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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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I replaced my plugs over the weekend (car is at 63K) went with a set of E3 plugs, a definite improvement in throttle response from what I had before in general, I did still get some bogging at low RPMs but it was reduced. considering pulling the TB and seeing how dirty it is after 63K and possibly cleaning it up.

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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by egobuster1
i have a manual 2009 and haven't noticed any of the bogging issues and i leave mine on SP3 or i kick it to SP7 no where in between tho. the only thing i noticed was when you first start the car you have to give it a second to like initialize otherwise u have to push the pedal like 50% to get it to respond.
Same with me, when you start your car just wait about 10 to 15 seconds. I stalled before when using EC5 in the streets, and restarted the car to try and get away from all the sham, but it just takes awhile before response is normal again. Also been using this product for probably 2 years now, and i got no complants, besides having to adjust/press it to SP5 every time i turn off the car.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverCFtC
I replaced my plugs over the weekend (car is at 63K) went with a set of E3 plugs, a definite improvement in throttle response from what I had before in general, I did still get some bogging at low RPMs but it was reduced. considering pulling the TB and seeing how dirty it is after 63K and possibly cleaning it up.

-Sean
How are those plugs working for you? I used them in my 2006 tc and they were awful, i replaced my NGK IR's within 50 miles of use. Returned them and got some NGK IRX (Lazers), which were double the price. Also used the E3's on my friends 2005 corolla S, and his car started to misfire at higher rpms and even died while the car was in motion. First thing we checked was the plugs, and 3 of the 4 were burnt around the ceramic part, returned them and got IRX's and problem fixed. Also only had 32,000 miles on them.
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ive been DD on on SP7 for about a year or so now then mine started getting all messed up but they replaced it right away no questions
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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lol daily driving with full throttle? careful man
Old Feb 25, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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lol it makes it so much more fun to drive thats for sure but its hard to start up sometimes when easing the clutch out of shifting into second
other then that its pretty fun except 1st gear sucks when accelerating because the tires just spin
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Can you use the TWP throttle controller and the scangaugeII at the same time?
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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no because you only have 1 OBD port and the throttle controller plugs into it
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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What should i get then the ETC or the scangauge?
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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I believe there are instructions on how to hardwire the etc on to you car for whenever you turn it on on the website where it sells at. Its just 2 wires that takes use of the obd2 so im thinking positive/negative maybe? Check it out maybe yall get it better than i do haha
Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by glendaleTC
Can you use the TWP throttle controller and the scangaugeII at the same time?
Yes, either hardwire it to the electrical system, or buy an obd2 splitter.
Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by glendaleTC
What should i get then the ETC or the scangauge?
If you have an android phone:http://torque-bhp.com/
You would still need to hardwire or a splitter though.
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by syberspyder
If you have an android phone:http://torque-bhp.com/
You would still need to hardwire or a splitter though.
So if i use the splitter thing it will work fine? No need to hardwire?
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by glendaleTC
So if i use the splitter thing it will work fine? No need to hardwire?
Correct, the only thing the Throttle Controller is pulling from the ODB II port is power. If you were to say pull up the center console, ans splice into the cigarette lighter you would get the same results You will need a separate ground, there is a ground point in the kick panel on both sides of the front of the car.

I ran the E3 plugs fine never had an issue, car ran fine with the throttle controller for the last year. Most of the time I jsut ignored it, but I did use it every few weeks. I just sold the tC with the controller in it.

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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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I just bought this etc the new model it easy to install but i have a problem i dont know how to do the backing connection. Pls help me where can i tap the blue wire for the backkinh connection. Btw the backing connection lets the module know that ur on reverse and it will automatically set ur etc to normal then when u shift to first or any gear it will go back to the last set mode. Pls help me post some pix to on where to tap the wire so its much easier lol. And thnx in advance
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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just don't hook it up, thats what i did
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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I need help!!! I installed it follow the step by step but when i tried it it doesnt power up what should i do? I connected it to the obd2 nd the etc doesnt power up!!
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