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Old 09-10-2009, 10:03 PM
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Keep me posted. I'm sure the other sedan guys might be interested, too
Old 09-30-2009, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lou@Amplified
Unfortunately Blitz USA closed and they are now selling parts through a distributor. I have to find someone with a 09 sedan to try it. I can always take mine out and try it on others
Lou, are you still trying to find someone? why didnt you mention or atleast i should have read this earlier because i was down in LA three weeks ago and again this past weekend for the sedan meet. i am def. interested in one.
Old 10-02-2009, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by g37mobbin
Lou, are you still trying to find someone? why didnt you mention or atleast i should have read this earlier because i was down in LA three weeks ago and again this past weekend for the sedan meet. i am def. interested in one.
yup still looking. I'm gonna try to get bluetank (blue slate) alan this weekend at the shop to see if it plugs in his g35 sedan. i'll keep everyone posted
Old 10-02-2009, 04:04 AM
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ok, thx lou...if you need my car...i am sure i will be back in LA soon...so let me know
Old 10-07-2009, 03:18 PM
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any update with blueslates(alan) car?
Old 10-16-2009, 04:19 PM
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Whats the price on this?
Old 10-16-2009, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Lou@Amplified
I am doing an introductory price of only $350 shipped for my existing inventory . After that, normal price. MSRP is $420. This is vehicle specific, G37 harness included.

Please order them at our website.


Thanks again
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there you go
Old 10-16-2009, 04:53 PM
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thanks..................
Old 03-12-2010, 07:40 AM
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Any updates??
Old 03-15-2010, 10:35 PM
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any updates???? and do you have instructions on how to install it?? thankyou
Old 03-23-2010, 11:13 PM
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Ok, so I received my throttle controller today from Amplified. Thanks guys! Here are my thoughts.

Firstly, the Blitz Throttle Controller (BTC) for the G is vehicle specific. Simple plug and play. No need to run a wire through the firewall or tap a 12v source. The accelerator position sensor is a little tough to get too since it sit behind a plastic cover under the accelerator pedal. But you can access it without removing the cover. If you look at your plastic cover, the sensor connects at the top right hand corner of the cover. The hardest part was disconnecting the sensor. But with a little effort, you can disconnect it without removing the cover. The vehicle specific harness that comes with the kit plugs between both ends of the accelerator sensor and then into the main unit. Then plug the controller wire into the main unit, and you're good to go.

I will say this. It seems way overpriced. I was a little shocked at the cheap plastic connectors on the harness. They seem really cheap...maybe it's just me.

Once connected, I used the included double sided tape to mount the unit and started the car. The unit will automatically turn off whenever the car is turned off and then turned back on. Good safety feature.

The unit has 4 settings...eco, sp1, sp2, & sp3.

From the instruction manual:
eco is tuned to be more responsive at the lower end of the accelerator.
sp1 is tuned for overall response.
sp2 is tuned about twice the ratio of sp1.
sp3 is tuned so the throttle will be at max at half the accelerator.

Overall, the unit does what it says. Using eco or sp1, there's a small difference between those settings and stock. However, when you step up to sp2 or sp3, small accelerator inputs make the car accelerate briskly. To be honest, the G should have come from the factory with these settings.

Should you buy it?? Hard to say. On the plus side, it does make the G more fun to drive and gets rid of the laggy throttle. In addition, it does what it says it does. How many products have G owners bought only to find that the claims are less than honest? On the negative side, it's not cheap. And imo, the quality of the connectors seem cheap for what you're paying for it.

Yes you can go get a tune and have the throttle sensitivity increased, but for those guys who have no plans to get a tune, this is a good alternative...albeit not cheap.

Btw, I'm a G sedan - 7AT. Hope this helps guys.
Old 03-23-2010, 11:28 PM
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One more thing...

I have read on other forums that using a throttle controller while in reverse can damage the tranny. Not sure how accurate that is, but some other companies have incorporated a reverse cancellation unit which turns the unit off or cancels the effect when reverse is engaged. So, perhaps there's something to it. I don't know if Blitz has the reverse cancellation unit, but it might be good to inquire.
Old 03-24-2010, 11:11 AM
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Good review.
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Old 10-08-2010, 01:30 PM
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Maybe it's defective?
A friend has had one in his g for 2 years with no problems.
Is it possible you did something wrong?
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