Originally Posted by KrzyFast

Didn't the Carlsson SLK 32AMG race car have an old school throttle cable? I can find a pic if we need, but I am pretty sure it did. To me that would be the simplest answer. No cruise control, but complete control over the throttle (no learning or resets either) would be GREAT! You also would not have to worry about buying SprintBooster or Velocity or other electronic gizmo. I would think for $400 you could put a throttle linkage and manual gas pedal on the car. Thoughts?

The more I learn about newer computerized cars, the more I hate them - when it comes to modifing! For a stock daily driver they are great! However, having to try to circumvent all of the electronics to make a good car great and fun to drive - by knowledgable drivers is a pain in the ****! Unless there is a Bowtie or Blue Oval on the engine and associated electronics it is very difficult indeed.

Anyway, back on topic, if you gutted/removed the motors/gears on the TB, but left the sensors (TPS) intact, could it not work as a manual TB with a linkage hooked up? If you did it right you might even be able to return it back to stock if you ever wanted to.

Good luck Woody!!!

Cheers,
KrzyFast