, so economy mode is great for stop and go traffic. But you better believe I crank that sucker up when I'm leaving the city. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

08-31-2015, 02:33 PM	#6
Venomous Drives: 2015 Silver Camaro 1lt RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 286	I finally got the reduced power warning on mine Friday. Probably my fault. I shifted from 6th to 3rd on accident. The car Reved super high and I think the stabili track light came on for a split second. About a mile down the road engine light and reduce power came on. I was on a back road so I really didn't feel much of a power loss. Unplugged it drove it home (no problems) after 5 starts the engine light came on. I still like it even though I don't use it much. I think at the time it was on sp2 or something low. Ill be putting it back on this weekend as its not a dd. I knew it might happen and now you know it might happen. Dosent bother me that it happened as I think I caused it. Its still an awesome device and I say go for it. __________________ Cold air induction cai, ported throttle body, Vitesse Throttle Control, Oracle Ghosted LED side markers

08-30-2015, 08:53 AM	#5
TGCammy Drives: 2015 V6 RS Bright Yellow Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 33 View My Garage	See this ... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380220 Sounds great, but trouble in the end for many.

08-31-2015, 02:53 PM	#7
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	I just installed mine on Sunday. Way to much fun to not at least "try"

09-03-2015, 01:06 PM	#8
anthonyresto Geek Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dirty Jerzy Posts: 12 View My Garage	I love mine, but I only use it when I want to go fast. It always makes me smile.

09-05-2015, 08:40 AM	#9
BkinBlk Drives: 2015 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 247	Yep, Leave mine on 9 all the time. Well worth EVERY penny! __________________ It is what it is!

09-05-2015, 11:05 PM	#10
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Try it, if you don't like it you can return it. I love mine and won't part with it. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

09-06-2015, 01:41 PM	#11
zenben Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New York Posts: 71	Has it been determined if those who had problems with their VTC was isolated to a specific batch? Is this product now completely reliable? Thanks.

09-06-2015, 03:08 PM	#12
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Bought one a few months ago. Never had a problem. So much dang fun! __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

09-07-2015, 10:11 AM	#14
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	All of our feedback has been 100% positive. I don't know of anyone that didn't love the difference. Like was mentioned above, this is something that is going to make the car more fun to drive. It is not going to make your car faster, just seem like it.