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mbesman · 03-09-2018, 12:00 PM

Thought I'd share the placement of my throttle controller. I placed it under the speedo behind the steering wheel. You can't see it from any location in car. It is real easy to reach if you need to change throttle at any time. Only downside I see is that you can't see what number your on..BUT it is not a problem for me because if you turn the knob all the way down you know your on 0 sop you just have to count each click as you higher the throttle knob. Not very hard to do. I also know if I regularly run at 6 but want to crank it to 9 I just click 3 times..So to sum it up..location is very easy to get to, can't see it from any side, and not seeing the numbers are really no concern IMO.

Share your ideas or location to help those others that want to install the Vitesse. By the way..I love it

alexlj92 · 03-09-2018, 12:55 PM

I routed mine around and set it over 1 of the 4 gauges in the gauge cluster in front of the shift knob. Sits there perfectly and doesn't move. I never look at those gauges anyway.

mbesman · 03-12-2018, 09:31 AM

Any pics you can share. Do you see any wiring?

alexlj92 · 03-12-2018, 09:45 AM

I will see if I can snap one.

You only see about 6-8 inches as it comes out of the molding, but I also didn't take to the time to really tuck the wire.

Vec · 03-12-2018, 10:51 AM

6.0MPG...lol

mbesman · 03-13-2018, 11:34 AM

Not sure if you mean 6.0 mpg with Vitesse throttled at 9 but I average 16-18 with it at 9. Once you get used to it you learn how to drive smoothly with it at 9. I've had it at 5 also which is still very good but I like the option to punch it if needed

Now I see what you mean..lol...that 6.0 mpg was when I reset the MPG and did a quick 0-60 test run. But my normal daily drive with it a 9 gives me 16-18 mpg.

Greencamaro1234 · 09-27-2019, 12:55 PM

I think that’s a good spot for it above the steering wheel,I just ordered one yesterday,and think that’s where I’ll put mine,but I always tilt mine up and down,so doesn’t interfere with raising it up and down,and have you had any problems with it,as for codes,or stabiltrax on and off.

shibbs · 09-27-2019, 12:57 PM

Trash can.

Best place for one. lol

lol i know this is gonna be deleted.

KillboyPowerhead · 09-27-2019, 01:33 PM

I used the little inset part of the dash directly to the right of the steering wheel, although some models have buttons there (I think 1LS, 1LT and 1SS don't and 2LS, 2LT and 2SS do?). Can't even see it from the drivers seat and is a pretty clean install with double-sided tape; fits nice and snug.

spyderbuddy · 09-27-2019, 01:55 PM

Top left in Glove box

Tarendor · 09-29-2019, 04:49 AM

You can see where I put mine, I have changed the shifter but the controller is still in that spot.

Greencamaro1234 · 09-29-2019, 01:41 PM

I hadn’t received mine yet,but where do you keep yours at.

lemontwist · 09-29-2019, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarendor

You can see where I put mine, I have changed the shifter but the controller is still in that spot.

the console area is best imo that is where mine is easy to use on the fly i don't want to reach thru my steering wheel to change the setting when i'm rolling.
1 small piece of 2 sided tape and its super secure the actual controller and associated wiring are inside the console installation took all of 10 min.

03-09-2018, 12:00 PM	#1
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Placement Idea for Vitesse Throttle Controller Thought I'd share the placement of my throttle controller. I placed it under the speedo behind the steering wheel. You can't see it from any location in car. It is real easy to reach if you need to change throttle at any time. Only downside I see is that you can't see what number your on..BUT it is not a problem for me because if you turn the knob all the way down you know your on 0 sop you just have to count each click as you higher the throttle knob. Not very hard to do. I also know if I regularly run at 6 but want to crank it to 9 I just click 3 times..So to sum it up..location is very easy to get to, can't see it from any side, and not seeing the numbers are really no concern IMO. Share your ideas or location to help those others that want to install the Vitesse. By the way..I love it Attached Images __________________ [

03-12-2018, 09:31 AM	#3
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Any pics you can share. Do you see any wiring? __________________ [

03-12-2018, 10:51 AM	#5
Vec Tejas Hillbilly Drives: 15 SS 2SS/RS LS3M6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 149	6.0MPG...lol __________________ Navy Vet

03-13-2018, 11:34 AM	#6
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Not sure if you mean 6.0 mpg with Vitesse throttled at 9 but I average 16-18 with it at 9. Once you get used to it you learn how to drive smoothly with it at 9. I've had it at 5 also which is still very good but I like the option to punch it if needed Now I see what you mean..lol...that 6.0 mpg was when I reset the MPG and did a quick 0-60 test run. But my normal daily drive with it a 9 gives me 16-18 mpg. __________________ [ Last edited by mbesman; 03-13-2018 at 11:53 AM.

09-27-2019, 01:33 PM	#9
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	I used the little inset part of the dash directly to the right of the steering wheel, although some models have buttons there (I think 1LS, 1LT and 1SS don't and 2LS, 2LT and 2SS do?). Can't even see it from the drivers seat and is a pretty clean install with double-sided tape; fits nice and snug. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

03-09-2018, 12:55 PM	#2
alexlj92 Drives: 2014 Black 2SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 31	I routed mine around and set it over 1 of the 4 gauges in the gauge cluster in front of the shift knob. Sits there perfectly and doesn't move. I never look at those gauges anyway.

03-12-2018, 09:45 AM	#4
alexlj92 Drives: 2014 Black 2SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 31	I will see if I can snap one. You only see about 6-8 inches as it comes out of the molding, but I also didn't take to the time to really tuck the wire.

09-27-2019, 12:55 PM	#7
Greencamaro1234 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 166 View My Garage	I think that’s a good spot for it above the steering wheel,I just ordered one yesterday,and think that’s where I’ll put mine,but I always tilt mine up and down,so doesn’t interfere with raising it up and down,and have you had any problems with it,as for codes,or stabiltrax on and off.

09-27-2019, 01:55 PM	#10
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Top left in Glove box Attached Images __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills. Last edited by spyderbuddy; 09-29-2019 at 02:04 PM.

09-29-2019, 04:49 AM	#11
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	You can see where I put mine, I have changed the shifter but the controller is still in that spot. Attached Images __________________ 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

09-29-2019, 01:41 PM	#12
Greencamaro1234 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 166 View My Garage	I hadn’t received mine yet,but where do you keep yours at.