Kracka

True. I like the valet mode as well. Maybe I'll just reinstall it tomorrow morning for the stealth look and hide it under the carpet.

Kracka

It's no longer for sale

C8forT

I'm another happy user of the Soler throttle controller. Well worth the $200. GM should include this functionality in the adjustable mode settings.

I used the LCD display to get the code to make the Bluetooth connection to my phone, then disconnected the display. I left it in the center console should I ever need it (e.g., if Bluetooth pairing to my pone is lost for some reason and I need to get the code again), but I am not inclined to use sticky tape or fasteners on my interior, which is suede where I otherwise would have placed the display.

JoeCT

If you ever decide to reconnect the control pad, make sure the car is not running and is fully powered down per the installation instructions. Otherwise you may send it into limp mode and have a check engine light. Ask me how I know 😁

By the way, Soler was very responsive to me when this happened. Easy enough to remove and/or reinstall and the CEL goes away after a few start/stop cycles. Lesson learned.

SMOKN C8

Had to take my C8 in for service and put it back to OEM.

Instantly missed my sport 6…

SteveL2

Terrific warning.

When I did my install I just tucked the control pad behind the spare carpet behind the pedals. There’s plenty of room snd I knew I wouldn’t lose it. Your post is another reason I’m had I left it back there.

Kracka

For anyone else who cares, Mike did get back to me and said the USB-C cable can safely be clipped off the control box if you don't just want it hanging out underneath your carpeting. I may or may not go back in there to do that this weekend.

sshallen

Advise against.

1 - It's effort with no reward.

2 - What if they announce an amazing downloadable update and the first line of instruction is "Plug the USB C cable into a port on any laptop"?

3 - No one can see the cable, it's not hurting anything.

4 - The "clipped" conducters, uncapped, could brush against SOMETHING grounded and cause an issue. I know Mike designed it, I'm simply stating that other than A1, A12, B1, B6, B7 and B12, you do not want any of the other eighteen conductors touching ground.

5 - At resale, a buyer might want to use the display.


Just my $.02.

Red Mist Rulz

Can't see any real advantage to doing that, and if you run over your phone or something like that you might be very glad you have the control unit to plug back in.

Kracka

I find it to be a flawed design, a waste, a cable that should not exist, and it annoys me. That's really the only reason. I'm fully aware it's not very rational

I have 2+ decades worth of history reworking, redesigning, and modifying aftermarket parts to make what, at least in my mind, is the best possible solution (as the aftermarket companies rarely ever get there completely on their own). Some do definitely get closer than others, and Mike's throttle bodies are basically it! I appreciate and respect his constant strive for progress towards perfection, which is exactly why I've run multiple versions of his evolving throttle bodies on my C7 & C8. If it wasn't his design, I never would have bought the throttle controller in the first place.

Kracka

#2 is a very good point, I doubt it, but definitely possible.
#4 I actually had thought about that and planned to wrap in electrical tape. But then worried about whether or not the bare wires inside the tape could somehow short themselves out. I'll probably just not bother and waste time/effort on something else trivial instead.

Broken Halo

@Kracka If you do cut it off, make sure you disconnect it from the accelerator pedal first. Otherwise as you're cutting thru it the metal shears will conduct current and short all the wires to each other as it's cutting thru.

sshallen

After two decades, don't get rational now. It could be quite the shock.

You can always replace it if it becomes an apparent mistake.

Kracka

HAHA yup, I just fear what else gets fried if it shorts out! I honestly don't know enough about how USB cables work.

BlaznZ06

Today I took the Vette into the dealer for an oil change.
I used the Solar controller to limit the throttle response.
I didn’t want to be posting another The dealer took my car on a 21 mile joy ride.
It was great to set the car on Weather level 0. Probably 5-10 miles per hour top speed. No way would one be going on a joy ride.

sshallen

Six of the 24 live conductors will do no harm.

The rest are dice rolls.

Waterline

I installed mine yesterday, 9-9-23. It works great. I tried sport 5 and it was really touchy. Went to sport 4 but considering going down to sport 2. It seems like I want to race everybody at the sport 5 setting, just a bit too spirited and triggers a sudden down shift. Pretty easy to install. I won't use the control box and certianly won't cut the cable. Like others have said, what can it hurt hidden under the carpet?

I'm happy. Now I have to figure out why I have to unlock the door to get out... something changed and now I just can't open the door without pressing the manual door unlock button. Too many gadgets on these cars, some helpful, some a nuisance.

Ghost 23

You just added a gadget!

Try (P)ark or Start/Stop to get out.

tadda

Did you make sure you were fully powered down during the install? If not, you may need to do a reset by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery....

C8forT

Thank you for the heads up!!!