Blitz Throttle Controller INSTALLED + DIY
#1
Blitz Throttle Controller INSTALLED + DIY
Here's a full review and DIY for those of you who want to know what the heck this thing does.
This thing was a breeze to install. Minus the time I stopped to take pics, I'd say it takes 15 minutes. But now with this write-up, you guys should be able to complete in 5 mins.
No chance yet to take it for a longer drive but will post about overall performance later.
**note** Installation procedure will be a little different for A/T cars because there is an extra harness to install for reverse gear. Apparently this harness prevents reverse gear from using the throttle controller to prevent crazy acceleration when parking.
my other little toy I got along with the controller
All components unpacked
Now, here goes:
1) Remove the bottom dash panel to access the space under dash. Now pull that plug connecting the top of that gas pedal
like so......
2) Take the wire harness and plug in the male connector to car's female connector.
3) Take the other side of the supplied wire harness and plug it into the gas pedal (where you pulled it out in the first place)
Zip tie the excess wire to a nearby harness
5) Take the other side of the harness and plug it into the cpu box along with the display unit. Run the wires of the display according to where you want to put it. I chose to put it on my steering column.
Zip tie the rest of the excess wire and use supplied double-sided tape ( I beefed up with some of my own 3m tape) to stick it on the side as shown in photo. (you can choose another location if you like)
Finish!!
When you power up your car, the unit is in "off" mode. Press power button to turn on. Up/down buttons used to cycle through the 4 modes.
Now.... be VERY cautious when you test out the throttle in SP3 mode the first time!!! When I pulled out of my parking spot, I almost pee'd my pants because it PULLED like crazy!!
Hope this write up helps some of you to make a good buying decision.
AC
This thing was a breeze to install. Minus the time I stopped to take pics, I'd say it takes 15 minutes. But now with this write-up, you guys should be able to complete in 5 mins.
No chance yet to take it for a longer drive but will post about overall performance later.
**note** Installation procedure will be a little different for A/T cars because there is an extra harness to install for reverse gear. Apparently this harness prevents reverse gear from using the throttle controller to prevent crazy acceleration when parking.
my other little toy I got along with the controller
All components unpacked
Now, here goes:
1) Remove the bottom dash panel to access the space under dash. Now pull that plug connecting the top of that gas pedal
like so......
2) Take the wire harness and plug in the male connector to car's female connector.
3) Take the other side of the supplied wire harness and plug it into the gas pedal (where you pulled it out in the first place)
Zip tie the excess wire to a nearby harness
5) Take the other side of the harness and plug it into the cpu box along with the display unit. Run the wires of the display according to where you want to put it. I chose to put it on my steering column.
Zip tie the rest of the excess wire and use supplied double-sided tape ( I beefed up with some of my own 3m tape) to stick it on the side as shown in photo. (you can choose another location if you like)
Finish!!
When you power up your car, the unit is in "off" mode. Press power button to turn on. Up/down buttons used to cycle through the 4 modes.
Now.... be VERY cautious when you test out the throttle in SP3 mode the first time!!! When I pulled out of my parking spot, I almost pee'd my pants because it PULLED like crazy!!
Hope this write up helps some of you to make a good buying decision.
AC
Last edited by ACfit; 05-02-2009 at 12:57 AM.
#2
After a drive around town in all the 4 modes, I conclude that this thing works!
There is noticeable difference with the acceleration. It feels like the car was chipped. It feels like the car takes a lot less effort to reach 80km/hr.
When I switch off the device and drive around, that's when I feel 1st and 2nd gear being sluggish. Overall I'm quite happy with this little gadget.
There is noticeable difference with the acceleration. It feels like the car was chipped. It feels like the car takes a lot less effort to reach 80km/hr.
When I switch off the device and drive around, that's when I feel 1st and 2nd gear being sluggish. Overall I'm quite happy with this little gadget.
#3
Just to mention, the reverse harness is probably not useful for anyone unless it's for a TC on a different car. I do reverse on SP3 all the time and it's definitely easy to control and not very fast.
#4
Great job!
I put the controller box in the little gap at the left front of the console, and I threaded the button-pushy thing through that hole in the fuse panel cover, so that it sits in the little cubby hole. Can't even tell it's there until it beeps.
I put the controller box in the little gap at the left front of the console, and I threaded the button-pushy thing through that hole in the fuse panel cover, so that it sits in the little cubby hole. Can't even tell it's there until it beeps.
#6
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Still a fun little toy, though
#8
I have it on my AT Fit Sport. It produced more noticeable results than any other mod that I have, with the possible exception of my lightweight rims. I highly recommend it. You will get better results with it if you use 93+ octane fuel.
#9
This. I swear by the Blitz TC on the NA Fit, especially if you already have mods like I/H/E. I'd use it with my supercharger but it hits boost way too fast and kills mpg as a result.
#17
yeah you definitely gotta watch out with this thing. if you turn it on and it goes from off to sp3 mode while your foot is on the throttle.... theres a good chance you may rear end someone if theyre close lmao.
#18
Accurate description but not always true (for me)...
Anyway, I really enjoy using this product, as it adds a "fun factor" to my daily drives. I just thought I'd offer "my" experiences with the Blitz. Anyway, this is characteristic of "my" Blitz TC, maybe I just got a "quirky" unit. Has anyone else found this to be a true with their Blitz Throttle Control?
-macbuddy-
#20
...deja vu?...
Yes you can, "yeah you definitely gotta watch out with this thing. if you turn it on and it goes from off to sp3 mode while your foot is on the throttle.... theres a good chance you may rear end someone if theyre close lmao."
-macbuddy-
*(as previously mentioned by isthata_scion)
-macbuddy-
*(as previously mentioned by isthata_scion)