No More Blipping to be had

Marty McFlew · 02-15-2016, 05:25 AM

Many of us who have had muscle cars with carbs. and/or old manual trans cars can remember blipping the throttle at take off or between gears for instant revs. I noticed in my 2011 that coming off idle and attempting to blip it no longer blips but the rev/blip is slow and sluggish. I thought it was just me. But I was looking at a 2016 SS manual the other day with the dealer and noticed that one didn't blip either and the salesman immediatly chimed in and said none of the newer cars blip anymore do to the electronic throttle and computer controls that monitor gas mileage.

It used to be cool to blip. All I have to blip now is my motorcycle.

Goblue1313 · 02-15-2016, 08:05 AM

Sounds like you need a Vitesse throttle controller.

fastball · 02-15-2016, 09:20 AM

This is what GoBlue is talking about:

http://www.vitesse-motorsports.com/t...016+camaro.htm

drivingagain · 02-15-2016, 10:19 AM

I have a 2016 1SS with manual and 2500 miles, I do not see this problem. I have not noticed what you are explaining as it does not have any delay with the throttle for me. Maybe you get used to giving it a little more throttle. Although I adjust fast to vehicles driving so many different one's all the time. I do ride motorcycles and understand what you are saying but no problems here.

toehead93 · 02-15-2016, 11:46 AM

The manual SS has rev matching built in, I think you just need to turn that off.

tadre1 · 02-15-2016, 11:46 AM

I get plenty of blip through my pipes!! No problem here. You have to time it right to get a good blip.

BradfordCamaro · 02-15-2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

The manual SS has rev matching built in, I think you just need to turn that off.

Turn the Rev Match ON!

Every time you press in the clutch it will give you your much needed "Blip".

Even going from stop sign to stop sign, leaving it in first (short distance), it will rev up.

Eric SS · 02-15-2016, 12:10 PM

I noticed this too when I test drove one. I blipped the throttle a little bit from a stop when I first started going and damn near stalled the car when the revs didn't rise as I let the clutch out. I had to push the clutch back in to save it

Then I gave it a little more gas and rode the clutch a little more than I like (but really nothing bad). By the end of the test drive I had it down pretty good but it was definitely a little different than any manual I have ever driven.

bbrown450 · 02-15-2016, 06:47 PM

As was previously mentioned most newer cars are "drive by wire" you have no direct linkage between your pedal and the engine...that is all left to your throttle mapping in your ECM, gone are the days where you had one to one reaction. The Vitesse throttle controller is a harness and a small box that you attach to existing linkage and then what was plugged into the harness for the car is now plugged into the "box/Brain" for the Vitesse unit. Making a long story short you "teach" the controller what 100% (pedal to the floor) and 0% ( pedal not pressed), once it knows that you can have 1:1 or any ratio in between. There are also settings that allow you to add fuel econ, again will give you a delay that you control so that regardless how much you "mash" it will only give you so much ...so quick...hope this helps

02-15-2016, 05:25 AM	#1
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	No More Blipping to be had Many of us who have had muscle cars with carbs. and/or old manual trans cars can remember blipping the throttle at take off or between gears for instant revs. I noticed in my 2011 that coming off idle and attempting to blip it no longer blips but the rev/blip is slow and sluggish. I thought it was just me. But I was looking at a 2016 SS manual the other day with the dealer and noticed that one didn't blip either and the salesman immediatly chimed in and said none of the newer cars blip anymore do to the electronic throttle and computer controls that monitor gas mileage. It used to be cool to blip. All I have to blip now is my motorcycle.

02-15-2016, 08:05 AM	#2
Goblue1313 Drives: F350 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SC Posts: 56	Sounds like you need a Vitesse throttle controller. Last edited by Goblue1313; 02-15-2016 at 03:39 PM. Reason: Can't spell.

02-15-2016, 11:46 AM	#5
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	The manual SS has rev matching built in, I think you just need to turn that off. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

02-15-2016, 09:20 AM	#3
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	This is what GoBlue is talking about: http://www.vitesse-motorsports.com/t...016+camaro.htm

02-15-2016, 10:19 AM	#4
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	I have a 2016 1SS with manual and 2500 miles, I do not see this problem. I have not noticed what you are explaining as it does not have any delay with the throttle for me. Maybe you get used to giving it a little more throttle. Although I adjust fast to vehicles driving so many different one's all the time. I do ride motorcycles and understand what you are saying but no problems here.

02-15-2016, 11:46 AM	#6
tadre1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 108	I get plenty of blip through my pipes!! No problem here. You have to time it right to get a good blip.

02-15-2016, 12:10 PM	#8
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	I noticed this too when I test drove one. I blipped the throttle a little bit from a stop when I first started going and damn near stalled the car when the revs didn't rise as I let the clutch out. I had to push the clutch back in to save it Then I gave it a little more gas and rode the clutch a little more than I like (but really nothing bad). By the end of the test drive I had it down pretty good but it was definitely a little different than any manual I have ever driven.

02-15-2016, 06:47 PM	#9
bbrown450 Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plant City Posts: 408	As was previously mentioned most newer cars are "drive by wire" you have no direct linkage between your pedal and the engine...that is all left to your throttle mapping in your ECM, gone are the days where you had one to one reaction. The Vitesse throttle controller is a harness and a small box that you attach to existing linkage and then what was plugged into the harness for the car is now plugged into the "box/Brain" for the Vitesse unit. Making a long story short you "teach" the controller what 100% (pedal to the floor) and 0% ( pedal not pressed), once it knows that you can have 1:1 or any ratio in between. There are also settings that allow you to add fuel econ, again will give you a delay that you control so that regardless how much you "mash" it will only give you so much ...so quick...hope this helps

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