auto-x w/ blitz throttle cont.? - Toyota Yaris Forums

drifto · 05-15-2009, 08:34 PM

anyone here using the blitz throttle controller at the track? looking for some feedback into whether or not it would aid in an auto-x style environment. i understand it speeds up throttle response based on its settings, but does it reduce any of the initial drive-by-wire lag we all know so well? obviously driving technique is key, im looking to see if it will eat up some up that delay. any input appreciated

Tamago · 05-15-2009, 08:36 PM

hit the gas sooner.

drifto · 05-15-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

hit the gas sooner.

yeah...

Tamago · 05-15-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by drifto

yeah...

advice is free, the blitz throttle controller is not.

drifto · 05-15-2009, 10:05 PM

thus my interest in feedback from someone who has used it at the track...

cali yaris · 05-15-2009, 10:06 PM

The throttle controller does cut drive-by-wire lag, but if your foot is aggressive enough (meaning off the pedal or to the floor), you don't really need it.

kurokoma-kun · 05-15-2009, 10:16 PM

IMO what you want on the auto-x course is to get launched quicker, maintain momentum and revs easier, and get better results from feathering the throttle--what did do this for me was an NST crank pulley. The engine spun up and down so much faster, really made a difference in every part of the course. Drifto if you haven't installed one yet I can attest you will see a huge difference

drifto · 05-15-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

IMO what you want on the auto-x course is to get launched quicker, maintain momentum and revs easier, and get better results from feathering the throttle--what did do this for me was an NST crank pulley. The engine spun up and down so much faster, really made a difference in every part of the course. Drifto if you haven't installed one yet I can attest you will see a huge difference

yes i have the nst pully installed, and the pully definitly makes a difference. i just had my first auto-x and found the gap in response slightly distracting when negotiating the sweeping turns and slaloms. i have a long way to go experience wise as well as car set-up wise. im just looking for where to begin at attacking this concern.

kurokoma-kun · 05-16-2009, 12:52 AM

ah ok, I was trying to think of things you didn't have yet, you need to update your garage!

afaik all the throttle controller does is make your throttle open more than it normally would at a given pedal position. As the others have said you can get the same effect much cheaper with your own foot

cleong · 05-16-2009, 03:10 AM

Given that there's so many turns in a typical autocross course you might actually be increasing wheelspin on your unloaded front tire unless you had an LSD, since you're basically intending to get the throttle to "snap" open quicker.

808_Yaris · 05-16-2009, 03:40 AM

throttle controller in my opinion helps...i think it enhances your shifting accounting for a smoother acceleration and ride. it's not the same as just giving more pedal to the metal. i like my blitz controller and i think it's worth it.

Klink10 · 05-16-2009, 08:26 AM

I like mine also, I have an AT and it feels alot better...almost like it has changed the shifting points the AT goes through. Quite happy with it in the ECO mode for city type driving. My fuel mileage has pretty much remained the same...at about 39-42 a gallon.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-16-2009, 09:06 AM

i like the feedback on this so far but with my first autocross next weekend im anxious to what drifto is experiencing. how much is this blitz unit and can we get a group buy on this from someone?

AlexNet0 · 05-16-2009, 09:09 AM

PM Garm, he is a blitz dealer

cali yaris · 05-16-2009, 10:40 AM

It's listed on my website, and I have one in stock. If you want to start a Group Buy and get five people to commit, I can get you a better price. Currently, MSRP $430. My price: $329 shipped.

Tamago · 05-16-2009, 10:46 AM

wow, that costs as much as an AEM F/IC lol

Russelt3hPirate · 05-16-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

wow, that costs as much as an AEM F/IC lol

this has easy to use buttons.

:)

I'm curious on the autox classing of this unit.

any thoughts?

cali yaris · 05-16-2009, 02:58 PM

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that costs as much as an AEM F/IC lol

More, actually. I have a used FI-C I'd like to get $200 for. It did less for me than the throttle controller would. LOL

05-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
drifto View User's Garage Drives: 07 5spd Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 251	auto-x w/ blitz throttle cont.? anyone here using the blitz throttle controller at the track? looking for some feedback into whether or not it would aid in an auto-x style environment. i understand it speeds up throttle response based on its settings, but does it reduce any of the initial drive-by-wire lag we all know so well? obviously driving technique is key, im looking to see if it will eat up some up that delay. any input appreciated __________________ Going from drift to grip... 07 Yaris LB 5spd AE86 Corolla GTS 5spd http://microimage.ning.com/ http://www.microimageonline.com/store.html

05-15-2009, 10:05 PM	#5
drifto View User's Garage Drives: 07 5spd Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 251	thus my interest in feedback from someone who has used it at the track... __________________ Going from drift to grip... 07 Yaris LB 5spd AE86 Corolla GTS 5spd http://microimage.ning.com/ http://www.microimageonline.com/store.html

05-15-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The throttle controller does cut drive-by-wire lag, but if your foot is aggressive enough (meaning off the pedal or to the floor), you don't really need it. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-16-2009, 03:10 AM	#10
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Given that there's so many turns in a typical autocross course you might actually be increasing wheelspin on your unloaded front tire unless you had an LSD, since you're basically intending to get the throttle to "snap" open quicker. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

05-16-2009, 09:09 AM	#14
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	PM Garm, he is a blitz dealer __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

05-15-2009, 10:16 PM	#7
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	IMO what you want on the auto-x course is to get launched quicker, maintain momentum and revs easier, and get better results from feathering the throttle--what did do this for me was an NST crank pulley. The engine spun up and down so much faster, really made a difference in every part of the course. Drifto if you haven't installed one yet I can attest you will see a huge difference

05-16-2009, 12:52 AM	#9
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	ah ok, I was trying to think of things you didn't have yet, you need to update your garage! afaik all the throttle controller does is make your throttle open more than it normally would at a given pedal position. As the others have said you can get the same effect much cheaper with your own foot

05-16-2009, 03:40 AM	#11
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	throttle controller in my opinion helps...i think it enhances your shifting accounting for a smoother acceleration and ride. it's not the same as just giving more pedal to the metal. i like my blitz controller and i think it's worth it.

05-16-2009, 08:26 AM	#12
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I like mine also, I have an AT and it feels alot better...almost like it has changed the shifting points the AT goes through. Quite happy with it in the ECO mode for city type driving. My fuel mileage has pretty much remained the same...at about 39-42 a gallon.

05-16-2009, 09:06 AM	#13
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	i like the feedback on this so far but with my first autocross next weekend im anxious to what drifto is experiencing. how much is this blitz unit and can we get a group buy on this from someone?

05-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	It's listed on my website, and I have one in stock. If you want to start a Group Buy and get five people to commit, I can get you a better price. Currently, MSRP $430. My price: $329 shipped. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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