Installed my Soler throttle body - alternate mount idea

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Install was pretty easy, dropped the wires behind the carpet but wanted to mount the controller somewhere that I could see easily. Below the start switch I couldn't see it without turning the wheel (not necessarily a good idea while driving) and in the centre console didn't seem great as I would always have to lift it up.

I dont have the HUD buttons and there is a gap there which isn't good for much. So I used the foam from the shipping box, folded it in half and then stuck a piece in the middle for a good pressure fit. Used a black piece of duct tape to cover it, with a slight overlap on to the plastic, and then stuck the unit to this

Can see it at a glance while driving and looks pretty clean I think. Just another mount idea for people looking like I was

Enjoying the unit as well, really cleans up that lag and can get quite aggressive if you want

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Yes its very noticeable especially as you move up from Comfort to Sport to Ludicrous (which I havent really tried much as its super sensitive)

Have only had it for a day but did notice the difference in the lack of lag immediately. In my limited use so far the middle of the Comfort mode (CF.5 or 6) is good for around town and on the highway or back road spirited I have tended to move up a mode to SP.5 or 6. But really just experimenting with it at the moment. For the price its hard to beat for the fun factor
 
And I should clarify that i only installed the throttle controller and not the T body as well. Title was a little misleading. I wanted to try the controller 1st and with my limited time on it, i cant foresee adding the TB as well as the TC seems to have solved any lag issues I could feel
 
Vern1 said:
And I should clarify that i only installed the throttle controller and not the T body as well. Title was a little misleading. I wanted to try the controller 1st and with my limited time on it, i cant foresee adding the TB as well as the TC seems to have solved any lag issues I could feel
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In hindsight, I feel what you did is the better approach :thumbs:.
 
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I know this wasn't directed at me but in my readings it seemed the TB helped even out the lag but the controller provides a much wider range of outcomes from mild to wild. Some people didn't notice much if any difference with the TB but everyone notices a difference with the controller
 
Vern1 said:
I know this wasn't directed at me but in my readings it seemed the TB helped even out the lag but the controller provides a much wider range of outcomes from mild to wild. Some people didn't notice much if any difference with the TB but everyone notices a difference with the controller
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Thanks Vern. I'm doing both, was just curious. That would make sense, maybe what I read for the TB was more specific to the Z06 perhaps
 
WPGZ06 said:
So you think controller was more impactful than the TB? I have heard and read otherwise, but I also focus on Z06 discussions. Curious your experience.
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I feel that there are two separate issues. The throttle lag and the off line stumble. This appears to be more noticeable in the Manual Cars.
Depending on the Setting the change in Throttle response is very noticeable, by opening the Butterfly earlier relative to pedal input this may also feel as if it is addressing the stumble, the equivalent of a slightly increased RPM.
I purchased the pair as a package and it addressed the issue so I never really looked back at it.
I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try the Controller first and see if it give the results someone is looking for especially on the Stingray.

The Z06 is a whole different animal and I believe that the difference with the pair would be very noticeable.
Example would be the Jake Intake, many reports of improvements on the Z06 but negligible if any on the Stingray.

On a separate note, I have the Sprint Booster ( another version of Throttle Controller ) on my other Summer Car and it made a very noticeable change in the Lag inherent of Drive By Wire. Switch it back to normal mode and the response just feels lazy :).
 
Kanuck said:
I feel that there are two separate issues. The throttle lag and the off line stumble. This appears to be more noticeable in the Manual Cars.
Depending on the Setting the change in Throttle response is very noticeable, by opening the Butterfly earlier relative to pedal input this may also feel as if it is addressing the stumble, the equivalent of a slightly increased RPM.
I purchased the pair as a package and it addressed the issue so I never really looked back at it.
I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try the Controller first and see if it give the results someone is looking for especially on the Stingray.

The Z06 is a whole different animal and I believe that the difference with the pair would be very noticeable.
Example would be the Jake Intake, many reports of improvements on the Z06 but negligible if any on the Stingray.

On a separate note, I have the Sprint Booster ( another version of Throttle Controller ) on my other Summer Car and it made a very noticeable change in the Lag inherent of Drive By Wire. Switch it back to normal mode and the response just feels lazy :).
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The A8 is prone more to throttle lag than stumble for obvious reasons like you stated. Guess I will just have to assess myself lol

I'm leaning towards it is just different setups between stingray and Z06, and so the results would also vary considerably. I'm personally not sold on any of the intakes making a sizeable difference on the Z unless you begin to modify heavily / tune it. The data to support the claims in that area is either non-existent or tainted IMO
 
The cord from the controller behind the accelerator pedal to the display is quite long…so I just strung the cord behind the carpet and plastic on the driver’s side of the center console and attached the display to the underside of the center console compartment (there is sticky tape on back of display). The plastic on the left side of the center console easily can be pried out as it attached by clips(see Rick Conti’s install video in October 2024). Everything is hid and the display is there if you need it

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I have both on, the Throttle Body and the controller and installed both at the same time. The difference is very noticeable when you get into the SP settings The new version from Solar is blue tooth so i just use my phone to change settings which is not often at all. The new blue tooth version has a Lock setting which only allows the throttle to be at idle so it is a cheap anti theft device. I installed my control unit in the console and mounted it with velcro tape right next to the USB ports in the console. Carefully remove the plastic piece on the side of the console with plastic pry tool. Remove starting closest to the console door and the last connection is a hook that slides into place. Be careful here to not break that little hook. Drill a small hole into the console to run the wire to the controller. Nice neat install that you have hidden but can get to if needed. Blue tooth connectivety basically lets you use the phone for changes.
 
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