Bet you guys thought stillhere153 was gone.... guess again

So I currently have an econobox... (nissan versa)

Anyway... as I am getting 25mpg in the city (as oppose to 13mpg in my ol' tl-s)... guess what, the Versa is Drive By Wire as well...

So I bring forth what the civic and fit (also driver by wire) owners have been enjoying for quite a bit

Shadow E-Drive

Found em on egay for $129.99

search term: "Electronic Throttle Controller"



ps. the damn thing is damn near universal it plugs to the gas pedal and the obd port

 

I'm sorry to ask dude, but what exactly does this mod do? I'm a noob. Thanks in advance.

 

back in the days (as if it were years ago)... the gas pedal was literally a lever... and it was attached to the throttle body... in recent years... all the newer vehicles obviously still have a gas pedal, but the gas pedal is attached to a sensor, the sensor which transmitts a signal to the computer saying "hey the driver hit the gas"...

this controller modifies that signal... thus making the step of the gas more cable like

 

In essence making the throttle more responsive, right? So it's like a permanent ECU reset for us 5AT guys?

 

lol you can say that

 

Did you dip your TL-s? WHY!!

 

what are the chances of this module becomes malfunctioned and the throttle get stuck opened and we cant stop?

 

It's never happend before and worst case you turn it off


BUT there is a part of the install that requires you to tap into a wire so the unit knows you're in reverse so you don't backup wide open throttle at sp7

 

I'll wait for someone else to try this on a TL lol let us know how it works.

 

nice find! this may be worth looking in to...thanks!

 

This should work on a 6spd '04 right?

 

haha hey! Al and i both drive nissans now!

hmm this wouldve been interesting to try out on the TL

 

how does this compare to the Sprint Booster?

 

considering the price of the sprint booster... it doesnt this kicks it in the ass... I wish I had this when I had my tl-s I would've put it in eco mode 75% of the time....

 

For everyone who still doesn't understand this I will make it much more clear.

Attatching this unit to your car basically adds an Si drive to it, much like the Legacy 2.5GT Limited and 08+ STi. Read up on that, this is the exact same thing. Now question is, where the hell do I get it with a TL harness....

 

You guys make this harder than it is... There is no "tl specific"

Look up the spring booster the same one fits multiple applications


Go on ebay and search for throttle controller for the honda fit

I just ordered the D1 Spec Throttle Controller for the Nissan Tiida (forein domestic market name of the Nissan Versa also called Latio)

 

This reminds me of the Venom 400 POS controller that was a waste of money too!

 

difference is this actually works.. and has beenshown to work, all it does is modify the signal making it must more sensitivie... fit guys are raving over it

 

AL- when did you buy a versa? did u ditch your builds?

 

the versa is a long story... did a favor for a relative... she wasn't paying on time so I repo'd that shit... went with one of my boys and took the ride from her... title under my name, so I registered... sold both integras... now I have an ultimate daily driver...

I go wot daily and get no less than 20mpg

 

Versa????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????

 

Against my will... Yeah

But hey I contribute nonetheless

 

sometimes some of my threads get ignored...

anyway, D1SPEC FOR THE HONDA CIVIC/FIT... (FITS TL)

 

lmao..i know this is off-topic.. but you repo'd a relatives car?! lmfao!

 

the fuck I did

 

Bro, sorry but I'm kind of confused as to why one would wish to do said mod to their vehicle..

Why Bro?

 

this picture describes it best

 

So Al; how is this different from the Shadow E-Drive unit?

 

they're identical

shadow is around $20 more... the d1spec retails at $99 + shipping

 

Pretty interested in this. So does it increase timing or just dump more gas at different throttle settings? How do you switch between modes?

 

I just might take the plunge on this one.

 

Al if you check the link there is one for 07-08 and 09+ Fit. Does it matter which one to get?

http://www.aj-racing.com/shop/home.php?cat=415

 

so many mods and so little time someone please do a write up

 

lmaoo.. youre the man

 

go with 07

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Elect...item20b0552052

you need the "4a" harness... "7a" is for new tl I believe

 

Don't know if I am able to post up this info. If I need to get a vendor status, please hit me up.

We are actually the company making these throttle controller and have sold hundreds to different major car forums including Mazda6, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Subaru Legacy.

We are based in Houston TX and promote our brand under ETC.

Here is a visual that would better explain what adjustable throttle controller does.


Sincerely,
TWP

 

Here are some more feedback/reviews from different car forums.

Honda Fit (featuring comparison against Blitz unit)
http://hondafitforums.com/showthread.php?t=644 (1st version aka NTD/Shadow/D1-Spec)
http://hondafitforums.com/showthread.php?t=793 (current version aka ETC)
Mazda 6
http://www.6crew.com/foru...light=throttle+controller
http://www.6crew.com/foru...light=throttle+controller

More reviews can also be found if google ETC throttle controller

Sincerely,
TWP

 

Can anyone point me out how to become a vendor on AcuraZine?

We would like to offer this product at a competitive price to all the forum member.

Also, please post up any questions or comments

Sincerely,
TWP

 

Talk to this guy: https://acurazine.com/forums/members/ron-a-127048/

Can you sell a complete kit for the TL's?