Ladies and gentlemen, today, I'm super excited to show you how amazing this device is for your C8 Corvette! This episode is sponsored by the Pedal Commander. Use the code BRINK10 to get 10% off your Pedal Commander. Have a wonderful rest of your day everyone!
I have something similar. I got a ported throttle body and control module that plugs in to the back of the gas pedal. It was purchased from Soler Performance.. Total game changer! Doesn’t actually give you more horsepower but changes the way the power comes on. you can literally push the pedal down an eighth of an inch and it thinks you’re giving it half throttle on the highest setting.. Absolutely love it!
I just got the same thing from Soler Performance. Modded throttle body with the controller. Mike from Soler kept telling me,,, it doesn't give you more power, it just gives you way more response. I will be installing this Saturday but I have heard from many it is a game changer for the "feel" of the throttle.
@@BrinkofSpeed yeah, they are great. If anything it makes for much more spirited driving...you sure feel fast. It hurt my gas mileage quite a bit, lol. Wish I could pick up a new C8.
I've always called this mod "throttle tuning". The one thing about throttle controllers that made me get one vs just changing the throttle map to a more 1:1 with a tune is in the case of my car (Genesis Coupe), 1:1 throttle map from a tune doesn't quite feel like 1:1 that you can get from the throttle controller. Plus the throttle controller can give you a theories they way YOU want to have it, which could be different than what others want.
@@BrinkofSpeedwhat do you mean br once the car is rolling? As in a faster harder hitting thru the gears resulting in faster reving thru the gears, which means faster from 4th gear thru 8th gear? I'd like to know, thanks!
Mark I've been an AC contractor for 30 years and I've worked on solid state and electrical circuits including single phase and three phase systems My only question is is there a fail safe on that device what if it malfunctions and all of a sudden you're doing a hundred + miles an hour and you don't have your foot on the gas pedal that would be my only concern
@@brett2375 better pray to God that you're not approaching an intersection when all of a sudden the car takes off in front of kids crossing and you only have milliseconds to react all I'm saying is there should be a failsafe built into the system where it doesn't allow it to happen
Been using these for years on my other vehicles. Dude, it took me 10 minutes to install in my C7 GS.. You do not need to remove the throttle pedal. That’s a sloppy install, route the PC cable’s under and through the carpet. Route the cable along the plastic trim under the dash. Mount the PC in the center of that trim. You’re done. Sport on level 4 is where I’m happy with on daily driving. Zero lag.. Pulls my sons ZO6 until his power kicks in!
I’ve had my C8 since March 2020. It’s mainly a track car and I’ve got around 50 track days on it. The most annoying feature of the car is the throttle. Not so much any actual lag, but the firmness and length of travel of the pedal, which I’m sure was done intentionally to prevent aggressive throttle application in a high horsepower car. By comparison, I have a Porsche Boxster GTS which I tracked for 2 years, and the throttle is much shorter and lighter. At this point I really don’t want to add a device like this, because I’ve learned to adjust to it, but I wish I knew about it earlier, as I would of definitely given it a try.
Oh nice! I was wondering if there would be a throttle controller for the C8, and there is! I have one on my Genesis Coupe by XTros, and it's one of my most favorite additions to the car yet. It's not just because it speeds up that laggy timing for throttle response, but with the eco mode it actually gives my car something similar to cruise control when it never had cruise control available from Hyundai since it's an Rspec. The difference is mine doesn't have the bluetooth, and it has more adjustable sensitivity levels (45 total), it's a simple button that only cycles through all the 5 sensitivity groups, and it costs maybe a little under half the price as this one. Although I'm not so sure it actually makes anyone's car faster persay, as I think it's more like a sort of throttle position multiplyer.
I would like to see you just put it in cruise control and see what the difference feels like. Also would be nice to see your 1/4 mile times would be with and without. Sounds like a good product if it holds up and performs well.
What about the impact to the transmission? If effects that as well as the throttle body, right? Last think I want to do is give a reason to my DCT to fall me.
This product does not add horsepower. It tricks the ECU into opening the throttle blade faster. 100% open will still be 100% open once your foot is to the floor.
I think I would have pulled the carpet out, and fished the wire down from the top of the carpet and pulled it out in the hole in the carpet so it would not have been seen at all.
Won't change. This product does not add power. It only makes the throttle blades open faster. In launch control mode, you're foot's already to the floor so the ECU is reading throttle at 100% when it launches.
Hay I have one on my 2019 Silverado and it does what is says it is suppose to do and I just ordered one for my 2022 C8 Corvette so I am looking forward to the getting it set up my the C8 #torah57mitch
Historically speaking Corvette’s prior to drive by wire gas peddles were really good about getting away from enthusiastic drivers, wrapping themselves around trees and ending up with rebuild titles. Don’t make the Captain America C8 into a 3,600 lb paperweight, please!
overreaction aka drama commander, check youtube for honest reviews, no real performance changes, and can cause serious throttle /gas pedal problems, Risk vs Reward ...so NOT worth it
Another one who doesn't read all the directions, you are NOT supposed to make changes while in Drive, then wonder why their engine light comes on and it drives like crap. Lucky you didn't mess up your car.
If it doesn't actually make the car go faster then it must FEEL faster with virtually no delay between your foot input and throttle response. Now if we could only speed up the signal between the brain and your foot. LoL
Because the throttle is not mechanically connected to the throttle body anymore. It's computer-controlled electrically. This aftermarket item merely controls how fast the throttle plate opens.
This product will have no effect on 0-60, 1/4 mile ET, or top speed. It does not add horsepower. It tricks the ECU into opening the throttle blades faster. It might be helpful on a track car, but I'd be worried about precise throttle control in a corner if this thing is messing with the throttle blade position.
Not a fan of PC. It doesn't make the vehicle any faster. 0-60 times won't change nor will quarter mile trap times. It changes the gas pedal modulation. So at 25% pedal the computer sees 50% etc. If you are in an accident and your auto insurance company finds out you screwed around with the pedal modulation, they will void your coverage. Not worth it.
You have posted a video on a public forum showing an installation of a device in your car that hypothetically may or may not increase the the risk of an accident. Good luck sir.
Sampson - sorry to tell you none of your points are valid. First, I’ve had a pedal commander on my 2019 Corvette for now two years. I’ve never had a single issue. Secondly, before I installed this I checked with my GM warranty because I didn’t want to void it. And I also checked with USAA insurance. Their exact response was that it would have no insurance issues just like an after market exhaust can increase horsepower. Third, any real driver will tell you shifting DOES play a role in track times. (mine is a manual) I can get to quicker RPM to shift sooner by losing the delay from the gas pedal due to the use of Pedal Commander. If you don’t like it don’t install it. But don’t perpetuate your opinion as fact when you clearly are making claims based on your opinion. I don’t know why people like you feel the need to downgrade or troll people. I was raised in a time that said. If you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all. Maybe your generation should try this. Have a good day.
Ladies and gentlemen, today, I'm super excited to show you how amazing this device is for your C8 Corvette! This episode is sponsored by the Pedal Commander. Use the code BRINK10 to get 10% off your Pedal Commander. Have a wonderful rest of your day everyone!
Mike you and the Marks need to subscribe to this channel. Carl is all about the C8. th-cam.com/video/dcxpfHbjHKE/w-d-xo.html
Keep us to date if you have any electrical issues in the long run
@Lauren Rjahhovski You’re welcome Lauren, and thank you for the opportunity. 😊👍
I have something similar. I got a ported throttle body and control module that plugs in to the back of the gas pedal. It was purchased from Soler Performance..
Total game changer! Doesn’t actually give you more horsepower but changes the way the power comes on. you can literally push the pedal down an eighth of an inch and it thinks you’re giving it half throttle on the highest setting.. Absolutely love it!
I’ve heard of them, and yes, you described it perfectly.
I just got the same thing from Soler Performance. Modded throttle body with the controller. Mike from Soler kept telling me,,, it doesn't give you more power, it just gives you way more response. I will be installing this Saturday but I have heard from many it is a game changer for the "feel" of the throttle.
Its good to see you collaborating with others esp these 2. It does a lot for your channel.
Heck yeah, it’s a blast getting together with both Marks! 👍😊
I put one of those on a 2014 BMW 550i and I loved it. It seemed like an extreme acceleration boost. Instant response.
That’s exactly how it feels to me.
@@BrinkofSpeed yeah, they are great. If anything it makes for much more spirited driving...you sure feel fast. It hurt my gas mileage quite a bit, lol. Wish I could pick up a new C8.
This will be the next addition to mine; I've driven one with it and it's night and day difference. Buckle up!! Thanks Mike!
I have one on my Ram 2500 truck, it’s a game changer, I typically use City +4, sport+ mode like you demonstrated is crazy quick response.
That’s awesome man, I didn’t know you had it on your truck. Yep, sport+ is nuts!
Use those sensitivity increase also..sport with +2 is crazy nice
Highly recommended! I did not want to be the only one having fun with this upgrade! Glad you loved the Pedal Commander!
Thank you sir, I appreciate you and your recommendations. 😊👍👊
I've always called this mod "throttle tuning". The one thing about throttle controllers that made me get one vs just changing the throttle map to a more 1:1 with a tune is in the case of my car (Genesis Coupe), 1:1 throttle map from a tune doesn't quite feel like 1:1 that you can get from the throttle controller. Plus the throttle controller can give you a theories they way YOU want to have it, which could be different than what others want.
Glad you enjoy it! Would be nice if the 0-60 times went down too. Seems like pedal lag is an issue with many cars.
Thank you, me too. Yeah, it doesn’t seem to affect the 0-60 at all. Just once the car is rolling.
@@BrinkofSpeedwhat do you mean br once the car is rolling? As in a faster harder hitting thru the gears resulting in faster
reving thru the gears, which means faster from 4th gear thru 8th gear? I'd like to know, thanks!
I had one of these on my slignshot...great device
I liked the comments on the various seat options. Lots of pros and cons on the Corvette forums...
Mark I've been an AC contractor for 30 years and I've worked on solid state and electrical circuits including single phase and three phase systems My only question is is there a fail safe on that device what if it malfunctions and all of a sudden you're doing a hundred + miles an hour and you don't have your foot on the gas pedal that would be my only concern
you do have a shifter, you can still put the car into neutral and or kill the engine with the start/stop button
@@brett2375 better pray to God that you're not approaching an intersection when all of a sudden the car takes off in front of kids crossing and you only have milliseconds to react all I'm saying is there should be a failsafe built into the system where it doesn't allow it to happen
Been using these for years on my other vehicles. Dude, it took me 10 minutes to install in my C7 GS.. You do not need to remove the throttle pedal. That’s a sloppy install, route the PC cable’s under and through the carpet. Route the cable along the plastic trim under the dash. Mount the PC in the center of that trim. You’re done. Sport on level 4 is where I’m happy with on daily driving. Zero lag.. Pulls my sons ZO6 until his power kicks in!
I’ve had my C8 since March 2020. It’s mainly a track car and I’ve got around 50 track days on it. The most annoying feature of the car is the throttle. Not so much any actual lag, but the firmness and length of travel of the pedal, which I’m sure was done intentionally to prevent aggressive throttle application in a high horsepower car. By comparison, I have a Porsche Boxster GTS which I tracked for 2 years, and the throttle is much shorter and lighter. At this point I really don’t want to add a device like this, because I’ve learned to adjust to it, but I wish I knew about it earlier, as I would of definitely given it a try.
You are the man! Thanks again dude!
You’re welcome 😊
So what was the 0-60 time?
Are you rotating the ratchet handle without turning left and right? If so this ratchet is awesome! What brand is that?
Nice add on and great video! Wondering how the different modes interact with the various drive modes on the car?
Thank you. I’ll do a follow up video soon.
Did u install the pedal commander on the 2023 C8
I'd would love to (See or) hear the time differences of with and without the pedal commander?
Just ordered....... looking forward to it!!!!!
Awesome! Enjoy 😊
Is that possible to put that in my 2013 C6 automatic?
Oh nice! I was wondering if there would be a throttle controller for the C8, and there is! I have one on my Genesis Coupe by XTros, and it's one of my most favorite additions to the car yet. It's not just because it speeds up that laggy timing for throttle response, but with the eco mode it actually gives my car something similar to cruise control when it never had cruise control available from Hyundai since it's an Rspec. The difference is mine doesn't have the bluetooth, and it has more adjustable sensitivity levels (45 total), it's a simple button that only cycles through all the 5 sensitivity groups, and it costs maybe a little under half the price as this one.
Although I'm not so sure it actually makes anyone's car faster persay, as I think it's more like a sort of throttle position multiplyer.
I would like to see you just put it in cruise control and see what the difference feels like. Also would be nice to see your 1/4 mile times would be with and without. Sounds like a good product if it holds up and performs well.
So what are you're thoughts on this product for my 22 stingray when I get it ?
I have pedal commander on my Toyota tundra and my can am spyder it works 😂
Who makes the wrench.????
What about the impact to the transmission? If effects that as well as the throttle body, right? Last think I want to do is give a reason to my DCT to fall me.
It only affects the electrical inputs from the electronic throttle pedal.
Yeah, it doesn’t affect the transmission at all. It just makes your throttle response quicker.
Will you take it to a dragstrip and get objective numbers to compare to stock?
Sure, but I’t really doesn’t help from a stop. It helps once you are rolling.
This product does not add horsepower. It tricks the ECU into opening the throttle blade faster. 100% open will still be 100% open once your foot is to the floor.
Does this add horsepower? Or does it just change the pedal sweep so all the power is at the start of the sweep?
It doesnt add power just changes throttle response.
Make sure when you switch modes your fully stopped. You're not supposed to switch while the car is driving
I think I would have pulled the carpet out, and fished the wire down from the top of the carpet and pulled it out in the hole in the carpet so it would not have been seen at all.
Where do I get it ?
Do you get any bucking on the car?
Is your 0-60 any faster?
No 0-60 or ¼ mile comparisons from pre-install?
It doesn’t help with launching your car from a stop. It only helps after the car is rolling.
@@BrinkofSpeed so it SHOULD have faster 1/4 mile times
Any check engine lights or issues
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Y’all do have a good time
We sure do.
Are you bringing the C8 to Carlisle?
Hey Mike from Brink of Speed on the pedal commander do they have it for C7 Z06 ? Aloha from Hawaii
Did it affect the 0-60 or 1/4 mile time?
No it does not
What is the 0 to 60
Guess I better get my C8 first ...on course for 2023 as of now
👍
It is the equivalent to putting a 1/4 turn throttle on a motorcycle! You have to be smooth on the throttle!
I understand, but it’s extremely touchy, and that is fine for some circumstances.
What is your 0 to 60 time with the pedal box?
Won't change. This product does not add power. It only makes the throttle blades open faster. In launch control mode, you're foot's already to the floor so the ECU is reading throttle at 100% when it launches.
@@sailingsvsalacia8398 exactly. 100% is 100%.
I want to have fun also! Thank you!
I got to have that rachet!
Yep, it’s a great tool for sure!
You got to do a 0-60 n see if it improved it
You can re-route Wires behind the carpet !!!!!
Hay I have one on my 2019 Silverado and it does what is says it is suppose to do and I just ordered one for my 2022 C8 Corvette so I am looking forward to the getting it set up my the C8 #torah57mitch
Did it improve a 0-60 launch time??
No, it won’t do that, it only affects throttle once you are rolling.
You could of fished the wire from behind the carpet to the pedal.
Historically speaking Corvette’s prior to drive by wire gas peddles were really good about getting away from enthusiastic drivers, wrapping themselves around trees and ending up with rebuild titles. Don’t make the Captain America C8 into a 3,600 lb paperweight, please!
overreaction aka drama commander, check youtube for honest reviews, no real performance changes, and can cause serious throttle /gas pedal problems, Risk vs Reward ...so NOT worth it
Another one who doesn't read all the directions, you are NOT supposed to make changes while in Drive, then wonder why their engine light comes on and it drives like crap. Lucky you didn't mess up your car.
If it doesn't actually make the car go faster then it must FEEL faster with virtually no delay between your foot input and throttle response. Now if we could only speed up the signal between the brain and your foot. LoL
What was the ratchet he was using?
I don't understand why would your car not go just as fast without it
Because the throttle is not mechanically connected to the throttle body anymore. It's computer-controlled electrically. This aftermarket item merely controls how fast the throttle plate opens.
@@marct9360 so why didn't GM design it like that in the first place
I suspect it has something to do with fuel mileage standards. Butt dyno results are great but time slips tell the real story. 😉
@@marct9360 interesting thanks 😁
This product will have no effect on 0-60, 1/4 mile ET, or top speed. It does not add horsepower. It tricks the ECU into opening the throttle blades faster. It might be helpful on a track car, but I'd be worried about precise throttle control in a corner if this thing is messing with the throttle blade position.
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen in any given parking lot. Push slightly and you gun it into someone's car or worse...
True, you have to set it to a lower mode or just turn it off when you know you aren’t gonna be driving hard.
@@BrinkofSpeed Yea, don't forget. Be careful
I have a stringray and I'm number 4 for a z06
3 for a Z06. Waiting on the stingray to be built
#2 just put in my factory order Thursday. Check this out...Way better Z06 Footage from Germany.
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It doesn't make your car faster,what it does it makes your car more responsive. Just be honest, more faster it's a bunch of malarkey
Still in a holding pattern to get a 2022 or 2023
Just ordered my 2022 Thursday. Things are moving.
I hear ya.
@@thereissomecoolstuff awesome, congratulations!
Not a fan of PC. It doesn't make the vehicle any faster. 0-60 times won't change nor will quarter mile trap times. It changes the gas pedal modulation. So at 25% pedal the computer sees 50% etc. If you are in an accident and your auto insurance company finds out you screwed around with the pedal modulation, they will void your coverage. Not worth it.
I understand what you’re saying, but it’s fully adjustable and pretty easy not to reck just because the gas pedal is more sensitive.
You have posted a video on a public forum showing an installation of a device in your car that hypothetically may or may not increase the the risk of an accident. Good luck sir.
Sampson - sorry to tell you none of your points are valid. First, I’ve had a pedal commander on my 2019 Corvette for now two years. I’ve never had a single issue. Secondly, before I installed this I checked with my GM warranty because I didn’t want to void it. And I also checked with USAA insurance. Their exact response was that it would have no insurance issues just like an after market exhaust can increase horsepower. Third, any real driver will tell you shifting DOES play a role in track times. (mine is a manual) I can get to quicker RPM to shift sooner by losing the delay from the gas pedal due to the use of Pedal Commander. If you don’t like it don’t install it. But don’t perpetuate your opinion as fact when you clearly are making claims based on your opinion. I don’t know why people like you feel the need to downgrade or troll people. I was raised in a time that said. If you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all. Maybe your generation should try this. Have a good day.
Lies! Does not make you car faster.
Absolute junk if you know anything about tuning. My opinion only. Watch a few videos from well know GM tuners and see what they say..