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Tarendor · 04-11-2021, 08:46 PM

I like it a lot and if mine doesn't sell by the time I'm am done Tuning I will problly put it back on lol

Ashen L99 · 04-12-2021, 05:23 AM

You can set up in the tune to change the throttle percentage to match the pedal... throttle controllers are junk, change my mind. You want more throttle push the pedal down. Learn the car.

https://youtu.be/UmSaRpX3rw8

Bigdumogre · 04-12-2021, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

You can set up in the tune to change the throttle percentage to match the pedal... throttle controllers are junk, change my mind. You want more throttle push the pedal down. Learn the car.

https://youtu.be/UmSaRpX3rw8

I’ve seen that episode twice and always comes to mind when I think about these controllers. I was going to get one at first but after that I refuse to get one.

Tarendor · 04-12-2021, 08:54 AM

I cant argue what they are saying about the tuning issues.

When we tuned my ss1 and ss3 we had it unplugged. AFTER it was tuned is when I plugged it back in and never had any issues with it...maybe I got lucky.

I liked it because it gave the throttle a more linear feel and removed the dead spot.

There are some tables in hptuners that you can adjust to get you closer to a 1:1 feel on pedal to throttle managment but the engine response still lags compared to the feel of a drive by cable.

My thoughts on the throttle controller still stands that if that is the feeling you want that's what you use.

Plus it was nice to dial it down for the shop to change tires.

Again this is just my opinion.

SSJ2 · 04-12-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

You can set up in the tune to change the throttle percentage to match the pedal... throttle controllers are junk, change my mind. You want more throttle push the pedal down. Learn the car.

https://youtu.be/UmSaRpX3rw8

Why would anyone want or need to change your mind? You do you. If it's not for you so be it. You tube is full of videos for and against every subject under the sun, doesn't make it gospel. Don't understand the hostility on this subject. Majority of things on this site are opinions and subjective. No one size fits all. OP's post was about location anyway. Not validity of using one. Post kind of got off track

InFiD3ViL · 04-12-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

You can set up in the tune to change the throttle percentage to match the pedal... throttle controllers are junk, change my mind. You want more throttle push the pedal down. Learn the car.

https://youtu.be/UmSaRpX3rw8

That's not how they work. At all. And no, You cannot get anywhere near this level of control with a tune. Not even close. 'You want more throttle push the pedal down' - We have explained over and over that this is not what a throttle controller does or how it works. You know very well nobody is going to change your mind, but I think we can live with that.

I guess I just don't understand why you sound so hostile about these. Nobody is making you use one or calling you a fool for not using one. You know there are people in here that love their TC's, and that shouldn't bother or affect you, so I don't understand why the need to create an argument?

Bigdumogre · 04-12-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SSJ2

Why would anyone want or need to change your mind? You do you. If it's not for you so be it. You tube is full of videos for and against every subject under the sun, doesn't make it gospel. Don't understand the hostility on this subject. Majority of things on this site are opinions and subjective. No one size fits all. OP's post was about location anyway. Not validity of using one. Post kind of got off track

90% of threads get off track here lol. But yea if it worked for you than keep using it. If they were 100% problem free I would get one for my car.

DRC69 · 04-12-2021, 03:25 PM

Well I have a (tune) and a Vitesse controller. No problems or CL.
I just add-it the other day. It is more responsive then before (w/tune). JMO

Its on #5.

So I will leave it for now.

Tarendor · 04-12-2021, 04:15 PM

#5 is where I like it too.

HawkeyeZL1 · 04-12-2021, 05:07 PM

I have a Pedal Commander with the blue tooth app. That being said, I have mine sitting just inside the side panel on the center console. Haven't had it out since installed. Out of sight out of mind.

SSFury · 04-12-2021, 05:19 PM

#5 is for Mornings, when the streets are busy, and I'm not real awake. After work, the need for aggression dictates a #7.
I turn it down to #2 on the rare occasion when it rains, just a bit of extra precaution.

InFiD3ViL · 04-12-2021, 08:30 PM

#6 for me, full time. I used to use 7 but once I got a ported throttle body I had to lower it because taking off from a stop was a battle.

Rainbow1616 · 04-12-2021, 08:54 PM

Mine is inside the center console. I don't want to see it anywhere. I usually don't change it much but when i need to I just open the center console. Mine is one of the first generations of Vitesse controllers. I have had zero issues with it.

InFiD3ViL · 04-12-2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Mine is inside the center console. I don't want to see it anywhere. I usually don't change it much but when i need to I just open the center console. Mine is one of the first generations of Vitesse controllers. I have had zero issues with it.

Yeah I think I got one of the earlier ones too, bought it in early 2017 and still has the 2 small buttons. Never had any issues with it either, thankfully. I was considering putting it in the console but my laziness got the best of me.

04-11-2021, 08:46 PM	#29
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	I like it a lot and if mine doesn't sell by the time I'm am done Tuning I will problly put it back on lol __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

04-12-2021, 05:23 AM	#30
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 547	You can set up in the tune to change the throttle percentage to match the pedal... throttle controllers are junk, change my mind. You want more throttle push the pedal down. Learn the car. https://youtu.be/UmSaRpX3rw8 __________________ Roto-fab big gulp, Nick Williams 102mm TB, Kong X-port LSA, Ported 821 heads, BTR stage 4 V2 pd cam, 416 CI bottom end, original block. TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback. Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/100 shot JUST IN CASE. NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires. DSX flex fuel kit, DSX aux pump, zl1 in tank. deatchwork 1000cc injectors. B&M deep trans pan, stock 6L90 converter, ZL1 diff 3.23 ratio. GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Forgestar F14s, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

04-12-2021, 08:54 AM	#32
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	I cant argue what they are saying about the tuning issues. When we tuned my ss1 and ss3 we had it unplugged. AFTER it was tuned is when I plugged it back in and never had any issues with it...maybe I got lucky. I liked it because it gave the throttle a more linear feel and removed the dead spot. There are some tables in hptuners that you can adjust to get you closer to a 1:1 feel on pedal to throttle managment but the engine response still lags compared to the feel of a drive by cable. My thoughts on the throttle controller still stands that if that is the feeling you want that's what you use. Plus it was nice to dial it down for the shop to change tires. Again this is just my opinion. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

04-12-2021, 04:15 PM	#37
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	#5 is where I like it too. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

04-12-2021, 05:07 PM	#38
HawkeyeZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1156, 2003 Silverado SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia Posts: 160	I have a Pedal Commander with the blue tooth app. That being said, I have mine sitting just inside the side panel on the center console. Haven't had it out since installed. Out of sight out of mind. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #1156, born 5/8/2012. Rotofab cold air intake, Elite Engineering catch can, Texas Speed Long tube headers with off road connections and of course a tune by DynoSteve.

04-12-2021, 03:25 PM	#36
DRC69 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: OC Cal Posts: 213	Well I have a (tune) and a Vitesse controller. No problems or CL. I just add-it the other day. It is more responsive then before (w/tune). JMO Its on #5. So I will leave it for now.

04-12-2021, 05:19 PM	#39
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 737 View My Garage	#5 is for Mornings, when the streets are busy, and I'm not real awake. After work, the need for aggression dictates a #7. I turn it down to #2 on the rare occasion when it rains, just a bit of extra precaution. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

04-12-2021, 08:30 PM	#40
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,733	#6 for me, full time. I used to use 7 but once I got a ported throttle body I had to lower it because taking off from a stop was a battle. __________________ 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

04-12-2021, 08:54 PM	#41
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Mine is inside the center console. I don't want to see it anywhere. I usually don't change it much but when i need to I just open the center console. Mine is one of the first generations of Vitesse controllers. I have had zero issues with it.