Manual transmission electronic throttle advance system

A computer-implemented method for initiating forward motion in a vehicle equipped with a manually-operated clutch, said method comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a sensor for determining clutch status;
• b) providing a sensor for determining when a transmission of a vehicle is in first gear;
• c) providing a throttle actuator calibrated to raise engine revolutions per minute from idle to a predetermined elevated level upon receipt of a throttle-up signal;
• d) providing a control unit to receive inputs from the sensors of steps a) and b), said control unit being programmed to deliver the throttle-up signal to the throttle actuator when the sensor of step a) indicates that a change in clutch status from non-engaged to engaged, and the sensor of step b) indicates that the vehicle is in first gear;
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• e) providing a gas pedal sensor which communicates with the throttle actuator via the control unit, the control unit being programmed to cancel the throttle-up signal upon receipt of a signal from the gas pedal sensor indicating that the operator has depressed the gas pedal.